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By Paul Mooney THE 2019 Local Elections brought some unexpected changes in the political make-up of Waterford Council, with the Green Party making a surprise entry to local politics, while Labour came back from the brink by increasing their seats from one to four.

The WIT Arena, Carriganore, served as the Count Centre for Waterford on Saturday, 25th and Sunday, 26th May, last. The two days were tensionfilled at times, with hand-wringing, joy, tears and plenty of heated moments.Turnout across Waterford was 52.3 percent. The ballots were sorted on the Saturday, and the counting began at 9.00 a.m. on the Sunday.The first count results to be announced was the Lismore area at 1.20 p.m. The counting continued right up until after midnight, when the final seats were filled in quick succession.

FINE GAEL Fine Gael topped the poll in West Waterford, with Damien Geoghegan receiving 1,716 first preference votes in the Dungarvan area; while Seanie Power and Liam Brazil topped the poll in the PortlawKilmacthomas area, with 1,591 and 1,482 first preference votes respectively. Declan Doocey, the only Fine Gael member in the Lismore area, held onto his seat, sailing comfortably past the quota on

the second count, and Pat Nugent retained his seat in the Dungarvan area when he was re-elected on the seventh count.

The party’s surprise loss in these elections was Sharon Carey, daughter of the late John Carey. She was co-opted onto her father’s seat last year after his untimely death. There is now no Fine Gael representation in the Waterford City East constituency.

Fine Gael are down one seat in the Council, compared to the 2014 results when they had eight seats.

LABOUR In 2014, the Labour Party were nearly wiped out when their representation on the Council was reduced to just one Councillor (John Pratt), after their disasterous coalition with Fine Gael in Government, which saw the introduction of a raft of new taxes on the people, including local property tax and anger over the handling of the medical cards at the time and broken promises.

But, the electorate in Waterford seems to have forgiven Labour somewhat since then, as the party returned three more candidates this time around Ger Barron in Portlaw-Kilmacthomas; and Seamus Ryan in Waterford City South (who both lost their seats last time); and newcomer Thomas Phelan, who was elected in the Dungarvan area. c Continued on page 24

Waterford Local Election Count 2019: Damien Geoghegan pictured with his wife Natanya and children after he topped the poll and got elected on the first count in the Dungarvan Electoral area.

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It’s raining books at 2019 Abbeyside N.S. Book Fair!

WHILE it might be raining cats and dogs outside, it’s raining books in Abbeyside National School as this year’s Sixth Class prepare for the 22nd annual Book Fair.

Fabulous family holiday to Trabolgan to be won competitions in which to win some fantastic prizes, with lots of hampers and vouchers to be won.There will be loads of raffle prizes, as well as ‘door prizes’ on the days of the Book Fair - so don’t miss out!

Thousands of titles will be on offer at fantastic bargain prices for booklovers, bookworms and all in between at a bumper four day sale on Thursday, 6th and Friday, 7th June (3.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.) and Saturday, 8th and Sunday, 9th June (2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.). All types of books are available including adult fiction, non-fiction and children’s books - something for everyone!

All children’s books are €1.00, while other books range in price from €1.00 to €4.00.

The event is one of the largest secondhand book fairs in the country, drawing many people in from near and far, on the hunt for a good bargain. It also helps to raise much needed funding for the school to help purchase equipment and supplies.

FAMILY HOLIDAY Again this year, there is a fabulous family holiday to be won by one lucky person who visits the Book Fair during the four days.

The family holiday will be three night weekend (or four night midweek) self catering break in the Chestnut Style accommodation (which sleeps up to five people) at Trabolgan Holiday Village.

More details about the prize and how to win at Abbeyside N.S. OTHER PRIZES AND GAMES There are plenty of games and

Games include photo competition - match the teacher with his/her filter photo; pick the lucky square; guess the number of sweets in the jar (win the jar); guess the name of the Collie (win the Collie);

ring throw and putting for the children, with prizes on the hour for the highest score and much more!

THANKS AND SUPPORT The teachers and pupils of

Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside National School would like to express their thanks for all the support they receive for their annual Book Fair - from all the local businesses who generously give products / vouch-

ers, etc., - to the generous and loyal customers who visit the Book Fair.

As the event is now well established, people look forward to it and give their support in many ways, including donating books and then coming along and buying books.

It’s raining books at Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside National School! Junior infants take shelter under their brollies from the raining books.

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retained his seat and Pat Nugent on the second count, area when he was re-elected in the Dungarvan was the seventh count. in these elections

loss The party’s surprise of the late John Carey. She brought some Local Elections make-up of Sharon Carey, daughterfather’s seat last year after his THE 2019 in the political onto her Gael repreunexpected changes with the Green Party was co-opted is now no Fine politics, while untimely death. There Waterford Council, East constituency. entry to local Waterford City in the Council, making a surprise from the brink by increasing sentation in the down one seat eight Fine Gael are Labour came back to four. when they had one as the to the 2014 results their seats from Carriganore, served25th and compared The WIT Arena, Saturday, seats.

LABOUR for Waterford on wiped out were tensionCount Centre Party were nearly last. The two days was Sunday, 26th May, hand-wringing, joy, tears and In 2014, the Labour on the Council with across Waterford when their representation filled at times, (John Pratt), after moments.Turnout the to just one Councillor plenty of heated The ballots were sorted on Fine Gael in on reduced coalition with of a raft was 52.3 percent. counting began at 9.00 a.m. their disasterous saw the introduction property Saturday, and the count results to be announced Government, which including local first the Sunday.The area at 1.20 p.m. The counting of new taxes on the people, the medical cards the the handling of was the Lismore until after midnight, when tax and anger over up broken promises. seems to have continued right at the time and filled in quick succession. in Waterford party electorate the the final seats were as But, since then, FINE GAEL Waterford, with forgiven Labour somewhat this time around the poll in West first preference returned three more candidates homas; and Seamus Fine Gael topped receiving 1,716 Power Portlaw-Kilmact their Damien Geoghegan area; while Seanie Ger Barron in (who both lost votes in the Dungarvan the poll in the Portlaw- Ryan in Waterford City SouthThomas Phelan, who topped and 1,482 first seats last time); and newcomer and Liam Brazil area. area, with 1,591 Doocey, the the Dungarvan Kilmacthomas was elected in respectively. Declan preference votes Lismore area, held c Continued on page 24 member in the the quota on only Fine Gael comfortably past onto his seat, sailing

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WEDNESDAY will see outbreaks of rain for a time, with drier weather developing later. Highest temperatures will range 16 to 19 degrees and winds will be light southeasterly at first, veering southwesterly and freshening later.

Forecast for Thursday/Friday: A good deal of cloud about Thursday and Friday with a little rain or drizzle possible but some limited warm sunny spells breaking through in the afternoon and evening periods. A humid day with highest temperatures generally around 17 or 18 Celsius. Southwest breezes moderate or fresh.

Nights will be mild with lows around 10 or 11 Celsius. Mostly dry Thursday night apart from the odd patch of drizzle and mist, but outbreaks of rain will occur Friday night.

Forecast for Saturday/Sunday: At the moment it looks like outbreaks of rain will occur on both days but some dry and bright spells in the mix also. Highest temperatures generally 15 to 17 Celsius both days. Breezes mostly moderate and from a south to southwest direction on Saturday but from a southwest to west direction on Sunday.

Lows overnight Saturday of 10 or 11 Celsius and outbreaks of rain and drizzle will occur. Sunday night will be dry with some patches of mist and lows of 8 Celsius.

Outlook (Monday/Wednesday): Current indications for the early days of next week suggest that the changeable weather will continue with showers or longer spells of rain. Cooler with highest temperatures around 14 Celsius.

WED 19º

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Liturgical Celebration at Melleray A MOST uplifting, inspiring and entertaining hour of ‘Songs of Joyful Praise’ was held in the Community Chapel of Mount Melleray Abbey last Sunday afternoon, when Choirs from around the Diocese and beyond came together to rehearse and perform a programme of hymns

and songs specially selected for their joyful content and prayerful message. The singers numbered one hundred and twenty or more, accompanied by Tim Fuohy on the organ and were joined by a Brass Quintet from Cork for some of the pieces.

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was devised and arranged by the Abbot of Mount Melleray, Dom Richard Purcell, who also conducted the massed choirs, organ and brass section. It was one of a number of special celebrations arranged to mark the 40th Anniversary of the installation of the Kenneth Jones Pipe Organ in the Community Chapel.

This Liturgy follows on the highly successful ‘Light of Christmas’ Concert when there were almost a hundred performers and which drew almost seven hundred people to the Monastery. “That Christmas congregation,� said Dom Richard, “may well have been the biggest number to assemble at Mount Melleray since the consecration of the Chapel in 1952. Today we had probably the greatest number of singers ever to assemble in the Monastery. It was a magical afternoon of singing and musical worship.�

After the Celebration, Dom Richard said he was very pleased with the way it had gone. “It achieved its purpose,� he said, “the idea was to bring people together to sing and to praise God in the context of a Liturgy, rather than as a concert.

It was a moment to be enjoyed and I think it was quite evident that those involved, as well as the large congregation, including the Monks, were thrilled by the

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experience. The weather was glorious outside which helped also and the sun was streaming in the beautiful stained glass window casting its colourful shadows on the walls. “There were lots of positives to be taken from this celebration.� he continued. “It was organised so that people could come together and sing for the afternoon in praise of the Lord in what would be an enjoyable experience.�

During the Liturgy, Br. Edmund Costin gave a reading from the Letter to the Ephesians; Fr. Donal Davis read the intercessions and the Soloist was Christine O’Flynn.

In attendance also was the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Most Rev. Alphonsus Cullinan who presided at the Liturgy and delivered a reflection in which he recalled references in the Bible to the singing of songs of praise. ‘Everyone of us is new,� he said, “because we have the new life of Jesus Christ. Seven hundred years before He was born, Isaiah prophesied that God would come and do a new thing.

That God would be born human and we would live in Christ. We have the new life of Christ. St. Paul says ‘Put off the old man and the old woman and take on the new,’ the person who is Christ has risen and calls each one of us to sing a new song in Him’.�

Bishop Cullinan said that in this time when he is visiting parishes to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation, we are reminded that we each took a new name for our Confirmation as a sign that there is a new beginning for us. “St. Paul pleads with us to ‘sing in the light’, to leave behind any darkness as we are Children of the Light, to lead good lives; to choose what is good and beautiful and true. And in the music that we make, by our good lives, we will give praise to God the Father.�

The hour long programme opened with ‘All Creatures of Our God and King’, with a text

by St. Francis of Assisi, followed by ‘The Light of Christ’, ‘Be Still for the Presence of the Lord’, ‘The Lord’s My Shepherd’, ‘Here I am Lord’, ‘King of Kings

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan delivers the Reflection in Mount Melleray last Sunday.

Majesty’, ‘In Christ Alone’, finishing with a rousing rendition of ‘How Great Thou Art’.

The Brass Quintet added greatly to the singing and was particularly effective with the more rousing hymns.

Despite having only two hours rehearsal together in a formal workshop during the afternoon, the choirs and musicians gave a magnificent performance and drew regular and sustained applause from the congregation.

Organist Tim Fuohy plays the forty year old Kenneth Jones Pipe Organ.

The Abbot, Dom Richard Purcell, conducts the massed choirs accommodated in three sections of the Monastery Chapel in Mount Melleray Abbey last Sunday.

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ELCOME to part 3 of our fashion blog as part of our collaboration with the Dungarvan Shopping Centre.

In this fashion blog we are going to talk about all things Summer in Style and Fashion.

Like can you believe that Summer is here already so we want our wardrobes to be Summer ready.

The Summer season is probably the easiest season to dress for even though some of us don't like the thought of revealing too much skin.

The Summer season can be exciting as it’s the season for colour and fun in the sun. This season calls for clothes that are comfy, casual, relaxed and, of course, stylish.

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In-store they had a selection of fabulous occasion wear and smart casual Summer pieces to choose from like beautiful print maxi dresses for that Summer wedding, versatile pieces that you can mix and match like white jeans, cropped jeans, tops and bolero jackets and there was no shortage of bold print and colour to brighten up your wardrobe.

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An Antiques treat for Lismore

THE LISMORE ANTIQUES FAIR

THIS SUNDAY, 2nd JUNE HIBERNIAN Antique Fairs are very proud to once again bring our fabulous family day out with Antiques by the thousands all priced and ready for sale from Antique shops, dealers and galleries from all over Ireland.

This Sunday, 2nd June, in Lismore Community Hall, you can expect to have your socks knocked off!

Whether your thing is for vintage or jewellery or Furniture or brass or copper, coins and bank notes, china and porcelain or just for something old unique, green or unusual, then this is the place for you.

20+ Antique shops Antique dealers Vintage dealers will be present with thousand's of items all priced and ready for sale.

This is our 7th year in Lismore and we manage to attract larger crowds every time we come.

This is a sister Fair to our Clonmel Park Hotel Fair only difference is it is a little larger.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 May, 2019

Why so many spoiled votes?

THE Irish electorate has always proved itself to be a mature, intelligent and discerning one, well capable of separating issues and voting on them accordingly. On two occasions, Fianna Fáil sought to abolish the Proportional Representation method of voting, but, despite having a clear majority, the people of Ireland refused to ratify it. The Irish people were no less discerning last Friday when they responded to the challenge of completing four polling papers on a variety of issues, one with twenty-three candidates’ names on it.

The most disappointing aspect of last Friday’s electoral exercise, is that just about half of those eligible to vote turned up to cast their ballot. The Irish especially should realise that the secret vote was hard won a century ago and that people are free, in the privacy of the polling booth, to vote for whomever they chose.

Fifty percent is not a good turnout and those who wilfully neglected their duty without good cause, should feel ashamed.

It is generally accepted that asking people to complete four ballot papers, one containing twenty-three names, was excessive and counter-productive. Delays in the booth were common, but had there been an eighty percent turnout, there might well have been chaos. Ten to fifteen minutes or more for voters to be behind the screen was commonplace, an unnecessary imposition.

Detailed results of all the relevant ballots are detailed elsewhere in our pages.

One result from the poll is the clear emergence of a future candidate for national politics. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, a consistently high vote-getter, who was elected on the first count with nearly half a quota to spare, has indicated his intention to bid for a Dáil seat at the next election. This may not be far into the future.

He has also requested Fine Gael Party headquarters to add him to the General Election ticket in the Waterford Constituency. This is hardly surprising as the Dungarvan Councillor has worked diligently in that direction and

INCORP. MUNSTER INDUSTRIAL ADVOCATE Serving the community of County Waterford for over a century 1912–2019 clearly has a strong vote to call on. He has also asked that the sitting Fine Gael TD, John Deasy, presently spending a share of his time in the United States in his role as Special Envoy to the US Congress, clarify his position.

It may be that Independent candidate, Matt Shanahan who was elected in Waterford City with a quota and a half, may also enter the national political arena come General Election day.

There was no change in representation in the Lismore constituency, with the three sitting candidates safely returned. In the Portlaw-Kilmacthomas Constituency, four outgoing members, Cllrs. Power, Brazil, Clune and O’Leary resumed their seats with the return of Ger Barron after an absence of five years.

It is expected that those who will assemble in the Council Chamber for the first meeting of the new Council next month will bring with them their own specific talents, a commitment to the people they were elected to represent and a desire to administer the affairs of the County and City fairly, diligently and with integrity.

The proposal to change the electoral system to appoint Directly Elected Mayors was lost in Waterford and Cork, while it was accepted by the electorate of Limerick.

The proposal to allow an amendment to the laws on divorce was overwhelmingly passed, while the voters wrestled with the task of selecting members of the European parliament from a list of twenty-three candidates on a two-foot long ballot paper.

All in all, it was a Polling Day to remember.

WHILE all the requirements of the various ballots were achieved and Councillors and MEPs sent to their respective authorities, the polls were not without their deficiencies and drawbacks.

Twenty-three names appeared on the European ballot paper in this constituency and the task of sifting through the photos and information proved too much for some voters.

Various count centres reported high numbers of spoiled votes, with a lesser number of ballot papers being spoiled as protests and other extraneous comments were scrawled across the papers.

It was reported that up to 25,000 voters in the Ireland South ballot left their papers blank. The sheer task of going through that many candidates, firstly to find a name and face they recognised and then deciding if their policies and statements accorded with their wishes, left many people weary and unwilling to complete their task.

There were an unprecedented 40,000 spoiled ballots out of the 750,000 votes cast in the Ireland South election. This indicates a problem of some kind which will have to be identified and eliminated for the next Euro Election.

While there may have been a significant number of spoiled votes in the past, when educational levels were lower and communications poor, those factors no longer obtain.

While there were always large ballot papers with between ten and twenty names on them for Dungarvan Urban Council in past decades, there was never such a high percentage of spoiled votes reported. People knew most of the candidates and had a good idea of who they would vote for, even before entering the Polling Booth.

This can never happen in the European Election, with candidates drawn from an area the size of Munster.

For the European electoral exercise to be truly democratic and people friendly, the cause of these defects in the system must be identified and steps taken to offer as many voters as possible a reasonable choice and an opportunity to complete a ballot paper successfully.

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Tributes on death of hero Garda who previously rescued man in Dungarvan

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TRIBUTES have been pouring in for the Waterford-based Garda who died after he got into difficulty while diving off the Wexford coastline at the weekend.

Garda David Hearne, a native of Fethard-on-Sea, County Wexford, lived in Waterford with his wife and four children and was attached to the Waterford Divisional Traffic Corps at Waterford Garda Station.

He was honoured with a Bravery Award in 2016 for rescuing a man from the River Colligan at Dungarvan Harbour in July, 2014.

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years, thanks to his water safety skills.

Garda Hearne, an experienced and accomplished diver, was off-duty last Saturday and was diving with the Fethard-on-Sea Diving Club approximately 15 km from Hook Head. It is understood he was diving on a wreck some 70 metres down and when he was returning to the surface he got into difficulty, succumbing to the bends and lost consciousness.

Attempts were made to resuscitate him on the dive boat, and plans were made for the Irish Coast Guard to airlift him to a decompression unit in Galway. But sadly, Garda Hearne was pronounced dead at the scene.

Garda Hearne was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Duncannon, County

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Wexford, following Funeral Mass last Tuesday afternoon, 28th May. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and children, Dylan, Toby, Noah and Libby; his parents,

Declan and Gemma; sisters Bríd and Maeve; brother, Declan; and a wide circle of relatives, colleagues, and friends.

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At the starting line of “East meets West”, supporting Waterford Hospice. This event was organised jointly by Dungarvan and Waterford Lions Clubs. If you missed the event, you can still make an online donation. See Dungarvan Lions Facebook page. Full report and more photographs in next week’s paper.

Former Clock Gate resident in dispute with Cork County Council over montage

By Christy Parker AN 80 year-old man who was born and reared in Youghal’s Clock Gate Tower says Cork County Council’s offer to have a portrait album rather than a family tree montage and crest displayed in the building is not acceptable.

John McGrath, whose family were tenants in the 18th century building for 50 years up to 1955, insists the montage is an appropriate representation of his family’s association with the historic structure.The local authority disagrees.

Earlier this month the octogenarian staged a six hour protest in the building to highlight his grievance ending it eventually on the advice of a friend.

The montage depicts John’s parents, grandparents and siblings, along with himself several members of his family, all of whom had lived in the tower. John says he felt “offended” when a Council official described an original montage as “a monstrosity”, which strengthened his resolve. Nonetheless he reduced it from 36 to 21 sq. inches (53.3 cm) “as a compromise”, but to no avail.

The restored tower re-opened as a museum in 2016 and accommodates daily tours, in which each of the four floors represents an aspect of the tower’s history.

An upper floor recreates an early to mid-20th century domestic scene dedicated to the

John McGrath pictured with the montage.

McGrath family and includes a video footage of John recalling his family’s live-in experiences.

The council, undoubtedly seeking to create an authentic reproduction of the living quarters, believes the montage would not be suitable within the historic setting. John sees it as “not any more unsuitable than a video machine.” The council would accept the representations being contained in an album format within the exhibition but John

has rejected that.

Following the sit-in protest, the County Council issued a statement in which it said it had “actively engaged with Mr McGrath to reach a compromise” in keeping with the “sensitivity and integrity” of the monument, but its submission had been rejected.

The Council says it is “happy to discuss the matter further with Mr. McGrath should he wish to reconsider his position.”

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Small Copper Butterfly

By Mandy Tompkins WITH just a 25 mm wingspan, the Small Copper Butterfly is a fast flying Butterfly that is found on the wing from May until September, where it is an occasional visitor to Gardens as it searches for nectar bearing flowers. The Small Copper Butterfly enjoys a wider range of habitats which include open Heath and Moorland, open Grasslands, Wasteland, Meadows, Coastal fringes and the Wildlife Garden, where the males bask in the sunshine in prominent positions waiting for the females to appear. The males are highly territorial, and will chase off other intruding Butterflies.

Visual artist, Michelle Browne, of the Bring Your Own Chair arts and community engagement project pictured on the ferry in Ballyhack, Wexford, ahead of a striking, visual event there on April 6 which celebrates the area's unique heritage and traditions. Also included are Ballyhack residents Niamh Kehoe, Evelyn Byrne, Jason Roche, Kay Kehoe and Lorraine Kehoe. Bring Your Own Chair is an Arts Council’s Making Great Art Work - Open Call Award project.

For more, log on to www.bringyourownchair.ie [Patrick Browne]

Bring Your Own Chair project returns to Tallow on June 3rd for awaited Tóstal Festival THE community-focused Bring Your Chair initiative returns to Tallow on Bank Holiday Monday, June 3, for another family-focused, fun event as part of the long-awaited Tóstal Festival.

Michelle Browne and her team will be in the courtyard in Clancy's at 3.30pm for a fun and active chair workshop. The event will be like a moving debate, followed by tea and coffee and all are welcome.

The three county Bring Your Own Chair initiative is an art project taking place in rural towns and villages across counties Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford throughout the past year As the heart of small towns in Ireland face decline, Bring Your Own Chair is breathing life back into communities and their public gathering spaces.

Tallow is one of a handful of towns selected to partake.

The free Tallow event

Bernie Morel, Mary O’Keeffe and Robbie Whelan pictured at the official opening of Clarenbridge Garden Centre in Kinsalebeg.

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includes games and discussions to help the team and participants understand Tallow and how locals meet and move, organiser, Eilis Lavelle, explained.

“We’re asking all members of the Tallow community to come along, join in this celebration.

We want as many people from as many different backgrounds as possible to come and join in an inclusive celebration of Tallow and what makes it

unique,” she added.

Bring Your Own Chair is funded by the Arts Council Ireland Making Great Art Work - Open Call Award and with further support from Create Ireland/Collaborative Arts Partnership Programme, Design & Crafts Council of Ireland, Waterford Council, Kilkenny Arts Office, County Wexford and Kilkenny LEADER Partnership and Waterford Úradás na Gaeltachta.

Anne O’Sullivan and Monica Dwane pictured at the official opening of Clarenbridge Garden Centre in Kinsalebeg.

[Richard Lane]

Once it is settled the Small Copper Butterfly is unmistakeable with its attractively marked orange and brown wings. Their patterns and colours are strongest on the upper side of their wings, where their copper forewings have brown spots and margins, whilst the hindwings are mostly brown with a coppery fringe.

The underside of the wings is light brown with black spots. The females have slightly larger wings with more rounded forewing tips than the males.

Breeding usually takes place on leaf litter on the ground, after which the female lays pale green coloured eggs on outward portion of the leaf of a plant. She will lay multiple batches of eggs throughout the Summer, the final one overwintering at the Caterpillar stage, which is known as Diapause. The Larvae, or Caterpillar feeds on various species of Sorrel and Docks as they undergo their growth stages called Instars. As they reach the adult stage, the Caterpillars prefer to suck nectar from flowers including Buttercup, Yarrow, Ox-eye Daisy and White Clover. The Small Copper Butterfly only lives for a few days as an adult.

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The Little Milk Company wins new contract with Aldi ONE of Waterford’s most innovative Irish food and drink producers has won a new contract to supply Aldi’s 137 stores through its Grow with Aldi supplier development programme. Their exciting products will now go on sale nationwide as part of an Aldi Specialbuys event, kicking off 6th June.

The Little Milk Company of Dungarvan successfully won a place on the Grow with Aldi supplier development programme.

This will see The Little Milk Company’s Organic Irish Cheddar available on Aldi’s shelves.

Based in Dungarvan,The Little Milk Company is a combined effort of ten family farms from across Munster and Leinster. The milk is brought from these farms

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to the Dungarvan HQ where it is transformed into The Little Milk Company’s delicious range of award-winning artisan cheeses.

Commenting, Conor Mulhall, General Manager of The Little Milk Company said, “To have our Organic Irish Cheddar recognised by a global retailer like Aldi is fantastic. Grow with Aldi provides huge exposure for our brand and lets us reach more shoppers than ever before. The support and mentoring offered by the programme has already benefitted our business immensely.”

Developed in partnership with Bord Bia, Grow with Aldi has been designed to help small to medium Irish food and drink businesses secure a retail listing with a national retailer. Participants receive tailored mentoring and access to bespoke workshops with Aldi buyers and Bord Bia technical experts, teaching them the skills to help grow and develop their products, brand and business. Aldi is investing €500,000 in the programme in 2019.

Five of the successful products will now be given the chance to become core line Aldi listed products, winning a contract to be sold in Aldi’s Irish stores year-round. In 2018, Ballyhoura Apple Farm (Pure Raw Apple Cider Vinegar),

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Applicants attended a special Aldi Immersion Day with Bord Bia to pitch their products and meet existing Aldi suppliers.

Extensive product sampling followed, and after careful consideration judges selected the 68 exceptional products to take part in the Aldi Specialbuys event.

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Carriglea Woodland Project Presentation Ceremony ON Thursday last we were pleased to welcome back to Carriglea Community Woodland Project the Graduates of the 2018 WWETB QQI Level 4 “Major Award Pathways to Employment” course. On the day we were delighted that the Mayor Declan Doocey presented the awards to the happy recipients and following the ceremony light refreshments were enjoyed by all.

The Carriglea Community Project facility consists of approximately seven acres of ground, including gardens and woodlands. This Project is run in conjunction with WWETB with the aim to open the leisure gardens and woodlands in Carriglea to the public developing the area into an attractive space for all ages to visit.

To date new pathways have been built to open up previously unreachable areas of the woodland and trainees have used the area’s natural topography to create original attractions such as a stone bridge made using traditional stone building techniques, an enchanted woodland area featuring magical objects carved from wood, and a standing carved timber and metal percussion musical instrument that can be played by all visitors. There are traditional little houses, seating made using traditional methods and a handmade mosaic hopscotch as well as an eight-foot sculpture of a friendly giant!

The founding vision of the Carriglea Community Project is to develop the Carriglea Woodland into a vibrant and dynamic village environment that enhances the life of the community.

A new WWETB course QQI Level 3 “Mayor Award in Employability Skills” commenced in February 2019 and there are currently 14 trainees registered who are as part of their training are continuing to develop the woodlands.

John Cliffe with the Tubular Bells.

Carriglea Community Prject Presentation of Certificates (Graduation 2018) – Back row left to right Councillor Pat Nugent; Fran Kennedy, AEO WWETB; Noel Hackett, Community Walfare Officer WWETB, Mayor Declan Doocey; Eamonn McGettigan, Apprenticeship Service WWETB; Oliver Clancy, Board Member Carriglea Community Project; Barry O'Brien, Chairperson Carriglea Cairdre Services and Jimmy Kennelly, WWETB. Front row left to right Michael Keohan, Jason Daly, Keith Smith, John Cliffe, Tadhg McDonagh, Tony Clarke. (Sean Murray and Martin Woods missing from photo).

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Outlining the plan – Mayor Declan Doocey, Francis Fraher and Councillor [Pat Crowley] Pat Nugent.

Work in Progress.

[Pat Crowley]

Arched Stonebridge with Orla Amos, Assistant Co-ordinator, Carriglea Community Project.

[Pat Crowley]

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Presenter of BBC Programme Coast set to travel to Waterford THE Scottish archaeologist, writer, broadcaster and historian has been almost omnipresent, fronting shows such as A History of Scotland and Coast is set to host a keynote address at the 2019 Immrama Festival of Travel Writing in Lismore County Waterford on June 15th.

During his 20 years travelling to every corner, and whilst filming BBC2’s ‘Coast’, from north to south, east to west showcasing its astonishing beauty and deep rooted history. The places Neil’s seen have given him a unique view and understanding of its history.

Neil Oliver will speak at the festival on Saturday afternoon, 15th June. The seventeenth annual Lismore Immrama Festival of Travel Writing has a stellar reputation for celebrating and sharing world-class travel writing and the 2019 festival line-up offers another all-star line up of internationally renowned writers and broadcasters with a keynote address from the first woman and youngest person to solo-row the Indian Ocean and also the

Pacific Ocean adventurer and author Sarah Outen.

Earlier on Saturday one of the founding members of De Dannan Charlie Piggott will be discussing music and travel. The always ‘hot ticket’ event, the literary breakfast on Sunday morning June 16th will be hosted by the multi-award-winning journalist and author Rosita Boland.

Rosita is widely travelled and her book of essays, Elsewhere; one woman, one rucksack, one lifetime of travel, will be published by Doubleday this May 2019.

To open the festival on Wednesday, a screening of the documentary ‘Congo – An Irish Affair’ will take place; a poignant study of the Irish-led 1961 UN peacekeeping mission to Katanga. On Thursday, June 13th author Dr Robyn Rowland will share personal stories, exploring war, change, family and friendship – in Ireland, Turkey, the Balkans and Australia. On Friday, June 14th journalist and author Lerato Mogoatlhe who has been writ-

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THE new Ford Fiesta ST has been designed, and engineered, for even greater mass-market appeal than ever before, with a pioneering three-cylinder engine ready to combine performance and efficiency in rare proportions, and suspension tuned for a more balanced, comfortable ride.

ALL-NEW ENGINE Ford’s all-new, all-aluminium, 1497cc threecylinder turbo-petrol engine takes pride of place in the new Fiesta ST. Producing 197bhp (200PS) and a healthy 290Nm of torque, this new engine replaces the old car’s 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder unit. Advantages of the new engine in the new Fiesta ST are many, including the fact that it creates a broader band of peak torque than the old four-cylinder unit, it’s lighter too, and it is also the world’s first threecylinder automotive engine that can switch to two-cylinder operation under low load conditions. By marginally downsizing the new ST’s engine, Ford have made advances in fuel economy, while also enabling the new car to be cheaper to run than its predecessor.

SELECTABLE DRIVING MODES The all-new Fiesta ST is available with 3 selectable driving modes – Normal, Sport, and Track. Each setting fine tunes the cars performance by modifying engine mapping, throttle positioning, brake pedal and steering response. With a combination of Enhanced Torque Vectoring, Electronic Stability Control, and a performance tuned chassis, optimum handling is guaranteed.

REVIEW CAR My review car was a new Ford Fiesta ST3 (200PS) 5-Door, and was finished in ‘Ford Performance Blue’ metallic paint. Standard ST3 specification includes 18” machined alloy wheels, powerfold mirrors, large rear spoiler, partial-leather Recaro Performance Seats, satellite navigation, keyless entry, rear view camera, rear parking sensors, auto highbeam assist, driver alert, road sign recognition, auto wipers, auto dimming rear view mirror, and a leather steering wheel with red stitching.

As we have come to expect from Ford of late, the car is also laden with an impressive array

of standard comfort features, along with the very latest safety technology – allowing the new Fiesta to achieve a full 5-star Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) crash test rating. Quality materials are used throughout the cabin of the new Fiesta ST, while good levels of interior space are matched by an equally generous 311-litre boot, with the prospect of dropping the rear seat backs to dramatically increase the space on offer.

GROWLING SOUNDTRACK The new Fiesta ST's engine is fantastic, as it pulls enthusiastically from low revs, and is accompanied by a muscular, growling soundtrack that is enhanced tastefully by a "Sound Symposer" which pipes engine noise through to the interior, with proper pops and cracks from the sports exhaust. This is a car that can be happily driven with the radio volume down to zero, as the glorious noises from the car’s exhaust will be music to many keen motorists ears. The pure enjoyment of the new Fiesta ST’s engine is enhanced by the car’s standard six-speed manual gearbox, which has a slick, short lever, and well-stacked gear ratios.

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Meeting arranged to discuss Kilbree Road repairs

By Christy Parker THE nature of repairs to Kilbree road, towards Cappoquin, would depend on the outcome of a meeting this month between the Council and “stakeholders” such as “Fisheries board and the National Parks and Wildlife”, Senior Engineer for Roads Gabriel Hynes told May’s Dungarvan-

Lismore Municipality meeting. Once all parties agree on a scope of works, “we will have an idea of how to comply with the stakeholders’ constraints.

It's a work in progress”, he informed.

Cathaoirleach John Pratt had introduced the issue, which apparently evolves around major road erosion. He described the situation as “an accident waiting to happen” and had received about six emails about it. “It is paramount that it's done”, he

Council hoping for more CLÁR funding

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council has spent last year’s Clár funding (grant aid from the Dept. of Rural and Community Development for small structural projects) and is awaiting a response for further funding for 15 new schemes recently submitted, Senior Engineer for Roads Gabriel Hynes told May’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipality meeting.

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Cllr. Cronin also gratefully acknowledged a “superb car park” provided at Ballycurrane courtesy of Clár, along with lighting, footpaths and other safety measures outside the school.

Cllr. Pat Nugent concurred with the wonders of Clár, “especially on safety measures” before advocating that some unspecified action be taken in Piltown “from the church to the school” where, he said, the carriageway was very narrow, had “a dirty bend” and was a danger to children.

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Waterford City and County Council road traffic prosecutions PATRYK Smyka, formerly of 4 An Rosan, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, now with an address at Apartment 1, Bailis Village, Johnstown, Navan, Meath, was fined €80 plus €80 prosecution costs at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a €40 fixed charge penalty notice which was issued by Assistant Traffic Warden Supervisor, Liam Moore, for parking at Glanbia car park on 26th November, 2018, without displaying a parking ticket.

The accused, who was in court, said he forgot to pay the fine and had moved house at the time to Navan in County Meath.

•••••••••••••••••••• A DUNGARVAN woman who twice failed to pay a €40 parking fine ended up with court fines and costs totalling €400 last week.

Rose Burke, with an address at 5 Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan, was fined €120 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court and directed to pay €80 prosecution costs for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which was issued by Assistant Traffic Warden Supervisor, Liam Moore, for parking in Glanbia car park without a parking ticket displayed, on 27th November, 2018.

Mr. Moore said there was a ticket displayed but it had expired.

In the second prosecution,Traffic Warden John Kearney said the accused failed to pay a fixed charge penalty notice which he issued when he observed the accused’s vehicle parked at Scanlon’s Yard car park without displaying a parking ticket, on 30th November, 2018.

Judge Terence Finn imposed a further fine of €120 plus €80 prosecution costs for the offence.

The accused did not appear in court.

•••••••••••••••••••• A YOUGHAL driver was fined in court last week for failing to pay a parking fine.

Arita Grebeza, with an address at Apartment 1, 43 South Main Street, Youghal, was fined €120 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court and directed to pay €80 prosecution costs for failing to pay a €40 fixed charge penalty notice, which was issued by Traffic Warden John Kearney, on 29th November, 2018, for parking at Grattan Square, Dungarvan, without displaying a parking ticket.

The accused did not appear in court.

•••••••••••••••••••• A MAN who parked in a disabled parking bay without a valid permit was fined in court last week.

Mariusz Sizynski, a Polish national with an address at Millerstown, Stradbally, was fined €150 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court and directed to pay €80 costs for failing to pay a €150 fixed charge penalty notice, issued by Traffic Warden John Kearney, for parking in a disabled bay without a valid permit, at Thompson’s Lane car park on 4th December, 2018.

In a second prosecution, Mr. Kearney said the accused failed to pay a second fixed charge penalty notice (€60) for not having a current tax disc displayed on the vehicle at the same location and date. The tax disc on display had expired in July, 2018.

Through an interpretor, the accused said he has been living in Ireland for one year and three months and he owned the vehicle a short time. He said he couldn’t tax the vehicle because there was a problem with the insurance company, so the vehicle was neither taxed nor insured.

Judge Finn handed down a €300 fine for the tax offence and directed the accused pay €80 prosecution costs.

An Post TV Licence prosecutions POSSESSION of unlicensed television set resulted in court fines for two woman.

RACHEL Power, with an address at 31 Marquis Drive, Dungarvan, was fined €400 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court and directed to pay €80 prosecution costs for being in possession of an unlicensed television set when Inspector with An Post, Barry Knox, called to her home on 21st November, 2018. Mr. Knox said no TV licence has been purchased to date with a loss of €160 in revenue to An Post.

The accused who has one previous conviction, did not appear in court.

SARAH Fitzgerald, with an address at 8 Cruchan View, Kilmacthomas, was fined €500 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court and directed to pay €80 prosecution costs for being in possession of an unlicensed television set when Inspector with An Post, Barry Knox, called to her home on 6th November, 2018. Mr. Knox said no TV licence has been purchased to date, with a loss of €160 in revenue to An Post.

The accused, who has two previous convictions, did not appear in court.

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Drugs charge struck out after donation paid A MAN who paid a donation to the court poor box had a drugs charge struck out.

Daryl Paul Turner (45) with an address at the Burgery, Dungarvan, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Kilrush, Dungarvan, on 14th March, 2018.

The case was adjourned to allow the accused to make a €500 donation to the court poor box.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court it was confirmed the accused had paid the donation.

Solicitor David Burke said his client appreciates the opportunity.

Judge Terence Finn struck out the drugs charge.

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Continuous use of untaxed vehicle results in fines and costs of €2,850 for driver A DUNGARVAN-based man who continually used his untaxed vehicle in a public place and failed to pay on-the-spot fines in flagrant defiance of the local authority was handed fines and costs totalling €2,850 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court.

Daniel Skwira, with an address at 3 Quay Street, Dungarvan, was issued a €60 fine on five occasions - on 21st November; 22nd November; 26th November; 29th November; and 1st December, 2018, for parking his vehicle at Davitt’s Quay car park number 2 without displaying a current motor tax disc.

In each case, the Traffic Wardens, Pauline Browne, John Kearney and Assistant Traffic Warden Supervisor, Liam Moore, said the tax

disc on display had expired in July, 2018.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn imposed a fine of €350 plus €80 prosecution costs for the offence on 21st November.

A €400 fine plus €80 prosecution costs was handed down for the offence on 26th November.

A €500 fine plus €80 costs was handed down for the offence on 22nd November.

A €600 fine plus €80 costs was handed down for the offence on 29th November.

And a €600 fine plus €80 costs was handed down for the offence on 1st December, 2018.

The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear in court.

Driving disqualification Poor box donation paid for woman convicted of drink driving A DUNGARVAN woman convicted of drink driving in court last week was put off the road for two years.

Colette Cleary (26) with an address at 35 Shandon Street, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to drink driving, contrary to Section 4 of the Road Traffic Act, at Knockateemore, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 5th October, 2018.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan said Gardaí stopped the accused driving on the date in question. There were a number of people in the car at the time.

He said there was a strong smell of intoxicating liquor coming from the accused’s breath and a breath sample showed a reading of 51 mg alcohol per 100 ml breath.

Insp. Sheahan said the accused was co-operative with the Gardaí.

The accused has ten previous convictions, but none for any road traffic offences.

Solicitor David Burke said his client was going through a difficult time. She attended a residential treatment centre for her alcohol issues.

He said his client works parttime and is the mother of one child.

“She has turned things around and made dramatic changes in her life,” Mr. Burke said.

Judge Terence Finn handed down a €400 fine along with a driving disqualification of two years.

A DUNGARVAN man who was found with a quantity of cannabis had the charge struck out when he made a donation to the court poor box.

Patrick Ruane (19) with an address at Deo Volente, Springmount, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at his address on 21st March, 2018.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí searched the accused’s home on foot of a search warrant and found a small quantity of cannabis, approximately €10 worth, for which the accused accepted responsibility.

Insp. Sheahan said the accused has no previous

convictions.

Solicitor Kieran Higgins said it was towards the end of his client’s Leaving Cert. year and the substance was for his own personal use.

Mr. Higgins said this experience has been a learning lesson for his client.

He said his client did better than expected in the Leaving Cert. and he is currently in full-time employment with aspirations to go onto third level education or travel.

Insp. Sheahan said Gardaí had no residual concerns about the accused and he comes from a respectable family.

The accused paid a €500 donation to the court poor box and Judge Finn struck out the charge.

Payment of donation results in strike out of drugs charge A MAN who paid an €800 donation to the court poor box had a drugs charge struck out.

Jamie Driver (26) with an address at 119 Cherrymount, Clonmel, pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to possession of cannabis herb for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Devonshire Bridge, Dungarvan, on 21st October, 2018.

The court heard at the time that while the accused did not

have previous convictions, he was previously given an opportunity to contribute to the poor box for a similar offence in December, 2017, which was then struck out when the donation was paid.

Solicitor David Burke appealed to the court for one last opportunity for his client and said the accused possibly had a “lack of understanding”, but now “realises the gravity of the situation”.

Mr. Burke said his client has started his own business in the

catering industry employing eight people, and he would be extremely worried about a conviction of this nature and how it could affect his future business prospects.

The case was adjourned to allow the accused to make an €800 donation to the court poor box.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn was told the €800 donation was paid and the charge was struck out.

Cannabis charge struck out A MAN from An Rinn who was caught with a small quantity of cannabis had the charge struck out when he paid a donation to the court poor box.

Diarmuid Harty (18) with an address at Ballinacourty, An Rinn, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Estuary Heights, Dungarvan, on 30th October, 2018.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí observed the accused on the date in

question and following a search found him in possession of a rolled cannabis cigarette.

“He admitted it was for his own personal use. He has no previous convictions and the Gardaí have no residual concerns about this accused,” Insp. Sheahan said.

Solicitor David Burke said this was a “once-off ” incident. He said his client is sitting his Leaving Cert. exams in three weeks time.

A €500 donation was paid to the court poor box and Judge Terence Finn struck out the charge.

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Community Service Order imposed on man who took brother’s car without permission A DUNGARVAN man who took his brother’s car without permission following an argument was given a community service order in lieu of a jail sentence.

John Duggan (38) with an address at 51 Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to theft of a set of car keys and unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle from his brother’s house at 40 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, on 30th June, 2018. He also pleaded guilty to driving with no insurance and driving with no licence on the same date.

He also pleaded guilty to possession of

eight prescription tablets classified a controlled substance, without holding a prescription for the tablets, for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Wolfe Tone Road, Dungarvan, on 12th July, 2018.

The case was adjourned for a Probation Service report.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke told Judge Terence Finn that the Probation Service report was positive.

Judge Finn noted the accused was deemed suitable for community service and imposed

120 hours community service in lieu of four months imprisonment for the charge of unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle, and a four year driving disqualification.

The charge of driving without insurance was marked as proven and a four year driving disqualification was handed down.

The charge of theft of car keys was marked as proven.

Judge Finn handed down a further 60 hours community service order in lieu of two months jail for the drugs charge, to run consecutively with the first community service order imposed.

Suspended jail term for having cannabis for sale and supply A DUNGARVAN man who was found with three deals of cannabis for sale and / or supply was handed a suspended jail sentence last week.

Sean Smith (19) with an address at 25 Cluain Garbhain, Dungarvan, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to possession of cannabis for sale and / or supply, contrary to Section 15 of

the Misuse of Drugs Act; and possession of the drug for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at the Tracks (Greenway), Abbeyside, on 18th May, 2018.

The court heard at the time that Gardaí found the accused in possession of three deals of cannabis with an estimated street value of around €150.

Inspector Larry Sheahan told the court at the time that the accused was arrested and admitted supplying the drug to make money.

The case was adjourned for a Probation Service report.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke said the report was positive.

He said his client is from a

difficult background and has no previous convictions.

Judge Finn handed down a six month jail term on the Section 15 charge, suspending it for two years on condition the accused be of good behaviour and keep the peace during that time.

The Section 3 charge was marked as proven and taken into consideration.

Bench warrants issued

FAILING to appear at last week’s Dungarvan District Court in court in relation to the non-payment of a court-imposed fine resulted in a bench warrant being issued for a Waterford man.

John McGrath, with an address at 38 Poleberry,Waterford, failed to appear in court last week in relation to the non-payment of a €250 fine which was imposed at Dungarvan District Court on 9th November, 2016, for a conviction of possession of cannabis, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Dungarvan Garda Station on 20th April, 2014.

The due date for payment of the fine was March, 2017.

Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest.

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FAILING to appear at last week’s Dungarvan District Court in relation to the non-payment of a court-imposed fine resulted in a bench warrant being issued.

Leigh Ryan, with an address at 48 Killure Manor,Waterford failed to appear in court last week in relation to the non-payment of a €250 fine which was imposed at Dungarvan District Court on 23rd November, 2016, for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice which issued after his vehicle was observed parked at Crough Wood, Lemybrien, on 29th May, 2016, without a current tax disc displayed.

The due date for payment of the fine was February, 2017.

Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest.

•••••••••••••••••••• AN Abbeyside-based man accused of a public order charge had a bench warrant issued for his arrest when he failed to appear in court last week.

Robert Zielinski (44) with an address at 31 The Hermitage, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, is accused of allegedly using threatening, abusive language and behaviour in a public place, contrary to Section 6 of the Public Order Act, at Kelly’s Pharmacy on 4th January, 2019.

With no valid reason for the accused’s absence from last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for his arrest.

•••••••••••••••••••• A BENCH warrant was issued for the arrest of a Kilmacthomas man who failed to appear in court last week.

Billy Grey (20) with an address at Ballyhussa Boreen, Newtown, Kilmacthomas, is accused of an alleged theft offence from the Centra, Kilmacthomas, on 29th May, 2018.

With no valid reason for his absence from last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for his arrest.

•••••••••••••••••••• A BENCH warrant was issued for the arrest of a man who failed to appear at last week’s Dungarvan District Court.

Glen Darcy (30) with an address at 5 Clonmel Road, Bansha Road, Tipperary, is accused of a number of alleged road traffic offences including no insurance and driving with no licence when stopped by Gardaí at Mitchel Street, Dungarvan, on 15th October, 2018; and failing to produce those documents when requested.

With no valid reason for the accused’s absence from court, Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for his arrest.

•••••••••••••••••••• A BENCH warrant was issued for the arrest of a man who failed to appear in court last week.

David Furlong (38) with an address at

Camron, Adamstown, Enniscorthy, Wexford, is accused of allegedly not having insurance and failing to produce the document when requested by Gardaí, at Grattan Square, Dungarvan, on 15th November, 2018.

With no valid reason for the accused’s absence from last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for his arrest.

•••••••••••••••••••• A KILMACTHOMAS man had a bench warrant issued for his arrest when he failed to appear in court last week.

Anthony Bray (38) with an address on record as 16 Pairc an Aoinagh, Kilmacthomas, is accused of a number of charges, including alleged possession of a controlled substance, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Dungarvan Garda Station on 11th November, 2017.

With no valid reason for the accused’s absence from last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for his arrest.

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FAILING to appear at last week’s Dungarvan District Court in relation to the non-payment of a court-imposed fine resulted in a bench warrant being issued.

John Quilligan with an address at 2 Gracedieu, Carrickpherish, Waterford, failed to appear in court last week in relation to the non-payment of a €350 fine which was imposed at Dungarvan District Court on 13th July, 2016, for a speeding conviction, where the accused’s vehicle was detected travelling at 109 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N25 at Kilmacthomas, on 27th January, 2016.

The due date for payment of the fine was October, 2016. Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest.

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Suspended jail term A DUNGARVAN man was handed a fine and suspended jail term for being found for a third time in possession of cannabis.

Sean Kirby (24) with an address at 19 Marquis Drive, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Wolfe Tone Road, Dungarvan, on 11th April, 2018.

At the time, the court heard that the accused has two previous convictions for similar offences and the case was adjourned for

consideration of penalty.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke said his client appears to have changed his ways.

“He is living with his mother and is seeking employment. He is making efforts,” Mr. Burke assured the court.

Judge Terence Finn handed down a €400 fine for the offence, along with a three month jail term, suspended for 12 months on condition the accused be of good behaviour and keep the peace during that time.

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Filming commences on Irish language feature film Mo Ghrá Buan FILMING has commenced on Mo Ghrá Buan - Macalla’s second feature film under TG4’s Cine4 scheme, jointly funded by Screen Ireland, TG4 and BAI, with a budget of €1.2 million.

Mo Ghrá Buan is written by and directed by Rachel Moriarty and Peter Murphy, and produced by Cúán Mac Conghail for Macalla.

This is Rachel Moriarty and Peter Murphy’s second feature film as both writers and directors, after Traders (2015).

The story centres around a small town community in the heart of the Gaeltacht of An Rinn, Co. Waterford. Róise (Bríd Ní Neachtain) mourns the loss of her husband Frank Ó Meadhra, when a mysterious dog appears at her house. The dog’s strange behaviour reminds her so much of her late husband, that Róise begins to wonder: has Frank returned in the form of a dog? Is this a story of romance or madness?

Two-time IFTA winner for Waterways and Song of a Raggy Boy, Peter Robertson, is Director of Photography.

The film has commenced shooting in An Rinn, Co.Waterford, and will continue for a period of four weeks.

Bríd Ní Neachtain (An Klondike, Cré na Cille), Cillian Ó Gairbhí (Vikings, Blood) and Lorcan Cranitch (Love, Rosie; Cracker) will play the lead roles. Also starring Barley as Frank the dog!

Better information sought on Choice Based Letting process

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council’s Choice Based Letting (CBL) scheme does not, by its nature, facilitate informing applicants whether they have been successful in their application or not, housing technician Derek Lyons told May’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting.

The official was responding to an inquiry by Cllr. Siobhán Whelan on whether the scheme could be rendered more transparent.

A summary of what was a protracted reply reveals that once the successful applicant is decided, a new process begins to assess the person’s credentials. This involves Garda checks also, which can take up to six weeks. Once that point is reached, another process begins, in which the applicant is interviewed to ensure their file information is up to date. It becomes requisite that the applicant also closes down any HAP involvement. The person may also, even at that juncture, change their mind.

The whole procedure can typically take up to two months before the deal is sealed. Mr. Lyons accepted the delays are “unfortunate” and said the council would be “trying to inform people a bit better” following a review of information as to the how the process works, on its website.

Luke Hallahan pictured at the official opening of Clarenbridge Garden Centre in Kinsalebeg.

[Richard Lane]

Pictured at the Waterford Country Fair at Curraghmore House & Gardens in Portlaw, Waterford. Pictured is Sergie, during the Cossack display. The Fair returns to Curraghmore House & Gardens for its 5th year on Sunday, June 9th, with funds raised on the day going to Waterford Hospice.

[Patrick Browne]

Internationally-renowned Cossack show back for Waterford Country Fair on June 9th WATERFORD Country Fair is back for a 5th successive year and runs again at stunning Curraghmore House & Gardens, the ancestral home of Lord and Lady Waterford in Portlaw, Co Waterford, on Sunday, June 9th, with festivities kicking off from 10.00 a.m.

The family-focused, funfilled, day-long Fair celebrates all that is great about country life and living.

Top class attractions include equestrian events and Cossack shows with the internationallyrenowned Zcossacks team which has performed in Dubai, Australia and elsewhere around the world.

This year, the voluntary organising team has joined forces with Waterford Hospice and Fair-goers are invited to Buy a Brick and support the Hospice’s fundraising drive to help finance a 20 bed Palliative Care Unit on the grounds of University Hospital Waterford.

There’s live music and children’s entertainment, artisan food and the biggest ever craft display, a massive pet dog show, train rides through the grounds, tips from the experts on how to care for pets, poultry and so much more. Side saddle, Irish Pony Show, Show Jumping, Pony Games and hound classes begin from 10.00 a.m., chief organiser, Joe Breheny, explained.

“We’re really excited about this year’s programme of events and have added even more family-focused attractions. We’ve

The Moon and Sixpence Puppet Theatre, Ireland’s only travelling marionette (string puppet) theatre. The Cossacks are back and we’ve loads for all the family to see and do. We’re delighted to team up with Waterford Hospice and hope to raise significant funds for their building programme. It’s great that funds raised locally will stay local,” she said.

Waterford Hospice cares for up to 120 patients per month in Waterford & South Kilkenny. A small army of loyal volunteers and supporters helps raise as much as €8,000 a week, every single week, to help fund its invaluable work.

Waterford Hospice has also pledged €6 million towards the cost of building a dedicated 20 bed Palliative Care Unit in the grounds of University Hospital Waterford. The contractors have been on site since April 2017and the state of the art Palliative Care Unit is on schedule for completion in 2019.

Danette Connolly, Waterford Hospice Chairperson, said: “We are delighted to be the chosen charity for this year’s Waterford Country Fair at Curraghmore Estate and would ask everyone to dig deep for Waterford Hospice Buy A Brick Campaign.

“This is a very exciting time for Waterford Hospice, not only are we continuing to provide the service we are renowned for; we are also so much closer to realising our dream of a dedicated in-patient unit for the

patients of the South East. We’re delighted to team up with Waterford Country Fair and look forward to the public’s support on the day,” she added.

Admission is €10 for adults,

€5 for children and family concessions apply.

For more, check out https://www.facebook.com/Wa terford-Country-Fair712555788872303/

Pictured at the Waterford Country Fair at Curraghmore House & Gardens in Portlaw, Waterford last year were Sergie, a Cossack performer and Sue Zacharias. They return for this year's Fair at Curraghmore on Sunday, June 9th, with funds raised on the day going to Waterford Hospice.

[Patrick Browne]

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A panoramic view of the Count Centre at the WIT Arena in Carriganore, last Sunday.

FINE GAEL TOPS THE POLL IN THE WEST c FROM FRONT PAGE Incumbent, John Pratt topped the poll in the Lismore area for Labour, with 1,385 first preference votes.

GREEN PARTY The electorate also seems to have forgiven the Green Party, which was in a coalition government with Fianna Fáil at the time of the financial crash. The Green Party suffered heavy losses at the time because of their support for the government and its draconian policies during the recession.

The two newcomers elected to Waterford Council for the Green Party are Jody Power, in the Waterford City East constituency and Marc Ó Cathasaigh, in the TramoreWaterford City West constituency.

FIANNA FÁIL The huge shock for Fianna Fáil was losing outgoing Portlawbased Councillor Ray Murphy in the Portlaw-Kilmacthomas Electoral Area.

He was co-opted onto Mary Butler’s seat in 2016 when she was elevated to the Dáil in the General Election of that year.

Ray Murphy found himself in a battle for the last seat in the Portlaw-Kilmacthomas area, which was reduced from six seats to five by the Boundary Commission.

He was trailing Sinn Féin’s Declan Clune throughout the count - and at one point a span of only 50 votes separated them - but Declan pulled ahead when he received a substantial amount of transfers from eliminated candidates Ann Troy; Dolores Whelan; and Mairead Coffey Jacob.

Fianna Fáil are also down one seat in the Council, compared with the 2014 results, when they had eight seats.

SINN FÉIN Sinn Féin managed to hang on to its six seats, but its surprise political casualty was Siobhán Whelan in Dungarvan, when she was eliminated in the third count.

Newcomer, Conor McGuinness, later regained the Dungarvan seat for the party, when he was elected in the eighth count.

NO FEMALE REPRESENTATION IN WEST WATERFORD All of the representatives elected in the Lismore, Dungarvan and PortlawKilmacthomas Electoral Areas are males.

There are only two females who were re-elected to Waterford Council - Cllr. Breda Brennan, Sinn Féin, in the Waterford City South area; and

Waterford gives a marginal ‘no’ to directly elected mayor Referendum on divorce waiting time is passed THE people of Waterford marginally rejected the proposal to have a directly elected mayor for the city and county, with executive functions.

Just 719 votes separated those who voted in favour and those who voted against a directly elected mayor.

Returning Officer and Director of Services at Waterford Council, Kieran Kehoe, made the announcement around lunchtime on Monday.

Those who voted against the proposal: 22,437 (50.8 percent).

Those who voted in favour of the proposal for a directly elected mayor: 21,718 (49.2 percent).

Cork also voted by a slim majority, to reject the proposal

to have a directly elected mayor.

The proposal was defeated by a margin of 983 votes against.

However, Limerick has voted in favour of having a directly elected mayor.

There were 38,122 who voted in favour, while 34,573 voted against the proposal. The vote passed by 3,549 ballots.

REFERENDUM IS PASSED Meanwhile, 81.3 percent of voters voted in favour of the referendum to reduce the waiting time for a divorce from four to two years.

There were 34,970 votes in favour; with 8,033 votes against.

Nationally, the referendum was passed, with 82.1 percent voting in favour and 17.9 percent voting against.

Political make-up of Waterford Council - 32 seats Fine Gael: 7 Seanie Power, Portlaw-Kilmacthomas.

Liam Brazil, Portlaw-Kilmacthomas.

Damien Geoghegan, Dungarvan.

Pat Nugent, Dungarvan.

Declan Doocey, Lismore.

John Cummins, Waterford City South.

Lola O’Sullivan, Tramore-Waterford City West.

Fianna Fáil: 7 James Tobin, Lismore.

Tom Cronin, Dungarvan.

John O’Leary, Portlaw-Kilmacthomas.

Jason Murphy, Waterford City South.

Adam Wyse, Waterford City East.

Eddie Mulligan, Waterford City East.

Sinn Féin: 6 Conor McGuinness, Dungarvan.

Declan Clune, Portlaw-Kilmacthomas.

John Hearne, Waterford City South.

Breda Brennan, Waterford City South.

Pat Fitzgerald, Waterford City East.

Jim Griffin, Tramore-Waterford City West.

Independents: 6 Seamus O’Donnell, Dungarvan.

Donal Barry, Waterford City South.

Matt Shanahan, Waterford City East.

Davy Daniels, Waterford City East.

Joe Conway, Tramore-Waterford City West.

Joe Kelly, Tramore-Waterford City West.

Labour: 4

Green Party: 2

John Pratt, Lismore.

Ger Barron, Portlaw-Kilmacthomas.

Thomas Phelan, Dungarvan.

Seamus Ryan, Waterford City South.

Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan, Fine Gael, in the Tramore-Waterford City West area.

The three incumbents in the Lismore area (Pratt, Tobin and Doocey) retained their seats and

Jody Power, Waterford City East.

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Tramore-Waterford City West.

saw off challenges from two females (Louise Brierley, Sinn Féin and Lynne Glasscoe, Green Party).

The only female Councillor in the Dungarvan area (Siobhán

Newcomers: • Labour Party: Seamus Ryan; Ger Barron; and Thomas Phelan.

• Sinn Féin: Conor McGuinness.

• Green Party: Jody Power and Marc Ó Cathasaigh.

• Independents: Donal Barry.

Councillors who lost their seats: • Cllr. Ray Murphy, Fianna Fáil, Comeragh area (Portlaw-Kilmacthomas).

• Cllr. Sharon Carey, Fine Gael, Waterford City East.

• Cllr. Siobhán Whelan, Sinn Féin, Dungarvan.

• Cllr. Blaise Hannigan, Independent, Tramore and Waterford City West.

• Cllr. Cha O’Neill, Independent, Waterford City South.

• Cllr. Seán Reinhardt, Independent, Waterford City South.

Whelan, Sinn Féin) was eliminated in the third count, leaving the Dungarvan area without any female representation on the Council.

All the representatives elected

to the Portlaw-Kilmacthomas area are male, who saw off challenges from female candidates, Mairead Coffey Jacob, Fine Gael; Ann Troy, Independent; and Dolores Whelan, Independent.

INDEPENDENTS Three shock losses for independents on the Council were outgoing Councillors Sean Reinhardt and Cha O’Neill, both in the Waterford City South area, who were eliminated in the sixth count and tenth count respectively, and Blaise Hannigan, Tramore-Waterford City West, who was eliminated in the ninth count.

Matt Shanahan topped the poll in the Waterford City East area, with 1,736 first preference votes. He was co-opted onto Mary Roche’s seat last year when she resigned.

Newcomer Donal Barry was elected in the Waterford City South area on the ninth count.

Incumbents, Davy Daniels, Waterford City East; Joe Conway and Joe Kelly,Tramore-Waterford City West; and Seamus O’Donnell, Dungarvan, were all successful in being re-elected to the Council.

The Independents are down two seats in this election, compared to the 2014 results when they had eight.

Poll toppers in Waterford LABOUR’S John Pratt was the first Councillor elected in Waterford, topping the poll in the Lismore area with 1,385 first preference votes.

Fianna Fáil’s James Tobin also topped the poll in the Lismore area with 1,208 first preference votes and was the second Councillor elected in Waterford.

Sinn Féin’s John Hearne was the third Councillor elected in Waterford, topping the poll in his constituency of Waterford City South, with 1,071 first preference votes.

Fine Gael’s Damien Geoghegan topped the poll in Dungarvan with 1,716 first preference votes.

Fine Gael’s Seanie Power and Liam Brazil topped the poll in the PortlawKilmacthomas area.

Cllr. Power received 1,591 first preference votes and Cllr. Brazil received 1,482 first preference votes.

In the Waterford City East constituency, Independent candidate Matt Shanahan topped the poll with 1,736 first preference votes.

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TOTAL ELECTORATE

LOCAL ELECTION - 24 May 2019

16,197

INVALID BALLOT PAPERS

CONSTITUENCY OF

VALID POLL

8,568

NUMBER OF SEATS

DUNGARVAN LEA, WATERFORD

6

QUOTA

NAMES OF CANDIDATES (13 No.) ( * Denotes outgoing member)

* CRONIN, TOM (F.F.)

G e n d e r

Second Count

Third Count

Fourth Count

Fifth Count

Sixth Count

Seventh Count

Eighth Count

Number of Votes

Transfer of Geoghegan, D's Surplus and Result

Transfer of French, S's and Langan, C's Votes and Result

Transfer of Whelan, S's Votes and Result

Transfer of Hallahan, C's Votes and Result

Transfer of O'Riordan, J's Votes and Result

Transfer of Rossiter, A's Votes and Result

Transfer of Nugent, P's Surplus and Result

+28 1,234 +46 818 +7 92

1,234 +24 842 -92 -

1,234 +165 1,007

1,234 +47 1,054

1,234 +83 1,137

1,234 +79 1,216

1,234 +5 1,221

-

-

-

-

-

1,225 +46

1,225 +22

1,225 -471

1,225

1,225

1,225

471

-

-

-

-

1,206 M

French, Sean (F.F.)

M

* GEOGHEGAN, DAMIEN (F.G.)

M

Hallahan, Caren (Non-P.)

F

Langan, Ciara (Non-P.)

F

Noctor, Ian (F.G.)

M

* NUGENT, PAT (F.G.)

M

772 85 1,716

1,225 +26

377

403

449

113

+4 117

-117 -

-

-

-

-

-

+96

+19

+19

+44

+68

+134

+27 980

998 * O'DONNELL, SEAMUS (NON-P.) M 713 M

PHELAN, THOMAS (LAB.)

M

Rossiter, Ann Marie (F.F.)

F

* Whelan, Siobhán (S.F.)

F

497 674 491 353 Non - transferable papers not effective TOTAL

8,568

669

688

707

751

819

953

+83

+13

+27

+50

+40

+102

-88

1,081

1,094

1,121

1,171

1,211

1,313

1,225

+24

+9

+25

+90

+104

+114

+17

737 +32 529

746 +23 552

771 +26 578

861 +75 653

965 -653 -

1,079

1,096

-

-

+50 724 +69 560 +26 379

+17 741 +27 587 +12 391 +19 19 8,568

+17 758 +41 628 -391 +49 68 8,568

+37 795 +58 686

+118 913 +88 774

+113 1,026 -774 -

+12 1,038

Tom Cronin, Fianna Fáil.

8,568

whom I met while canvassing and for their words of encouragement,” he said.

“Canvassing can be difficult, but it is also really important for us as public representatives to go out and meet the public and listen to their concerns on the ground.”

Cllr. Geoghegan was also delighted that the Fine Gael vote held up in the County, noting that both Cllr. Seanie Power and Cllr. Liam Brazil combined took over 40 percent of the vote in the Comeragh area.

“That is phenomenal results, and Declan Doocey held up in Lismore, I am happy enough with our performance,” he said.

Cllr. Geoghegan added that he never had a problem with the

-

-

-

-

+70 138 8,568

+152 290 8,568

+232 522 8,568

+27 549 8,568

Seamus O’Riordan, Natanya Geoghegan, Mags O’Riordan, and Aine O’Riordan pictured with Damien Geoghegan at the Count in the WIT Arena.

[Dan McGrath]

Damien Geoghegan celebrates after he topped the poll and got elected on the first count in the Dungarvan Electoral area.

[Dan McGrath]

party’s three candidate strategy.

“My issue always was where that candidate was going to be located.We were going into the election with two sitting Councillors and it was important that we would contest for that extra seat [in Dungarvan],” he said.

Cllr.

Geoghegan said Dungarvan and West Waterford has seen improvements as a result of the Greenway, but he also believes: “the best is yet to come”.

“I think we really are only at the start of something,” he said.

“It’s my job as a Councillor to work to bring about improvements in the community so places like Dungarvan and West Waterford and entire city and county of Waterford is really the best place to live, work, socialise, do business, shop - that’s what we need

Pat Nugent, Fine Gael.

Conor McGuinness, Sinn Féin.

-

Geoghegan tops the poll in Dungarvan FINE Gael Councillor Damien Geoghegan has expressed his delight at increasing his first preference vote in this year’s Local Elections.

“I’m really grateful that people have put their faith in me once again to serve on Waterford Council,” Cllr.

Geoghegan told local media at the Count Centre in WIT Arena on Sunday.

He described it as “very humbling and very gratifying when I see that amount of votes being cast in my favour”, especially as his vote has increased since the 2014 Local Elections.

“I would like to thank everyone who came out and voted for me; to all those

Damien Geoghegan, Fine Gael.

-491

573

O'Riordan, Joe (Non-P.)

1,225

Your new Councillors for Dungarvan area

CANDIDATE(S) ELECTED CANDIDATE(S) ELECTED

DAMIEN GEOGHEGAN DAMIEN (F.G.) GEOGHEGAN (F.G.) TOM CRONIN (F.F.) TOM CRONIN (F.F.) PAT NUGENT (F.G.) PAT NUGENT (F.G.) CONOR D.MCGUINNESS (S.F.) CONOR D.MCGUINNESS (S.F.) SEAMUS O'DONNELL (NON-P.) SEAMUS O'DONNELL (NON-P.) THOMAS PHELAN (LAB.)PHELAN (LAB.) THOMAS

First Count

M

D.MCGUINNESS, CONOR (S.F.)

135

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to be and strive to do everyday.”

Cllr. Geoghegan said he would like to continue that ethos over the next five years, pointing out that Waterford was essentially “on the back foot” in the past, in relation to tourism and being a destination to visit.

He said other places like Killarney, West Cork, Kerry Mayo and Galway always beat us when it came to tourism.

However, in recent years, Waterford is fighting well above its weight and he said that needs to continue.

He added that other pressing issues also need to be addressed in the next five years, such as housing and roads.

“We need to work on that as well, so there’s always work to be done and I’m looking forward to getting back into it with the new Council,” Cllr.

Geoghegan added.

Seamus O’Donnell, Independent.

Thomas Phelan, Labour.

The real work starts now - McGuinness NEWLY elected Sinn Féin Councillor Conor D. McGuinness has said that he intends to hit the ground running and that ‘the real work starts now’.

Speaking after his election at the Waterford count centre in Carriganore late on Sunday night, McGuinness said: “I am very grateful to everyone who put their trust in me and gave me a vote last Friday. I feel honoured to have been elected by the people of Dungarvan and West Waterford.

I am also deeply grateful to my partner, my family and my campaign team. Without their support I could not have run such a positive and comprehensive election campaign.

“The real work starts now. I have been working on a range of issues locally over the last six months as an area representative for Sinn Féin so I will hit the ground running.Those who followed my campaign will know that my priorities include housing, environmental protection, accountability and transparency, and advocating for regional balance when it comes to jobs, public services and funding.

“I am determined to be a strong, progressive and energetic representative for West Waterford and to bring a new voice to local politics.Táim ag súil go mór leis an dúshlán agus leis an deis dul i ngleic leis na saincheisteanna is mó sa cheantar.”

AGM of new Plenary Council scheduled for 7th June THE first meeting of the new term for the 32 elected members of Waterford City and County Council (2019-2024) will be their Annual General Meeting on Friday, 7th June, next, to elect a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

The Plenary AGM meeting is scheduled for City Hall in Waterford at 3.00 p.m.

The AGM for the Metropolitan District will be held on Monday, 10th June; Dungarvan and Lismore Municipal District AGM will be held on Tuesday, 11th June; and the Portlaw-Kilmacthomas

Municipal District (formerly Comeragh) will be held on Wednesday, 12th June.

The Cathaoirleach and LeasChathaoirleach of each Municipal District will be elected at those AGMs. The first monthly Council meetings of the Plenary Council and the Municipal / Metro Districts will then be held in July.

There will be seven newcomers to the new term of the Council - Ger Barron, Thomas Phelan, Seamus Ryan, Conor McGuinness, Jody Power, Marc Ó Cathasaigh and Donal Barry.

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TOTAL ELECTORATE

LOCAL ELECTION - 24 May 2019

9,226

INVALID BALLOT PAPERS

CONSTITUENCY OF

VALID POLL

QUOTA NAMES OF CANDIDATES (5 No.) ( * Denotes outgoing member)

Brierley, Louise (S.F.)

G e n d e r

First Count

Second Count

Number of Votes

Transfer of Pratt, J's Surplus and Result

F

Glasscoe, Lynne (G.P.)

M

1,205 +57

331

388

TOTAL

1,098

Your new Councillors for the Lismore area

-287 1,385

M

Non - transferable papers not effective

3

491

1,041

M

* TOBIN, JAMES (F.F.)

4,390

+164

F

* PRATT, JOHN (LAB.)

JOHN PRATT (LAB.) JAMES TOBIN (F.F.) DECLAN DOOCEY (F.G.)

+66 425

* DOOCEY, DECLAN (F.G.)

86

NUMBER OF SEATS

LISMORE LEA, WATERFORD

CANDIDATE(S) ELECTED

1,098 -

1,208

1,208

4,390

4,390

John Pratt, Labour.

James Tobin, Fianna Fáil.

Declan Doocey, Fine Gael.

Pratt was ‘first past the post’

Tobin ‘thrilled’ with poll topping result

LABOUR Councillor John Pratt was the first past the post when the results were called - being the first Councillor in the whole Waterford area to be elected.

He described his elation to local media at the Count Centre in the WIT Arena on Sunday, saying he was “absolutely thrilled” with his election result.

“Getting elected is paramount, but to top the poll is the icing on the cake,” he said. “It has been an amazing day for me and my family.”

He paid tribute to his wife, Margo, and son, Liam, for all their support, and thanked everyone involved in his campaign and all those who canvassed and knocked on doors, and his campaign director, Eric Moore.

Cllr. Pratt also thanked everyone who came out to vote for him.

“Every vote is so precious and I don’t ever underestimate the power of the vote and my result gives me great motivation going forward. It also proves that people respect what I’m doing and that I’m doing the work, and I will continue to represent my area to the best of my ability over the next five years, from Ballymacarbry to Villierstown, Aglish to Youghal Bridge, Tallow, Lismore, Cappoquin, and all in between - I will represent you all the same, equally. If you need me, and the geographical divide doesn’t matter, I’m here to help,” Cllr.

FIANNA Fáil’s James Tobin said he was “thrilled” with his election performance at the weekend.

The Tallow-based Councillor received 1,208 first preference votes in the Lismore Electoral Area.

Speaking to local media at the Count Centre in the WIT Arena on Sunday, Cllr.Tobin said he was delighted with the election result because the boundary changes did cause a lot of problems.

“In many cases we didn’t know where the division was,” he said.

Pratt assured his constituents.

He said the resurgence in the Labour support, resulting in four Labour Councillors being elected to Waterford Council has given him a boost to drive on.

“It proves that people missed the Labour influence on the ground, because we are community activists and those who didn’t win their seat last time continued to work hard on the ground,” Cllr. Pratt said.

“Our new candidate in Dungarvan, Thomas Phelan, has always been involved with his local community and voluntary organisations,” Cllr. Pratt added.

Waterford Local Election Count 2019: John Pratt, pictured with his wife Margo and Eric Moore, his Director of Elections, after he was re-elected for the Lismore Electoral Area.

[Dan McGrath]

Waterford Local Election Count 2019: A happy trio of candidates who were all returned in the Lismore Electoral Area, James Tobin, Declan Doocey and John Pratt.

[Dan McGrath]

Waterford Local Election Count 2019: Ann and James Tobin pictured at the [Dan McGrath] Count for the Lismore Electoral Area.

He pointed out that this is his sixth time standing in the local elections and on each occasion, the electoral area has changed.

“I’ve never stood for election in the same electoral area,” he said.

However, he acknowledged the boundary changes doesn’t seem to have affected his vote on this occasion, as he exceed the quota by 110 votes.

Cllr. Tobin said many of the issues which kept coming up while canvassing included the state of rural roads, housing / homelessness and rural isolation.

He said these were issues he hoped to work on and address over the next five years.

“I would hope to see in five years’ time that no-one would be homeless,” he said.

Cllr. Tobin, who was against the amalgamation of Waterford County Council and Waterford City Council in 2014, said he continues “to still have my doubts if it will work or not, because we are very spread out” going from Youghal Bridge to the other side Rice’s Bridge in Waterford City.

“If Dungarvan was the capital [of the county] it would be better for us up in the West,” Cllr.Tobin said.

“But, we are lucky that we have such a great CEO [Michael Walsh] who spreads out the ‘loaf ’ as much as he can,” he added.

ELECTIONS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 May, 2019

TOTAL ELECTORATE

LOCAL ELECTION - 24 May 2019

VALID POLL

NAMES OF CANDIDATES (9 No.) ( * Denotes outgoing member)

BARRON, GER (LAB.)

G e n d e r

M

* CLUNE, DECLAN (S.F.)

M F

* Murphy, Ray (F.F.)

M

* O' LEARY, JOHN (F.F.) * POWER, SEANIE (F.G.)

Fifth Count

Sixth Count

Number of Votes

Transfer of Power, S's Surplus and Result

Transfer of Brazil, L's Surplus and Result

Transfer of Troy, A's and Whelan, D's Votes and Result

Transfer of O' Leary, J's Surplus and Result

Transfer of Coffey Jacob, M's Votes and Result

981

+37 1,018

+80 1,098

+151 1,249

+7 1,256

1,256

1,482

1,482

-229 1,253

1,253

1,253

1,253

445

+22 762 +105 550

+9 771 +62 612

+89 860 +74 686

+1 861 +4 690

+167 1,028 -690 -

616

+92 708

+13 721

+49 770

+8 778

+185 963

1,123

+40 1,163

+41 1,204

+69 1,273

-20 1,253

1,253

1,253 +10 286

1,253 -286 -

1,253

1,253

259

-338 1,253 +17 276

-

-

280

+25 305

+14 319

-319 -

-

-

7,517

+173 173 7,517

173 7,517

+338 511 7,517

1,591

Whelan, Dolores (Non-P.)

F

Non - transferable papers not effective TOTAL

1,253 Fourth Count

M F

QUOTA Third Count

M

Troy, Ann (Non-P.)

5

Second Count

740 Coffey Jacob, Mairead (F.G.)

7,517

First Count

M

* BRAZIL, LIAM (F.G.)

SEANIE POWER (F.G.) LIAM BRAZIL (F.G.) JOHN O' LEARY (F.F.) GER BARRON (LAB.) DECLAN CLUNE (S.F.)

152

NUMBER OF SEATS

PORTLAW-KILMACTHOMAS LEA, WATERFORD

CANDIDATE(S) ELECTED

14,318

INVALID BALLOT PAPERS

CONSTITUENCY OF

27

7,517

7,517

Your new Councillors for Portlaw Kilmacthomas

Seanie Power, Fine Gael.

Liam Brazil, Fine Gael.

John O’Leary, Fianna Fáil.

Ger Barron, Labour.

Declan Clune, Sinn Féin.

Liam Brazil’s result a ‘fantastic achievement’

Waterford Local Election Count 2019: Seanie Power is raised high by his supporters after his election was announced in the Count Centre at the WIT Arena.

[Dan McGrath]

Massive increase in vote for Seanie Power FINE Gael’s Seanie Power increased his vote by over 600 votes compared with his 2014 results.

He topped the poll in the Portlaw-Kilmacthomas area with 1,591 first preference votes - a phenomenal message of support from the constituents of that area.

“I’m overwhelmed with it. It’s unbelieveable,” a delighted Cllr.

Power told local media just minutes after the result was announced at the Count Centre

in the WIT Arena last Sunday.

“I want to thank everyone who showed their support for me and voted for me - and for having faith in me. I will continue to work hard for the people over the next five years,” he said.

Cllr. Power pledged his support to help the people of the Ballymacarbry area and right across the Portlaw-Kilmacthomas Electoral Area, saying that there is still lots of work to do in regards to roads, housing, and safety for

elderly / vulnerable.

“I will be covering the Ballymac’ area now for [former Councillor] Michael J. O’Ryan. I would have received a fair share of votes from that area,” he said.

“I’m looking forward to representing the people and working for them.”

Cllr. Power also thanked his wife and family for their support and thanked all those who helped him canvass over the last several months.

FINE Gael’s Liam Brazil was ecstatic with topping the poll in the Portlaw-Kilmacthomas area.

Speaking to local media shortly after his result was announced at the Count Centre in the WIT Arena on Sunday, Cllr. Brazil said it was “a mighty vote altogether”, and expressed his delight, describing it as “a fantastic achievement”.

Cllr. Brazil received 1,482 first preference votes - an increase on his 2014 vote.

“If you work hard, you’ll get rewarded for it. I’ve worked hard in the Council over the past 15 years on behalf of my constituents,” Cllr. Brazil said.

“I promised the people when I was canvassing that I would work hard and be honest. I never promise what I can’t deliver. I always do something to the best of my ability and that is what the people need, an honest voice in local politics.”

The changes in the local electoral boundaries resulted in the village of Kilrossanty being split between the Dungarvan Electoral area and the new Portlaw-Kilmacthomas Electoral area - something which Cllr.

Brazil reckons lost him 300 votes.

“Even with the boundary changes and losing those votes, I’ve managed to increase my vote on the last time. I had to work twice as hard to find those votes elsewhere, so I’m delighted with the result,” he said.

Cllr. Brazil said with the boundary changes, politics isn’t

local anymore.

“When I must travel 50 / 60 miles from one side of the constituency to the other, it isn’t local anymore. I think the government and the Boundary Commission should create smaller constituencies - that way it would be local politics,” he said.

“And, it would be more effective for us as representatives and for the people as well, because at least they would know who their representatives are.

“I was canvassing the Nire area recently and I walked into houses, I didn’t know who the people were - that can’t be local politics. I gave those people a commitment that I would be honest and fair and would represent them for the next five years if I’m elected. I have been elected and I will fulfill that commitment and work seriously hard for the next five years.

Cllr. Brazil is also committed to continuing his work to promote positive mental health and suicide awareness in the community.

“Whether or not I was elected, mental health and suicide would still be on top of my agenda. Having been elected, it makes it easier for me because I’ve more access to the media and people,” he said.

Cllr. Brazil thanked his wife and family for all their help and support and to all those who voted for him.

He said there are many issues that need to be tackled over the

Liam Brazil raised high by supporters after his election was announced.

[Dan McGrath]

next five years, including housing built in the villages and towns of the Comeragh area.

He said rural isolation is a huge problem that needs to be tackled.

“If a person living in a rural area doesn’t have broadband and can’t get a phone signal - imagine if they had an emergency and no contact with the outside world.

It’s a very sad and lonely life for them.”

Cllr. Brazil said he would like to see the Fine Gael government doing more for people living in rural parts of the country.

“There are people living in rural isolation, but they are entitled to the same services that people living in the cities and towns receive,” Cllr. Brazil said.

“I will work on these various issues over the next five years and I will start canvassing on Monday for the next election!” he added.

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OPENING PARADE Join us for the Village Parade including stiltwalkers, clown, fancy dress, vintage cars and motorbikes and a host of strange and wonderful creatures. The parade will make ǞɈȺ ɩƊɯ ɈǘȲȌɐǐǘ ɈǘƵ ɨǞǶǶƊǐƵ ǏȌȲ ɈǘƵ ȌǏ˛ƧǞƊǶ opening on the River Stage.

CLASHMORE GUITAR CLUB WITH THE LITTLE STRINGS

SOUTHERN OUTLAWS

ROBBIE O’CONNELL & ROSE CLANCY

The Clashmore guitar club will take to the stage along with our young guitar players ‘The Little Strings’.

Country Music

An evening with Robbie ٚ!ȌȁȁƵǶǶ ƊȁƮ ˛ƮƮǶƵ ȯǶƊɯƵȲ extraordinaire Rose Clancy.

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Friday May 31st to Sunday June 2nd 2019

Strange Glue

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Limited to 80 seats so please book early to avoid disappointment.

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6pm

11.30am

7.30pm

8pm / €15

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Starting at the Old School House

Heritage Centre

River Stage

Old School House

Southern Outlaws

SATURDAY JUNE 1ST Event

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC Entertainment for the small ones.

The picnic will be held in the Heritage Centre if it’s raining.

VILLAGE FAIR Visit the village fair, see ɈǘƵ wƊɯ˛ƵǶƮ ǞȲƮȺ ȌǏ Prey and Wobbly Circus.

An exhibition of local children performing their Irish dancing followed by Clashmore set dancers.

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PUPPET SHOW

Clashmore Kinsalebeg GAA are hosting a football tournament. ÀǘƵ ˛ȁƊǶ ǞȺ ƊɈ ‫׆‬ȯǿ‫خ‬

See our large scale puppet friends with big personalities and lots of tales to tell.

ROCKY & THE DEPENDABLES

SKAZOO

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Ska music

Rock music

Rock music

Decies Bar Jordan Kay

Rising Sun Ryan Phoenix

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11.30am

2pm

2.30pm

3-5pm

5-7pm

7-8.30pm

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Heritage Centre

GAA Field

Old School House

Rive Stage

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Rocky and the Dependables

SUNDAY JUNE 2ND CIRCUS

DOG SHOW

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PABLO’S REGATTA

FLEA CIRCUS

Watch the Ramblers race their boats down the river in their annual regatta.

There will be shows ƊɈ ׁׂ‫׀׃خ‬ȯǿ‫׀׃خׁ ة‬ȯǿ‫ ة‬ ׄ‫׀׃خ‬ȯǿ‫׀׃خׅ ة‬ȯǿ and an adult show ƊɈ ‫׀׃خ׈‬ȯǿ‫ خ‬

SKINNY ELVIS

TWO TIME POLKA

Irish Rockabilly music

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BEATLEBUMS

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Flog The Dog

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12-2.30pm

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Playground

Heritage Centre

Clashmore Village

Tin Shed, Rising Sun

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 May, 2019

PLANNING PERMISSION

JONATHAN Earl, owner of B2B Communications, was elected President of Waterford Chamber at the 232nd AGM in the Granville Hotel on Monday, May 27th. Jonathan has been involved with Waterford Chamber since joining the retail committee in 1996, became a director in 2000 and subsequently returned to directorship in 2014. He is chair of the Chamber’s Connectivity, Infrastructure and Development Policy Advisory Panel and the Chambers Ireland representative on the Programme Monitoring Committee of the Ireland-Wales Programme. Kathryn Kiely hands over the chain of office to incoming Waterford Chamber President Jonathan Earl.

[Gerry O’Carroll Photography]

Kayakers John Foley, Anthony Foley, Seamus O’Mahony, Alan Walsh, Carmel Power, Tony Whelan, John Butler, Anne Quinn, Helen Connolly, Gerry Cummins and guest who formed part of the safety flotilla at the 2018 RNLI Helvick Sponsored Swim.

[Martin T. Landers]

Kayakers wanted for 25th Annual RNLI Helvick Swim BECAUSE of the enormous interest in our 25th Annual RNLI Helvick Sponsored Swim scheduled for 1.30 pm Sunday, July 28th, we want to increase the number of kayakers who provide support and safety for our swimmers.

“If you are an over 18 year-old experienced kayaker and can lend a hand on the water accom-

panying the sponsored swimmers as they cross Dungarvan Bay from Ballinacourty Pier to Helvick Pier, we would welcome your support” said Hon RNLI Swim Co-Ordinator Oliver Clancy.

Info: 087 821 0420 rnlihelvick@gmail.com The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea.

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Keereen Upper / Woodhouse or Tinakilly / Knocknamona townlands, Dungarvan, County Waterford: We, Knocknamona Windfarm Limited, intend to apply for Permission to Waterford City and County Council for development of Knocknamona Windfarm Grid Connection (KWF Grid Connection) development which comprises; a) 1940m of underground medium voltage electrical cabling (up to 33kV), in Keereen Upper and Knocknamona townlands, linking Knocknamona Windfarm (to be constructed) and Woodhouse 110kV Substation (operational). b) Works within the existing Woodhouse 110kV Substation compound in Keereen Upper, comprising a new control building 5.3m X 3.8m and 4.6m high; main 110kV transformer c.6m in height, with associated plinth and bund; a 110kV transformer bay; 2 no. lightening masts 17.5m in height and ancillary electrical equipment. Works will also include a new access track 17m long and 4.5m in width; additional palisade gateway 4.9m wide and 2.6m in height with palisade fencing within the compound and 2 No. gateways in the existing perimeter fence. c) A Link Road, 190m in length and 4.5m in width connecting the existing forestry road network at Knocknamona Windfarm to the existing Woodhouse Windfarm roads. It is proposed to use this link road and the existing Woodhouse Windfarm roads to facilitate the delivery of the main wind turbine components to Knocknamona Windfarm. d) The widening of 960m of existing forestry road by 1m, in Knocknamona townland to facilitate the delivery of the main wind turbine components to Knocknamona Windfarm and; e) Ancillary site works. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Appropriate Assessment Report (Stage 1 Screening) have been prepared in respect of this application. The Planning Application, Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Appropriate Assessment Report (Stage 1 Screening) may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford City), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the Application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the Application.

The Planning Authority may grant Permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant Permission. Signed: Pat Brett, Knocknamona Windfarm Limited.

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Anthony Hallahan, intend to apply for planning permission for the indefinite retention of 1.

Conversion of 2nd floor attic space to habitable space consisting of a bedroom, walk-in-wardrobe and en-suite, 2. Additional front elevation Velux rooflights, 3. Alterations to rear elevation Velux rooflights, 4. Additional rear elevation Velux rooflights, from that originally granted for under PD02/944 at 36 Leacan Fionn, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during it public opening hours {9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Monday – Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application.

WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Mary Theresa Whelan, intend to apply for planning permission to raise field levels of existing agricultural lands using clean inert soil and stones (EU Waste Class 17 0504) in order to improve the quality of said lands at Ballymacmague West, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Works will also include a temporary public road entrance, access roads and wheel wash facility. An application for a waste disposal permit will be sought post planning. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be

made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Cappoquin Community Development Company Ltd., intend to apply for planning permission for 1. the construction of a single-storey storage area extension to south western side of the existing Community Centre hall and 2. for the installation of upwards of 195 solar PV roof mounted panels to southern elevation roof of existing Community Centre hall with all ancillary accommodation and site works at Cappoquin Community Centre, Twig Bog, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Mary and John Feeney, wish to apply to Waterford City and County Council for planning permission to erect a storey and a half extension to front of existing single-storey dwelling house with minor alterations to existing dwelling. Also upgrading existing on site waste water treatment system and alterations to existing on site entrance and all associated site works at Gortnapeaky, Ballyduff, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m., Monday – Friday, excl. Public Holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

COMHAIRLE CATHRACH AGUS CONTAE PHORT LÁIRGE – Beartaímse, Eibhlís Ní hArta & Cathal Ó Cuirrín, iarratas a chur isteach ar Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Lairge chead chun forbairt a dhéanamh ag an láithreán seo i mBaile na nGall Beag, An Rinn, Dún Garbhán, Co. Phort Láirge. Is é atá i gceist san fhorbairt ná tigh cónaithe nua aon urláir a tógaint, chomh maith chur leis an bóthar atá ann cheana féin, córas searachais agus gach gné d’oibreacha láithreáin a bhaineann leo. Is féidir an t-iarratas pleanála a iniúchadh nó a cheannach in oifigí an Údaráis Phleanála, Foirgneamh Menapia, An Meall, Phort Láirge, le linn na gnáth uaireanta oscailte, 9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m., 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m., Luain go hAoine (seachas laethanta saoire poiblí), ar chostas nach mó ná an costas réasúnta a ghabhann le cóip a dhéanamh, agus is féidir aighneacht nó tuairim maidir leis an iarratas a thabhairt i scríbhinn don Údarás Pleanála ach an táille fhorordaithe (€20.00) a íoc taobh istigh de thréimhse 5 seachtaine ón dáta a bhfuair an tÚdarás Pleanála an tiarratas.

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Kevin O’Brien and Carolyn Motherway intend to apply for permission for construction of a dwelling, site entrance, well, septic tank, percolation area and associated works at Glenaboy, Tallow, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours, i.e. 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

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IN MEMORIAM CARROLL (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Josie Carroll, late of Knock, Clonea, Dungarvan, and Glendalligan, Kilrossanty, who died on 31st May, 2016. R.I.P. A heart of gold, a life so true, Loved and remembered by all she knew, Always willing, helpful and kind, Are the beautiful memories she left behind.

–Sadly missed by your husband Ned; sons, daughters and grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 2nd June, 2019, in Garranbane Church at 11.00 a.m.

FAHEY (14th anniversary) – Treasured memories of Willie Fahey, late of 13 Keating Street, Dungarvan, who died on 4th June, 2005.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 9th June, at 10.00 a.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan.

HARNEY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Edmond Harney, late of Graiguerush, Kilmacthomas, who died on 28th May, 2018. R.I.P.

McLAUGHLIN (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Liam McLaughlin, late of Coolaneen, Cappoquin, who died on 3rd June, 2015. R.I.P.

Today we light a candle, And say a special prayer, We take a trip down memory lane, And know that you are there.

This is your Anniversary, You would not want a fuss, Just to be remembered, And a prayer from all of us.

Time passes, Memories stay, Never forgotten, Especially today.

May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper for you to hear, That your family love and miss you, And wish that you were here.

–Remembered always by family and friends.

I think of all the good times, When we were all together, Your memory lives with us today, Always and forever.

No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you from day to day, As time goes by without you, And days turn into years, They hold a thousand memories, And a million silent tears.

–Sadly missed and always on our minds, your loving wife Nell; sons Anthony, Seán and Micheál; daughter Mary; daughters-in-law Ann, Kay and Yvonne; son-in-law Tom, and grandchildren David, Emma, Emily, Sarah, Billy and Luke, XXX.

CARROLL (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Josie Carroll, late of Knock, Clonea, Dungarvan, and Glendalligan, Kilrossanty, who died on 31st May, 2016.

Every day in some small way, Thoughts of you come our way, Simple words, but very true, We will always love and remember you.

–Always remembered and sadly missed by your brother Ned; sister-in-law Alice and nieces Mary and Abi.

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FOLEY (20th anniversary) – In loving memory of Maura Foley, late of “Ait Aoibhinn,” Ballinamona, Ardmore, who died on 29th May, 1999.

You left us with golden memories, Your love is still our guide, Although we cannot see you, You are always by our side.

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

–Sadly missed and never forgotten, Susan and Roger.

KEANE (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of James; husband, Dad and Grandfather, late of Fahafeelagh, Kilmacthomas, whose Anniversary occurred on 23rd May. You left this world so quickly, We still wonder why, For the saddest part of all, You never said goodbye.

You left us so many memories, To us you were so dear, No matter when we needed you, We always found you near.

You gave us all you had to give, Gifts both big and small, But most of all you gave us love, The greatest gift of all.

–Remembered by his wife Anne; his children Alan, Jane, Angela and his grandchildren Daragh, Eoin, Orann, James and Ciarán.

Second Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 31st May, in the Sacred Heart Church, Faha, at 7.00 p.m.

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McLAUGHLIN (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Liam McLaughlin, late of Coolaneen, Cappoquin, who died on 3rd June, 2015. R.I.P. We think of you in silence Liam, And talk about you too, We have such lovely memories, But wish we still had you.

–Christy is Sadly missed and remembered by Collette; daughter Sharon and sons John, J.J. and Michael; also his grandchildren Tiernan, Genna, Keegan, Freya, Kaeyln and Donnagh and his extended family Sinead, Brian, Nicola and Abbie.

McLAUGHLIN (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Liam McLaughlin, late of Coolaneen, Cappoquin, whose Fourth Anniversary occurs on 3rd June, 2019.

Anniversary Mass for Liam will be celebrated on Saturday, 1st June, in St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, at 10.00 a.m.

Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts.

–Missed and loved always, from his wife Rachel and children Grace, Tadhg and Rory, XXX.

O’CONNELL (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Monica O’Connell, late of Glenlickey, Grange, who died on 6th June, 2010. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Grange Church on Sunday, 2nd June, at 10.30 a.m.

Your good nature, Your heart of gold, These are the memories, We are proud to hold, We miss you Monica, And always will, Until we meet again.

–Sadly missed by your loving husband Michael and family.

ORGAN (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of Johnny Organ, late of Sarsfield Street, Abbeyside, who died on 31st May, 2007. R.I.P. Will those who think of Johnny today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Sadly missed by his daughter Mary; son-in-law James and grand-daughters Karen, Louise, Gillian, Maria, Sarah, Deirdre and Olga.

Your gone now, But you'll never be forgotten, We all have cherished memories of you, Which we hold in our hearts.

–Lovingly remembered by Seamus, Kerry, Luke, Liam and Kiera.

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

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If roses grow in Heaven Lord, Please pick a bunch for me, Place them in Liam’s hand, Tell him they’re from me.

Tell him we love and miss him, And when he turns to smile, Place a kiss upon his cheek, And hold him for a while.

Remembering him is easy, We do it every day, But there’s an ache within my heart, As I’m missing him today.

HARD WORKING HANDS Today is the 1st Anniversary Dad, Of the day you had to leave, And even to this day, It’s still very hard for us to believe.

That your strong heart, Stopped beating inside your chest, And your hard working hands, Were put to eternal rest.

Memories are all we have, And some pictures too, But those can’t make up, For all the years ahead without you.

Our Happy memories will last forever, Of days we shared all together.

I know that you will walk with us, Along the path we all must tread, Because those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed so very dear.

McLAUGHLIN (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Liam McLaughlin, late of Coolaneen, Cappoquin, who died on 3rd June, 2015. R.I.P.

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McLAUGHLIN (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of my grandson Liam McLaughlin, late of Coolaneen, Cappoquin, who died on 3rd June, 2015. R.I.P.

CHRISTY MOORE (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of our Dad Christy Moore of Deerpark, Ballymacarbry, whose First Anniversary occurs on Wednesday, 5th June.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Four-Mile-Water Church, Ballymacar-bry, on Friday, 31st May, at 7.00 p.m.

–Lovingly remembered by Frank, Annette, Heather, Robyn and Bonnie.

TOBIN (22nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Tobin, late of Feddaun Upper, Melleray, Cappoquin, whose Anniversary occurs at this time. R.I.P. Masses offered.

A star that shines in the dark of night, Tells us softly that you are alright, In God’s hands you are placed, Lovingly held warm and safe.

–Always remembered by your loving son Willie.

MORRISSEY (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Garry Morrissey, late of The Crooked Bridge, Dungarvan, who died on 2nd June, 2009.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad, on Sunday, 2nd June, at 10.00 a.m.

SAFELY HOME I am home in Heaven, dear ones, Oh, so happy and so bright, There is perfect joy and beauty, In this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over, Every restless yearning passed, I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last.

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

POWER (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Christy Power, late of Main Street, Kildorrery, Co. Cork, and Ballykilmurray, Kilrossanty, who died on 29th May, 2015.

R.I.P. Deep are the memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away.

They bring a smile, Sometimes a tear, But always a wish, That you were still here.

–Lovingly remembered by Seamus, Judy and Christopher.

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MAURICE (Mossie) COFFEY Cutteen, Leamybrien, Co. Waterford Died: 5th June, 2018.

Acknowledgement and First Anniversary As we lovingly remember Mossie on his First Anniversary, his brothers Tom and John, sister Bridget and extended family would like to thank most sincerely everyone who sympathised with us and supported us on Mossie’s passing.

Our deep gratitude to those who attended the Rosary, prayers and Funeral Mass, sent cards and messages of support. We thank our neighbours and friends for their kind generosity and constant support during this difficult time.

We would like to thank the fire and Ambulance services, the Doctor, the representatives of the Health & Safety Authority and Garda Damien Ryan, Garda Richie Lynch and their colleagues for their support.

We particularly acknowledge the professionalism, dignity and respect shown by the emergency services at the scene of the accident. A special word of thanks to Fr. John Delaney who was with us throughout that night and the days that followed. We would like to thank Fr. Michael Collender, Fr. Jerry Condon, Fr. Peter Ahearne, Fr. Michael Enright and Fr. Connie Kelleher who assisted Fr. Delaney with the obsequies for Mossie. Thanks to our Sacristan Breda Crotty, organist Christina Tobin, the altar servers, the gravediggers and the Sheep Farming community for their guard of honour. Finally, we would like to thank Drohan Funeral Directors for their sensitive and professional handling of arrangements.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deeply felt gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of Mass will be offered for your intentions.

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First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated for Mossie in St. Bridget’s Church, Kilrossanty, on Friday, 7th June, 2019, at 8.00 p.m.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 May, 2019

Raymond Ryan presents the Derek Ryan Perpetual Trophy to Donal Queally.

[Sean Byrne]

Best State Exam results – Seated left to right: Leah Kirwan, Junior Cert; Rena Behan, Leaving Cert and Hayley Phelan, Junior Cert. Standing left to right: Oliver Coffey, Chairperson Board of Management; Grainne Walsh, Principal and Elaine Murray, Deputy Principal.

[Sean Byrne]

Certificates of Excellence in Sport – Seated left to right: Ben Kirwan, Roisin Dunphy and Kylie Heinen. Back row left to right: Jack O'Donnell, Oliver Coffey, Chairperson Board of Management. Grainne Walsh, Principal. Elaine Murray, Deputy Principal and Matteo Mary.

[Sean Byrne]

Eight Green Flag Award for School – Seated left to right: Josh Mackey-Murphy, Martha Cleary, Hayley Phelan and Leah Kirwan. Standing Oliver Coffey, Chairperson Board of Management; Grainne Walsh, Principal and Elaine Murray, Deputy Principal.

[Sean Byrne]

Grainne Walsh, Principal presents the Sean Ahearne Award for Excellence in Science to Niamh Barry. Also included is Elaine Murray, Deputy Principal.

[Sean Byrne]

Sports Awards – Seated left to right: Ben Kirwan (Senior Boys); Ellen Boylan (Junior Girls) and Jack O'Donnell (Junior Boys). Standing left to right: Oliver Coffey, Chairperson Board of Management; Grainne Walsh, Principal; Elaine Murray, Deputy Principal and Megan Foran (Senior Girls).

[Sean Byrne] Certificates of Excellence in Microsoft Office – Grainne Walsh, School Principal; Aimee Coady; Radvydas Mikalauskas; Peter Woods; Oliver Coffey, Chairperson Board of Management and Elaine Murray, Deputy Principal.

[Sean Byrne] Spirit of the Year Awards – Front row left to right: Grainne Walsh, School Principal; Emma Grant, Joanne Guiry, Oliver Coffey, Chairperson Board of Management and Elaine Murray, Deputy Principal. Back row left to right: Roan Keane, Josh Mackey-Murphy, Jack Queally, Jordan Curry and Roisin Dunphy.

[Sean Byrne]

Irish Scolarships – Stephen Lynch, Guest Speaker; Grainne Walsh, Principal; Sarah Sullivan and Aoife Mulcahy with their Irish Scolarships Awards; Elaine Murray, Deputy Principal and Oliver Coffey, Chairperson Board of Management.

[Sean Byrne]

Elaine O'Connell with her Certificate for Bravery in the Face of Illness with Grainne Walsh, Principal and Elaine Murray, Deputy Principal.

[Sean Byrne]

Eoin Ruane, Sophie Cummins and Jack Queally, "Politics Needs Woman" All Ireland Finalists – Standing left to right: Stephen Lynch, Guest Speaker; Grainne Walsh, Principal; Elaine Murray, Deputy Principal and Oliver Coffey, [Sean Byrne] Chairperson Board of Management.

Certificates of Excellence in School Community – Left to right: Stephen Lynch, Guest Speaker; Faye Tubbritt; Oliver Coffey, Chairperson Board of Management; Martha Cleary; Grainne Walsh, Principal; Hayley Phelan and Elaine Murray, [Sean Byrne] Deputy Principal.

Martha Cleary with her Lourdes Award with Grainne Walsh, Principal and Elaine Murray, Deputy Principal.

[Sean Byrne]

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Waterford Estuar y Men’s Shed represent County Waterford & Topline Currans as Finalists at the All-Ireland Topline Shed Series Final

Men’s Sheds members from across the country travelled to the final event.

heritage and history of their community and their local Topline store’s place within it. This year’s theme attracted a broad range of innovative, humorous and artistic entries, which gave the judges some tough decisions. Pat Smullen was assisted in his judging endeavors

by John Phelan of Topline Phelans and Mairead Lavery, Newstalk.

All prizes were supplied by Topline as part of its ongoing partnership with Irish Men’s Sheds. The partnership, launched in 2018, has seen sheds benefit massively from Topline’s support for their local community projects.

THE fourth annual Shed Series, the biggest Men’s Sheds crafts exhibition in the world, took place at Naas Racecourse on Wednesday, May 22nd.The Topline Shed Series saw Men’s Sheds from throughout Ireland compete for a top prize, awarded to the winning entry by a panel of judges headed by nine-time Irish Champion jockey Pat Smullen.

Local Waterford Estuary Men’s Shed were finalists on the day and presented a project detailing the history and heritage of the Waterford to Dungarvan railway. The piece highlighted key points of historic information and also included an artistic render of a map indicating the railway track.

As well as this, the shed also depicted the history of Topline Currans. Established in 1952, the store has been family run for two generations and is still run by Kathleen who holds 57 years of experience.

The shed was effusive in their praise for Topline Currans and their shared values of serving the community. Representing the store, Austin Curran was in attendance at the event to support his local shed.

Kilbeggan Men’s Shed scooped first place in today’s final, and Smullen was hugely impressed by the standard of competition.“I’ve known about and supported men’s sheds for years, but I never realised the standard of skills and craftsmanship was so high. I’m just stunned by what I’ve seen today, and I’m delighted Topline and the Irish Men’s Sheds Association have given these lads such a great day out, because they deserve it”.

The Shed Series, run jointly by Topline and the Irish Men’s Sheds Association, attracted almost 150 submissions from all corners of the island. These were whittled down to the 23 sheds which took part in the final.

Entrants were invited to reflect upon the

Waterford Estuary Men’s Shed members Noel Shanaghy and Liam Walsh proudly showcase their entry alongside Austin Curran of Topline Currans.

Nine-time Irish Champion Jockey Pat Smullen and John Phelan of Topline Phelans Hardware, Durrow pictured with the Kilbeggan Men’s Sheds winning entry.

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Abbeyside Scouts (4th Waterford) AFTER the prayer, we had a chat about annual camp and how many can go. It looks like we are going to plan a fun-filled four days or so at the Glen in July. We had a quick chat about the proposed activities and now have a better idea of what we are planning to do.

Then it was a quick trip to the shop for string and rashers, a quick forage out in the back garden for stones and a quick trip home for one or two who live nearby and had crab fishing lines at home.

However, we have to mention Harry, one Scout who is so prepared that he takes his really cool crab

fishing apparatus to Scouts every week in the hope we'll get to go. This week was the week! Everyone had a good laugh trying to catch as many crabs as possible and there was a bit of crab rustling between one group and another.

We were joined at The Pond by Hoola, an ex Guide Dog who wanted to get stuck in and was certainly licking her lips but was a bit unsure of those crab claws! All too soon it was back to the Den, but we got to see a lovely sunset and it just reminds us of what a beautiful place Dungarvan is and that we are so lucky to live in this area.

BONMAHON

Congratulations to the guitar students under Michael Murphy on their recent concert in the fully booked, wonderful setting of the Gealach Gorm Theatre in Kill Community Centre. An extraordinary achievement in standards, this group of children deserved the standing ovation of an enthusiastic audience!

KILL COME JOIN us for BINGO Our next Bingo night takes place this Thursday, May 30 at Kill Community Centre. At the time of writing, our jackpot stands at a fantastic €560. Eyes down at 8.00 p.m. sharp. As always, we will have a raffle on the night and refreshments are being served. The shop will also be available.Your support is much appreciated.

YUMYUM Don't miss the fabulous Bake Sale at Kill National School in aid of the Parents Association on Monday, June 10th at 10.30 a.m.

Donations of your baked items gratefully accepted from 9.30 a.m. and please come and buy some deliciously priced goods.

All funds raised go towards badly needed resources for the pupils of the school. So get baking and fasting!

KILL GAA LOTTO At last Monday nights lotto draw held in Dunphy’s Bar there was no winner of the €10,000

lotto jackpot. On the night we had one lucky match 3 winner who was Lottie McEvoy. The numbers drawn were 3, 5, 6 and 9. The lotto draw was sponsored

by Murphy, Firewood Carrigeen, Kill.

CASH FOR CLOBBER It’s that time of year when we dust off the beachwear and cull all the winter woolies and the too-small-for-hand-me-downs.

So, bag them up for Kill National School's Parents Association's Collection on Friday, June 21st.

They can now receive 50c per kg, so help them reap a bumper crop by recycling all your good quality clothes for re-wear, paired shoes, hats, scarves, bed linen, curtains, towels, belts and handbags and bring them to Kill National School on Friday, June 21st or contact Grace at 0863289212 for collection or storage. All funds raised so far have gone a very long way towards the children’s swimming lessons costs and their school tour fees have

been drastically reduced, all for the price of your old clobber.

WHO WANTS TO BE A THOUSANDAIRE? On June 13th, the Coppercoast Scout group brings the hugely popular “Who wants to be a Thousandaire” to The Greenway Manor Hotel in Waterford. Contestants are drawn from ticket sales and each contestant will play for €1,000. The show is fully computerised with 50/50, Ask the Audience and a brilliant video linked Phone a Friend.

Don’t miss this great night’s entertainment run by and in aid of the Coppercoast Scout Group to assist in fundraising for the next phase of the Ballyscanlon Project. Tickets for “Who wants to be a Thousandaire” are available from any member of the fundraising committee and must be purchased in advance of the night. Numbers are limited – anyone wishing to attend should call 086-8713118.

COPPER COAST GEOPARK VISITOR CENTRE The Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark Visitor Centre and Copper Coast Cafe are now open 5 days a week for the summer season. Opening hours are now Wednesday to Sunday 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and the café is also open on bank holidays. A visit to our mining exhibition is a must. If you haven’t seen our new augmented reality sandbox, it will blow your mind! For more details about us see our website www.coppercoastgeopark.com or find us on social media.

COPPER COAST FESTIVAL The 3rd Copper Coast Festival is underway and will run until June 13th at locations across the Geopark area. A big thank you to everybody who has attended events so far. Here is a list of events still to come.

May 28th at 9.00 p.m. - Social Dancing - Kill Community Centre, Kill.

May 30th at 10.30 a.m. Tramore yarners on the Copper Coast - Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre, Bunmahon.

May 30th at 7.30 p.m. – History talk, The 1641 Depositions - Woodhouse Estate, Stradbally.

June 1st at 10.00 a.m. Bonmahon Inshore Lifeboat Open Day - Bonmahon Lifeboat station, Bunmahon.

June 4th at 9pm - Social Dancing - Kill Community Centre, Kill.

June 6th at 7.30 p.m. – History Talk, Woodhouse - A manor Reborn, Woodhouse Estate,

Stradbally.

June 8th & 9th - The South Eastern Amateur Radio Group Live at Tankardstown – Tankardstown engine house, Bunmahon.

June 11th at 9.30 p.m. - Social Dancing - Kill Community Centre, Kill.

June 12th at 9.30 p.m. - The Thatch BAR Sessions - Dinghy’s Bar, Kill.

June 13th at 7.30 p.m. – History talk, The Irish Diaspora, Past, Present and Future Woodhouse Estate, Stradbally.

June 13th at 7.30 p.m. - Who wants to be a Thousandaire? -

Greenway Manor Hotel – In association with The Copper Coast Scouts.

Date & Time TBC Bonmahon Coast Guard Demonstration – Bunmahon, exact location to be confirmed.

BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY The numbers drawn this week were 13, 32, 28 and 3.We had no Jackpot or match 3 winners. Our 2 Lucky dip winners were Billy Fleming and Maureen Kavanagh who receive €50 each. Next week’s Jackpot stands at €12,000 Match 3 will pay €250 and Lucky dips €50.

Our Geologist Robbie was happy to show off some of our rocks during the first day of the Copper Coast festival and as part also of Bealtaine Outdoor Science and learning festival. Robbie Gavin and Breda Colfer pictured at the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre, Bunmahon.

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ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS CONGRATULATIONS CLLR TOM CRONIN At the time of writing confirmation of Tom Cronin’s re-election to Waterford City & County Council has just been confirmed and we are delighted to congratulate him. Tom has been a very good representative for our parish and our area and we look forward to continued good relations and cooperation with him.

The Green Surge.

All the commentators are talking about the Green surge following last week’s election as if the ‘Green’ message is some new religion. Here in Ardmore Tidy Towns, and indeed at the heart of virtually every tidy towns committee in the country we’ve been pounding the green message for the last ten or so years.We’ve put huge efforts into sustainability, water harvesting, waste prevention, recycling, reusing and upcycling, pollinator friendly projects, planting and actions and a massive reduction in the amount of grass we cut and a huge reduction in the use of pesticides.

There has been tremendous ‘buy in’ to our campaigns by the community at large with projects like the Farmers Market reducing the carbon footprint of fresh foods, the car boot sale, swap shops, school book and uniform exchanges etc contributing enormously to recycling, reusing and up-cycling, several houses now harvesting their own water, and several groups of home owners cleaning up and weeding the kerbs and footpaths in their own estates thus eliminating the need for spraying in those estates.

So the message to all neighbourhoods is get out and roll up the sleeves and keep the kerbs and footpaths litter and weed free.

HELP With no FÁS workers this year Ardmore Tidy Towns need your help urgently. We’ve a huge workload for too few workers and we badly need every family to ‘get stuck in’ and do a bit around their own house or street or estate. Better still come on out and check with Mary Hennessy

Some residents from The Heritage enjoying a cuppa after one of their regular tidy up days in their estate. or Bernie Stilwell or myself what else needs doing. Mary organised a ‘painting blitz’ last Wednesday and I’m sure they’ll be convening again this evening (Wednesday) to give it another lash.

There was a great turnout last week but we could always do with more. Bring along the kids and we’ll find a job for them too.

BIKE PODS At our annual review meeting with Waterford City & County Council, represented by Executive Engineer, Josephine McGrath, Area Supervisor, John Manahan and Cllr Tom Cronin they promised us a couple of bike parking pods and they came good on their promise during the week when the pods were installed beside St Declan’s Church and at the Beach Car Park. These are a welcome addition to us as so many cyclists visit our village every day.

SUNDAY BBQ AT THE ROUND TOWER HOTEL June bank holiday Sunday is the day to take the family along to the gardens of The Round Tower Hotel in Ardmore and enjoy the Sunday afternoon sunshine, music and Barbeque. All are welcome and will enjoy, wonderful music, total relaxation, great company and the best value and quality and food in food that money can buy as our team led

by The Hennessy Ladies Mary, Breda and Nora cook up a storm. So, wherever you’re from, give your kitchen a Sunday rest and come and join us.

Ardmore/Grange Community Alert A MEETING of the Ardmore / Grange Community Alert will be held in the I.C.A. Hall Ardmore on Thursday next, 30th May at 8.30 pm. All are welcome to attend.

The agenda will include: • Garda Report by Garda Colm O’Callaghan; • Update on the operation of the Garda text alert; • Update on Personal Panic Alarms; • Church Gate collection arrangements for August.

Local Conference of SVP Monster Draw ST. Declan's Conference of SVP Monster Draw is attracting great attention due to wonderful prizes on offer. Tickets are only €5 and are for sale in Quinns Shop Ardmore, Ardmore Post Office, Bridig Shelly Art Gallery and the Round Tower Hotel.We will also be selling at Ardmore Farmers Market this weekend so come along and support our local branch of SVP with all money raised remaining in our catchment area of Ardmore Grange, and Kinsalebeg. Prizes up to €2,000 to be won so pick up your ticket today for this worthy organisation.

RETURN OF THE FARMERS MARKET AND CAR BOOT SALE June Bank Holiday also marks the return of the hugely popular Farmers’ Market and Car Boot sale on Sunday morning and early afternoon. This market has gone from strength to strength since it’s ingenious inception a few years ago by The Power family and as well as a market it has become the social occasion of every summer weekend where visitors, locals and day-trippers catch up with old friends and enjoy the stroll, the coffee and collect their fresh food and cakes for the week ahead and maybe pick up a bargain or two at the extensive car boot sale.

SPLIT THE POT This week’s split the pot was once again a team effort when Sean, Aebhin and Rosie Flavin won €156. The Ardmore NS Parents Association also received €156. Don't forget to get your envelope in Ardmore before this week’s draw, simply put €2 in the envelope and write your name and phone number on it and leave with any of the participating businesses in the village.

Thank you all for your continued support and thanks to all the businesses who sell and keep the envelopes for us.

POKER AT THE ROUND TOWER HOTEL A win for James Bryan on Wednesday night sees him shoot up the table into 3rd spot on 134 points ahead of Catherine Mansfield and Jason Lenane on 113 with runner up winner Ann Mooney now on 98. Jerome Curran’s, 2nd on the runner-up table had his lead cut to just 9 points on 154 ahead of unplaced finalist, Billy Harty. Again, an improving Redmond Foley was in the money in 2nd place and continues his steady climb up the leader board.

PROGRESSIVE 45 AT KEEVERS There was a tie for 1st place on Thursday night involving Des Fitzgerald & Martin Keevers, John Cronin & James Flavin, Anne & Michael Keane and Tom Power & Michael O’Reilly tied for 3rd. Mary Prendergast & Mary Conway were best of the last five and Anne Hally & Terri McGrath won the last game.

Volunteers at last Wednesday’s Littler Pick Up.

Dungarvan Tidy Towns BUSINESSES CLEAN BAY PLEDGE Dungarvan Tidy Towns Clean Bay Pledge is for businesses that pledge to keep their premises clean from gum, litter and cigarette butts. This will make a positive difference to the street or area.

All businesses are welcome to join in, we have a Pledge with your name in it.

WEEKLY LITTER PICK-UP Dungarvan Tidy Towns welcomes new volunteers for our weekly Litter Pick Ups all the time so If you are interested in doing community work come join us, help make a difference.

Meeting in Grattan Square (by Bank of Ireland) 7.00 p.m. this Wednesday, 29th May. It’s one hour of your time. All are welcome. Children Must be Accompanied by Adults.

JUDGING During May, June, July and sometimes August for a second visit, a Tidy Towns adjudicator will make an anonymous visit to the town to judge our application for this year's national Tidy Towns competition. Dungarvan was only one point away from a Gold medal in last year's competition so we hope with everyone's involvement and support Dungarvan will achieve Gold in 2019.

SEAL RESCUE IRELAND Get involved with our Terracycle Crisp Packet Recycling in aid of Seal Rescue Ireland.

Simply drop your crisp packets our drop off point in Capitol Cleaners. The more crisp packets recycled - the more plastic pollution stopped from entering the sea - and the more money Dungarvan raises for Seal Rescue Ireland.

COMPETITION The kids can also get involved with Dungarvan Tidy Towns by entering our By the Sea art competition. The competition is open until 31st of May, winning designs will become part of a Biodiversity mural and the winners also get a Family Pass to SGC cinema Dungarvan. Full details of the competition are available on our Facebook page Dungarvan Tidy Towns.

REA Spratt Auctioneers taking the Clean Bay Pledge.

Baumann Jewellers taking the Clean Bay Pledge.

Volunteers at last Wednesday’s Littler Pick Up.

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STRADBALLY KATHLEEN (KITTY) KEANE It is with sadness we record the recent death of Kathleen (Kitty) Keane, Ballyvoile, Stradbally in her 100th year.

Kathleen lay in repose at Drohan’s Funeral Home, on Monday, 20th May from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. where the rosary was recited at 6 p.m.

The funeral Mass took place on Tuesday, 21st May at Holy Cross Church, Stradbally at 11.30 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. assisted by Fr. Michael Enright. The reader of the Liturgy was Noreen McGrath, Edmond shared the prayers of the faithful and Sean gave the Eulogy. Following the final prayers, Kathleen was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Deepest sympathy to her sister Nora; nieces and nephews, extended family and neighbours.

FINAL PARISH DRAW 1 €150: Eddie Fitzgerald, Durrow, Stradbally. €25 each: Mary McKeon, Ballygarron; Helen Whelan, Curraghbaha; Anna Power, Killineen East; Bridget Curran, Lyre; Dick Clancy, Sheskin, Stradbally.

Promoter’s draw: Ann Concannon.

FINAL DRAW 2 €150: Michael Phelan, c/o Neil Phelan, Ballylaneen. €25 each: Breda Lenihan, Ballinabanogue; Patricia Murray, Dungarvan; Brid Casey, Bonmahon; James and Shane Fennell, Ballyvoile; John Keane, Fahafeelagh.

Promoter’s draw: Helan Power.

Free promoter’s draw: Peggy Carey, Dermot Coffey, Marian Morrissey and Peggy Carey.

CONFIRMATION Congratulations to all the boys

and girls of the parish who received their Confirmation on Tuesday, 21st May, 2019 at St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen from Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan. The children who received their Confirmation from Seafield N.S. were Tadh Fitzgerald, Lucy Galvin, Shane Weldon, Eanna Power, John Delaney, Elena O’Rourke, Sean Kelly, Ava Battye, Beibhinn Delaney, Peter Phealn, Ruby Keane, James Lenihan, Liam Kiersey, Juliet Power.

From Our Lady of Mercy N.S. Robyn Foley, Molly Bradshaw, Peter Davis, Reece Donnelly, Conor Kiely, Liam Kilbride, Sean O’Brien, Caoimhe O’Reilly, Darragh Walsh, Laura Doheny, Sophie Weldon, Kelly Campbell, Joseph Campbell, Orla Kiely, Ava McElduff, Eabha Fee and Leona Cass.

From St. James N.S. John Bruton, Evan Drohan, Mary McArthur, Emily Keyworth, Leah Casey, Sean Roche, Sean Roche, Conor Coleman, Eoin Murphy, Katie Fennell and Jamie McCarthy.

WEDDING There was sunshine and blue skies for beautiful bride Marie Galvin, daughter of Breda and the late Pat Galvin, Curraheen, Stradbally when she arrived at Holy Cross Church, on Friday, 24th May for her marriage to Colm McCourt from Dublin.

Assisting the bride was bridesmaids Triona O’Gorman and Gillian Lyons.The groomsmen were Stephen and David McCourt. The pretty flowergirl was Eve McCourt. The celebrant was Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. The readers of the liturgy were Ann Marie McCourt and Lorraine Galvin. The prayers of the faithful were shared by Danny Wall, Paul McCourt, Catherine Walsh, Padraig

McKeever, Orla Whelan and Eimear Crotty.

The gifts at the Offertory were brought to the altar by the two mothers Breda Galvin and Theresa McCourt.The communion reflection was read by Julie Brunicardi.

The beautiful music and hymns during the ceremony was provided

by Ciara and Conor McCarthy.

Following on from the signing of the register and the many photographs the wedding reception was held afterwards at Faithlegg House, Waterford.

Wishing Marie and Colm many years of wedded bliss.

DECLAN (DECK) DUNFORD It is with sadness we record the recent death of Declan (Deck) Dunford, Crobally Heights, Tramore, formerly Graigue, Stradbally, Co. Waterford.

Deck lay in repose at Drohan’s Funeral Home, Dungarvan on Saturday, 25th May from 4.30 p.m. with the rosary recited at 5 p.m. with removal to Holy Cross Church, Stradbally at 8.15 p.m.

The funeral Mass and celebration of Deck’s life took place on Sunday, 26th May at 12.30 p.m. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated assisted by Fr. Michael Enright. The music and hymns during the mass was provided

by Jamie Weldon and family and Richard Nugent. The burial took place afterwards at Holy Cross Church Cemetery, Tramore, Co. Waterford.

Deepest sympathy is extended to his sons Mike and Greg; daughter Catherine; daughter-in-law Deirdre; grandchildren Amy, Tom and Eve; partners Maggie and Michael; nieces, nephews and the extended family and neighbours.

N í l a o n t i n te á n m a r d o t h i n te á n f é i n

Pictured are Hannah Robinson, Pat West, John D'Arcy, Robin Britton and Gary West outside Monavaud Lodge, May 22, 2019. [(c) Richard Cutbill] FOR anyone considering a visit to Stradbally, Monavaud Lodge is an ideal place to stay. Situated on a corner in the centre of the village, the house has been extensively refurbished by John D'Arcy who rents it to visitors through Airbnb.

The house was built around the end of the 18th century when the village as we now know it was laid out by the Uniackes of Woodhouse, and it is the last surviving house of what was once a terrace. One family who recently stayed there turned out to have a rather special connection with the house.The family in question are Pat and Gary West of Rochester, New York, and their daughters Hannah Robinson of Merrimack, New Hampshire, and Robin Britton of Twin Falls, Idaho.

Pat's grandmother Josephine Keohan, daughter of Patrick Keohan and Margaret Clancy, was born in

Stradbally in 1904 and emigrated to Boston in 1920.

Almost a century later, her descendants decided to visit Stradbally for the first time. It was only after Hannah had booked Monavaud Lodge randomly on Airbnb that they made the discovery: Pat's greatgrandfather, Patrick Keohan, had lived in the house 125 years ago!

Pat says they were 'amazed and thrilled' when they realised they were going to be staying in a 'family home'.

'To reconnect has been absolutely marvellous', she says.

'Cousin Marian McGovern from Bonmahon has been our main contact, as she and my mother share the same grandfather, Patrick Keohan, the local school teacher.

John our local Monavaud host has been excellent. Our USA family will definitely be returning! As we feel a bridge has been built between our families from America to Ireland.'

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Summer Evening Lectures in Woodhouse AS last year, our guest speakers will focus on various historical topics concerning the past and present of Woodhouse, County Waterford and Ireland. Each lecture will be followed by discussion, and tea and biscuits shall be served.

Please note, that this year’s lectures will take place at 7.30 p.m. at the Garden Room in the Walled Garden of Woodhouse, and that we are going to be able to sit 130 people. Admission fee is €5. The proceeds from the sale of the tickets will support the chosen Charity.

Last Thursday, 23rd May: Dave Pollock The search for medieval Stradbally Dave is a field archaeologist, and has dug at a number of National Monuments, including the castles at Dungarvan, Barryscourt, and Carrick on Suir (Ormond). He investigated waterlogged Viking houses under Penney’s in Waterford when the shop was extended a few years ago and recorded the remains of suburban 18th century Dungarvan when Grattan Square was recently repaved. Even closer to home, Dave had a look under the floors at Woodhouse as Jim and Sally were refurbishing the building, and he has put a few small holes into Stradbally village.

Dave is also an illustrator, specializing in reconstruction drawings. He has produced a number of outdoor panels for Waterford Council, and illustrated booklets on medieval Dungarvan and Waterford.

Note by Richard Cutbill (Stradbally Archive Photographer). To date, Dave has not found any proof of a Medieval Stradbally but has made a multitude of other discoveries and the search continues. The lecture was very informative, I personally was impressed with details of the development of the village and surrounding areas over the centuries.

It was a most enjoyable evening thanks to Dave and the Woodhouse staff whom afterward, served tea and cakes in the very beautiful walled garden.

What a wonderful way to spend a Spring evening, Our Hostess Marianna Lorenc even offered to open the Museum for the visitors.

Thursday, 30th May: Prof.

Jane Ohlmeyer, MRIA The 1641 Depositions: records of massacre, atrocity & ethnic cleansing in seventeenth-century Ireland Prof. Jane Ohlmeyer is Erasmus Smith's Professor of Modern History at Trinity College Dublin. She is Director of the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute and chair of the Irish Research Council. She is the author or editor of numerous articles and 11 books, including Volume 2 of The Cambridge History of Ireland, published in

For the purpose of Summer Evening Lectures in Woodhouse invitations.

2018, and is currently working focused on reuniting Ireland with on a book on ‘Colonial Ireland, all people of Irish heritage around the world. With 100,000 Colonial India’. members, its free online messagThursday, 6th June: ing service has answered over Jim Thompson 40,000 queries of Diaspora seekWoodhouse – A manor ing to trace their parish of origin REBORN Jim Thompson is the in Ireland. It hosts one of the Chairman and Founder of the largest communities of Irish Crown Worldwide Group. After genealogical expertise and has graduating from San Jose State over 1,000 volunteers working to University with a Bachelor of Meet & Greet returning Irish Science Degree in Aeronautical Diaspora to the parish of origins Engineering, Jim arrived in Asia north & south.

Mike will speak about the in 1963. Within two years he established Crown in Yokohama, Irish Diaspora, the founding and Japan. He moved to Hong Kong expansion of Ireland Reaching in 1978. Jim is a member of Out, and his hopes for how many prestigious organizations Ireland might harness the and with and his wife Sally he is strength of its global Diaspora for involved in numerous charities. the social, economic and cultural In 2012 he bought and started benefit of rural communities the process of renovation of across Ireland.

Thursday, 20th June: Woodhouse.

Jim’s lecture is a record of Jim Maria O’Brien and Sally’s experience of this Step back in time with Lady house and everything that it Emily of Woodhouse involves.

Maria O’Brien of Thursday, 13th June: RootsnBranches.com is a Genealogist and Researcher who Mike Feerick has untangled the branches of The Irish Diaspora, Past, many families from around the Present and Future Mike is a Galway-based serial world whose roots were in technology entrepreneur. His day Ireland, including those of job is as CEO & Founder of celebrities. She is proud to say she Alison.com, one of the largest has worked with Turtle Bunbury free online learning platforms the renowned Irish Historian, with 13 million learners world- Author and Radio/TV Presenter wide. A volunteer passion is as well as the world- renowned organising Ireland’s Diaspora Old Moore’s Almanac.

Please note that this lecture around the world. In 2009, Mike founded Ireland Reaching Out, a will take place at the Woodhouse volunteer-based Irish charity Museum.

Marianna Lorenc and Dave Pollock appreciating the applause on the conclusion of Dave’s excellent lecture.

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Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart

Pictured at a recent planting morning are Lismore Tidy Towns members and the Tidy Towns CE team launching the Dog Fouling Awareness Campaign. From Left Jim Noonan, Liam Ahearne, Gordon Hogan, Sheila Roche, Eilish Fleming, Joan Ahearne, Pat Fleming, Sean Daly, Anne Brennan, Mary O'Brien.

LISMORE LISMORE TIDY TOWNS THE application form for Lismore's entry in the 2019 SuperValu Tidy Towns competition was sent in before the 17th May, the final date for receipt of applications so it is now all steam ahead to get a few things finished off that were listed on that form.

During the past week the guttering at the Weigh House at Ballyrafter was cleaned out thanks to Michael McBride and Sean Daly.

Our CE team of Gordon and Jim have been busy painting containers at St. Carthage's Church, St. Carthage's Cathedral and a fence at Ferry Lane.

They also did a big tidying job at the Ice Houses Ballyin.

The 17 wall baskets on West Street and the New Way were planted up. This year the planting plan has been changed from gerani-

ums to upright and trailing fuchsia.

The reason for this is that fuchsia will attract bees and other pollinating insects whereas geraniums may look good but they do not help biodiversity in any way.

You will no longer see bright coloured begonias at the New Street / Bank of Ireland corner but in between the newly planted pollinator attracting shrubs single flower bedding dahlias have been planted- those are again good for the bees.

Over the next few weeks you will see small signage being put up describing the dangers of dog fouling in all of the areas in Lismore that people talk about in terms of the issue.

This is only one part of an awareness campaign by Lismore Tidy Towns as in the com-

ing weeks a flyer will be distributed door to door re the issue.

This project is part funded by Lismore Tidy Towns and a grant from Waterford City & County Council's Ant Litter and Anti Graffiti Grant 2019.

ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Waste not: A to Z guide to cutting down on plastics in the home. S, T & U this week S - is for a single shower which can wash 100,000 microbeads into rivers and seas - is for shampoo soap - is for string bags - is for stainless steel storage T - is for tea bags, which may have some plastic. Check labels and try loose-leaf U - is for utensils. Bring your own to work.

BALLYDUFF UPPER TWIST & SHOUT! A huge thank you to all who supported and attended “Twist & Shout – A tribute to The Beatles”.

A fantastic night was had with plenty of singing and dancing.

Thank you to the students of the Cork Music Academy for their performance.

SOCIAL DANCE Next Social Dance is on Saturday 22nd June.

LOTTO No winner of the local GAA Lotto of Tuesday, 21st May. The numbers drawn were 1, 4, 8 and 11.

The lucky €30 draw winners were: Finbarr Walsh, Lisa Daly, Billy Feeney and Mike Brown (Araglen).

Results from the draw on 21st May coming from The Log Cabin with a jackpot of €11,400 in next week’s news.

Tickets are on sale in St. Michael’s Hall from 9 am – 1 pm on weekdays, before Sunday Mass.

They are also available in Bridget Scanlon’s Hair Salon, The Log Cabin and An Síbín.

PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Parent & Toddler meet at the regular weekly slot of 9.30 to 11 am in the Carnegie Centre. Parents, grandparents and childminders are

very welcome for a cuppa and a chat. The usual €2 each week will apply. It’d be great to see you there!

BALLYDUFF PASTORAL COUNCIL The annual Mass in St. Michael's Cemetery, Ballyduff will be celebrated on Sunday morning, 9th June at 11 am. All are very welcome.

BALLYDUFF WALKING CLUB The next walk for the club is starting from the top of Coolisheal on Sunday, 2nd June at 1 pm. This walk will be led by Mary Byrnes.

New members are always welcome.

ST. MICHAEL’S NATIONAL SCHOOL PARENTS’ COUNCIL There will be a clothing recycling drive in aid of Ballyduff Upper National School on Tuesday, 18th June at the Millennium Sports Hall.

Please drop off all items before 9.30 am. Collection will also take place at 8.30 pm on Monday evening, 17th June. Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes, towels, shoes, bags, belts and handbags.

No household Bric a Brac.

To make arrangements for collection of items please contact Theresa Noonan (087) 2026765.

Thank you for your support and taking the time to support our

fundraising drive.

GAA Congratulations to the Junior footballers over the weekend.

For details on this and more, please see the Ballyduff GAA notes elsewhere in this paper.

CAMOGIE Well done to the U-12 panel on their performance in Bushy Park at the weekend.

For more details on this and more, please see Ballyduff Upper Camogie Club notes elsewhere in this paper.

LADIES FOOTBALL Well done to the U-8/U-10 teams who took part in a blitz over the weekend.

For details on this and more, please see Ballyduff Upper Ladies Football Club notes elsewhere in this paper.

NEWS FOR INCLUSION Thank you to all who contributed this week. To keep this notice page topical everyone’s help is needed. If you have any photos, announcements, congratulations or condolences and stories you would like to be included, please contact Denise at ballyduffuppernews@gmail.com, or 087 2273737 by Sunday night each week.

THE meaning we give to our lives we either consciously or unconsciously give to all human lives. The rights and responsibilities we know are ours personally are also the rights and responsibilities of all humans. I wonder has the very concept of human rights being lost with the myriad of new human rights being spoken of today.

We know that our greatness is not given by the whims of the State no matter how magnamious it may be feeling towards its subjects. It is God who gives us our greatness. We confront our lives before the mystery of death. We will have our cemetery Mass on June 1st at 6.15 in St. Carthage's Cemetery.

It is a most sacred space in our community. It is where we go individually or as family or as a community to visit a loved ones resting place. As the Catholic Faith community we will pray the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for all interred here as well as for the living relations who are one with those who have journied onwards to the Kingdom of God. We will be close with those who died of hunger in Famine days. It is good to remember these as hunger and thirst faces many of

our fellow humans today. Money Management and the Manipulation of People is a book written in 1943 and I wonder about the Swiss gathering of the monied class and the leading politicians. These meetings are meant to benefit those who gather and us mere mortals are not well informed about the decisions taken that will directly impact on national budgets for stuff like health care and education.We keep balance in our lives when we pray for those who have died. Recalling the sacred stories of our loved ones bring us a share in their life energy. The Communion of Saints is such a consolation and encouragement for rich and poor alike. We will trust that we will have a summer's evening. Thanks to all who will prepare for this annual Mass. We thank the Waterford County Council for caring for the cemetery.

MASS TIMETABLE Saturday, 1st June - Vigil Mass in Lismore 6.15 p.m.

Sunday, 2nd June - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart 9.30 a.m.

Sunday Mass in Lismore 11.00 a.m.

Parish radio link 103.9FM PRO (E) Parish Council.

Lismore Ballysaggart Pastoral Council THE Annual Graveyard Mass is on this Saturday evening, June 1st in St. Carthage's Cemetery at 6.15 p.m., weather permitting. It would be nice to see a large crowd present on the night.

MODELIGO LOTTO RESULTS – 25th MAY 2019 Nos drawn 1, 22, 30. No Winner. €25 winners: Eddie Hodnett Ballyhane; Liam Dalton Modeligo; Robin & Fionn Kiely Lyrattin; Noreen O’Brien Graiguebeg. Next week’s Jackpot €1,700.

The Lotto committee are looking for volunteers for the weekly Saturday night lotto rota, it is currently one in six weeks, if interested in helping out please contact Colette Manahan on 0876637405.

EXAMS Best of luck to all students in the parish who will

be partaking in the Junior & Leaving Certificate Examinations in the coming weeks.

NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica before 8.00 pm on Mondays on 0874112798 or email them to marymonicaobyrne@gmail.com.

BOOKING Astro turf or Hall both available for hire. Please contact John Power on 087 283 4600.

Céilí House - RTE Radio 1 - Saturday, 1st June, 2019 RTE radio’s flagship traditional music programme Céilí House was recorded in Lawlor’s Hotel in Dungarvan recently and will be transmitted on Saturday, 1st June, at 9.00 p.m. on RTE Radio1.

The programme features a host of local musicians and singers who gathered at the hotel to announce details of this year’s inaugural TuneFest Festival of traditional music, song and dance.

The festival takes place in Dungarvan on 27th / 28th / 29th June and will have an emphasis on sessions and concerts. Taking part in the Céilí House programme this Saturday night is the group Booley House who play their very first concert in the Co. Waterford town during Tunefest and according to Booley House Director,Tom Hyland, it’s a show the group is extremely excited about.

Amongst the others taking part in the pro-

gramme are singer Alice Fitzgerald, Donnchadha Gough of Danu fame, the Mannion family, the O’Gorman family, Pax and Macdara Ó Faoláin, Claire and Niamh Fennell, Karen Dolan, Jeremy Saich, Noel and Brendan Clancy, John Nugent and the Booley House set dancers.

It’s a lively programme which suitably sets the scene for this year’s Tunefest.

Céilí House presenter, Kieran Hanrahan, remarked on the incredible energy and vitality of the local traditional music scene and felt that Dungarvan is the perfect host town for this innovative festival of traditional music.

Tune in to RTE Radio 1 at 9pm this Saturday night for Céilí House and hear the finest of Waterford’s traditional musicians and singers and catch up on all the details for this year’s Tunefest.

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RECENT ELECTIONS The counts for the Local, European and Mayoral elections are taking place at the moment.

Congratulations to all who put their names forward. The turnout of voters so far, has been reasonable. There is no point in criticising Governments, if we don’t bother to vote when the opportunity arises.

SILAGE MAKING The grass is growing and the silage season is in full swing.

What a change from times past, when weeks if not months were spent out in the fields, mowing, turning and saving hay, a lot of it by hand.

Now, machines can complete the task in a matter of hours.

LOCAL BEREAVEMENTS Condolences to the Morrisson and Mills families and their relatives and friends, on the recent passing of Josephine Morrisson , Moorehill, which event took place, unexpectedly, on Thursday May 23rd 2019.

A very popular lady in the area, she will be greatly missed by all.

May she rest in peace.

REQUIEM MASS. On next Saturday in Knockanore at 2.00 p.m., a Requiem Mass will be celebrated for the soul of Rev. John Baldwin of the USA, who died recently. RIP. Villierstown National School Team: Back row left to right - Nicole Sheridan, Captain Ava Landers, Lucy Ronayne, Ciara Byrne, Abhile Morley, Millie Hayes, Lily Kate Hackett. Front row left to right - Isabell Lombard, Suin Mernin, Elsa Lombard, Saorlaith Mernin, Ciara Hayes, Abigail Lombard.

Cumann na mBunscoil victory for village Ladies

KGK Community Council – Recent Darkness Into Light walk.

VILLIERSTOWN girls won the Cumann na mBunscoil final against Kilbrien in Dungarvan on Wednesday, 22nd May. They played an epic game and came out with an outstanding score of 4-1 to 1-1. It was a great

achievement for our young ladies and their hard work paid of well Some of our team play with Cappoquin Camogie Club and just shows their ability. Young ladies to watch in the future. It’s also an end of an era for four

of our young ladies as they head to secondary school and no more Cumann na mBunscoil games. These are Ava Landers, Millie Hayes, Ciara Byrne and Nicola Sheridan. We wish them the very best of luck.

DURING the month of May many changes take place and already our members are out travelling the highways and byways of our lush green countryside capturing all manner of views. The mountains are taking on hues of purple and yellow with flowers galore and the sea is as wild and wonderful as ever! I hope you can get out there and experience the wonder of nature all around you also.

CLUB COMPETITION The theme for our club competition for May was OPEN – PORTRAIT ORIENTATION. A chance to capture anything we wanted once it is presented in portrait format.

Black/white or colour it was up to us!

Congratulations to Ingalill Bergman taking

1st place with ‘Grossfeld Waterfall Iceland’, 2nd place Anne Lebaupain McCarthy with ‘Marlfield Goldenvale’ and 3rd Patricia Hurley with ‘Puglia Threshold’. Fantastic entries from everyone with a huge variety of scenes vying for marks!

The themes for JUNE are Monthly: SILHOUETTE and Quarterly: OPEN BLACK/WHITE JOIN US - WELCOME We are delighted with all the new members who have joined us recently. We are always open to new recruits! If you are looking to learn a bit more about photography or just want to join like-minded people who love taking photographs then consider join-

ing us in DEISE CAMERA CLUB!! Why not take a chance and come visit us! Looking forward to meeting some of you soon!

NEXT MEETING Our next club meeting is on Tuesday, 11th JUNE, at 7.30 p.m. in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

Reminder to members it is our Annual General Meeting.

Check us out on Facebook, DEISE CAMERA CLUB DUNGARVAN and on our website www.deisecameraclub.com for more information and see what our members get up to!

Thanks to all you who have found us already, we appreciate your time and interest.

OPEN / PORTRAIT STYLE: 1st ‘Grossfeld Waterfall Iceland’ by Ingalill Bergman.

OPEN / PORTRAIT STYLE: 2nd ‘Marlfield Goldenvale’ by Anne Lebaupain McCarthy.

OPEN / PORTRAIT STYLE: 3rd ‘Puglia Threshold’

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CAPPOQUIN Cappoquin Community Centre (058) 52746, Facebook - Cappoquin Community Centre; Email ocappdev@eircom.net SIX WEEKS TO THE NATHAN CARTER CONCERT!!!!!!!!

Nathan Carter is back to play in Concert in the Cappoquin Community Centre on Friday, 12th July, 2019. Tickets €30 are on sale now from the Community Centre office (058) 52746 and Feerick's Pharmacy, Lower Main Street. Don’t be disappointed.

WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Monday - Ladies Exercise Classes with Paul Murray 10.30 am to 11.30 am; Active Retirement 2 pm-4 pm; Riverdale 8 pm-9 pm; Affane Bridge 7.30 pm – 10 pm.

Tuesday - Circuit Training 6.15 pm-7.15 pm Thursday - Ladies exercise class with Paul Murray 10.30 am-11-30 am; Circuit Training 7 pm-8 pm; Community Soccer 8.30 pm-10 pm Friday - Gymnastics 4 pm-8 pm.

GYM - Opening Hours Monday-Friday 8 am to 10 pm; Saturday 9 am to 5 pm Membership - €200 per year, €60 for 3 months, €25 per month, €5 per casual, OAP/ Unemployed €3 per session Top of the range equipment cardio equipment, we provide a wide range of the lasted cardiovascular equipment, from cross trainers to rowing machines to help maximize your fitness.

Functional Area, a dedicated area aimed to help improve fundamental strength, acceleration and endurance using the following equipment, Kettle bells, Swiss balls power bags, medicine balls

dumb bells and suspension training.

Physical Trainers - Connor Prendergast (087/1247025) fully trained in strength and conditioning training (LIT Certified).

Claire Egan (087/9713895) Health and fitness Degree from UL. Both our gym trainers will help clients reach their goals with are expert knowledge, they will encourage you to work to the best of your ability whatever your level. These trainers will focus your fitness and training regime to work to your schedule, abilities, interests and life style, both can be contacted at any time to get you started in your new life style challenge.

Mary Butler TD - Mrs. Mary Butler TD Fianna Fail will hold a Clinic on the first Saturday of every month at 12.30 p.m. in the Community Centre, all are welcome.

Waterford Wexford ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Aoife Fitzgerald (058) 52570 first floor of the Community centre.

COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €4,600 LOTTO DRAW 27th MAY 2019 JACKPOT €4,500 Numbers drawn 14, 18, 19, 22.

No Winner.

Consolation Prizewinners: Hilda Uniacke Cúl na Circe; Sandra Uniacke, Mill Street; Denis O’Reilly, Knockaun East; Sean Walsh, Lyons Cross Ballyduff; The Staff, East Cork Oil, Aglish. Next week’s draw is on the 4th June, 2019, with a jackpot of €4,600.

Cappoquin Day Centre 5 WEEK DRAW – WEEK 2 – 24th MAY 1st €100 James Casey, c/o Primary School 2nd €50 Tom Enrtght, c/o Day Centre 3rd €30 Bart McGrath, c/o Day Centre 4th €20 Kitty O'Donoghue, Shanbally.

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COUNCIL COMMUNITY GRANTS We are delighted to confirm receipt of community enhancement grants from Waterford Council, which has allocated €410 each to help fund the Cappoquin Christmas Lights in 2019 and towards the work of the St. Patrick’s Day committee.

'EAST MEET WEST' EXHIBITION AT CAPPOQUIN LIBRARY 'East Meet West' group exhibition features artwork by members and guests of Cappoquin based River Barn Artists and Group 20ten from east Waterford.

Running for the month of June upstairs at Cappoquin Library it features impressive new work in a range of media and styles. The exhibition is under the umbrella of the Cappoquin Heritage Group This creative collaboration is supported by Waterford City and County Office as a means to develop stronger links and networking opportunities between groups based on both sides of the county.

River Barn Artists meet in a studio near the River Blackwater just outside Cappoquin, Co Waterford. Between eight and twelve painters attend each

Cappoquin Primary School – Presentation of Green Flag for Biodiversity in Kilkenny with 6th class Green Schools Committee members and co-ordinators Mrs. Price and Ms. Feeney.

Tourin Community Hall UPCOMING EVENTS Dates for our Annual Spring Clean Up of the hall and surrounds will be announced shortly.

We are also discussing the details of hosting an event to coincide with National Bike Week which takes place from the 22nd to 30th.

If you wish to have any input or become involved in the development of the hall and surrounds please send us an email or message us on Facebook. Your suggestions will be most welcome.

SPORTING COMMUNITY UPDATES While Waterford have had poor results in the first two games of the Championship and it will be a difficult task to get over the line it is not impossible!

We will be rooting for you all the way, best of luck to everyone involved in the team. Keep the faith!

GAA team gets back to action with training commencing this week.

The Badminton club members attended the annual County Social last Saturday to collect a

plethora of awards and trophies following their successful year on the courts.

Well done everyone. A date for the AGM is to be announced shortly.

ELECTION DAY 24TH MAY 2019 Congratulations to our local councillors John Pratt, James Tobin and Declan Doocey who have been returned to office.

Please keep our local issues alive!

RIVER ROAD (L1018) UPDATE While I have nothing concrete to report on this issue, it was to have been discussed at the most recent council meeting. Please continue to contact your local representatives and council officials on this matter. Emails, phone calls, one-to-one discussions – we need this road repaired while it still can be!

A copy of the survey carried out a couple of years ago has been requested and locals are open to a meeting with officials to discuss the situation.

PHOTO ARCHIVE If you have any photo of the

week, some travelling considerable distances. River Barn exhibitors include paintings by Felix Faulkner, Utta Hogan, Cáit Lynch, Maeve McManamon, Anna Moore, Rita O’Connell, Anne Patrick, Boyer Phelan, Margaret Whelan and Kay Scully.

The group was founded in 2004 by the late 'Wishy' Martin as a means for professional, semi-professional and dedicated amateur painters to work together, exchange ideas, inspire and support each other. Since 2010 River Barn Artists have continued to gain momentum with group exhibitions in Waterford, Dungarvan, Lismore and Youghal and individual members exhibiting widely in Ireland and the UK.Visit RiverBarnArtists on Facebook for more information.

Group 20ten is a Waterford based artist collective founded by several experienced artists as a means of strengthening their arts practices. Exhibiting members include Pat Carri, Darragh Lyons, Christine O'Brien, Milia TsaoussisMaddock and guests Martin Fahy and Aidan Dunne. While pursuing their individual artwork 20ten members pool resources to exhibit annually, creating collections around specific themes. From 2016 to early 2019 they ran the successful artist-led Studio & Gallery 20ten, Lombard Street, Waterford.

Group 20ten provides a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, and opportunities to develop as an artist. This dynamic collaboration has enabled the group to create numerous well-received exhibitions in public and private galleries across Waterford, Dublin and Kilkenny.The exhibition will be open from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the June Bank Holiday weekend and also on Saturday and Sunday, the 15th and 16th June. It is also open to the public from Mondays to Wednesdays between 12 noon and 5 pm. Please note closed for lunch 1-2 pm weekdays.

POETRY DAY WINNER This week, we reprint with the poet’s permission the winning entry in our recent Heritage Group Poetry Ireland Day competition. Below is the Transition Year winner: ‘To Grow Up’ by Katie Lennox. Judge Thomas McCarthy wrote

past history of our community and clubs, please do send it to us. If you don’t know much about the detail, maybe, we can post it to our Facebook page or the local papers requesting info.

CONTACT US You can contact us through our Facebook page Tourin Community Hall Committee or by email: HallCommitteeTourin@gmail.com

Pothole Update!

LOCAL users of the top road from Tourin to Lismore will be delighted to notice that they no longer have to worry about getting lost in a pothole! While it is great to see that the potholes have been filled on this road and a number of others, it is far from perfect. Again, I make the case, that we as car owners are expected (by law) to have our cars in road worthy state, yet the drivable state of many of our roads is questionable. of this poem: ‘A lovely poem by Katie who is a born poet with her skill for rhyming and her very deep contemplation upon life. She addresses very important issues of isolation, loneliness and depression in a poem that is full of skill and sensitivity. A real beauty of a poem.’

To Grow Up To grow up in a place so bright, Where the silence is so slight, But the ignorance is so strong, Because she was sad all along.

To grow up in a town so small, Meant her worries could not be tall, But that made her problems deeper, And so her mind did not want to keep her.

To grow up and handle it on her own, They couldn’t help ‘cause they couldn’t have known, So the loneliness began to surround her, This wasn’t the life she had hoped for.

To grow up in a world so blind, Meant her help, she could not find, She was told she wanted attention, So it became something she would never mention.

To grow up in a school so closed-minded Meant that depression was never highlighted, So her troubles were just ignored, When really her life could have soared.

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BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY

By Donal Buckley

Here’s To You, Petal

THEVictorians were a schizophrenic bunch. In their dealings with the world, they were progressive and even adventurous. They powered the Industrial Revolution and education for all. They were the champions of invention, art and literature.They travelled widely and brought home souvenirs of furniture, jewellery and sculpture.

(Unfortunately, they also brought home Egyptian Mummies, Greek statues and Mesopotanian treasures, without permission). It was mostly very positive, until Queen Victoria's husband Albert died.This led to not only The Queen and the Royal household mourning but the whole country was in the throes of despair. In fashion, black was the new black.

It was also the old black. Joy was to be endured rather than celebrated.

Love and passion could never be mentioned in "polite" society. Even the legs of furniture had to be covered in case such suggestive limbs might give genteel young ladies a touch of the vapours. Though the country was still industrious and inventive, it did so in a sombre manner.

The only exception to all this anguish was the existence and proliferation of flowers. Flowers and other decorative plants became the pretty punctuation in the sea of drabness. Not just for their ornamental purpose either. This was the frivolous, yet very secretive, code used by the Victorians to relay emotional messages to a friend, lover or enemy.

One of the most popular bouquets delivered in Victorian London included Lupins, Hollyhocks,White Heather and Ragged Robin. It says that someone is impressed by your imaginative wit and they wish you good fortune for the future. However, not all messages are quite so sublime. Receiving Hydrangea blossoms means you are heartless.

Delphinium describes your snobbish and condescending behaviour.

There's no ambiguity in receiving the herb Basil, it says, "I hate you".

Fortunately, there is a warning mechanism available, Oleandor means beware.

Carnations were a very popular and versatile messenger, depending on their colour. Should someone send you geraniums as an invitation to a dance, refusal could be signalled with Striped Carnations. Oscar Wilde wore a Green Carnation to indicate his homosexuality to other similarly disposed men.White Carnations were and are the birth flowers of January.

The other birth flowers are as follows, Feb-Violet, Mar-Daffodil, AprSweet Pea, May-Lily of the Valley, June-Honeysuckle, July-Larkspur, Aug-Gladiola, Sept-Aster, Oct-Marigold, Nov-Chrysanthemum, DecPoinsettia.

The origin of this floral code is vague, but many believe that it was invented by the girls in the Turkish Sultan's Harem. It was their way of passing secret messages to each under the guards noses. The wife of the British Ambassador, Mrs Montagu, thought it was "a jolly jape" and brought the custom back to Old Blighty, where all things "Oriental" were considered fashionable.Though you can't help wondering if something was lost in translation when the complimentary, "you are perfect" is represented by a Pineapple.

This code has lain dormant for quite some time but its significance has not been lost on the current crop of British royals. Kate Middleton's wedding bouquet consisted of very subtle messages; Myrtle and Ivy (love and marriage), Hyacinth for sport (particularly their common interest, athletics) and of course Sweet William (which also stands for gallantry).

He should only worry if she starts offering him some exotic tea's, such as Penny Royal (you must leave), Rue (disdain) or Tansy (declaration of war).Whichever way they take their path, they will have plenty Cabbage (dosh).Though, I'm sure they would both prefer not to receive a bunch of Yellow Roses (let’s just be friends).

The American plant Kennedia (wonder who that's named for?) is presented to those who possess a beautiful and pure mind, unless they are forgetful which is indicated by the wonderfully named Moonwort Fern.

For now, I wish you all lots of Snowdrops (Hope) and a Crocus (Happiness).

Ballinameela Creatives love Floriography, the pre technology source of emoji's.

Science fiction novelist, Isaac Asimov said, "People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do."

BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP The Ballinameela toddler group meets every Thursday from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m. in the Halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 087 9718945.

LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Ladies indoor soccer on every Tuesday night at 7 pm in the Community Centre.

Contact Noirin Kelly on (086) 836 2695 if interested.

COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087 3538347. It works in two ways. Firstly, a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout.

Secondly, you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be resent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act imme-

diately. Follow on facebook -www.facebook.com/parish.communityalert.ie FINISK VALLEY AC Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Minimum age limit is 5 years old (child needs to be school going). Full programme of events can be obtained at our training session.

BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087 8289147.The Centre is also a great place for kids parties etc. and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, contact Alison Curran also. Bernie McHugh is responsible for the month of May for opening and closing the Community Centre and can

be contacted on (086) 1714452.

LOTTO RESULTS 20/5/19 – Numbers drawn were 3, 11 and 28. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Declan Glavin, Ballinameela; Theresa Hennessy, Aglish; Mary Morrissey, Curraroache; Cathy and Denis c/o Maureens; Kathleen Twohig, Aglish.

27/5/19 – Numbers drawn were 16, 21 and 25. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Kitty Longan and Mary Downing c/o Kereen; 5 Large Bottles c/o Cathy; Declan Gilchrist, Boherwillian; Paul O’Connell, Deise Bru; Michael and Owen Phelan, Cappagh.

Next week’s Jackpot is €2,450 and the draw will take place in the Welcome Inn. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 087 9194287.You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.

TOURANEENA TOURANEENA 5K Another very successful Touraneena 5K was held last Friday night and the winner of the men's race was Noel Murphy, representing Waterford A.C. Second in the men's race was Raivis Zakis,West Waterford A.C and third was Jamie McCarthy, Waterford A.C. The first local man over the line was Colm Ryan,Touraneena Road Runners. The winner of the women's race was Sally Forristal, St Joseph's A.C., in second place was Lucy Holmes, West Waterford A.C. and in third place was Madeline Loughnane, Thurles Croke A.C. The first local lady over the line was Nessa O'Dwyer, Touraneena Road Runners.

Well done also to the following runners who represented the Touraneena Road Runner's Club-: Gillian Whelan, Michelle Guiry, Honor Goonan, Louise Peters, Claire Fitzpatrick J.P. Fitzpatrick, Regina Carroll, Laura Barry, Clodagh Kearns, Grainne Hallinan, Aisling Hallinan, Rose Lonergan, Una Whitmore, Marie Coffey and Pa Hallinan.

Congratulations also to Jack Commins who was the winner of the 3K fun walk held in memory of the late Ann Power.

Thanks to all the sponsors, O'Grady Bros Agricultural Contractors, The Power Family, The Country Store, Dunne's Bar and Post Office, John Morrison Engineering and Johnny McGrath, Beary's Cross Shop and to all who participated or helped in any way.

FLEADH CHEOIL NA nDÉISE Our musicians had an extremely successful outing at the Fleadh Cheoil na nDéise held in Kilmacthomas recently and as a result Sliabh gCua will have a

large contingent of musicians representing their county in July at the Munster Fleadh Cheoil in Ennis. The results from the Fleadh Cheoil na nDéise were as follows-: U-12 Fiddle 2nd Ben O'Gorman, U-15 Fiddle 2nd Sean O'Gorman, U-18 Fiddle 1st Ellen O'Gorman, U-18 Fiddle 2nd Seamus O'Gorman, O-18 Fiddle 1st Sarah O'Gorman, U-15 Accordion 1st Joseph Mannion, U-12 Flute 3rd (Rec) Eimear Ní hÁallachaín, O-18 Concertina 1st Clara Mannion, U-12 Mandolin 1st Josh McCabe, U-15 Melodeon 1st Joseph Mannion, U-15 Miscellaneous 1st Sean O'Gorman, U-18 Miscellaneous 1st Seamus O'Gorman, U-18 Miscellaneous 2nd Ellen O'Gorman, O-18 Miscellaneous 1st Sarah O'Gorman, U-12 Fiddle Slow Airs 1st Ben McCabe, U-18 Fiddle Slow Airs 1st Ellen O'Gorman, U-18 Fiddle Slow Airs 2ns Seamus O'Gorman, O18 Fiddle Slow Airs 1st Sarah O'Gorman, U-12 Flute Slow Airs 2nd Eimear Ní hÁallachaín, U-12 Whistle Slow Airs 1st Eimear Ní hÁallachaín, U-12 Duets 1st Eimear Ní hÁallachaín & Lucy McCabe and U-18 Duets 1st Ellen O'Gorman & Joseph Mannion. Well done to all the wonderful musicians and we wish the the best of luck in Ennis.

CHARITY EVENT The children's national ambulance service, BUMBLEance.com are holding a fundraising event at Ballymacarbry Community Centre on Sunday, 9th June from 3 pm to 6 pm. There is no age limit so children of all ages can have fun with the bouncy castles,

face painting, games and lots more entertainment. Donation buckets will be around on the day and all donations will be greatly appreciated. If you would like to sponsor this event, bake a few treats or make a few sandwiches, please contact either 087 2393830 or 083 0044444 or alternatively you can email info@bumbleance.com SLIABH gCUA LOTTO The jackpot numbers drawn last Sunday night were 21, 23, 25 and there was no jackpot winner The 5 x €20 winners were: Marion & Dermot, Dylan, Mary Morrissey, Kay Ware, Jamie & Mary Cullinan. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Tom Gleeson. Next week's draw will be held in Dunne's Bar on Sunday night, 2nd June for a lotto jackpot of €800.

LOCAL GARDA STATION Finally, our local Garda Station in Ballymacarbry has had the Garda Pulse System installed.

Easy access to the Pulse System will mean more efficiency and there will be no need for our local Gardai to travel to other stations to access the online system. The contact details for Ballymacarbry station are 087 9803521, Garda Phil Dee. MARY WALSH MEMORIAL 7 ASIDE TOURNAMENT Na Déise Ladies Football will host the 2019 Mary Walsh Memorial Tournament in Modeligo on the bank holiday Monday, 3rd June. The first matches will start at 11 am. The entry fee is €20 per team with a panel of 12 players per team.

Clubs may enter the competition by emailing the fixtures committee at fixtures waterfordlgfa@gmail.com FUNDRAISING EVENT St. Mary's National School,

Touraneena are holding a clothing recycling drive on Wednesday, 29th May. Items accepted are clean clothing, bed linen, towels, curtains, hats, paired shoes, bags, belts and soft toys.

Items that will not be accepted are pillows, duvets and Bric A Brac.

Please drop off all items to the school before 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday, 29th May. SCHOOLS CAMOGIE FINAL Commiserations to the Touraneena national school camogie team who were beaten

by Modeligo in the primary school camogie final. Well done to all the girls and congratulations to Modeligo on their great win.

SYMPATHY We extend sympathy to the Wall family on the recent passing of Sr. Dolores Wall, Presentation Convent, Cork City and late of Ballymacarbry.

We extend our sincere sympathy to her sisters and brothers, Nellie, Percy, Pat, Ann, Maureen, Bernie, Frances and Vincent, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.

Requiem mass was in St. Finbarr's South Church followed by burial in the convent cemetery. May Sr. Dolores rest in peace.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Congratulations to Danny Thompson, Touraneena, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday.

Danny's family celebrated his milestone birthday with a surprise party at the weekend where a fabulous time was had by all.We take this opportunity to wish Danny many more years of good health and happiness.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 May, 2019

NOTAI NA GAELTACHTA

CLOCH OGHAM BRONNTA AR S.N. BHAILE MHIC AIRT Bhronn Máire Seó Breathnach, Oifigeach Gaeilge le Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge, i dteannta le Liam Suipéal cloch Ogham ar S.N. Bhaile Mhic Airt le déanaí.

Ghlac an scoil páirt i dtionscadal Logainmneacha na scoileanna i mbliana leo. Táimid an-bhuíoch dóibh as ucht an bronntanas speisialta seo.

MAIDIN CAIFE Tabhair tacaíocht do Maidin Caife i Halla Colmán, An Sean Phobal ar an Aoine, 31 Bealtaine ó 9.00 r.n. go dtí 6.00 i.n. Tá an t-airgead le dul i dtreo chuiditheoir óige ón bParóiste, Cáit de Barún, atá ag taisteal ar Oilithreacht Phort Láirge agus an Leasa Mhóir go Lourdes í Mí an Mheithimh.

Please support a Coffee Morning in Halla Colmán, An Sean Phobal on Friday, 31st May from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. The monies raised will go towards funding a youth helper, Kate Barron from our Parish who is travelling to Lourdes in June, 2019. Bigí linn. Míle buíochas.

SEIRBHÍS BUS I nGAELTACHT NA nDÉISE Tá seirbhís bus idir Aird Mhór agus Dún Garbhán ar fáil anois.

Tá stadanna in An Sean Phobal, Heilbhic, Baile na nGall, ag Oifig an Phoist agus i Maoil ‘a Choirne. Seirbhís ceithre uair sa ló, Luan go Satharn atá ann.

Tuilleadh eolas ar www.locallinkwaterford.ie AN GHAELTACHT CLG | TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl. Is féidir linn

an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat. Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine.

TITHE INACMHAINNE | LÉIRITHE SPÉISE Tá fáilte roimh léirithe spéise ar thithe inacmhainne i nGaeltacht na nDéise. Táimid ag iarraidh éileamh ar thithe inacmhainne sa cheantar a mheas agus má bhíonn go leor éilimh, tabharfar coiste le chéile chun tús a chur leis an bpróiseas chun Comharchumann Tithíochta a bhunú sa cheantar. Tar i dteagmháil le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise ag cfdeise@gmail.com / 058 46664 i gcomhair a thuilleadh eolais.

SPRAOI | GRÚPA SÚGARTHA NA RINNE Tiocfaidh Spraoi, Grúpa Súgartha do thuismitheoirí agus páistí, le chéile i Halla Pobail na Rinne ar an Aoine beag seo ón 10r.n. go 12i.n. Beidh comhrá deas agus cupán tae/caifé ar fáil.

Tuilleadh eolais: tar i dteagmháil le Bríd: 087 7470428.

GRÚPA SÚGARTHA I NDÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa súgartha do leanaí agus tuismitheoirí ag teacht le chéile Dé Máirt i nDún Garbhán.Tá an grúpa lonnaithe i Leabharlann Dhún Garbhán gach Máirt ón 10.30r.n. go 12i.n.

Beidh scéalaíocht, rannta, ealaíon agus cluichí. Tuilleadh eolais: téigh i dteagmháil le Cabríní 083-4455914 nó cuir r-phost ag cabrini@glornangael.ie.

An Irish language playgroup will meet in Dungarvan Library from 10.30 am to 12 noon on Tuesday. Further information: contact Cabríní on 083-4455914 or email cabrini@glornangael.ie

Cloch Ogham bronnta ar S.N. Bhaile Mhic Airt le déanaí.

SCÉIM TÚS An bhfaigheann tú an Liúntas Cuardaitheora Poist? An bhfuil tú dífhostaithe agus ag iarraidh obair a dhéanamh ar tograí pobail?

Bíonn deiseanna ar fáil faoin scéim TÚS do dhaoine dífhostaithe sa Rinn agus sa Sean Phobal. Más rud é go bhfuil tú faoi 25 bliain d’aois, tá buntáiste mór ar fáil. Déan teagmháil le cigire TÚS Cian O hAileasa ag 087 3770256 nó Bainisteoir Comhlacht Forbartha na nDéise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin ag 058 46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com Are you on job seekers allowance? Are you Unemployed and interested in working in Local Community Projects? Tús

provides work opportunities for all unemployed people in the An Rinn/An Sean Phobal area. If you are less than 25 years of age there will be a major financial incentive for participating.

Contact the Tús supervisor Cian O hAileasa at 087 3770256 or the manager of Comhlacht Forbartha na nDeise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin 058 46664.

CAIRDE NA GAELTACHTA Buaileann Cairde na Gaeltachta, Cumann Gníomhaíochta Lucht Scoir i nGaeltacht na nDéise, le chéile an céad Máirt den mhí ag 3i.n. in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. Tá fáilte is fiche roimh cách.

CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó (083) 1128870.

The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or (083) 1128870.

SCÉIM FOLÁIREAMH DO SHEANÓIRÍ Más maith leat cnaipe práinne agus siogairlín a fháil faoin Scéim Foláireamh do Sheanóirí, tar i dteagmháil linn – 058 46664, cfdeise@gmail.com.

If you think you could benefit

from a panic button and pendant under the Seniors Alert Scheme, contact us on 058 46664, cfdeise@gmail.com.

MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar Twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise.

If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 05846664.

Huge turnout at St. Augustine’s College for Darkness Into Light 2019 THE good spell of fine weather was in our favour in the early hours of Saturday morning, the 11th May when hundreds of people again gathered in St. Augustine’s College to walk from Darkness Into Light raising much needed funds for Pieta House, South East.

Our MC for the morning, Brian Sheehan introduced the guest speaker Declan Doocey, Waterford City & County Mayor and Mr. Michael O’Brien, manager Pieta House, Waterford. Brian read a poem written by Gerard Dalton.

FROM DARKNESS INTO THE LIGHT Life on you has taken its toll You feel so empty deep in your soul.

You feel everything is lost and your life ripped apart.

Darkness and dread tears at your heart.

Despair has brought you its cold empty embrace.

Tears of hopelessness stream down your face.

I ask you open your eyes and dry every tear.

See all around you true friend’s gathered near.

Here to help you through your trouble and strife.

Walk with us from the darkness and step into the light.

Orla Casey, a stalwart member of the Dungarvan

Darkness into Light committee cut the ribbon and to the strains of the Women’s Shed Choir the 2019 Darkness Into Light participants went on their way.

A warm welcome, hot refreshments and delicious food was given to every participant over the next two hours in the canteen of St. Augustine’s. The Banner of Hope was signed; more tags were added to our Remembrance Tree in the tranquil dimply lit setting ouf our memory tent. Families and friends gathered to take photos with the selfie frames.

The success of Dungarvan DIL 2019 would not be possible without the massive support of St. Augustine’s College. We wish to express our sincere thanks to Augustinian Order, to the Board of Management of the School, to the Principal Ms. Ailbhe Ni Neachtain, to Ms Nollaig Sheehan, all other staff members and the exceptional students of the Friary College. The Canteen and corridors were so beautifully decorated reflecting many of Pieta’s messages and vision.The canteen staff on the night ensured that every individual was catered for. Our stage was very kindly provided by Jim Quinn. We are extremely grateful once again to Dirk Baumann who provided us with excellent sound

and lighting. Portlaw Red Cross watched over us all as we walked and ran, while a team of photographers including Mary McGrath, John Troy and Eddie Dee snapped brilliant pictures. Thanks to the Technical School Art Class for the Banner.

Darkness into Light Dungarvan would like to express their deepest thanks and gratitude to all of the following who so generously gave their time and help us - Bunmahon Coastguard, Ring GAA and Dungarvan Men’s Shed and Dungarvan Hillwalking Club for marshalling; Dungarvan GAA, Dungarvan Boxing Club and Dungarvan Sports Centre helped with equipment. Late registrations was efficiently organised by Bernie, Kate and Ann. Thanks to Pat Flynn, Kieran Hurley, Claire Sheehan, Kevin Sheehan and Kieran Sheehan for the inspirational lighting on the Greenway, Deise Stones also contributed to the occasion with their beautiful designs.

A big thank you to Glanbia, Pallas Foods, Fyffes, c/o Total Produce; The Shamrock, Merrys, Jitterbeans, Flahavan’s, Garvey’s SuperValu, Carriglea Cairde Services, Dunnes Stores and to Colin Ryan from Ballynacourty Produce Farm Shop.

Dungarvan Council provided bins and facilitated the planting of our remembrance Tree which is much appreciated.Thanks also to Liam Moore for his expertise on health and safety issues. We owe a debt of gratitude to Gerry O’Connor and the Dungarvan Shopping Centre for their facilitation of the 2019 Darkness into Light operation.To Joe Kelly Pharmacy, Cathal Gleeson, Venture; the Park Hotel, Dungarvan and WLR thanks to your assistance.

We had many people who helped to organise this event, too numerous to mention, you know who you are, to you we offer a sincere thank you.

We, the Dungarvan Darkness into Light committee, would like to thank each and everyone of you who came out and walked with us to support one another and the wider communities in the movement against suicide and self-harm.You were part of an army of over 200,000 participants across 180 venues around the world. Each one of you bring comfort and solidarity to those bereaved by suicide and bring hope to everyone who is in crisis.

Thank you for waking up for joining our movement and for helping us to help others.

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KILMAC ELECTION RESULTS Congratulations to local man Ger Barron on being re elected County Councillor in the local elections on Sunday evening last.

Congrats also to all the other candidates on regaining their seats and commiserations to those who lost out following a long hard fought campaign. We wish Ger the best of luck for the future.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Congratulations to the boys and girls of Scoil Baile Nua on receiving their First Holy Communion on Saturday, 25th May, in All Saints Church Newtown, administered by Rev. Fr. Martin Keogh, P.P. assisted by Dean Gallagher. Parents and teachers made this a very special day for all the children.

TIDY TOWNS The Tidy Towns committee are continuing their Thursday night "Spruce Up Kilmac" and would appreciate any help

offered, weeding, planting watering and litter picking are some of the on going jobs. Some of the flower beds which have been planted are looking very well, a nice show for the Judges when they arrive shortly.

LOTTO Kilmac AFC lotto draw results for Saturday, 18th May as follows, letters drawn Q, S, T. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to: Ann Halley, Kilmoylan; Damien Carey, Craughaun View, Kilmac; Colin Crotty, Kilmac; Kieran Lawlor, Kilmac and Jimmy Whelan, c/o PPI. Next week’s jackpot €2,700, be in to win.

WHIST Results of Ballylaneen Whist Club for Monday, 20th May as follows: Linda Dempsey, Stess Connolly, M. O'Donnell, Helen Lally, Kay Veale, M. Dunphy. Alice Walsh, Monica Gough, Peggy Callaghan, Kathleen Foran and Mary B. Bowdren Raffle winner Stess Connolly.

KILROSSANTY CLOTHES COLLECTION Kilrossanty N.S. clothes collection and decluttering on Friday, 31st May in the school.

Please bring in all unwanted clothes and textiles such as curtains, bed linen, etc and shoes in pairs. No pillows or duvets accepted. Drop them into the school any time before 11 a.m. on Friday. This is a good fundraiser for the school but it will only be so if you all clear out the wardrobes and cupboards and bring us your unwanted stuff.

Condition is not important.

Thank you.

WHIST The next whist is on 7th June in the hall at 8.p.m.

BINGO Bingo this Friday night in Crotty’s Inn at 8.30 p.m. sharp.

The proceeds of this bingo will go towards Kilrossanty Brickeys Ladies Football team. They will be travelling to Roscommon in June to take part in Feile 2019.

Jackpot is €1,200. Prize money is €1,200. Raffle will take place for cash prizes. Hope to see this supported.

DEISE DRAW Deise Draw this Wednesday night in Portlaw. Money to be

with Mairead or Jason by Wednesday please and also outstanding money from the first draw.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Congratulations to the boys and girls from Kilrossanty School who received their First Holy Communion last Saturday.

Thanks to all who helped in any way with the preparation of their big day.

Also congratulations to the boys and girls of both schools who had their Confirmation last Tuesday. Thanks to all who prepared them for their special day.

FEWS N.S. Fews School had a successful clothes collection recently. They netted the sum of €430. Thank you to all for the large amount of donations and to all who helped.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Cllr. Liam Brazil on being reelected in the local Council election last Friday.

Well done Liam.

MEETING Events meeting this Thursday night in Clubhouse at 8.30 p.m.

EXAMS Best wishes to all students who will be starting their Leaving and Junior Cert exams next week.

NEWS ITEMS All news items and notes are to be forwarded to the following email address: news@dungarvanobserver.ie

Group who played at the Fleadh Mass.

Comeraghs Comhaltas News . . .

Brilliant results from Kilmac Fleadh WHAT a busy and successful two weeks we have had! We are delighted with our decision to host the County Fleadh in Kilmacthomas in this our 39th year. This buoyant village recognised by many as the capitol of the Comeraghs has been most welcoming. Our committee along with our own Valerie O’Gorman as county secretary worked tirelessly with local businesses and the principal and staff of St Declan’s Community College. From early on the Friday evening, Valerie and her team were in the college arranging the classrooms and nominating the eight competition venues. A team of four carpenters moved into the college assembly hall to erect the stage for the dancing competitions. As if to emphasise the wonderful cooperation, the principal herself was on hand to see us leave when the work was complete just before midnight. Friday evening too saw the reception and official launch of the Fleadh. Thanks to our treasurer Mary Jean Timmins’ innovative idea, the Centra Supermarket was the venue for a most cordial evening.

Proprietor Pat Phelan went beyond generosity in hosting the event. In attendance were members of Comhaltas from around the county and representatives of local community organisations, as well as well-known supporters such as Councillor Pat Nugent and Ger Barron both of whom spoke. Other speakers included Noel Power, Comeraghs branch chairman and Fleadh chairman John Hughes. In the foyer a big crowd of young Comeraghs musicians played their hearts out for more than an hour, adding to the atmosphere. At 9.30 pm many moved to the Arches Bar

where a huge crowd joined with the Crowley sisters and friends to commemorate the late George Crowley a musician who played a big role in the revival of Comhaltas in mid-Waterford in the 1980s.

Saturday morning before the doors of the college opened, cars were flowing into the car park and by 9 am the dancing adjudicators were already in their seats for a marathon session of competitions which ended about 4 pm.

In the meantime down in the village singers arrived for what turned into a very special gathering in Morrissey’s Bar. Well known Waterford traditional singers were joined by singers from Wexford, Kilkenny and Tipperary. Later on from about 7.30 pm the members of the weekly Millstreet music session arrived and music rang out into the late night as it did in the other venues where adjudicators and other visitors played.

The music competitions started before 10 am on Sunday.

With almost fifty volunteers, allowing for at least three at every venue and traffic and parking management, the whole college complex was busy. Over 200 competitors, groups and bands rushed hither and thither all focused on their own priorities.

Once again the suitability of the premises made management relatively easy. Catering facilities were supplied by Jitterbeans and Pat Phelan’s Centra and volunteers and adjudicators went for evening meals in Kiersey’s and the Coach House. Sunday afternoon saw numerous groups in the Martin Curran Memorial Busking Competition. At 4 pm in Danny’s the Tommy Norris Memorial session got going with special guests local legend Dr.

Aidan Coffey on accordion and Tommy’s grandson Paddy Tutty as well as a fine group including some adjudicators and other members of the Norris family.

From 7pm. Kiersey’s filled up for the Tomás Clancy memorial session. Brendan and Marian Clancy and several friends were joined by many more including 89 year old Billy Kirwan a founder of Comhaltas in Kilmac in 1950s….a fitting and rousing end to a great Fleadh.

The fantastic results for Comeraghs Comhaltas are a credit to the Cúil na Sméar classes and back-up structure.The following is a list of our members who will represent the county at the Munster Fleadh in Ennis in mid-July.

Ben, Sean, Ellen,

Seamus and Sarah O'Gorman, Caoimhe Norris, Ruadhán Ó hAilin, Finn Walsh, Joseph and Clara Mannion, Eimear Ní hÁallacháín, Eve Power, Rioghnach Timmins, Darren Ó Droma, Luisne, Rédhla and Méin Nic Craith, Niamh Power, Cillian Ó Tuathaigh, Chloe and Lucy Walsh, Muiris Boyle McConnell, Sean Dunford, Ben, Lucy and Josh McCabe, Deithín Ní Ghealbháin & Domhnall Ó Gealbháin, Siúbhan Nic Craith, Riona Ní Thuathaigh, Grace and Molly Ní Shíthigh, Senior Céilí Band, Under 15 and Under 18 Grúpaí Cheoil Craobh Na gComarach. Details of individual instruments and competitions will be published in advance of the Munster Fleadh.

Billy and Mrs. Kirwan and daughter Helen.

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WEST WATERFORD CONTACT INFORMATION Please note items to be included in this the West Waterford Notes column are always welcome. Items for the notes can be submitted by email to westwatnotes@yahoo.co.uk or by call, text, whatsApp or viber to 0872076704 or calling 024-92249.

Thank you.

BIG CLIMB RAISES €5,200 Our big Carrauntoohil climb, raised a massive €5,200, by the 28 people who undertook the challenge and all made it to the top!

Thanks to them a huge €2,600 went to Ballycurrane N.S. Building Fund and €2,600 went to the Strings & Things Festival.Thank you to everyone that supported us, we really appreciate it.

AGLISH 45 DRIVE The following is the results from last week’s 45 Drive at Deise Bru House in Aglish Village – 1st prize winners were Derry Cotter and Mary Donovan. In joint second

place we had John John Ware and Marie Ronayne; Jock O’Connell and Gavin Kennifick. Best of the last five winning three out of five games were Mary and Eric Kennifick.This week’s lucky last game winners were Kathleen Twohig and Bernie McCarthy.

Cards again in Deise Bru House in Aglish Village this Thursday at 9.00 p.m. sharp. €10 to play! All money is paid out on night!

MUSIC QUIZ NIGHT Friday, 31st May, is our Musical Quiz Night in aid of Pieta House. It begins at 8.30 p.m. with raffle on night. Please support this very worthy cause. Your support would be very much appreciated.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY On the 9th June “Adhoc” are back at Deise Bru House!

LIVE MUSIC AT THE DECIES The popular local groups Strange Glue, Jordan Kay and Flog the Dog will be playing Live here at the Decies Bar in Clashmore Village

Pablo’s Regatta THE annual Clashmore Ramblers “Pablo's Regatta” takes place this year on Sunday, 2nd June, starting at 11.00 a.m. [PLEASE NOTE EARLIER START TIME]. Be sure to get your boat entered for this very exciting race! Lines are now on sale for €3 per line or 3 lines for €5. All money raised will be divided equally between Cancer Services (Solas Centre and SERT) and our club.

“Julie” waits for her lucky ship to come home in Pablos Regatta on Sunday morning next, June 2nd at 11.00 a.m. Boats are on sale for €3 a line or €3 lines for 5. Half the money raised will be going to Cancer Services.

over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

Food as usual will be served until 9.00 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE OLD STILL The popular groups Southern Outlaws (Friday), Rocky and The Dependables (Saturday) and New Bedford (Sunday) will be playing Live here at the Old Still Bar in Clashmore Village over the Bank Holiday weekend.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE RISING SUN The popular groups Ruairi de Leastar (Friday), Ryan Phoenix (Saturday) and Skinny Elvis (Sunday) will be playing Live here at the Rising Sun Bar in Clashmore Village over the Bank Holiday weekend.

STRINGS & THINGS FESTIVAL The countdown is on to Clashmore’s Strings & Things Festival which takes place here in Clashmore Village from Friday, May 31st to Sunday, June 2nd. The committee has a packed programme of events, which will run right throughout the weekend. The festival begins with our opening parade taking place at 6.00 p.m. from the Old School House to the village for our official opening followed by live music on the River Stage.

We have a packed programme of events running right throughout the weekend which includes open air music with Two Time Polka, Skazoo, Superskunkz, Rocky and the Dependables, Southern Outlaws, Beatlebums, Skinny Elvis plus late evening entertainment in all the bars.

Also right throughout the weekend we have a packed programme of day time family entertainment which includes a Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Village Fair, Seven-a-side Football Tournament, and a Puppet Show on Saturday.

Then on Sunday we have Circus Workshop, Pablo’s Regatta, Flea Circus. Don’t forget the highlight of the weekend for all our dog lovers be sure to bring your to our Dog Show, which takes place at 12.00 noon at the Heritage Centre.

A full printed programme of all the events is now available in all the local shops and businesses and on social media. Hope you all have a very enjoyable weekend.

ROBBIE & ROSE IN CONCERT For many the highlight of this weekend’s Strings & Things Festival

is our feature concert with “Robbie O’Connell & Rose Clancy” which takes place at the Old School House on Friday evening, May 31st at 8.00 p.m.

Entitled “An evening with singer/songwriter Robbie O’Connell and fiddle player extraordinaire Rose Clancy”. This duo have played together frequently – their combination of songs and tunes old and new makes for a delightful performance in the folk and Irish tradition. This concert is limited to just 80 tickets, so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.

‘CHAT AS GAEILGE’ - GACH DÉARDAOIN Our Irish ‘Chat as Gaeilge’ group will meet as usual on Thursday evening at Beresford’s The Rising Sun, Clashmore. We meet each week at 8.30 p.m. – and if you feel like coming along you will be very welcome to join us.

CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE At our Clashmore 45 Drive on Monday night last, May 27th our joint top prize winners on eight games this week were Tom Osborne and John Motherway; Paddy Kelleher and Eugene O’Halloran.

In third place, joint winners on seven games were Pat O’Halloran and Martin Lynch; Derry Cotter and Jock O’Connell; Mary Anne and Bobby Connery. Best of the last five games were Anne Ledingham and Noel Nugent. Our lucky last game winners this week were Jim McGrath and Jack Douris; Thomas Power and Liam Curran. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

CLASHMORE – KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Apologies to all the results of this week’s Clashmore- Kinsalebeg GAA club lotto draw were not available when going to press. Full results of both draws next week.

Thank you.

BALLYCURRANE SCHOOL NEWS SPLIT THE POT DRAW Our next Ballycurrane National School Fundraising “Split The Pot” draw will take place this Friday, 31st May - if you are not in you can’t win and we are going to have a winner it could be you. Envelopes are always available for the draw at all the local businesses and at Youghal Post Office.

SVP MONSTER RAFFLE DRAW St. Declan's Conference of SVP

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan pictured with Miss Osborne, Mrs. Flavin and the boys and girls from Clashmore National School who received their Confirmation.

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Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart EXAM PRAYERS Special prayers will be said for those sitting exams in the coming weeks at the following Masses this coming weekend: Ballinameela Church – Saturday Vigil June 1st 7.30 p.m.

Aglish Church – Sunday morning June 2nd 11.00 a.m.

GRAVEYARD MASSES 2019 We will have the annual celebrations of Masses for loved ones resting here in our cemeteries in the parish the times and dates are as follows: Ballinameela Graveyard - Tuesday, June 4th at 7.30 p.m.

Mount Stuart Graveyard - Wednesday, June 5th at 7.30 p.m.

Aglish Graveyard (First Friday) June 7th at 7.30 p.m.

BOOKING MASSES Anyone wishing to book masses for the months of July, August or September should do so on the weekend of June 1st and 2nd. Bookings for Masses will be taken at any of the Parish masses throughout the weekend.

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Our Vigil prayer for vocations to the priesthood and religious life takes place on Friday, June 21st in Aglish Church, starting with mass at 7.00 p.m. with celebrant Fr. Kiely, P.E. Music will be provided by Glencomeragh Mission Team followed by adoration and reflection and concluding with concelebrated Mass at 9.00 p.m. Let us join together and pray for vocations.

Clashmore and Piltown Parish WEEKEND MASSES Weekend Masses, in Clashmore and Piltown Churches will include special prayers for all our students from the Parish sitting exams in the coming weeks. The weekend Mass times as usual are: Piltown Church Vigil Mass on Saturday at 6.00 p.m.

Clashmore Church Sunday Morning Mass at 9.00 a.m.

Students sitting exams are invited to participate in each of the Masses.

If you wish to participate please contact Fr. Kelly or our Parish Secretary, Bridget Troy.

ROSARY The final month of May Rosary will be recited at Clashmore Grotto this Wednesday evening (May 29th) at 7.30 p.m. and everyone is welcome to join us.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to all who received their First Holy Communion and Confirmation in the Parish, during the past two weeks.

Monster Draw is attracting great attention due to wonderful prizes on offer.Tickets are only €5 and are for sale in Quinn’s Shop Ardmore, Ardmore Post Office, Bridig Shelly Art Gallery and the Round Tower Hotel. We will also be selling at Ardmore Farmers Market this weekend so come along and support our local branch of SVP with all money raised remaining in our catchment area of Ardmore Grange and Kinsalebeg.

Prizes up to €2,000 to be won so pick up your ticket today for this worthy organisation.

CLASHMORE RAMBLERS LOTTO RESULTS Our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place on Sunday night last, 26th May. Our letters drawn were N, J, U and S. We had no winner of our Jackpot so next week’s Jackpot will be €2,150. Spot prizes of €20 each

were won by Jeff Gould; Mary Anne; J. Gould. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

SYMPATHY Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Donnelly family, Killongford, Dungarvan, on the death of Frank, who died peacefully on Tuesday last, May 21st. Brother of the late Birdie Cunningham, Clashmore, Frank, will be dearly missed by his loving wife Phil; his sisters Freda Russell and Rosie Donnelly; brothers-in-law; nephews; nieces; extended family; relatives; neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Kiely’s Funeral Home, Dungarvan on Wednesday evening, Frank’s removal took place to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan on Thursday morning for Requiem Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace.

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the boys and girls of Kinsalebeg National School who received their Sacrament of Confirmation pictured with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan and their teacher Mrs. Mullins.

Pupils of Seafield National School, Bonmahon, who received their Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Fr. Gerry Condon, P.P. and their teachers.

[Michael Faulkner]

Pupils of St. James National School, Stradbally, who received their Sacrament of Confirmation pictured with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan.

[Michael Faulkner]

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Dungarvan Men’s Shed ON May 15th a group of shedders namely; John Sweeney, Stephen Power, Oliver Whelan, Antoine O’Riordan, Eddie Bennett, Nicky Sheehan, John Hanlon, William Coleman, Billy Cowman, Barry Flack, Adrian O’Driscoll and Thomas Keniry embarked on a voyage of discovery to Leinster House in Dublin. It was an early start for our intrepid group of shredders at 7.50 am but spirits were high, and the level of excitement was palpable. On arrival in Heuston Station in Dublin they were asked if they would pose for a photo with a charity promoting Mental Health Awareness. The group were happy to oblige. The charity uses flowers to reflect

themes of different moods. The group had close encounters with many different flowers. On arrival at Leinster House the group were greeted by Mary Butler’s personal secretary who brought them to Mary Butler. Mary kindly gave group a tour of Leinster House. We subsequently visited and spent some time in the visitor’s gallery and listening to leader questions in the Dail chamber. On this day the topic under discussion was insurance, high cost in Ireland and the reasons for lack of competition. We proceeded to visit the Senate some time later and viewed proceedings.

Mary Butler accompanied group to the Dail restaurant where a lively discussion ensued reflecting on

Presentation of Framed Portrait to Michael Cass, First President of Men's Shed.

Michael standing with Chris Heaphy (Artist), Adrian O’Driscoll and Nicky.

Presentation of Wok to Mary from Antoine O’Riordan and Nicky Sheehan.

Oliver Whelan, Adrian O’Driscoll and Shane Minnock at the Booley House.

what we had seen and who we met along the way. We got to meet Senator David Norris. Mary Butler suggested we visit the National Museum. This proved to an interesting experience for all the group.

As there were 12 shedders it felt like the apostles on tour.We returned to Heuston Station to catch the 5.15 p.m. train to Waterford. A day full of memories for those who travelled.

Thanks to Mary Butler for her kindness on the day and helping to make the visit possible.

HEALTH PROGRAMME REVIEW Staff from Men’s Shed Head office came to review progress of programme including diet, exercise, lifestyle choices on Wednesday, May 22nd. Participants gave some feedback. It is fair to say that this health program is work in progress.

BOOLEY HOUSE LAUNCH/ NETWORKING EVENT Oliver Whelan, Adrian O’Driscoll and Shane Minnock travelled To St Michael’s Hall, Ballyduff Upper on Thursday, 23rd May to attend a special event. We displayed some items that are created in the shed and we also spoke to members of the public about what happens in the shed. Later in the evening we had the pleasure of watching a special performance of the Booley House VISIT OF BALTINGLASS MEN’S SHED TO DUNGARVAN MEN’S SHED We look forward to the visit of Baltinglass on June 19th. Can we all attend on this day and give them a warm welcome.

Till we meet again, have a good week.

Frances Moynihan and her husband Joe from Ballinamult, Co. Waterford pictured with Ray D'Arcy at the Run for a Life.

Ray D’Arcy joins transplant recipients as close to 500 support ‘Life Affirming’ Run for a Life event AN eleven year old girl, Keela Smith, celebrated the 10th anniversary weekend of her life saving heart transplant by joining Ray D’Arcy and close to 500 hundred others who donned their running shoes to take part in the Irish Kidney Association’s family fun run, Run for a Life, in support of the charity’s work to promote the importance of organ donation and transplantation.

Keela from Blackrock, Cork was accompanied by her mother Orla (comment below) as they joined RTE’s Ray D’Arcy at the start line to count down the final seconds to the run’s 2pm start time seeing off participants of all ages and levels of fitness come out in support of the event which was held at Corkagh Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 on Saturday 25th May. www.runforalife.ie.

Ray D’Arcy, the ambassador for organ donor awareness 2019, is the first national ambassador to have run in the event which is now in its eleventh year. Ray said, “It’s great to be part of a life affirming event like this. It fits perfectly with the many stories that I’ve heard about organ donation and the life changing affect they’ve had on the recipients and their families. We need to get people talking with their loved ones about organ donation... if they don’t know how you feel it’s impossible for them to make an informed decision when the unspeakable happens.”

Jordan Pim, age 16, from Fenor, Waterford encouraged her parents Jeni and Nigel to join her in Run for a Life to celebrate her grandfather Alan Pim reaching a milestone 80th birthday this year, eight years after he underwent a successful living donor kidney transplant from Jordan’s kidney donor father Nigel. They were spurred on by some motivational guidance from fitness expert Karl Henry.

Other participants from Waterford included IKA board member Frances Moynihan and her kidney transplant husband Joe from Ballinamult, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Run for a Life Race Organiser, Colin White explained, “Our annual Run for a Life is a great day out for all of the family. It is fantastic that the weather was favorable throughout this year’s event and that nearly 500 people including transplant recipients and their families and friends from all over the country turned up to support it. It’s also encouraging to see several Athletics Clubs and local companies represented by the likes of the large contingent of staff from Klas Telecom. We are also grateful to all our volunteers including members of South Dublin County Council Volunteers Corps. The Irish Kidney Association sees this charity fundraiser as a positive way to promote organ donor awareness.

The loyal support for this event is wonderful with many making it a feature on their annual calendar.”

A regular supporter of the annual event, Prof. Jim Egan, a lung physician at the Mater Hospital and the Director of Organ Donation Transplant Ireland (ODTI) once again showed up and ran the 5km distance.

FIRST HUSBAND TO WIFE KIDNEY TRANSPLANT IN IRELAND Taking part once again this year were regular participants at Run for a Life Deidre Crowe and her husband Ned from Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary who made national headlines eleven years ago when they were the first couple in Ireland to undergo a spousal living donor kidney transplant. Following the operations Deidre, the kidney donor and mother of three, became a dialysis nurse.

The ‘Run for a Life’ family fun run was open to people of all ages and levels of fitness who could choose to walk, jog or run in the event, which offered prizes for winners in a choice of chip timed 2.5km, 5km and 10km distances. For more information on the event visit www.runforalife.ie Organ Donor Cards can also be obtained by phoning the Irish Kidney Association tel.

01 6205306 or Free text the word DONOR to 50050. Visit www.ika.ie/get-a-donor-card or download the ‘Digital Organ Donor card’ to your smartphone.

Ray D'Arcy with the Pim family from Fenor, Waterford.

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National Drawing Day

Stories from Old Newspapers MASS IN THE AUGUSTINIAN CHURCH FOR THE MANCHESTER MARTYRS William Allen, Michael O'Brien and Michael Larkin were hanged on 23rd November, 1867 for the murder of a policeman in Manchester. They were members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood. The Rev. James Anderson O.S.A. (1838-1903)

was an enthusiastic supporter of the Fenians which explains why the Mass was held in St. Augustine's. For more information on Father Anderson see: "The Father Anderson Story" by James Flynn 2012.

DOWNPATRICK RECORDER 4th JANUARY, 1868 "The month's memory for the three Manchester victims, Allen, Larkin and O'Brien, was held in

the Augustinian Church, Dungarvan, on last Monday morning, at eight o'clock.

Owing to the severity of the weather and a misunderstanding as to the hour appointed, the attendance was not as large as it otherwise would have been. The vacuum thus created was, however, made up by her Majesty's Royals, who largely attended throughout the entire ceremony, and seemed to pay the strictest

Photo of the Week – Can you identify the people in this photograph? If so please let us know.

The GPO 1916 by Robert Ballagh.

attention, or I would rather say devotion, to everything and everybody.

The Rev. Mr. Quinlan, Adelaide, was celebrant; the Rev. T.A. Anderson, O.S.A., and the Rev. N. Cesaretti, O.S.A. assisting.

The church and altar were draped in mourning... on the catafalque were strewn branches of box-wood and other emblems of mourning. I may mention that the first high Mass and office said in Ireland for these brave Irish Patriots was celebrated in the Augustinian Church, Dungarvan on the morning of Monday, 28th November, 1867.

GALLOWS HILL WALL MURAL There will be an informal get together in Waterford County Museum, Friary Street, Dungarvan on Wednesday, 29th May at 7.00 p.m. to share thoughts for a wall mural at Gallows Hill. All are invited to share thoughts or get involved.

Refreshments will be served. If unable to attend and are interested you can phone the museum at 058-45960 or email info@waterfordmuseum.ie.

NATIONAL DRAWING DAY National Drawing day which is organised by the National

Gallery of Ireland took place on Saturday, 18th May. Waterford County Museum took part in the event and it was a huge success. In the morning a large group of children enjoyed the Drawing Workshop. This was followed by a talk on Different Approaches to Drawing by A. C. Hayes. The Adult’s Drawing Workshop took place in the afternoon after a guided tour by the curator William Fraher of the paintings, drawings and prints in the museum.Two of the pictures, which are recent acquisitions to the museum, “The GPO 1916”

by Robert Ballagh and “The Corinthian Cup 1854” by Waterford artist Michael Angelo Hayes were discussed in the tour.

YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Museum membership is available for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the museum. The museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and fund raising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member.

DONATION OF OBJECTS AND OLD PHOTOGRAPHS The museum relies on donations of objects from members of the public. We do not have funds

The Corinthian Cup 1854 by Waterford artist Michael Angelo Hayes.

to purchase objects, so we would be very grateful for any objects of local historic interest which you would kindly be willing to donate to us. Also if you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. with a County Waterford connection we are very happy to accept them.

VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at (058) 45960 to arrange a visit.

OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m.

- 5.00 p.m.

Admission is free.

CONTACT DETAILS Tel: (058) 45960 Email: info@waterfordmuseum.ie Website: www.waterfordmuseum.ie Facebook: waterford county museum Twitter: @waterfordmuseum TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS See what people think of our museum on TripAdvisor at https://bit.ly/2ODTk9b Waterford County Museum is a non profit organisation, curated and managed by a voluntary committee.

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Lovely choir and sweet music on Helvick Pier for those lost at sea

By Joan Clancy

Pictured during The Bealtaine Living Earth Festival organised by Calmast WIT (Waterford Institute of Technology), with pupils of Kilmacthomas National School, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford with “Mickie” a Harris Hawk from Mayfield birds of prey.

[Patrick Browne]

Bealtaine Living Earth Biodiversity Festival in the South East breaks records THIS year’s Bealtaine Living Earth Festival was a record-breaking success and participants were really engaged and genuinely anxious to play their part in protecting Ireland’s biodiversity, the organiser say.

More than 2,500 people aged from 3 years to their late 70s took part in over 80 free events scattered across the South East, many of them at new venues to the programme in Carlow and Wexford, Dr Cordula Weiss said.

“The penny has really dropped when it comes to biodiversity. The people who supported our many events were aware that Ireland had declared a biodiversity and climate emergency. And what is even more encouraging is that they wanted to know how they could help. They wanted action and not just words.

“They want more of the facts behind the research and actively seek to engage. It was really encouraging and it shows us that the work we’ve been doing through the Bealtaine Living Earth Festival over the past 15 years is paying off,” she added.

Among the most popular events this year were the Climate Change talk, a citizens dialogue with head of forecasting at Met Eireann, Evelyn Cusask, Dr Jonathan Derham, EPA and Dr Nick McCarthy, WIT, as well as walks and talks in the region’s top gardens and parks – all havens of biodiversity.

“This was definitely the most engaging and encouraging Bealtaine Living Earth Festival ever. There has been a major change in people’s level of engagement this year.We hope to more with even more partners across the counties next year – particularly our libraries who were running workshops for primary schools this year together with WIT postgraduates this year.

“There is an appetite for information and for real and genuine action from the public and we will continue to engage with them.

They loved the tips from experts such as Eric Dempsey explaining how good biodiversity makes the birds happy or how setting aside wildflower or wild areas in our gardens can help birds, bees, butterflies, and bumblebees to thrive and perhaps even adding in little pathways through such growth to make them more exciting, more appealing,” Dr Weiss concluded.

The co-ordinators of Bealtaine Living Earth Festival are Calmast, Waterford Institute of Technolgy’s Science outreach centre. Bealtaine Living Earth Festival has had over 20,000 participants in its 15 year history. Last year, over 2,000 participants took part in walks, workshops, citizen science initiatives and much more.

For more check out http://www.livingearth.ie

THERE was a large attendance at the annual mass celebrated by RNLI Chaplin Fr Conor Kelly in the lifeboat station on Helvick Pier on Friday night, May 17th, in remembrance of those lost at sea and their families.

Members of Cór Fear na nDéise who were present sang local traditional songs and hymns, and young Dubhalta Mac Murchadha and his brother Domhnall played sweet airs on the tin whistle. When mass was over the entire congregation sang the RNLI anthem Home From The Sea, while RNLI DLAs Kieran Rossiter and Liam Harty and crew Mike Tobin, Seán Ó Reagain and Joseph Foley car-

ried family wreaths from the altar to the pier where the RNLB Robert Armstrong was ready to

take them out into the bay and the flowers were placed at significant spots, after which there was

a hot cuppa and nice delicacies served by members of the fundraising committee.

Looking out as the Helvick Lifeboat crew laid family wreaths in the bay in remembrance of those lost at sea, following the annual mass on the pier.

[RoseAnn Foley]

Dubhalta Mac Murchadha and his brother Domhnall played sweet music at the annual mass for those lost at sea, celebrated by RNLI Chaplin Fr. Conor Kelly in Helvick Lifeboat Station recently.

[Joan Clancy]

Cór Fear na nDéise’s Darren O Droma and RNLI Helmsman Richard Haynes in Helvick Lifeboat Station following the annual mass in Helvick Lifeboat Station for those lost at sea.

[RoseAnn Foley]

RNLI Helvick Chaplin Conor Kelly PP, Tomás Walsh, Liam Ryan and Cait Uí Chonghaill in Helvick Lifeboat Station following the annual mass for those lost at sea.

[Rose Ann Foley]

Pakie Harty, Kevin O’Morchoe, Nicky Hannigan and Miriam Foley MacLeod in Helvick Lifeboat Station following the annual mass for those lost at sea.

Bealtaine Living Earth Festival organised by Calmast at WIT (Waterford Institute of Technology) at Copper Coast Mini Farm, Science on the Farm, Pictured with Cordula Weiss of Calmast WIT are Amelia and Benjamin Farrell.

RNLI Crew Liam Harty and RNLI Hon Fundraising Chairman Kevin O’Morchoe in Helvick Lifeboat Station following the annual mass for those lost at sea.

[Patrick Browne]

[Rose Ann Foley]

[Rose Ann Foley]

Donal Connolly and Tomás Breathnach in Helvick Lifeboat Station following [RoseAnn Foley] the annual mass for those lost at sea.

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“The Ugly Duckling” Musical Movie Reviews

TICKETS are now on sale at Kelly's Pharmacy, Abbeyside, and The Wine Buff, Grattan Square, for the magical family musical Honk that tells the classic story of The Ugly Duckling that will be staged in The Sports Centre, Dungarvan, from Wednesday 19th to Saturday, 22nd June, at 7.30 p.m. nightly.

The talented students of the school can’t wait to hit the stage and are currently busy putting the finishing touches to what is sure to be another production from the stage school that will live long in the memory for all the family.

Winner of multiple awards, including the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical in the West End, this heartwarming celebration of being different is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit and memorable score.

Main character Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping.

Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out that being different is not a bad thing to be.

With stunning stage sets, costumes and a hugely talented cast, fantastic songs and routines all staged on a specially built forty foot stage (the largest in the south east), Honk is one production that you definitely wont want to miss. As with our previous productions at the Sports Centre that include Annie, Sister Act, Legally Blonde and more recently All Shook Up, tickets are sure to sell fast and early booking is strongly recommended.

NEW TERM The stage school is now taking names for our new term that will start on Monday, 12th August, and run until January.

We cater for students aged 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12 and 13 to 18 in our classes that take place every Monday and Wednesday in St Joseph’s School, Dungarvan.

If you like to sing, dance, act and perform or you just like to have fun and make friends then why not see for yourself why so many happy students cant be wrong. We have a strong emphasis on confidence building and having fun while learning all the skills of the performing arts, skills that stay with and benefit our students beyond the world of the stage and the rehearsal room. All our students get to perform in our much talked about full scale end of term musical productions.

The stage school is now in its tenth year and growing with each passing term and now is your chance to be part of our stage school family. We are very lucky to have a multi award winning team working at the stage school that is the envy of all others, Artistic Director / Choreographer David Hennessy along with Musical Director / Singing Teacher Chris O’Sullivan, Musical Associate David Hayes, Production / Stage Manager / Actor Brian Colling are among the country's most talented, experienced, dedicated and in demand professionals and we are very lucky to have them working with the talented students of Dungarvan and West Waterford's premier stage school. No experience is required to join the stage school as all levels of ability are catered for.

We are delighted to announce that our next end of term production will be the hilarious musical "The Addams Family" and we can’t wait to welcome you to our new term in August.You can secure your place today by simply calling or texting Brian or David on 0872360330 or you can get in touch with us through our Facebook Page and we will happily answer any questions you might have. Let the fun begin!

Mary Molloy Trad Weekend - Downeys Bar RENOWNED Trad Musician Mary Molloy returns to Dungarvan this weekend from THE ISLE OF MAN together with her friends Paul Airey, Seamus McKibben, Joe Noonan and Tom Callaghan for a weekend of Trad Music in Downey’s Bar. Mary and her friends who will be remembered for their numerous visits to Dungarvan for the Annual Feile na nDeise which began 25 years ago.

Beginning on Friday night right up to Bank

Holiday Monday when The Annual Bucket Singing Competition will take place at 2.00 p.m. followed by final trad session and in between the Champions League Final between Liverpool v. Spurs and Waterford v. Limerick and Clare v. Tipperary in all it has the great makings of a fabulous weekend in Downey’s Bar. So why not call in, bring your Instrument and join in on the sessions.

Dungarvan Singers Club welcomes Sabrina Piggott RAISED in Cobh, Sabrina Piggott left for the UK in 1996 to continue with her teaching career and is currently chairperson of the Irish Arts Foundation in Leeds. In the last couple of years Sabrina has honed her material and live act, touring Ireland, England and in the USA. Her songs are full of a sense of open space and possibilities. Her very distinctive, rippling guitar, gentle yet strong, explores the questions she asks in her songs.

Her voice will melt your heart it is so rich in emotion and timbre.

Experiment and emotion were never yet so well combined.

To return to one of her cover versions is to symbolise this. It was so unexpected to me at a traditional folk session to hear a gentle acoustic guitar version of one of the greatest progressive rock anthems of all time, Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water”.

Because we know the original so well, it makes it easier to pinpoint Sabrina’s approach to music. She transforms a rock anthem into a gentle folk ballad,

In association with SGC Dungarvan

“The Taming of the Shrew” by Shakespeare, from RSC Live, Wednesday, June 5th at 7.00 p.m.

By Jim Ryan SHAKESPEARE wrote many plays which are very sympathetic towards females and which portray males in an unfavourable light but “The Taming of the Shrew” is generally viewed as being pro the male of the species. Most scholars are agreed that it was written in the early 1690s.

It can be great fun if taken as a piece of comedy, almost as farce. It has always been popular and many legendary performers have acted in it; David Garrick, American, Ada Rehan (one of the great Katherinas), Sir Henry Irving, Ellen Terry, Edith Evans, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson, Peggy Ashcroft, Peter O’Toole, Fiona Shaw, Vanessa Redgrave, are just some of the legendary actors who have starred in it.

According to Eddie Salmon’s book, “Shakespeare: A hundred years on film”, “The Taming of the Shrew”, a comedy/farce, is the fourth most filmed of his plays – after “Romeo and Juliet”, “Hamlet” and “Othello”; it’s also one of the shortest. Furthermore, statistics provided by the RSC tell us that from 1879 to 2004, in Stratford-upon Avon it was, after “Hamlet”, “Twelfth Night” and “As You Like It”, the most often performed of all his plays.

“The Taming of the Shrew” has been adapted (in 1948) as a famous musical, “Kiss me Kate”, with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The Nineteen-eighties BBC TV production had John Cleese (Basil Fawlty) as a subdued Petruchio. In 1908, the iconic Hollywood Director, D W Griffith, made a silent film of the play. And perhaps most famous of all is the picturesque 1966 film by Franco Zeffirelli starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, with our own Cyril Cusack as Grumio – made during one of the tempestuous times in their marriage(s)! The film has superb photography, sets and costumes and the stars give marvellous performances. (In 1929, in the first ever ‘talking’ picture of a play by the Bard, Hollywood’s screen ‘royalty’, Douglas Fairbanks and his wife Mary Pickford, carried the ‘battle’ between Shakespeare’s lovers into their daily lives thus leading to the collapse of their marriage.) In the play’s Induction (or Prologue), a framing device, Christopher Sly, a tinker, is discovered drunk by the roadside. A nobleman and his hunting party, as a kind of joke, take him to the Lord’s house.

There he’s dressed in finery and persuaded that he’s really a nobleman. Strolling players are to

Breakthrough

By Tamara Ní Shíocháin

Sabrina Piggott

Siobhan Macmahon

a lovely lyrical gentle lullaby-like piece of fairy music. You have to hear it to believe it. So be sure to come along and hear it. You will be glad you did.

On the night she will be collaborating with a poet, Siobhan MacMahon, who has been doing spoken word projects for years, combining poetry with music, dance and film. She is published both online and in print. She has recently completed her MA in Creative Writing in UCD. She has won the Womad Festival Poetry Slam 2017. She is cur-

rently shortlisted for the Hennessey New Irish Writing Poetry award 2019.

Yet another reason not to miss this great and unique event.

So Remember – Dungarvan Singers Club proudly presents Sabrina Piggott (Singer songwriter/guitarist) and Siobhan Macmahon (Award – winning poet) – Merry’s Bar Restaurant, Lower Main Street, Upstairs Monday, June 3rd at 8.00 p.m.

Admission €10. Concert followed by Singers Club where all are welcome to perform!

IS fíorscéal an-bhrónach é an scannán nua Breakthrough agus is cóiriú ar úrscéal é freisin.

Tá sé suite i Missouri agus tá sé bunaithe ar chreideamh. Na príomhaisteoirí sa scannán seo ná Chrissy Metz, Josh Lucas,Topher Grace, Mike Colter, Marcel Ruiz agus Sam Trammell agus stiúir Roxann Dawson an scannán.

Nuair a thiteann a mac isteach sa loch reoite, tá Joyce Smith croíbhriste mar faigheann sé bás.

Tá creideamh an-láidir aici agus bíonn sí ag rá paidreacha ó mhaidin go hoíche. Mar a gheall air sin, tarlaíonn míorúilt.

Níl dabht ar bith ach go bhfuil an scannán seo an-bhrónach ar fad ach tá sé go hiontach toisc go bhfuil sé mothúchánach agus siamsúil. Is féidir a rá go bhfuil an iomarca creidimh le feiceáil sa scéal ach ceapaim go bhfuil sé sin go hiontach mar is fíorscéal é agus tá sé an-suimiúil mar thoradh. Tríd is tríd, is scéal iontach é agus is fiú é a fheiceál- ach tabhair bosca ciarsúir pháipéir leat, gan dabht!

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present a comedy. And, that, more or less, is the end of the tale of Christopher ‘binge’. The play to be staged is the story of “the taming of the shrew” - Petruchio, seeking a wealthy wife, woos Katherina, a headstrong woman of quite a violent disposition – so violent that her father fears she’ll never find a husband. There’s also a subplot involving Bianca, Katharina’s younger sister, and Lucentio; and there’s an important link between them – Bianca, who constantly attracts men, cannot be married until her father gets Kate safely off his hands . As the play gains a momentum all its own, once they are married, Petruchio brings his new wife to his house in the country and bullies and starves her in an effort to make her a docile, obedient wife – and succeeds! He even had her wait for him to arrive for the wedding ceremony! It is set in Padua, Italy, in Petruchio’s country house. I have seen “Shrew” in the theatre quite a number of times over the years and have generally found it to be an enjoyable romp. After the recent screening of the great Arthur’Miller’s “All My Sons” in a compelling, magnificent NTLive production, I now look forward to seeing what, in 2019, the RSC will make of this play.These are great times at the SGC here in Dungarvan for lovers of all things theatrical. I wouldn’t want to miss it!

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Portrait of an artist …

By Donal Buckley

Patricia Jacobson John Cullinan © Ballinacourty Lighthouse from Robert’s Cross, An Rinn (Oil on canvas 52x73cm framed).

Joan Clancy Gallery and Dromana House & Gardens to celebrate the local connections of poet laureate John Betjeman JOAN Clancy Gallery, Mweelahorna, Ring in the Waterford Gaeltacht will commemorate poet laureate John Betjeman with a group show June 12th - 22nd, marking the 35th anniversary of his death.

Betjeman loved Ireland and frequented Dungarvan, Helvick and West Waterford. The work in the exhibition will be inspired by the local connection this poet had with the area, with new paintings by Andrea Jameson, Ivan Daly, Blawnin Clancy, Sinead Ní Chionaola, Rayleen Clancy, Ciara Gormley, John Cullinan and Eilis O’Toole.

The exhibition in Joan Clancy Gallery will be opened by Barbara Grubb at 7.30 pm Wednesday, June 12th.

Betjeman immortalised Barbara’s step grandmother Emily Villiers Stuart, nee Sears in some of his poems including The Irish Unionist's Farewell to Greta Hellstrom, Dungarvan 1922 popularly known as Dungarvan in the Rain, and Ireland with Emily.

The John Betjeman celebrations will continue on Sunday, June 16th at Dromana House & Gardens near Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, the home of Barbara Grubb where the gates will be open at 12.00 noon to welcome those who would like to bring their own picnic to the beautiful gardens. At 2 pm in Dromana there will be readings and recitals by renowned Cappoquin born poet Thomas McCarthy, Dungarvan-based poet and journalist Clodagh Beresford Dunne, well known author Sally Phipps a daughter of Molly Keane, Peter Murray retired curator of the Crawford Art Gallery and John Fitzgerald winner of the Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Award from the Boole Library UCC. €16 pp; children under 12, free. Pre-booking is recommended on info@dromanahouse.com or 086 818 6305. info@joanclancygallery.com 086-8134597

WHEN we were going to school, Geography lessons consisted of learning the capital, the rivers and the main industries of a country.

Most countries had Bauxite and Textiles on their list of exports, neither of which we fully understood but wrote them down anyway.

Textiles were something we showed far more interest in as we grew in to our teens and beyond. Although, we called them bell bottom jeans, cheesecloth shirts and tank tops. But the textile industry straddles more than just teenage fashion. From curtains and bed linen to knitwear and soft furnishings, our whole lives are enhanced by and dependent on this most essential of industries. From the time of William Morris to the present day, textile artists have created the backdrop to our lives.

Patricia Jacobson is a textile artist and a very good one. Her work is extremely beautiful and unique. I met her at her home in Abbeyside while she was teaching a class on sewing. She was able to keep her students occupied with their tasks while answering my questions and cuddling her sweet little dog, Molly.

Who is your favourite designer?

Designers can create patterns from some of the most random objects. But when they arrive on a successful pattern that is unique to them, they can exploit that trend to exhaustion. In saying that, there are many innovative designers out there but none of them can replicate or compare to the designs found in nature. Every flower, leaf and even snowflake is unique and yet adds to the collective beauty of the world.

Do you have a favourite colour or fabric?

Some fabrics are more difficult to work with than others, but they all exist because of their individual qualities whether they are functional or decorative. Colours, on the other hand, work best as contrasts to each other. I can work with almost any combination of colours, but don't give me Kelly Green. It doesn't seem to work with any other colour, nor on its own. However, I like the zesty

vibrancy of Lime Green.

What kind of music do you like?

I went through different phases of musical interest, including a brief time listening to Tina Arena. Nowadays I prefer the more sedate sounds of classical music. Apart from the piano of Chopin and the violin of Vivaldi, there's the amazing Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi. He has written an eclectic mix of music, from classical to pop and rock and folk.

He has written scores for the movies "This is England", "The Untouchables" and "Black Swan". He also wrote the music for the tv series "Doctor Zhivago" Do you have a favourite Film or Movie Star?

I could watch any film with Jack Nicholson. Even his worst films are made better by having him in them. He has had some of the most iconic lines in movie history.

Phrases like "Here's Johnny" from The Shining, and "You can't handle the truth" from A Few Good Men are classics. To counteract the manic and dramatic persona of Jack, Alec Guinness fills the screen with his ability to create anticipation and suspense.

Have you a favourite place in the world?

I've travelled quite a bit to many places, in North and South America, and from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean and more places beyond. But there are plenty of other places I would like to visit. So I am not going to choose my favourite, yet.

Born in Blackrock in Cork, Patricia's first memory of where her love of textiles comes from is when she made a duffel coat for her doll, aged seven (Patricia was seven, not the doll). Academically, she was an excellent student and was on the Deans List in college for three out of four years. She started by studying Interior Design at Rhodec International College in England and then took the decision to study Psychology at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California. But her passion was always for textiles and creating beautiful things. As she says herself, "Elegance is drama toned down".

Patricia Jacobson Throughout her career, Patricia has involved herself in charitable endeavours. In Somerset in the UK, she was instrumental in forming an Art and Craft group providing rehab exercises for the victims of trauma. In the US she joined a Quilting Ministry who made lap quilts for the old and infirm. They also provided items for charities in Kenya, Rwanda and Brazil. After returning to Ireland, Patricia took up teaching for a while in Cappoquin Community Centre.

Patricia Jacobson teaches sewing machine classes in creative sewing and stitching. Her course is called "Sewing Beyond the Wardrobe". If this is the kind of activity you might be interested in, you can contact her on 089-2333981 or send her an e-mail at baglady@live.ie.

This is a skill that has made a revival recently and more people are realising that clothes, cushion covers, quilts,etc are items that can be made at home for a fraction of the cost of store bought items. There's the sense of achievement and the satisfaction of creating your own personal designs. Whatever your motivation, Patricia Jacobson is the person that can bring out the best in whatever level of skill you have. She is also a person of great character and wit. Well, she had me in stitches.

(Sorry, old joke, had to be said.)

Déise Animal Sanctuary’s Pet of the Week: RED HE’S part terrier, part mystery and 100% cute. That’s one of Déise Animal Sanctuary’s newest members, Little Red. Little Red and another dog were recently dropped in to someone’s garden. Déise Animal Sanctuary (CHY 2017) took in both youngsters. The other dog has a new home, and we think Little Red deserves a loving family as well. Little Red is about a year old, is now up-to-date on his vaccinations and will be neutered. Little Red gets along with the other dogs at the Sanctuary and appears very smart and affectionate.

If you would like to find out more about Little Red, please contact Pat at 087-3119509. The Déise Animal Sanctuary is in Ballymacarbry and provides a haven for all kinds of animals in crises.

Thought for the week: In good times and in bad, your pet is always there for you.

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How to dress your age beautifully

Art Exhibition ON Wednesday, May 29th, we will open our end of year Art Exhibition "The Final Article", at the Adult Education Centre,Wolfe Tone Road Dungarvan at 2 o'clock. All are welcome. We will also launch our new sculpture garden created by our wonderful first year class.This is a great opportunity to come and see what we do and discover some of the other great courses on offer. Now enrolling for September 2019 Contact 058-45757 or email aileenoconnor@wwetb.ie for more information.

CATHY McGrath, Image Consultant & Stylist, says the truth is, that as we age and reach the age of 50, our bodies change, we are wise to make a few changes in order to look our best. Be open to help and personal styling on your wardrobe aswell as advise on what style suits your shape best.

We may wrestle against change, but all in all it will be in our better interest to make these adjustments.

1. Style must evolve: Are you still dressing the same way you did twenty years ago. Take time to determine your personal style. Question yourself, does your wardrobe suit your current lifestyle, body shape. Is it current, everything dates. Ensure your hairstyle and make up have evolved, if you are still wearing the same blue or green eye shadow or same hairstyle you did 20 years ago, it might be time for a change. Try to look modern rather than look young, as the latter will make you look older and seen to be trying too hard. Wear your classic pieces out of your capsule wardrobe, but add a pair of flats or scarf in the season's colours or

trends.

2. Decide what your clothes are going to say about you and your personality. When we are older we need our style to communicate a definite message. Take a think about this and reflect on what you wear, is it classic, dramatic, romantic, creative or natural. Say this every time you get dressed.

3. Do not hide behind your clothes, let them frame you: It is tempting to dress in such a way that keeps us in the shadows, do not be afraid to bear any skin

either a flattering v-neck top or one shoulder dress, can be quite flattering.. Draw the attention to your face with pretty earings and soft make up.

4. Fit is very important for women over 50: a young girl can get away with baggy pants and tops, but as we get older fit is more important than ever. As our bodies age, our proportions change so ensure to have a good look at your clothes and make sure they fit the body you have today, take a visit to dressmaker.

5. Under garments are a priority: Get professional fitting for bras, when wearing jersey hugging dresses, skirts or pants, wear the underwear that will smooth and shape.

6. Quality in clothes becomes a priority with age: As we age, we do better with higher quality.

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to date quicker, material wears, colours fade, it just makes us look older.

7. Comfort a priority: Every piece of clothing you wear should be something you could wear all day if needs be.

8. Spend more on Shoes: These can make or break your outfit but also can make or break your body. As we get older, women experience problems with feet, legs and back so invest wisely in your shoes.

9. Adjust colours as required: When we age it is more important than ever to get our colours correct.

The correct Colours around your face, can especially brighten up your appearance. As we age, our skin tone can change, our hair colour may have lightened, hence our colour palette may need to be adjusted.

10. Introduce Structure to wardrobe: Many of us soften over time, our cheek bones become less structured, our shoulders become rounded and we put on weight around our tummies. Structured clothing for rounded features is the remedy. Pointy lapels on jackets, crisp collared shirts will give you more definition.

11. A good Hairstyle: Every woman needs the hairstyle cut to suit their face, if you have high cheek bones or have an angular jaw do not have the hair tipping these features, go above or below. Go lighter in hair colour.

12. Soft Natural Makeup will suit the over 50 woman: Continue to wear make-up, it finishes the outfit but tend to soften the shade as we get older,.

13. Classic Wardrobe works well: When in doubt about your style go classic: keep it modern, as sometimes it is tempting to go to the wardrobe for the navy jacket we had ten years ago no doubt this has features that are dated. I do think to dress for your age gives every woman the confidence and comfort in her body.

"FASHIONS FADE, STYLE IS ETERNAL" – Yves Saint Laurent.

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Munster U-15 Soccer champions with coach Mr. O'Neill.

ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Sports Awards Ceremony A VERY pleasant evening was held last week to acknowledge students from St. Declan’s who achieved success at Provincial or National level this year.

The efforts of all of our students involved in school sport and that of the many teachers who give so freely of their time was also recognised.

The students recognised were: Zoe Mackey, Ellie Swift and Ellen Boylan (Camogie), Zara Whyte (kick boxing), Mark Murphy (badminton), Scott Searson (soccer) Rosanne Power, Casey Mulherne, Alessia Conte, Eabha Mansfield (Athletics), Lucy Kavanagh (Boxing), AJ Bowman, Enzo Mary, Sam Lineen, Colm Barry (Athletics), Conor Gitzgerald (Life Saving), Megan Foran (Rugby), Hayley Phelan (Football), Mia Flynn, Lily Mai Flynn (Gymnastics).

The Munster U-15 Soccer Champions with Coach Mr. Kealan O’Neill were also recognised. Well done to all of our students and coaches.

FIRST YEAR GAA BLITZ Well done to our First Year Football team who beat St. Augustine’s in the final of the First Year Blitz held in Carriganore last week.

MENTORS SOCCER TOURNAMENT Well done to 1Setanta who won the annual Soccer tournament organised by the Fifth Year mentors this week.

Kylie Heinen Munster High Jump Champion.

Our Munster Athletics medallists: Ciara Power, Kasey Mulhearne, Roseanne Power, Kylie Heinan, Matteo Mary, Cathal Scanlon, David Scanlon, Eabha Mansfield.

St. Declan’s Community College – First Year Football Blitz winners.

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Staff and students from Ard Scoil na nDeise pictured with Carriglea service users and staff from Carriglea.

Carriglea Art Exhibition at Árd Scoil na nDéise ON Monday, 20th May, Ard Scoil na nDéise hosted the annual Carriglea Art Exhibition. This is a very important event in our school calendar and marks the culmination of a year of hard work on the part of our art teacher Mary Foley, our Transition Year students and of course the Carriglea service users!

Our partnership with Carriglea has been operating since 2003. Each week, for a double class period, ten of the Carriglea service users come to the Ard Scoil for an art class facilitated by our Transition Year students.

A huge amount of work goes on behind the scenes to plan and prepare lessons that will appeal to the interests of the participants in the classes.

While Ms. Foley co-ordinates the classes and oversees the work, it is the responsibility of the Transition Year students themselves to plan the lesson and to work with the participants to produce the finished art pieces.

Lessons incorporate a wide variety of skills including painting, drawing and

collage. The finished pieces of art are a collaboration of Carriglea talent and Ard Scoil talent!

We are immensely proud of our students for all of the hard work that they put in this year and of course we are very grateful to Ms. Foley for her boundless energy and enthusiasm for the project. Above all though we are so proud to be involved in this wonderful initiative that brings such joy to our school every Monday. We are already looking forward to starting again in September and we hope that this collaboration will continue for many years to come.

TRANSITION YEAR GRADUATION On Tuesday, 21st May our Transition Year class of 2019 had their Graduation Ceremony. We were so proud to celebrate all of their achievements.The girls accomplished so many things throughout the year.

They participated in many different activities including hiking, surfing, enterprise competitions, public

speaking, quizzes, charity work, drama, art, music etc. Not only that but they played an integral role in organising so many of the activities

that took place in our school during the year.Transition Year students were on the organising committee for Minding Me Week, Seachtain na

Gaeilge, Finance Week and Maths Week to name but a few. They were also instrumental in the setting up of our School Bank.

We are so proud of the girls and all that they achieved and we look forward to seeing them flourish in Fifth and Sixth Year.

Transition Year students were presented with their ECDL certificates at their graduation.

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Transition Year Graduation

St. Joseph’s Primary School – Congratulations to Darragh Murphy on coming first place in his sprint final in the recent West Waterford Primary Schools competition. The school would like to wish him all the best in the upcoming county final.

ON Tuesday last Dungarvan CBS held our annual Transition Year Graduation Night for the 2018/2019 class. It was a fantastic evening as the students displayed their Transition Projects and discussed their experiences of the year, the class also put on a musical performance aided by teachers Ms Boland and Mr Coffey.

On the night Mr Sheehan and Mrs O’Dwyer presented the boys with their graduating certificates bringing to an end their fantastic TY Year.

One of the main events of the night was the naming of the Transition Year student of the year, for the 2018/2019 class the student selected to receive this award was Jack Maye Twomey.

Jack thoroughly deserved his award as he had a fantastic year and was one of the standout students in the group. A fantastic

night and some well deserved recognition for a fantastic year, thanks to all that attended the night.

2nd YEAR SOCCER BLITZ – FUNDRAISER FOR SWAZILAND SCHOOLS The second year students of Dungarvan CBS recently held a soccer Blitz to raise money for schools based in the Swaziland region. The boys organised the tournament with the help of Ms McSweeney.

The 2nd Year girls of the Ard Scoil were invited to take part in the blitz. Ms McSweeney organised the competition with the help of our former career guidance teacher Ms Gleeson.

The weather on the day was fantastic and the whole event was a great success with 230Euro being raised for the Swaziland Schools project.

Transition Year Student of the Year Jack Maye Twomey receiving his award from Mr Sheehan and Mrs. O'Dwyer (Transition Year Co-Ordinator).

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MEANSCOIL SAN NIOCLAS

Iarnóin Gradaim Scoile REACHTÁLADH Iarnóin Gradam na Scoile ar an 21ú den mhí seo. D’eagraigh Coiste na nGradam agus daltaí bhliain 5, faoi stiúir an Mháistir Uí Dhroma an ócáid. Tugadh aitheantas do dhaltaí ó gach bliain scoile a thaispeáin forbairt phearsanta, acadúil nó shóisialta i mbliana. Mar aon leis sin tugadh aitheantas ar leith do cheathrar ón scoile atá tar éis a mbuanna pearsanta a roinnt linn go gnaíúil ar son pobail na scoil.

Fuair Oisín Ó Ceallaigh agus Maitiú Mac Aonghusa aitheantas dá n-éachtanna spóirt ar an ngort agus sa bhainistíocht foirne. Fuair Katie Ní Ailpín an Chonaic agus Riain Ó Donnchú aitheantas don obair a dhein siad le Comhairle na nDaltaí agus obair dheonach eile i saol na scoile.

Ceannródaí na Scoile - Bhí áthas agus bród ar fhoireann Mheánscoil san Nioclás gradam Ceannródaí na Scoile 2019 a bhronnadh ar Sara Jundi. Moladh í dá cineáltas, dá cneastacht agus dá comhoibriú. Ba dhuine í a chothaigh dea-chaidreamh le múinteoirí agus daltaí araon. Bhí sí go láidir ar son cearta a gcomhscoláirí agus phléigh sí le foireann na scoile go béasach agus go huasal.

Tá gach ball d'fhoireann na scoile mórálach aisti agus as an mbláthú a dhein sí le linn a sé bliana ar scoil.

OÍCHE SCOIR AN SÉÚ BLIAIN Déardaoin 23ú d'fhág an scoil slán le rang ilghnéitheach, gealgháireach ag bualadh amach ar bhóthair an tsaoil le fonn, dóchas agus dea-luachanna láidre cineáltacht a agus díograis. Chéiliúir an tAthair Ó Ceallaigh an tseirbhís scoir, a d’eagraigh an séiplíneach Dearán Ó Droma, leis na daltaí, a dteaghlaigh agus a múinteoirí agus gach duine ag cuimhneamh siar ar na blianta a chaitheamar ag obair le chéile. Guímid gach rath orthu agus iad ag tosnú amach ar an gcéad ré eile dá saoil.

SCRÚDUITHE AG TEACHT! Tosnóidh an Teastas Sóisearach agus an Ard Teistiméireacht ar an 5ú Meitheamh. Tá na daltaí tar éis dian-obair a chur isteach ina gcuid

ranganna agus sa staidéar. Ba mhaith linn gach rath a ghuí orthu sna scrúdúithe.

LÁ SPÓIRT 22 BEALTAINE 2019 Bhí lá an-taitneamhach ag daltaí na scoile ar an gCéadaoin ár mbuíochas le Coiste Cluichí 'is Spóirt na Scoile a dh'eagraigh é.

TRÁDÁIL CHÓIR AGUS MAIDIN CAIFE BL 3 Bhí mí Bhealtaine gníomhach ag daltaí an tríú bliain OSSP le Iníon Ní Dhonnchú a dh’eagraigh lá cóirthrádála agus maidin caifé

chun airgead a bhailiú don dá chárthanacht Bóthar agus Pieta House.

CÚRSAÍ SPÓIRT SCOILE Tá ard mholadh ag dul do bhainisteoirí cluichí na scoile agus foirne spóirt uilig na scoile a chuir a gcroí ‘is a n-anam ina dtréimhsí traenála agus ag iad iomaíocht thar cheann na scoile i mbliana.

D’imir an fhoireann iomána faoi 16 trí cluichí le fonn in aghaidh foirne Blackwater, Ardscoil na Mara agus Naomh Deaglán.

Ceannródaí na Scoile 2019 Sara Jundi.

Daltaí Bliain 6.

Daltaí an tríú bhliain OSSP le seid do Bhóthar.

Buaiteoirí Comórtas Tarraing Téada 2019.

Daltaí an tríú bhliain OSSP le seic do Pieta House.

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ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Mr. Michael McGrath awarded Thomas McDonagh Medal CONGRATULATIONS to our outgoing school steward, Mr. Michael McGrath who was recently awarded the Thomas McDonagh medal in recognition of his service to The Association of Secondary School Teachers of Ireland (ASTI) and his work on behalf of Secondary School teachers. The award was presented at The Gresham Hotel, Dublin.Many thanks Michael from all the staff at The Friary for giving us a voice at a national level. We would like to wish our incoming school steward, Mr. Pat Knightly all the best on his appointment.

STATE EXAMS We would like to wish all our exam classes both Leaving Cert. and Junior Cert. every success in their upcoming State examinations. Go n'éirí libh go léir.

COUNTY U-16 COLLEGES' HURLING FINAL St. Augustine’s College: 2-17; De La Salle: 1-19.

Epic is the only word that could be used to describe what developed during the inaugural staging of this U-16 Colleges' Hurling Championship final at Leamybrien last Friday. Both teams had made it through their sides of the Round Robin style build up during which De La Salle had handed down a 15 point defeat to this same Friary team so one would have being expecting a tame enough affair here with a comfortable win for De La Salle. However, the Friary boys had a different script in mind and from the off they played with a determination and ‘never say die’ attitude that was both refreshing and effective as they went in 1-7 to 0-7 up at the interval.

De La Salle as expected came firing back into the game in the second half and were unerring, particularly from placed balls,

with their free taker ending normal time with a massive 0-9 from placed balls. However, the Friary boys wouldn’t lie down and some accurate free taking from Willie Beresford and Charlie Treen coupled with a lovely point from Braydon Dee Carter helped level things up at the end of normal time at 1-11 to 0-14.

Two five minute periods of additional time were then agreed by both teams and scores were hard to come by with a point from Seanie O’Callaghan edging The Friary in front after the first five minute period only for De La Salle to come back with two points in the second period.

However, it wasn’t to end here as Willie Beresford kept his cool and slotted over the equaliser from a free to bring it to more additional time.

Two more five minute periods were to be played. At this stage, everyone was getting tired and it was evident that no one wanted to lose this one. The Friary had a purple patch for the first five minute period here and went in after the first period 1-3 to 0-1 up. At this stage it was looking good for the Friary lads but they knew nothing was set in stone until that final whistle went.True to their form, De La Salle powered back into it in the final five minutes of additional time with two unanswered frees. Charlie Treen gave the Friary a lifeline with a well worked point but De La Salle then manufactured a great goal from a well taken sideline finished with a flick to the net. Nail biting stuff at the finish but eventually the referee blew that whistle and the Friary held out for a most deserved one point victory.

Michael Coakley was then presented with the Pat Collins Cup, a fitting cup in recognition of the immense work done at Colleges hurling level over the

Mr. Michael McGrath was awarded the ASTI Thomas MacDonagh Medal at a ceremony held on Friday, 24th May at the Gresham Hotel in Dublin. The award was in recognition of his service to the Association of Secondary School Teachers Ireland and his work on behalf of teachers in Region 7 which has 32 schools and stretches from Dungarvan to Cork city. Micheal is a Biology teacher in St. Augustine’s College, Abbeyside. Pictured are Deirdre McDonald President-Elect ASTI; Kieran Christie, General Secretary ASTI; Breda Lynch, ASTI President; Michael McGrath; Ann Piggott, Vice President ASTI and Padraig Murphy, Honorary Treasurer ASTI. years by the great Pat Collins from Dungarvan CBS. It was as sweet a victory that these guys will encounter and all those present at the match were treated to something special that will stay with them for many a year to come. To single out any player here that helped make this little piece of history for the Friary would not do justice to the massive team effort that brought this victory over the line.

The team on the day was: David Byrne; Mark McGarry; Aidan Higgins; Sean Og Flynn; Conor Kent; Mikey Mullaney; Daragh Veale; Seanie O’Callaghan (0-4); Charlie Treen (0-6, 4 frees); Mark O’Mahony; Willie Beresford (0-4, 2 frees); Brayden Dee Carter (0-2); Seamus O’Sullivan; Seanie Lanigan (2-0); James Harty (0-1).

Subs used: Cian Gleeson for Seamus O’Sullivan (inj). Mentors Mr. Alan Ryan and Mr. Mark O'Brien.

Heartiest congratulations to the entire squad.

THIRD GREENSCHOOLS' WATER FLAG FOR ST. AUGUSTINE'S – We are very proud of our Greenschools' Team led by Ms. Mary Tobin-Canty and Mr. Kieran O'Sullivan on being award our third Greenschools' Water Flag at a function in Kilkenny last week. Greenschools' is a Transition Year project with all TY's actively participating in improving the environmental quality of the school and community.Well done to you all. Pictured with Greenflag is Mr. Kieran O'Sulivan, Owen Sheehan, Hannah Cloona (student reps) and Ms. Mary Tobin Canty.

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT FOR JUNIOR CERT STUDENTS – Congratulations to these Junior Cert. students who were presented with Certificates of Merit from their Year Head Áine Bn Uí Fhoghlú recently. Back row, from left; Teachers Mr. Mark O'Brien and Ms Heather Foley, Ethan Winfield, Ian Connors, Ciarán Keith, Jonathan Hamer, Adam Hayden. Front row: Róisín Kiely, Aisling Shanley, Mollie Murphy Nix, Ellen Lonergan, Aimee Keating, Roisin Prunty, Rhona Drohan.

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Blackwater Community School Junior Certificate Students 2019.

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Blackwater Community School End of Year Awards OUR annual Sports and Student of the Year Awards took place last Wednesday in the presence of students, staff and special guest Dessie Fitzgerald.

In his address to students Dessie spoke about his life experience from the sudden death of two of his brothers and the impact they had on his life to the life-changing accident he suffered at a club hurling match.

He outlined in his story how through his own struggles and difficulties with his injury he found the courage and strength to face everyday challenges and battled everything in his path to be where he is today, in a happier place and have a much more positive outlook on life.

Dessie mentioned three things that helped him overcome the difficulties life presented him and how these can help each of us to face our own difficult challenges every day.

Firstly, we all have choices and decisions to make and if we put the right energy behind the decisions and release the negativity, we can achieve so much if we have the right mindset.

Secondly, he started meditation which for him

lifted him and made him energetic and he stopped comparing himself to other people.

Lastly, Dessie encouraged students to surround themselves with positive people and not to fear admitting one’s vulnerability, it is not a sign of weakness; to open up and let someone into your life and through sharing our struggles we can move forward in life and begin to believe in ourselves.

We so often underestimate ourselves, but we all have an unlimited amount of potential and when we can face challenges we can come out of it with a smile on our face and have a positive impact on our well-being.

Dessie was delighted to be standing amongst the students to applaud all their achievements and wished them all success now and in the future.

Well done to all students for your contribution to BCS and all you have achieved in your sporting endeavours throughout the year.

LEAVING CERT APPLIED Well done to the 6th year leaving Cert Applied students who completed their Home Economics Practical last Friday.

TRANSITION YEAR GRADUATION NIGHT Congratulations to all our Transition Year students for the busy and energetic year they had and in the last week they had portfolio interviews and end of year exams before their graduation night on Tuesday.

The students got involved in a wide range of activities from First Aid, ECDL, Young Scientist, Future Sparks, School Bank, Artifice, to drama winning the Briery Gap TY Final, the drama trip to London and to the many activities that they undertook in modules throughout the year.

LEAVING CERT GRADUATION Our 6th year Leaving Cert and leaving Cert Applied classes held their Graduation Mas and Ceremony last Thursday night and we wish them well in the weeks leading up to their exams which start on June 7th. We thank all who participated in the Mass and all who prepared for this event in every way to make it such a memorable and meaningful night for the students.

Dessie Fitzgerald, Special Guest, receives a presentation from Mr. Denis Ring, Principal, at last week’s Sport & Student Awards Ceremony.

Scoil Gharbháin students visit Helvick Lifeboat Station

By Joan Clancy YOUNG students from Scoil Gharbháin in Abbeyside, Dungarvan accompanied by their teachers, recently enjoyed a visit to Helvick Lifeboat Station where they were welcomed by DLA Seán Breathnach who showed them around.

Abbeyside pupils hear fitness message SCOIL Mhuire Abbeyside National School, recently hosted a visit from Irish fitness expert Tom Dalton at which over 100 pupils heard the message that physical fitness and healthy eating go hand-inhand and should begin at an early age.

Topics covered during each visit included

demonstrations of exercises young people should do, advice on healthy eating, and tips on how to use leisure time to stay physical fit.

Supported by Fyffes, schools and sports clubs interested in receiving a similar visit can find details online at www.fyffesfitsquad.ie

They saw the RNLB Robert Armstrong up close, which is the name of the Helvick lifeboat, and Seán explained about the special safety gear worn by the crew and the importance of their work in saving lives at sea 24-7-365.

“They were most impressed” said Seán.

Photo - Nicholas Hannigan

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ST. MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, DUNGARVAN

St. Mary's Primary School visits Sean Dún Community Gardens OUR school is participating in Agri Aware’s Incredible Edibles Programme, growing vegetables and herbs. As part of the programme, on a beautiful sunny Wednesday last, our two fifth classes and their parents were given a wonderful tour of Sean Dún Community Gardens.

Billy Phelan, Chairperson of the Community Gardens Project, told the girls all about the allotments and the plants being grown there. They learned about the importance of bees in pollinating plants. Many were pleasantly surprised at being able to taste wild garlic flowers. Before departing the gardens, children and parents got to plant a flower in a pot to take home and were given good advice on how to care for the plant. Our thanks to Billy and his fellow gardeners for making the visit so Sean Dún Community Gardens so enjoyable for all.

ATHLETICS Huge congratulations to all our amazing athletes who took part in the Western Athletics Finals in the Friary last week.

Also a special thank you to Ms. Harty for all the time she dedicated to ensuring the runners were well prepared.

GREEN FLAG Last Wedesday, an excited and proud contingent from St. Mary's collected our most recent Green Flag. Well done to the amazing Green Schools Committee, mentored by Ms. Foley who put so much creativity, enthusiasm and dedication into applying for the Green Flag on Global Citizenship.

CLASS PLAYS Classes from 2nd to 6th are currently hard at work rehearsing for our End of Year school plays under the guidance of Mary Nagle. The plays will take place on the evenings of 5th and 6th of June and promise to be a fantastic opportunity to showcase the dramatic talents of our pupils.

More information to follow.

WEBSITE Don’t forget to look up more school news and photos on our webite, stmarysdungarvan.ie

Proud to receive our latest Green Flag on Global Citizenship.

Our recent trip to Sean Dún Community Gardens.

Junior Infants document their thoughts on St. Mary’s as they complete their first year in school. These will form part of their very special memory books, which contain photos, art and writing about their year.

Our recent trip to Sean Dún Community Gardens.

Huge congratulations to all our participants and winners at the Athletics Finals last week.

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Seo Rang 2 ó Scoil Gharbháin a dhein a gCéad Comaoineach ar an 18ú Bealtaine 2019 i Séipéal Naomh Aibhistín, Dún na Mainistreach. Faoi iamh leo tá an t-Ath. Micheál Mac Ionnrachtaigh, an t-Ath. Ó hAiseadha agus múinteoirí ranga Siobhán Ní Mhuirithe agus Máire Cáit Ní Cholmáin.

[Sean Ó Bhroin]

SCOIL GHARBHÁIN

Craobh an Sciath buaite ag Foireann Iománaíochta na mBuachaillí BHÍ gach lú agus scréach le cloisint i bPáirc Chumainn Lúthchleas Gael Dhún Garbhán ‘stoíche Déardaoin seo caite nuair a thug foireann na mBuachaillí aghaidh ar fhoireann Iománaíochta Bun Scoil Ghleann Sídhleáin ó Cheapach Choinn.

Bhí an-chluiche ag gach ball den phainéal ar an oíche.

Cuireadh taispeántas den scoth ós ár gcomhair agus bhí bua mór acu.

Comhgháirdeachas le gach ball den phainéil agus leis na múinteoirí a thraenáil iad, Múinteoir Jeaic, Múinteoir Lorcán agus Múinteoir Jason a chabhraigh ar an oíche agus le Seánaí Ó Cadhla an traenálaí Scoile as an gcabhair agus as an tacaíocht ar an oíche.

Bhí níos mó ná cúpla focal le rá ag an gCaptaen Luke Ó Ríordán agus dhein sé sár jab den dhreas cainte. Ba mhaith leis na buachaillí a mbuíochas a chur i n-iúl dos na tuismitheoirí go léir, don fhoireann scoile agus don lucht leanúna a bhí ann á moladh is á greadadh ar an oíche. Dhein sé ana dhifríocht.

Ba mhaith linn ár mbuíochas a chur i n-iúl do Chumann Luthchleas Gael Dún na Mainistreach – Baile na Cúirte as an tacaíocht iontach a thugann

siad dúinn ó cheann go ceann na bliana agus go háirithe le Seánaí Ó Cadhla as an gcabhair agus as an tacaíocht ar fad a thugann sé dúinn ar bhonn seachtainiúil.

SCOIL GHARBHÁINHURLERS ARE CHAMPIONS IN THE SHIELD FINAL The sounds of roaring and cheering could be heard last Thursday night in Dungarvan GAA grounds as our Boys’ hurling team lined out against the boys’ hurling team from Bun Scoil Ghleann Sidhleáin, Cappoquin.

Each and every member of the panel gave it their all and served us a fantastic display of hurling and as a result they had a great win.

Congratulations to every member of the panel, to the teachers who gave of their time to train these boys, Múinteoir Jeaic, Múinteoir Lorcán and Múinteoir Jason who helped on the night and to Seánaí Ó Cadhla our local schools’ coach who helped and who gave the team great support on the night.

Luke Ó Ríordán the Captain had more than a few words to say on the night and he spoke very well. The team would like to

thank all the Scoil Gharbháin parents, the staff and the supporters for all their praise and encouragement on the night. It made all the difference.

We would like to thank Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA for their continuous support throughout the year and especially Seánaí Ó Cadhla for all his help, kindness and encouragement with the pupils every week.

RANG 2 RECEIVED THEIR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Rang 2 had a special day recently when each and every pupil participated in this beautiful ceremony.

Rang 2 are beautiful singers and we’re even considering entering them in a singing competition.

Father Michael Enright spoke to the children about the importance of the sacrament – a big thank you to Father Michael for all his help in preparing the children for this special sacrament and to Father Ned Hassett who always has a very warm welcome for us.

Our musicians and choir played and sang beautifully, they were well prepared by Múinteoir Hilda and by Múinteoir Fíní. We

appreciate the help and support on the day from Bernie Coffey.

Eileen the Sacristan looked after us all as usual during the practice sessions for our special day.

As a parting word we would like especially to thank Múinteoir Siobhán Ní Mhuirithe for the tremendous work involved in preparing the children for this very important Sacrament.

AN CHÉAD CHOMAOINEACH GLACTHA AG RANG 2 Bhí lá fíor álainn ag an rang ar fad nuair a ghlac gach dalta páirt sa tseirbhís álainn a bhí againn lá na Comaoine.

Tá guthanna álainn ag Rang 2 is dóigh linn gur cheart dúinn iarratas a chur isteach ar chomórtas leo.

Labhair an tAthair Michael go fíor álainn –ár mbuíochas ó chroí leis agus leis an tAthair Ned Hassett a chuireann fíor chaoin fáilte romhainn i gcónaí.

Bhí an cór agus ár gceoltóirí go binn ceart – ár mbuíochas leo agus le Múinteoir Hilda agus le Múinteoir Fíní. Ár mbuíochas chomh maith le Bernie Coffey a chabhraigh linn ar an lá. Go raibh mile maith agat Eileen – bean an tSéipéil as

an tacaíocht ar fad chomh maith.

Mar fhocal scoir ár mbuíochas ó chroí le Múinteoir Siobhán Ní

Mhuirithe as an méid milteach oibre a bhíonn i gceist leis na daltaí a ullmhú don seirbhís fíor thábhachtach seo.

Luke Ó Ríordán, Captaen na Foirne ag glacadh leis an Sciath iomána ó Neil de Mordha, Cumann na mBunscol.

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One giant LEAP into enterprise for Waterford National Schools EIGHT national schools from Waterford City and County recently took part in the Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI) LEAP programme, in conjunction with Local Enterprise Office Waterford.

The programme saw 4th and 5th class students from Gael Scoil Philib Barún, Butlerstown NS, ChristChurch NS, Waterpark NS, St. Stephen’s De La Salle, St. Paul’s NS, Faithlegg NS and Abbeyside NS embarking on an early stage entrepreneurship journey that lasted several months and culminated in them pitching their business ideas at WIT’s School of Business.

The LEAP programme was developed by JAI and Local Enterprise Office Waterford in 2014 and has harnessed strong partnerships between leading organisations and schools.

Designed to encourage ‘earlystage entrepreneurship’ with national school students, this year’s programme saw the students mentored by local business volunteers.

Volunteers Laura Caulfield (Manor St. John), Peter Barry (Waterford Credit Union), Danielle Kennedy (Lloyds Hair), Claire Coppinger (Bluefin), Christine Rossiter (Dawn Meats), Helen Payne (ORAFOL), Laura McGibney (Coaching4U) and Regina Mangan (Liberty Blue) delivered a series of activity-based enterprise education workshops in the eight schools to help the students develop their business ideas.

The two-day event was opened by Minister John Halligan TD, Minister of State for Training, Skills and Innovation, “Initiatives such as the LEAP Project are essential for fostering entrepreneurial attitudes and skills in the Waterford area, which

Participating students from Waterford’s city and county national schools. will help to ensure Ireland continues to be one of the most entrepreneurial countries in the world.”

“We must support young people to acquire the skills and confidence they need so that they can face any challenge and shape their careers in the future world of work. I commend Junior Achievement and Waterford Local Enterprise Office for such a wonderful initiative.”

The students pitched their business ideas to local businesspeople, who were FROGS for a day (For Recognition of Greatness in Students). All students were awarded a Certificate of Achievement to recognise their participation and one team in each school was given a special plaque to mark their outstanding contribution to LEAP. Jacqui Gaule of LEO Waterford said “This is our

[Garrett Fitzgerald]

fourth year supporting the LEAP initiative and the levels of enthusiasm, dedication and entrepreneurship displayed by the students is so refreshing. For LEO Waterford, an agency tasked with encouraging, nurturing and supporting entrepreneurship, it is great to see the seeds of enterprise been sown at such an early age and as part of primary schools’ curricular activities. We are delighted to work with Junior Achievement

Ireland on this wonderful project, as it continues to foster the spirit of enterprise to Waterford’s young students.”

Denise Power, JAI Area Manager, South East said: “We are delighted to partner with LEO Waterford and local businesses on the LEAP project. It is a fantastic journey for students to learn the basics of entrepreneurship and develop their own business ideas with the support of entrepreneurs from the

Pupils of Our Lady of Mercy Stradbally NS who received their Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Fr. Gerry Condon, P.P. and their teachers.

local community.”

“These mentors have shared their own real-life experiences with the students and inspired and motivated them to become future entrepreneurs in the making. The students’ visit to WIT was a wonderful opportunity for them to pitch their ideas to business professionals for the first time outside the classroom and see how products could enter the market and impact their local community.”

[Michael Faulkner]

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FRANK DONNELLY Killongford, Dungarvan

Donagh Condon presenting Jean Walsh, Ballinacourty with a cheque for €1,000 after she won our Mini Lotto jackpot. Congratulations Jean! Pictured with Jean and Donagh are members of our fundraising committee. Thank you to the team for all their hard work this year.

Waterford schools awarded Green Flag for water conservation Schools honoured for work under the Water theme, sponsored by Irish Water, at the An Taisce Green-School Awards 2019 WATERFORD students were honoured for their efforts in promoting water conservation and awareness at the An Taisce Green-Schools regional awards in Kilkenny this week. The four Waterford schools were amongst 119 schools nationwide receiving a Green Flag under the Water theme, sponsored by Irish Water, this year. The Water theme looks at developing awareness around water conservation and how to effectively manage this important resource in our schools and at home.

Yvonne Harris, Head of Customer Operations at Irish Water, said: “Helping the next generation to understand the importance of conserving water is a key part of our role in safeguarding Ireland’s water supply, so we are delighted to be partnering with An Taisce's Green-

Schools Water Theme for the sixth year running.

“We were very impressed by the creative and innovative ways that all of the schools came up with to save water and to promote awareness both in their classrooms and in their communities.”

The schools receiving Green flags under the Water theme were Crehana National School; Kilbrien National School; Killea Boys’ National School and St. Augustine's College.

Green-Schools Manager, Cathy Baxter, spoke at the award ceremony: “It’s fantastic to be in a position to acknow-ledge and reward the efforts of the students, teachers, principals, parents and caretakers who have committed so much of their time to conserving water and to

DANNY MOORE Ballinamuck, Dungarvan It is with shock and deep regret we record the passing of Danny Moore, Ballinamuck, Dungarvan, which sad event occurred on Sunday, 26th May, 2019.

Predeceased by his daughter Rebecca; sister Mary and brother John; we express our deepest sympathies to his loving wife Kathleen; daughters Janice, Donna, Danielle and Muriel; brothers Pat, Jim, Kevin,Tony and Dermot; sisters Norah, Fidelma and Ursula; sons-in-law, sistersin-law, brothers-in-law, grandchildren Claudia, Andraya, Sienna, Clodagh, Paddy, Robbie and Eibhí; nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Drohan’s Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Tuesday evening, 28th May, where Rosary was recited by Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A., in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, 29th May, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, followed by Cremation in The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.

May he Rest In Peace.

Samaritans Waterford Waterford schools were recognised for their work on the Green-Schools Water theme, sponsored by Irish Water, at the An Taisce Green-Schools regional awards in The Kilkenny Hotel on 22nd May, 2019. see the fruits of our workshops and events throughout the year.”

This is the sixth year of the partnership between Irish Water and Green-Schools to promote

water conservation. Over 1,000 schools across the country have attended interactive Water Workshops and Walk for Water Events since 2013.

This week's jackpot will be €200.

Tickets are €2 and available from The Country Store, Hallahan's Pharmacy, McGrath's Newsagents, Forde's Spar in Tallow, Conna Post Office and Deckys Bar in Modeligo.

Thanks so much to everyone for your support!

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan The Ascension of The Lord. Acts 1:111 – He was lifted up while they looked on.

Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23 Christ entered into heaven itself.

Luke 24:46-53 - As he blessed them he was carried up to heaven.

EXAM STUDENTS’ PRAYER Lord, as I prepare to study/sit my exam, send your Holy Spirit to guide me.

Keep me calm. Help me to do the best I can.

Give me peace, understanding and wisdom.

Be with me today and always. Amen.

Page 3 of last weekend’s parish newsletter is devoted to examinations. Two prayers for Exam Students, a reflection for students at exam time and a prayer for students sitting examinations. We pray for them and wish

(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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

St. John’s Special School Mini Lotto Results RESULTS for Thursday, 23rd May, 2019. Numbers drawn were 11, 13 and 24. There was no winner of our €150 Jackpot. €20 Lucky Dip Winners: Annie McGrath, Dungarvan; Niamh Cheasty, Tramore; Olivia Kirwan, Kilmacthomas; Marie Allen, Dungarvan; Thomas Mulcahy, Dungarvan.

We record with feelings of deep sorrow and regret the passing of Frank Donnelly, peacefully, on Tuesday, 21st May. We express our deepest sympathy to Frank’s wife Phil; sisters Freda Russell and Rosie Donnelly; brothers-in-law Hugh Russell and Pat McLoughlin; nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives especially cousin Paddy Joe; friends and neighbours.

Frank is predeceased by his parents Terence and Bridget; brothers Michael, Joe, Terry and Patsy; sisters Sr. Mary, Chris, Birdie, Joan and Rita.

Frank lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Wednesday evening, May 22nd. In the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends the Rosary was led by Deacon Hugh Nugent.

Removal took place on Thursday morning, May 23rd, to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, for Requiem Mass which was celebrated

by Canon Willie Ryan, P.P., assisted by Fr. Tom Flynn, P.P. Afterwards Frank was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.

them well in the examinations which begin on Wednesday, 5th June 2019.

The Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help - This novena continues on Monday at 7.30 p.m. No 9.30 a.m. Mass on Mondays during the novena. Page 1 of last weekend’s newsletter is devoted to an explanation of the icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help.

Rosary at Youghal Road Grotto - The rosary is prayed each evening during May at the Grotto,Youghal Rd at 8.00 p.m. Only a few days of May remain, please make an effort to attend this week.

New Diocesan Pastoral Plan - The New Diocesan Pastoral Plan: ‘Go Make Disciples’ is being prepared at present. It is based on discussions throughout the diocese over the last few years. It looks to the needs of the diocese

and seeks to plan the best way to respond to those needs over the next few years. It is hoped that the plan will be launched by Bishop Cullinan in the cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford on Pentecost Sunday, June 9th, 2019.

Parish Office - Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 05842374.

Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 058-42374, Fr. Harris 058-42384, Fr. Cooney 058-41136.

Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086-2334282.

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 0877747870.

Beau Street, Waterford Freefone 116 123 Lonely – Suicidal – Despairing?

Talk to us any time, any day in complete confidence Phone – write – visit

Just think of it!

IT does appear that we Irish people have a problem with alcohol.

That doesn’t mean that we are all drinking too much alcohol, but it does mean that some of us who do drink it are disposed to drink too much of it. And the drink culture, the mindset surrounding the question of alcohol, is so clearly biased in favour of the person who drinks that the non-drinker tends to be regarded as too mean or too timid or too unsociable to go along with the crowd who consider that the only way to celebrate any event is to have a “feed of drink,” to quote a common description.Whether it’s a birth or a death, a match won or a match lost, the only way to mark it is to keep tossing the pints back until we forget why we’re doing it!

A recent survey showed that 34% of under 25s indulge in binge drinking (which is defined as having six or more drinks in a single session). And it has been found that those who start to drink when they are young are starting at a younger age than in the past: 14 years old is a common starting age now: so much for the Confirmation Pledge!

That same Confirmation pledge seems to be a hush-hush affair now: it is taken silently, so that no young person will feel that they’re being pressurised into taking it. Maybe they’re being pressurised to start drinking, but of course that doesn’t bring in God, so it’s ok to do that. But the Confirmation pledge, when it is kept, has helped many a young person to negotiate the years of their youth quite safely.

There was a time when virtually every parish in the country could claim to possess a branch of the Pioneer Association. Even still I am surprised to see the Pioneer badge being worn in public by some distinguished people. I have never heard of a marriage breaking up because one of the parties is a Pioneer. I have never heard of a farm or a business being sold off because the owner was a Pioneer. It is a pity that, in so many parishes in our diocese, the Pioneer Association seems to have faded away: a valuable help and support for young people has gone off the map.

Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

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MARY HALLAHAN (nee Hale) Melleray Road, Cappoquin, and formerly of Glendeish, Lismore It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing Mary Hallahan (nee Hale), Melleray Road, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, loving wife of the late William (Bill) and mother of the late Joan O’Brien, which sad event occurred peacefully in the tender and loving care of the staff at Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on 11th May, 2019.

Mary was born in Glendeish, Lismore, Co. Waterford, in September 1920. She was one of five children. Mary attended Glengarra National School and left at the age of sixteen. After completing a two year cookery course, she went to work for the Jacob family, who ran a small Guesthouse and remained there until she married Billy Hallahan in 1955.They lived in Sunlawn, Affane, until 1969 where four of their five children were born, and it was one of the happiest periods of her life, where she developed strong friendships that she cherished for years after her move to Ballingown.

Unfortunately, seven years after the move to Ballingown her husband Billy passed away leaving her with five young children to care for ranging in ages from six to fifteen years old. Rather than uproot her young family with another move Mary continued to work the farm until 1981. The farm work was tough and as she was unable to drive, this only added to her difficulties. She cycled into Cappoquin on a weekly basis for groceries and carried them home on her bike. Life became easier again in 1981 after Mary left the farm and moved to Melleray Road, Cappoquin, where she once again made a circle of friends, especially Mrs. Millea and Mrs. Ní Fhiannusa with whom she attended daily Mass with and took many a long walk. They travelled to many parts of the country making full use of their free travel.

Over her life, Mary was blessed with eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, whom were all loved and adored by her.

She could relate to everybody regardless of their ages. They were secrets told to Nanny throughout the years by young and old alike and there they stayed. Twelve years ago her daughter Joan became ill and sadly passed away in December 2008, Mary’s great faith carried her through this great loss at this time.

Since January, Mary’s health began to decline, but as usual she kept her best side out. Sadly on 3rd of May, she left Melleray Road for the last time and spent her final days in Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital, where Mary was cared for in the exceptional care of the Palliative Care team, and passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Despite the many hurdles in her long life, Mary remained optimistic and devout to the end. She will be sadly missed by one and all.

May she Rest In Peace.

Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh and Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin. On Sunday evening Rosary was recited by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

On Monday evening Funeral Prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., and assisted by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., and assisted by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., and Rev. Fr. B. Power, P.P. Readings during the Mass were recited by daughter Margaret and grandson Nicholas. Prayers of the Faithful were read by granddaughters Sarah O’Connell, Alison Browne, Katie Shanahan and Michelle Hallahan. Soloist Kevin Roche provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by great-grandsons Tiernan and Ruairi O’Brien. Following Communion son John delivered a beautiful tribute to his mother. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in Ballysaggart Cemetery. Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers, where Mary was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

We extend of deepest sympathy to her loving sons Jim and John; daughters Margaret Browne and Nora Shanahan; daughters-in-law Lily and Jennifer; sons-in-law Stephen Browne and Tom Shanahan; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, on Friday, 7th June, 2019, at 7.30 p.m.

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

OBITUARY MARY LYNCH (née Tobin) Ballynalahessery North, Ballinacourty It is with feelings of deep sadness that we record the death of Mary Lynch, of Ballynalahessery North, Ballinacourty, who died peacefully at her home on May 3rd, 2019.

A native of Modeligo, she was the eldest child of Patrick and Catherine Tobin. She attended Modeligo National School, and secondary school at the Convent in Cappoquin.

After training as a Nurse at the North Infirmary, Cork, she worked as a Staff Nurse at Mallow and as a Ward Sister at Ardkeen Hospital, Waterford, where she met Dr.Tom Lynch.They married in 1956, and had six children. After the premature death of her husband Tom, her life was dedicated to rearing and educating her children. Chónaigh sí ar feadh sé bhliain déag i Rinn Ó gCuanach, ina measc dóibh súid na blianta ba thaitneamhai dá saol.

At the young age of 20 years, her son Michael died in an accident.

She persevered through this tragic event, sustained by her faith, and returned to work as a Nurse at the Presentation Convent, Dungarvan, and later at the Martin Hospital, Portlaw, working until her midseventies.

Mary is predeceased by her husband Tom; son Michael; parents Patrick and Catherine; brother Tom and sister Kathleen.

After lying in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Sunday, 5th May, Requiem Mass was celebrated at the Church of Saint Vincent de Paul, Garranbane, on Monday morning, 6th May, by Fr. Ned Hassett, assisted by Fr. Ian Doyle (Castlecomer). After a moving ceremony, Mary was laid to rest afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

We extend our deepest sympathy to her children Seamas, Paddy, Mary, Tom and Eamon; son-in-law Fredric; daughters-in-law Bernie and Caitriona; grandchildren Donal, Emer, Eoin, Aoife, Darra and Cliona; nephews and nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.

The Lynch family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all our relatives and friends who shared in our bereavement and to Fr. Ned Hassett for his kindness and support.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for the intentions of all who supported us at this time.

(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

JOSEPHINE MORRISSON (nee Mills) Moore Hill, Tallow With sadness and regret we record the passing Josephine Morrisson (nee Mills), Moore Hill, Tallow, Co. Waterford, loving wife of the late John, sister of the late Moira, which sad event occurred on 23rd May, 2019, unexpectedly at the Bons Secours Hospital, Cork.

Reposing at her home on Saturday evening, Rosary was recited by Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, relatives and neighbours.

Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, on Sunday evening where funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. P. Condon, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends, before removal took place to the Holy Cross Church, Kilwatermoy.

On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday morning by Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P., and Rev. Fr. B. O’Donovan, P.P. Readings during the Mass were recited by her niece Irene O’Keeffe and grandson Peter Feeney. The Responsorial Psalm was sung by her grand-daughters Aíne and Fiona Feeney.

Prayers of the Faithful were read by grand-daughters Aíne and Fiona Feeney and grand-nieces Sarah O’Keeffe and Caroline Price.

Symbols representing her life were presented to the altar by grandsons Oísin and Sean Morrisson who presented a potted plant and a garden implement; the water and wine were presented by niece Ann Power and the breads were presented by her brother Batty Mills.

Soloist Andree Cunningham and organist Mary Daly provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass.

Following Communion her son John delivered a eulogy, recalling memories and acknowledging the help that their family has received from the local community. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in Tallow Churchyard Cemetery. Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P., and Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers, where Josephine was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she Rest in Peace.

We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving son John; daughter Lesley Feeney; brother Batty Mills; daughter-in-law Deirdre; son-inlaw Michael Feeney; grandchildren Peter, Fiona, Aine, Cian, Sean and Oisín; sisters-in-law Marie Mills and Philomena (Babs) Keane; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

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

63 DECLAN (Deck) DUNFORD Crobally Heights, Tramore, and formerly Graigue, Stradbally, Co. Waterford It is with deep regret that we write of the passing of Declan (Deck) Dunford, Crobally Heights,Tramore, and formerly Graigue, Stradbally, Co. Waterford, who died peacefully on Thursday, 23rd May, 2019, in the wonderful and tender care of staff at Beaumont Residential Home, Cork, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Kathleen; deeply mourned by his loving sons Greg and Mike; daughter Catherine; daughter-in-law Deirdre; partners Maggie Nugent and Michael Walsh; grandchildren Amie, Tom and Eve; nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Drohan’s Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Saturday, 25th May. Rosary was recited by Fr. J. Condon, P.P., amongst his family, relatives and friends, before removal took place to The Holy Cross Church, Stradbally, where his remains were received and blessed by Fr. J. Condon, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Sunday, 26th May, by Fr. J. Condon, P.P., assisted by Fr. M. Enright, P.E., in The Holy Cross Church, Stradbally, followed by burial afterwards in The Holy Cross Church Cemetery, Tramore.

Fr. J. Condon, P.P., assisted by Mgr. N. O’Mahony, officiated the graveside prayers as Declan was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends.

May Declan Rest In Peace.

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director).

THERESA KEARNS (nee Burke) Abbeyview, Boola, Melleray, Cappoquin With sincere sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Theresa Kearns (nee Burke), Abbeyview, Boola, Melleray, Cappoquin, and formerly of Moneygorm, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, loving daughter of the late Michael Burke, sister of the late Phyl and sisterin-law of the recently deceased Mag Burke, which sad event occurred on 18th May, 2019, peacefully, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, Rosary was recited on Sunday evening by Rev Fr. Pat Gear, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

On Monday evening, funeral prayers were recited by Rev Fr. Arthure, P.E., in the presence of her loving family and relatives and many friends, before removal took place to her home in Boola, Melleray.

On Tuesday morning removal took place from her home to St. John the Baptist Church, Affane. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P., followed by Funeral Mass celebrated

by Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P. Symbols representing her life were presented to the altar by her daughters Shauna (a book); Lorraine (passport); Carley (a family photograph) and her husband Ned presented her bicycle helmet; the significance of which was narrated by niece Niamh Coleman.

Readings during the Mass were recited by nephew Craig Burke and God-daughter Jemma Burke. Prayers of the Faithful were read by her friends Helen Forde, Maureen O’Donoghue, Bernie Leahy, Mary Kenneally and her sister Evie Crossann Burke.

A lovely selection of music and hymns was provided throughout the Mass by soloist Andree Cunningham and organist Mary Daly.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by her brother Pat Burke and nephew Brian Morrissey.

Following Communion her sister Bernie, accompanied by niece Becky Coleman, delivered a fitting tribute to Theresa, recalling many memories that they had shared and acknowledge the support that the Kearns and Burke families have received during this difficult time.

Following Funeral Mass, as the coffin made its way to the graveyard, a Westlife song was played “Flying Without Wings”.

Burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Theresa was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and a large cortege of mourners. Following graveside prayers songs were played from Theresa’s favourite artist Joe Dolan.

May she Rest In Peace.

We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving husband Ned; daughters Shauna, Carley and Lorraine, and their partners, Ian Kenneally, Jack Leahy and David Meagher; her mother Eileen; brothers Pat, Haulie and John; sisters Evelyn and Bernie; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle Francis Burke and his wife Catherine; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

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

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Dungarvan grower helps launch Celebrate Strawberry Season campaign!

Strawberries - the natural ‘pick me up’ any time of the day #CelebrateStrawberrySeason #NaturesTreat THE ‘Celebrate Strawberry Season’ campaign, brought to you

by Bord Bia, Irish Soft Fruit Growers Association and the IFA kicked off last week to celebrate the arrival of the much-loved tasty berry. This year’s campaign encourages consumers to consider strawberries as a healthy snack option and to promote the growers responsible for producing these delicious berries. And one of those producing the tasty berry in the County of Waterford is Michael Buck who runs Glen Fruits Farm Ltd based in Clonea upper, Dungarvan.

Michael and Margaret Buck founded Glen Fruits Farm 30 years ago to produce the highest quality strawberries for supply to the fresh market.

Michael and Margaret are still both heavily involved in the business which has moved into its second generation and is now run by Michael’s son Diarmaid.

Glen Fruits Farm employs up to 40 people at the height of the growing season and supplies Aldi stores nationwide and a number of local businesses.

Speaking about the business, Michael said, “We founded this

Alannah Justice (7) & Matthew Bezuidenhout (8) launched Bord Bia's ‘Celebrate Strawberry Season’ campaign in association with the Irish Soft Fruit Growers Association and the IFA which celebrates the arrival of the much-loved tasty berry. This year’s campaign encourages consumers to consider strawberries as a healthy snack option."

business with the sole aim of providing the highest-quality strawberries to the fresh market. It is fair to say that everyone gets a great buzz when the crop is ready for harvest - it is simply a sight to behold. We are delighted that, having grown up with the business, our son Diarmaid is continuing that proud tradition.”

A HEALTHY CHOICE Known for their delicious sweet taste, strawberries are low in calories and are low in sugar which makes them the ideal healthy alternative snack for consumers of all ages. An 80g portion of strawberries contains 80% of a person’s daily vitamin C requirement Elizabeth Finnegan, Healthy Eating Executive Bord Bia said, “Locally grown strawberries are versatile and also naturally sweet, making them a delicious treat to have with your breakfast, as a healthy topping; as part of a colourful tasty salad for lunch; and they are perfect for picnics, smoothies and snacking when on the go all Summer long. Sweet, juicy and good for you, strawberries are the perfect treat any time of the day.”

THRIVING INDUSTRY Strawberries were first grown in Ireland as early as the 1750, on the Strawberry Beds Road on the banks of the river Liffey.

Today Dublin, Wexford, Meath and Kildare are the main growing

Michael Buck from Glen Fruits Farm in Dungarvan helped launch Bord Bia's ‘Celebrate Strawberry Season’ campaign in association with the Irish Soft Fruit Growers Association and the IFA which celebrates the arrival of the muchloved tasty berry. Michael is one grower in the County of Waterford growing this Summer fruit. areas. As part of the campaign, local growers will place ‘Celebrate Strawberry Season’ labels on retail packs from May 30th – June 13th and Bord Bia is encouraging consumers to look out for these labels when buying the delicious fruit.

Speaking about the campaign, Lorcan Bourke, Bord Bia’s Fresh Produce Manager said, “Strawberries for so many people are synonymous with the taste of summer but they are actually widely available from May right

New Lepto vaccine sourced

by Glanbia Ireland IN conjunction with Co-op Animal Health, Glanbia Ireland has sourced and licensed a new Leptospirosis vaccine to meet the needs of herdowners following the poor availability of other Lepto vaccines this year.

Glanbia Vet, Shane McElroy, has verified that the ‘BioBos L’ product meets the required quality, efficacy and safety standards to protect animals from the bacterial disease.

This vaccine has been licensed and used in other EU countries for many years, but has never been used in Ireland, mainly due to the availability of other Lepto vaccines.

Bioveta, the manufacturer of the BioBos L product, is a highly regarded pharmaceutical company based in the Czech Republic and contract manufac-

ture vaccines and other medicines for other well-known pharmaceutical companies.

Regarding the timing of Lepto vaccination that is different this year due to availability of the vaccine, Shane McElroy explained that while you would not normally choose to vaccinate the herd during breeding, the risks of this are minimal, and are far outweighed by the benefit of having pregnancies protected throughout the Summer from this highly prevalent disease. In addition, human health will unnecessarily be put at risk where disease protection by vaccination is allowed to lapse.

• Delaying Lepto vaccination until later in the year will leave more pregnancies at risk of leptospirosis infection • This will lead to early

embryo loss or abortions during the Summer, following Lepto infection which is picked up at grazing • Skipping Lepto vaccination altogether in 2019 will mean that animals are not protected for the next 12 months and then two shots will be required next year • Once the vaccinal immunity from last year’s vaccine has worn off, farmers and farm staff will be at risk of contracting the disease from infected cow’s urine, especially in the milking parlour.

SUMMARY • The BioBos L product can be used in the same way as the other two vaccines on the market.

• This can be given to animals during the breeding season so that pregnancies are protected and animal/human health is also

safeguarded for the rest of the season.

• As with other Lepto vaccines, animals being treated for the first time will need two doses, four weeks apart for their primary course, which should be carried out ASAP to protect their pregnancies also.

To purchase this vaccine contact your local Glanbia representative, visit your local branch or click on www.glanbiaconnect.com

through to November. In Ireland, we have over 1,000 people employed in the industry and the total retail market for strawberries is now valued at €91million with 6,400 tonnes purchased annually.

Growers have reported an excellent growing season this year with plenty of delicious strawberries available to the market, which is good news for consumers!”

RECIPES Strawberries are versatile and

can be enjoyed in many different ways.

As a healthy breakfast topping with oats or yoghurt; chopped up in a salad for lunch, in school lunchboxes or in place of sugary alternatives for a healthy dessert.

Bord Bia has created a range of tasty recipes and mealtime inspirations which are available on www.bordbia.ie / strawberries and will be shared on social media throughout the campaign.

READER’S QUERIES Question: I have an area of scrub showing on a BPS map however I have cleared and reseeded it for 2019 and claimed it as eligible area in my BPS application. I have heard that those who make changes to ineligible areas must provide proof for 2019. How do I do this? Can you please advise?

Answer: When submitting the BPS application, you should have ticked a box to change the reference area.You should have submitted a note to say reason is that you have cleaned it up. If only part of an ineligible area, then a map of the cleared up piece must also be submitted.Whether a part of an area or a full ineligible area, you must provide proof that the area has been cleaned. You do this by submitting a geotagged photograph to the DAFM. Using your phone, go to settings and turn on location. Take the photograph which can then be emailed to your agent or uploaded directly into your correspondence in your agfood account. I trust this will clear things up for you.

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Pictured are Aoidin and Andrea Crowley (Waterford) of Dawn Meats, winners of the Energia “Family Business of the Year” and “Sustainable Family Business of the Year” with Gary Ryan MD of Energia and Today FM's Matt Cooper.

Dawn Meats named Overall Family Business of the Year and Sustainable Family Business of the Year Energia Family Business Awards showcase the best in Irish family businesses Latest in a string of sustainability awards for the Waterford based company DAWN Meats has been named Family Business of the Year in addition to Sustainable Family Business of the Year at the inaugural Energia Family Business Awards at a ceremony in the Mansion House in Dublin. This latest sustainability award follows previous recognition for Dawn Meats in 2017 and 2018, including awards from Bord Bia, Green Awards and McDonald’s as the Waterford processor works to become Europe’s most sustainable meat company.

The Energia Family Business Awards showcase the best of Irish family businesses across the country in 18 categories including hospitality, fastest growing business, CSR, best in customer service, and business longevity.

The overall winner is selected from the individual category winners.

The Sustainable Family Business of the Year Award recognises “a family business in any sector which is forward-thinking in its environmental policies and has made a significant contribution to improving its sustainability”. Criteria considered for the

award included benefits generated for the wider environment and local community and how a business incorporates sustainable practices into its day to day operations.

The judging panel of 11 industry professionals included JJ O’Connell of Family Business Ireland, Tomás Sercovich, CEO of Business in the Community Ireland and Pat McCann, CEO of the Dalata Hotel Group, and oversaw two rounds of online judging as well as judging panel meetings to choose the finalists and winners.

Dawn Meats was recognised for its longstanding commitment and leadership in the sustainability arena and because of the scale of its achievements throughout its locations in Ireland, the UK and France.

Since Dawn Meats joined Origin Green in 2012 it has achieved significant success: • Over 350,000 MWH of energy has been saved (energy use of approximately 19,000 homes); • Over 90,000 tonnes of emissions has been avoided (equiva-

lent of over 40,000 cars off the road for a year); • Over 3,000,000 m3 of water has been saved (equivalent to the use of over 30,000 households for 1 year); • Dawn Meats has been zero waste to landfill since 2016; • Steps to improve biodiversity within the group include the construction of a 7-acre wetland and supporting business partner of the Hen Harrier Partnership, covering 162,000 Hectares.

The company also contributes greatly to the sustainability of the local communities in which it operates – adding €700m through livestock procurement, employment and local sourcing.

Dawn Meats has established a demonstration farm in Co Galway attracting 5,000 visitors to date, by sharing knowledge and best practise, helping to sustain environmental and economic conditions on Irish farms.

Commenting Niall Browne, CEO of Dawn Meats said: “As a family company in operation almost 40 years, we were honoured to be recognised at the inaugural Energia Family

Business Awards. Taking the award for sustainability is a real vote of confidence in our environmental efforts – something which we work incredibly hard at from the management team through to the grassroots of the business. We’ve set tough challenges for ourselves, but such awards really vindicate the decision to set the bar high on sustainability.”

Commenting on the awards, Alan Mulcahy Head of Sales at Energia said “It’s fantastic to celebrate the success of family businesses across the island. The range of business sectors represented in the award submissions shows our economy is diverse and fit for the future. At Energia, we partner with businesses all across the island of Ireland and are committed to the communities they serve.The volume and quality of the entries received augurs well for the future of the Family Business Awards as does the deserved recognition of innovative Irish businesses. Congratulations to all who entered and well done to the winners.”

Special Entries for Monday next, 3rd June, 2019 (1) 1 Red Pedigree A.A. Bull, 2 Black Pedigree A.A. Bulls and 2 Pedigree Hereford Bulls for Mr. Norman Richardson.

(2) 3 Pedigree A.A. Bulls for Mr. Seamus Neary.

Dungarvan Mart Prices Monday, 27th May, 2019 COWS 1 Fr. 455 kgs. made €640.

1 Fr. 670 kgs. made €830.

1 Fr. 615 kgs. made €740.

1 MOX 645 kgs. made €860.

BULLOCKS 4 Her. 308 kgs. made €630 each.

7 Lim. 370 kgs. made €810 each.

8 Lim. 470 kgs. made €1,140 each.

6 Lim. 439 kgs. made €910 each.

6 Her. 465 kgs. made €950 each.

6 Her. 421 kgs. made €880 each.

5 Fr. 487 kgs. made €920 each.

4 A.A. 637 kgs. made €1,280 each.

5 Sim. 381 kgs. made €800 each.

7 Lim. 367 kgs. made €950 each.

HEIFERS 2 Her. 387 kgs. made €760 each.

2 Lim. 352 kgs. made €730 each.

2 Bel. Blues 367 kgs. made €735 each.

3 A.A. 411 kgs. made €795 each.

4 A.A. 342 kgs. made €645 each.

3 Char. 433 kgs. made €890 each.

2 A.A. 368 kgs. made €705 each.

Special entries for Monday next, 3rd June, (1) 1 Red Pedigree A.A. Bull, 2 Black Pedigree A.A. Bulls and 2 Pedigree Hereford Bulls for Mr. Norman Richardson. (2) 3 Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bulls for Mr. Seamus Neary.

The next Sheep Collection in Dungarvan Mart will be on Wednesday, 5th June, with prices available from Tuesday 4th. Booking essential on 058 41611.

Calf collection service for weekly sales is now available, please contact Dungarvan Mart.

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FERTILISING SECOND CUT SILAGE CROPS First cut silage is well under way and it is time to begin planning for the second cut. It is important to plan this carefully in conjunction with a winter feed budget. With first cut completed, you will know what is in the pit and it gives you an idea of how much 2nd cut ground to close up. Keep in mind that 2nd cut tends to be lower yielding compared to first cut silage. It is important to ensure that 2nd cut crops are fertilised adequately to ensure a good yield of grass at harvest time.

On many farms, cattle slurry may not have been applied to 1st cut silage crops due to heavy grass covers this spring. Plan ahead to spread cattle slurry after 1st cut silage to replace the Phosphorus and potassium removed by the crop.

Table 1 shows the nutrient value of cattle and pig slurry based on the method of spreading. Using a trailing shoe or dribble bar is good for the environment and saves you money as you can reduce the amount of chemical nitrogen applied for 2nd cut. For example, cattle slurry spread with trailing shoe at a rate of 2,500 gallons per acre can reduce the chemical nitrogen required by 15 units per acre. When slurry is spread with a splash plate, the saving is only 7-8 units per acre and more nitrogen is lost to the atmosphere. It is also important to maximise cattle slurry application at this time of the year while growing conditions are good so that slurry tanks are emptied before next winter.

Chemical fertiliser for 2nd cut grass silage should be based on the potential yield of the crop.The quality of the grass sward on the silage ground can have a big impact on this yield potential. Table 2 shows the fertiliser requirements based on a yield of between 4-8 tonnes of fresh grass per acre. Suggested fertiliser programmes are shown with and without cattle slurry.

The Glanbia Agribusiness BaleWatch Campaign for Breast Cancer Ireland is bidding to turn the countryside pink with #PinkBales. Pictured at the launch were Samantha McGregor, Breast Cancer Ireland; Amii McKeever, President ASA Living and Niamh Bambrick, Glanbia Ireland.

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Waterford farmers urged to get behind BaleWatch campaign for Breast Cancer Ireland Glanbia Agribusiness BaleWatch Campaign for Breast Cancer Ireland bids to turn the countryside pink with #PinkBales Limited-edition pink silage wrap goes on sale in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland

Grass Covers Nationally: Recent figures from PastureBase Ireland (www.pbi.ie) show a large variation in grass supply nationally.

Areas that have received rain and have a surplus of grass (more than 10 days ahead of stock) should cut surplus bales. It is crucial that you make high quality surplus bales to supplement in difficult weather in the spring and autumn time or they can be used to make up part of next winters feed requirement.

Grazing heavy grass will reduce milk yield and milk solids in dairy cows, while also reducing daily weight gains in cattle and sheep. It also makes it hard to graze out paddocks well which will lead to poorer quality grass on the next round of grazing or the need to go in with a topper.

Soil Moisture Deficit– Actions if Growth Declines: Current Met Eireann measurements on soil moisture deficits are indicating soil moisture deficits on moderately drained soils.Where the deficit is greater than 25-30mm (1 inch), it will have a negative impact on the rate of grass growth. Growth rate is significantly reduced at 50mm (2 inches) or more.

A proactive approach must be adopted to tackle drought conditions in these areas. If growth rates decline on your farm, consider the following actions: • Grass is the main source of feed on our farms. It is important to quantify how much grass is on the farm and make every effort to get the most out of the grass available. If you are measuring grass, continue to do so in this period.

• Avoid under-estimating grass covers as dry matter is very high. Feeding meal should be secondary to utilising grass that is available on our farms (supplement, don’t substitute).

• Work out what your demand for grass is and match your demand with the growth rate of grass by making more/less ground available where possible or increasing/decreasing meal feeding depending on the situation. No decision can be made until you know the demand for grass on your farm. If your growth rate is 50 kgDM/ha, hold rotation length at 25 days. Where growth rate is length is 30 kgDM/ha or less, hold rotation length at 30 days. Demand must reduce by increasing grazing area or filling the gap with supplementation.

• It is important to graze out paddocks well (4 cm) to ensure that you keeping quality in the sward for the next round. Ground conditions are excellent to allow this to happen. With good management, topping can be avoided. It is a cost in terms of time and money. Topping may also waste the feed available to livestock and may also inhibit regrowth in grass swards.

• If dry conditions continue to persist and grass growth has not increased, the sale of surplus stock may also need to be considered.

Fertiliser N application should continue in a “green drought” until 25 days has passed without rain.

• Water intake of animals will double where grass is dry and silage and meal are being fed. Therefore it is important to check water supplies regularly to ensure stock are getting enough water.

Don’t Forget Sulphur (S) Sulphur deficiency arises mainly during the summer months but you need the “money in the bank” before the summer arrives. Every paddock needs about 15-20 units/acre of Sulphur applied to it by the end of June. For 2nd cut grass silage crops apply 10 to 15kg S/ha per cut.

SILAGE season 2019 is underway and swathes of the lush green countryside are about to be splashed with vibrant pink as a major #PinkBales fundraising drive is unwrapped. Glanbia Agribusiness has teamed up with Breast Cancer Ireland for the 5th year in a row to raise vital funds to support the charity’s pioneering research and awareness programmes around the country.

Through #PinkBales 2019, farmers in Waterford are encouraged to share photos and videos of their pink bales on social media, using the hashtag #PinkBales. They are also urged to embrace the ‘BaleWatch’ drive by placing some of their pinkwrapped silage bales in visible locations on the farm to help raise awareness of breast cancer amongst those passing by.

This year, the campaign focuses on the importance of good breast health. Over 3,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually and while the figure is increasing the charity believes this is a result of better awareness, screening and increased population size.

A donation will be made to Breast Cancer Ireland for every single roll of the limited-edition pink MastercropAgristretch silage wrap purchased across all Glanbia Agribusiness and GlanbiaCountryLife branches, as well as online at www.GlanbiaConnect.com.

Supporters can also donate by

buying a Breast Cancer Ireland €2 trolley token, keyring or pin, available through all of Glanbia Ireland’s 53 branches online through the link above.

Farmers around Ireland have already embraced the worthy cause. Last year alone, Glanbia Agribusiness raised over €100,000 for Breast Cancer Ireland through the #PinkBales campaign, their Two Peaks Challenge and the Glanbia Ireland 300 cycle. This year, Glanbia Agribusiness has also introduced the Plant Pink initiative, which sees the company donate €2 to Breast Cancer Ireland for every special Pink Dianthus plant sold through its 14 Glanbia CountryLife stores.

Commenting on the initiative, Breast Cancer Ireland CEO, Aisling Hurley, says, “Breast Cancer Ireland is once again, delighted to be the beneficiary of funds raised through this annual initiative with Glanbia Agribusiness. We welcome the impact the pink bales, dotted around the countryside throughout the Summer, have in driving awareness of good breast health across rural Ireland.

In addition, the monies raised allow us to fund pioneering research and ongoing awareness programmes. Early detection saves lives and we are grateful to those who help us to transform the landscape of breast cancer in Ireland.”

Glanbia Agribusiness is

delighted to support research into breast cancer and to raise money for and awareness of such an excellent cause. Glanbia Ireland’s Marketing Manager, James Byrne, says, “Glanbia Ireland organises a number of campaigns and events annually to support breast cancer research and this one always has the greatest visual impact.

This year, we really want social media users to help raise awareness of breast cancer in rural communities, not only by painting the countryside pink, but also by sharing their photos and videos of their bales with us, using the hashtag #PinkBales.We want everyone on board as the silage season 2019 kicks off and to make everyone in rural Ireland more breast cancer aware.”

Breast Cancer Ireland wants to offer translational therapies from bench to bedside for patients diagnosed. Their aim is to focus on improvements in research that are changing the landscape. BCI’s outreach co-ordinators are covering all regions and are having massive impact.

In addition, Breast Cancer Ireland is also helping to heighten awareness and education on the importance of breast health amongst women of all ages as earlier detection will save lives.

• Pink Silage wrap is now available on www.glanbiaconnect.com or visit your local branch.

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Minister warns of the risk of African swine fever spreading to Ireland MINISTER Michael Creed has issued advice to the public about a deadly pig disease called African Swine Fever; the risk it poses to the pig sector in Ireland; and what Irish people and visitors to Ireland can do to prevent the introduction of this very serious disease into the Country.

African Swine Fever is spreading across the world with serious consequences for pig farmers, meat processors and exporters in the affected countries. Commenting on the risk of African Swine Fever being introduced into Ireland, the Minister advised that “while we have some advantages in that we

are an island, there is no room for complacency here”. The Minister emphasised that the disease is not a threat to human health and meat is completely safe to eat but an outbreak of the disease would have an enormous impact on our pig industry. Ireland has almost 1.7 million pigs and pig meat exports were worth €666 million in 2018.

In terms of preventing the introduction of this disease into Ireland, the Minister advised that “the virus that causes ASF is quite virulent and can spread by accidental acts of individuals, in particular inappropriate disposal of waste food”.

The virus can survive for months in pork and pork products including cured meats such as ham and salami. The Minister is urging Irish people and visitors to Ireland not to take the risk of bringing meat products into Ireland from affected countries.

“Don’t bring back your sandwich; don’t bring back your salami”, the Minister urged. The Minister reminded all those who keep pigs, even one or two pigs in their back garden “not to feed waste food that contains meat or meat products to pigs. A simple ham sandwich, salami or meat product could bring this disease to our doorstep and it

would be devastating”.

Only persons registered with the Department and issued with valid pig herd numbers are allowed to own or trade in pigs.

All those who keep pigs are reminded not to allow anyone to bring meat products onto their premises or to come in contact with their pigs while wearing clothes they were wearing on hunting trips or visits to pig related businesses in affected countries. Working together we can keep this serious disease out of Ireland.

We can protect our pigs, our farmers, our businesses and our rural communities.

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Meat Processors told they must match the efforts dairy farmers making on Dairy Beef Index THE Chairperson of ICMSA’s Livestock Committee said that while it’s quite clear that dairy farmers must - and should - utilise the Dairy Beef Index to produce better quality calves for beef production, it was equally important that the efforts being made by dairy farmers to improve the beef breeding from their herds were recognised by meat processors through an improved price.

Des Morrison said that Spring 2019 had been an extremely difficult period for all farmers involved in beef production with the financial hit felt by all back to dairy calf producers, who, in many cases, took an extremely low price - arising from Brexit amongst other issues.

Mr. Morrison said that “rightly” there had been a focus on encouraging dairy

farmers to produce a better quality beef calf in 2020 and ICMSA would certainly be encouraging its members to use the Dairy Beef Index once they have their dairy replacements requirements met.

But he cautioned that others had a responsibility as well.

“ICMSA believes that dairy farmers will respond, but I want to be very clear: there is also onus on meat plants to

respond accordingly and that should be, firstly, through improved prices for beef and, secondly, to structure market specifications that facilitate rather than hinder and frustrate farmers. Any targets are going to have to be realistic given that over 71% of steers in 2018 were Ror below, meaning that even suckler beef was, in many cases, not making the base price set by the meat processors”, the

ICMSA Livestock Chairperson noted.

“ICMSA accepts that the Dairy Beef Index presents an opportunity to improve the quality of the calf from the dairy herd from a beef perspective. But, for once, we need to see meat processors ‘play ball’ on this issue and proactively support farmers who are endeavouring to improve their stock”, concluded Mr. Morrison.

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Déise Newsround The value of bees

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Honey (obviously) Tree fruits such as apples, peaches, apricots, plums, lemons, limes and cherries.

Bananas, melons, mangos and papaya.

Berries such as strawberries, blueberries, elderberries, blackberries, raspberries and cranberries.

Onions.

BEES and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities.

Pollinators allow many plants, including many food crops, to reproduce. Not only do pollinators contribute directly to food security, but they are key to conserving biodiversity – a cornerstone of the Sustainable Development Goals. They also serve as sentinels for emergent environmental risks, signaling the health of local ecosystems.

Invasive insects, pesticides, land-use change and monocropping practices may reduce available nutrients and pose threats to bee colonies.

To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development, the UN designated 20th May as World Bee Day. WHY THIS DATE? 20 May coincides with the birthday of Anton Janša, who in the 18th century pioneered modern beekeeping techniques in his native Slovenia and praised the bees for their ability to work so hard, while needing so little attention.

WHY DO WE MARK INTERNATIONAL DAYS? International days are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, to mobilise political will and resources to address global problems, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity.

The existence of international days predates the establishment of the United Nations, but the UN has embraced them as a powerful advocacy tool.

Nicky Sheehan of Dungarvan Mens Shed shows one of their Bee Hotels on the Greenway at Abbeyside.

Trad Weekend at Downey’s DUNGARVAN is not only a preferred destination for trad musicians and singers, but the wider district has been a Mecca for those who love our native culture.

This coming Bank Holiday weekend will be no exception as the town welcomes the renowned Trad Musician Mary Molloy from the Isle of Man who is coming for a feast of Trad Music in Downeys Bar.

Mary Molloy playing Downey's this weekend.

With her will come her friends Paul Airey, Seamus McKibben, Joe Noonan and Tom Callaghan.

The history of Traditional music in Dungarvan goes back generations and gained strength as one of the earliest branches of Comhaltas founded sixty or more years ago. There has been an added vitality with the founding of the Comeraghs Branch and additionally people will recall the magical Féile na nDéise which began 25 years ago and provided a packed weekend of traditional music, song and dance at the May Bank Holiday weekend for almost fifteen years.

Mary and her friends will be remembered for their numerous visits to Dungarvan for that hectic weekend of Trad entertainment.

This coming weekend, the music and craic will begin on Friday night and last into the Bank Holiday Monday when The Annual Bucket Singing Competition will take place at 2.00 p.m. If you are a soccer fan, the Champions League Final between Liverpool and Spurs will be on the screen and those who follow our own games can enjoy Waterford v. Limerick and Clare v. Tipperary. A great weekend to celebrate in Dungarvan.

Pictured right – From the 2009 archive of Féile na nDéise, four young buskers who entertained the Saturday afternoon shoppers during the Festival.

Social Dancing for Solas A SHORT reminder of the Social Dance Night which will be held in aid of Solas on this coming Friday night, 31st May, at which the ever popular P. J. Ryan and friends will keep your feet dancing with their

music and singing, These nights are always great fun, with music as the older generation knew it and a bit of modern for the younger set. It is guaranteed to set the toes twitching as soon as the first

notes are struck up. So, if you want to combine a pleasant and lively evening out, at which you are bound to meet some old friends as well, then Lawlors Hotel this Friday night is the place to be. Dancing from 9.00 p.m.

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DUNGARVAN GO TOP ON POINTS DIFFERENCE Page 2

PRIMARY SCHOOLS CAMOGIE AND HURLING FINALS Pages 8 & 9

TOBY BEDELL COMPETES AT EUROPEAN TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS Page 25

SEE PAGE 3 Modeligo's Nicky O’Donovan is challenged strongly by Ballinacourty's Conor McCarthy in the Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football Championship played in Colligan last Sunday morning.

IMPRESSIVE DISPLAY BY BALLINACOURTY

ANNA POWELL A WINNER AT DUBLIN METROPOLITAN REGATTA Page 26

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RADLEY ENGINEERING WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ALL teams, irrespective of their position on the Group league table will be in contention for championship honours under its present system when each side has played all of their five games. The only championship perk for doing well at present is that the top two sides will qualify straight for the semi-finals while the remaining four will contest the ‘quarters’. However, in past years, qualifying for the ‘semis’ has proven to be a negative in some cases as the top two teams can be kept waiting for weeks to play and that rustiness can militate against them when their turn to play eventually comes round.

Dungarvan go top on points difference Dungarvan …………………2-13; Ballinameela ……………… 1-10.

BALLINAMEELA’S defeat to Dungarvan in the Western IFC game in Bushy Park last Sunday afternoon ensures that all six teams have been beaten with two more Group games to play. This scenario provides a very closely contested league table with just one point separating the top five teams.

Ballinameela won the toss in ‘Bushy’ and elected to play with the strong breeze. However, it was Dungarvan who started the livelier with two consecutive scores per Kealan Daly and Ryan Donnelly (f), the latter finishing the hour with a scoring tally of 1-6 (4f).

Liam O’Brien opened Ballinameela’s account with the Blues centre forward Brendan Cullinan replying on the 8th minute mark. Ballinameela then had a good goal scoring chance as they came to grips with Dungarvan’s bright start and they kicked the four next points via full back Micheal Shine, a fine brace from Robbie McGrath and a second Liam

O’Brien minor.

This left Ballinameela to the fore by 0-5 to 0-3 with 25 minutes played but it was in the remaining time in this first half that the winners gave them the initiative for later on.

Man of the Match Ryan Donnelly pointed two frees into the difficult wind and when Luke O’Callaghan placed him for the opening goal just before the call of half-time, Dermot Dee’s charges led by 1-5 to 0-5.

With the wind at their backs, some were expecting Dungarvan to drive on for the winner’s enclosure but, credit, Ballinameela, they showed their mettle in scoring the first 1-4 of the new half.

Rob Shine pointed a free, Jim Curran kicked a fine score and when Micheal Culloo netted in the convent end of the grounds, Ballinameela were now 0-2 to the good on a score of 1-7 to 1-5.

Lording the midfield exchanges at this stage, Ballinameela doubled their advantage with further minors per Michael Kiely and Liam O’Brien (his third), as Dungarvan had still to come out for the second half.

Dungarvan: Mark Boland; Luke Egan, Conor Sheridan, Aaron Donnolly; Gavin Power, Jamie Nagle, John Curran; Kieran Power, Michael Kiely; Luke O’Callaghan, Brendan Cullinan, Joe Duggan; Kealan Daly, Ryan Donnolly, Conor Duggan.

Sub: Seanie McGrath for Luke O’Callaghan.

Ballinameela: Cathal Daly; Shane McGovern, Conor Buckley, Kealan Looby; Kevin Phelan, Micheal Shine, Liam O’Brien; Tom Curran, Lorcan Looby; Micheal Culloo, David Phelan, Robbie McGrath; Michael Kiely, Jim Curran, Rob Shine.

Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/ Ballinacourty).

Ballinameela's Kevin Phelan hand passes the ball ahead of Dungarvan's Brendan Cullinan on left and John Curran.

Ten minutes in, Ryan Donnoly settled the Blues with a pointed free and when Kieran Power dissected the Ballinameela defence and sent a low drive just inside the post, the game was level for the first time on a score of 2-6 to 1-9.

Dungarvan regained their first half lead with scores by Michael Kiely, who enjoyed a very good second half, and Donnelly (f) again before Lorcan Looby had a good chance to score a second Ballinameela major, 2-8 to 1-9.

There was still a kick left in Ballinameela, though, and after Kieran Power kicked his team’s ninth point, Rob Shine was on target to bring the match back to 0-2 on a score of 2-9 to 1-10. However, it was the wind assisted Dungarvan that dominated the final ten minutes of the match. Michael Kiely and Ryan Donnelly (f) gave the winners a two score lead which edged them closer to the winning line.

Now in full flow, Michael Kiely kicked over his third score and when Kealan Daly worked hard to also find the target, Dungarvan finished up 0-6 winners at the conclusion of an entertaining hour’s football. Dungarvan have remaining group games against Ballinacourty and Colligan Emmetts while Ballinameela will also play Ballinacourty as well as Sliabh gCua.

Dungarvan's Luke O’Callaghan solos past Ballinameela's Tom Curran.

Dungarvan’s Top Three: Ryan Donnolly, Conor Sheridan, John Curran.

Ballinameela’s Top Three: Lorcan Looby, Micheal Culloo, Liam O’Brien.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Ryan Donnolly.

Number of Scorers: Dungarvan 5. Ballinameela 6.

Scores From Play: Dungarvan 2-9. Ballinameela 1-9.

Frees For: Dungarvan 16.

Ballinameela 10.

Wides: Dungarvan 5.

Ballinameela 5.

Score of the Match: Kieran Power’s 43rd minute goal for Dungarvan.

Scorers – Dungarvan: Ryan Donnolly 1-6 (4f), Kieran Power 1-1, Michael Kiely 0-3, Kealan Daly 0-2, Brendan Cullinan 0-1.

Ballinameela: Micheal Culloo 1-0, Liam O’Brien 0-3, Rob Shine 0-3 (1f), Robbie McGrath 0-2, Jim Curran and Micheal Shine 0-1 each.

Pictured supporting Dungarvan's Intermediate footballers in Bushy Park are Sean Hyslop and his son Oscar.

RADLEY ENGINEERING WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE TABLE

Dún Garbhan Ballinacourty Sliabh gCua Ballinameela Modeligo Emmetts

p 3 3 3 3 3 3

w 2 2 2 1 1 0

d 0 0 0 1 1 0

l 1 1 1 1 1 3

for 53 37 36 41 40 31

against 41 31 30 41 42 53

dif 12 6 6 0 -2 -22

pts 4 4 4 3 3 0

Sliabh gCua records second win Sliabh gCua ……………..…2-12; Colligan Emmetts …………. 0-8.

THIS clash of the neighbours in the Intermediate Football Championship took place in Dungarvan Club grounds on Thursday evening last and it turned out to be a rather easy victory for the Touraneena based outfit. Sliabh gCua controlled the game from start to finish and never looked in danger of losing. they led 1-9 to 0-3 at the break and it was hard to

see an Emmet’s comeback in the second half.

In the very first attack Sliabh gCua were awarded a penalty and Jason Sheehan drove the resultant penalty over the bar to open the scoring in the 2nd minute.

Brendan McGourty added a second point 3 minutes later before Jason Dunford opened Emmetts account with a point in the 6th minute.

Kevin Sheehan then pounced

for Sliabh gCua's first goal a minute later and they added four more points before Emmetts got their second point through Charlie Whelan. Cillian Tobin replied with a point for Sliabh gCua and Charlie Whelan had another for Emmetts.

Denis Coffey added two more points for Sliabh gCua before the break to leave then ahead 1-9 to 0-3 at the break.

Within 25 seconds of the restart the game was over as a contest as

Jason Sheehan struck for Sliabh gCua's second goal. Emmetts added the next three points through John Wall (0-2) and Jason Dunford. Sliabh gCua then lost Sean Fitzpatrick to a black card for a deliberate trip. Two points from Jason Sheehan and Stephen Coffey followed for Sliabh gCua and the final two scores of the game came courtesy of a John Wall free and a Michael Horgan point from play for Emmetts but in

the end it was Sliabh gCua who were well ahead at the final whistle.

Sliabh gCua: D. Whelan, R. Gleeson, J. Power, Darragh Tobin, D. McCarthy, J. Skehan, S. Fitzpatrick, B. McGourty (0-2), M. Kearns ((0-1), C. Tobin (0-1), E. Kearns, D. Coffey (0-2), C. Geary, K. Sheehan (1-0), J. Sheehan (1-5, 0-1pen, 0-3fs). Subs. Dermot Tobin for E. Kearns, S. Coffey (0-1) for S. Fitzpatrick B/C, J. Ahearne for D.

Coffey, C. O'Gorman for M. Kearns, G. Hallinan for Darragh Tobin, T. O'Gorman for C. Geary.

Colligan Emmetts: D. McKenna, S. McGrath, A. Dunford, S. Browne, G. Whelan J. Nic Fennell, M. Horgan (0-1), D. Booth, J. Dunford (0-2), J. Morrissey, C. Whelan (0-2), R. Kiely, J. Wall (0-3, 0-2fs), F. Duggan, I. Fraher.

Sub. J. Flynn for F. Duggan.

Referee: Pat Casey (Affane/ Cappoquin).

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Impressive display by Ballinacourty RADLEY ENGINEERING WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Referee Tadhg Tobin (Brickey Rangers) pictured with team captains Peter Phelan (Ballinacourty ) on left and Robbie Buckley (Modeligo).

Ballinacourty ………………1-13; Modeligo …………………..…0-9.

LAST year’s County finalists, Modeligo, were forced to play second fiddle to a fired up Ballinacourty fifteen in their third Western IFC game which was played in Colligan last Sunday morning. Played in very warm conditions, the pace of the play from the outset was electric and it was Pat O’Brien’s charges that lasted it the better in a very enjoyable and entertaining encounter.

‘Courty led by 0-6 to 0-5 at the break and when sub Richie Ryan tested the quality of the netting in the 47th minute, the winner’s opened daylight between the sides for the first time on a scoreline reading 1-9 to 0-8.

It could have been all so different but for the heroics of Brian Enright in the winner’s goal. He saved at point blank range from John Devine on two occasions in the first half and also from Pa Walsh while he denied Jamie Troy in the third quarter in an overall excellent display of net minding. Added to this, Modeligo tested the posts on four occasions and the ball went everywhere bar into the goal in the remaining minutes. Despite all of this, Ballinacourty were the most deserving of winners as the final score line tells and their work rate throughout matched and bettered that of their opponents from start to finish.

Midway through the first half, three consecutive minors via Rian Reddy, Shane Troy and Cian

O’Byrne gave Modeligo a 0-4 to 03 lead but Stephen Cliffe’s accuracy from placed balls proved to be a trump card for the winners.

The greatest scoring difference between the teams during the first half was 0-2 on two occasions, firstly when points by Man of the Match Stephen Cliffe, Peter Phelan and Shane Briggs gave Ballinacourty a 0-3 to 0-1 advantage after Modeligo’s Shane Troy had opened the scoring and just before the break when Richie Ryan’s score gave ‘Courty a 0-6 to 0-4 lead before Jamie Troy kicked the final point of this time frame.

A feature of the match in both halves was the quality of score taking with Rian Reddy, Cian O’Byrne and Shane Troy standing out for Modeligo and Stephen Cliffe, Peter Phelan and Richie Ryan for ‘Courty in the first moiety. Similarly, in a third quarter that finished 0-3 each, John Devine and Stephen Cliffe kicked scores as good as you will see in any County.

Ballinacourty retained their 0-1 advantage at the end of the third quarter with points by Eoin Kiely and Stephen Cliffe. 0-2 (1f), while Cian O’Byrne kicked his second for Modeligo with John Devine and Michael Troy (f), also hitting the target, 0-9 to 0-8.

The game’s defining score came from Richie Ryan in the 47th minute from a Shane Briggs pass and despite it being an acute angle, Ryan smashed the ball into the roof of the net. Following the only goal of the game, the winner’s assumed

total control and three consecutive minors by Eoin Kiely and Cliffe, 0-2 (1f) had the game done and dusted with ten minutes remaining on a score of 1-12 to 0-8.

Modeligo’s only other score was a pointed free by Michael Troy and, all in all in this second half, just two of Modeligo’s 0-4 were from play. In contrast all of Ballinacourty’s second half total of 1-7, bar 0-2, was from play as the team won its second game in a week to keep their name very much in the pot in this championship.

The final score of the game fittingly fell to Diarmuid Henley, who when marking Michael Troy, when employed in defence in the first half negated the Modeligo player’s potential influence. While this championship will probably never rival its hurling counterpart, it is building up nicely and there should be a number of good games to enjoy before the championship honours are decided.

Ballinacourty’s Top Three: Stephen Cliffe, Brian Enright, Diarmuid Henley.

Modeligo’s Top Three: Rian Reddy, John Devine, Seanie O’Donovan.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Stephen Cliffe.

Number of Scorers: Ballinacourty 6. Modeligo 6.

Scores From Play: Ballinacourty 1-9. Modeligo 0-7.

Fres For: Ballinacourty 12.

Modeligo 14.

Wides: Ballinacourty 5.

Modeligo 7.

Conor McCarthy and Richie Ryan (Ballinacourty) halt Nicky O’Donovan (Modeligo) in his tracks.

Score of the Match: Ballinacourty’s 47th minute goal engineered by Shane Briggs and executed by Richie Ryan.

Scorers – Ballinacourty: Stephen Cliffe 0-7 (4f), Richie Ryan 1-1, Eoin Kiely 0-2, Peter Phelan, Shane Briggs and Diarmuid Henley 0-1 each.

Modeligo: Shane Troy and Cian O’Byrne 0-2 each, Michael Troy 0-2f, Rian Reddy, Jamie Troy and John Devine 0-1 each.

Ballinacourty: Brian Enright; Patrick Fitzgerald, Shane Briggs, Gavin Breen; Oisin Hallahan, Patrick Lynch, Evan Collins; Peter Phelan, David Hickey; Stephen Cliffe, Maurice Power, Mark Fives; Eoin Ahearne, Diarmuid Henley, Eoin Kiely. Subs: Conor McCarthy for Eoin Ahearne, Richie Ryan for Mark Fives, Cian Fagan for Oisin Hallahan, Ronan Sheehan for Conor McCarthy, Eoin Ahearne for Eoin Kiely.

Modeligo: Brian McCarthy; Nicky O’Donovan, John McGrath, Robbie Buckley; Sean Hennessy, Kieran McCarthy, Niall Browne; Rian Reddy, Sean O’Donovan; Cian O’Byrne, Pa Walsh, John Devine; Michael Troy, Shane Troy, Jamie Troy. Subs: Matthew Hickey for John Devine, Richard McGrath, Thomas Walsh.

Referee: Tadhg Tobin (Brickey Rangers).

Modeligo's Seanie O’Donovan in possession ahead of Ballinacourty's Conor McCarthy and Peter Phelan.

Peter Phelan (Ballinacourty) changes the direction of the play being marked by Modeligo's Pa Walsh on left and John Devine.

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Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Championship

Ballyduff go top of the table Ballyduff ……………………0-13; Shamrocks ……………….… 3-3.

REIGNING champions Shamrocks suffered their first junior football defeat this year when going under to a capable Ballyduff fifteen in Tallow last Friday evening. The scoreline tells its own story as the winners dominated throughout but goals by the champions kept them in the game in the second half.

Shamrocks fielded somewhat under strength here but still lost out by just the minimum score.

Ballyduff led by 0-7 to 1-0 at the break thanks to scores by Stephen Molumphy, Eoghan Murray, Seamus Hannon, Eoin O Brien and three pointed frees by Fionnan Murray with Alan Kelly registering Shamrock’s only score of the half, a goal.

Shamrocks won the second half by 2-3 to 0-6 but Ballyduff were never in danger of being over turned as after Shamrocks second goal by Mike Lucey, their third major came with the last kick of the game, a penalty by their goalie Richie Murphy.

Ballyduff’s second half scores came from Michael McCormack,

Jamie Kearney, Seamus Hannon (2), Stephen Molumphy and sub Andrew Casey.

This win by the Reds may not be as significant as it first seems as a fully strength Shamrocks side will be a different kettle of fish if the teams meet again in the latter stages of the championship.

CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT At the end of the Group stage, the top teams qualifies for the semi final and the quarter finals will consist of 2 v 7, 3 v 6 and 4 v 5.

Ballyduff: Cian Leamy; Peter Kennedy, Maurice McNamara, Thomas McDonagh; Jamie Hannon, Shane Hannon, Eoin O’Brien; Stephen Molumphy, Michael Kearney; Fionnan Murray, Michael McCormack, Eoghan Murray; Jamie Kearney, Seamus Hannon, Kieran Hayes. Subs: Oran Leamy, Darragh Murphy, Denis McDonagh, Bill Keane, Andrew Casey.

Shamrocks: Richie Murphy; Jason Aherne, Tom Donovan, Sean Murphy; Shane Roche, Pádraig Aherne, Adam Crawford; JP Lucey, Billy Hynes; Edward Hynes, Joey Leahy, Chris Murphy; Alan Kelly, Shane Harnedy, Jamie Murphy. Subs used: Tim Linehan, Padraig Tobin, Mike Lucey, Martin Delaney.

Referee: Tommy O’Sullivan (Affane/Cappoquin).

Tallow get off the mark Shaun O'Sullivan, Ryan Grey 0-1, Tommy Daly; Donnchadh Mulcahy 0-1, Eoin Condon 1-1, 1Darah Buckley 1-1. Mark O'Brien, Ian Beecher, Eric Hickey, Rob O'Sullivan, Mikey Tobin, Eoin McGrath, Eamonn Forbes, Rob Beecher.

Sean Phobal: Aidan Power; Stephen Conway, Ray Terry, James Flavin, Mark Walsh, Michael Flynn, Shane Hogan, Andy Walsh, Cormac Nugent, Diarmuid Curran, Declan Ryan, Tomás Galvin, Brian Barry, Graham Guiry, Michael French. Subs: Bryan for Andy Walsh (black card); Sean for Brian Barry; Dylan for Stephen Conway; Paddy Conway for Cormac.

Scorers: Michael Flynn 1-1; Diarmuid 0-2, Graham 0-3, Declan 0-2, Bryan French 0-1, Mark Walsh 0-1.

Referee: Gavin Whelan (Colligan Emmets).

Tallow ……………………...…3-6; Sean Phobail ………………1-11.

Tallow recorded their first championship win in three outings when they edged out Sean Phobail by the minimum of scores in Ardmore last Friday evening. Goals by Darragh Mulcahy, Eoin Condon and Darah Buckley made all the difference against a Sean Phobail side that have yet to win and have lost some players this year.

Still, they came close to recording their first win here and there is a long way to go in this championship.

Tallow: Michael Curley; Alan Curley, Jack Tobin, Robbie Geary; Kevin Henley, Kieran Fraser, Darragh Mulcahy 1-0; Kieran Geary 0-2, Bob McCarthy;

LAWLORS HOTEL JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP LEAGUE TABLE

Ballyduff Upr Shamrocks Geraldines Kilgobinet Tallow Affane Old Parish

p 5 4 4 3 3 3 4

w 4 3 2 2 1 1 0

d 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

l 1 1 2 1 2 2 4

for 63 81 50 39 34 30 39

against 58 40 44 36 51 51 56

dif 5 41 6 3 -17 -21 -17

pts 8 6 4 4 2 2 0

Club Deise sponsors, DID Electrical, Ardkeen Retail Park, Outer Ring Road were delighted to welcome Waterford senior hurling manager, Paraic Fanning and members of the Waterford senior hurling team to the store recently where a cheque was handed over towards the cost of training expenses for the Waterford senior hurling panel. Waterford’s Austin Gleeson and Mark O’Brien are pictured with Club Deise’s Tom Shanahan, Tom Corcoran and Rose McCarthy, John and Nuala Fahey from Dungarvan, David Whittle, manager, DID Electrical and his daughter Sophie.

[Noel Browne]

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Junior B Football Championship

Comfortable win for Nire GROUP A Nire ………………………...…5-9; Dungarvan ………………..…1-6.

GOALS by Connie Power (2), Seamus Lawlor, Aidan Condon and Larry Walsh gave Nire a comfortable win in their third championship game at the Dungarvan club grounds last Friday evening.

The home side started well with minor scores per Ian Sheehan, Fionn Hallahan and Sean Hyslop

but in reply, two quick goals by Seamus Lawlor and Connie Power set the trend for this game.

Nire led at the break by 3-5 to 04 before Dungarvan responded in the second half and a Fionn Hallahan goal helped to reduce the deficit to 3-7 to 1-6 at the end of the thord quarter.

It was Nire who finished the stronger, though, and further goals

by Larry Walsh and Connie Power

Aidan Connolly, Patrick Houlihan, Rob Havens; Mike Ameglio, John Havens, Sean Hyslop; Aidan Kirwan, Ian Sheehan; Tadhg McCombe, Seamus Cunningham, Fionn Hallahan; David Hayes, Brendan Cullinan, Liam Sheehan.

Subs: Eamonn Morrissey, Conor Sheehan, Ryan Duggan, Richie Walsh, Denis McGrath, Stephen Donovan.

Referee: Alan Kissane (Dunhill).

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg win again Clashmore/Kinsalebeg ..…1-12; Brickey Rangers ……………0-8.

C L A S H M O R E / K i n s a l e b e g ’s progress in this grade continued at home last Friday evening when they recorded a deserving 0-7 win over Brickey Rangers. The key score in the game was a goal by the winner’s midfielder Jim Scanlon while Mark Nugent kicked 0-6 and Sean Fleming 0-3.

The winners led by 1-6 to 0-3 at half time.

Last year, Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg finished bottom of their group but they currently lay joint top with County champions Nire after three games.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: 1.

Darragh Curran; 2. Barry Dunne, 3.

Gavin Dower, 4. Conor Lynch; 5.

Declan Hickey, 6. Paudie

O’Rourke, 7. Cillian O'Keeffe (0-1); 8. Jim Flavin (1-0), 9. Luke Seward (0-1); 10. Tadhg Cunningham (0-1), 11. Sean Fleming (0-3), 12. Ryan O’Sullivan; 13. Jim Scanlon, 14.

Noel Smyth, 15. Mark Nugent (0-6).

Subs: Kyle Cunningham for Noel Symth, Kyle Roche for Jim Scanlon, Danny O’Neill for Conor Lynch.

Brickeys: Sam Keoghan; Jack O’Donnell, Tadhg Tobin, Josh Whelan Veale; Richard Halpin, David Ryan, Stephen Ahearne; Emmet Gaffney, Diarmuid Tobin; Mark Scanlon, Lar Houlihan, Mikey O’Hanlon; Carthach Shalloe, Colm O’Callaghan, Conor Walsh.

Sub: Darragh Tobin.

Referee: Tomas O Cuirrin (An Rinn).

An Rinn making progress in Junior Grade GROUP B An Rinn ………………………3-6; Gaultier ………………………2-8.

IN defeating the County finalists for the past two years, Gaultier, in Pairc Ui Shiothchain last Friday evening, An Rinn have put their name in the pot as championship

contenders for 2019. Gaultier’s goal scorers were Alex Deegan and Eoin Prendergast but it wasn’t enough to deny An Rinn their second win from two outings.

Gaultier: Paul Murphy, Killian Jones, Robin Croke, Conor Langton, Killian Fitzgerald, Evan

Munster Poc Fada launched in Kerry THE 2019 Munster Poc Fada competition was launched in the pristine surroundings of the Kerry GAA Centre of Excellence in Currans on Tuesday evening. Launching the competition, Munster Hurling Coaching and Games Manager, Joey Carton, said that the awarding of the competition to Kerry for the next three years was recognition of the local effort put into the Poc Fada competition over the years and also recognition of the tremendous work being done for Hurling in Kerry right now. “After three years in the Galtee Mountains and the past three years in The Burren, we are looking for-

eased the champions over the finish line.

Nire: Ger Peters; Sean Ryan, Stephen Ryan, Julian O’Halloran; Ollie O’Gorman, Aidan Condon, Ian Coffey; Eamon Wall, Seamus Lawlor; Dave Nugent, Connie Power, David Prendergast; Darragh O’Flynn, Larry Walsh, Ciaran Ryan.

Sub: Colm Ryan.

Dungarvan: Eric Duggan;

ward to the fantastic Kerry Head course for the next three years” he said.

Munster GAA Poc Fada Ambassador, Brendan Cummins, thanked the Provincial Council for nominating him as Ambassador for the competition. The former Tipperary star, who is the holder of 2 All-Ireland medals and 5 AllStars, is ideally suited for the honorary role having been national Poc Fada champion on nine occasions between 2004 and 2015. “I was fortunate enough to play around the Kerry Head course a few years back and the Provincial competition is a huge carrot to take part in the

National finals in the Cooley Mountains” he said.

Chairman of the Kerry County Committee, Tim Murphy, welcoming everyone to the launch in the Centre of Excellence, said that it was a tremendous honour for Kerry to be staging the competition for the very first time and said that Kerry GAA would be supporting the competition in every way possible.

The Munster Poc Fada competitions (Senior and Under 16s), which will once again be sponsored by Martin Donnelly, will be held over the Kerry Head course in Ballyheigue on Saturday, June 15th.

Corcoran, Cathal Ryan, Jason Flood, Richard Hurley (2 pts, both frees), Alex Deegan (1-1), Kevin Dingley, Eoin Prendergast (1-1), Ian Power, Richard Finnegan (2pts), Jack Fitzgerald.

Subs: Damien Tiernan (1pt), Michael Whitty, Owen Connors

(1pt).

Referee: Dessie O’Leary (Erin’s Own).

STRADBALLY’S BIG WIN OVER BALLINAMEELA In the other game in this group, Stradbally had a comfortable 3-14 to 0-5 win away to Ballinameela.

JJ KAVANAGH & SONS CO. JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP A LEAGUE TABLE p Nire 3 Clashmore 3 Kilrossanty 2 Brickeys 2 Dún Garbhan 2

w 2 2 2 0 0

d 0 0 0 0 0

l 1 1 0 2 2

for 50 45 20 16 21

against 34 37 17 24 40

dif 16 8 3 -8 -19

pts 4 4 4 0 0

LEAGUE TABLE JJ KAVANAGH & SONS CO. JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP B p An Rinn 2 Rathgormack 2 Stradbally 2 Gaultier 3 Ballinameela 3

w d 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0

l 0 0 1 2 3

for 29 34 39 44 15

against dif 17 12 29 5 23 16 38 6 54 -39

pts 4 4 2 2 0

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All-Ireland champions visit Walsh Park MUNSTER SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 3

WATERFORD V LIMERICK in Walsh Park Sunday, June 2nd at 2.00 p.m.

Referee: Fergal Horgan (Tipperary).

DEFENDING the title they won so well in Croke Park last year, Limerick will travel to Walsh Park this Sunday aiming to get their championship year back on track after losing out to Cork at home in their first game.

A surprise it may have been, but Cork’s win was fully deserved and it now leaves the champions in a situation where they must, in all reality, win on Sunday if they want to raise a serious challenge to retain the Liam McCarthy cup.

Following their All Ireland victory in 2018, Limerick played like champions throughout a National Hurling League campaign that they won easily in the final against a Waterford side that have yet to recover the form that saw them beat Clare and Galway, twice, en route to that decider.

Waterford put pressure on their championship year from the outset when they lost our ‘must win’ first home game against Clare and it was always going to be unlikely that they would overturn a resurgent Tipperary side in Round 2 in Thurles.

What was disappointing in Semple Stadium was the manner and extent of our defeat and clearly in the high standard Province that we operate in, this present system

does not suit a small hurling County such as Waterford and we are unlikely to beat three teams in any given year.

As it is, we have not beaten any County since the inception of this new money making championship system in its two year’s of existence and this trend looks likely to continue on Sunday in Walsh Park.

Limerick are the wounded animal coming to town after suffering a bad loss in front of their home support in the Gaelic Grounds, Waterford, from their viewpoint, will be ideal fodder to atone for their earlier loss and get their campaign back on track.

This is the challenge that faces Pauric Fanning’s charges, with, in reality, pride in the jersey remaining to play for this year. Yet, this is the true test of any sportsman, when the odds are stacked against you, are you going to accept what looks like the inevitable or show your true mettle and be very much determined to win the game?

Waterford will have to field without the injured Philip Mahony and there are sure to be some other changes from the Tipperary experience. Most of the panel have got their opportunity in the first two games but we are not much further on from where we started and so

the selectors have no easy task to select a combination that can match the Shannonsiders.

One feels that this is certainly the time to put Austin Gleeson in his best position, at centre back, as he was fairly out of the action out at wing forward and if this alone was done, it could go a long way to the side turning their form around.

There has been very little positives to date but the performances of Abbeyside’s Conor Prunty at the edge of the square have been encouraging, while alongside him, Shane McNulty has done enough to earn a recall to the starting fifteen. Team captain Noel Connors lack of pace has been exploited by speedy opposing forwards and the big question is will management make the big call and start someone in his place.

We were outhurled in both our games i Lar na Pairce and here again is an area where the selectors will have to search long and hard to turn things round. It doesn’t get any better up front as we have yet to score a goal in this year’s championship and bar Patrick Curran against Tippereary, we didn’t threaten in this respect.

Before the championship commenced, many loyal Gaels from each County were concerned about getting a ticket for this match but those worries should be eased now as the attractiveness of this encounter is not as great as it could have been. It also raises the question as to how much should Walsh Park be developed as with a less than planned improvement it may be adequate into the future for

Stephen Bennett makes a point to one of the match umpires in the Clare game in Walsh Park.

championship occasions.

An unlikely defeat for the champions of Ireland could well send them into a recession so the pressure is on John Kiely’s charges to succeed. The tight Walsh Park venue should help this powerfully built team and from the off, their anticipated early strong offensive play will need to be combated and overcome.

The history of the Munster championship tells us that Waterford is a minnow County and

we have suffered many defeats over the years. However, in the midst of this, there has been some outstanding victories against all the

odds and what a boost it would be if one of these was realised on Sunday.

Forecast: Limerick.

2019 MUNSTER SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE TABLE

Tipperary Clare Cork Limerick Waterford

p 2 1 2 1 2

w 2 1 1 0 0

d 0 0 0 0 0

l 0 0 1 1 2

for against dif 4-58 1-42 +25 1-20 0-22 +1 2-50 3-47 0 1-19 1-26 -7 0-40 3-50 -19

pts 4 2 2 0 0

Minor hurlers have yet to perform MUNSTER MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 3

WATERFORD V LIMERICK in Walsh Park Sunday, June 2nd at 12 noon Referee: Kevin Jordan (Tipperary) DESPITE scoring 0-15 against Clare in their first game and 2-15 against Tipperary the following week, this year’s Waterford minor hurling team have yet to fire on all cylinders.

It doesn’t get any easier over the next two weekends as we arguably face the two best teams in the competition, Limerick and Cork.

All concerned have had a two week break to address matters heading into Sunday’s opener against Limerick in Walsh Park and early comers to the venue from the home County will be hoping for a full hour performance this time out.

Last day against Tipperary, Waterford didn’t help themselves, having to play with fourteen men for

all of the second half and a player picking up two yellow cards in thirty minutes of hurling is not hurling with the team on his agenda.

It was late in the second half that the team made any showing on the scoreboard in hauling in Tipperary’s team and if this form is produced for the whole hour, we may see the true potential of this Deise side.

Net minder, Rian Hogan from Kilrossanty has performed well in both games and in front of him, Jack O Foinn, Sean O’Neill, and Carthach Daly have done well enough to be retained.

The defensive sextet is, in fact, the team’s strongest sector, and Caoimhin Walsh justified his starting position in Thurles. Rory

Furlong was the best player on the team against Clare in the centre of defence but the free role against Tipperary actually kept him out of the game while he was on the field.

Reuben Halloran completes the half line and he is a valuable long distance free-taker.

Jake Foley made an improvement to the midfield area against Tipperary and he contributed 0-2 from play, while Tristan Loftus, Sean Burke, Eoin O’Brien and

Rory Fitzpatrick are options here also but it is up front where the side needs to ignite.

We have yet to see the form that Caolan Mac Craith produced last year while the performances of Johnny Burke and Mark Fitzgerald were heartening in Thurles.

Fourmilewater’s Aaron Ryan is a leader on the team and he is an excellent free taker, scoring ten to date and keeping Waterford in the game against Clare in Walsh Park.

Tramore’s Cian Rellis deserves a starting position after coming on a scoring 0-2 in his twenty minutes on board against Tipperary and he certainly looked the part.

There are limited places in the forwards up for grabs with such as Conor Berry, Jamie Power, Jamie Gleeson, Joe Booth, Michael Cummins and a player that is highly regarded in his own club Mount Sion’s Ben Frisby hoping to get the selectorial nod.

2019 MUNSTER MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE TABLE

Cork Clare Tipperary Limerick Waterford

p 2 1 2 1 2

w 1 1 1 0 0

d 0 0 0 1 0

l 0 0 1 0 2

for against dif 3-43 1-37 +12 0-17 0-15 +2 4-33 4-42 -9 0-19 1-16 0 2-30 3-32 -5

pts 3 2 2 1 0

Waterford minor hurlers will have to regroup for Sunday's game v Limerick.

Cork looked a class apart in this championship when they easily defeated Tipperary in Pairc Ui Chaoimh but Limerick came out he following week and drew with them on a score of 0-19 to 1-16.

This is the challenge that the young Deise hurlers face in Walsh Park but isn’t it what any young hurler would crave for, playing with his County and producing his best in front of his own people.

Forecast: Limerick.

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Bord na nOg Under 15 Division 3 Football County Final

Stradbally lift the shield after strong finish Stradbally ……………………8-4; Cois Bhríd ………………...…3-5.

ALTHOUGH Stradbally had a very healthy haul of scores at the final whistle the outcome of this hotly contested Under 15 Division 3 football final was far from a formality for the majority of a game featuring two quality teams. Two goals from Rory Fennell and Michael O’Brien had Stradbally ahead by 6 points by the fourth minute of the match Rory’s effort being very well finished, soccer style, after he was found unmarked in loads of space on the right-hand side of the pitch.

Despite the deficit Cois Bhride were getting plenty of possession and started the fight back with a nice point from play off the boot of Stephen Roche and the same player had the Stradbally lead back down to just two point with a well taken goal after a long solo run.

Cois Bhride were now back in

the game but Stradbally responded with their third goal from their dangerman Michael O’Brien who, after being set up by Rory Fennell saw his first effort save by Cois Bhride keeper Adam McSweeney but he made no mistake with the rebound to put the lead back to five points.

Although under significant pressure Cois Bhride were playing well and were unfortunate to be denied a goal of their own when Jake Henley hit the posts with what seemed an unstoppable shot but a minute later they had the lead down to just two points when Jack McDonnell fielded a high ball from a Stradbally free and he deftly off loaded it to the on running Stephen Roach who dispatched it to the back of the Stradbally net.

Moments later Jack Murphy skilfully slotted a placed ball between the Stradbally posts to leave the bare minimum between the teams

Bord na nÓg County Chairman Eric Furlong presenting Stradbally Captain Michael O'Brien with the winners Shield.

however Stradbally were to go into the half time break four points clear after Rory Fennell and Rian O’Reilly combined to set up yet another Michael O’Brien goal - practically on the stroke of half-time.

Immediately after the restart Rory Fennell was denied another goal when his low cross goal shot went ever so slightly wide of the posts. Cois Bhríd badly needed to respond and respond they did when Jack Murphy fielded a kickout and sent a pin point pass to Jack McDonnell who made no mistake to score his teams third goal of the match leaving just a point between the teams. However, within four minutes Stradbally had the lead back to three points with a Michael O’Brien pointed free kick

and an Oísin Leacy effort from play.

With just 10 minutes left in this final Jack Murphy had the Stradbally lead down to two with another pointed free but this was as close as they were to eventually get to their opponents as from now to the end of the game Stradbally dominated the run of play. Goals from Michael O’Brien as well as Tommy & Rory Fennell eased them across the finishing line to claim the under 15 Division 3 Football County Championship for 2019.

Overall, this was an excellent County Final and Cois Bhríd can be quite proud, despite losing, of the fulsome part they played in it as they were very much in with a chance of victory up until the dying moments of the game. The

Stradbally line-up was also remarkable as practically one third of it comprised of not one but two sets of twins – Tommy & Rory Fennell and the Leacy brothers, Liam & Oísin.

Bord na nÓg County Chairman, Eric Furlong was on hand to present the winners Shield and, in his presentation speech, praised both teams on the high standard of football on display. Eric also thanked his fellow Bord na nÓg Officers Pádraig Nolan and Billy Devine who gave of their time on a Saturday morning to make sure this final ran smoothly. Finally, Eric thanked the Cappoquin Club for yet again making their excellent facilities available for this important match.

Congratulations to Stradbally and well done to Cois Bhride on reaching the County Final.

Stradbally: 1 Oran Grant, 2 Joseph Fenlon, 3 Liam Kiersey, 4 Liam Leacy, 5 Donncha Dunphy, 6 Óisín Leacy (0-1), 7 Tommy Fennell (1-0), 8 Rory Fennell (2-1), 9 Cormac McGrath, 10 Michael O’Brien (Capt 5-2), 11 Donncha O’Brien, 12 Conor Organ, 13 Rian O’Rielly, 14.

Andrew Weldon, 15. John Bruton, 17.

Jaime McCarthy, 18. Conor Power, 19.

Seán O’Brien.

Cois Bhríd: 1. Adam McSweeney, 2.

Conor Henley, 3. Alan Hurley, 5. Ian Martin, 6. Darragh Spillane, 7. Shane Cronin (C), 8. Jake Henley, 9. Stephen Roche (VC 2-1), 10. Jack Murphy (0-3), 11. Shane Martin 12. Jack McDonnell (1-0), 13. Cian O'Brien, 14. Ciarán Lenehan, 15. Callum McCarthy, 4.

Stephen Murphy, 19. Ben Grey, 20.

Keith Martin, 21. Paul Henley, 22. Conor Marsh.

Stradbally Under 15 Footballers, Division 3 County Champions 2019.

Bord na nÓg Under 14 Division 1 Football County Final

Gaultier goals seal victory in Kill Gaultier ………………………3-1; Ballinacourty ……………..…2-3.

TWO second half goals put Gaultier just about over the line in this tense, tight and exciting top division football County Final played last evening in Kill GAA Grounds.

These two clubs recently contested the Féile A final and after a very good contest Gaultier prevailed on a scoreline of 0-6 to 0-05 which belied what was a truly thrilling encounter and therefore this final was always going to be another epic battle between two clubs that are very familiar with each other.

On entering the pitch the Gaultier faithful could not but notice the scoreboard at the brilliantly turned out Kill GAA grounds still showed the 5-6 to 0-9 final score from last Saturday’s Under 15 Football County Final where a super Ballinacourty team dispatched Gaultier with a three goal first half blitz. Perhaps this was the ample motivation they needed as surely the thought of losing two County finals to the same opposition in less than a week was simply inconceivable for the Eastern Club.

Gaultier started much better than Ballinacourthy and were virtually camped in the opposition’s

Ballinacourty U-14 Footballers, Division 1 Finalists 2019.

Bord na nÓg County Chairmar Eric Furlong presents the U-14 Division 1 Cup to Gaultier Captain Kyle Flynn.

half but failed to register a score in this opening period of dominance.

Next of all Ballinacourty started to apply some pressure of their own but they were also finding scores quite illusive. Gaultier responded midway through the half and were four points clear after a goal and a point were scored without reply.

With time running out in the first half Ballinacourty were back on level terms at 1-01 apiece after Gaultier conceded a penalty almost at the stroke of half-time.

Ballinacourty, now playing against the wind, started the second half with renewed determination and were in front for the first time in the match with a good point.

The next score was always going to be vital and unfortunately for the

Ballinacourty men it was a goal for Gaultier which was followed up shortly hereafter by another three pointer with less than 15 minutes left to play in this County Final.

The latter stages of this match were predominantly comprised of massive Ballinacourty pressure offset against excellent Gaultier defending. However, Ballinacourty ensured a real grandstand finish with a super goal, the score of the game and another point from play but in the end, it was Gaultier who held out for the victory.

HIGH STANDARD In his presentation speech Bord na nÓg County Chairman Eric Furlong heaped huge praise upon both teams for the high standard of football on display in a contest wor-

thy of a county final. Eric also thanked his fellow Bord na nÓg Officers Angela Whelan and Tom Morrissey, match referee Pádraig Nolan and most importantly the Kill GAA Club for the use of their excellent facilities.

Congratulations to Gaultier who are this year’s County Champions and the team that will also represent Waterford in the All-Ireland Féile Finals next month.

Commiserations to a very brave and talented Ballinacourty team that we are sure will achieve their own success in the years to come.

Ballinacourty: 1. Sean Walsh, 2.

Jake Fitzgerald Drummey, 3. Kieran Cosgrave, 4. Jake O’Donnell, 5. Cormac Dunne Fitzgerald, 6. Diarmuid Mackle, 7. Fionn O’Murchu, 8. Brian Callaghan

(Capt), 9. Billy O’Connell, 10. Cathal Sweeney, 11. Daniel Morrissey, 12. Jack O’Donovan, 13. Fionn Dwyer, 14.

Darragh Walsh, 15. Darragh Cosgrave.

16. Ethan Keohan, 17. Sean Queally, 18. Sean Prunty, 20. Robert Prunty, 21.Tommy Flynn, 23. Niall McCarthy, 24.

Aodhan Barrett, 25. Jamie Mulcahy.

Gaultier: 1 Darragh Kavanagh, 2 Connor Murphy, 3 Hugh Power, 4 Thomas Carey, 5 Seán Kelly, 6 Tony Brennan, 7 Fergal O’Brien, 8 Callum Sloan, 9 Eoin O Gradaigh, 10 Kieran Power, 11 Kyle Flynn (Capt), 12 Luke Murphy, 13 Scott Fleming, 14 Donagh Cooney, 15 Ciaran Geoff. 16 Jack Lynch, 17 Ross Nolan, 18 Kieran Caufield, 19 Eoin Cuddihy, 20 Tom Spain, 21 Aaron Reid, 22 Sam Tiernan 23 Jaimie Geraghty, 24 Bill O’Regan, 25 Lorcan Byrne. 26 Shay Kennedy, 27 David Kelleher, 28 Dylan Coady 29 Bill Farrell.

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Gaelic Jottings Footballers meet Westmeath in Qualifiers THE Round One All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers draw took place on Monday morning last. Benji Whelan’s charges have been drawn away to a Westmeath side that were beaten by Laois last Sunday in the Leinster championship.

The midlanders won the division 3 NFL final this year and they will play in Division 2 in 2020.

The full draw is: Louth v Antrim, Down v Tipperary, Leitrim v Wicklow, Wexford v Derry, Offaly v London, Monaghan v Fermanagh, Carlow v Kildare/Longford, Westmeath v Waterford.

Mahony misses Munster games AS opening phases to a championship season go, the 2019 version has not unfolded in a pleasing manner for anyone invested in Waterford hurling. Edged out by a point against Clare in the ‘must win’ home games the homecoming to Walsh Park culminated on a low note with defeat in their first tie in Munster. In game two, we were subject to an 18point loss in Thurles after having had to operate with 14 men after Conor Gleeson was dismissed before half-time.

Now comes the confirmation that the side will be robbed of Philip Mahony for the rest of the provincial campaign due to a broken tibia suffered against Tipperary in Thurles.

That’s a layoff period of 8-10 weeks that Mahony is facing into. It’ll definitely sideline him for their home tie with Limerick in Walsh Park on Sunday, 2nd June and the trip to Páirc Uí Chaoimh to meet Cork on Saturday, 8th June.

28-year-old Mahony, a half-back who has stored up plenty experience, started both of Waterford’s games to date but must now resign himself to an observation role. It’s not a novel experience for him. In May 2014 he suffered a double leg fracture and a dislocated ankle in a club game with Ballygunner against Ardmore.

He required surgery and missed that campaign, one that had been pencilled in for a return after he was absent in 2013 when he went travelling. That luckless theme surfaced again in his family twelve months further on when younger brother Pauric suffered a horrific shin break in a club game and missed the rest of the season.

The elder Mahony recovered from his 2014 injury and since then he’s become an established regular in the side, a vital component as Derek McGrath oversaw major strides in the time frame spanning 2015 to 2017. Standout moments included a pair of Munster final appearances, a league medal in 2015, contesting the All-Ireland final two years ago and a trio of All-Star nominations.

He could potentially feature again in the 2019 championship if Waterford were to progress as far as late July but that will be a difficult ambition for them to realise.

Bottom of the Munster round-robin table after two games with no points to their name and a scoring difference of -19, Waterford require two victories from those early June clashes and a favourable set of results elsewhere.

The problem for them is trying to tap into a winning run. If you include the league final, Waterford have lost their last three competitive encounters. The current mood is in stark contrast to the ebullient mood in their dressing-room in Nowlan Park after their admirable recovery with 14 men to overtake Galway in a semi-final in March. That game

looked a statement success in Paraic Fanning’s maiden season but their form has unravelled since then.

In championship the picture is bleaker.

Waterford’s last summer success was the 2017 All-Ireland semi-final victory over Cork. Their record since then stands at seven games played with the Gaelic Grounds draw with Tipperary last June the solitary tie where they avoided defeat. Focusing just on Munster, Waterford’s last triumph was in the 2016 semi-final against Clare with eight fruitless encounters played in the interim.

This year Mahony’s role with Waterford was trimmed back due to Ballygunner’s extended involvement in the club championship, excelling in a run that ended with February’s loss to Ballyhale. ‘If we never won Munster it would have stuck with me until the day I die,’ declared Mahony after last November’s final win over Na Piarsaigh.

That reaction captured the personal meaning of that victory and he was one of six Ballygunner figures to claim an AllIreland club hurling award in April.

The hope would have been to kick on at county level this summer but results have not been kind and the fortune to avoid injury has eluded him as well. For Paraic Fanning the core task now is to resurrect Waterford’s season and have them primed for a critical encounter with Limerick that they simply must succeed in. Mahony was the type of figurehead he’d have hoped to utilise to conjure up a winning display. But the defender’s unavailability now adds to the list of headaches facing the Waterford manager.

Abbeyside v Dungarvan SH Tournament final THE Dungarvan club stages the John A. Murphy senior hurling tournament final on Friday, June 14th at 7.30 p.m. in a game that will also double up as an important league game for both clubs.

Johnny Murphy was the life and the soul of Dungarvan GAA in years gone by and this will be the third staging of his memorial game, the previous two seeing Midleton and Wexford side Shelmaliers participating.

A win or a draw will see Abbeyside qualify for the league semi-finals along with Tallow while the home side will have to win if they are to progress. This is an ideal game for both teams ahead of the anticipated return of the senior hurling championship ten days later and the game will benefit two local organisations, St. John’s School and Heart By-Pass Rehab. Entry fee to the match, with the co operation and good will of both clubs is a modest €5.

With club hurling forced to take a back seat to the inter County championships, the local scene requires games such as this and this should be a hour’s hurling worth seeing which, as a local derby, should tell us the current standing of both teams.

Previously both clubs organised similar games which benefitted Dungarvan Hospital and the Sesame School in Whitestrand in the Village. As with the inter County games in Walsh Park, the stand will be unreserved.

LEAGUE TABLE CO. SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE GROUP B p w d l f a d pts Tallow 4 3 1 0 85 67 18 7 Abbeyside 4 3 0 1 93 73 20 6 Dungarvan 4 2 1 1 99 76 23 5 Ballyduff Upr 4 1 0 3 78 73 5 2 Lismore 4 1 0 3 72 86 -14 2 Fourmilewater 4 1 0 3 40 92 -52 2

Waterford Primary Game Camogie team V Limerick. Standing l to r: Sara Donnelly (Glenbeg N.S.), Karine Drohan (Tourneena N.S.), Kate O'Donovan (Bunscoil Bhóthar na Naomh, Lismore), Leah Ni Arta (Scoil Naisiúnta na Rinne), Grace Fleming (Clashmore N.S.) and Eimear O'Neill (Garranbane N.S.). Kneeling l to r: Grace Moloney (Ardmore N.S.), Ava Landers (Villierstown N.S), Mischa Lyons (Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside), Kate Mackintosh (Scoil Mhuire, Tallow) and Aoife Lenihan (Fews N.S.).

[Sean Byrne]

Supporting foreign based players NIALL Burke has praised the Galway management team for how they’ve handled the returns of Johnny Glynn and Joseph Cooney to the squad for the championship. Glynn is based in New York but has commuted home for the past two summers while Cooney recently returned from a stint in Australia. The pair’s return has been timely given the groin surgery Joe Canning underwent which ruled him out for the entire Leinster championship.

“They were training away hard and following, essentially, the same programme as us, they were just doing it individually rather than collectively,” said Burke. “They’re still very much a part of the group albeit they might be in a different part of the world. It’s important to support players in other things they want to do outside of hurling and I think the Galway management have been very supportive of that.“It benefits the team as a whole to know that they have the trust in players to do things outside of sport.”

Like the Galway pair, Clare forward Shane O’Donnell missed the entire league campaign but showed no signs of rust in Clare’s Munster SHC round 1 win over Waterford.

“They’re back now fully integrated into the panel,” says Burke. “A lot of people seem to say they’re only back playing now but they’ve been following their own training programmes up until now individually.“It’s just a case of getting back in doing some collective training.

But they’re in really good shape and ready to go.”

Inclusiveness in the GAA WESTMEATH senior football player Boidu Sayeh spoke at an annual conference for the Federation of Irish Sport taking place last week at the Helix Theatre in DCU. This year, the topic is inclusivity in Irish sport, with a press release from the event’s organisers high-

lighting a stat that members of the nonIrish-born population are “61% less likely to be a member of sports club”. The corner-back believes publicity and making people aware of the opportunities within the community is key to encouraging the involvement of a diverse range of ethnic backgrounds.

Sayeh rejects any suggestion that minorities might feel less welcome or comfortable than Irish-born athletes when competing in sport on these shores.

“I think Irish people are very good at welcoming — if you’re new to something, they love including people in things. “In my experience with the GAA, it was more people guiding me towards it. “I’ve always felt very welcome. Even in my little area, it’s such a small area. It was always: ‘There’s something going on in the community, do you want to pop along?’ Having progressed through the underage ranks, Sayeh is now part of the Westmeath senior football scene and he is currently studying Sport and Recreation in Waterford, he regularly makes the two-and-a-half-hour journey back home for training.

And all the hard work appears to be paying off. The season has begun promisingly for Sayeh and his teammates, after they recently gained promotion from Division 3, beating Laois in the final in Croke Park to take the title. They met the same opposition last Sunday in the Leinster Senior Football Championship quarter-final, with Westmeath aiming to be crowned champions of their province for the first time since their sole victory in 2004. However, Laois edged out the Lake side County in a game dominated by the strong wind.

Parade — extended an invitation to the GAA and for the first time in the 36-year history of Pride, the GAA has accepted an invitation to walk in the Pride Parade,” he said. Gough, who became the first openly-gay top-level GAA match official, has spoken openly over the last number of years about his experience suffering from homophobic abuse in the past.

He said the GAA has made important strides in recent years towards being more inclusive of the LGBT community, with Gough and former Cork inter-county star Valerie Mulcahy meeting with GAA president John Horan earlier this year.

“Since 2015 up to now, they have done a huge amount to change their attitudes towards inclusivity and LGBT+ rights,” Gough said. “That has been brought on by the sitting President, John Horan — who is an extremely open, honest, accessible, wonderful man. He is a secondary school principal, so he would have had to deal with these issues himself.

“At his first annual address to GAA congress this year he paid particular attention to LGBT members within the association and in his speech he asked for greater awareness and greater support for those members.” It was also confirmed that the GAA would be employing a full-time Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

A first for the GAA

Fraher Field Classics

FOR the first time in its history, the GAA is set to take part in the annual Dublin Pride festival. Speaking on The Late Late Show, inter-county referee David Gough confirmed that the GAA had accepted an invitation to take part in the annual Pride Parade for the first time in its 36-year history.

“As a result of our discussions, Eddie McGuinness — manager of the Pride

THIS week’s feature on the Fraher Field Classics Facebook page courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy is the report on the newspaper dated Saturday, May 31st, 1969 of the local derby Waterford senior football championship game between Kilrossanty and John Mitchels. Kilrossanty 3-10; John Mitchels 1-13.

Scór Na Seachtaine BALLINACOURTY’S 47th minute goal in their Western IFC game v Modeligo in Colligan last Sunday engineered by Shane Briggs and executed by Richie Ryan.

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PRIMARY SCHOOLS CAMOGIE FINALS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 May, 2019

Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Western Hurling and Camogie Finals 2019 held in Dungarvan GAA Grounds. Garranbane who beat Lismore in the Roinn A Camogie Final.

[Sean Byrne]

Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Western Hurling and Camogie Finals 2019 held in Dungarvan GAA Grounds. Cappoquin who beat Abbeyside in the Camogie A Plate Final.

[Sean Byrne]

Sean Prendergast presents the Roinn C Camogie Cup to Whitechurch's Captain, Eimear Griffin.

David Phelan presents the Roinn B Camogie Cup to Tallow's Captain, Kate Mackintosh.

David Phelan presents the Roinn A Camogie Cup to Garranbane's Captain, Eimear O'Neill.

[Sean Byrne]

Neil Moore presents the Camogie Plate Shield to Cappoquin's Joint Captains Ally Costin and Jessica Lacey.

[Sean Byrne]

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Neil Moore presents the Roinn D Camogie Cup to Modeligo's Captain, Elaine Quinn.

[Sean Byrne]

Neil Moore presents the Roinn E Camogie Cup to Villierstown's Captain, Ava Landers.

[Sean Byrne]

PRIMARY SCHOOLS HURLING FINALS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 May, 2019

Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Western Hurling and Camogie Finals 2019 held in Dungarvan GAA Grounds. Bunscoil Bothar na Naomh, Lismore who beat Ballycarbry in the Roinn A Hurling Final.

[Sean Byrne]

Neil Moore presents the Roinn B Hurling Cup to Ballyduff's Captain, Aidán Hickey.

[Sean Byrne]

Neil Moore presents the Roinn A Hurling Cup to Lismore's Captain, Shane Barry.

[Sean Byrne]

Ballyduff who beat Tallow in the Roinn B Hurling Final.

Neil Moore presents the Roinn C Hurling Cup to Whitechurch's Captain Harry O'Donovan.

[Sean Byrne]

Neil Moore presents the Plate A Hurling Shield to Scoil Garbhain's Captain, Luke O’Riordán

[Sean Byrne]

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[Sean Byrne]

Eoin Enright presents the Roinn D Hurling Cup to Kinsalebeg's Captain Oisin Ryan.

[Sean Byrne

Sean Prendergast presents the Roinn E Cup to St. James Captain, Evan Drohan.

[Sean Byrne]

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GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 May, 2019

FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER

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Club Focus Wednesday, 19th May, 1999.

U-21 ‘B’ COUNTY FOOTBALL FINAL

Brickeys make the final breakthrough Brickey Rangers 1-13; Tramore 0-4.

IT’S a long road which has no turning and that old adage was proved once again when one of Waterford’s oldest footballing powers Brickey Rangers swept to victory at the Fraher Field on Sunday afternoon last to win their club’s first ever underage County football championship title.

Thus one could well understand the joyous scene which unfolded out on the pitch and up in the stand when referee Tommy O’Sullivan, who handled his first County Final in efficient fashion, sounded the final whistle.

There was a good deal of debate prior to this final as to the placing of such a strong club as Tramore in the (B) grade. Yet over the hour Brickeys were much the more accomplished footballing fifteen with Man of the Match John Paul Donnelly, affectionately known as “Copper” scoring (0-6) of their total. Brother of former Dungarvan and Kilrossanty star Darrell Donnelly, now playing his football with Claughan in Limerick.

So dominant were the Brickey boys early on that they led by 0-5 to 0-0 at the end of the first quarter, with J. P. Donnelly 2 minutes, Mark Nugent 4th minute, Donnelly again in the 8th and 13th minute and Olan Casey 10th minute, left them in a very strong position. Tramore’s first wide did not come until the 16th minute and Gary Dunphy opened their tally with a point in the 18th minute. Sean Condon pointed for Brickeys in the 19th minute and then Craig Cowming’s well flighted cross found Mark Nugent unmarked in front of goal but the ball spun away from the corner forward.

J. P. Donnelly and Mark Nugent combined to put the ball in the net, but it was disallowed for a square infringement. Barry Kinsella 22 minute, and J. P. Donnelly 27th and 30th minutes left the Black and

amber boys eight points clear at the break (0-9 to 01). Tramore, in fairness, upped their efforts on the turnover with G. Dunphy free 22nd minute, while James Cooney (35) a fine effort, Patrick Halpin 46th minute, left it at (0-11 to 0-2). Mark Rockett pointed in the 49th and 50th minutes to reduce the leeway somewhat.

FINAL FLOURISH Brickeys struck back with a final flourish as Sean Condon 53rd minute pointed and in the 59th minute substitute Joe Nolan collected a long ball in to crash the ball to the net for the only goal of the game.

Fittingly it was John Paul Donnelly who had the final say as he pointed in the 60th minute, as the young Brickey starlets gave joyous expression on an historic occasion for the Brickey club.

This was a magnificent team performance from each and every member of a very special underage squad who created their very own special piece of club history, not forgetting their mentors Jim “Bimbo” McGrath, Eddie O’Grady, and former Castlehaven stalwart John McCarthy.

PRESENTATION County Board Chairman P. J. Ryan presented the trophy to Brickey Captain Richard Halpin amid emotional scenes after the game. Richard Halpin and Patrick Halpin are sons of the late Tom Halpin who died only two months ago and he was a selector on the team. A fact which Richard referred to while he also complimented all their club officers, selectors and supporters as well as last year’s selectors, not forgetting the staff at Bridie Dee’s.

Brickey Rangers: Bob O’Brien, Kevin Walsh, Jimmy Sheehan, Brian O’Connor, Richard Halpin (Capt.), Eoin Morrissey, Stephen Walsh; Olan Casey, James Cooney; Craig Cowming, John Paul Donnelly, Patrick Halpin; Mark Nugent, Barry Kinsella, Sean Condon. Subs: J. Nolan for C. Cowming; R. Tobin for K. Walsh; B. Murray for S. Condon.

Tramore: David White; Peter Flanagan, Ben Dooley, Paul Ogle; Richard Hickey, Niall O’Sullivan (Capt.), Paul O’Gorman; Michael Kavanagh, Brian Canty; Martin O’Leary, David O’Connor, Mark Rockett; Shane Dunphy, Gary Dunphy, C. Naughton. Subs: R. Sheridan for M. O’Leary; P. O’Leary for D. O’Connor.

Referee: Tommy O’Sullivan (Affane/Cappoquin).

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 9 Forecasts: 4 Correct. 5 Incorrect: Success Rate: 44.4%.

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TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY WESTERN HURLING LEAGUE DIVISION 3 Championship: Western Hurling League Division 3. Date: Tuesday, 11th May, 1999. Venue: Modeligo.

Half-time score: Tallow 1-4. Modeligo 0-2. Full-time score: Tallow 2-8; Modeligo 1-4.

Modeligo team: Ed. Lonergan; Vince O’Donovan, Nicholas O’Donovan, Richie Kiely; Jessie Power, Sid Power (Capt.), Jimmy Buckley; Shane Denn, Eoin Quinn; Brendan O’Connell, Deckie Morrissey, Shane Reddy; Eamonn Walsh, Tom Kennelly, Jim Barron. Subs: Tom Ormonde for V. O’Donovan; V. O’Donovan for B. O’Connell (injured).

Scorers: Sid Power 0-3 frees, Jim Barron 1-0, Shane Reddy 0-1.

Toronto based winner of TQS online competition ‘BRING IT HOME’ for Waterford v Cork game CIARA Lyons, Toronto, Canada is the winner of Waterford team sponsors TQS Integration Limited, online competition ‘BRING IT HOME’.

The winner is a Ballyduff Lower na-

tive and a big Waterford hurling fan.

Ciara and a friend will be flown home from Toronto to attend Waterford's Munster Championship game on Saturday,

8th June when Waterford play Cork at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. The prize includes return flights for two as well as 4 match tickets for the Cork v Waterford clash.

WATERFORD'S HOSTING OF THE 2019 RENAULT GAA WORLD GAMES

Lismore's Heneghan is homeward bound in bid to capture Renault GAA World Games title

THE populations and geographical specifications of Lismore and Australia may be worlds apart - but the passionate fires that are stoked when the jersey of representation is donned retain very similar characteristics. John Heneghan of Lismore in Co. Waterford has been living and working in Victoria, Melbourne for upwards of four and a half years at this stage, and, like many Irish emigrants before him, quickly found his feet in the warm embrace of the local GAA club.

Representing Australia in a GAA World Games competition may have seemed like a far-fetched notion a few years back, but the former minor and U-21 Waterford hurling panellist is privileged to be travelling back home to Waterford as part of a formidable Australian Irish Born hurling squad.

"It's a massive honour to represent a country and to be playing in the Games. It's a great initiative to support international GAA clubs, and long may it continue! I love the fact that the games are in Waterford.

Growing up playing in every pitch from Ballygunner to Ballyduff, you get a great sense of joy and competition out of playing in all these parishes and now to be going home to represent Australia is a real honour.

The aim is obviously to get to the final and win it and play in Croke Park, but the pride of playing in your home county will be very important to all the men and women from the Deise competing."

The Garryowen clubman may have a higher ratio of internal butterflies ahead of his trip back home than most - coupled with travelling to Ireland to represent Australia in the Irish Born Hurling competition, he's also getting married during the same excursion!

"I get back home once every 18

months roughly speaking and I'm getting married to my beautiful fiance Gill three weeks after the games so it's a massive trip home for us. We also have an 8-monthold son Sean who is hoping he gets to see his dad play in Croke Park."

The St. Flannan's College, Ennis alumnus, known affectionately as "Giggles" to those that know him best, has found himself re-immersed in the GAA scene in Melbourne, having fallen somewhat out of love with the game towards the end of his playing career in Waterford. He's a founding member of, and regular contributor to, the "G'day GAA" podcast, which is the only GAA podcast outside of Ireland presently.

"G'day GAA is a trio of passionate hurling people who spotted a small niche in the GAA podcast landscape and created the only GAA podcast outside of Ireland.

We discuss everything from GAA hurling and football (mainly hurling) to GAA in Australia and around the world, to Congress, to how the GAA can learn from the nimble and flexible approach taken by the GAA community outside of Ireland.

We have around 1200 listeners weekly from all around the world and have our own Facebook, Instagram and Twitter account so you can follow us there. We have just finished recording episode no 43.

Myself, Sean O'Leary from Watergrasshill in Cork, who is also playing in the World Games and Liam Lenihan, a Dicksboro man are the three founders.

We have had some great guests on the show including - Brendan Bugler from Clare, Gary Brennan from Clare, John Mulhall from Kilkenny, Richie Foley from Waterford and the great Brian Cody, when we covered the Wild Geese trophy. Liam especially en-

joyed that one...he was star struck!

The podcast is sponsored by O'Neills Australia and more listeners are coming online every week."

The two-time Australian State Championship winner, and onetime Australasian championship player of the year, has also represented the University of Limerick at Fitzgibbon Cup level. Given the volume of GAA talent that exists already in Australia, Heneghan expects the standard at this year's Renault GAA World Games to be exceptional.

"Our team is pretty strong, we have 9 Melbourne-based players and 4 Sydney-based players from Waterford, Cork, Tipperary, Wexford, Limerick, Offaly, Kilkenny and Clare and they are all keen to impress and win the competition.

The prize of playing in Croke Park is huge for a lot of us...

It may be the only chance we get, so we certainly will be doing everything we can to get to the final and win it. As always though, it's one game at a time.

The Middle East team are the reigning champions and we expect them to be the favourites again given their large youthful teaching community who often travel home from Dubai and the surrounding regions every summer. It's a much bigger trek for us in Oz." It's going to be a very exciting holiday period for John Heneghan and his family, with the chance to play in a GAA World Games final in Croke Park up for grabs, while the wedding bells will toll for he and his fiancée a few weeks later.

This is just one of hundreds of fascinating stories as GAA players from every corner of the globe make the journey home to Ireland this July and August for what is sure to be the biggest and best GAA World Games yet. Make sure you're a part of it!

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Munster Senior Ladies Football Championship

Cork inflict heavy defeat on lady footballers Cork ..................................… 3-22; Waterford ...........................… 0-7.

WATERFORD Senior Ladies Football team suffered a first loss in this year’s Munster Senior Ladies Football Championship at the Cork IT Grounds on Sunday evening last where Ephie Fitzgerald’s Cork team which beat Galway in the Division One League Final recently had 24 points to spare in the second round of games in the round robin series of this year’s Championship.

The losing margin for Waterford in this game means that if they are to win a place in this year’s Provincial final next month they will have to hope that Cork will do them a favour this weekend and avoid a

defeat against Kerry in the third round of games in the round robin section of the competition, which would mean that Waterford would face off against Cork in the provincial final.

Cork had a tonic start to this game netting two goals inside the opening four minutes of the game.

The first came on three minutes when Marie O’Callaghan played in Daire Kiely with a clever hand pass and when one on one with Waterford Goalkeeper Rosie Landers the Valley Rovers player made no mistake in putting the size four low into the corner of the Waterford net.

Cork’s second goal came just moments later when this time

Marie O’Callaghan went from score provider to score getter as she was set up following good work by Orla Finn and Ciara O’Sullivan to shoot home from close range.

Ciara O’Sullivan pointed for the Rebellettes before four scores in a row, three of which came from frees followed for Orla Finn to give the home side an eleven point lead midway through the opening half.

Maria Delahunty opened Waterford’s account with a converted free which was followed by an exchange of scores by Libby Coppinger and Eimear Fennell.

Orla Finn and Maria Delahunty swapped scores once more but Cork would show their greater experience playing in the top flight as

before the break they would add four more scores, three from Ciara O’Sullivan and one from Orla Finn to give the home side a 2-11 to 0-3 lead at the break.

Cork began the second half once more the stronger of the two sides as Orlagh Farmer, Orla Finn and Ciara O’Sullivan all had white flags waved before Niamh Cotter calmly slotted past Rosie Landers for a third Cork goal from close range putting the home side 3-16 to 0-3 in front.

Orla Finn landed a brace of scores and Emer Kiely hit one before Maria Delahunty opened Waterford’s second half account with a converted free.

Orla Finn and Orlagh Farmer

Waterford: Rosie Landers; Aisling Mullaney, Caoimhe McGrath, Rebecca Casey; Cora Murphy, Karen McGrath, Róisín Tobin; Emma Murray, Katie Murray; Shauna Dunphy, Chloe Fennell, Maria Delahunty; Eimear Fennell, Michelle Ryan, Aileen Wall. Substitutes: Kate McGrath for Aisling Mullaney (39), Liz Devine for Shauna Dunphy (42), Emma Gildea for Rebecca Casey (56),

Katy Hayes for Cora Murphy (56) Scorers: Maria Delahunty 0-4 (0-3 frees), Michelle Ryan, Liz Devine, Eimear Farrell 0-1 each.

Cork: Martina O’Brien; Claire O’Shea, Eimear Meaney, Mellisa Duggan; Shauna Kelly, Aisling Hutchings, Eimear Kiely; Orlagh Farmer, Marie O’Callaghan; Ciara O’Sullivan, Niamh Cotter, Daire Kiely; Sadhbh O’Leary, Libby Coppinger, Orla Finn.

Subs: Saoirse Noonan for Libby Coppinger (ht), Emma Spillane for Sadbh O’Leary (37), Rhona Ni Bhuachalla for Daire Kiely (41), Lisa Crowley for Martina O’Brien (46), Meabh Cahalane for Mellisa Duggan (46).

Scorers: Orla Finn 0-12 (0-4 frees), Ciara O’Sullivan 0-5, Daire Kelly 1-1, Niamh Cotter, Marie O’Callaghan 1-0, Orlagh Farmer 0-3, Libby Coppinger 01.

Referee: Eamonn Moran (Kerry).

7-a-side Ladies Football Dream Team: Rosie Landers, Noelle Healy, Maria Delahunty, Karen McGrath, Angela Walsh, Mary O’Donnell and Aileen Wall.

One thing you may not know about me: I’m an American citizen.

TG4 MUNSTER SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP A dominant Cork recorded a comfortable victory over Waterford at Cork Institute of Technology last Sunday. Right from the off Cork were on top and eventually ran out 3-22 to 0-7 winners.

MICHELLE RYAN NAMED WLRFM GRANVILLE HOTEL GAA AWARD APRIL WINNER Congratulations to Ballymacarbry goal machine Michelle Ryan, the April winner of the WLR Granville Hotel GAA Award. The experienced attacker scored 3-3 in the Division 2 semifinal win over Cavan and followed that up with 1-1 in the final against Kerry as the Deise earned promotion to the top flight. Michelle has been part of the Waterford team for the last nineteen seasons.

MARY WALSH MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT Na Deise Ladies Football Club will host the “2019 Mary Walsh Memorial 7-A-Side Tournament” in Modeligo on Monday, 3rd June (Bank Holiday Monday), with the first matches starting at 11.00 am.

The entry fee is €20 per team, with a panel of 12 players per team.

Clubs may enter the competition by emailing the Fixtures Committee at fixtures.waterfordlgfa@gmail.com ALL IRELAND U-14 CHAMPIONSHIP Well done to the players and management of our under 14 team.

They made the long journey

to Kilkerrin-Clonberne GAA Club in Galway last Saturday to play the second stage of the All Ireland U14 Championship.

They recorded two wins over Tipperary and Fermanagh and were narrowly edged out by Donegal.

Tipperary 2-3 - 3-3 Waterford Donegal 2-7 - 2-4 Waterford Fermanagh 0-4 - 5-11 Waterford MONSTER BINGO Friday, 31st May at 8:30 pm In Crotty's Inn, Lemybrien in aid of Kilrossanty Brickeys Ladies Football Club's u-14 Féile team. It promises to be a great night of fun with loads of prizes on offer! Help send their u-14 girls to the National Féile na Peil in June.

TRAINING COURSES You can get more information and book any of the WLGFA courses online at Eventbrite http://wlgfa.eventbrite.com or our Facebook page @WaterfordLadiesFootball Places on all courses are limited.

Please book early to avoid disappointment. Contact Richard at development.waterfordlgfa@gm ail.com if you require more information.

WLGFA ONLINE Stay up to date with the latest news from WLGFA by following us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

You can find all our fixtures and results on our new web site www.waterfordladiesfootball.ie On Facebook find us at @WaterfordLadiesFootball on Twitter and Instagram we are @WaterfordLGFA CLUBS If any clubs need help publicising events email us at pro.waterford@lgfa.ie or contact us via WLGFA social media.

helped extend their side’s lead with a point each before Eimear Fennell and Michelle Ryan pulled points back for Waterford, but at this stage with time ticking down fast they were to be mere consolation scores.

Orlagh Farmer and Liz Devine for their respective sides would swap scores before Kerry referee Eamonn Moran brought proceedings to an end.

Waterford Ladies Football player profiles Spain Favourite Music: Rosie Landers’ Spotify playlist Favourite Film: Mean Girls 7-a-side Ladies Football Dream Team: Rosie Landers, Geraldine O’Flynn, Michelle McGrath, Sinéad Ahearne, Noelle Healy, Valerie Mulcahy, Aimee Mackin One thing you may not know about me: I split my head open in a match, was taken away in an ambulance and the match was then abandoned.

Emma Gildea receiving her sponsorship cheque from O'Neill's Pharmacy, Portlaw.

EMMA GILDEA WLGFA PLAYER PROFILE Club: Dungarvan Sponsor: O’Neill’s Pharmacy, Portlaw Occupation: Student Schools/College Attended: St. Mary’s Primary School Dungarvan, Ard Scoil na nDéise, University of Limerick Sporting Achievements: Club: Féile Peile na nÓg Division 4 2011, U12 A 2011, ‘12, U13 2012, U14 A 2011, ‘12, ’13, U15 A 2012, ’14, U16 B 2012, Junior Mini 7’s 2016, Junior League 2016, Junior A County 2016 County: U14 Munster & All Ireland 2013, U16 Munster & All Ireland 2015, Minor Munster 2016, National Division 2 Final 2019 When & where did you start playing Ladies Football? With Dungarvan when I was 9 years old

Biggest influence on your football career: My Dad, Linda Wall and Fiona Rochford Sporting event you’d like to attend? Mayo winning the All Ireland #mayoforsam Favourite moment in sport?

Winning the U16 All Ireland by a point in 2015 Favourite Venue: Croke Park Favourite Ladies Footballer: Geraldine O’Flynn (Cork) Most important skill in ladies football? Blocking Sportsperson you’d most like to meet? Serena Williams Toughest player to mark in training? Michelle Ryan The ‘joker’ on the panel?

Caoimhe McGrath, she’s lethal with a water gun If you won the lotto you’d buy? A plane ticket to New York Favourite holiday destination:

Cois Bhríd U-15 Footballers, County Finalists 2019.

Chloe Fennell sponsored by Ballinacourty Produce, Dungarvan & JJ Kavanagh.

CHLOE FENNELL WLGFA PLAYER PROFILE Club: Stradbally Sponsors: Ballinacourty Produce, Duckspool, Dungarvan & JJ Kavanagh Occupation: Student Schools/College Attended: Stradbally National School, St. Augustines College and Waterford Institute of Technology Sporting Achievements:

Club: 1x U14B, 2x U16A, 2x Minor A, 2x Minor B , 2x Intermediate, 1x Junior A County: 2x U14B Munster and All Ireland, 1x U16B Munster and All Ireland, 1x Minor B Munster and 1x NFL D3, 1x NFL D2 When & where did you start playing Ladies Football? Winter League and Stradbally GAA Club Biggest influence on your football career: My parents for driving me halfway around the country to matches, sisters and Br. Lennon and Angela Walsh in St. Augustines.

Sporting event you’d like to attend? Olympics Favourite moment in sport?

Captaining the Waterford Ladies U16s to win an All Ireland in 2015 Favourite Venue: Stradbally GAA or Fraher field.

Favourite Ladies Footballer: Noelle Healy of Dublin.

Most important skill in ladies football? The basics are all important I suppose, the handpass, solo, kick pass and hard work has to come into too.

Sportsperson you’d most like to meet? Simone Biles Toughest player to mark in training? Aileen or Shauna, turn your back for 1 second and their gone!

The ‘joker’ on the panel?

Caoimhe McGrath, it will always be her title.

If you won the lotto you’d buy?

Holiday to Africa and a farm.

Favourite holiday destination: South of France Favourite Music: Hip Hop and a bit of The High Kings on the side.

Favourite Film: Lion King or Harry Potter In ten years time I hope to be: Happy, healthy and still playing football.

Ballyduff Lower GAA Club who participated in the Déise Óg County Go [Noel Browne] Games Blitz 2019.

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GAA CLUB NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 May, 2019

St. Mary’s Juveniles U-11 HURLING Kilmac was the venue last Wednesday evening, 22nd May, for the latest round of the City League as Ferrybank made the trip out from the ‘big smoke’. A slow opening half was to cost us dear in this one as the concession of 4 goals proved to be our undoing, while at the other end we only had one. A few switches at the break saw a big improvement as we got more possession and as a result more scores. Unfortunately Ferrybank kept us at arms length and when the full time whistle sounded we had lost out on a 5-3 to 5-0 scoreline. A brave effort from the lads, as hopefully we can learn a few things and bring forward to our next game versus Carrigeen this Friday evening.

U-12 HURLING Our U-12 hurlers continued their winning run when they accounted for Clann Na Gael in Rd 4 of the league last Friday evening in Kill. In a tight tough game scores were at a premium in this one. Still we got off to a good start with two points from Brian Kirwan, but by half time we only added a further point. At least we kept the opposition scoreless as our backs were very solid, while our midfield tackled tirelessly throughout as they turned over ball time and time again. The second half saw scores get even more scarce. Despite ample possession we hit a few poor wides while the opposition keeper made some

fine saves as we threatened the goal on several occasions.

We did manage to add a point to our tally and in the end we did enough to get the two points and sit joint top of the table.

Final score St. Mary’s 0-4; Clann Na Gael 0-0 U-14 HURLING This new knockout competition (U-13 & 15 now main competitions) saw us pitted against Ballygunner’s second string team last Friday evening at the city venue. We were slow to start in this one, but a David Scanlon goal gave us a lift, allied to some good defending from Tom Foran and Tommy Queally.

By the break we trailed by 4 points. The second half mirrored the first in that we left the opposition get a foothold in the game.

Still we battled away gamely showing great grit and determination. We were duly rewarded with two goals, one from Matt Kiely and the second, a bullet from the penalty spot from Peter Phelan. Alas, it wasn’t enough as the full-time whistle sounded.

Final score St. Mary’s 3-4; Ballygunner 3-7.

Thanks to Pat Keating, Neil Phelan, Richard Queally and Mark Kiely for looking after this group.

U-7 HURLING Well done to our U-7 team who took part in a blitz in Carriganore last Wednesday evening. They took on teams from Portlaw, Ballyduff and Stradbally and by all accounts they acquitted themselves very well.

Well done to St. Mary’s U-7 team who took part in a blitz in Carriganore last Wednesday evening.

Stradbally U-10 HURLING Congratulations to our U-10’s who defeated, Naomh Brid, Kilworth Cork and An Rinn in the group stages of the Ballyduff U-10 tournament. We now are qualified for the knockout stages which take place this weekend.

SENIOR FOOTBALL The seniors played Kilrossanty last Saturday night in the league and suffered a two-point defeat on the night on a scoreline of 0-12 to 0-10.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL Our juniors recorded a good win last Friday night against Ballinameela. Final score was 3-14 to 0-5.

WATERFORD GAA GOLF CLASSIC Well done to Joe Curran, Niall Curran, Liam Clancy & Michael O’Brien who represented us in the Waterford GAA Golf classic last week. All four played some great golf over the

weekend and their fine play was rewarded when they won the club prize which was a new set of jerseys for the club.

WATERFORD V LIMERICK Best wishes to the Waterford team and management this weekend when they take on Limerick in a must win game.

50:50 WINNER Congratulations to Theresa Keane who won €205 in our last week’s 50:50 draw. Our next draw will take place this Sunday night, June 2nd. Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5.

Tickets are available from Cunningham’s shop, Farm Relief Services, Whelan’s Bar and The Cove Bar as well as from any of the club committee. You can also purchase your tickets on line at www.stradballygaa.com.

LADIES NOTES Senior ladies recorded a good win over Ballyduff Upper in the league last weekend.

Brickey Rangers U-11 Footballers enjoying the blitz in Dublin last weekend.

Brickey Rangers LOTTO Numbers drawn last week were 11, 14, 15, 20. There was no jackpot winner. €25 winners were Kearney Family, Miriam Harty, Anne-Marie Wade, Richie & Mgt. O'Gorman. Next week’s draw will be held in The Enterprise Bar, where the jackpot will be €3,600.

DEISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW The May Deise Draw takes place on Wed., 29th (tonight), any money due to be sent to draw co-ordinator Mary McGrath.

WALKING The walking group will meet on Thursday at 7.00 p.m. at the Parish Church. All are welcome to come along.

JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP We lost out to Clashmore/Kinsalebeg on Friday evening last.

SENIOR HURLING TICKETS Tickets for the Waterford v Limerick game will be drawn on Friday night at 8.00 pm in Bushy Park.

SYMPATHY The sympathy of the club is sent to Phil, and extended families on the death of Frank Donnelly in the past week. Also to Norah, the Cooney family, and the extended Moore families on the death of Danny. May they rest in peace.

JUVENILE NOTES U-13 football: We will have played Ballinacourty in the U-13 Football semifinal on Monday evening in Dungarvan GAA grounds. Check our Facebook page for full report.

U-12 Hurling: On Friday night our under 12 hurlers played the third round of the Town and Country League. In a very tough hard fought encounter the lads were unlucky to suffer their first defeat of the campaign and hope to bounce back to winning ways against Abbeyside in the next round on Friday week.

U-11 Football: The U-11’s were invited to a fantastic GAA event last weekend. Hosted by Cuala GAA club in Dublin, the Cuala Bualadh 2019 U-11’s football tournament involved 24 teams from all four provinces.

In the opening rounds the lads were pitted against two ex-

cellent teams from the hosts Cuala and a third match against a strong Westport team. These games were competitive from the start and the lads performed very strongly, winning two of the three games. The boys advanced to the final where they met well coached opposition from Clane in Kildare. In a tightly contested match the young Brickey boys gave their all in a high scoring game and were unlucky to lose out by a score in the end. An absolutely fantastic effort from all the panel, they did their club and parents proud. The boys had great fun all day, devoured plenty of treats and will have wonderful memories of their day trip to Dublin. Each player received a lovely medal and the added bonus of a Joe Canning sliotar each - well done Tom!!

Thanks to all the parents and supporters who travelled the long journey for cheering the boys on. Next week we switch back to hurling, details on the WhatsApp. U-10 Hurling: The annual U-10 Ballyduff Tournament took place this evening. Our U-10 hurlers were in action in Div 3.

They played and defeated Cois Bríd, Youghal and Fourmilewater. What a result!! Well done to all players. They qualify for the finals Saturday week!

CAMOGIE NOTES Under 14: On Tuesday last the girls played their 7th and final league game against Modeligo. It was by far one of the best team performances by the girls and they came away with a win on a score line of 1-8 to 0-0.

This particularly guarantees us a place in the county. Semifinals, this is all dependant on the outcome of the final games in the league.

Well done to all the girls and the mentors and to the parents for their continued support.

Under 12: Grading blitz on Saturday took place last Saturday at 2 p.m. in Bushy. Most of these young girls were playing their first ever competitive games and the children, their coaches and parents must be congratulated on such a great little performance. Training will take place on Thursday night this week.

Training: Watch texts and FB page for training.

Well done to Nire/Fourmilewater U-12 hurlers who played Naomh Brid in Round 4 of Town & Country.

Nire Fourmilewater Congratulations to Stradbally U-10’s who defeated, Naomh Brid, Kilworth Cork and An Rinn in the group stages of the Ballyduff U-10 tournament.

U-12 Well done to the U-12 hurlers who played Naomh Brid in Round 4 of Town & Country. The lads showed a great display of hurling with some great passages of play resulting in a great win. Well done to you all.

U-10 Our U-10's travelled to Ballyduff last Friday to take part in

their annual hurling blitz. They did very well winning two of their three games.

FÉILE Our fundraising continues with a Duck Derby on Monday, June 3rd in the Nire River.

Please support our young boys who have sponsorship cards if you wish to buy a ‘duck’.

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An Coilligean/Na h-Emmetigh CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club Lotto held in Shalloe’s Bar on Monday 20th of May. The numbers drawn were 5, 6, 8 and 25. The €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Orla Quinlan, Avril Wall, Michael McKenna and Kathleen Coyne. The sellers prize went to Una Maher. Last Monday (27th May) night’s jackpot was worth €3,150.

MUNSTER HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Best of luck to Joe Booth and the Minor Hurling Team and Colin Dunford and the Senior Hurling Team as they take on Limerick this coming Sunday in Walsh Park at 2 p.m.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Colligan Emmets played Sliabh gCua last Thursday evening in the Dungarvan Club Grounds. The final score was Sliabh gCua 2-12; Colligan Emmets 0-8.

Team: Dean McKenna, Stephen McGrath, Adam Dunford, Sean Browne, Gavin Whelan, John Nick Fennell, Michael Horgan (0-2), Jason Dunford (0-2), Dan Booth, John Morrissey, Charlie Whelan (0-1), Richie Kiely, John Wall (0-3), Fran Duggan, Ian Fraher. Sub: John Flynn.

Cappoquin Camogie UNDER 12's Our U-12's were busy on Saturday last, they played a grading blitz in the Brickeys.

They had some tough matches, they battled hard and never gave up. Well done girls. Thanks to the Brickeys for hosting.

UNDER 14's Our U-14's played Lismore on Tuesday last, in a high paced match. The girls battled from the first to the final whistle. The girls came out on top. Cappoquin 4-5; Lismore 1-1. Well done girls. Next match is Tuesday, 28th May, the girls in playing the shield semi-final in Tallow, against Tallow at 6:30. Best of luck girls.

CLUB NEWS We would like to congratulate senior player Elaine McCarthy and Shane O'Rourke on their recent engagement.

CUMANN NA mBUNSCOL We had girls from our club involved in three teams in last week's Cumann na mBunscol finals in Dungarvan and we would like to congratulate Bunscoil Gleann Sidheáin, Villierstown N.S. and Whitechurch N.S. on their success in winning each of their finals.

Finally, we would like to wish all of our club members sitting state exams in the coming weeks the very best of luck with them.

Portlaw NIGHT AT THE PORTLAW Oskars Did you miss our Night at the Portlaw Oskars or maybe you just can't wait to see the movies again? If so then Sunday, June 2nd is a date for your diary as we will be showing all 7 movies again on a big screen in The Cotton Mill Portlaw at 6:30 p.m.

There will be a BBQ from 5pm and live music after the movies are shown so a great night is in store. You can order a copy of the DVD if you wish from Michelle Kelly Murphy on 087-0958978. Orders will be taken up until June 2nd and DVD's released after this date. Price is €10.

FIXTURES Portlaw Club Fixtures for this week, busy week ahead. Best of luck all. If you are free to attend please come along and support the lads.

County Bord na nOg U-13 F Division 1: Monday, May 27th Portlaw/Ballyduff vs St Patricks. Venue: Colligan. Time: 6.30 p.m.

John J. Murphy East Junior Hurling C Championship: Friday, May 31st Portlaw vs Butlerstown GAA. Venue: Portlaw. Time: 7.30 pm City League U-11 Hurling Div 2: Friday, May 31st Portlaw vs Sacred Heart. Venue: Portlaw. Time: 6.30 pm

Ballysaggart Ladies U-16s FINAL Since I last wrote notes for the above, the U-16 ladies played their final against Clashmore in Bushy Park last Saturday week. And what a performance they put in during regular time only to be denied at the death by a late Clashmore goal to level it at full time. The girls had put so much into the game playing some brilliant football and really had Clashmore on the ropes until that goal. So on to extra time for the girls but at this stage – the girls had nothing left in the tank and Clashmore took over in extra time. Any person present at the game got plenty of entertainment and value for their entry fee. Commiseration girls - while you may be losing a few on the age for this championship next year – there is no doubt that a title is there for the taking in 2020.

Thanks to Mag Cashel, Martina Cliffe and Katie Meagher for all their time and effort and indeed to the parents and supporters for their involvement too. Congrats to Clashmore on their win.

BAG PACK The Club would like to thank Garveys Supervalu and staff, Dungarvan for facilitating the club to host a Bag pack last Friday and Saturday. Thank you to all their customers for their most generous donations which was very much appreciated.

Finally, thanks to all who organised the rota, buckets and the members of the club who volunteered to bag pack on both days.

U-8–U-10 BLITZ Ballysaggart had representation at a blitz in Ballyduff Upper at the weekend. We hope you enjoyed the blitz and thanks to Jean Meagher and Jean and Martina for their coaching/guidance.

U-14S WIN AT HOME The U-14 ladies had a win over St. Pats last Monday week while the Junior ladies were defeated in the 11 A Side by Stradbally on Sunday evening last at home.

REGISTRATION Please note that registration for all players is now due. If you have not registered by 31st May, 2019 – you are not eligible to train/play after that date. Please check with your mentors and if in doubt, contact Mag Cashel, Registrar for more details.

LONG SHOT If any person out there has the No. 19 & 20 jersey from the Toss Bryan set – can you please forward them to any member of the club.

CONTACT ME If any person would like items of interest included in the notes, contact 087 9562839 or put it up on the Whats App (main group) please.

Pictured are the Dungarvan under 10 hurlers who competed in the annual Ballyduff Tournament on Friday night last.

Dungarvan INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL It was a perfect day for football as our Intermediate footballers made the short trip to Bushy Park on Sunday afternoon last to play Ballinameela in the Intermediate football Championship.

It was point for point in the first half before a Ryan Donnelly goal on the stroke of half-time gave us a1-5 to 0-5 lead at the break.

The second half was to prove to be as tight an affair as both sides exchanged points before Ballinameela rattled the net, to leave just two points between the teams. However, a Kieran Power goal soon after steadied the ship somewhat and we ran out eventual winners on a scoreline of Dungarvan 2-11; Ballinameela 1-10. Well done to everyone on a hard fought victory.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL The Nire proved too strong for our Junior footballers on Friday night last at Clogherane when they emerged victorious on a scoreline of 5-9 to 1-6 in the Junior Football Championship.

UNDER 14 HURLING Our Under 14 hurlers were in action last Thursday evening in Clogherane when Cappoquin made the short journey down to contest the Western Bord Na nOg quarter final. Having performed admirably in the recent Feile competition the boys continued their progress with another good performance against a gallant Cappoquin team to progress to a semi-final place.Indeed this fixture is taking place this Wednesday, 29th May when we travel out to Ardmore to play the host club.

Panel: James Maye, Robbie Wall, Luke Irwin, Brandon Dillon, Camello Crivello, Matthew Coles, Eddie Burke, Daryl Harty, Billy Hickey, Brian Curran, John Meehan, Luke Power, Darragh Healy, Tony O’Donnell, Will Healy, Callum Daly.

UNDER 12 Our third game in this year’s Town and Country competition took place last Friday evening when Cois Bhride made the journey to Clogherane. On what was a perfect summer evening for hurling it was vital after two previous defeats to try and get a win and try to resurrect our campaign. With the teams evenly balanced scores were proving hard to get and come half time we trailed on a 0-3 to 0-4 scoreline. It looked like a game that was going to be decided by a goal from either side.

Thankfully, for us this goal came from a terrific Oisin Hallahan strike mid way through the second half. After that it was a great workmanlike performance to keep out the Cois Bhride lads. At full time it was that decisive goal that separated the teams as we ran out winners on a 1-5 to 0-5 scoreline in a game where both defenses were to the fore.

Next up for us here is a visit to St. Olivers which takes place on Monday, 10th June.

Panel: Callum Daly, Jacob Dalton, Luke Irwin, Will Healy, Luke Power, Corey Lyons, Billy Hickey, Brandon Dillon, Pierce Quann, John Meehan,

Oisin Hallahan, Tony O’Donnell, Jamie Nagle, Raymond Kelly, Seanie Cummins, Ruardhri Beresford.

UNDER 11 The other big game of the weekend outside of Walsh Park on Sunday takes place in Abbeyside on Friday evening when our Under 11 Hurlers travel over the bridge to play the host club. After our recent defeat in our previous game here’s hoping we can put in a worthy performance and put one over on our neighbours. Throw-in time is at 6.30 and all support for the lads would be much appreciated in the Burgery cauldron.

BALLYDUFF TOURNAMENT Our Under 10s travelled to Ballyduff Upper on Friday night last to compete in the long standing annual Under 10 Hurling Tournament. Our first game was against Lismore in what was an thrilling contest with Lismore emerging victorious. Next up was Killeagh and once again the boys battled hard in another exciting match with the teams level at the final whistle.

Our final game was against Sarsfields of Cork in what was always going to be a tough encounter and what a battle it turned out to be with the boys putting in a huge effort to emerge victorious by a single point. With a loss a draw and a win it was down to mathematics to see if we had done enough to qualify for the finals.

Unfortunately, we lost out on scoring difference. However, the boys can be very proud of themselves for the effort and commitment they showed on Friday night. Well done boys.

UNDER 10 Training for under 10s every Wednesday at 6:30. The boys having competed in the Ballyduff tournament

are heading lee side on Saturday June 8th to the Waterford Versus Cork game.

The boys themselves will play Castlemartyr en route to Páirc Ui Chaoimh.

UNDERAGE TRAINING Training for under 6, 7, 8 and 9s continues each Saturday morning at 11 a.m. in the field.

CAMOGIE NEWS Hard luck to our gallant girls who travelled to play Tramore without a number of players due to work commitments to contest the Intermediate County Final. The girls battled hard throughout but just came up short. Well done to our minors who secured victory over tramore on a scoreline of 2-13 to 38 in a great battle.

Our Under 12 camogie girls travelled out to Bushy Park on Saturday afternoon and played some great games in glorious sunshine.

GROUNDS DEVELOPMENT News is imminent on the development of an Astro turf facility in our club grounds, the work on which is expected to take place over the Summer months.

Naturally this will be a very expensive undertaking by the club and all of our members are requested to support our fundraising activities, beginning with the club lotto and the Deise Draw to assist in bringing this project to fruition.

CÚL CAMPS A reminder that the camps are filling up fast again this year. Online registration is now open. Club coordinator is Tony Ryan. The Dungarvan camp is the week July 22nd to 26th.

DEISE DRAW May Deise Draw takes place tonight Wednesday. All monies can be returned to Catherine Lyons. Many thanks to our

Sponsored by

supporters and promoters of of the Deise Draw.

TRAFFIC AT CLOGHERANE We are now in peak season with the club grounds been a hive of activity most evenings with a lot of juvenile matches and training sessions taking place. We would ask everyone to be extra careful driving into the grounds and parking and to slow down. Please be extra vigilant of the small people.

INTERCOUNTY Best wishes to Patrick, Darragh and the Waterford Senior Hurlers who take on Limerick on Sunday next in Walsh Park in a must win game for both teams!

Hopefully, the home crowd will come out in force on Sunday and get behind the team.

We wish our Johnny and Tristan (Minors) all the best as well for Sunday as they take on Limerick. The Minors were unfortunate not to have gotten something from their first two matches where they showed plenty of promise but just came up short at the end.

Hopefully, our fortunes in both Senior and Minor will improve this Weekend.

LADIES SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Hard luck to the Emma, Kathy, Lauren, Ciaran, Kealan and all the Waterford ladies who put in a gallant effort but were beaten by a sharp Cork team in the Munster Championship played at CIT on Sunday last.

LOTTO Lotto results 27/5/19. Numbers drawn 2, 6, 9, 15. No winner. Next week’s jackpot €4,900. Three match 3 numbers. €35 each Eamonn Crotty, Tom McDonald, Ciaran Jack Curran. Many thanks for your continued support.

Dungarvan team who lost to Tramore in the Intermediate Camogie League Final at St. Saviours GAA Club, Saturday, [Noel Browne] 18th May, 2019.

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Shamrocks Ladies COMMUNITY GAMES COUNTY FINAL KGK Community Games 3-8; Portlaw 3-4 Last Sunday evening the Shamrocks Ladies Under 14s donned the green and white hoops of KGK Community Games as they faced a Portlaw/Ballyduff Lower side in a well contested Community Games County Final in Dungarvan GAA grounds that was in the balance until the final whistle. From the opening minutes it was clear that there was very little between both sides and it was the KGK girls who opened the scoring with a shot from Olivia Forbes that was deflected over the crossbar by the Portlaw goalkeeper. That score was then followed by a Niamh Spillane point before Olivia Forbes found herself bearing down on the Portlaw goal again.

This time the Portlaw goalkeeper was powerless as Olivia unleashed a pile driver that nestled in the top corner of the net.

Portlaw responded with a brilliant individual goal from their midfielder and looked to have gained the lead when the same player rifled a shot that was destined for the net but for the brilliance of goalkeeper Roisin Hunt, who somehow got a hand to the ball to force it around the post for a 45. The second quarter belonged to KGK as another superb point from Niamh Spillane and a fisted effort from Bronagh Motherway was followed by another Olivia Forbes goal. Portlaw replied with a point and just before the break were denied a certain goal when the ball was cleared off the line by centre back Abbie Aherne who got back brilliantly to clear the ball to safety. With that clearance the referee blew the halftime whistle with the score KGK 2-4; Portlaw 1-2.

At the beginning of the second half, Portlaw reduced the deficit with a point and added a goal as the game entered the final quarter. Momentum had now swung to the girls from Portlaw, and KGK needed the superb duo of Kate -Lynn O’Neill and Kate Mackintosh to stem the tide as they made several crucial clearances against waves of Portlaw pressure. Portlaw deservedly found themselves ahead for the first time with just eight minutes remaining as they raised another green flag. The KGK response however was impressive as a calmness and refusal to panic allowed Niamh Spillane to level the game almost immediately with one of her trademark points from distance.

That score seemed to inspire the KGK girls as they edged ahead again with Olivia Forbes converting a long range free, before Portlaw hit back to level the game once again with just minutes of the games remaining. Portlaw were pushing forward for the winning score and were hit with a sucker punch when KGK fullback Amber Neville intercepted a loose pass and launched a swift counterattack to centre forward Neesha Whelan who made no mistake to slot the ball past the helpless Portlaw goalkeeper. The insurance point soon followed from Olivia Forbes before Caoimhe Whelan wrapped up the scoring with a point in injury time to ensure KGK retained their County Title in dramatic fashion.

Team: Roisin Hunt, Kate-Lynn O’Neill, Amber Neville, Abbie Aherne, Kate Mackintosh, Neesha Whelan, Lucy Donnelly, Niamh Spillane, Caoimhe Whelan, Olivia Forbes, Rhona Keane, Bronagh Motherway, Deirdre Roche, Lily Roche, Eimear Lenehan

U-14 CHAMPIONSHIP: Shamrocks 4-5; St Pats 1-4 After the heroics of the Community Games on Sunday evening we resumed U-14 Championship action on Monday evening when we travelled to Bohadoon to play St Pats.

Playing with the strong wind in the first half the expectation was

that a significant lead would be needed by halftime. However that theory was soon dispensed with as St Pats were the dominant side playing against the elements as the opening scores came from the girls in blue and white, Olivia Forbes opened the Shamrocks account with two points and another was registered from Neesha Whelan as we struggled to break down a tenacious and well organised St. Pats rearguard.

It looked like we’d be trailing at half time but for a goal from Olivia Forbes to leave the half-time score Shamrocks 1-3; St Pats 1-3. Facing into the strong wind we now had a testing half of football ahead. However credit to these young Shamrocks girls, as they seem to have the ability to dig out results when the challenge is greatest.

With the game still in the balance with just ten minutes remaining up stepped midfielder Neesha Whelan who having been switched into full forward was at her clinical best as she finished two goals to the net before a third was added by Caoimhe Whelan to ensure a hard-fought but deserved win over an excellent St. Pat’s side. Our next game is at home to Ballysaggart on June 5th.

Team: Annabel Allenden, Eimear Lenehan, Amber Neville, Courtney Chambers, Roisin Hunt, Abbie Aherne, Lucy Donnelly, Neesha Whelan, Kate Mackintosh, Suin Hurley, Caoimhe Whelan, Niamh Spillane, Rhona Keane, Olivia Forbes, Ava Geary, Bronagh Motherway, Lily Roche, Deirdre Roche, Kate-Lynn O’Neill

TABLE QUIZ Last Friday night we held a Table Quiz in Lizzy Langtons as a fundraiser for our Under 14 team who will be representing Waterford at the All Ireland Feile Peil next month. A huge thanks to everyone who entered teams, donated prizes or bought raffle tickets on the night as the money raised exceeded all our expectations. With just over four weeks to go to the Feile weekend our fundraising continues with a Golden Goal for the Cork v Waterford Munster Senior hurling game in Pairc Ui Chaoimh on June 8th. Golden Goal tickets are available from any of the Under 14 panel or mentors with a prize of €100 for the ticket with the time of the first goal scored by either team.

U-8/U-10 JERSEYS A huge thanks to Eamon Lonergan (Knockanore Cheese) for kindly sponsoring a set of jerseys for our U-8/U-10 team.

Eamon presented the jerseys to the U-8/U-10 team and their manager Kieran O’Keeffe last Sunday morning before the girls played their first Blitz of the year in Ballyduff later that afternoon.

Both teams got off to an impressive start in their new jerseys as they put in impressive performances in all of their games versus Ballyduff, Ardmore, Clashmore and Ballysaggart showing the huge progress that they’re making every week.

WATERFORD UNDER 14s Well done to the Waterford Under 14s who put in three excellent performances against Donegal, Fermanagh and Tipperary in Stage 2 of the All-Ireland series in Galway last Saturday. A special mention to our own Neesha Whelan, who played a significant part in those games, and can now look forward to a quarter-final against Wexford next Saturday.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS CAMOGIE FINAL Congratulations to the girls from Scoil Mhuire Tallow who defeated Ring NS in the Western Primary Schools Final in Dungarvan last Wednesday evening.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations also to the Shamrocks Ladies players who made their First Holy Communion recently in Tallow and Knockanore.

St. Pat's under 14 girls team who played Ballysaggart last week.

St. Pat’s Juveniles U-12 GIRLS START PLAYING IN THE TOP FLIGHT Ballymacarbry 2-7; St. Pat's 1-4.

Well done to our u-12 team who put in an excellent display of football away to Ballymacarbry last. After winning all their grading matches they have been selected to play in the top division. This is a great achievement for St. Pat's to be seeded with much larger clubs. Ultimately it will bring on the girls and they will be the best that they can be. In the words of their mentor..... "Unfortunately we didn’t win on this occasion but the mentors couldn’t have asked for any more from the girls. Well done to each and everyone of you. Keep up the hard work and we will get the results in the end. Olivia" ST. PAT'S U-14'S RUN BALLYSAGGART CLOSE A battling second half performance by St. Pat's under 14's saw them push Ballysaggart all the way last Thursday. Our girls clung on by their fingertips in the first half, a couple of fantastic saves and some last ditch tackles kept the score down. A great St. Pat's goal late in the half kept our interest in the game alive.

St. Pat's second half performance was a match for the more experienced Ballysaggart side. It was great to see so many of our young players play to their potential. The girl's efforts were a credit to themselves and their mentors. Well done to all.

ST. PAT'S INTERMEDIATE LADIES St. Pat's 1-7; Na Deise 4-10.

A disapointing first half put paid to St. Pat's chances in this game. The second half saw a much improved performance from the home side but unfortunately the damage was already done. Our young side are learning all the time and they have

the potential to be as good as anyone in this division.

MEMBERSHIP Can everybody that hasn’t done so please return membership forms and pay membership to either Don Nix, their respective selectors or any committee member please. Players who have not paid will not be registered and will not be able to play from here on in.

ST. PAT'S CÚL CAMP DATES St Pat's Cul Camp will run from the Aug. 5th - 9th at Bohadoon. The camp co-ordinator (as ever) is Mary Fahey.

Booking is now open online at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie Booking early means you'll have your free kit to wear all Summer long.

SPLIT THE POT The April draw took place on Sunday, 5th May. The winners were Aoife and Fionn Walsh. Promoter’s prize goes to Kevin Walsh.

Tickets for our main fundraising draw are available from coordinators James Dalton, Clare Byrne, mentors and committee members.

Tickets are also available from Healy's Daybreak, The Pike Service Station. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5 PROGRESSIVE 45 Cards are on each Thursday night at 8.00 pm in Coolnasmear Hall.

FACEBOOK Follow St. Pat's on Facebook for all the latest club news: www.facebook.com/saintpatsgaa

Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €12,300 held in Micilin's Bar, Kilrossanty, on Monday night (27/5/19). Numbers were 12, 17, 18, 25. €30 won by the following people: Breda and Gerry c/o Nicky Comyn; Aoife Prendergast, Dublin (Online). The seller’s prize of €30 won by Paul Lennon, Leamybrien. Next Clotto to be held in held in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien, on Monday night (3/6/2019).

SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE We played Stradbally on Saturday evening last 25th May in Paríc Naomh Bríd winning on a scoreline of 12 points to 10 points. This was our last game in the league.

Team: Dwayne Kirwan, Michael Hassett, Niall Walsh, Killian Whelan, Barry Prendergast, Stephen Prendergast, James Whyte, Mark Prendergast, Pa Whyte, Pa Cunningham, Martin Dunne, Conor Hayes, Anthony Lonergan, Josh Kay, Jack Whyte. Substitutes: Joey Veale for James Whyte.

Scorers: Josh Kay 0-7 points (6 From Frees), Pa

Cunningham 0-2, Conor Hayes 0-1, Joey Veale 0-1, Stephen Prendergast 0-1.

JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our next game in the Junior Football is against Dungarvan in Pairc Naomh Bríd, Leamybrien on Friday, 14th June.

COUNTY DUTY The best of Luck to the Waterford Minor Hurlers and especially to our own clubmen Rian Hogan and Caoimhín Walsh they will play Limerick this Sunday 2nd June in Walsh Park.

DÉISE DRAW The next draw will take place this Wednesday evening, 29th May in Portlaw. It is a great fundraiser with 70% coming beck to the club. Tickets are at priced at €15 per month. Tickets can be purchased from Mairéad Coffey or Jason Dee. MONSTER BINGO Our next Monster will be on this coming Friday, 31st May in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien. The proceeds will go towards the Kilrossanty/Brickeys Under 14 girls. They will represent Waterford in the Feíle in Roscommon in June.

Eamon Lonergan (Knockanore Cheese) presents a set of jerseys to Shamrocks Ladies U-8/U-10 Team

Lismore

KGK Community Games who defeated Portlaw in the U-14 County Final last Sunday evening.

ALL TO DO AT WALSH PARK THIS SUNDAY V LIMERICK Waterford will have it all to do against the All-Ireland Champions Limerick this Sunday at Walsh Park. Limerick will be hurt after being beaten by Cork a fortnight ago and will surely want to bounce back at our expense. However, they won't have it all their own way knowing that Walsh Park is not the easiest of places to go and turn over a Déise side that are fighting for their championship lives. We need our big players and indeed the extended panel to really show our true grit in what could be the game of the Munster Championship so far.

Best of luck to Jack Prendergast, Maurice Shanahan and Séanie Barry who will be representing the Lismore club.

CIRCUIT TRAINING WITH PP FITNESS CLASSES Circuit Training continues at the Community Centre every Wednesday evening at 7 pm. Anyone wishing to join the group is more than welcome to attend and can pay €5 on the night.

LISMORE GAA CLUB GEAR BY O'NEILLS

A fantastic selection of club gear can be bought directly from the O'Neills website. Items start from €7.50 and make ideal gifts for that special occasion. All clothing comes with an embroidered Lismore GAA crest and can also be made to order with the individuals initials.

LISMORE GAA LOTTO This week's lotto results: Numbers drawn were 4, 21, 25, 27. No Winner. €20 consolation winners were Norma Tobin, Maurice Dunne, Mary Prendergast, Patsy Buckley. Next week's jackpot will be €1,850! Tickets can be bought from all usual outlets priced at €2 each or three for €5.

The club lotto is a fantastic way of supporting your own local GAA club no matter where you live in the world! Simply log onto www.KlubFunder.com, search for Lismore GAA Club and create an account. Then select your numbers, make the payment for the time period of your choice, which can be from 1 to 50 weeks. It is an ideal way for many people who are living away or abroad who would like to contribute to the club.

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Modeligo WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULT: Ballinacourty 1-12; Modeligo 0-10.

(Played Sunday, May 26th, 2019 in Colligan GAA Grounds) It just wasn't our day on Sunday last for this latest round of the football championship. A lot of possession, and some good play but unfortunately, the scores just didn't come when needed. Hard luck lads... "Beidh lá eile agaibh" !

CUMANN NA mBUNSCOILL HURLING & CAMOGIE FINALS Wednesday last saw both the Boys and Girls sides from our local school lining out in their respective finals at the Dungarvan GAA Club Grounds. First up were the boys and after a tremendous effort against a very good Kinsalebeg side, our lads were very unlucky not to win on the day. With just a couple of minutes to go, they came from six points behind to take the lead, only for their opponents to push on again and take the title.

Next up were our girls, and we have to say a huge congratulations to them as they gave a super performance to win their final. This final was all the more unique as Modeligo and their opposition, Touraneena N.S. were both backboned by girls

who play together for our Camogie club, so while they were opponents just for this game, they were arm in arm, consoling and congratulating one another after the final whistle. All in all, both teams here, (...and the boys as well of course!) can feel very proud of their efforts.

On the day, the Modeligo girls were just that bit stronger and it has to be said, every girl really rose to the occasion as they rounded of the year by adding the Camogie title to the Football title which they had won already to be crowned MODELIGO N.S. ... PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMOGIE WINNERS 2019!

Well done to all boys and girls who played on both squads, to the teachers and to the parents who helped out along the way. The future looks bright!

SCHOOLS SUCCESS Congratulations to young Gus Nugent, from Mountain Castle, Modeligo, who captained the Blackwater Community School U-14 Hurlers to victory over Charleville in the recent Westcourt Cup Final on a score of 8-15 to 6-14.

Congratulations Gus, and all involved with this school side.

WEST JUNIOR 'C' HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE Sunday, June 9th, Modeligo vrs. Ballysaggart. Venue TBC.

Cois Bhride under 9 football versus Lismore.

Tulach an Iarainn NOTAÍ CLG TULACH AN IARAINN SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST DEISE SUPER DRAW Is on this Wednesday in Portlaw so could any outstanding money be handed into one's promoter.

GIRLS CAMOIGE Maith sibhse do chailíní Scoil Mhuire Tallow ar a mbua i gcluiche ceannais an chontae.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL: Tallow 3-7; Old Parish 1-10.

We recorded our first victory in the Junior football championship in Ardmore on Friday last. Eoin Condon operating in the Kieran Donaghy mould scored 1-1 in the first half and set up Darragh Mulcahy for his goal. Kieran Geary having a very profitable first half along with the workmanlike Bob McCarthy had to retire at half time with a leg injury. His lose was felt in the second in which Darah Buckley struck a beauty to the roof of the net. The platform of our win was mainly down to the very solid half back line. Kieran covered well for his two energizer bunnies beside him in which Kevin Henley and Darragh Mulcahy excelled. We faded at the end but the first victory of our campaign would have pleased the management.

Team: Mikey Curley, Alan Curley, Jack Tobin, Robbie Geary, Kevin Henley, Kieran Fraser, Darah Mulcahy, Kieran Geary, Bob McCarthy, Tommy Daly, Ryan Grey, Shaun O'Sullivan, Darragh Buckley, Eoin

Condon, Donnacha Mulcahy, Subs used: Mark O'Brien, Ian Beecher, Eric Hickey, Mikey Tobin, Rob O'Sullivan.

WATERFORD V LIMERICK A win here would generate a momentum that could qualify us for the quarter final. The All Ireland champions are surely hurt by their below par performance against Cork but what of Waterford? A lot was made of the home advantage of Walsh Park, they need to garner that and make it a fortress and show lifeness in that a team collective will be enough to overpower the Treaty men. We wish Tommy, Jordan and James the best of luck in their pursuit of a win.

PAIRC EAMONN DE PAOR FIXTURES 29th May U-14 Hurling v Fourmilewater.

31st May U-8 Hurling Jumping Jacks bilz starting 6.30 p.m.

31st May U-11 Hurling v Ardmore 6.30pm.

Saturday, 1st June U-12 Hurling Condon Shield 10 a.m.

COMMITTEE MEETING Takes place at 8.30 p.m. on Thursday in the clubhouse.

TALLOW GAA LOTTO SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT 27/5/2019, Jackpot €4,400 No Winner. Numbers 11, 12, 17, 23. Consolation Prizes: Mike Cronin, Rosemarie Pescod, Fionn Tobin, Sinead Kingston. Promoter: Paula Connolly. Next Draw Lukies 4/6/19 Jackpot €4,600.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the jackpot is €8,200 as on Sunday night Ben O’Donovan was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 41 which when turned was not the joker but he did win €50. Eugene Duggan and Marian Kiely won €25 each.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Our intermediate football team continued their good run of form with a six point win over Modeligo on Sunday morning in Colligan.

There was little between the sides for much of the match in what was a very entertaining game, but a strong performance by the team in the last ten minutes saw us emerge victorious.

CLUB BINGO Our club bingo continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night where the jackpot is €500.

SYMPATHY On behalf of all in the club we would like to send our sympathies to the family and friends of the late Danny Moore, Ballinamuck who passed away last week.

Cois Bhride KINDLY SPONSORED BY CUNNINGHAM’S HARDWARE, TALLOW UPCOMING FIXTURES 27 May, 2019 under 9 football Cois Bhride v Lismore 7.00 pm in Knockanore round 8. Final round.

29 May, 2019 under 14 hurling Cois Bhríde v Fourmilewater 7.00 pm in Tallow semi-final, knock-out. Division 2 31 May, 2019 under 8 hurling Killeagh, Ballyduff, Cois Bhride and Cappoquin 6.30 in Tallow, jumping jacks.

30th May, 2019 under 11 hurling. Division 3 Cois Bhride v Ardmore 7.00 in Tallow 4th round.

Saturday, June 1st, 2019 under 12 hurling Eire Og (Cork), Cois Bhride, Cappoquin, Ballyduff 10.00 in Tallow, Condon Shield.

LAST WEEK’S MATCH RESULTS 20th May, 2019 under 13 first round away An Ghaeltacht 3-10; Cois Bhride 3-5.

CLUB TOURNAMENTS Our Jumping Jacks and Condon Shield hurling tourna-

ments take place this weekend. In the Jumping Jacks our u8’s will be in action against Killeagh, Ballyduff and Cappoquin on Friday night at 6.30 pm. On Saturday morning at 10 am our u-12 take on Eire Og, Cappoquin and Ballyduff.

Thanks to all the clubs who are travelling to play in these tournaments and a special thanks goes to the Tobin and Condon families for their continued support of these tournaments and of our club. Please come along to support if you can.

U-9 HURLING Our U-9’s took on Lismore on Monday night. This was a great match and all the kids played well throughout. This match was the last of this tournament and now it is the turn of the U-8’s. A huge well done to all the children involved, ye gave it your all and did us all proud. A big thankyou also goes to all the parents involved.

NEW MEMBERS New children are always welcome in all of our age groups or if anyone would like to help out at any level don’t hesitate to get in touch also.

Naomh Chartaigh (LISMORE/BALLYSAGGART) JUVENILE GAA NOTES The U-9s played football away to Cois Bhride. The lads played really well in a competitive game of football.

Big thanks to Cois Bhride who gave every boy crisps/drinks on the night.

The U-10s took part in the first round of the Dungarvan Festival of Hurling and they played very well to qualify for the finals this weekend. Best of luck lads.

The U-14s played Douglas at the weekend. It was a tough game and a good challenge for both teams.

Ardmore LOTTO Draw Monday, 20th May. Numbers drawn 6, 7, 13, 14. No winner. €20 each: Seller: Margaret Toibin Round Tower Hotel Padraig, John and Rachel Mulcahy Quinn’s Shop Alice Keating Quinn’s Shop L. and N. Keevers Keever’s Bar Matt Kiely’s Cross SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE We had two fixtures last week in this competition. First up we travelled to Kilmacthomas where we played out a draw but unfortunately we weren’t able to field a team against Brickey

Rangers last Saturday but to be fair we had a lot of lads working and others getting ready for exam and considering the size of our panel the club had no choice only to forfeit the game TOMMY CRONIN The club would like to extend our congratulations to our AllIreland winning manager, The Man You Know Tommy Cronin on being re-elected to the Council.

Unlike the All-Ireland final where there was some anxious moments, Tommy had no worries this time when elected comfortably So well done to Tommy and indeed his familly who soldiered with him, maybe a special mention to his wife Breda who works tirelessly.

Naomh Chartaigh U-10 footballers.

Ballyduff Upper WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL Our junior footballers had a narrow win over a spirited Shamrocks side on Friday last on a scoreline of Ballyduff Upper 0-13; Shamrocks 3-3. This was a tough but sporting contest played in the true manner of the game and both teams should be conmended for their efforts throughout.

Team: Cian Leamy, Peter Kennedy, Maurice McNamara, Thomas McDonagh, Eoin O’Brien, Shane Hannon, Jamie Hannon, Michael Kearney, Stephen Molumphy, Eoghan Murray, Michael McCormack, Finan Murray, Kieran Hayes, Jamie Kearney, Seamus Hannon.

Subs: Denis McDonagh, Bill Keane, Darragh Murphy, Oran Leamy, Andrew Casey.

MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP Best of luck to both the Waterford senior and minor hurlers as they face into must win Munster Championship games against Limerick in Walsh Park on Sunday.

CLUB SHOP Our O’Neills club shop has a great variety of club leisurewear in both adult and children’s sizes available by logging on to www.oneills.com and searching for Ballyduff Upper.

Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s LOTTO RESULTS 26th May, 2019 No winner of the €700 local lotto held on Sunday night. The winning numbers were 21, 23 and 25. €20 winners were Mar & Dermot, Dylan, Mary Morrissey, Kay Ware, Jamie & Mary Cullinan. Tom Gleeson won the promoters prize.

Next draw is at Dunnes Sunday, 2nd June.

Remember – if you’re not in you can’t win!

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WEDDING DAY The club would like to wish congratulations to Jack and Nicola Power on the recent wedding day. Wishing you all health and happiness for the future.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 May, 2019

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP On Friday last we played the Brickey Rangers in our third Junior Football Championship match of the year. Missing the services of big Ed Donovan and Eoin O’Halloran from midfield meant a much changed line-out. After losing to Nire in the previous round it was important to get a result here. We started strongly with early points by the youthful Mark Nugent and Tadhg Cunningham and were the better team for the majority of the half. Some missed chances and flurry of points by the Brickeys however brought the game back closer than it could have been, but a rocket ship missile from Jim Flavin in the 22nd minute left the goalkeeper no chance and put some daylight between the teams. We motored well for the end of the half and went in six points up, 1-7 to 0-4. Jim Scanlan took a break at half-time to go home and study for the Leaving Cert and Conor Lynch also made way, with Kyle Cunningham and Danny O’Neill entering the action. Danny nearly went off a minute later after a great defensive tackle, but recovered and had a mighty second half.

We started the second half like we ended the first, except kicked approx 20 wides in the second half and through some good-ish defending on the other end kept the score down and we ran out 1-12 to 0-8 winners. Luke Seward, Tadhg Cunningham and Mark Nugent were the pick of the bunch.

Noel Smyth was back in a big way.

Team: 1. Darragh Curran; 2. Barry Dunne, 3. Gavin Dower, 4. Conor Lynch; 5. Declan Hickey, 6. Paudie O Rourke, 7.

Cillian O'Keeffe (0-1); 8. Jim Flavin (1-0), 9. Luke Seward (0-1); 10. Tadhg Cunningham (0-1), 11. Sean Fleming (0-3), 12. Ryan O Sullivan; 13. Jim Scanlon, 14. Noel Smyth, 15.

Mark Nugent (0-6). Subs: Kyle Cunningham for Noel Smyth; Kyle Roche for Jim Scanlon; Danny O’Neill for Conor Lynch.

DEISE DRAW Deise Draw takes place in Portlaw this Wednesday.

STRINGS AND THINGS 7 A SIDE This weekend brings upon us the 2019 Strings and Things festival, and with every year getting bigger and better it’s bound to be a great weekend. The club is hosting a 7-a-side football tournament and welcoming Aghada (Cork), Ballinacourty, Brickey Rangers, Stradbally, Nire, Moyle Rovers (Tipperary) as well as ourselves. Throw-in at 2 p.m. Saturday and should be a great day out.

ONLINE LEISUREWEAR SHOP This week the Club will open an online Club Shop. We’ve got some really nice items waiting to go up for sale and can’t wait to share them. The shop will be open for a limited time and we’ve got a training jersey, tracksuit top and tracksuit bottoms all featuring versions of the new 2019 crest. Everything will be available for kids and adults alike. Keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter for the launch.

CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG JUVENILE GAA CLUB Clashmore/Kinsalebeg To Contest Western U-13 Football Final In Local Derby This Saturday: U-13 football table-toppers Clashmore/Kinsalebeg toppled Kilrsossanty in the semi-final at Bushy Park on Monday evening last in glorious sunshine. In doing so they have reached a Western final with local rivals Ardmore this Bank holiday Saturday, June 1st.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg did not have a full panel to call on because of the clash with an important U-14 soccer game against Lismore but thankfully both teams enjoyed victory on the night. However, this game gave players an opportunity to stake their claim on a starting position for next Saturday’s final.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg were in cruise control from start to

finish against a fighting Kilrossanty who tried extremely hard from start to finish. Callum had scored a point within 30 seconds of the start and this was followed by a bombardment of scores with Darragh scoring 1-3 in the first quarter, three goals from Ciaran and Oisin scoring 1-2 before the break.

Neil was not to be denied either scoring a fantastic point followed shortly after this by a peach of a goal. Callum scored two more goals before half time just before the break Kilrossanty scored a mighty point.

Oisin would tip over two nice points at the start of the second half before heading off to help the unfolding soccer drama in Lismore with the Clashmore Ramblers U-14 boys who won 4-2 in their semi-final game against a highly rated Lismore squad.

Robert was quiet in the goals as there was little action on that side of the field but would later set up two goals at the other end of the field with Rory and Rian sweeping out anything that came in the direction of the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg goals with ruthless power.

The half back line of Matthew, Peter and Emmet controlled that section of the field with Matthew in a right battle with his marker.

Darragh was dominating midfield now with Callum with Darragh tagging in another two goals whilst Callum would add another 1-1 to his personal tally. Mark came on and put the head down with a sensational solo run which ended with Mark belting the cross bar and lifting the white flag. Ciaran would add another 1-1 and a goal mouth scramble in the Kilrossanty goal would end up with Evan kicking, palming and then kicking again to raise a green flag for an opportunist goal.

Dominic saw a lot of ball at corner forward in the first half catching some great ball over his head before changing to goalkeeper in the second half to show that Dominic can play in many roles for the team.

Oscar came in at wing back and was made some fine runs up the field setting up new attacks. Aaron came in at corner back and was marking a fellow twice his size but Aaron ruled the roost and passed on some very good ball to his half backs.

So Clashmore/Kinsalebeg take on the team who came second in the group, Ardmore, who had a good win over Affane in the other semi-final. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg need to be very focused to pull off a Western final victory this Saturday, June 1st. But it can be done if they keep the same hunger for victory!

The Saturday final will hopefully be on early enough as Joe was getting very concerned that their might be a time clash with the Champions League final! We will update Facebook and Twitter with the venue and time once we receive it.

Club Nursery: Our Club Nursery will be back in a few weeks time and we are really looking forward to it's return. The Nursery sees our young players learn new skills and have fun with their friends. It is open to any 5, 6 or 7 year old boys and girls and all are welcome. The Nursery is free to attend.

U-9 Hurling and Football: Well done to our U-9's who competed in the Déise Óg Western H+F Series over the past eight weeks, playing four weeks of football and four weeks of hurling. The lads really enjoyed playing lots of games and their skill levels really improved as the Series went on.

U-8 Play and Stay: Our U-8's are in action over the next four weeks playing two weeks of hurling and two weeks of football each Monday night. This will be great fun for the team and their coaches are doing super work with them at the moment.

We hope to update you all with how things are going each week.

Naomh Chartaigh Under 9 football team who played Ardmore in round 2 of the league.

Stradbally GAA 2019 Winter League Finals.

Stradbally GAA 2019 Winter League Finals.

Affane Cappoquin RECENTLY ENGAGED We would like to congratulate club star Shane (Shiner) O'Rourke and Elaine McCarthy on their recent engagement VETERAN STALWARTS DOWN BUT NOT OUT Two of our club’s veteran stalwarts Richie Scanlan and Pat ’Snoopy’ Morrissey both sustained injuries in recent football champiomship games we wish them both a speedy recovery and hope to see them back in action soon.

SYMPATHY The Affane/Cappoquin GAA club extend sincere sympathy to the family of the late Pat Joe Walsh, Ballyhane, who died recently. RIP. Our club extends sincere sympathy to the Kearns family, Abbeyview, Boola, Melleray and the Burke family, Monygorm on the recent death of Theresa Kearns (nee Burke). RIP. UPCOMING CLUB FIXTURES West Junior Hurling C’ship Fixture Rd 2 Fri., 7th June Cappoquin V Clashmore/Kinsalebeg at 7.30 p.m. in The Sportsfield.

CAPPOQUIN-AFFANE UPCOMING JUVENILE FIXTURE U-11 T/C Hurling (All games at 6.30 pm) Rd 4 Fri., 31st May; Cappoquin V Ballyduff Upr in Ballyduff Upr Rd 5 Fri., 14th June; Cappoquin V An Gaeltacht in The Sportsfield U-12 Hurling T/C (All games at 6.30 pm) Rd 5 Fri 10th June; Cappoquin V Naomh Brid in Touraneena Rd 6 Fri 21st June; Cappoquin V Ardmore in The Sportsfield County U-13 Hurling C'ship D3 Rd 1 Mon 14th June; Cappoquin V Stradbally at 7 pm in Stradbally Rd 2 Mon 8th July; Cappoquin v Tramore at 7 pm in The Sportsfield Rd 3 Mon 22nd July; Cappoquin v St Saviours at 7 pm in Ballybeg West U-14 Hurling C'ship D3 Semi-Final Thurs., 30th May; Cappoquin V St Olivers at 7 pm in Ballinameela.

County U-15 Hurling C'ship D4 Rd 1 Mon 1st July: Cappoquin V Stradbally at 7 pm in Stradbally Rd 2 Mon 15th July Cappoquin Bye Rd3 Mon 29th July; Cappoquin V Clashmore at 7 pm in The Sporsfield Rd 4 Mon 4th Aug; Cappoquin V Ballygunner at 7 pm in Ballygunner

Rd 5 Tues 20th Aug; Cappoquin V St Olivers at 7 pm in The Sporsfield/ CLUB LOTTO MONDAY, 27th MAY Club Lotto Monday 27th May, Jackpot €14,200. Numbers drawn 13-18-19-28. No winner. The five €20 consolation prizewinners were: Edel Hourigan Deans Field; Jonathan Hayes Twig Lane; John/Stephanie Coughlan Lacken; Bridget Murray Main Street and Ciaran Cullinane Glenribbon.

CLUB GEAR Our O’Neill’s online club shop has a great variety of club leisurewear in both adult and children sizes available.

Cappoquin Affane GAA club shop is now activated on the O'Neill's website, the following gear is available: Some Aston Half Zips are available at a reduced rate from the online prices at Scanlan Dariytech in their shop in Ballyhane or contact Bridget Murray.

DEISE DRAW The next Deise Draw will take place this Wednesday, 29th May in Portlaw. This is a great fundraiser for the club with 70% coming back to the club.

Tickets are priced at €15 per month and can be purchased from Brian Murray or Maurice Cahillane THREE TO ANSWER 1, Name six Kilkenny clubs to have won the All Ireland Intermediate hurling championship?

2, What club does Tipp’s John 'Bubbles' O’Dwyer play for?

3, Name the club Ardmore defeated in the 2018 All Ireland junior hurling finals LAST WEEK’S ANSWER 1, The last two All Ireland senior hurling finals played outside Croke Park were in 1937 in Killarney and 1984 in Thurles.

2, Joe Quaid Limerick is the manager of the Westmeath senior hurlers.

3, Dublin hurler Sean Moran plays for Cuala.

KELLOGG’S CÚL CAMP MONDAY, 15th JULY - FRIDAY, 19th JULY CAPPOQUIN, SPORTSFIELD The Kellogg’s Cúl Camp will be held from Monday, 15th July - Friday, 19th July in the Cappoquin Sportsfield. To book your place go to www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie or get a form from your club co-ordinator.

WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Affane junior footballers came up against a sharp Geraldines outfit in Bushy Park last Friday with the Geraldines coming out on top on the scoreline 1-13 to 0-08. We would like to wish Richie Scanlan a speedy recovery after sustaining an injury during the game.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 May, 2019

Attending the Club Deise Munster Hurling Championship preview night 2019 in the Park Hotel were William O'Keeffe, Pat Power and Pat Fletcher.

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Ger Finnin, CEO TQS Integration (Main Waterford Sponsors) presenting one of 3 Labtops to Waterford Senior Hurling Manager, Paraic Fanning at the Club Deise Munster Hurling Championship preview night 2019 in the Park Hotel.

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Attending the Club Deise Munster Hurling Championship preview night 2019 in the Park Hotel were Pat and Noel Nugent with Richard Tobin.

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Attending the Club Deise Munster Hurling Championship preview night 2019 in the Park Hotel were Club Deise Members Michael Hogan and Liz O'Gorman.

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Attending the Club Deise Munster Hurling Championship preview night 2019 in the Park Hotel were Peter and Mary Power.

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Attending the Club Deise Munster Hurling Championship preview night 2019 in the Park Hotel were Tom Kelly and Mattie Curran.

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Attending the Club Deise Munster Hurling Championship preview night 2019 in the Park Hotel were Fiona McDonnell and Christine Fogarty.

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Attending the Club Deise Munster Hurling Championship preview night 2019 in the Park Hotel were John and Anne Butler.

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Attending the Club Deise Munster Hurling Championship preview night 2019 in the Park Hotel were Pat and Seamus Prendergast.

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Attending the Club Deise Munster Hurling Championship preview night [Sean Byrne] 2019 in the Park Hotel were Mark Caulfield and John Flynn.

Attending the Club Deise Munster Hurling Championship preview night 2019 in the Park Hotel were Ned and Kathleen Power.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 May, 2019

Waterford GAA Golf Classic 2019 kindly sponsored by TQS Integration and hosted by Dungarvan Golf Club. Seated l to r: Winning Gleeson Team of Dermot Ahearn, Gerry Raher, Derek Power and Benny Kiely. Standing l to r: Martin Landers, Vice Captain, DGC; David Walsh, Golf Classic Committee; Marie Quilty, Corporate Managing Director, TQS Integration, Sponsors; Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board; Tom Quilty, TQS Integration and John Moran, President DGC. [Sean Byrne]

Waterford GAA Golf Classic 2019 kindly sponsored by TQS Integration and hosted by Dungarvan Golf Club. Seated l to r: Marie Kiersey, Lady Captain DGC; Norris Bros Team of Martin Lynch, Jackie Collins and Matt Lynch, Second Overall. Standing l to r: Martin Landers, Vice Captain, DGC; David Walsh, Golf Classic Committee; Marie Quilty, Corporate Managing Director, TQS Integration, Sponsors; Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board; Tom Quilty, TQS Integration and John Moran, President DGC. [Sean Byrne]

Waterford GAA Golf Classic 2019 kindly sponsored by TQS Integration and hosted by Dungarvan Golf Club. Seated l to r: Sean O'Regan, Vice Chairman Co. GAA Board; David Walsh Team of David Walsh, John Walsh and Michael Flynn, Third Overall. Standing l to r; Martin Landers, Vice Captain, DGC; Marie Kiersey, Lady Captain DGC; Marie Quilty, Corporate Managing Director, TQS Integration, Sponsors; Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board; Tom Quilty, TQS Integration and John Moran, President DGC. [Sean Byrne]

Waterford GAA Golf Classic 2019 kindly sponsored by TQS Integration and hosted by Dungarvan Golf Club. Best GAA Club. Seated l to r: Joe Curran, Tom Cunningham, Club Chairman; Sean O'Regan, Vice Chairman Co. GAA Board; George Walsh, Club Treasurer and Liam Clancy. Standing l to r: Martin Landers, Vice Captain, DGC; Marie Kiersey, Lady Captain DGC; Marie Quilty, Corporate Managing Director, TQS Integration, Sponsors; Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board; Tom Quilty, TQS Integration and John Moran, President DGC. [Sean Byrne]

WEST WATERFORD ATHLETIC CLUB JUVENILES

Western Primary Schools Finals SPONSORED BY EUROFINS FOOD TESTING DUNGARVAN (BIG SCHOOLS) AND KELLY’S PHARMACY ABBEYSIDE (SMALL SCHOOLS) THE Friary was the only place to be last Thursday as young athletes from schools all over West Waterford competed in the Western Finals of the Primary School Sports. A large number of parents were on hand to cheer on their children and there was a great sense of excitement in the air as the full programme of 66 races was run off in two hours.

The first three in each of the sprint races and the long race have qualified for the county finals as have the first two relay teams in each age group. There will be no mixed relay in the county final.

The finals will be held once again in St Augustine’s College on Thursday, May 30th. There are lots of photographs on the West Waterford Athletic Club website.

COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOLS FINALS ON THURDAY, MAY 30th After three successful nights the Primary School Sports will conclude with the county finals on Thursday night. The weather has been kind this year and we have fine weather on each of the three nights.

On Thursday next the top three in the small school and the top

three in the big schools will compete against the winners of the city heats and the Tramore area heats in the individual events.

The top two relay teams also go forward to the county finals. Events get underway at 6.30 with line-up for the sprints starting at 6.15.

Please ensure you leave plenty of time for getting to the venue and parking as the races will start on time. The five overall trophies from the Western Finals will be presented on the night. Touraneena have won the Nora Healy Trophy for the first time and Coolnasmear are also first time winners of the big school trophy. Scoil Gharbhain are back among the winners in the big boys school and Whitechurch were successful in both sections of the small schools.

The Overall winners for 2019 were: Best Big School Boys Scoil Gharbhain.

Best Big School Girls Coolnasmear National School.

Best Small School Boys Whitechurch National School.

Best Small School Girls Whitechurch National School.

The Nora Healy Trophy Touraneena National School.

NEW EVENT STARTING JUNE 11th IN LISMORE This year, the clubs in West Waterford and East Cork have come together to organise a new event for athletes from under 9 to 14. The event will be held over two

Waterford. Clubs competing for East Cork St Catherines, St Nicholas and Youghal AC Events Day 1 June 11th Warm-up 6.30 races start at 7 pm Lismore Sprints under 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, Boys and Girls Long Jump Girls under 9, 11, 13, 15 Turbo Javelin Boys under 9, 11 Shot Boys under 13, 15, Relays girls under 9, boys under 9 Relays mixes under 11 and 15 Relay under 13 Medlay

nights in June starting in Lismore on June 11th. There will be running jumping and throwing events in each age group and relays for all from all the west Waterford clubs participating.

There will be points as well as medals awarded for the top three in each event and these will count for an overall trophy so lets make sure there is a big turn out from West Waterford on each of the two nights. This will be a good follow on from the county club championships and the primary school sports. It will be another step up for our young athletes as they seek to make the transition from county to Munster standard.

Clubs competing for West Waterford Blackwater, Finisk Valley, KCK, Ardmore and West

DAY 1 OF THE MUNSTER UNDER 12-19 MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS This year the programme for the Munster Championships has changed considerably with events for under 12 and 13 added and the event held over 3 days.

Day 1 will be in Templemore on Saturday, 8th June. All the pole vaults and a number of hammer, discus, javelin, long jump, high jump as well as short hurdles and the 600m and 800m events will be held on that day.

The full programme for all three days is available on the Munster athletics website. All the entries must be done online. If you wish to compete please contact Mary Ashe at training on Wednesday night.

GREAT JUMPING FROM MATTIE MULLANEY AT MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS We had just four athletes competing at the Munster A Championships in Cork last week-

end. Each was competing as an individual as due to first communions we had no one in the team competitions. Mattie Mullaney competed first in the high jump. This was only his second competition in this event and he improved his personal best jumping 1m25. In the long jump he set himself the target of jumping over 4mts for the first time. He achieved this in five of his 6 jumps to finish on 4m24 in 4th place and qualify for his first All Ireland.

In the turbo javelin Aoife Lattimore finished in 6th place also adding to her personal best throw.

Owen Morrissey was very close to breaking the 2min mark for the 600m when he finished 13th in 200.69 in a field of 28 runners.

Patrick Mullaney competed in his first Munster and ran 63 secs for the 300m IRISH LIFE HEALTH ALL IRELAND SCHOOLS NEXT SATURDAY Ard Scoil na nDeise, Dungarvan CBS and St. Augustines all have athletes qualified for what has been described as the toughest event on the athletics calendar the All Ireland Schools Championships. We wish all our athletes from West Waterford the best of luck in their competitios.We also wish the best of luck to our members who will be taking their Leaving and Junior Cert Exams in the coming weeks.

Mattie Mullaney clears 1m25 in the boys under 13 high jump.

Owen Morrissey in action in the boys under 11 600m.

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Jack Cummins winner of the Ann Power Memorial Walk at the Touraneena 5k last Friday evening is presented with his prize and trophy by Tom Dunne, Dunnes Bar sponsor and on behalf of the Power family Mary Power presents the shield.

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Husband and wife teams all competitors and finishers at last Friday evening’s Touraneena 5k. L-R John and Regina Carroll, Pa and Grainne Hallinan and JP and Claire Fitzpatrick.

The Minnies Bar Fit4Life Running League Starts Wednesday, June 5th

Thomas Cronin, School Principal presents the ladies runners-up prize to Lucy Holmes at the Touraneena 5k held last Friday evening.

THE Minnies Bar sponsored Running Fit4Life league which will be held in St. Augustine’s College (by kind permission) starting on Wednesday, June 5th continuing for six more Wednesday evenings after that finishing on 10th July.

This league we hope should see a big turnout as the league always proved to be a most popular and successful league and it’s absolutely ideal for newcomers and for those that have only recently taken up running as well as our regular seasoned runners.

The beauty of this league is the choice and the variety on offer. It’s held in the grounds of the Friary College and runners can opt for

one, two, three or four laps of the grounds.

Each lap is 1.2 miles and so depending on your ability you choose whichever is most suitable for you.

It’s also possible to change as some people may start the league running one lap and after a few weeks they may be capable of running more and so can change to the two or three lap course and it’s not unheard of for some people to go from one lap and to finish the league running four laps.

We will keep you updated over the coming weeks with more information on the league but for now pencil in Wednesday night,

June 5th the first night of the league.

The league begins at 7 p.m. each night and the entry fee each night is just €2.

All those over the age of 14 are very welcome to come along. For further details on this league and all club activities log onto www.westwaterfordathletics.org Or catch us on face book.

Dates for the Minnies Running League: Wednesday, June 5th Wednesday, June 12th Wednesday, June 19th Wednesday, June 26th Wednesday, July 3th Wednesday, July 10th

Five minutes shattered in Greenway one mile challenge OUR first “1 Mile Challenge” took place last Tuesday evening last and a great crowd of 44 runners took up the Challenge.

It is a different task to take on than the usual road races over longer distances as while it is much shorter, the intensity is much higher. It really is a perfect test of speed and endurance.

Over the summer, we are holding 3 “One Mile Challenges” and it will allow those taking part a reference to see how their training going.

The next one will take place on

Thomas Cronin, School Principal presents the ladies over 50 prize to Onra Power at the Touraneena 5k held last Friday evening.

Third home in the Ann Power Memorial Walk at the Touraneena 5k last Friday evening Isobelle Lawlor.

Next race in Series 18th Annual Old Still Bar, Clashmore 5k NEXT race in the series is the Old Still Bar Clashmore 5k on Friday, June 7th at 7.30 pm. The 6th race of the series and the half way point also.

This race which traditionally has been a 5 miler was changed to a 5k last year which was met you approval by all as it's a very fast course.

Online entries are now open and we ask all runners

to please help us out by entering online if at all possible, or we will take your entry at the Old Still Bar from 6.30 p.m. onwards and it’s also the venue for the refreshments and prize-giving after the race.

The entry fee is the only €7 if you enter online or you can enter on race evening for €10. There will be prizes in the usual categories.

25th June with the third and final one taking place on 23rd July.

The runners assembled at the Greenway car park in Ballinroad and following a warm-up headed to the start on the Clonea Road.

The runners then set off in groups at intervals so that runners with similar targets head off together.

The fastest runner on the night was Dzintars Klava in a speedy 4.57 – breaking the 5 minute barrier.

Next was Alan Cullen in an impressive 5.27 Alan was followed by

Gerard Reilly in 5.45.

Our first lady, Natalie Sheehan was just 1 second behind in 5.46.

Second lady was Kelly Fitzgerald in 6.10 with Linda Foley next in 6.31.

Excellent runs were recorded by many runners including Kevin Ryan (5.50), Tom Hogan (6.02), Sharon Higgins (7.21), Catriona Kiely (7.43) Emma Lavin (7.55) and Lisa Mulhall (8.28).

Also many thanks to our crew on the night, Irene, Claire. James, Ray, Tom and Jim and also to the ladies who provided some lovely goodies for everyone taking part

Time is running out to join the series THE deadline for entering the summer series is fast approaching.

Entry to the series will close after the Dromana race which is June 21st. Entry to the series is separate to the races; it costs €5 and can be paid at any of the races up to and including the Dromana race.

You must do seven races of the series and you will get a €30 voucher and if you can run all 12 races in the series a very special prize will be awarded to all who achieve this goal.

Runner-up in the Ann Power Memorial Walk at the Touraneena 5k last Friday evening Rhona Drohan is presented with her prize by sponsor Tom Dunne Dunnes Bar, Touraneena. Included is Mary Power.

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Large group of Touraneena road runners all having completed the Touraneena 5k.

25th Annual Intersport Elverys/Asics Summer Series 2019 Thomas Cronin, School Principal presents Noel Murphy overall race winner with his prize at the Touraneena 5k held last Friday evening.

Overall ladies winner Sally Forristall is presented with her prize by School Principal Thomas Cronin at the Touraneena 5k held last Friday evening.

Thomas Cronin, School Principal presents first man over 55 Ray Hahesy with his prize at the Touraneena 5k held last Friday evening.

24th Annual Touraneena 5k RACE 5 of the Intersport Elverys/Asics summer series was held last Friday evening when we all headed to the beautiful village of Touraneena to host the 24th Annual Touraneena 5k road race.

Once again the runners and walkers turned out in big numbers for the event which was held in aid of the local St. Marys Primary School in the village.

The weather as it always seems to be in Touraneena, was good for the evening’s activities a beautiful balmy evening which helped bring out the runners and walkers in abundance with an entry of 186 runners and over 100 walkers participating on the night.

This year the Community Hall was not available to us due to voting for the local elections so we had the use of the School for registration and presentation. The organising of the event was once again in the hands of the St. Mary’s Primary School, Touraneena under their Principal Thomas Cronin who did a brilliant job leaving no stone unturned in their efforts. All at the school and all those associated with the event can take a bow on a job very well done. It was all hands on deck so to all involved a huge thank you.

Good sponsors are always key in the success of any event of this type and once again this year we were fortunate to have huge support from Conor Lannen of Dungarvan Country Stores who sponsored the famed strawberries which are a great treat for us after this race each year; also a big thank you to O'Grady Brothers Agricultural Contractors; Tom and Nuala Dunne of Dunne's Bar and Post Office Touraneena; Johnny McGrath of Beary's Cross Stores and also the Power family for their kindness and John Morrisson Engineering plus the practical sponsorship from Matt Houlihan of Graphic Print and Sign.

A very special thanks to long time race helper Laurence McCarthy along with a great band of other locals, too numerous to mention who once again this year came up trumps.

Our thanks to the Civil Defence under Raymond Cowming, we were in professional hands when called upon. A sincere thank you to all those involved with the catering, we look forward so much to that treat of strawberries and ice cream.

Thanks to all the stewards at the various junctions and at the start and finish of the race and thanks also to our own crew on van duty and those for looking after the entries and results, efficient as usual.

Sincere thanks to School Principal Tómas Cronin who spoke at the presentation thanking all involved and to Kay Ward and Mary Tobin for their invaluable help with organising the event.

Next year will be the 25th edition of this great race and we hope we will be back in Touraneena to celebrate it in style. See you all for race 6 The Old Still Bar Clashmore 5 Friday, June 7th.

FIRST VICTORY FOR NOEL MURPHY The weather was perfect for our annual trip for the 24th time to the village of Touraneena last Friday evening, the 5k got underway at 7.30 p.m. sharp and from the gun the race quickly became a two man battle for the top honours for 2019, as Raivis Zakis, West Waterford AC and Waterford AC's Noel Murphy after less than a kilometre had put a distance into their chaser Fkadu Kedebe.

Last year's race winner Raivis and the very much inform Noel quickly passed through the 1k mark in 3.10. As the pair shared the front pacing going through the 2k on the slight incline onto the main Clonmel/Dungarvan road whey slowed slightly to of 3.20.

On the main road section Raivis upped the pace testing Noel and at one stage looked like he was drawing away from the Dunhill native, but the teak rough Murphy stuck to his guns and stayed on the shoulder of Zakis and they were back together as they went through the 3k mark a much faster 3.05. Passing 4K in another split of 3.03 the fastest of the race it was hard to predict who was going to win as they were locked shoulder to shoulder. As the pair took the right hand turn for home on the sharp downhill section 800 metres from the finish line Noel opened up a slight advantage which he was to hold to the line in the Village. Noel was timed at 15.55, one of the fastest winning times in this race for a few years with Raivis timed at 15.58. This was his fastest 5k since 2013. Incidentally, when Raivis won this race last year his winning time was 16.15, so it goes to show the

Ladies Results

1st Junior man Tony Dwyer receives his prize from Thomas Cronin, School Principal at the Touraneena 5k hald last Friday evening.

1st Sally Forristal St. Josephs A.C. 18.25 2nd Lucy Holmes West Waterford A.C. 18.34 3rd Madeline Loughnane Thurles Crokes A.C. 18.52 F 35 Elaine Horgan Clonmel A.C. 21.17 F 40 Mary Jane Enright Ind 21.03 F 45 Brigid Coffey West Waterford A.C. 23.19 F 50 Onra Power West Waterford A.C. 24.50 F55 Bernie Sexton Carrick On Suir A.C. 26.17 F JN Olivia Curran Ind 34.26 1st Local Nessa O'Dwyer Touraneena R.R 22.21

effort from the two lads last Friday evening.

Jamie McCarthy, Waterford AC came through very strongly in the latter part of the race to claim 3rd in 16.57.

The 0/40 category victory went to Keith O'Brien Clonmel A.C. in an excellent 18.21. The winner of the over 45 category was James Whelan West Waterford A.C. with a fine performance 18.24.

The over 50 category went to long time supporter of all our events John Cashman Midleton A.C. in 20.16.

First man over 55 was Ray Hahesy West Waterford A.C. 18.54 who dominated the over 50 category for quite a number of years and will probably do likewise in his new age category.

The over 60 category went to another lifelong friend of the clubs Neilus Ahearne Midleton A.C. in a time of 19.48.

First Junior was Young West Waterford athlete Tony Dwyer in a time of 21.03, Tony also won this category last year.

Winner of the prize for first local male runner to finish this year went to Colm Ryan who was winning this competition for the 3rd year in succession. So well done to him. Well done to all our prize winners.

TWO-IN-A-ROW FOR SALLY FORRISTAL The ladies race was for the second year-in-a-row won by Sally Forristal St. Josephs AC. Sally is so far this year and indeed last year also winning most of the West Waterford AC organised races which she participates in, an extremely capable athlete Sally is improving year on year and last Friday evening she clocked a time of 18.25 which was 14 seconds faster than her winning time of 2018.

It was encouraging to see one our West Waterford's rising stars Lucy Holmes come along for the race and she showed us what a great talent she is and is going to be in the future finishing 2nd in her first Touraneena 5k ever with a time of 18.34 which was also inside the winning time of last year, a special well done to Lucy.

Third home was another great supporter from a great club in Tipperary Thurles Crokes AC Madeline Loughnane who clocked time of 18.52, Madeline was 2nd here last year also.

The category prizes saw Elaine

Horgan Clonmel AC win the over 35 in 21.17, Mary Jane Enright Ind was the first over 40 lady home in an excellent 21.03, the over 45 prize was won by Brigid Coffey West Waterford AC with a time of 23.19. For the fifth time in a row as she also won this category in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 Onra Power West Waterford AC was the victor over 50 in a time of 23.44. A brilliant achievement, well done Onra. The winner of the over 55 category was Bernie Sexton Carrick-on-Suir A.C. in 26.17. Olivia Curran Ind won the first Junior prize in 34.36.

The first local lady finisher for this year was Nessa O'Dwyer 22.21.

Well done to all our lady prize winners and runners on the night. It was great to see that the local Touraneena road runners were out in force in their orange shirts and a great credit to those involved in promoting running in the village.

JACK CUMMINS WINS 14th ANNUAL ANN POWER MEMORIAL TROPHY The walk which was got under way from the school just like the 5k race saw one of the largest crowd's ever with well over 100 local children and adults taking part in the event which was being held for the 14th year in memory of one of the founders of the race the late Anne Power. As with other years the event was held in the fun predict your time for the distance style which means that the walker who completed the course closet to his or her predicted time was the winner and this year this accolade went to youngster Jack Cummins who now has the distinction of having his name inscribed on the trophy along with previous winners of the walk: John Michael Fitzpatrick, Mike Kearns, Valerie Power, Yvonne Sheehan, Bernie Gleeson, Conor Tobin, Ailbhe Foley, Emma Whelan and Joey Connors.

Michelle Power. Marcella Tobin, Tony Power and last year's winner Anna Whelan.

The second placed walker on the night was Rhona Drohan and Isabelle Lawlor was 3rd. Well done to so many of the locals who supported the walk, it was great to see such a great crowd.

Our thanks to the Power family for their ongoing support of this event.

Our thanks Marie Power and Kay Ware and all of the organisers of the walk on the night.

Men's Winners 1st Noel Murphy Waterford A.C. 15.55 2nd Raivis Zakis West Waterford A.C. 15.58 3rd Jamie McCarthy Waterford A.C. 16.57 M 40 Keith O'Brien Clonmel A.C. 18.21 M 45 James Whelan West Waterford A.C. 18.24 M 50 John Cashman Midleton A.C. 20.16 M 55 Ray Hahesy West Waterford A.C. 18.54 M 60 Neilus Ahearne Midleton A.C. 19.48 M JN Tony Dwyer West Waterford A.C. 21.03 1st local Colm Ryan Touraneena R.R. 17.31

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

www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Sat/Sun 25th/26th May 1st Jerry Crowley (18) 39 pts 2nd Eoin Bennett (12) 37 pts CSS Sat 36, Sun 37 Bacon Result, 20th May No bacon Friday night Mixed 1st Connie Dowd, Alice Henley,

Edmund Aherne 2nd Jack Aherne, Sheila Denn, Esther Hornibrook FIXTURES Sat/Sun 1st/2nd June 18 singles s/ford Tue bacon at 5.30 pm. Entry €3.

Thursday Seniors at 10 am Friday Night mixed at 6.20 pm

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NEW COMPETITION 9 hole seniors every Monday to Friday off the yellow tees. Semi open. Entry, re-entry, members €3.

Visitors €5. Prizes subject to numbers playing.

CLUB MATCHPLAY Name sheets are on men’s notice board. Draw will be made Sunday, 2nd June.

MEN’S NOTES Eventhough the greens were sanded this week, the fine weather no doubt helped this week’s winner Jerry Crowley to shoot a score of 39 points. He had 3 pars with 19 points on the front and 3 more pars returning with 20 points.

In second place, Eoin Bennett also 6 pars and a birdie on 9th hole to return a great score of 37 points.

PIERCE PURCELL Our Pierce Purcell team man-

PICTURED ABOVE – Lismore Golf Club Vice Captain’s Prizes Mr. Martin Rafferty. Front Row Left to Right: Cal Aherne (Captain) (5th), Martin Rafferty (Vice Captain), Ger Feeney (1st), Chrissie Denn (Lady Captain), Seamus Beecher (President). Back Row Left to Right: Paddy O’Leary (2nd), Pa Morrissey (4th), Betty Daly (Lady Vice Captain), David Dowling (Gross).

Lismore Ladies Golf Club Vice Captain’s Prize Mrs. Betty Daly. Left to Right: Betty Daly (Vice Captain) and Mary Aherne (1st).

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707.

Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087 2680597 Timesheets online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com Email: Office@dungarvangolfclub.com IT has been a fantastic weekend for Dungarvan Golf Club hosting the Waterford GAA Classic. We would like to thank all those involved for choosing Dungarvan Golf Club and from all the positive feedback we received we know everyone had a wonderful weekend of golf.

Congratulations to all the organisers for ensuring the Classic ran so smoothly and efficiently. We are delighted to announce that a local team of DGC members won Gerry Raher, Dermot Ahern, Derek Power and Benny Kiely.

Special thanks go to all our restaurant staff most notably Chris who served approximately 390 dinners over the weekend.

Outstanding job with the food receiving great compliments. Our Course was very well received by both members and visitors and for that we would like to thank all our Course Staff and Volunteers.

On the domestic front our Ladies had a busy weekend of golf with mixed fortunes. Our Ladies Intermediate Team were beaten by Thurles after a well fought battle.

Hard luck to all the team who represented the club so well.

Our Ladies Junior Cup team

won in Cobh beating Youghal on Sunday afternoon to qualify for the quarter finals of the Junior Cup. Cathy Whelan had our first win on the 17th. Carmel O’Brien had a fantastic win on the 13th hole. Niamh had lost on 17 after battling back from 4 down. Then Mary Power was coolness personified to secure the win on the 18th hole. Bridget Ahearne was called in on 17th hole and in control of her match.

Managers June James and Joanne Fitzgerald were thrilled with the team. Caddies John, Michael, Betty, Marie and Tish did a great job!! It’s our first time in a long time we are through to the quarter finals and it is in Dungarvan against East Cork. Well done girls!!!

Congratulations to Sean O’Sullivan who won the Men’s Competition on Sunday. Sean is an up and coming Junior player who had the best score of 45 points.

We had a great day Sunday in the club with three visiting societies keeping us busy! The feedback on our Course and Clubhouse has been encouraging and we look forward to them visiting us once again next year.

CAPTAIN’S PRIZE Our Captain’s Prize kindly pre-

Lismore Golf Club Vice Captain’s Prizes Mr. Martin Rafferty. Left to Right: Martin Rafferty (Vice Captain), Ger Feeney (1st).

aged by John Kenneally were in action at Waterford Castle golf club over the weekend. Our first opponents were Faithlegg who we overcame 3 and 2. Next up after some well-deserved soup and sandwiches were the much fancied West Waterford Golf Club. They proved to be much tougher opponents but after a long battle we again won three and two ensuring that we would be back again on Sunday to play the host club in the final. We started out well be our opponent’s local knowledge made all the difference. It was not to be our day. Lismore played some excel-

lent golf over the two days in what was a most enjoyable outing. Well done to all concerned and a big thank you to John Kenneally and all the team for their gallant effort.

LISMORE GOLF CLUB LADIES FIXTURES 26th & 29th May, 19 - 18H Sford, Ballyin Cup, Sponsor Willow & Oak. 5th June, 19 18H Stroke, Medal.

8th & 9th June 19, Vice President’s Prize kindly presented

by Mr. Michael Burke.

Regular Monthly 9 Hole Comp, Thursday Seniors and Fridays Mixed.

sented by David Shanley will be played from Friday 31st May to Sunday 2nd June 2019 and all eligible members are invited to participate. Please contact the office with regards to eligibility criteria.

Those wishing to participate are kindly requested to enter one of the qualifying rounds which take place on Friday the 31st of May & Saturday 1st June, the respective timesheets are active on the club website via the members booking facility (BRS).

The entry fee for the competition is €20. Please note: Country Members and Junior Members are eligible to compete in the Captains Prize, however they may not win first prize. The Captain’s Scramble will take place on Wednesday 29th May at 7p.m. Entry for this event is €10 includes food - (€5 for juniors).

Please note that the course is closed on Friday, 31st May up to the commencement of play at 12 midday. Practice on the course on that day is prohibited and will result in disqualification from the competition.

The Captain’s Prize is a Stroke play competition, the top 80 players (Plus Ties) shall qualify for Sunday’s final round. The aggregate score over the two rounds will determine the overall winner. Both rounds will be played from the blue markers. In the event of a tie, there will be no playoff, the winner shall be decided on a count back.

The timesheet for Sunday’s final round will be posted at 10.00 pm on the Saturday night. Qualifiers should check their Sunday tee times by logging onto the Club website and the members booking facility. A nine-hole stableford competition shall be in play on Sunday for non-qualifiers, designated slots shall be made available to those wishing to play.

All eligible lady members are in-

LADIES FIXTURES Fri., May 31st Captains Prize, Sat., June 1st Captains Prize, Mon., June 3rd Open Seniors 50+ Singles S/F, Tues., June 4th Open 18H Ladies Team of 3 Champagne Scramble (Murrays Pharmacy).

60.COM We were back with our 60.com competition last Wednesday, 22nd May. We had a great turnout and excellent weather.

The winners were: 1st Rogie Cashin (20) 18 pts; 2nd Liam Tracey (25) 17 pts There will be no 60.com competition on 29th May as the Captain’s Scramble takes place that day. We encourage all the 60.comers to support the scramble and show off their skills! We will be back with the normal competition on 5th June.

YOUNGONES Our Youngones enjoyed a lovely day of golf on Wednesday, 22nd May. 1st Brid Killigrew (30) 16 pts.

Our next competition is on Wednesday, 5th June at 12 noon.

We look forward to seeing you all then.

GET INTO GOLF MIXED SCRAMBLE These mixed scrambles are a great platform for all our Get Into Golf participants to meet. They are extremely popular and are great social events. Last Sunday was no exception.

RESULTS (Sunday, 26th May) 1st Marcella McGovern, Mary Ashe and Catherine Dwyer; 2nd Grace Kiersey, Theresa Guiry and Mary Cummins; 3rd Flora Wall, Brid Scanlon and Margaret O'Mahony WATERFORD GAA GOLF CLASSIC We were delighted to host the Waterford GAA Classic which took place from Thursday 23rd/Friday 24th and Saturday 25th May.

Special thanks to all the organisers, with over 93 teams taking part it ran so efficiently and this is due to the wonderful team of organisers who ensured everyone was taken care of so well.

Our members Gerry Raher, Dermot Ahearn, Derek Power and Benny Kiely were the winning team! Congratulations to all.

The Waterford GAA Golf Classic was sponsored by TQS Integration Ltd. JUNIOR NEWS Special thanks go to Alison and Eoin for their invaluable assistance with our Juniors.

LOTTO RESULTS What a great week for Dungarvan Golf Club – the GAA Classic and the outings on Sunday ensured that the bar was buzzing throughout the week. While all the outing activity was taking place, we completed the Lotto draw on Sunday.

The numbers drawn in the weekly Lotto were 12, 13, 18 and 21. There was no winner of the Jackpot which increases to €4,100 next week!

We had four Match 3 winners this week Carmel O’Brien, Bridget Ahearn, Liam Naughton and Kevin and Ciaran Cullinane. They each win €25 - congratulations to each of them. The draw next week will take place on Sunday afternoon about 4:30 pm. Come along and support us - all are welcome.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Captain’s Prize – 1st/2nd June, 2019 Lady Captain’s Prize – 27th/28th July, 2019.

President’s Prize – 16th/17th/18th August, 2019.

SYMPATHY We wish to extend our sincere sympathy to member Phil Donnolly on the passing of her husband Frank. May he rest in peace.

vited to play in the Captain’s Prize to the Ladies. This is an 18 hole Stroke competition and the ladies can play their round on either the Friday or Saturday.

The presentation of prizes will take place in the Clubhouse on Sunday 2nd of June at 8.30 pm sharp. Members and their partners are cordially invited to attend the presentation. Best of luck to all participating in this year’s event.

GENTS RESULTS Mon 20th 1st Maurice Crotty (21) 40pts, 2nd Stephen Connolly (21) 39pts, 3rd Fiona Morrisson (21) 36 pts, 4th Michael Caples (20) 35 pts (B9) Thurs 23rd (SPAR) 1st George Walsh (15) 41 pts, 2nd Michael Maher (5) 40 pts, Best Gross Alan Thomas (+2) 37 pts, 3rd Diarmuid O’Neill (6) 39 pts (B9) Sat 25th 1st Paul Power (20) 42 pts (B9), 2nd Jamie Hallahan (16) 42 pts, Gross Graham Nagle (4) 37 pts. CSS 37 pts Sun 26th 1st Sean O’Sullivan (10) 45 pts & Gross, 2nd Jeremy Walsh (17) 41 pts, 3rd Tom Curran (11) 39 pts, 4th Jim Quinn (20) 37 pts. CSS (36 pts).

GENTS FIXTURES Thurs 30 (SPAR) Open Gents 18H Singles S/F, Fri 31 Captains Prize, Sat June 1 Captains Prize Sun June 2 Captains Prize, Mon June 3 Open Seniors 50+ Singles S/F. LADIES RESULTS Tues 21st May Ladies 2 Person Rumble (Santry Sports Clinic) 1st Majella Moynihan (19) & Sarah Moynihan (31) 52 pts, 2nd Creina O’Sullivan (27) & Bernie hayes (18) 49 pts, 3rd Cathie O’Mahony (10) & June James (21) 49 pts.

Tues 21st Ladies GIG 9H 1st Flora Wall (42) 15 pts, 2nd Ailish O’Brien (37) 15 pts.

Sat 25th May 1st Carmel Fox (26) 40 pts.

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

www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Club Competition Sat 25th Sun 26th May - 18 Hole Stableford - 1st Clive Cooney (6) 41 pts b9, 2nd Don Downey (21) 41 pts, 3rd Brian Foley (7) 40 pts. CSS: Sat 37, Sun 36 Tuesday Treats Tuesday 21st May - CAT A 1st Richard Ronayne (5) 16 pts b6 CAT B 1st Noel Baldwin (22) 18 pts b6 CAT C 1st John Foley (19) 17 pts Long Drive: Jason Nagle Nearest to Pin on 11th Percy Walsh Nearest to Pin on 13th Philip Coffey Al Eile Open Gents Singles – Wednesday 22nd May - 1st Shane Roche (9) 48 pts 2nd Brian Nolan (12) 38 pts CSS 36 Midweek Medley – Wednesday 22nd May - 1st Joan Ronayne, Phil Kelly & Denis Looby 30.5/12; 2nd Noel Conway, Noel Murray & Mary Spratt 31 Friday 24th May Open 9 Hole Handicap Qualifier - 1st David Walsh 21 (10)- 19pts 2nd John O’Connell 10 (5)- 18 pts b6 FIXTURES Wednesday, May 29th – Al Eile Open 18 hole singles Wednesday Midweek Medley – 3 person mixed scramble. Age 55 and over. Draw for partners at 11.15 a.m.

Friday, May 31st – Captain’s Qualifying Round from 2 pm Saturday, June 1st – Captain’s Qualifying Round Sunday, June 2nd – Captain’s Prize Final Round. Check timesheet

for available tee times.

Monday, June 3rd – Open 18 Hole singles.

CAPTAIN’S PRIZE 2019 KINDLY PRESENTED BY MR. TOM HIGGINS Be sure to get your name on the timesheet for the draw on Wednesday night. Qualifying rounds are on Friday, 31st May and Saturday, 1st June.

The lucky qualifiers will play in the final on Sunday, 2nd June. I am told that our captain has a very special presentation night planned following Sunday’s final round. You can also expect a very special captain’s menu and one or two extra surprises from Liam and his team in the Bar and Restaurant over the weekend.

Presentation of prizes will take place on Sunday night followed by music and entertainment. We would like to wish captain Tom Higgins and his family an enjoyable captains weekend and we ask you to turn out in force to make it a memorable occasion.

PIERCE PURCELL SHIELD Our Pierce Purcell team got off to a good start on Saturday when they defeated Youghal in the opening round at Waterford Castle. This set up and afternoon encounter with near neighbours Lismore.

Team manager Stephen Spillane made a few changes and with the tie balanced at 2 games each we were looking good to progress to the section final on Sunday.

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

goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com

CAPTAIN’S PRIZE Our Captain, Pat Power, will host his Captain’s Prize starting on Friday, 31st May with qualifying on Friday and Saturday and the final on Sunday. The timesheet is now open for players to book into the event and the draw for partners will take place on Wednesday, 29th May at 5 p.m.

CAPTAIN’S SCRAMBLE AND BBQ Our two Captains, Pat and Ruth, invite you to take part in their Scramble on Wednesday evening with a shotgun start at 6.30 p.m. If you intend playing please enter your name in the slot provided on the BRS booking system.

The draw for partners will take place on Wednesday at 12 noon and tees will be allocated to each team. It is a nine hole Scramble. The usual BBQ with Chefs Maurice and Josephine in charge will be available from 6 p.m. The presentation of all outstanding prizes will take place following the scramble and weather permitting it is hoped to hold the presentation outside.

PIERCE PURCELL SHIELD On Saturday last we travelled to Waterford Castle to take on Williamstown in the 1st round of the Pierce Purcell Shield. Following a very tight match Gold Coast eventu-

ally won on the 19th hole to earn a place in the next round against the host club Waterford Castle. Local knowledge was a major factor in this match and the result went against us in the end. The panel on duty last Saturday was as follows: Bob O’Brien, Noel McCann, John Hughes, Dave Hallahan, John Walsh, Pa Queally, Seamus O’Connell, Richard Walsh, Michael Wall, Michael Whelan, Tom Reynolds and Brian Dunbar. Thanks to our Captain Pat Power who managed the team.

FRED PERRY Having successfully defeated Youghal in the 1st round Gold Coast then welcomed West Waterford for the 2nd round match. Here the result was again decided on the 19th hole with West Waterford triumphant.

The team on duty was John White, Seamus O’Connell, Michael Kavanagh, Davy O’Connor, Tommy Long, Bob O’Brien, Brian O’Connor, Andy Travers, Dec Kiely and Lar Whelan. The team was managed by Bob O’Brien and Liam Clancy.

SCRATCH MATCH PLAY Gold Coast Classic a huge success: Over 100 teams took part in our recent classic and thanks must go to all the members who took part, to the Winter League Captains for pushing the classic. A special thanks to all our

Despite a gallant effort we lost out in the deciding match on the 19th.

Our thanks to Stephen and his panel for a brilliant performance and for representing the club with distinction.

FRED PERRY TROPHY Des Cleary rang the changes as we faced the home team at the Gold Coast on Monday 20th May in round 2 of the Fred Perry Trophy. Through the front 9 there was little between the teams with the home team carrying a slight advantage. As the back 9 battle progressed it was still impossible to predict a winner and it came as no surprise when the tie was delicately poised at 2 all, with the decider heading down the 19th.

Our boys called on all their experience to capture a hard earned victory.

We would like to thank our hosts for the customary welcome and compliment them on the condition of the course. To Des and his team we say thank you and well done as we eagerly await the next challenge.

BELVEDERE TROPHY With so many high handicappers showing exceptionally good form during the Winter League, our team manager Edward Hickey will be casting a serious eye over the relevant result sheets. Our first game is a preliminary round vs Dunmore East with the winners playing Williamstown in the first round. This round must be completed by 17/6/2019.

To be eligible a player must have had a handicap of 18 or over on January 1st 2018, and must have been over 25 years of age on the same date. Eligible players are invited to put their names on the relevant sheet on notice board.

IRISH MIXED FOURSOMES It’s that time of the year again when we need to get our panel together. The East Munster rounds of the Irish Mixed Foursomes will take place on 15th/16th June at the Gold Coast GC. The panel consists of a male and female with combined handicap of not less than 19 and pair must play off 27 or less.

Anyone interested in participating, please put your names on the sheets, on the men’s board or for the ladies in the ladies locker room.

CLUB MATCHPLAY EVENTS Sheets are now posted for the Club Fourball and Club Singles competitions. Please put the names up and remember to put entry fee in the relevant envelopes provided at the sign-in desk.

9 HOLE HANDICAP QUALIFIER Our first event on Friday, May 24th was well supported and the reaction was most favourable. Watch out for further 9 hole competitions in the coming weeks.

CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC JUNE 13th AND 14th This Classic is in aid of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Entry for a team of 4 costs €100. Ring 05843216 to book your tee time. For full details of the event please contact Brendan Reilly 087 8345523 or Tom Halpin 087 2583210.

WEST WATERFORD LADIES No Joy for West Waterford: On Sunday, West Waterford played Cahir

Park in East Cork in the 3rd round of the Challenge Cup. Despite their best efforts, success was not on the cards as our team came up against a very competent Cahir Park side.

Thanks to team members Denise Nugent, Mary Herlihy, Mary Fahey, Stella Kinsella and Bridget Blackwell and subs. Nora Flynn and Geraldine Curran. Also special thanks to Team Manager Joan Sheehan and caddies and supporters for all three matches.

Club 18 Hole Stableford: On Thursday, an 18 Hole Stableford competition will take place which is sponsored by A Cut Above. Now is your chance to get that all important practice in for our upcoming Lady Captain’s prize in July. There is also a 9 hole ongoing competition.

Junior Foursomes: On Saturday, June 8th West Waterford play Thurles in Cahir Park in the first round of the Junior Foursomes.

Mixed Foursomes: The East

Munster Rounds of the Irish Mixed Foursomes take place in the Gold Coast on June 15th and 16th. If you are interested in playing on the team please put your name up on the notice in the Ladies Locker room.

Handicap limits do apply.

Men’s Captain Prize: Next weekend West Waterford will be busy as the 28th running of the Mens Captain’s Prize takes place. Hosted by our very popular and hardworking Captain Tom Higgins, the Captain’s Prize is the most important event in the Golfing Year and always attracts a large entry.

The Ladies are not forgotten! We will have a 9 hole competition on the Sunday evening followed by the Captain’s Night and Presentation of Prizes. A great night is guaranteed.

On behalf of the our Lady Captain Jean O’Donovan and all the lady members I would like to wish Tom the very best for his weekend.

sponsors who were extremely generous with prizes, especially Eamonn, John, Pat and Tim. Thanks to all who sponsored tees. Thanks again to everyone who helped out in any way.

MUNSTER MID AMATEUR (OVER 30’s) OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP On Saturday, 25th May Goldcoast Golf Club hosted the prestigious Munster Mid Amateur Open Championship which was a great showcase for the Club.

This was a 36 hole Strokeplay event and we welcomed competitors from all over Ireland who battled it out for the coveted title. The golf was of a very high standard and the honours went to Kevin Purcell (Slievenamon Golf Club) who shot 74 in the 1st round and 68 in the 2nd round giving him 142, followed in joint second place by Alan Thomas (Dungarvan Golf Club) on 143 who shot 71 & 72 and Eddie McCormack (Galway Golf Club) who shot a 67 in round 1, equalling the course record and 76 in the 2nd round All were loud in their praise for the condition of the course and the speed of the greens Many thanks to club members Geoff Collins, Ray Moloney and Seanie Lenihan for assisting the GUI during the event.

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES Presentation of the following prizes next Wednesday night at 9 pm, after the BBQ & Captains Scramble Vice Captains Prize-Brendan O’Brien May Monthly Medal-Colin McArthur Junior Scratch Cup-Winner Dan Gore, Newcastlewest GC; 2nd Barry Power; 3rd Graham Nagle, Dungarvan Golf Club; best net Conor Clancy.

Intermediate Scratch Cup-Winner Gerry Comerford; 2nd John McArthur; 3rd Declan Kiely; best net

Joey Veale.

Hole In One-Kiki Cullinan.

GOLF CLASSIC PRIZEWINNERS Men’s 1st: Peter Hayes,West Waterford, Alan Darcy, West Waterford, Anslem Hayes, West Waterford; 2nd: Liam Clancy, Anthony Daly, Mountain View, Ian Pericho; 3rd Michael Kavanagh, Tomas Wall, Liam Clancy; 4th John Queally, Liam Carroll, Pat Crowley; 5th Pat Morrissey Lismore, Pat Curley, Lismore, Craig Scotton, Lismore; 6th Declan Kiely, Austin Kiely, Michael Whelan; 7th Mark English Faithlegg, John Keohan, Faithlegg, Edwin Flynn, Faithlegg; 8th Frank Waters, Francis O’Connor, Nicholas Keane; 9th Martin O’Driscoll West Waterford, Noel McNamara Lismore, Peter Whelan Lismore.

Best Ladies: 1st Ellen Walsh Doneraile, Paula Russell, Doneraile, Noreen Roche Doneraile, 2nd Irene Lynch Rachel Kiely Dungarvan, Miriam Matthews Dungarvan, 3rd Esther McGuckian Mary Clancy Elaine Nash.

Mixed: 1st Eddie Murphy, East Cork, Brian Meade East Cork, Fran Fitzpatrick East Cork. 2nd Brian Dunbar Liam Dunbar Eniscorthy, Joan Dunbar Eniscorthy Non GUI 1st Joey Veale David Hallihan Kieran Power HOLE-IN-ONE Congratulations to Michael Lynch our Overseas member who had his 8th hole in one at the fourth hole last week, great achievement Michael well done!

Also there were further celebrations for the Lynch family as John Lynch Jnr got married over the weekend. Best wishes to John and his new bride from all at Goldcoast Golf Club.

DUNGARVAN GOLF INTERNATIONAL We welcome all our friends and

visitors competing in the Golf International to Goldcoast Golf Club this week. This popular event is running from Monday, 27th May to Thursday, 30th May played over the three local courses with the final fourth day’s golf at the Gold Coast.

CLUB 9 HOLE SINGLES S/F QUALIFIER- every Wednesday evening but not this Wednesday The Clubs 9 Holes Singles Stableford Club Qualifier competition continues every Wednesday evenings after 4 p.m except this Wednesday due to the Captain’s Scramble. Gents and ladies are eligible and are encouraged to participate and it’s an ideal opportunity for a game after work or to ease yourself into competitions after the Winter season. This 9 Hole Qualifying competition is run over the following sequence of holes. 1-5, 15-18. Sign in and return scores on the Competitions Computer Terminal, competition entry is €3 and entry fees and scorecards for gents and ladies to be submitted into the main scorecard box.

GENTS FIXTURES Wednesday, 29th May: International Classic/Captain’s Scramble 6 p.m.

Thurs., 30th May International Classic Friday, 31st May: Captain’s Prizes Qualifier / Open Gents 18 holes Singles.

Sat., 1st June Captain’s Prizes Qualifier Sun., 2nd June Captain’s Prizes Qualifier Mon., 3rd June Open Gents Singles S/F Tues.

4th June Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles GENTS RESULTS Tuesday 21st May Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles: 1st Jerry Weldon (23) 43 pts, 2nd

David Wright (23) 43 pts. 1st Lady Joan O’Sullivan Arklow (28) 34 pts CSS 39 pts Friday 24th May: Open Gents 18 holes Singles: 1st Fergal Slevin (9) 40 pts, Best Gross Darren Williams (6) 39 pts Sun. 26th May Club Competition: 1st John Enright (10) 40 pts 2nd Kiki Cullinan(8) 39 pts Gross Seanie Lenihan (5) 33 pts css 37 pts.

LADIES NOTES FIXTURES 10 Hole On-going Competition 18 Hole on-going Competition 9 Hole Qualifier every Wednesday from 4 pm Captain’s 9 Hole Scramble Wednesday, 29th May RESULTS Captain’s to Ladies kindly presented by Pat Power 1st Esther McGuckian (12) 67 nett; 2nd Mairead Manning (30) 70 nett; Gross Irene Lynch (7) 75 gross; 3rd Breda Conway (26) 72 Nett 3 Per Champagne Scramble kindly sponsored by Dawn Meats 1st Ann Fitzgerald (22) Cahir Park, Marie Molloy (29), Judy Morrissey (37) Clonmel 80 pts; 2nd Breda McCarthy (7) D/van, Breda Conway (26), Bernie Morrissey (30) G.Coast 75 pts; 3rd Eleanor Devaney (28), Elizabeth Barlow (28), Maura Lyons (36) Clonmel 73 pts

Prizewinners in the 19th Friary/Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Handball Golf Classic held in West Waterford Golf Club. Included are Tom Higgins, Captain WWGC; Jean O'Donovan, Lady Captain, WWGC; Br. Finbar Spring, Michael and Ray McAndrew, Classic Commottee. [Sean Byrne]

CARD ROTA SYSTEM We are currently looking for volunteers to help with competition results, a knowledge of computers is an advantage but not essential as tuition will be given, also being a committee member is not a requirement. Please forward your name to Lady Captain or any committee member, COMMITTEE MEETING Our next meeting will be Friday, 21st June at 8 pm.

SOCCER

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West Waterford/East Cork Schoolboys’ League

Champions Clashmore Ramblers reach U-14 league final WELCOME to our weekly notes for the West Waterford East Cork Schoolboy League. This week we report on U-14 League semi-final played last Monday night in Lismore where the champions Clashmore proved too strong for the home side and will play Kilworth Celtic in the final on Sunday next for the chance to create history and achieve the four-in-a-row. We again include all the League Tables in our notes this week so you can all view where your teams are currently or have finished.

U-14 League - Premier Division Semi-Final Lismore AFC ………………… 2; Clashmore Ramblers …….… 4.

REIGNING champions Ramblers travelled to the Castlefarm grounds on Monday night last to play the home side who finished the season in second position leading to a home semi-final.

Clashmore finished joint third with Valley and Kilworth and in a draw came out fifth meaning an away tie against Valley with Kilworth getting the bye to the semi-final where they played Cappoquin Railway FC. Clashmore’s title was up for grabs and they have been patchy all season with not their regular team out on most occasions but were at full strength on Monday night and in all truth were the better team and deserved to win and

should have done so more comfortably and were nearly made to pay in the closing stages.

Young Mossie Keogh gave the Ramblers a 10th minute lead with a looping header over Oisin Aldred in the Lismore goal for a deserved lead as they dominated the play against a stiff breeze.

Aidan Reilly doubled the lead for the Ramblers in the 18th minute and it was all one-way traffic as they controlled the game winning every battle on the pitch.

Lismore were very dangerous on the break and got a lifeline when Shane Bennett poked a goal to make it 2-1 at the break and it was game on.

The second half started much the same as the first with Clashmore in control and Lismore playing on the break.

Clashmore restored the two goal advantage with a superb free kick from Noah O’Sullivan from all of forty yards that keeper Aldred just couldn’t keep out despite his best efforts.

Clashmore led 3-1 and were in complete control as the game entered the closing minutes but

Shane Bennett raced down the wing and cut inside to slot past Mahony in the Clashmore goal to make it 3-2 heading into stoppage

time but it proved only a consolation as young Keogh added a fourth for Clashmore as Oisin Ryan bravely challenged Aldred for a

50/50 ball with both ending up hurt.

The ball broke for a poacher’s finish and Clashmore had booked a final meeting with their old foes Kilworth

Celtic in the next week or so.

Well done to both teams for a great game and 100 percent commitment.

U-14 WWEC Kennedy Cup Squad who will compete in the tournament staring on June 10th.

LAST WEEKEND’S RESULTS

NEXT WEEK’S FIXTURES

LAST WEEK’S RESULTS U-14 League Semi-Final: Lismore AFC 2 – 4 Clashmore Ramblers F.C U-13 Cup: Cappoquin Railway F.C. 1 - 6 Clashmore Ramblers F.C U-12 Cup:

Friday, 31st May, 2019 (7 pm); Valley Rangers v Lismore A.F.C., Conna Community Field.

Referee: Chris O'Sullivan; Clashmore Ramblers F.C v Mogeely F.C., Pablo Park. Referee: Clive Good.

Saturday, 1st June, 2019 (11.00) U-13 Cup: Lismore A.F.C. v Kilworth Celtic,

Ardmore A.F.C. 1 - 3 Brideview United U-14 Cup: Ballybridge United 2 - 8 Lismore A.F.C U-12 Cup: Mogeely F.C. 1 - 2 Lismore A.F.C U-16 Cup Final: Inch United 3 - 4 Valley Rangers

Castle Farm Grounds. Referee: Stephen Pratt.

Sunday, 2nd June, 2019 (2 p.m.)

Amber Service Station / Hillbilly's Under 14 League: Kilworth Celtic v Clashmore Ramblers F.C, Sheila Flynn Park.

Referee: Chris O'Sullivan Amber Service Station/Hillbillys Under 14

League Division 1 play-offs: Inch United v Brideview United, Sexton Park, 12.15. Referee: Finn O'Sullivan.

Wednesday, 5th June, 2019 (7 pm); Mogeely F.C. v Inch/Brideview, Railway Park Mogeely. Referee: Finn O'Sullivan.

West Waterford/East Cork Schoolboys’ League Tables As of 27th May Under 12 League Premier Division p w d l pts Cappoquin Railway C 14 11 3 1 36 Brideview Utd 14 10 3 1 33 Mogeely F.C. 14 6 3 5 21 Inch United 14 6 3 5 21 Valley Rangers 14 6 3 5 21 Lismore A.F.C. 14 4 4 6 16 Ballymac F.C. 14 2 1 11 7 Kilworth Celtic 14 1 0 13 3 Under 12 League 1st Division p w d l pts Clashmore Rbls 10 8 1 1 25 Castlebridge Cel. 10 7 1 2 22 Cappoquin Railway 10 6 2 2 20 Ardmore 10 4 0 6 12

U-13 WWEC Squad who will complete in the Galway Cup in August.

Kilworth Celtic B 10 3 0 7 9 Ballybridge Utd 10 0 0 10 0 Under 13 League p w d l pts Lismore A.F.C. 8 7 0 1 21 Inch United 7 7 0 0 21 Kilworth Celtic 8 7 0 1 21 Clashmore Ramblers 8 6 0 2 18 Valley Rangers 8 4 1 3 13 Cappoquin Railway 8 3 1 4 10 Mogeely F.C. 9 3 0 6 9 Ballybridge Utd 8 2 0 6 6 Ardmore A.F.C. 9 1 0 8 3 Kilworth Celtic B 9 0 0 9 0 Under 14 League p w d l pts Cappoquin Railway 10 9 0 1 27 Lismore 10 9 0 1 27

Kilworth Celtic 10 7 0 3 21 Clashmore R’blers 10 7 0 3 21 Valley Rangers 10 7 0 3 21 Inch United 10 5 0 5 15 Mogeely F.C. 10 5 0 5 15 Ballymac F.C. 10 3 0 7 9 Brideview Utd 10 2 0 8 6 Ballybridge Utd 10 1 0 9 3 Kilworth Celtic B 10 0 0 10 0 Under 16 League p w d l pts Valley Rgs 10 9 1 0 28 Inch United 10 7 2 1 23 Lismore A.F.C. 10 4 1 5 13 Ardmore A.F.C. 10 3 0 7 9 Castlebridge Cel. 10 2 2 6 8 Cappoquin Railway 10 2 0 8 6

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SOCCER

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Dungarvan United FC 50 YEAR REUNION SOCIAL Don’t forget Saturday, 22nd June 9 p.m. The 50th Anniversary of the Dungarvan United Youth Team Double, League and Cup Win of 1969. A night not to be missed. ALL WELCOME. Contact Anslem Hayes 087 295 7144 or Tom Conway 086 803 8899 for further information.

ACADEMY NEWS Well done to our U-9 team who represented the club and themselves well at the Ferrybank Clover last Saturday. It didn't go our way this year but lots of progress being made at this age and we look forward to seeing how the lads get on when they head into the league next season. Thanks to coaches Adrian and Simon for taking the lads along.

ACADEMY TRAINING SCHEDULE Tuesdays 4-5 pm U-8 & U-9.

Thursdays 4-5 pm U-10 only.

Saturday 10.00-11.00 U-10 Girls. 12.30-1.30 U-7.

U-8s will be travelling to the De La Salle Kevin Burke Memorial in WIT. Registered players have been notified.

1.30 - 2.30 U-9 U-10 No training due to midweek match and training.

ALL ACADEMY PLAYERS MUST BE COLLECTED AT THE GATE. NO CHILD WILL BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE ASTRO WITHOUT AN ADULT. PLEASE REMEMBER SHIN PADS ARE ESSENTIAL. LOTTO NEWS €10,000 JACKPOT. We have again hit a massive 10k jackpot.

Please support our club lotto.

CAN YOU HELP???

BUY - Please buy a ticket €2 each. Or 3 for €5. Available from Hallahan’s Chemist, Paddy Foley’s, Tudor Bar or Forde’s/Circle K (Youghal Road) Saturdays 10-2 p.m. or during academy time.

SELL - We are asking club supporters, parents, coaches, older players, mature members of the club to volunteer 1 hour of their time every month for our Rota at Forde's Circle K (Nissan).

THANKS - A huge thank you to those who are on the Rota every week. It's really appreciated.

If you are interested and can give us JUST 1 HOUR ONCE A MONTH......Contact Colin Bulfin directly or Vicky O'Donnell 087 055 7939 for all lotto enquires.

THIS WEEKS LOTTO Jackpot €10k. Numbers: 12, 27, 46. No Jackpot winner. €50 Harry Ansell. €25 Rachel

Club Secretary Damien Sheehan (centre) presents their prizes to the joint winners of our Last Man Standing, Dermot O'Brien (left) and Conor Phelan (right). Thanks to Sallyfort Mini Farm for sponsoring our Last Man Standing.

Stradbally FC

Well Done – Congratulations to Waterford U-12 squad on winning the Frank O'Byrne Cup last weekend. Pictured are WSFL U-12 Development Squad coaches Craig Shead, Derek Murray & Dylan O'Donovan with the Dungarvan Utd players on the squad Jack Mannix, Noah Landers, Nathan Brett, Paddy McCarthy, David Nyhan and Dominik Trzeciak.

Sheehan and Shelley Shanahan.

Weldon, Dara Gough, Joe Campbell, Liam Kilbride, Reece Donnelly. Subs: Sean O'Brien, Ben Kirwan, Andrew Drohan, Josh Wall.

WATERFORD UNDER 12S Last weekend the annual Frank O'Byrne Memorial Tournament took place, organised by Villa FC and Waterford Schoolboys League, both bodies to which he gave immeasurable service.

Teams from six Schoolboy Leagues throughout the south of the country participated and Stradbally were well represented by 'keeper Seán Kelly, who has been a member of the League Squad throughout the season.

LOTTO No jackpot winners in the Club Lotto Draw on Sunday night.

Numbers drawn 1, 4, 6, 23. €25 winners: Maurice Walsh, Fiona Fitzgerald, Virgil Power. Promoter’s Prize: Mary Sheehan.

Next draw is in Whelans Bar on June 9th, with a Jackpot Prize of €3,200. Thanks to all who continue to support our Lotto Draw.

WELL DONE Congratulations to all those who were Confirmed in Ballylaneen Church last week.

GOOD LUCK Best wishes to all the locals involved with State Examinations next week.

BON VOYAGE Slán go fóill le Diarmuid Crowley who is summering on the West Coast of America, spreading the gospel of Association Football in the New World. See you in The Fall.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Date for your diaries.... Saturday, June 14th at 7 p.m. ..... when our Annual General Meeting takes place. All members welcome to attend.

ASTROTURF HIRE Astroturf Pitch is available to hire. A game of 5-a-side with your friends, is an ideal way to keep fit during the Summer. For booking details contact Alan D'arcy at 087 698 7387.

ON-LINE CLUB SHOP Our on-line club shop is now open for business. For a myriad of playing and leisure gear, go to www.oneills.com Ideal birthday presents KEEPING IN TOUCH If you have any news you wish to be included in the Stradbally FC Notes, email the details to gerrydunne71@gmail.com before 6pm on Sunday FIXTURES Under 12 Cup quarter-final: Stradbally v Abbeyside TBC.

Kilmacthomas FC

Abbeyside FC Club’s Annual General Meeting Our club’s AGM will take place on Monday, 10th June at 7.30 p.m. in the Scouts Den Abbeyside. We ask all players and supporters and people who are willing to get involved and make a difference to come down and help be part of the upcoming season be it on or off the pitch.

SCHOOLBOY NEWS SCHOOLBOYS CUP FIXTURES Thursday, May 30th Under 12 Cup: Stradbally v Abbeyside at 6.45 p.m.

Sat. 1st June Under 14 Cup: Abbeyside v Park Rangers at 12.30 p.m.

END OF SEASON The season is over for our junior teams while the schoolboys are still involved in the cup and have a few

RESULTS Under 12 Schoolboys Cup: Seaview Celtic 1; Stradbally 2 SCHOOLBOYS Off to Annestown for Under 12 Cup action versus league champions Seaview Celtic on Saturday.

From the off, both defences were in ascendancy. Stradbally’s best chances was a well saved shot from Joe Campbell and a Reece Donnelly crossbar challenge. The home side best efforts saw them round the keeper, but unable to find the net. Nil all at the break.

The second half started brightly and seaview tested the mettle of the crossbar early on. Some sustained pressing by Stradbally was rewarded when a fine cross from Dara Gough was met by Joe Campbell, and his effort gave the keeper no chance. Once more Reece Donnelly saw his shot rebound off the post, before the hosts levelled proceedings, with a fine shot, which even the blocking hand of Sean Kelly couldn't keep out.

Game on!

With extra-time looming and only minutes to play, a Joe Campbell pass found Shane Weldon, who hit home the winner.

Great excitment at the final whistle.

Well done, all round.

Team: Sean Kelly, Sean Roche, Eoin Murphy, Fionn Norris, Shane

league games left. We would like to thank players parents and supporters for your continued support throughout the season.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS We will be having our annual Player of the Year awards in the coming weeks time and date to be announced we hope to have an awards day for our schoolboys along with a fun day at the pitch while the junior awards will be later that same day.

NEW CLUB JERSEYS Anyone who ordered one of our new Club jerseys we hope to have them within the next two weeks.

Please contact the clubs Facebook page or any committee member.

UNDER 12 CUP On Monday evening we faced league winners Piltown in the Cup quarter-finals. We knew we had a battle on our hands and that’s how it turned out. The lads had to be at their very best to get a result. Both teams cancelled each other out in the first half and failed to score but it wasn't from the want of trying.

We started the strongest in the second half and opened the scoring through Ciaran who squeezed home a goal from what seemed an impossible angle. We kept up the tempo and were rewarded when Peter broke through the defence to add a second goal. Peter was very brave and controlled the the ball well to pass two defender before he beat the keeper. Hugh was fantastic in goal and denied Piltown on

several occasions. Brian, Daniel and Mark helped to keep the attack quite and put in a marvellous display.

In midfield Billy, Liam and Jack worked their socks off and time and time again stopped the Piltown from advancing. Up front Ciaran and Brian were always dangerous and were justly rewarded. Peter and Conor played a huge part when introduced. A fantastic night for these young lads and we are very proud of them, it was great to see a huge crowd in Alaska.

It was very pleasing to see the boys clap the league winners Piltown off the pitch, we wish them well for the future.

Next we face Bohs in the semifinal on Monday, 27th. Final score Kilmac 2; Piltown 0.

UNDER 12 LEAGUE On Saturday, we faced Dungarvan in Alaska in the league.

We started well and Bobby opened the scoring for us. When we handled the ball in the box Dungarvan converted the spot kick to level the game. The visitors took the lead before half-time and added another early in the second half.

Hugh was good in goal and could have done nothing to prevent the goals. In defence Ryan, Daniel and Conor worked hard while our midfield of Cian, Billy and Thomas Og ran their socks off. Ciaran and Bobby gave Dungarvan plenty to think about. Mark, Jack, Donnacha and Brian all played their part in a very entertaining game.

Final score Kilmac 1; Dungarvan 3.

Dungarvan Celtic AFC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING We are holding our A.G.M. at Lawn Field Park on June 14th 7.30 p.m. All full members are invited to attend.

GENERAL SPORT

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Ireland come close to winning Italian Nations Cup THE Irish Show Jumping team of Mark McAuley, Peter Moloney, Darragh Kenny and Cian O’Connor, narrowly missed out on ending a 93-year wait to win the Italian Nations Cup for the very first time on Friday, after an excellent performance saw them finish as runners-up.

Ireland, managed by Michael Blake, were in a share of the lead with Sweden at the halfway stage after clear rounds from Waterford’s Peter Moloney with the Team Harmony-owned Chianti’s Champion and Offaly’s Darragh Kenny with Important De Muze – owned by Kerry Anne LLC. Ireland finished the first round with only the four faults picked up by Louth’s Mark McAuley with the Eva Lundinowned Jasco VD Bisschop.

Mark McAuley came home with the same four fault score in the second round and at that stage Sweden held a slight advantage when their first rider in the second round jumped clear. Peter Moloney looked set to complete a double clear round as he was clear coming to the last, but the front bar of the final oxer fell to the floor as they crossed the line also with one time fault. Second last to go for Ireland, Darragh Kenny picked up four faults at the first part of the combination, meaning Sweden would have a one fence

Waterford's Peter Moloney helps Ireland to runner-up finish in Rome Nations Cup. advantage as it all came down to the final line riders.

Sweden’s European individual gold medalist Peder Fredricson showed his experience, and guided H&M Christian K to a perfect clear round to leave Sweden on an unbeatable two round total of 8 faults. Cian O’Connor cemented Ireland’s position as runners-up with a perfect clear when last to go with PSG Final, to leave Ireland on a final score of 12 faults. Belgium and The Netherlands shared third place on

18 faults, while the home team from Italy finished fifth on 23 faults. Germany finished sixth, with Israel seventh, France eighth, while Switzerland, winners last time out in La Baule, had to settle for ninth.

Irish Development team manager Michael Blake was delighted with his team’s performance and said: “I am very happy with how we performed. We had an entirely new set of combinations on this team so from a development point of view we certainly learned a lot today over what was a very tough course.

You have to experiment at times and we now are in a position where some of our riders have two horses that have performed very well recently at top Nations Cup level. I would give a special mention today to Peter Moloney who really was excellent on his five-star Nations Cup debut.”

Irish riders had also been in great form in the earlier 1m50 Land Rover speed competition, where Mark McAuley scored an impressive win with Valentino Tuiliere. Despite been drawn as the very first combination to enter the arena, they set what proved an unbeatable target of clear in 56.00 seconds, to take the winners prize of over €6,000.

FINISK VALLEY AC

All-Ireland qualification for Eddie Raicevic and Cayden Scanlan THE Munster U-9 to U-11 Track and Field individual and team competitions were held last Saturday, 25th May at Cork Institute of Technology. Finisk Valley may have been small in numbers at this completion but we didn’t lack in talent.

Lucy Raicevic had a superb weekend finishing 6th overall in the Turbo javelin and ran out of her skin in the U10 60m sprint. Well done Lucy!

Eddie Raicevic competed in the U-11 60m sprint; this event went on times on the day with no final.

Eddie was just piped by a matter of a hundredth of a second to claim silver medal. Eddie also competed in the U-11 Turbo Javelin team event with Cayden Scanlan.

The lads’ best throw was combined together and they claimed bronze team prize, missing out on silver medals by a narrow margin of 1cm. Well done Eddie and Cayden on qualifying for their first All Ireland.

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TRIED &TESTED TRIATHLON CLUB

Toby Bedell competes at European Triathlon Championships ON Sunday, June 2nd Toby Bedel competes at the European Standard Distance Triathlon Championships in Weert, Holland.

A 1500m swim, 40k bike and a 10k run await Toby on his International debut. All at the club wish Toby the very best of luck and will be following him every stroke, pedal and step of the way.

The Lough Cutra Triathlon in Galway is the largest event on the Triathlon Calendar in Ireland. Over 30 different events are held over the weekend around the grounds of Lough Cutra Castle in Galway.

The McNally family made the long trip with all 4 members racing.

In the morning Judit raced the Middle distance Aquabike race which also paired up as the National Championships. Judit had a great race finishing as 6th female overall and winning the bronze medal in her age group. David took on the daunting Gauntlet which was a middle distance triathlon consisting of a 1.9k swim, 90k bike finishing with a half marathon. In the afternoon both Kevin and William took part in the junior races.

Well done all.

The Lions Club held a charity fundraising cycle in aid of The Waterford Hospice on The Greenway with a great turnout of members supporting this worthy cause.

The club’s weekly summer activities are proving very popular with another great turnout for the Time Trial last Wednesday night with Conor Coleman and Natalie Shaw Hamilton coming out on top on a perfect night for cycling. The brick session will be held again this week with Durrow Carpark on the Greenway opposite O’Mahoney’s pub at 7 p.m. the meeting place.

Tried and Tested will be holding our annual triathlon on Saturday, 7th September at Clonea Beach.

We will be running a standard distance triathlon as part of the Triathlon Ireland BMW National Series and also a sprint distance triathlon. If you are interested in taking part check out Dungarvan Triathlon on facebook and Instagram for more details or log onto the Triathlon Ireland website.

Eddie, Lucy and Cayden at the Munster Track & Field competitions at Cork CIT. The McNally family made the long trip with all four members racing at the The Lough Cutra Triathlon in Galway.

Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club WELCOME to our twice monthly news column. Junior courses begin July 1st. An application form can be downloaded from Sailing Information/Junior Sailing on the Club website. All information is available here.

Adult sailing is open to the general public on Friday evenings starting at 1800 hrs. on 31/5/19 at the Pontoon.This will continue every second Friday evening due to tidal constraints and be subject to weather conditions.

Coffee Mornings will continue each Friday morning in the newly refurbished clubhouse.

All monies raised will go towards the purchase of a new rescue boat.

Come along, and who knows, you may be involved in a coffee catch-up!

Next month we hope to have Blessing of Boats and Official Opening of Newly Refurbished Clubhouse.

Watch this space. Ancient Mariner

Toby Bedell.

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CUNNIGAR PITCH & PUTT CLUB COUNTY BOARD STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP Waterford will be hosting a County Board Strokeplay Championship this year.

It will be held at the Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club on June 9th, tee off between 10 am-12 noon.

It will be a 36 hole Strokeplay with Senior, Inter and Junior Gents Sections and 0-11 and 12-21 in the Ladies Section.

FAMILY OPEN DAY We had a great turnout for our free family day last Saturday.

In brillliant sunshine the children and the adults really enjoyed themselves and it was great to see so many people on the course.

Goody bags and vouchers for the children and tea, buns and scones for the adults kept everyone happy.

It is a day that we have done over the years and we are sure to be doing it again soon as it is always popular with the public.

The aim is to get people to see what is on their doorstep and hopefully to get families to join. It is a great and cheap way to spend an hour or two.

We thank all who supported this day, to our members who helped out and to the sponsors MacDonalds and S.G.C cinema for the vouchers.

COMMITTEE MEETING Next committee meeting will be on June 3rd after the Bank Holiday game at 2 pm LADIES WEDNESDAY GAME RESULTS Names in for 10 am tee off at 10.30 am Nett. Maureen Power, Bridget Walsh, Lorraine Troy Gross Eilish Sullivan, Jacinta O'Mahony, Kathleen Foran RESULTS OF THURSDAY SCRAMBLE Names in for 6 pm tee off 6.30 Nett Fionn Nagle, Finbar O'Rourke Gross Percy Walsh, Dillon Moroney Finbar got 2 hole in ones All are welcome to play and have a bit of craic.

GENTS SUNDAY GAME This is a competition especially for the men to play and have a game. It is vital for our male members to support and keep the game going. Names in for 10 am Nett Michael Havens Gross Stephen Donovan Bank Holiday Monday Game Names in for 10.30 tee-off 11.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY MUNSTER Ladies & Gents Strokeplay, finals in Listowel 15th + 16th June, qualifying rounds 26th May, closing date 13th May. NATIONAL Ladies Strokeplay, finals in St. Bridgets 30th June, qualifying rounds 23rd June, closing date 3rd June.

NATIONAL Gents Strokeplay, finals in Ryston 13th + 14th July, qualifying rounds 23rd June, closing date 3rd June.

JUVENILES MUNSTER Under 16 Strokeplay finals in Hillview 20th July, closing date 17th June.

MUNSTER Under 16 Matchplay finals in St Annes 6th +7th July, closing date 17th June.

NATIONAL Under 16 Matchplay finals in Deerpark 27th +28th July, closing date 24th June.

HOLE-IN-ONE COMPETITION Men's hole in one section Finbar O'Rourke, John O'Shea and Liam Simms -2, Kyle Hackett, Aiden O'Rourke, and Michael Havens all have one.

LADIES HOLE-IN-ONE SECTION The ladies leader at the moment is Jacinta O'Mahoney and Kathleen Foran - 2 Breda Foley, Marie Forde, Cait Mulcahy, and Lorraine Troy- one.

LOTTO BONUS BALL WINNER Cait Mulcahy was the winner with number 43.

BRIEF RULES FROM THE RULEBOOK 2019 EFFECTIVE FROM NOW The honour is decided at the first hole by the order of the draw. If there is no draw, it is by lots.

There for the honour must be taken by the person winning the preceeding hole.

If a players ball lies in or touches

casual water or ground under repair or a hole made by a burrowing animal or bird etc the player may recieve relief as follows.

1 Through the green, lift and drop the ball not nerarer the hole at the nearest point of relief.

2 In a hazard lift and place in the hazard, not nearer the hole or lift and drop behind the hazard and not nearer the hole under penalty of one stroke.

3 On the green. Lift and place as near as possible to its original position but not nearer the hole.

4 Ground under repair, flower beds shall be treated as ground under repair and the player must lift and drop as near as possible to the line of approach to the hole without penalty.

Trees and small shrubs are playable unless marked as ground under repair by committee in charge.

SUB COMMITTEES We are looking for members to go on the sub committees to help with the club house and course.

Anyone with a few hours spare can put their name onto the sheet in the club house.

You do not have to stick to times or days just come on down whenever you have a spare hour or two, you will be very welcome.

MEMBERSHIP FEES FAMILY €155; ADULT €85; JUV. €50; SNR €55; LIFE MEMBER €35 Our membership runs from January 1st to December 31st so no matter how late in the year a person pays their membership, they must pay the full fees.

SUMMERTIME IS HERE With the eveninigs getting brighter it’s now time to dust down the clubs and try a game of pitch and putt ideal for families, juveniles and adults.

With the course open from 10 am to 6 pm what better way to spend an hour or two, at the picturesque Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club. We are based next to the Sports Centre in the beautiful setting of Dungarvan Bay. Everyone is more than welcome to come and play.

Dungarvan Cycling Club in Connemara.

THIS week a large contingent were in Connemara cycling the Atlantic route. Others travelled to Kenmare to complete the Ring of Beara.

Whilst the guys back home kept the Sunday spins rolling.

SPIN REPORTS Group 3 had an early start for their planned long spin. With others doing various sportives this weekend also only five headed off from the Civic Offices. Shortly afterwards joined by one more to have six head on the road to Ballymac. On the way out discussions on when the sun was going to come out were proved wrong as a heavy shower hit us on the descent into Ballymac. We were joined by one more there and the group of seven steadily climbed up powers the pot together. Down into Clonmel where one had to turn back for Dungarvan and from there to Cahir the remaining group battled the very strong headwind along the main road. The coffee stop in Cahir a very welcomed reprieve from the wind.

Back on the bikes and back into the wind until we reached Ballyporeen.

One more of the group heading back from Clogheen. Turning left in Ballyporeen and onto the two

climbs to take us to Araglin and then Ballysaggart. A break atop of first climb for a quick puncture repair and the sun finally showing itself. Once reaching the school in Ballysaggart we knew the hard work was done and it was time to enjoy the final kms all the way home. The group split with some heading home their own way with only two to finish back at the Civic Offices. A great spin despite a small group with near 1,400m climbed over the 132km at 25.5kph Seven cyclists set out on the Group 4 spin from Dungarvan into a headwind out to Cappoquin.

Picking up one more near Cappoquin once a puncture was sorted the group doubled back through Kilmolash and the Bog Road getting ready for the climb ahead.

The group split for the climb up Strike's Hill meeting at the top all glad to have completed the climb.

Taking a right turn onto the mountain road there was a bit of an overshoot on the left turn for Geosh. All regrouped along the road it was down hill and uphill to Kiely’s Cross where two of the group headed back to Dungarvan.

The remaining six continued on the N25 into the wind again for a welcome break in Kinsalebeg. After refuelling we headed for Clashmore onto Kereen and the Welcome Inn for a wind assisted fast spin back in the N72 to Dungarvan. A good spin 85.3Km at an average speed of 25.1Kmph and 671m if climbing. Well done to our fellow cyclists completing the Ring of Beara and the Tour de Conamara on Saturday.

G23k: The group headed on their planned route which took the group up Colligan Hill turning at the Halfway Bar heading through Millstreet back onto the N72.The group then turned for Lismore for much needed coffee at the market.

The group then headed for home along the N72 Dis 74 km avg 24kph G5: Sunday spin had three out going the proposed route and they added Clonea and the Gold Coast loop in on the way home. 54km at an average of 19km CLUB GEAR There is still time to order Summer items of club gear. An order form can be found at Bob Troy and Co. in Dungarvan.

Cappoquin Rowing Club

Cappoquin Rowing Club - Anna Powell WJ18B 1x Dublin Metropolitan Regatta 2019.

SATURDAY last, 25th May, marked the 150th Anniversary of the Dublin Metropolitan Regatta held on Blessington Lake in Co. Wicklow.

The ‘old dark blues’ were out in force competing against Club and University rowers from around the country for the second Grand League event of 2019. More than one hundred races were held over 2,000m course from 8:30 am until after 6 pm.

Our first race of the day was the Men’s J15 4x+: Stephen Quinn, Richard Queally, Max Hourigan, Sean Lennox and cox, Jasmine O’Brien, who came 2nd in a straight final behind Commercial and ahead of two Blackrock crews.

Well rowed lads! Next up was the Men’s J14 4x+: Max Hourigan, John Murphy, Michael McGrath, Jack Kiely and cox, Jasmine O’Brien, again a straight final they came third behind Athlone A, and Commercial crews and ahead of the Athlone B crew. Well done!

In the W J18 1x division we had both Anna Powell and Lucy Massey racing in the same heat with taking first and second place respectively and both advancing to

the final. In the final Anna took first place winning out the J18B single, an excellent achievement, congratulations Anna! Well rowed girls!

Next on the water for Cappoquin was the M J16 2x: Ian Powell and Tomás O Miacháin. Racing against crews from Commercial, Sligo, Athlone they came second in the heat and advanced to the B final where they came third behind Athlone and Blackrock. Well rowed!

Kieran Ahearne and Paul Morrissey were out next in the J18 2x coming first in their heat ahead of Galway, Castleconnell, Colaiste Iognaid and Blackrock advancing to the A final where they came 3rd behind Skibbereen and Castleconnell. Well rowed lads!

Another enjoyable day of racing and a great opportunity to see our little club hold its ground against some of the larger clubs. Our rowers have demonstrated over the past few weekends that they have what it takes to come out on top of the competition showing that the hard work and dedication of the last few months pays off when they put their minds to it. This should serve as motivation not only for upcoming

regattas of this season, but also for those who are beginning their State Examinations in a week’s time. On both accounts we wish them the best of luck! Thank you to the coaches, parents and volunteers who continue to give of their expertise and time which is at the root of these successes, your work does not go unnoticed.

As the Summer finally seems to be arriving and as school holidays approach, we would like to remind everybody 12 years old and above that now is a great time to get in contact with the club and have a go at rowing. There is no where nicer to spend a Summer’s evening than on the River Blackwater. Contact: Club Captain Stephen Landers: (085) 1330736 or Club Secretary Paul McGrath: (086) 8328719. Or find us on Facebook and Twitter – Cappoquin Rowing Club Quote of the week: “You can’t always control circumstances.

However, you can always control your attitude, approach and response. Your options are to complain or to look ahead and figure out how to make the situation better.” – Tony Dungy

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April Park Awards for Power and Johnson THE April winners of the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star Awards were announced this week and once again there were joint winners.

The winners though were on opposite ends of the scale in terms of Park Hotel monthly awards. Rising hockey star, Ben Johnson, was winning his first monthly award, while his coaward winner for April, golfer Seamus Power, was collecting his eighth monthly award. Seamus is also a former overall winner of these awards.

April was a month that Ben Johnson and all involved in Waterford Hockey club will never forget. Having not won a national crown since the Irish Senior Cup in 1922, the club climbed back to the pinnacle of the sport when they won the Irish Hockey Trophy Final by defeating the Northern Ireland Civil Service from Belfast 3-1 in the final in Dublin. Ben was the star of the show scoring two of his side’s three goals on the day.

It caps a great season for the Newtown School Leaving Cert student who has also been

capped for the Irish U-21s this term as well as playing soccer for Munster (he plays for Bohemians in Waterford City).

After a slow start to his season on the PGA Tour, during which time he missed 11 cuts from 16 starts, April was the month that saw Seamus Power ignite his season with back to back top six finishes.

Up first was the RBC Heritage in South Carolina he finished in a tie for sixth on -9 and then the following week off to the Zurich Classic in Louisiana. This was a pairs event and he and Canadian David Hearn finished in a tie for fifth.

In two weeks he climbed from 189th on the FedEx Cup rankings to 117th, with the top 125 retaining their cards for next season. This is Seamus’ eighth monthly Park Award which means he’s joint fourth in the overall honours list.

The awards were presented by Declan Moriarty, Park Hotel General Manager along with judges Neil Gough and Kieran O’Connor.

April Park Hotel Sportstar Joint Award. Declan Moriarty, General Manager, Park Hotel presents the April Sportstar Award to Seamus Power. Included are Pat Murphy, President; Tom Higgins, Captain and Jean O'Donovan, Lady Captain West Waterford Golf Club with Kieran O'Connor, Adjudicator. [Sean Byrne]

April Park Hotel Sportstar Joint Award. Declan Moriarty, General Manager, Park Hotel presents the April Sportstar Award to Ben Johnson. Included are Amanda Treacy, President Waterford Hockey Club; Brad Rouhan and David Quinn, Joint Team Captains with Kieran O'Connor and Neil Gough, Adjudicators.

[Sean Byrne]

Waterford Raceway Charity Day BANK holiday Monday (June 3rd) brings a hive of activity to ‘The Pike’ for something other than hotrods.

As the dust settles from the previous day’s racing, the gates once again open – this time for a charity day in memory of our former secretary, Mairead D’Arcy who tragically lost her life on St. Stephen’s day 2016. Mairead was heavily involved in the community and did a lot of charity work during her all too short life and the club hope that this day will be a fitting tribute to her. The proceeds of the day, which will come from donations from the public as they enter,

will be donated to the ASD unit, St. Mary’s Dungarvan and Temple Street Children’s hospital, which were nominated by Mairead’s family.

The day will kick off at 11.30 a.m. with ‘Maud’s Mile Challenge’ consisting in 3 laps of the race track.

The public are welcome to run, walk or crawl their way around.

During the day there will be plenty of attractions for all the family in-

cluding food, bouncy castles, music, games, stalls etc. To celebrate the fact that hotrod racing started in the south of Ireland in 1969, ’50 Years Of Hot Rods’ will have a display of photos and some video footage from throughout the years. There will also be a static display of classic and vintage road cars. To finish off the day, the club has organised their first ever ‘car soccer’ tournament. This idea has caught the imagination of drivers and the public alike and is bound to be a great spectacle. A great day out for all the family for two very worthy causes.

The supposed burial place of Queen Maeve, at the top of Knocknarea Mountain in Sligo. Sligo was the destination for Dungarvan Hillwalking Club's annual weekend away. Photo credit, Derbhile Graham

DUNGARVAN RUGBY CLUB DUNGARVAN RFC AGM Our AGM took place on Wednesday last, 22nd May. This was a very positive and well attended meeting. 2018/19 was a very special year for Dungarvan RFC as we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Club. At the AGM we reflected on what was a very successful year, a highlight of which was the Adult teams' promotion to Division 2. We are all looking forward to the 2019/20 season already and hope to see our adult and junior membership continue to grow.

The following Committee was elected for the 2019/20 season – President: Johnny Lynch; Chairman: Trevor Doherty; Secretary: Tom Ryan; Treasurer:

Johnny Curran; PRO: Karen Phelan; Director of Rugby: Michael Daly; Junior Rep|Munster Rep: Liam Lannon; Fixtures Secretary: Mossie Keith; Ticket Officer: Ed Lonergan; Membership Officer: Blaine Healy; Committee Member: Eddie Kiely, Rachel O'Connell; Club Officer: Eoin Phelan; Player Representatives: Michael O'Donnell, Jim Curran; East Munster/Juvenile Reps: Trevor Doherty & Fergal Brazel; Juvenile Chairman: Fergal Brazel.

OFFICIAL MUNSTER RUGBY SUMMER CAMP 15th TO 19th JULY, 2019 Dungarvan RFC will host an Official Munster Rugby Summer Camp this year!

The camp for boys and girls

aged 6 to 12 will run from Monday 15th to Friday, 19th July, 9.30 to 1.30 p.m.

Each participant will receive an Official Summer Camp Pack comprising an Adidas Summer Camp T-Shirt, Adidas Shorts, Adidas Socks, Draw-String Bag, Mouthguard and one Junior ticket to a Munster pre-season match.

Early Bird booking €75 per child!

BOOK NOW @ https://munsterrugby.ie/domestic/rugby/camps/su mmer-camps/ SAVE THE DATE! ONE DAY TAG TOURNAMENT | Saturday, 27th July.

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON! To register your interest please call Michael Daly on 0872173528.

Successful Sligo Weekend Away for Dungarvan Hillwalkers JUST over forty members went on an odyssey to Sligo for an epic walking weekend. They enjoyed splendid walking and splendid hospitality at the Sligo Southern Hotel.

On the Friday, a band of early arrivers headed for Knocknarea Mountain, believed to be the burial place of the legendary Queen Maeve. Knocknarea was also the location for the Saturday C walk, led by Patrick Murray. Seven walkers went on this walk, and were treated to the history of the area from a very knowledgeable Pat, as well as a thoroughly enjoyable walk in dry, warm weather.

The B walkers were not quite so lucky on Ben Bulben weather wise.

Fog sat on the mountain for much of the 5.5 hour walk, but all the walkers felt a real sense of achievement. This walk was led by Peter Mangan, and more than 20 walkers went on this walk. There was also a B+ walk led by Dave Byrne, which was a horseshoe walk taking in three mountains, including Ben Bulben. On the Sunday, the weather was wet, so the walkers enjoyed the Ben Bulben Forest Walk, an attractive looped walk in the shadow of Ben Bulben.

The club would like to thank Mary Murphy for co-ordinating the bookings with the Sligo Southern Hotel and arranging our delicious dinner on the Saturday. The members would also like to thank our dedicated walk leaders, Peter Mangan, Patrick Murray and Dave Byrne.

Finally, the club wants to thank those who joined the leaders on the recce, including Helen Byrne, Ann Mangan, Richard Dykes and Colm Humphreys. Without the help of these committed club members, this weekend would not have happened.

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Talking Horses Long trip to Sligo paid off for Kiely THE long trip to Sligo on Tuesday night paid off for Dungarvan’s John Kiely who landed the 10f handicap with the Brian Gleeson-owned The Names Jock.

With Oisin Orr in the saddle, the 11/4 favourite skipped clear inside the final furlong to win by four and a quarter lengths from Fujimoto Flyer and while the three-year-old should certainly be winning again on the Flat, his future lies in the jumping game according to the successful trainer.

O’Donoghue & Oxx land winners COLM O’Donoghue and John Oxx landed their first winners of the 2019 Flat season when Highland Dress took the 7f maiden at Cork on Wednesday evening. The 4/1 chance had plenty in hand at the line as he accounted for the Willie McCreery-trained Arabeska by two and a quarter lengths.

Tom Shanahan enjoys his first win at Tipperary THURLES owner/trainer Tom Shanahan enjoyed his first winner when Charle Brune landed a mighty gamble in the 2m handicap hurdle.

Backed from 66/1 in the morning and from 12/1 on the racecourse, the sixyear-old was sent off a 10/1 chance and hardly saw another rival as he raced to a 23-length success under Donagh Meyler.

It got better again at Tipperary the following evening where Charle Brune followed, again with the minimum of fuss. A solid 9/4 favourite, he made all the running once again under Meyler to beat the Denis Hogan-trained I’m Serious by eight lengths.

Townend & Mullins in double form at Wexford CHAMPIONS Paul Townend and Willie Mullins were in double form at Wexford on Wednesday afternoon.

The pair won the 3m conditions’ hurdle with 11/10 favourite Great White Shark which scored an 11-length success from the Gordon Elliott-trained Poli Roi and enjoyed an easier success as 9/10 favourite Pont Aven survived a scare at the first fence where he was badly hampered before recording a 28-length victory in the beginners’ chase.

Trainer Patrick Cronin and nephew, amateur rider William Cronin combined to win the bumper with Celine Soprano.

A strong 3/1 chance, the six-yearold mare went clear in the straight to win by 13 lengths.

Hermosa takes 1,000 Guineas at Curragh HERMOSA completed a Classic double as she made all for a comfortable success in the Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas for Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore at the Curragh on Sunday. She follows Attraction (2004), Finsceal Beo (2007) and Winter (2017), who all won at Newmarket and the Curragh, having galloped clear of Pretty Pollyanna and Foxtrot Liv for a convincing four-length success at odds of 5/2 favourite.

Hermosa will now be aimed at the Prix de Diane at Chantilly on June 16. O'Brien, who was enjoying his eighth winner in the Classic, said: "There was a change of plan after the Newmarket Guineas. We were going to aim for the Oaks but the lads decided to run her here today instead. We're delighted with her. We knew she had improved since Newmarket and we think there will be more improvement to come.

The Prix de Diane will be next for her and she might stay further than a mile and a quarter later in the season."

Moore said: "She was always in control and didn't really look like getting beat at any stage. She is very strong and has done exceptionally well from two to three.

She gave me a feel of a top-class filly and, all being well, I think she could have a really good year and could go further than a mile."

Earlier on the card, O'Brien and Moore teamed up to win the other Group 1, the Tattersalls Gold Cup, with odds-on favourite, Magical, which won by seven lengths at odds of 2/7 favourite.

Great excitement in the third race of the day at Tramore races recently when local trainer Pat Flavin saddled the winner, Colenso, ridden by Danny Mullins. Owen Byrne, General Manager, Tramore Racecourse presenting the Bet Victor bottle of champagne to May Ryan from the Miracle Cure Syndicate whose horse Colenso won the 3rd Race Bet Victor Guaranteed Run For Your Money Handicap Hurdle.

[Noel Browne]

De Bromhead & Russell landed the maiden hurdle at Tipperary HENRY De Bromhead and Davy Russell landed the 3m maiden hurdle with the well-backed Stacks Mountain at Tipperary on Thursday last.

Owned by John Byrne, the six-year-old had an easy time of it from the front, winning well from the Willie Mullins-trained Poker D’Ainay at odds of 5/4 favourite.

Upcoming Fixtures Gowran Park - Wednesday, May 29 (First Race 5.15) Fairyhouse - Thursday, May 30 (First Race 5.15) Limerick - Thursday, May 30 (First Race 4.55) Down Royal - Friday, May 31 (First Race 5.25) Tramore - Friday, May 31 (First Race 5.35) Tramore - Saturday, June 1 (First Race 1.15) Navan - Saturday, June 1 (First Race 12.35) Kilbeggan - Sunday, June 2 (First Race 2.00) Listowel - Sunday, June 2 (First Race 1.45)

Curragh Racecourse redevelopment officially opened by An Taoiseach and HH The Aga Khan THE new Curragh Racecourse was officially opened on Sunday by An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar and His Highness The Aga Khan.

The centrepiece of the redeveloped racecourse is The Aga Khan Stand which can cater for up to 6,000 people over four levels. Thousands of people attended the Grand Opening Weekend which marked the historic opening of the new Curragh Racecourse.

The two year, multi-million-euro redevelopment includes the spectacular new The Aga Khan Stand, refurbished stable yards and parade ring and bespoke facilities including conference capabilities and restaurants.

In addition, the gallops which are located across the Curragh plains have also been upgraded. The Aga Khan Stand’s striking 7,000 square metre roof can be seen from across the Curragh and provides valuable shelter for racegoers during inclement weather.

There is also spectacular in-door and sheltered vantage points looking straight onto the track. The historic Queen’s Room, which was relocated as a standalone feature and reassembled block by block from the old stand, is a stunning feature that overlooks the large parade ring.

Commenting on the opening, An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar said: “The Curragh has always played an important part in the story of our country and, thanks to this new development, we can be confident that it will play an important role in our future as well. The Curragh has gained much more than a new stand.

This is a complete redevelopment which will match the best in the world.

I would like to congratulate everyone involved in this two-year project. Irish racing fans have long been able to see some of the very best racehorses in the world compete here. Now, thanks to this development, the facilities on this side of the running rail will match the action on the track.”

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and His Highness The Aga Khan officially opens The Curragh Racecourse redevelopment with The Curragh [Patrick McCann/Racing Post]