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Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter landing at the scene of the light aircraft crash at Garranbane, Dungarvan, last Saturday evening.

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By Paul Mooney THE Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) is carrying out an investigation into a plane crash which happened last Saturday evening near Dungarvan, which tragically killed the pilot. The light aircraft, a single seat BD5 was being flown by pilot

Howard Cox (67) from Devon in England, who was the sole occupant. He was flying from Waterford Airport to Shannon when the tragedy occurred. The light aircraft came down in an upper field in the Garranbane area, near to Garranbane Church, at approximately 6.45 p.m. on Saturday, 25th July.

It is understood a number of people saw the plane flying very low in the area moments before it went down. The plane caught fire on impact with the ground. Emergency services, which included the Coast Guard helicopter, Fire Brigade, and Gardaí rushed to the scene but the pilot was pronounced dead a short time later. His body was

removed to University Hospital Waterford for a post-mortem examination. One eyewitness who observed the light aircraft in the sky said it passed overhead and “it didn’t sound great”. “It sounded very loud,” said the eyewitness. He said it then passed back overhead and there was “a loud splutter.”

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Peter Mulryan with his distillery called ‘Sally’, at Blackwater Distillery, Cappoquin.

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CAPPOQUIN-based Blackwater Distillery has won two major awards at this year’s International Wine and Spirits Competition in London. Blackwater No. 5 Gin won Silver Outstanding, beating global brands like Hendricks, while Blackwater Poteen won Silver. Commenting on this year’s awards, Peter Mulryan of

Blackwater Distillery said: “This is a huge result for a start-up, as it puts our products ahead of some of the world’s largest brands and will bring the spirit of West Waterford to even more customers around the world”. The IWSC is one of the world’s most prestigious competitions and attracts entries from over 80 countries.

All products are tasted blind by expert panels, selected from over 300 fully experienced and qualified industry judges. Blackwater Distillery is based in Cappoquin, County Waterford, and has been in operation for just five months; future plans include the release of another gin in the forthcoming months. www.blackwaterdistillery.ie

The eyewitness said the plane continued over the Ballinroad area, but it disappeared. After getting to a better viewpoint, the person said the next thing he saw was a large plume of smoke rising in the distance. Another eyewitness in Ballinacourty said she observed the plane flying “low and noisy” as it passed over her house. Continued on page 9

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THE first half of 2015 saw an increase in rural crime, compared with the same period last year, according to figures presented to the recent meeting of Waterford Joint Policing Committee. Across the Waterford Garda Division, property crime, which includes burglaries, thefts, thefts from MPVs and theft ‘other’ increase by just over seven percent in the first half of 2015, compared with the first half of 2014.

Superintendent Chris Delaney, who presented the figures to the JPC meeting, said the increase in the figures was driven by an increase in rural crime in County Waterford, with Dungarvan showing a 30 percent increase in property crime and Tramore showing a 42 percent increase. There was a minor decrease of 0.4 percent in property crime in Waterford City. The seven percent increase in property crime in Waterford Division is above the national average, which showed an increase of

four percent for the crime in the year to date. However, Supt. Delaney pointed out that the detection rate for property crime in the Waterford Division is 37 percent, which is over 11 percent more than the national detection rate for the crime. He said that property crime, particularly crimes against the person, continue to be a high priority for the Divisional Prevention Strategy, while the Community Policing Unit and the Crime Prevention Team continue to hold crime prevention information days.

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WEATHER OUTLOOK LARGELY dry on Wednesday, with sunny spells and some well scattered showers. Another cool day with highs of just 14 to 17 Celsius in moderate northwest breezes. National outlook for the following few days. Wednesday night will be largely dry with some mist patches possible. A cool night with lows of 5 to 8 degrees and slack winds. Some sunny spells at first on Thursday but cloud will increase from the Atlantic, bringing outbreaks of rain and drizzle, mainly across Connacht, Ulster and north Leinster, the rain and drizzle will be patchier in Munster and south Leinster. Highs of only 15 to 17 degrees in light westerly winds. It will become dry at first on Thursday night, but in the northwest a band of rain will arrive. Lows of 7 to 11 degrees. On Friday rain will affect parts of the west and the north during the day, in parts of east Ulster and Leinster it will stay mainly dry until later in the afternoon. The rain will clear away though later in the evening. It will be another fresh day with highs of 15 to 17 degrees. The unsettled weather will continue into next weekend, with outbreaks of rain on Saturday. Temperatures will recover slightly with afternoon highs of 15 to 19 degrees. It looks like heavier rain will affect much of the country on Sunday.

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Tobin slams “insulting” Fine Gael campaign on ‘Standing up for Rural Ireland’ A FIANNA Fáil Councillor has launched a scathing attack on the Fine Gael-led government over their online ‘Standing up for Rural Ireland’ campaign, which he says is a “grotesque distortion of the facts”. Knockanore-based Waterford Councillor, James Tobin was responding to what he says is another Fine Gael internet campaign telling voters what a great job the party is doing. “This time, the campaign tries to convince the people of County Waterford that this Government is ‘standing up for rural Ireland’,” said Cllr. Tobin. He slammed the Fine Gael campaign describing it as “insulting to people’s intelligence”. “We have long known that this Fine Gael / Labour coalition is a Government of spin and broken promises, but the attempt to spin their record as representing an effort to stand up for rural Ireland is one PR

gimmick too many and represents a grotesque distortion of the facts,” said Cllr. Tobin. “The truth is that this Government has done nothing but attack rural communities since it came into power over three years ago. “When he took office, Taoiseach Enda Kenny decided to abolish the Ministry of Rural Development, a Cabinet position which had been created by a previous Fianna Fáil-led Government in 2002,” Cllr. Tobin pointed out. “This Minster had a seat at the Cabinet table and was able to ensure that rural communities were seen as equals, and not second class citizens.” Cllr.Tobin said the Fine Gael / Labour government has an abysmal record when it comes to investment in rural Ireland and County Waterford, choosing instead to target and cut resources to smaller communities. “Since it was formed, this

Government has set about dismantling LEADER companies, which brings much needed investment into rural communities; made significant negative changes to the Farm Assist Scheme and the Rural Social Scheme, both of which were set up by the previous Government; increased class sizes significantly in small rural national schools; and closed rural Garda Stations and Post Offices all over Ireland including County Waterford,” he said. Cllr. Tobin said the current government has removed rural Gardaí from local communities, “which is shameful”. “There is yet another attempt by this Government to undermine the Post Office network which is the very fabric of rural Ireland, by encouraging customers to bypass the local post office,” Cllr. Tobin continued. “Considering that the largest element of business delivered at Post Offices is the payment of social welfare, which accounts

Fianna Fáil Councillor James Tobin. for over 30 percent of all business, moving welfare payments away to the banks will accelerate more post office closures.” He said the government has also reduced funding for Údarás na Gaeltachta and abolished democratic elections to the Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta, and also abolished the CLÁR programme, which brought so much vital infrastructure to dispersed rural communities. “The misrepresentation of this appalling record as an effort to stand up for rural Ireland is deeply insulting to the intelligence of the people of County Waterford that I represent and will convince no one,” Cllr. Tobin added.

Lismore and Ardmore in the running for national tourism award TWO West Waterford towns are in the running for national tourism award. Lismore and Ardmore have been named as two towns out of 15 which are competing for the 2015 Tourism Towns Awards. Youghal in East Cork has also made the shortlist. The competition is now in its fourth year and is designed to recognise Irish towns and villages where the local community goes the extra mile to enhance their appeal to tourists. Over the next few weeks, Lismore, Ardmore and Youghal will be subject to a series of unannounced inspections from a team of independent ‘secret shoppers’ who will visit each location and look for evidence of a high quality visitor experience and involvement by the local community and businesses in delivering this experience. The ‘secret shoppers’ will look at the quality of each towns

attractions and sites of interest, and how well the town promotes what they have to offer. Lismore, Ardmore and Youghal face stiff competition from: Kilkenny; Killarney; Clonakilty; Belmullet; Tralee; Adare; Sneem; Carrick-on-Shannon; Kenmare; Portmagee; Cobh; and Mountshannon. The list will be whittled down to a final ten, to be announced at the National Tidy Towns Awards, with the overall winners for ‘Best Large’ and ‘Best Small’ Tourism Town being announced by Fáilte Ireland in November. “This award is all about recognising those Irish towns and villages which are really doing something special to make Ireland even more attractive for tourists,” said Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring. Paddy Mathews, from Fáilte Ireland, said the Tourism Towns competition works because it

involves towns that are willing to go that extra mile for visitors. “Recognising community spirit, innovation and a commitment to the friendly ‘Fáilte’, the Tourism Towns Award seeks to acknowledge not necessarily those towns who do well out of tourism but rather those who do tourism well,” said Mr. Mathews. Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South, Liadh Ní Riada, said she was delighted to see Lismore and Ardmore being shortlisted for the annual Tourism Towns Award. “That two Waterford towns have made it onto a shortlist of fifteen shows the quality that is on offer to tourists visiting the Déise,” said Ms. Ní Riada. ““It also shows the dedication, hard work and cooperation of all those involved in making their towns key tourist attractions, whether its local businesses, community volunteers, or tidy towns committees. Our tourism industry is of key national importance

and is a vital source of income for our towns and villages. Every euro spent in the tourism sector is worth many more to the local economy, and if we are to see a real and fair recovery that benefits areas outside the greater Dublin region we need to capitalise on this industry,” she said. “The welcome, charm and attention to detail that is provided in our tourism towns is what attracts people from all over the world to Ireland and is a credit to all those working in the sector. This coupled with our unique culture and breathtaking scenery makes the South East a great holiday destination for visitors from home and abroad. “Fáilte Ireland will decide on a final winner over the coming months but this announcement is strong recognition and a ringing endorsement of all that Co. Waterford has to offer,” Ms. Ní Riada added.

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D u n g a r va n - s t o p fo r s i b l i n g s c i r c u m n av i g a t i n g I re l a n d i n a i d of R N L I By Paul Mooney TWO brave youths who have taken on an epic challenge to circumnavigate Ireland in aid of the RNLI called into Dungarvan on their journey around the country. Brothers and sailing enthusiasts, Nathaniel (Nat) and Fergus Ogden aged 23 and 16 respectively, set off on their voyage from Baltimore in West Cork at the beginning of June in their 18 ft Drascombe Lugger called ‘Lughnasa’. Their journey followed the coastline anti-clockwise around the country calling into various stops along the way, achieving between 15 and 30 miles a day, depending on the weather conditions. They arrived in Dungarvan last Thursday evening and expect to complete their journey, finishing back in Baltimore, Cork, this Wednesday, 29th July. The build of the Lugger makes it a fine boat for such a challenge and although it won’t be the fastest circumnavigation of the country - it is certainly the first time such a journey has been attempted in an open Lugger. The two lads have nearly completed their circumnavigation of Ireland -

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The 18 ft Drascombe Lugger, the ‘Lughnasa’ coming into Dungarvan Harbour with Ogden brothers, Fergus (16); and Nat [Michelle Malinowski] (23); and their sister, Flora (20).

to Dungarvan, County Waterford. Money raised from the family’s sailing journey around Ireland will go to the RNLI who are officially supporting the adventure. The fundraiser also hopes to raise awareness for safety at sea, as the number of lifeboat callouts for leisure craft has increased in recent years. While the Ogden family are from Kildare, they do have local connections their aunt is local artist, Sue Burkitt, who lives in Abbeyside. Sue is originally from Donegal, but her father, Julian Burkitt is from Portlaw, County Waterford. Sue, speaking to the Dungarvan Observer, said she was proud of her nephews for raising money for such a fantastic cause. She was part of the welcome party which greeted Nat, Fergus and Flora as they came ashore at Dungarvan last Thursday evening. Representatives of the RNLI were also present as the siblings made their temporary stop in

Dungarvan. Despite the typical Irish weather of rain and wind, which made conditions particularly difficult and slow going, spirits were high amongst the young crew, particularly when a crowd of people cheered them on along Davitt’s Quay as they entered Dungarvan Harbour. Although the Ogden’s come from a land-locked county (Kildare), sailing is in their blood. Their grandfather (Sue’s dad), Julian Burkitt, aged 90, was in the Royal Navy during World War II and was part of the D-Day landings in Normandy. Nathaniel and Fergus keep their Lugger moored at Baltimore, Cork. They learned to sail around the lake in Blessington and have sailed around Baltimore, Cork, since they were very young. For more information on the progress of their journey and to make a donation to the brother’s fundraiser for the RNLI, check out their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/aluggerroundireland.

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Council gives go-ahead for Greenway footbridge over N25 By Paul Mooney WATERFORD Council gave the go-ahead for the commencement of the Greenway footbridge over the N25 at Kilmacthomas. A ‘Bowstring Lattice Truss’ was the preferred option for the footbridge. It was considered the most suitable option out of a total of three options, as the ‘Bowstring Lattice Truss’ would have a low impact on N25 traffic during construction and is the most visually appealing, with the top of the arch 10.3 metres above the existing road level, provides a focal point for the Greenway scheme and will become associated with the Waterford Greenway in the minds of amenity users and members of the public. The purpose of the bridge is to facilitate and

encourage walking and cycling while ensuring the safety of all road users and providing a clear, direct, safe and connected route for leisure users, including pedestrians, cyclists and other non-motorised users. The Council’s report noted that the footbridge will not be illuminated. Several submissions were received in relation to the proposed footbridge, but the majority were all expressing strong support. The National Roads Authority said it had no objection in principle to the proposed works near the N25, but raised concerns about three crossing points on the N25, which includes the crossing at Kilmacthomas. Responding to the NRA concerns, Waterford Council said the three crossings of the N25 progressed through the techni-

Plans showing the ‘Bowstring Lattice Truss’ preferred option for the Greenway footbridge over the N25, which was unanimously passed at the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council. cal approval process outlined in NRA BD 2/09 Technical Acceptance of Structures on Motorways and other National Roads.

The Council said that ‘at-grade’ crossings with the N25 are “not desirable from a safety point of view” and the following crossing types

have been developed in accordance with the NRA DMRB - an underpass at McGrath’s Cross; an overbridge at Kilmacthomas;

and an underpass at Kildermody. On the proposal of Cllr. Liam Brazil, seconded by Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan, the

Council unanimously agreed to allow the commencement of the footbridge over the N25 at Kilmacthomas.

People won’t pay water charges despite government bullying - Cullinane SINN Féin Senator David Cullinane has said people will not be intimidated by government threats and bullying. He was speaking during a debate on legislation to penalise people who do not register with Irish Water or pay their water charges. Senator Cullinane said: “This legislation is draconian and unenforceable.

“The low number of people who have paid their water charges proves that threats to attach the charge to people’s homes and earnings are clearly not working. “So far, just 43% of those billed have paid their water bill. “The fact is that the threats and penalties in this legislation are not

working. Railroading this legislation through before the Summer recess is a sign of desperation. “If the government has to resort to making landlords tax collectors for the government then it has lost all legitimacy to govern. “Whether the government like it or not, people are opposed to water

charges and they will not pay. “People are of the belief that the next general election will lead to the defeat of the government and the abolition of water charges. “Threats and rushing strange legislation through before the holiday is not acceptable and Sinn Féin will vigorously oppose it.”

Attending the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber AGM 2015 were Jamie Hallahan, Hallahan’s Chemist; Tracey Quinlan, Evlove Training & Recruitment, and Alan Ryan, Dungarvan Business Centre. [Sean Byrne]

Coffey announces over €5m in funding for social housing in Waterford

Attending the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber AGM 2015 were Elaine Fitzgerald-McBarron, [Sean Byrne] Career Compus; Shane Curran, The Colour Store, and Orla Dawson, WLR/fm.

FINE Gael Waterford Minister with Responsibility for Housing Paudie Coffey TD has announced in excess of €5 million worth of funding for Approved Housing Bodies in Waterford City and County. Minister Coffey said that this funding will help address housing shortages for the most vulnerable people in our society, including the elderly, homeless and those in need of housing. “This is part of an overall announcement of some €180 million being made by my Department to address the on-going housing need of many people in our society. It will bring the number of live construction projects for social housing to in excess of 200 across the country. This is new funding separate to announce-

ments already made earlier this year, in terms of local authority allocations; housing adaptations and funding to bring vacant housing stock back into beneficial use. “This government has a strategy, that is addressing the housing need across Ireland. The announcement for Waterford will see an additional 42 units being delivered by approved housing bodies in the City and County, by way of acquisition and direct build. Some 24 units will be acquired in Waterford and will help alleviate the demand on the housing waiting list; these will be purchased by the Simon Community and Focus Ireland who have identified suitable properties across Waterford. A further 18 units will be constructed to provide housing for those most in need;

these projects will be built by Cluid Housing on Leamy St, in Waterford City and by Gleann Ealach Housing Association in Dunhill, County Waterford. “The projects announced across Ireland for the Approved Housing Bodies will see the construction of over 500 new accommodation units with a value of €84m. Building on the announcement in May of 100 new social housing build projects, these approvals will provide further support for jobs in the construction and trades sector. Given that the two recent announcements on social housing construction encompass all local authority areas, I’m delighted that these jobs are being spread throughout communities all over the country.”

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Comeragh Queen Festival 2015 Contestants

Béibhínn O’Sullivan (18) representing Tom Morrissey Builder, is from Dungarvan, going into 6th year in Ring Secondary School.

COMERAGH QUEEN FESTIVAL 2015

Hannah McDermott (18) representing Crotty’s Inn. Hannah is from Ring, going into 6th year in Ring Secondary School. Hannah has been an Irish dancer with the past ten years.

The Kilrossanty GAA Comeragh Queen Festival takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The choosing of the 2015 Comeragh Queen will take place in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday, 2nd August, and in the photograph are some of the girls taking part in the competition.

Mandy Ryan (23), representing Cllr. John O’Leary, is from Kilmeaden. She has studied Law and Business in WIT and works with VHI.

Alice Gourley (19) from Mahon Bridge, just finished Leaving Cert., going to study Early Years in Childhood Studies.

Lisa Power (25). Lisa is from Kilmacthomas. She is a fulltime mum, works part-time as a Sales Assistant.

Shauna Flavin (23) from Dungarvan. She has studied Dental Nursing in UCC. Working full-time.

Nicola Fennell (22) from Stradbally, graduated from UCD in 2014 and working in a Montessori School. She also plays on the county intermediate team.

Roisín Feeney (23) from Dungarvan. She studied Science Education in UL and is beginning a new teaching position in Blackwater Community School. Roisín is a fluent Irish speaker.

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Jane Butler (18) representing Cllr. Mary Butler. Jane has just finished her Leaving Cert and hopes to do teaching in Limerick and is an Irish Dancer since she was four.

Nora Dunphy (27) graduated from WIT, works in HR and is a member of Waterford Ladies Football Team.

Jenny McCarthy (22) from Cappoquin, a full-time student in Mary Immaculate College. Jenny also works part-time. Jenny plays Camogie for her College and also for Waterford.

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Validation Guest of the Copper Coast inspection at Stradbally – Every four years the whole Copper Coast is inspected to retain its status as a Geo Park. The image by Richard Cutbill shows the group during its visit to Stradbally. Left to right: Dr. He Qingecheng (Beijing, China Geologist), Joe Curran (Chairman Stradbally Tidy Towns), De Timo Kluttig (Geologist, Germany), Tom Hickey (Chairman Barron Hall, Stradbally), Michael O’Meara (Copper Coast), Tina Keating (Geologist), Mike Sweeney (Chairman Copper Coast), Margo Crowley (Secretary Stradbally Tidy Towns), Ann O’Meara (Copper Coast), Jim Cullinane (Guide Copper Coast) and John Galloway (Director, Copper Coast). The inspection validation will not be known for a few months, but the comments regarding Stradbally Village and Woodhouse Estate would seem to have been most favourable.

Government must safeguard Post Office network - O’Ryan ‘Expand Post Office services to include State payments and charges, motor tax, local authority payments and hospital charges’ WATERFORD Council has called on the government to protect rural Post Offices from further cuts and closures by enhancing their services. At the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan proposed a Notice of Motion, which called on the government “to protect rural post offices by ring fencing and enhancing the services they provide and to implement the proposals put forward by the Irish Postmasters' Union”. “This motion is in support of rural Post Offices. The Post Office network is the largest retail network in the country with 1,150 offices, employing 3,700 people and serving 1.7m customers per week, many of these in rural ireland and provide the semi-state company with a comprehensive and geographical asset,” Cllr. O’Ryan told the Council. He said the State was also in a position to benefit from this mix,

but sadly, the State is not availing of this opportunity. “By inaction, it is adding to uncertainty and creating fear within the sector and rural Ireland,” he said. “There is real concern following the Grant Thornton Report of 2014 in predicting that hundreds of offices would close by 2017, ‘mainly due to the movement towards direct electronic transfer of social welfare payments’,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. He said the Post Office network is an asset that should be safeguarded by the government, pointing out that television/broadband company ‘UPC’ will not allow its customers to interact with Post Offices concerning payments. “However, the State should take a different approach in line with Article 45 of our Constitution - ‘the State pledges itself to safeguard with special care the economic interests of the weaker sections of the community, and, where necessary, to

contribute to the support of the infirm, the widow, the orphan and the aged’. The Irish Postmasters’ Union have a six point plan, which I’m endorsing,” Cllr. O’Ryan continued. “The IPMU’s plan wants the Post Office network recognised as a National Asset; to secure the role of Post Office’s in delivering Department of Social Protection payments; provide funding for a standard bank account through the Post Office network; quantify the social role which Post Office’s provide; instruct An Post to immediately cease any action in relation to post and pay; and to carry out a comprehensive commercial review of the network.” Cllr. O’Ryan said rural Ireland does not feature high on government priorities. “On the one hand, the government is allegedly supporting the Post Office Business Development Group, but on the other, the Department of Social Protection is writing to customers to divert them away from

the service. “We have seen Garda Stations and schools close - more will close unless more is done. By adopting the IPU plan, increasing State services at Post Offices and investing in hi-speed broadband in rural Ireland this network can become a real player into the 2020s,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. He said Fianna Fáil propose expanding the network so that it acts as a central office for State payments and charges, such as motor tax, local authority payments and hospital charges. “We must write to the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources about this. If the government doesn’t introduce a policy to safeguard the Post Office network, it will be a case of ‘last one out - turn off the lights’ for rural Ireland,” Cllr. O’Ryan concluded. The Motion was seconded by Cllr. Adam Wyse and with no amendments, it was passed unanimously by the Council.

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Heritage painting and signage scheme to revitalise Youghal Town Centre THE Medieval Town of Youghal is set to receive a major boost with the announcement that Cork County Council will roll out an innovative grants scheme to tenants or owners of buildings along the Main Street of Youghal. The scheme will offer grants of up to 50% of the cost of painting facades along the entire town centre when using a colour from a ‘heritage palate’. 50% will also be given towards replacement of neon/plastic signs with ‘heritage-styled’ signage. The incentives are part of the ongoing Heritage Regeneration Strategy for the town. The initiative is driven by the East Cork Municipal District and is aimed at fully maximising the potential of the town, to position Youghal as a distinctive, international tourist and commercial destination within its historic core. The scheme is also set to provide a much needed boost to employment in the area. The 2015 scheme is an extension of the 2009 painting-only scheme which received huge acclaim and succeeded in giving a major face-lift to the entire North Main Street. The 2015 scheme has been extended to cover the South Main Street also, which is regarded as needing special attention due to much higher than average levels of vacancies.

Applicants to the scheme are requested to have due regard to the ‘heritage’ palate of colours, but not exclusively. The grant generally excludes the painting of shop fronts, as this is considered to be the domain of corporate identity, but exceptions will be considered. The second grant scheme – ‘The Shop Front Signage Scheme’ will aim to positively impact the visual amenity of the townscape. Good quality shop fronts have always been a notable part of Youghal’s built heritage and attractiveness. Unfortunately due to factors largely brought about by the economic downturn, many shop fronts has now become rundown in Youghal. Inappropriate signage, in modern plastic and neon materials, have become commonplace; due to cheaper alternatives and a lack of a creative design direction. The proposed signs for the scheme should be of wood/cast metal construction. Consideration will not be given to any plastic, sheet metal or neon signs. Applications should be made in writing to the East Cork Municipal District Offices, Cork County Council, Town Hall, Youghal before Tuesday, 4th August, 2015. Further details on how to qualify for the scheme can be found on www.youghal.ie or 02492926.

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Pictured with Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring were finalists in the 2015 EDEN (European Destination of Excellence) Awards Claire Dalton from Dungarven Brewing Company, and Eimhlin Ni Chonchuir from the West Waterfrod Festival of Food. The awards were held in Hotel Doolin on July the 22nd. [Reg Gordon]

West Waterford honoured at 2015 EDEN Award Ceremony WEST Waterford was recently honoured as a finalist at the 2015 EDEN (European Destination of Excellence) Awards which were held at the Doolin Hotel, Doolin, Co. Clare. The ‘West Waterford’ region was among three finalists who were presented with a finalist certificate by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD. The other finalists were: Cong Food Village and the ‘Wild Atlantic Way So Sligo Food Trail’. The overall winner of the EDEN award was The Burren Food Trail. This prestigious EUwide EDEN competition, which is themed differently every two years, is designed to encourage and promote a more sustainable form of tourism development each of the destinations shortlisted demonstrated a tourism offering based on their local gastronomy that

balances sustaining the local environment with the promotion of viable tourism. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD said – “The standard of finalists this year was exceptionally high, and I am delighted to present this certificate to the ‘West Waterford’ region. During the onsite assessments all finalists, including the ‘West Waterford’ region, demonstrated that their local gastronomy has taken a central role in their tourism offering while also sustaining their local environment.” Each year Fáilte Ireland manages the EDEN competition. John Mulcahy, Head of Food and Hospitality for Fáilte Ireland emphasised – “This year’s theme focused on small, emerging, non-traditional destinations located off the beaten track that offered an authentic

food experience. This is something Ireland has in abundance, which made for a close and fiercely competitive competition. “Just over one third of overseas visitor expenditure in Ireland is spent on food and drink equating to €1.2 billion in 2014. Ireland has some of the best raw ingredients in the world and is now excelling as a food destination because growers, producers, retailers and chefs all work together to promote their destination and produce wonderful locally sourced cuisine for visitors. The importance of the place, as well as what is on the plate, is what distinguishes Ireland from other culinary destinations because it gives visitors, from both home and abroad, a chance to get a truly authentic experience of the destination they are visiting”. On-site assessments by a

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Council calls on government to scrap Eircode By Paul Mooney WATERFORD Council has called on the government to scrap the new national postcode called ‘Eircode’ which was launched last week and cost taxpayers €27m. The controversial postcode system has already come in for heavy criticism from a number of industry officials because the code generated for each address is random, meaning that the code for adjacent properties bear no relation to each other. The Freight Transport Association of Ireland which represents more than 200 member companies described the postcode as “useless” and have lodged a complaint with the European Commission, arguing that it amounts to “unlawful state aid” and the postcode gives ‘unfair advantage to An Post’. Minister for Communications, Alex White,

launching the new postcode on 13th July last, said it will “make all our lives a little bit easier and a little bit better” and it will “be easier to deliver mail and parcels to the correct recipients and it will be easier to shop online”. The Department said that 35 percent of addresses in Ireland are shared ‘non-unique’, which makes them difficult to identify accurately. With the new postcode, the Department says it “solves this challenge by giving each premises its own unique code”. “This is expected to resolve many existing problems in the delivery of goods and services.” However, at the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Eddie Mulligan proposed a Notice of Motion, which called on Minister White and his Department “to scrap the controversial and confusing Eircode design”. He told the Council that Eircode is “not supported by lat-

itude and longitude system, which is what many postcodes internationally are supported by, allowing an integrated use of GPS for ordinary people and tourists”. “A coordinate system that includes latitude and longitude has been in existence for literally hundreds of years is the basis for many International postcode systems and is the very reason that postcodes are used for destinations in navigation systems in hundreds of countries. When I tour other continental countries, if I have trouble finding an address on the GPS, inserting the postcode always delivers me right to the required location. In this modern day a link to geographical locations is a necessity with a proper postal code where every building will have a unique code,” he said. “Furthermore, this Council asks that a free and open tender, that does not exclude small business, be held for the design

of a modern, smart, structured postcode with integrated geolocation (GPS) data,” said Cllr. Mulligan. His motion also called for a postcode design that is simple and inexpensive to adopt and maintain for government, citizens, businesses and tourists alike. “This Council also calls for a postcode that offers maximum assistance to all our emergency services by providing a single code format to help guide them quickly to both dwelling and non dwelling incidents such as road traffic accidents,” Cllr. Mulligan said. “It is proposed that the system currently in use on locations of ring buoys approved by Irish Water Safety and by HSE Emergency planning for the Southern Area and used by Waterford Council for water asset location be examined as an interim solution.” Cllr. Mulligan said An Post’s

Annual Report for 2014 states that all service quality targets were achieved, so while Eircode may be slightly useful to An Post as a postcode system, where 98 percent efficiency is claimed, “it will be totally useless to the rest of the people of Ireland, and at a contract cost indicated to be in the region of €27m and implementation cost of upwards towards €100m”. “As Eircode only applies to properties where mail is delivered to, there are literally hundreds of thousands of sites and premises where citizens and visitors visit, and congregate, on a daily basis, right across the country, will not have an Eircode,” Cllr. Mulligan said. He described the postcode as being “redundant” for many elements of tourism, sports, education, industry, marine, farming, and forestry. “Only buildings to which An Post deliver directly will get an Eircode,” he pointed out, noting

that essential attractions such as Waterford’s People’s Park, the Clock Tower, Tramore’s Metal Man, Lighthouse in Dunmore East, berths and marinas, beaches and accesses, GAA fields and sporting grounds, will not have an Eircode. “If the current system is implemented without the ability to link to GPS mapping systems it will not support the economic development and job growth that a modern postcode system has the potential to do. “Here in Waterford, as we try to develop our Tourism and ICT Industries, a geographically integrated post code system is vital otherwise there is no benefit to us as a county for a €27m plus investment. For all these reasons Eircode implementation should be halted immediately,” Cllr. Mulligan added. The motion was seconded by Cllr. Mary Butler and was un-animously passed by the Council.

O’Ryan welcomes refusal for Nire Valley wind turbines BALLYMACARBRY -based Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael J. O’Ryan has welcomed the decision of Waterford City and County Council to refuse planning for a wind farm in the greater Ballymacarbry / Russelstown area recently. The proposed project consisted of nine wind turbines with tip heights of up to 127 metres and ancillary works north of the R671 on the Clonmel side of the village. Three reasons were cited as to the refusal from Waterford City and County Council. Cllr. O’Ryan said: “It is another great day for local democracy”. He went on to state that the “Comeragh Wind Farm Action Group

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan, who welcomed the Council’s decision to refuse wind turbines proposed in the Nire Valley area. (CWFAG) again took the lead here and locals followed suit”. “The overwhelming

emotion was one of negativity and this could be seen in the public meetings and especially during submission stage,” he said. Cllr. O’Ryan, who recently ended his tenure as Cathaoirleach of Comeragh, himself penned two submissions, one initially and one following a request for further information and following a submission from Fáilte Ireland recommending a refusal. He focused on the visual impact, probable effects on a the local water source, the damage to the local road network, the non communicative approach of the applicant in not holding a public meeting and on the volume of representations made to him on the issue. “People are aware that energy needs have to be addressed but that wind

farms is not the way to go,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. “Other alternatives have to be looked at and Minister Kelly seriously needs to look at the guidelines on which these applications are based (as requested recently by him in a joint party motion at Waterford Council) before our county and indeed country are blighted with massive turbines.” Cllr. O’Ryan said he hopes that this will be the end of the notion of erecting wind turbines in the picturesque Nire Valley, “As since 2011 the locals have had to mobilise in large numbers to vent their anger and frustration towards the notion”. “Tourism and scenery is the bread and butter of this area and I’m glad that the planners have agreed with these sentiments and based their conclusions on

the wishes of the majority,” he said. This followed on from a similar application lodged in 2011, refused by then Waterford County Council and upheld by An Bord Pleanála in stating “the Board is not satisfied that the proposed development would not have significant adverse effects on the environment. The proposed development would, therefore be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area”. Cllr. O’Ryan believes that “wind turbines are the most divisive topic of our generation”. “Communities are split, people have to live with consequences forever more. Surely there must be a better way forward and we as public representatives must strive to find a better solution,” Cllr. O’Ryan added.

Attending the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber AGM 2015 were Shane Hayes, FDC, and Vincent Pettit, Jitter Beans. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

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Irish Water and water charges must now be scrapped - Cullinane SINN Féin Senator David Cullinane has said reports that Eurostat has rejected plans to keep Irish Water off balance sheet is a major blow to the government. Senator Cullinane has said that the government’s whole argument against Sinn Féin’s plan to abolish Irish Water is now gone and he called on Taoiseach Enda Kenny to scrap Irish Water and water charges. “Sinn Féin’s view has always been that the government’s entire rationale for the Irish Water was flawed,” said Senator Cullinane. “It was simply a vehicle to charge people for their water. But the view that it could be kept off the state’s balance sheet was fundamentally flawed for three key reasons which we pointed out at the time. “One - the so-called water conservation grant is nothing more than a transfer from government to Irish Water via households which means this money would be likely to be deemed by Eurostat as expenditure by the government to Irish Water. “Two - according to Eurostat a company must be

fully functional for a number of years before it goes off balance sheet. “And three - given the level of non-payment the government’s figures simply did not add up. The money put into Irish Water by government must be less than what is returned by its customers,” Senator Cullinane continued. “The current non-payment level means that the cost of the Water Conservation Grant and its administration costs will exceed the money returned in domestic water charges. “Sinn Féin is not surprised by the news as the government had already failed the Eurostat Test when it tried to put €240million into Irish Water off balance sheet in 2013 and it was told that this money must be on balance sheet. “Today’s ruling has proved Sinn Féin’s analysis correct. The government is now left with egg on its face as it argued time and again that its plan would pass the Eurostat test. “As a result of this Eurostat ruling all borrowing by Irish Water is now deemed as gov-

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That will suit the Waterford boys who will be free to fling caution to the wind and try to snatch what would conceivably be regarded as their greatest triumph to date. The Kilkenny scalp in the Championship would be a major trophy on the road to ultimate success. In the phrase of the moment ‘Is féidir leo’.

Must say no to Drumm IT is wrong to facilitate wrongdoers, whether assisting in or staying quiet about an act which is wrong, if not actually illegal. On the other end of the scale, it is wrong for people doing the legal maximum speed limit, to accommodate speeding drivers by moving to the hard shoulder to allow them to pass at an extra 15kph. Many people, perhaps even a majority, would consider it wrong to allow fugitive banker, David Drumm to give evidence by video link to the Banking Tribunal currently in session in Leinster House, rather than appear in person. David Drumm is presently the subject of extradition proceedings and the Gardai are anxious to interview him. However, opinion is split among the eleven member Inquiry panel as to whether he should be facilitated from a distance and, while everyone would love to hear what he has to say, most would probably feel that to bow to this request would be a step too far. It is pointed out that Jean Claude Trichet of the ECB gave evidence outside of the Oireachtas building, but at least he came to Dublin at the request of the Inquiry team. Some feel that it would be better to hear Mr. Drumm’s evidence whatever the circumstances or the location, while others steadfastly hold out. Even the format of the questioning would be unclear and it is not known whether questioning would actually take place by link after his statement. The process has little or nothing to recommend it. Mr. Drumm, who was a central figure in the banking crisis which the people of this country will be paying for, for another full generation, has so far thumbed his nose at the authorities and now offers a second class contribution to the Inquiry. This is not acceptable and, even if he makes no appearance at the proceedings, he will hardly be missed. What is happening at the moment is a poor substitute for an incisive, in-depth, forensic investigation by people who know banking and the finer points of financial dealings. The members of the Oireachtas team can hardly be faulted for not being so qualified, but what has emerged is of little benefit to the people of this country. Much of the time of the witnesses have been devoted to grandstanding, evasion, self-congratulation, crocodile tears and little genuine acceptance of the blame for

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate wreaking havoc in our country. To allow Mr. Drumm a ‘safe’ long-distance contribution would only further contribute to our humiliation and would be tantamount to letting him off the hook. Thanks, Mr. Drumm, but no thanks!

Deise victorious again ANY mention of Waterford’s victory in last Sunday’s Quarter-Final of the Senior Hurling Championship would have to open with plaudits and congratulations to every person associated with the success. While somewhat nerve-wracking to watch for the first sixty minutes, whether in Semple Stadium or in front of the TV, there was a pervading sense that everything would work out fine in the end for this young team. Persistent, talented, passionate and committed as they are, they came through another major challenge and have now more baptisms of fire behind them than Elizabeth Taylor had marriages. Never did their resolve fail them and their pivotal players delivered in spades, as did their stalwart companions serving up a true team success. Unlike the Munster Final, this magnificent performance ended in a decisive victory and once more, a majority of the pundits called it incorrectly, which will not displease this young team in the least. The water, salt and Chrism will be out again next Sunday week, as the young braves enter the lions den, although looking at the black and amber stripes, the tiger’s den might be a more appropriate simile. Regardless of how grounded Kilkenny might be after a string of All Ireland successes, they will expect a victory as of right. Wearing their mantle as the anointed ones, they will inevitably feel that the Deise will be there for the taking.

Irish Water continues to haunt THERE has been more turbulence in Irish Water in its short life than in the Bay of Biscay in a force nine gale. There cannot be a TD on the Government side of the Dail who does not wince and squirm at the mention of Irish Water. Not much more than a week ago, the hapless company had to admit that only 46% of potential customers had paid water charges, much less than the 70% anticipated by those who felt they were in the know. Now, with the announcement from Europe that Irish Water cannot be kept off the balance sheet, the very reason for the setting up of the company in the first place, has been undermined and the country is not advanced much beyond square one. The Government had depended on this making our national financial situation look somewhat better and would have given them an added half a billion to scatter around in advance of the coming general election. Now, that course has been closed off, but it will not have any adverse effect on the budget or the so-called Spring Statement, because the Government provided for this eventuality at estimates time. It anticipated failure and it does undermine the overall plan and very raison d’etre for setting up the QUANGO. So, after much subterfuge and scheming, with more than a little duplicity and deceit, Irish Water is back in its hot counterpart and its future in its present form is very much in doubt. The Opposition parties claim that had money to fund Irish Water been borrowed by the National Treasury Management Agency, rather than on the markets as a private company, it would have come at a third of the interest rate at a major saving to the taxpayer. This was not done. The Irish Water saga is far from over and, in the sentiments of Henry VIII speaking of Thomas Moore, who will rid the Government of this turbulent body.

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Growing anticipation over ‘big name’ concert for Comeraghs Wild Festival Council remains tight-lipped on concert line-up until contracts are signed By Paul Mooney THERE is growing anticipation around County Waterford over the ‘big names’ which are being lined up to play at a flagship concert as part of this year’s Comeraghs Wild Festival. However,Waterford City and County Council are remaining tight-lipped about who they plan to have at the concert until the contracts and documents are signed. This is the third year of the Comeraghs Wild Festival, which is a joint venture between the local communities in Comeragh and Waterford Council and will be held from Thursday, 17th to Sunday, 20th September. Waterford Council want the event to make a huge

impact and have organised a flagship concert during the four-day festival, to be held in the stunning surrounds of Curraghmore House and Gardens. This year’s programme is seen as “very ambitious” with a jam-packed programme of events suitable for all the family, including an open-air theatre performance with the Comeragh Mountains as a dramatic backdrop. Richie Walsh Senior Executive Officer, gave a presentation to the July meeting of Comeragh District Council about this year’s Comeraghs Wild Festival and what can be expected. He said the aim of this year’s festival is to consolidate and build on the previous years’ festivals and create a sense of unity in the

Comeragh area. “We want to showcase the natural wild beauty and cultural diversity of the Comeraghs,” said Mr.Walsh. He said the festival needs to be promoted far and wide, particularly in tourism, to draw visitors to the area. The Comeraghs and the Copper Coast is being promoted in a unified manner as a ‘destination of choice’, and Mr. Walsh said there was more strength in marketing the two together. As part of the Comeraghs Wild Festival, the Copper Coast will also be involved, and there will be walks, talks, music, exhibitions, treasure hunts, dance workshops, amongst many other exciting activities and events. “There will be a large theatrical event at

17th to 20th September Coumshingaun. That will be a big event and it was a huge success last year,” said Mr. Walsh. He pointed out the uniqueness of an open-air dramatic theatrical production. “A new play has been written for this year and is based on ‘Crotty the Robber’.” He said the play will be enacted on the night and there will be a night-time walk to coincide with the theatrical production.

Mr. Walsh said the flagship event - the concert will be held in the grounds of Curraghmore House to establish it as a unique venue connecting with the community. “This concert will cement the festival, but we can’t go public on it yet on who the concert acts are, because contracts have not been finalised,” said Mr. Walsh. He said the Council expects to have the contracts finalised in the next week or so and they will officially announce the acts then. Mr.Walsh said the organisation of the festival is a joint venture between the Council and the committee which is made up of representations of local communities in the Comeragh area.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan described this year’s Comeraghs Wild Festival as “very ambitious”. He encouraged all his Council colleagues to promote the festival any way they can. “We are always going on about the fabulous landscape and features of the Comeragh Mountains well, now is our chance,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. He commended the local communities and Council for their hard work and involvement. Cllr. Mary Butler said she was delighted there was a major event being held in Curraghmore as part of the festival and said it will really put the Comeraghs Wild Festival on the map. She commended the Council and committee on the vision of holding a ‘big

name’ concert, which she said will “really cement the festival for years to come”. Cllr. Seanie Power said this was a huge opportunity to promote the Comeragh area as a tourist destination and said he was also delighted with the concert to be held at Curraghmore. Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Liam Brazil wished the very best to all involved and pledged his own help in any way, saying the festival will be a huge event for the Comeragh area. He said the Comeraghs Wild Festival will promote what the area has to offer visitors and encouraged his Council colleagues to promote the festival in any way they can. For more information on the Comeraghs Wild Festival, check out www.comeraghswild.com.

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FULL HOUSE MAINTENANCE HB Ice Cream Party organised and run by Stradbally team raise €5,795.90 for Down Syndrome Charity – Head organiser and main fundraiser Helen Carey, together with her family and many friends, raised this magnificent amount by organising a fantastic party in Stradbally Village. An event that will not be forgotten for it was a great fun afternoon for children and adults alike. The organisers and Down Syndrome Ireland would like to thank all the many sponsors, helpers (previously named in our main press release) and everyone that attending or contributed to this truly wonderful event and worthy cause. The picture by Richard Cutbill Photography shows the cheque being presented to the charity in Tramore, where they have major fundraising events ongoing. Pictured (l. to r.) back row: Dean Carey, Stephen McCarthy, Michael Fraher, Middle row: P. J.Carey, Peggy Carey, Sean Upton (boy with cheque), John Upton (Chairman of the Waterford & South Kilkenny Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland), Helen Carey (Head Organiser), Tina Carey (in the pram Joe), Josh Keating, Marguerite Acheson, James Organ, Liam Organ. Front row: Ruadhri and Liam Organ in pushchairs. John Upton thanked the fundraisers for their noble effort and said the funds would help to maintain their services throughout the area.

People of Waterford paying third highest electricity bills in EU! - Cronin FIANNA Fail Councillor and Cathaoirleach of Dungar van-Lismore District Council, Tom Cronin, has called on the Government and the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) to take immediate action to address the alarmingly high electricity prices Irish customers pay in comparison with our European counterparts. “Latest Eurostat figures show that Ireland has the third highest electricity prices in Europe,” Cllr. Cronin pointed out.

“Irish households were also hit with one of the largest price increases in Europe in 2014. “The cost of electricity increased by 5.4% per cent between 2013 and 2014, which is nearly twice the EU average of 2.9% . “The figures are compounded by the fact that when you exclude taxes and charges, the real cost of electricity is higher in Ireland than in any other EU country. “This is an appalling vista for hard pressed families that I represent across

County Waterford who are struggling to meet their weekly financial commitments. “Some 26 percent of Irish electricity costs are down to Government taxes and levies which compares with just five percent in the UK.” Cllr. Cronin pointed out that electricity prices in Ireland are still at an excessive level, despite the big decreases in global oil prices. “Gas and electricity prices have soared since this Government came to

power,” said Cllr. Cronin. “The role of the CER is to protect the interests of consumers. “However, I have seen zero evidence of this over the past number of years. There is no credible reason for energy prices not decreasing in Ireland in line with lower wholesale costs. “The CER is not performing an essential role in protecting hard-pressed consumers. The CER maintains its hands are tied and it cannot directly involve itself in overseeing the prices being charged to

people when talking about holidays and tourist spots, but few mention Waterford, especially when talking about the coastline. But Mr. Murray took great note of what Waterford has to offer, including its stunning coastline - “…just a little east of Dungarvan is the splendid Clonea Beach, one of the many magnificent beaches along the Waterford coastline. From Dunmore East and Tramore all the way to Youghal there are beaches, many

of them all but empty even in blazing sunshine...” Mr. Murray stated in his article. Dungarvan and Lismore are mentioned in the article and commended on their amenities and places of interest. But the focus of the story was on County Waterford’s ‘jewel in the crown’ - Ardmore - which Mr. Murray describes as “a terrific place”. Ardmore may be a small coastal village, but it punches well above

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consumers. “Fianna Fáil is calling for the mandate of the CER to be changed so it can take a more proactive role in ensuring consumers receive value for money.” Cllr. Cronin added: “Although the CER is an independent statutory body, it cannot be allowed to operate in isolation and for that reason I have written to Minster Alex White asking him to ensure it carries out its function properly or else extend the body's remit so it can protect consumers.”

Ardmore and West Waterford given resounding praise in national Sunday tabloid ARDMORE and County Waterford has come in for some resounding praise by a journalist of a national Sunday tabloid. Paddy Murray, writing in the Sunday World, which appeared on their online website www.sundayworld.com last Thursday, pours on the tributes to Ardmore, where he stayed recently on a week-long holiday with his family. He notes in his article how places like Cork Kerry, Galway and Clare are often mentioned by

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CAMPHIRE INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRAILS

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Camphire International Horse Trials dominated by Australians Christopher Burton (Aus) clears the final fence on Santano II to win the CCI 2* at the Camphire International Horse Trials. The pairing recorded one of the best scores in the history of Three Day Eventing. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Captain Geoff Curran (Ire) takes part in the CIC2* Dressage at the Camphire International Horse Trials. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

AUSTRALIAN Chris ‘Burto’ Burton dazzled in the Castleacre Insurance CCI 2*, winning both first and second place, and setting two Equiratings World Records for lowest international finishing score overall and lowest dressage score in a CCI 2*. Burton scored an incredible 24.5 with his own Sandro Hit gelding, Santano II, picking up no additional penalties in cross-country or showjumping to finish on 24.5. This is the lowest finishing score for any international class since 2010, and beats a record previously held by Eventing World Champion Sandra Auffarth, according to eventing analytics service Equiratings. Burton also swept second-place honours in the Castleacre Insurance CCI2* with the Irish gelding Cooley Lands. New Zealander Jesse Campbell was third on her own gelding, Cleveland. Burton continued his fantastic form, taking first place on the podium for Camphire’s feature class, the GAIN/Alltech CIC***, riding his own Nobilis 18. Burton set off for crosscountry on his dressage score of 39.1, having put in a clear round showjumping on Saturday night. In heavy wet conditions, Burton and Nobilis added 8 crosscountry faults, finishing on 47.1 to take home the top honours. Burton rode for Australia at the London

2012 Olympics, and is ranked 30th in the world. Second place in the GAIN/Alltech CIC***, went to Irish Junior-goldmedalist Cathal Daniels on the 8-year-old Irish chestnut mare Rioghan Rua. Eighteen-year-old Cathal Daniels also won the Bucas CIC 2* Young Rider class on the 13-year-old black Irish stallion Barnaboy Freeman. Daniels and Rioghan Rua have been selected for the Irish GAIN Horse Feeds Young Rider Eventing Squad for the European Championships in Poland this August. Irish High Performance Young Rider Eventing Team Manager Sally Corscadden was at Camphire IHT to select one final rider for her Championships team. “Even though we have lost two of our team members from last year’s Gold Medal winning team through injury”, she explained, “we were able to replace them with two Junior team gold medalists who moved up into Young Riders: Cathal Daniels and Susie Berry.” Last year’s winner of Camphire’s CIC 3*, Sam Watson, finished in fifth position in the class on the Irish gelding Horseware Lukeswell. Watson’s other mount in the class, Horseware Bushman, Ireland’s most successful event horse with 1335 points, finished out of the ribbons. More honours were won by Australians in the

Mary and Marley Mae Kelly enjoying the action at the Camphire International Horse Trials. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Landrover CCI 1*, when Emma Dougall took home the trophy on the Irish gelding Fernhill Tabasco, and Kevin McNab earned second place on the Irish gelding Tomgar Hugo Boss. Camphire International Horse Trials & Country Fair runs seven international classes on the spectacular parkland of Camphire House and the Browne family farm on the Blackwater River in County Waterford Ireland. With a cross-country course designed by Olympic course designer Mike Etherington-Smith, Camphire has become

known as a premiere trial and development venue, key to preparation for autumn European Championships and fourstars. “Mike EtheringtonSmith designed another fantastic course that asked riders and horses some questions but provided every opportunity for success”, says Event Director Paul Brady. “Most importantly we hope all the horses and riders benefited from their ride and came home feeling good and confident and ready for their Autumn events.”

Breffini Walsh enjoying the action at the Camphire International Horse Trials with her dogs Robyn and Elsie. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Zara Philips (GB) on Watkins pictured during the Cross Country at the Camphire International Horse [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Trials.

Jimmy Mangan pictured on the GAIN Stand at Camphire International Horse Trials with Ciara Watt, Rachel Kelly, Joanne Hurley and [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Anne Dunphy from GAIN.

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Solas Centre Open Day THURSDAY, 30th JULY The Solas Centre would like to invite the public to an Open Day in the Solas Centre on Thursday, 30th July, from 2.00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Members of the public are invited to come along to view first-hand the beautiful facility they have created and help to sustain through their ongoing generosity. The open day will be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the services offered in the Solas Centre in an informal setting. Come along, enjoy a cup tea/coffee, and chat with the Solas team and clients who will be delighted to help you understand the true benefits of our services to those affected by cancer.

Moroney family reunion photograph taken at Lawlors Hotel at the weekend.

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Rural burglaries increased due to ‘travelling criminals’ By Paul Mooney TRAVELLING criminals coming into the area from other parts of the country caused an increase in burglaries around rural County Waterford in the first half of 2015. Superintendent Chris Delaney, who presented figures to the recent Waterford Joint Policing Committee said there was a “clear increase” in burglaries in rural areas like Dungarvan and Tramore, in the first half of 2015, compared with the same period in 2014. He said that Tramore was particularly affected, with the number of burglaries more than doubling, which was due to travelling criminals. Supt. Delaney said that

historically, Tramore would have very low figures for burglary. In Dungarvan, burglaries increased by over 18 percent and in Waterford Garda Division, burglaries increased by just over three percent. However,Waterford City recorded an 8.5 percent decrease in burglaries in the first half of 2015. Supt. Delaney said burglary crimes are a priority crime for the Gardaí to target and investigate. “Burglary causes deep trauma amongst local families, residents and the business community,” said Supt. Delaney. He said a lot of work is done in tackling burglaries, particularly youths carrying out burglaries. “It has proven to be very successful, but it has taken a

lot of work bringing people down to the courts, charging people, working with local communities and a lot of manpower targetting particularly juvenile crime, which is a very high priority area for all three districts in the Division,” said Supt. Delaney. He said that ongoing operations are in place in relation to targetting travelling criminals. While there was just over a three percent increase in burglaries in Waterford Division, nationally, that figure was more - at nine percent. The Divisional detection rate for burglaries is 19 percent (up one percent since the last JPC report), which is above the national detection rate, which remains at 13 percent.

Conway welcomes €5.34m for social housing LABOUR T.D. Ciara Conway is welcoming funding of over €5.3 million that will be used to provide 42 units of social housing in Waterford for people with disabilities, the elderly or those who are homeless. “This funding will go through the Waterford City and County Council and can be used to allow approved housing bodies across Waterford to

build, or purchase homes to meet social housing needs,” explained Ciara Conway, T.D. “There’s obviously a huge need for housing across Waterford and it’s good to see these approved housing associations working so well with the council. Now that the funding has been provided, work can continue on delivering these units as quickly as possi-

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People enjoying the sun at Ardmore Boat Cove during the Greasy Pole event organised by Ardmore Boat Club during the Ardmore Pattern Festival 2015. [David Clynch Photography]

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Mary Power, Marie Ronayne and Toni Collins, all from Ardmore, pictured at 'An Audience with Mary Costello' at St. Paul's Church, Ardmore, during the Ardmore Pattern Festival 2015. [David Clynch Photography]

Valentina Macaree from Ardmore, Catherine and Alison Barry from Kilkenny pictured with Clodagh Twomey from Ardmore with their prize for their sandcastle at the Sandcastle Competition during the Ardmore Pattern Festival 2015. [David Clynch Photography]

Fiona Scally from Dublin pictured at Sandcastle Competition on Ardmore Beach during the Ardmore Pattern Festival 2015. [David Clynch Photography]

Helen Sinnott from Wexford pictured with Ciara Griffin from Ardmore Pattern Festival Committee and guest speaker Tosh Lavery at St. Paul's Church, Ardmore, during the Ardmore Pattern Festival 2015. [David Clynch Photography]

Miriam O'Callaghan speaking at St. Declan's Church, Ardmore, during the Ardmore Pattern Festival 2015.[David Clynch Photography]

Ciara Griffin from the Ardmore Pattern Festival Committee presents a prize sponsored by Youghal Pharmacy to Holly Donovan, Ryan Delaney, David and Sarah Lyons for their sandcastle at the Ardmore Pattern Festival 2015. [David Clynch Photography]

Ardmore Pattern Festival Committee members Louise Gleeson and Maurice Power pictured at St. Declan's Church, Ardmore, before The High Kings performance, during the Ardmore Pattern Festival 2015. [David Clynch Photography]

Linda Byrne from Carrigaline and Ioana Cretu from Cork pictured at the Ceili Mor in St. Declan's Hall, Ardmore, during the Ardmore Pattern Festival 2015. [David Clynch Photography]

The Glenside Ceili Band performing at the Ceili Mor in St. Declan's Hall, Ardmore, during the Ardmore Pattern Festival 2015. [David Clynch Photography]

One of the planes taking part in the Spectacular Stunt Flying Display during the Ardmore Pattern Festival. [David Clynch Photography]

ARDMORE PATTERN FESTIVAL

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A week of family fun at Ardmore Pattern Festival CROWDS flocked to Ardmore, Co.Waterford over the past week to celebrate their Pattern Festival. Known for its natural beauty and historic landmarks, Ardmore is the perfect setting for a seaside family-orientated festival. Rejuvenated in 2007, the Ardmore Pattern Festival now attracts crowds of up 15,000 to the area over 24th July (known as St. Declan’s Day). It’s organised by community volunteers and is financed through sponsorship, donations, fundraising and local authority partnerships as almost all events are free

of charge. The week began with two drama plays by Seamus O’Rourke who performed both to a full house. On Thursday, 23rd July, The High Kings performed live in St. Declan’s Church at their sell out gig. With over 100 events to choose from, visitors were spoilt for choice between fireworks, live music, Ceili, children’s fancy dress and sandcastle competitions, workshops for art, science and theatre, water sports, farmers market, guided tours, treasure hunt, farmyard animals, birds of prey

Grace and Ultan Moloney pictured with Megan O'Connor and Cliona O'Dwyer, all from Ardmore, enjoying the Interactive Drum and Fun Session on Ardmore Beach during the Ardmore Pattern Festival 2015. [David Clynch Photography]

Ronan Nangle, who won the Ardmore Pattern Festival Four Season draw, celebrates with his family Diane, Amy, Oscar and Ronan Jnr. at the Ardmore Pattern Festival 2015. [David Clynch Photography]

and reptiles too. Guest-speaking authors and personalities included RTÉ’s Miriam O’Callaghan and Tracy Piggott, Ex-garda sub aqua diver Tosh Lavery plus Sunny Jacobs, Mary Costello and journalist Paul Kimmage. Committee member Louise Gleeson said “We were thrilled with how the festival went, it’s been a massive success and already we’ve been inundated with thank you messages. This was my first year on the committee and it’s amazing to see all the fun going on around the village.”

Drum Dance Ireland entertaining the crowds on Ardmore Beach during the Interactive Drum and Fun Session at the Ardmore Pattern Festival 2015. [David Clynch Photography]

Kate Gleeson from Ardmore pictured on the Storm Wall during the Ardmore Pattern Festival 2015. [David Clynch Photography]

Tamsin Jay and Natalie Bending, both from Abbeyside, pictured at thier stall at the Mind, Body & [David Clynch Photography] Lift Your Spirit Exhibition during the Ardmore Pattern Festival 2015.

Ardmore Pattern Festival truly is a community event; the ethos is to provide free family-fun for everyone. Alongside the organising committee there is a massive team of over 30 volunteers and helpers that give their time, help and support. Without those volunteers the festival couldn’t happen and they’re an integral part of Ardmore Pattern Festival. The organising committee would also like to thank all of their event sponsors for their generosity. To learn more about Ardmore Pattern Festival visit www.ardmorepatternfestival.ie or on Facebook.

Drum Dance Ireland entertaining the crowds on Ardmore Beach during the Interactive Drum and Fun Session at the Ardmore Pattern Festival 2015. [David Clynch Photography]

The crowds at the Ardmore Pattern Festival 2015 release balloons in memory of the pilot who tragically crashed over the weekend. [David Clynch Photography]

Ballinroad Pongo Club Annual Dinner THE members of the Pongo Club had their annual dinner in The Park Hotel recently. It was enjoyed by all, with thanks to The Park Hotel. The Pongo Club meet to play Bingo at St. Laurenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall on Tuesdays from 2.30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. If anyone is interested in joining in they can phone for details from Joan Hogan 058 42103 or 087-2101620. Also/or Monica Dwane 0876726558. The club is not meeting now until September, as we usually have a break in the Summer. Photographs were supplied by John Pelham.

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St. Declan honoured at Toor By Tom Keith THE Annual Mass at Toor Holy Well, Aglish, in honour of St. Declan, one of the Patron Saints of the Diocese was celebrated last Thursday morning in the presence of a large congregation. The Mass was celebrated for the first time by the Bishop of the Diocese and newly ordained Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan who expressed his delight at being in the company of Parishioners and other people of the Diocese and beyond. For much of the time, the sun shone on the four hundred strong crowd who joined faithfully and

enthusiastically in the responses and singing. Bishop Cullinane was introduced to the congregation by the Parish Priest, Fr. Gerard O’Connor and was given a very warm welcome by the people who knew the honour which was being conferred on the occasion, on the attendance and on the revered ground of St. Declan. In his homily, Bishop Cullinan said that while the people could not see the architect or the workers who had provided the buildings and the statues, they could see the results of their work.

“We can see the result of Declan’s work,” he continued, “in the fact that we are here today. The man who spread the faith here in the Fifth Century, and who left a legacy to us. He came to preach a person, Jesus Christ the message of salvation through Jesus Christ for all of us. We are all sinners and we need a Saviour, the One and only is Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life, through whom all men and women are saved who try to live like Him through the graces which are given through God. “Our task is to get close to Christ and through Him

to enjoy eternal life. Life has a meaning and it is not only for this world but essentially for the next world, and God is depending on us to proclaim His Kingdom in our lives.” Religion is not just one thing which we do among other things in our lives. Religion is the basis of everything we do. God is not just one other God up there in the sky. He is the God of all being, everything comes from God and everything goes back to God to be judged by him at the end of the age.” At the conclusion of Mass, Fr. O’Connor thanked Bishop Cullinan

and his fellow concelebrants for their attendance and extended his gratitude also to all who had prepared for the celebration and who had helped in any way to join in honouring Saint Declan. “People have been coming here for a long number of years. People who were not able to come here today came and visited last night and early this morning as a tribute to St. Declan and as a mark of their faith.” Concluding, Bishop Cullinan said that he was delighted to be present. “It is my first time here, but it will not be my last,” he said.

Most Rev. Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore. [Tom Keith]

Bishop Cullinan distributes Holy Communion to the Pilgrims.

[Tom Keith]

A section of the large attendance at the Annual Mass at St. Declan’s Holy Well at Toor, Aglish on the eve of the Saint’s Feast Day last [Tom Keith] Thursday.

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St. James’ (Stradbally) Family Fun Day

A very popular event held during the Stradbally Field Day is the Mixed Media Art Exhibition organised by Boyer Phelan. Amazing the local talent on display by the villagers and guests from further afield. Pictured (l. to r.): William and Catherine Clancy, Jim Cullinane, Winston Boyle (STD Treasurer) and Boyer Phelan. [Richard Cutbill]

Some of the people who attended the Fete.

ONCE again the sun came out for us on our Family Fun Day at St. James' on 18th July. We would like to thank the community for their support, supplying the bric a brac and book stall with new stock and baking delicious confectionary for the cake stall. The children enjoyed a diverse number of games.Tea and scones, as always, provided a welcome break and the hot dogs were sold out. The readers, I'm sure have stocked up with some Summer treasures. The generous sponsorship of some of the events is greatly appreciated, as was the time and effort of the people manning the various stalls and games. The success of the day must be attributed to the support and co-operation of the community and the visitors, who year after year turn up to our annual Family Fun Day. RICHARD CUTBILL Stradbally Field Day continues to entertain and charm. Despite the threat of rain and decent competition from other events all over the county Stradbally Field Day continues to attract a decent attendance. It

has something for everybody, crazy field games for the children and adults. In fact they queue up to join in the fun and just love to make fools of themselves to entertain the cheering crowd. There are several side shows, pet’s corner, trap the rat, smash the crockery, hoops, face painting, extra large hot dogs, confectionary, etc.The very large home baking tent is very popular and always sells out. Inside the school house there is the Bric-a-Brac room offering a very large selection of quality cast offs, a book and CD room with massive selection all in good condition. There is also an accessories stall. Not to forget the charming Tea Room, where you can catch up with friends whilst enjoying tea and scones.This event is run by the local Parish team, headed by Rev. James Mulhull, who would wish me to thank all the helpers and supporters, not just for this year, but for their continued support which this delightful event is dependant. Photography by Richard Cutbill and John Pelham (LIPF).

[John Pelham]

Stradbally School Fete – 4 person skiing team race, where sincronised timing is the key. [John Pelham]

Maive Beresford of the Crooked Bridge, Clonea – Ladies Champion Wellie winner 2015.

The ever popular Tea Room serving home scones with jam / cream.

[Richard Cutbill]

Seen here on the left is Marie Rassman (nee Power) on holiday from LA (USA), originally from Stradbally, visiting her sister and friends. Her able helper on the confectionary stall is Lisa Dunwoody from The Comeraghs. Welcome home Marie and thanks for helping out. [Richard Cutbill]

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2015 Global Intelligence Forum Jarek Jakubcek, Girchand Singh and Garda Commissioner, Noirin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan at the Global Intelligence Forum Reception in The Park Hotel. [Pat Crowley]

Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Dungarvan and Lismore Municipal Council and Chairman, South East Authority addresses guests at the recent Global Intelligence Forum 2015 Reception in Dungarvan Castle. At back, Richard Walsh, Waterford Council, Lewis C. Merletti, Dr. Jim Breckenridge and Michael Walsh, Chief Exec. Waterford City and County Council. [Pat Crowley] Tom Keith, Carmel Keith and Frank Daly, Chairman, NAMA at the Global Intelligence Forum Reception in The Park Hotel. [Pat Crowley]

Garda Commissioner, Noirin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan and Pierce Flynn, Proprietor, The Park Hotel at the Global Intelligence Forum Reception in The Park Hotel. [Pat Crowley]

Michael Walsh, Chief Executive, Waterford City and County Council; Natanya Geoghegan, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Chairman, South East Authority, Denis McCarthy and Fearghal Reidy at Dungarvan Castle during the recent Global Intelligence Forum. [Pat Crowley]

Willie Donnelly, Liam Fahey, Judy Roth and Andy Roth, attending a Reception in Dungarvan Castle during the recent Global Intelligence Forum 2015. [Pat Crowley]

Pictured at the recent Global Intelligence Forum 2015 are from left: Richard Walsh, Waterford Council, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Dungarvan and Lismore Municipal Council and Chairman and Lewis C. Merletti, Former Director, US, Secret Service. [Pat Crowley]

Dr. David Dausey, Mercyhurst University; Natanya Geoghegan; Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Chairman, South East Authority; Chrissy and Jerry Edmiston at Dungarvan Castle during the recent Global Intelligence Forum. [Pat Crowley]

Michelle Henderson, Conference Admnistrator, Mercyhurst University; Dr. Kathleen Moore, Mercyhurst University; Natanya Geoghegan and Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Chairman, South East Authority, pose against a colourful background of international flags at Dungarvan Castle. [Pat Crowley]

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County Waterford man pleads guilty to defilement charges A COUNTY Waterford man, who pleaded guilty in the Circuit Criminal Court, last week, to two charges of defilement of a schoolgirl under the age of 17 years has been further remanded on continuing bail for psychological and cardiac reports. The 37-year-old man, who cannot be named because of reporting restrictions, admitted engaging in sexual intercourse with his step-daughter (his partner’s daughter) who is now aged 18 years of age. The offences occurred on dates unknown between 1st October, 2012 and 30th November, 2013 and on 9th September, 2013. Barrister Edward Mahony, instructed by Eamon Hayes, solicitor for the defendant, said his client was arraigned in April last and pleaded guilty to two counts of defilement of the injured party. Legal aid was extended for medical reports but some of the reports were not yet available and a further adjournment was being sought. The defendant suffered from epilepsy and a cardiac condition and was hospitalised recently.

A report from a cardiac specialist was awaited and there was a question regarding some form of cardiac implant which may have an impact on his behaviour. This report was necessary to determine whether a custodial or non-custodial sentence was appropriate in this case. Mr. O’Mahony, BL., said it would be important for the prison authorities to know about the defendant’s medical condition if he was given a custodial sentence. The allegations went back some time but the complaint was only made in recent times and the case progressed relatively quickly. The court needed a “full and frank” picture and an adjournment would not prejudice the injured party because guilt was already admitted. The court was entitled to have the medical reports before sentence. Judge Melanie Greally said the situation was somewhat unsatisfactory. The offences were serious and there was some exposure to a custodial sentence. The case was adjourned to next sessions in October.

Men found not guilty of assault THREE Cappoquin men were acquitted by a Jury in Waterford Circuit Criminal Court, last week, of assault causing harm and violent disorder in a West Waterford pub on St. Stephen’s Night 2013. Father of three Martin Reddy and his brother Gregory Reddy as well as his brother-in-law Ray Curran all of Shanbally, Cappoquin, pleaded not guilty to assaulting Peter

Cummins, a native of Cathal Brugha, Dungarvan, who now resides in Aglish, and causing him harm in the Sportsman’s Inn, Cappoquin, and using violent disorder during an incident in the pub. At the conclusion of a five day trial the Jury of ten men and two women returned verdicts of not guilty after deliberating for ninety minutes.

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Co-ordinator receives four month suspended sentence for deception THE Director of a County Waterford Vocational Education Committee youth project was given a four month suspended prison sentence in Waterford Circuit Criminal Court, last week, for obtaining services for herself and another by deception and dishonestly charging the VEC. The Co-ordinator of the School Completion Programme, Catherine Callanan (49) of 12 Park na mBlath, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, was found guilty by a Jury of two counts of obtaining the services of a bus driver and the

use of a bouncy castle from a Dungarvan leisure company by deception on 27th October, 2012 and 8th September, 2012. Passing sentence Judge Melanie Greally said she would not rehearse the evidence of the trial. As supervisor of the school project, the defendant occupied a position of trust and was given considerable purchasing powers. She abused that position on two occasions. Rather late in the day she accepted she used the money for personal matters and used the

funds as a personal credit line. In mitigation, the Judge said the defendant co-operated with the Garda investigation and she lost her job and her standing in the community. It also affected her family and that was no small penalty. “I had the opportunity to review the various testimonials submitted in your favour and it is clear that you made an enormous contribution to the community and the youth of the Waterford area,” said Judge Greally. “I thought long and hard on the

proposal put forward on your behalf by your counsel, Ms. Elaine Morgan, that the court should apply the Probation Act. But I have come to the conclusion that this is not the kind of case for disposal under the Probation Act. While the amount involved was small the offences were not trivial,” she said. The court imposed a four months suspended sentence on each of the two counts and suspended the sentence for one year on the defendant entering a bond to keep the peace for 12 months.

Youth pleads guilty to arson attack on GAA club and youth centre A WATERFORD youth pleaded guilty in the Circuit Criminal Court, last week, to two arson attacks on a Youth Resource Centre and St. Saviour’s GAA Club on the Ballybeg housing estate in the suburbs of Waterford earlier this year. Gerard Halloran (19) of 190 Clonard Park, Ballybeg, Waterford, entered the guilty pleas to arson at the Youth Resource Centre and St. Saviours GAA Club on the night of January 23, 2015.

He also pleaded guilty to burglary at the GAA Club on the same occasion. But he pleaded not guilty to committing a second and separate arson attack on the resource centre after the first fire was extinguished earlier in the night. Barrister Noel Whelan, for the DPP, said the prosecution alleged the youth set fire to the youth resource centre at 3.00 a.m. on 24th January last. He was one among a group of people who were involved in causing the fire.

It was a joint enterprise and he was present and guilty of arson. Crime Scene Examiner, Garda Paul Burns, said the first fire in the youth resource centre was extinguished by midnight and was definitely malicious. There were three separate independent seats of fire. The first fire was started in the rear pool-games room and the second source of fire was in a back office next to the games room. The third fire started in a

gable end office. The offices were gutted and there was damage to the roof. In a search of the area he found a green cigarette lighter which had been discarded in a tree at the front of the building. Community Youth Worker Ciara Jacob said she was employed in the centre since November 2010 and was the last person to leave the premises on the night of 23rd January, 2015. She locked all the internal doors, switched off the

lights and set the burglar alarm and then closed the front gates. Following legal argument on the second day of the trial the Jury of nine men and four women were directed by Judge Melanie Greally to find the accused youth not guilty of the second charge of arson at the Youth Resource Centre on 24th January, 2015. Sentencing was adjourned to Wednesday, 29th July next and the accused youth was remanded in custody.

Fatal accident recalled at Circuit Court A FEMALE taxi driver was found guilty by a Jury in Waterford Circuit Criminal Court last week, of careless driving causing the death of a sports cyclist in a collision on the Coast Road at Ballyvoile near Dungarvan on June 20th, 2014. Bridget Drohan of Coast Lanes, Knockadrumalea, Stradbally, pleaded not guilty to causing the death of Niall Manahan (32), single, of Meelnahorna, Ring, by careless driving. Sentence was adjourned to later in the sessions. The court heard the cyclist, who was a member of the Dungarvan Cycling Club, rode his racing bicycle for a distance of 74 km from the Tramore direction towards Dungarvan before the fatal collision occurred at a turn-off side road leading to Stradbally.

The defendant drove her silver Ford Mondeo taxi from Dungarvan towards Stradbally and she had an elderly passenger, Joan Cashin, in the rear seat.The cyclist struck the car window screen causing a laceration of his elbow and he suffered a very serious chest injury. After the impact he was conscious but disorientated and asked what had happened to him and he died later of a tear in the aorta and a massive haemorrhage in Waterford University Hospital. The first witness Michael Carey of Stradbally Village, said that after work he went to Dungarvan in his van to buy fishing tackle for his brother who lived in Kilrush. On his way home he came on the accident scene. The cyclist was lying on his side on the road and the taxi driver was walking

towards him. He stopped by a stone wall and turned on his hazard lights and phoned 999. “The cyclist was dressed in cycling gear and was wearing a helmet and provided his name and address”, he added. “He held my hand and had trouble breathing and kept asking: “What happened … Why am I here?”. Midwife Mary Dunford of Stradbally, said that following a phone call from her daughter Lynn, she went to the accident scene. The cyclist was in the recovery position and had a large cut on his right elbow. His pulse was strong and regular and he said that he was in pain. Forensic collision investigator, Garda Ruth Finn said she found no car tyre skid marks but there was a red blood stain on the road.

The damage to the car was centred on the passenger side of the base of the windscreen where there was a red stain. The car wing mirror was missing and the vehicle was found to be in good pre-accident condition. The satnav on the bicycle revealed that it had travelled a distance of 74ks and was going at a speed of 44kph at the time of impact. The impact took place in the cyclist’s lane and there was a “faded dashed line” at the road junction. It was difficult to know if the line was “dashed” or if it was a continuous white line. In her charge to the Jury, Judge Melanie Greally said there was no eye witness to the accident and the prosecution was based on indirect evidence. The prosecution case

was that the taxi driver had a view of 32 metres and if she exercised care she would have seen the cyclist. The defence maintained that the prosecution had not established the point of impact and the Gardaí failed to preserve the scene and the evidence of the accident investigator was unreliable. The defence maintained and the prosecution accepted that the point of impact determined by the use of a GPS garmin device could be out by up to 15 metres plus or minus. Adjourning sentence for a victim impact statement from the family of the deceased man, the Judge noted that the defendant had an unblemished character.

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Copper Coast ideal for a relaxing road trip

RNLI volunteers Rita Drummy, Eilish Rossiter, Mary Condon, Sinéad Moore and Olivére Walsh at the 20th RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ. [Miriam Foley MacLeod] Bunmahon Cove – Copper Coast – Waterford. SUMMER is here, the days are brighter and the bank holiday is fast approaching so it’s time to start making plans. Luckily for us, Ireland boasts a huge variety of beautiful drive routes that are ideal for those mild and sunny weekends over August. Round up a few friends, pack the car with all the road trip essentials and discover the most stunning scenery the world has to offer, right here in Ireland. This month we asked Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the world’s largest car rental company, to give us the lowdown on one of the hidden gems of the sunny south east, the picturesque ‘Copper Coast’. COPPER COAST DRIVE The Copper Coast – the name originates from a long tradition of copper mining in the region, mainly during the 19th century – is renowned as one of the most spectacular coastlines in the country. So much so that the coastal stretch was awarded the European Geopark status under UNESCO in 2011 because of its historical and geological significance. This drive consists of 25 kilometres of coastline stretching from Dungarvan to the seaside resort of Tramore with a succession of jaw-dropping cliff-side views, all set against the backdrop of the Comeragh Mountains. With five quaint villages along the way, it’s an ideal route for anyone wishing to explore not just the breath-taking scenery but the local shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafés and tourist attractions that the Waterford coast has to offer. FENOR The first stop on this glorious drive is Fenor, most famous for its Fenor Bog,

which is best seen by taking the Boardwalk Trail. However, for photographers, the incredible views from Kilfarassay Strand are a must-see. ANNESTOWN Just over 4km south-west is the quaint sea-side village of Annestown, a delightful stop on the trail where its beach set against the rocky cliffs is simply beautiful. BOATSTRAND Continuing west for as little as three minutes, you will arrive at the tiny fishing village of Boatstrand, known as one of the best fishing spots in Co. Waterford and ideal for a quick dip in the harbour. Get the camera out again, as the combination of boats, colourful village paintwork and the wonderful sea views make this stopoff very worthwhile. BUNMAHON One of the highlights of the drive, Bunmahon was once the centre of a thriving copper mining industry, remnants of which can still be seen in the area. Maps and compasses at the ready as this area is perfect for any explorers with its hidden coves and cliff walks. This resort is also a holder of an EU Blue Flag for its water quality, so a trip to the beach should definitely be on any visitor’s list. STRADBALLY Stradbally, one of the last stops before Dungarvan, has two coves, both picturesque in their own way. The first, Stradbally Cove, is perfect for families in springtime with its sandy beach, while Ballyvooney cove is spectacularly set under a dramatic headland. Must see rating 5/5.

Annestown Beach – Copper Coast – Co. Waterford.

Dungarvan Brass Band for Helvick Swim & BBQ THE 21st Annual Helvick Sponsored Swim & BBQ is set for Helvick Pier on Dungarvan Bay in Co. Waterford for 1.00 p.m. Sunday, August 9th, and we are very pleased to announce that the WLRfm Blastercaster will broadcast live from the event, marking our fundraising committee’s Overall Community Award. We are also delighted to have the fabulous Dungarvan Brass Band on board with us again. Over the years, the Helvick Swim has morphed into a great family fiesta and BBQ with Dungarvan Brass Band and attractions for all ages including ice cream, face painting, dog show, King of Helvick competitions, RNLI merchandise, music, entertainment and a super

raffle for 21 prizes including a night for two in the Cliff House in Ardmore and two nights in Dún Árd award winning B&B in Ring, dinner for two with a bottle of wine in An Seanachaí and other great prizes donated by local businesses. As part of our 21st birthday celebrations, we are introducing a Queen of Helvick competition. The winner will be she who pegs the most clothes on a line in the shortest time. The Helvick Swim & BBQ attracts people to the scenic West Waterford Gaeltacht from all over Ireland and beyond, no doubt by the warm welcome they receive. The Fundraising Committee are proud to be nominated for the 2015 Pride of Place Award in

recognition of our commitment, co-operation and spirit that exists in our community and we would like to thank those who make it possible. “The sponsored swimmers are well into their training regimes” said

Oliver Clancy, Hon Fundraising Chairman, RNLI Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch, “and we are delighted with the number who have registered for this our main fundraising event” he added.

Sponsored swimmer James Twomey at the 20th Helvick Swim & BBQ in aid of the Helvick Lifeboat. [Miriam Foley MacLeod]

Sponsored swimmer Pat Devereux with Aoibhe and Óla at the 20th Helvick Swim & BBQ in aid of the Helvick Lifeboat. [Miriam Foley MacLeod]

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‘We need to address Home Instead senior care the problem of welcomes fair deal scheme But calls for greater inclusion of home care as a support for older people Hip & Groin pain in athletes!’

By Tomás Ryan BSc.,AHS,Ph.Th. MIAPT,

Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles In last week’s article I wrote about the increasing frequency of Hip Labral tear injuries in athletes. This week I will discuss further reasons why the Labral fibrocartilage becomes torn in young athletes from the age of 16 years upwards.We know that that excessive abnormal positioning of the ball of femur head against the frontal aspect of the acetabulum Hip socket leads to wearing of the Labral. Let’s first recap over the symptoms of the Injury and the reasons for its occurrence! MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS OF TORN HIP LABRAL CARTILAGE • Ongoing Groin Pain for 3-6 months in duration • Occurred gradually without a trauma injury • Groin Pain becoming progressively worse during & after matches • Notable clicking or catching sensation or noise in the Hip or groin area REASONS FOR HIP LABRAL OCCURRENCE Overactive Hamstrings versus Underactive Glutes Increased reliance or over activity on the hamstring to work when swinging the leg backwards during running and walking causing excessive movement into the front sector of the Hip Joint. This is due to poorly working Glute Maximus (buttock Muscle) and Erector Spinae muscles (of the lower spine). The role of these muscles involves helping to control and initiate the Leg when swinging backwards, if the gluteal and lower back muscles are weak and tight they fail to perform this essential role and hence the hamstring becomes dominant. Athletes with groin pain should be assessed for weak gluteal and lumbar spine muscles and tight hamstring muscles that cause further excess straightening (hyper-extension) of the Knee Joint. Furthermore, this can commonly lead to problems with the Sacro-iliac Joint of the Lower Spine. LOWER BACK PAIN It is so common for a Young GAA or Rugby player to enter my clinic presenting groin pain and yet have ongoing achy lower back pain during and after games. Are the two conditions related? Yes! Lower Back Pain commonly causes the glute medius muscle of the Hip and Pelvic to work when standing when in fact, it should be in a relaxed position. Hence, when we need to run, twist and turn and even walk the essential glute medius activation that we need to stabilise the hip and pelvis is not happening, simply because the muscle is fatigued due it being switched on when standing. This is the reason why we have tight glutes and unequal firing of the muscles that control both Hip Joints. This needs to be assessed in Athletes with Groin pain!

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

HOME Instead Senior Care, Ireland’s largest home care provider, welcomes the funding announcement for home care packages made recently by the Minister responsible for Older People, Kathleen Lynch. The announcement coincides with the publication of a review in to the Fair Deal Scheme. The Fair Deal is the name given to the State’s Nursing Home Support Scheme which effectively finances long term care for most older people. Historically, the scheme has subsidised nursing home care and neglected to include other community care packages including home help and home care. “The only effective solution for older people is a Fair Deal Scheme that includes home care provision and gives older

people care options to suit their ageing needs. More information is needed from the HSE in terms of how home care packages for older people will be funded and included in the scheme. For a long term solution, older people must be aware of the fact that home help and home care is now a care option under the Fair Deal Scheme”, says Ed Murphy, Founder and CEO of Home Instead Senior Care in Ireland. In recent years there has been a 44% increase in the number of older people in nursing homes categorised as ‘low dependency’ by the HSE. Furthermore, an internal HSE survey found 40% of people who availed of the Fair Deal Scheme were not assessed for their suitability for a home care package. According to Danette

Connolly, Home Instead Senior Care Waterford, “This highlights the lack of care options being given to older people, and the lack of supports that enable older people to live independently at home. It is in the best interest of older people to have a policy that favours home and communitybased care in addition to institutional care. We encourage the Minister in her efforts to bolster the role of home care and home help as an important care option for Ireland’s ageing population.” Home Instead Senior Care has experienced an approximately 25% increase in home care service enquiries since January.“We are receiving more home care enquiries than ever before – people want to live independently and age at home. Older people are

€15,000 financial support available for Innovative Business Start-ups in the Southeast* THE Waterford Institute of Technology in collaboration with the Institute of Technology Carlow and Enterprise Ireland is currently recruiting for its New Frontiers Entrepreneurs Development Programme. This intensive training and support programme provides desk space, mentoring, business master classes, networking plus €15,000* in financial support to accelerate business start-ups across the Southeast region. (*Subject to eligibility). New Frontiers is for potential entrepreneurs who have a well thought-out innovative business idea or an innovative

technology that has the potential to be developed into a scalable high potential start-up company. Applicants should have enthusiasm, confidence and single-mindedness about setting up and running your own business and should be committed to spending time on researching the market potential and launching a new business. Phase 1 of the Programme will commence in Waterford in September 2015 on a part-time basis, with Phase 2 commencing in December 2015. For more information and to make an application see www.wit.ie/newfrontiers

Lauren Faul being crowned Youghal's Queen Of The Sea 2015 by Lisa Jordan, Just Jordan, at Youghal's Queen Of The Sea Festival held in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research. [John Hennessy]

most definitely struggling to cope and have been in need of more than what has been provided by the Fair Deal Scheme to date. We look forward to further updates from Minister Lynch and a growing awareness of home care among Ireland’s older population”. Home care is a person-

alised type of care. A professional caregiver delivers one-on-one care that matches the needs of the older person. There is no waiting for help with activities of daily living which may happen in an institutionalised care setting. Tax relief of up to 40% is available on home care fees.

Know Your Rights APPLYING FOR A STUDENT GRANT Question: I’ve just finished my Leaving Certificate and am hoping to go to College in the Autumn. How do I apply for a student grant? Answer: SUSI is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. It began to process grants in 2012, replacing the 66 local awarding authorities who had previously processed student grant applications. You make an application to SUSI by completing and submitting an application form online. You must have an online account with SUSI before you can make your grant application.The closing date for applications is 1st August, 2015. You can use SUSI’s eligibility reckoner to see whether you meet the standard criteria to be considered eligible for student grant funding. You must meet the conditions of the student grant scheme.You must be an Irish, EU, EEA or Swiss national or have specific leave to remain in the State. You must also have been ordinarily resident in Ireland or the EU for three of the last five years).Your family’s means (in the previous tax year – 2014) are assessed.You must also be attending an approved course in an approved institution. You must make sure that you provide complete and accurate information (date of birth, Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSNs) and bank details in particular) to avoid any delay to the processing of your application. You need to send hard copies of any supporting documentation to SUSI. If you are refused a grant or are approved a grant at a rate you don’t think applies to your situation, you can appeal the decision in writing to SUSI.You must appeal within 30 days of getting your decision. Student grants are reviewed each year. If you had a grant in one academic year and are continuing your studies on the course in the following year, SUSI will be in contact with you in order to renew or re-assess your student grant for that next year. Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below. Know Your Rights has been compiled by Dungarvan Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel: 0761 076550. Address: Scanlons Yard, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000.

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Waterford Best Young Enterpreneur Competition 2014 WATERFORD’S Best Young Entrepreneur Winner urges young entrepreneurs and innovators to apply to Waterford’s Best Young Entrepreneur Competition before July 31st deadline. Last year Conor Browne was awarded Waterford winner for “Best Idea” scooping a €10,000 investment from Waterford Local Enterprise Office for his “geo tagging photo sharing app” Grumble. Conor at the time of entering Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) had just graduated from UCC after excelling in his Commerce degree and was looking for a challenge outside of the norm. Since entering the competition last July Conor has developed and adapted Grumble, an idea he had while in Boston, into a product that launched on iTunes in March as WAZERE. Conor believes that the supports and contacts he got from participating in Waterford’s Best Young Entrepreneur have been a huge asset to him personally and his company in getting what was a well thought out idea from concept stage to being a company. Conor also stressed the value of good mentoring in the early stages of starting up a company and found the varying skills of the vastly experienced mentors available from Waterford Local Enterprise Office to be of great value in terms of advice.

Former Mayor of Waterford Metropolitan District Area, Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan, Conor Browne winner of Waterford’s Best Young Entrepreneur, ‘Best Idea’ category and Brian Fives of Enterprise Ireland. IBYE helped Conor with the investment to develop and adapt his idea, create the business plan while also honing his pitching skills to both customers and future clients. The investment of €10,000 for the “Best Idea” provided Conor with the resources to fully dedicate his time to his idea and get it to market in March of this year. Conor said of his IBYE journey: “The IBYE competition has offered endless opportunities to me and WAZERE in taking the next steps on this enterprise adventure. I would say to anyone in the same situation as I was last year with an idea to take the leap and apply to IBYE at www.ibye.ie as it doesn’t

even take that long and you really have nothing to lose. The longer you do nothing about your idea the more chance there is of somebody coming out with what you’ve been thinking about.” Conor Browne is the founder of WAZERE a hyper-local photo sharing app that allows you to see a live feed of the photos that people are sharing near you. In a world where social media is a central to communication and our phones allow us to connect with anyone in the world, we tend to lose valuable communication with those directly around us. WAZERE provides a revolutionary new means of interaction; it is a social

network that allows us to connect with the people – friends or strangers – that surround us. Conor feels that WAZERE helps fulfil our need to feel connected and feel part of our community. One of the oldest ways is to share – photos, music and stories. WAZERE helps users share photos with the person nearest to them. Conor credits IBYE as being one of the main factors contributing to his success to date. The future is looking bright for this young Waterford Entrepreneur. Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30. The closing date to enter online through www.ibye.ie is Friday, July 31st, and the competition is only open to those aged between 18 and 30 with an existing business or with an idea for a new one. The Waterford Local Enterprise Office (LEO) has €50,000 to invest in three local businesses or start-ups. The three categories in the competition are: Best Idea (€10,000 investment prize), Best Start-Up (€20,000 investment prize) and Best Established Business (€20,000 investment prize). To find out more about Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur you can contact Paul Curley at Waterford Local Enterprise Office at pcurley@leo.waterfordcouncil.ie or register at www.ibye.ie

Lauren Faul, representing Jesterdesign, this year's winner of Youghal's Queen Of The Sea which was held in aid of Youghal RNLI and [John Hennessy] Breakthrough Cancer Research.

New Dungarvan Tourist O f f i c e c o n t i n u e s to g o f r o m s t r e n g t h to s t r e n g t h !

Jenny Nagle, Tourist Office Team, with Tess Redmond and Dennis Forde. AS we recently reported, the Dungarvan Tourist Office has recorded its biggest rise in visitor numbers ever - since January 2015 over 3,500 visitors have called into the tourist office for advice, assistance, literature, gifts and information of all types. Manager of the Tourist office Jenny Beresford has been delighted with the consistent performance of the office to date.”We’ve assessed the daily numbers and it’s encouraging to see that any day of the week can be the busiest. You’d think it would be more active coming up to the weekend but that’s not necessarily the case. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays can have just as many visitors and enquiries as later in the week.”

The new more accessible location on Main Street has added to the increase in visitor numbers, as have the new opening hours and the fact that locals are now making use of the Tourist Office to find out ‘What’s on’ locally and ‘What to do’ in our hometown and County. The Dungarvan Tourist Office opens Saturdays, Bank Holidays and through lunch, and the Tourism Team are always delighted to help with enquiries from visitors and locals, either face to face or via email and text. Why not drop in for a visit today or contact the office to find out more about all the wonderful things Waterford has to offer. 058 41741 - 087 4639146 info@dungarvantourism.com

Council sets up new sub-committee with ‘more fairer’ representation A MORE fairer representation of the Council on a new sub-committee was agreed at the July meeting of the local authority. The ‘Procedural Committee’ was set up on the recommendation of the Corporate Policy Group (CPG) which monitors and reviews policy for the local authority which consists of the Cathaoirleach / Mayor of the day and the chairpersons of the Special Policy Committees (SPC). Councillors debated for nearly 15 minutes on the membership of the ‘Procedural Committee’, with an amendment to the original motion to change the constitution of how it is made up. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan proposed the amendment, saying that while the original proposal was a good idea, he said the Procedural Committee needs to be constituted on the following: the former sitting mayor(s) of the newly elected Council only; sitting chairpersons of SPCs; and one member from each politician grouping. Cllr. O’Ryan said the Procedural Committee would be guided by its own members, rather than outside expertise. A number of Councillors outlined concern that the original proposal was “imbalanced” and did not reflect the reality of the Council membership. Cllr. Sean Reinhardt questioned if it was

unfair balance, pointing out that Labour is outnumbered by Independent Councillors on the Council, but the sole Labour candidate would have the same representation on the Procedural Committee as an Independent. Cllr. Cha O’Neill suggested that Independent Councillors should be allowed an extra position on the new committee. However, Cllr. O’Ryan pointed out the fairness of his amended suggestion, saying there would be representation from each political grouping and from the non-party members. Cllr. Joe Kelly said he was “shocked” when he first read the proposal and said it appeared the Council was “doubling up” on sub-committees. “What is the purpose of the CPG?” he asked. “Although the Fianna Fáíl amendment is a lot better, I still don’t see the reason for it. “We have a CPG and SPCs so surely between those structures they should be sufficient to do the business of the Council? Why are we adding another layer, because I don’t see anything new being added,” Cllr. Kelly added. However, in the end, Councillors unanimously agreed to the amendment as proposed by Cllr. O’Ryan.

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Council passes economic plan to help make a united Waterford ‘vibrant and sustainable’ By Paul Mooney A VERY comprehensive plan which sets out the development of Waterford’s economic and community structures over the next six years was passed at the July meeting of Waterford Council. The plan - ‘One Waterford Local Economic and Community Plan’ (2015-2020) is an opportunity to create a vibrant and sustainable Waterford following the amalgamation of the former

Waterford County Council and Waterford City Council into the new unified ‘Waterford City and County Council’. Lisa Grant, of the Council’s Economic section and Vinny O’Shea, of the Council’s Community section, gave a joint presentation to the July meeting of the local authority, explaining the integrated and comprehensive plan, which all started last October. Ms. Grant said that the amalgamation of the Council presented an opportunity for a ‘One

Waterford - One Plan’ aiming to create a vibrant and sustainable united community, which will help to create more and better quality jobs; a resilient labour force; stronger and more engaged communities; an excellent quality of life; and make Waterford a ‘regional leader’. She highlighted the objectives of the plan, which include: growing and securing inward investment; enterprise opportunities and support; vibrant urban centres; a growing tourism sector; growing contribu-

tion of natural resources; a skilled labour force; and a focus on key sectors such as agri-food, life sciences, engineering, digital, green and sustainable. Speaking in relation to the community side of the plan, Mr. O’Shea said there are two distinct elements to try and create a stronger Waterford - by developing a series of plans across the county and across different levels (town/village level, sub-municipal level, and municipal level) and placing a level of coherence across the different structures in

Waterford. Mr. O’Shea explained that there are four strands involved, which include building stronger futures, geared towards family and children services sector; improving the way services are delivered across the whole county; social inclusion; and a stronger, safer and healthier Waterford. Mr. O’Shea said it was a “very complex arena” and it was hoped the plan would put coherence across a raft of structures which all have different accountabilities to different departments.

“We are trying to see if we can have, over the next four to six years, a sense of direction where Waterford can change the dialogue and look at where towns and villages can take on responsibility of doing plans themselves and see how structures like the Council and other agencies can contribute to developing local town and village plans,” Mr. O’Shea said. Proposing the passing of the plan, Cllr. Liam Brazil described it as a “very important plan for Waterford over the next six

years”. “It is important to acknowledge the contribution the public and other stakeholders, including Councillors, had in the development of this plan,” said Cllr. Brazil. He said he believes the goals and objectives outlined are realistic and achieveable over the lifetime of the plan, which contributes to the vision of a strong and sustainable Waterford. The plan was unanimously supported by all Councillors.

Councillor urges more effort to reduce Waterford’s carbon emissions By Paul Mooney FOLLOWING the unanimous adoption of the new ‘One Waterford - Local Economic and Community Plan’ (2015-2020) at the July meeting of the local authority, one Councillor has asked that the Council give a more focused effort to reducing Waterford’s carbon emissions. Cllr. Joe Conway noted in the plan that there is an objective to “facilitate sustainable renewable energy infrastructure and promote the use of renewable energy among business”. He said that while that aim was “praiseworthy”, he described it as “very tame” and that the Council needs to make a bigger investment, thrust and drive forward in Waterford for the use of renewable sources of energy. “Particularly when we consider this plan has to take us to 2021,” he said. “Every day we lose in relation to carbon emissions is a day we cannot retrieve for the generations to come,” Cllr. Conway pointed out. “The figures we get from the ESB and EirGrid speak for themselves. “At the moment, we have two renewable energy farms operating in Waterford, generating seven megawatts out of a total national capacity of 2,200 megawatts. “If we compare our seven megawatts with our neighbouring counties Wexford produces 176 megawatts; Kilkenny produces 19 megawatts; Tipperary produces 268 megawatts; and Cork produces 396 megawatts of

renewable energy - so it is probably not an exaggeration to say that when it comes to pulling our weight in renewables, Waterford has not stepped up to the plate of responsibility with those figures,” Cllr. Conway said. He also noted that even the Pontiff, Pope Francis, spoke recently about the environmental crisis and progress being stymied, due to the ‘refusal of the powerful’ and the ‘disinterest of others’, and the attitudes to blocking solutions to the problems range from denial to indifference, to comfortable resignation, or blind faith in technology. Cllr. Conway said Waterford City and County Council needs to continue to lead by strong example by placing renewable generations at all Council facilities, similar to what is operating at Tramore landfill. “We need to work with communities to underscore how we can contribute to a low carbon economy,” said Cllr. Conway. CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE LIKE LOCH NESS MONSTER He said the burning of biomass and diesel in generators “is no solution” until ‘carbon capture and storage’ technology is perfected but on the other hand, he said that such technology “is like the Loch Ness Monster”. “Lots of people can describe what it must look like, some even believe in it, but it doesn’t exist and after a decade of worldwide subsidy to this technology, nobody has yet produced a viable example of it working, so you can talk about

biomass in Killala or Moneypoint, but it won’t do anything to lessen the carbon emissions and that is the real problem,” said Cllr. Conway. Concurring, Cllr. Jim Griffin asked if the new economic plan for Waterford was changeable going forward, asking that it keep in line with Section 54 of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill. MARITIME ASPECT Meanwhile, Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald said one aspect of the plan he was delighted to see focus on was the Maritime community. “It is probably the first time in any local government economic plan I know of that has effectively involved the Maritime community to such an extent,” said Cllr. Fitzgerald. He noted the potential benefits for the Maritime community through tourism, commercial fisheries and agriculture and said that potential is “finally beginning to be recognised”. “It is a good thing and hopefully will live up to its potential,” Cllr. Fitzgerald added. Responding, Vinny O’Shea, of the Council’s Community section, said there will be further opportunities in the plan and said there will be a lot of localised plans which will bring many issues, including the development of maritime resources, renewable energy and trying to reduce the carbon footprint. “All that will happen over the next couple of months and we will try and implement the plan at a very localised level,” he said.

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More focus on broadband needed in new economic plan By Paul Mooney THE provision of high quality broadband to all areas of Waterford was one concern a Councillor wanted focus on in the new ‘One Waterford - Local Economic and Community Plan’ (2015-2020) which was passed at the July meeting of the local authority. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan described the importance of broadband being available in rural, as well as urban parts of Waterford and that people should have the right to start up a business irrespective of geographical location. He said the aims of the plan in

tourism, natural resources, entrepreneurship and inward investment have all one common denominator broadband facilities. “If we don’t have those facilities, then we are not on an even keel,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. “In the Comeragh area, we are trying to attract in more tourists, but we have no mobile phone signal, let alone broadband,” Cllr. O’Ryan pointed out. “I know of walkers who have no mobile phone signal while out walking in the Comeragh area. “If you are in the city, it’s great you have broadband on the phone, but

equally in my neck of the woods, or somewhere remote, if you are a mechanic you should be able to order a part anywhere in Ireland. “A person should be able to do their business where-ever they want to do it. “It seems in technology sometimes, we are a first world country, but we’ve second class technology at times in certain areas.We as a Council need to push that bar up,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. “While there is unity in the Council, there is also divergence within the county, and one of those is technology,” Cllr. O’Ryan added.

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The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

Keep your holidays secret IF it ain’t nailed down then it’s fair game for the robbers. That truth becomes more relevant every day as new scams emerge and old fashioned thievery and robbery thrive. One particularly inventive – and expensive for the victim – which is rife just now is the theft of heating oil and agricultural diesel when people are on holidays. For dates of that event, please check Facebook as many people announce their departure and duration of absence for all to see. Security? Pshawww is probably the answer to that. And it is not just one visit either during the holidays. Not content with taking what is in the tank, robbers now use the contact number of the supplier which is usually pasted on the tank, to order a refill and pay a second visit the following day to clean it out again.

Another series of serious robberies was reported in a story by Sean O’Riordan in the Irish Examiner this week. He writes that Gardaí and customs officials have significantly increased surveillance and spot checks at Ringaskiddy Port in County Cork in the belief that criminal gangs have been smuggling expensive farm and construction machinery out of the country in containers. News of the increased vigilance was given to members of the Cork County Joint Policing Committee (JPC) yesterday by senior gardaí. Superintendent Con Cadogan told JPC members that, on one weekend last month, three diggers were stolen in the county. One, believed to be worth more than €50,000, was stolen from the Ballinhassig area, but the thieves abandoned it after they

drove it too hard and it broke down on the way to the port. A digger was also stolen from a cemetery in Bishopstown and another was taken in north Cork. “We are now checking everything going out [of the port]. We believe a lot of machinery has been going out in containers,” Supt Cadogan said. Meanwhile, Supt. Pat McCarthy said gardaí had recently recovered valuable farm machinery which had been stolen in England and ended up in the Mallow area. He said they recovered a Massey Ferguson and John Deere tractor. The latter was worth around €90,000, but had been purchased by a local person for just €17,000. Supt. Cadogan said it was a lucrative business for crime gangs operating on both sides of the water and advised farmers they

should fit their valuable machinery with a tracking device, which would make it easier for gardaí to recover it. Apparently quad bikes are also in demand and a number were stolen in County Cork in recent months. The report also details that in the past few years, highly organised gangs have stolen millions of euro worth of maritime equipment, especially high-powered outboard motors and smuggling it out for resale in eastern Europe. Reports also suggest that trailers are targeted and stolen to order. Sometimes it is advertised on the internet before it is even stolen. The word is: Mind your property. There are people out there for every scam and theft and no one knows when they might be next on the list.

Is this Madeleine? ONE of the longest running and heart-breaking stories about a missing child has to be that of Madeleine McCann, the child who went missing from a holiday resort in Portugal almost eight years ago to the day. Now, there appears to be a breakthrough as police in the UK have refused to rule out the possibility that child skeletal remains discovered in a suitcase in South Australia could be those of Madeleine McCann. Scotland Yard have now contacted Australian authorities over the remains and they said they 'cannot rule it out'. This is despite the fact that Australian investigators have ruled it unlikely. The suitcase was discovered on the side of a main road, the Karoonda Highway on July 14th. The

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Sod turning ceremony marks the start of €2.2m development of old cinema site By Paul Mooney WATERFORD’S Minister of State at the Department of Environment, Paudie Coffey, turned the sod at a ceremony to mark the start of a €2.2m development of new social houses to be built in Dungarvan. The new houses will be built on the site of the old Ormonde Cinema, at O’Connell Street, which will be transformed into a new social housing development of 15 houses. The sod turning ceremony was held last Friday afternoon and was attended by various politicians, Council officials and local representatives. The development was described as “an extremely important housing development” for Dungarvan and is the first sod turning cere-

mony for a new social housing development since the Council was amalgamated in 2014. The development will consist of four one-bedroom apartments; three two-bedroom apartments; and a further mix of three and two-bedroom homes. It is expected that the development should be completed early in the new year. The now defunct Dungarvan Town Council (which was abolished under Local Government Reforms, introduced by former Fine Gael Environment Minister, Phil Hogan) had drawn up plans in late 2012 / early 2013 to build housing units on the site of the old Ormonde Cinema, with an initial estimate costing of around €1.5m. The old cinema, which

had become derelict, was completely demolished at the end of March, 2014. CINEMA FACADE It was originally planned to keep the front facade of the old Cinema building, which was unique to cinemas across Ireland in the 20th Century, and incorporate it into the new housing development. However, it was discovered that there were “severe structural problems” with the facade which included severe structural cracks and issues relating to dampness and heat retainability. Engineers said they could not stand over the facade being incorporated into the new development. It is understood that a replica of the facade will be included in the design and construction of the new housing development on the site.

body, believed to be a young girl, was lying alongside children's clothing. No trace of the toddler has ever been found, despite an intensive police hunt and campaign by her parents. Detectives had previously been probing 18 burglaries at tourist apartments in Praia da Luz which matched the circumstances by which they believe Madeleine was taken. These burglaries had seen the thief gain entry to the premises via a window. This has been a totally heart-rending experience for Madeleine’s parents who have no definite knowledge of the fate of their daughter. Time and forensics will tell whether this is Madeleine or not, but in the meantime the long wait goes on for her heartbroken family.

By Christy Parker IN a report on the July Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting, in last week’s Dungarvan Observer, it was stated that Cllr. Damien Geoghegan had advocated the use of “buckets” by way of collecting rainwater for use in Dungarvan cemetery. In actuality Cllr. Geoghegan had suggested using “butts”, a more formal type of water dispenser. I am happy to clarify this erroneous misrepresentation, the unfortunate outcome of a Waterford accent being miscalculated by a Cork man’s ears.

Conway supports minimum wage increase

Minister Paudie Coffey; Deputy Ciara Conway; and Cllr. John Pratt at the sod turning ceremony on the site of the old Ormonde Cinema, O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, last Friday afternoon.

LABOUR T.D. for Waterford, Ciara Conway is strongly backing the Low Pay Commission to increase the minimum wage to €9.15 an hour. “One of the first things Labour did upon entering office was to restore the National Minimum Wage – Fianna Fail slashed the minimum wage, but we lost no time in bumping it back up by a euro and hour to €8.65,” she said. “The proposed increase is modest and reasonable. It will put more money into the pockets of low paid workers in Waterford which will help ease the pressure on paying for household bills.

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WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Liam Keane is applying to Waterford City and County Council for planning permission for the construction of a new agricultural shed containing a milking parlour, associated underground slatted tank and ancillary site works at County Gate, Ballyduff Upper, 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 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 – Eamon Kiely intends to apply for planning permission for a storey and ½ type dwelling house, connection to existing entrance, new wastewater treatment system and percolation area and all other associated site works at Ballyguiry West, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – Planning permission is sought by Kenneth Hennessy Architects Ltd. on behalf of our clients, Laurence and Elaine Begley for the following development at Spa, Clonmel, Co. Waterford: Construction of a two-storey and part single-storey residence, domestic garage, packaged waste water treatment system with polishing filter, vehicular entrance and associated site development works. 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. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

JOHN A. McGRATH 70th Birthday Remembrance 27/7/2015 Thinking of you every day dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, grand uncle and cousin. We miss you so much. Wish we were able to celebrate your birthday, Here playing some tunes on your box, It has been silent since you were taken from us, So suddenly nearly three years ago. Hope you are happy. Love always Michael, Mary, Aidan, Ita, Paul, Amy, Danny, Yana, Caelan and A.J. And all your family and friends.

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KEANE (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael Keane, late of Ballinagulkee, Ballinamult, who died on 31st July, 2014. –Always remembered by your wife Eileen; sons Thomas, Pat, Robert and Maurice (Mush); daughters-in-law Helen, Kate and Lucy; grandchildren Aoibhinn and Caoimhe; sister Kathleen Hannon and family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 1st August, at 7.30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena.

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GRANT (15th and 1st anniversaries) – In loving memory of Maura Grant (nee McGrath), late of 42 Pinewood Drive, Clonmel, and Ballycreen, Ring, who died on 10th June, 2000, and her son Willie who died on 2nd August, 2014. Anniversary Mass for Maura and Willie will be celebrated on Sunday, 2nd August, at Fourmilewater Church at 11.00 a.m. Ye gave us years of happiness, Then sorrow came with tears, Ye left us beautiful memories, We will treasure through the years. We hold ye close within our hearts, And there ye shall remain, So rest in peace dear loved ones, Until we meet again.

–Loved and remembered every day by your loving families and friends. MAHONY (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael Mahony, late of Coolroe, Old Parish, who died on 4th August, 2005. Anniversary Remembrance Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, 11th August, at 10.00 a.m., in Old Parish Church. Suaimhneas sioral dá anam dílis.

KIELY (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of James Kiely, late of Glendalligan, Leamybrien, who died on 5th August, 2010. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 2nd August, in Kilrossanty Church at 10.30 a.m. Every day in some small way, Thoughts of you come our way, Simple words but very true, We will always remember and pray for you.

–Sadly missed by your son Tom; daughter-in-law Shirley and grand-daughter Megan. The person who doesn’t advertise knows what they’re doing – but no one else does! Call … 058-41205/42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie

LYNCH (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great grandfather Patrick J. (Paddy) Lynch, late of ‘Tara,’ Tournore, Dungarvan, who died on 29th July, 2003. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 2nd August, at 10.00 a.m., in St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad. God grant me the serenity, To accept the things I cannot change … Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference.

–Always in our thoughts and prayers – your loving family.

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–Always remembered by his loving wife Eileen; his brother Paddy Joe; nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

McGOVERN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear mother Mary, late of 10 An Grianan, Ballinroad, whose Anniversary occurs on 1st August. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why. No space of time, no lapse of years, Can dim the treasure past, A loving memory keeps dear, Affection holds fast, we mention you often. God bless you dear Mary.

–Always remembered by your loving son Michael; Gretta and family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 1st August, at 7.00 p.m. in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside.

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McGRATH (21st anniversary) – In loving memory of my fiancée Angela McGrath, late of Ferrypoint, Kinsalebeg, whose 21st Anniversary occurs on 3rd August.

MORAN (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Danforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, who passed away on 30th July, 2011.

A bouquet of beautiful memories, Sprayed with a million tears, Wishing God could have saved you, For just a few more years. It does not take a special day, For me to think of you, I cannot bring the old days back, When we were both together. Our family chain is broken now, But memories live forever, Along the road to yesterday, That leads me straight to you, Are memories of happy days, Together we once knew. The silent grief that’s in my heart, No human eye can trace, For many a broken heart is hid, Beneath a smiling face.

Look around your garden Lord, For an Angel with a smile, She won’t be hard to recognise, She must stand out a mile. So put your arms around her Lord, And kiss her smiling face, For she is very special, And can never be replaced.

–Always loved and remembered by Mam and Dad.

MORAN (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Danforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, who passed away on 30th July, 2011.

I thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new, I thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name, All I have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake, With which I will never part, God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart.

–From your heartbroken husband John Paul, XOXO.

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–Always loved and remembered by Ger, Ann, Mark, Emer, Micheala and Max, XX.

RYAN (16th anniversary) – In loving memory of Bill Ryan, late of Knockalisheen, Ballymacarbry, who died on 23rd July, 1999. Far away there’s someone waiting, For a voice that never calls, Far away there’s someone listening, For a step that never falls.

–Always remembered by his family, sons Jim, John, Paddy Joe and Fr. Willie; daughters Nuala, Maureen and Carmel, and families.

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–Your loving fiancé Richie.

MORAN (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Danforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, who passed away on 30th July, 2011.

A lot in life has altered, A lot in life is new, But the things that never alter, Are memories of you. It isn’t what we write, It isn’t what we say, It’s how we feel inside, When we think of you today.

–Always loved and remembered by your brother Eamonn, Niamh, Cal and Cian.

MORONEY (33rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Joey Moroney, late of Coolnasmear, who died on 8th August, 1982. Will those who think of Joey today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always loved and remembered by your family at home and abroad. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Kilgobinet Church on Sunday, 2nd August, at 11.00 a.m. RUSSELL (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Russell, late of ‘Bella Vista,’ Abbeyside, Dungarvan. First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 30th July, at 10.00 a.m., in the Chapel at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Dungarvan.

† MARY CAROLINE COLLINS (nee Murphy), Glenmore, Dungarvan, and West Roxbury, Boston Mass will be celebrated for the repose of the soul of the late Mary Caroline Collins (nee Murphy) in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, next Sunday, 2nd August, at 12 o’clock. May she rest in peace.

TO LET MORAN (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Danforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, who passed away on 30th July, 2011. If only we could meet you, Just for a little while, To tell you how much we miss you, Just to see you smile. To put our arms around you, But this we cannot do, So until we meet again, May God take care of you.

–Always loved and remembered by Róisín and Meadhbh, XOXO.

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COMPUTER AND LAPTOP REPAIRS – On Site Repairs, Set-ups, Upgrades, Data Recovery and Training. Virus and pop-up removal. Qualified computer Engineer and Trainer. 20 years experience. Reasonable rates. House calls. Tel. Shane Deevy (087) 9872006. (ind.) COMPUTER SERVICES – Laptop - PC Repairs, Tablet and Smartphone Repairs, Screen Replacement, Virus Spyware Removal, Pop-up Removal, Data Recovery, Network Installation, Speeding up your PC, Server Set-up (Linux, WIN), Secondhand PC/Laptop, Trade-ins, IT Service contracts for Businesses and Schools. Call: Thomas or Brian (086) 8606709 • info@technoelectronic.com • www.technoelectronic.com (14-8)

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EOIN WALSH HEATING & PLUMBING – Extensions, Bathroom Revamp, Boiler Service with Combustion Analysis, Boiler and NonBoiler Stoves Fitted. For all your heating and plumbing needs call (087) 2749497. (21-8)

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

MURRAY’S ROOFING DUNGARVAN – Re-roofing specialists. Slate/Tile • flatroofs • guttering/downpipes • chimney work • chimney cowls • ridge tiles • lead flashing lead valleys • supply fit roof velux windows • UPVC fascias/soffits • insurance work under-taken • all work holds a full written guarantee • all areas covered • For a free written quotation and emergency work call Paul on (058) 43992, mobile (086) 2109547. (ind.)

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

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AN GABHA GLAS – For all your Garden Care and Maintenance. Contact: (087) 2265021. (31-7)

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MARK BURKE CARPENTRY AND CONSTRUCTION – Highest standards, best price guaranteed. Available for maintenance, renovation and new builds. No job too big or small. Free quotations. Call 086 318 0612 or find us on Facebook https://m.facebook.com/pro file.php?id=141422531549 5691. (31-7)

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AFFORDABLE COUNSELLING/PSYCHOTHERAPY, Dungarvan – Personal Counselling for Adults, Adolescents and Children. Member of IACP and PSI. Contact: Dr. Kay McKiernan (Psychology) 086-8578521 • email: kay@aonahouse.com (31-12)

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TARMACADAM & TAR & CHIPPINGS – Drainage and Kerbing. Michael Fennell, Stradbally, (086) 8342233 / (051) 293943. (21-8)

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WHELAN WROUGHT IRON WORKS – Entrance and Side Gates, Railings, etc. Steel Garden Sheds and Garages. General Repair Work. Phone: Eugene (087) 6664270. (21-8)

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HORSE WANTED – 14hh – 15.2hh willing, sensible hack, good traffic, etc. Older horse acceptable. Tel. (058) 47991.

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IRISH: 4th August to 10th August. Incoming 3rd Years 10.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. daily. Covering all topics of the Junior Cert. curriculum, €65. FRENCH: 4th August to 10th August. Incoming 1st Years 10.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. daily. Providing students with an introduction for the language and developing confidence with language with language learning, €65. FOR LEAVING CERT. STUDENTS – French / German / Spanish / Irish. Revise and develop skills for the Leaving Cert. year. Learn vocabulary and phrases to optimise marks. Practice speaking the language to develop confidence for the Oral Exams. Dates: August 10th to 14th. Contact: (087) 9753783 dungarvanlanguagepeople @gmail.com

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FOR SALE AT DUNGARVAN MART – On Monday, 10th August, 6 Whitehead Heifer Calves, 2/3 months old. Tel. (051) 646093. (7-8) 9 ACRES OF HAY OR SILAGE FOR SALE – In Ballinroad area. Tel. (087) 2519394. (7-8)

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SUMMER BRIDGE CLUB (22/7/2015) – 1st Sheila Towey & Phil O’Brien; 2nd Anne Power & Moira Ormond; 3rd Austin Fenton & Sheila Veale; 4th Sadie Ui Miachain & Mary Quinlan; 5th Brigid Burke & Mary Mitchell. AFFANE SUMMER BRIDGE (13/7/2015) – 1st Doreen Keane & Cait Christopher; 2nd Helen Russell & Maureen O'Neill; 3rd Claire Meaney & Pat Murphy; 4th Mary Quinlan & Helen McCarthy.

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1997 TOYOTA STARLET – Low mileage. New NCT. Lovely condition. Tel. (087) 9803257.

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

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DEAD & DISABLED CATTLE COLLECTED IN ALL AREAS – Ring: Fitzgerald’s Licensed Knackery, Coolagown. (025) 36662 or (086) 8193202 / (087) 8193202. (ind.)

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SHERRY FITZGERALD REYNOLDS LETTINGS – Urgently require Houses and Apartments TO LET in all areas of Dungarvan and West Waterford. Please contact Gerardine Reynolds on 087 2458848 / 058 23444. (ind.)

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SITE REQUIRED IN THE DUNGARVAN TOWN AREA – Maximum distance from town of 4 miles. Please reply to: Box No. 5519, giving site address, site size and value. (7-8)

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CATTLE HOUSING WANTED – For the Winter months. Cappoquin and surrounding areas. Contact: Kieran Hallahan, Bewley, Cappoquin. Tel. (087) 2549759. (21-8)

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MONICA AND FRANCES’ SEPTEMBER TRIP – Still a few seats left. Book your seat now. Deposits must be given to Frances at Country Markets, The Causeway, Abbeyside, on Fridays between 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. or to Monica as soon as possible.

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Friday, 31st July, 2014

The Power and Osborne families pictured at Dungarvan Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Huge crowds turn out for 98th Dungarvan Show HUGE crowds and a large number of competitors turned up for the 98th Dungarvan Show held at Ballygagin, Dungarvan, by kind permission of Mr. Billy Queally, Shanleys, Tom Broderick and Liam Whelan. There was plenty of excitement in the Show jumping with local rider, Francis Connors continuing his domination of the 2015 Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league, winning the latest round of the series at the Dungarvan Show. Once again Connors win came aboard the Hilda Anthony owned Uskerty Diamond Lady, who scored her sixth win in this year’s

series. Tipperary’s Seamus Hayes finished as runnerup with Barichello while Tholm Keane and Rocksy Music took third place. All of the top four produced double clear rounds, including Paul Beecher who took fourth place with Ikona V.'T Recht Eind. Peter Moloney and Ribbanbelle Tame had one fence down in the jumpoff, but their time, which was the fastest of the competition, saw them finish fifth. Tholm Keane grabbed another share of the prizepot when steering Highly Efficient to sixth place overall. Peter Moloney scored a

well deserved win in the FBD Speed Series, the Colligan rider partnering the Deirdre Bourns owned Valtaire to victory. Tipperary’s Darragh Ryan and Furistos Jack finished as runner-up, while Ciara Morris and Tykillen Impact slotted into third. A tight leader board saw just over a second separate the top five finishers, with Jessica Harty and Young Limerick finishing fourth, just ahead of Cliona Costello and Annestown Clover Concorde in fifth, while Darragh Ryan also took sixth place with The Dubliner. Sizing Europe made his showing debut winning the

Racehorse to Riding Horse class with Rosemary Connors on board who also won the Bellard cup for Champion hunter of the show for owner Paddy Cotter. Kilkenny based Louise Lyons had a successful day taking reserve champion and the Robin Hunt Memorial trophy for the working hunter championship. West Cork's Declan Fahey took home the young horse championship with his two year old gelding while the Observer Cup for the broodmare championship went to Wexford producers John & Julia Crosbie. There was strong entries in the pony classes par-

ticularly the Connemara section and the Carroll cup for the champion hunter pony went to Co. Waterford rider Sarah Jane Hackett from Portlaw. The sheep and cattle entries remained similar to last year with S & K Kelly and Albert de Cogan dominating the cattle section with S & K Kelly winning the Maher Memorial Cup for Overall Dairy Champion, the best exhibitor bred Friesan and the Glanbia trophy for the super cow. The Radley Spire Trophy for Overall Beef Champion went to Albert de Cogan along with the Champion Aberdeen Angus and best

bull. The I.C.M.S.A. Cup Champion Junior Stock Person went to Kevin Smith. In the sheep section, the Boolattin Perpetual Challenge Cup went to Pat Whyte who continued his winning form also taking the William Carey Cup for best Hogget Ewe, the Michael Walsh Comeragh Inn Cup for best Scotch Ewe Lamb and the Tommy Fahey Breeders Cup for the Breeders Class. John O'Brien won the Flynn Cup, Park Hotel for the best Scotch Ewe Lamb shown by a child under 12. The dog classes continue to grow in popularity with the overall champion going

to Martina McGrath. The most appropriately dressed lady was won by Amy Dool from Kilmeaden who took home a luxury pamper package. The Home Industries section was very well supported with a huge number of classes and exhibitors showcasing their wonderful home baking, home grown produce, art and craft with new classes for young people designed to inspire creativity and they certainly did with their fantastic colourful display. The Show was a fantastic success and a huge thank you to all who took part and helped out!

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Horse Section CUP WINNERS RIDDEN HUNTERS Bellard Cup – Champion Ridden Hunter, Patrick Cotter's Rehy I'm A Star, 5 year old bay geld by Harlequin. Woodfield Cup - Champion 4 yr old Hunter, Louise Lyons, Bluegate Stud, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. DARTANS SMASH HIT, 4 yr old grey geld by Musical Pursuit. Robin Hunt Memorial – Champion Working Hunter, Louise Lyons, Bluegate Stud, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. MJI BLUE MOON, 6 yr old grey geld. Clodagh Connors Memorial Trophy - Ladies Side Saddle, Philippa's Manseragh Wallace Kilbride Billy Jo grey geld by Billies Bank. YOUNG HORSES Fitzgerald Trophy – Champion Young Horse of Show (Bridgie Terries), Declan Fahey, 26 Pearse St, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, IRISHMAN, bay geld by Nigrasine. Jim & Angela Lynch Cup – Champion Filly of Show, John Grennan, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny, 3 yr old bay filly by Financial Reward. Lenihan Cup – Champion Yearling, Liam Leddy, Araglen, Kilworth, Co. Cork. GLENARA SPRINTS, bay gelding by Yeats. Waterford Hunt Cup – Champion Two Year Old, Declan Fahey, 26 Pearse St, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, IRISHMAN, bay geld by Nigrasine. West Waterford Hunt Cup – Champion Three Year Old, Seamus Lehane, Ballard, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, BALLARD WISEGUY, gelding. BROODMARES Observer Cup – Champion Broodmare (Non – Thoroughbred), John & Julia Crosbie, Courtnacuddy, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. HANKALAINE, 7 yr old bay mare by Hankalo. Nomination to SPIRIT HOUSE won by 95 Richard Drohan, Rathgormack, Co. Waterford. PRINCESS LUCYS, mare by Power Blade. SHOW HUNTER PONIES Ita Carroll Memorial Cup - Champion Show Hunter Pony, Sarah Jane Hackett, Knockane, Portlaw, Co.Waterford. AWESOME SUSIE, 11 yr old filly. Devereux Menswear Cup – Champion First Ridden/Leading Rein Pony, Mia de Bromhead, Knockeen, Waterford. KILMOYLAN SILVER, 6 yr old grey filly. Eamonn Dwane – Champion Pony confined to Co. Waterford, Koby Fawkes, Poulbautia, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. BENJAMIN FLYER, 14 yr old dun geld. Bobby Kennedy Cup – Champion Local Leading Rein, Georgia de Bromhead, Knockeen,Waterford. LITTLE PIPSQUEAK, 16 yr old grey geld. O’Sullivan Pharmacy, Limerick – Junior Side Saddle, Alex Connors, c/o Sarah Conway, Orchard Lodge, Calverstown, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare. GROVESIDE BUZZY BEE, 12 yr old roan geld. Lenihan Family – Champion Working Hunter Pony Natasha Blanchfield, Old School Hse, Templetown, Fethard-on-Sea, New Ross, Co. Wexford. SHANNONBAY STAR, 10 yr old grey geld RIDDEN HUNTERS Class 1 Heavy Weight Hunter or Huntress, 4 yr old & upwards to carry 13 stone (AIB) 1st 04. Aidan Ryan, Mountain View, Clonpet, Tipperary. ARAGLIN, 4 yr old grey geld by Sunrich; 2nd 02. Eamon Holden, Ballypatrick Hse, Mountain Grove, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. DUNLECKNEY DANCER, 10 yr old bay geld by Crosstown Dancer; 3rd 03. Patrick Molloy, Cotterstown, Windgap, Co. Kilkenny. CASTANIA CLOVER, 4 yr old chest geld by Castana. Class 2 Medium weight hunter or huntress, 4 yrs old & upwards to carry up to 13 stone (EUROFINS) 1st 255. Patrick Cotter, c/o R. Connors,Woodfield, Woodstown, Co. Waterford. REHY I'M A STAR, 5 yr old bay geld by Harlequin;

2nd 06. Louise Lyons, Bluegate Stud, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. MJI BLUE MOON, 6 yr old grey geld; 3rd 05. Charlotte Danielson, White Cottage, Bridane, Lismore, Co. Waterford. BEECHFIELD CAPPAGH ROSSI, 7 yr old brown mare. Class 3 Lightweight hunter or huntress, 4 yrs old & upwards to carry up to 13 stone (Newtown Stables, DIY Livery & Martin Curran) 1st 258. James Lynch, c/o R. Connors, Woodfield, Woodstown, Co. Waterford. BARNACURRA MAXIMUS MERIDUS, 4 yr old bay gelding by Golden Lariat; 2nd 257. Brian Murphy, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny. COLOMBO; 3rd 07. Lois Chappell, 34 Glendine Drive, Seapark, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. GLANTARA, 13 yr old

bay geld by Beneficial. Class 4 Small hunter or huntress not exceeding 160cms (Deise Veterinary Group) – 1st 13. Louise Lyons, Bluegate Stud, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. DARTANS SMASH HIT, 4 yr old grey geld by Musical Pursuit; 2nd 260. Hillary O'Connor, Knockelly, Fethard, Co. Tipperary. STANLEY STEAMER; 3rd 14. Kate Morris, Ballinamult, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. IRELANDS COUNTESS, 10 yr old grey mare by Drumhowan Gold. Class 5 Clodagh Connors Memorial Cup for the Ladies Hunter Side Saddle Class (Alan Connors) – 1st 22. Philippa Manseragh Wallace, Grenane House, Co. Tipperary. KILBRIDE BILLY JO, grey gelding by Billies Bank; 2nd 262. Claire Connors, Bellard, Stradbally, Co. Waterford. BALLY LOUGH, brown mare by Moroto; 3rd 20. Sarah Conway, Orchard Lodge, Calverstown, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare. OLS FLYING VISION, 10 yr old bay geld by Classic Vision. Hunter Champion (E. Flahavans & Sons Ltd) Champion: 255 Patrick Cotter, c/o R. Connors, Woodfield,Woodstown, Co. Waterford. REHY I'M A STAR, 5 yr old bay geld by Harlequin. Reserve Champion: 13 Louise Lyons, Bluegate Stud, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. DARTANS SMASH HIT, 4 yr old grey geld by Musical Pursuit Class 6 Amateur Class confined to amateur riders (Mary Ronayne, Solicitor) 1st 31. Anna Kennedy, The Rectory, Killenaule, Co. Tipperary. DAGWOOD, 8 yr old sk geld by Marmite D'or; 2nd 32. Stephanie Hennessy, Kilmaloo Hse, Kinsalebeg, Co. Waterford. KNOCKROE OCEAN DUBH, 11 yr old bay geld by Clover Dubh; 3rd 264. Sarah Dunworth, Knockainey, Hospital, Co. Limerick. Class 7 Amateur working hunter class (Kirwan Electrical) 1st 41. Anna Kennedy, The Rectory, Killenaule, Co. Tipperary. DAGWOOD, 8 yr old sk geld by Marmite D'or; 2nd 40. Stephanie Hennessy, Kilmaloo Hse, Kinsalebeg, Co. Waterford. KNOCKROE OCEAN DUBH, 11 yr old bay geld by Clover Dubh; 3rd 260. Hillary O'Connor, Knockelly, Fethard, Co. Tipperary. STANLEY STEAMER; 4th 271. Sarah Dunworth, Knockainey, Hospital, Co. Limerick; 5th 38. Aoife Fitzpatrick, Rossaneny, Windgap, Co, Kilkenny. MY BUDDY, 4 yr old bay geld; 6th 54. Sally Sweeney, Duhill, Clogheen, Co.

Tipperary. MAGIC PATIENCE, 6 yr old bay mare by Jack of Diamonds. Class 8 Racehorse to Riding Horse (Tramore Racecourse) – 1st 272. Rosemary Connors, Woodfield,Woodstown, Co. Waterford. SIZING EUROPE, 12 yr old bay geld by Pistoleu Bleu; 2nd 56. Amy Burke, Winacre Stables, Curraglass, Mallow, Co. Cork. SIR FREDERICK 15 yr old bay geld by Insen; 3rd 304. Lois Chappell, 34 Glendine DR, Seapark, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. GLANTARA, 13 yr old bay geld by Beneficial. Class 9 Working hunter or huntress (West Waterford Hunt) – 1st 63. Louise Lyons, Bluegate Stud, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. MJI BLUE MOON, 6 yr old grey geld; 2nd. 273. Rosemary Connors, Woodfield,Woodstown, Co. Waterford. WOODFIELD ALIGHT, 7 yr old chest geld by Albano; 3rd 62. Louise Lyons, Bluegate Stud, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. DARTANS SMASH HIT, 4 yr old grey geld by Musical Pursuit; 4th 58. Monica Hartley, Brabstown, Tullogher, Kilkenny. SCARTHILL O'SHEA, 5 yr old roan mare by Patty's Veuve Cosmic; 5th 64. Louise Lyons, Bluegate Stud, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. MJM LASZLO, 5 yr old bay geld. Robin Hunt Memorial Trophy for Champion working hunter Champion: 63. Louise Lyons, Bluegate Stud, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. MJI BLUE MOON, 6 yr old grey geld Reserve Champion 273. Rosemary Connors, Woodfield,Woodstown, Co. Waterford. WOODFIELD ALIGHT, 7 yr old chest geld by Albano YOUNG HORSES Class 10 Half Bred Yearling Colt, Gelding or filly (Master McGrath Bar) 1st 73. Liam Leddy, Araglen, Kilworth, Co. Cork. GLENARA SPRINTS, bay gelding by Yeats; 2nd 72. Denise Hanrahan, Munsboro, Clonea Power, Carrick On Suir, Co. Waterford. TC QUALITY CRUISE, chest gelding by Obos Quality; 3rd. 277. Seamus Lehane, Ballard, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. BALLARD FOREIGN AFFAIR, geld. Class 11 Two year old Colt, Gelding or Filly (Al Eile Stud) 1st 78. Declan Fahey, 26 Pearse St., Clonakilty, Co. Cork, IRISHMAN, bay geld by Nigrasine; 2nd 278. Seamus Lehane, Ballard, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, BALLARD JACKSON, gelding; 3rd 77. Jason Dunphy, Tubrid, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny. CHARLIE, grey

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Philippa Manseragh-Wallace (Tipperary) on Kilbride Billy Jo, winners of the Ladies Hunter Side Saddle Class and Clodagh Connors Memorial Cup. gelding by O'Carol's Rebel. Class 12 Three year old Colt, Gelding or Filly – 1st 279. Seamus Lehane, Ballard, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, BALLARD WISEGUY, gelding; 2nd 280. John Grennan, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny, 3 yr old Bay filly by Financial Reward; 3rd 82. Thomas Griffin, Rathdrum, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, Bay filly by Olympic Lux. Champion: 78. Declan Fahey, 26 Pearse St, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, IRISHMAN, bay geld by Nigrasine. Reserve Champion: 279. Seamus Lehane, Ballard, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, BALLARD WISEGUY, gelding . BROOD MARES & FOALS Class 14 Half Bred Brood Mare in Foal, not suckling a foal (Lismore Estates) 1st 86. John & Julia Crosbie, Courtnacuddy, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. HANKALAINE, 7 yr old bay mare by Hankalo; 2nd 92. John Roche, Bell Lodge Stables, Assagart, Foulksmills, Co. Wexford. TRAVELLING SOLO, 12 yr old brown mare by The Traveller; 3rd 91. Tom Power, Ballyknock, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. QUEENIE, 6 yr old bay mare by Kings Master. Class 15 Half Bred Brood Mare with foal at foot (Pat Cunningham, Sharon Mulcahy and Kelly's Pharmacy) 1st 97. John Roche, Bell Lodge Stables, Assagart, Foulksmills, Co. Wexford. ASSAGART SAVIOUR, 12 yr old bay mare; 2nd 95. Richard Drohan, Rathgormack, Co. Waterford. PRINCESS LUCYS, mare by Power Blade; 3rd 90. Louise Lyons, Bluegate stud, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. DARTAN's REDLIGHT, 5 yr old bay mare bv CAVALIER; 4th

96. John Kirwan, Grawn Stud, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. 7 yr old grey mare by Krafty Clover. CHAMPIONSHIP & OBSERVER CUP Champion: 86 John & Julia Crosbie, Courtnacuddy, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. HANKALAINE, 7 yr old bay mare by Hankalo. Reserve Champion: 97 John Roche, Bell Lodge Stables, Assagart, Foulksmills, Co. Wexford. ASSAGART SAVIOUR, 12 yr old bay mare. Nomination to SPIRIT HOUSE won by 95 Richard Drohan, Rathgormack, Co. Waterford. PRINCESS LUCYS, mare by Power Blade. Class 16 Half Bred Colt Foal (Frank Nugent, Centra, Abbeyside) 1st 100. Louise Lyons, Bluegate stud, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Bay Colt by Obos Quality; 2nd 101. John Roche, Bell Lodge Stables, Assagart, Foulksmills, Co. Wexford. ASSAGART ALLSTAR; 3rd 99. John Kirwan, Grawn Stud, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, colt foal by Spirit House. Class 17 Half Bred Filly foal (Benny Crowley) 1st 104. Richard Drohan, Rathgormack, Co. Waterford. ROBIN DE LA MAISON; 2nd 105. Jamie Robinson, Bayview Cottage, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Chestnut filly by Lingh; 3rd. 103. Tom Clancy, Island, Stradbally, Co. Waterford. Chestnut filly by Obos Quality. Class 20 Thoroughbred brood mare stinted in foal or with foal at foot (The Beeches Stud, Lismore and Hal Chavasse) 1st 112. John Roche, Bell Lodge Stables, Assagart, Foulksmills, Co. Wexford. BELLS GLORY, 11 yr old brown mare bv Presenting;

2nd 115. Michael Tobin, Colligan, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. DEFINITE LADY, 9 yr old bay mare by Definite Article; 3rd 113. John Roche, Bell Lodge Stables, Assagart, Foulksmills, Co. Wexford. CYRILS ISLAND, 5 yr old bay mare by Trews Island; 4th 108. Connery Family, c/o R. McGrath,Tinniscart Hse., Aglish, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. THYNETOCATCHER, 9 yr old bay mare by Catcher in the Rye. Best Colt 112 John Roche, Bell Lodge Stables, Assagart, Foulksmills, Co. Wexford. BELLS GLORY, 11 yr old brown mare bv Presenting. Best Filly 113 John Roche, Bell Lodge Stables, Assagart, Foulksmills, Co. Wexford. CYRILS ISLAND, 5 yr old bay mare by Trews Island. PONIES Class 21 Open 153cms Show hunter pony class (Country Store) 1st 120. Sarah Jane Hackett, Knockane, Portlaw, Co. Waterford. AWESOME SUSIE, 11 yr old filly; 2nd 117. Natasha Blanchfield, Old School Hse, Templetown, Fethardon-Sea, New Ross, Co. Wexford. SHANNONBAY STAR, 10 yr old grey geld; 3rd 123. Orla Queally c/o Margaret O'Neill, Clonea Rd, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. LICKEEN FINNBAR, grey geld; 4th 124. Cathy Toomey, Curraheen, Lismore, Co. Waterford. PEPPERMINT DOWNS, 13 yr old grey geld. Class 22 Open 143cms Show hunter pony class (John Halpin, Farrier). 1st 125. Zachary Dair, Orchard Cottage, Cappa, Enniskeane, Co. Cork. KING ELLESAR DE SAUVIAT. Continued on next page.

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Francis Connors on Uskerty Diamond Lady, winner of the Phelan's Hardware-Fennell Garage sponsored Grand Prix and the Jim Phelan Memorial Cup at Dungarvan Show, pictured with Marion Phelan, Phelan's Hardware, and Helen Ahearne, Fennell’s Garage. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Continued from previous page Class 23 Open 133cms Show Hunter pony (Gillian King) – 1st 285. Amy Murnane, Bansha Hse Stables, Bansha, Co. T i p p e r a r y . GOLDSWORTH ROYAL SALUTE, bay geld; 2nd 133. Tom Hayden, Church View, Drangan,Thurles, Co. Tipperary.TULLOWCUSSANE MORNING JEWEL, 8 yr old grey mare; 3rd 132. Mary Carpenter, Lybe, Belgooly, Co. Cork. LEAP RASCAL, 6 yr old bay geld; 4th 130. Emily Lawless Greene, Clonlahy, Cloneen, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. GOLDEN GROVE HEART THROB, 4 yr old black geld. THE CARROLL CUP FOR CHAMPION RIDDEN PONY Champion: 120 Sarah Jane Hackett, Knockane, Portlaw, Co. Waterford. AWESOME SUSIE, 11 yr old filly Reserve Champion: 117 Natasha Blanchfield, Old School Hse, Templetown, Fethard-on-Sea, New Ross, Co.Wexford. SHANNONBAY STAR, 10 yr old grey geld Class 24 Open Show Hunter Starter Stakes (Finnisk Valley Riding Centre) – 1st 286. Amy Murnane, Bansha Hse Stables, Bansha, Co. T i p p e r a r y . GOLDSWORTH ROYAL SALUTE, bay geld;2nd 138. Jessica Murphy c/o Noreen O'Connor, Ashwood Lower, Inch, Gorey, Co. Wexford. TREULLA TRUFFLES, bay mare. Class 25 Open Show hunter first ridden (PrintMaster) – 1st 146. Emma Widger, Windemere, Lacken Rd, Waterford. BRYNOTTA JONQUIL, 9 yr old grey mare; 2nd 143. Tobin Lawless Greene, Clonlahy, Cloneen, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. MOUNTAIN ASH OF GLENDINE, grey geld; 3rd

145. Jordan Murphy c/o o Noreen O'Connor, Ashwood Lower, Inch, Gorey, Co. Wexford. WAXWING PIMMS, grey mare; 4th 142. Katie Duggan, Prospect Grove, Dunmanway, Co. Cork. B A L LY L O U G H A N HEATHERBELLS, 10 yr old chest filly; 5th 141. Sadhbh Bolger, Ballyduff West, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford. 8 yr old skewbald filly. Class 26 Leading rein class for ponies, mares or geldings not exceeding 123cms (The Local) – 1st 154. Amelia O'Halloran, Parkfarm Stables, Glenbrook, Co. Cork. FIELDEN CHRYS-OLITE, 9 yr old geld; 2nd 155. Ciara O'Connor, Ashwood Lower, Inch, Gorey, Co. Wexford. L Y R I X B U R Y GOLDILOCKS, chest mare; 3rd 150. Kate Kennedy, The Rectory, Killenaule, Co. Tipperary. BARKWAY FANFARE, 9 yr old bay geld; 4th 152. Imogen Lawless Greene, Clonlahy, Cloneen, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. MOUNTAIN ASH OF GLENDINE, grey geld; 5th 158. Hannah Widger, Windemere, Lacken Rd, Waterford. HAIGHEND MISS GERGETTE, 12 yr old bay mare; 6th 148. Kate B Souza c/o Tanya Browne, Mayfield, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. PEEPS, 16 yr old chest geld. Champion trophy sponsored by Devereux Menswear, Dungarvan; Champion: 151 Mia de Bromhead, Knockeen, Waterford. KILMOYLAN SILVER, 6 yr old grey filly. Reserve Champion: 146 Emma Widger, Windemere, Lacken Rd, Waterford. BRYNOTTA JONQUIL, 9 yr old grey mare. Class 27 Leading rein confined to Co. Waterford for ponies 4 yrs old & upwards not exceeding 138cms (Five Naughts Stud) – 1st 163. Georgia de Bromhead, Knockeen,

Waterford. LITTLE PIPSQUEAK, 16 yr old grey geld; 2nd 162. Mia de Bromhead, Knockeen, Waterford. JASMYNEDE SAUVIAT, 13yr old bay mare; 3rd 168. Neil TIvy c/o Laura Griffith, Monatrea Equestrian Centre, Kinsalebeg, Co. Waterford. MONATREA SPUD, 8 yr old piebald geld; 4th 164. Jack de Bromhead, Knockeen, Waterford. APPLES, 7 yr old grey mare; 5th 292. Lucy Kent, Foxmount Farm, Halfway Hse, Waterford. THISTLETOWN TAFFY; 6th 290. Hannah Curran, Castleview Stables, Fenor, Co. Waterford. MOPPET, brown mare. Class 28 Unregistered ponies confined to Co. Waterford for ponies 4 yrs old & over of 138cms and under (Tom Fleming) – 1st 293. Hannah Curran, Castleview Stables, Fenor, Co. Waterford. PEPSI, skewbald geld; 2nd 177. Ray Fennell, Knocknahoola, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. MAGICAL MOLL, 15 yr old chest mare; 3rd 183. Alice Walsh, Ballyloughmore, Woodstown, Co. Waterford. THE RAGGLE TAGGLE GYPSY; 4th 180. Sarah Kirk c/o Laura Griffith, Monatrea Equestrian Centre, Kinsalebeg, Co. Waterford. PUZZLE, 10 yr old skewbald geld. Class 29 Unregistered ponies confined to Co. Waterford for ponies exceeding 138cms and not exceeding 153cms (Raymond Beresford & Padraig Suipeil) – 1st 186. Koby Fawkes, Poulbautia, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. BENJAMIN FLYER, 14 yr old dun geld; 2nd 192. Cliona Ryan, Dromore, Aglish, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. REDINAGH SILVER, 6 yr old grey filly; 3rd 189. Emily Hanrahan, Munsboro, Clonea, Carrick on Suir, Co. Waterford. TALULA, 6 yr old blue/white filly; 4th 188.

Syirla Coffey /o Laura Griffith, Monatrea Equestrian Centre, Kinsalebeg, Co. Waterford. TEMPLEBREADY HOBSON, 10 yr old grey geld. Eamon Dwane Construction champion trophy presented to; Champion: 186 Koby Fawkes, Poulbautia, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. BENJAMIN FLYER, 14 yr old dun geld. Reserve Champion:293 Hannah Curran, Castleview Stables, Fenor, Co. Waterford. PEPSI, skewbald geld. Class 30 Junior Side Saddle winner (O'Sullivans Pharmacy) – Winner: 194. Alex Connors, c/o Sarah Conway, Orchard Lodge, Calverstown, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare. GROVESIDE BUZZY BEE, 12 yr old roan geld. CONNEMARA PONIES Class 32A Registered Connemara Mare or Gelding 4 yrs old & upwards under saddle (Hunt Family) – 1st 209. Joan Dahill, Glencairn, Lismore, Co. Waterford. GLENCAIRN IVY, 6 yr old grey mare; 2nd 204. Philipa Manseragh Wallace, Grenane Hse, Co. Tipperary. DERRYMORE PADDY FINN, 13 yr old grey geld; 3rd 208. Margaret O'Neill, Clonea Rd, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. LICKEEN FINBAR, grey geld; 4th 298. Mary Barry Murphy, Springdale, Curaglas, Mallow, Co. Cork. CORCLOUGH CLAGGAN, 8 yr old grey geld; 5th 297. Lorraine Coen, The Green, Fethard, Co. Tipperary. DROMAJOEY, 7 yr old grey geld; 6th 213. Jack Kennedy Roan, Killenaule, Co. Tipperary. LISSROE PROUD MAM, 6 yr old grey mare. 32B Registered Connemara Mare or Gelding 4 yrs old & up to 6 yrs under saddle (Hunt Family) – 1st 210. Rachel Farrell, Huntingstown, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny. HIGHWOOD OAK OF SHANBO, 4 yr old dun geld; 2nd 207. Kate Doyle, Raheenduff, Oulart, Gorey, Co. Wexford. KILCURRY HERO, 5 yr old grey geld; 3rd 206. Carmel Melody, Nire Valley, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford. NIRE VALLEY BREEZE, 5 yr old roan mare; 4th 215. Daniel Meagher, 47 Cowper Rd, Co. Dublin. CORABBY MAC, 5 yr old grey geld; 5th 205. Carmel Melody, Nire Valley, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford. NIRE VALLEY BETH, 4 yr old grey mare; 6th 214. Charlotte Feehan c/o Louise Lyons, Co. Kilkenny. RAILWAY BOY, 5 yr old grey geld. Class 33 Open 153 working hunter for ponies exceeding 143cms but not exceedng 153cms (Harry &

Gwen Gray) – 1st 220. Natasha Blanchfield, Old School Hse, Templetown, Fethard-on-Sea, New Ross, Co.Wexford. SHANNONBAY STAR, 10 yr old grey geld; 2nd 223. Avril Hogan, Parkview, Carrick on Suir, Co. Tipperary. CAVALIER KITTY MAE, bay mare; 3rd 229. Lucy O'Donnell, Killaloan, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. THE DOCTOR, 7 yr old roan/grey geld; 4th 222. Joan Dahill, Glencairn, Lismore, Co. Waterford. GLENCAIRN SIXPENCE, 7 yr old grey mare; 5th 231. Eleanor Walsh, c/o David Walsh, Ballyloughmore, Woodstown, Co. Waterford. SIXMILER; 6th 225 Patrick Kennedy, Roam, Killenaule, Co. Tipperary. KILEAD TARZAN, 20 yr old dun mare. Class 34 Open 143 Working hunter pony (Comeragh Veterinary) – 1st 236. Lucy O'Donnell, Killaloan, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. HIGHBURY LAD, 15 yr old roan/grey geld; 2nd 235. Charlotte Feehan, c/o Louise Lyons,

31 Bluegate Stud, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny. KILROAN PRESLEY, 15 yr old roan/grey geld; 3rd 240. Lydia Troy, Coolnasmeer, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. SUGAR, 11 yr old grey filly; 4th 238. Judie Quirke, Knockanglass, Fethard, Co. Tipperary. ERROS EMPIRE, 6 yr old skewbald geld; 5th 241 Tara Walsh, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny. CLOONBERNE LARRY, dun geld; 6th 232. Annmarie Hynes, Newtown, Kinsalebeg, Co. Waterford. HOPE FOR GOLD, 8 yr old bay mare. Class 35 Open 133 Working hunter pony exceeding 123cms but not exceeding 133cms (Gray Agri & Transport) – 1st 252.; 2nd 242. Tom Hayden, Church View, Drangan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.TULLOWCUSSANE MORNING JEWEL, 8 yr old grey mare; 3rd 243. Sasha Jolly, Ballymountain, Ferrybank, Waterford. OLLIE BOY, bay geld; 4th 301. Sarah Donworth, Knockainey,

Hospital, Co. Limerick. Class 36 Open Working Starter Stakes for ponies not exceeding 133cms (Copper Coast Mini Farm) 1st 247. Katie Wyse c/o Anna Cashman Wyse, Knockbordan, Grove Rd, Fethard, Co.Tipperary. ALL THAT JAZZ, 10 yr old chest geld; 2nd 252. Jessica Murphy, TRUELLA TRUFFLES; 3rd 248. Tom Hayden, Church View, Drangan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.TULLOWCUSSANE MORNING JEWEL; 4th 253. Angela Loughnane, Kilrush, Mogeely, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork. LITTLEFARMS MR FLASH, 16 yr old bay geld; 5th 254. Phoebe Thorpe, West Lodge, Knockeen, Butlerstown, Co. Waterford. 16 yr old grey mare. Lenihan Family Perpetual cup for the winner in classes 33,34 & 35 winner: Natasha Blanchfield, Old School Hse, Templetown, Fethardon-Sea, New Ross, Co. Wexford. SHANNONBAY STAR, 10 yr old grey geld

James Lynch’s four year old Bawnacurra Maximus Meridius and Rosemary Connors winner of the Lightweight Ridden Hunter Class. [On The Spot Photography]

Belle Walsh (Kilmacthomas) on Blackberry pictured at the Show.

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Pat Kelly, Dairygold (sponsors), presenting the Galtee Cup for Heifer in Milk Class to Tom Hennessy. Included is Eamon Coleman, Judge. [Rory Wyley]

Champion Yearling Dungarvan Show 2015 – Michael Lenihan, Greenhills Stud, presents the Lenihan Cup to Liam Leddy for "Glenara Sprints". Also included is Walter Kent, Judge. [Pat Crowley]

Champion Half-bred Broodmare – Harry Gray, Show Committee, presents Julia Crosbie, Enniscorthy, with the Observer Cup for her mare "Hankalaine." Also included Judge, Walter Kent. [Pat Crowley]

Tommy Enright, Forestry Services, presenting the prize for the Simmental Calf Class to Garrett Behan. [Rory Wyley]

Pat Denn, Denn Feeds, presenting the trophy for the Pat Denn All-Ireland Junior Friesian Heifer to Pat Smith. [Rory Wyley]

Beeches Stud Thoroughbred Broodmare Class – Michael Tobin Snr. and Michael Tobin Jnr., Colligan, Dungarvan, received a nomination to "Ask" from Ivan Greene and Carmel McCarthy for their mare ‘Definite Lady’. Also included is the judge Walter Kent. [Pat Crowley]

Tom Power, Terence Morrissey and Associates, presenting the Terence Morrissey, Cup for the Champion Charolais to Jerry O’Keeffe. [Rory Wyley]

Champion Leading Rein Pony Dungarvan Show 2015 – Aine and Niall Flynn, Five Naughts Stud, present the Bobby Kennedy Cup to Georgia de Bromhead, Waterford. The pony "Little Pipsqueak" is led by Heather de Bromhead. [Pat Crowley] John Collender presenting the Mell Collender Cup for the Friesian In-Calf Heifer to Pat Smith. Included [Rory Wyley] is Eamon Coleman, Judge

Liam Curran, Chairman Cattle Committee, presenting the Radley Spire for the overall Beef Champion [Rory Wyley] to Albert de Cogan.

Michael Dunphy presents the Al Eile Stud trophy to Declan Fahey, Clonakilty, for his champion Two Year Old "Irishman". Also included is John Connolly (ISA), Dominic McArdle (ISA) and Judge Walter Kent. [Pat Crowley]

Champion Three Year Old – Seamus Lehane receives the West Waterford Hunt Cup for "Ballard Wiseguy" from Judge Walter Kent. [Pat Crowley]

Kivent Smith with the winner of the Friesian Heifer Calf Class. Included are Dave Barry, Goldcrop [Rory Wyley] (sponsors) and Eamon Coleman, Judge.

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Cattle Section CATTLE SECTION Cup Winners 2015 Maher Memorial Cup - Overall Dairy ChampionS. & K. Kelly. Radley Spire Trophy - Overall Beef ChampionAlbert De Cogan. I.C.M.S.A. Cup – Champion Junior Stock PersonKevin Smith. Galtee Cup – Friesian Heifer in Milk- Noel Hennessy. Central Dairies Cup – Friesian Junior Cow- Noel Hennessy. Nell Collender Memorial Cup – Best in Calf HeiferNoel Hennessy. Pat Denn Junior Championship Trophy – Pat Denn Junior Champion- Pat Smith. Bronze Cow – Best Exhibitor Bred Friesian- S & K Kelly. Glanbia Trophy – Super Cow- S & K Kelly. Coolmore Stud Cup – Champion Aberdeen AngusAlbert De Cogan. Reflections Crystal Trophy - Champion SimmentalGordon Salter. Terence Morrissey Cup – Champion Charolais Gerry O'Keeffe. Albert De Cogan 50 Years On Trophy – Best Aberdeen Angus Bull- Albert De Cogan. Ped or non ped. Freisian Heifer calf born on or between 1/8/14 and 31/12/14 (Farm Relief Services). Class 1 – Ped or non ped. Freisian Heifer calf born on or after 1/1/15 (Goldcrop) – 1st 01 property of Pat Smith. Class 2 – Ped or non ped. Freisian in-calf heifer born on or between 1/8/13 and 30/04/14 (DairyGold), 1st 03. Pat Smith; 2nd 05. S. & K. Kelly; 3rd 04. Pat Smith. Class 3 – 1st 08. Pat Smith; 2nd 09. S. & K. Kelly. Class 4 Pat Denn All Ireland Junior Champion Ped or non ped Friesan heifer born on or after 1/8/13 – 1st 10. Pat Smith; 2nd 11. Pat Smith; 3rd 15. S & K Kelly; 4th 12. Pat Smith; 5th 13. S & K Kelly; 6th S. & K. Kelly. Class 5 Ped or non ped. friesian heifer in milk (Merial:Eprinex) – 1st 19. Noel Hennessy. Class 6 Ped or non ped. Friesian Junior Cow, confined to animals which have had two calves (Dairy Master) – 1st 21. Noel Hennessy; 2nd 20. K. & S. Kelly. Class 7 Ped or non ped. super cow having had two or more calves (Glanbia) – 1st 22. S. & K. Kelly; 2nd 21. Noel Hennessy; 3rd 23. Noel Hennessy. Class 8 A group of three ped or non ped females by the same owner (ABS Progen) – 1st 27. Noel Hennessy; 2nd 26. S. & K. Kelly; 3rd 28. Pat Smith. Dairy Champion: S. & K. Kelly Class 07-22. Reserve Dairy Champion: Noel Hennessy Class 07-21. HEREFORDS Class 10 – Ped male or female born on or after 1/9/14 (McDonnell Bros) 1st 02 Tom Roycroft; 2nd 01 Tom Roycroft; 3rd 04 Jim Kingston. Class 11 – Ped male or

female any age (Terence Morrissey) - 1st 05 Tom Roycroft; 2nd 08 Jim Kingston; 3rd 07 Tom Roycroft. Champion: Tom Roycroft Class 11-05. Reserve Champion: Jim Kingston Class 11-08. SIMMENTALS Class 12 Ped, female born on or after 31/7/14 (IFAC Accountancy Services) – 1st 01 Gordon & Susan Salter; 2nd 03 Garrett Behan. Class 13 Ped. male born on or after 31/7/14 (Harty Auctioneers) – 1st 04 William & Jenny Cotter; 2nd 05 William & Jenny Cotter. Class 14 Ped. female born on or between 1/8/14 and 31/12/14 (Dovea AI) – 1st 10 Garrett Behan; 2nd 06 Adrian Bateman; 3rd 07 Gordon & Susan Salter. Class 15 Ped. male born on or between 1/8/14 and 31/12/14 (Terence Morrissey) – 1st 13 Gordon & Susan Salter; 2nd 14 Garret Behan; 3rd 11 Adrian Baterman. Class 16 Ped. male or female born on or after 1/1/15 (Forestry Services Ltd) – 1st 21 Garret Behan; 2nd 16 James Browne; 3rd 17 Gordon & Susan Salter. Champion: Gordon & Susan Salter Class 12-01. Reserve Champion: William Cotter 13-04. CHAROLAIS Class 17 Ped. Male born on or after 01/9/14 (Irish Charolais Society & AIB) – 1st 01 Jerry O'Keefee; 2nd 02 Jerry O'Keeffe. Class 18 Ped. Female born on or after 01/9/14 – 1st 03 David McGrath. Class 19 Ped. Female born on or between 1/9/13 and 31/8/14 – 1st 04 David McGrath; 2nd 03 David

McGrath. Champion: Jerry O'Keeffe Class 17-01. Reserve Champion: David McGrath Class 1904. ABERDEEN ANGUS Class 22 ped. female born on or between 1/9/12 and 31/7/14 (FBD Insurance) – 1st 04 John & Kate Tait; 2nd 01 Albert De Cogan; 3rd 02 Ruth God. Class 23 ped. cow any age (Osmonds and Jim Foskin) – 1st 06 Edward Dudley. Class 24 Ped. male born or after 1/8/14 (Kill Agricultural Services) – 1st 07 Albert de Cogan; 2nd 08 Albert de Cogan; 3rd 11 John & Kate Tait. Class 25 Ped. female born on or after 1/8/14 (FDC Accountants) – 1st 13 Edward Dudley; 2nd 12 Albert de Cogan; 3rd 15 Jim Kingston. Class 26 Ped.male born on or before 31/7/14 (Donal O'Reilly) – 1st 16 Albert De Cogan; 2nd 17 Michael Edgeworth. Champion: Albert De Cogan Class 26-16. Reserve Champion: John & Kate Tait Class 22-04. Class 29 Beef Pair Class (Murray's Pharmacy) – 1st 04 James Browne; 2nd 06 Adrian Bateman; 3rd 05 Gordon Salter. Class 30 Junior Beef Championship (Dawn Meats) – 1st 10 Adrian Bateman; 2nd 07 James Browne; 3rd 03 Albert de Cogan. Class 31 ICMSA Junior Stockperson – 1st 01 Kevin Smith; 2nd 02 Claire Smith; 3rd 03 Grace Bateman. Overall Beef Champion: Albert De Cogan Class 2616. Reserve Beef Champion: Tom Roycroft Class 11-05.

John Leahy, Secretary Cattle Committee, presenting the Maher Memorial Cup for the Champion Friesian Cow to Sean Kelly. Included are Trevor Hennessy, Shane McHugh, IHFA; Eamon Coleman, Judge. [Rory Wyley]

Tomas Cummins presenting the Central Dairies Cup to Trevor Hennessy for the Friesian Junior Cow. Included is Eamon Coleman, Judge. [Rory Wyley]

Sheep Section SHEEP SECTION Cup winners 2015 The Boolattin Perpetual Challenge Cup - Pat Whyte. John Harrington Cup for the best Shearling Ram - Noel P. Walsh. William Carey Cup for best Hogget Ewe - Pat Whyte. Michael Walsh Comeragh Inn Cup for best Scotch Ewe Lamb - Pat Whyte. Tommy Fahey Breeders Cup for Breeders Class - Pat Whyte. Flynn Cup, Park Hotel for best Scotch Ewe Lamb shown by child under 12 - John O'Brien. Class 1 Best aged ram (James Walsh) – 1st 02. Noel P Walsh; 2nd 03. Pat Whyte. Class 2 Best Shearling Ram (Paddy Cooney) – 1st 06. Noel P Walsh; 2nd 04. John Hennebry; 3rd 07. John Walsh. Class 3 Best Ewe Aged (James Dalton of Natural Nutrition) – 1st 09. Noel P Walsh; 2nd 10. Pat Whyte; 3rd 11. Pat Whyte. Class 4 Best Hogget Ewe (Pat Whyte) – 1st 12. Pat Whyte; 2nd 15. Pat Whyte; 3rd 46. Benny White. Class 5 Best Ewe lamb

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(Noel P.Walsh) – 1st. 18 Pat Whyte; 2nd 19. Pat Whyte; 3rd 48. Benny White. Class 6 Best ram lamb (Jackie Fraher) – 1st 20. Pat Whyte. Class 7 Breeder Class (Matt Fahey) – 1st 23. Pat Whyte; 2nd 22. Noel P. Walsh. Class 8 Children's Class: Best Scotch Ewe Lamb (Tom Walsh) – 1st 36. John O'Brien; 2nd 35. Tara Casey. Class 9 Children's Class: Best Ewe Lamb, any breed (Caroline & Michael

Bourke) – 1st 24 Anne Marie Hourigan; 2nd 38. Paudie Keane. Class 10 Best pair or factory lambs any breed – 1st 27. Michael Hourigan; 2nd 29. Jack Keane; 3rd 26. Shay Kennedy. Class 11 Best pair of hogget ewes (Scotch excluded) suitable for breeding – 1st 28. Shay Kennedy; 2nd 40. Paudie Keane; 3rd 29 Michael Hourigan. Class 12 Charolais Ram 1 yr and upwards – 1st 30. Pat Hannon. Class 13 Charolais Ewe 1 yr and upwards – 1st 44. Patrick Whyte; 2nd 31. Pat Hannon; 3rd 32. Pat Hannon. Class 14 Charolais Ewe born after 1/1/15 – 1st 45. Patrick Whyte; 2nd 33. Pat Hannon; 3rd 34 Pat Hannon. Scotch Champion: Pat Whyte. Reserve Champion: Noel P. Walsh. Charolais Champion: Patrick Whyte.

Dungarvan Show 2015 Home Industries Section – Fiona O’Brien making a presentation to Dick Waide, accepting Prize on behalf of his wife Helen. [Pat Crowley]

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Showjumping Section SHOW JUMPING RESULTS Amateur A & AA Grand Prix (HSI Qualifier) - 1 Nicola Cliffe`s Killongford Candy (Nicola Cliffe); 2 Brian Condon`s Bun Na Coille (Brian Condon); 3 Thomas J O'Riordan`s Garraunfadda Boson (Thomas J O'Riordan); 4 Francis Connors`s Mystic Dance (Helen Connors); 5 Ronan Tynan`s Krafty Jack (Hilda Keane); 6 John Fennell`s Dark Eclipse (John Fennell). 1.10m Two Phase - 1, Marie Hartley`s Kilpatrick Fred (Marie Hartley); 2, Deirdre Bourns`s Valtaire (Aimee Moloney); 3, Johnny Widger`s Citareusa (Johnny Widger); 4, John Shinnick`s Totally Focused (Andrew Shinnick); 5, Helen Gould`s Ballycoog Rain - Sky (Helen Gould); 6, Fionnula Taylor`s Camiro Boy (Callum Taylor). Horses 90cm - Divided between Thomas Hearne`s Covelot (Thomas Hearne), Sinead Dahill`s Crafty Copper (Sinead Dahill), Kate O’Shea`s Send Me On (Kate O’Shea), Christopher Kelly`s Togher Tequila (Christopher Kelly). Horses 1m - Divided between Stacey Griffins Aka de Fonz (Stacey Griffin), Tim O'Sullivans Barryscourt Clover Prince (Tim O'Sullivan), Kieran O'Donohue`s Dicksgrove Wildfire (Colm O'Donohue), Gerard Burke`s Drumin Jacqueline (Gillian Burke), Gerard Burke`s Glidawn Heights (Gillian Burke). 1.20m FBD Munster Speed Series - 1, Deirdre Bourns`s Valtaire (Peter Moloney); 2, Dominique Hallinan`s Furistos Jack (Darragh Ryan); 3, Ciara Morris’ Tykillen Impact (Ciara Morris); 4, Helen Hartys’ Young Limerick (Jessica Harty); 5, Grainne Costellos’ Annestown Clover Concorde (Cliona Costello); 6, John Watters’ The Dubliner (Darragh Ryan). 1.35m CONNOLLY's RED MILLS MUNSTER GRAND PRIX - 1, Hilda Anthony`s Uskerty Diamond Lady (Francis Connors); 2, Brian McClintock’s Barichello W (Seamus Hayes); 3, Ronan Tynan`s Rocksy Music (Tholm Keane); 4, Seryna Van Kuelen`s Ikona V.'T Recht Eind (Paul Beecher); 5, Patrick G. Duggan`s Ribanbelle Tame (Peter Moloney); 6, Amanda Kirwan’s Highly Efficient (Tholm Keane). PONIES 128 85cm U-10 Springboard Qualifier -

Divided between Denise Barrett’s Super Max (Hazel Barrett), Daniel O’Brien’s Tantassig Miss (Cian O’Brien), Kathryn Lynch`s Cahirmee Flower (Kate Lynch). 128 90cm - 1, Denise Barrett`s Crystals Tigerlily (Hazel Barrett); 2, Mary Power`s Oak Deborah (Alice Power); 3, Gerald & Joanna Penfold`s Gelliganol Guinever (harriet penfold); 4, Dara Mellerick`s Canary Yellow (Eric Mellerick); 5, Gerald & Joanna Penfold`s Black Shade of Gold (harriet penfold); 6, Mary T Ronayne`s Hollycreek Oran Splendour (Ryan Sweetnam). 128 1m Springboard Qualifier - 1, Marion Hughes`s Little Miss Big Time (Marta Hughes Bravo); 2, Mary T Ronayne`s Hollycreek Oran Splendour (Ryan Sweetnam). 138 1m - 1, Marguerite Ryan`s My Little Lady (Jack Ryan); 2, Madelaine Gervais`s Ballydavid Out of the Mist (Robyn Leslie); 3, Mary Power`s Glountane Beauty (Katie Power); 4, John Queally`s Dawn Dusty (Orla Queally); 5, Aileen O'Connor`s Carrie Grey (Emma O'Connor); 6, Miguel Bravo`s HHS Yoshi (Molly Hughes Bravo). 138 1.10m Springboard Qualifier - 1, Marguerite Ryan`s My Little Lady (Jack Ryan); 2, Grainne Costello`s Golden Copper (Conor Costello); 3, Kay Foley`s K.C. Lady (Sean Foley ). 148 1.10m Sponsored by Glidawn Stud - 1, Pearl Turpin`s Knockbaun Jaxie (Katie Turpin); 2, Richard Dalton`s Clonmoyle Cowboy (Jack Ryan); 3, Leslie Codd`s Tullow Star (Holly Codd); 4, William O’Brien’s Stuart Prince (Liam O’Brien). 148 1.20m Springboard Qualifier - No Entries for this Class. Newcomers Ponies 50cm/60cm - Divided between Andrew Fleming`s Ballylanigan Boy (Patrick Fleming), Andrew Fleming’s The Woo (Iseult Fleming). 128 70cm Equine Warehouse Carling King Divided between Mary Power’s High Star Flyer (Jenny) (Ellen Power), Hilda Keane’s Jaydee (Emma O'Connor), Tony Loughnane`s Little Farms Mr Flash (Máire Loughnane), Denise Barrett`s Stonehavens Rio (Hazel Barrett). 128 80cm - Divided between Lorcan Hennessy`s Ballynoe Vicki Vale (Seamus Hennessy), Kathryn Lynch’s Cahirmee Flower (Kate

Dog Show Section DOG SHOW RESULTS Class 1 winner: Martina McGrath, JASPER FROM MANCHESTER; 2nd Alan Sawyer, ACHILLES; 3rd Johanna Hendicks, MURPHY. Class 2 Small Dog winner: Heather O'Leary, ALI; 2nd: Breda Hennessy, LOTTIE; 3rd: Jack Jones, DIGGER JONES. Class 3 Dog suitable for children winner: Aoibhinn Connelly, SANDY; 2nd: Mary Ryan, TILLY; 3rd Harry Roche Perks, MILLY; 4th Henry Slattery, TOBY. Class 4 Overall Champion winner: Martina McGrath, JASPER FROM MANCHESTER. Reserve Champion: Aoibhinn Connolly, SANDY.

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Stacey Griffin and her horse A.K.A. De Fonz who jumped a double clear round in the 1m Class at the Dungarvan Show. Lynch), Hilda Keane’s Jaydee (Emma O'Connor), Raymond Morrissey`s Nutshell (Giorgie Morrissey), Daniel O’Brien`s Tantassig Miss (Cian O’Brien), Susann Merrigan’s Tullibards Little Joe (Tristan Merrigan). 138 80cm - 1, Rachel Leslie`s meelickisland ash (Robyn Leslie). 148 90cm - Divided between Debbie Cody’s Aaron's Echo (Emily Cody), Johnny Curran’s Aherlow Boy (Saoirse Curran), John Howard’s Beechcrest Storm (Leah Howard), Laurence Curran’s Flashy Fletch (Tess Curran), Joan Dahill’s Glencairn Sixpence (Ali Flynn), John Shinnick`s Glorious Champ (John Shinnick), Sonya Kelly`s Hunters Firefly (Kate Kelly), Dermot Walsh`s Klanhugh Lakeland (Emma Walsh), Helen Harty`s Krafty Kitten (Hugo Harty), John Howard`s Laune Ranger (Leah Champion Dog of The Show 2015 – Martina McGrath, Dog Howard), Eleanor Jordan’s (Jasper from Manchester) sponsored by GAIN Dog Foods. Also Sharkeys Machine (David included in photograph Lisa Curran, Branch Manager GAIN. [Pat Crowley] Jordan), Christine Harte`s Inishturkbeg Tara (LHI) (Hazel Harte), (Emma Walsh), Helen Widger’s Thomas Ryan’s Tinraher Harty`s Krafty Kitten Bright Dawn (Jess Widger), Leslie`s (Hugo Harty), Gerard Rachel Bird (oliver penfold). 148 1m - Divided Burke’s Latimer Lad (Shane Meelickisland Ash (Robyn between Debbie Cody`s Moloney), Kathryn Lynch`s Leslie), Clodagh Hassett`s Aaron's Echo (Emily Paddys Flower (Brendan Stilo Smartie (Maebh Cody), Johnny Curran’s Lynch), Christine Harte’s Hassett). Aherlow Boy (Saoirse Tara (LHI) (Hazel Harte). 148 80cm - No Entries 138 90cm - Divided for this Class. Curran), Lorcan Hennessy`s Ballynoe Galway Girl between John Moloney`s C 138 80cm Equine (Shane Moloney), John E C Mo Jo (Mark Warehouse Carling King Andrew Shinnick’s Glorious Champ Moloney), - No Entries for this (John Shinnick), Dermot Fleming’s Clear Over Walsh’s Klanhugh Lakeland (David Fleming), Laura Class.

FLORAL EXHIBITS 1. Have a Go - 1st Maria Prendergast. 2. Just Foliage – 1st Mairead McGrath 2nd Eileen Hynes. 2a. Blooming Teacup – Phyllis McCabe; 2nd Catherine Kennedy. 3. A Vertical Design - 1st Phyllis McCabe; 2nd Mary Fraher. 4. Summer Meadow – 1st Helen Waide,Youghal. 4a. 1st Valerie Leo; 2nd Sue Wilson. Best Overall Floral – Valerie Leo. JUNIOR CLASSES 5. Miniature Garden – 1st Catherine Hynes; Joint 2nd Róisin Murphy & Pierce Morrissey; 3rd Gemma Ahearne. 5a. Miniature Farm – 1st Odhran Walsh; 2nd Darragh McKeon; 3rd Gearóid Hynes. 6. Make a Model – 1st Pádraig Hynes; 2nd Emily O’Brien; Joint 3rd Darragh Hallahan & Chloe Walsh. 7.Wild Flowers–1st Luke Mackey; 2nd Gearóid Hynes 8. In My Wellie - Joint 1st Katie Delaney & Catherine Hynes; Joint 2nd Jade Delaney & Luke Mackey. CUT FLOWERS 10. Best Rose – 1st Ollie & Noreen Carroll. 11. Hybrid T – 1st Celia Hennebry, Colligan. 12.Floribunda – Ellis Wilkins. 13. Sweet Pea – 1st Ellis Wilkins . 15. Herbaceous – 1st Courtney & Noah Carroll; 2nd Eileen Hynes. 16.Shrub Variety – 1st Alan Wilson. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES 17. Michaeli Waide; 2nd Maureen Earley. 18. Gooseberries – 1st Ellis Wilkins; 2nd Maureen Earley. 19. Cabbage – 1st Michaeli Waide. 20. Onions - 1st Ellis

Wilkins. 21.Peas – 1st Ellis Wilkins. 21a. Beans – Ellis Wilkins 22. Kidney Potatoes – 1st Ellis Wilkins. 23. Round Potatoes – 1st Ellis Wilkins. 25. Lettuce – 1st Michaeli Waide. 26. Rhubarb – 1st Joan Kirwan; 2nd Michaeli Waide. 27. Courgettes – 1st Michaeli Waide. 29. Veg. Collection – 1st Michaeli Waide. 30. Herbs – 1st Fiona Keane. 31. New Entrant Veg. Basket – Dawn Grace. Orchardstown Horticulture Award – Ellis Wilkins. EGGS E1 Brown - 1st Caitlin Wanchan; 2nd Jack Keane E2 Duck Eggs - 1st Mary Delaney; 2nd Dawn Grace. Decorated Egg – 1st Gearóid Coffey; 2nd Darragh Gleeson; 3rd Caoimhe Houlihan. JAM 32. Strawberry - 1st Kathleen Whyte; 2nd Margaret Leahy. 33. Raspberry - 1st Kathleen Whyte; 2nd Fiona Keane. 34. Blackcurrant - 1st Declan Flanagan; 2nd Richie/Shirley Walsh. 35. Gooseberry – 1st Carol-Anne Wilkins; Joint 2nd Mary Ó Gráda & Kathleen Whyte. 36. Any other Variety – 1st Declan Flanagan; Joint 2nd Lyn Hayes & Maureen Buckley. 37. Marmalade - 1st Anne Phelan. 38. Chutney – Patricia Morrissey. HOMEMADE CAKES AND PASTRIES 39. White Soda – Joint 2nd Anne Veale & Margo Sleator. 40. Brown Soda – Joint 2nd Anne Veale & Margo Sleator. Continued on next page.

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Home Industries Section contd. Continued from previous page. 41. Scones/Plain – 1st Dawn Grace. 43. Scones/Fruit – 1st Maria Prendergast; 2nd Mary Murphy. 44. Harvest Loaf - 1st Patricia Morrissey. 45. Tea Brack – 1st Gabrielle Power; Joint 2nd Mary Ryan, Andree Cunningham. 46. Brown Bread/Loaf Tin 1st Phyllis McGovern; Joint 2nd Maura Kindregan & Mary Ryan. 47. Coffee Sponge – 1st Carol Anne Wilkins; 2nd Aisling Foley. 48. Novelty Cake –1st Marie Ahearne; Joint 2nd Martina Cullinan & Catherine Hynes. 49. Tart - 1st Patricia Morrissey; 2nd Carol-Anne Wilkins 50. Plain Sponge -1st Carol-Ann Wilkins; 2nd Mairead Hannigan 50b. SHOW MADEIRA CAKE 1st Carol Ann Wilkins. 50c ‘On a Cake Stand’ 1st Marie Ahearne; 2nd Niamh Prendergast. JUNIOR BAKING 51. Queen Cakes U-12 1st Caoimhe Keane; 2nd Pádraig Hynes 52. Decorated Cup Cakes - 1st Catherine Hynes; 2nd Tristan Cerro; 3rd Anna Cullinan 53. Plain Scones - 1st Sarah Buckley; Joint 2nd Lucy Holmes & Catherine Hynes. 54. Biscuits - Alice O’Brien. 55. Tart – 1st Caoimhe Keane. 56. Healthy Lunch Box 1st Clara Cullinan. BEST JUNIOR BAKING CUP: Caoimhe Keane, Garranturton. Junior CRAFTS 57. Junior Handknit u-14 – Jessica McSweeney. 58b. Junior Cross Stitch 1st Fiona Kenny. 58B Made in Primary School - 1st Joanne Wong; 2nd Niamh Roche. Adult Crafts 59. Handknit DK- 1st Mary Ahern; 2nd Ann Broderick. 60. Handknit for Child U-5 yrs - 1st Hazel Daniels. 61. Aran Handknit - 1st Carol Ann Wilkins. 62. Child’s Aran - 1st Kay Hannigan; 2nd Nora Whelan. 63. Hand Knit for a Baby - 1st Noeleen Power. 2nd Kay Hannigan. 64. Wool Crochet Garment – Claire Organ; 2nd Caroline O’Malley. 65 Crochet - 1st Peggy Reynolds; 2nd Betty Tutty. 66. Cotton Crochet - 1st Peggy Reynolds; 2nd Sandra Counahan. 67. Machine Patchwork

– 1st Ena Flynn; 2nd Kathleen Kiersey. 68. Quilting – 1st Noreen O’Neill. 69. Soft Toy - 1st Anne Broderick; 2nd Gaye Robinson. 70. Article for which no Class exists - 1st Mary Birney; Joint 2nd Margo Sleator; 3rd Kay Hannigan. 71. Scarf – 1st Bríd Dunne. 72a. Cross Stitch – Mary Birney. 73. Best Cushion – 1st Chris Cleary; 2nd Sandra Counahan; 3rd Maureen Buckley. 74. Hand Made Jewellery – 1st Mary Birney; 2nd Mary O’Gríofa. 75. Embroidery 1st & 2nd Sandra Counahan. 76. New from Old - 1st Frank Denmead; 2nd Mary Guinan. BEST CRAFT CUP [most outstanding Exhibit] and Daltons Jewellers Craft Prize - Chris Cleary Waterford. Moya Uí Dhómhnaill Award – Sandra Counahan, Tramore. CHILDREN’S HANDWRITING 4-8yrs - 1st Emma O’Donnell; Joint 1st Jack Power Glenbeg N.S. Teacher Ms. Fitzgerald 9-13yrs – 1st Sarah Nyhan; 2nd Elizabeth Leonard; 3rd Beth Gardner Glenbeg N.S. - Teacher Ms. Sandra Clarke. Well done to all the pupils in Ballymacarbry N.S. and Teachers Ms. Melody & Múinteoir Uí Cheallaigh. JUNIOR ART COMPETITION ‘A Day at the Show’ 4-8yrs 1st Gearóid Hynes; 2nd Emma O’Donnell. 9 -12yrs – 1st Catherine Hynes; Joint 2nd Jessica McSweeney, Chloe Walsh. 13 -16yrs – 1st Hayley Phelan; Joint 2nd Rebecca McSweeney, Andy Phelan. Bookmark – 1st Oonagh Dunford; Joint 2nd Pierce Morrissey, Gemma Ahearne. Poster – 1st Rebecca McSweeney; 2nd Jessica McSweeney; 3rd Lucy Holmes. ADULT ART COMPETITION Oils - 1st Mary Curran; 2nd Kathleen Connery. Watercolour - 1st Mary Nolan. Acrylics - 1st Hilary Beresford. Other Medium - Lyn Hayes; 2nd Anne O’Loughlin. Results of Colouring Competition in the Observer and Leader Newspapers Sponsor: Dungarvan Credit Union 4-6yrs - 1st Megan Power; 2nd Morgan Kelly;

3rd Moya Egan. 7-9yrs - 1st Rachel Drohan; 2nd Darragh Gleeson; 3rd Gearóid Hynes 10-12yrs - 1st Amy O’Donovan; 2nd Chloe Walsh; 3rd Lucy Cunningham. RAFFLE [Thanks to all our Prize Sponsors] 1st Baumann Jeweller Voucher - Millie Kate. 2nd Whitehorses Ardmore Voucher – Ian Holmes. 3rd Vale Oil Voucher – Kizzy Raher Clonea. 4th Dawn Meats Voucher - Kathleen Whyte. 5th Park Hotel Voucher – Theresa Healy. 6th David Walsh Office Supplies – Helen Waide. 7th Village Florist Voucher Cathy McNicholas. 8th Shaws Gift – Kathleen Moore. 9th Lynch’s ‘Greenhouse’ Fruit Hamper – Maria Prendergast. 10th New Images Salon – Mary Hickey. 11th Ormond’s Cafe Voucher – Anne Kennedy. Special thanks to main sponsors IFA Farm Family for their continued support. Thanks to all our sponsors: Cladagh School of English, Dungarvan Credit Union, Dungarvan Flower & Garden Club,Tom Curran, Brigid Ballot Flowers, Monica’s Shop Mary St., Houlihan Motor Factors, Mary Looby, Tom Fennell JCB Hire, Mike Fennell Tarmacadam, Pat & Robert Fennell Agri. Repair Service, Margaret Murray, Ann Power, Maureen Veale, Caitríona Keating, Bernie Dwane Farm Lodge B&B, Fiona Power Tigh Súgradh Creche, Ballinroad ICA, Michelle Dwane Barnawee Foods, Paddy Dwane Tool Hire, Bygone Times, Countrylife at Glanbia and all the Committee members. Thanks to the judges and all who entered our section. Thanks to all who came to see the Show. Well done to the Home Industries Committee: Anne Veale, Monica Dwane, Kay O’Flynn, Alice Houlihan, Margaret Leahy, Ann Phelan, Patricia O’Brien, Anne O’Sullivan, Margaret Browne and Marion de Búrca. H.I. Secretary Dina Walshe, Main Show Chairman Pat Cunningham and Secretary Sharon Mulcahy. Thanks also to Timmy on WLR, the Tourist Office Staff, Jane Casey Florist, Observer & Leader Newspapers, Fiona Fitzgerald, Principal of St. Mary’s School. Thanks to our helpers Eleanor Flynn, Ivy Ahern, Fiona O’Brien, Maureen Veale,Mary Walsh, Mary Dunford, Katy Walsh, Mary White, Liam Curran, Mattie Wall, Eamonn Foley and Ollie Walshe.

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Rosemary Connors on Paddy Cotter’s ‘Rehy I’m A Star’ receives the Bellard Cup (for the Champion Hunter of the Show) from Maura Rooney (judge), pictured with Maurice Coleman (judge) and Alan Connors (steward). [On The Spot Photography]

Mini Pony Champion – Mollie Mernagh presents the Noel Devereux Menswear Trophy to Amelia O’Halloran from Glenbrook, Co. Cork. Also included is Eimear O’Halloran, Noel Devereux (sponsor), Devereux Menswear, and Carol Adams, Judge. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Show 2015 Home Industries Section – Dina Walsh, Secretary, presenting Cup to Ollie and Maureen Carroll for Best Rose of the Show – Rose Variety Rhapsady in Blue. Also included children Courtney and Noah Carroll. [Pat Crowley]

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NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

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

The Mary Curran Memorial Walk/Run - Sunday, August 2nd at 2 p.m. THE Mary Curran Memorial Walk/Run takes place this coming Sunday, August 2nd at 2 p.m., leaving from Kilgobinet Sports Centre. Donations on the day, with all proceeds going to SERT. Any queries contact 087 975 3783.

Charity Vintage Tea Rooms OLD Fashioned Afternoon Teas and Cake stall in aid of Dungarvan Football Club on Saturday, 1st August, 2–5 p.m. in the Charity Vintage Tea Rooms, St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Dungarvan. Find us on Facebook and Twitter: Charity Vintage Tea Rooms.

The Barony Field Day in aid of Waterford Hospice THE Barony of Gaultier Historical Society is hosting its annual field day in aid of Waterford Hospice next Sunday, 2nd August with a starting time of 1.00 p.m. The venue is in Killea, beside Killea Church. There will be lots of attractions such as Dunk Tank, Dog Show, Bouncy Castle, Kiddies Races, Churn rolling race, Archery and much more. The major attraction this year is the Finale of the Dunmore East Mayoral Election. There are five candidates in the election. They are as follows: Walkie Power from Killea Road Bowling Club Bernie Fitzgerald from Gaultier Camogie Club John Power from Dunmore East Tidy Towns Francis Cullinane from Gaultier GAA Club Neville Murphy from Dunmore East RNLI Come to Gaultier this Sunday for a great day and help Waterford Hospice.

Opening in Dungarvan this September! “The Rehersal Hub” OPENING this September in Dungarvan Town!! "The Rehearsal Hub" A purpose built Creative Rehearsal and Teaching Space for the Arts! This unique and innovative venue will offer: • Professional Flooring, • Mirrored Walls, • Barres, • Surround Sound and Marketing Support for your classes and workshops. In addition to this, the attractive venue is easily accessible, offers plenty of Car Parking directly outside the building and even has a reception area where students (or parents of students) can grab a coffee and sit comfortably. Do you run Yoga, Dance, Exercise,Well Being, Music or Art Classes? We are inviting you to get inspired at "The Rehearsal Hub". This fabulous Creative "Performing Arts Venue" is the brainchild of Aileen Hogan from Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy! All Stage School classes and Dungarvan Pantomime Rehearsals will be run from The Rehearsal Hub from September. For details on Professional Room Rental, whether its Dance/Yoga/Music/Acting, We would love to hear from you! Remember first impressions last, make "The Rehearsal Hub" an exciting first impression for your business! Contact Aileen on 0876299508 / aileen.hogan7@gmail.com

A Night to Remember FOSTER & Allen singing all their hits at St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, on Friday, 7th August, 2015, in aid of St. Declan’s Conference St. Vincent de Paul. Foster and Allen are a musical duo from Ireland consisting of Mick Foster and Tony Allen. In their 40year career they have

released over 30 albums, many of which entered the UK Albums Chart. Along with "A Bunch of Thyme" (entering the Irish chart in 1979 and became their first No. 1 single), "Maggie" became a No.1 in New Zealand for four weeks, making them their signature tunes. They started in the 1970s as a duo, but in

1982 they added a band to their show. They have achieved album and video sales in excess of 22 million worldwide. For a night to remember Foster and Allen have agreed to perform in Ardmore in St Declan’s Church with their Brand New Show – 'The Ultimate Collection Tour'. On the

show they will be performing all their hits including 'Bunch of Thyme', 'Maggie', 'After All These Years', 'Old Flames', 'I Will Love You All My Life'…and many more. Proceeds are in aid of St. Declan’s Conference St. Vincent de Paul and tickets will be on sale in the local Post Office, Quinn’s Food store or from any commit-

tee member. Price of ticket €25. Concert begins at 8.00 p.m. sharp.

Stradbally 800th ANNIVERSARY AS part of the 800th anniversary of Stradbally's Medieval Church, this week we will try to summarise at a glance the people who farmed the land in the centuries prior to 1200 AD. Traditionally, the people survived by hunting, fishing and gathering (collecting nuts, wild fruit, herbs and seaweed). They lived in an area for a number of weeks, the homes were hastily constructed huts, and when food was gone they moved to pastures new. By the 8th and 9th centuries the diet was changing, and the staple food came from cattle and cereals. Corn was planted in May, the land tilled with an ox-drawn wooden plough. (In the 16th century it became illegal to tie a plough on to an ox's tail.) Wheat and barley were the more important crops. To keep cattle off the crops, after the festival of Bealtaine (a Pagan tradition) the cattle were moved to higher ground for Summer grazing. These areas were called booleys (as in Boolatin). All the people, except those minding the crops, went with the cattle. The corn was harvested when ripe, cut with a sickle (high in the straw, just cutting of the head) and then thrashed with a flail on a thrashing stone. When stored, a cat was on patrol, as mice were a serious pest. There is evidence that flax was grown, and used for fibre and oil. But wool was the the most important

fibre in early Ireland, and dying agents were sourced from dye-plants. The food produced was mainly consumed to feed the family, and there were few markets. Bread and milk were the main diet, with salted meat, the season's vegetables, fruit and berries. The cooking of food was seen as a woman’s task (except in bigger houses, monasteries etc). Food rent was paid from the tenant to the lord. There was no end to what a lord might require in food and labour, and the arrangement was strongly in favour of the lord. Cattle were wealth, a milch cow was valued at quarter of an ounce of silver, and slaves, male and female, were the same value as three milch cows. Ireland's most famous slaves were St Patrick and St Bridget (the latter's owner was also her father). The festival of Samhain (Hallowe’en) was held after cattle and people returned from the summer grazing. Little or no hay was cut, and cattle survived in winter on summer growth and corn stubble. This system broke down in prolonged periods of snow. As we near 1200 AD, the landowning commoner is being squeezed out due to the expansion of powerful lords and kings. The last Gaelic King of the Deise was Felán (Phelan), replaced by King John. The talk in the Medieval

church by Julian Walton on Thursday, 13th August and the ecumenical service on Sunday, 16th August (both events at 7 pm) are not so much to celebrate as to remember. (Tom Hickey, Cian Flaherty). BARRON HALL Historic Walk/Talks Our last Walk/Talk the Geology of the Copper Coast was most educational, thanks to geologist Mike Sweeney, started showing slides in the Barron Hall and then onto site Ballydwane Cove, where we say rock formation from different era's. I think we covered 400 years. Thanks to Mike (who is Chairman of Copper Coast) for an excellent presentation.The cup of tea and chat afterwards most enjoyable. Next Walk/Talk 6th August, more anon. CAKE SALE On August 15th Barron Hall will have an old fashioned afternoon tea in St Mary's Church of Ireland Dungarvan. Come and treat yourself to dainty sandwiches, and delicious cake whilst listening to 1940s music.This is a great way to support both charities whilst being waited on hand and foot. Tea served from 2 pm to 4 pm by authentically dressed staff. There is also a cake stall and other goodies available. ACTIVE RETIREMENT Currently organising a day trip to Aboretum Centre, Leighlinbridge on 11th August. Bookings for

bus on a first come basis.Any queries to Tom Hickey 087-9386209 or John Power 087-2052997. All welcome. We would like to thank Pat Galvin for his poetry reading. Pat wrote his own poetry, published same and was well received. I think when you first hear the story of how the poem came about it has more meaning. Pat will be returning again. Also thanks to Brian, copying old photos. Thank you all. WOODHOUSE GARDEN PARTY The Woodhouse Garden Party had a huge attendance on Sunday, 26th July in spite of the heavy downpours and the bad weather and stormy conditions that went ahead of it on Saturday night. Visitors from far and near came to view the magnificent walled garden, river walk, deer park and manicured lawns.There was stalls of home baking, potted plants, art and crafts, ice cream, sweets, framed pictures and cards with local scenes. Afternoon tea was served with mouth watering cakes at the speciality tea room. There was a raffle for some valuable prizes and fun games for the children. The event was organised by local man John D’Arcy, Ballyvooney in aid of ‘To Russia With Love’, West Waterford Hospice, Guide Dogs for the Blind and the local Tidy Towns.The owners of the Woodhouse Estate Jim and Sally Thompson deserve a huge thank you

from all the benefactors for allowing the public to view the Woodhouse Gardens, which are a labour of love and commitment for the past three years.Though the weather wasn’t kind to either the organisers of the visitors it did not detract from a memorable event. TIDY TOWNS NEWS Deepest sympathy is extended to our esteemed member Margaret Corbett and family, Knockrour on the sad passing of her brother John Walsh on the 21st July, 2015 in Youghal. Stradbally Tidy Towns Committee would like to thank all who contributed to our recent Church Gate Collection. SUMMER CAMP The long awaited Stradbally Soccer Camp began this week on Tuesday, 28th July, for 4 days. Registration was at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, with all activities starting 30 minutes later. For further information please contact Kevin Barnes on 087 276 0304 or Kerry Ann Donnelly at 2182102. STRADBALLY MARKET The Stradbally Market stall holders will be well recovered from their big day at Woodhouse Garden Party and looking forward to meeting the visiting tourists and locals at the Cove Bar on Saturday next, 1st August from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. There will be the usual stalls with plenty of home produce and the lovely scones and tea. Do drop in and sample.

Gracedieu Looped Walk Volunteer Day WOULD you like to spend some time helping to establish our new woodland reserve? Then come along to the Native Woodland Trust’s volunteer day on Saturday, 1st August from 12 noon to 2 pm at our Gracedieu Reserve, just outside Waterford. The Native Woodland Trust is an environmental charity dedicated to the protection of Ireland’s rare native and ancient woodland. The

Trust achieves this by setting up woodland reserves around the country, such as our Gracedieu Reserve. This reserves network allows the Trust to protect existing woodland as well as plant new native woodland for the future. Part of the work we do involves running educational and fun events for our members and the public to encourage more people to use their local woodlands.

The Gracedieu site is a beautiful place to spend the day, bordered by the River Suir on one side and the Waterford and Suir Valley Heritage Railway on the other. Our young trees are growing well in Gracedieu. Over the Summer, however, grass grows under the tree guards and up around the tree, blocking out the light. On this volunteer day we need your help to remove the grass from

inside the tree guards and fix any fallen ones.This will be an afternoon of light work and is a great event to bring the kids along to give them the opportunity to get their hands dirty. The meeting point for this event will be at 12 noon at the NWT Gracedieu Community Woodland Reserve. For a map and further details please check our website www.nativewoodlandtrust.i

e or the events section of our Facebook page. This event will run until 2pm and all are welcome. For more details please contact Niall at niall.oreilly@nativewoodlandtrust.ie or on 087 1953629. Meeting Point: NWT Gracedieu Community Woodland Reserve Meeting Time: 12 noon, Saturday 1st August Event Finish: 2pm

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The Men at Woodhouse NEWS FROM THE SHED A good week in the Shed, and even with some of the guys taking a well deserved break there was still plenty of activity in all parts of the Shed! Both woodwork shops were busy, with a lot of differing projects taking shape. The garden was not neg-

lected either, with grass cut in between the showers, and plenty of weeding taking place. Sunday saw a group of Men O' the Shed heading for Woodhouse in Stradbally to act as stewards for the Open Day in aid of Waterford Hospice. The weather tried its best to spoil the day, but for such

a good cause the crowd stayed with it! Many thanks to Sally and Jim and all the staff at Woodhouse for their great hospitality and kindness. And from all at the Shed, congratulations to The Waterford hurling team on the magnificent win over Dublin. Go' on the Deise!!

Lismore LISMORE TIDY TOWNS Word was received on Friday 24th July, that Lismore town had made it to the Long List of fifteen towns in Failte Ireland's Tourism Towns Award 2015. Applications for this award were invited from the top ranked 100 towns in the 2014 SuperValu Tidy Towns competition. The award is in its fourth year, designed by Failte Ireland and is all about recognising towns and villages where the local community goes the extra mile to enhance their appeal to tourists. The award will be focussed/ judged on how participating towns have developed their local area in the following key tourism areas; SENSE OF PLACE how the town tells its own unique story to visitors, what is special about it and what distinguishes it from other towns LOCAL INVOLVEMENT - how the local community works together to provide an authentic visitor experience TOURISM EXPERIENCE - what the town has to offer visitors. PROMOTION OF THE TOWN - how the town takes a unified approach to marketing and promoting the town into a" tourism town"

The format at this stage of the competition involves an onsite visit which will be carried out anonymously over the coming week visiting places of interest alking to people on the street in. Based on this ten towns will then be shortlisted for the two overall awards, Ireland's Top Tourism large town and Ireland's Top Tourism small town. The short listed ten towns will be named at the announcement of the tidy towns award at the end of September. This is the second year in a row that Lismore has reached this stage of the competition and made in to the shortlist in 2014 with the winners being Westport and Kinsale. The following are the names of the long listed towns for 2015: Adare, Ardmore, Belmullet, Clonakilty, Carrick on Shannon, Cobh, Kenmare, Killarney, Kilkenny, Lismore, Mountshannon, Portmagee, Sneem, Tralee and Youghal. It is important for people to know that the adjudication in this competition has nothing to do with the tidy towns adjudication. On the homefront the maintenance work continues with work being done in the past week at South Mall, North Mall, the Strand and Ballyrafter on

Monday mornings and Wednesday evenings. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK The theme for the tip of the week over the next few weeks will be on eco friendly pest control in your garden--With the damp conditions of recent weeks slugs and snails have become a problem in many gardens. Try and use the many organic and environmentally sound slug barriers available both home made and from garden centres, Coffee grounds, egg shells and many other materials can be used as a barrier that snails/slugs cannot cross. Copper tape too is a great barrier, the slugs being unable to cross the copper makes it an ideal solution for plants growing in pots and containers. Please do not use the alcohol based slug pellets to control those pests as they will kill local birds and hedgehogs which are the very creatures that you want tp encourage and welcome into your patch as they are natural predators of slugs and snails. Ferrous phosphate or Ferrous sulphate pellets can also be used. These pellets will be just as effective as the alcohol based ones but without the unwanted effect of damaging other wildlife in the garden.

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True Masters at the RDS MASTERCLASSES from dressage, showjumping and eventing legends at the 2015 Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show This year’s masterclasses feature some of the best international horse and rider trainers in Europe and America. Dressage expert Christoph Hess former British Chef d’Equipe Rob Hoekstra and former Eventing rider and trainer Jim Wofford, will all lend their considerable expertise to the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show which takes place from August 5th-9th. All three have proven their ability with multiple involvements at Olympic level and promise to be of real benefit to riders of all levels. Enthusiasm and energy are often associated with youth, but Christoph Hess manages to combine his infectious energy with vast wisdom and knowledge built up over years of experience. Hess is actively involved in the education of judges and instructors both within Germany and around the world. He conducts clinics, workshops, forums, and symposiums for judges, trainers, and riders

throughout the international dressage and eventing communities. Christoph is an FEI ‘I’ judge in both dressage and eventing. He has judged at many important Eventing competitions worldwide at all Star levels, as well as at European and World Championships and Olympic Games. Currently the Head of Instruction at the DOKR, (the German National Federation), Christoph takes every opportunity to promote a horse orientated system of training and emphasises that we should work with the horse. Also lending his expertise to the masterclasses this year is former international showjumper Rob Hoekstra. Rob was in charge of the British showjumping team during their most successful period guiding them to become Olympic and European Team Gold , the first time they held the two titles in their long history. Under his tutelage there were British winners of Individual Silver and Bronze at the European Championship in Herning in 2013. He has also trained

numerous up and coming International riders that have come through the World-Class Development programme Rob still produces horses and his most recent Grand Prix horse Rancorrado was sold to Cian O’Connor. Recognised as one of the leading international trainers around he will give insights that will be useful to riders of all levels. American, Jim Wofford is a 3-time Olympian, has spent his life with horses, and is one of the bestknown Eventing trainers in the world today. Jim has had at least one student on every U.S. Olympic, World Championship, and PanAmerican team since 1978. All four members of the U.S. Bronze medal team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, including David O’Connor, the Individual Gold medal winner, were graduates of Jim’s programme. In addition, 3 out of the 4 members of the 2002 Gold Medal team at the World Equestrian Games were his former students. Kim Severson, the Individual Silver Medal winner at the Athens Olympics, and Gina Miles,

the Individual Silver Medal winner at the Beijing Olympics, are both graduates of Jim’s programme. Jim was a successful competitor until his retirement in 1986. He was on the 1968, 1972, and 1980 Olympic teams, winning two team Silver medals, and one individual Silver medal. He also competed in the 1970 and 1978 World championships, winning Bronze individual and team medals. He won the U.S. National Championships five times, on five different horses, and won or placed at many competitions around the world between 1959 and 1986. The Christoph Hess masterclasses will take place in the Simmonscourt Arena on the Wednesday and Thursday of the Show. Jim Wofford’s masterclass will take place on the Friday in Ring 2 and Rob Hoekstra will give demonstrate his medal winning talents on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Simmonscourt Arena. The Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show has over 130 equestrian competitions spread over five days from August 5th-9th.

Flower Show at the Copper Coast Geopark THE 8th annual Flower Show will take place in the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre, Bonmahon on 2nd & 3rd August. Entries are invited in the following categories: Decorative Arrangements Cut Flowers Home Produce Arts and Crafts Children’s Categories Entries must be registered by phone, email, post or in person by Friday 31st July. All exhibits except cakes must be handed in on Saturday 1st August from 2 – 4 pm, and homemade cakes on Sunday 10 am-12 noon. No late entries will be accepted. For all enquiries and Entry Forms,

please contact the Copper Coast Geopark Centre by telephone at 051-292828 or 087-2392625, or by email at info@coppercoastgeopark.com or bredacolfer@eircom.net. Entries cost €2 per class/category for adults and €1per class/category for children. The Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 5.30pm. Enjoy lunch or coffee in the Café at the Visitor Centre, serving locally produced artisan food, while the Craft Shop is well stocked with an extensive range of superb, locally made crafts.

Parish of Lismore & Ballysaggart The Church celebrates the Mass and the Mass creates the Church. You will notice as you participate in the Sunday Mass that God’s Word pays attention to the Mass and how our lives are changed by sharing in it. We began last Sunday by paying attention to the importance our the gifts we bring to the Lord at Mass. Our gifts stand for our Faith. The young boy gave the gift of the 5 barley loaves and the fish. Do you

remember all the extra bread left over, I wonder who got that bread? The shared gifts of each is absolutely important. I am not talking about visible gifts only, there are many spiritual gifts that are truly divine. Gifts such as presence, such as cheerfulness, such as your truthful, kind words, words of gratitude and praise. We can undervalue presence, either to each other or at Mass. Presence is life giving when we are present men-

tally as well as physically. There is so much going in our lives that we can be distracted by cares and worries. We are either living in the past or in the future so that the present passes by without our noticing. You will have noticed scaffolding at the Church in Lismore. It is needed to fix roof leak and since we have access to that roof area all the other works indicated but not necessary, but urgent are attended to. The problem with the water

coming in near the organ has been sorted. It is good to have good men doing the work. Fr.M.Cullinan PP. Mass Timetable: Weekday Mass at 10 am. Saturday, 1st August Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 pm Sunday, 2nd August Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 am Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11 am. PRO Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

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The Miners Trail Team departing Hungry Hill lodge in Adrigole, Co. Cork, August 2015.

Bonmahon ALLIHIES TO BUNMAHON MINERS TRAIL In only a few short weeks a team of 10 men and women will leave the copper mining village of Allihies on the tip of the Beara Peninsula in West Cork, destination Bunmahon, a mining village on Waterford's Copper Coast. 9 members of the team will endeavour to walk the 250 kilometers over 8 days supported by a man in a van, Sean Fitzsimons. In the 1800's, the pursuit of work forced entire families to leave their homes in Allihies when the copper ore ran out. Many of them travelled on foot eastward to the Déise county to the copper mines in Tankardstown near Bunmahon.

The Allihies to Bunmahon Miners Trail commemorates those brave souls searching for a better life. In 2015 the journey will be made to rais funds for community causes including Bonmahon Lifeboat, Bunmahon Tidy Towns, Knockmahon National School, Kill / Bonmahon Foroige Youth Club, and Castletownbere Community Hospital. On the morning of August 15th, Maria Nieuwenhuizen Kloosterman, Geraldine Lynch, Jayne Sutton, Noirin Phelan, Derek Sheridan (Walk Leader), John Cunneen, Mary Walshe, Kathleen Tobin, and Steve Welsh will start the long trek across the entire length of Cork arriving to a warm welcome in

Bunmahon on the 22nd. George Goulding and Patrick Nieuwenhuizen are joining for a couple of days. Additional support will also be provided by Orlaith Hamersley and Gretta Whelan. Follow the journey on www.atobminerstrail.wordpress.com as they progress across the country on foot. The Allihies to Bunmahon Miners Trail is now in its 5th year. The committee would like to thank everyone who has helped out in the past and to all the volunteers and supporters whose help is going to make 2015 our best year yet! COPPER COAST FLOWER SHOW 2015 This weekend will see our fantastic flower show blooming once again – if

you haven;’t registered your entry for the various categories yet, please contact us as soon as possible. The Flower Show takes place at the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre on August 2nd and 3rd from 2 pm to 5 pm each day and will include entries for a variety of categories such as Decorative Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Home Produce, Arts & Crafts and Children’s Categories. Afternoon teas will be served throughout the afternoon. For enquiries and entry forms, please contact us on 051 292828 or info@coppercoastgeopark.com or contact Breda Colfer on 051 292210 or bredacolfer@eircom.net. Entries are just €2/€1 and must be registered by Friday, 31st July.

OLD PHOTOGRAPHS If you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. we would be very happy to accept them. We would scan them and give you back the originals. Looking ahead to the 1916 commemorations, we would also be interested in any artefacts or photographs relating to that period. MAP OF DUNGARVAN DATED 1760 A map of Dungarvan which has recently been restored to mark the granting of the Charter to Dungarvan by King John in 1215 is the first detailed map of the town to survive.

The map is now on display at the Museum. LOCAL HISTORY Six more significant dates relating to Dungarvan: 1931 First library established in the Town Hall. 1933 Plans for new technical school drawn up by Mr. Bowen. 1935 Dickens Leather Co. opened. 1938 Dungarvan Leader founded. 1945 Ormonde Cinema, O’Connell St. opened. 1947 Swimming pool built. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies.

Please contact us at 05845960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10-5 pm. Admission is free

COMERAGH COMHALTAS

Comhaltas Craobh na gComarach MEITHEAL IRISH TRAD MUSIC Summer School 2015 The Meitheal Irish Trad Music Summer School is a week long intensive workshop where Students live and breathe music under expert guidance of some of the best musicians in the world. This year Seamus O'Gorman, Clodagh Kelly, Sarah O'Gorman, Laura Mannion, Muireann Walsh attended Masterclasses, Arrangement workshops, Composition workshops, Trad Orchestra and the Finale Concert in The Limetree Theatre. All our musicians had a wonderful week and to top it off some of our members were awarded the following prizes: Muireann walsh received a half scholarship to the Gaelteacht. Clodagh Kelly as part of a duet will perform at the Fleadh Nua. Seamus O'Gorman won a solo performance at the Kilfenora tradfest. Sarah O'Gorman won a

place on the Comhaltas Tour for Ireland Britain and Canada. Huge congrats to all, we're very proud!!! GREAT SHOW Fresh from their many successes at the Munster Fleadh competitions it was back to stage performance for many of our members last week. Once again our seisiún group Cúil Cheoil attracted a fine crowd to the Park Hotel on Tuesday night with visitors from Italy Spain, France, Germany and Australia interspersed with many locals. With two of the regular cast attending the Meitheal Summer School in Limerick we were joined by long-standing member Danielle Lonergan on fiddle and Declan Terry with recitations, jokes and stories. The show was received very positively by the audience with many rounds of enthusiastic applause and many compliments at the end of the night. Danielle excelled in an excellent rendition of her late grandmothers party pieces, An

Chualann and The Three Sea Captains. A guest appearance by Munster champions the Sliabh gCua All ladies adult figure dancers was another highlight in a show of great variety which was followed by a surprise birthday cake presentation to one of our long standing members Marianne Ryan. The show continues for the next three Tuesdays. DUNGARVAN SHOW Last Thursday a mixed group of musicians from our branch provided entertainment at Dungarvan Agricultural Show. Led by Danielle Lonergan, Seán and Shannon Kearney and Daniel O’Keeffe they fulfilled our annual booking with great variety. It was an opportunity for many of our up and coming players from our classes in Cúil na Sméar to perform with some of our seniors. Well done to all who turned up. Our branch is always at hand to assist at other community events.

Members of the Portlaw Menshed participated in a Cardiac First Response Course

Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch WELL done to members of the Portlaw Menshed and the Michael Power Memorial Christmas Day

Swim. Who have recently completed a Cardiac First Response Course with us.

We were delighted to have you, the more people proficient in CPR and AED use and know how to deal with

a choking patient. The better for everybody – you can be very proud of your achievements!

Meitheal Organisers; Gary Shannon, Ernestine Healy & Maeve Donnelly pictured with Comeraghs Comhaltas Members.

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Villierstown

Left to right: Mareike Eccleston, Instructor; Committee members Mary Murray, Catherine Lenihan, Joanne Lenihan, Marie Mooney; Antoinette Coffey, Instructor; Allie Lenihan, Committee Member.

Kill UNION GRAVEYARD MASS Thursday, 6th August marks the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. The rememberance Mass for those who died in the Union Workhouse will take place on 6th August at 7.30 pm in the Union Graveyard, Kilmacthomas. Bishop Cullinane will visit our Parish for the very first time for this occasion to celebrate mass. All are welcome. KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE Thank you to all who

attended the recent Eircode Event in Kill Community Centre – we had a wonderful morning meeting new friends and old and of course found out all about the Eircode which is the recently launched postcode system in Ireland! There are still a number of questions to be answered in relation to the Eircode and we will pass on any further information we receive. This week on Thursday, we will have our local author and Poet Tom Power in the Open Cafe from 11 am to 1 pm to read

excerpts from his newly published book, “Dust Covered Memories”. If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, they will be available on the day. We are delighted to add another service to the centre with Mary Kiersey, Complementary Therapist, who will be offering her relaxing services in the centre on Tuesdays (every two weeks) from the 8th September onwards. To enquire or make a booking with her, please contact Mary directly on 087 684 7956.

Kill Community Centre’s Open Cafe is the place to be in Kill on a Tuesday and Thursday morning!

As always, if you have any suggestions, ideas or concerns, please contact us on 087 4133 522 or by email to killccentre@gmail.com. CUL CAMP KILL We would like to wish all the boys and girls taking part in next week’s Cul Camp in Kill a fantastic time and may the weather be kind to you! KILL CARDIAC FIRST RESPONSE GROUP Well done to the Committee members of the Michael Power Memorial Swim who recently took part in a Cardiac First Response Course – you can be very proud of your achievements. It’s great to have so many people trained in CPR, the use of an AED and so much more. Well done all! IRISH WATER SAFETY WEEK Boatstrand is set to become the busiest spot on the Copper Coast again for the popular, annual Water Safety Week. Classes in swimming and lifesaving will take place once again at Boatstrand Pier from Monday 3rd to Saturday, 8th August. Make sure to secure a place by attending the registration day on Saturday, 1st August at 10 am or contact 086 392 5515 for further information.

JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place in An Cruiscín Lán on Saturday night last and €50 was won by P. J. and Kathleen Cullinane with Card Number 41, the 7 of Diamonds. Next week the draw will be for €700. Remember if you are not in … you can’t win. This is a joint community fundraiser and tickets can be bought locally. REELING IN THE YEARS The Community Council will be hosting their annual Reeling in the Years Family Sports Day & Dog Show, next Sunday, 2nd August. The evening will finish with a Slave Auction. (Slaves still needed). VILLIERSTOWN WOODLAND LADYBIRDS & BROWINES Volunteer leaders needed for these groups. Come September there is a chance that these groups will not resume due to lack of leaders. Work with children of all ages, great fun, make new friends. We meet on Thursday evenings every week. Would look great on your CV. Full training and

uniform is provided. Contact: Maureen (086) 1703621 Ladybirds; Kirsty 085) 1541928 Brownies. SCOOP THE POOP Villierstown is still suffering badly with the BIG PROBLEM of Dog dirt. Dog dirt causes disease.The Litter Pollution Act of 1997 requires dog owners to clean-up after their pets foul in public places. It’s not just a fad, children are at risk of infection. Please be aware. EIRCODE Did you get your new EIRCODE, postcode? Discover more about Eircode on www.eircode.ie COMMUNITY ALERT TEXT See or hear anything out of place in the village … Text: 087-3538347. SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to, someone to listen to you or just someone.We are very lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Counsellor”. Contact Carol:- 087-6635465. I NEED YOUR HELP If I don’t know it’s happening I can’t put it in. If anyone has anything they would like included in these notes just let me know.

The Countdown has begun for Lismore Heritage Centre Mochuda Camp 2015 THE countdown has begun to Mochuda Camp 2015. Treasure Hunt, Climbing Art, Musical Astronauts and Water Relay are all only weeks away. Mochuda Camp at Lismore Heritage Centre will begin on Tuesday, 4th August and there are still a few spaces available.

Each day at Mochuda Camp has its very own theme and activities to suit boys and girls aged 5 – 12. Campers can pick their favourite days. Joining us for anything from one day right up to four. Mochuda Camp starts at 10:00 am each morning and campers head home at

Touraneena SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Results for week ending Sunday 26th July, jackpot prize of €1,700. Winning numbers were 21, 22, 25. There was no winner of the jackpot, so next week's jackpot is €1,800. As the jackpot wasn't won there was also the usual draw for 5 x €20 winners as follows, 1- Marian & Der, 2-Anne Ahearn, 3- Robert Walton,

4-Alice Burke, 5-Marian & Der. Promoters prize was won by J.P. Walsh. Next week’s draw is in Dunne's Bar, Touraneena, on Sunday night 2nd August 2015. Tickets are €2 each and can be purchased from local retail outlets, committee members and designated promoters. SENIOR HURLERS Well done to Derek McGrath and the Waterford

Hurlers on their great win over Dublin at the weekend. Wishing them all the best in their semi-final clash next month against Kilkenny, BENEFIT NIGHT A Benefit night will be held in Dunne's Bar next Sunday night 2nd August. The night is being held to assist Brendan McDonald for necessary medical treat-

ment. As we are all aware, medical treatment of any type does not come cheap and your support would be greatly appreciated. If you cannot go on the night there is also an opportunity to donate online on Brendan's facebook page under Ben McDonald. If you can attend, a great night is assured at Dunne's Bar on Sunday night next

Local news makes this section interesting for everyone. All local news very welcome. virtue.pc@hotmail.com A LAUGH FOR THE WEEK … “A little boy was doing his maths homework. He said to himself, 'Two plus five, that son of a bitch is seven. Three plus six, that son of a bitch is nine....' His mother heard what he was saying and gasped, 'What are you doing?' The little boy answered, 'I'm doing my maths homework, Mum.' 'And this is how your teacher taught you to do it?' the mother asked 'Yes,' he answered. Infuriated, the mother asked the teacher the next day, 'What are you teaching my son in maths?' The teacher replied, 'Right now, we are learning addition.' The mother asked, 'And are you teaching them to say two plus two, that son of a bitch is four?' After the teacher stopped laughing, she answered, 'What I taught them was, two plus two, THE SUM OF WHICH, is four.'

All the Kings and Queens from Mochuda Camp 2014

2:00 pm. If you like the sound of indoor, outdoor games, fun in the park, arts & crafts and wacky science (hopefully you will need your sunscreen!!) Then Lismore Heritage Centres Mochuda Camp is the place to be. Call Aoife on 058-54975 to book your place.

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Curtin Call Productions

A fun Family day out in Youghal YOUGHAL Greyhound Stadium is hosting a matinee event not to be missed on August 3rd 2015 next at 3.00 pm. Running in conjunction with the Southern Oaks Final sponsored by FFK Sires, the day also includes The Annual Best Dressed Ladies Competition & a Family Day of Fun with lots of great prizes on offer. Admission is free thanks to the sponsorship by Youghal Track Supporters Club. The Best Dressed Lady Competition is this year kindly sponsored by Castlemartyr Hotel and Resort, and is bigger and better than ever with an amazing prize up for grabs. The lucky winning lady will take home a voucher

for 2 nights’ bed & breakfast in the Castlematyr Resort & Hotel and dinner for 2 on one evening in the Bell Tower Restaurant. The Family Day of Fun will have something for all the family. Activities will include a Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Harringtons Bakery Stall as well as a Monster Raffle. Prizes include an overnight stay with an evening meal in Garryvoe Hotel or Bayiew Hotel, Ballycotton Bay (worth an impressive €200.00). John McGrath, Sales, Commercial & Operations Manager at Youghal Greyhound Stadium said: “We are delighted to be hosting our annual Bank

Holiday Monday Bonanza, with free admission, The Southern Oaks Final, family fun, best dressed lady competition – it is a day out for everyone! We have so many great prizes up for grabs, it will surely be a day not to be missed!” There is an impressive total prize fund of over €5,000 on offer which is sure to attract greyhounds from Munster’s top trainers and with a top class card of 9 races the thrill of racing is guaranteed. Youghal Track Supporters are sponsoring a FREE General admission on the gate on this evening. For more information check ww.youghalgreyhoundstadium.ie

Ardmore Tidy Towns BRILLIANT FESTIVAL Well done to The Pattern Festival Committee on another real ‘Wow’ festival. Even the mixed weather conditions didn’t dampen the spirits. A special word to the hard working committee members and their families who came out each morning around 5.30 am to clean-up and pick whatever litter etc was around. At 7 am each morning you wouldn’t know that there was anybody in the village the night before. TOURISM TOWN AWARD On Friday last we got the brilliant news that we’ve been shortlisted for the Tourism Town Award 2015. Each year Bord Fáilte award two Towns (one large town & one small town) with The Tourism Town Award and they’ve drawn up a short list of 15 for this years award. Among the big towns nominated are the likes of Killarney, Kilkenny, Clonakilty etc. and Lismore, Kinsale, Youghal and Ardmore are among the small towns. It’s a great honour to be short listed and we’ll keep our fingers crossed for the final outcome which will be made known later in the

year. THE DUCK RACE Well, it certainly was the weather for ducks at the weekend but amazingly it stayed fine for our annual Duck Race, kindly sponsored by Ardmore Open Farm. With the Ardmore Fire Brigade volunteering the time the ducks got plenty encouragement to get down the river and we had several course and distance records among the heat winners with 45 ducks qualifying for a star studded final. RTE racing commentator, Brian Gleeson also volunteered his services and really added to the occasion with his brilliant commentary. And he’s good at the horses but his knowledge of ducks is unparalleled in these islands as he knew the seed, breed and generation of every single duck in attendance. Eddie Flavin’s duck came through the gates at the the head of affairs closely followed by Aoife Broderick and Michael Ronayne. Well done to the huge number of committee members who teamed up brilliantly to get through the whole programme in loads of time for the big match.

BEREAVED Sincere sympathy to committee members, Marian Power and Kathleen Troy whose mother, Anna Murphy died recently and also sympathy to the Lenane family, Toor, on the sad loss of Geraldine. Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad. ST. DECLAN’S WELL While the festival created a wonderful atmosphere and much music dancing and laughter around the place all week, it is nice to see that the traditional pattern is also observed. Bishop Cullinane celebrated mass on Friday evening and hundreds of people attended the informal prayer service at The Well at midnight on Friday night and many locals, visitors and people from neighbouring parishes have been visiting the well and doing ‘The Round’ all week and will continue this week. As mentioned recently, The Well and surrounds are in pristine condition and much of this is due to the hard voluntary labour of Michael and Anne Supple who are up there virtually every day touching up things. So the Tripadvisor Certificate is great credit to them too.

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DUNGARVAN UPDATE 27th JULY 2015 Last weekend’s Drama Workshop with Belinda Wild went down a treat! Booked to capacity, the workshop held in the Town Hall Theatre focussed on developing a character from the inside out, without relying on the script. Much merriment was had by all, who enjoyed creating characters as diverse as Mikhail Gorbachev to Oscar Wilde with added comedy pro-

vided by crippled obsessed fans and vain glamour models!! Special thanks to the Waterford Council Arts Office for providing the venue and to Mary Kelly and Vanessa Hyde for the catering. Belinda was very impressed by the talent and enthusiasm on show. She looks forward to a return visit where she hopes to focus on developing the actor’s vocal delivery, so keep your eyes open for future workshops as places

MAGNIFICENT ISOLATION As Charles Darwin sailed towards the Galapagos islands on H.M.S. Beagle, he turned to his shipmates and declared, "Here, lads! I have a bit of a theory evolving" And so, one of the most crucial scientific discoveries in the history of man (sorry, person) was born. Darwin believed that, life, left to its own devices, would find a way to adapt to its surroundings, in its own time. Over millions of years, varying degrees of environmental pressures modified the adaptability of all animals to cope with their immediate domaines. Even with the Continents isolated from each other, these subtle changes still occurred in similiar ways. The Galapagos islands were particularly important to Darwins theory because it was a place where 'the hand of man had never set foot!' Some 150 years on, there is now a unique opportunity to see a similiar situation in the progress of humanity. In the early 60's, Cuba and the United States Of America had a rather tempestuous relationship. What with the Bay Of Pigs fiasco, the Missile Crisis and the ever present Cold War, it’s safe to say that

will definitely be in demand. Next on the agenda for entertainment lovers in Dungarvan is the Variety Show Fundraiser on Friday August 14th. For one night only this show should be the treat of the Summer one for the whole family to enjoy! Participating acts include; Dungarvan Musical Stage School, Kirby School of Performing Arts, The Deise Brass Band, Take a Bow Productions, Curtain Call Productions, Lena

Havana and Washington were not bosom buddies. The USA and many of its allies created a trade embargo and naval blockade around Cuba. Over the decades since, this Carribean island has become more and more isolated from the rest of the world. These proud people of Cuba who had once fought to throw off the yoke of imperialism and the vices of capitalism, experienced hardship and poverty. Much of the country is in a time-warp. All the cars on the island are vintage 1950's Americana and the buildings are Miami Art Deco. But necessity being the mother of invention, new skills and methods were created. Unable to import car parts into the country, all car owners have become gifted mechanics. A lot of the cars are held together with chicken wire, elastic bands and a prayer, but they run, and run well. In the cultural arena, the Cuban people excel. Having very few outside influences in their music, they have created a unique genre. It is jazz and latino compressed into a complex yet vibrant sound. Heavily

Walsh, Paula Cunningham and many more. Audiences can look forward to drama, dance, comedy and lots of music and songs! Tickets only €10 are selling fast and remember this is for one night only! To book - call or text 087 612 5090 and please note - tickets not paid for in advance will only be held until 7.45pm on the night, so if you plan to come along, please be prompt, we are expecting bumper crowds!

influenced by their Cuban roots are musicians like Gloria Estefan, Christina Milian, Perez Prado and Tico Torres. The Buena Vista Social Club are probably the purest protagonists of the Cuban sound. Cuban artists too, have evolved their style through the tough times. Greatly influenced by Picasso's Cubism (oddly enough!) and by our own Jim Fitzpatrick (creator of the iconic two-tone image of Che Guevara), artists in Cuba have progressed to a greater subtlety of expression combined with the Carribean love of colour. Cuban musicians and artists have been influential and been influenced by the world at large but have enhanced their own unique culture, not diluted it. Now, with the opening up of diplomatic relations and the relaxation of embargoes, it will be interesting to see if Cuba can thrive in this world of the 21st century. Or, will they be swallowed up by the multi-national conglomerates like so many other "liberated " countries before them. Only time will tell, but lets hope Cuba will always be Cuba. Ballinameela Creatives meet every Wednesday night at Midi's or maybe at Paula's (our new Ceramics teacher) Also find us on Facebook. Che Guevara once said, "Many will call me an adventurer-and that I am, only one of a different sort: one of those that risks his skin to prove his platitudes"

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Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien

Hot Rod racing in Bohadoon during the Deise Festival which ran for nine years in the 1970's and 1980's. In the background is Bohadoon Pub and the huge marquee tent used for concerts and night-time dances. IN THE BEGINNING Part 2 - Déise Festival Over the Comeragh Mountain ridges, out in the Nire Valley, the locals ran a big Aeríocht back in 1973. During this celebration there was music and dancing.There were field events, a Wheel of Fortune, and then more music. The Nire is just a hop from the Kilbrien side of KCK Parish, so a fair sized crowd of locals headed over the hills to see what it was all about.What it was about was fun. In fact, the Nire's Aeriocht was such a great neighbourly get-together that an enthusiastic group of Kilbrien people decided something like it just might work in their own locale. Come the August Bank Holiday the next year in 1974, they were proved right. Jamie Coffey's field right across from Kilbrien Church had long been volunteered to the community for sports days and the like. Once again it was offered

for field events and these were a big hit with the youngsters and their parents. And, The Jimmy Walsh Trio from Ring showed up at Kilbrien Hall that night with a full set of drums that reverberated off the walls. The organisers charged a few shillings entry, and the crowd was so big that the place was "jampacked." A BOHADOON HOME Encouraged, the group began to think about doing it all again the coming year. That's when Pat Meade, the publican who had bought Bohadoon Pub the previous year, approached the Committee. Would they consider running the event in Bohadoon? Pat had a field behind the pub they could use, and a licenced establishment had obvious attractions in its own right. Plus, the townsland was fairly central. So, Bohadoon it was. But, the move to

Bohadoon inspired the group to expand their horizons.Why not combine the Colligan Gymkhana, the Kilgobinet Sports Day and the Aeríocht into one giant event that would span the Parish? Why not, indeed. The expanded group needed a new name for the coming event, and they chose a good one, half Irish - half English. The Déise tribe conquered Waterford in the waning days of the Iron Age and the Déise it's been from that time onward. The Déise Festival it was. SHEEP DOG TRIALS The Festival Committee soon gained wide experience running a huge gamut of happenings. In the first two days of the Festival in the year of 1979, for example, Bohadoon played host to a Motorcycle Grass Track Race on Friday and then on the following day, Saturday, sheep dog trials were run. Luckily the fields

The Colligan Gymkhana was a major event at the Déise Festival in Bohadoon from 1975 to 1983. This photo is taken in John Brown's field, now the Kilgobinet GAA pitch.

were mostly dry for the motorcycle racing. But, the next day during the sheep dog trials it thundered and bucketed. This was hard luck on the dogs and their masters, but if sheep dogs were deterred by water falling from the sky, they'd never get anything done. Rain or shine, when the three or four sheep were released for each trial, dogs earned their points for a sprightly fetch, a tight drive up the field and finally, the penning. Hundreds of sheep men turned up from around the Comeraghs and as far as Lismore. All wanted to take home the silver bowl or just a ribbon awarded by noted dog breeder Wendell Howell, RIP. Imagine the choice comments if the contests had been cancelled for a bit of rain. Trials continued. GYMKHANA One of the biggest events was The Colligan Gymkhana. By this stage the Gymkhana was more than fifty years old. It had died out in the 1960's, but revived in the 1970's.The event kept growing even though it moved around each year. It hit the bigtime at Bohadoon. There was good prize money on offer, a full £25 for the best horses AND a trophy sponsored by Waterford Crystal. This last was a real plus, much desired, and the Gymkhana was "very popular." Even the Pony events were huge with similar large prizes - £20 and a trophy for the Grade A and B competition. Two arenas were needed to handle the several hundred competitors and spectators, one for

the horses, the other for the kids and their ponies. As a special attraction there was a "Novelty Bare-back Pony Sweepstakes Competition." It took five or six hours for all the riders to jump the course. Neighbours for a mile round remember that long after the cows were milked, going on half seven in the evening, they could still hear the Public Address system blaring announcements of Gymkhana winners. It was the Gymkhana crew, incidentally, that sorted one of those unforeseen tasks that continually cropped up during the first years. When everyone went "Yay!" at the thought of horse jumping and Miss World contests, no one realised that there was a corollary. The Colligan folk responded.They got hold of an old caravan and "stripped it out." In the empty interior they installed "mirrors, tiles, sinks, curtains, the whole lot." Finally came the finishing touch - three ladies toilets and three gents. Hooked up to Bohadoon Pub's water and septic system, the improvised refreshment stand passed Council inspection. GAA SPORTS DAY Matches, races and tugs of war. Asked what kind of activities Kilgobinet GAA Club organised for the big sports day, two GAA stalwarts named these as the big three. Pressed for details, hmmm, there were hurling and football finals and races, a 100 metre run and a mile. And wasn't there a Married Women's Race and do you remember so-and-so running like a hare in the final sprint? Oh, and there was that old traditional Irish "sport", Tossing the Sheave. A man would grab the pike, skewer a sheaf of rushes, and toss it over a goal post. By the time the crossbar had been raised twenty or twenty five feet high, there was a winner. And remember the year they tossed bales of hay? No twenty five foot throws that year! And there was the Half Hundred, a 25 kilogram-56 pound weight swung from a chain and to get momentum, contestants started by swinging the heavy ball between their legs! And there were the kids' events, the Under Sixes, the Under Eights and on up to the mid-teens, confined for some events to Parish contestants, open to all for others. A three legged race, an

egg and spoon run, a sack race using old jute sacks... Lots! Lots was happening! KIDS The Parish youngsters of 1979 are now parents themselves. What do they remember? Certainly not the night-time dances that took place long after they were abed. No, it was the time spent with mom and dad doing neat things together like the Car Treasure Hunt. Sent up a back road, they might have to find a misspelled word. Attentive backseat eyes would note a handmade sign that read "No Huntin." A quick search at this gate revealed the next clue. And there was the Sweet Shop.This was very popular with the younger set.Young moms of the time remember the kids plumb tired out and "sick from eating sweets." But best of all were the boats that hung like swings. Along with a friend, they'd clamber into the boat and start pulling an overhead rope. If the two of them timed their pulls properly, first one, then the other, they could get that boat rocking high, stomach swooping high. And when their two or three minutes were up, they'd stagger off the boat and rush to re-join the queue. MINI SKIRTS & HUSBANDS Another type of stomach swooping exhilaration attracted the somewhat older set. A survey of former Festival teens and twenty-somethings enquired, "What were you doing at the Festival?" Recollections included "Looking for a husband" and "Watching the girls in miniskirts." The Festival brought together onlookers from all over the county and

beyond. This was the first time that some festivalgoers had ever been out to the countryside. The rural girls met the town lads and eligible bachelors and bachelorettes arrived from distant and exotic locales like Stradbally or Tipperary. More than one courtship and marriage began in Bohadoon. MARY CURRAN MEMORIAL WALK/RUN 2nd August, Sunday Kilgobinet GAA Club on behalf of the Curran and Cunningham family would like to invite you to participate in a walk/run in memory of Mary Curran this Sunday, the 2nd August starting at 2.00 pm at the Kilgobinet Sports Centre. All proceeds to SERT. CÚIL CHEOIL SUMMER SHOW 4th August, Tuesday Cúil Cheoil Summer Shows on Tuesday nights during the Summer in the Park Hotel commencing at 8.30pm. A lively mix of music, song, dance and story. KILBRIEN PARENT & TODDLER GROUP 5th August, Wednesday The Group meets every Wednesday in Kilbrien Hall from 10:30 to 12:30 pm throughout the Summer. Everyone is welcome. Check out the Kilbrien Parent & Toddler Group Facebook page or contact Michelle at 087-648-0822. MASS ON MOUNTAIN 16th August, Sunday Reminder: hold this date. This year's Mass on Cruachán Mountain will be celebrated by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan of Waterford and Lismore Diocese. INCLUDE YOUR INFO Scott Simons - greenhill-

Michelle Mernagh sitting on Connie along with Mary White at the Colligan Gymkhana during the Déise Festival in Bohadoon.

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Ballinameela BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own in-door soccer games for the Winter or other activity you can book the hall through our new booking officer – Alison Curran 087-8289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, these must be booked through our booking officer Alison Curran. Each month someone on the committee is responsible for opening and closing the hall, for the month of July is Pat O’Donovan who can be contacted on 086 8247460. Current events on in the hall and local community: FINISK VALLEY AC NEWS Finisk Valley AC will be taking a well earned Summer break and returning on the 12th August.

On return we will be starting the Cross country training, the Minimum age limit for Cross country training will be 7 years old. Athletes age 5 to 6 will return for indoor training after the Hallowe’en break, Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going). BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of Badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8 to 10 pm if interested contact Mairead at 087 7681975. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place text your name and mobile number to this number: 087 3538347. It works in 2 ways, firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly, you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately.

Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish .communityalert.ie DATE FOR YOUR DIARY We are busy planning and organising a Community Centre Fundraising BBQ which will be held on Friday, August 7th to raise some money for the Community Centre while having a social evening to meet friends and neighbours. So keep the date in your diary! The plan for the evening is a non-alcoholic drinks reception, BBQ with a selection of four salads, bread, dessert, tea/coffee for €20. We are delighted that the Hall is being used by so many groups offering our community a wide variety of activities. The hall does require maintenance and upkeep, this is our only fundraiser for the year and we would appreciate your support. Last year’s social evening was a great success and a wonderful opportunity to meet up with friends and neighbours. In the coming weeks we

will be looking for ticket sellers to help us reach as many of the community as possible. If you would like to buy tickets please contact Alison Maher on 087-2879429 or Viki Mulhall on 0878196264. Monies raised will go back into the community centre to keep it to the high standard for all the community to enjoy. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email Claire Tobin on fitz_tobin@yahoo.co.uk or phone 087-6808287. Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre. LOTTO RESULTS 27th JULY, 2015 Winning numbers were: 1, 16, 20. No winner. €20 winners: Tom Ahearne, Scart; Tom Cullinan, Dromana; Louise Dalton, Melleray; Eleanor McGrath, Ballinameela; Mr. & Mrs., c/o Kereen Bar. Next week’s jackpot €1,850 and will take place in the Kereen Bar.

Cappoquin CAPPOQUIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED Cappoquin Childcare Facility – Summer Camps for pre-school & Junior Primary School children will take place in Cappoquin Childcare Facility in mid-August, for five days, 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. Fees: €15 per day or €50 for week. Bookings taken now: 058/52746. Forms available in office. Contact: (058) 52342/52746. BLACKWATER DISTILLERY Congratulations to Blackwater Distillery who triumphed at the 2015 International Wine and Spirit Competition. Waterford based Blackwater Distillery has won two major awards at

this year’s International Wine and Spirits Competition in London. Blackwater No. 5 Gin won Silver Outstanding, beating global brands like Hendricks, while Blackwater Poteen won Silver. Commenting on this year’s awards, Peter Mulryan of Blackwater Distillery said: ‘This is a huge result for a start-up, as it puts our products ahead of some of the world’s largest brands and will bring the spirit of West Waterford to even more customers around the world.’ The IWSC is one of the world’s most prestigious competitions and attracts entries from over 80 countries. All products are tasted blind by expert panels,

selected from over 300 fully experienced and qualified industry judges. Blackwater Distillery is based in the Enterprise Park, Cappoquin Co. Waterford and has been in operation for just five months; future plans include the release of another gin in the forthcoming months. CAPPOQUIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOTTO Current Jackpot: €7,000. Lotto: 27th July, 2015. Jackpot €6,900. No winner. Numbers: 1, 10, 14 and 17. Consolation Prizes: Breda Doherty, Allen St.; Marian Morrissey, Lower Main St.; Kitty O'Donoghue, Shanbally; Staff Cappoquin Estate; Stephen Crotty, Affane, and Cara McGrath, Lower Main St. All proceeds goes

towards Community Centre. SEAN KELLY CYCLING TOUR EVENT The 2015 tour takes place on Saturday, 22nd August, and Sunday, 23rd August, for the 50k, 100k and 160k events. This event will pass through Cappoquin on Sunday, 23rd August, with refreshments served in the Community Centre Hall. Don't miss this opportunity to cycle with one of Ireland's greatest ever sportsmen, Sean Kelly in his native County Waterford. You will be amazed by the wonderful scenery and the welcome provided by the people of Waterford will ensure that you will want to come back again and again! Enter now as there are a limited number of places.

Philip Quinn Stone carving Workshop PHILIP Quinn: Stone Carving Workshops at Lismore Castle. Workshop 1: Friday, 28th August. Workshop 2: Saturday 29th and Sunday, 30th August. As part of Heritage Week, Philip Quinn presents a series of stone carving workshops for adults in Lismore Castle. There will be a 1 day workshop on the 28th, with a longer 2-day workshop on the 29th and 30th, for all skill levels and novices. Please choose whether you prefer a 1 day or 2 day course. A 2 day course allows you the opportunity to work on pieces for longer and refine your skills over a longer period. If you prefer to get a taster, a 1 day

course may suit you better. At the end of the workshops, participants will be able to display their work in

unusual locations in the Castle Gardens. Lunch and refreshments provided. Price €100 per day.

A Low Tide for Dungarvan Lions Club THE Summer months are traditionally a period of low activity for the Club as all the major events of the year would have been tied up and put to bed for another 12 months. This Summer is different. Last week we had a very successful Diabetes Screening Service at Dungarvan Agricultural Show. Diabetes Screening is one of the projects which is promoted by Lions Clubs International and this year we were fortunate to be one of the clubs which added to this international effort. We are glad to report that over 200 people availed of the opportunity and as is usual in these cases a small percentage of people showed a positive result and were referred to their family GP. Many thanks to the five nurses who gave of their time and expertise to make this event possible and to Kelly’s Pharmacy, High Street, who sponsored the equipment.

There’s news too on the national scene in that Lions Clubs International in Ireland has chosen Galwayborn Marion Conneely as the first woman District Governer in its 60 year history. During her term as District Governor, Marion will lead the 2,400 Lions who are members of 109 clubs spread throughout the island of Ireland. In a recent interview she made the important point that “Serving our communities is not only an act of kindness - it also enables us to build greater understanding and respect for each other”. The next big event is the Cunnigar Crossing which takes place on this Sunday, 2nd August. It seems that this event is growing from strength to strength and has become the Summer equivalent of the Lions Christmas Swim.The event is organised by Dungarvan Hillwalking Club and the proceeds go to Lion’s Charities. Last year, the walk

took about 2 hours to Tig an Ceoil in Baile na nGall, An Rinn where the intrepid adventurers were rewarded for their endeavours. The plan is more or less the same for this year’s event. The most important point to note is the start time which is 1.30 pm from the TSB Car Park, Dungarvan. It all depends on the low tide so if you are late, when they are gone, they’re definitely gone. Remember also to bring a change of footwear as the first pair will get pretty wet. At Tig an Ceoil you will be rewarded with refreshments and music and all will be encouraged to contribute to the bucket collection for the Lions. There’s no need to walk back as a shuttle bus will be at hand to bring you back to town. To conclude, this Summer is one of high activity for the Club but we are taking advantage of the low tide on Sunday.

Tallow TALLOW SENIOR CITIZENS Our Summer day out took place last week and what a day it was. It rained continuously all day. We left Tallow at 9 am by bus and headed for New Ross where we stopped at the JFK Memorial Park for coffee and scones. Afterwards, the bus drove us around the Park where we

saw some beautiful trees from many different countries.We also visited the museum which was very interesting. We left there at I pm and headed for Wexford. Despite the rain, we walked around the town and visited the shops. If the stuffed bags were anything to go by a lot of shopping was done.

We got back to Dungarvan at seven o’clock where we had a delicious meal in the Park Hotel which was enjoyed by all. Our very courteous and helpful driver Arthur got us back to Tallow by eleven o’clock. Despite the rain I think it is safe to say that the day was enjoyed by all.

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD, Recently appointed Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, pictured with Mary Glavin, Lismore, taken in Ardmore on July 24th where he celebrated Mass on the Feast of St. Declan.

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Collaboration of artists at BANK Studios Dungarvan LINDA Egan Visual Artist presents “The Secret Kingdom” at BANK Studios Dungarvan, 31st July, at 7.30 p.m. Visual Artist Linda Egan’s exhibition will showcase a collaboration of artists working together for the upcoming fabrication of The Secret Kingdom opening Friday, 31st July, at 7.30 p.m. at BANK Studios, Davitt’s Quay Dungarvan (next to Lawlor’s Hotel). It will open for the duration of the Bank Holiday weekend opening Saturday until Monday 11am until 6.00 p.m., all are welcome to participate in this event. This exhibition promises to make people aware that art is more than just the White Cube! Linda’s work embroils the viewer to feel part of this exhibition by involving sensory experiences and hopes that the observer will leave the exhibition in awe. Linda has been working painstakingly over the past year to fulfill her dream that she hopes will transform people’s perspective of art. Linda studied art and design at VTOS in Dungarvan and completed a BA (Hons) 1st class degree in Visual Art at Waterford Institute of Technology. Linda became a member of BANK Studios in May 2013, a group of diverse artists using a variety of media ranging from painting and drawing (both fine

and contemporary), sculpture, mixed media, photography, installations and performance art. The premises at Bridge House comprise studio spaces and hosts exhibitions showcasing the group's work. Linda’s work has been exhibited in various galleries in Co. Waterford and some of her pieces are owned by private collectors. Linda has joined forces with artists Louise Barry, Marc Daly, Rose Helen Hayes and Michelle Malinowski-Hiscock and is delighted to have such talented people on board assisting to fulfil her vision. She states that it is brilliant to work with like-minded people who share her passion to create art for people to enjoy! Her current work takes the old tradition of taxidermy and gives it a politically correct and artful spin. Using crochet she creates life-sized "Skulltures" and installations that blend craft, realism and collecting. She explores the link between traditional crafts, gender and environmental issues. She is a believer that anything can be art and her work involves the usage of real animal skulls with crochet. She terms her work as "Crocheted Skulltures". All of Linda’s work is 100% humane and no animals have or are harmed to create her pieces. Her work is designed to

pay homage to the form, texture and beauty of the animal. At present, Linda is investigating and deconstructing the forms of childhood entertainment, of fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and lullabies which are part of our childhood and adult culture. By crocheting onto the skulls of animals she creates eerily cute looking wild animals that are not your children’s stuffed animals; although some of her work is incorporated onto children's toys, bringing Grimm's Fairy tales to life with a macabre wit. Her crocheted "Skulltures" are tongue-in-cheek and are meant to be humorous, taking on history and myth transforming subjects into surreal Images.When viewing her work she hopes people will be torn between the natural urge of curiosity and the manner in which we are accustomed to politely look away, two compulsions fighting each other. The duality of human nature is the point of her work and she is always fascinated by the reactions of people. Louise Barry comes from a family of professional musicians. Her grandmother was a concert pianist for the BBC and her father was a jazz percussionist. Louise studied at the Paul McCartney School of performing arts in

Liverpool. Previously Louise performed and wrote with the girl band Minx in the UK. Currently she is collaborating with UK based award winning producer Beyond the Clones on a ground breaking project. Marc Daly creates video and still images. His work has been used by Sony in a marketing campaign and on US shows Hit Record on TV, produced by Joseph Gordon Levitt. The wild beauty of the Irish landscape has always enthralled him and is something he constantly strives to capture. Michelle Malinowski is an emerging visual artist who recently joined BANK studios and has been helping by working her fingers to the bone making sure everything is in ship shape order for the exhibition being meticulous with lighting etc. will also be holding a photographic exhibition titled “It takes all-sorts” will be on show at the same time as Linda’s exhibition. Rose Helen Hayes also a BANK Studio member who works in mixed media and is also a performance artist will also be showcasing her exhibition the Black Gallery. This is well worth the view. So as you can see from the above synopsis you will be mad to miss what promises to be an abundant affair!

Kilrossanty COMERAGH QUEEN It’s that time again for the Comeragh Queen Festival which will be held from Friday, 31st July, to 3rd August. EVENTS 31st July, Friday, Monster Bingo in Crotty’s Inn starting at 8.30. Hope to see a large crowd attend this event. Bingo was not held in the area for many years, so this is a chance to go and be in to win a little cash. Bus will leave Square, Dungarvan, at 8 o’clock on the night. Mary Power Cup under 13 football match at 6.30 pm same night in the field. 1st August – Open Sports evening, fancy dress, bouncy castle, face painting and other events including Donkey derby, Crazy Golf, etc.Dancing later that night in Crotty’s Inn to Country Roads. Door prize on the night. Couples from Strictly

Comeragh will give an exhibition during the dance. Admission is €10. Raffle on the night. BBQ in Micilin’s Saturday night. Sunday, 2nd August – Crowning of Comeragh Queen 2015. Dancing to Jason Travers. Special guest Louise Morrissey. Guest M.C. Admission €10. Monday, 3rd August – Monster Quiz and Clotto in Micilin’s for players training fund at 9.00 sharp. MASS Mass in the old graveyard on Monday, 10th August, at 8.00 p.m. Refreshments in the hall after. MEETING Waterford Fianna Fail 1916 Commemoration planning meeting for Comeragh area in Micilin’s Bar this Thursday night at 8.00 p.m. SYMPATHY Deepest sympathy to Bernie Norris,

Englishtown, on the death of her husband Nicholas which occurred recently. Sympathy also to his daughters, sisters and brothers on their sad loss. Burial took place in Garranbane Cemetery. May he rest in peace. DEISE DRAW The Deise Draw will be held this Friday night in Kilgobinet. Please pay money to Mairead, Jason or Kevin by Friday. Any subscriber who has not paid for last month will be deleted from this draw. HURLING Well done to the Waterford Hurlers who beat Dublin last Sunday and are now through to the semi-final on Sunday, 9th August, against Kilkenny. SYMPATHY Deepest sympathy is extended to David Lonergan, Ballinroad and formerly Knockeylan, on

the death of his wife Joan (nee Walsh),Wexford, which occurred last week. Sympathy also to Joan’s son and daughter and all her immediate family on their sad loss. Burial took place in Ballinroad cemetery. May she rest in peace. I.C.A. The I.C.A. enjoyed their day out recently, they travelled to the Glass Factory and saw the manufacture of glass going on in the factory. It’s great to see some glass being made in the city once again.There was some shopping done around the city and then to the Tower Hotel for a meal which was enjoyed by all. Thanks to bus driver Ann, and to Molly Casey for organising the day. No meeting in August, the next meeting will be in September. Enjoy the month off and come back with ideas for the year ahead.

Fantastic Booley House Show Returns – The critically acclaimed show, The Booley House, opened it's doors for the Summer season last Wednesday night in St. Michael's Hall, Ballyduff Upper. It was as usual a top-class show and everyone had a great night. The Booley House has something for everyone, great music, lively dancing, enchanting singers and the best of storytelling. The Booley House will continue each week at 8.30 p.m. in Ballyduff until the end of August. Booking is advisable and don't forget to come early to avail of the complimentary teas/coffees and superb home baking. Tickets can be booked at Limore Heritage Centre (058) 54975 or at (058) 60456. Bookings or enquiries can also be made by email to: ballyduffcce@gmail.com or find us on Facebook. Pictured above are the Booley House singers, Becky and Ellen McCluskey with Fiona Aherne.

“Music on a Summer’s Day”

Prize for best dressed kindly sponsored by Jacqui Aherne “Classic Gents & Belles” - Best Gent: John Lavan, J. Aherne, Sponsor and Best Lady: Caroline Moore. THE rain did not matter. all to the sunny banks of the The music provided at the Seine or the Argentinian afternoon concert in St. dance-halls and the magic Mary’s Church in of the tango. Dungarvan transported us “Paris Swing” is based in

The Paris Swing Band.

Kilkenny. They play swing, gypsy jazz, musette and tango. The line-up is Jacqueline Burke, violin, Noel Cleere, accordion, Tony Doherty, guitar, John Conroy double bass. The current line-up have been together for a year and play regularly in the Café Sol Bistro in Kilkenny. There was dancing in the aisles, led by Noel McCarron, the proprietor of Café Sol, whose wife is the violinist with the band. Some lovely sets – a sweet run of dropping sevenths in “All of Me” and a ninth chord to finish “Gypsy Tango” that left other guitarists envious.

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Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise CEOLCHOIRM - TIGH AN CHEOIL Beidh Martin Hayes agus David Power i dTigh an Cheoil, Baile na nGall, An Rinn oíche Dé hAoine 31ú Iúil. Beidh an ceolchoirm ag tosú ag 8.15 i.n. Is ar mhaithe le Scoil Náisiúnta na Rinne atá an ceolchoirm seo agus tá ticéid ar dhíol anois ar €20. I gcomhair tuilleadh eolais, cuir glaoch ar 087 6997254. Martin Hayes and David Power will be preforming in Tigh an Cheoil, Baile na nGall, An Rinn on Friday night, 31st July. The concert will start at 8:15 p.m. and is being organised in support of Scoil Náisiúnta na Rinne. Tickets are on sale for €20 and are available now. For further information, call 087 6997254. CRUINNIÚ POIBLÍ – COMÓRADH 1916 Beidh cruinniú poiblí ar siúl ar Déardaoin 6ú Lúnasa ag 8.00 i.n. i Halla Phobal na Rinne chun Comóradh 1916 i nGaeltacht na nDéise a eagrú. Tá an cruinniú á neagrú ag Cumann Staire agus Oidhreachta Gaeltacht na nDéise agus Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise. Beidh fáilte roimh cách teacht chuig an cruinniú seo agus a dtuairimí a chur in iúl. Tuilleadh Eolais – cfdeise@gmail.com nó chur glaoch ar 058 46664. A Public Meeting will be held at 8.00 p.m. on Thursday, 6th August, in Halla Phobal na Rinne to organise the 1916 commemoration in Gaeltacht na nDéise.The meeting is being held by Cumann Staire agus Oidhreachta Gaeltacht na nDéise and Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise. All are welcome to attend. Further Information – cfdeise@gmail.com or call 058 46664. COMHGHAIRDEAS DO RÍONA Beidh Ríona Ní Chadhain ag dul ar aghaidh chuig comórtas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann i Sligeach tar éis di an dara háit a bhaint amach i gcomórtas amhránaíocht ar an Sean Nós ag Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan. Ba mhaith le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise gach rath a ghuí uirthi sa chomórtas agus tá comhghairdeas speisialta ag teacht ó mhuintir Uí Mhuirighthe. Ríona Ní Chadhain will be heading to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Sligo after comming second in the Sean Nós singing competation at the Munster Fleadh. Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise would like to wish Ríona every success at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, and there is also a special congratulations from muintir Uí Mhuirighthe. CRÚSA LÁIMHSIÚ IASC SKILLNETS Tá sé i gceist ag Skillnets cúrsa Láimhsiú Iasc a eagrú i bPort Láirge, cúrsa dhá lá atá i gceist a bheas oiriúnach d’aon duine gur suim leo obair a fháil nó gnó a bhunú san earnáil seo. Beidh an cúrsa múinte ag Hal Dawson atá ag obair le Skillnet faoi láthair ag cur cúrsaí próiseáil iasc ar fáil. Déan teagmháil le John Hickey ag 087

6295047 nó ar r-phoist ag hickey@bim.ie i gcomhair tuilleadh eolais. Skillnets are planning on providing a Fish Handling course in Waterford. This will be a two day course that would be suitable for someone seeking a job or planning to set up a company in this industry. Contact John Hickey on 087 6295047 or by E-mail: hickey@bim.ie for further information. DAONSCOIL NA MUMHAN Beidh Daonscoil na Mumhan ar siúl i gColáiste na Rinne, Rinn Ó gCuanach, ón 16ú go dtí an 21ú Lúnasa 2015. Tá clár ama lán le leachtaí, ranganna, ceardlanna, ceol agus céilithe curtha le chéile i mbliana agus tá fáilte romhat clárú anois. Beidh aoichainteoirí den scoth ag caint le linn na Daonscoile ar ábhar éagsúla, Sorcha Ní Chéilleachair – Cathaoirleach Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta agus Rónán Ó Domhnaill – An Coimisinéir Teanga ina measc. Déan teagmháil le Annraoi de Paor ar 087 9711091 nó le Míchéal Ó Drisleáin 087 7938709 le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais. www.daonscoil.com Daonscoil na Mumhan will be taking place in Coláiste na Rinne, An Rinn, from the 16th to the 21st August 2015. A full programme of lectures, classes, workshops, music and a Céilí or two has been put together this year and you are welcome to register now. A series of wonderful guest speakers has been arranged to give talks on various topics, Sorcha Ní Chéilleachair – Chairperson of Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta and Rónán Ó Domhnaill – An Coimisinéir Teanga amongst others. Contact Annraoi de Paor on 087 9711091 or Míchéal Ó Drisleáin on 087 7938709 for more information. www.daonscoil.com SNÁMH URRAITHE AN RNLI Beidh an 21ú Snámh Urraithe Bliantúil i gCeann Heilbhic ar siúl ag 1i.n. ar an 9ú lá Lúnasa 2015. Beidh BBQ, “Comórtas Rí Heilbhic”, péinteáil aghaidhe, ceol agus siamsaíocht den scoth ar fáil. Beidh comórtas nua ar siúl i mbliana, Comórtas Banríon Heilbhic, an bean atá in ann an méid is mó éadaigh a chur amach ar an líne. Lá spraoiúil do teaghlaigh a bheas ann agus tá fáilte roimh cách. Tá an snámh urraithe eagraithe ar mhaithe le Bád Tarrthála an RNLI i gCeann Heilbhic. Tá daoine á lorg ag an lucht eagrúcháin chun an snámh urraithe a dhéanamh agus is féidir clárú don snámh faoi láthair. Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh le rnlihelvick@gmail.com i gcomhair tuilleadh eolais. The 21st Annual Sponsored Swim will take place in Heilbhic at 1.00 p.m. on the 9th August. There will also be a BBQ, “The King of Heilbhic” competition, face painting, music and entertainment on the day, this year will also see a new

competition, the ‘Queen of Heilbhic’. A fun day out for the family is to be had and all are welcome. The swim is organised to support the RNLI Lifeboat service. Swimmers are needed, for further information on preparation and registration, contact rnlihelvick@gmail.com REILIG AN tSLÉIBHE Tá an Coiste Fáilte i nGaeltacht na nDéise i mbun taighde ar stair Reilig an tSléibhe, reilig a théann siar chuig aimsir an Gorta Mór. Má tá eolas ar bith agat faoi stair na háite sin, beidh an Coiste Fáilte buíoch as teagmháil a dhéanamh leo agus an teolas sin a roinnt. Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leo ag 058 46664 nó ag cfdeise@gmail.com An Coiste Fáilte in Gaeltacht na nDéise are researching the history of Reilig an tSléibhe, a graveyard that goes back to the time of the Famine. If you have any information about the history of this site, An Coiste Fáilte would be grateful if you contacted them to share this information. You can contact them at 058 46664 or at cfdeise@gmail.com HÚLAÍ Húlaí 4ú – 7ú Lúnasa. Beidh Campa Samhraidh Ceol Traidisiunta, Amhránaíocht, Dráma, Rince agus Ceárdachas i gcomhair páistí 5-14 bliain d’aois ag tosú i Meánscoil San Nioclás, An Rinn ag 9:45 r.n. ar an 4ú Lúnasa. Tá cúpla áit fágtha ar an gcúrsa do pháistí níos sine más mian leat páirt a glacadh. Déan teagmháil le Mary Rafferty ar 087 2714671 i gcomhair tuilleadh eolais. Húlaí 4th – 7th August. A Summer Camp of Traditional Music, Singing, Drama, Dance and Crafts for children aged 5-14 will take place in Meánscoil San Nioclás, An Rinn, starting at 9.45 a.m. on the 4th August. There are a few places still available on the course for older children. Contact Mary Rafferty on 087 2714671 for further information. SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Tá an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú thar n-ais ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 9-11 ar maidin. Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú will be available for appointments in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na

Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. TAISPEÁNTAS EALAÍNE DÁNLANN JOAN CLANCY Beidh taispeántas ar siúl i nDánlann Joan Clancy, 13ú – 23ú Lúnasa, ag Elisa Feiritéar agus Claire Lee. Buaigh Elisa agus Claire Gradam Céimithe Crawford 2015 ag Dánlann Joan Clancy. Beidh Sheila Wood, Blawnin Clancy, Andrea Jameson agus Rayleen Clancy á d’taispeáint chomh maith le Ross Steward, a d’oibrigh ar Amhrán na Mara (2015) agus The Secret of Kells (2009). Beidh an Dánlann oscailte go laethúil, 11.00 r.n. go 5.00 i.n, an deireadh seachtaine san áireamh. Tuilleadh eolais: 086 8134597, www.joanclancygallery.com Elisa Feiritéar and Claire Lee, winners of Joan Clancy Gallery 2015 Crawford Graduates Exhibition Prize, will have their work displayed in Joan Clancy Gallery from 13th to the 23rd August. The work of Sheila Wood; Blawnin Clancy; Andrea Jameson; Rayleen Clancy will also be on display, along with Ross Steward who worked on Song of the Sea (2015) and The Secret of Kells (2009). Further information: 086 8134597 www.joanclancygallery.com CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL / SVP Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 085-1422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha – www.facebook.com/comhlucht.for bartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, seol iad chuig cfdeise@gmail.com nó 058-46664.

RNLI Family Fun Day 2014.

The Scotch Blackface Overall Champion at the Dungarvan Show. L-R Paul Kearney, Donegal (judge), Pat Whyte (owner), Pa Whyte. Picture taken by: Waterford Sheep Breeders

CIDER WASPS to Headline “Teenage Kicks Stage” at SPRAOI JUST a week after their gigs at The Ardmore Pattern Festival, CIDER WASPS are to headline “Teenage Kicks Stage” at SPRAOI this weekend in Waterford. The Teenage Kicks Stage which this year is dedicated to the late Dennis Sheehan Tour Manager with U2 will showcase mostly new songs from emerging writers and musicians. It is an ideal venue for CIDER WASPS to play

some of their new tracks from their debut 5 track EP which will be launched later this Summer. CIDER WASPS take to the Stage at SPRAOI at 5.30 p.m. on Sunday evening and later that night they travel to Kilkenny to play at The Pump House Bar. On Saturday, 22nd August, CIDER WASPS together with ROUGH CUT perform at a charity gig in Dungarvan Soccer Club.

The Tannery Town Festival, Portlaw IN aid of the Munster Chernobyl Aid. Friday 31st July- Set Dancing and Social Dancing night at The Forge Inn Marquee at 9.30 pm Admission €5 Saturday 1st AugustBarn Dance at The Forge Inn Marquee music by Seattle Admission €8 or 2 tickets for €15 including

Barbecue Sunday 2nd AugustField Day 2-5pm in Portlaw Park. Activities including Ball run,Vintage tractors, Harley Davidson motorcycle, Bouncy castle, Musicians, Face Painting and much more. A Day of Fun for all the family.

Youghal Greyhound Stadium News

The highlight of Monday's race card at Youghal Greyhound Stadium was the final of the Billy Harrington sponsored S/0 325 stake. Seaview Lark owned and trained by Nioclas and Padraig Walsh led from traps to line to win the stake for the Walsh brothers. Photo L-R: John McGrath (Track Manager) presents Liam Walsh with the winning trophy following Seaview Lark's win in the Billy Harrington S/0 325 stake final. Also pictured are winning owners Nioclas and Padraig Walsh. (Photo by Angela Mellis)

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 July, 2015

Ballyduff Community Care outing to Gougane Barra, Bantry House, on Saturday, 25th June last, posing for photograph at the Viadcut Restaurant, Cork.

Lyre Heritage News By Marie O’Shea

“Where is the Summer?” THE warmth of the open fire in the hearth was welcome last week as the rain and inclement weather persists into what should be a lovely summer evening.

Once the music started it did not matter. We had a terrific array of singers, raconteurs, instrumentalists and one little dancer to brighten our lives! Come

along next week whatever the weather. Mary is still making those melt-in-themouth scones too. Entertainment guaranteed! See you there.

[David O’Flynn]

Ballysaggart BALLYSAGGART COMMUNITY FESTIVAL It's the final count down to Ballysaggart Community Festival 2015. We are currently putting the final touches on what is sure to be a great weekend, full of family fun and events.There is a change to our usual line up due to the GAA grounds not being available so we hope everyone enjoys the activities that are arranged. Our festival has always been a great opportunity to meet and catch up with old friends and we hope that this year will be no different, so, come along and enjoy. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, 30th July 8:15 pm 45 Card Drive in the Community Center Friday, 31st July 7:30 pm Car Treasure Hunt from the Church, €10 per car 9:30 pm Table Quiz in Meagher's Bar, €20 per table of 4 Saturday, 1st August 12 noon Children's Art Competition in the Community Center There is no theme so children can draw whatever they want. Paper will be

provided all that's needed is materials to work with. 2:00-4:00 pm Family Fun Fay at the Towers Treasure Hunt and Teddy Bears Picnic The Family Fun Day at the Towers will have a variety of games and activities for all ages. When we meet at the Towers car park at 2:00pm the children will be directed to the activities that are organised and age appropriate. Children aged 8-13 (approx) have a Treasure Hunt from the car park, through the Gates and onto the Towers. Teams of 4 at €10 per team, each team must be accompanied/supervised by at least one adult and adult signatures will be required on the day. Children up to age 8 will have their Treasure Hunt at the Towers, €2 per child. When both groups converge at the Towers we will have a Teddy Bear's Picnic so don't forget your packed lunch and other treats will be provided. Also, bring along your Teddy to enjoy the party or dress up in your Teddy costume. There will also be loads of activities and games, and a face painter will be on hand to trans-

form beautiful faces into amazing characters. So spread the word and come along to enjoy a fantastic day of family fun. If weather is unsuitable all activities will be set up in the Community Center. 9:30 pm Music by Sundance in Meagher's Bar SUNDAY, 2nd AUGUST Guided Walk to the Ballysaggart Waterfalls 11.15am Registration for Walk at the Community Center. 12 noon Walk Commences. It is approximately 4 miles from the Community Centre to the Waterfalls, if people feel that this might be too much then there will be the option of getting on a bus which will take you to within 2 miles of the Waterfalls. Walking Shoes/Gear essential. 5.00 pm Return to the Community Centre Adults €5.00 Children Free REFRESHMENTS SERVED 7:30 pm Fancy Dress Parade Our Fancy Dress Parade has always been one of the best features of the weekend and we would hope that this year will be no differ-

ent. So everyone and anyone who is willing to have fun and entertain the crowd as an individual or as part of a group are encouraged and welcome to do so. 9:30 pm Music by Sampson in Meagher's Bar, and Grand Raffle Tickets for the Grand Raffle will be available for purchase at events throughout the weekend. For further information on all events please contact Carmel 087-9809049 or Helena 087-7523386 COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st, 2nd: Dan Howard and Fionula Hynes, Pat O'Connor and Pat Kirby. Lucky Tables: Dave Fennessy and Stephen Cunningham. Sheila Lonergan and Bertie Neville. Tickets: Delia Cashell, Pat Kirby, Nellie Devine and Mary Whelan. Reminder this weeks cards are in conjunction with the festival, all are welcome, commencing at 8 15. WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to Matthew Walsh and Triona Cliffe who were married recently. Wishing you both a lifetime of health and happiness.

Abbeyside Heritage Archive THE Archive will be open this Sunday 2.30 pm-5.30 pm and Eddie Canwtell will be on duty to answer your questions. For the Summer we will open the first and third Sunday of each month. There are a range of books available to

browse and read with many new editions in recent months. There will be our usual local books for sale on many subjects and topics. The Archive photograph collection and scrapbooks will be on display throughout the after-

noon to browse. If anyone has any local historic books they would like to donate to the Archive, we would be happy to receive donations. Parking will be available at the pond and there is no admission fee. So whether

you are researching your family history, looking for a photograph or looking to browse our book collection please call in you are all welcome. Sunday, 2nd July, 2.30 pm-5.30 pm, Parish Office, Strandside South, Abbeyside.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 July, 2015

Ardmore CRUEL The depth of human cruelty towards an animal is something that mankind has had to contend with since the first caveman battered his dog with a club for barking too loud. Not a day or a week goes by without another horror story regarding animal cruelty surfacing somewhere on this island; the levels of depravity can sometimes be too much to even read about never mind witness in person. Last week a local youngster was introduced to this sad and depraved side of life when he chanced upon a discovery near his home. If you find these types of stories distressing then read no further. Join the dots yourself. A tied plastic bag, a briary ditch and some unfortunate live kittens. Christian Ireland is long dead and buried; the wake and funeral happened right in front of our eyes and nobody attended. PENALTY KICK KING 2015 Well done to Phil Walsh on winning the 2015 Ardmore AFC Penalty Kick Contest at the Round Tower Hotel last Saturday. The club would like to thank everyone that took part in the Penalty ShootOut. To the "A-Team" who kept the Shoot-Out running smoothly (Declan, Paul, Andrew & Gerry), our Goalkeepers big and small, your help is very much appreciated. A huge "thank you" to our "Masterchefs" (Dermot & Connie) who cooked tirelessly to feed the masses. The ladies who served the food with a smile also helped greatly to ensure a Sell-Out of burgers and hotdogs, "Thank You" (Ciara, Breda & Alison). A special "thank you" to Aidan & Trish Quirke and their staff at the Round Tower Hotel for their hospitality once again! A great day was had by all and the club hope to see you all again for next year’s event. STARVING IN ARDMORE! Think of the delight in seeing Goat Island being mentioned in an Irish Independent Weekend survey last week as being one of the best beaches in Ireland to visit; then in the small detail of the piece to see that whoever wrote it or compiled it neglected to do enough research when recommending places to eat in Ardmore! According to the survey one can sample the

delights created by a celebrity chef in a worldfamous hotel perched on a precipice and if one is still hungry then one can head to Dungarvan and sample more delights created by another celebrity who has a business in that town. Not a single mention of any other eating-house except for you-know-where!! HOI!!! What in the name of all that is a salad burger is all this crap about? Anyone would think from reading it that there is only ONE eatery worth visiting in our village!!! What about Whitehorses? What about the Round Tower Hotel? What about the T Flag? What about Shipmates? What about The Tea Rooms and Gallery? What about Matt’s Takeaway? What about Quinn’s Deli? What about home-made pizza at Beachcombers? What about Ardmore Farmers Market? Aside from the whole little review making me feel very annoyed, a sense of puzzlement began to take hold after a while. This survey was shared and viewed online countless times by many involved in the promotion of and development of our area and our county and not one mention was made of the complete and utter ignorance of LOCAL establishments! Is everyone afraid of the Irish Independent or what? I know it's the mouthpiece of our present Government but in all honesty do more than me ever speak up when they see a great disservice being done to our area by a national media outlet!!!???? Thought we won a prize for having pride in our community? That should mean shouting out very loud when the king is not wearing any clothes! HOJA PICNIC The Hoja Beach Picnic has been running since 2006 on Ballyquinn beach each summer and has grown from a small gathering of friends to an event last year which was attended by over 500 people. It is a night of music, food, magic, acrobatics and fun for everyone, young and old. Those involved have given their time, energy and even food free of charge and we have relied on generous donations to raise funds for the Hoja Project. Julia Brownlow (daughter of Virginia Brownlow and grand daughter of novelist and Ardmore native,

Molly Keane) founded the Hoja Project in 2008, along with three others (Hannah, Oswin and Althea). Through fundraising Hoja funded the renovation of an abandoned tobacco factory to make a secondary school. The school opened in 2009 and became known as The Hoja Secondary School. The question then was how to enable villagers to support the school themselves. Hoja decided to use funds from the beach picnic in Ballyquinn to give small micro loans to the villagers enabling them to increase their own income. The school also trained students in sustainable agriculture (known also as Permaculture) again enabling them to increase their own income which in turn supported school funds. The school has achieved great success, and in 2012, attained the best exam results out of 166 schools in the region. It is now self-sustainable and no longer dependent on external aid. The focus now for the past few years has been on permaculture. This is a practice of sustainable agriculture, which uses natural farming methods to increase crop yields and thus household income. The income raised at the beach picnic has been used to train people about permaculture so that they can go back to their villages and in turn train more people and the village as a whole then has benefits such as sufficient food, increased income, improved access to education and ability to pay for essential medicine. Permaculture training in Kitanda and Litisha has resulted in an increase in household income of between 300-500%. 78% of the permaculture farmers have used their enhanced income to educate a family member. In Litisha, many of the farmers pooled their income to open a small nursery school to provide children with a firm grounding prior to attending national school. This analysis has been undertaken by COCO an organisation based in Newcastle which oversees and evaluates the impact of the funds being spent to ensure that they are having the desired impact. Last year’s funds of €1790 were added to €883 provided by COCO to train two people each from 5 community based organisations (CBO). These two people would go back and

train a further 20 people. This results in 100 people being trained in the ways of permaculture. Since each household has approximately 4 people; the end result is that approx. 400 people are trained to be self-sufficient. The costs were as follows: €845 cost to pay for food, accommodation, transport, stationary and manure for the participants in the training. €1831: to set up (facilitate) the programme in 5 CBO’s in Ruvuma (to cover transport, food, manure, seeds, fuel, stationary) To summarize approximately 6.65 euro will help to empower one person to be self-sufficient using permaculture. This year’s Hoja Beach Picnic: Friday 7th August 2.30-8.30pm, market field, (beside beach car park) Ardmore. This year’s event has a new location and will run earlier in the day. We will have magic, the Wobbly Circus workshop, clowns, and a variety of music - featuring Gypsi Swing as our headline act. We will also have international comedian Danny Dowling. Food will be available to purchase and entry is free to all. Everyone is giving their time and energy free of charge as before. We will have buckets available on the day for people to donate. This year we have incurred the cost of the band (Gypsi Swing) and we hope to raise over 600e in sponsorship to cover this cost so that all the funds raised on the day will go directly to Tanzania. We would love to get some sponsorship from local businesses to help pay for the band. If you could manage 50e or 100e then that would be fabulous and we would provide coverage of your sponsorship in any media coverage we will do (local papers, radio, Facebook etc). We would also provide 2 complimentary glasses of wine and 2 burgers for each 50e donated and we will credit your sponsorship on information boards that will be displayed at the picnic. If you would provide us with your contact number and email address we will endeavour to update you after the event and during the year as to where the money was used. Thank You, Dermot Twomey (086) 2847495; Connie Kiersey.

Brian Barton and his world-famous trike paid a visit to Ardmore Pattern Festival last weekend! (Gerry O’Mahony)

The Wobbly Circus seen here at Ardmore Pattern Festival with one of their biggest fans Ian O'Mahony! (Gerry O'Mahony)

All dressed up for the Ardmore Pattern Fancy Dress were Oliver Smyth and Libby Walsh! (Gerry O'Mahony)

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Helen Waide winner in the flower arranging CLASHMORE 45 GRAVEYARD DRIVE MAINTENANCE Top prize winners at Regulars and visitors attending Church Services Monday night’s [July 27th] or just vising the 45 Drive at the Decies Bar Cemeteries at Aglish, in Clashmore were Jack Mount Stuart and Douris and Jim McGrath. Ballinameela will know that In second we had Noel and Anne the graveyards at all three Nugent Churches are maintained in Ledingham. In third place beautiful condition all year jointly on seven games we round. This is thanks to our had Tony Keane and maintenance men who do a Gabriel Hynes, Derry wonderful job on an ongo- Cotter and Percy Hallahan, Kyle Cunningham and ing basis. The Annual Church Tommy Osborne. Best of the Last Five were Gate Collection for our graveyard maintaince will Kathleen Osborne and take place at Masses at all Eileen Dower Our Lucky Last Game three Churches in Aglish, Mount Stuart and winners were Hannah and Mary Ballinameela on the week- Lucas end of August 1st & 2nd. O’Donovan Great to have Jack Please show your appreciation of these men who lov- Douris, back with us again ingly care the resting place and fully recovered after his of all our loved ones by recent hospitalisation weldonating to the collection – come back Jack. Would all envelopes are also available players please note we are for those living outside of starting at 9.30p.m sharp every week. Well done to the Parish. Thank you all our winners and thanks NOTES FROM to everyone for your supKINSALEBEG port. COMMUNITY CLASHMORE GROUP KINSALEBEG GAA Dungarvan Show winner LOTTO Congratulations to Mrs Jackpot €1,400 Gabrielle Power, Our weekly Clashmore/ Shanacoole, who this year won 1st prize for her Brack Kinsalebeg GAA Club Lotto draw took place on in Dungarvan Show Monday night [July 28th] SYMPATHY Deepest sympathy to the we had no match four winFamilies of the late David ner in this week’s draw so Barry and Geraldine next week our jackpot will Lenane, who recently be €1,400. Our numbers on passed away. May they Rest Monday night were 10, 15, 20, 24, in Peace

Catherine Hynes aged 11 winner in the home baking section

Well done to the following that were winners of €20 spot prizes this week J.P. C/O An Siopa Nua Clashmore Pat Collins, Kilgabriel Tony Hickey, Cross Tom Kelly, Piltown Josephine McGrath, Kinsalebeg Our next draw takes place at the Decies Bar in Clashmore on Monday night. Well done to all our prize winners and thanks to everyone for your wonderful support. DUNGARVAN SHOW WINNERS A totally underestimated group of winners each year at the annual Dungarvan Agricultural show are those in our horticulture and home industries section. At last week’s show among the many prizes we had many local winners. Gabriel Power a very deserving winner for her beautiful brown bread. Kay Hannigan [nee Buckley] for her wonderful knitwear. Peggy Reynolds for her stunning crochet and knit work. The Hynes family especially Catherine [aged 11] for her beautiful “house cake”. Helen Waide for her magnificent flower arrangements and her brother in law Mackey Waide for his beautiful range of home grown vegetables. Congratulations to all our winners and my apologies to the numerous other local winners whom I just did not pick up on the day. PARISH OF AGLISH BALLINAMEELA MOUNT STUART St Declan’s Well Annual Mass The annual celebration of Mass at St. Declan’s Well in Toor took place on Thursday last July 23rd – with a large number of people present We were delighted to welcome Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan Bishop of Waterford and Lismore who was chief celebrant of the Mass and preached the Homily Our thanks to everyone who helped to make the day so nice it was wonderful to see the day go so smoothly. 175TH ANNIVERSARY The 175th anniversary of St James Church in Ballinameela will be marked on Saturday September 19th at the Vigil Mass at 7.30pm when Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan Bishop of Waterford and Lismore will be our chief celebrant of the Mass CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO Sunday July 26th These week’s letters

Kay Hannigan winner in the knitwear section drawn in the Clashmore time. Councillor Cronin Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw did agree that Clashmore were D.N.P.L, there was no village would get 3 new jackpot winner. Next benches including one week’s jackpot will be halfway up the hill to the GAA pitch. €4850. It was agreed that local €20 each goes to: Buddy c/o, Pa O Rourke residents and organisations be asked what they felt were Pat Collins, Kilgabriel Breda Mc ellan, the key priorities and that another meeting be Clashmore Well done to all our win- arranged in September with ners and thanks to everyone Councillor Cronin and the for your continued support Area Engineer. DEATH OF CLASHMORE AND GERALDINE LENANE KINSALEBEG With great sadness we COMMUNITY write this week of the death COUNCIL Councillor Cronin has of Geraldine Lenane of arranged for 3 new benches Grange and formelly of Clashmore. Geraldine died for Clashmore village. The Steering Committee on Thursday last July 23th, of the Clashmore and peacefully, after a short illKinsalebeg Community ness at Waterford Regional Council met with Hospital, To Geraldine’s Councillor Tom Cronin on broken hearted family her husband Liam and her chilWednesday 22nd July. Councillor Cronin who dren Jessica, Bridget, Mary, was recently appointed as Sophie, Kate, John, Roísín Cathaoirleach of and Patrick. Her parents D u n g a r v a n / L i s m o r e Peg and Hugh Brock, her Caroline Municipal District wel- sister comed the setting up of the (Prendergast), her grandnew Community Council. children, brother-in-law sisters-in-law He explained what impact Richard, the changes, following the Breda and Mary her uncles, merger of the City and aunts, nephews, relatives, County Councils, were and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. Reposing having on local residents. Members of the in Egan's Funeral Home, Geraldine’s Committee highlighted the Youghal issues of concern within removal took place on Clashmore, Kinsalebeg and Friday, evening to St Church, Ardsallagh. Councillor Cronan's Following Cronin was well aware of Clashmore. most of the issues brought Requiem Mass Saturday, up and explained that most morning Geraldine was laid were on the Council's to do to rest in the adjoining list, but they may take some cemetery.

Oisín O’Connell from Clashmore viewing the cattle at Dungarvan Show last Thursday

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Kilmacthomas MASSES FOR OUR DEAD On Thursday 6th August The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. The Remembrance Mass for those who died in the Union Workhouse will take place at 7.30pm in the Union Graveyard. Bishop Cullinan will visit our Parish for the first time and celebrate the Mass. A NIGHT TO REMEMBER A night to remember for Magi Landy on Saturday 1st August in Kiersey’s, Kilmacthomas Registration at 6pm and Harley Bike run with Magi on board at 7.00pm sharp. Return to Kiersey’s for food, music, raffle and spot prizes galore. Enjoy your night Magi. CAR BOOT SALE Don't forget your next Car Boot Sale in the Rainbow Community Hall will take place on Sunday, 2nd August. Lots of bargains to be had, home baking, cakes, buns and tarts, bric-abrac, books, clothing, shoes, shrubs, window boxes and baskets, jewellery, hand crafts and much more. Come along 10.00 am to

2.00 pm, tea's and coffee served. LOTTO DRAW Results of the Kilmacthomas AFC lotto draw for Saturday 25th July, letters drawn J K L Q no jackpot winner, five winners of €20 each Peter Troy, Riverview, Kilmac; Trevor Whelan, c/o P P I; Damien Carey, Cruachaún View Kilmac; Jimmy Whelan, c/o P P I; and Tracey Whelan, Hillview, Kilmacthomas. Next week’s jackpot €2950, be in to win. WHIST Results of the Ballylaneen Whist Club for Monday night 20th July, Joan Stokes, Maura Lennon, Ellis Wilkins, Veronica Walsh, Margaret Hassett, Breda Galvin, Brigid Power, Mary Drohan, Mary Walshe, Josie Wells, Kathleen White. Raffle winners Peggy Callaghan, K. White and Ellis Wilkinson. The Ballylaneen Whist Club are holding their Summer trip to Westport 13th to 18th September (5 days) All are welcome and if interested contact any member of the club for further information.

Modeligo REMINDER Following on from our successful Parish Summer Camp, a number of items of clothing were left behind in the Hall/Community Sportsfield. These may be collected at the Centre. MINI-LOTTO SALES We had a very successful day at Dungarvan Show selling our Lotto tickets. Thanks to all the volunteers who "did a stint" at the selling. Also a word of gratitude to those that helped out regarding the Car Park. Approximately 300 Minilotto units were sold on the day. We are very grateful to the Dungarvan Show Committee for giving us the requisite permission. BEST WISHES Good luck to Mary Kate Curran of Na Deise Ladies Footballers, who will be lining out with the Waterford Ladies in Nenagh on this Wednesday, (July 29th). against Roscommon. MODELIGO GAA The footballers were short 6 of their regulars when they went down to Colligan Emmets in the League final at Dungarvan on Saturday last, of course there's still a good bit of football to be played yet and

we have a Western final in our sights! Next day there was a big Modeligo presence at Semple stadium, and once again the selectors (Derek, Dan and Fintan) gave our clubman Tom Devine playing time on the famous pitch. Although it was only for a few minutes, it was with great pride that we saw the "Number 9" jersey entering the fray. Next up its the All-Ireland semi-final on Sunday week, with everyone already talking/chatting etc about how best we can match "the cats"! MINI LOTTO REPORT We will have a jackpot of €1,300 to be won next weekend by any ticket holder whose 3 numbers between 1 and 30 will match those coming from the draw drum on Saturday night next. So do get those numbers in and give yourself a chance of winning the nice cheque.The €25 lucky dip winners for the past two draws were as follows: Niamh McCarthy, Coolaneen; Roger & Ann Ledingham; Bgt Kiely, Lyreattin; L Kiely Glendog; Nick Troy; Paddy Foley, Ardmore; Noel O'Malley, Clashmore and Dan Fenton

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Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Community Council Open Day

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Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Run

Stephen Whelan and his Harley at The Tractor Run.

Photographs by Michael Faulkner

Solas Volunteers at the Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Run.

Councillor John O'Leary with Martin Fitzgerald.

Solas Volunters in the trailer leading of The Tractor Run.

Benji and Gemma Donovan at The Tractor Run.

A group photo of those taking part in the Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Run.

Paddy and Helen Harris with Katherine Power at The Tractor Run.

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Full Group at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Kilrossanty's GAA Grounds with Coaches and Helpers along with the National League Cup, organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Under 10 year old Group at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Cappoquin/Affane GAA Grounds, organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

9 to 11 year old Group at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Grounds with Waterford Senior Hurler Jake Dillon, Coaches Gavin Whelan and Emer Scanlon organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Lismore Men’s Golf Club Fri 17th Sat 18th & Sun 19th July Mr. Sean Daly Captain’s Prize. Front Row Left to Right: 2nd Terence Rumley, Sean Daly (Captain), 1st Jack Aherne (Vice Captain), Betty Daly, 3rd P. J. Coughlan, 4th James Bennett. Back Row Left to Right: Willie Henry (President), Pa Morrissey for 5th Martin O’Driscoll, Veteran Patrick Curley, Gross John Rumley, Past Capt. Jim Cashman, Cat 2 Craig Scotton, Cat 3 Mike Keane, Cat 1 John Whelan.

West Waterford Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by the Cliff House Hotel - Mary Barron, Lady Captain presents the [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Winner Phil Kelly with her prize. Included are Mary Lou Carroll, (2nd) and Rose McCarthy (3rd).

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies Open Champagne Scramble kindly sponsored by Rich Rags Boutique. Front Row L-R: Jos Holden, Mary Holden, Kathleen Slattery, winners, Mountain View GC, Tramore; Creina O’Sullivan Lady Captain. Back Row L-R: Michelle Mernin, Ann Morrissey, Maura Kindregan, 2nd; Ann Stack, Rena Landers, Colette Power, 3rd. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies Singles Kindly Sponsored By Orbsen Consulting. Front L-R: Niamh Reynolds, winner; John Harhan, Orbsen Consulting Sponsor; Creina O’Sullivan, Lady Captain. Back L-R: Breda McCarthy, Best Gross; Bridget Ahearne, Lady Vice-Captain; Theresa Keane, Front 9; Olga Carroll, 2nd. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Open Fortnight Open Gents Singles Stroke Festival Trophy sponsored by Jim Walsh, Waterford Crystal. Front l/r: David Raher, Captain; Jim Kiersey, Vice Captain presenting Festival trophy on behalf of Jim Walsh; Declan Walsh, 1st; Creina O’Sullivan, Lady Captain. Back L/R: Liam Carroll, President; Gabriel Leacy, Gross; Eamonn Moore, 3rd; William O’Brien, 2nd. [Pat Crowley]

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Lismore Golf Club A group of prize winners at the recent presentation of prizes at Lismore Golf Club – Back row from left: Ted O’Leary, Donal O’Leary, Ted O’Leary, Liam O’Keeffe, Seamus Beecher and Dean Whelan. Front row from left: Sean Daly (Men’s Captain), Tom Donovan, Patsy Heaphy, Terence Rumley and Willie Henry (Club President).

Lismore Golf Club 18 Hole Singles Stroke competition sponsored by David Quinlan Crash Repairs. Front from left: Donal O’Leary (winner), David Quinlan (sponsor), Willie Henry (Club President). Back row: Sean Daly (Men’s Captain) and Ted Keniry (third).

Lismore Ladies Golf Club Left to Right: 3rd Laoise Ní Conchubair, 1st Katherine Moynihan, Amanda Power (Lady Captain), Nora O’Sullivan (sponsored by Kelplex Displays), 2nd Daphne Power.

Lismore Golf Club 18 Hole Singles Stroke M. J. O’Brien Trophy competition – Back row from left: Colm Burke (Gross), Ted Keniry (third), Liam O’Keeffe (second) and Willie Henry (Club President). Front from left: Sean Daly (Men’s Captain), Patsy Heaphy (winner) and Austin O’Brien (sponsor).

West Waterford Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Oliveres Health & Beauty Saloon – From left: Marie Curran (3rd), Phil Kelly for Denise Nugent (2nd); Olivere Lannen, Sponsor; Ger O’Connor for Rosie Murphy, winner and Mary Barron, Lady Captain.

Lismore Golf Club 18 Hole Stableford competition sponsored by Pat Moore Transport, Cappoquin – Back row from left: Sean Daly (Men’s Captain), Ted O’Leary (Gross) and Willie Henry (Club President). Front from left: Tom Donovan for Patsy O’Donoghue, Pat Moore (sponsor) and Paddy O’Leary (second).

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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7 year, 11 and 12 year old Group at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Grounds with Waterford Senior Hurler Jake Dillon with Coaches Thomas Cronin and Willie Brazil, organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

6 to 7 year old Group at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Grounds with Waterford Senior Hurler Jake Dillon and Coach Kayley Veale, organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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

Do Fairies still dwell amongst us? Editor, Do today’s Irish men and women still occasionally encounter leprechauns, phookas, banshees or any of the other various Irish fairies’ kith and kin? Or has modernity banished the fairies to the shadowlands of legend and lore? In his travels throughout Ireland over the last decade actor, writer and storyteller Mark Lyon has encountered credible witnesses who have shared with him stories of personal encounters with the fairy folk, leading him to wonder if such encounters are as prevalent today as they were in 1959 when historian Dermot MacManus published The Middle Kingdom, in which MacManus collected first-hand accounts of then living individuals who recounted having actual encounters with Irish fairies. To Lyon’s knowledge no attempt has been made since then to determine if such encounters still occur in today’s Ireland. In the hope of learning whether “The Good People,” as it is said they prefer to be called, still haunt the Irish countryside or lurk within secluded urban byways, Lyon is launching what might be called an Irish Fairy Census throughout Ireland asking for first-hand accounts to be submitted to him by anyone who has encountered Irish supernatural beings in any of their elusive and fascinating forms. “I have experienced inexplicable and seemingly supernatural events on the Hill of Tara and on the Holy Island of Monaincha and I clearly recall seeing what I believe may have been fairies as a child,” disclosed Lyon. “These experiences have caused me to wonder if we may occasionally obtain a glimpse into a world beyond our ken.” Lyon hopes that modern accounts of fairy sightings may open a window of insight into that world. Anyone wishing to share sightings or other personal experiences with the fairy folk are urged to contact Lyon by email at: mlyon@hauntedisles.com or by post at 12364 Summit Ridge Drive, Nevada City, California 95959 USA. Contact MARK LYON mlyon@hauntedisles.com

The Well of Memories Like a crystal that sines in the deeps of a well, Lurks a treasurer I now cannot reach, On the cascading years, it bequeathed a spell, More eloquent than the shrill voice of speech. Though hopes have been crushed by the cruel hand of fate, The fountain of tears is now dry, The pageants of passion ceased parading of late, Eyes once burning now no longer cry. In halcyon days I was by love caressed, Now night comes with a quickening pace, Though impending dark is an unwelcome guest, Yet I wait for him - frozen in place. The years won’t allow me recover the stone, That sleeps in the depths of the well, To the dreams and the dreads that have so quickly flown, With sweet sadness I bid them farewell. Life is a journey; it’s distance untold, It’s destination no one can foretell, But the rainbow-hued years that love tinted with gold, Will shine forever in memory’s well. JOHN DALY

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St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan 18th SUNDAY in Ordinary Time – Exodus 16:2-4.12-15: I will rain down bread for you from the heavens. Ephesians 4:17.20-24: Put on the new self that has been created in God’s way. John 6: 24-35: He who comes to me will never be hungry; he who believes in me will never thirst. Fr. Shane O’Neill – We congratulations Fr. Shane O’Neill, who was ordained to the priesthood for this Diocese by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan in Knockanore Church on Sunday, July 19th. We pray God’s blessing on Fr. Shane as he begins priesthood. Youth 2000 Summer Festival – Youth 2000 Summer festival for young people aged 16-35. This will include talks, workshop, drama, concerts, prayer, games and sharing. Last year, more than 1,000 young people from all over Ireland attended. It is an excellent opportunity for young people to find out more about their faith in a very relaxed setting. It takes place at the Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, August 13th–16th next. No fixed charge – donations welcome. Free buses available throughout the country. Book online at www.youth2000.ie There are notices in the notices in the church porches. Stained Glass Windows – Details of the work to be done on stained glass windows are posted in the side porch of the church. Work resumed on Monday, July 27th. Donations towards the cost of the conservation work can be made in the church or at the Parish Office. Thank you for your donations so

far which have amounted to more than €3,000. Rosary at our Lady’s Grotto – Rosary at our Lady’s Grotto, Youghal Road Roundabout on Friday next, July 31st, at 7.30 p.m. This is an opportunity to gather together to pray for the need of our families and community. Please make the effort to be there. Year of Consecrated Life – Year of Consecrated Life, continuing our talks on the life and work of religious men and women in our parish and the wider community, we will hear of the work of the Augustinians at next weekend’s Masses here in St. Mary’s. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – Exposition takes place here in St. Mary’s every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. More people to spend some time in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament are always needed. St. Mary’s Parish and Friary Pilgrimage to Lourdes – August 26th to 31st, 2015. See church porch for details. Parish Office – Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086 233 4282. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No. 087 774 7870.

Just think of it! “YOU have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You”: probably the best known sentence in all the writings of St. Augustine – and he was a prolific writer. Augustine pinpointed the normal human being’s constant search for something more. He himself had tried a lot of distractions in his pursuit of contentment: he had dipped into the fleshpots with all the energy with which he undertook every ventue. But it was only when he really accepted the fact that God loved him and that he was designed to return that love, only then did he realise that here was the goal for which he had been feverishly searching. If a person loses God out of their life it is virtually certain that they will begin to pursue some substitute for God. What the substitute will be, well, that’s anybody’s guess.We’ve had some fairly obvious examples in our own society in recent years. Clearly, some people put money up on their altar and bowed low – very low indeed – in their quest for satisfaction. Power seems to have made some people abandon the principles of right action by which they had previously lived. But there are other, less obvious, examples of phoney Gods taking control of people’s lives. In fact, writing the word “phoney” suggests to me that there are people who are enslaved by their phone: they have little or no time for the person actually present before them, their first commitment is to the person who is phoning them, or who might be texting them, or ever to the person unknown to them who may have had a thought and who thinks the whole world needs to know that thought, no matter how trivial. Is there something fundamentally pagan in the current cult of fitness, with its attendant exercise sessions and calorie counting and ever shifting advice on what is good for us and what is fattening and therefore to be avoided like the plague! Such pre-occupation with human perfection leaves little room for thinking about a God who made us for himself and designed us accordingly. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

55 JOAN (Josie) BUTLER (nee Coleman) Monalour, Lismore With feelings of sadness and regret we record the passing of Joan (Josie) Butler (nee Coleman), Monalour, Lismore, Co.Waterford, loving wife of the late Thomas, which sad event occurred peacefully on 23rd July, 2015, in St. Finbarr’s Hospital, Cork, in the presence of her loving family. Reposing at her home in Monalour, Lismore, Rosary was recited on Saturday evening by Melleray Rosary Committee member Billy Bray in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. On Sunday evening Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., recited funeral prayers before removal took place to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday morning by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Readings during the Mass were recited by Josie’s grandsons Francis and Jamie. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandnieces Sarah Guerin, Maria Coleman, Jessica Cunningham, cousin Breda Quigley and neighbour Breda Montayne. A lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Funeral Mass were provided by Mairead and Margaret Cullinane.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Josie’s Carer Maureen Tobin and niece Eleanor Guerin. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in St. Carthage’s Cemetery, Lismore. Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., officiated at the graveside prayers where Josie was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving son Martin; sister Chrissie; daughter-in-law Gerlinde; grandchildren Francis and Jamie; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, and relatives, neighbours, friends and special friend Maureen Tobin who provided Josie with great care and kindness over the last number of years. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

PATSY DONNELLY Glenmore, Dungarvan The passing of Patsy Donnelly on Thursday, 23rd July, at Cork University Hospital evoked feelings of profound sadness and regret in his beloved Brickey Valley and far beyond. Predeceased by his wife Joan (nee Walsh) who went to her eternal reward in 1989 we extend our sincere sympathy to Patsy’s sons Terence, Michael, Patrick,Victor, Raymond, James and Barry; daughters Bernadette, Bridget, Mary,Valerie, Rosemary and Paula; sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters Freda Russell (Drogheda) and Rose Donnelly (Liverpool); brother Frank (Windgap, Dungarvan); brothers-in-law Pat, Hugh and Ron; sisters-in-law Phil, Joan, Dot and Stella; nephews, nieces, other relatives and many friends. Patsy lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home on Friday, July 24th, and from where removal took place to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Saturday morning, July 25th, and afterwards Patsy was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

JOAN LONERGAN Kilminion Close, Dungarvan With deep regret we record the passing of Joan Lonergan which sad event occurred on Wednesday, 22nd July, 2015. Removal took place on Friday morning from Drohan’s Funeral Home to St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad. Following Funeral Mass on arrival burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To her husband David and family we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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Round-up … IFA welcomes investment in beef sector by ABP

IFA President Eddie Downey leads an IFA delegation into a meeting of the Beef Forum last week. Left to right: Livestock Chairman, Henry Burns; General Secretary, Pat Smith; Livestock Director, Kevin Kinsella; Livestock Vice-Chairman, Paddy Donnelly; and, President Eddie Downey.

Beef sector must get delivery on real access to new markets – IFA SPEAKING at the Beef Forum in Dublin recently, IFA President Eddie Downey told the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney that the Government announcements on new beef markets to the US and China must be turned into real delivery and increased exports. Eddie Downey said the main focus of discussion at last week’s forum was the need to take action now on removing the technical obstacles holding back exports to these new markets in order to deal with increased cattle numbers in the pipeline for 2017 and to prevent a repeat of the severe beef price and income problems of 2014. He said the key conclusion from the Forum was that there must be delivery on getting real access to new markets. The IFA President said it was very clear from the Forum that a lot more work needs to be done in getting more beef plants approved for export to the US. In

addition, the Forum was also told that Ireland is still working on clearance for manufacturing beef exports to the US. However, Minister Coveney said at the Forum that he is confident of delivering access for manufacturing beef to the US in the next number of months. Eddie Downey said IFA also pushed the Minister on a number of other important Forum issues including increasing the age limit for prime cattle from 30 to 36 months, increased monitoring of carcase trim at the meat plants, more live exports, market transparency, and using the Department AIMS system to count relevant residencies. IFA National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns said the Forum heard presentations from Bord Bia which highlighted the fact that finished cattle supplies will remain very scarce for the next 12 months, with AIMS data from June 1st

2015 showing that the number of cattle in the 12 to 36 month age category are back 100,000 head compared to 2014 levels. In addition, this data also shows that calf registrations for 2015 are up 116,000 head, with most of the increase occurring in Angus and Hereford calves from the dairy herd. Henry Burns said it is clear from the Bord Bia figures, that cattle supplies at the factories will remain tight for at least the next 12 months and the supply situation in our main export market in the UK is somewhat similar. In addition, he said the strength of sterling and price returns from the UK are very positive. Bord Bia also made a detailed presentation on Irish beef exports for 2014 with a breakdown by market, product type and market channel. This information showed that Irish beef sales were made up of 14% steak cuts, 18% round cuts, 59.5%

forequarter and VL’s and 8.5% carcases. It also showed 260,000t were exported to the UK or 49% of the total, with 45% to EU markets and 6% to third country markets. For the UK market, the channel breakdown was 41.5% to retail, 35% to wholesale/food service and 23.5% to manufacturing. A breakdown of the UK retail sales shows 60.5% forequarter/VLs, 22% round cuts, 9.5% steaks and 8% carcase. In contrast, the breakdown of EU exports shows higher retail penetration at 43% and significantly higher retail sales of steak cuts at 13.5%. Teagasc also made a presentation to the Beef Forum outlining a number of draft blueprints or guidelines for the various different beef production systems. The Department of Agriculture made a presentation on Producer Organisations focusing on the legislative changes at EU level and plans to introduce these in Ireland.

Fair Deal review recognises IFA concerns about treatment of farming assets IFA Farm Business Chairman Tom Doyle has welcomed the recent Department of Health review of the Fair Deal scheme that recognises IFA’s concerns about the treatment of farming assets in determining the means test. Tom Doyle said, “IFA has long identified that the operation of the scheme has created significant financial difficulties for some farm families due to the potentially uncapped liability on

family farms to pay for nursing home care. This has led to uncertainty and anxiety that the viability of the family farm business will be undermined or lost when attempting to meet the costs of care and that the next generation may be restricted from borrowing money and investing in their farm”. The Chairpersson of IFA’s Farm Family Committee Maura Canning called on Minister Kathleen Lynch to

implement the IFA proposal that a cap should be applied to the charge for nursing home care based on nonresidential productive assets which are passed onto a direct family member. IFA believes that there must be a cap on the maximum percentage charge that can be applied to non-residential, productive assets, in all circumstances. The cap must ensure that the viability of the transferred farm is protected.

IFA President Eddie Downey has welcomed the investment of €50m by ABP in the Irish beef processing sector. Eddie Downey said the announcement by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny on the redevelopment of the ABP site in Cahir Co Tipperary is very positive and will underpin Ireland’s agri-strategy and capacity to service the higher value UK and EU markets. He said this is essential in returning viable prices back to farmers.

Investment in agriculture direct route to balanced economic recovery LAUNCHING IFA’s pre-budget submission INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH in Dublin, IFA President Eddie Downey said achieving a balanced economic recovery across the country must be a key Government objective in this October’s budget. “Throughout the downturn, the primary agriculture and agri-food sector delivered increased employment and export earnings, contributing significantly to our economic recovery. However, the cuts to farm schemes in successive budgets have had a damaging effect on farm incomes particularly in the vulnerable, low-income drystock sectors.” Eddie Downey said, “Choices must be made on funding priorities, and a focus placed on the sectors that can deliver a significant economic return, especially across rural Ireland. Budgetary decisions must recognise the importance of funding for farm schemes as a vital stimulus to the rural economy, underpinning the viability of family farms and providing direct and indirect employment across the entire country”. IFA is clear that in Budget 2016, the Government must deliver on its funding commitment to the Rural Development Programme (RDP). Funding of €580m, which has already been committed as part of the RDP, must be provided for farm schemes in this October’s Budget.This funding will underpin economic recovery of rural Ireland and will deliver programmes of support for low-income farmers, support the provision of environmental services, encourage young farmers, promote on-farm investment and support farming in marginal areas. Expenditure priorities for farming in Budget 2016 are: Funding of €250m must be allocated for agri-environment schemes in Budget 2016, with full payments for all GLAS and AEOS participants; Funding of €65m for the suckler cow herd must be provided through the Beef Data and Genomics Scheme in Budget 2016;

A funding allocation of €15m is required for the rollout of Knowledge Transfer programmes for farmers across all sectors in 2016; Funding of €40m is required for the TAMS II programme in 2016, to cater for all sectors; A targeted payment for the ewe flock, requiring a funding allocation of €25m in Budget 2016; and An increased funding allocation for the TB Eradication Programme, to include increased consequential loss payments for farmers. IFA Farm Business Chairman Tom Doyle said, “Budget 2016 provides an opportunity for the Government to address the structural problems and build on the productive capacity of the agricultural sector through the taxation system”. The taxation priorities for farming in Budget 2016 are: Introduction of a farm transfer incentive to maximise the productive capacity of the farm enterprise and to support two generations through the transfer; Introduction of an Earned Income Tax Credit for self-employed workers to restore equity in the income tax system.The difference in income tax treatment between the self-employed and employees is particularly severe at lower income levels, and must be removed; Retention of 90% Agricultural Relief for farm transfers and adjustment of CAT thresholds to reflect asset price changes; and Extension of the Stamp Duty Young Trained Farmers exemption and Stock Relief measures past their current expiry dates of 31st December 2015; Extension of income averaging to forestry clear-felling income. Concluding, the IFA President said Food Wise 2025 has set very ambitious targets for farm families. “The implementation of the measures outlined in our pre-Budget submission will be critical to achieving these targets”.

Town of Monaghan/ Ballyrashane Co-Op merger welcome – Downey COMMENTING on the recent announcement by Town of Monaghan Co-op and Ballyrashane Co-op of their merger to form LacPatrick Co-op, IFA President Eddie Downey said this was a welcome move to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the dairy sector in the North of the country. “I have no doubt that this merger will benefit dairy farmers both sides of the border, by strengthening milk processing in the Northern region, by taking out cost and duplication, and by allowing for synergies,” Mr Downey said. “I frankly hope that this will encourage the rest of the industry to examine the efficiency of its structures carefully as producer milk prices have now reached unsustainable levels, and co-ops need to arrest the slide,” he concluded.

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IFA’s message to Co-Ops: stop the milk price slide and focus on efficiencies

At a protest outside a butcher shop in Laois, IFA Pigs Committee Chairman Pat O’Flaherty called on consumers to check that retailers’ claims to support Irish suppliers match the reality.

IFA urges consumers to check country of origin on pork and poultry SPEAKING at a protest outside a butcher shop in Laois last week, IFA Pigs Committee Chairman Pat O’Flaherty called on consumers to check that retailers’ claims to support Irish suppliers match the reality. “Some butchers, retailers and food service outlets trade strongly on their declared support for Irish suppliers, but in reality a lot of the pork and poultry products on their shelves is imported.Worse still is the unclear labelling of imported produce which makes it very difficult,

if not impossible, for consumers to identify that the products on display are imported. “Consumers want to know where their meat is coming from so we are highlighting this anomaly and reminding shoppers to look beyond marketing and to examine the country of origin labelling on products to make sure they are not misled. “When a butcher shop declares that it supports Irish suppliers, consumers expect this to be true for all meat products in the shop.

Unfortunately, in the case of some butchers, that’s not the case. We are urging consumers who want to buy Irish and to support Irish farmers to check origin labels or to challenge the butcher directly about the origin of their meat.” “We appreciate that local butchers are operating in a competitive environment and that many work hard to support Irish producers. However, there is no justification for misleading consumers on the origin of their meat and IFA is going to highlight this wherever it

is happening.” Pat O’Flaherty concluded. IFA has for some time been campaigning for country of origin labelling be strengthened to stop misleading practices and to eliminate signage which may confuse or mislead consumers. Country of Origin labelling has been required for all pre-packed non-processed meat products since April 1st this year. Members of the public who have any queries on labelled products should report these to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland.

Beef sector enjoying renewed confidence in 2015 COVENEY ENCOURAGES STRATEGIC FOCUS FOR THE SECTOR THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF FOOD WISE STRATEGY MINISTER for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney T.D, recently chaired the second meeting this year of the Beef Roundtable. Minister Coveney commented “I was pleased to note the steady and improved prices for farmers so far this year and the forecast that this should continue in the coming months. This is a much improved position for the sector compared to the first meeting of the Roundtable in April of last year and I am pleased to note that the confidence which we saw returning to market when we last met in February has continued to grow. In this context, I was pleased to update the Roundtable on the publication of the new “Food Wise 2025” strategy and to thank the many members for their input to its development. The key theme of that Strategy is “local roots – global reach” which has particular resonance for the sector and there are more than forty actions specifically for the beef sector which will help to drive its competitiveness”. The meeting, the sixth occasion in all that the Roundtable has met, focussed on the ongoing imple-

mentation of the outcomes of the November 2014 Roundtable meeting while also receiving updates on the current state of the beef market as well as presentations on the establishment of producer organisations in Ireland. The Roundtable opened with a market presentation from Bord Bia which updated on developments in the first half of 2015 as well as the outlook for the second half of the year. Teagasc also presented draft producer guidelines covering all different aspects of beef production and sought the input of Roundtable participants with a view to publishing the guidelines in early Autumn. This builds on previous discussions at the Roundtable and the view that farmers should have clear written guidelines on the economics of different types of beef production particularly those considering the more specialist bull beef production. The Minister commented that “I very much welcome the comprehensive nature of these drafts and believe that they serve as a very good basis for any farmer no matter which aspect of beef production he

or she is engaged in or considering in the future. These draft guidelines highlight yet again that on-farm margins are influenced by a range of factors, both inputs and outputs and it is through effective management of these that farmers will realise greater on-farm profitability. I would encourage all stakeholders to input to these drafts before their publication in September”. The Roundtable also received a presentation from the Department on progress on development of Producer Organisations which has been a key proposal to emerge from the Roundtable process. Minister Coveney confirmed that “After detailed and comprehensive stakeholder consultation, I am now moving ahead to provide the necessary legislation to give recognition and legal standing to Producer Organisations in the beef sector for the first time in Ireland. I have always said that these POs are key to rebalancing the supply chain and will give farmers improved negotiating positions on issues which affect their farm margins on both the input and output side. I will now be bringing forward the

required provisions in the Autumn together with consideration of possible kick-starter funding to help POs get up and running”. Concluding the Minister said “the confidence which we saw returning to the sector at our last Roundtable in February was evident today in terms of a strengthened market this year so far. There are still challenges of course and it’s essential that we maintain a strategic focus so as to help to ensure that the long-term viability of the sector is secure and that the sector is sufficiently robust to meet future challenges which will inevitably arise. The publication of the Food Wise Strategy will be crucial in this regard, noting as it does that there is considerable scope for growth in the value of beef output over the next ten years. This is something which I and the Government have always believed to be the case which we have proven with an investment of almost [€70m] this year and over €300m planned investment on suckler farms between now and 2020”.

WITH Town of Monaghan the last milk purchaser to cut its June milk price by 1c/l to 28c/l incl VAT last week, IFA National Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary called on co-ops to arrest the milk price slide. He said co-ops need to focus on internal efficiencies, lower margins, and where necessary consolidation with other co-ops to offset the kind of protracted market downturn which from time to time will be a feature of volatility. “Milk prices are down around 11 c/l, since last April, that’s a 28% fall top to bottom, but it is equivalent to a 78% cut in our margins.This means most farmers are now in loss making territory, with massive demands on their cashflow from superlevy and tax liabilities, repayments and contributions to their coops’ development plans,” Mr. O’Leary said. “This is unsustainable,

and we need our industry to start coming up with better strategies to offset poor market returns, especially in terms of internal efficiencies, including lowering their margins, and not shying away from consolidation decisions, where necessary,” he said. “We know that we live in a more globalised dairy market, where wide price variations are influenced not just by global supply and demand, but also by demographics, weather events, geopolitical factors, currencies, economic trends, etc. Our industry has invested heavily to partake in the growing global dairy demand, now it must equip itself with strategies to improve efficiency and value adding to ensure that, in times of poor returns, it does not rely on the soft option of unsustainable farm gate prices,” he concluded.

READER’S QUERIES Question: I am a little confused with regard to the new spraying rules. I never did the spraying course as I don’t have a sprayer and get in a contractor to do all my spraying work.The most I might do is to spray a few weeds around the yard with a knapsack. Normally I would purchase the spray and I get the contractor to do the spraying but now I have heard that I won’t be able to spray anymore if I haven’t the course completed.This would be rather harsh. Is this true? Can you please advise? Answer: Yes, you will be able to purchase pesticides after November 26th without having completed the professional user’s course however, you will be required to give your herd number.You then can get your contractor to spray the pesticide on your behalf. However you must keep a record of the product, when and where it was used and the registration number of the professional user that applied the product on your behalf. Purchases of pesticides will be monitored from time to time by the DAFM Pesticide Control Service and persons who purchase a large amount of pesticide and do not have a professional user’s number may be paid a visit to ensure the application is carried out by a professional user. You mentioned using a knapsack around the yard. As you are a farmer, technically speaking, using a knapsack sprayer around the yard would be seen as using it in the course of your professional duties and would therefore require the completion of a professional user’s course. Again you could get a registered user to do apply this on your behalf or perhaps a family member who works in another area as it may well be inside the definition of domestic use as they would not be using the product in the carrying out their professional duties. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: We are now taking expressions of interest from farmers who wish to join discussion groups under the Knowledge Transfer Programme. To register, contact the office on 058-44995.

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Coveney announces launch of €175m TAMS schemes IFA launches pre-Budget Submission 2016 (l-r): IFA Farm Business Chairman, Tom Doyle; Chief Economist, Rowena Dwyer; IFA President Eddie Downey; and IFA General Secretary Pat Smith.

Teagasc News TILLAGE Problematic grass weeds: Identification (and elimination) of problematic grass weeds, when the initial populations are low, will pay dividends in the long run. In the run up to harvest, knowing where problematic grass weeds are and taking remedial action can be useful. Black grass (alopecurus myosuroides) was found in a number of crops through the country for the first time last year. This weed is very problematic in the UK and is difficult (and expensive) to control due to herbicide resistance and every effort should be made to keep it from spreading on the farm. Sterile brome is familiar to most growers, especially those who cultivate using mintill and it has become more common in ploughed systems. Canary grass is also spreading on many farms. All of these grasses can build huge populations quickly, which will severely affect yield if left unchecked. All of these weeds come from seed and cannot be eliminated in one year; therefore a number of measures need to be taken over a sustained period. Action to reduce populations include: rotations, ploughing, delayed Autumn drilling, competitive crops, spring cropping, grass leys, or preventing seed return by herbicides, hand rouging, combine/baler hygiene, etc. If you have a grass weed you cannot identify, please bring it to your local advisor for identification and to help develop a management plan for the weed. Harvesting and compaction: Soil moisture levels generally are above normal for the time of year, which means soils are susceptible to compaction. Dry soils give growers more options, but complacency as to the load bearing capacity of soils cannot creep in. Many of the same rules for a wet harvest hold in a dry year. These include: • reduce tyre pressures on combines and trailers as much as possible (follow manufacturers recommendations); • avoid side filling trailers (especially when nearly full); • fit low ground pressure tyres to trailers where possible; • use chaser bin (with field tyres fitted) or confine trailers to the headlands; • stay to tramlines as much as possible (especially when collecting bales); and, • be prepared to check soil compaction following harvest. DAIRYING Build-up Grass from 2nd Week of August: Grass is the cheapest feed available to the dairy farmer but from now on the demand for grass per hectare is normally greater than the growth rate. The following table shows that from early September growth rates drop off very fast. Month

Intake/cowday (17–19 kgs dm) August 15th 18 Sept. 15th 18 Oct. 15th 18 Nov. 15th 18 Nov. 22 – 26th 18

Target AFC Kgs DM/cow 345 450 430 260 230

Growth rate DM/ha/day 55-65 30-37 20-27 3-9 3-5

Rotation (Days) 30 35 45 45 45

Every day you keep grass in the cow’s diet will increase your profit by €2.80 per cow per day.There are other benefits also: • You will shorten the Winter. • Less slurry will have to be stored and spread. • Animal health will be far better. • Labour requirement will be reduced. • At low stocking rates (<2.2 cows/ha) no meals will be required in the Autumn. • Nationally we only utilise 6.5 tons DM/ha and Autumn grazing is one of the best ways of growing and using more grass to achieve the standards of 12-14 tons/ha being achieved by some farmers. • Each extra ton of dry matter utilised is worth €200 per hectare in Net Profit. Techniques to build grass: The grass year starts now. Get your grassland management wrong during the next month and you will be short in Autumn and Spring. Grass build up starts on August 10th. Rotation length must be 28-30 days, depending on growth rates, coming up to late August and 30-35 days in mid-September. Some or all of the following ways to build up grass should be applied: • Reduce stocking rates by taking away calves or cattle to an outside farm, sell cull cows, dry off very poor yielders or high SCC cows. • Introduce meals (expensive option), but will be necessary at high stocking rates. A grass budget will tell you when to start but better early rather than too late. • Introduce baled silage; this is a cheap alternative to meals with no loss of milk or % protein and must be the 1st supplementary option.There is a lot of quality baled silage saved on farms this year. • Apply more nitrogen (stay within your limits) in August as you get a better response than in September. • Graze out pastures well (4.0 cms) as there is a temptation to leave too much after each grazing in August. It is a terrible mistake to leave a ‘butt’ of grass as you are wasting grass and preventing Autumn tillering. • Set up a ‘3rd cut-graze’ bank of grass. • Protect regrowths by not having cattle, cull cows grazing after cows or cows spending more than 24 hours in any one paddock. However, at low stocking rates (2.2 cows/ha or less) because the demand will be low, 40-45 kg DM/day, it may not be necessary to do any of the above to build up grass. It will happen naturally. However do not feed any meals; graze out tight to 4 – 4.5 cms. and protect regrowths. HEALTH AND SAFETY Keep control of tractors and machinery: This is the principle farm safety message for August. Being struck or crushed by a tractor (30%) or becoming entangled in a power shaft (13%) are major fatality risks. The risk of a bull attack (13%) is heightened in August as the breeding season ends; however, cow attacks (10%) also occur. Secure heavy objects that could collapse, such as bales or gates, and take care when working at heights as these each cause 10% of farm deaths during August.

THE Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, has announced the opening of two new TAMS II Schemes: the Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme and the Low Emission Slurry Spreading Scheme LESS - which are the third and fourth of the new Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Schemes (TAMS) to be launched under the new Rural Development Programme 2014 - 2020. The Schemes are co-funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). Speaking recently Minister Coveney said “I am delighted to announce the opening of these very important Schemes which will encourage the development of Irish agriculture by providing a range of new investment opportunities to Irish farmers. The benefits of the schemes range from the construction of new animal housing, the provision of nutrient storage facilities and the ever important safety elements to a more environmentallyfriendly approach to the spreading of slurry, with knock-on benefits for Ireland’s ammonia and climate targets.” The Minister announced that an indicative allocation of some €175m was being made available under the terms of these two Schemes over the full RDP period. The total allocation for the various on-farm investment Schemes planned under TAMS II is €395m over the course of the programme. The Schemes are open to all farmers who meet the general eligibility criteria, offering a standard rate of aid of 40% on investments up to a ceiling of €80,000. Those availing of the LESS scheme, which has an indicative budget of €4m, will be able to avail of an independent ceiling of €40,000 which will not impact on the ceiling of €80,000 across the other TAMS II Schemes. The LESS scheme is designed to complement the related action under GLAS, which specifically encourages the application of slurry using this type of environmentally-friendly technology, which includes shallow

injection systems, dribble bars, trailing shoes, as well as umbilical systems, including the base pump lay-flat hose. Turning to the major new Animal Welfare, Safety and Storage Scheme, Minister Coveney highlighted some of the most important areas of investment now available, which include animal housing, calving pens, manure pits, mass concrete tanks, circular slurry stores and circulation pipes to allow for agitation of slurry, as well as a range of safety elements. “Following on from the success of the Farm Safety Scheme which saw applications from over 6,000 farmers, I am particularly pleased to be able to re launch the safety component of this new scheme,” Minister Coveney added. “This will give all farmers an opportunity to assess what can be done on their farms to improve safety and save lives on Irish farm” All applications must be made on-line, either by the farmer or by an adviser authorised to act on his or

her behalf. The facility for farmers and advisers to rapidly link via SMS texting is now available, and the Terms and Conditions of the new Scheme can be found on the Department’s website under “Farmer Schemes and Payments”. The online application system for both schemes is being made available immediately. The first tranche of applications will run for three months, closing towards the end of October. Minister Coveney also announced that the submitfacility had now been activated for the recently launched Dairy Equipment Scheme, enabling farmers to submit their completed applications online. He also announced that the two remaining TAMS schemes, which are the Organic Capital Investment Scheme and the Pigs and Poultry Specialised Investment Scheme, will be rolled out over the coming weeks. The full suite of TAMS schemes envisaged under the new RDP will then be open.

Teagasc/Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 27/7/2015 Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day Kg Meal Kg/cow/day Average Farm Cover Cover per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA

Grange, Waterford 23.2 4.04 3.69 1.79 0 699 195 1,200 65 90

Kilmacow, Kilkenny 20.5 4.51 3.69 1.68 0 420 118 1,000 60 40

Comments: Grange, Co. Waterford • 140 units N per acre spread to date on the grazing block. • 38 1 – 2 year olds taken onto the grazing platform due to high growth rates. • 1.5 Ha taken out for bales also. • 240 high quality bales made to date. • Calf weight 176kg average, lightest 151 heaviest 214. Gaining 0.87kg per day.

Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny • Planning to cut 8 ha of silage on Tuesday 28th. • Drop in growth rate due to cutting back on Nitrogen 10 days ago. • Sprayed off another 3½ ha for re-seeding. • Planning to vaccinate heifer calves for IBR this week.

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Conal Murnaghan Teagasc, Marie Kilmartin ABP, Jim Dockery FRS Training, Eamonn Conroy ABP, Jim Duffy at the ABP Farm Safety talks at Duffy’s farm in Glasslough, Co. Monaghan.

Cattle prices continue to rise – IFA IFA National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns has said the cattle trade remains strong with factories paying a base of €4.30 for steers and €4.40 for heifers and top-ups to both base prices ranging from 3c to 5c/kg extra in places to get numbers. He said factories are having to pay up to 10c/kg over quoted prices to get very tight supplies. “Some farmers are reporting of factory agents and procurement managers ringing them, offering 10ckg more for immediate supply on the day or the next morning delivery. Flat prices of €4.50/kg for heifers have been paid this week.” Henry Burns said the change in the strength of sterling to 70p against the Euro lifts Irish returns from the UK market considerably. In addition, he said UK prices are continuing to

increase, up another 5p/kg last week and at £3.61/kg for R3 steers, they are now equivalent to €5.42/kg incl vat. He pointed out that at a UK price of £3.61/kg for R3, the recent move on the exchange rate from 72p to 70p on the euro changes returns from €5.27 to €5.42, an increase of 15.5c/kg. The IFA Livestock leader pointed out that the official prices from the Department of Agriculture continue to show increases with R3 steers at €4.38/kg for week ending July 19th and heifers at €4.50/kg. Official bull prices are at €4.16/kg for Os, €4.37/kg for Rs and €4.50/kg for Us. Henry Burns pointed that cow price is ranging from €3.75/kg for P+ to €3.80 for Os, €4.00 for Rs and €4.15 for U grades. On supplies, Henry Burns said Bord

Bia has highlighted the fact that finished cattle supplies will remain very scarce for the next 12 months, with AIMS data from June 1st, 2015, showing that the number of cattle in the 12 to 36 month age category are back 100,000 head compared to 2014 levels. In addition, this data also shows that calf registrations for 2015 are up 116,000 head, with most of the increase occurring in Angus and Hereford calves from the dairy herd. Henry Burns said it is clear from the Bord Bia figures, that cattle supplies at the factories will remain tight for at least the next 12 months and the supply situation in our main export market in the UK is somewhat similar. In addition, he said the strength of sterling and price returns from the UK continue to be very positive.

IFA welcomes new TAMS II Schemes but speedier approvals necessary IFA President Eddie Downey has welcomed the announcement by Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney of the introduction of two additional TAM II schemes under the Rural Development Programme. He said that all remaining schemes should be open by the end of the month. This scheme is vital for the long-term future of agriculture, while boosting economic activity in the rural economy However Eddie Downey said that it is vital that the administrative delays that have been evident under the TAMS I are not repeated, as many farmers struggle to complete works by the end of August deadline.

IFA has already asked the Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney to extend the end of August deadline for work under TAMS I. Eddie Downey said the short timeframe and builders’ holidays will impact on the end-of-August deadline. “It is impossible for farmers to get the work done by the end of next month and a deadline extension is justified.” Commenting on the new TAMS II schemes, Rural Development Chairman Flor McCarthy said that it is vital that the €395m allocated to the farm investment scheme is fully utilised in the RDP and that the Government must make a significant allocation to the scheme in next October’s Budget for 2016.

Bargain hard on lamb price and weight to get the best deal – IFA IFA National Sheep chairman John Lynskey said lamb supplies have tightened, with some factories offering up to €5.00/kg to get numbers. He said the general run of prices is €4.80/kg with good solid demand as numbers have become tighter. “There is a range of prices

on offer from quotes as low as €4.60 to paid prices of €4.90 and top offers of €5.00/kg. Farmers need to bargain hard on both weights and prices to make sure they are getting the best deal.” In addition, John Lynskey said some of the factories have started to move up on

carcase weights, with the tighter supplies. He said there is also a range of weights on offer, with some plants trying to keep them at 21kgs and others paying up to 22kgs. In July he said it is normally 21.5kgs and this should move up to 22kgs in August.

John Lynskey said the store trade remains very strong, keeping a solid base in the factory trade, particularly for lighter lambs. He said with the Sterling exchange rate improving to 70p against the Euro, UK lambs are making the equivalent of €4.80 t0 €5.00/kg.

Monday, 27th JULY, 2015 SAMPLE PRICES COWS 1 Sim. 715 kgs. made €1,390. 4 Frs. 691 kgs. made €1,225 each. 1 Fr. 685 kgs. made €1,205. 3 Frs. 636 kgs. made €1,170 each. BULLOCK SECTION 2 Bel Blues 621 kgs. made €1,420 each. 1 Bel. Blue 625 kgs. made €1,350. 4 Lim. 503 kgs. made €1,245 each. 4 Lim. 519 kgs. made €1,210 each. 5 A.A. 441 kgs. made €1,005 each.

3 A.A. 450 kgs. made €1,055 each. HEIFER SECTION 6 Char 525 kgs. made €1,195 each. 3 Char. 503 kgs. made €1,135 each. 4 Lim. 468 kgs. made €1,095 each. 4 A.A. 417 kgs. made €990 each. PLEASE NOTE There will be no sale at Dungarvan Mart on Mondy next, August, 3rd, Bank Holiday Monday. Special entry for Monday, 10th August, 6 Her. Heifer Calves 2-3 months old for a local producer.

Reviewing EU interventionsafety net is about influencing commercial buyers, not encouraging over production COMMENTING on the response from EU Commissioner Phil Hogan, received by IFA to its request for a review of the EU dairy intervention safety net, IFA President Eddie Downey said this is not about encouraging higher production. He said, it is about sending a clear signal to buyers that they cannot exploit the vulnerabilities of the sector when returns are below production costs, and that they must start buying at realistic, sustainable prices. “The majority of EU dairy farmers, having in the last year suffered milk price cuts of 20% on average, but going as high as 28% in the countries hardest hit by the Russian ban, are now producing milk at a loss. In Ireland, our 11c/l or 28% milk price cut in the last 13 months is equivalent to a massive 78% cut in margins, and from these decimated margins, farmers have to pay for their own labour and any bank repayment. In order to keep some cashflow in times of unsustainably low prices and to deal with superlevy and tax liabilities, investment repay-

ments and family commitments, it should be no surprise that producers would increase output.This is a far more economically rational behaviour by farmers than the Commission’s misplaced expectation that they would cut supplies and, therefore, cashflow,” Mr. Downey said. IFA National Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary said: “The ‘reference thresholds’ (intervention prices) that EP and EU Commission regulation 1308/2013 sets out must, under Article 7.2, be kept under review by the Commission, in light of input costs and market trends. The EU Commission is also obligated, under the same article, to update those price levels where necessary”. “At the equivalent of 21c/l, the current SMP and butter intervention prices do not provide the type of ‘safety net’ the EU has legislated for,” he said. “What we have been asking our Minister and the Commissioner to do is first and foremost to set a review in train. It will take time for that review to be com-

pleted, and any adjustment to intervention prices to be made. However, in the shorter term, far from encouraging greater production, this announcement would help sellers better stand up to exploitation by buyers,” he said. “We have been made aware of increasingly common practices whereby buyers use the shortening shelf life of stocks and the sellers’ increasingly problematic working capital position to squeeze ever lower prices for the longest possible periods, in total disregard of what is sustainable. This is not the normal cut and thrust of commercial dealings and this behaviour is most certainly prolonging the downturn unnecessarily,” he said. “I am quite confident that the knowledge that a review of the adequacy of the intervention prices is underway, will be interpreted as a sign that the EU Commission will evolve its safety net to reflect more sustainable levels, will lead buyers to change their short sighted tactics far more quickly,” he concluded.

How much will farmers get from Gel bone processing? ICSA President Patrick Kent has welcomed the official opening of the new €50 million facility in Cahir by the ABP group but has asked for some indication from ABP as to what percentage improvement in price will accrue to farmers. “The new facility includes the introduction of a gel bone processing plant which according to ABP will lead to added value in the processing of bovine bones for the pharmaceutical and beauty industries. In our view, the rewards

need to be shared fairly between ABP and hard pressed beef farmers. “It is our understanding that this is a potentially exciting and lucrative revenue stream from the fifth quarter and it is essential that it is exploited to benefit not only ABP but farmers as well. This is against a background where Teagasc has stated that, in 2014, 40% of cattle finishing farms are economically vulnerable and another 40% are only sustainable because of off-farm jobs.”

“I am calling on the ABP group to make a statement outlining what this new gel bone processing plant will do in terms of better beef prices for farmers. Is it going to add 10c or 20c/kg or could we get some indication as to what percentage improvement it will make to the price of beef? These are serious questions which need to be answered so that suckler farmers in particular can evaluate whether they should be putting cows in calf or reducing herd size.”

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STRAIGHT-arrow policewoman Cooper (Reese Witherspoon) is excited and thrilled about her next assignment. Her task is to escort Daniella Riva (Sofía Vergara), a wisecracking Colombian beauty, from San Antonio to Dallas so both she and her husband can testify against a drug lord. Plans go awry when Mr. Riva gets ambushed, leaving Daniella a widow. Cooper and her witness must now use their wits to escape from crooked cops and murderous gunmen, while not killing each other in the process. Rose Cooper is a San Antonio Police Department officer whose work ethic has made her too intense in her personal life. While out on a date, she scares the guy away after she defensively pulls a gun

on him. She chases him down just to give him back his wallet. At the station, Cooper is brought in to meet Detective Jackson. Captain Emmett informs Cooper that she will escort Jackson to protect a cartel informant named Felipe Riva and his wife Daniella after Felipe decides to testify against notorious cartel leader Vincente Cortez. This is Cooper's first job back in the field after her last incident where she saw the mayor's son yell "Shotgun!" while out with his friends, leading Cooper to tase him in a spot where he spilled alcohol and causing him to catch fire. Cooper's name has become a verb synonymous with screw-ups, and she's found a chance to redeem herself…...

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VERYBODY makes mistakes, so don t get angry at somebody when they make a small one. If you upset them by getting cross, their bite back might be bigger than you bargained for.

OLLOW your instincts when you get confused this week. It may be a difficult decision, but if you make the right one, you will be heading in the right direction for success.

HE worst thing you could do in your situation this week, is panic. Stay calm and collected. If you don t you will upset other people and ruin any relationship you have with them.

NY praise you receive this week is well deserved. You have worked very hard and need someone to recognise your efforts. Be proud of yourself and keep up the good work.

ET up and get active. You must stop being lazy because you are missing out on great opportunities.. You will find if you continue like this you will be left behind everyone else.

ORK is beginning to filter into home life and people there are getting fed up with the stress you are bringing back with you. Take some time off to relax and get away from work.

OU know that a friend of yours is about to make a bad decision, normally you wouldn t interfere. It would be better if gave her a nudge in the right direction this week.

RGUMENTS may occur between two of your best friends this week and you will struggle to know who s side to take. The best thing to do is to keep your nose out and let them make up.

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OU may doubt your sense of direction this

week, but if you learn to trust yourself and November your instincts, you will end up just where you 22nd December 21st wanted to. Don t misjudge yourself. December 22nd January 19th

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F you believe in yourself then you will achieve things which you never thought you could. Spend time alone to understand yourself again and you will find skills you didn t know you had. LD friends will be around the area this week. You might be lucky and bump into them somewhere nearby. Don t be shy, organise to go out somewhere, they are likely to agree.

OMEONE you know will be looking for love this week and you may be in luck, even if you never suspected this person liked you. If you are not interested, let them down gently.

ADAPTED from the bestselling novel by author John Green (“The Fault in Our Stars”), PAPER TOWNS is a comingof-age story centring on Quentin and his enigmatic neighbour Margo, who loved mysteries so much she became one. After taking him on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappears – leaving

behind cryptic clues for Quentin to decipher. The search leads Quentin and his quick-witted friends on an exhilarating adventure that is equal parts hilarious and moving. Ultimately, to track down Margo, Quentin must find a deeper understanding on true friendship – and true love.

Fantastic Four From Thursday, 6th August SOME failed scientific experiments don’t really matter. Others, however, have dire consequences.When Reed Richards (Miles Teller), Susan Storm (Kate Mara), Johnny Storm (Michael B. Jordan) and Ben Grimm are involved in a teleporting experiment, things go terribly wrong, and they emerge alive, but irrevocably changed. Faced with new abilities that they must learn to live with, the group become a team known as the Fantastic Four. Once they start adjusting to their new physical powers, they are presented with their greatest task yet: saving the Earth. Can they learn to control their abilities and work together to achieve

something extraordinary? This exciting reboot comes courtesy of director Josh Trank, whose previous credentials include the 2012 hit Chronicle. Starring Miles Teller, (Whiplash), Kate Mara (127 Hours), Michael B. Jordan (That Awkward Moment) and Jamie Bell (Filth), Fantastic Four is the action adventure we’ve all been waiting for. Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.

Pixels Opens Saturday 8th & Sunday, 9th August A SPACE mission in 1982 sent examples of life on earth out to the alien races. Included were the video games that dominated the decade, such as Pac-Man and Donkey Kong. This was intended as an olive branch, to forge relationships between Earth and the life that is out there in space. It failed. Some thirty years on, the alien races have retaliated to what they interpreted as a declaration of war, and now they have sent real-life video game creatures to terrorise our planet. A crack team of veteran video gamers has been formed

to take on the threat of Pac-Man and his cronies, but this extra-terrestrial force might be too much to handle. This action adventure stars some of Hollywood’s hottest property, including Adam Sandler (Grown Ups 2), Kevin James (Paul Blart: Mall Cop), Josh Gad (The Wedding Ringer) and Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones). Directed by Chris Columbus (Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone), Pixels is an hilarious sci-fi that combines 80s nostalgia with today’s action.

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Maxol fuelling festival fever in Waterford at Spraoi 2015 MAXOL is continuing its support of Irish festivals this Summer and next up is Spraoi in Co. Waterford. Spraoi Music and Arts Festival”, or known to the locals as “The Spraoi Weekend,” will take place 31st July 2nd August. The Maxol plaza stage at Quayside always draws big music crowds and the Spraoi Parade is an impressive sight to be enjoyed by all the family. Throughout the weekend the streets are filled with activity and street performers from around the globe. As the name itself “Spraoi” oozes fun, youngsters are invited to take an

adventure to explore the world of arts and science. See the streets turn into a stage for this three-day event and be at the heart of the action. Fergal Harrington of Maxol commented,“We’re very excited to be part of this great line-up of Summer festivals including Spraoi, and as part of our ‘Fuelling Your Summer’ forecourt competitions, our customers have the chance to get on Maxol’s event VIP guest list. Customers can find out more by visiting their local Maxol station or www.Maxol.ie. We love the family friendly nature of these festivals and with a network

Diarmuid, Shauna and Roisin Mackle returned to the Cinema for the Semi-Final along with Italian Student, Josef Blossa (at back) and were thrilled with the Deise’s win against Dublin.

of 232 service stations in Ireland, Maxol is well represented in all of these towns and cities. Along with our retailers we are delighted to be at the heart of community effort in making the festivals a success. I’m looking forward to an exciting Summer of fun, music, good food, and taking pride, that Maxol, has played its part in making it happen. For me that’s the road trip sorted for this August Bank Holiday weekend!” Don’t forget to stop at the Maxol Moreish tent at most featured festivals, where surprises and competitions await.

New Irish band 'Roll the Dice' pictured with Fergal Harrington, Brand Development Manager, the Maxol Group (on saxophone).

Visiting Spanish and Italian students enjoyed the All-Ireland Hurling quarter-final shown in SGC Cinema, Dungarvan last Sunday. All were greatly impressed by the game and some had seen the Munster Final in the Cinema as well. Front from left: Jesus Perez, Alezandro Diaz, Sami Martin and Juan Ramon Arias, with (at back) Stefano Fortarrera, Giorgio Oberto and Diego Gallego.

Emily Power came from Camberwell in Debbie and Scott Collins are confident of London to see Waterford beat Dublin with a win for Waterford against Dublin even Grand-dad Jim Power at SGC Cinema last before the start of the game last Sunday. Sunday.

Helena Mulcahy and Caitriona Harrington (at back) took Ciaran Mulcahy, Muireann Mulcahy and Annabelle Harrington to the All Ireland Hurling quarter-final shown in SGC Ciema, Dungarvan last Sunday.

Cheering a Waterford goal are happy Deise supporters from left: Liam Mahony, Hughie Power, Liam Keating, Sandra Byrne, Marie Condon, Margaret O'Driscoll and Peter Kelly.

Mixed loyalties with Davey ‘Skerries’ Casey (back left) wearing the colours of Dublin while Betty Sheehan and Pat Morrissey, An Rinn (at back) and front, D. J. Casey, Ellen Morrissey and Déaglán Morrissey fly the flag for Waterford.

Ag pictiúrlann SGC ar an Domhnach ag féachaint ar Cluiche Ceathrú Ceannais Iománaíochta na hÉireann idir Port Láirge agus Baile Átha Cliath bhí na cailíní seo a leanas, chun tosaigh: Órlaith Ní Chondúin, Fiadh Ní Choistín agus Seodhna Ní Chondúin, ar cúl: Treasa Ní Fhaoláin, Éabha Ní Chondúin, Niamh Ní Mhuiríosa, Nadia Ní Dhrochán. Bhí áthas an domhan ar gach aoinne gur bhuaidh Port Láirge agus súil bheith thar n-ais sa pictúirlann ar an 9ú Lúnasa don cluiche leathcheannais agus ag súil le bua eile!

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Mount Melleray Grotto – three decades on “All is quiet, all is peaceful, Evening in Mount Melleray.” MAI O’Higgins wrote of the tranquillity of Mount Melleray, suggesting, though never quite saying, that it was about the peaceful setting of the Monastery. However, that peace and tranquillity was to be disturbed after the happenings of August 16th, 1985, on the brink of thirty years ago, when three young local children announced to their parents and to the world that they had seen a vision of Our Blessed Lady at the recently built Marian Grotto in a wooded area just off the road to the Monastery where they had visited. This was in the wake of similar claims for other Grottos, a chain of events which started in the little district of

Ballinspittle in County Cork where the first apparitions reportedly took place. People made claims for many locations that the statues of the Blessed Virgin were moving as if lifelike and the media scoffed about the ‘Summer of Moving Statues’. Looking back, many people feel that the basic message was lost in sensationalism, though those at the centre of events know and still believe what they saw on their visits three decades ago. If voices were raised, it was in prayer and song. If there was tumult it was dealing with the miles long lines of traffic coming along roads which were built for Bianconi coaches and not 53 seat luxury liners. And come the people did, in their tens of thousands to gaze at the statues, to join in

the prayers and some even to scoff at the piety of the people, many of whom were suffering the hardship of austerity or the violence and killing of Northern Ireland. As more and more grottoes were drawn into the spotlight of national and international publicity, the various Apparition sites became a Mecca for people wishing to share the experience, or just to be part of the growing sensational story. None of those at the centre of the storm of publicity sought to benefit materially from it and interviews with even the big American TV networks were often politely refused despite the offer of handsome inducements. The visionaries went about their normal business, as they do today, though one of the three Melleray Visionaries got

a call home to God at an early age. There will be much more in the coming weeks about the story of the Statues, but it should be remembered that regardless of whether people believe or choose not to, Mt. Melleray Grotto is still a magnet for those in need and those who wish to pray. There is always some visitor there, from home or abroad regardless of the time of day and many prayers are said which otherwise would have gone unsaid. Yes, there have been miracles at Mount Melleray, maybe not those accompanied by flashing lights and Heavenly choirs, but in the quiet tranquillity which flows to those who go there in faith and who find the peace and contentment which they travel great distances to seek.

Erin’s Hope – Déise on the widescreen a request RECENTLY, an American lady, Sharon Speer who was passing through the neighbourhood and whose great-grandfather, James Moloney played with the famous Dungarvan team, Erin’s Hope in 1896 and 1897, was anxious to get some detail about the team and maybe some match reports or other mention of his prowess. She is thrilled to be in possession of his two County Football medals, one of which is pictured here. The nearest newspaper at that time was Waterford City, but a quick glance at the sports pages reveals – in some at least – only reports on cricket, bowls and sailing. Does anyone have any detail of the team in those years. There is the famous 1898 picture of the team which eventually contested the All-Ireland Final on behalf of Waterford, but he is not mentioned in the caption there. Any lead or information which you might have would be welcome at the e.mail address above and will be passed on to our Irish/American visitor.

SO, what was different last Sunday that livened up the audience at the Waterford v. Dublin hurling match in the SGC Cinema even more than during the Munster Final? It was the goals of course!! It was the excitement of being level almost ten times before the Deise pulled away to win. But most of all, it was knowing during that last ten minutes that the game was all but in the bag, barring a series of major disasters. For a second time, the Deise hurlers were featured in the afternoon programme at the Cinema, coming in the wake of the packed house for the Munster Final. The satisfied look on Manager Eugene Tobin’s face said it all as the blue bedecked fans poured in some forty minutes before the throw in. There is a certain satisfaction in knowing you have done something right and there were many parents leaving the Cinema last Sunday who were very pleased that he had extended the experiment to the Quarter Final. “Will you do it again,” I called out, as I followed the surge of patrons leaving in high spirits. “We’ll follow them all the way,” he called back, a happy man with his almost full house – albeit with no admission fee –

and equally happy at the magnificent result. No doubt, the pundits and commentators in the sports pages will have extolled the exploits of a team of players, most of whom are too young to be overawed, nervous or otherwise cowed by the prospect of meeting the Black and Amber on the 9th August. Heroes they might be, but maybe it’s time for Kilkenny to move over and let the next generation of Deise Hurlers through. We will wait and see. But back to the Cinema, which all those happy parents and

smiling children will be in ten or eleven days time, to watch the battle of the giants in the semifinal. Waterford have left the role of David to other’s Goliath behind. No more the title of minnows. They have seventeen almost consecutive victories and silver in their pockets and, as Eugene said, the county will follow them all the way. The second successful trip to the Cinema has proved that there is a need and a wish for this service. Home or the pub has been the choice for many families who cannot afford the combined cost of travel and

tickets to the games. So, the Cinema is a very suitable alternative where people can be among friends in a great atmosphere. Eugene is so happy with his experience that he has taken the decision to screen the prime games of the Rugby World Cup coming up in the Autumn. So, if you relish the prospect of Paul O’Connell, Jonathan Sexton or Conor Murray cominatcha in larger than life; glorious colour and perfect clarity, then SGC is where you need to be. But first, the 9th August, a date to remember!

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Waterford goalscorer Shane Bennett is congratulated by man of the match Maurice Shanahan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Waterford's Tadhg De Burca in action with Dublin's Conal Keaney and Ryan O'Dwyer during the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Quarter-Final in Thurles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Dublin in Thurles were Matthew Walsh, Ring with Noel Duggan, Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Supporting Waterford against Dublin in Thurles were Brian and Pat Cullinane, Kilmacthomas. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Dublin in Thurles were Lillie, Abby, Seamie and Eoin Wall from the Nire. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Supporting Waterford against Dublin in Thurles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Dublin in Thurles were Tommy Byrne and Roger Casey. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Dublin in Thurles were William Beresford and Daniel Treen, Ballinacourty. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Dublin in Thurles were Finula, Bernie and Nicky Flynn from Stradbally. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Dublin in Thurles were John and Hugh O'Neill, Ballinroad with Teresa Barry, Dunhill. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Dublin in Thurles. Supporting Waterford against Dublin in Thurles.

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Supporting Waterford against Dublin in Thurles.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 July, 2015

All-Ireland Senior hurling quarter-final

Waterford hurlers back on track SUPERB SECOND HALF GOALS SEES OFF DUBLIN Waterford ……………2-21; Dublin ………………..1-19. WATERFORD Senior Hurlers qualified for their first All-Ireland Senior Hurling semi-final since 2011 on foot of a brilliant second half display against Dublin in Semple Stadium, Thurles last Sunday afternoon. Derek McGrath’s charges bounced back from their defeat against Tipperary in the Munster Final at the same venue a fortnight previously and there was no doubting their entitlement to face Kilkenny in Croke Park on Sunday, August 9th. The first half was even steven with the scoreboard tied on eight occasions before two late Danny Sutcliffe points sent Dublin in at the break leading by 0-13 to 0-12. However, there were signs of Waterford’s potential superiority in that first moiety as Dublin never led by more than a point on any occasion while the winners led by 0-2 four times. The key scores, of course, came after the break when Shane Bennett rattled the net just two minutes in and Maurice Shanahan’s clincher gave the Deise a winning 2-21 to 1-17 lead in the 66th minute. The County’s young hurlers were clapped off the field after the game and rightly so as they played themselves to a standstill and their supporters were justifiably proud of each one of them. All will be only too aware that their greatest test this year lies ahead of them in Croke Park on Sunday week but, for now, they have done all that has been asked of them and they are a credit to Waterford. This was a good game of hurling between two teams that covered every blade of grass in Thurles. Naturally, some of Waterford’s players tired in the final few minutes borne out by the fact that the Dubs fresh 63rd minute substitute David Treacy shone out and he registered the final two points of the game. Waterford introduced Tom Devine in the 68th minute and both Stephen Bennett and Eddie Barrett in the first minute of added time and, in

this energy sapping game, perhaps they should have been brought on board earlier as one could see that we were tiring from around the hour mark. As expected, Dublin were a stronger team physically but Derek McGrath’s young charges met them head-on and at the end of the day, their hurling ability was superior and this was reflected in their 0-5 winning margin. With Cork playing in the second game at the venue, there was a two mile tail back on the motorway, which was unexpected by those who left for Thurles around 12 noon and they just about made the start of the game. The big screen was in operation on the day and the only time it went blank was in added time in the second half when a shemozzle broke out in the Dublin backline, the end result being a red card for centre back Liam Rushe. There was a lively pace to this encounter from the outset with both sets of players trying to cope with the slippery underfoot conditions. Dublin’s wing back Chris Crummy opened the scoring after 25 seconds and following a foul on Shane Bennett, after he cut through the Dubs defence, Maurice Shanahan levelled the game for the first of nine ultimate occasions. The Lismore Man of the Match followed up with a point from play after he expertly won the ball and Michael Walsh, who was a key figure throughout again, fed Colin Dunford for a third minute score. The Dublin side included some good point scorers and Mark Schutte, Paul Ryan (f), Johnny McCaffrey, Ryan O’Dwyer, Dotsy O’Callaghan and Danny Sutcliffe all scored inside the first twenty minutes. Waterford kept control with four points from placed balls by Maurice Shanahan, a second white flag by Colin Dunford, courtesy of Darragh Fives, and a point from play by Austin Gleeson following a mistake in the Dublin backline. This spate of scoring by both sides left Waterford ahead by 0-9 to 0-7 but points

by Paul Ryan (f) and the ever threatening Dotsy O’Callaghan restored parity for the sixth time with just twenty two minutes on the clock. Kevin Moran and Ryan O’Dwyer made it seven times even by the 27th minute and a darting run by Jamie Barron, who was once again in the engine room of all that was good about Waterford, gave Shane Bennett the opportunity of a strike on goal but it didn’t contain the force he would have liked. A ‘65’ was the result but as the telly showed the umpire was having a nightmare first half with inaccurate calls, resulting in Maurice Shanahan shooting the winners in front by 0-11 to 0-10 with 29 minutes played. Stephen Daniels came on for the hamstrung Noelie Connors in the 30th minute and both he and Darragh Fives can be satisfied with their first outing for some time for the County. Shanahan popped over his eight point of the half in the 32nd minute but it was Dublin who finished the stronger with a Paul Ryan free (34 mins), and David Sutcliffe’s brace (35 and 37 mins) to hold a lead at the break that didn’t look likely for all of the half. Waterford came back out all guns blazing in the first half and within five minutes they had turned a 0-1 deficit into a 0-4 advantage. Kevin Moran got the ball rolling with a 36th minute point, his second of the day and the score of the match followed quickly. Under Ardan Ui Riain, hard grafting by Maurice Shanahan won him the sliotar and he showed superb alertness to spot Shane Bennett on his own in front of the town end goal. Bennett met the ball just slightly off the sod and his first time strike wasn’t seen until the net bulged, a brilliant example of pure hurling skill. Austin Gleeson, who made two great catches out of the air at this time pointed with ease in the 40th minute and for the first time, there was some serious daylight between the teams in Waterford’s favour at 1-14 to 0-13.

Waterford Senior Hurling Team who defeated Dublin in the All-Ireland Quarter-Final in Thurles.

Mark Shutte opened Dublin’s second half account, also in the 40th minute but Waterford, following Bennett’s goal had ignited, and by the 47th minute they had stretched their lead to 1-17 to 0-14 and they had one leg inside Croke Park. Maurice Shanahan was central to all that was good about Waterford’s dominance. He pointed a free in the 41st minute, he took a ball from Michael Walsh, who intercepted a puckout gone wrong, to point from play immediately after his earlier score, and despite striking his only wide from a free in the 44th minute, he regrouped three minutes later to spot an unmarked Jake Dillon when he was lifting another placed ball and the De La Salle player punished Dublin’s tardiness in covering him. Derek McGrath’s charges held a commanding 0-7 advantage of 1-19 to 0-15 by the 51st minute after Maurice Shanahan (f) and Austin Gleeson replied to a Paul Ryan pointed free but the Dubs were thrown a lifeline of sorts two minutes later. Ryan O’Dwyer’s long pass from near the endline found Mark Shutte and despite Stephen O’Keefe getting a touch on his piledriver in a good attempt to divert the sliotar over the bar, the net bulged and Dublin had reduced their deficit to 1-19 to 1-15. The next score was always going to be vital and it didn’t arrive for five minutes. In between, Cian Boland and Patrick Curran were introduced for their respective sides and both teams were wide from play. It took a piece of genius from Austin Gleeson to move the scoreboard and his point from a line ball from all of 55 metres settled the Deise, who now lead by 1-20 to 1-15. Danny Sutcliffe raised his fourth white flag and it was now obvious that both teams were beginning to tire in the energy sapping conditions that prevailed. Dublin’s puckouts were causing Waterford difficulty as they were down a forward with Darragh Fives operating successfully as an

Waterford's Shane Fives in possession against Dublin's Mark Schutte during the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Quarter-Final in Thurles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] extra man in defence but overall in this game, the Deise came closest this year to playing fifteen on fifteen for the whole match. Waterford, however, maintained control with a 61st minute Maurice Shanahan pointed free and one minute later Shane Bennett almost had secured his second green flag from a booted effort. Paul Ryan’s fifth and final pointed free before he was withdrawn came in the 63rd minute but the Deise put their second leg inside Croke Park with a well worked goal three minutes later. Substitute Patrick Curran flicked the sliotar to Shane Bennett who, in turn, fed the unmarked Maurice Shanahan in front of goal and the loudest cheer of the afternoon greeted the sliotar in the back of the net. Credit Dublin, trailing by 2-21 to 1-17, they made two goal attempts via substitute Eamonn Dillon (69 mins) and a close-in free by David Treacy (70 mins) after the menacing Dotsy O’Callaghan was hauled down but, on

both occasions, the Waterford defence held tight and they were equal to these attempts. Treacy’s brace of points were the only inroads Dublin made into Waterford’s lead as one minute of added time was announced with the clock reading 71 minutes, 25 seconds. The game ended on a sour note when Dublin’s Liam Rushe was red carded for striking Maurice Shanahan in the head with his hurley in an off the ball incident. It was the only negative aspect of an otherwise very hard fought but sporting game. Waterford’s Top Three: Maurice Shanahan, Shane Bennett, Jamie Barron. Dublin’s Top Three: Dotsy O’Callaghan, David Sutcliffe, Mark Shutte. Observer’s Man of the Match: Maurice Shanahan. Number of Scorers: Waterford 6. Dublin 8. Scores from Play: Waterford 2-10. Dublin 1-13. Frees For: Waterford 12. Dublin 8. Wides: Waterford 11. Dublin 6. Score of the Match: Waterford’s 37th minute goal

engineered by Maurice Shanahan and executed by Shane Bennett. Scorers for Waterford: M. Shanahan (1-12, 0-8 frees, 0-2 ’65); A. Gleeson (0-4, 0-1 sc); S. Bennett (1-0); C. Dunford, K. Moran (0-2 each), J. Dillon (0-1). Scorers for Dublin: P. Schutte (1-2), P. Ryan (0-5, 0-5 frees); D. O’Callaghan, D. Sutcliffe (0-3 each); D. Treacy (0-2, 0-1 ’65), R. O’Dwyer (0-2 each); C. Crummey, N. McMorrow (0-1 each). Waterford: S. O’Keeffe; S. Fives, B. Coughlan, N. Connors; D. Fives, T. de Búrca, P. Mahony; A. Gleeson, J. Barron; K. Moran, S. Bennett, M. Walsh; M. Shanahan, J. Dillon, C. Dunford. Subs: S. Daniels for Connors (30 mins), P. Curran for Dunford (55), T. Devine for Dillon (68), Stephen Bennett for Shane Bennett (70), E. Barrett for Gleeson (70). Dublin: G. Maguire; S. Bennett, C. O’Callaghan, P. Schutte; C. Crummey, L. Rushe, J. Boland; J. McCaffrey, N. McMorrow; P. Ryan, R. O’Dwyer, D. Sutcliffe; D. O’Callaghan, C. Keaney, M. Schutte. Subs: P. Kelly for Bennet (47), C. Boland for McMorrow (54), D. Treacy for Ryan (64), E. Dillon for Keaney (67), O. O’Rourke for Sutcliffe (70). Referee: J. Ryan (Tipperary).

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 July, 2015

Local Bar Western Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship Group 1

Kilgobinet take a point

Waterford supporters Michael Ryan, Mairin O’Toole, Jimmy Mansfield, Mike Veale, Joe O’Toole and Micheal Ryan all from Dungarvan meet up outside Semple stadium for the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final at Semple Stadium Thurles. [George Hatchell]

Post Match comments on Waterford v Dublin SH quarter-final “It’s Up to You’’ DEREK McGrath left Waterford’s All-Ireland fate in his players’ hands at half-time. The Déise trailed Dublin by one point at the break but stormed back to book their place in the semi-finals against Kilkenny. Before the start of the second half, McGrath and his selectors withdrew from the dressing room while the players rallied themselves. It paid dividends as Waterford outscored Dublin by 1-7 to 0-2 in the third quarter and ran out five-point winners. McGrath said: “You hear most managers and coaches talking about a player-driven environment. I think that managers get far too much credit when things go right and far too much criticism when things go wrong. “Sometimes, with the players, it is not that you want them to take over, but they are the ones that sacrificed a huge amount. They just made a promise to each other that this 35 minutes, they will put everything into it. “They are like every other intercounty team. They have worked extremely hard since last October and that brings a certain amount of pressure on you too when you could be out after this 35 minutes. “They delivered under that pressure, which is a very good sign.’’ All-Ireland champions Kilkenny are the next stop on Waterford’s remarkable rollercoaster ride, and McGrath can’t help but recall the last competitive meeting between the sides — a 20-point league defeat in March 2014. We had some fairly strong words to say in the dressing-room after that, not looking for faults but just looking at what direction we wanted to go – and we had an idea as a management, myself and Dan in particular, where we wanted to go into the future. “So, it is great and a massive achievement where the boys are in an All-Ireland semi-final.” He added: “The only pressure is the pressure that you put on yourself. We are

going up to Croke Park and we are going to be as competitive as we can be against a force that seem to be able to cope with these five-week breaks better than anyone else. “It is great to look forward for the people of Waterford, a semi-final against Kilkenny, great for the people in the city and around that area. There will be a bit of banter in the coming weeks. “We can learn a lot from Kilkenny and their whole approach, the absolute savagery and ravenous nature when it comes to winning, and their humility when they win.”

Former Cork Hurler John Gardiner’s Views ‘’YOU can rely on this Waterford team to put in a performance, and they certainly did that against Dublin. It’s difficult for a young team to bounce back from defeat, especially in a big championship game like the Munster final, but these guys are so grounded that it was never an issue. It did take them a while to get to grips with Dublin’s tactics. The Dubs were nearly playing with five at the back at times, and Ryan O’Dwyer pushed on to mark Tadhg de Burca who was Waterford’s sweeper. That really disrupted Waterford’s rhythm in the first half. Dublin’s tackling around the middle of the field was far superior. There were a lot of Waterford bodies in there but Dublin kept coming away with the ball, even though they probably gave away a few too many frees. Another problem was the fact Waterford played Austin Gleeson at wing-forward and it took him a little while to get into the game. He’s a big player and a commanding presence when he’s at centre-back and I’d imagine a lot of the half-time talk will have focused on getting him more involved’’.

Ger Cunningham must have thought that if Dublin could hang in there, they’d have the experience over Waterford when the pressure came on. This side showed some unbelievable maturity though, and you have to hand it to Derek McGrath. He’s stuck with guys like Brick Walsh and moved them to fit into his system because he knows that he needs the experience. It was a bit of a workmanlike performance from Brick but he did a fierce job bringing the younger lads into play in some good positions. The game changed completely in the second half. Waterford started winning primary possession and they totally took over in the first 15 minutes. Dublin will be very disappointed; they went out of the game in the second half, and 1-6 isn’t going to win any game for you. Shane Bennett’s goal was spectacular, an absolute rocket. He has all the hurling, he has pace, and he has great composure. If you were the manager on the line looking at the ball that came to him, and you saw him pulling back his hurley to pull on it with the amount of time he had, you’d be gone off your game. To be fair to the guy, it was a cracking strike and unstoppable from the goalkeeper’s point of view. He probably deserved to get man of the match, and I think he’ll have to start now in the semi-final. He looks to be experienced beyond his years. Their system is all about giving the ball to a man in a better position and even when the pressure was on, he did that for Maurice Shanahan’s goal. Shane Bennett scored Waterford's first goal early in the second half. Looking ahead to the semi-final, I think Waterford’s youth is going to be in their favour. They play with a fearlessness. When you move on in your career, you have that experience of playing against Kilkenny and you know that if you’re not at the top of your game, you’re going to get wiped out in 20 minutes. These lads won’t have that in the back of their mind. They’ll look forward to it — they’re young, they’re

fit, and they’re well able to last the pace for 70 minutes. They trust the system, Derek McGrath trusts them, and they obviously trust Derek McGrath. They won’t go out to do anything different. They’ll go out in the exact same way with the exact same system because they trust it. In the past, they were relying on their big names to carry them through games but now they’ve a bench that they can use. It’s a big ask to beat Kilkenny but even if they lose, this year will stand to them. One way or another, they’ve been a breath of fresh air in the championship and I’ve really enjoyed watching them. We know what to expect from Tipperary and Kilkenny most years but Waterford have brought something different, with some new faces that have really stood up’’.

Hurling Analyst Cyril Farrell “IF Waterford's hurlers proved anything this year, it's that they are fast learners. They needed to be as the new-look squad had to adapt quickly to a re-shaped system and while it had Derek McGrath's stamp all over it, he too was learning as he went along. It was a fine balancing act between experiment and execution, since every system depends on wins to make it viable. No one can ever be quite sure how a squad will take to fresh ideas, although in McGrath's case he was dealing with a lot of young lads he knew well. Still, he had some older players too, men like 'Brick' Walsh and Kevin Moran, who had to buy into his ideas and philosophies. So while all the jigsaw pieces were slotting together, it was crucial - both for squad and public confidence - that good results followed. They did. In fact, Waterford surpassed all expectations so spectacularly that they find themselves in an All-Ireland semi-final after losing only one game this year.’’

Kilgobinet ……………1-10; Tallow …………………1-10. KILGOBINET surprised many pundits by holding a fancied Tallow fifteen to a draw in both club’s final group game at the Bushy Park venue last Friday evening. Despite being held to a draw, Tallow have qualified for the Quarter finals, where they are likely to meet Colligan while Geraldines may well be playing Ballyduff in the other quarter final. Both Abbeyside and St. Mary’s are the likely teams to qualify for the semi finals on foot of their positions on the top of their respective Group tables. Tallow won the first half in Bushy Park by 1-6 to 0-4 and Kilgobinet won the second moiety on the exact same scoreline so, overall, a draw was indeed the correct result here. Jake Neville scored Tallow’s goal in the first half as well as a point while Michael Curley raised three white flags from frees and Brian Henley and Donnacha Mulcahy one each. Three scores from Tomas Fahey and one from the returned from injury Cormac Power kept Kilgobinet some way close to their opposition but in

the second half, it was a different scenario with Kilgobinet on top on the scoreboard. Conor Kavanagh raised their green flag, Tomas Fahey dissected the posts a further three times, Cormac Power was on target on two more occasions and Stephen Coffey also contributed. Tallow were confined to 0-4 after half time but it earned them a draw with Jake Neviile (2), Stefan Tobin and Brian Henley also on target. Kilgobinet: James Fennell; Jimmy Cullinane, Martin Curran, Mark Dunford; Mark Phelan, Paudie Fahey, J. J. Fitzgerald; Tomas Fahey, John Cass; Paul Walsh, Tommy Cullinane, Cormac Power; Stepen Coffey, Conor Kavanagh, John Fennell. Sub: Alan Fitzgerald. Tallow: John Paul Grey; Stephen Pratt, Will Hogan, Michael Tobin; Paul O’Mahony, Kieran Fraser, Eric Hickey; Michael Curley, Stefan Tobin; Jake Neville, Donnacha Mulcahy, Aaron Pratt; Kevin Henley, Brian Henley, Alan Curley. Subs: Matthew Scheibelreiter, Billy Buckley. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn). In the other Group 1 fixture, Geraldines received a walk-over from Lismore.

Lismore Camogie Club

Non-County player league OUR girls played in the final round of the non-County Player League on Wednesday last against Butlerstown in Butlerstown. Having beaten all teams comprehensively in this competition the girls were topping the table going into this game and once again won on a comprehensive score meaning that they won this competition. Well done to all involved! U-16A Our U-16's were due to play Tramore/Butlerstown on Tuesday 21st but was postponed and will now go ahead on Thursday of this week July 30th in Lismore. COUNTY FIXTURES Well done to the County Intermediate team who beat Kilkenny Intermediate team on Saturday last on a score line of Waterford 3-5; Kilkenny 0-12. Our club representaives on this panel are Caithriona McGlone (Captain) Nicola Morrissey and Shona Curran Congratulations also to the County U-16 Team who beat Dublin on Saturday last on a score line of Waterford 2-8; Dublin 0-10 Our club representative is Faye Curley with her Dad Philly a selector. Both squads are in an AllIreland Semi-Finals event, the Intermediate squad have one more game to be played.

LIBERTY INSURANCE INTERMEDIATE CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP 2-8-2015, Kildare V Waterford. USED CLOTHES RECYCLING Lismore Camogie Club are once again doing a used clothing recycling collection over the coming weeks as a fundraiser to help defray the running costs of the club. So it’s a good incentive to clear out those wardrobes. Dates for the collection will be August 7th and 8th and collection will be at The Lismore Community centre from 10am to 1pm on both days. If you already have clothes gathered, collection from you can be organized contact Mary Russell (086) 3326128 or Jojo Tobin (087) 2063880 for details. Please fill as many black bin bags as you can - the more we collect, the more our club receives. We accept: • Men's and women's clean clothing • Childrens clean clothing • Paired shoes • Handbags • Belts • Curtains • Bed Linen (No Duvets or Pillows) CLUB SKORTS Club Skorts can now be bought from club secretary Breda Geoghegan (086) 1081510.

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Gaelic Jottings All-Ireland QuarterFinal WATERFORD supporters were in buoyant mood returning from Thurles last Sunday after their favourites had beaten Dublin and qualified for their first Senior Hurling sem-final since 2011. The manner of the victory was also pleasing as there was no doubt but that this young side were the deserving winners on the day. The goals scored by Shane Bennett and Maurice Shanahan were out of the text book of natural hurling skill and the final scoring tally of 2-21 was again a most pleasing feature of this latest win. Darragh Fives has endured more than his share of injuries in recent years and Stephen Daniels has also returned from a serious knee injury sustained a few years ago that, like the Tourin man, threatened to end his career at an all too early stage. It being their first championship game in a long while, both players performed well and they are a positive addition to the team management’s selectorial options into the future. Lismore’s Maurice Shanahan has picked up two Man of the Match Awards at the highest level in recent games and, no wondering why, as he is in a rich vein of form, including fitting in well as the placed ball striker in the unfortunate absence of Pauric Mahony. His foresight in picking out Shane Bennett for the team’s first goal was magical and in every facet of the game, scoring from play and from frees, winning the ball and in the physical stakes, he was superb in the extreme. The loss of Noelie Connors through injury after half an hour with a dead leg is worrying before the semi-final as he is an experienced player for the big occasion and hopefully he will be back in the full back line against Kilkenny. Patrick Curran also proved his worth when coming on in the 55th minute, he won a free, which garnered a score and he was involved in the team’s second goal in the 66th minute. He is more of a danger even closer to goal from where he can contribute further. The domestic scene will remain on hold for another few weeks at least, but it’s worth it at the moment, and it will be all systems go in no uncertain manner when the club scene resumes. In the meantime, it’s full steam ahead for Croke Park and another step on the 2015 championship trail.

Shane’s Strike IN his first championship start, Shane Bennett certainly made his mark as his superbly finished goal just after half-time set Waterford on their way to victory over Dublin in the All-Ireland SHC quarter-final. The Ballysaggart youngster's first touch was off as he tried to collect Maurice Shanahan’s precise diagonal ball but his second was magnificent as he lashed home a vicious groundstroke. "The first touch wasn't great but I caught it nicely on the bounce," was how Bennett described his goal. And while many will marvel at the execution of Waterford's opening green flag at Semple Stadium, Bennett did add that he was "shocked to find so much room," at the heart of the Dublin defence while also paying tribute to Shanahan saying that Lismore clubman "gave a great ball across." Both players would later combine for the Déise's second goal to wrap up the

victory. Overall, Bennett was pleased with his debut. "Derek (McGrath) called me into the team and thankfully it all went well for me. Dublin are a physical team and it took us a while to get into the physicality of the game but thankfully we did. As for a date with Kilkenny in the AllIreland semi-final, Bennet simply said: "We'll have to re-group and train hard if we want to beat them."

Western GAA Board Fixtures Friday, 31st July Morrissey Family U-21 B Hurling Championship: Ballyduff V Brickeys at Clashmore 7.15 pm Ardmore V An Gaeltacht at Bushy Park 7.15 pm Fourmilewater V St. Olivers at Colligan 7.15 pm Saturday, 1st August Local Bar Junior B Hurling: Cappoquin V Clashmore/Kinsalebeg at Cappaquin 7 pm The ‘’Challenge Game Season’’ is in full swing at the moment for adult teams with just a few championship games scheduled again this week. The final game in Group 2 of the Local Bar Junior ‘B’ Hurling championship will see Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg favoured to defeat Cappoquin at the latter club’s grounds. The Under 21 ‘B’ Hurling Championship gets underway with three games this Friday evening. Brickeys can advance in Clashmore against Ballyduff, while the other two games should be close affairs with An Ghaeltacht and Fourmilewater getting the nod to be in the hat for the next round.

Under 13 Football Development Training WESTERN Under 13 Football Development training is open to all comers in the Gold Coast this Friday evening, July 31st at 6.30 p.m. Numbers for the eagerly awaited to trip to Dublin on the 23rd of August will be finalised.

Scór Na Seachtaine WATERFORD’S 37th minute goal against Dublin in the All Ireland Senior Hurling Quarter Final in Thurles last Sunday, engineered by Maurice Shanahan and executed by Shane Bennett.

Kildare’s Jason Ryan still in the Championship Cork 1-13; Kildare 1-21. AN inspired Kildare heaped more misery on Cork and continued their own qualifier redemption with a stunning performance to book a return to Croke Park for an All-Ireland quarter-final joust with Kerry. Niall Kelly blitzed Cork for 1-4 but the Rebels defence struggled throughout, despite having Mark Collins and Paul Kerrigan back to augment their rearguard and at times having 13 men behind the ball. It was 0-11 to 0-05 to Kildare at halftime and they were full value for that. Kildare got a 39th minute goal after a

At the Launch of Déise Evening at Tramore Races were: John Queally, Trainer; Eoin Daly, Dan and Maurice Shanahan, Waterford Senior Hurlers; Kieran O'Connor and Sean Queally. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Déise Evening at Tramore Races THE Club Déise Race Evening in Tramore takes place on Thursday, August 13th This fundraiser is an opportunity for all Waterford supporters and their families to come along to meet our Waterford hurlers and management and have a great family fun evening at the track. Highlight of the evening is the Club Déise Handicap Hurdle generously sponsored by the Kaz Bar with all of the horses in the race also been sponsored. Admission to the races is just €15

wonderful move. Peter Kelly was only on the field a matter of seconds for the injured O’Grady and he combined with Fogarty to give Niall Kelly possession. Colm O’Neill goaled from a 54th minute free to give Cork hope and they managed to whittle the margin down from 12 to seven but points from Cribbin and Fogarty eased the nerves and a late red card for Emmet Bolton could not dampen Kildare’s day.

Jackie Tyrrell Injury KILKENNY look to have suffered an enormous setback for their All-Ireland senior hurling semi-final showdown against Waterford after cornerback Jackie Tyrrell was reportedly ruled out of the clash due to a stress fracture of the foot. Tyrrell twisted his ankle badly during a training session on Saturday. An MRI scan showed up a stress fracture, with the defender now facing at least four weeks on the sidelines. Tyrrell started in the Leinster final victory over Galway three weeks ago as the Cats swept to their 70th provincial hurling crown with a 1-25 to 2-15 victory. Shane Prendergast replaced Tyrrell after

with under 18s FREE. There is also a Best Dressed Deise Supporter Competition as well as live music and a DJ to round off what promises to be a very special occasion. All proceeds of the evening are going to the training funds of all our county teams. Speaking at the launch, Helena Gough, Chairperson of Club Deise events committee said: “This event is a huge fundraiser for us. The hurlers have given us a fantastic year and we know all our loyal

Waterford supporters will come out to support us. We want to thank all who supported the event by buying horses and tickets for our race evening and hope all will have a great fun night in Tramore.” First race of a seven race National Hunt card is 5 p.m. Tickets for the event are available from:Walsh Park (office hours Mon. – Fri.), The Local Bar, Dungarvan,and McGrath Butchers, Lismore. For more information: www.clubdeise.com

50 minutes in that game and now looks set to step into his shoes for the last-four clash against the Deise.

Deaths of former Brickey players

All-Ireland Football Quarter-Final Weekend

THE Brickey Rangers, Waterford Senior Football Championship winners of 1963, bade farewell to two of its members last week with the announcement of the deaths of Patsy Donnelly, Glenbeg and John Walsh, Youghal. Both men were valued members of the only Brickey team to win this championship and their deaths have been met with genuine sorrow by all local Gaels who played either with or against them in bygone years. John Walsh was a member of the Garda Siochana in the County border town of Youghal and he still has relatives living locally to whom sympathy is extended at this sad time for them. Patsy Donnelly was one of the few players in this part of the County that won Senior Championship medals in both hurling and football as he lined out with Clonea Power when they captured the hurling title in 1952. He also won a Junior hurling medal with the Brickeys in 1959 and a Junior medal in both codes with his club in 1945. The Observer extends its sincere sympathy to his sons and daughters and other family members.

THE GAA have confirmed the throw-in times for Sunday's All Ireland football quarter-finals which will take place at Croke Park. The first game sees Kerry face Kildare at 2 pm a while it's a 4 pm start for Dublin against Fermanagh. On Saturday, GAA HQ is also the venue as Sligo face Tyrone in round 4B of the qualifiers at 4 pm followed by Donegal against Galway at 6 p.m.

Camogie Win WELL done to the Waterford senior county camogie squad who were ictorious over Kilkenny on last Saturday in Round 2 of the All-Ireland Intermediate Championship in Walsh Park on a score of Waterford 3-5; Kilkenny 0-12. The Deise girls play Kildare next away on Sunday, 2nd August

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 July, 2015

Local Bar Western Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship Group 1

Hat-trick for Paul Breen in Colligan Abbeyside …………..6-13; Geraldines ……………0-7. LEAGUE leaders Abbeyside proved too strong for an understrength Geraldines side in Colligan last Saturday evening. Hero of the hour was the Village full forward Paul Breen who scored a hattrick and led his team to their third win from five games played. This win ensures that Abbeyside have made the quarter-finals at least. Geraldines found it difficult to muster a team for this fixture

and, despite a good run lately, they are now out of the reckoning in this year’s championship. Their top goal scorer Ed Donovan was an absentee and in total only 14 players lined out. Jamie Organ, Eoin Young and sub. Tony Collins were the other goal scorers for Abbeyside, who had the best player on view in Nicky Dee, who capped a magnificent performance with two long range points. The winners led at half time by 4-6 to 0-4.

Abbeyside: Kevin Dwane; Conor O’Dwyer, Denis Byrne, Cormac Dwyer; Jamie Ryan, David Morrissey, Pa Collins; Joey Mullen, Nicky Dee; Eoin Young, Richie Ryan, James Beresford; Jamie Organ, Paul Breen, David Looby. Subs: Joe Walsh, Tony Collins, Ryan Daly, Darragh Smith, Paddy Bergin. Geraldines: Sham Ronayne; Pa Hickey, Vinny O’Brien, John O’Connor; Richie Lynch,James Casey, Stephen O’Brien; Shane Lambden, Mark Ronayne;Liam O’Connell, Stevie Landers, Morgan O’Connell; John Corkery, Dave O’Connell.

Glen Rovers make knock-out stages Glen Rovers …………3-13; An Rinn ………………0-7 GLEN Rovers from Melleray have recovered from defeats at the hands of Abbeyside and Geraldines to make the quarter finals in this year’s Junior ‘B’ hurling championship by virtue of this comprehensive win over An Rinn in Bushy Park last Saturday evening. Kieran O Toibin was An Rinn’s top scorer with 0-5

while Cian O Fathaigh and Paraic O Lonain raised one white flag apiece. Glen Rovers Scorers: Ray McGlone 1-3, Mikey Crowley 0-6, Gary O’Connor and John Begley 1-0 each, Kevin Power 0-3, Mark Montayne 0-1. Glen Rovers: Ed Byrne; Shane Coughlan, Michael Morris, Shane Ormonde; James Crowley, Brian Hennessy, Craig O’Shea; Mark Montayne, Kieran Flynn; Ray McClone, Kevin Crowley, Michael Crowley; Gary

O’Connor, John Begley, Kevin O’Rourke. An Rinn: Jack O hArtaigh; Neil O Muirithe, Tom O Cadhla, Brian De Baruin; Darach O Cathasaigh, Cormac Mac Murchu, Oisin Mac Siomoin; Paraic O Lonain, Dylan Toibin; Nioclas O Conduin, Cian O Fathaigh, Conor Mac Diarmada; Peter Marriott, Kieran Toibin, Pat Lehane. Fir Ionad: Tomas De Gras. Referee: Colin Cunningham (Tallow).

Unbeaten Shamrocks tops Group Table GROUP 2 Shamrocks ………… 1-20; Ballinameela …………0-6 ONCE again, Shamrocks proved that they are going to be a side to be reckoned with in this year’s Junior ‘B’ championship when they scored a convincing win over Ballinameela in Lismore last Friday evening. Shanrocks possessed eight different scorers and they amasses a tally of twenty points as well as the only goal of the match which was lodged in the net by Keegan O’Farrell. The winners also had seven players who scored more than once with Ed. O’Neill leading the points tally on 0-4, one score ahead of a trio including Chris Murphy, Bernard Kelleher and Jamie Murphy. Shamrocks led at half time by 1-9 to 0-3 and they outscored their opponents in the second moiety by 0-11 to

0-3. Rob Shine and James McGrath were their side’s top scorers with 0-2 each but overall, Ballinameela didn’t contain the strength of players to trouble the winners.

Kelly. Ballinameela: James Maher; Jason McGrath, Tom Kiely, Darren Mulcahy; John Fletcher, Paraic Scanlan, Mike Kiely 0-1; Shane Flavin, James Ryan 0-1; Rob Shine 0-2, Aidan Browne, Shane McGovern; James McGrath 0-2, Benny Fitzgerald, Eddie Barrett. Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

Shamrocks: Liam Murphy; Paddy Smith, Thomas Baldwin, Matt Smith; Liam Dalton, Tom O’Neill, Michael O’Neil 0-1; Chris Murphy 0-3, Alan Kelly; Ed O’Neill 0-4, Joe O’Neill, Bernard Kelleher Probable Quarter Final 0-3; Keegan O’Farrell 1-2, Jamie pairings: Clashmore/ Murphy 0-3, James Walsh. Kinsalebeg v Glen Rovers Subs: S. O’Neill, M. Smith, D. and Abbeyside v Cappoquin. Ahearne 0-2, P. Murphy 0-2, J. A. LOCAL BAR WESTERN JUNIOR ‘B’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 1 p w d l for against diff pts Abbeyside 5 3 0 2 137 68 69 6 Glen Rovers 5 3 0 2 108 96 12 6 Brickey Rangers 4 3 0 1 63 57 6 6 Geraldines 5 2 0 3 92 88 4 4 An Rinn 5 2 0 3 103 119 -16 4 Modeligo 4 1 0 3 43 118 -75 2 LOCAL BAR WESTERN JUNIOR ‘B’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 2 p w d l for against diff pts Shamrocks 4 3 1 0 81 41 40 7 Clashmore 3 2 1 0 32 24 8 5 Cappoquin 3 1 1 1 52 50 2 3 Ballysaggart 4 1 1 2 60 72 -12 3 Ballinameela 4 0 0 4 30 68 -38 0

Pat and Robbie Walsh from Tramore supporting Waterford in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling [George Hatchell] Championship Quarter-Final at Semple Stadium Thurles.

7 to 8 year old Group at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Kilrossanty's GAA Grounds with Coaches Michael Harney and Luke Ryan, organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship

Déise goals smash and grab victory over Cats By David Prendergast Waterford ……………...3-5; Kilkenny…… ………...0-12. DESPITE enduring two mass scoring droughts of 20 minutes and 15 minutes, and being outgunned 12 scores to eight, Waterford navigated a difficult outing against neighbours Kilkenny to win by two. With points proving difficult to locate on the day, goals proved the antidote to Waterford’s woes as they defeated the Cats 3-5 to 0-12. In a low scoring affair Kilkenny led the first half until the 25th minute when the first of Waterford’s three goals rocked the net. The industrious Lorraine Bray, who had just opened her side’s account with a point on 20 minutes, latched on to a botched takedown by the Kilkenny goalkeeper of a long range Trish Jackman delivery and batted the rebound high and to the net to put Waterford ahead 1-1 to 0-3. Two minutes later Waterford were once again gifted a green flag when Dawn Power’s shot from distance was misjudged by the goalkeeper who stood down on her line as she thought the ball was going to sail over the bar. However, instead the sliotar dipped just underneath the crossbar to propel Waterford 2-1 to 0-4 ahead, three minutes before the break. Beth Carton quickly added a point to the rolling haul. Kilkenny though, aside from this brief purple patch of dominance by Waterford, had been playing the better camogie throughout the first half exchanges and bared their teeth to bite back with a brace of points just before the break through Emma Comerford and Sarah Walsh to cut the climb to two; 2-2 to 0-6.

The visitors then slipped through the gears with more ferociousness from the restart and pierced Waterford’s armour with a barrage of five points in the first 15 minutes. The Déise’s only respite was a Lorraine Bray pointed response on 35 minutes as Waterford entered their second mass drought of the game and appeared to be out on their shields as they trailed 0-11 to 2-3 approaching the 50th minute. However, a moment of magic projected the home side back into the lead ten minutes before the end of normal time. Aisling Power played in a perfectly weighed pass to Dawn Power who tamed the sliotar down to ground level with one deft touch just inside the 21 yard mark and then, on the hop, rifled a low growling shot to the back of the net for Waterford’s third goal, 3-3 to 0-11. Immediately after centreback Trish Jackman stopped a Kilkenny counter-attack dead in its tracks with a wellread interception before splitting the posts with a mammoth shot from distance. Dawn Power then cemented the momentum with another white flag to pry open the home team’s lead to three points with six minutes left on the clock. Kilkenny refused to be thrown off the scent however and Waterford were forced to withstand heavy pressure during the grand stand finish. Emma Comerford pointed her sixth free of the evening inside stoppage time but Waterford’s lines would not buckle and the knock-out blow that Kilkenny needed could not be inflicted upon the Déise’s water tight defence. Scorers for Waterford: D. Power 2-1; L. Bray 1-2; T. Jackman, B. Carton and A. Power 0-1 each. Scorers for Kilkenny: E.

Comerford 0-6 (6fs); K. Doyle 03; S. Kent (f), S. Walsh and L. Norris 0-1 each. Waterford: D. Brennan; K. McMahon, C. Whyte, V. Falconer; C. Raher, T. Jackman, J. McCarthy; I. Heffernan, L. Bray; S Harney, N. Morrissey, B. Carton; A. Power, C. McGlone, D. Power. Subs: N. Rockett, M. Curran, C. Murphy. Kilkenny: K. Maher; K. Nolan, M. Kenneally, T. Muldowney; S. Kent, R. Cleare, A. Nolan; E. Frisby, K. Doyle; S. Walsh, L. Norris, E. Coonan; E. Comerford, S. Quinlan, J. Clifford. Subs: N. Leahy, M. Haynes.

UNDER 16B ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP V DUBLIN IN WALSH PARK, SATURDAY, 25th JULY This was Waterford’s final group game in the All-Ireland Championship and both teams knew that a win would secure an All-Ireland SemiFinal place. Determination was evident in the faces of both teams as they sized each other up before the throw-in. Waterford got off to an excellent start, with Niamh Murphy scoring the first point from a free. Within a minute, Dublin’s Aoibhe Dillon equalised the score - it was game on. Waterford and Dublin matched each other point for point, with Niamh Murphy scoring Waterford’s first four points from frees. It was an extremely tight and fast game with both teams defending resolutely which was evident from the low scoring. Waterford had the better of the exchanges before the break with Faye Curley scoring their fifth point and Niamh Murphy scoring the last free of the first half which meant Waterford went in at half-time leading 6 points to 4. Waterford were playing against the wind in the second half and Dublin managed to equalise within the first 6th minutes with frees taken by

Rebecca Lewis and Beth Whyte. Dublin began to dominate in the 3rd quarter and yet neither defence would give up the game’s first goal. However, Waterford remained dogged and during the next 15 minutes, Niamh Murphy scored two more points from frees which was matched by Dublin and then Dublin’s Rebecca Lewis scored another point to put Dublin ahead for the first time in the game with 10 minutes to go. Both teams were knocking hard on each other’s defensive door, both looking for that break. Eventually it fell to Aishling Madigan to score that elusive goal which put Waterford back in front. Dublin quickly followed up with another point from a free. Tense stuff indeed as the clock ticked down and with only a couple of minutes remaining, a high ball was sent into the Waterford forwards, caught beautifully by Saoirse English who turned and rattled the net to the delight of the home support. Waterford won by 2-9 to 0-10, a tough game where both sides made mistakes but Waterford showed the desire that was needed to book a place in the All-Ireland semi-finals. Who Waterford play in the semi-finals will be revealed after the final game next week? Semi-final to take place on the 16th of August, venue and time TBC. The Team: Ciara Jackman, Sinead Cunningham, Taylor Healy, Aisling Beaumann, Clara Griffin, Shauna Fitzgerald, Colette Hogan, Anne Corcoran, Kate Lynch, Niamh Murphy, Kaiesha Tobin, Faye Curley, Saoirse English, Ashling Madigan and Chloe Dempsey, Substitutes:-, Beth Norris, Shauna McGrath, Heather Hayes, Sally Kelly, Claddagh Power, Sadie Mai Rowe, Grainne Heffernan, Muireann Cuddihy and Katie Ryan

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 July, 2015

Western Junior Football League Final

Emmetts regain Junior Football League Title Emmetts ………………1-11; Modeligo ……………. 0-11. THE Emmets/Modeligo rivalry continued at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening in the final of the Western Board Junior Football League Final when both clubs served up yet another entertaining game for both sets of supporters. Emmetts were deserving winners as they were clearly the better side for most of the hour before Modeligo, when trailing by 1-9 to 0-7 after forty minutes of play, upped their game to produce an exciting conclusion to the match. The key score arrived within thirty seconds when Emmetts were awarded a penalty in the town end goal and Johnny Wall’s kick went in off the lower upright past Francis Condon. After this goal, both teams scored 0-11 apiece, but Modeligo were on the backfoot throughout as it was Emmetts who were the more focussed side in this latest and overall, it must be said, sporting final. Emmetts were short the services of Colin and Ben Dunford while Modeligo fielded without Shane and Jamie Troy, Tom Devine and Brian McCarthy. The winners led by 1-5 to 0-6 at the short whistle in a game that was dominated by the respective free takers, Johnny Wall and Michael Troy. Wall scored 1-7 (1-5f) of his team’s total with his placed ball kicking counterpart scoring all but 02 of his team’s tally with 0-9f to his credit. Four other

Emmetts players dissected the posts from play compared to just one for the reigning title holders and, at the end of the day, it was this stat that edged the winners over the line. Johnny Wall has been Emmetts top scorer for years and he produced the goods again here from frees while his two points from play were out of the top drawer with his 23rd minute point being the score of the match. A valuable contribution of four points by a quartet of his team mates, P. J. Coffey, Sean Browne, Mark Flynn and Richie Kiely was answered by only one Modeligo player with Thomas Walsh raising a white flag in each half. Though not on the winning team this time round, the display of thirty six year old Pat Fitzgerald for Modeligo was outstanding as his positional play and his fitness throughout earned him the tag of Man of the Match and an example to many players a little more than half his age. One would not expect the key score in a game to come so soon but, after just 26 seconds, Johnny Wall was placing the size 5 on the penalty spot and his strong left footed effort gave Emmetts a score, that nobody at this early stage would have thought would have been the main difference between the teams. Tyler Walsh, operating at full forward, opened Modeligo’s account in the second minute but the

remainder of the half was a Saturday evening dual between Michael Troy and Johnny Wall. Nobody else scored for the remainder of this half with Troy kicking 0-5f to 0-3f for Wall. However, Johnny Wall added 0-2 from play, the first from a clever pass by full forward Alan Walsh at the end of the first quarter and the second being the score of the match, an outstanding angled kick in the 23rd minute. Emmets, performing well, led at the break by 1-5 to 0-6 with Modeligo yet to turn up. This final was effectively won in the third quarter as, apart from a brace of pointed frees each by Johnny Wall and Michael Troy, Emmets raised white flags from play by P. J. Coffey at the end of a very good move involving Alan Walsh and Gavin Whelan, followed by a trademark Sean Browne score. This left the scoreboard reading 1-9 to 0-8 in Emmetts favour with Modeligo hanging on and realising that their title was being snatched away from them. Tyler Walsh (46 mins) and Mark Flynn (48 mins), from a splendid John Morrissey long crossfield pass, traded scores and it was at this point that Modeligo began to show up in earnest. The holders won the remaining fourteen minutes by 0-2 to 0-1 but they didn’t avail of two real goal scoring opportunities, the first from a melee in front of the town end goal, and the

second, an effort by Nicky O’Donovan, which was well saved by Dean McKenna. Emmetts Richie Kiely lifted the siege momentarly with his sides final score in the 53rd minute as Modeligo attacked in waves for the remainder of the game. Their return was two pointed frees by Michael Troy in the 59th and the 60th minutes and a long ball in front of goal by the same player was cleared in the third minute of added time as referee Timmy Organ sounded the long whistle. Thus, ended another chapter in the Emmetts/Modeligo present day rivalry and credit both clubs, despite knowing each other like the back of their hands, they produced an overall sporting game once again. They may well meet once more before the year is out. PRESENTATION OF CUP Chairman of the Western Board, Eddie Cunningham, presented Emmetts captain Darren Dunford with the winning shield and he spoke well on behalf of his team mates as the celebrations began. Emmetts Top Three: Johnny Wall, P. J. Coffey, Ray Bannon. Modeligo’s Top Three: Pat Fitzgerald, Robbie Buckley, Pa O’Donovan. Observer’s Man of the Match: Pat Fitzgerald. Number of Scorers: Emmetts : 5. Modeligo : 2. Scores from Play: Emmetts 0-6. Modeligo 0-2.

Eddie Cunningham, Chairman Western GAA Board presents the League Shield to Colligan's Darren Dunford. Included is Michael Burke Jnr, Lawlors Hotel, Sponsors. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Frees For: Emmetts 17. Modeligo 26. Wides: Emmetts 7. Modeligo 5. Score of the Match: Johnny Wall’s 23rd minute point for Emmetts both from a difficult angle and from a distance. Scorers – Emmetts: Johnny Wall 1-7 (1-5f), P. J. Coffey, Sean Browne, Mark Flynn and Richie

Colligan Emmetts who beat Modeligo in the Final of the Lawlors Hotel sponsored Western Junior Football League played in Fraher Field.

Kiely 0-1 each. Modeligo: Michael Troy 0-9f, Thomas Walsh 0-2. Emmetts: Dean McKenna; Ross Browne, John Flynn, Alan Kinsella; John Nick Fennell, P. J. Coffey, Ray Bannon; Darren Dunford, John Morrissey; Johnny Wall, Mark Flynn, Gavin Whelan; Sean Browne, Alan Walsh, Richie Kiely. Sub: Jason Dunford (53).

Modeligo: Francis Condon; Garry Power, Kieran McCarthy, Robbie Buckley; Sean Hennessy, Pat Fitzgerald, Nicky O’Donovan; Pa O’Donovan, John McGrath; Rian Reddy, Michael Troy, Cian O’Byrne; Mike Bumster, Thomas Walsh, Micheal Power. Sub: Gavin Foley (55). Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty).

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Relegation play-off

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 July, 2015

Dungarvan who defeated Sliabh gCua in the Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Relegation play-off on Friday evening last. Back row left to right: Rian Crotty, Jack Morrissey, Michael Kiely Aidan Kirwan, Gavin Power, Paul Houlihan, Jamie Nagle, Cormac Curran, Craig Barry, Denis Kirwan, Kieran Power, Darren Duggan, Jamie Hallahan, Seán Ryan, Colm Curran, Aaron Donnelly, Kevin Daly, Thomas Cleary. Front row left to right: Ryan Donnelly, Darragh Hayes, Luke Egan, Fionn Hallahan, Liam Ryan, Seán Hyslop, Conor Sheridan, Darragh Fitzgerald, Kenny Moore, Gavin Crotty, Cathal Curran, John Havens, Darragh Lyons.

Dungarvan retains Intermediate status Dungarvan …………. 1-10; Sliabh gCua ………….. 2-4. BOTH clubs fielded strong teams, as expected, for this Intermediate Football relegation battle at the Fraher Field last Friday evening. It’s the game that nobody wants to be involved in in any grade, but somebody has to be relegated and in this case the name of the club was uncertain until referee Martin Curran sounded the final whistle. Ever before there was a score in this game, there was a turning point when one of Sliabh gCua’s key players Kevin Sheehan was blackcarded after just three minutes of play. In what turned out to be a close scoring encounter, his absence proved crucial overall with his club now destined to play in the Junior grade in 2016. Dungarvan had their strongest team in the championship on the field here but they struggled for the first thirty five minutes and when they did have control on the scoreboard with ten minutes to go, they left Sliabh gCua back into the game. The Blues led by 1-9 to 1-3 with 51 minutes on the clock but a good goal scoring opportunity by Kenny Moore came back off the crossbar, following which Sliabh gCua recorded 1-1 via Aidan Fitzpatrick, 0-1 and Kieran Barron, 1-0 to leave just 0-2 between the teams with three minutes of normal time to play. A point by second half substitute Ryan Donnolly in the 59th minute settled the winners and they held out against a number of late Sliabh gCua attacking movements to squeeze into the winning enclosure. Prior to the throw-in a minutes silence was observed in memory of Dungarvan’s David Houlihan, Patsy Donnelly and John Walsh from the Brickeys winning Senior football team of 1963. Though Michael Kiely had a goal scoring chance early on for the winners, Sliabh gCua were the more impressive side despite the absence of Kevin Sheehan and David Whelan opened the scoring in the 7th minute with a pointed free to give the Touraneena team the lead for

the only time in the match. Gavin Power placed his namesake Kieran for an equalising score in the 9th minute and then two of the game’s top scorers combined to register the next 0-4 of the hour. Kenny Moore placed Gavin Crotty for a permanent lead for Dungarvan in the 11th minute, followed by a brace of points by Moore, who was operating at full forward. A 16th minute score by Gavin Crotty put some dalight between the teams at 0-5 to 0-1. Having lost the toss and playing against the strong wind, Sliabh gCua demonstrated their potential to come back at Dungarvan and this would have been achieved but for missing goal chances in the 20th, 28th and in the third minute of added time. A Denis Coffey effort at a point came back off the upright in the 20th minute and Kieran Barron was quickest to react, but his well kicked effort was excellently saved by Craig Barry in the town end goal. Gavin Power placed Aaron Donnolly for a further Dungarvan point in the 23rd minute, 0-6 to 0-1 and in the next three minutes, Referee Martin Curran dished out yellow cards to Jamie Nagle and John Havens for the Blues and to Johnny Ahearne for Sliabh gCua. When Dermot Tobin put Jason Sheehan through on goal and the latter was upended by John Havens, hence his yellow card, David Whelan coolly slotted the size 5 past Craig Barry and the Touraneena team were now back in the game at 0-6 to 1-1. They had the opportunity to leap into the lead when Stephen Coffey, following a good run out of defence, put Kieran Barron in on goal with the goal at his mercy, his attempt went wide of the posts and this gifted Dungarvan a huge reprieve. Sliabh gCua had yet another opportunity to raise a green flag in the third minute of added time via sub Jack Power but again the Gods were with the Blues and they went in at the short whistle leading by a flattering 0-6 to 1-1. Sliabh gCua’s overall

dominance in general play in that first half was demonstrated in the ‘frees for’ stat with them being awarded sixteen to Dungarvan’s six. Sliabh gCua started brightly on the restart with a David Whelan pointed free closing the deficit to 0-1 after Man of the Match Jamie Hallahan had picked up Dungarvan’s third yellow card. However with wing forward Cathal Curran really coming into the game, the Blues threatened their opponent’s defence more and when he crossed the ball soccer style to Ryan Donnolly in front of the country end goal in the 38th minute, the net bulged and the winners were back in control at 1-6 to 1-2. Dungarvan had the opportunity to extend their lead immediately when Donnolly was taken down in front of goal but the same player kicked the size 5 wide to leave Sliabh gCua off the hook. They replied in style with the score of the match in an impressive team move with Mike Kearns finishing with a point to leave the scoreboard reading 1-6 to 1-3. Once again, the Moore/

Crotty combination up front came to the Blues rescue with Kenny Moore kicking a brace of points in the 45th and 49th minutes and Gavin Crotty adding his third two minutes later to extend their advantage to 1-9 to 1-3. The game should have been done and dusted two minutes later but Moore’s attempt at goal ricochet off the cross bar, which stung Sliabh gCua back into action again. Aidan Fitzpatrick, who had been surprisingly replaced as early as the 17th minute, was back in harness and he pointed in the 54th. minute. When Kieran Barron netted in a crowded town end goal area three minutes later, the contest was back in the melting pot. The game swung Dungarvan’s way when Ryan Donnolly scored a crucial 59th minute point and despite two minutes of added time, the Blues held out for a deserved victory with eleven scores registered to Sliabh gCua’s six. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Jamie Hallahan, Jamie Nagle, Gavin Crotty. Sliabh gCua’s Top Three: Eoin Kearns, Denis Coffey, Stephen Coffey. Observer’s Man of the Match: Jamie Hallahan.

Number of Scorers: Dungarvan 5. Sliabh gCua 4 Scores from Play: Dungarvan 1-10 Sliabh gCua 1-2. Frees For: Dungarvan 11. Sliabh gCua 21. Wides: Dungarvan 7. Sliabh gCua 5. Score of the Match: Sliabh gCua’s 42nd minute point from a move started in defence and finished in the forward line by Mike Kearns. Scorers – Dungarvan: Ryan

Donnolly 1-1, Kenny Moore 0-4, Gavin Crotty 0-3, Kieran Power and Aaron Donnolly 0-1 each. Sliabh gCua: David Whelan 1-2f, Kieran Barron 1-0, Mike Kearns and Aidan Fitzpatrick 0-1 each Dungarvan: Craig Barry; John Havens, Conor Sheridan, Luke Egan; Jamie Nagle, Jamie Hallahan, Darragh Fitzgerald; Kieran Power, Aaron Donnolly; Gavin Power, Gavin Crotty, Cathal Curran; Fionn Hallahan, Kenny Moore, Michael Kiely. Subs: Ryan Donnolly, Sean

Ryan, Cormac Curran, Sean Hyslop. Sliabh gCua: Jonathon Carroll; Sean Fitzpatrick, Denis Coffey, John Queally; Johnny Ahearne, J. J. Coffey, Stephen Coffey; Eoin Kearns, Kevin Sheehan; Mike Kearns, David Whelan, Dermot Tobin; Aidan Fitzpatrick, Kieran Barron, Jason Sheehan. Subs: Jack Skehan, Jack Power, Daniel Flynn, Aidan Fitzpatrick. Referee: Martin Curran (Sean Phobail).

Team captains Denis Coffey (St. Mary’s) and Gavin Crotty (Dungarvan) pictured with referee Martin Curran (Sean Phobal).

Sliabh gCua who were defeated by Dungarvan in the Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Relegation play-off on Friday evening last. Back row left to right: Mike Kearns, Daniel Flynn, Jason Sheehan, Jack Skehan, Kieran Barron, Kevin Sheehan, Eoin Kearns, Johnny Ahearne, J. J. Coffey, David Whelan. Front row left to right: Dermot Tobin, Seán Fitzpatrick, John Queally, Aidan Fitzpatrick, Jonathan Carroll, Stephen Coffey. Missing from photo: Denis Coffey and Jack Power.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 July, 2015

Waterford Player Profile All-Ireland U-16B Championship Final 2015

1. Rosie Landers

2. Becky Hogan

3. Emma Gildea

4. Edwina Curran

5. Abbie Dalton, Vice Captain

6. Mary Kate Curran

7. Maeve Ryan

Club: Ballyduff Upper Age: 13 Honours: County U-14B Munster '14, U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-12A Shield'13, U-13A '14 U-14'B shield '14.

Club: Ballymacarbry Age: 15 Honours: County U-14B Munster '13, All-Ireland Blitz '13, U-14B All-Ireland '13 U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-12A U-14 '12 & '13 & U-16 '13, '14 &'15, AllIreland Blitz '13 & '14. Minor '13 & Senior '13 & '14.

Club: Dungarvan Age: 16 Honours: County U-14B Munster '13 U-14B All-Ireland '13, All-Ireland Blitz '13 U-16B Munster '15 Club: U-12, U-14 '11, U-13 U-14 U-15 U-16 '12, U-14 '13, U-15 '14 All-Ireland Féile '11

Club: Tramore Age: 16 Honours: County U-14B Munster '12 & '13, U-14B AllIreland '12 & '13, All-Ireland Blitz '13. U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-14A Plate '13, U-16 '13.

Club: Na Déise Age: 15 Honours: County U-14B Munster '13 &'14, U-14B AllIreland '13, All-Ireland Blitz '13, U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-12D '10, U-12B '11, U-13B '12, U-13A '13.

Club: Na Déise Age: 14 Honours: County U-14B Munster '14, U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-12D '10, U-12D '11, U-13 B '12, U-13A '13.

Club: Ballymacarbry Age: 15 Honours: County U-14B Munster '13, U-14B AllIreland '13, All-Ireland Blitz '13, U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-14 '12, U-15B '14, U-16B plate '14, U-16B '15, Minor D '13, Senior '14.

8. Hannah Power, St. Pats

Shauna Fitzgerald

10. Chloe Fennell, Captain

11. Katie Duggan-Sullivan

12. Kate Lynch

13. Hannah Power, Old Parish

14. Kaiesha Tobin

Club: St. Pats Age: 16 Honours: County U-14B Munster '12 & '13, U-14B AllIreland '12 & '13, All-Ireland Blitz '13, U-16B Munster '15. Club: Junior '14, U-15C '14.

Club: Gaultier Age: 15 Honours: County U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-14C '14.

Club: Stradbally Age: 16 County U-14B Munster '12 & '13, U14 B AllIreland '12 & '13, All-Ireland Blitz '13, U-16B Munster'15. Club: U-12 '09, '10 & '11, U-14 '12 & '13, U-16 '14 & '15, Minor '13 & '14, Junior '12, Intermediate '14.

Club Dungarvan Age: 15 Honours : County U-14B Munster '12, '13 & '14, U-14B All-Ireland '12 & '13, All-Ire. Blitz '13, U-16B Munster '15. Club: All-Ireland Féile '11, U-12, U-14 '11, U12, 13, 14, 15 & 16 '12, U-13 & 14 '13, U-14 & 15 '14, All-Ireland 7's.

Club: Gaultier Age: 14 Honours: County U-14B Munster '14, U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-14C '14, AllIreland Féile '15.

Club: Old Parish Age:16 Honours: County U-14B Munster '13, U-14B AllIreland '13, All-Ireland Blitz '13, U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-14B '14, Minor C '14.

Club: Dungarvan Age: 15 Honours: County U-14B Munster 13 & 14, All-Ireland Blitz '13, U-14B All Ireland '13, U-16B Munster '15. Club: All-Ireland Féile '11, 2 U-12A & U-13A, U-14A & U-15A.

15. Abbey Dunphy

16. Shiona O’Regan

17. Maedhbh Curran, Stradbally

18. Lauren Galvin

19. Allanah White

20. Annie Fitzgerald

21. Keeley Corbett-Barry

Club: Tramore Age: 14 Honours: U-14B Munster '13 & '14, All-Ireland Blitz '13, U14B All-Ireland '13, U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-16A Plate '13 & U-16 '13.

Club: Ballysaggart Age: 16 Honours: County U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-15C '15.

Club: Stradbally Age: 15 Honours: County U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-12 '09, '10 & '11, U-14 '12 & '13, U-16 '14 & '15, Minor '14.

Club: Comeragh Rangers Age: 15 Honours: County U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-14A, U-16A, Minor A & Junior B.

Club: Comeragh Rangers Age: 14 Honours: County U-14B Munster '14, U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-15A '13, U-16A '13, Minor A '14.

Club: Gaultier Age: 14 Honours: County U-14B Munster '14, U-16B Munster '15 Club: U-13B '14, U14B '14, All-Ireland Féile '15.

Club: Comeragh Rangers Age: 14 Honours: County U14B Munster '14, U-16B Munster '15 Club: U-12A '10, U-15A '13, U-16A '13, Minor A '14.

22. Lauren Dunford

23. Kate Cliffe

24. Clodagh Curran

25. Jess Fitzgerald

26. Shauna Ryan

27. Maura Gallagher

28. Leah Maher

Club: Abbeyside Age:15 Honours: County U-14B '13 & '14 Munster, U-14B AllIreland '13, All-Ireland Blitz '13, U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-14B.

Club: Clashmore Age:15 Honours: County U-14B Munster '14, U-16B Munster '15. Club: Inter 7's '14 & '15, U-16D '14.

Club: Dungarvan Age: 15 Honours: County U-14B Munster '12 & '13, U-14B AllIreland '12 & '13, All-Ireland Blitz '13, U-16B Munster '15. Club: All-Ireland Féile '11, U-12 & 14 '11, U-13, 14 & 15 '12, U-14 '13, U-15 '14, Mini 7's '11 & '12.

Club: Clashmore Age: 16 Honours County U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-16D '14, Intermediate '15.

Club: Clashmore Age: 16 Honours: County U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-16D '14, Inter 7's '14.

Club: Dungarvan Age: 15 Honours: County U-16B Munster'15. Club: All-Ireland Féile '11, U-12 & 14 '11, U-12, 13, 14 & 15 '12, U-13 & 14, '13, Intermediate 7's & U-15 '14.

Club: Gaultier Age: 15 Honours: County U-16B Munster '15.

30, Cliona Murphy 29. Maedhbh Curran, Old Parish Club: Old Parish Age: 15 Honours: County U-14B Munster '14, U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-14B '13, U14B '14.

Club: Ballymacarbry Age: 15 Honours: County U-14B Munster '14, U-16B Munster '15. Club: U-12 '12, U-14 '14, U-15 '14, U-16 '14 & '15.

Waterford Under 16 Path to the Final (PROVINCE) Round 1: Waterford 6-6; Limerick 1-8. Round 2: Waterford 1-7; Clare 1-5. Munster Final: Waterford 4-12; Tipperary 4-5. All Ireland Semi-Final: Waterford 1-13; Kildare 1-9.

Waterford Management Team: Johnny Troy (Manager), Fionnula Flynn, Mags Foley and Ger Curran.

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FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER Wednesday, 19th October, 2005 COUNTY U-21 B FOOTBALL FINAL

Clashmore in total control Clashmore/Kinsalebeg ……………. 4-13; Tramore .........................…………….... 1-1. WESTERN Under-21 B Football Champions, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg, as The Observer had expected, powered their way to a comprehensive 21 point victory over Eastern champions, Tramore, in the curtainraiser at Walsh Park on Sunday afternoon last, to prove that they are a group of young footballers with enormous potential for the future. At no stage were Clashmore / Kinsalebeg seriously challenged by a Tramore side which, although they tried hard, were well and truly outclassed by the boys/men in red and green, who have ensured that there is a bright and promising future for this club which is steeped in the tradition of Gaelic football. A word of praise also to their mentors, Timmy O’Keeffe, Roger Hynes and Tom Kelly, men who have given great service to their club over the years. ONE-WAY TRAFFIC The opening half effectively produced one-way traffic down into the country goal, as Clashmore / Kinsalebeg’s well prepared XV were dominating the outfield exchanges, with Seán Fleming and Cillian O’Keeffe kicking early points for them. Tramore goalkeeper, Ronan Curran, then brought off a fine save to deny Paudie O’Rourke a goal. Yet, that goal was coming and it arrived in the 17th minute when Cillian O’Keeffe won possession out on the embankment sideline, inside the 20 metre line, rounded his marker and headed goalwards. He then rounded keeper, Ronan Curran, slipped and fell but still managed to kick the

ball to the net. Seán Fleming added a point, before Paudie O’Rourke scored their second goal in the 23rd minute (2-3 to 0-0). Seán Fleming (2) and Declan Allen added points, before substitute, Robbie Phelan, fisted over Tramore’s only first-half score in time added on - 2-6 to 0-1 at the interval. REMAINED WELL ON TOP On the turn-over Clashmore / Kinsalebeg remained well on top as this final petered out as a contest and meandered its way to its inevitable conclusion. Seán Fleming crashed in their third goal in the 33rd minute, as well as adding a point before he was withdrawn to a fully deserved roar of praise from his team’s supporters. Martin Whelan goaled for Tramore in the 52nd minute for their only second half score, with substitute Colm O’Rourke replying with a goal for Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg in the 53rd minute. Declan Allen chipped in with 0-4, Paudie O’Rourke 0-1 and, fittingly, team captain, Kieran Connery 0-1, had the final point. Scorers - Clashmore/Kinsalebeg:- S. Fleming 1-5; P. O’Rourke 1-1; C. O’Keeffe 11; C. O’Rourke 1-0; D. Allen 0-5; K. Connery 0-1. Tramore:- M. Whelan 1-0; R. Phelan 0-1. Clashmore / Kinsalebeg:Mark McGrath; Conor Coughlan, Jason Seward, Declan Coughlan; Edmond Óg Ledingham, Kieran Connery, Kevin Dunne; James Ledingham, Declan Allen; Gavin Dower, Paudie O’Rourke, Joe Collins; Emmett Kelly, Cillian O’Keeffe, Seán Fleming. Subs.:Andrew Mulready for G. Dower; Michael Barron for C. Coughlan; Ciarán Burke for E. Kelly; Colm O’Rourke for S. Fleming. Tramore:- Ronan Curran; Diarmuid Cunningham, Dan Goggin, Alan Fleming; Colman Gillane, John Hayden, Eric Lonergan; Martin Whelan, Paul McCarthy; Seán Heaphy; William Cullinane, Stephen Casey; Colin Herbert, Shane Hogan, Danny Ormonde. Subs.:- Robbie Phelan for J. Hayden; Fergal Walsh for C. Gillane. Referee:- Dónal Ó Murchú (An Rinn).

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Teams of Times Gone By WATERFORD SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONS Year: 2005. Date: Sunday, October 16th. Team: Ballygunner. Captain: Andy Moloney. Opposition: De La Salle. Venue: Walsh Park. Referee: Michael Wadding. Half-Time Score: Ballygunner 2-5; De La Salle 1-8. Full-Time Score: Ballygunner 2-10; De La Salle 1-12. Pat Harnan; Alan Kirwan, Willie Kiely, Rory O’Sullivan; Niall O’Donnell, Ferghal Hartley, Wayne Hutchinson; Colin Kehoe, Shane O’Sullivan; Billy O’Sullivan, Andy Moloney, Paul Foley; Tommy Power, Paul Flynn, Gearoid O’Connor. Subs: Shane Walsh, Michael Kearney. Scorers: Tommy Power 1-4 (2f), Gearoid O’Connor 1-2, Paul Flynn 0-2, Colin Kehoe and Paul Foley 0-1 each.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 11 Forecasts. 7 Correct. 4 Incorrect. Success Rate: 63.6%. Best So Far: 100%. This Week’s Forecasts: West U21 ‘B’ H: Brickeys v (Ballyduff), An Ghaeltacht v (Ardmore), Fourmilewater v (St. Olivers). West J’B’ H: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v (Cappoquin). County MH: Division 1: Passage V (St. Carthages), Ballygunner v (De La Salle), Dungarvan v (Ballyduff), Cois Bhride v (Cappoquin). Division 2: Abbeyside v (Clan Na Gael), Brickeys v (Roanmore), St. Pats v (Mt. Sion), Tramore v (Clonea). Division 3: Ballyduff Upper v (Ardmore), Fourmilewater v (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg), An Ghaeltacht v (St. Olivers), Portlaw v (De La Salle ‘B’), Erins Own v (Ferrybank). To Date: 383 Forecasts. 239 Correct. 146 Incorrect. Success Rate: 62.4%.

8 to 9 year old Group at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Kilrossanty's GAA Grounds with Coaches Thomas O'Brien, Karen Kiely and Fiona Heffernan, organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Waterford Ladies Football All-Ireland Final Preview

Pulsating All-Ireland contest in store Waterford v Roscommon in Nenagh, on Wednesday, 29th July at 7:00 p.m. ALL roads from the Deise lead to Nenagh on Wednesday next when our under 16 ladies football team take on the Connacht champions Roscommon in what promises to be a pulsating match with All-Ireland honours at stake. Waterford following their Munster championship final victory, defeated Kildare in an epic semi-final by four points with the result in doubt until the very last minutes. Roscommon have qualified for this stage of the competition by easily defeating Leitrim on the score-line 3-10 to 1-4 in the Connacht final and then disposing of a very fancied Cavan team by nine points in the All-Ireland semi-final. The Deise selection comprises of girls from 13 different clubs as far apart as Ballyduff in the West to Gaultier in the East and all places in between and have come together under the watchful eyes of the management team of Johnny Troy, Margaret Foley, Fionnuala Flynn and Ger Curran to gel into a formidable group of players with a very strong work

ethic. Waterford started their campaign with a comfortable win over Limerick, followed by a hard fought two point win over Clare and a 4-12 to 4-7 win over Tipperary in the Munster final. Then followed that wonderful semi final win over Kildare, in a game that had everything with two well matched teams determined to give everything to the cause. Rosie Landers is an excellent goalie and has a very hard working and determined set of backs in front of her. Becky Hogan, Emma Gildea and Edwina Curran are very dependable in the full line and are very tight marking making life as difficult as they can for the opposing forwards. The half back line of Abbie Dalton, Mary Kate Curran and Maeve Ryan are an excellent platform for setting up attacks with their driving runs and long clearances out of defence. In the midfield area Hannah Power, Shauna Fitzgerald, captain Chloe Fennell and Hannah de Paor are strong and good in their distribution of the ball into the forwards and are also well capable of popping up with a score or two when needed.

The forward line on their day are a handful for any defence with Katie Duggan Sullivan, Kate Lynch, Kaiesha Tobin, Abi Dunphy, Annie Fitzgerald, Keeley Corbett Barry and others all chomping at the bit to tear the defences apart. A team is only as good as its panel of players and all the players on the bench are well capable of making an impact when they are introduced. Roscommon will be no push-over and have many stars themselves. Rebecca Cox is a very capable goalie and Shannon Dowd, Amy Curley, Roisin Wynne and Emer Mc Nally are part of a very strong back line. Mikaela McHugh and Heather Payne are good in the middle of the field and the Waterford defence will have to play to the peak of their potential to keep forwards of the calibre of Aoife Gavin, Niamh Shanagher, Niamh Brady and Sinead Farrell quiet. It promises to be an enthralling game of football and if Waterford play to their very best they should have enough experience and craft to take the AllIreland title back to the Deise. Throw-in, in Nenagh is at 7:00 with James Flood in charge of proceedings. • See page 9 for profiles of the Waterford U-16 football panel.

Minor Hurling Championship Fixtures ROUND 3 games of the County Minor Hurling Championship take place this Wednesday evening, July 29th at 7.30 p.m. Division 1 Ballygunner/Baile Gunnair vs De La Salle Dungarvan vs Ballyduff Lower Passage vs St. Carthages Both Ballygunner and De La Salle have two wins behind them and so this game will tell us a lot about each club’s championship winning prospects. Ballygunner are reputed to be very strong and whoever wins here will join Cois Bhride on top of the table on six points. Cois Bhride got a walk-over from Cappoquin last Monday evening.

Dungarvan and Ballyduff have yet to win a game so a loss for either here will more or less finish their interest in qualifying. This game doubles up as the John McLoughlin Memorial Tournament and this may motivate the Blues to record their first win. Passage are also a team on full points to date and playing at home, they should prove too strong for St. Carthages. Abbeyside vs Clan na nGael Brickey Rangers vs Roanmore Micheal MacCraith Tramore vs Clonea St. Patrick's vs Mt. Sion Abbeyside and Clan Na nGael meet in a top of the

table clash and while Clan Na Gael will give them a good game, it’s difficult to see the home side being beaten. Roanmore were surprisingly beaten by Tramore in the last round while the Brickeys enjoyed a good win away over St. Pats. Playing at home, the Brickeys should record their second win. Clonea are pointless and they may well remain so away to Tramore while St. Pats can record their second win at home to Mt. Sion. Division 3 Group 1 Ballyduff Upper vs Ardmore Clashmore/Kinsalebeg vs Fourmilewater St. Oliver's vs An Ghaeltacht

Ballyduff should record their first win, playing at home to Ardmore while An Ghaeltacht have the opportunity to join St. Olivers on four points and going on their game against Fourmilewater, they may have the capabilities to do so. Despite playing away from home, Fourmilewater can record their third win when playing Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg. Division 3 Group 2 De La Salle vs Portlaw Ferrybank vs Erin’s Own Top of the table Portlaw should maintain their unbeaten record away to De La Salle’a second team while Ferrybank and Erin’s Own are pointless and this game could go either way with the nod going to Erins Own.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 July, 2015

Fourmilewater JAMIE BARRON AND WATERFORD SENIOR HURLERS Well done again to Jamie Barron and Waterford hurlers on their great victory against Dublin. They can all look forward to the All Ireland semi-final against Kilkenny with confidence. Over the next two weeks we would ask everyone once again to put your flags and bunting and show our support for these bunch of lads who have represented the county with great pride and have given all us all some memorable moments and who knows there maybe more to come. FOURMILEWATER HURLING/WATERFORD HOSPICE JOINT FUNDRAISER MIZEN HEAD TO MALIN HEAD 2 DAY CYCLE CHALLENGE Fourmilewater Hurling Club in conjunction with the Waterford Hospice are delighted to come together to promote a joint fundraiser in September 2015. A group of 10 able bodied cyclists is being formed to take on the significant physical and mental test of cycling all the way from Mizen Head at the very far south of County Cork to Malin Head at the top of Donegal. To put this challenge in context, if you were to drive it in a car, without stops, it would take you in excess of 8 hours and that would be doing well! The lads are very motivated and already in serious training to take this on over an aggressive 2 day duration, with a stop off in Athlone after day 1. A number of fundraising events will be held in advance with all profits going back to FMW hurling club and the very worthy cause of the Waterford Hospice. At this juncture we are inviting any corporate brands that might like to come on board and have their corporate logo used in conjunction with the venture. A special jersey will be commissioned in due course with all of the corporate sponsors to be included. If your company is interested and wish to come on board then please contact Ronan Ryan at 087-6084788 or Beanie Byrne at 0876436046 BERNIE MACS Thanks to everyone who turned up to our fundraiser last Saturday night in Bernie Macs, Clonmel. A great night was enjoyed by everyone. SPONSORSHIP If you are interested in becoming one of the club sponsors whether through our club notes, social media we will guarantee your company or business maximum exposure, please feel free to contact club PRO Muiris Walsh at 086 8159136 or any committee member. The club would like to thank Comeragh Oil for their contribution to the club. WEEKLY LOTTO RESULT The weekly Lotto took place in Doocey's Bar last Saturday night. Congratulations to our Jackpot winner Ollie O’Neill €900. Numbers drawn 1, 4, 6. Next week jackpot €300. CLUB LOTTO The weekly lotto draw takes place every Saturday in Doocey’s Bar at 9:30. Tickets are always available and who knows, you may be a winner. As well as having a chance of winning the top prize you are also contributing funds to your club. 45 CARD RESULTS Weekly 45 Card Results Winners Michael Ormond & John O’Donovan. Runners-up: Mary Morrissey & Helen McGregor. Lucky Tables Seamus & Ollie O’Neill, Eddie Byrne & Kathleen Coleman. NIGHT AT THE DOGS A race night will be held in the Clonmel Greyhound Track on Thursday, August 13th in aid of The Mill Field Development Fund. Plans are in place to upgrade our facilities in the Mill Field but we need to raise some more funds to support these plans. The Mill Field is used by The Nire, Fourmilwater GAA clubs and The Ballymacarbry ladies football teams. In order to maintain the enormous success the three clubs have enjoyed in the past, we need to improve our facilities. The new facilities will also be of most benefit to our young players and our supporters. Tickets are €10. A ticket gives you admission to the dogs on August 13th and also entry into a Buster Draw for €1,000. This is a family event and U-16's go free. Not only will you be helping to improve our facilities for you and your children but you will also be getting a great night out with the family. The three clubs in the community have come together to organise this night. Your support is greatly appreciated. Tickets are available from the three clubs. SPONSORSHIP We are also looking for people/businesses/companies to sponsor pages in The Race Night Booklet. Full page: €100; Half page: €50; Quarter page: €25. All support is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to contact club PRO Muiris Walsh at 0868159136 or any committee member. NIRE FOURMILEWATER JUVENILES U-11's: Well done to our U11s who took part in the Gala day in the Fraher Field last Saturday morning. The boys played two games against Ballyduff Upper and Old Parish. Big thank you to Brian Morrissey for taking photos. Thanks also to our coaches Declan Spelman, Eoin Wall, Claire Byrne for all their hard work this year. Thanks to Michael O’Sullivan and Liam Hogan for their help

on the day. U-9's: Well done to our U9's who enjoyed a great game against Ballyduff Upper last Thursday evening. A great night was had by both teams. Replica Jerseys: Anybody interested in buying a Nire replica jersey, they are available now from Declan Spelman (087) 763 7616 Support: We are always very grateful for the support we receive from everyone in the community. We would love to see more people come along to our games and really get behind the team. The various teams and mentors put a lot of hard work into the teams and come match day, it would be great if more supporters came along to the games. That support could be and often is the difference between winning and losing. We would also like to ask parents to please respond to texts about your children's availability for matches. It's important for the coaches to know exactly who can or can't attend a match. Thank you again for your support and cooperation Reminder: We would ask all parents to respond to texts received from club mentors when asked if your child will or will not be attending games training etc. Gum Shields: Just a reminder to all parents that Gum Shields are obligatory for Gaelic Football when playing or training for Gaelic Football. None of us want to prevent any child from participating in our teams but we cannot allow any child play hurling without a helmet or football without a Gum Shield. Training – U-12's: Our U12 training continues every Tuesday between 7 pm and 8 pm in the Milfield €1. U-10/ U11 Training: Our U-10/11's training have taken a break for a few weeks. Enjoy the holidays boys. U-8/U-9: Our U-8/9's training continues on Thursdays between 6 pm and 7 pm in the Millfield €1. U-6's/U-7's: Our U-6's/U-9's training continues every Monday between 7 pm and 8 pm in the Milfield €1. Club Notes: If you would like anything included in the Club notes, Facebook or Twitter updates, please contact Muiris Walsh at 0868159136 or at baronpark20@gmail.com Respect: Respect your teammates, Respect your opponents, Respect your coaches, Respect officials and Respect the games. Ar agaidh an Uidhir agus An Caislean Cuanach.

Brickey Brickey Rangers Rangers DEISE DRAW The July Deise Draw will take place on this Friday 31st. Promoters, please have your money in to Mary McGrath this week.' BRICKEY LOTTO Numbers drawn 3, 13, 25, 30. No winner €25 winners: Kit McCarthy, Emer Barry, Dearbhla and Erica, Jim and Mary Murray. Next week's jackpot is €5,800 and the draw will take place in the Tudor House. MINOR HURLING Our next match is against Roanmore in Bushy Park on 29th July at 7.30 pm SYMPATHY It was with great sadness we learnt of the deaths of John Walsh, Youghal, and Patsy Donnelly, Glenmore in the last week. Both the Walsh and Donnelly names are synonymous with the Brickey Rangers Club. John and Patsy played on many a team together most notably the 1963 team that brought the Senior Football County title to the valley after a long and arduous struggle. Both men followed the fortunes of the Brickey Club down through the years. Patsy was involved in the running of the club, his advise and expertise was often sought and it's with sadness we have lost a loyal trustee of the club. We say farewell you will never be forgotten and will go down in the annals of the club. The sympathy of the club is sent to John’s wife, family, brothers and sister, and to Patsy’s sons, daughters, brother, sisters, and extended families. May they rest in peace. JUVENILE Summer Camp: The annual Summer Camp will take place from the 4th to the 7th August in Bushy Park. Booking is essential. Application forms are available from McGrath's shop. Prebooking is preferred as places are limited. The camp has multiple activities and is suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years.

Affane/Cappoquin KILARA U-11 HURLING TOURNAMENT Well done to the Cappoquin U-11 hurling team who won the Kilara Tournament held in Araglin last Saturday, the teams taking part were Kilara (Kilworth-Araglin), St. Olivers, Ballyduff and Cappoquin. Cappoquin defeated Kilara in the semi-final and Ballyduff in the final. Thanks again to the Kilworth /Araglin juvenile club for their hospitality and their kind invitation to their tournament. THREE TO ANSWER 1 Name the goalkeeper to win three All-Ireland U-21 hurling titles with Limerick?

Pictured above are the Cappoquin/Affane under 11 team who travelled to Araglin to take part in the Jimmy Myles O'Donovan Cup. First up we played Killara and from the throw-in it was a battle with a very strong Killara team but the Cappoquin side stuck to the task with great scores from all angles. We went in at half-time with a narrow lead of two points and in the second half Killara came out fighting but a solid Cappoquin defence kept them at bay and for the duration Cappoquin picked off some good scores to lead them to the final. Second game was the final with Ballyduff. It was a great start to the game with scores from both sides and from that on Cappoquin upped the tempo with some nice passing and some great goals to seal a brilliant victory and take the cup back to Cappoquin. We would like to thank Araglin for inviting us over and to the parents for coming to support the boys who played some outstanding hurling in both games.

2 When was the last year in whch an AllIreland senior hurling final was played outside Croke Park? 3 What was noteworthy about Offaly's 1998 All-Ireland senior hurling final win over Kilkenny? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1 McHale Park is the name of the Mayo County grounds in Castlebar 2 Dublin last won the Liam McCarthy cup in 1938 defeating Waterford in the final 3 Henry Downey captained Derry to win their first All-Ireland senior football title in 1993. U-10 HURLING Our under 10 hurling team played two matches against Cois Brid and Youghal on Friday last. We started our first game with Cois Brid which was a very good game of hurling with Cappoquin playing some excellent hurling in all areas of the pitch but Cappoquin came out winners of that game. Next up was Youghal, this was the game of the evening with a strong Youghal side, there was fantastic scores from both teams all throughout the first half with Cappoquin leading at the break. In the second half it turned out to be a battle with some tough hurling on show. Youghal narrowly defeated a very strong Cappoquin side by one point. It was a great evening of hurling for the kids with outstanding performances from all players. We would like to thank Dan and the Cois Brid team and Vincent and the Youghal team for coming over to Cappoquin and all the parents for providing refreshments on the night. U-16 COUNTY HURLING C'SHIP Clashmore 0-08; Cappoquin 1-14. U-16 H ARDMORE PATTERN 'TROY CUP FINAL' Ardmore 3-15; Cappoquin 4-20. Cappoquin U-16 hurlers had two games last week. Last Wednesday they travelled to Clahmore and came away with a good championship win and on Friday they were in action in Admore where they won The Troy Cup, ran in conjunction with the Ardmore Pattern Fesival. Thanks again to Ardmore for their kind invitation to the tournament, much appreciated. Cappoquin Panel: Graham Lyons, Cian Murphy, Tadgh Lyons, Tiernan Cullinane, Matt Noonan, Jordan Kearney, Keith O’Sullivan, Luke O’Rourke, Darragh O’Rourke, Jack Coffey, Tom Troy, Ciaran Power, Rory Mangan, Evan Murray, PJ Kiely, Gavin Fives, Jayson Molumby.

CLUB LOTTO This week’s draw took place on Monday, July 27th, for the jackpot prize of €8,600 and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 8, 18. The five €20 consolation prize were: Shane Fraher, Melleray Road; Mick/Noreen Brackett, Ballinroad; Eilish Dallon, Cappoquin and Stephanie Coughlan, Lacken. WEDDING BELLS Congratulations from all in the Cappoquin/Affane GAA club, to club stalwart, Damian McCarthy and Lisa McGrath who got married last Saturday in Ballinameela Church. We wish them many years of good health and happiness for the future. WESTERN JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Cappoquin take on Clashmore this

Saturday, August 1st, in The Sportsfield at 7 pm. U-14 COUNTY HURLING C'SHIP Cappoquin 7-04; Fourmilewater 5-10. St. Olivers 4-11; Cappoquin 3-08. Cappoquin U-14 hurlers played two well contested games during the week. Last Thursday they travelled to Aglish and took on St. Olivers, which turned out to be an excellent encounter. Midway through the second half, Cappoquin led but St. Olivers got in for a couple of goals late in the game to give the home side a hard earned but deserving win. On Monday, Fourmilewater travelled to the Cornerstone, playing with the aid of the breeze in the first half the Ballymacarbry lads got of to a whirlwind start and led at the interval by twelve points. Fourmilewater extended their lead to thirteen points but the Cappoquin lads showed great spirit and staged a great rally to come back and draw the game which they could have won in the end in a welter of excitement. Well done to one of our U-14 stars Sam Uniacke, who reached The Foyle Cup Final with the Waterford Schoolboys U-12 soccer team at the weekend up in Derry. Also we wish one of our U-14 stars, Gavin Fives who is presently out injured with a fractured collarbone a speedy recovery. Hope to see you back in action soon lads. Cappoquin Panel: Niall Collender, Cian Murphy, Louie Lomano, Rory Mangan, Tony Browne, Matt Meaney, Tiernan Cullinane, DJ Reddy, Evan Murray, PJ Kiely, Johnny O’Donnell, Luke O’Rourke, Jamal Casey, Conor Rooney, Tom Troy, Mikey Dalton, Sam Uniacke, Gavin Fives.

WESTERN U-14 HURLING C'SHIP SEMI-FINAL Monday, Aug 3rd Western U-14 Hurling C'ship Final; Cappoquin V Dungarvan in Dungarvan at 7.30 pm. SENIOR HURLING: ARDMORE PATTERN INAUGURAL CUP FINAL Ardmore 4-19; Cappoquin 2-26. Cappoquin senior hurlers travelled to Ardmore where they took on the homeside in the Ardmore Pattern Inaugural Cup Final. With some excellent hurling played by both sides. Cappoquin came out on top by the minimium margin. Thanks again to the Ardmore club for kindly inviting us to their tournament. Cappoquin: Donal O’Rourke, Moss Noonan, Colm Looby, P J Curran, Evan McGrath, Pa Greene, Shane Murray, Paul Murray, Andy Molumby, Jack Mangan, Aaron O’Sullivan, Shane O’Rourke, Killian O’Sullivan, Colin Landers, Tommy McCarthy. Subs used: Darren Curran, Killian Denn, Ritchie Scanlan.

CAPPOQUIN/AFFANE GAA CLUB CUL CAMP The Cappoquin/Affane GAA club held its annual Kelloggs Cul Camp in the Sportsfield last week. Numbers were up on last year and a great week of sport was had by all. Thanks again to the organisers and everyone for taking part U-13 HURLING C'SHIP FIXTURES Tues Aug, 24th; Cappoquin V Clashmore in the Sportsfield at 7 pm Fri Aug, 27th; Cappoquin V Stradbally in Stradbally at 7 pm. A GREAT WEEKEND FOR WATERFORD HURLING AND CAMOGIE SEES THREE TEAMS IN ALL-IRELAND SEMI'S.

Last weekend was a great weekend For Waterford Hurling and Camogie, defeating the Dubs in All Ireland senior Hurling quarter-final and defeating the Cats and the Dubs in the AllIreland Camogie intermediate and U-16 quarter finals. Well done to all involved with all teams especially the Cornerstone girls, Jenny, Lorraine and Ash on the Waterford Intermediate Camoge side, and the injured centre half back, Laura Murray with the Waterford U-16 camogie team.

NaomhChartaigh Chartaig Juveniles Naomh Juveniles LISMORE / BALLYSAGGART JUVENILE U-8s Our U-8s played the final night of the Go – Mini Games in Clashmore last Monday night. There were two weeks of hurling and two weeks of football. Well done to all who took part. U-10s Naomh Chartaigh U-10s travelled to Fermoy last Tuesday night and had a very competitive, tough challenge game with Fermoy. U-11S The U-11s travelled to Fraher Field in Dungarvan on Saturday morning last for the U11 Gala Day to finish off the season’s competitive action. We played An Gaeltacht & Abbeyside and came away with wins in both matches. After winning the league this was a great way to end and our joint Captain’s Sean Setterfield and David Skehan were presented afterwards with the winners shield. Well done to all involved with this age group. U-13s Our U-13s had a great win away in the league against Dungarvan on Monday night last and played some great hurling. Well done to all. U-16s The U-16s had a comprehensive win on a scoreline of 6-17 to 2-4 at home against Brickey Rangers last Wednesday night. A great win for the lads and a very good confidence booster. CONGRATULATIONS Congrats to Joseph O’Keeffe on been placed 5th in the World Irish Dancing Competition in Manchester on Thursday last. Must be taking after your father Joseph! WELL DONE Well done to the Waterford Hurlers on their win over Dublin last Sunday in Thurles, especially to all the local lads involved with this fine panel of players. DATE FOR DIARY Reminder Pat Montayne U-12 Tournament is on Saturday, August 15th. CUL CAMP Kellogg’s Cul Camp is being held in Lismore GAA Field from August 17th to August 21st. Contact Ber on 087 0903292 or Nora on 085 7309471 for further details. HIDDEN TALENT Congratulations and well done to our Membership Officer Trish Morrissey who secured 1st place last Thursday at the Dungarvan Show in the Home Industry Section for her home baked fruit tarts. No pressure on you now Trish for the next tournament to provide some of your baking! I can pass on her number for anyone wishing to place a few orders.

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Abbeyide/Ballinacourty Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the jackpot is €3,800 as on Sunday night last Orla Fennell was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 25 which wasn’t the Joker although she did win €50. Caroline Sullivan and Richie Cosgrave won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar and Crottys Corner Bar. JUNIOR HURLING Our Junior B hurlers recorded a very good win over The Geraldines on Saturday night last and have now qualified for the knockout stages of the Championship. TICKETS Anyone wishing to order tickets for the AllIreland Hurling Semi-Final must have their request in with the secretary by 12:00 noon on Friday, 31st July. Adult stand tickets cost €40, terrace tickets are €25. Family tickets costing €40 per adult and €5 per juvenile are available for the Cusack and Davin Stands only. Senior Citizens and students who wish to claim a €10 rebate on the day of the game must purchase their tickets for the Cusack Stand. BOOKING OF FIELDS With a number of teams starting back training we would like to remind all team managers to please ensure that they book the field with Michael O’Donovan prior to training. CLUB BINGO Our Club Bingo will continue this Sunday night in the CBS Hall where the jackpot is €750. JUVENILE SECTION Hurling on the Green: Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club presents “HURLING ON THE GREEN.” Supervised Coaching Sessions for all kids aged 5 to 8 years. WHERE? • Tournore Estate on Wednesday, 29nth July from 7 pm to 8 pm AND • Ballyrandle Drive Estate in Ballinroad on Wednesday, 5th August & Wednesday, 12th August from 7 pm to 8 pm (Hurleys & Helmets will be provided if you do not have any) FUN…FUN…FUN…. Everyone welcome/ Fáilte roimh gach duine/ Wszystko mile widziane. Refreshments provided afterwards. Hurling on the green: It was fantastic on Wednesday night last to see so many children between the ages of 5 and 8 turn out for hurling on the green. Thankfully, the weather was much better than the previous week and as a result up to 80 kids were present. Hopefully, we will get a good turn-out on this Wednesday night also. Minor hurling: Our minor hurlers play their third game of the county minor hurling championship on this Wednesday night against Clann Na nGael in Abbeyside. The Kieran Lennon trophy will also be competed for in this game to mark the work of a very loyal club man who has gone to his eternal reward. Under 15: We played under 15 football on Saturday morning last where we played two games. We played the Brickeys and the Gaeltacht. We played well in both games and came away with victory in both. Well done to all involved. Under 16: We beat Tramore in the under 16 hurling championship last week away on a scoreline of 3-26 to 4-7. We played well on the night and hit some great scores. Our next match in this championship is at home to neighbours Dungarvan. Under 14: Our under 14 hurlers took on Lismore in the under 14 hurling championship on Monday night last. At the time of going to print the result of this match was unavailable but will be included in next week’s notes. Under 13: After playing fantastic throughout our under 13 team beat St. Pat’s on a score line 6-13 to 3 points. Let’s hope this group keep getting better as the championship goes on. JUVENILE PLAYER PROFILES Name: AJ Hayes Age: 7 years Favourite Food: Roast Beef (his nanny’s!) Favourite Sport: Golf Favourite TV Programme: Spongebob Name: Elliott Henley Age: 6 and a half years Favourite Food: Pizza Favourite Sport: Hurling & Soccer Favourite TV Programme: Ninja Turtles

Dungarvan INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL: Dungarvan 1-10; Sliabh gCua 2-4. The club retained its Intermediate football status with a narrow win over Sliabh gCua in the

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Fraher Field last Friday evening. We led by 0-6 to 1-1 at half-time and by 1-9 to 1-3 nearing the end of the game before Sliabh gCua staged a good comeback to bring the match down to the wire. Dungarvan: Craig Barry; John Havens, Conor Sheridan, Luke Egan; Jamie Nagle, Jamie Hallahan, Darragh Fitzgerald; Kieran Power, Aaron Donnolly; Gavin Power, Gavin Crotty, Cathal Curran; Fionn Hallahan, Kenny Moore, Michael Kiely. Subs: Ryan Donnolly, Sean Ryan, Cormac Curran, Sean Hyslop. Scorers: Ryan Donnolly 1-1, Kenny Moore 0-4, Gavin Crotty 0-3, Kieran Power and Aaron Donnolly 0-1 each

UNDER 16 HURLING: Mt Sion 7-11; Dungarvan 0-15. Having played against the wind in the first half, we trailed by just 1-7 to 0-7 at the break but we lost two of our best defenders Conor Duggan and Kealan Daly to injury and the flood gates opened. Mt. Sion scored five goals in an eleven minute period and though we were always going to lose after this, credit the players for trying to the very end and putting a respectable 0-15 up on the board. The best player on view was Sean Crotty who gave a superb display in the middle of the field. Team: Steven Moynihan; Conor Duggan, Gary Donnolly, Dion Keohan; Conor Sheehan, John Devine, Kealan Daly; Sean Crotty, Dylan Murphy; Colm O’Shea, Mick Devine, Luke O’Callaghan; Ronan Geoghegan, Brendan Cullinane, John Power. Subs: Daniel Flynn, Seanie McGrath, Jonathan Houlihan. Scorers: Brendan Cullinane 0-9 (8f), Sean Crotty 0-4 (3f), Luke O’Callaghan 0-2.

Thanks to all the parents who provided transport to the game. UNDER 14 HURLING: Dungarvan 6-3; An Ghaeltacht 2-8. Well done to our under 14 hurlers who recorded their third championship game away to An Ghaeltacht last Monday evening. This win rekindles our hopes in this championship Team: Steven Moynihan; Martin McDonagh, Sean Mulcahy, Rian O’Dwyer; Jonathan Shaw, Tristan Loftus, Owen Morrissey; Noel Duggan, Wayne O’Donnell; Eoin Dunne, Toby Taylor, Seanie McGrath; David Flynn, P. Maguire, James O’Callaghan.

JOHN McLOUGHLIN TOURNAMENT MINOR HURLING DUNGARVAN V BALLYDUFF LOWER We play Ballyduff Lower in the John McLoughlin Memorial Minor Hurling Tournament in our own club grounds this Wednesday evening July 29th at 7.30 p.m. John is one of the reasons we have a club grounds of our own as he was a great worker for the club in times gone by. This game is also a third round Minor Championship fixture. The County Board admission fee for this match is €2. BEST WISHES His many friends sends their best wishes to another club legend Peter Ferncombe Snr. who is recovering from a hand injury sustained recently and we hope to see him back out in the field before long. UNDER 15 FOOTBALL The club were hosts to the Western Bord Na nOg’s Under 15 Football blitz last Saturday and our team capped off the day by winning their three games. We had some newcomers on board for these games and hopefully they will be back out again soon in the club colours. UNDER 21 HURLING Our Western Championship game v Cois Bhride which was due to be played this Friday, July 31st owing to Waterford’s win in the AllIreland Semi Final in Thurles and their preparations for the semi final against Kiljkenny. ALL-IRELAND QUARTER-FINAL Well done to the County’s Senior hurlers on their good win over Dublin in Thurles last Sunday. Our own Patrick Curran played his part well when introduced in the second half. CUL CAMP Our Cul Camp is well under way at this stage and we are delighted to report that numbers are up this year with 120 participants enjoying the camp in reasonable weather conditions, though not Summer like ones. Thanks to our Community Employment Scheme staff for having the grounds in order for the camp. DEISE DRAW The July Deise Draw will be held in Kilgobinet this Friday evening. Thanks to everybody for their support again and please forward all monies to our draw Co-ordinator Catherine Lyons by this Thursday evening please. LOTTO This week’s numbers are 3, 4, 8 and 27. There was no winner. Next week’s jackpot is worth €9,300. The winner of the €100 was Chris Meehan. Thanks to everybody who buys and who sells the lotto. Remember, you can do the lotto on line now. DUNGARVAN LADIES FOOTBALL U-12 Challenge game: Our U-12 team played their first game of the year last Thursday against Ballymacarbry. We had a very young team with girls as young as eight playing and despite the big difference in age every one of the girls played brilliant as a team. We could also like to thank Ballymacarbry for the goodie bags after the game. County: We would like to wish the Waterford U-16 girls team the very best of luck in there All Ireland final versus Roscommon. Both teams are coming into the game with titles with Waterford winning the Munster title and Roscommon holding the Connacht Final. The game throws in at 7 p.m. in Nenagh.

10 year old Group at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Grounds with Waterford Senior Hurler Jake Dillon and Coach Michael Cronin, organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Fun Day: The club are holding our Fun Day this Saturday in the Dungarvan GAA club grounds at 11 a.m. where our U-8 and U-12 teams will take on St. Olivers. After the game there will be lots of activities for the girls with races for all ages, 3 legged races, spud and spoon, penalty shootout and so much more. There will be on food on the day and also there will be a raffle on the day which will be held after all the events. All are welcome to attend on the day.

Geraldines Geraldines JUNIOR “A” HURLING The lads received a walk-over from Lismore in the last round of the group stages in the championship. They finished second in group one which earns them a quarter final place. JUNIOR “B” HURLING Last Saturday evening the lads played Abbeyside in the last round of the championship. Unfortunately, they lost out and therefore it puts an end to their championship campaign for 2015. Team: S. Ronayne, P. Hickey, V. O’Brien, J. O’Connor, R. Lynch, J. Casey, M. Ronayne, L. O’Connell, S. Landers, M. O’Connell, J. Corkery, D. O’Connell FOOTBALL Attention now turns to football for both the Intermediates and juniors as they have both reached the knock-out stages of their championships. ALL SEMI-FINAL TICKETS Congratulations to the Waterford Senior Hurlers on their win over Dublin! Anyone looking for All-Ireland semi-final tickets for the Waterford game on Sunday, 9th August contact Donnacha before 12:00 noon on Friday 31st. Add to Geraldines NOTICE Recently the club has got new goal nets. In the last few days however, they have been vandalised/damaged. The Gardai have being notified and anyone trespassing on the club grounds will be prosecuted. Best of luck to the St. Oliver’s U-21s who play Fourmilewater on Friday, 31st July in Colligan at 7:30 p.m.

Ballyduff Upper Ballyduff Upper U-8 PLAY & STAY GO GAMES The U-8’s have now finished the Play & Stay Go Games. They played football against Abbeyside/Ballinacourty 1 and Dungarvan on the first night and the Nire and Naomh Bríd on the last night. Well done to all the team members who played so well and thanks to their mentors also. U-9 HURLING The U-9’s have played Fourmilewater twice in the last 2 weeks, at home and away. Their next match is this Wednesday against Fermoy. U-11 HURLING Our u-11’s participated in the Araglin Festival Tournament last Saturday week. They played St. Oliver’s in the first game and won, and then played Cappoquin in the final, with Cappoquin coming out on top. The team played very well and thanks to Araglen Festival Committee for inviting us to participate. Last Saturday, we participated in the Gala Day of the Town & Country U-11 Hurling Division 2. In what was a lovely morning of hurling, we played Cois Bhride & Fourmilewater, well done to all involved.

WESTERN BORD NA nÓG U-13 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 2 We played Cois Bhride at home in the 3rd round of this Championship last Tuesday week, losing out by 5 points on the night. The next round will be played on the 13th August against Kilrossanty in Lemybrien. U-14 BÓRD NA n-ÓG HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP We played St. Patrick’s at home last Friday night and won on a scoreline of 4-3 to 6 pts. The next match in this Championship will be on Monday 10th August against Ballygunner at home in Ballyduff Upper. BORD NA nÓG COUNTY U-16 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 3A We started our first match of this Championship last Wednesday but unfortunately, due to an injury to one of our players the game had to be stopped. Our player has since made a full recovery and the game will be re-fixed for a later date. Thanks is extended to the St. Oliver’s club for their concern & pitch side assistance to our player. Our 2nd game of this championship will take place on 8th August against Naomh Deaglán Thoir at home. U-18 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Our u-18’s played St. Olivers in Ballinameela last week and lost on a scoreline of 2-13 to 4-12. the next round of this championship will take place this Wednesday against Ardmore at home. CÚL CAMP DATES We’d like to thank all the coaches and boys & girls who participated in our local Cúl Camp last week and also Jake Dillon for bringing the National Hurling League Cup & coming to meet the future Inter-County players!

Ballymacarbry Ladies Football Ballymacarbry Football ANNUAL GILLIAN MOORE MEMORIAL MATCH Our annual Gillian Moore Memorial Match will take place on Saturday, 1st August, at 3.00 p.m. in the Mill Field. Our U-12's and U-10's will play games at 1.30 p.m. and our U-8's will play before the Senior Game. This will be a great day of football to honour the memory of Gillian. All support and help on the day would be greatly appreciated. SENIOR Well done to the girls who recorded their first championship victory over Stradbally in the Mill Field on Monday, 20th July. U-16 INTER-COUNTY Well done to Becky Hogan, Maeve Ryan and Cliona Murphy who were part of the U-16 Waterford team that qualified for U-16 B AllIreland Final v. Roscommon on Wednesday, 29th July, at 7.00 p.m. in Nenagh.

Kill CLUB LOTTO Last Monday night’s draw, 20th July, in Dunphy’s Bar, produced no winner of a jackpot worth 10K. We did have a 'Match 3' though as Patsy O’Brien, Dunhill, came close and so she has the consolation prize of €50. For the record the numbers drawn were 6, 15, 18, 29. The next draw is in Kirwan’s. DEISE DRAW The July draw takes place this Friday night the 31st, in Kilgobinet Sports Centre. We wish all our members the best of luck, and hopefully someone will take home a prize or two. As usual we

urge everyone to get their dues into Hannah A.S.AP. JUNIOR HURLING Fenors final league section game was due to take place last Friday night but instead was put back a week to this Friday night, 31st July. Ballygunner will provide the opposition but we have no venue as of yet. JUNIOR FOOTBALL Their is a bit of chopping and changing lately with fixtures and our game versus Bunmahon fell victim to this. We are due to play Roanmore at some stage over the Bank Holiday weekend, so keep in check with club Offiicals nearer the time, as we try to finish off the league section games

Ardmore DEISE DRAW 2015 The 5th draw of this year’s Deise Draw is on Friday, 31st July, 2015. Good luck to all our members. CE PROGRAMME Vacancies now exist in Ardmore/Clashmore Area on the Community Employment Programme. To be eligible you need to be unemployed for a minimum of 12 months and be in receipt of a payment from the Dept. of Social Protection. For further details contact Noel Conway at 087-9815625 or call by GAA Centre, Ardmore.

St. Mary’s Mary’s Juveniles Juveniles St. CUL CAMP A reminder to all our members that the Cul Camp is on from the Bank Holiday Monday until Friday, 7th August. It’s open to any child from the age of 6-12 and you don’t even have to be a member of the St. Mary’s to attend. Kill is the venue once again this year and you can book online by noon next Friday, the 31st, or contact Claire O’Donnell 086-3912126 to book and pay for directly. All prices are on the website with all other details including times also online. U-10 FOOTBALL A quiet week for the club saw our U-10 footballers as the only team to see some action as they made the short journey to Kilmac. Here we had three short games against the home team, Rathgormack and Na Gaeil. Despite being short a few lads we aquitted ourselves well. That’s the last action for a while now for our U9s & 10s as the holidays and Cul Camps kick in. Training will resume for this bunch on Saturday, 22nd August at 10 a.m.

Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Results Tuesday, 21st July: Numbers drawn were 6, 12, 14 and 16. No jackpot winner. Winners of €20 each were Paul Veale, Colin Kearney and Billy Devine. Next week’s jackpot is €2,750. WATERFORD HEADING TO CROKE PARK Well done to Shane Bennett with a riveting goal scored in the second half and to Stephen Bennett and all associated with the Waterford senior team after their 2-21 to 1-19 win over Dublin. This victory sees Waterford back in the All Ireland hurling semi-final meeting Kilkenny on Sunday, August 9th, in Croke Park.

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST, TALLOW TALLOW GAA LOTTO – SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 5, 11, 18, 26. No winner. Consolation prizes: Michael Delaney, Bridie Martin, Martin Sheehan, Trevor Sheehan. Promoter: Marian Forbes. Next draw: Lukies – Tuesday, August 4th. Jackpot: €6,000. JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Tallow 1-10; Kilgobinet 1-10. Tallow needed a draw at minimum to advance to the knock-out stages in their final qualifier game against Kilgobinet in nearby Colligan on Friday evening. In the early stages it looked like they would accomplish a win with some ease but as the game developed they were happy to squeeze out a draw at the final whistle which puts them through to a quarter-final tilt against Ballyduff or Colligan. Despite an under par performance, anything less would have been an injustice as they were the team most intent on playing hurling. A troublesome cross wind tested the control and accuracy of both teams on a perfect playing surface. Tallow, hurling well within themselves, looked comfortable in the opening half scoring 1-6 to Kilgobinet’s 4 points. We wasted a number of scoring opportunities and were lucky not to pay the price at the finish. Roles were reversed for the second half with Kilgobinet dominating play as Tallow tired and sustained injuries. The scoring mirrored in reverse that of the first half with Kilgobinet scoring 1-6 to Tallow’s 4 points. Given the state of the game, the final whistle brought closure to what was on occasions an unsavoury encounter. Mikey Curley has probably been our most consistent player over the campaign thus far. I’m saving a man of the match award for him! On this occasion however the accolade has to go to Jake Neville. His contribution of 1-3 alone merits it. We have a very young squad in development (as well as veteran stalwarts Basher, J. P. and Bear who continue to give service above and beyond the call of duty). It’s important to nurture and keep these lads involved as well as introducing more from the underage ranks each year. A senior team cannot exist in isolation! For many years now our junior team has established an esprit de corps and have worn the jersey with distinction and honour. They are crucial to the development of Tallow GAA club! Tallow: J. P. Grey, Stephen Pratt, William Hogan, Mikey Tobin, Paul O’Mahoney, Kieran Fraser, Eric Hickey, Mikey Curley (0-3f), Stefan Tobin (0-1), Jake Neville (13), Donnchadh Mulcahy (0-1), Aaron Pratt, Kevin Henley, Brian Henley ((0-2), Alan Curley, Matthew Scheibelreiter, Alan Buckley, Stuart Barry, Noel Condon.

Footnote: I don’t like doing it but it has to be said. Some of the tackling and dangerous pulling that went on in this game has no place on a hurling field. OUT OF ACTION We wish a speedy recovery to William Curley who is currently out of action following an injury sustained a few weeks back. We hope to see you back on your feet soon Carter!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY I heard a great night was had by all in the Corner on Saturday night last for John Paul Grey’s birthday. Happy birthday J. P. WATERFORD v. KILKENNY We are now through to an All Ireland semifinal thanks to the impressive performance in Thurles on Sunday last. Ticket orders need to be in with Lindsay by this Friday, 31st July, at 1.00 p.m. You can leave a message with your order on 05856015. LOTTO We sincerely appreciate all of your continued support in purchasing lotto and Deise draw tickets. They are both vitally important money sources for the club. Tickets are available in all local shops and from local promoters. FIXTURES Best of luck to our Junior footballers who take on Old Parish on Friday 7th of August. MEETING Our monthly meeting will take place this Thursday, July 30th, at 9.00 p.m. All committee members are requested to attend. COIS BHRÍDE GAA Cúl Camp.....This year's camp will be held in Knockanore, Monday 10th – Friday, 14th August, 10.00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Closing date is Friday, 7th August, but places are still available and can be booked either on line or with Lisa Henley on 086-3461882. COIS BHRÍDE MHC – Cois Bhride 5-15, Dungarvan 1-11. Cois Bhride minor hurlers continued their good form with a convincing win over old foes Dungarvan in Tallow last Monday night. Playing against a stiff breeze in the first half, our lads got into their stride quickly, and points from Ryan Grey, Darragh Buckley and Kelvyn O'Farrell, and a goal from Shane Ryan gave us a solid start. Dungarvan struck for a goal of their own, but further goals from Ryan gave us a two goal lead at half time, 3-7 to 1-7. Though Dungarvan battled gamely in the second half, our lads never left them back into the game, and points from Jake Neville, Ryan, and Kelvyn, plus two more goals

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 July, 2015 from the unstoppable Ryan gave us a convincing win. It makes one wonder what were the County Minor selectors thinking when they dropped Ryan from the panel earlier in the year when we see how good he has been playing this yea. It's baffling to think how he could have been surplus to requirements. I must also mention my other Man of the Match Darragh Mulcahy who was bravery and skill personified all throughout the game. That fella has some heart! We play away to Cappoquin next Monday. Panel; David Tobin, Darragh Mulcahy, Jake Beecher, Robbie Geary, Ian Beecher, Jordan Henley, Cathal Geary, John Paul Lucey, Jake Neville, Dylan Mangan, Kelvyn O'Farrell, Edward Hynes, Shane Ryan, Ryan Grey, Darragh Buckley, Tom Roche, Billy Hynes, Alan Buckley.

Colligan Emmetts WESTERN JUNIOR (PREMIER) FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINAL EMMETTS GRIND OUT HARD FOUGHT WIN Colligan Emmetts 1-11; Modeligo 0-11. Well done to our Junior footballers who were crowned Western League Champions in Fraher Field on Saturday evening last (July 25th) following a hard earned victory over neighbours, Modeligo in an entertaining contest which hung in the balance right up to the final whistle. An early penalty from Johnny Wall (after Richie Kiely was hauled down) gave us a great start and in the end, this goal proved to be the difference between the sides. The lads showed good work rate in the second half and in the end held on for a deserved victory (our second league title in three seasons). After the game, Eddie Cunningham (Western Board Chairman) presented the trophy to captain Darren Dunford. There’s still a lot to play for in the Divisional Championship where ourselves and Modeligo are through to the semi-final stages where we’ll await the winners from the two Quarter-Finals, as Affane face Shamrocks while Old Parish entertain Tallow. The team that lined out on Saturday evening last was as follows: Dean McKenna, Ross Browne, John Flynn, Alan Kinsella, John Nick Fennell, PJ Coffey, Ray Bannon, John Morrissey, Darren Dunford, Johnny Wall, Mark Flynn, Gavin Whelan, Richie Kiely, Alan Walsh, Sean Browne. Subs: Jason Dunford for S. Browne, Tom Kiely, Simon Waters, Mike McGrath, Kieran Tobin.

CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Quill’s Master McGrath Bar on Monday July 20th last. The Numbers drawn were: 8, 10, 11 & 18, the €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Sean Dalton, Michael Flynn, Beck & Kevin Foley, Eilish Dallon. Last Monday (27/07) night’s jackpot was worth €6,550. DEISE ADVANCE TO LAST FOUR Congratulations to Colin Dunford and the Waterford senior hurlers who booked an AllIreland semi-final date with Kilkenny on August 9th following a workmanlike victory over Dublin in Thurles last Sunday. Colin chipped in with two valuable points from play and he and his team mates can now look forward to a trip to Croke Park in two weeks’ time. Up the Deise! ST. PAT’S / NH. BRID GAA CUL CAMP This year’s St. Pats / Naomh Bríd Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp takes place in Kirwan Park, Touraneena and will run from Monday August 3rd (Bank Holiday) to Friday August 7th) where there’ll be an action packed week of activities for children aged 6-13, they’ll get to learn GAA games from qualified coaches in a safe and fun environment. The camp will run each day from 10:00 am until 2:30 pm. Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps gear (including jersey, and training top) and backpack in County colours are included in the cost of the camp. It’s €55 per child, if you book more than one child in your family to attend a camp, there is a special rate of €45 for the second child and €40 for the third and any other child. You can register and pay online at www.gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps, it is recommended you book early to avoid disappointment, please note online bookings will close at 12:00 Noon on the Friday prior to a camp starting, or you can also sign up on the morning of the camp. This year’s Co-Ordinator is Aidan McGrath (0860582257). ALL-IRELAND SHC SEMI-FINAL TICKETS Please note that orders for Tickets for the Waterford v Kilkenny, All Ireland Hurling SemiFinal on Sunday, 9th August should be sent not later than next Friday 31st July at 5 pm. Tickets for distribution to clubs will be available as follows:. Hogan Stand (No Concession) - €40 each no family tickets in Hogan Stand; Cusack Stand - €40; Terrace Hill 16 - €25. FAMILY TICKETS:- Family Tickets are available for Cusack and Davin Stands; Adults - €40 Juveniles - €5; Students & Senior Citizens (Cusack Stand Only):- Purchase full price tickets and on the day of the match they can claim a rebate of €10 when they produce appropriate I.D. at Block D, Stiles 1 to 5 in the Cusack Stand (Rebate can only be claimed on entry into the stadium via BLOCK D) Wheelchair Tickets:- The Wheelchair and the Assistant's ticket is €40 Group Passes: Groups Passes are provided for groups of Juveniles U-16 €3 each (you are permitted to bring 1 adult free with every ten Juveniles) any additional adults pay full price for

Winning Captain Darragh Spillane accepting The Town & Country Shield on behalf of Cois Bhride u-11 team from Ger Wyley.

their tickets. (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY) Club Passes: €10 per adult; one application per club- max 50 tickets. (deadline Friday 31st July) Forms can be downloaded from www.gaa.ie/tickets-and-merchandise/tickets/gaaclub-offers/ Tickets will be given out as follows: Wednesday, 5th August: East Clubs - Walsh Park from 5 pm to 7 pm; West Clubs - Lawlor's Hotel - 6 pm to 7 pm. There will be sales to the public: Wednesday, 5th August: - Walsh Park - 11.30 am to 2 pm. Thursday 6th August - Fraher Field - 6 pm to 7 pm. Anyone looking for tickets, is asked to please contact Gerry Quinlan ASAP.

Cois Cois Bhride Bhride Kindly sponsored by Cunningham's Hardware, Tallow UNDER 11 HURLING Well done to our U-11 hurlers who took part in the Ger Wyley Sports Day in Fraher Field last Saturday 25th. They had two games against Ballyduff and St. Pat's and came out winners on the day with some great displays of hurling. And well done to Captain Darragh Spillane who, on behalf of his team mates received a shield for winning the U-11 Town and Country League Division 2. And again well done to all the boys GAA CÚL CAMP This year's camp will be held in Knockanore, Monday 10th – Friday, 14th August, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Closing date is Friday, 7th August but places are still available and can be booked either on line or with Lisa Henley on 086-3461882.

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €3,800 held in Crottys Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 26/07/15. Numbers were 3, 4, 17, 20. €30 to the following people Lynda Cotter, Garrahylish; James Whyte, Cutteen. €30 seller’s prize Teresa Kiely, Ballingowan. Next Clotto held in Micilins Bar, Kilrossanty on Monday night 3/8/15 for a Jackpot of €3,900. On duty on the night Seán Lennon & Robbie Whelan. DEISE DRAW Déise Draw is on this coming Friday. All monies to be handed into Mairead or Jason. Tickets are still available for remaining draws. ALL-IRELAND SEMI-FINAL TICKETS Anyone looking for tickets for the semi-final please get your orders into Jason before this coming weekend on 0877836731. JUVENILE NOTES Training: Continues on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. New members always welcome. Membership €10 per child or €40 per family. Please ensure that all membership is paid as soon as possible and any outstanding 'Code of Conduct' to be returned immediately. Membership is necessary for all juvenile players if you have not registered please do so ASAP. Club Gear: If anyone wants to order club gear

- jerseys, shorts, socks, hoodies etc please contact 0971227678 Micro Helmets: Are available to order through the club starting at €35. Azzurri helmets start at €25. Money must be paid up front with your order. The helmets are blue and white unless otherwise stated. Text can also be added e.g. club name, players ne etc. The club colours are also available. Please contact 0871227678 if you wish to place an order. Cul Camp: Kilrossanty Kellogg’s Cul Camp took place last week with over 80 children. It was a great success and thanks to everyone involved. Thanks to Damien for co coordinating the week and being there every morning and evening for drop off and collection Under 13 and 16 hurling: Our under 13 and 16 hurlers are playing in the championship at the moment. The under 13's are out again at home on Thursday 13th and under 16’s on the 17th August. Under 13 football: Our under 13 footballers are playing this Friday evening at 6.30 in Leamybrien in The Mary Power Cup as part of the Comeragh Queen Festival. Sports evening, BBQ Fancy Dress, Donkey Derby and much much more. Please come along at 6 pm on Saturday for a great evening of fun and games. COMERAGH QUEEN FESTIVAL The Comeragh Queen Festival starts this Friday evening, 31st of July with the Mary Power Cup. Our u-13 footballers will take on Stradbally in Leamybrien in the new field starting 6:30 pm followed by a Monster Bingo in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien at 8:30 p.m. sharp. Prize money €1,200. Then on Saturday evening, 1st August will once again be the time for our field day. This was a great success last year and promises to once again be a very enjoyable night for all the family with the usual games and side shows including fancy dress bouncy castle Crazy Golf and a Donkey Derby starting at 6:30 pm Dancing later that evening in Crotty’s Inn to Country Roads Super door prize. Couples from strictly Comeragh will be giving an exhibition during the dance. On Sunday evening, 2nd August will once again be the Crowning of the Comeragh Queen for 2015 in Crotty’s Inn Leamybrien dancing to Jason Travers with special guest Louise Morrissey as guest M.C. On Monday, 3rd August the annual table quiz and Clotto will take place in Micilin’s Bar with all the proceeds going towards the players training fund starting at 9 p.m. sharp.

Clashmore/Kinsaelbeg ADULT JERSEY SPONSORSHIP We are delighted to announce that James Leahy of James Leahy Quarries has recently sponsored a superb set of club jersies for our adult teams and we wish to sincerely thank the Leahy family for this very generous contribution to our club. James and his family have been involved with our club in one way or another for many years now and his father Dan was, of course, a former club chairman and a loyal servant to our club going way back to when both sides of the parish played as seperate entities and we are very proud to be able to keep this strong association going.

ALL-IRELAND HURLING QUARTER-FINAL Congratulations to Derek McGrath and the Waterford Senior Hurling panel on an impressive win over Dublin on Sunday last at Semple Stadium. We can now look forward to their meeting with old rivals Kilkenny in the All-Ireland SemiFinal at Croke Park on August 9th. Anyone looking for tickets for this match should have their requests in with the Club Secretary by the weekend at the latest. DEISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW Apologies for jumping the gun last week but the Deise Development Draw for July takes place on this Friday night, July 31st at Kilgobinet so we want to remind all of our monthly members to make sure you are paid up to date to ensure your place in the draw and the very best of luck to all of our draw members on the night! CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG JUVENILES Most Successful Cúl Camp Ever: The club held its annual Cúl Camp last week and it's fair to say it was the most successful Camp that we've ever had. There were 125 children in attendance which is a staggering number for a rural club. Thank you to all the parents and guardians, coaches, people running the club shop and a special thanks to Katie Fleming and Mary O'Halloran for their work to make this camp a success. We were disappointed to miss out on our hurling blitzes today due to rain and a flooded pitch but we had a presentation ceremony upstairs which went great. Everyone went home happy! We hope everyone enjoyed the week and that many of you will be back for our free Club Nursery which runs each Saturday from August 8th for four weeks. Club Nursery: As we mentioned above the Club Nursery will recommence on Saturday, August 8th at 10 am and will run for four weeks on the 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th August. We hope to see lots of young players and their parents in attendance, the Nursery is free to any child registered with the GAA and lasts for one hour. Numbers each Saturday have been really good and we hope to see many of the kids who were at Cúl Camp coming along to make friends, learn new skills and get active! Play and Stay: Well done to our U-8's who played really well in both their games last Monday week versus St. Olivers and Cois Bhríde, super talent on show, the future looks really bright! Thanks to Ger Ryan and Chris Royle for the great work they do with these players and thanks to the parents for the great support they always give to the kids. Last week’s U-8 blitz was the last night of the Play and Stay and we'd like to thank all the teams for participating and thank Waterford Coaching and Games for their support.

LFC Na Na Deise Déise LFC U-16 ALL-IRELAND FINAL Best wishes to our two Na Déise players, Mary Kate Curran and Abbie Dalton, who take on Roscommon in the All-Ireland Final in Nenagh at 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday evening. Hopefully we will be welcoming the cup home to the County on Wednesday night! ENGAGEMENT Congratulations to Catherine Ahearne and Tom McGrath on their recent engagement. We wish you all the best for your future together.

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Modeligo WESTERN JUNIOR PREMIER FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINAL COLLIGAN 1-11; MODELIGO 0-11. Colligan won out in this year’s Football League Final, which took place on Saturday night last in Fraher Field. This was be the third year running that the two clubs have met in the League Final, and on this occasion, Colligan repeated their win as in the earlier game in this year's League. We were missing a few regulars, but it has to be said in fairness that the better team won on the night, as we were overly dependant on Michael Troy for scores. Congratulations to the Emmetts on their win. The focus in football from here switches firmly to the knockout championship. Incidentally, both Modeligo and Colligan will now also advance to the knockout championship Semi-Finals, while Affane play Shamrocks and Old Parish play Tallow in the Quarter-final ties. WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE Following their win over Colligan in their final game in the group stages of the league, Brickey Rangers will be our opposition in this year’s Intermediate Hurling League Final. The date and venue of this game is yet to be confirmed. WATERFORD HURLERS IN LAST SUNDAY'S QUARTER FINAL; Waterford 2-21; Dublin 1-19 Sunday saw the Déise Senior hurlers line out against Dublin in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Quarter Final in Thurles and thankfully, the lads got back to winning ways. Again, on behalf of everyone in our parish, we congratulate Derek McGrath and the entire squad, including Tom Devine who was introduced for the final few minutes of Sunday’s game. So then, It's Kilkenny next in the All-Ireland Semi Final on August 9th at 3:30 pm in Croke Park. WATERFORD U16 LADIES IN ALL-IRELAND Best wishes to Na Deise ladies football players Mary-Kate Curran and Abbie Dalton, and to all the ladies who line out for the Waterford Under 16 squad on Wednesday evening (29/7/15) in Nenagh in the All-Ireland final vrs. Roscommon. Fingers crossed for Mary-Kate, Abbie, and all involved that they will carry home the All-Ireland title! UNDER 16 CAMOGIE Modeligo had a comprehensive win away to Cappoquin last week. Well done to all involved. Next up is an away game in Portlaw, with the date and time yet to be confirmed. UNDER 12 COUNTY CAMOGIE CHAMPIONS!!! Modeligo 4-5; St. Anne's 1-0 Modeligo's Under 12 Camogie squad travelled to Newtown GAA Grounds on Tuesday, July 14th last for the Premium Butchers sponsored Grade "B" Camogie County Final. The girls faced St. Anne's on a miserably wet night & created more club history by becoming the first side to capture a County Camogie title for our club. Despite St. Anne's getting an early goal, the girls put in a brilliant display to win on a scoreline of 4-5 to 1-0, in a very entertaining game despite the driving rain and miserable conditions. This win is a just reward for all the work put in by those promoting camogie within the club, and special mention must go to Tyler, Katie and Noel who have been with this panel all year! After the game, County Board representative John C. Flood presented the trophy to Modeligo's joint captains, Rhona Drohan and Máiréad O'Brien, both of whom led by example throughout the game. Well done girls, Modeligo Camogie has a County title to celebrate! The full squad who lined out on the night was: Chloe Power, Anna Hickey, Béibhínn Walsh, Rachel O'Brien, Lauren Flynn, Róisín Whelan, Máiréad O'Brien, Emma Hickey, Annie Ryan, Rhona Drohan, Rebecca Burke, Ellen O'Byrne, Emma Reddy, Máiréad Hickey, Therese Kelleher, Katie O'Gorman, Hannah Condon, Bronagh Ryan.

Marys gCua/St. Mary’s Sliabh gCua/St. Sliabh WATERFORD V DUBLIN – QUARTER-FINAL Waterford Senior Hurlers qualified for the AllIreland semi-final after a hard fought but well deserved win over Dublin in Semple Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Some outstanding individual performances produced an epic team performance, one that will be necessary against ‘The Cats’ on August 9th. Well done everyone!! SLIABH GCUA V DUNGARVAN – RELEGATION PLAY-OFF Sadly, Sliabh gCua's reign in the Intermediate Football rank has ended after a 1-10 to 2-4 defeat to Dungarvan in Fraher Field. The lads have been majorly under strength all year due to injuries though everyone gave 100% effort. The clock had only just struck 1:35 p.m., when Sliabh gCua suffered a huge blow, losing Kevin Sheehan on a black card. With the hugely depleted panel as is, a massive effort was needed and our boys produced this. David Whelan got the games scoring underway on 6 mins with a pointed free against a strong breeze. Dungarvan responded quickly

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and registered 6 unanswered points before Wheeler hit the net from the penalty spot and the teams ended the half 0-6 to 1-1 in ‘the Blue’s’ favour. Again Wheeler opened the halves scoring, raising a white flag but within 3 minutes the green flag was waved, Dungarvan the benefactors. Mike Kearns produced the score of the game with a fine effort on ’42 before again Dungarvan punished us with 3 points on the trot. Veteran Aiden Fitzpatrick re-entered the frame from the bench, scoring a fine point before Kieran Barron rattled the net with three minutes remaining, leaving two points between the teams securing a tense finish. However the dream was over when Dungarvan rounded off the scoring and prevailed 1-10 to 2-4 victors. The boys can take great pride from their performance, not only on the night but throughout the year’s campaign. We had a squad of 17/18 all season, plagued with injuries and emigration, players ages ranging between 17 & 42, our tiny rural club have been phenomenal. We feel the team should be congratulated instead of commiserating with them on their relegation. We will now turn our focuses on the hurling where no fixtures are yet available. Sliabh gCua lined out on the night as follows: Jonathan Carroll, Sean Fitzpatrick, Denis Coffey, John Queally, Johnny Ahearne, JJ Coffey, Stephen Coffey, Eoin Kearns, Kevin Sheehan, Mike Kearns (0-1), David Whelan (1-2), Dermot Tobin, Aiden Fitzpatrick (0-1), Kieran Barron (10) and Jason Sheehan. Subs: Jack Power, Jack Skehan and Dan Flynn (all used).

The club would like to express their thanks to the team, Mike Murray, Tom Condon, JP Fitzpatrick, James Condon and Michael McLoughlin for their efforts during the year. BENEFIT NIGHT IN AID OF BRENDAN McDONALD Sliabh gCua GAA Club will host a Benefit Night in aid of the Brendan McDonald fund in Dunne’s Bar on Bank Holiday Sunday, 2nd August. Brendan has suffered in many ways over the last number of years and needs your help to fund necessary treatment. A well stocked hamper is been raffled on the night, strips are now on sale for €2 and are available from local retail outlets or any GAA committee member. Should you want to donate on-line through his facebook page (Ben McDonald) or by enter the following link: http://www.youcaring.com/ben-mcdonald-374263#.VYzVLY-Ivxh.facebook. Please be generous in this worthy cause. TOURANEENA RUNNERS Why not come along to the Church carpark on McGrath’s Road each Monday at 7 pm where an organised 5k run or walk is catered for. In a ‘Predict Your Time’ format, each week’s winner will receive a sponsored €20 voucher. Entry each week is a mere €2 which will be put towards the development of a track around Kirwan Park. This week’s event sponsored by Richard Whitmore Painter & Decorator was won by Grainne Hallinan, two weeks in succession for Grainne. Well done!! Touraneena Runners would like to sincerely thank Richard for his kind sponsorship of week 4. Richard is widely known for his precision in the decorating trade and comes highly recommended. For expert advice and quotes, contact Richard on 086 8239944. ABBIE DALTON & WATERFORD U-16s ALL-IRELAND FINAL Wednesday evening will see Waterford Ladies U-16’s compete in the All- Ireland Final against Roscommon. The Sliabh gCua/St.Mary’s GAA Club are proud to have Abbie Dalton part of this fantastic young team and wish them the very best of luck. Please give the team your support in Nenagh on Wednesday night (July 29th). The game has a 7 pm throw-in time. 10th ANNUAL DAN FRAHER LONG PUCK THIS MONDAY The 10th annual Dan Fraher Long Puck takes place from Kirwan Park on bank holiday Monday, 3rd August. A special night is in store to acknowledge the 10th anniversary of the famed event. Free bbq and live music will follow the long puck in the Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA club grounds. The course will once again take its usual course, starting in Skeheens, with participants hurling their way back to Kirwan Park. €20 per adult €10 for U-16’s. Teams of 3 Each team MUST bring one extra sliother. Get your team together and come along and enjoy the highly acclaimed event. Last year’s winners were Waterford senior hurling playmaker Colin Dunford along with Mark Flynn and Morrie Ferncombe. The Long Puck commences in Kirwan Park, Touraneena at 5 pm. All are welcome. All information can be relayed through Mike Murray on 087 7428032. MICHAEL KIELY CUP This cup, for under age players is kindly presented by the Kiely family in Sleady Castle and each year is keenly contested by local GAA clubs. St. Pat’s are the current holders of the cup so this year we hope to win it back for the home club. This Under 11 hurling game is due to be held on the bank holiday Monday, August 3rd at 3.30 p.m. in Kirwan Park. MEDIA NOTES If anyone would like to add information or notes through the Sliabh gCua GAA Club, please have no hesitation in contacting 087 9634993 or emailing sliabhgcuapro@hotmail.com. We can also be contacted through facebook/twitter.

Naomh Chartaigh U16 hurling team who played and beat Brickey Rangers in Lismore last Wednesday evening July 22nd

SYMPATHY The club would like to extend their deepest sympathies to Valerie Morrissey and family, Ballinagulkee on the sad death of her father, Mr. Patsy Donnelly during the week. May he rest in peace. TICKET ORDERS – WATERFORD V KILKENNY All ticket orders for the All-Ireland semi-final Waterford V Kilkenny, must be with J. P. Fitzpatrick at 086 1909980 or Mush Keane at 087 9634993 no later than 9 pm Thursday evening (July 30th). Tickets are priced as follows: Hogan Stand (No Concession) - €40 each - no family tickets in Hogan Stand. Cusack Stand €40. Terrace Hill 16 - €25. FAMILY TICKETS: Family Tickets are available for Cusack and Davin Stands. Adults - €40 Juveniles - €5. Students & Senior Citizens (Cusack Stand Only). Purchase full price tickets and on the day of the match they can claim a rebate of €10 when they produce appropriate I.D. at Block D, Stiles 1 to 5 in the Cusack Stand (Rebate can only be claimed on entry into the stadium via BLOCK D) Wheelchair Tickets:- The Wheelchair and the Assistant's ticket is €40 DEISE DRAW – TOP PRIZE €10,000 The Deise Draw takes place this Friday evening in Kilgobinet. All monies to be paid to your co-ordinator immediately. Tickets are available from any committee member for a mere €10 a month. DEISE EVENING AT TRAMORE RACING The Club Deise Race Evening in Tramore takes place on Thursday, August 13th. This fundraiser is an opportunity for all Waterford supporters and their families to come along to meet our Waterford hurlers and management and have a great family fun evening at the track. Highlight of the evening is the Club Deise Handicap Hurdle generously sponsored by the Kaz Bar with all of the horses in the race also been sponsored. Admission to the races is just €15 with under 18s Free. There is also a Best Dressed Deise Supporter Competition as well as live music and a DJ to round off what promises to be a very special occasion. All proceeds of the evening are going to the training funds of all our county teams. Tickets for the event are available from: Walsh Park (office hours Mon – Fri), The Local Bar, Dungarvan, and McGrath Butchers, Lismore. FACEBOOK/TWITTER Stay in touch with all our latest news, fixtures and results on facebook/twitter. All are invited to join Sliabh GCua’s Gaa page. You can also follow our juvenile club on facebook @ Naomh Brid Juvenile GAA Club. Website: http://www.sliabhgcuastmarys.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/sliabh.gcuagaa Twitter: https://twitter.com/SliabhgCuaGaaCl

Stradbally ON COUNTY DUTY Well done to Michael (Brick) Walsh on an excellent game as usual against Dublin in Thurles last Sunday. His passing and awareness was crucial in Waterford’s win. Bring on Kilkenny. STRADBALLY PATTERN DAY Date for your diary. Stradbally GAA will hold numerous events to celebrate our Pattern Day

on September 14th. Watch this space where we will keep you informed of the huge number of events we will have on the day. DEISE DRAW. Deise Draw will take place this weekend, all money to be in to Breda Kiely by the weekend. LADIES NOTES All-Ireland Final: Best of luck to the Waterford u-16 ladies team especially captain Chloe Fennell, Meadhbh Curran and management Johnny Troy and Fionnuala Flynn who are playing the All-Ireland final this Wednesday 29th v Roscomman in Nenagh at 7 p.m. U-10 Blitz: Well done to Paul Heffernan for organising the u10 girls blitz in Stradbally on Saturday last. In glorious sunshine 8 teams took part with some excellent football played. Thanks to all the helpers on the day and for all clubs who competed in a great blitz. U-15: Our U-15s had a great win away to Ballymac last Wednesday night. Senior: Our seniors started off their senior campaign against an experienced Ballymac team last Monday night. Although Ballymac came out on top the girls worked hard and defended very well throughout the game. They will now play Comeragh Rangers this Friday night at 8 pm in Stradbally and Abbeyside at home on Monday, 3rd August.

Lismore (KINDLY SPONSORED BY EAMONN'S PLACE) FANTASTIC RESULT Well done to all the local lads involved with the Waterford senior hurlers who beat Dublin last Sunday in the All-Ireland quarter-final. Wishing them the best in their preparations for their semifinal clash with Kilkenny on August 9th in Croke Park. Request for tickets to be into the club by next Friday, July 31st at 5 p.m. Adult any stand €40, Hill 16 €25. Family Tickets available Cusack & Davin Stands only. Adult €40 each. Juvenile €5. Contact Joe Pollard or Jimmy O’Gorman. CONGRATS Congratulations to club member Maurice Shanahan on receiving the Liberty / RTE Man of the Match Award with his masterfull display during the match last Sunday. He contributed 1-12 on the day. Well done Maurice and continued success to you. CLUB LOTTO The Lismore Club Lotto was held in the Community Centre on Monday evening last July 27th at 7.30 p.m. Jackpot on the night was €17,650 and the numbers drawn were as follows: 5, 18, 28, 29. No winner. Consolation prizes went to Darina Lee, Kathleen McNamara, Ruth Geoghegan, Liz O’Gorman. Next week’s jackpot for Tuesday, August 4th will be €17,800. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5.

Glen Rovers Melleray Glen Melleray Rovers ON Saturday last at Bushy Park, we took on An Rinn in the junior Hurling Championship, the winner of this game was to qualify for the quarter finals. We started well but had a large number of wides and despite having the majority of play, we fell behind by 0-4 to 0-1. The lads then upped their game and by half-time led by 2-6 to 0-5, the

goals coming from Raymond McGlone and Gary O’Connor. We continued our good form in the second half to run out comfortable winners by 3-13 to 0-7, with John Begley raising our third green flag. Overall a good team performance although An Rinn were depleted from earlier rounds. We can now look forward to the Quarter-Finals possibly against Shamrocks or Clashmore and we will have to raise our game further for this. Date and venue to be decided for this game. Team: Ed Byrnes, S. Coughlan, M. Morris, S. Ormonde, J. Crowley, B. Hennessy, C. O’Shea, M. Mountayne (0-1), C. Flynn, R. McGlone (1-3), K. Power (0-3), M. Crowley (0-6), G. O’Connor (1-0), J. Begley (1-0), K. O’Rourke. Subs: D. Nugent, P. O’Rourke, P. Lyons, J. O’Neill, M. O’Rourke, D. Byrne, D. Bray, P. Shelly, M. Bray.

Many thanks to all those who turned out on the night to support the Glen. MELLERAY GLEN ROVERS G.A.A LOTTO Our weekly lotto took place last Sunday night in the Cat’s Bar in Melleray. The numbers drawn on the night were 1, 7, 13 and 27. There was no winner on the night. Consolation prizes of €10 each went to: Mary Walsh, Ballyduff; Liam Coleman, Melleray and Tom O’Donnell, Newcastle. Next week’s jackpot is now €450. Tickets can be purchased from any club officer or in some local business premises. Your support for this fundraiser on a weekly basis is greatly appreciated, next week’s draw will take place in the Cat’s Bar, Melleray. The club will be organising another clothes collection in the area mid to late October, this is a great incentive to clean out all the summer clutter in our wardrobes and homes and get rid of any unwanted clothes, bed linen, curtains, shoes and boots (in pairs only) old phones, laptops, etc. This too is a great fundraiser for the club and helps greatly towards the day to day running of the club, those not in a position to make drop off of unwanted items can make arrangements with club officers to have collections done from their homes prior to collection date. More detail to follow shortly. Fantastic win for Waterford Senior Hurlers over Dublin last weekend. It’s great to be on the Road to Croker again in two week’s time. No doubt it will be a tough semi-final but one which we can go into with plenty of heart and determination. Well done to players, selectors, mentors and supporters who get behind the team each time they line out, anyone interested in looking for tickets for the semi-final can put their name forward to club secretary Sharon Power in the coming days (086 4039270). Melleray Community Festival, dates for this year’s festival are set for August 19th to 23rd inclusive. There will be lots happening around these dates to include Badminton competitions, dancing evenings, Annual Sports Day in the field with lots and lots of activities for all the family and also the Melleray Glenrovers Rose Competition. Applicants for the Melleray Rose are being taken now and is open to applicants 16 years and over, Overall prize is a €200 One for All voucher, entry fee is €30.00 per Rose which also includes 2 free tickets to the sponsor for the nights entertainment, any further info, please contact Rudy on 086/8281685. Details of full programme for Melleray Community Festival will follow in next week’s notes.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 July, 2015

Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas UNDER 10 BLITZ Last Wednesday evening we played St. Mary’s, Na Gael and Rathgormack down in our own field. This was very interesting for the under 10s to be playing in the blitz, so the future is looking good for Kilmacthomas. Now for the full list of players that took part: Jack Behan, Bevin Bowdren, Kelvin Kelly, Conor Keating, Liam Kavanagh, Ben Power, Evan Hanrahan, Ben Power Long, Bobby Troy, T. J. McGrath, Sam Lineen, David Morrissey, Cameron Morrissey, Frannie Whelan, Jake Whelan.

This is a mighty team of players. They all played very well. Well done lads. Keep up the good work. CUL CAMPS Last week was a great week for the children from Kilmacthomas and the surrounding areas. The children had a ball. I must say the people that are running the Cul Camps are really very good with the children, take a bow lads, you are doing super work all over the county, it takes a very big effort each year. Well done the children can’t wait until next year. TRAINING INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Football training is going very well. We will have a local derby in the next game in the intermediate football as we will be playing Newtown. It is great to see J. Hurton and Eoin Walsh back from injuries.

St. St. Olivers Olivers UNDER 14 Our Under 14s had a good win over Cappoquin on Wednesday. Well done lads. UNDER 15 Our U-15 footballers won both their games against Gaeltacht and the Brickeys. UNDER 16 Our Under 16 match v Ballyduff was abandoned due to an injury

to a player from Ballyduff. All at St. Olivers wish him a speedy recovery. MINORS Our Minors play An Gaeltacht this Wednesday at home. UNDER 21 Our Under 21 begin their Hurling Championship this Friday vs Fourmilewater. CLUB DAY Our Club Day will be held August 16th and please bring along any photographs or contact Conor 0872266063 or Matthew 087 064 4811

Clonea CONDOLENCES The Club would like to express it condolences to the Donnelly family on the sad loss of Patsy Donnelly, Dungarvan and also to the Finn family. CAMOGIE CLUB –BACK TO SCHOOL HAMPER The Camogie Club Back to School Hamper is currently on display in the shop in Clonea. Tickets are €1 per strip or 3 strips for €2. WATERFORD HURLERS AND CAMOGIE Congratulations to the Waterford Senior Hurlers and the Waterford Intermediate Camogie on their respective qualifications for the All-Ireland semi- finals over the weekend. CLONEA JUVENILES Juvenile Blotto: No winner of our July Blotto draw. Numbers drawn were 7, 6, 5, 1, 2, 3, 4. Consolation prizes to Mark Power, Ballyknock, €50, Billy Fitzpatrick, c/o Hanrahans, €25 and Pat O’Brien, Mothel, €25. Next draw is Sunday, 30th August in Clancy’s Bar. Jackpot is now €5,800. Please support us. Tommy Finn Under 12 Tournament: Congratulations to Buffers Alley, Wexford, who are this year’s 2015 Tommy Finn Champions. They beat Dunamaggin, Kilkenny in a great final. Thanks to the teams from Cork, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford who part.

James Leahy of James Leahy Quarries presenting a set of jersies to Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Club Chairman, Tim Bourke.

Picture above are the Under 11 Nire/Fourmilewater Hurlers.

Foireann na Rinne, faoi 12 a ghlac páirt i gCraobh an Chontae Roinn C le déanaí.

Ballyduff Upper GAA Cul Camp 2015, 11 year old group.

Modeligo Under 12 Camogie squad who won the Premium Butchers sponsored Grade "B" Camogie County Final beating St. Anne's in a game played in Newtown GAA Grounds.

Ballyduff Upper Cul Camp 2015, 8 year old group.

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 July, 2015

HALLAHAN’S PHARMACY FIT4LIFE PREDICT YOUR TIME LEAGUE

Sunshine all the way

Michael Doocey sponsor presents the prize for 1st man over 45 to Yev Chizhikov at the 20th Annual Doocey's Bar Ballymacarbry 5.

Ray Hahesy winner of the prize for 1st man over 50 at the 20th Annual Doocey's Bar Ballymacarbry 5 is pictured receiving his prize from sponsor Michael Doocey.

Micheal Doocey sponsor of the 20th Annual Doocey's Bar Ballymacarbry 5 presents Karen Ryan with her prize as winner of the ladies over 40 category.

Winner of the special prize raffled among all finishers to celebrate the 20th annual Doocey's bar Ballymacarbry 5 was Liam Dwyer, receiving the prize on behalf of Liam is his brother Anthony and making presentation is Frank Bolger, Race Director included is sponsor Michael Doocey.

Pictured watching the runners at the 20th annual Doocey's Bar Ballymacarbry 5 were Sharon Higgins and Mario Zakis.

Phyllis Flynn receives her prize as winner of the Ladies over 50 at the 20th Annual Doocey's Bar Ballymacarbry 5 making presentation is Michael Doocey.

Finisk Valley A.C.

Munster B titles for Caoimhe Reynolds and Corey Scanlon CLUB athlete travelled to Ennis on Saturday last for the Munster B track and field championships and it was another great day for the club athletes. In the girls under 11 Caoimhe Reynolds had a fine performance to take first place in the high jump. Caoimhe also took second place in the shot putt with 6

metres 78 centimetres. Sister Aisling under 12 was unlucky in the high jump to miss out on a medal as she finished in fourth clearing 1 metre 20 centimetres. Corey Scanlon had a fine performance in the boys under 10 long jump to take the gold medal clearing 3 metres 44 centimetres. Corey also took third place in the

500 metres. Nicole and Kieran only with the club a few weeks both had fine performances in their events. Nicole under 10 finished fifth in her heat of the 80 metres and also finished fifth in the final of the long jump. Kieran in the boys under 12, 100 metres made the final where he finished fourth and fifth in the final of

the long jump. Next outing will be Liscarroll Open Sports on August 9th at Liscarroll GAA Grounds. Well done to club coach Shane Scanlon competing in the over 40 Vets National Athletics finals in Tullamore on Sunday last where he won the Discus and Hammer National title.

WE were treated to another super evening for running in the Friary last Thursday evening as we once again gathered together to see if we could run 1, 2. 3 or 4 laps of the Friary in a time that we ourselves predicted. It sounds difficult but each week we are amazed with the amount of runners who are so close to their time. This week was no exception as only four minutes separated all runners. We will be in the Friary for another three weeks if you want to come along and join us at 6.50 pm, we will get you registered and if you need any advice we are here to help. See you out there! JOSIE GETS IT RIGHT THIS WEEK Last week only seconds separated Josie Harty from victory as she almost got it exactly right but not quite as she finished 4 seconds before her predicted time, well experience is a great teacher and Josie is a quick learner and this week she went one better and took victory crossing the line just as the clock reached zero. Micheal Moynihan is never far away from the winner’s podium and this week was no exception as only 1 second separated him from victory. Overall leader Liz O’Riordan did another good job this week as she crossed the line in 3rd spot and took another valuable 28 points for the Champions League Table. Eamonn Curran was only 19 seconds out while Yevgeniy Chizhikov was also to the fore here taking 26 poinnts at just 23 seconds after his predicted time. Finally, Ray Hahesy finished 26 seconds after the clock but he took 25 points for his efforts. JUST ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE CLOCK The unlucky person this week was Mary Hogan but Mary is not too disappointed

Congratulations to last Thursday evening’s winner at the Hallahan's Pharmacy guess your time league at St. Augustine's College Josie Harty making presentation to Josie is Shirley Flynn West Waterford AC. as she took 20 points for the Champions League Table and she retains her top 5 position with 101 points. David McNally was just 11 seconds too quick while Margaret Whelan who has already taken a win this year was just 17 seconds out. Also in the unlucky bracket this week were Gerry Cummins and Micheal Callaghan at 25 and 27 seconds too fast. There was little change in the top 5 this week as Paul Brunnock who could not run dropped out of the top 5 and back in went Micheal Callaghan. Well done to all in the top 10 and remember a win any week could push you right up the table. THANK YOU As always thanks to our

own crew who turn out each week to help out. To James, Shirley and Willie who had been a great help with this league and of course to our sponsors in Hallahan’s Pharmacy who have also given us great support and of course the Friary College without whom we could not hold these leagues. HALLAHAN'S PHARMACY FIT4LIFE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TABLES 2015 week 5 Total Liz O’Riordan 28 134 Yevgeniy Chizhikov 26 122 Micheál Moynihan 29 121 Mary Hogan 20 101 Micheál Callaghan 16 94 Paul Brunnock 23 90 Margaret Whelan 18 83 Josie Harty 30 83 Conor O’Neill 15 79 David McNally 19 75

Glohealth National Masters Conna 5k goes ahead Track and Field this Thursday evening THE Glohealth national master’s track and field championships took place last Sunday in Tullamore and the club recorded great success on the day. The two Gough's Joe and Terri were to the fore with Terri competing in 6 events taking gold in 5 and silver in the other and Joe continued his preparations for next week's world championships in Lyon where he will compete in the 800 metres and 1,500 metres. Joe took gold last Sunday in Tullamore to cement his preparations leading from gun to tape with a winning time of 2.18.14, we wish him well in France.

The Ormonds to the fore in Courtmacsherry

ST. Catherine's AC are holding their 5k road race and walk on this coming Thursday, 30th July at 7.30 pm, entry is €8 with registration at the Community Hall in Conna. There are a host of the usual prizes on offer plus plenty of spots and a great cuppa after.

WELL done to club members Brian and Fiona Ormonde who made the trip to Courtmacsherry last Saturday where there was an ultra, a marathon, an 18 mile, a half marathon and a 10k event all held together. Brian ran the 18 mile race and finished 5th in a time of 2:55:52 while running the half marathon Fiona ran a time of 1.57.49. Well done to the husband and wife team.

Running Quote

Committee Meeting

WHEN I run, I'm just a person among people. A runner among runners. And we all experience the same challenge of get up and go regardless of ability.

THE Senior clubs monthly committee meeting takes place on Thursday, August 6th at 8.30 pm in Minnie’s Bar.

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 July, 2015

21st Annual Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer Series 2015 - Race 9

20th Annual Doocey’s Oriel Bar Ballymacarbry 5 mile road race A SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED IN STYLE WE celebrated a milestone year last Friday evening in the beautiful village of Ballymacarbry as the West Waterford AC road show visited the area for the 20th annual Doocey’s Bar sponsored 5 mile road race. The race not alone celebrated a special 20th year but it was also incorporated a very special occasion as it was part of a fund raiser effort towards the Jamie Wall fund and this proved to be a brilliant community effort with a huge turnout of locals and visitors alike all coming along to help raise funds for this most worthy cause. The race which was started 20 years ago by local running enthusiasts which included Francis Connolly and the late Tony McCarthy has stood the test of time and the event is still has one of the original crew as race director to this day in Frank Bolger. Our sincere thanks go to the Tony and Michael Doocey and all of the Doocey family for this unstinted support of athletics for all of these years also, I'm sure it was a special night for the family as well having sponsored this race for 20 unbroken years and our wish is that it will continue for the next 20 years and beyond. Thanks to Michael Doocey who presented the winners with their prizes on the night. We are indebted as we said already to Race director Frank Bolger for all his practical help ensuring the runners had a safe and enjoyable run in the Nire Valley. Frank was our Honorary race starter last Friday evening also. Our thanks to Coillte and local forester Kevin Power for his ongoing help and assistance with holding the event through the wood. Thanks to Danny O'Rourke and all at the community centre for permitting the use of the fabulous facilities, entries were taken at the hall and changing and showers were also available which was really appreciated by one and all. We would like to especially thank John Condon once again this year as indeed he has now for many years given us permission to go through his land which is part of the race course. To Paddy Walsh for his assistance with the race, As we said earlier

Meabh Fenton ladies winner of last Friday evening’s 20th Annual Doocey's Bar Ballymacarbry 5 is presented with her prize by sponsor Michael Doocey. the race also incorporated the Walk for Jamie Wall as a fund raiser and boy did the community of Ballymac come out in force to support the event which was the brain child of Aine and Liam Moore who put a huge amount of work into the event ensuring that a large amount of money was raised and a huge well done to all. At the presentation of prizes in Doocey's Michael Wall father of Jamie sincerely thanked all for their support for his son in his endeavours to have a good quality of life going forward and all at West Waterford AC wish him and all the Wall family the very best for the future. Thanks to those who provided the sandwiches, to John of DC Images on camera duty. To Ann for the prizes and to Karen, Ann, Irene, Shirley, and Liam for the entries and results. Our thanks to Jim Fleming and Trevor Mason for all there help with this race also. Thanks to Conor, Jamie who were on duty out on the course, Garda David Mansfield for all his help on the night and to Liam O’Donnell on van duty. Our thanks and appreciation to the Spellman family who provided the water station at mile 2 this was much appreciated by the runners. Finally, again a very special thanks to Liam and Aine Moore for all their work in organising the Jamie Wall fun run/walk a great turnout and great monies raised for a worthy cause and to all who helped with stewarding the walk course and those who looked after taking entries etc. All in all another great

community effort saw a most enjoyable nights racing in the beautiful Nire valley, se you all in 2016. KEVIN MANSELL ON THE DOUBLE Despite the rain which fell for most of the day last Friday we got a little reprieve an hour before race start in Ballymacarbry for race 9 in the 21st Annual Ger Wyley Sports Summer Series event and thankfully we got all runners and walkers home good and dry. The race saw a brilliant turn-out of 165 runners and 100 walkers which added greatly to the brilliant atmosphere around the Nire valley for the Jamie Wall fund raising event. In the main race itself, we had an athlete vying to retain his title won here last year, having run the race for the very first time in 2014 Clonmel's Kevin Maunsell continued this winning trend last Friday evening when he kept his 100% record intact as he took victory again on the second time of asking. Kevin one of Clonmel's AC best athlete's currently on the road racing scene, held off a stiff challenge from Brain Murphy Carrick AC, 3 times winner in Ballymac Raivis Zakis West Waterford AC and Pat Hennessey Ind. These four battled it out throughout the first 2 miles, but when the race reached the Wood section of the course on the hill just before the 3 mile mark Kevin put in a surge which was to settle the battle between the four as he opened up a nice gap over the top of the climb and by the time the race was back on the downhill road section there was only going to be

21st Annual Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer Series 2015

one winner as Maunsell powered his way on the downhill road section to cross the line 39 seconds ahead of the 2nd athlete Murphy who had broke clear of Zakis again on the wood section of the course with Hennessey fading back to 4th. The split time's for Kevin were 5.18 mile one, 11.00 mile two,16.05 for mile three and 21.10 for mile four. Brian Murphy clocked 27.03 just 9 seconds to spear over Raivis Zakis 27.12 with Pat Hennessey 4th in a time of 28.16. The over 40 category was claimed by Patrick Lannon 30.20 with the over 45 prize going to Yevgeniy Chizhikov in 30.55. Ray Hahesy was for the 2nd year in succession the winner in the over 50 category in a time of 30.32 better than his time of 2014 which was 31.09, Richard Meehan claimed the over 55 prize with a time of 35.34 and 1st junior was Jamie McCarthy in a fast 30.14. RESULTS OF BALLYMACARBRY 5 MILE 2015 1st Kevin Maunsell, Clonmel A.C. 26.26 2nd Brian Murphy, Carrick-on-Suir A.C. 27.03 3rd Raivis Zakis, West Waterford A.C. 27.12 M 40 Patrick Lannon, West Waterford A.C. ,30.20 M 45 Yevgeniy Chizhikov, West Waterford A.C. 30.55 M 50 Ray Hahesy, West Waterford A.C. 30.32 M 55 Richard Meehan, Ballynonty A.C. 35.34 M JN Jamie McCarthy, Waterford A.C. 30.14

MAEBH FENTON RECORDS HER FIRST VISTORY Maebh Fenton was the lady who took the Ballymacarbry ladies race by storm last Friday evening when she made the journey from Galway to claim her very first win in a West Waterford AC organised race, Maebh also took part in the recent Ardmore 5 where she finished 2nd but last Friday evening with a brilliant run she filled the top of the podium with a real solid run. Maebh however was made to work really hard and certainly didn't have it all her own way for much of the 5 mile race, indeed going off the road and into the wood section of the course she was in 3rd place behind Angela McCann and

Aine Roche both Clonmel athletes, However the NUI Galway woman proved much too strong when the race hit the incline section before the 3 mile mark and she raced passed both Roche and McCann, by the time the race came back on the road there was little between all three with Fenton having just a few seconds advantage on her chasers, Maebh held out to cross the line in a time of 32.20 for victory but the Clonmel ladies battled away together with Fenton in their sights all the while making sure she had to keep her composure but at the line she had 9 seconds over Aine Roche 32.31 who just held off Angela McCann 32.38 by 7 seconds. A great ladies race with nothing between the 3 top finishers.The category prizes were over 35 Caroline O'Donoghue 39.27, over 40 Karen Ryan 37.51, over 45 Anna Byrne 36.39. the over 50 winner was Phyllis Flynn 34.12. LADIES RESULTS 1st Maebh Fenton N.U.I. Galway 32.20 2nd Aine Roche Clonmel A.C. 32.31 3rd Angela McCann Clonmel A.C. 32.38 F35 Caroline O'Donoghue Clonmel A.C. 39.27 F40 Karen Ryan West Waterford A.C. 37.51 F45 Anna Byrne Clonmel A.C. 36.39 F50 Phyllis Flynn Stragglers 34.12 ZUZANA MALIKOVACOSTIN VOUCHER WINNERS FOR BALLYMAC 5 For each race in this year's Summer Series, as she has also done for the past 2 years, Zuzana MalikovaCostin has generously sponsored 2 massage vouchers. The winners of the vouchers for the Doocey’s Bar 5 mile race are Jacinta Sheil and Anthony Dwyer. Zuzana is a Neuromuscular Physical Therapist and Massage therapist and is based at the Complementary Health Clinic, Tournore, Abbeyside. She can be contacted at 0871218721.

23rd Annual Mooney’s Bar Rás na Rinne on Friday, August 7th

Churchtown South 5 mile road race

RACE number 10 in the 21st Annual Ger Wyley Sports/SKINS summer series will take place on Friday, August 7th when we head to Ring for the 23rd Annual Mooneys Bar Ras Na Rinne. The race will have an 7.30 pm start and registration will

535 RUNNERS took part in this year's Churchtown South 5 mile road race, the third race in the Ballycotton Summer Series held last Thursday evening. The club had two athletes among the field, first home was Geraldine Barry in a time of 42.51 and Onra Power was the other 45.27. The overall winner on the night was Ryan Creech Leevale AC in 24.27 and the ladies winner was Rosaleen MacKeown Leevale AC in 30.04. Final race in series is on Thursday, August 27th with a 7.30 pm starting time.

be at Community hall in An Rinn from 6.30 pm. The top contenders of course will be vying to have their names inscribed on the famous O’Droma family shield. Seamus and Mary Rose and family are still loyal sup-

porters of the race over its 23 year history and each and every year the runners battle it out on the sandy course of the An Coinigéar to try and have their name engraved on the now famous O’Droma family shield. Who will it be this year ???

Overall winner of the 20th Annual Doocey's Bar, Ballymacarbry 5 Kevin Maunsell is pictured receiving his prize from sponsor Michael Doocey.

Helping mummy Linda over the final 100 metres at the 20th annual Doocey's Bar, Ballymacarbry 5 was Chloe Sexton.

Vincent O’Donovan and Margaret Conway crossing the finish line at the 20th annual Doocey's Bar, Ballymacarbry 5

Outfield Sports 3 counties challenge

Morris Oil Piltown 10k this Friday THE fifth and final Race of the outfield sports 3 Counties Challenge takes place on this Friday, 31st July at 7.30 p.m. with the 9th running of the Morris Oil Piltown 10Km Road race. This race, organised by Carrick-on-Suir A.C. starts in the beautiful grounds of Kildalton Agricultural College, taking in the grounds and lake of the college before looping around the Piltown countryside before ending at Piltown GAA Club. Registration takes place at the Piltown GAA complex from 6:00 p.m. The usual 3 Counties prizes will be given on the night as well as the overall Race Series Shield.

Ballynonty 10 mile CLUB member Bernie Prendergast ran last Sunday’s Ballynonty 10 in Tipperary where 67 completed the course. Bernie ran a time of 1.21.33. The overall race winner was Danny Smith from the host club Ballynonty AC in a time of 55.23 while Margaret Danagher Templemore AC took the ladies win in 65.40.

GOLF

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Sunday, 26th July, Kelleher SuperValu Open Qualifier – 1st Martin O’Driscoll (15) 35 pts. CSS: Sunday 68. O’DRISCOLL QUALIFIES! Martin O’Driscoll is the only man in the news this week! The course was booked out on Saturday for the Lismore Soccer Club Classic and with the GAA matches in Thurles and the poor weather on Sunday only the brave and the faithful took to the course. Martin was the sole qualifier because of this and of course his 35 points! Martin had 20 points turning including a birdie on the fourth, unfortunately for Martin his back nine was not as prolific returning in 15 points. He had a total of 5 pars for his round and now can count himself qualified for the year end qualifier final. GOLFER OF THE YEAR Paddy O’Leary is leading Golfer of the Year on 34 pts. with Barry Rumley on 19 pts. along with Donal O’Leary. 7 GOY competitions played to

date and 3 remaining. 8 GOY competitions to count out of 10. CLUB MATCHPLAY A note to all members to play club matches as soon as possible to enable the smooth running of these competitions. Next weekend, Lismore Golf Club celebrate their Jubilee Weekend and there is lots to look forward to next week -weekend with different competitions and variations to keep all entertained. Please try and come out to support the club and mark this occasion. LISMORE GOLF CLUB MEN’S FIXTURES Monday 27th to Tuesday, 28th July, Ongoing FRONT 9 Singles Stableford Competition. Tuesday, 28th July, 12 Hole Bacon at 5.30 p.m. Wednesday 29th & Thursday, 30th July, 9 Hole Stroke Par 3 Contest. Friday, 31st July/Saturday 1st & Sunday, 2nd July, Jubilee Weekend. 3 Person Champagne Scramble Any

Combination. Monday, 3rd August, 9 Hole Stroke Par 3 Contest. Tuesday, 4th August, Course Reserved For Society. 12 Hole Bacon at 5.30 p.m. Wednesday 5th to Thursday, 6th August, Ongoing FRONT 9 Singles Stableford Competition. Friday 7th / Saturday 8th & Sunday, 9th August, Kelleher SuperValu Open Qualifier Weekend. Prizes for Top 3 places. Friday 14th / Saturday 15th & Sunday, 16th August, President’s Prize to Ladies & Gents kindly presented by Willie Henry (GOY). LISMORE LADIES GOLF 50 years on for Lismore Golf Club and it is time to celebrate at our Jubilee weekend which is on this August bank holiday weekend, with past and present members and friends invited to come along to share in the celebrations. The Jubilee committee has been very busy organising a variety of events to be held over the weekend. We start off the fun with a 9 hole, Par 3 competition on Wednesday and Thursday. The course will be shortened to recreate the original course of 50 years ago for this with re-entry encouraged for all. Fri, Sat. and Sun. morning we have an Open 18 hole champagne scramble for the more com-

petitive men and ladies, with some golf for visitors and invited guests on Sunday afternoon. Friday night an Ecumenical service will be held in the clubhouse at 8 pm to remember our deceased members. This will be followed by the launch of a short history of the club and some light refreshments. Following the golf Sunday evening at 5 pm there will be a cheese and wine reception followed by a buffet at 6pm with some gentle music. Tickets €10 are available at the bar. Enquiries contact Sheila Denn 0876234450 RESULTS Club championships The club singles first round is well underway and last week we saw victories for Amanda Power over Mary Ahearne, JoJo Tobin over Katherine Moynihan, Mary Ahearne over Betty Daly and Hannah Lucas over Fiona Howard. The competitions committee have decided to extend the first round until Fri. 7th of August as there is so much happening on the course in the next few weeks. FIXTURES Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th, Jubilee 9 hole Singles. Par 3 Competition, Tees moved forward for this event. Friday 31st, Saturday 1st

West WaterfordGolf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com OPEN WEEK RESULTS Tuesday, 21st July – 3 Person Champagne Scramble - Terra Nua Builders 1st Billy Queally, Michael Kelleher & Cyril Power 103 pts; 2nd Ciaran Power, Tomas Curran & Marie T Curran 97 pts; 3rd Kevin Croke, George Walsh & Paul Sanford 95 pts; 4th David Condon, Pat Murray & Mary Barron 95 pts. Wednesday, 22nd July – Open Singles - Quill’s Master McGrath 1st. James Cooney (14) – 42 pts; 2nd. Sean Drohan (9) – 40 pts b9; Gross: Conor Morrissey (3) – 36 pts; 3rd. Declan O’Neill (15) – 40 pts; Visitor: Peter O’Doherty (14) – 35 pts Carton House. CSS: 37. Friday, 24th July – Open Gents Singles Sponsored by Tony Condon 1st Eoin Conway (3) 40 pts, 2nd Michael Lawlor (18) 39 pts; Gross Darragh Herlihy (4) 32 pts, 3rd Tony Condon (18) 39 pts. CSS 37 pts. Saturday, 25th July – Open Gents Fourball Sponsored by FDC Group 1st. Owen O’Keeffe (10) & Pat Higgins (13) 45 pts; 2nd. Francis McCarthy (8) & Noel Finn (15) 42 pts b9; 3rd. Des Cleary (13) & Pat Murray (25) 42 pts b9. Sunday, 26th July – Due to prevailing weather conditions the 18 hole stroke competition is deferred to a later date.

FIXTURES Tuesday, 28th July – 13 Hole Tuesday Treat - Three categories. Wednesday, 29th July – Al Eile Open Qualifier 18 Hole Stableford. Friday, 31st July/Sat. 1st Aug/Sun. 2nd Aug.- Open 3 Person Champagne Scramble – Ladies/Gents /Mixed. Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd August – Open Gents 18 Hole competition. LATE PATSY DONNELLY An air of sadness descended on the Brickey Valley with news of the passing of Patsy Donnelly on Thursday, July 23rd. A life long friend of the Spratt family, Patsy was involved with West Waterford GC since its foundation. His knowledge of gardening and horticulture was an invaluable asset to the club as he gave freely of his time and expertise in the developement of the club. Those who had the pleasure of golfing with Patsy will always remember the experience, while those who met him on the football pitch will never forget the experience. A family man to the core, he enjoyed nothing more than a chat with friends and family to discuss sporting and local events. We extend our sincere sympathy to his family.

Lifelong friends Pat Spratt and the late Patsy Donnelly relax during a game of golf at West Waterford Golf Club OPEN ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND We are holding an Open 3 person Champagne Scramble on Friday, 31st July/Sat., 1st August & Sunday, 2nd August. This event is open to gents, ladies and mixed teams and is kindly sponsored by Coolcormack Residents Association. Presentation of prizes on Sunday evening followed by music in the clubhouse. IRISH OPEN MATCHPLAY Vinnie Coonan (8) and Shane Dalton (14) recorded a 5 up victory over their Faithlegg opponents at West Waterford on Sunday. They now advance to the All Ireland final at Carton House Golf Club. BELVEDERE TROPHY West Waterford play Faithlegg in the home leg of the County Final on Thursday, 30th July at West

Waterford starting at 4 pm. Supporters welcome. PLAYERS INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 With a prize fund of €750 the inaugural Players Invitational Championship to be held at West Waterford on Sunday, 11th October should generate quite a bit of interest for members and visitors to the club. Entry is by invitation and is based on results in qualifying club and Open competitions at West Waterford. Full details will be announced shortly CLUB SINGLES First round matches to be completed by 3rd August. See notice board for draw. CLUB FOURBALL Second round matches must be completed by 3rd August. CLUB MIXED FOURSOMES This competition takes place on Saturday 29th and

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Lismore Men’s Golf Club Mr. Sean Daly Captain’s Prize. Front Row Left to Right: Sean Daly (Captain), 1st Jack Aherne (Vice Captain), Betty Daly. & Sunday Morning, 2nd Aug, Open 18 hole 3 ball Champagne Scramble, any combination. Wednesday July 1st – Friday July 31st ongoing 9 hole stableford, re-entry. Wednesday 5th Aug, Kelleher’s Supervalu Qualifier, Open 18 holes Stableford Singles, members prizes. Sunday 9th & Wed 12th Aug, 18 hole stroke, Mary Willoughby trophy, G.O.Y. Kindly sponsored by Karen’s Beauty Salon. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Every Monday night for

the summer we provide an opportunity for of our Beginners/learners chance to try out golf in our “Desperate Housewives”. On Monday nights at 7 pm we will have some experienced ladies availlable to help out with any one who is thinking of giving the game a go, would like to come along and see how they would get on with some help and support and no pressure. Coaching lessons are available if required from Tim Murphy, please contact the clubhouse or committee.

Anyone welcome to come along at 7 p.m. and give it a try. Please pass on word to any ladies you think might have an interest. MIXED Mixed golf will not be held again until Friday 7th August due to other events coming up in the next few weeks. JUNIORS Junior Golf lessons given by PGA PRO David Hayes continue for girls and boys in Lismore Golf Club. For more information please contact Laoise on 087 7512397.

Sunday, 30th August. The format is stroke play and the best score over the two days will determine the winner. The ladies have their panel and we would ask the gents to put names on the entry sheet on notice board so we can complete the draw. SUMMER CHALLENGE CUP HEATS UP! Dinger birdied the last hole to move top of the Leaderboard but only held this position for 48 hours as former Champion Robert Torpey followed up with 30pts added to his 32pts for total of 62pts. GAA stars Cathal Curran and Keith Landers are tied in 3rd position on 52pts. It’s still all to play for with 2 weeks to go. Full leaderboard on Facebook. Best 2 Cards during June/July. JUNIOR NOTES Results July 20th: 1st. Joe Kuhne (33) 50pts, 2nd. Michael Hanlon (12) 43pts, Gross: Denis Gaffney (6) 33pts gross, 3rd. Aidan Organ (25) 42pts.

Next Junior Competition Monday, 20th August. Condolences: We offer sincere sympathy to the Murphy and Power Families on the passing of Caroline Collins. SUMMER CAMP DATE 4th to 7th August. Girls (age 6-13) 11.00 am-12.30 pm; Boys (age 6-8) 1.30 pm3.00; Boys (age 9-13) 3.00 pm-4.30 pm WEST WATERFORD LADIES Ladies Rumble held on Thursday, 23rd July, kindly sponsored by Murray's Pharmacy – 1st Nuala Power (20), Eleanor Murnaghan (21), Noreen Tighe (28) 53 points; 2nd Phil Kelly (22), Joan Ronayne (35), Mary Herlihy (36) 52 points (Back 9); 3rd Aisling Fennell (8), Jean O'Donovan (29), Aoife McGovern (32) 52 points. 9 hole Monday, 20th July, kindly sponsored by Pallas Foods – Winner: Reena McDonnell 20 points. 9 hole Friday, 24th July, kindly sponsored by Tony

Condon – Winner: Reena McDonnell - 17 points. FIXTURES 18 hole S/F on Thursday, 30th July or Monday, 3rd August, sponsor - Richmond House. July 9 hole - kindly sponsored by Gerri Lyons. Matchplay: the first round of the matchplay has now commenced, all first round matches must be completed by August 15th. President's Prize to the Ladies - Sunday, 9th August. Please put your name on sheet in Ladies locker room for draw for President's Prize. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Mna Eile Qualifier Thursday, 6th August. President's Prize to the Ladies on Sunday, 9th August. CONDOLENCES Deepest sympathy is extended to Rosie Murphy and Ray Donnelly and the extended Donnelly family on the recent passing of their father Patsy Donnelly.

West Waterford Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by the Maria Moloney’s Boutique – Margaret O'Sullivan, Maria Moloney's Boutique (Sponsor) presents the Winner, Ciara Donnelly with her prize. Included are Mary Barron, Lady Captain and Marie T. Curran, (3rd). [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Website: www.dungarvangolfclub.com; Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net OPEN SENIORS The Open Seniors events remain as popular as ever with great turnouts last week both on Monday and Wednesday. Well done to popular club member Sean Power who annihilated the field on Monday with a superb 46 pts. Visitors dominated the other placings with John Green Youghal second with 38 pts, and Kevin Kearney East Cork and Ann Kearney East Cork came 3rd and 4th with 38 pts. On Wednesday club member Tom Burke had the best score of the day 44 pts, claiming first in his category. Locals also featured strongly in the category placings. The weather had a bearing towards the end of the week with the Deise College Adult and Junior Fourball and David Hayes PGA Competitions and Annual Lefthanders both being postponed to Friday, 28th August and Saturday, 22nd August respectively. But the player of the week was without doubt that prom-

ising young golfer Daniel Raher 7 handicap, who was on a winning streak with two first place positions and a second place to his credit. Daniel won Thursdays SPAR Open Gents singles with 40pts on the count back from another fine young golfer Sean Whelan Barrett (7). He then went on to top the field again in the Peter Cusack Memorial Trophy kindly sponsored by Classic Gents. On this occasion he produced 42 pts seeing his handicap now drop to 5. On Sunday in wet and blustery conditions he held it together with a 73 stroke in a Club singles stroke but was just beaten by a shot by Club Handicap Secretary Michael O’Connor (6) 72 nett. Daniel is certainly on fire at the moment and a golfer to watch for the future. In other news Dungarvan had a great performance against Lismore in the first leg of the Annual Ashes Challenge last Friday. Dungarvan go into a 17 pts lead for the final leg in Lismore on a date to be

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com

FIXTURES Tuesday, 28th July: Open Seniors 50+, Ladies and Gents. Friday, 31st July: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday, 1st August: Club Competition. Sunday, 2nd August: VicePresident’s Prize presented by Brian Fahey. Tuesday, 4th August: Open Seniors 50+, Ladies and Gents. COMMENTS Derek Power’s form continues with another birdie blitz on Saturday when he won the competition with 40 pts and he gets nearer to 2 handicap. Brian Fahey and Austin Kiely Junior eventually overcome Tom White and Michael Whelan on the 39th hole, surely a record for the Gold Coast. Weekend combination prizes will be awarded to two designated weekends in September. These weekends will be decided on at a fixtures meeting in the coming week. An extra prize will be awarded to the best accumulated score over the Saturday and Sunday. One weekend will be for a Deise Golf voucher and the other weekend will be for a BBQ. President’s Skins will take place on Wednesday, 19th August, starting at 4 p.m. The

timesheet for the President’s Prize, very generously sponsored by Tony Sheehan, is now open for bookings. The presentation of all outstanding prizes will take place on Wednesday, 19th August at 9.00 p.m. The Saturday HalfSub and the Sunday half-Sub competitions are proving very successful and the present position in both competitions will be posted prior to the next round in each competition. The new membership offer is proving to be very popular and a large number of new members are now playing the course. Line of Sight: Can I Move my ball, the distance marker is in my line of sight? Sorry, but as the marker does not interfere with your swing or stance you get no relief. DID YOU KNOW? At any time when playing the Gold Coast you are never more than 400 metres from the sea and the sea comes into play at five holes, for some players it can be even more. There is no doubting that the Gold Coast has the finest scenic views of any golf course in Waterford and would rank amongst the very top in Munster. It is fair to say that the greens are consistently very good and are always the recipient of great

announced. GENTS RESULTS Mon. 20th Open Seniors: 1st S. Power (20) 46 pts, 2 K. Green (Youghal) 15 38 pts, 3 K. Kearney (E Cork) (20) 38 pts, Best Lady Ann Kearney (E Cork) (25) 38 pts. Wed. 22nd South Munster Seniors: 1st Tom Burke (10) 44pts, CAT (0-14) 1st Pat Morrisey (13) 39 pts, 3 S. O’Neill (11) 37, CAT (15-19) 1st R. O’Connor (17) 40 pts, 2nd M Meighan (16) 39, 3rd Rufus Flynn (18) 36 pts. CAT 20+: 1st Des Power (22) 37 pts, 2nd Brendan Moore (23) 36, 3 Michael McElroy (20) 36 pts. CSS 36 Visitors, CSS 39 Home. Thurs. 23rd SPAR Open: 1st Daniel Raher (7) 40 pts, 2nd Sean Whelan Barrett (7) 40 pts, Gross Alan Thomas (+1) 38 pts, 3rd J Hanlon (9) W. Waterford 38 pts, CSS 37 pts. Sat 25th Peter Cusack Memorial Trophy sponsored by Classic Gents: 1st Daniel Raher (6) 42 pts, 2nd Gerard Kavanagh (13) 39 pts, Gross K Stack (+1) 38, 3 J Carroll (9) 39, 4 Brian Beatty (15) 39. CSS 37. Sun. 26th Singles Stroke: 1st Ml. O’Connor (6) 72 nett, 2nd Daniel Raher (5) 73 nett. CSS 74. LADIES RESULTS Tues. 21st 3 Person Waltz sponsored by Ruffles and Cinders Shoes: 1st M. Mernin (14), H. Browne (23) and M. Moynihan (31) 83pts. 2nd B. O’Brien (16) A. Power (21) & A. Bailey (22) 79 pts, 3rd Mel O’Connor (28) M. Murray (21) & M. Arnold (20) 78 pts.

praise from members and visitors. Now you can join this club as a new member for just €540 from now until 1st January 2017. This must be the offer of the year. MATCH-PLAYS All match-play tournaments are up to date and the situation is as follows: The Gold Coast Cup Singles is down to the semifinals where Paddy Walsh will play Derek Power and John W Walsh will play Danny Kiely. The date for completion of these matches is 24th August. The Michael White Foursomes is ready for the final in which Michael Kavanagh and Michael Whelan will play Tom White and John Flynn. This match must be played by 20th September. The Willie Barron Fourball is at quarter-final stages, matches as follows: Michael Lenihan & Tom Reynolds v Brian O’Connor & Johnny Ryan Kieran Cullinan & Seanie Lenihan v Declan Kiely & Andy Travers Brian Fahey & Austin Kiely Jnr v Lee Crotty & Austin Kiely Jimmy O’Dwyer & Paddy Walsh v Tony Sheehan & Liam Clancy. All matches to be completed by 9th August. The Dawn International Mixed Foursomes is also down to quarter-final stages and the matches are as follows: Kieran Cullinan & Ruth Hannigan v Micheal White & Mary O'Callaghan

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies Open 3 Person Rumble kindly sponsored by (Tom Halpin Magpie Art.) - Front row left to right: Olga Carroll, Kathleen McNamara, Marion Walsh Winners; Creina O’Sullivan, Lady Captain. Back row left to right: Theresa Keane, Sue [Pat Crowley] Mahony, Ina H. Considine, 2nd; Betty O’Brien, Mary Phelan, Patricia Flanagan, Josephine Fennell, 4th. Sat. 25th Singles S/F: 1st Betty O’Brien (13) 39 pts, 2nd Sylvia Phelan (18) 38 pts, 3rd Michelle Mernin (14) 38 pts, 4th Fidelma Fitzgerald (21) 37 pts. CSS 73 UPCOMING FIXTURES Mon. 27 July Monday Open Gents/Ladies Seniors(50+) Singles S/F Tues. 28 July Ladies Singles Stroke (Cliff House) Deise Cup (G.O.Y.) Wed. 29 July Captain's Prize to the Juniors, Yougones Back 9 2.30p.m., Sixty.com 2 p.m. Thurs. 30 July SPAR Thursday Open Gents Singles S/F Qualifier - Visitors

€15 Fri. 31 July Open 3 Person Champagne Scramble Sat. 1 Aug Open Gents/Ladies Singles S/F Sun. 2 Aug. Open Gents Singles Stroke (July Medal D. Hayes), (Designated GUI practice 3-4) Mon. 3 Aug. Open Gents/Ladies Singles S/F Tues. 4 Aug Open Ladies 3 Person Waltz (Garveys) Wed. 5 Aug President’s 9 H Scramble. JUNIOR NOTES Tuition for our pre juniors and beginners continues next Saturday, 1st August at 3 pm. Non members are welcome.

Any junior enquiries can be directed to club professional David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net. You can also follow junior activities on the club website and Facebook. PRO SHOP NOTES The Proshop continues to be busy with lithium batteries and Cobra clubs continuing to be popular. David continues to offer the best prices in town with professional advice guaranteed. David's special offers can be found on his website at www.davidhayesgolf.com. CLUB RAFFLE

This year again Dungarvan Golf Club is running a Club Raffle for a fantastic array of prizes. Do you fancy a holiday abroad in magnificent Cannes, a free membership, or a relaxing getaway break in a luxury Irish Hotel? To be in with a chance to win these and other superb prizes, enter the Dungarvan Golf Club’s big raffle! Your continued support is very much appreciated. The grand draw will take place on the night of the Presidents Prize 9th August 2015. Tickets are on sale in the clubhouse. Tickets €2 each, book of 6 for €10.

Tom White & Rebecca Kavanagh v John Queally & Patricia Doyle Derek Power & Gillian Cashman v Michael Whelan & Mary Kiely Jimmy Beresford & Bernie Morrissey v Michael Kavanagh & Elaine Goss RESULTS Tuesday, 21st July: Open Seniors, CSS 37 pts. 1st: John Houlihan (21) 46 pts Mountain View. 2nd: Liam Nelligan (10) 43 pts Cahir Park. 3rd: Joe Murray (25) 41 pts. Indiana Springs. 1st Lady: Joan Nolan (27) 35 pts Slade Valley. Friday, 24th July: Open Singles, CSS 36 pts. 1st: David O’Connor (5) 39 pts. Gross: Dermot Maher (0) 34 pts Clonmel. Saturday, 25th July: Club Competition, CSS 36 pts. 1st: Derek Power (3) 40 pts. 2nd: Andy Travers (16) 40 pts. Gross: David O’Connor (5) 29 pts. 3rd: Donal Coughlan (13) 38 pts. Sunday, 26th July: Monthly Medal, CSS 75. 1st: Tom White (7) 72. Gross: Micheal White (4) 80. JUNIOR NOTES Junior Opens: Every Thursday 1p.m. to 1.30 p.m. juniors with handicap 0-36. 1.30 To 2.00 p.m. PreJuniors, handicaps 37+. Entry fee: Members €3, Visitors €5. Category Prizes. Coaching: Coaching continues on Monday evenings at 6.30 p.m. in the practice area with resident coach Ian Prendergast. It costs just €3 for a 45 minute session and it is always great fun and worthwhile.

Junior Results: PreJunior: 1st: Rian Keyes (54) 37 pts Dungarvan. 2nd: Jack Kiely (48) 33 pts. 3rd: David Morrissey (46) 29 pts. 4th: Bryan Kiely (49) 28 pts. Juniors: Cat 0-18: Max Quinn (12) 38 pts West Waterford.Cat 19-36: Charlie Treen (29) 44 pts Dungarvan. LADIES NOTES Coaching: Coaching for Ladies with Ian Prendergast takes place every Monday evening at 7.15 pm; this is available to all ladies and especially beginners. The sessions last for 45 minutes and the cost is €4 per session. Fixtures: 18 Hole club Ongoing Competition. This is a new competition with a limit of 20 entries and should prove very popular with everybody for the Summer months. Entry is €5 and re-entry is €3, and along with our ongoing 10 hole competition there is something for everybody!! Sunday, 2nd August: 18 hole S/ford sponsored by Dalton Jewellers Sunday, 9th August: 18 hole Club Competition Sunday, 16th August: 18 hole S/ford sponsored by Dungarvan Shopping Centre Results: Open Champagne Scramble kindly sponsored by Conserv 1st: DD Hannigan, Kay Claassen, Joan O’Dea 69pts Gold Coast; 2nd: June Hayes, Ann Stack, Christine O’Keeffe 67pts on countback Dungarvan; 3rd: Karen Darcy, Noirin Darcy, Liz Ivory

67pts Gold Coast; 10 Hole No.6: Kay Claassen 19pts Ladies Outing: Our ladies outing this year will be to Tipperary Golf Club on Sunday, 13th September, tee times from 11.30 a.m. An all inclusive package has been arranged to include tea/coffee and scones on arrival, 18 holes of golf and a three course meal for €38 per person. If you want the opportunity to play a wonderful course and enjoy a great day out, please add your name to list in kiosk. More information to follow. Omni Group: The Omni Group meet every Wed. at 1.45pm for registration, this a fun 10 hole competition with a chat and a cuppa afterwards. Eileen Murphy Foursomes Qualifer: This is an ongoing competition starting on Sunday, 19th July to Monday, 10th Aug, play as often as you wish with as many partners as you can. The pairing with the best score goes forward to represent the Club in Cork. Ladies club Foursomes: For those interested in playing in club foursomes, please add your name to sheet in kiosk for draw which takes place on Sunday, 26th July. Sheila Norris Singles Matchplay: This is one of our major Matchplay competitions of the year kindly sponsored by Sheila Norris for which we are so grateful. Sheila, a past President of the club has always been an advocate of good golf, and deems Strokeplay or Matchplay to be the epitome

of the game!! Sheila has always been so generous with her sponsorship, and many a hard battle has been fought to attain the coveted prize!! The draw for partners is now posted in kiosk, and 2nd round matches must be played before Saturday, 25th July, no extensions after that date. Dawn International Mixed Foursomes: This is now well underway with many of the first round matches played, well done to those who won their matches, and wishing you the best of luck in your next round. Condolences: On behalf of our Captain, President and Ladies Club, I would like to convey our deepest sympathy to Rosie, Declan and extended Donnelly family on the recent death of her father Patsy. May he rest in Peace. New Membership Offers: Ladies, if you would like to try out a game of golf on our stunning 18 hole championship course, we have a very generous subscription on offer for new members, please refer to men’s notes for details or contact Bob or Mark in the kiosk. Get Well Wishes: The Ladies Club would like to wish Loraine Birney the very best as she recovers from her recent surgical procedure. We are all thinking about you and wishing you a speedy recovery, looking forward to seeing you grace the fairways very soon!! Hurry up and get back to us, we miss you!!

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Dungarvan United FC ACADEMY AWARDS On Saturday last all the young blues started to arrive in a gaggle of excitement for the annual Academy Awards. The sun was out and all the kids got to have a run around on our superb main pitch which is looking fine for the coming season and a testament to the volunteers who take pride in maintaining our club grounds. Time for the business of the day, our head coach Billy Coleman started the proceedings paying tribute to the children who come to the academy every week and thanked the parents for their support. Billy spoke about the dedication of our fantastic coaches and the time and effort they put into the club. Premier Manager Tommy Butler started the presentations by giving out certificates to the children who took part in the recent academy walk which raised €865.00! Each academy child was presented with an end-of-season medal by their coaches and club Chairman David Walsh made a speech congratulating the players and coaches on another successful season, then onto the serious stuff, the awards! An award is given for Best Effort and Most Improved Player in each age U-7, U-8, U-9, U-10, these are chosen by the coaches who spend each Saturday with the players. This year the winners were more or less unanimous in each category which saw the recipients of Best Effort go to, Seon Dowling (U-7), Paddy McCarthy (U-8), Eoin Flavin (U-9) and Sam Roche (U-10). Most improved players in each age were given to Liam Dalton (U-7), David Nyhan (U-8), Zach Power (U-9) and Darragh Cosgrave (U-10). Looking at all the little faces sitting on the grass its clear to see that Dungarvan United has some serious talent emerging for the future. The coaching they are getting is second to none and our coaches deserve

Dungarvan United FC 2015 Summer Camp 1 Skills Test Winners

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Zach Power Under 9 Most Improved Player.

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David Nyhan. Under 8 Most Improved Player.

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LOTTO There was no Jackpot winner in the Lotto Draw in The Bally Inn on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were 1, 6, 9, 15. €25 to: Paddy Joe Carey, Gerry Dunne, Theresa Hurton. Promoter’s prizewinner: Francis Sheehan. Next draw is in O'Mahony's Durrow on Sunday, July 9th with a Jackpot Prize on offer of €3,100. Tickets available from local retail outlets and regular promoters. Thanks to all who continue to support our Lotto. ASTRO TURF AstroTurf Pitch is available to hire. Contact Tadhg at 087 2306841. CLUB KITS There are some club kits for children still available. Ideal birthday presents. PRE-SEASON Pre-season training for our adult team continues on Wednesday nights at 7.30 p.m. If you are interested in playing this season, feel free to come along. SUMMER CAMP At this stage (Wednesday) the Summer Camp should be in full swing. Full details of all the activities in next weeks issue.

Ballinroad FC BALLINROAD AFC PITCH DEVELOPMENT LOTTO DRAW RESULTS - 26th JULY, 2015 Jackpot €10,000. Numbers drawn were: 8, 15, 16, 18. No winner. Winners of €20 each: David Fraher, Ann Rolison, Maureen Healy. New jackpot €10,000. Next draw on Sunday, 9th August, 2015 in Maguires Pub, Ballinroad. Thank you for your support.

Paddy McCarthy, Under 8 Best Effort.

Liam Dalton, Under 7 Most Improved Player.

Eoin Flavin Under 9.

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Seon Dowling. Under 7 Best Effort.

all credit to them for the nurturing they are doing with these lads every week. The academy end of season awards are also tinged with sadness as its the graduation of the U-10 group who go out into the world of schoolboy soccer. This year was especially poignant as almost all of these U-10's have trained together in the academy for the past four years and have forged a great friendship both in and out of the club.

Billy, Steve and Ken have been with these lads from the beginning and Pat and Ken are now ready to mentor them on the next stage of their journey, Billy paid tribute to the team and the success they have had at tournaments and blitzes over the last number of years and each player who took part in the 2015 Ardmore Cup was presented with a trophy to mark the sportsmanship they showed at the tournament by leaving without a Cup rather than play

against each other in the final. Billy also made an additional presentation to player Cathal Sweeney for being the U-10 team's most prolific striker. A player with immense talent it was a fitting tribute as looking back on the academy notes Cathal was referred to on probably the first write-up on the team back 2012 when he was Captain of the U-7 team who won the Len Rodgers in Clashmore which only seems like yesterday. We wish all the

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lads and lady all the very best in their future endeavours. The most prestigious of the awards is the tongue in cheek "Dusty Bin & Manager of the Month" T-shirt presented to a coach. This year deservedly the award goes to Mark "Gizzy" Crotty who has had a great start to his academy coaching with the U-7's, a welcome addition to the academy coaching team. Well done Mark. Party bags for all and a small celebration for U-10's with McDonalds Al Fresco on our lovely picnic tables and a wonderful cake, thanks to Valerie O'Donnell and its hard to believe we have come to the end of another season. Thanks to all the players, who make it all worthwhile, the parents for their support and, of course, our coaches, without who there would be no academy. We will have a break next week and resume for next season on Saturday, 8th August. Midweek U-9 & U-10 training will resume on Wednesday, 2nd September. LOTTO Winning numbers 5, 31, 26. No jackpot winner - €100 winner Vicky O’Donnell. Our revamped lotto starts next week. We have new tickets and the live draw will take place every Sunday night at 7.30 p.m. Next Sunday, 2nd August the draw will take place in Paddy Foleys Bar. For more info contact Robert Drummey on 087 448 4170. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOTTO. U-12 BLITZ Calling all existing and new players born in 2004 eligible to play U-12 for the coming season. Please come along to the club on Saturday for a team selection blitz. Please arrive at 11.30 a.m. SHARP. For further information contact Lucinda Shrubb on 086 107 9915.

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Manchester United Supporters’ Club – Waterford Branch MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL The new season is almost upon us and the deadline for official membership renewal is this Friday. It is important that anyone wishing to get to Old Trafford with the branch renew/join before then as the more members our branch have signed up in Old Trafford, the more seats we get for category A matches. We would remind anyone intending to travel with us that they must also be Waterford Branch members, the cost remains unchanged at €10 for adults & €5 for under 16's & OAP's. To join/renew official membership, use any of the following methods: 1 Go onto the manutd.com website and click on the "official membership" icon and follow the instructions. 2 Ring the switchboard at Old Trafford on 0044 161 868 8000 and when prompted "official membership" take this option and follow the prompted responses, or simply wait for the operator who will go through the process with you. 3 Simply contact the secretary (087 1940089) who will arrange sorting the membership for you. Before attempting any of the options you will require your date of birth, email address and mobile or land-

line contact number. PRE-SEASON The build-up to the new season continued with wins over San Jose Earthquakes (3-1; Mata, Depay, Pereira) and Barcelona (3-1; Rooney, Lingard, Januzaj). PSG provide the final opposition on the tour in the early hours of Thursday. While it's good to see the team winning, not many fans will be getting too carried away with matches, regardless of the opposition, that are little more than preparation for the real thing starting on August 8th. It's also good to see some younger players getting a run out and playing well. The fact that 7 of the 11 that finished the game v Barca came through the youth system indicates that van Gaal just might be willing to give the up and coming players more of a chance than some pundits/opposition managers think. On the brief showings in the States they certainly seem ready and eager. NEW SIGNING United confirmed the free signing of Argentinian goalkeeper Sergio Romero on Monday on a 3-year contract. Whether he's earmarked to replace De Gea or Valdes remains to be seen, let's hope it's the latter!

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 July, 2015

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles TÓN NA GAOITHE – NIGHT OF SPRINTS

Good Running from Anthony McAuley ON Tuesday last the first Tón na Gaoithe or Night of Sprints took place on the new mondo track at the RSC. There was a good turnout of athletes from all over the southeast and many made the trip from Dublin all looking for fast times. The sprint events were graded so competitors ran against athletes of the same standard. West Waterford’s Anthony McAuley took part in the 100m. He ran a very good heat to qualify for the final. Conditions were good for the heats with a legal wind reading. As the event moved towards the finals it got very cold which didn’t help those looking for those fast times. In the final Anthony finished in third place. EOGHAN FLYNN CLOSE TO 50 MTS IN SENIOR JAVELIN Eoghan Flynn made the transition from juvenile athlete to senior athletics when he took part in the men’s javelin at the Tón na Gaoithe event

Eoghan Flynn and Anthony McAuley who competed at the Tón na Gaoithe at the RSC. in Waterford. This was one of the best javelin competitions in the country this year with eight athletes throwing over 45mts. Eoghan was competing for the first time with the 800grm javelin and he was up against the best senior

Dungarvan Golf Club Open Fortnight. Open Gents Singles S/F kindly sponsored by Tom Coffey and Son. Front LR: Tom Coffey, Sponsor; Tom Considine 1st; Creina O’Sullivan, Lady Captain; David Raher, Captain. Back L/R: Liam Carroll, President; Gabriel Leacy, Gross; Michael Brackett, 2nd; David Crowley, 3rd. [Pat Crowley]

athletes in the country. After the first three rounds he was lying in eight place but then pulled out a big throw of 49.97 to move him up to sixth. The competition was won by Irish number one Rory Gunning.

Causeway Bowls Club B.L.I. SOUTHERN LEAGUE SUNDAY, 26th July and here we are in Dungarvan where the heavens have opened up with torrential rain; interrupted by showers, and we at your local bowls club braved the elements to take on the visitors from St. Michael's bowling club, Cork. We commenced the match at around 2 p.m. After an hour or so we had to concede to the continuous rain and puddles forming on the rinks to take comfort with a well earned cup of hot tea; with the occasional biscuit. After 20 minutes, we felt able to continue and within a short while we had concluded the first match with a victory to the home side.

The other matches were more balanced and match two ended at 14 points each. So there we stood with one won and one drawn. It was down to the final game where at the last end the scores were equal at 13 all. We were holding 3 as St. Michael’s 3rd player let go with his final wood – he played a superb shot which took the jack and carried it to the rear of the rink leaving his team holding 3. A brave attempt was made by our captain; John Townsend, to take out the winning woods but it ended at 16-13 to the visitors. So there you have it. We ended up with one win, one draw and one loss but overall winners on total points scored

and a sign that our game is improving having lost all matches played against Cork last year. You can imagine we were pleased to finish the games and head off to the awaiting food which had been laid out by three of the lady members of the club – one must say we are never disappointed by the effort and time these ladies put into our club by way of their attitude at turning up for these matches to provide some home comforts for sometimes forlorn players. The day concluded with both captains thanking all players for their persoverance in playing in such weather conditions and wished them a safe journey home.

Dungarvan Golf Club. Open Fortnight Open Mixed Foursomes kindly sponsored by Moore Financial. Front Row L/R: Pat and Colette Power, 1st; Eamonn Moore, sponsor; David Raher, Captain; Creina O’Sullivan, Lady Captain. Back Row L/R: Jim Kiersey, Vice-Captain; Liam Carroll, President; and Bridget Ahearne, Lady Vice Captain 3rd; Teresa and Vincent Hayes, 2nd. [Pat Crowley]

AIG Road to Carton TRAMORE made a winning start to the defence of their AIG Senior Cup crown and they are now just one match away from a return to the Munster finals weekend. Despite being without two of last year’s All Ireland winning team, the Waterford men are still proving formidable opponents. The champions beat Youghal 4-1 in their opening match and overcame Clonmel by the same margin. A win against Waterford Castle will put them through to their provincial finals weekend, which takes place at Dungarvan on 15th and 16th August. Tramore are without the services of Irish international Robin Dawson, who will play with the Maynooth University

side this season where he is a member of the Paddy Harrington Golf Scholarship Programme, and All-Ireland Final hero Alan Thomas, who played with Dungarvan this season. Despite those absentees, Tramore got off to a flying start as they eased into the East Area Munster Final, where they will face Waterford Castle on Wednesday, 29th July. Dawson’s younger brother, Charlie, has been added to the Tramore squad while Declan King has also joined the Waterford club having moved back to Ireland from the US. And with the experience of Chris Butler, former Waterford hurling star Paul

Flynn and Dave Kiely, who were all part of last year’s AllIreland winning side there is no reason to think Tramore can’t enjoy a repeat success in 2015. “Winning the All-Ireland last year was huge. It was only our second time to win the Senior Cup,” said team manager Owen Kavanagh. “We’ve had a good run in recent years but getting out of Munster is very difficult.” If Tramore overcome Waterford Castle, they will face Monkstown in the Munster semi-finals. On the other side of the draw are last year’s beaten finalists Limerick, who edged out local rivals Castletroy in the North Munster decider. They will play Tralee in the last four.

Dungarvan Golf Club Club Classic Mixed kindly sponsored by Ger Darcy, Billy Queally, Liam Carroll, President. Front row left to right: Martin Lynch, Jack Collins, prize winners; Creina O’Sullivan, Lady Captain; Ann Morrissey, Jim Kiersey, Vice-Captain prize winners. Also included in photo back row is David Raher, Captain. [Pat Crowley]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 July, 2015

Kiernan takes first win on Great Stuff Caterers IMC Mini Stages Rally THE Great Stuff Caterers Imokilly Motor Club ran their event out of The Park Hotel in Dungarvan and despite some testing weather conditions the club started 120 cars for the club’s first running of a Mini Stage Rally. Gary Kiernan/ James Fulton in the class 13 Escort showed the way home with a determined drive that made Gary go for all or nothing on the last stage. The first stage saw the car of Ed Murphy leave the road. This led to the next six cars being baulked and the top 7 cars used Wesley Patterson’s time and then the rally reverted back to the competitor’s times. Mark Dolphin felt this hurt his chance of being first IMC crew home but he soldiered on. Stage 2 and the times were showing that while Denis Cronin was fastest, Gary Kiernan was showing he meant business. George Condell in the Starlet was flying and next up was last year’s winner Wesley Patterson. David Guest was starting to fly in the Evo just ahead of Brian O’Keeffe, with Mulligan and Dolphin next up and Jason Ryan who had clutch trouble. So after the first loop they headed for service. Kiernan a mere four seconds up on Condel. Wesley Patterson was next followed by Denis Cronin. Then, Brian O’Keeffe who sadly would relinquish his IMC leading driver as he

had problems in service. Trevor Mulligan settled into 6th ahead of Jason Ryan, David Guest and Mark Dolphin On the second loop Gary Kiernan gained a few on David Condel on stage 3 while the reverse happened on 4 and Kiernan could only manage 4th fastest. The lads now tied for time after four stages. 3rd was Denis Cronin in the Subaru who was back after a long time out of the driver’s seat. Jason Ryan had what he described as the biggest moment of his rally career on Stage 3 and said “we were lucky”. He dropped a few seconds to Mark Dolphin over Stages 3 and 4. David Guest was now up to fifth and loving the stages ahead of a charging Ed O’Callaghan. Then up was Mark Dolphin,Tom Flaherty, Eddie Power and Bernard Foley. Wesley Patterson stopped on the stage with engine trouble so last year’s winner was gone. Tied for time the battle was on as the heavens opened and there was torrential rain. Denis Cronin used the grip of the WRC Subaru to win the stage. Just a second ahead of George Condel who now took 1.4 seconds from Gary Kieran and the lead after five stages. IMC crew James Fitzgerald was flying in the wet and quickest of the locals on this stage. Jason Ryan decided it was time to calm it

all down. He felt he had enough done to take the title of first IMC crew home. Allen Treacy was flying in the 1600 Corolla but the big looser here of the IMC boys was Mark Dolphin who had wiper problems and could hardly see where he was going in the wet. It would be all or nothing on the final stage. Gary Kiernan risked it all to win the stage by 8 seconds and seal his first ever rally win. George Condel said he thought he had enough done to win but Gary must have taken a few chances in there. Denis Cronin sealed third fastest in the final stage and 3rd on the rally. Ed O’Callaghan finished 4th overall. David Guest was up to 5th in the GpN Mitsubishi and first Plasticbags.ie Southern 4 crew, Jason Ryan had another demon drive in the 1600 Starlet to 6th overall and first IMC crew home. Mark Dolphin kept up the pace and took 12 seconds from Jason Ryan on the last stage 7th overall and 2nd IMC Crew would be Mark Dolphin’s reward for a good day in the Escort. 8th was Tom Flaherty in the Escort; 9th Eddie Power in the Corolla WRC and 10th Neill Twohill in a Mitsubishi Evo 9. At the finish Gary Kiernan said, “it was a great day in the car, great rally and we risked it all in the last stage and won the rally. There were great stages which were very tough

in the wet and my first rally win, a great day’s Motorsport”. Derek Power Clerk of The Course said “great day here today in Dungarvan well done to Gary Kiernan/James Fulton in the Escort, a great win for them”. Thanks to all the competitors who came from all parts of the country and everyone who helped make this event happen in some serious rain at times. Thanks to our sponsors Great Stuff Caterers and our associate sponsors the Park Hotel and Ace Signs”. For more news follow us at www.imokillymotorclub.com RESULTS 1 Gary Kiernan and James Fulton Ford Escort Mk2 0:48:35.0. 2 George Condell and Michael Coads Toyota Starlet RWD 0:48:41.6. 3 Denis Cronin and Coleman Hurley Subaru Impreza WRC S6 0:49:08.7. 4 Ed O'Callaghan and Charlie McEnery Ford Escort RS Mk2 0:50:08.9. 5 David Guest and Frank Curtin Mitsubishi Evo 9 0:50:17.1. 6 Jason Ryan and Peter Falvey Toyota Starlet 0:50:54.2. 7 Mark Dolphin and Finbarr Quirke Ford Escort Mk2 0:51:17.6 8 Tom Flaherty and Patrick Curley Ford Escort RS 0:51:24.9. 9 Eddie Power and Mark Bowens Toyota Corolla 0:52:12.8. 10 Neil Tohill and Gerard Tohill Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 0:52:48.0.

Rally Winners Gary Kiernan and James Fulton with Clerk of the Course Derek Power.

Peter Falvey and Jason Ryan First IMC crew Home and winners of the Brian Hurley award.

2nd on the Great Stuff Caterers mini Stages Rally George Condell and Michael Coad’s Starlet.

3rd on the Great Stuff Mini Stages Rally Denis Cronin and Coleman Hurley Subaru WRC.

IMC Crew Home East Corks Mark Dolphin and Finbarr Quirke Escort.

2015 Great Stuff Caterers Rally Winners Gary Kiernan and James Fulton.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 July, 2015

Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club Gents All-Ireland Strokeplay championships 2015

Paul Riordan is National Junior Strokeplay champion 196 PLAYERS from all around Ireland qualified to play in the Gents All-Ireland Strokeplay Championships which we hosted last weekend. This was a great boost to the town and surrounding areas as the players, family and supporters were here for the whole weekend of the 25th and 26th July. Top Pitch and Putt players came to the Cunnigar last weekend for the National Gents Strokeplay Championships, which is the pinnacle of the pitch and putt season. On Saturday last the Juniors started the proceedings with 53 players taking part, with the top 12 qualifying for a play off on the Saturday evening. We had a local winner with Paul Riordan who beat Richard Burke of Grannard in an intense 9 hole play off. Michael Ahearne and Declan Byrne for their first big competition did themselves very proud, and the experience will stand to them in the future. At 11.30 a.m. the Intermediate grade got under way, this was high standard pitch & putt play which saw Damien Greevey from Lucan come out on top with an amazing 11 under, this was followed by Cian Morrison from Douglas with 9 under and in 3rd place was Luke Heeney from Bellewstown. Our local players Thomas Maher and Aiden O'Rourke acquitted themselves very well but unfortunately they came up short on the day. Saturday was brilliant sunshine and the course looked magnificent. The conditions were perfect for a great game of pitch and putt and everyone enjoyed the day. ON SUNDAY This competition is the one that all players strive to win. There were 80 players in this Senior section, and on Sunday morning gale force winds and torrential rain greeted the elite of pitch and putt.

Paul Riordan, Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club, Junior National Gents Strokeplay champion 2015 receiving cup from Eammon Birchall, President of PPUI. Despite the horrendous conditions John Walsh of Collins, Cork romped home with a 4 shot victory over J. R. Crangle of Loughlinstown. In 3rd place was Junior Smith from R.G.S.C and 4th place was Kieran Earls from Parteen, Limerick. John Walsh now has the history of being the 3rd man in P.P.U.I history to win the National Matchplay and National Strokeplay double in the one year. Thank you to Ray Malone and Aidrian Flanagan from Open Tempo and also Kevin Casey of WLR radio show who covered this event for the whole of the weekend. LADIES OPEN SPONSORED BY THE BUTCHER’S BLOCK Our ladies open which is kindly sponsored by The Butcher's Block will be held at our course on the 8th August. Again this event attracts ladies from all over Ireland for the weekend and is another boost for the town of Dungarvan. This competition started only a few years ago

Overall winner John Walsh,Collins Pitch & Putt Club, Senior National Gents Strokeplay champion 2015 receiving cup from Eammon Birchall, President of PPUI.

and has gone from strength to strength and is now one of the top competitions for Ladies in Ireland. COMMITTEE MEETING Our next committee meeting will be on 30th July after the game this is an important one before the Ladies Open sponsored by The Butcher’s Block. MAJOR FIXTURES FOR THE COMING YEAR Ladies Open sponsored by The Butcher’s Block – August 8th. Ladies & Gents Captain’s Day (Aiden Murray & Mary O'Neill) – August 23rd So everyone get practising. Please note if names are not paid for they will not be sent away. Monday Evening Scrambles are now underway names in by 6.00 p.m. tee off 6.30 p.m. Nett: Maureen Power, Paddy Lawlor. Gross: Mary O'Neill, Patsy Hackett. WEDNESDAY TOURNAMENTS Names to be in for 10.00 a.m. tee off 10.30 a.m. No game. THURSDAY TOURNAMENT No game. From now on with all games please note: The inexperienced player on each team will now mark the card (this is to get used to marking cards). JUVENILE COMPETITIONS The next Juvenile competition will be on Friday 30th at 1.00 p.m. HOLE IN ONE Last year we held a Hole in one competition. So we will continue with a prize for the most hole in ones during the club competition season this year as it proved very popular. There's fierce competition

already with everyone trying to get the ultimate hole in one. To date Patsy Hackett (4), Paddy Noonan (4), Liam Simms (3), Michael Ahearne, Declan Byrne, Paddy Lawlor each have one each. Breda O'Donnell (3) and Jacinta O'Mahoney (3) Bridget Walsh (2), Cait Mulcahy, Mary O'Neill and Corinne McGee now has a hole in one for the womens section. BONUS NUMBER Bonus number 40. The winner this week was Lorraine Troy and Chloe Hilliard. PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when playing destroys the greens, it takes a lot of care and attention to keep them in pristine condition, so all members and green fees are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so. Also do not use the club head to take balls out of holes on greens as this damages the hole. If anyone has an hour or two Mondays to Fridays to spare to give a hand helping on the course you would be very welcome. MEMBERSHIP FEES Adults €80; Family €150; Over 60s €50; Juveniles €45; Life Members €30. T-shirts, caps and gloves for sale in clubhouse. THE RESULTS Junior Grade – 1st Paul Riordan (Cunnigar); 2nd Richard Burke (Grannard); 3rd Nicholas Byrne (Collins). Intermediate Grade – 1st Damien Greevey (Lucas); 2nd Cian Morrison (Douglas); 3rd Luke Heeney (Bellewstown). Senior Grade – 1st John Walsh (Collins); 2nd J. R. Crangle (Loughlinstown); 3rd Junior Smith (RGSC); 4th Keiran Earls (Parteen).

Dungarvan Cycling Club Chairman Paraig De Burca acception sponsorship for the PYT competition from Liam Rossiter.

Another win for Mark McGarry OUR juveniles travelled to Donore for racing last Sunday where Mark McGarry added another win to his 2015 palmares in the Under 12 race, with Aoibhe Power coming in 5th in the same race. SUIR VALLEY 3 DAY We will be well represented at the Suir Valley 3 day next weekend and I'm sure that the lads would love any support over the weekend. Both stages 2 & 4 will be passing close by. Sunday's stage 2 is the familiar Clonmel-Dungarvan-Carrick circuit, and Monday's stage 4 takes on The Vee, up Colligan, and a mountain top finish on The Nire. With a crit in Clonmel on Sunday evening there's some top quality racing and it'd be well worth a luck and a shout out to the lads. LIAM ROSSITER PYT CONCLUDES The Predict Your Time competition concluded for 2015 last Wednesday in Cappoquin, with the chairman taking the final honours. Well done to everyone who took part over the 5 weeks, and thanks to all who helped out. We're very grateful to Liam for his generous sponsorship and as always we'd ask members to support our sponsors when they can. YOUTH LEAGUE A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS We had big numbers again for our juvenile league last Thursday night and some great racing and commitment from everyone as ever. We're back again this Thursday. Racing starts at Cork Marts at 7:00. Please be there to sign on for 6:45. Don't worry if you

haven't registered yet, new cyclists are welcome every week. Many thanks as always to the parents and club members who help out and to our sponsors Forde's Daybreak, and MTS Broadband. Any members who are willing to help out and support the youngsters will be very welcome. CLUB TT The annual club Time Trial competition will take place on Wednesday, 12th August and will be on the Ballinroad to 5 Cross Roads out and back route. The competition is open to anybody with at least a club competition licence, but only club members can lift the cup. More details to follow. TUESDAY EVENING SPIN The regular Tuesday evening spin is becoming more popular as numbers increase week by week. The pace us normally about 28kmph, and because the distance is shorter it is suitable for both groups 3 and 4. Where and when? Kilrush, 7 pm. Home before 9 pm. WEEKEND SPINS Crowded House and Mark Twain would have had plenty of inspiration with the Irish weather this past weekend. It hasn't stopped everyone putting in some savage miles on the road though, with some huge spins being clocked on Strava. Saturday was about the best day, and there was a good club spin to Cappoquin, over The Vee, then on to Clogheen, Ballyporeen, and back up to Ballysaggart. Sunday started miserable but the hardy coots were still out and about. Between the

match and the weather numbers were down so the groups joined up. A wet morning with more branches on the road than you would see in the month of January forced Group 3 to shorten their spin by 20k and take the main road home from Kilmeaden after going to Bonmahon and Kill. A few hardy bucks that were traveling to the match braved the elements at 8 am to clock up a few miles before the main spin. Group 1 went 5 Cross roads, Mahonbridge, Kilrossanty, Muama, Millstreet, Piltown, and home. 115Kms in all sorts of weather bar summer. To be informed of the weekend's routes please check the Facebook page on Saturdays or send an email to spininfo@dungarvancc.com requesting to be added to the list to receive the routes. Club spins leave at 9:00, from John Foley’s Kilrush on Saturdays, and The Square on Sundays. CYCLING QUOTE “That's what you get when you suffer - you get results.” Paul Sherwen. CONTACT US You will find loads of updates, tips, photos, and commentary on the club’s Facebook page and on the club website: dungarvancc.com. We're even on Twitter if 140 characters is about all you can handle. Join the Dungarvan Cycling Club group on Strava to see what everyone else is up to. If you have anything you’d like me to report please e m a i l seanoduibhir@gmail.com

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 July, 2015

Talking Horses Upcoming Fixtures

Wexford wins for claiming riders

Galway – Wednesday 29th July (First Race 3.00) Galway – Thursday 30th July (First Race 1.50) Galway – Friday 31st July (First Race 5.10) Galway – Saturday 1st August (First Race 2.40) Galway – Sunday 2nd August (First Race 2.15)

Two for Townend at Limerick on Thursday FORMER champion jockey Paul Townend had mixed fortunes in the first two races on the card at Limerick on Thursday. He had an easy time of it when winning on the Des McDonogh-trained Little Haarth in the 2m4f maiden hurdle but was denied a second winner when Thanks For Tea, who was first past the post, was disqualified for causing interference in the mares novice hurdle. The race was awarded to Duckweed who was ridden for Jessica Harrington by Robbie Power. Gordon Elliott’s The Game Changer was left clear by the fall of Upazo at the second last fence to win the novice chase under Davy Russell. The other winner over fences on the night was Well Tuned who won the mares’ beginners chase for John Nicholson and Mark Enright. Liclash battled well under Shane Shorthall to win the 2m2f handicap hurdle for trainer Stephen Ryan while James Motherway and Derek O’Connor were on the mark with Na Trachtalai Abu in the 2m6f handicap hurdle. The Willie Mullins-trained newcomer Escape Footwear ran out a good winner of the bumper under Patrick Mullins.

Group 3 wins for Dermot Weld and Aidan O'Brien DERMOT Weld warmed up for his assault on the Galway Festival with a high-profile success with Tanaza in the Group 3 Jockey Club Of Turkey Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown on Thursday. With Pat Smullen in the saddle, the 7/4 chance proved too strong for Aidan O'Brien’s Alice Springs and looks an exciting prospect. O’Brien enjoyed better fortune when the Listowel maiden winner Deauville upset long odds-on favourite Sanus Per Aquam to win the Group 3 Japanese Racing Association Tyros Stakes under Joseph O’Brien. The Futurity Stakes at the Curragh is a probable target for the promising winner. John Oxx and Declan McDonogh teamed up to win the 8f maiden with Corstorphine while the apprentice handicap over the same trip went to the Conor Hoban-ridden Knights Templar who is trained by Pat Flynn. Another leading apprentice to visit the winners’ enclosure was Connor King who landed the 10f handicap on David Marnane’s Pullman Brown. Michael Halford and Shane Foley were on the mark with Castle Guest in the 10f rated race and Charles O’Brien and Fran Berry teamed up to win the 14f handicap with Hurricane Sky.

First winner for Apprentice Jason Conneely GALWAY apprentice Jason Conneely rode his first winner when partnering the John Murphy-trained Unchartered Waters to victory in the apprentice handicap at Ballinrobe on Monday. The 21-year-old rode the 11/1 chance with plenty of confidence and came home a one and a half length winner from another outsider Byron Beauty, trained by Harry Rogers who enjoyed better luck when landing the claiming race with the Gary Halpin-ridden Zero Euro. The rest of the evening belonged to more senior riders with champion jockey Pat Smullen landing the tote.com Handicap on the Sean Byrne-trained Lean And Keen. Wayne Lordan and David Wachman teamed up to win the maiden with Swordfight while Gary Carroll and Charlie Moore were on the mark with Jeremys Joy in the nine furlong handicap. The Compeller made much of the running to win the 13f handicap for Ken Condon and Shane Foley and the final winner of the night sent punters home scratching their heads as 20/1 outsider Akiliyna ran away with the 13f maiden for County Laois-based Shane Duffy and Colm O’Donoghue.

Top Breeding Award For Jim Bolger JIM Bolger became the first dual winner of the Connolly's RED MILLS / The Irish Field Breeder of the Year award on Tuesday. He was presented with his prize by Joe Connolly of Connolly’s RED MILLS and Leo Powell, editor of The Irish Field Editor.

Letters Of Note with Michael and Robin O'Callaghan, Pat Smullen, Siobhan O'Sullivan and Michael O'Callaghan after winning the Yeomanstown Stud Dark Angel EBF Stakes. [Caroline Norris]

Naas listed success of note for O’Callaghan CURRAGH trainer Michael O’Callaghan sent out Letters Of Note to win the 6f Listed race at Naas on Wednesday night. Pat Smullen was once again at his best in getting the 6/1 shot home by a head from the Eddie Lynam-trained outsider Byzantium. Ger Lyons introduced a highly promising filly in the shape of Bear Creek who could not have been

more impressive in the 5f maiden under Andrea Atzeni. Lyons completed a double when taking the concluding 1m race with Cape Wolfe who just got up to deny David Marnane’s Seanie under Colin Keane. The 6f maiden went to the Tony Martintrained Laganore who had little difficulty in winning under Fran Berry while the

handicap over the same trip went to Burren View Lady who was ridden by Leigh Roche for trainer Denis Hogan. Ian Queally continued his good run when taking the apprentice handicap on Regal Power for trainer Marcus Callaghan while Kings Ryker won the 1m handicap for Michael Halford and Shane Foley.

Elliott and Carberry settle for two GORDON Elliott looked to have a strong hand at Ballinrobe on Tuesday night and he came away with two winners. Paul Carberry was in the saddle as Mr Steadfast reversed Bellewstown form with Trainstation to win the opening maiden hurdle and the former champion jockey again did the steering as Georges Conn returned from a 710 day absence to win the second race on the card. Elliott suffered a reversal when Vercingetorix proved no match for the Willie Mullins-trained Aminabad who easily won the conditions hurdle under Ruby Walsh. And Elliott’s Mustadrik let his supporters down when finishing only fifth at odds of 11/10

favourite behind the Ryan Treacy-ridden Kylecrue who followed up on his win at Tipperary the previous Sunday for trainer John Ryan. Norman Lee’s Supreme Vic added to his Gowran Park win of last month when taking the 2m1f handicap hurdle under Adam O’Neill. The 2m4f handicap hurdle went to the Michael O’Haretrained Some Pride who triumphed under amateur rider Noel McParlan while 17-year-old Finny Maguire extended his winning run to three when taking the bumper on the Seamus Braddish-trained Brogine.

Chris Hayes stars with two at Down Royal CHRIS Hayes landed the final two races to take the honours at Down Royal on Friday. The high-flying Limerick-man scored a narrow success on the Michael Mulvaney-trained Annagh Haven who just beat Oceania Queen to win the fillies’ handicap while Park Rebel completed the brace when taking the 10f handicap for Curragh trainer Paul Deegan. Sean Corby took the 5f handicap on the Georgios Pakidistrained Boughtforasong and another young apprentice on the

mark was Robbie Downey who enjoyed a short-head success on the Garvan Donnelly-trained Plough Boy in the 7f handicap. Ger Lyons and Colin Keane kept up the good work with success in the 7f auction maiden which they won with newcomer Roibeard. The Tom Mullins-trained Peace Mission had little difficulty in seeing off the gambled-on Gladly to win the 7f fillies’ maiden in the hands of Gary Carroll.

Navan Racecourse launch €250,000 Redevelopment NAVAN Racecourse is set to launch a €250,000 upgrade following the approval of a Horse Racing Ireland capital development grant of over €100,000. The work will be carried out between now and 2018 with a series of improvements to racegoers’ facilities. The most significant element of the redevelopment project involves improving the entrance to the car park by removing the roadside growth, creating

a new bank set back off the road and extending the existing railing. This will improve visibility, allowing cars to exit safely and will also add to the aesthetic dimension of the approach to the Co. Meath racecourse. Other works include extending the ambulance road at the front of the stand, a considerable renovation of the Tote Hall and customer focused improvements to the main canopy, adding

heaters, extra panelling and a screen to reduce the wind tunnel effect. The Kilberry self-service restaurant will also undergo a significant refurbishment as will the Troytown bar. One of the immediate customer driven improvements to be progressed in the short term is the installation of seating all along the perimeter of the parade ring.

CLAIMING riders were to the fore at Wexford on Friday night where they won six of the seven races on offer. Jack Kennedy kept up his impressive strike rate when taking the 3m handicap hurdle on Slygufftou for Michael McCullagh. Other 7lbs claimers on the mark were Jonathan Moore who teamed up with Liz Doyle to win the 2m4f handicap hurdle with Hurry Kitty and Breen Kane was in the saddle as As De Pique won the 3m1f handicap chase for Gavin Cromwell. Shane Shortall took the opportunity handicap chase on the Garrett Power-trained Curragh Golan while amateur riders Paul Cawley and Pa King took the beginners’ chase on the Denis Hogantrained Drive The Bus and the bumper on the Harry Kelly-trained Isnt Dat Right respectively. The bumper success was giving County Tipperarybased handler Kelly his second winner as he had earlier combined with Sean Flanagan to win the maiden hurdle with Theatre Sunset. Flanagan was the only nonclaiming jockey to ride a winner at the meeting.

Foley on top at first lefthanded flat meeting at Wexford THE experiment of racing left-handed at Wexford Racecourse extended to Flat racing for the first time on Saturday and the meeting passed off without a hitch. Shane Foley rode two winners. He took the opening 9f fillies’ maiden on the John Murphy-trained For Goodness Sake and also won the final event on the card when High Kicker justified her short price to win the 1m7f handicap for Peter Fahey. Kevin Manning and Jim Bolger won the auction race with Vocaliser while Henry’s Girl was the winner of the 11f maiden under Joseph O’Brien. Paul Deegan and Chris Hayes teamed up for a winner at Down Royal on the previous evening and they were on the mark again with Duke Of Medina in the 11f handicap. Frank Dunne and Emmet McNamara scored with Askmour who easily saw off the gambled-on Deor to win over the same trip while the apprentice handicap went to the Paul Flynn-trained Liberty’s Gift who was winning in the hands of Dubliner Daniel Redmond.