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Some happy pilgrims from Dungarvan, Abbeyside and district making their way home after the Papal event in The Phoenix Park last Sunday at the closing of the World Meeting of Families. SEE PAGES 33–36

COUNCILLORS’ €3.5m PAY AND PERKS By Paul Mooney

WATERFORD’S 32 Councillors have been paid up to €3.5m since they were elected to the

merged local authority of Waterford City and County Council in 2014 - and nearly €1m of that was paid last year - the highest amount in the

past four years.

A breakdown of the figures shows that last year, taxpayers’ money paid the 32 Councillors a total of €996,869.16 - which is the highest amount paid since the merged

authority was formed in 2014. In 2016, the 32 members claimed a total of €976,597.41, while in 2015 they claimed a total of €952,944.40. In 2014 (June to December), they were paid a total of €551,369.30.

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Solemn Opening to World Meeting of Families LAST Tuesday evening in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in Waterford, a Solemn Evening Prayer was held to formally launch the World Meeting of Families in the Diocese. The Celebration was presided over by the Bishop, Most Rev. Alphonsus Cullinan and was attended by a congregation which filled the Cathedral to capacity. With Bishop Cullinan assisted by Most. Rev. William Lee, Bishop Emeritus and Dom, Richard Purcell, OCSO, Abbot of Mount Melleray Abbey. The Deacons were Rev. Brendan Gallagher and Rev. Lazarus Gidolf; MC was Very Rev. Edmond Canon Cullinan; Choir Director and Organist was David Forde with the Holy Trinity Cathedral Choir. The Reader was Mrs. Maura Kenny; Prayers of Intercession: Maria O’Donovan, Olivia Elliot, Brid O’Hare and Killian Barrett.

Psalms were read by Dr. Sahr Yambasu, Methodist Christian Church; Fr. Alexandru Toma, Romanian Orthodox Church and Re. Christina O’DowdSmythe, Church of Ireland. Acolyte: Sean Hennessy; Thurifer, John Kelly; Altar Servers, Gregor and Vavrik Rabatin. In the Sanctuary also were many priests of the Diocese while in the congregation Sisters and monks from convents and monasteries as well as leaders of other local Christian Churches. In his homily, Bishop Cullinan, said: “Holiness is always tied to little gestures. As Pope Francis writes in a homily of his: These little gestures are those we learn at home, in the family. They get lost amid all the other things we do, yet they do make each day different. They are the quiet things done by mothers and grandmothers, by

Also at the launch the World Meeting of Families in The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity were from left: Fr. Alexandru Toma, Romanian Orthodox Church; Rev. Christina O’Dowd-Smythe, Church of Ireland, and Dr. Sahr Yambasu, Methodist Christian Church. [Tom Keith]

Pictured at the Celebration to launch the World Meeting of Families in The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity on Tuesday evening last were Rev. Brendan Gallagher (Deacon); Dom Richard Purcell, OCSO, Abbot, Mount Melleray Abbey; Most Rev. Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore; Most Rev. William Lee, Bishop Emeritus and Rev. Lazarus Gidolf (Deacon). [Tom Keith] fathers and grandfathers, by children, by brothers and sisters. They are little signs of tenderness, affection and compassion. Like the warm supper we look forward to at night, the early lunch awaiting someone who gets up early to go to work. Homely gestures. Like a blessing before we go to bed, or a hug after we return from a hard days work. Love is shown by little things, by attention to small daily signs which make us feel at home. Faith grows when it is lived and shaped by love. “That is why our families, our homes, are true domestic churches. They are the right

The Cistercian Sisters from St. Mary's Abbey, Glencairn, Waterford, Sr. Gertrude, Sr. Mary, Sr. Maria Therese and Sr. Lily attended the launch the World Meeting of Families in The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford last Tuesday. [Tom Keith]

place for faith to become life, and life to grow in faith.” “Jesus, Pope Francis says, “tells us not to hold back these little miracles. Instead, He wants us to encourage them, to spread them. He asks us to go through life, our everyday life, encouraging all these little signs of love as signs of his own living and active presence in our world.” Bishop Cullinan also said that the icon which is in the Cathedral depicts a family built around God. “The icon is saying to us – every family is sacred. It is holy and must be respected by everybody, no matter what its difficulties. Every family home is a sanctuary to the members of that family, or at least it is meant to be. It is the one place in the world where they should always feel safe, secure, accepted and be themselves. Every family is precious and deserves the highest respect. It is holy ground.” Bishop Cullinan also said that we see family members who have been abused and ill-treated and hungry and uncared for, and our hearts should break for them, especially the children. He also referred to ‘the huge problems of homelessness and drug addiction and an economy that serves the market more than people. “How often the desires of adults win out over the needs of children” Concluding, Bishop Cullinan

said that as we begin the World Meeting of Families and, next Saturday, welcome the Holy Father to our shores: “My prayer for all of us is that this event not be one that we look back on with nostalgia, rather through God’s Grace and Mary’s help, may it be the beginning of a new journey towards a richer, more fully

human and faith-filled living of family life in our Church and in our society.” After the final blessing, the congregation exited to the music of an Organ Voluntary: Tocata from Symphony No.5 played by David Forde. Later, there were refreshments in The Granville Hotel to conclude the evening.

Pictured above at the launch the World Meeting of Families in The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford last Tuesday were Jozef and Zuzana Raba Tinova with their children from left: Gregor, Sara, Charlotte and Vavrik. [Tom Keith]

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‘Use your brain, not your fists’ campaign comes to Dungarvan MEMBERS of the public are reminded that Dungarvan Gardaí will hold an information stall at Dungarvan Shopping Centre today, Wednesday, 29th August, as part of the campaign ‘Use your brain, not your fists’. The campaign hopes to reduce the increasing number of assault cases and public order incidents. The campaign was launched earlier in July and appeals to young males to think of the consequences of their actions after statistics showed that 83 percent of offenders in assault cases are male, aged between 18 and 39. The information stall will be held between 1.00 p.m. and

3.00 p.m. and will be manned by two members of An Garda Síochána, who will be handing out assault prevention leaflets and details of the campaign ‘Use your brain, not your fists’, as well as other crime prevention leaflets and advice. The ‘Use your brain, not your fists’ campaign is a focused initiative by the Gardaí to prevent disorderly conduct at night. Street assaults occur typically between 8.00 p.m. and 5.00 a.m. over the weekend and 70 percent of assaults are maleon-male while 75 percent of assault victims are male. There are lots of crime prevention advice and information freely available on the Garda website www.garda.ie.

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Raising standards THIS week saw a significant change in legislation in the UK about dog training and I honestly hope similar changes will be made here and soon. The sale and use of REMOTE TRAINING COLLARS or SHOCK COLLARS has been made illegal. These include anti bark collars but do not include boundary fence collars which remain legal to use in England. Remote training collars or RTC are collars fitted to the dog with a remote control for the handler which when activated causes the collar to emit an electronic shock to the dog. They are without doubt a lazy and inhumane way to train. Any professional trainer that uses the device on your dog has no recognised or relevant qualifications in animal behavior – because all recognised universities and all of the leaders of animal behaviour world wide advise against the use of any aversive or punishment tools. The potential for negative association and fall out from the use of these tools is enormous. Take for example a dog that is being trained to walk nicely on the lead using one of these tools. Dog is already stressed trying to avoid a painful shock and let’s say an unsuspecting child startles the dog – then the likelihood of a snap or bite is much greater than if the dog was relaxed / happy in first place. I believe wholly in the “do no harm” mantra when training. That’s why it’s so important to look at the bigger picture. Working to extinguish one symptom behaviour through punishment is like squeezing a ballon – you might push in one bulge but it will appear somewhere else as another problem. Fear never solves anything – it may mask it for a while but the underlying emotions are still there slowly turning to rage. Now I don’t know about you but I certainly don’t want a very angry or stressed dog in my living room with the kids. If you have any issues or worries with your dog please call us. Think Dog, Think The Dog Lady.

The UPMC Whitfield stand at the Iverk Show. Pictured are Catherine Kelly, Cillian Buckley, Clodagh Duggan, Jo Breheny and in front is Jack Duggan. [Patrick Browne]

The UPMC Whitfield stand at the Iverk Show AS part of its expansion of world-class health care in Ireland, UPMC acquired the Whitfield Clinic in Waterford earlier this year, as well as full control of the cancer centre that it has operated at the hospital through a joint venture for the past 12 years. Opened in 2006, UPMC Whitfield is the largest private hospital in the South-East, serving a half million people in five counties and nationwide.

UPMC Whitfield will build on its wide range of existing services, including orthopaedics, ophthalmology, oncology, endoscopy and other surgical specialties.With more than 50 consultants and 180 employees, the hospital has been growing rapidly in the past five years. The cancer centre is now UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, part of UPMC’s expansive network of more than 60 cancer treatment

facilities, with access to the cutting-edge research and expertise available at the academic hub in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. UPMC Whitfield is currently waiving excess, shortfall and co-payments on all orthopaedic procedures, terms and conditions apply. They are also looking forward to attending the National Ploughing Championships in September.

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MANY areas will see a lot of dry weather on Wednesday with some good sunny spells. A few well scattered showers about too. After a fresh start, highest temperatures 16 to 18 degrees Celsius, in moderate northwest breezes. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Dry with clear spells and light westerly breezes. Some mist and fog patches locally. Rather chilly with lowest temperatures 6 to 9 degrees Celsius. THURSDAY: Generally dry with sunny spells in near calm – best of the sunshine in the morning and late evening. A few well scattered light passing showers around too, mainly through the middle section of the day. After a cool start, highest afternoon temperatures will range 15 to 18 or 19 degrees Celsius. FRIDAY: After some early morning sunshine, clouding over with freshening southerly breezes setting in. Outbreaks of rain will slowly move into the west and southwest counties through the morning and afternoon, gradually extending to all other areas later in the day. Feeling rather mild and humid with highest temperatures 16 to 20 degrees Celsius. THIS WEEKEND: Rather warm and calm, with maxima in the high teens or low 20s locally. Saturday is likely to be the drier day but with a scattering of showers. Sunday will see a band of rain move into Atlantic counties, which will slowly move into other areas later in the afternoon or evening. FURTHER OUTLOOK: High pressure is likely to become established bringing dry calm weather well into next week, but with fluctuating maxima depending on the wind direction.

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Three months wait for cases to be heard in District Court DEFENDANTS who were summonsed to court in District Court Area 21 (Youghal and Dungarvan District Court) last year, had a three month wait to have their case heard, from receipt of summons application to the scheduled date for hearing. According to the figures which were published in the Courts Service Annual Report for 2017, the waiting time is between 12 and 14 weeks for Youghal District Court area (which includes Dungarvan). The figures are on a par with the previous year. In the Waterford District Court area there is a wait of 12 weeks for criminal summonses to be heard - an improvement of two weeks on the previous year’s figures. In the Clonmel District Court area, there is a wait of 14 weeks for criminal summonses to be heard - which is on par with the previous year’s figures. In the Mallow District Court area (which includes Lismore District Court), there is a wait of between 12-15 weeks for criminal summonses to be heard - which is on par with the previous year’s figures. There is an agreement with the Gardaí, as part of the Criminal Justice Interoperability Project, that a period of 12 to 14 weeks will be allowed between the issuing of summons and the first court date to allow time for the service of the summons. The waiting times for criminal summonses generally reflects this agreement. Summonses may not be disposed of on the first scheduled hearing date. CHARGE SHEETS There is no waiting time for charge

sheets to be heard in any of the District Court areas from the time of receipt of the charge sheet to the first court date. Charge sheet cases are initially listed before the court usually within a day of the person being charged by the Gardaí. The first listing may not be the date of the hearing of the matter, as the court may adjourn / postpone the hearing for a variety of reasons. The time between the first appearance before the court and the final disposal of the case is outside the control of the Courts Service. CIVIL APPLICATIONS There is an eight week waiting for civil applications to be heard in both the Youghal and Mallow District Court areas, from receipt of application to date of when application is listed for hearing. However, this may not be the date that the matter is disposed of. A waiting time of up to 12 weeks is maintained in most offices with no waiting times of more than six months in recent years. There is a four week waiting time in the Waterford District Court area for civil applications, while in the Clonmel District Court area, there is a waiting time of between four and six weeks. FAMILY LAW AT THE DISTRICT COURT There is no waiting time for applications made to Youghal and Mallow District Courts in relation to applications under domestic violence and maintenance / guardianship, with applications being heard at the next sitting of the District Court - from the time of receipt of the application to the date when the application is listed for hearing - but this may not be the date that the matter is disposed of. However, in Waterford District Court area, there is a wait of eight weeks for

domestic violence applications (but urgent domestic violence applications are dealt with immediately) and a 12 week wait for applications under maintenance / guardianship. In the Clonmel District Court area, there is a wait of between two and five weeks for domestic violence applications and between four and 12 week wait for maintenance / guardianship applications. Emergency domestic violence applications are dealt with on the date of first application to the court. In the majority of District Court areas, waiting times for the hearing of these applications have not increased despite an ongoing increase in the volume and complexity of cases. Cases are listed for hearing in most instances within four to six weeks of the date of the initial application. CIRCUIT COURT Defendants who were awaiting trial at the Circuit Court in Waterford had a wait of up to six months last year from the time of receipt of return for trial to the hearing date of the trial, according the figures in the Courts Service Annual Report for 2017. In Clonmel Circuit Court, defendants had a wait of between three and six months for trial last year. Those who plead guilty and forsake the need for a trial at Waterford Circuit Court had a wait of up to nine months for sentencing from the time of receipt of return for trial to sentence hearing (where plea of guilty was entered). The nine month wait for sentencing at Waterford Circuit Court is an increase of three months on the previous year. In the Clonmel Circuit Court area, there was no waiting time for sentenc-

ing, which was dealt with at the next sitting of the court. Those who appealed a sentence imposed by the District Court did not have a waiting time, from receipt of District Court appeal to date of appeal hearing and could have their appeal heard at the next sitting of the Circuit Court in Waterford. In Clonmel Circuit Court there was a wait of between three and six months for appeals to be heard. Waiting times for criminal cases at the Circuit Court can vary, depending on whether the accused is on bail or in custody, and whether the plea is guilty or not guilty, and whether the trial is scheduled to last two days or two weeks. Defendants who are in custody take precedence so their trials are dealt with first, followed by trials of those who are on bail. CIVIL TRIALS There is a waiting time of between three to six months, from receipt of notice of trial to hearing date, for civil trials at Waterford Circuit Court. In Clonmel Circuit Court, there is no waiting time and civil trials are heard at the next sitting. Waiting times for civil cases can vary with precedence given to criminal and family law cases where resources are limited. Civil appeals, from receipt of District Court appeal to date of appeal hearing, can be heard at the next sittings of Waterford Circuit Court, and Clonmel Circuit Court. FAMILY LAW AT THE CIRCUIT COURT Contested family law cases at Waterford Circuit Court have a wait of between three and six months, from

receipt of notice of trial / notice of motion to hearing date, while at Clonmel Circuit Court, there is no waiting time and contested cases can be heard at the next sitting. Non-contested and Family Law appeals have no waiting times and are heard at the next sittings of both Waterford and Clonmel Circuit Courts. Waiting times in Family Law are generally less than those for civil cases due to the priority afforded to Family Law cases. In most Circuit Courts, consent matters are heard at the next court (a waiting time of three months or less), while additional sittings are arranged for long cases. PERSONAL INJURY There was a five month waiting time (from when a case is set down for trial to the date on which it is listed) for personal injury cases heard at the High Court in the Kilkenny / Waterford District in 2017. This was an improvement on the waiting time in 2016, which had seven month waiting time, and on the 2015 figure, which had a waiting time of nine months. In the High Court in Cork, there is a 14 month wait for the hearing of personal injury cases. MURDER AND RAPE TRIALS There was an eleven and a half month wait for murder and rape trials to be heard at the Central Criminal Court in 2017, from the first listing of a case before the Central Criminal Court on return for trial from the District Court, to the trial date. This time is an improvement on the 2016 waiting time of 13 months for murder and rape trials.

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A WATERFORD Councillor is demanding the HSE reinstate the Health Centre in Clashmore as a matter of urgency, after it was revealed that many elderly patients are having extreme difficulty finding transport to the next nearest Health Centre approximately 12 kilometres away. Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell said he has been inundated with complaints about the closed Health Centre in Clashmore, which was closed two years ago after the death of local GP Dr. Joseph Meehan.

Dr. Meehan was a doctor based in Ardmore, but he operated a clinic twice weekly in Clashmore. Since his death, the service in Clashmore has not been replaced. Cllr. O’Donnell said he raised the matter at Council level, as well as contacted the HSE about it. “The Health Centre service in Clashmore was never continued when Dr. Meehan passed away two years ago.The building is not used at all,” Cllr. O’Donnell said. He said there is no need for Clashmore Health

Centre to be closed, as there is now two GPs based in Ardmore. “Surely one of them could go up to Clashmore once or twice a week?” he said. “I’ve contacted the HSE to see if the Health Centre in Clashmore will be reinstated and if they will appoint a GP. This is affecting elderly people because many of them can’t get transport to Ardmore Health Centre.” Cllr. O’Donnell said he wants to see Clashmore Health Centre “opened immediately” and described the closure of the

health centre as another assault on rural communities. “Are we going to stand by and see this service closed, like the post offices? Rural parts of Ireland are being closed down,” he warned.

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‘BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME’ Senator Paudie Coffey calls for new strategic plan for OPW site in Dungarvan as US university rejects €13m campus project SENATOR Paudie Coffey has called on Waterford City and County Council and the Office of Public Works to develop a new strategic plan for a prime site in Dungarvan town centre that had been earmarked to be developed as a campus for an American university. Two years ago, Mercyhurst University, in Erie, Pennsylvania, signed a memorandum of understanding with local Council officials, authorising them to conduct a feasibility study for the venture. The move to create a fully-fledged campus was championed by Waterford Fine Gael TD John Deasy, a graduate of Mercyhurst and the Government’s US Envoy, who said “the aspiration has always been to make Dungarvan a university town.” However, the town centre site has since remained idle, as fears grew locally over the past year over the future of the university project.

In a written response to a query from Senator Coffey, Waterford City and County Council confirmed that the Mercyhurst campus project has been significantly downgraded. A spokesperson for the council said that plans were initially “developed up an original scheme with a value of circa €13 million.” However, according to the spokesperson Mercyhurst then “reviewed their original assumptions and advised that this is not an option.” Waterford City and County Council recently prepared two significantly smaller options for Mercyhurst at the site, which were valued at €2.4 million and €3.6 million. These reduced investment options were presented to the President, Provost and a member of the Board of Mercyhurst University last month. However, the council has confirmed that a response from the university has not yet been forthcoming.

Senator Coffey expressed his disappointment at the setback and called on the council and the Office of Public Works to immediately develop a new strategic plan for the site. The Waterford Fine Gael General Election candidate said: “There needs to be a far more ambitious approach to get the most value out of this prime town centre site for the people of Dungarvan. “The site, a legacy from Fianna Fail’s disastrous decentralisation plan, remains idle and it now appears that the grand plans for a university campus for the town will not be delivered. I am calling for immediate engagement with Enterprise Ireland and the IDA to identify a client company in financial services sector to develop a high-end office space that will bring new jobs to Dungarvan.This saga has dragged on for too long and with new economic and jobs opportunities opening up for the regions it is

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Okinawa – the healthiest island in the world JAPAN’S Okinawa Island is home to more than 400 people over the age of 100. It is considered to be the healthiest place in the world. The Okinawans’ secret is said to be their food and attitude towards life. Their regular diet is rice, fish and vegetables. One of their popular dishes (Hioniga) is made from pig’s ear. It is low in fat and high in calcium. They eat soya products and sweet potatoes which is extremely nutritious. One baked potato contains over 20,000 i.u. of Bota, Cardene and Vitamin A. To understand why and how the healthy living of Okinawans has accounted for their longevity, the Okinawa Centenarian Study was conducted. After examining over 900 Okinawan centenarians and numerous other elderly in their seventies, eighties and nineties, some fascinating findings have emerged. One – Genetic factors appear important to human longevity. Two – It has also become clear that the Okinawan lifestyle provides many reasons why the elderly on this island are so remarkably healthy so far into their senior years. A 96 year old martial artist defeated a 30 year old ex-boxing champion in year 2000. While a 105 year old woman hunted down a poisonous snake and killed it with a fly swatter. An 88 year old farmer, who still works eleven hours a day in the field, says: “I hardly ever get angry. I enjoy life because I’m happy at work and I think that’s the medicine for a long life.” Elderly Okinawans were found to have impressively young, clean arteries, low cholesterol and low homocysteine levels when compared to Westerners. These factors help reduce their risk of coronary heart disease by up to 80% and keep stroke levels low. Okinawans are at extremely low risk for hormonedependent cancers, including cancers of the breast, prostate, ovaries and colon. Some of the most important factors that protect against those cancers include low calorie intake, high intake of fruit/vegetables, high intake of good fats, high fibre diet, low body fat and high levels of physical activity. The combination of diet,

JOSEPHINE RYAN low stress livestyle, caring community, activity and spirituality of the locals on the island. Their diet of stirfry and sweet potatoes. They do eat meat, but that’s generally on special occasions. Another key food they enjoy is soya as in tofu – helps protect the heart. Ginger and tumeric are all staples in the kitchen and are proven medicinal qualities. STAYING ACTIVE Most foods they eat are home grown in their garden. This is a great form of interest as well as exercise. They do not go to the Gym or do strenuous exercise. They walk outside and enjoy the sunshine, getting stronger bones and healthier bodies. They cycle their bikes to the shop, etc. A POSITIVE MINDSET As important as it is to take care of our body, Okinawans also take care of their mind. They have a very good social network. They believe in family and community. They gather together where people can lend financial and emotional support to each other. By doing this, they give each other a sense of security and relief from stress. They rarely feel lonely or isolated. WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THESE PEOPLE? Eat well, simple, nutritious food. If you can grow it yourself, better still. You provide a purpose to have a good food and healthy activity and working with nature, which all have unmeasurable benefits for our health. – Staying active keeps us strong – Have a sense of spirituality which gives us hope – Mix with people which fulfills a sense of belonging, helps us alleviate stress and also helps us not to over-focus on ourselves. – Have fun. Our side of the world has become very fast and competitive. We expect a lot from ourselves and our family. Our

children are brought up with the expectation of doing well going to school, etc., and a chain-reaction begins at a very young age, with the result that stress is a very big part of most people’s lives. To keep up, we have to rush around to fit in everything. Most of us doing far too much and feeling physically, mentally and emotionally drained. Our expectation of life is high. We have to exercise after work, etc., our children have to go to all sorts of classes outside of school. So why wouldn’t we be completely depleted. Do we ever get time to know ourselves and our family? Relationships suffer and we feel we are overworked, so what’s wrong? If we look at the people of Okinawa, it is the simple, easy life at a slower pace, where people grow their own food, have time to stop and chat, exercise of work (in the garden), or cycle to get what they need. They eat very simple, nutritious food. They have a great sense of community, making everyone feel included, loved and needed. To be healthy we need to nurture the body, mind and emotion, thereby we feel physically strong, our mind is clear and well. Our emotions are satisfied and spiritually we believe the world is a good place. We cannot take for granted our emotional and mental health. We need to look after ourselves and see the importance of our wellbeing here on earth. Most of us have enough to eat on this side of the world, but we can very easily feel sad and depressed and that we don’t have any value. It is so important to include ourselves in life, go out and meet people every day. We are social beings and we all need other people. We need to eat simply, do gentle, normal exercise, but out in nature. We need to keep our expectation of life at a normal level. Many fears are born out of fatigue and loneliness. We may have to remind ourselves that it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. Josephine Ryan is a registered Reflexologist with 28 years experience in Clonmel. Now working in Dungarvan Healing and Osteopathic Clinic, Youghal Road, Dungarvan. For appointment ring (086) 3887888. Josephine also does Healing Massage and Indian Head Massage.

The Rose of Tralee, Waterford’s Kirsten Mate Maher pictured with Catherine Keighery, Proprietor, Redlane, and her daughter Céilí Keighery.

Meet the people who make Food & Drink the Waterford Way – their place, their history, their community, their stories

Thomas Baldwin, Baldwin’s Farmhouse Ice Cream SOMETIMES, when you do food the Waterford Way, you make magic happen, and that’s exactly what Thomas Baldwin did when he decided to use his farming skills to make ice cream. It all started back in 2006 when Thomas visited some farms on a scholarship trip to the Netherlands. “We were checking out some dairy farms and I happened to see a farm making ice-cream and it really captured my imagination,” Thomas said. “I was building a new milking parlour at the time so I tweaked the plans a little bit, got a Leader Grant and took the first step on the ladder.” Thomas was dealing with an Italian company for the equipment and they also provided training, to give him that initial boost. “I worked off some basic recipes to start with just to find my feet and see what we could do,” Thomas said. “We obviously had no customers at the beginning so I had to go out and show the world what we could do.” And show they world he did. Thomas bought an Ice Cream cart and headed into the Dungarvan Farmer’s Market to try and sell a few scoops. It was the summer of 2007, the sun was shining, and people were falling in love with Baldwin’s Farmhouse Ice Cream. “I went cold-calling after that,” Thomas said. “I visited supermarkets and local restaurants to try and build up a customer base. A lot of people responded to the idea of local ice cream, made from local milk, from local cows eating local grass.” Thomas took his inspiration from Eamon Lonergan, whose famous Knockanore Cheese is made right next door to him.They regularly collaborate - in the true spirit of Food the Waterford Way - not only with their dairy, but also with their distribution.Together,Thomas says, they are definitely stronger. Currently, you can pick up a carton of Baldwin’s Farmhouse Ice Cream in a number of SuperValus across Waterford, as well as such fine restaurants as Loko, McCleary’s, Slize Pizza and The Cruise. They currently stock around 20 flavours (our favourite is the mint-choc) but are presently looking for new and imaginative ice-creams to tickle those taste buds

What motivates you? “I think it’s either in you or it’s not,” Thomas said. “Going out and making a go of something yourself. Some people are happy to work for a company or do a 9-5, but I’ve always got a kick out of the challenge of creating something out of nothing.When you get up in the morning it’s up to me how profitable my day is. Some days are good and some are bad, and that’s the nature of the business. I love that, and when people tell me that they love our ice-cream, then it makes it all worthwhile?” What do you think of the food industry in Ireland in 2018? “It’s good, for the most part, but what bugs me are the rogue traders,”Thomas said.“For example, there are a few ice-creams that carry the name ‘farm’ but they’re not made on a farm at all. Ultimately though, all we can wish for is that the customer gives the small, local producer a chance so that we can all grow and get better”. What’s next for Baldwin’s Ice Cream? “We’ve taken on a full time sales rep now so hopefully we’re going to expand beyond the small little pocket that we’re currently trading in,” Thomas said. “As my friend and collaborator from Knockanore Cheese says, if you’re not growing, you’re going backwards!” Want to learn more – check out www.foodthewaterfordway.com or follow us @Waterford_Way

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 August, 2018

Relics of St. Therése arrives this Friday in Tallow THE Carmelite Sisters renew their invitation to attend the arrival of the Relics of St. Therése and her parents, SS Louis and Zélie Martin at their Monastery in Tallow on this Friday, 31st August, at 4.30 p.m. The Relics will be met half way between the Bridge and the Monastery and will be accompanied from there by the Carmelite Sisters, some Civic Leaders and members of the public. There will be a Welcome Ceremony at the Monastery followed by veneration of the Relics until 6.30 p.m. when there will be Prayer and a Special Blessing for Children. Veneration will continue through the evening and night with the Anointing of the Sick at 8.00 p.m. and Concelebrated Mass with Blessing and distribution of Roses at 9.00 p.m. The Chief Celebrant will be Most Rev. William Lee, Bishop Emeritus who is celebrating the Silver Jubilee of his Ordination as Bishop.

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The Papal Visit

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 August, 2018

The Summer it is past . . !

THE months of preparation, the provision of finance, the planning conferences, the smooth implementation of those plans, all combined to make last weekend’s Papal Visit a success. There were no serious public order incidents; there were no deaths among the quarter of a million who assembled in the Phoenix Park and there were no violent or unseemly protests against the many sins of the Catholic Church over decades. Pope Francis came on a mission and he would be perfectly entitled to consider his mission successful: to meet, greet, assure and inspire the diminishing number of the faithful to persevere in the face of many problems, scandals, disinterest and occasional hostility. Pope Francis acquitted himself well in dealing with the various Church scandals. On several occasions he openly and substantially confessed the faults of the Catholic Church and begged for forgiveness. He met the civil authorities, even the most extreme of their representatives and listened to what they had to say. There again he gave a comprehensive and humble apology and promised that appropriate action would be taken. It was hardly a surprise that the attendances were down and the capacity of the Phoenix Park venue was cut to half of the attendance of 1979. Even so, there were some empty corrals, some of which could be attributed to the dreadful weather conditions of the night before and early morning, when torrential rain fell around the country and in the Dublin region.

INCORP. MUNSTER INDUSTRIAL ADVOCATE Serving the community of County Waterford for over a century 1912–2018 The lack of provision for those with disability, even those who find it difficult to walk even short distances was regrettable. When it became known a week before the event that walks of up to five kilometres from bus to the venue were required, many of the older generation cancelled their plans to travel. Unfortunately, proper cognisance was not taken of the age structure of those who would attend and many dropped out or suffered hardship on their arrival and departure. Otherwise the arrangements were excellent. The various venues were perfectly prepared; the entertainment was carefully chosen and the presentation was never less than professional. Everyone seemed to be courteous and a benign atmosphere pervaded all of the Papal venues. The attendance probably accurately reflected the Church attendance today. The hostility shown and spoken by various organisations did not help, but the events were held and went off smoothly. To what extent the hostile reservations of blocks of tickets was a factor may never be known. It was a civilised weekend as befit the occasion and will have left happy memories among those who participated.

THE great heat is gone; the schools are re-opening; the Rose of Tralee has been chosen and the Iverk Show has been held successfully. However, much we mourn the passing of one of the best summers in decades, its time has passed and we can only hope for a benign Winter. However, multitudes of families and individuals will harbour happy memories of the months of June to September, when water was rationed because of the drought. Farmers will probably not mourn its passing, as the combination of weather conditions over the last twenty months has caused many problems for them and havoc with their bank accounts. For many families, the return to school is a nightmare as they struggle to pay the cost of ‘free’ education. It is anything but free and it is estimated that the cost of keeping a primary school child a year in education is close to €1,000. If the cost of school books, uniforms, fees for various ‘other activities’ have to be met, savings will have to be made elsewhere while living on a modest budget. The Credit Union and various charitable organisations are aware of the hardship being visited on less well off parents Many will have to sacrifice spending in essential areas of family life if the costs are to be met. This may mean food and it will certainly mean entertainment and the little extras which ease the burden of life for the less well off. In recent years it has been estimated that the average cost of sending a child to a non-fee-paying primary school in the coming year will be about €1,000, while the cost of a “free” education in any of the State’s secondary schools will climb to almost €1,500. While we may still have the concept of free education, the practicalities do not support it.

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Drone image reveals Famine facility and Military past at Youghal site By Christy Parker IMAGES captured by drone over a sun-scorched area adjacent to Youghal Comhaltas’s

Brú na Sí headquarters have revealed evidence of Youghal’s military past. The footage shows an outline of what was once part of an

A British army band at Youghal barracks (From the Horgan Collection).

Free State soldiers at Youghal barracks circa 1922 (From The Horgan Collection).

army barracks and that also served as a Famine era workhouse. The general area consists of council land at upper Cork Hill that has been comprehensively developed for housing over the years. In 2002 Youghal Town Council gave Comhaltas Craobh Eochaille space to construct its performance centre, to which the group more recently built its own road access. Following the prolonged hot weather, Micheál de Buitléir noticed the outline on the cleared surroundings. The drone images, for which local Macflymedia proprietor James McCarthy used a Phantom 4 Pro at 400 ft., subsequently revealed the extent of the effect. As a garrison town in 1812, the British army built Youghal barracks and stables on 12 acres (ref Irish Historic Towns Atlas) to accommodate about 190 soldiers. It is believed an army infirmary was separated from the main section by Cork Hill road where now stands Youghal Cottage Hospital. (Although there are a few arguments that the barracks main concourse was at that that site instead, this seems unlikely). WORKHOUSE In the mid-1800s it appears the area adjacent to Brú na Sí was converted to a workhouse,

including a hospital, chapel, pump house and soup kitchens. Superimposing an ordinance survey map from that era brings near perfect correlation. “This further enhances Youghal’s growing reputation as a town whose heritage is of major regional and national significance”, says Mr. de Buitléir. It also gives impetus to a new Famine trail initiative being considered. As a barracks the facility briefly accommodated a teenage James Connolly who, under the alias James Reid, served as a British soldier in the late 1800s.

The barracks was also connected to an incident of fatal military conflict when, in May 1921 bandsmen from the 2nd Hampshire regiment departed for a rifle range two miles distant at Claycastle beach. AMBUSH Past half way, on the road still known as the ‘new line’, the IRA detonated a bomb. Four bandsmen died at the scene, while three more later succumbed to their injuries. The driver for the local parish priest, whose horse and car who was caught in crossfire, also died.

Youghal Military Barracks (courtesy Macflymedia).

Perhaps the barracks’ greatest legacy was that one Danny ‘Duis’ McCarthy, though a teenage IRA member became enthralled by its pipe bands. Danny acquired pipes from some soldiers and thus began what today remains the Youghal Pipe Band. The workhouse resumed as a barracks circa 1874 and the entire facility passed to the Irish army in 1922 prior to gradual decline. In latter days the site hosted Youghal soccer club’s renowned sloping pitch. for many a year.

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The Rose of Tralee, Waterford’s Kirsten Mate Maher was back at her workplace in Redlane, Tramore on Monday last and is pictured with Catherine Keighery, Proprietor, Redlane, Jane Quearney, Paula Fitzgerald, Johann Crowe, Céilí Keighery, Gayle Barry and Catherine Hughes. [Noel Browne]

Waterford Rose Kirsten Mate Maher is the 2018 Rose of Tralee KIRSTEN Mate [pronounced Mah-tay] Maher has been crowned the 2018 Rose of Tralee and has become the third woman representing Waterford to take the coveted title. RTÉ’s Dáithí Ó Sé announced the result in front of nearly one million television viewers and an audience of 2,000 people in the Festival Dome last night. Kirsten (21) was presented with her sash and tiara by 2017 Rose of Tralee Dr Jennifer Byrne and Robbie Scanlan, Managing Director of Tipperary Crystal, lead sponsors of the Rose of Tralee International Festival. She was then whisked away to her third Festival parade of the week through the streets of Tralee where thousands of people turned out for the Midnight Madness fireworks display. Kirsten said:“I am totally shocked, I cannot put into words how surprised and over-

whelmed I am right now. It was such an amazing experience and the girls that are in my class of 2018 are just amazing. I cannot get over the amount of friendships that I’ve made for life and the plans we had already made tonight. It’s just unbelievable.” Kirsten, who performed the Nina Simone classic ‘I’m Feeling Good’ as her party piece during Monday night’s TV show, loves singing and sings with the island of Ireland Peace Choir which was formed in the wake of The Omagh bombing in Co Tyrone 30 years ago last week. The eldest of four children and the daughter of Jacinta Maher from Mullinavat and Kwalo Maté from Zambia, Kirsten hopes to pursue a career in computer programming. Speaking in her first press conference after the Rose of Tralee TV show, she said: “I actually just got accepted into my course yester-

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Back to school – the perfect time to consider a new career Home Instead Senior Care Open Days in Waterford City and County WITH children heading back to school and students returning to college, the Autumn heralds the reappraisal of career options for many people. Home Instead Senior Care will hold Open Days in Waterford and Dungarvan over the coming weeks in order to meet with those who are thinking about a return to the workplace now that a new term has resumed. Danette Connolly, Director of Care, Home Instead Senior Care, said that September is traditionally a very popular month for queries about prospective employment. “Over the years we have noticed the number of enquiries we receive from people about returning to

work increases. It’s understandable. Many people take a career break when they start their families or spend the Summer holidays caring for their younger children and as we are seeing more often, adult children. However, once the school and college term resumes they tend to consider a return to the workforce.” “Many want flexibility that allows them to be at home when their children get home from school in the afternoon and that is why a caregiving role can perfectly suit them as the hours are flexible.” “Many choose returning to work as they feel it’s time to do something fulfilling for themselves and we believe that caregiving is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling careers there is. They have already built

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Story behind Cath's Style Appeal CATHY McGrath is the woman behind Cath's Style Appeal, putting women over 50 in the right direction of colour, style and shape. "I never purposely decided to get into fashion or blogging" says retired manager Cathy McGrath, who spent twelve years managing and setting up Cappoquin Community Centre & Childcare Facility in bad recessionary times. There hasn't been too much time or even incentive to record life and what it throws at you. Now that I retired two years ago. I still have the energy and motivation to keep my brain active, advising people on style. Like many, life has its ups and downs. In 2016, having been faced with a cancer diagnosis, after spending many weeks, wallowing in my sorrow, pain and devastation, decided no point, that is not going to help, made a bucket list, seeking out a niche to interest, stimulate and challenge me, during my cancer journey. Clothes/fashion were always my passion, I researched and observed the fact that were so few in the fashion world, addressing the over 50 age group. I applied for a course at Bronwyn Conroy School, Dublin, commenced my image consultancy and styling qualification while also undergoing radiotherapy treatment in St. Luke’s Hospital, followed by surgery in St. Vincent’s Hospital Dublin. In all, Christmas 2016 was a bit of a blur.While this was hard, the course helped me to divert my focus and my mind was busy. I could not have done this without my family and all who helped to make life more bearable.The rest is history, I'm a qualified image consultant and stylist, love making women look and feel good, fully recovered from cancer. I am

definitely one who enjoys life to the full after being given a second chance. Now prior to commencing my styling tips, I wish to stress to people starting their cancer journey, there is life after the illness, the only difference being, you look on life with a new perspective. Feel good on the inside, it will show on the outside, feel confident in what you wear, feel comfortable, GREAT STYLE HAS NO AGE LIMITS. AUTUMN 2018 Fashion Trends: shop right now, do not wait till everyone is wearing them. I am not saying put away the Summer dresses yet. I do recommend making room in your clothes closet for Autumn pieces this season. Layering: becomes a work of art, don't choose one, wear both, how about considering a cropped jumper over a tunic over a pair of jeans or leggings. Capes & Ponchos: return as part of layering over a pussy bow blouse, and cigarette panse or a pussy bow blouse under a slip dress so lady like. Animal Prints: Leopard, tiger, zebra or snake skins, There is a menagerie of bold tiger prints, which in my opinion look well in red, try a leopard print bag or dip your toe into animal print trend by way of shoes. Little House on the Prairie Dresses: are all the trend, these can be worn as thick knits, or paper thin chiffon and silk. Metallics: making centre stage, match your metals in dresses or tops with yellow gold accessories or reverse, do metallic accessories with fur jackets. Plaids, Checks & Tweeds: are huge in jackets, coats, skirts, panses, try mixing various plaids or tweeds together in one outfit, trade in your navy/black jacket for a tweed or check.

Cathy McGrath Velvet: this played a huge part in the New York catwalks with pink being the big colour, this looks as good as it feels, a plush velvet can nail the look. Hoods, Snoods, scarves & even Balaclavas: heads covered up for Autumn. Logos: on tops, with cowboy boots, coloured laces on your brogues. Floral Scarf Prints: are everywhere on dresses, skirts, collars, shoes and everything fringed. Cosy Alpine Knits: are popular with faux fur trimmings, how I love my knits bring on the chill. Quilting: is huge and taken to new extremes, consider your duvet being your new raincoat. Pearls: are back, pearls are classy, old fashioned accessory, on frames of glasses, shoes, bags, rims of gloves or as jewellery. Bags: Forget the clutch, shoulder bag, instead place under arm, pillow like bags need to be cuddled. This season most definitely keep it monochromatic in colour, but allowed to mix various tweeds, plaids, checks, stripes, polka dots and stripes. It will be fun dressing for Autumn '18. These are just a flavour of the current trends for Autumn. "Fashion is Instant Language" – Miuccia Prada.

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Locals join Centenary Commemoration for sisters lost in Youghal drowning tragedy By Christy Parker THE poignancy of lives being lost at sea united friends and strangers alike when locals joined a family commemorating two sisters who drowned on a Youghal beach while on holiday 100 years ago. Twenty-one year old Norah (Annie) Kirk (neé Guinee) and her sister Emily, 17, both from Lismire near Kanturk, lost their lives when caught by currents at low tide. They had been visiting the resort with their mother Mary Ellen on a holiday from London where they were pursuing teaching careers. Norah had married about six weeks earlier. Nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and a baby great-grand-niece of the sisters travelled from north Cork to remember the sisters at the spot where they died.

It was the first time the sisters had been formally commemorated, with the tragedy having been quietly set aside by the family during the intervening decades. Very Rev. Canon David Herlihy, P.P., recited a decade of the Rosary metres from where the tragedy unfolded before the sisters’ nephew Tim Guinee cast a carnation into the River Blackwater in honour of the aunts he never got to know. Earlier the family had attended morning Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Upper Strand, where their aunts were also remembered. Tim described the commemoration as “an occasion of simplicity and reverence, which gave us all, family and friends, the opportunity to pause and remember fondly our aunts Emily and Norah.”

The girls’ niece Mary Hayes said the family were surprised by the solidarity shown to them by locals at the church and at the commemoration ceremony. “It was wonderfully kind and greatly appreciated”, she said. Ms. Hayes added that the family were “very pleased that in publicising their story it provided a legacy in which the sad ending of their lives helped heighten public awareness of water safety.” The girls have also been remembered at Mass in Kanturk, while shells, seaweed and a sample of sand from Green Hole beach was incorporated into a wreath laid on their grave in Kilbin. • It has emerged that Norah’s husband, who’s Christian name had been unknown, was Cuthbert Charlie Kirk, a British army 2nd Lieutenant Machine Gunner. He remarried in 1934.

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Consultant at University Hospital Waterford Voted as Best Mentor to trainee anaesthetists Senior Doctors in the South South West Hospital Group acknowledged by College of Anaesthetists of Ireland at end-of-year awards . . . EARLIER this month, two consultant Anaesthetists from South South West Hospital Group were commended as providing excellent post-graduate training by the College of Anaesthetists. Dr. Patricija Ecimovic, Consultant Anaesthetist in University Hospital Waterford and Dr Sheila O’Callaghan, Consultant Anaesthetist in Cork University Hospital were recognised as being excellent mentors by their trainees, in a national poll of doctors in higher specialist training posts. Each year, trainee doctors affiliated with the

College of Anaesthetists of Ireland who undergo training in hospitals across Ireland vote on the best consultants in terms of training provided. Gerry O’Dwyer, Group CEO of South South West Hospital Group said: “On behalf of SSWHG, I wish to congratulate Dr Sheila O’ Callaghan and Dr. Patricija Ecimovic on this great acknowledgement. This is a great endorsement for the training hospitals and programmes within Cork University Hospital and University Hospital Waterford, both hospitals strive to deliver

best-in-class services in terms of clinical training.We look forward to continually building our relationship with the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland and welcoming more trainee doctors to hospitals within the Group.” Professor Kevin Carson, President of the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland said: “The need to balance service delivery with opportunities to support learning and development is a constant challenge. Dr. O’Callaghan and Dr. Ecimovic have been recognised for excellence in train-

ing by our trainee doctors. If trainee doctors have a positive experience within the Irish healthcare system this will increase the likelihood that in the future, they will work as consultants in Ireland.” Martin McCormack, Chief Executive Officer of the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland added “The retention of high quality consultants is essential to the delivery of high quality medical training and a high quality health service. Retaining Ireland’s medical talent is integral to meeting the needs of patients and health service demands, to planning for future service needs and to realise the maximum benefit from investment in medical education and training. I

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The Red Tipped Clearwig By Mandy Tompkins FEEDING primarily upon the nectar of flowers, the adult Red Tipped Clearwing is an easily identifiable wood boring insect of Trees and Shrubs. The adult is an attractive, delicate, day flying Moth with a glossy blueish-black body, displaying a broad red band on its abdomen, a black anal tuft and transparent, glossy wings which are veined with black lines. The 9-11mm fore wings are narrow with red tips and are larger than the hind wings.

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AS part of Waterford Libraries Heritage Week celebrations, a full house at Waterford Central Library welcomed Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD to speak on ‘Occasions of Sin: Sex and Society in Modern Ireland’ last Wednesday evening, 22nd August. In his lecture, Diarmaid Ferriter charted the Irish Sexual Experience over the course of the twentieth century, examining the control of sexuality by Church and State in Ireland. He explored Ireland’s repressive approach to sexuality, strongly influenced by the dominance of the Catholic Church. Diarmaid Ferriter is Professor of Modern History at UCD, regular broadcaster on television and radio, author and weekly columnist with the Irish Times. National Heritage Week ran from August 18th to 26th 2018.

Found near Willow, on Fens, Marshes, Riverbanks, Ponds and damp Marshy areas, as well as in Orchards and Hedgerows, the adult Red Tipped Clearwing Moth can be seen between May and July. After mating, the Female lays singular eggs in the wounds or crevices of the bark on a trunk or branch of a chosen host Tree, which often appears on the outside as an irregular rounded growth. Hatching occurs between 10 days and two weeks later, and each dull, white, hairless, brown headed Caterpillar feeds upon the sap inside the stems of Hawthorn, Rowan, or Mountain Ash, Crab Apple, Pear, Ground Elder or Elderberry. They create shallow channels, called Galleries, up to 25mm long under the bark of the host Tree. These channels damage and erode the food and water conducting tissues of the Tree or Shrub causing it to dry up, which weakens the branches and ultimately leads to the structural debilitation of the host. Infestation sites on the Tree or Shrub are often marked by Cankers, Calluses or severely cracked Bark. The Caterpillars feed inside the host from August until the following May, overwintering as a part grown Larvae which is ready to Pupate the following Spring. After clearing their already excavated tunnels of faeces and sawdust, known as Frass, each Red Tipped Clearwing Moth Larvae works its way back to the entrance hole, where it wriggles itself into position until its Pupal casing protrudes out of the hole. This is so that the emerging adult inside the Pupal case is free to fly away, leaving the empty, thin walled, brownish casing behind on the bark, where it falls to the ground at the base of the Tree.

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Irish Water leakage reduction project in Dunmore East to provide a more reliable and secure water supply for the local community IRISH Water, in partnership with Waterford City and County Council, is working to provide a more secure, reliable and efficient water supply to the Creadan area in Dunmore East by replacing old problematic water mains. The project to replace 2.2km of old problematic water mains with high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes, will also include laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries and connecting them to the customers’ water supply. This work is being carried out as part of Irish Water’s Leakage Reduction Programme, which will see €500m invested nationally over the next four years to tackle leakage in Ireland’s ageing water network Replacing these water mains and service connections will reduce the instances of bursts and water outages and ensure a reliable supply of water to customers and local businesses in the area. This project will also play a key role in reducing the amount of clean drinking water lost to leakage, which will in turn help with the ongoing drive to con-

serve water and reduce the likelihood of restrictions during future droughts. Removing existing old problematic pipes from the public water network and replacing them with new plastic pipes will reduce the risk of contamination and provide a safer overall drinking water supply. Mark O’Duffy, Irish Water’s Networks Programme Regional Lead, commented: “This project is essential in providing a safe, secure and reliable water supply for the Creadan area in Dunmore East now and into the future. We would like to thank the community and businesses in Dunmore East for their patience and support while this work is being carried out and assure them that we will work with our contractors to keep any disruption or inconvenience to a minimum.” The works will take place in the following townlands north of the village of Dunmore East: • Killea • Auskurra Beg • Glebe • Creadan • Killawlan The project, which is being carried out on behalf of Irish Water by Coffey Northumbrian

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MOTORING 88% of vehicles surveyed in Portlaw exceeding the speed limit – Clune REACTING to the results of a recent speed survey on the Carrick Road in Portlaw, Sinn Féin Councillor for the Comeragh District Declan Clune has called on drivers to slow down and observe the speed limit and the information provided by the new driver feedback signs which have been installed by Waterford City & County Council at his request. Cllr. Clune said ‘Waterford City & County Council conducted a speed survey from June 19th to June 25th, 2018 on the L4033 Carrick Road in Portlaw. This survey was part of the process involved in justifying the installation of Driver Feedback signs which I had requested from the Council 2 months previously. ‘The results of the survey were staggering; 13,695 vehicle movements were tracked during that 7

Cllr. Declan Clune day period with 87.31% of those vehicles exceeding the 50 kph speed limit, with one vehicle surveyed travelling at an astonishing 129kph. ‘The L4033 Carrick road has historically had issues with

speeding vehicles. It is a densely populated area with many young families and is a primary route to Portlaw NS and Portlaw GAA Club. It is also a major routeway linking the N25 Cork Road to South Kilkenny and Tipperary and therefore attracts a large amount of Heavy Goods

Vehicles. ‘When the speed limit issue in Kilmeaden was finally resolved, I immediately contacted our Senior Roads Engineer and asked that the Driver Feedback Signs installed in Kilmeaden be removed and refitted on the L4033 Carrick Road in Portlaw.

‘These new signs provide a visual warning to drivers if they are exceeding the speed limit and have been proven to be more effective at slowing down traffic than static signs which largely go unnoticed. ‘In September a new mini roundabout is also to be installed

on the Carrick Road which is another measure that will hopefully assist in slowing traffic down in the area. ‘I am therefore asking people to observe the speed limit along the Carrick Road and to do their bit to ensure there are no accidents, or worse.

ŠKODA commission stained-glass car to celebrate World Meeting of Families ŠKODA Ireland mark Papal visit with specially commissioned stained-glass KAROQ ŠKODA Ireland, official car partner to the World Meeting of Families, marked the launch of the event, by unveiling a specially commissioned stained-glass ŠKODA KAROQ, which was displayed at the Pastoral Congress at the RDS, from August 22nd to 24th. Over 1,700 individual pieces of glass were hand cut and embedded in 25 metres of lead, in traditional church style, to complete the project. 47 different colours of stained-glass were used to depict modern Irish families of different ethnicities, cultures and life stages. The stained-glass ŠKODA KAROQ was developed by Dublin-based advertising agency, Boys & Girls, and completed by master stained-glass craftsman, Evan Connan – who is the last fully trained traditional stainedglass designer in Ireland. From a small work shop in Crumlin, over 200 hours of labour were invested in the project, from first sketches to final fitting. Upon full completion, the windows weighed 87 kilograms and fit perfectly to the contours of the ŠKODA KAROQ. Speaking about the commemorative display, Cathal Kealey, PR and sponsorship manager for ŠKODA Ireland,

said: “One of the sources of inspir-ation for ŠKODA’s designers is Czech crystal glass art, which is characterised by outstanding craftsmanship and quality. We wanted to reflect that inspiration by producing something unique, to mark our association with the World Meeting of Families. “We are delighted to have worked with one of Ireland’s most unique craftsmen, to complete this celebration of the Irish families, in stained-glass. Evan was given a blank canvas to bring modern Irish families to life, with colour and imagination, and he has managed to do just that, with the 17 different families portrayed.” Last week, ŠKODA Ireland was announced as official car partner to the World Meeting of Families 2018 and the Papal visit. As part of the announcement, the car brand revealed that Pope Francis will be transported in a carefully modified ŠKODA RAPID, for the duration of his Irish visit. Following the departure of His Holiness, Pope Francis’s ŠKODA RAPID, together with an additional ŠKODA RAPID, will be provided to a charity to be nominated by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, in accordance

with the wishes of Pope Francis. Held every three years, the World Meeting of Families is a major international event that

brings together families from across the world to celebrate, pray and reflect upon the central importance of the family, as the

cornerstone of our lives. Pope Francis chose Dublin to host the World Meeting of Families 2018 and, on the 21st March this year,

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The annual commemoration of the men and women who were casualties of World War I will be held at the WW I Monument beside the Castle in Dungarvan on this coming Sunday commencing at 2.30 p.m. Various countries will be represented as usual. A representative of the American Ambassador will attend with the Military Attache. Prayers will be recited and the fallen in that dreadful conflict will be remembered. The definitive poem of that five years of carnage ‘In Flanders Fields’ will be recited in memory of the dead. There will be a formal Colour Party from the Army and a trumpeter will sound the Last Post and Reveille. All are invited to be part of this sad and evocative ceremony.

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Ca n n o n b a l l Su p e rc a r S p e c ta c l e r e r o u te s to s h owc a s e t h e s p e c t a c u l a r Vee Drive in Waterford

Alan Bannon, founder of Cannonball pictured with Helen O’Dwyer from Clonoulty in Tipperary and Enda Conboy, Route Manager of Cannonball. The official route for Cannonball 2018 has been announced but on a recent recce trip, organisers were so taken with the spectacular Vee Drive, that they have now rerouted the event to take in the world famous Vee Drive and showcase it to their international participants. THE official route for Cannonball 2018 has been announced but on a recent recce trip, organisers were so taken with the spectacular Vee Drive, that they have now rerouted the event to take in the world famous drive and showcase it to their international participants. The Vee Drive is one stunning vista after another as this leisurely loop unfolds.The Cannonball run will duck between the Comeragh Mountains and Copper Coast following the N72 to the dazzling heritage town of Lismore. The Vee is predominantly famous because of the breathtaking panoramic views going through the pass. The journey rises to about 2,000 feet above sea level and as it does so it will give wonderful views to the Cannonball drivers and visitors of both Waterford and Tipperary. ISPCC Childline ambassador and X Factor icon Louis Walsh got to grips with a Lamborghini Diablo and a BMY i8 along Cannonball founder Alan Bannon earlier this month to announce that Childline will be the official charity partner for Cannonball 2018. This is a very special year for Ireland’s supercar spectacle as the 10th anniversary of the event approaches and all

Cannonballers reunite for the ultimate supercar road-trip! Cannonball, the action-packed supercar spectacle, is set to roll on September 7th – 9th with over 190,000 people expected to line the streets all around Ireland.Top mark cars will blaze a trail through Dublin, Cavan, Donegal, Mayo, Spanish Point, Blarney, Cork, Waterford, Kilkenny and Wexford taking in Ireland’s Ancient East, Hidden Heartlands and Wild Atlantic Way. Cannonball has already raised €960,000 for Irish charities and this year, the milestone of €1,000,000 raised for charities will be broken.The official charity of Cannonball 2018 will be Ireland’s 24-hour listening service for children and young people, Childline. The Childline service answers over 380,000 contacts from children and young people across Ireland each year who may feel lonely, hurt or anxious, or who may simply wish to chat about their day. Childline volunteers listen to, support and empower children and young people, even when it may seem as though there is no-one else to listen. A call to Childline can change a child’s life. Spectators will get up close and personal with 190 of the

finest cars on the planet and enjoy the unique festival atmosphere that Cannonball is renowned for. The Brazilian Dancers will bring all the glamour of carnival and the Monster Truck will have fire breathers and some great tunes to get the party started and some great free giveaways. Doc and Marty McFly will be Back to the Future this year in the fully kitted out Delorean and the notorious NYPD, German Polizei, Fr Willie and colourful Cannonballers in crazy costumes add to the melee. From Spiderman to Star Wars, Cat Woman to Wonder Woman, Cheerleaders to Charlie’s Angels, Batman,The Joker and more, it is a totally unique free family day out. Cannonball, sponsored by Hone, the revolutionary new renewable energy provider, is the brainchild of Kildare businessman Alan Bannon. The benefit to the Irish economy of this event is estimated at €2,567,000 per year. The last 12 months have been pretty exceptional for Cannonball Ireland. It went to America for the first time in October as well as making headlines in Scotland,Wales and across the Continent with the excitement and spectacle that

Cannonball is renowned for. Celebrity Cannonballers include Boyzone’s Shane Lynch who is a firm devotee and even has the logo tattooed on his leg! Other household names include former Miss World Rosanna Davison and husband Wes Quirke, Glenda Gilson, Rachel

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COUNCILLORS’ €3.5m PAY AND PERKS c FROM FRONT PAGE Their payments include an annual gross representational payment (a taxable salary-type payment) worth up to €16,891 per year, which is recognition of the work Councillors volunteer to undertake when they are elected; as well as an annual expenses allowance to offset travel, subsistence and miscellaneous expenses incurred in attending Council meetings; general travel and subsistence expenses (at the same rate for civil servants) for attendance at events not covered by the Annual Expense Allowance, such as conferences and training events. They also receive a mobile phone allowance worth up to a maximum of €600 per year, as well as payments (€6,000) for Councillors who are chairpersons of SPCs (Strategic Policy Committees), and an allowance for those Councillors who are elected as Mayor (€30,000) and Deputy Mayor (€6,000) of Waterford City and County; Metropolitan District Mayor (€18,000); and Cathaoirleach of the Municipal Districts (€6,000). No allowance is paid to the LeasChathaoirleach of the Municipal Districts. Since 1st July, 2017, Councillors can also claim for an additional allowance worth

€1,000 per year in relation to work carried out at sub-county level following the implementation of the local government reforms in 2014; and an optional vouched expenses allowance for miscellaneous expenses worth up to €5,000 per year, which Councillors may choose to opt for instead of an unvouched comCouncillors ponent of the will receive a lump sum Annual Expenses gratuity payment on Allowance retirement, set at a maximum (which is worth of 400 percent of the a p p rox i m a t e l y representational payment €2,500 per year). after 20 years It is up to each indiof service. vidual Councillor whether they choose if they want to continue to claim the unvouched fixed annual rate or forego this payment to instead claim the vouched annual expenses. REVIEW OF THE ROLE OF COUNCILLORS Last June, Junior Minister John Paul Phelan announced he had commissioned a review of the role of the elected members of local authorities, which will include consideration of their remuneration and other supports provided to Councillors in carrying out their duties. An interim report of the review is expected around Main picture: Waterford City and County Council Civic Offices, Dungarvan. November.

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Waterford City and County Council - Councillors expenses January to December, 2017 COUNCILLOR

Annual Expenses Representational Mayor of City and County / Metropolitan Mayor / allowance allowance Deputy Mayor Allowance Cathaoirleach Allowance €7,883.48 €16,538.97 LIAM BRAZIL 0 0 €8,792.96 €16,538.97 BREDA BRENNAN 0 0 €9,832.70 €16,538.97 €3,000 JOHN CAREY 0 €10,222.70 €16,538.97 €3,000 TOM CRONIN 0 €7,893.37 €16,538.97 DECLAN CLUNE 0 0 €8,792.96 €16,538.97 JOE CONWAY 0 0 €8,792.96 €16,538.97 €3,000 JOHN CUMMINS 0 €8,792.96 €16,538.97 DAVY DANIELS 0 0 €11,197.18 €16,538.97 DECLAN DOOCEY 0 0 €9,637.70 €16,538.97 PAT FITZGERALD 0 0 €16,538.97 €3,000 DAMIEN GEOGHEGAN €7,811.04 0 €9,637.70 €16,538.97 JIM GRIFFIN 0 0 €8,792.96 €16,538.97 BLAISE HANNIGAN 0 0 €8,792.96 €16,538.97 €9,000 JOHN HEARNE 0 €7,970.47 €16,538.97 JOE KELLY 0 0 €8,792.96 €16,538.97 EDDIE MULLIGAN 0 0 €8,792.96 €16,538.97 JASON MURPHY 0 0 €8,273.22 €16,538.97 RAY MURPHY 0 0 €8,792.96 €16,538.97 €15,000 PAT NUGENT 0 €8,403.22 €16,538.97 €3,000 JOHN O’LEARY 0 €9,247.96 €16,538.97 LOLA O’SULLIVAN 0 0 €16,538.97 MICHAEL J. O’RYAN €10,612.44 0 0 €8,792.96 €16,538.97 CHA O’NEILL 0 0 €16,538.97 SEAMUS O’DONNELL €9,445.37 0 0 €9,247.96 €16,538.97 €3,000 SEANIE POWER 0 €11,584.35 €16,538.97 JOHN PRATT 0 0 €8,792.96 €16,538.97 EAMON QUINLAN 0 0 €8,792.96 €16,538.97 €9,000 SEAN REINHARDT 0 €8,792.96 €16,538.97 MARY ROCHE 0 0 €12,041.92 €16,538.97 JAMES TOBIN 0 0 €8,492.61 €16,538.97 SIOBHÁN WHELAN 0 0 €8,792.96 €16,538.97 €15,000 ADAM WYSE 0 €292,536.83 €529,247.04 €36,000 €30,000 TOTAL

SPC Chairperson Foreign Travel Training allowance

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0 0 €583.75 €699.69 0 €699.21 0 €523.33 €700 0 €699.88 0 0 0 0 €676.07 €654.30 €513.48 €145 €699.61 0 0 €559.11 0 0 €699.96 €604.92 €578.66 €560.29 €699.72 0 0 €10,296.98

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0 0 €4,476.62 €5,042.69 0 €4,223.67 0 €646.40 €505.46 0 €4,756.87 0 0 0 0 €2,931 €4,851.73 0 €125 €4,666.77 0 €1,304.38 €3,799.82 0 €1,511.36 €5,535.18 €2,634.77 €2,830.41 €376.51 €3,505.91 0 0 €53,724.55

€600 0 0 0 €600 €410 €600 0 0 €529.80 €560.45 €481.41 €203.14 0 0 €554.26 €543.97 €600 0 0 €505.04 €524.92 €481.18 €298.37 €369.63 €600 €208.35 €73.63 0 0 €423.12 0 €9,167.27

€28,022.45 €25,331.93 €34,432.04 €41,504.05 €31,032.34 €33,664.81 €28,931.93 €26,501.66 €28,941.61 €26,706.47 €33,367.21 €26,658.08 €28,535.07 €34,331.93 €24,509.44 €29,493.26 €34,381.93 €25,925.67 €41,396.09 €33,308.57 €26,291.97 €28,980.71 €30,172.04 €26,282.71 €33,667.92 €34,958.46 €31,779.97 €37,814.63 €26,268.73 €32,786.52 €25,454.70 €45,434.26 €996,869.16

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 August, 2018

Foreign travel expenses COUNCILLORS ran up a tab of €11,170.93 on foreign excursions and junkets in 2016 and 2017. According to the figures, Mayor at the time, Cllr. John Cummins, accompanied by former Director of Services Lar Power, took a ten day trip to the st in o m USA in April, 2016, on e th was paid 17 was h foot of an invitation to ic h w ty r 0 The pa and expenses in 2 nine elected attend the Boston ir Marathon 2013 Tribute payments . Collectively, the nd County a áil F y it a Memorial Event, along C n n d r ia F fo on Water 03,594.94. s with a visit to Foreign r e b m e m €3 id a p e r Direct Investors and e Council w ine Gael. ine F y b Education partners in d e as follow ers of F Erie. The total cost of This w , the eight memb ly . e 2 v that trip was ti .2 c 1 e 5 ll ,0 o C 55 2 € id a p €5,274.44 (€4,313.14 e Gael wer the eight s a w on flights and accomg in ile these xt group modation; and The ne nt Councillors. Wh dents, n e e d p n €961.30 on subsise e d p e in d e In ar f s r o e l b ta m to e tence). a elected m , they were paid In June, 2017, the ly collective 9 in 2017. Mayor at the time, id a p .0 bers were ere €233,749 m Cllr. Adam Wyse, e m ty r w pa s r in e é b F m n e accompanied by in m The S heir six elected former Senior . T the least. paid €169,515.45 Executive Officer, ly ted c collective le Eddie Ruane, vise r u o o h Lab il, w c ly n n u o o C is ited New York d e Ther Waterfor 6 in 2017. n o e v and New Jersey ti ta represen total of €34,958.4 in an eight day id a

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The top ten earners in 2017 THE Councillor who was top earner in 2017 was Cllr. Adam Wyse (FF), who was paid €45,434.26. His payments include a €15,000 allowance for when he was Mayor of Waterford City and County as well as €5,102.33 in foreign travel expenses relating to trips as Mayor to the USA and England. He didn’t claim any expenses in relation to training, conferences or mobile phone allowances. The second top earner in 2017 was Cllr. Tom Cronin (FF), who was paid €41,504.05. His payments include a €3,000 allowance as Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Council during one half of 2017 and a €6,000 allowance as chairperson of an SPC. Cllr. Cronin also received expenses of €5,042.69 in relation to training and €699.69 in relation to attendance at conferences. Third top earner in 2017 was Cllr. Pat Nugent (FG), who was paid €41,396.09. His payments included a €15,000 allowance for his time as Mayor of Waterford City and County. He also claimed expenses of €794.16 in relation to a foreign travel trip to Newfoundland; and €125 and €145 in relation to

training and conferences respectively. Fourth on the top ten list is Cllr. Sean Reinhardt (Ind) who was paid €37,814.63. His payments include a €9,000 allowance for his term as Metropolitan Mayor. He also claimed €2,830.41, €578.66 and €73.63 for training, conferences and mobile phone allowances respectively. The fifth on the list of top ten earners was Cllr. John Pratt (Lab). He was paid €34,958.46 in 2017. His payment includes expenses of €5,535.18 and €699.96 for attendance at training events and

conferences respectively. He also claimed the maximum allowance for mobile phone allowance - €600. Sixth on the list of top earners was Cllr. John Carey (FG). He was paid €34,432.04 in 2017. His payments include a €3,000 allowance for his term as Deputy Mayor of Waterford City and County Council. He also claimed €4,476.62 and €583.75 for attendance at training events and conferences in 2017. Cllr. Jason Murphy (FF) was in seventh place, receiving €34,381.93 in 2017. His pay-

Training and conferences The payment figures for 2017 show that taxpayers forked out a total of €53,724.55 sending Councillors on various training seminars around the country, while there was an additional €10,296.98 paid for Councillors attending various conferences.

ments include a €3,000 allowance for his term as chairperson of an SPC, as well as €4,851.73 and €654.30 for attendance at training events and conferences respectively. He also claimed €543.97 in a mobile phone allowance. In eighth position was Cllr. John Hearne (SF). He was paid a total of €34,331.93 in 2017. His payments include an allowance of €9,000 for his term as Metropolitan Mayor. He didn’t claim any expenses in relation to training, conferences or mobile phone expenses. In ninth position was Cllr. Seanie Power (FG). He was paid a total of €33,667.92. His payments include a €3,000 allowance for his term as Cathaoirleach of Comeragh Municipal District Council, as well as a €3,000 allowance for chairing an SPC. He also claimed €1,511.36 for attendance at training events and €369.63 in mobile phone expenses. In tenth position was Cllr. Joe Conway (Ind) who was paid €33,664.81. His payments include a €3,000 for his term as chairperson of an SPC, as well as €4,223.67 for attendance at training events; €669.21 for attendance at conferences; and €410 in mobile phone expenses.

trip which cost a total of €4,353.83 (€3,157.73 for flights and accommodation; €14.00 on insurance and visas; and €1,182.10 on subsistence). Later that same month, Cllr. Wyse and former Director of Services, Lar Power, went to London, England, on foot of an invitation to visit the Waterford Association in London. That trip cost €748.50 (€119.88 on accommodation; €242.29 on flights; €72.29 on taxi/car hire transfer costs; and €314.04 on subsistence). In August, 2017, Mayor at the time, Cllr. Pat Nugent travelled alone to St. John’s in Newfoundland on foot of an invitation for the Mayor to visit. The total cost of the trip was €794.16 which was the total cost of the flights. There was no claim for any other expense on this trip, such as accommodation, transfers, insurance or visa, or subsistence.

Additional payments from outside bodies COUNCILLORS can also receive payments for expenses from outside bodies, which they attend on behalf of Waterford City and County Council. These expenses (mileage expenses and subsistence) are paid in addition to the payments and expenses they get from the local authority. According to figures from Waterford Council for 2017 in relation to Councillors expenses from outside bodies, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan received a total of €676.97 for attending meetings of Waterford-Wexford Education and Training Board. Cllr. Mary Roche was paid a total of €291.87 for attending meetings of Waterford-Wexford Education and Training Board. Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan claimed a total of €319.88 for attending meetings of Waterford-Wexford Education and Training Board. Cllr. Tom Cronin received a total of €362.14 for attendance at Waterford-Wexford Education and Training Board meetings. Cllr. Jason Murphy received a total of €2,596.79 for expenses in relation to attending meetings of the HSE Regional Forum and the South Eastern Regional Assembly. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan received a total of 2,109.40 in

expenses for attendance of meetings of the South Eastern Regional Assembly. Cllr. Davy Daniels received a total of €1,309.15 in relation to expenses for attendance at meetings of the HSE Regional Forum. Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald received €1,315.76 in relation to his attendance at HSE Regional Forum meetings. Cllr. John Carey received €1,533.55 for his attendance at meetings of the HSE Regional Forum. Cllr. Seanie Power was paid a total of €4,184.58 for his attendance throughout the year at HSE Regional Forum meetings and meetings of the LAMA (Local Authorities Members Association). Cllr. Ray Murphy was paid a total of €906.15 for his attendance at HSE Regional Forum meetings. Cllr. John Pratt was paid a total of €255.92 for his attendance at a meeting between Déise Link Rural Transport Board and the National Transport Authority in Dublin. Cllr. Pat Nugent was paid €45.69 in relation to attendance at a meeting of WaterfordWexford Education and Training Board.

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Increase in July Live Register figures for Dungarvan THE Live Register figures have again increased for the second consecutive month in Dungarvan since May. The figures, available from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows that there were 1,258 people signing on in Dungarvan during the month of July, an increase of 57 people on the June figure of 1,201, and 14 people more than the number of people who were signing on in January (1,244). Since the start of the year, the figures were slowly dropping in Dungarvan, until April / May, when the figure became static. The figures then increased during June (1,201) and July (1,258). However, the figures this year are still lower in comparison to the figures for the same period last year. According to the CSO figures for 2017, there were 1,455 people signing on in Dungarvan in July, nearly 200 people more than in July, 2018. Across the South East the number of people on the Live Register increased by 839 between June, 2018 (25,927) and July, 2018 (26,766). Nationwide, the CSO said the number of people signing on the Live Register has fallen

Dungarvan Live Register figures JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY

2017 1,448 1,427 1,377 1,361 1,355 1,426 1,455

2018 1,244 1,214 1,205 1,126 1,126 1,201 1,258

+/-204 -213 -132 -235 -209 -225 -197

to its lowest level in over a decade. The monthly decrease of 2,200 people across the country represents a fall of one percent, bringing the seasonally adjusted figure to 217,700 - the lowest number recorded since June, 2008. In unadjusted terms, the total number on the Live Register in July, 2018 was 234,445 which represents an increase of 6,380 people on the June figure of 228,065. The CSO points out that the live register is not designed to measure unemployment as it includes part-time workers as well as seasonal and casual workers who are entitled to Jobseeker’s Benefit or Jobseeker’s Allowance.

Pictured are Jackie and Shane Queally making a presentation of a signed Waterford Jersey to Mary McGrath and John Harnedy of the Brickey Rangers GAA Club for their clubhouse. The proceeds of the Jersey went to Carriglea Cairde Services. A big thank you to all involved. The Jersey was kindly donated by Maura Quilty, TQS.

Attendance ratings of Councillors at meetings in 2017 WATERFORD Council’s Annual Report for 2017 contains figures for Councillors’ attendance at meetings throughout the year. According to the Annual Report, each individual Councillor has numerous meetings to attend, which includes the main monthly Plenary Council, as well as the monthly Municipal District / Metropolitan District Council meetings, and other sub-committee meetings, such as SPCs (Strategic Policy Committees) and JPC (Joint Policing Committee) meetings. The adjacent table shows the total number of meetings each Councillor had in the year (2017), the number of meetings attended and number of meetings missed. They are listed in order of the number of meetings missed in the year. Where a number of

Councillors have missed the same number of meetings, they are listed in order of who had the most meetings to attend in the year, or alphabetically if they had the same number of meetings to attend in the year. The figures show that Cllr. Eddie Mulligan had an exemplary record of attendance at all his 41 meetings in 2017. He was closely followed by Cllr. Mary Roche, who missed only one meeting in the year; followed by Councillors Jason Murphy, Blaise Hannigan, John Hearne and Davy Daniels, who missed only two meetings in the year. The majority of Councillors managed to keep the number of meetings they missed in 2017 in the single digits, which is an improvement on the figures for 2016 when there were 15 Councillors who missed ten or more meetings that year.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 August, 2018 Councillors

Total meetings held in 2017 for each Cllr. Eddie Mulligan 41 Mary Roche 42 Jason Murphy 45 Blaise Hannigan 41 John Hearne 39 Davy Daniels 37 Pat Nugent 47 Seán Reinhardt 41 Jim Griffin 38 Ray Murphy 37 Michael J. O’Ryan 37 Pat Fitzgerald 45 John Pratt 42 Eamon Quinlan 41 Lola O’Sullivan 37 Tom Cronin 49 Cha O’Neill 45 Breda Brennan 41 Joe Conway 48 Seanie Power 48 Liam Brazil 44 Adam Wyse 43 John Carey 41 John O’Leary 41 Damien Geoghegan 38 Joe Kelly 38 Seamus O’Donnell 38 John Cummins 37 Declan Clune 49 Declan Doocey 43 James Tobin 42 Siobhán Whelan 41

Number of meetings attended 41 41 43 39 37 35 44 38 35 33 33 40 37 36 32 43 39 35 41 41 37 36 34 34 31 31 31 30 41 35 34 26

Total meetings missed 0 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 15

Pictured is Jackie Queally presenting a cheque for €4,100 to Mary McGrath and Lisa Horwood Walshe of Carriglea Cairde Services, proceeds of a fundraiser held in Crotty’s Inn, Lemybrien. Front row: Paddy Curran, Jason, Shane and Meagan Queally, Linda McGovern, Niall Costin and Killian Queally. Back row: Ann Marie Wade, Owen and Jackie Queally, Mary McGrath, Lisa Horwood Walsh, Ger O’Connell, Eilish Murray, Tracey Flynn and Philippa Keating. A big thank you to all the local businesses in Dungarvan who donated and supported us, Crotty’s Inn in Lemybrien for all their help; Pat Daly for the wonderful entertainment and to all those who supported us on the night. Thank you: Jackie Queally and family.

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Déise Day Centre celebrates 25 years THERE was great joy and celebration last Saturday week when the Silver Jubilee of the Care of the Aged / Deise Day Centre, as well as the 10th Anniversary of the purpose built Centre were celebrated in style by the people who use the beautiful facility as well as Board members, staff and members of the public. In the bright sunshine, the formalities were quickly concluded to be followed by refreshments and complimentary Butler’s Ice Cream for everyone. Charlie McAllister, who was the very popular MC for the occasion, supervised the formalities before leading the highly entertaining

He recalled that the service at that stage operated from two prefab buildings in the grounds of the Presentation Convent with meals being prepared in the Convent kitchen. VOLUNTEERS “I am delighted to say that we have three members of that original committee here today with us,” he said, “Monica Walsh, Kay O’Flynn and Gerry Cummins. Central to the success of the Company,” he continued, “was Sr. Helen, a nun from the Mercy Order who in the interim has passed to her Eternal Reward. Sr. Helen oversaw the entire operation for the following 15 years during which time the

extensions, the latest of which has just been opened.” He acknowledged the financial and other support which they had got from a great number of sources including voluntary organisations, individuals and state agencies and have provided a minibus, people carrier and two delivery vans in recent years. “The Day Care Centre provides a wide range of services to our senior citizens,” he said, “including transport to the Centre each day, Monday to Friday, tea / coffee and a snack on arrival; morning activity music, dance, meditation, pool, dinner, an afternoon activity programme including bingo, gentle mobility and strengthening exercises and transport home all for €5.00 per day, In addition there is available hairdressing, chiropody, holistic treatment, and computer training at a reduced cost, subsidised by the Day Centre. MEALS In 2017 the Centre provided 26,823 meals approx. 13,055 of which were in house of which 6,387 were for the Creche and 13,768 by delivering meals to the elderly in their own homes. In addition the Centre operates a

Cllr. John Pratt, Cathaoirleach, Dungarvan & Lismore Municipal, with Cllr. Declan Doocey, Mayor of Waterford City and County. care and repair service, applies for grants for the elderly to fund the installation of a monitoring alarm and panic button system in their own homes. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms were also provided in the homes of many senior citizens.The Centre

Charlie McAllister leads the singing at the Day Centre. music, song and dance later in the company of Sunset Sound accompanied by Breda Power and Michael Hanrahan, Declan Terry, Barry Looney and Bernie Power. In a very comprehensive speech detailing the history and work of the Centre, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Donal Connolly, said that great credit is due to the original committee who came together in 1993 to establish Dungarvan Care of the Aged with the objective of providing a Day Care Centre and a Meals on Wheels service for the Senior Citizens of Dungarvan, Abbeyside and surrounding Rural area.

service was operated on an entirely voluntary basis by the Committee and a large number of volunteers.” He recalled his first contact with the initiative was as County Manager when Monica Walsh and the late Carmel O’Sullivan and Willie Flavin visited him at his office. He promised to support the group with the approval of the elected members. When the Town Council bought the old Presentation Convent complex it was possible to accommodate a number of services there including the Day Centre. “The new Day Centre opened its doors in July 2008 just ten years ago,” he continued, “and since then, we have provided two

There was Butler’s Ice Cream for everyone at the celebrations.

Margaret Coffey, Catherine O’Donnell and Clare Power were at the Day Care Celebrations.

Some of the large attendance who were at the Day Care celebrations.

organises days out for the members on an ongoing basis. Mr. Connolly concluded by thanking the many people who had contributed to making the day such a success, especially the Centre staff: Margaret Coffey, Clare Power, Siobhán O’Connell and Elaine Cummins along with CE and TUS staff also. MAYOR CONGRATULATES Congratulating the members and Board of the Day Centre, the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Declan Doocey said that it was a pleasure for him to join with the members and public in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the founding of Dungarvan Care of the Aged, which was established in 1993 and also the 10th Anniversary of their very fine Day Centre which was constructed on the grounds of the former Presentation Convent. “I am sure you will all agree that it is very fitting that this site, originally the property of the Presentation Sisters who gave such a wonderful service to the people of Dungarvan going back to 1821, should now continue to

give very valuable service to the people of Dungarvan and surrounding areas,” he said. “not only here at the Centre, but also in the other buildings in the complex including Child Care, Waterford Leader Partnership, HSE, Focus Ireland, and Coláiste Chathail Naofa.” “It is wonderful use of the site and I am pleased to know that the former Dungarvan Town Council and Waterford County Council played a key part in facilitating these developments.” He said that the Deise Day Centre provides an excellent range of services to the Senior Citizens of Dungarvan, Abbeyside and surrounding area, Monday to Friday and also provides an extensive Meals on Wheels services in the area at considerable saving to the State. Concluding, the Mayor complimented the Board of the Company for giving of their time on a voluntary basis and the Manager and staff and the many volunteers who help in so many ways in the Centre and wished all who use it ‘continued years of enjoyment ahead’.

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It’s time to get Waterford brewing as Ireland’s biggest Coffee Morning returns Host a Coffee Morning for Your Local Hospice or #Coffee4Hospice Homecare Service on Thursday, 20th September

Keith Barry to reveal tricks of trade at upcoming Disruptive Innovation-themed conference in Waterford INDUSTRY keynote speakers will be joined by internationally recognised speaker and Waterford native, Keith Barry at the Amplitude conference which runs in Waterford’s WIT Arena on 3rd October, 2018. Disruptive Innovation is the theme of the new conference aimed at businesses and innovators which will demonstrate how to avail of Government funding to collaborate with researchers. Funding opportunities vary from Innovation Vouchers worth €5,000 up to R&D and Commercialisation Funds worth six figures to a company. The event is led by research centres in Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) and Institute of Technology Carlow (IT Carlow) who recognised the need in the South East for an event dedicated to facilitating collaboration opportunities between entrepreneurs, startups, multinationals, academic researchers and state agencies. Waterford native, Keith Barry, whose talk entitled ‘Brain Magic’ remains in the Top 25 TED Talks of all time since 2008 will take to the Amplitude conference stage. Barry will describe his experience of working with some of the top companies in the world and discuss how he grew his career to become, not only a world-renowned Mind Magician, but a consultant on the Hollywood blockbuster ‘Now You See Me’ and a mind coach to celebrities and top sports people around the world. Barry says “'I'm excited to share my thoughts and experience at the Amplitude conference this year. My life is dedicated to researching the human brain and the power of our subconscious minds. As a scientist myself I look forward to talking about how through continuous research, collaboration with others and dedication I believe we can all harness our subconscious potential to achieve greatness. I'll also talk about how through NLP/mirroring and body language techniques you can better communicate your ideas to others.” Industry keynote speakers include Ann Kehoe, Global Head of Brand for Alltech and Marc O’Regan, CTO with Dell EMC who will break down their experiences in the realm of Disruptive Innovation and how their companies face the daily challenges of staying ahead of their competitors. The driving force behind the event are research centres TSSG (Telecommunication Systems Software Group), SEAM (South Eastern Applied Materials), PMBRC (Pharmaceuticals and Molecular Bio Technology Research Centre and RIKON (Business Technology Management) along with Design Plus (Design, Engineering, ICT and Bioscience) from IT Carlow. “This event will drive discussion around future trends, how research can have a dramatic impact on industry and how they consider future technologies for their sectors,” said MC for the event, Niamh Bushnell, CEO of Tech Ireland. “The aim is to grow Amplitude year on year to become a recognised national and international event. Organisations such as SouthEast Chamber of Commerce’, Local Enterprise Offices (LEO), IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland will also be participating and supporting this initiative,” adds James O’Sullivan,Technology Transfer Office,WIT. Delegates will have the opportunity to try out some exciting demos of science and technology and a dedicated start-up area sponsored by South East Local Enterprise Offices will also give companies a chance to see what's emerging in the start-up scene.The event will also feature free IP workshops with Keltie Patent Attorneys, a London based Intellectual Property firm who recently opened an office in Galway. Representatives will be there on the day ready to answer questions relating to IP and will be in the main exhibition area. Tickets are now on sale for just €25, visit www.Amplitude.ie. For more information or if you are interested in sponsoring Amplitude contact hello@amplitude.ie

BRENDAN Gleeson together with representatives of Waterford Hospice Foundation launched Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice Together with Bewley’s in St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Returning for its 26th year, they called on the people of Ireland to host a Coffee Morning on Thursday, 20th September to help raise vital funds for their local hospice and homecare service. Since the first coffee morning 26 years ago, over €35 million has been raised by people around Ireland. This year it is hoped that Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice Together with Bewley’s will raise a much needed €2 million for local hospice and homecare services nationwide, to meet with growing demands for the service. Ambassador Brendan Gleeson said, “I have seen first-hand the important work hospices do in local communities and have been personally touched by the vital work done in St. Francis Hospice. The money raised through Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice Together with Bewley’s helps hospice and homecare services around Ireland give patients the best quality of life during illness. I urge people to host a Coffee Morning on Thursday 20th September and continue to make a difference”. Pat Quinlan, Chair of the Voluntary Hospice Group said, “The demands on hospice and homecare services around Ireland are growing each year. The money raised through

Pictured are Brendan Gleeson together with Clelia Murphy and John Cahill, CEO of Bewley’s launched Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice Together with Bewley’s in St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. [Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland]

Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice Together with Bewley’s is crucial in ensuring that we continue meet patients’ needs and support families. The success of the campaign over the last 26 years is thanks to the incredible supporters; our coffee morning hosts, guests, Ambassadors and our sponsor Bewley’s.” John Cahill, Bewley’s CEO said “Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice Together with Bewley’s has raised over €35 million for local hospice and homecare services around the country and Bewley’s is proud to support the campaign each year. As a family business,

community has always been at the heart of what we do and year on year we see how vital the work done by hospice and homecare services is to local communities. That’s why we’re asking everyone to join together with a cup of Bewley’s coffee on the 20th September.” People can help to make a difference in someone’s life by hosting a coffee morning to help raise funds for their local hospice and homecare service. You can register at www.hospicecoffeemorning.ie or by calling 1890 998 995. Hosts are provided with a Coffee Morning Pack containing Bewley’s coffee, posters and

invitations free of charge. Remember, every cup counts! The public can support Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice Together with Bewley’s on Thursday 20th September 2018 by: • Hosting a Coffee Morning • Attending a Coffee Morning • Texting COFFEE to 50300 to donate €4* *Text costs €4. Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice Together with Bewley’s will receive a minimum of €3.60. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline: 076 6805278.

Clodagh Phelan, Pip & Pear, Niamh Briggs, Derek Downes, Owner Eurospar Abbeyside, and Suzette Bliss, Café Bliss, pictured at the WLR ‘Deise Today Greenway Tour’ live broadcast from Eurospar Abbeyside. [Dan McGrath]

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Syrian Supper and Spraoi A WONDERFUL night was had by all last Sunday, when Brownes Townhouse Luxury Self Catering hosted a Syrian Supper accompanied by music from An Ghaeltacht. What a cultural evening! The occasion was the launch of the Al Homsi Kitchen for Syrian Food by Wisam Alkateb, a new catering business to join the growing number of foodie options in Dungarvan. This is an at home catering service, so if you want to have a traditional Syrian evening at your home, Wisam can provide a wide range of delicacies to suit all tastes. She can be contacted at wisam2771@gmail.com and on Facebook. The host of the event, Brownes Townhouse, provide

self-catering accommodation and is one of four properties, along with Brownes Farmhouse in Old Parish and Villa Galileo and Villa Yeats, both in Whiting Bay. These are all rated 5 stars on tripadvisor and can accommodate 12-29 people.They can cater for holidays, wedding accommodation or work as an event space for family reunions. Naoive can be contacted at brownesfarmouse@gmail.com. The music for the night was provided by Ciaran Gealbháin, Domhnall Gealbháin, Breda Coffey, Ruadhrí Looney and Katie Halpin-Hill. All proceeds for the night are to assist Wisam’s new business venture and we are very grateful for the wonderful support received on the night.

Amar Albaid, Eimear Crotty and Kevin Crotty, pictured at the Syrian Supper & Spraoi at Brownes Town House, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Lynn Cronin and Loraine Donnolly pictured with Wisam Alkhateb and daughter Limar, at the Syrian Supper & Spraoi at Brownes Town House, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Wisam Alkhateb pictured with some the beautiful food which was enjoyed by guests to the Syrian Supper & Spraoi at Brownes Town House, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Olive White and Billy O’Grady pictured at the Syrian Supper & Spraoi at Brownes Town House, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Tom & Vivian Llewellyn, Phil McHugh and John Byrne, pictured at the Syrian Supper & Spraoi at Brownes Town House, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Domhnall Gealbháin, Ciaran Gealbháin, Ruadhrí Looney, Breda Coffey and Katie Halpin-Hill, who performed for the Syrian Supper & Spraoi at Brownes Town House, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Wisam Alkhateb and Amar Albaid, pictured with their children Samir, Limar and Mohamed, and host Naoive Coggin, at the Syrian Supper & Spraoi at Brownes Town House, Dungarvan, which launched the Al Homsi Kitchen for Syrian Food by Wisam Alkateb. [Dan McGrath]

Eamon Keane, Naoive Coggin, Host , Wisam Alkhateb and Amar Albaid, pictured at the Syrian Supper & Spraoi at Brownes Town House, Dungarvan, which launched the Al Homsi Kitchen for Syrian Food by Wisam Alkateb. [Dan McGrath]

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IN MEMORIAM WALSH (14th anniversary) – In loving memory of Maimie Walsh (nee Whelan), late of “Woodale,” Glendalligan, who was taken from us on 30th August, 2004.

WHELAN (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Whelan (nee Tobin), late of “Mountain View,” Ballylinch, Kilmacthomas, who passed away on 4th September, 2006.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

WHELAN (55th anniversary) – In loving memory of James (Jeff) Whelan, late of “Mountain View, Ballylinch, Kilmacthomas, who passed away on 15th May, 1963.

Will those who think of Maimie, Mam and Dad today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Sadly missed – Breda, Michael and family, XXX. Anniversary Mass for Mam, Dad and Maimie will be celebrated in St. Brigid’s Church, Kilrossanty, on Sunday, 9th September, at 10.30 a.m.

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WALSH (14th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear sister and friend Maimie Walsh (nee Whelan), late of ‘Wooddale,’ Glendalligan, who died on 30th August, 2004.

WHELAN (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear mother Mary Whelan (nee Tobin), late of Ballylinch, Kilmacthomas, who died on 4th September, 2006.

We think of you in silence, And make no outward show, For what it meant to lose you, Only those who love you know. Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, It’s the heartache of losing you, That will never go away. But through all the tears and heartache, There’s one thing for which I’m glad, That both of you were in our lives, In those precious years we had.

–Loved and missed always, Martina, Jim and family.

WHELAN (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear grandmother Mary Whelan (nee Tobin), late of Ballylinch, Kilmacthomas, who died on 4th September, 2006. Will those who think of her today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always loved and remembered by Karen and Ken, X. WALSH (neé Whelan) 14th anniversary – In loving memory of my mother Maimie Walsh, late of Wooddale, Glendalligan, who died on 30th August, 2004. As we sit and relive precious memories, Precious memories so vivid and clear, We can’t comprehend the passing of time, Or accept that it has been 13 years. The tragedy of what has happened to you, Has stopped the hands of time, But somehow we are struggling through, Pretending we are fine. If your death crept in through another door, Be it by accident or ill health, Acceptance would come easier, Even though our hearts would still melt. Mam you have made me, The person that I am today, And forever in my heart, You will always stay.

–Love always, daughter Karen and son-in-law Ken, XX.

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WHELAN (11th anniversary) – In loving memory of Seán, late of Kilcooney, Ballinamult, who died on 1st September, 2007. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 1st September, in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, at 7.30 p.m.

BRIDGE THE ABBEY BRIDGE CLUB will resume on Tuesday, 4th September, in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan. DÉISE BRIDGE CLUB – Will resume on Monday, 10th September. Looking forward to meeting old and new friends. All welcome. Please be seated for 7.20 p.m. start. AFFANE SUMMER BRIDGE (23/7/2018) – 1st May Burke & Ann Murphy; 2nd Maureen O’Neill & Helen Russell; 3rd Margaret Hannafin & Teresa Ryan; Joint 4th Aida O’Neill & Ella Whelan, Andrew McGrath & Kay Barry. (30/7/2018) – 1st Mary Mitchell & Claire Meaney; 2nd Helen McCarthy & Mary Quinlan; 3rd Kay Barry & Teresa Doocey; Joint 4th Monica O’Sullivan & Betty Kelleher, Ned Whelan & Nuala O’Donovan. AFFANE BRIDGE CLUB (9/7/2018) – 1st Teresa Doocey & Mary Mitchell; 2nd Nuala O’Donovan & Teresa Ryan; 3rd Mary Quinlan & Helen McCarthy; 4th May Burke & Anne Murphy. (16/7/2018) – 1st Ella & Aida; 2nd Mary Fletcher & Claire Meaney; 3rd Kay Barry & Betty Kelleher; 4th Mary Fenton & Mary Mitchell.

† JOAN McCARTHY (nee Fitzgerald) Ballyduff Grove, Dungarvan, and Ardmore On this her First Anniversary, the family of the late Joan McCarthy would like to sincerely thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their support and expressions of sympathy and those who attended her funeral, sent Mass Cards and messages of sympathy. We would like to especially thank the staff and residents of Padre Pio Nursing Home for the care, kindness and friendship they showed to our mother and to us as a family. Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere gratitude. Joan’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 23rd September, at 11.00 a.m. in Carriglea Convent Chapel.

† TERESA O’HALLORAN Laurentum House, Clashmore, Co. Waterford 6th January, 1929 – 7th September, 2017 The family of the late Teresa O'Halloran deeply appreciate and gratefully thank: all those who sympathised with us, attended the Vigil at Laurentum and funeral at St. Cronan's Church, Clashmore; the Medical Carers of Ardmore Health Centre and Bons Secours Hospital, Cork; Msgr. Nicholas O'Mahony, P.P., V.G., who led the Requiem Mass; Very Rev. Conor Kelly, P.P., who led the Vigil Rosary; Very Rev. Gerard O'Connor, P.P.; Very Rev. Billy Canon Meehan, P.P.; Very Rev. Milo Guiry, P.P.; Clashmore Choir led by organist Mary Dee; Church Sacristan Anne O'Rourke; Clashmore-Kinsalebeg GAA Club for traffic management; Egan’s Funeral Directors, Youghal. Also remembering in grateful acknowledgement the late Very Rev. Mossie O'Gorman, P.P., and the late Dr. Joe Meehan. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at St. Cronan's Church, Clashmore, on Sunday, 2nd September, 2018, at 9.00 a.m.

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–Sadly missed and fondly remembered by Catherine, Margaret, Elizabeth, John, Tom, Peter, David, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.

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

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Pope Francis arrived at Knock Shrine via Knock Airport. The mist and inclement weather did not deter the throngs who gathered to greet him, nor did it dampen their enthusiasm or the joyful atmosphere that prevailed throughout the entire morning visit. Pope Francis was met by Fr. Richard Gibbons, P.P., and Rector of Knock Shrine and Archbishop Michael Neary, Tuam Province. He then entered the Chapel for a few moments of silent prayer. On this occasion, the Pope presented a golden Rosary Beads ‘for the Virgin’ as his endorsement of the holy place, his own devotion to the Virgin Mary and the tradition of the family Rosary in Ireland. [Maxwells Dublin for WMOF]

Pope Francis’ Penitential Act WITHOUT doubt, the most controversial aspect of the visit of Pope Francis in the weeks before his arrival was how he would deal with the question of clerical child abuse. Despite having already issued an apology, representatives of the survivors were adamant that he should deal with the matter again with a full apology, condemnation of the clerical abuse and an undertaking to act on this most pressing and important of matters for them. The following is the text of a hand-written statement, believed to be his own draft, which he delivered before Mass at the Phoenix Park on Sunday morning last.

Not everyone was satisfied with his words, demanding action against the abusers and protectors as well as assisting civil authorities towards prosecutions. Time will show whether this will be forthcoming. The following is his statement: “Yesterday I met with eight survivors of abuses of power, conscience and sexual abuse. Collecting what they told me, I would like to place these crimes before the Lord's mercy and ask for forgiveness. We ask forgiveness for abuse in Ireland, abuse of power and conscience, sexual abuse by qualified members of the Church. In a special way we ask

forgiveness for all the abuses committed in different types of institutions led by religious and other members of the Church. And we ask for forgiveness for cases of labour exploitation to which so many minors have been subjected. We ask forgiveness for the times when as a Church we have not offered to the survivors of any kind of compassion abuse, search for justice and truth, with concrete actions. We ask for forgiveness. We ask forgiveness for some members of the hierarchy who did not take charge of these painful situations and who remained silent. We ask for forgiveness.

We ask forgiveness for the children who have been taken away from their mothers, and for all those times when it was said to many mothersgirls who tried to look for their children from whom they had been separated, or to the children, who were looking for their mothers, it was said that it was a mortal sin: this is not a mortal sin, it is the fourth commandment. We ask for forgiveness. May the Lord maintain and make this state of shame and repentance grow, and give us the strength to commit ourselves so that these things will never happen again and that justice be done. Amen.”

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With the Papal Flag in The Phoenix Park last Sunday at the Special Mass for the closing of the World Meeting of Families were Kate Douglas Liam Douglas and Maurice Caplice, Áine O’Riordan and Anne Marie Rossiter.

A light in the darkness! Thousands of little lights among the crowd at the Papal Event for the closing of the World Meeting of Families In Croke Park last Saturday.

Some of the Pilgrims from Abbeyside / Dungarvan and area arrive to The Phoenix Park last Sunday for the closing of the World Meeting of Families and the Papal Mass cover up from the rain on their arrival.

Successful visit of Pope Francis to Ireland Mary and Damien with their family of ten children are introduced to Pope Francis at the closing of the World Meeting of Families in Croke Park last Saturday. Both parents recovered from addiction to go on to a happy family life.

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AS he flew back to Rome late on Sunday evening, having completed a very full and punishing round of engagements, Pope Francis must have considered his visit to Ireland to have been both welcoming and sympathetic and, in the overall, successful. The Pontiff had come to Ireland to attend the closing ceremony of the World Meeting of Families and bring this year’s Conference to a close. The next World Meeting will be held in Rome in 2021. In Ireland also, the visit was seen as successful, Pope Francis having had cordial meetings with President Michael D. Higgins at Aras an Uachtarain and with An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar at Dublin Castle during the meeting of the Authorities, Civil Society and Diplomatic Corps. Over the two days, Pope Francis had encountered little or no protest over the clerical abuse scandal as he was driven around in his Popemobile and a succession of other vehicles and helicopter to Knock. Except for an occasional banner or placard, there was little to disturb the tranquil nature of the visit. Pope Francis took every opportunity to apologise and seek forgiveness for ‘the grave scandal caused in Ireland by the abuse of young people by members of the Church, charged with responsibility for their protection and education’. His itinerary took him to many places and meetings, concentrating mainly in the Dublin area, his only foray into the country being to Knock to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, Pope John Paul who conferred the title of Golden Rose on the Marian Shrine. ARRIVAL Pope Francis was met at Dublin Airport at 10.30 a.m. by the Irish Primate, Archbishop Eamon Martin; the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney; his wife Ruth and their three children. Words of welcome were exchanged,

and the Pope then transferred to Áras an Uachtaráin for a courtesy visit with President Michael D. Higgins. He was met at the main door of the residence by the President and his wife Sabina and posed for photographs after an exchange of greetings between the Heads of State. On then to Dublin Castle, where he met with An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar in a private meeting before the public welcome in front of the media. The meeting was said to be cordial, if a little tense on occasions. Pope Francis then went to the Pro Cathedral where he met with engaged and married couples ‘at different stages of their journey of sacramental love’. He spoke with a couple who were fifty years married and made one of his well known jokes about mothers-in-law. On then to the Capuchin Day Centre where he met with members of the Order, Brother Kevin Crowley and volunteers who have been serving the needs of the poor and disadvantaged in Dublin for fifty years. Also present were homeless families to whom he said “I urge the homeless to trust the Capuchin Fathers, they will give you things you need, but listen to the advice they give.” During the afternoon, the Pope travelled through selected streets of Dublin where he waved to the crowds who had gathered behind the lines of barriers. While the numbers may not have matched those waving to Pope John Paul thirty-nine years ago, those present were enthusiastic in their applause and welcome. The streets had been cordoned off since early morning and there was a heavy Garda presence along the full length of the route. Before travelling to Croke Park, the Pontiff had a closed-doors meeting at the Papal Nuncio’s Residence with survivors of clerical abuse and the redress group. One of the survivors said afterwards that ‘Pope Francis had apologised for what happened in the homes’.

CROKE PARK On his jubilant arrival in Croke Park on Saturday evening, the capacity crowd of 80,000 was in the process of being entertained by the cream of Irish artists on a stage which was superbly dressed by colourful and extravagant digital backdrops. He listened to the testimonies of families from Ireland, Canada, India, Iraq and Africa who shared how their families have sustained and nourished them with hope and love through the most challenging and momentous times of their lives. Their testimonies focussed on forgiveness, strength and hope in family life. The inter-generational nature of families today and the impact of technology on family life. The selection of themes reflects many of the priorities in the ministry of Pope Francis, including homelessness and those on the margins; migrants and refugees; care for our common home and the importance of the family, peace and love throughout the world. The stage design for the event included ‘a circle of encounter’ where families sat with Pope Francis to watch some of the presentations on stage. PHOENIX PARK On Sunday morning the Pontiff flew to Knock and prayed privately at the Chapel of the Shrine and prayed the Angelus with the local people on the Square in front of the Shrine. Returning to Dublin he went to the Phoenix Park where the largest gathering of the visit took place. He was given a rapturous welcome as he drove around the corrals and although the crowd was considerably smaller than was expected, the people cheered, applauded and sang with fervour. The only effect of the overnight rain was to bring out the coats, hats, ponchos and an occasional ‘ladies’ umbrella. There were several showers through the afternoon but nothing enthusiasm could not deal with.

The pre-Mass entertainment was again superb and the singing during Mass was inspirational. The music chosen for the Mass placed an emphasis on congregational singing, so many of the pieces were familiar to those in the congregation. WELCOME Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin extended the formal welcome. “It may seem a paradox for me to say in the same breath that the faith in Ireland is strong and that the faith in Ireland is fragile,” he said. “There is an intrinsic fragility in faith that can steer us away from arrogance and selfcentredness and, as our Gospel Reading today reminds us, to journey with Jesus even when others stop going with Him.” Immediately after the Pope led the Sign of the Cross at the start of Mass, he was handed a sheet of paper with the handwritten penitential words of the Holy Father himself. Later, in his homily, the Holy Father said that at the end of this World Meeting of Families ‘we gather as a family around the table of the Lord, we thank God for many blessings we have received in our families and we want to commit ourselves to living fully our vocation to being the touching words of St. Therese ‘love in the heart of the Church’. The opening hymn ‘A Joy for all the Earth’, written by Ephrem Feeley, was the official hymn for WMOF 2018. Two pieces by Ireland’s most renowned composer, Sean O’Riada featured as the penitential rite Kyrie (A Thiarna Déan Trócaire) and at the Lords Prayer (Ár nAthair). Several hundred priests and monks representing secular and the Religious Orders from across the country and the world, joined with Pope Francis in the Celebration. Green was chosen as the colour of the vestments for which is the liturgical

colour for Ordinary Time. The Green is also a symbol of how God is ever faithful and it is ‘quite appropriate’ for a celebration in Ireland. The Celtic Spiral, or Trinity Spiral, also draws from Celtic imagery as spirals can be found on many ancient stones and monuments of Ireland’s past. It figured widely in the celebration with dancers forming the intricate design and also with their interwoven hands. A Penal Cross was present on the Altar which was carved from a single piece of wood and dates back to 1763. The carvings on the front and back of the Cross are designed to tell the story of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. CLOSING The formal declaration of the World Meeting of Families 2018 was made by Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell who said that thousands of families with children have come to either Knock or Dublin in order to share with the Holy Father the joy of the Gospel of the Family.” He then announced that the next World Meeting of Families is to be in Rome in 2021 and once again thanked the Holy Father for coming to Ireland. Pope Francis departed and the people began their weary trek back to their buses several kilometres away. Contrary to expectations, there were no deaths in the Phoenix Park crowd. About two hundred and fifty casualties were treated for minor injuries and ailments, while about a dozen were transferred to hospital suffering from underlying conditions which were exacerbated by the cold and the rain, as well as the extended walks which in some cases were as high as 4.5km each way. There was no threat of danger as people filed out the various gates in an orderly fashion conscious that they had been part of a very significant and historic event.

Most Rev. Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin welcomes Pope Francis to Ireland on his arrival last Saturday Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he passes Dublin morning for the closing of the World Meeting of Families. Castle last Saturday. [Dora Kraljie] (Vatican).

The Butler family from Tramore in the Phoenix Park last Sunday.

Margaret and Peter Moloney with their grandson Joe in the Phoenix Park last Sunday.

Pictured at the Papal Mass in The Phoenix Park last Sunday were: Liam Douglas, Mary O’Dowd and Bridget Troy.

Relaxing in the sunshine of The Phoenix Park during the Papal Visit last Sunday were: Maura Keaver, Mary Fennell, Maureen Veale and Anne Veale.

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These were unforgettable days THE Holy Father came among us. He was his usual smiling and joyful self and even the Irish weather could not put a damper on the joy of the occasion. But he was also serious, cognisant of the fact that he was entering a difficult situation and a country very different to the one he had been in for three months back in the ’70s when he had come here from Argentina to learn some English.Very different from the country Pope St. John Paul had visited in 1979. We are all aware of that. These were difficult days too for anyone who has suffered abuse at the hands of a person who was supposed to be following Christ. It was good to hear the Taoiseach acknowledge in his quite balanced speech in Dublin castle “the failures of both Church and State and wider society (which) created a bitter and broken heritage for so many, leaving a legacy of pain and suffering.” Pope Francis addressed those who have suffered on several occasions and acknowledged the hurt and pain caused by

church personnel. He asked for forgiveness and pardon in his honest Liturgy of Penance at the start of the Mass in the Phoenix Park. He, like every else, cannot turn back the clock, but he encouraged us to continue our efforts to safeguard our children and ensure that the abuses of the past will never happen again. In our Diocese of Waterford & Lismore we have very good child-safeguarding practices and it is the responsibility of all to ensure that every child - in the home, school, sports club, church, etc. is in a place where he and she can be safe and develop. It is a changed country. Is it a better country? How do we learn from the past yet not become complacent and proud, dismissing past generations as being unsophisticated, ignorant, and unscientific but unable to see the problems of our own day and the huge issues with which we are faced. PASTORAL CONGRESS IN THE RDS The three days of the congress in the RDS were life-giving and very well attended. The last World Meeting of Families which was in Philadelphia in 2015 attracted 20,000 visitors, this one in Dublin had 37,000 attendees. There were dozens of stands and talks, exhibitions, promotions from numerous church groups – charities, evangelizers, chaplaincies, businesses, religious orders, lay groups, youth groups, etc. The talks and discussions dealt with all kinds of issues which affect family life – marriage preparation, healing conflict, technology, parenting, coping with problems, prayer in the home, etc. It was marvellous to see so many families and young people as well as the more mature, in an atmosphere which was so positive, in stark contrast to the constant negative and cynical media backdrop for the entire event. Thank God I met a very good number of visitors from our own Diocese who were delighted with the

Congress. The atmosphere was so up-lifting and life-giving. I have no doubt there are great things in store for the future of the Church on this island and in the Diocese. FRESH OUTPOURING In his Homily in Phoenix Park Pope Francis prayed for a fresh outpouring of the Spirit. Christ is the source of life everlasting. Pope Francis wants us to have the courage to be disciples of Jesus Christ, and to share the joy of the Gospel. He encouraged us to go to our homes and to be a source of joy for those with whom we live. To share with them the words of eternal life. The Gospel is Good News for all. Like the apostles, we too can find the way to Jesus’ heart which is the only heart which can fully satisfy our human hearts. Quoting from the Gospel of the day the pontiff challenged us, as Jesus challenged his apostles, – Will we also go away because you find Christ words unbearable? That is the challenge for us. We need God. We human beings always will. We can try, as has been tried over and again in human history, to live without God or keep him in the margins while we follow our own wills and desires and end up disappointed, dejected and unfulfilled. I thank God for the visit of the Holy Father and I know it will bring many graces and blessings on our Church and on our country. Please God it will bring healing and give us fresh heart. I finish the way in which Pope Francis finished his Homily on Sunday last in the Phoenix Park, using the words of St. Peter: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” BISHOP ALPHONSUS CULLINAN

Musical and colourful Taoiseach meets Pope Francis e n te r t a i n m e n t

NO effort was spared in recruiting artists for the programmes for the two centrepiece events, the Festival of Families Concert in Croke Park on Friday night and the Mass at the Phoenix Park on Saturday to close the World Meeting of Families 2018. Both had extensive programmes of entertainment to fill the hours of the waiting crowds at both venues and to slow their exit for safety reasons. The quality of the entertainment, the magnificence of the sets, the excellence of the performances would have done justice to any commercial concert for which tickets would be an astronomical price . . . and both were free The programmes included community-based artists as well as well-known local and international performers, joined by an orchestra of over 50 musicians; over 700 Irish, sean nós and contemporary dancers, including 500 from Irish dance schools across the country. They were joined by a 1,000 strong choir; 100 community groups; and 300 flag bearers. It also featured Andrea Bocelli, The Riverdance Troupe, Nathan Carter, Dana Masters, Daniel O’Donnell, Celine Byrne, The Begley

Family, Holy Family Deaf Choir & Deaftones, Patrick Bergin, The Priests, Paddy Moloney, Bridgie and Missy Collins, and Moya Brennan. It was always entertaining and sometimes breathtaking and the audience were very appreciative as shown by their sustained applause. In the Phoenix Park, Fr. Liam Lawton sang the Psalm ‘The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor’ which he composed for the Papal Mass. He was joined by a three thousand Papal Mass Choir that was brought together for the occasion. In all, over a thousand performers from the world of music, arts and Church Ministry groups were involved in the three day Pastoral Congress in the RDS. Many of these brought a taste of their Congress programme to entertain the crowd before and after Mass. Among them were Eimear Quinn, Daniel O’Donnell, Derek Ryan, Paddy Moloney, Comhaltas as well as Christian performers Rexband from India, Rend Collective from Northern Ireland and a host of other performers include Audrey Assad, Factor One and many other well known names from around the country.

IN his opening remarks, Mr. Varadkar said that he was privileged to welcome representatives from all communities in Northern Ireland and also from Britain. “Together we are guided by your words: "Make bridges, not walls, because walls fall." He went on to say that ‘we all share a common home - and it is our duty to nurture this planet and look after its people’. ”Holy Father,” he said, “we thank you for your care for the Earth, for emphasising the urgent challenge of climate change, and for reminding us of our responsibilities. We thank you for the empathy you have shown for the poor, for migrants, and for refugees.” An Taoiseach went on to laud the work of the Church through initiatives like the Capuchin Centre care for the poor and destitute and the work of the Society of St.Vincent de Paul. Addressing more sensitive issues, Mr.Varadkar said that there are ''dark aspects'' of the Catholic Church's history, “Wounds are still open,” he said, “and there is much to be done to bring about justice and truth and healing for victims and survivors. Holy Father, I ask that you use your office and influence to ensure this is done here in Ireland and across the world. In reply, Pope Francis said that at the beginning of his visit to Ireland, he was grateful for the invitation to address the distinguished assembly representing the civil, cultural and religious life of the country, together with the members of the diplomatic corps and guests.

“I appreciate the friendly welcome I have received from the President of Ireland,” he said, “which reflects the tradition of cordial hospitality for which the Irish are known throughout the world. I likewise appreciate the presence of a delegation from Northern Ireland. I thank the Taoiseach for his words.” In his lengthy address, the Pope reminded people of the family based reason for his visit to Ireland and to close the World Meeting of Families. “The Meeting is not only an opportunity for families to reaffirm their commitment to loving fidelity, mutual assistance and reverence for God’s gift of life in all its forms,” he said, “but also to testify to the unique role played by the family in the education of its members and the development of a sound and flourishing social fabric. “The Gospel reminds us that true peace is ultimately God’s gift; it flows from a healed and reconciled heart and branches

out to embrace the entire world. Yet it also requires constant conversion on our part, as the source of those spiritual resources needed to build a society of authentic solidarity, justice and service of the common good. Without that spiritual foundation, our ideal of a global family of nations risks becoming no more than another empty platitude. Can we say that the goal of creating economic or financial prosperity leads of itself to a more just and equitable social order? Or could it be that the growth of a materialistic “throwaway culture” has in fact made us increasingly indifferent to the poor and to the most defenceless members of our human family, including the unborn, deprived of the very right to life? “Each child is in fact a precious gift of God, to be cherished, encouraged to develop his or her gifts, and guided to spiritual maturity and human flourishing.”

Eva Gorgees, a Christian refugee from Iraq with her son, Julius meet Pope Francis in Dublin last weekend. The family spent six months in Clonea before being relocated to County Wexford.

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COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan.Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street. Date: Every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Helpline: 1800 804 848. You are not alone! Please note change in time.

7th Annual Donal O’Connor M e m o r i a l C yc l e

Causeway Bowls Club LAST Wednesday saw all the members gather for lunch to say 'Good Bye' to Carol Anne and Ellis after 7 years with the Club. We have enjoyed all the time spent with the lovely folks, the banter, the call from Peter Allan to Carol - 'It’s the little white ball your meant to try and hit’ and so on. Photo's were taken - albeit after a while waiting for himself to appear in Team Kit, which by the way, was sponsored by the local Murray’s Pharmacy and many thanks to them for making us look so smart, especially when we enter competitions. Anne Lonergan made a super card with lots of photo's of the time spent at the Club on every occasion - a card pops up from Anne. Well done and Thank you Anne. The Bowls Club meets each day, but if you feel like trying your hand come and have 'roll up' on Tuesday/Thursday around 10.15, a.m. we have all the equipment for you to use, all you need is a flat shoe. Thank you everyone for your friendship and we will keep in touch. Carol Anne & Ellis

Brewery Lane Theatre LOCAL singers will perform in ‘Songs of the Heart’ Charity concert in aid of ‘Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland’ on September 8th. Breege Phelan accompanied by Will McClellan on guitar and Muireann Ryan on violin will sing songs of her favourite female vocalists. Breege will be supported on the night by the talented duo Marie Sweeney and Jane McLoughlin. Tickets for this special event are available at door or on sale in the Tudor Artisan Hub. Adm.€10 - Refreshments. Concert commences 8.15 p.m.

THE 7th annual Donal O’Connor Memorial Cycle takes place on Sunday, 9th September, on Waterford Greenway. The family friendly cycle is aimed at people of all ages and abilities and is Waterford's main event for World Suicide Prevention Day. Mags O’Connor, founder of the cycle, started it in response to losing her brother and husband to suicide. Both died aged just 32 and should be 40 this year so the cycles launch this year was a tribute in sand, designed by the Art Hand. Speaking at the launch, Mags said; “Suicide steals your peace. It takes your peace of mind leaving you filled with relentless questions and an overwhelming burden of guilt. That's why I was very surprised to feel a real sense of calm and peace today working on my sand art tribute to my boys. Thanks to the generosity of Sean and Joe of the Art Hand I had the privilege of creating a tribute in sand to Donal and Nen with my mother and friends. The work is more physical than

you might expect but it's also incredibly peaceful, all you can hear is the sea and the lapping of the waves. I felt like I was in a dream, my mind stopped whirring and I was just watching the words take shape - it was a unique experience. After the piece was finished, Sean encouraged me to write a few words in the sand so I started writing things as they came into my head, before I knew it there were tears coming down my face and I just started writing the things I wanted to lose - pain, worry, guilt - and the things I wanted to keep - friends, family, love - I don't know how much I wrote but the waves just kept coming and washing them all away. It was carthartic. I felt like I had the weight on my shoulders washed away. This process shows how the tide will always turn, no matter what's happening no matter how good or bad, it'll change, the tide will turn. There is great power in nature, there's such a sense of peace to be had from taking a walk beside the tide and just writing

words and watching them wash away. We would urge everyone to go do the same at their local beach - it’s incredibly uplifting”. The event will feature some new activities this year as the traditional balloon release in memory of lost loved ones is not envi-

ronmentally friendly, look out for bubbles and the presence of Joe Daly of Waterford Hot Air Balloon. The cycle will start at Dungarvan Clonea and WIT Arena at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday, 9th September and will end at Coachhouse Coffee in Kilmacthomas.

There will be live music, facepainting and lots more at Kilmac. You can register online at Eventbrite or sign up on the morning. There is discounted bike hire available - contact our page for more information at www.facebook.com/docme morialcycle

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The brilliant Summer saw a marked increase in water sports and activities in Ardmore.

ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS ARDMORE OPEN FARM We took the grand-children on our annual trip to Ardmore Open Farm last week and I must say we were amazed. I thought when Bridget and Denis embarked on this wonderful project first that it probably wouldn’t generate repeat visits. How wrong I was! They celebrated their 5th anniversary recently and I’ve been a few times each year and I always enjoy it. They keep upgrading and improving all the time and they have lovely friendly staff. This year the improvements are quite staggering and the new animals, extra playgrounds added facilities all make it one of the most professionally run visitor attractions in the country. A real treat to stroll around for as long as you like while the young ones wear themselves out and grind back to our pace! Well done to all management and staff. ‘WELL DONE ARDMORE’ For a change the words of the heading are not mine, but an extract from a rather lengthy let-

ter to the Editor of The Dungarvan Observer last week. The letter was from a Co Meath lady who obviously enjoyed a wonderful holiday in Co Waterford recently and she was ecstatic about Dungarvan and The Greenway, and rightly so. However, the point of her letter was the lack of toilet facilities on The Greenway. Near the end of her letter she complimented the fact that Ardmore had excellent and well kept public toilet facilities near the beach. Her points are all valid point but much easier said than done. Bernie Stilwell caretakes the public toilets for Ardmore Tidy Towns and during good weather he would have to make several visits a day to them. At weekends he would often have to clean them in excess of ten times a day – that’s what it takes to maintain public toilets. PROGRESSIVE 45 AT KEEVERS Once again we had a 3 way tie at the top last week, this time between Tess Mansfield & Nora Mai O’Neill, Des Fitzgerald &

Jason Lenane and Nora O’Brien & Geraldine Coughlan. Anne Halley & Terri McGrath were best of the last 5 and Sheelagh O’Brien & Dick Barry won the last game. We had great games and 6 tables and now that the nights are closing in we want to make an effort to start on 9.30 sharp. We have slipped a little during the summer. ROUND TOWER HOTEL POKER. Jerome Curran returned to the winner’s enclosure last week with Jason Lenane in 2nd and Liam Cashman in 3rd. James Bryan won the runner up table with Ann Mooney in 2nd. This leaves Jerome way out in front with Redmond Foley a full 90 points behing and he’s nearly 30 points ahead of James Bryan. FARMERS’ MARKET CLOSES A sure sign of the approach of winter is the closure of the Farmers’ Market until next summer. We’ve truly had some wonderful Sundays down there and we’ll miss all the mingling and chat.

SINCERE SYMPATHIES It is with great sadness that we report of the death of Michael (Mick) Ahern, Rathquage, Bonmahon, Co. Waterford and formerly of Loughnagore, Farranfore, Co. Kerry, who was laid to rest last week. A true gentleman throughout, he will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ahern family at this sad time. May he rest in peace. BACK TO SCHOOL! Kill Montessori School re-opens this Wednesday, August 29th at 9.00 a.m. We hope all of our pupils and their families had a wonderful Summer! For enquiries, please call Avril on 086-2895415. GUITAR LESSONS Beginner guitar lessons will commence in Kill Community Centre on Saturday, September 8th at 10.30am. The course fee for a 5 week term is €45 and no prior knowledge is required. For more information or to book your place, please contact Michael on 0879050190. KILL SUNDAY MARKET The Sunday market in Kill will start back on September 9th from 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. To book your space, please contact us on 083-1022714. LESLIE DOWDALL & LUAN PARLE DOUBLE BILL Delighted to announce Two of Ireland's finest females are coming to The Gealach Gorm Theatre on Saturday, September 29th to showcase their songwriting and performing talents in an intimate setting. Front-woman of legendary Irish band In Tua Nua, Leslie Dowdall's solo career began in earnest with the release of her first album in 1997, the artfully entitled 'No Guilt, No Guile'. The album won high praise for the creativity, vision and the soulful vocals and included hit single 'Wonderful Thing', among other highlights. Meteor and Tatler Award winner Luan Parle's top 10 hit single

'Ghost' spent 3 months in the Irish Charts and was one of the most played songs on radio that year. Having signed her first record deal at just 12 years of age, Parle has written and recorded with some of the world’s most successful Grammy winning songwriters and producers. Leslie and Luan will perform solo sets while also collaborating to bring you an eclectic and exciting mix for what promises to be a very special night of music and a rare opportunity to see both these performers together. This is a rare opportunity to see two such talented performers on the same stage.Tickets €15 at door. Avail of early bird option of €12 if tickets are booked and paid for by Friday, 28th September. Call/Text 086-8569358 to book. THEATRE PERFORMANCE CLASSES It’s that time of year again. Classes recommence in The Gealach Gorm Theatre on Monday, 17th September as follows: 6.15 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. for children aged 6 to 9 years. 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. for children ages 10 to 12 and for our Teenage Group. Classes are held in a real live theatre and help children build confidence while having fun. For more information contact 0868569358. ST. MARY'S JUVENILE CLUB U6/7/8s outdoor training for children born in 2010/11/12 will resume from Saturday, September 1st from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. at Kill GAA pitch. Please bring hurls, helmet, shinguards, mouth guards and water. New members are always welcome. Mouth guards are on sale in Happy Days shop. Please contact Grace at 0863289212 for further information. CLEAR OUT THOSE WARDROBES During the last school year, you helped Kill National School Parents' Association raise a whopping €2,700 through their old clothes and textile collections. This

has gone a very long way to helping the school establish their new book rental scheme which in turn will drastically cut the cost of books for parents and go a long way towards improving the environment. The first collection for this school year will be at the end of September. The exact date remains to be confirmed, but for now, please bag up those outgrown Summer clothes, shoes, bags, belts, bedlinen, curtains and soft toys. Any problem with storage or if you need collection, please contact Grace at 086-3289212. CAR WASH A group of six people have recently committed to a skydive in memory of the late Nora Fahey, Dungarvan, one of the group member's grandmother. The skydive is due to take place on October 13th, weather permitting, and all funds raised will go to the Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch which has expanded and grown considerably over the past year. Several fundraising events are being held towards the sponsorship of the group in various locations. On Saturday, September 8th, a car wash will take place at Kill Community Centre for the day, with donations welcome and a cup of tea served while you wait. We would be delighted to see you on the day! Information on what's involved in becoming a Community First Responder will also be available on the day.While the Kill Cardiac First Response Group is fully operational, we are in urgent need of more responders to provide the 24/7 cover to assist in life threatening emergencies. For more information, please contact 0874133522. BINGO! Our next Bingo Night will be next Thursday, September 6th in Kill Community Centre with eyes down at 8.00 p.m. sharp. Refreshments are being served and great prizes are available on the night.

BONMAHON COPPER COAST GEOPARK VISITOR CENTRE Our Flower Show takes place on September 15th and 16th this year. Details and entry forms are available from our website at www.coppercoastgeopark.com or follow us on social media to keep up to

date with our events. BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY The numbers drawn recently were 1, 24, 9 and 18. We had no Jackpot winner but Ann Whelan matched 3 numbers to collect the €100. Our next jackpot now stands at a wonderful €11,300.

Ardmore/Grange Community Alert THE annual church gate collection was taken up last weekend at the Ardmore and Grange Churches. We wish to thank all those who supported this collection. All money raised is used solely for the running of the community alert in the Area. This includes payment for the operation of the Garda text alert and also contributing to the cost of the purchase of panic alarms for elderly people living alone in the Area. Anyone wishing to support the collection will have a further opportunity to do so at the Ardmore

or Grange Post Offices until the end of this week by placing their contribution in the collection buckets. Anyone who is presently not receiving the Garda text alert and wishes to receive them should give their name and mobile phone number to the postmistress at either the Ardmore or Grange Post Offices. The next meeting is scheduled to take place on 20th September and further details will appear in advance of this meeting. All local residents are welcome to attend these meetings.

Enjoying the Ardmore 2 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps 2018.

[Sean Byrne]

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Willie O’Driscoll approves of the new markings at the main entrance.

Dungarvan Men’s Shed IMPROVED ACCESS AT MAIN ENTRANCE During the Summer, Willie O’Driscoll and his cycling colleague Jim Cagney mentioned to us that they found it difficult to come to the Shed because of poor access to the Shed. Willie is using a tricycle and Jim has a mobility scooter.Their suggestions were taken on board and thanks to Tim Condon of T&K Road Markings we have a designated pedestrian walkway and a disability parking space. In addition a cycling lane has been provided for those who cycle to the Shed at our main entrance. We have spent money on provided suitable signage for the new access system because we are mindful that many existing and future members of the Shed have limited mobility so we are ensuring that each and every member has the

The fruits of our work. Succulent Raspberries growing in the Shed Garden.

Autumn colours in the Shed Garden.

opportunity to come to the Shed and enjoy the safe space. We have a lot done and more to do in this area. IMPROVING ACCESS TO ACTIVITY & GAMES ROOM As mentioned previously all Irish Men’s Shed Association registered and affiliated sheds are eligible for the Department of Rural and Community Development’s recently announced Men’s Shed Fund. This fund has been introduced after extensive discussions between the Department and the IMSA, and the total fund amounts to €500,000. In Waterford, the fund is being administered through Waterford City and County Council in co-operation with the Local Community Development Committee.The total fund available for sheds in the Waterford area is €8,696. It envisaged that this funding would, in general, be allocated in a relatively equal manner across Men’s Sheds that submit valid applications.This equates to approximately €1,449 per existing Men’s Shed. In our Shed, the funding will be used to provide members and potential members who use mobility aids and wheelchair Users for improving access to our Activities Room. This will involve creating a new opening for a PVC door suit-

SYMPATHY Deepest sympathy is extended to Margaret Ahern and family, Rathquage, Bonmahon on the recent death of her husband Mick, retired member of An Gárda Síochána. Mick served the people of Stradbally for many years prior to retiring and was respected by all who knew him. Sympathy is also extended to Liam Whelan and family, Ballyvoile, Stradbally on the death of his father Richie Whelan, Ballymullala, Cappagh, Co. Waterford on Thursday, 23rd August. Richie’s funeral Mass took place at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan on Sunday, 26th August with burial in the adjoining cemetery. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations and best wishes to Kate Phelan, Cove Lodge, Stradbally on her recent

marriage to Leon Elliott.Wishing Kate and Leon every happiness for their future together. TIDY TOWNS NEWS It is that time of year when all Tidy Towns committees watch out for the postman hoping for the all-important invitation to the Helix for the National Tidy Towns Awards. Another big date in the calendar this year is Saturday, 22nd September when Ireland hosts the awards ceremony for all the countries involved in the Entente Florale competition. We are delighted in Stradbally Tidy Towns to have been invited to be represented at the Tullamore Court Hotel in recognition of our twice participation in the Entente Florale competition in the past. In 1990 Fr. M. J. Ryan, our then Parish Priest travelled to

Holland to pick up a bronze medal for Stradbally in the competition and again in 2002 three members of our committee travelled to Amsterdam to pick up our gold medal. Of course, this year Waterford is represented again by Dungarvan, so it will be exciting awaiting the results. LOCAL SOCCER LOTTO There was no jackpot winners in the club Lotto draw recently held.The numbers drawn were: 6, 11, 14, 16.The €25 winners were: Breda Kiely, Jack, Terry and Melissa Fennell. The Promoter’s prizewinner was John Whelan. The next draw will take place in the Cove Bar on Sunday night next, with a jackpot on offer of €2,200. Thanks to all who continue to support our lotto.

able for wheelchair users. The Room is used for Ciorcal Comhrá, Snooker, Art and drawing, card playing and music. Since the Shed opened seven years ago we have made improvements that will benefit our people in the community.We are slowly but surely working away to improve our community and we have plans to make more changes to provide easier access throughout the Shed as soon as we will have the money. ABOUT THE SHED You are very welcome to call in to the Shed at Wolfe Tone Road to see what we are about. We are open from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Monday-Friday or contact Jack Nolan at (089) 4026872 for further information. Follow us on Facebook at Dungarvan Men’s Shed.

POEM When with me will she share her time? When will her fingers with mine entwine? When into my eye's will she look so deep? When will she make real this dream I keep? When will she listen to my heart’s rue beat? When will she know my love is sweet? When will she blend her lips to mine? When can I call her tender heart mine?

Enjoying the Naomh Brid Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps 2018.

[Sean Byrne]

Enjoying the Naomh Brid Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps 2018.

[Sean Byrne]

Ger Dalton

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Lismore Choir will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, 5th September, at 7.45 p.m., in St. Patrick’s Hall, Tallow, to begin preparing for their popular Christmas Concerts held in Lismore Castle in early December. Currently there are vacancies in the tenor section. So, any men who may be thinking they might like to sing in a choir, why not just come along and give it a try and see how you get on? There are no auditions, just come along any Wednesday evening and be sure of a welcome from this friendly choir. The Musical Director is Fearghal O Conchubhair who has recently attained more conducting credentials following our two successful Summer Concerts – firstly in Lismore Cathedral in May and then in June in Clonmel, when the choir joined with the newly formed Clontempo Choir and sang pieces by John Rutter and other modern Composers.

LISMORE Lismore Tidy Towns THE past week has been another very busy one for the Lismore Tidy Towns work and the CE teams. Keeping weeds under control in the many planted areas around the town has been a major issue of late with huge growth due to the moisture and warm conditions. Hand weeding was done on the three new planted areas at the palm trees on the New Way, the large bed at the hotel, the raised bed at the Tallow Road plus the shrubbed area in the car park. Included in the work last week also was footpath sweeping at Main Street, West Street and the footpath from the Owenashad Bridge out to the Ice Houses. It was a great week for butterflies with big numbers gathering on the many Buddleia bushes that have been planted in various parts of Lismore with the aim of attracting and providing food for butterflies. The annual church gate col-

lection will take place before Masses on Saturday and Sunday next the 1st and 2nd of September. We ask Mass goers to support us as the money raised helps to finance the purchase of materials used in the tidy towns work around the town. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK With the recent court decision in the United States about the health implications of using the weedkiller Roundup people will have to consider using more environmentally friendly methods of controlling weeds whether on the farm, in public areas and in the family garden. So what other methods are available for your garden that will not harm you or the environment? • Weeds need leaves to photosynthesise that is the process whereby they convert light into energy. Constant removal of a plant's leaves weaken the plant and if you completely smother it

with light excluding materials the plant will eventually die • An old piece of carpet could be used as a light excluder and if you don't like the look of this you could cover it with some bark mulch. It will take time but eventually you will have weedfree soil • You could also weed an area thoroughly and then use a heavy mulch such as bark to suppress future weed growth. For this to be really effective you will need to ply it on about 6 inchesdeep • Planting plants close together can also act as a weed suppressor • Planting special ground cover plants that will spread over time • Home made versions of weed control can also be effective such as mixes made up of vinegar and liquid soap or simply pouring boiling water on the weeds. Those will burn off the leaves but may not penetrate to the roots so they might have to be pulled out by hand

Finishing off cutting back shrubs at West Street Lismore are some members of the Lismore Tidy Towns work team. From left Mary O’Brien, Nora O’Connor, Anne Brennan and Joan Ahearne.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart WE wish all those students for whom Leaving Cert results have enabled them to move to their choice of vocation or career the very best good luck. We hope that they have all the personal organisational skills needed to manage their personal lives, their student lives, their social lives inspired by the lived spirituality of their family and where they come from Christian homes the wisdom to know that simply their primary school understanding of their Faith will not serve them well. Students who will try and live the joyful Gospel

of Jesus Christ will need to find a community of Faith to sustain them. Students will have to take personal responsibility for the development and maturing of their grasp of belief in Jesus Christ. We have much to think about after the World Meeting of Families. . . We give thanks that our Holy Father Pope Francis came among us and lived up to the many onerous expectations of the Pastoral Pope. We pray and wish him well in his pastoral ministry. The Church is at the service of mission and the

witness to the reign of God's mercy and truth. It is ourselves that need changing. If the Church is to change it will happen when each of us take our Faith to heart and shape our characters. In many ways September marks the awakening to life in most parishes. Here we hope that we will have the Holy Spirit to enthuse us. It cannot be business as usual, we must somehow find a way for doing Faith as a parish differently. It is through a shared honesty that we may plot that creative way. No one of us in the parish has the monopoly

of what we may try in leading to a more personal and mature response to the Gospel. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 1st September - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 2nd September - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO(E) Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

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Lismore Heritage Centre HERITAGE WEEK Lismore Heritage Centre ran four events throughout Heritage Week with something for everyone. We kicked off on Tuesday, 21st August with a free Guided Walk of Ballysaggartmore Towers. It was lovely to see so many locals and visitors enjoy the tour of this fascinating place. Later on Tuesday afternoon, Hugh Kavanagh, BSc MIfa gave a lecture on “Classical Architecture in Ireland” upstairs in the Courthouse Theatre. This was an interesting perspective on buildings we are so familiar with but never take the time to examine properly. On Wednesday, 22nd August, we held a guided walk with Alice O’Donoghue to the Workhouse in Lismore. This was a rare opportunity to learn the history of such a dark time. Again, locals and visitors took the tour and this was a perfect mix of local knowledge and interested people to “Share Stories”, the theme of Heritage Week 2018. Each day, we also held a free Town Tour of Lismore. ROALD DAHL WORKSHOPS During Heritage Week, and in keeping with the theme of “Sharing Stories”, we nodded to one of the best storytellers of all time, Roald Dahl. We held three sold out workshops for the young readers in the area over the week. We integrated Science, Engineering, Maths and Art to bring the pages of the books alive. Each participant made a book of their own writing, illustrating and art to bring home. We hope all of our Dahl fans had as much fun as we did! If you would like to be added to a list to hear of more upcoming workshops, please e-mail rleddy@lismoreheritage.ie BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S We held a very successful Movie Week during August screening “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, a Hollywood Classic starring the immortal presence of Audrey Hepburn. We would like to thank anyone that came along, especially the residents and staff of Padre Pio Resthome who enjoyed a great afternoon with us on a grey autumn day. Keep an eye on our Social Media for Movie Weeks.

LCCU 2018 Car Draw winner Delma Lacey with Directors Donal O'Brien, Tony McCarthy and Manager Tom O'Byrne.

Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Union Car Draw 2018 THE Lismore and Cappoquin Credit Union Car Draw 2018 took place in the Cappoquin Branch on Wednesday, 25th April, 2018. Now in its second year the members only draw has gone from strength to strength with ever more members opting to participate in the draw which costs less than a €1 a week to enter. Excitement had been building locally in advance of the draw which has a Toyota Car valued at a staggering €20,000 as its first prize – possibly one of the biggest single prizes in any Credit

The girls illustrating their stories.

Using imagination at the Creative Writing Station.

Union draw in the County? Prior the commencement of the draw all numbers and procedures were verified by the Garda Niall Colleran and we were delighted to welcome Tallow Credit Union Manager Mr. Patrick Myers to the event as an independent observer. A large number of Credit Union Directors and members were in attendance on the day in Cappoquin. Lismore and Cappoquin Vice Chairman, Mr. Pádraig Nolan was on hand to conduct proceedings and the guest of honour, who’s responsi-

bility it was to draw the lucky winners, was none other than Waterford Inter County Footballing Star Michelle Ryan. Lismore and Cappoquin Members Car Draw Winners 2018:Car Winner - Delma Lacey €1,000 - Marie Browne €1,000 - Ursula Foley €1,000 - Pat Tobin €1,000 - Stuart and Jennifer Margrate €750 - Michael Greehy Also, the 4 lucky winners of entry into 2019 Car Draw are: Aisling Ferguson, Michael

Ahearne, Michael Begley, Christina Johnson. Entries are now open for Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Unions Members Car Draw 2019 and should numbers grow sufficiently we may even give away two cars next year. We would like to pay special thanks to everybody who assisted in anyway to make this year’s draw such a success and we would like to thank all our shareholder members for their continued support of the Credit Union and all its activities.

BALLYSAGGART FUN RIDE 2016 Ballysaggart Community Development Company Ltd. will host their annual Fun Ride on Sunday, September 9th. Registration will take place at the Community Center (Eircode P51VK80) from 12.00 noon and the group will take off at 1.30 p.m. for a trek around a very beautiful coarse which will be suitable for everyone. There will be manmade and natural fences that will be optional. Refreshments will be served on return to the Community Center. All levels of riders are welcome and for more details please contact 086 2477019. NEW ARRIVALS Congratulations and best wishes to Jenifer and Brian Toomey on the recent arrival of

their little son. WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to Daniel Devine and Breda Lyons on their recent wedding. Wishing you both a happy and healthy future together. ENGAGEMENT Wishing Maurice Shanahan and Katie Reddan the very best for the future following their recent engagement. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 16/08/2018 – 1st: Delia Cashell and Sean Higgins. 2nd: Liz McCarthy and Stephen Cunningham, Kathleen Coleman and Pat O'Connor. Lucky Tables: Tess Hale and Nellie Devine, Christy and Finbarr Higgins. Tickets: Finbarr Higgins, Tess Hale, Liz McCarthy and Helen

O'Keeffe. 23/08/2018 – Mary Fennessy and Sean Higgins, Paudie Murphy and Mike Fennessy. Lucky Tables: Eddie Sheehan and

Helen Morrissey, Kathleen Coleman and Pat O'Connor. Tickets: Mike Fennessy x2, Stephen Cunningham and Delia Cashell x2.

Ballysaggart Ladies Club BALLYSAGGART Ladies Club will run a bus to Knock on Saturday, September 22nd and it will leave the village at 6.45 a.m. and then pick-up in Lismore at 7.00 a.m.Then on to Gort where we stop for breakfast at 9.00 a.m. then to Knock for 11.30 a.m. - 12 mid-day. Free then until 4.15 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. when the bus will leave Knock and back to Gort for an evening meal and then home. Meals consists of Breakfast: Full Irish or tea, coffee, scones. Evening Meal: 4 course choice of menu. Bus and meals will cost €50. Everybody welcome to travel men, women, children 13 years and over. Names to Bridie Murphy 087-2809794; Maureen Fennessy 087-9558671; Mary Glavin 087-7421345; George Quinlan 0872169462 on or before Sunday, September 9th.

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CAPPOQUIN Cappoquin Community Centre Phone (058) 52746, Facebook - Cappoquin Community Centre; email ocappdev@eircom.net

Sailing on the Blackwater

VILLIERSTOWN JACK THE JOKER Last week’s winner was Nora Lynch who chose card number 17, the ten of hearts and won €50. Next week’s jackpot is €2,200. Tickets can be bought locally. Remember if you are not in, you can’t win. BACK TO SCHOOL Everyone is back to school this week, so the best of luck and enjoy. Villierstown Montessori School - Monday, 27th August Villierstown Primary School Wednesday, 29th August. ROSE OF TRALEE History in the making, our Waterford Rose took the crown last week. Congratulations to Kirsten Mate Maher, the first Irish/African winner in the history of this competition. VILLIERSTOWN BOATING CLUB To celebrate the end of a fantastic summer of fun at the quay, VBC wish to invite all members to a family fun day and fancy dress competition next Sunday, 2nd September. After a morning of water activities the BBQ will be serving from 2 p.m. and a children’s and adults fancy dress competition will start at 2.30 p.m. The theme this year is ‘your favourite book character’. As always the children’s own input with fancy dress design will be looked on favourably. Prizes galore, come and have some fun. VILLIERSTOWN GARDENING CLUB It’s nearly September and the weather can be very changeable but there is still lots do do in the garden. Early apples will be ready to pick as well as plums, pears and dansons and it’s the perfect time for the family to go blackberry picking. Just think of all the home produce you can make. If you love to grow salad all year round then now is the time to sow some winer salad, rocket and winter lettuce in the greenhouse. As the soil is still warm it’s a great time to plant out new perennials and spring flowering bulbs. VILLIERSTOWN CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR The group who usually host the Christmas Craft Fair are unable to do so this year, so there is a vacancy for someone, an individual or group to take the reins and have great fun organising the Christmas Craft Fair in

Villierstown Church Hall. The data base is at your disposal. This event is always well supported locally. Any takers? SAIL ON THE BLACKWATER Last weekend saw the biggest flotialla of sails and motor boats cruise into Villierstown quay for the annual Y2V weekend. It was reminiscent of a Viking invasion with all wild looking crews and shouting and cheering from the quay and water. This is the start of the Youghal to Villierstown much anticipate race. Our sister club in Youghal sail to Villierstown and the VBC host the evening and they race back to Youghal on the morning tide. A great crowd greeted the fleet with locals and their own road crew in attendance. Once the tents were up the BBQ was ready to serve all the hungry bodies and a most enjoyable evening followed with lots of laughter, song and even a very spirited rendition of the classic poem ‘Sea Calm’ by Langston Hughes. When a wet Sunday morning broke it was all business as boats had to be rigged, tents had to be packed away and a great big BBQ breakfast was organised to feed the masses. The wind was blowing, the sails were flopping, the crews were ready, and when the final horn was blown the boats just took flight. The race was on. It was a very completive race down to Youghal with skill required to match the elements. First under Youghal bridge was Richard Street and his son Matthew, inches behind was Kieran and his dad Barry Keogh. Another fantastic weekend for both clubs. CRYPTIC RIDDLE I can sizzle like bacon, I am made with an egg, I have plenty of backbone, but lack a good leg, I peel layers like onions, but still remain whole, I can be long, like a flagpole, yet fit in a hole. NEWS FOR INCLUSION This is a community notice page and we need your help to keep it topical and of interest locally. If you have any photos, announcements, stories you would like included in the notes, please contact - virtue.pc@hotmail.com RIDDLE ANSWER A snake.

COMPANY AGM The AGM of the Cappoquin Community Development Company CLG was recently held in the Community Centre. Copies of the Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2017 are available to the public in the local library. The following election of officers took place: Directors: Dr. Ben Murphy, Mr. Ollie Wilkinson, Mr. Tom Feerick and Mr. Denis McCarthy. Chairman: Dr. Ben Murphy. Vice Chairman: Mr. David Keane. Secretary: Mr. Denis McCarthy. Treasurer: Mr. John McGrath. Recording Secretaries: Mr. Joe White and Ms. Grainne O’Connell. Management Committee: All officers plus Mr. Tom Feerick, Mr. John Flynn, Ms. Marian Looby, Ms. Orla Nicholson, Ms. Maura Purcell, Mr. Anthony Prendergast, Mr. Aidan Walsh, Mr. Ollie Wilkinson. Finance Committee: Mr. John McGrath, Mr. John Flynn, Mr. Ollie Wilkinson and Mr. Tom Feerick. Childcare Committee: Ms. Marian Looby, Ms. Orla Nicholson, Ms. Maria Uniacke and Mr. Denis McCarthy. Hall and Gym Committee: Mr. Anthony Prendergast, Ms. Maura Purcell, Ms. Pat Barry, Ms. Christina Johnston, Mr. John McGrath, Mr. Joe White and Mr. Ollie Wilkinson. Projects Committee: Dr. Ben Murphy, Mr. Ollie Wilkinson, Ms. Marian Looby, Ms. David Keane, Mr. Anthony Prendergast and Mr. Denis McCarthy. NEW GYM EXTENSION You will note that the gym extension is now reaching completion and we are hoping to have it open to patrons in mid-

September. Unfortunately, there will be interruptions to access to the existing gym over the next few weeks as the connection is made to the new extension, new flooring is fitted and new additional equipment is added. We will advise of any interruptions with notices in the Community Centre and on social media. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. VACANCY AND DERELICTION IN CAPPOQUIN Cappoquin Community Development Company CLG in conjunction with Waterford City and County Council and Waterford Leader Partnership has prepared a new report entitled “Addressing Vacancy and Dereliction in Cappoquin”. This report examines the current level of vacancy and dereliction in the town and their causes. It outlines opportunities for reuse of these properties, defines key objectives and principles, makes certain recommendations and identifies possible sources of funding. This report is a prelude to an application being sponsored by the Cappoquin Community Development Company, also in conjunction with Waterford City and County Council and Waterford Leader Partnership, which will be submitted for funding under the Government’s Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. Should the Cappoquin Community Development Company be successful with this application, the funding provided will be used to acquire and refurbish these derelict and vacant properties and them back into appropriate active uses.The funding will also be used to improve the public realm of the town with intention of making Cappoquin a picturesque and

Christy Moore On the Road Tour Cappoquin Community Centre are delighted to announce Christy Moore and his On The Road Tour will play in our Centre on Friday, September 14th, 2018. Tickets are available from the Centre Office (058) 52746 or Feerick’s Pharmacy (058) 54165.

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attractive place to live, work and have enjoyable amenities. Limited copies of the report are available free of charge at the Community Centre office. HALL BOOKINGS AUTUMN/WINTER 2018 Just a reminder for the many Clubs, Associations and Groups using our facilities for the Autumn & Winter months. With the evening sadly pulling in, can you please contact the Community Centre on (058) 52746 to let us know as soon as possible what mornings, days, evenings and nights are desired. Last year was our busiest year for centre use and thanks to you all for your continued support. With our new Gym Extension coming on stream further demand is expected to pass the dark evenings away. GYM Opening Hours - MondayFriday 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Membership €200 per year, €60 for 3 Months, €25 per Month, €5 per casual, OAP/ Unemployed €3 per session. Top of the range equipment cardio equipment, we provide a wide range of the lasted cardiovascular equipment, from cross trainers to rowing machines to help maximize your fitness. Resistance equipment - These states of the art machines provide resistance against a certain movement, isolating the targeted muscle group. They operate using weight stacks, allowing total control of your work out. Up to 37.5 Kg Dumbbells, loaded machines including chest press, shoulder press, seated row; pull down, leg press, stack squat and new addition cable machine with large selection of handles and attachments including cable crossover (chest), single standing exercises and duel action pulleys. Also, selection of racks including Olympic flat bar, incline and decline bench press and smith machine and adjustable benches. We have large selection of loose weights plates ranging from1.25kg to 20kg. Functional Area, a dedicated area aimed to help improve fundamental strength, acceleration and endurance using the following equipment, Kettle bells, Swiss balls power bags, medicine balls dumb bells and suspension training. Physical Trainers - Connor Prendergast (087-1247025) fully trained in strength and conditioning training (LIT Certified). Claire Egan (0879713895) Health and fitness Degree from UL. Both our gym trainers will help clients reach their goals with are expert knowledge, they will encourage you to work to the best of your ability whatever your level.These trainers will focus your fitness and training regime to work to your schedule, abilities, interests

and life style, both can be contacted at any time to get you started in your new life style challenge. WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Monday - Ladies Exercise Classes with Paul Murray 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Active Retirement 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m., Affane Bridge 7.30 p.m. – 10.00 p.m. Thursday morning Ladies Exercises with Paul Murray 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Community Soccer 8.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Friday Gymnastics 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. MARY BUTLER TD Mrs. Mary Butler, TD Fianna Fail will hold a Clinic on the first Saturday of every month at 12.30 p.m. in the Community Centre, all are welcome. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Aoife Fitzgerald (058) 52570 First Floor of the Community Centre. COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €8,200 Lotto draw 27th of August, 2018 Jackpot €8,100. Numbers drawn 1, 14, 18 and 21. No Winner. Consolation Prize winners: Ann McCarthy, Barracks Street; Mary Gilligan, Shanbally; Margaret Casey, Lacken; John O’Connell, Aglish; Very Rev. Fr. Arthure, Shanbally. Next week’s draw is on the 3rd September, 2018, with a jackpot of €8,200. Remember anyone looking to buy our lotto tickets, call to any of the local shops in Cappoquin, the Community Centre, Miriam Coughlan or Carmel Prendergast will look after you. If you wish you can also buy the popular annual tickets, if you’re not in you can’t win!

Cappoquin ARA WE hope you all enjoyed the fabulous Summer. We will be back to what passes for normal on Monday, 3rd September. Any ideas on activities will be welcome. The Annual Coffee Morning for the Hospice is on Thursday, 20th September. It will be great to have you all to help host this great cause as we have done for a number of years. Wonderful support has come from the local Community always. We will look forward to that again this time. Best wishes to those members who have had mishaps during the year. We hope you are all on the mend. Mind where you put your feet! Go on - remind each other that we are back in action on Monday. See you.

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Dromana History Day highlights Waterford’s links with Italy BARBARA Grubb of Dromana House hopes that that her Sunday, 9th September, History Day on Georgian Country House Interiors will draw attention to Waterford's links with Italy. “Dr. Peter Murray, former Director of Cork’s Crawford Gallery, will speak about the influence of Italy on 18th cen-

tury Irish country houses,” explains the owner of the Cappoquin Big House. She’s been surprised to find some unexpected Italian connections with County Waterford. “Some of our local churches are modelled on Italian styles,” she explains. Architecture experts call St. Carthage’s church in Lismore

‘Lombardo Romanesque’. “It was built between 1881 and 1884, with a massive campanile or bell tower that dominates the Lismore townscape. On a hot day, you could imagine you were in Tuscany!”, she jokes. “You could imagine St. Saviour’s Dominican church in Waterford city basking in sunshine on a square in Rome.”

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SOCCER FUN DAY 1st SEPTEMBER While our final planning meeting is due later in the week, Cappoquin Civic Link is delighted to partner with the united Cappoquin Railway soccer club and Waterford Area Partnership, through the support of Siobhán Hubbard, for a great Soccer Fun Day at the Dane’s Field on September 1st next. Events will run from around 11.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m. on the day and will include an obstacle course, Gymboree with races, games and other challenges, face painting, balloon making, Beat Radio and much more. There will be a food van, with vouchers for all attendees, and an ice cream van as well. So put next Saturday, September 1st in the diary for a fun day for all at the soccer complex at Dane’s Field. ‘WOMEN AT THE CORNERSTONE’ Following last week’s Heritage Group meeting, we can now announce that the title of our forthcoming book celebrating the stories and history of women in Cappoquin, will be ‘Women at the Cornerstone’. The overall

project has had a working title of ‘Cappoquin: Her Story’ but the book itself will be ‘‘Women at the Cornerstone’. It looks like it will be a huge book, of possibly 350 pages with around 150 photographs. We have recently received word that we will be getting a ‘Creative Ireland’ grant of €2,000 towards the cost of publication, which will be very helpful. Many thanks to Michael Quann for providing a photograph of Mrs Nora Connors (nee Tobin) who was a ‘Lusitania’ survivor in 1915.We are still looking for a photograph of Mary Kerfoot, if anyone can help with that. One of the 73 chapters in the book has been written specially for us by Sally Phipps, daughter of novelist and playwright Molly Keane. It deals with Molly’s happy times in Cappoquin. This week’s photo shows Molly Keane herself, gardening at Belleville House where she lived with her husband Bobby until after his death. Below is an extract from Sally Phipps’ lovely chapter.

FROM ‘MOLLY KEANE AT CAPPOQUIN’ BY SALLY PHIPPS ‘After Bobbie’s death (1946) the people of Cappoquin were very good to Molly. She was low and they helped her. As a child I accompanied her on her rounds and I met many characters who are with me to this day. Amongst them was Willy Sargent. He was handsome, laughing and sweet natured. Our Swiss governess, Elspeth, and he fell in love. It was almost impossible not to be in love with Willie. He worked at his father’s garage and Molly depended on him for everything to do with cars (about which she was rather insecure.) He was also an artist and when he drove us sometimes (if the journey was long) she would ask him to sing. He had a beautiful tenor voice and often appeared in light operas such as ‘Rose Marie’ and ‘The Student Prince’. Madge Keeffe was the washer– woman. She was full of verve and wit. I remember once collecting the laundry from her and the sheets exquisitely ironed were steaming (dryers did not exist then). Molly, gazing into the basket said: “How can I put someone to sleep in those tonight?” “Don’t worry” Madge told her, “The heat of herself will air them.” Everybody of our generation will remember the tailors who sat cross-legged sewing in their window next door to the garage. Ned Lonergan was a brilliant craftsman, trained in Saville Row. Thomas McCarthy has since told me that he was very important in

“It’s Italian inside too, with a wonderful mosaic at the altar. It’s a pity this fine building is crammed into busy Bridge Street where it’s hard to see.” Italy’s influence isn’t confined to churches. “The main Post Office in Waterford City is Venetian in style,” Barbara Grubb explains. “The narrow high windows and detailed stonework echo the famous Doge’s Palace.” “The building was designed in 1876 as a Custom House. As Venice was a famous commercial and maritime city, it seemed the right model for Waterford!” Another wonderful link to Italy can be found in Waterford Museum of Treasures. “The Cloth of Gold vestments are made from silk manufactured in Florence around 1460. Waterford mayor James Rice paid for them to be embroidered at Bruges in modern Belgium.” Barbara Grubb thinks we’re lucky this near-unique item survived. “It was hidden when Oliver Cromwell came through in 1650, and not found again for 123 years!” Italians have made their con-

tribution to Waterford as well. “The famous Francini brothers – who came from the Italianspeaking part of Switzerland – are thought to have created the plasterwork at Curraghmore, near Portlaw, where there are works by the artist Antonio Zucchi.” “And we shouldn’t forget Charles Bianconi, who pioneered our local public transport network!” And it wasn’t all one-way traffic, either. “Legend says St. Cathaldus was born at Canty, near Ballinameela, in the 7th century.” As he was born practically on the banks of the Finisk, which flows under Dromana bridge, and is said to have studied at Lismore, Barbara Grubb thinks of him as almost a neighbour. “He became archbishop of Taranto in southern Italy. His successor visited Ballinameela in the year 2000 to celebrate the link.” St. Cathaldus is still honoured in Italy. “It’s said he turned up in Taranto because he was shipwrecked in the Mediterranean.

So there’s an echo there of the great work the Irish Navy has been doing to save refugees.” Official figures report that over 300,000 Italians visit Ireland every year. “Of course, some of them are here on business, and others are visiting family – think of all our wonderful Italian restaurants!”, says Barbara Grubb. “But if we can stress our local links with their country, perhaps we can encourage Italian tourists to visit us here in Waterford.” She hopes the Dromana History Day will help raise awareness of Waterford's cultural connections with Italy. Other speakers on Sunday, 9th September will be Julian Walton on ‘Libraries of the Big Houses in County Waterford’, Dr. Patricia McCarthy on ‘Dromana’s sumptuous apartments’ and Dr. Conor Lucey on ‘The stuccoed interior in Georgian Ireland’. Cost – €70 per person or €125 for 2 – includes morning coffee, lunch, and afternoon tea. Booking is essential, by email to info@dromanahouse.com or telephone 086-8186305.

the political life of Cappoquin but we knew nothing of that at the time. He was assisted by his two young sons, Noel and Tom. They were skilled at working in tweed. They made elegant suits for Molly and winter coats and riding jackets for us. The boys’ aunt kept house for them. She would come in from gathering sticks (we all picked sticks for our fires in those days) and thankfully throw the heavy sack to the kitchen floor. She would place a mirror on a chair so one could see the top half of the garment then move it onto the ground to show one the bottom half. She was sweet to children. I loved talking to her, although I hated the fitting secessions, which involved lengthy discussions over one’s head, between Molly and Ned. They also kept bees and one could buy

very good honey from them. Molly once said ‘Being a house wife is far more creative than writing but it doesn’t pay so well.’ She was passionately interested in the subject. She used to remind me of Sido, mother of the great French writer Collette. Her domesticity had an almost poetic quality about it, which resulted in a special relationship with her providers. It was a business affair but also a connection of the heart, which was deeply important to her. Mutual respect and friendship were involved. She patronised Mr. Russell’s grocery, where they sliced the rashers beautifully fine, as she desired them. No modern supermarket seems to be able to cut bacon like that. One could buy fig roll biscuits there and huge bull’s eyes that bulged in one’s cheek.The shop still exists under

a different incarnation. Jim Curran was the butcher. Dressed in his white coat he whipped kidneys out of swinging carcasses and swiftly knifed other joints of meat. I was fascinated by the neatness of his parcels and the speed with which he knotted the strings. Barron’s bakery was situated around the corner from the butcher. The warm crusty aroma of the loaves was consoling. It’s now owned by Esther Barron the daughter of the baker we knew long ago. It was always one of Molly’s favourite haunts, even after she moved to Ardmore (another beloved place where she lived for forty five years until her death.) She frequently drove over there to collect her bread and croissants. Molly always kept one foot in the Blackwater valley, particularly in Cappoquin.’

Molly Keane in the garden at Belleville House

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BALLINAMEELA By Donal Buckley

In The Spirit of Transparency ALL the excitement is over. The crowds have returned home with uplifted spirits and great memories. Many found the occasion emotional and stressful, but they will give pride of place to any mementos, souvenirs and flags of this historic event. Tens of thousands of people made the pilgrimage to Croke Park and they were not disappointed by the spectacle they witnessed. Of course, some were begrudging in their comments with many disparaging remarks being made. Overall, the experience was a positive one and Limerick were worthy champions. In other news, the Pope popped in to say a few words and left again. It was a bit of a low key visit, although it wasn't meant to be. The expected crowds didn't materialise, not even in apparition form. To be fair, I don't think the present Pontiff is a bad guy. He seems sensitive, kindly and concerned. He may have made a few uninformed decisions, but we'll put that down to bad advice and inexperience. But I don't think a good man is going to sort out the Catholic mess. There was a belief when he was elected as CEO of the Roman Catholic Church, his maverick nature would bring the Curia to heel and create a more open and trustworthy religion. Unfortunately, his character is less of a rebel and more of an outsider, an isolated loner. But then, why should it be up to one man, who is, essentially, a figure head. His role is basically to wave, transmit "Urbi et Orbi" at Christmas and Easter and pose for Vatican stamps. The rank and file of the church, priests and bishops, are supposed to be responsible for the teaching and perpetuation of their parishioners' honesty, integrity and decency. However, if they don't possess these characteristics themselves, they should be recused from this influential position. It has to be remembered that "the clergy" are the servants of the people they live amongst. The basic idea of Christianity is a good one. The Ten Commandments are, by and large, good guidelines to help in the day to day challenges of this world. The trouble with the bible is that its been translated into so many different languages across thousands of years of turmoil and historical wranglings. Various interpretations have been used, abused and misused by vested financial and political interests. Its just not reliable any more. Maybe the MEN of the cloth might consider going back to basics. Discerning right from wrong shouldn't be too difficult for intelligent, well educated men, should it? Ballinameela Creatives believe in a thing called art. Albert Einstein said," Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind."

BALLINAMEELA 5KM RACE AND COMMUNITY WALK The Ballinameela 5km Race and Fun Run in conjunction with West Waterford Athletics Club will take place this Friday evening August 31st at 7.00 p.m. Like last year this event is both a run, and a walk for the locals. Refreshments will be provided afterwards. Cost of entry for the runners is €8 if you register online before had or €10 on the night - Please see the West Waterford AC Facebook page for more details. No entry fee for the walk, but donations are welcome! BALLINAMEELA COMMUNITY CENTRE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER On Friday, October 19th we will be holding our Annual Fundraiser for the Community Centre in the Park Hotel. This year we are presenting a ‘Mr. & Mrs.’ Quiz and will have 7 local couples and a very special ‘Celebrity Couple’ participating on the night. Tickets will be on sale shortly for this fantastic event. All funds raised on the night will go directly to the run-

ning and upkeep of our Community Centre so your support is greatly appreciated. BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP The Ballinameela Toddler Group starts back on Thursday the 6th September. The Toddler Group runs from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the Halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945. FINISK VALLEY AC Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Minimum age limit is 5 years old (child needs to be school going). Full programme of events can be obtained at our training session. LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Ladies indoor soccer on every Tuesday night at 7.00 p.m. in the Community Centre. Contact Noirin Kelly on (086) 8362695

if interested. BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Contact Mairead on 087-7681975 if interested. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in 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.com munityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087-8289147. The Centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be

rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, contact Alison Curran also. Brigid Byrne is responsible for the month of August for opening and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on 087-9194287. LOTTO RESULTS 27th August, 2018 – Numbers drawn were 1, 14 and 29. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Anne and E. Cliffe, Cappagh; Martin O’Connell, Aglish; Gavin and Tammy, Aglish; Liam and Aine O’Brien, Kilmolash; Kay, Tally, Mike and Smeg c/o Cruiscín. Next week’s Jackpot is €3,950 and the draw will take place in Kereen Bar. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 0879194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU! Calling working parents, stay at home parents, childminders, farmers, artists and anyone else who works in isolation. Members of organizations, non members of organizations, every man, woman and child your community needs YOU! A public meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 11th next in St. Michael’s Hall at 8.00 p.m. with the view to setting up a community Alert Group. There will be a number of speakers present to help and it is encouraged that people from all the townlands around Ballyduff to please attend. The Community Alert programme is a community based crime prevention, care and safety programme for rural communities. If you can’t attend, but would still like to help out please contact Denise at 087-2273737. BALLYDUFF COMHALTAS Music classes will be starting back at the end of September. There is a special promotion on fiddle, banjo and flute classes. To help us with this we have secured two new teachers. They are Karen Dolan for banjo and Sarah O’Gorman for fiddle. Sarah was

a 3rd place champion at the AllIreland Fleadh. For more information on classes please contact Sham Hyland at 087-6878613. Another champion from the All Ireland Fleadh who came to attention during the week was Amhlaoibh Ó Síocháin Ó Beoláin who came second in the under 12 melodeon. Well done Amhlaoibh!! PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Parent & Toddler returns on Friday 7th September next with the regular weekly slot of 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. in the Carnegie Centre. Parents, grandparents and childminders are very welcome for a cuppa and a chat. The usual €2 each week will apply. It’d be great to see you there! NEWS FOR INCLUSION Thank you to all who contributed this week. To keep this notice page topical everyone’s help is needed. If you have any photos, announcements, congratulations or condolences and stories you would like to be included, please contact Denise at ballyduffuppernews@gmail.com, or 087-2273737 by Sunday night each week.

TALLOW MARY BUTLER TD Mrs Mary Butler, TD Fianna Fail will hold a clinic on the first Saturday (which is this coming Saturday) of every month in St. Patrick’s Hall at 11 a.m. All welcome.

BALLYDUFF Comhaltas are currently planning for the 2018-19 music classes in traditional music. We are truly privileged to have some of the best teachers tutoring at our classes which are held weekly in the village of Ballyduff Upper beginning at the end of September. This year we are delighted to welcome Karen Dolan to the team and she will be teaching banjo to all levels. Karen is one of the most talented banjo players in the trad music scene. She hails from Mullahoran in Co. Cavan, and is now living in Co. Waterford. Sarah O’Gorman is another exciting talent who will be teaching fiddle in the coming year. Sarah hails from a very talended family of musicians in Ballinamult, Co. Waterford and we are very fortunate to have Sarah tutoring in Ballyduff this year. Of course we are delighted to welcome back Tommy Fitzharris who teaches flute and whistle, a very popular and "in demand" musician. The renowned Bobby Gardiner will be returning to teach accordion, melodeon and concertina. Anyone interested in returning to classes or wishing to begin classes in Ballyduff should contact Sham Hyland for information and more details at 087-6878613.

MODELIGO LOTTO RESULT 25th August – Numbers drawn were 2, 17 and 24. No Winner. €25 winners - Donal Dalton, Noreen O’Brien, Kevin Curran, Margaret Riordan. Lotto tickets can be got from any Community Centre member. Next week’s Jackpot €600. SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Looks like the Summer holidays are coming to an end. Wishing all the Primary and Secondary schools pupils best of luck as they return to school this week. Big Cead Mile a Failte to Ms. Emer Pedley who is the new School Principal in Modeligo. NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica before 8.00 p.m. on Mondays on 087-4112798 or email them to marymonicaobyrne@gmail.com BOOKINGS Anyone looking to book the astro turf or hall please contact John Power on 087-2834600.

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KNOCKANORE KGK COMMUNITY COUNCIL Check us out on our Facebook pages (Knockanore Area KGK Community Council) and (Knockanore Heritage and History). On Thursday last, August 23rd, at the Palace Theatre, Fermoy, film buffs came from many counties and countries to pay tribute to a giant in the film industry. Frank Morgan, photographer and film maker, was born in Rathcormack, Co. Cork, and went on to win all the international top awards in small film production. Sadly he passed away last year and emotions were high in the

theatre as many of his friends and colleagues recounted stories of their work with Frank during the many years of film making and photography. Frank’s wife Breeda received a standing ovation for her quietly spoken account of their years together. This was followed by the launch of the Frank Morgan Film Club, a deserving tribute to a brilliant man. Gratitude was expressed to the organisers of the event, including Frank’s friend of many years, Andy Kelly of Kilmacthomas, whose ancestors came from Killeenagh, Knockanore. During the first public showing of Frank’s film, “The

Promised Land”, the very large audience were enthralled for nearly an hour by the simple plot, brilliantly directed by Frank and just as brilliantly acted by Knockanore man, the late Jim Carrig, Ballyduff couple Geraldine and the late Bill Canning, Michael O’Riordan from Killeagh, etc. The storyline concerned the attempts by an elderly farmer and grandfather played by Jim Carrig to make contact with his long lost son. Very little dialogue was used in the film, depending on visual cues to illustrate the plot, the sign of a true photographer. We may yet see this film in Knockanore. Lovely sunset in Tallow in the late evening of Wednesday, 22nd August last.

[David O’Flynn Photography]

TOURANEENA SLIABH gCUA SET DANCING CLUB Monnie’s dancing classes will resume on Thursday night, 13th September at 6.00 p.m. in the Community Centre,Touraneena. We are looking forward to meeting all our old pupils and welcoming beginners to the class. PGA TOUR Another fantastic week for Seamus Power in The Northern Trust Golf Tournament which was his final event in the 2018 season. Seamus finished on 5 under and tied 34 in the strongest field he has ever competed in. He played some of his best golf of the year and in the final round, shot 4 under which was only bettered by 3 other golfers. His performance earned him $45,450 bringing his total for the year to almost $800,000. Seamus now has a break until October 1st and will return to the States with a lot of confidence.This year Seamus has a full Tour Card and will be working with Nick Bradley who coached Justin Rose and is regarded as one of the best coaches in the States. Seamus will spend a couple of weeks back in his native Sliabh gCua and is looking forward to meeting up with a lot of his friends and just relaxing and

Photos from the Palace Theatre on August 23rd, 2018.

enjoying a well earned rest. The past year has seen Seamus go from strength to strength and it is really encouraging for all the talented young golfers out there, to see what can be achieved with hard work and determination. We are looking forward to following Seamus’ career over the coming year. TOURANEENA RUNNERS’ CLUB The Touraneena Runners’ Club was well represented at the Boston Scientific half marathon in Clonmel last weekend. Well done to Alan Whyte, Mary Mangan Dyer, Michelle Guiry and Clodagh Kearns with a special mention to Clodagh who has taken up running as part of her transformation. This was Clodagh’s first half marathon and it was a fantastic achievement. SYMPATHY We extend our sincere sympathy to the Cogan and McCarthy families on the recent passing of Margaret (Peg) Cogan (nee McCarthy), Dublin and formerly of Carrigtwohill and Modeligo. Peg was predeceased by her husband Laurence and sister Ellen (Nell). We extend our sympathies to her nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Enjoying the Naomh Brid Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps [Sean Byrne] 2018.

Funeral Mass was in Our Lady Of The Assumption Church, Modeligo, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May Peg rest in peace. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO The winning numbers drawn in Dunne’s Bar last Sunday night were 1, 3 and 18 and there was no winner of the jackpot. The 5 x €20 winners were Mary O’Reilly, Karen Kearns, Ian Toomey, Tom O’Mara, Mary Duffy. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Tom Gleeson. Next week’s draw will be held in Hanrahan’s Bar on Sunday night, 2nd September for a lotto Jackpot of €900. SYMPATHY We extend our sympathy to the family of Richard (Richie) Whelan, Cappagh, who passed away recently. Richie was predeceased by his wife Joan and son John. We extend our sincere sympathy to his sons Liam, Brian and Richard; daughters Madeleine and Aine; daughters-in-law, sonin-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral Mass was in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May Richie rest in peace.

Enjoying the Naomh Brid Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps [Sean Byrne] 2018.

DÉISE Camera Club is delighted to bring you our latest photographic exhibition. WATERFORD COAST REFLECTIONS is an amazing collection of new photographs focusing on Waterford's Coast in all its dynamic and diverse vistas. The Official Opening by Senator Grace O’Sullivan will be held on Saturday, 1st September, at 4.00 p.m. in Copper Coast Geopark Visitors Centre. Refreshments will be served.The Exhibition runs every day throughout September. We hope to see as many as possible join us for the celebrations! The southeast coast is routinely visited by the mighty Atlantic Ocean day after day and presents us with ample opportunity to capture the raw beauty of its roaring strength when storm-

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ing and in its quieter moments as it gently laps against the shore. Years of ebb and flow has carved out the majestic coastline and offers wonderful opportunities to

wander and explore and capture its beauty from dawn to dusk including its magical night sky. Members of Déise Camera Club present you with an assort-

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ment of views in Waterford Coast Reflections Exhibition from Whiting Bay, Dungarvan Harbour, Ballydowane to Tramore and Cheekpoint and many hidden gems you just have to come and view for yourself! Gerry Kenneally and Kieran Russell offer you wonderfully framed fine art presentations with special emphasis on Dungarvan and the Copper Coast.Their particular style of photography is highly regarded and you will be suitably impressed with their display. Bring a friend and enjoy a coffee as you browse the impressive scenery we have captured and share with you. Exhibition runs daily right through September. Looking forward to meeting you all there!

Dungarvan Flower and Garden Club WE ARE BACK … For our Autumn schedule, beginning on Wednesday, 5th September, at 8.00 p.m. in The Park Hotel. We will host Susan Turner from the Ballymaloe Cookery School Gardens, with a talk entitled “Autumn Matters”. Susan will include, the garden in September, soil management, compost making and also planning colour for the next season with bulb planting. Susan has worked in Israel, Germany and her native South Africa, she is extremely knowledgeable on all areas of organic gardening and she has been lecturing since 1995 Non-members are most welcome for further information contact 087-7982056. We may have been our Summer break but we have been very busy. We had our summer outing to the Sensory Garden in Carlow and Woodstock Gardens in Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny.

Avril Behan & Jack Fenton on their way to the St. Declan’s Community College Debs Ball.

KILMAC Pictured (l. to r.): Ethna Sheehan, Maura Kindregan, Anne Hurley, June O’Halloran and Monica Dwane.

The Club was represented at the recent Entente Florale producing some beautiful floral arrangements in the Council Offices, hopefully we played a small part in enhancing the beauty of Dungarvan and its environs.

Our last Summer outing was to Woodhouse in Stradbally where we had a most pleasant afternoon strolling around the gardens and having afternoon tea.

THANKS Very many thanks to everybody who supported the recent Church Gate Collection in aid of St.Vincent De Paul fund.Your generosity is much appreciated. BACK TO SCHOOL Next week sees all schools reopened following the Summer holidays. It has to be said Vitamin C was in abundance this year so children and teachers will return feeling refreshed and looking forward to a new school term. Good luck to all. LOTTO Due to unforeseen circumstances the Kilmacthomas AFC Lotto Draw did not take place on Saturday night, 25th August. It will be back on track again next Saturday night. Any tickets already purchased will be in the draw on Saturday, 1st September. Thanks for your continued support. Be in to win. Jackpot stands at €1,100. WHIST Ballylaneen Whist Club results for Monday, 20th August - Mary A. Coffey, Maureen O’Sullivan, Mary B. Bowdren, Mary Daye, Eric Townsend, Agnes Thomas, Eileen Power, Alice Walsh, Paddy O’Shea, Mary Power and Sheila Morrissey. Raffle winners - Peg Sullivan, Eileen Power, Hannah McGrath and Sheila Morrissey.

KILROSSANTY MASS Mass in the old graveyard Kilrossanty this Wednesday night at 8.00 p.m. If weather is not favourable it will be held in Kilrossanty church. Cup of tea after in the hall. BINGO Bingo this Friday night in Crotty’s Inn at 8.30 p.m. Prize money €1,200, jackpot is €1,600, cash prize for raffle. Proceeds go to Kilrossanty Juvenile GAA. DEISE DRAW Deise Draw this Wednesday night in Ballysaggart, money please to Mairead or Jason as well

as outstanding money owed to Deise Draw. Names are being deleted from the draw if money is not paid up by Wednesday. BABY GIRL Congratulations to Patrick and Edel Riordan, Ballintlea on the birth of their baby girl last week. WINNERS FROM THE HALL Eric Townsend, Kathleen Whyte, Kay Veale, Kay Mullaney, Biddy Keating, Mary O’Donnell, Tessie Cusack, Anne Phelan Raffle - Anne Phelan, Kay Veale, Margaret Riordan x 2. Next Whist on 7th September at 8 o’clock.

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NOTAI NA GAELTACHTA AN IMEARLANN Dúnfar an Imearlann ón Luan 3ú Meán Fómhair go dtí an Aoine 7ú Meán Fómhair le haghaidh obair chothabhála. Beifear ag cur dhá luascán nua isteach san Imearlann agus ag déanamh athchóiriú ar an dha thollán. The Imearlann will be closed from Monday, 3rd September to Friday, 7th September for maintenance. Two new swings will be installed in the playground and improvements will be made to both tunnels. SEIRBHÍS BUS I nGAELTACHT NA NDÉISE Tá seirbhís bus idir Aird Mhór agus Dún Garbhán ar fáil anois. Tá stadanna in An Sean Phobal, Heilbhic, Baile na nGall, ag Oifig an Phoist agus i Maoil ‘a Choirne. Seirbhís ceithre uair sa ló, Luan go Satharn atá ann. Tuilleadh eolas ar www.locallinkwaterford.ie AN GHAELTACHT CLG TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl. Is féidir linn an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat. Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine. SPRAOI – GRÚPA SÚGARTHA NA RINNE Tiocfaidh Spraoi, Grúpa Súgartha do thuismitheoirí agus páistí, le chéile i Halla Pobail na Rinne ar an Aoine beag seo ón 10r.n. go 12i.n. Beidh comhrá deas agus cupán tae/caifé ar fáil. Tuilleadh eolais: tar i dteagmháil le Bríd: 087 7470428. GRÚPA SÚGARTHA I nDÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa súgartha do leanaí agus tuismitheoirí ag teacht le

chéile Dé Máirt i nDún Garbhán.Tá an grúpa lonnaithe i Leabharlann Dhún Garbhán gach Máirt ón 10.30r.n. go 12 i.n. Beidh scéalaíocht, rannta, ealaíon agus cluichí. Tuilleadh eolais: téigh i dteagmháil le Cabríní 083-4455914 nó cuir r-phost ag cabrini@glornangael.ie. An Irish language playgroup will meet in Dungarvan Library from 10.30 am to 12 noon on Tuesday. Further information: contact Cabríní on 083-4455914 or email cabrini@glornangael.ie SCÉIM TÚS An bhfaigheann tú an Liúntas Cuardaitheora Poist? An bhfuil tú dífhostaithe agus ag iarraidh obair a dhéanamh ar tograí pobail? Bíonn deiseanna ar fáil faoin scéim TÚS do dhaoine dífhostaithe sa Rinn agus sa Sean Phobal. Más rud é go bhfuil tú faoi 25 bliain d’aois, tá buntáiste mór ar fáil. Déan teagmháil le cigire TÚS Cian O hAileasa ag 087 3770256 nó Bainisteoir Comhlacht Forbartha na nDéise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin ag 058 46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com Are you on job seekers allowance? Are you Unemployed and interested in working in Local Community Projects? Tús provides work opportunities for all unemployed people in the An Rinn/An Sean Phobal area. If you are less than 25 years of age there will be a major financial incentive for participating. Contact the Tús supervisor Cian O hAileasa at 087 3770256 or the manager of Comhlacht Forbartha na nDeise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin 058 46664. CAIRDE NA GAELTACHTA Buaileann Cairde na Gaeltachta, Cumann Gníomhaíochta Lucht Scoir i nGaeltacht na nDéise, le chéile an céad Máirt den mhí ag 3i.n. in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. Tá fáilte is fiche roimh cách.

SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ar fáil i gcomhair coinne in Ionad Pobail na Rinne, Dé Máirt agus Déardaoin ach é a chur in áirithe roimh ré. Déan teagmháil le Strandside Medical i gcomhair tuilleadh eolais, 058 41227. Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú is available on appointment in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday. Contact Strandside Medical for further information, 058 41227. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 0851422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902. SCÉIM FOLÁIREAMH DO SHEANÓIRÍ Más maith leat cnaipe práinne agus siogairlín a fháil faoin Scéim Foláireamh do Sheanóirí, tar i dteagmháil linn – 058 46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. If you think you could benefit from a panic button and pendant under the Seniors Alert Scheme, contact us on 058 46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar Twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 058-46664.

All Star Hurler of the Year Tadgh De Burca on a recent visit to the GAA Cúl Camp in Old Parish. Tadgh was invited out by local Councillor Seamus O’Donnell and as can be seen by our photo he was signing autographs for many of the children in attendance.

Pictured at the recently Old Parish GAA Cúl Camp were Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell, Tadgh De Burca and Sean Wade.

Dungarvan Tidy Towns LAST Wednesday night saw our Beach Clean Up go out to Ballyvoyle. We went at the slightly earlier time of 7.00 p.m. with carpooling to keep the carbon footprint as low as possible. We encountered an enormous amount of plastic, not sure how many bags, but a lorry full was collected. This was made up of 99% plastic single use and remnants of fishing tackle, some was washed up during storm Ophelia and the rest was washed up over time. As was commented by one of our volunteers: “Can you imagine what the fish are eating” so you must wonder how much of this waste is eventually entering into our food chain. This Wednesday’s (August 29th) clean up starting again at 7.00 p.m. for one hour, meeting at Dungarvan Town Park the earlier time is a result of the evenings closing in for the autumn. Starting next Spring we will be going to do our Litter Pick Ups on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Please follow us on facebook and local media to find out where. Thanks again to all our volunteers who made Dungarvan look so well, thanks to all the outdoor staff of the Waterford City & County Council who assist us at any time. Keep your fingers crossed as we await our results in Entente Floral and Tidy Towns later in September! Tip of the week is about feeding the birds!

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WEST WATERFORD CONTACT INFORMATION Please note items to be included in the West Waterford Notes column must be submitted at the latest 10.00 p.m. on the Monday night before publication. Items for the notes are always welcome and can be submitted by email to westwatnotes@yahoo.co.uk or by call, text, whatsApp or viber to 087-2076704 or calling 024-92249 thank you. THURSDAY CLUB RETURNS! Thursday Club is back in Kinsalebeg Hall on Thursday, 6th September at 2 o'clock, if you need it, transport can be arranged to get you to and from club, contact 02494594 or any member. New members are always welcome, if you have a couple of hours to spare on a Thursday, call in and check us out. USED CLOTHING COLLECTIONS Kinsalebeg Community Group, Thursday Club are having a Clothing Collection on Friday, 26th October, in the morning, if you have any clothing you want to get rid of please drop them into Kinsalebeg hall anytime on Thursday, 25th October, if this is not convenient for you contact any member of the group, and collection can be arranged. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Birthday greetings to Angela Hehir, Clashmore; Tony Mansfield, Piltown; John Paul Carey, Clashmore and Marian (Daly) Murphy all celebrating special birthdays this week. Best wishes

from all your family and friends. LAST OF THE SUMMER SESSIONS As Summer comes to a close here at Deise Brú House, Aglish, we are having our last Sunday Summer session this week with music by “Out the Gap” from 6.30 p.m. till 8.30 p.m. and all are welcome. BOOK CLUB Is there any more comforting on a long Winter night than a good book and a warm fire! To rekindle your love of reading or to encourage you to start, we here at Deise Brú House, Aglish, are going to Start a book club.We will be meeting once a month to discuss books we have read in fun and friendly environment, our first meeting night is on the 6th of September at 8.30 p.m. All welcome! CHRISTMAS MARKET Bookings are now being taken for stalls for our Christmas Market, which will take place on the last Sunday evening in November. All stalls free of charge but must be pre booked. Music will be provided by Out the Gap that evening with mulled wine and a visit by the man himself Santa! If you have a club, service or craft, goods etc we would love to hear from you! THANK YOU As part of National Heritage Week, on Sunday morning last Clashmore and Kinsalebeg Heritage Group hosted “Clashmore in the 19th Century” a wonderful power point presentation which was compiled and presented by Liam Dunne, at the

Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Parents of children to be enrolled for First Penance / First Holy Communion 2019 can put the names down on the first weekend of September at masses in Ballinameela or Aglish.

Clashmore and Piltown Parish WEEKEND MASS TIMES Piltown – Saturday Vigil Mass – 6.00 p.m. Clashmore – Sunday Morning – 9.00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Clashmore on Thursday morning COLLECTION ENVELOPES We still have some Parish offering envelopes, in the churches which have not been collected or distributed in some areas If you don't receive your box of envelopes, please check at the church as your box may be there.

Heritage Centre, Clashmore. Liam gave us a very detailed history of our village landmark “The distillery/mill chimney”. Liam also introduced us to Clashmore’s Great War Heroes of 1914-1918. Liam has also posted these very detailed and interesting articles along with others which are already posted on our “Discover Clashmore” website. Jacinta Kiely also up-dated us on the wonderful work being done to document and post our four-parish grave yards on historic graves. You can view the results of the surveys that have been carried out to date on http://historicgraves.com. The day concluded with lots of very interesting chats and refreshments. If you have any item of local interest that you would like to have included on the Discover Clashmore website just click on the “contact us” button on the website – Liam would love to hear from you. A big thank you to Liam Jacinta and all involved in preserving our local history for the future generations of this parish. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS A very happy birthday to Clashmore’s Aidan O’Rourke of O’Rourke Mechanical & Electrical Services Ltd. on the occasion of his 40th birthday which he celebrated at home with family and friends last weekend. Best wishes for a very happy birthday from all your family and friends Aidan. FAMILY FUN DAY Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Ladies GAA would like to thank JJs Truckstop and Fitzgerald Electrical for the food; Gerry from Siopa Nua for the sweets; Patsy Fleming for his excellent MC skills and Sean Martin for his cordon bleu cooking! Also sincere thanks to everyone who helped in any way and to all the families who came to ensure the success of this event which raised much needed funds for the ladies club. Great fun was had by all. SUMMER BINGO Summer Bingo this and every Sunday night takes place here in Kinsalebeg Hall and its eyes down at 8.00 p.m.Transport is available to and from the bingo from Youghal town via bus leaving Youghal for the Kinsalebeg from all the usual pick-up points. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE At our Clashmore 45 Drive on Monday night (August 27th) our

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Heritage Group WE were delighted to hold our second annual National Heritage Week event at Clashmore Heritage Centre on Sunday morning last.The event was titled "Clashmore in the 19th Century" and we were delighted to see such a great crowd in attendance. Some of the topics covered included an update on the great work being done by John Tierney and Jacinta Kiely from Historic Graves regarding the parish graveyard surveys, of which three out of four have now been completed, with just the old Kinsalebeg Church graveyard left to be surveyed. winners jointly on eight games were Roger Hynes and Eugene O’Halloran, Derry Cotter and Jock O’Connell. In third place jointly on seven games each were Kathleen Osborne and Eileen Dower, Tom Osborne and John Motherway. Best of the last five were Mary Ann and Bobby Connery. Our lucky last game winners were Noel Nugent and Anne Ledingham, Edmond Og Ledingham and Paddy Kelleher. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your great support. CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA club weekly lotto draw took place last Monday night, August 27th and the following were the numbers out of the drum this week 3, 6, 9 and 30. We had no Jackpot winner. Next week our Jackpot will be €1,300 when our draw takes place at the Old Still Bar, Clashmore. Our lucky €20 spot prizes winners this week were Mary & Hannah; Tim Bourke; Larry McGrath; Daniel & Christine Collins; Paudie Connery.

Also we had talks on local involvement in the Great War, this year being the Centenary of Armistice Day, and a brief history of Clashmore Distillery. For more information on any of these topics please visit www.discoverclashmore.com and http://historicgraves.com/. We want to sincerely thank everyone who came along to listen and anyone who contributed on the day, especially Nicholas Graves, An Rinn for his valuable contributions. Finally thanks to Emma and Laura Quinn for helping us out with the catering on the day!

Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS LOTTO RESULTS Our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place on Sunday night last, August 26th. Our letters drawn were I, U, P and Y. We had no winner of our Jackpot which now stands at €1,100. The following were our lucky weekly prize winners of €20 each: Helen, Pa & Liam; Liam Curran; Catherine Mansfield. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. JOHNNY McEVOY IN CONCERT St. Declan's Church, Ardmore will host the legendary Johnny McEvoy in Concert on October 26th, which will be a performance not to be missed. Johnny McEvoy has always been highly acclaimed for his excellent shows and his current nation-wide concert tour is getting a huge response from his legion of fans. This nostalgia evening of ‘Song and Story’ features

all of Johnny's many hit songs, including Muirsin Durkan, Boston Burglar, Those Brown Eyes, Long Long Before Your Time plus some songs from his new album. His songs are haunting, evocative and beautifully presented with many in the folk and ballad style. A number of tickets are still available and can be purchased at Mari Mina Pharmacy Ardmore or from John on 086-2330810. Tickets are €30 and this is a fundraiser for St. Declan's Conference of SVP covering the areas Ardmore Grange and Kinsalebeg. GOLDEN JUBILEE On these weekly notes on this week back on the 27th of August 1968, we would no doubt have extended good wishes to Ms. Elma Cooney and Mr. Pat O’Rourke on the occasion of their marriage.This week fifty years on this popular Clashmore couple are celebrating the golden jubilee of their wedding, we extend congratulations and best wishes to you both Elma and Pat on this wonderful occasion. Happy anniversary from all your family and friends.

Irish Water continues to safeguard water supplies as Water Conservation Order is extended to Sunday, 30th September, 2018 • We are appealing to all customers to continue to conserve water as raw water supplies in rivers, lakes and ground water sources remain lower than normal • Water conservation efforts made to date are helping to restore levels in rivers, lakes and ground water sources but further conservation is needed • Leakage repair teams are working across the country to find and fix leaks • The Water Conservation Order has been lifted for the north west of the country due to increased rainfall and the conservation measures over the last two months

THE Irish Water Board met on Tuesday, 28th August, to assess the need to extend the Water Conservation Orders that will expire on Friday, 31 August in a bid to safeguard water supply for homes and businesses across the country.

The Board considered detailed analysis of drinking water sources (river flows and lake levels) from engineering experts within Irish Water and the local authorities, including the hydrologist records of OPW and the ESB and future weather forecasts. The Board deter-

mined that the Water Conservation Order will remain in place for the Greater Dublin Area which includes Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare and in counties Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Laois, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny until Sunday, 30th September, 2018. Irish Water is continuing to manage scarce resources in these areas with the local authorities and specialist contractors doing everything practical to reduce leaks, manage demands and maintain continuity of supply. Emergency work on upgrading borehole pumping plants, introducing new boreholes in some areas and deploying temporary weirs at critical river intakes are helping to max-

imise water available in these southern counties. The Water Conservation Order has been lifted for the north west region which includes Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Donegal, Longford, Cavan and Monaghan. In the midlands and south east, supplies are now generally functioning normally, with full service levels available. However, borehole and river levels remain historically low and we must provide for potentially dry weather during September. We are therefore appealing to all customers to continue to conserve water in these areas as the supplies remain lower than normal. The Water Conservation Order prohibits use of water drawn through a hosepipe or

similar for the purpose of: • watering a garden • cleaning a private motor-vehicle using a hosepipe • cleaning a private leisure boat using a hosepipe • filling or maintaining a domestic swimming or paddling pool (except when using hand held containers filled directly from a tap) • filling or maintaining a domestic pond (excluding fish ponds) using a hosepipe • filling or maintaining an ornamental fountain (with the exception of such use for commercial purposes) • use of water for filling or replenishing an artificial pond (excluding fish ponds), lake or similar application.

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Man’s Best Friend Walks for ARC Cancer Suppor t House in Youghal

KIMBA is a six year old pet female Shepherd dog who, last year, took part in the inaugural Bark for ARC Fundraising Walk to support the Youghal Cancer Centre in Friar Street. She was delighted to meet and play with the many other dogs who were also doing the walk, particularly along Youghal’s Boardwalk where they had plenty of room to ‘nose each other out’ and make friends. This week, just one year later, her

owner Angela, with great sadness, registered Kimba for the 2018 walk knowing it will be her last, as Kimba was recently diagnosed with Cancer and has just one month to live. “She had such a great time at the walk last year” she said. She was so excited that day, and she danced and flirted with other dogs of all breeds and sizes. I just want her to have that great time again”. Kimba has a great best friend “Sandy”

who she meets most mornings on the beach when they take their “Mams”(!!!) out for a walk. They play and run about together and Sandy, pictured above with Kimba, is going to miss her pal so much. On September 9th, 2018 the six year old brave Kimba, for the last time, will be walking in the Bark for ARC fundraiser to help raise funds for Cork ARC Cancer Support Centre in Youghal, which offers

free services for people with cancer and their families. She is doing her best for a great cause because, as Mark Twain once said “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog” Please come along on September 9th to Greenpark and support this great Charity. The walk will commence at 2.00 p.m. and the gentle pet dog, Kimba, will be there.

11 year old plus group with Coaches Christopher Power and Seamus Cronin at the Ardmore 2 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps held in Ardmore GAA Grounds and organised by Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne]

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Gallows Hill Dig Donation – Pictured is Ivan Lennon, Rochester, USA, presenting a generous contribution to Eddie Cantwell, Gallows Hill Community Archaeology Dig. Ivan is a long time friend of Waterford County Museum, Dungarvan. Also included is Chrissy Knight-O’Connor and Sarah Lucas proudly holding the Heritage Flag.

OBJECT OF THE WEEK Portrait of Mrs. Elizabeth Mansfield (Nee Woulfe) late 18th Century

This portrait is believed to have been painted by the Kilkenny artist John Comerford who later went onto become a noted painter of portrait miniatures. Elizabeth 'Bess' Woulfe was the daughter of Walter Woulfe of Rathgormack and Carrick. In 1785 she married John Mansfield of Ballinamultinagh and Yeomanstown Co Kildare. His great grandfather Richard married Dorothea Hore of Shandon House, Dungarvan, and he was present at the Battle of the Boyne. The painting used to hang in the hall at Morristown Lattin, Kildare, the home of the

Mansfield family. It will be on display in the museum shortly. GALLOWS HILL ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG AUGUST 2018 From the 17th-23rd of August 2018 the Gallows Hill Dig in Dungarvan took place. The dig was led by Archaeologist Dave Pollock with volunteers connected with the museum helping. This was the second dig to be carried out at the mound and it was a great success with some really interesting discoveries which will be discussed in detail at a later date. On the third day of the dig there was a special dig for children with the Big Dig team which was very well attended and enjoyed by all. Our thanks to Chrissy KnightO'Connor and Eddie Cantwell, archaeologists Dave Pollock and Jo Moran, volunteers, those who made donations, photographers John Foley and Simon Dowling, sponsors, Waterford City & County Council, The Heritage Council, Adopt a Monument Ireland, Cathal Brugha Resident's Group, artists Anthony Hayes and Kayleigh Regan, and all who helped in any way. Photos are from photographer John Foley and the Gallows Hill Community Archaeology Group. The Museum Society is grateful to all those who have made very generous donations, not just

this time around, but who have previously donated to this very important Dungarvan historical event, among them: Michael Ryan Al Eile Stud, Kilgobinet, Bobby Breen from Ballinroad who is now a respected business man in London and Kevin Dalton, USA, who has been a regular visitor to Dungarvan over the years. Without these people this dig could not have taken place. ANNUAL MUSEUM FUNDRAISING BOOK SALE We are now accepting book donations in the museum for our annual fundraising Book Sale. The Book Sale will be held sometime during October 2018. YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Museum membership is available for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the museum. The museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and fund raising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member. DONATION OF OBJECTS AND OLD PHOTOGRAPHS The museum relies on donations of objects from members of the public. We do not have funds to purchase objects, so we would be very grateful for any objects of

local historic interest which you would kindly be willing to donate to us. Also if you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. with a County Waterford connection we are very happy to accept them. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at (058) 45960 to arrange a visit. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free. CONTACT DETAILS Tel: (058) 45960 Email: info@waterfordmuseum.ie Website: www.waterfordmuseum.ie Facebook: waterford county museum Twitter: @waterfordmuseum TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS See what people think of our museum on TripAdvisor at https://bit.ly/2ODTk9b

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 29th AUGUST, 2018 Surname Brien Anderson Marret Walsh McAuliffe Hayes Desmond O’Keeffe Jolly

First Name Michael Francis S. Joseph John Frederick Timothy Thomas Thomas Andrew Gordon

Age Service No. Rank 8178 Pr. Capt. 23 1184 Pr./10907 11094 Pr. 198124 LCpl/2177 25 8076 Pr. 36 2079SB Signalboy 17 74376 Driver 26 G/4782 LCpl 30

Service Army Army Army Army Army Army R.N.Res. Army Army

Unit R.I.Reg.2Bn R.F.A.15Bde Guards M.G.Reg./I.Ga R.I.Reg.2Bn R.Eng.Signals/Liverpool R.Mun.Fus.1Bn H.M.Trawler Amroth R.F.A.4Div. R.Sussex Reg.4Bn

Where Born Kereen Rossduff Waterford Waterford Waterford Tipperary/Waterford Waterford Portlaw Duncannon Fort

Death Category Killed in action Killed in action Killed in action Killed in action Killed in action Killed in action At sea Killed in action Killed in action

Date of Death 8/24/18 8/25/18 8/25/18 8/25/18 8/27/18 8/28/18 8/29/18 8/29/18 8/29/18

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Medieval Festival at Gallows Hill with Project/Waterford County Museum members, Archaeologist Dave Pollock and Deise Medieval Group.

[John Foley]

Human burial and executed remains found on Gallows Hill, Dungarvan STARTLING discoveries were made by Waterford County Museum’s Community Archaeology project during a Heritage Week excavation, last week. Working with Archaeologists Dave Pollock and Jo Moran, community volunteers examined the foot of the hill, and found that the castle mound, or motte, had been reused as a fort defending Dungarvan in the 17th century. This year volunteers went onto the mound to see what was left of the fort, and the castle underneath. Surprisingly

no damage was found from the Hallowe’en bonfires of a few years ago. The group glimpsed the old ground on top of the original castle, in excellent condition, preserved under a deep layer of clay, but ground level in the later fort had been worn away over the centuries.The remains of a burial in the fort were found, perhaps a casualty of war in the 1640s, and it’s suspected there are more. But the most interesting find had been trampled into the top of the hill later, perhaps in the 18th cen-

Excavation underway on Gallows Hill mound, August 2018.

[John Foley]

tury. This was a human jaw, a grisly indication that the hill had been used as a place of execution, or at least as somewhere to display a head. Gallows Hill is close to both old roads into Dungarvan and must have been chosen as the best place to show someone’s head on a pole. In time the jaw must have fallen from the head, to be trampled into the ground. Tiny fragments of bone and two stray teeth found at this level may be the scattered remains of the skull. In 1997 two damaged human skulls were recovered from the round tower at Dungarvan Castle, where they had been displayed on poles, probably during the 1798 rising. The jaw at Gallows Hill may have been on display at the same time. Volunteers had been amazed to discover the mounds numerous phases of use from the 12th to 18th century but the latest revelation has far exceeded expectations and raises many questions about these bodies buried at Gallows Hill, centuries apart. Thanks to modern technology some of these questions may be answered over the coming months. A team of specialists will now examine the excavated human remains to understand the story behind both individuals, a story that will be significant in understanding the history of

both Dungarvan and Ireland, during some of the most turbulent periods of history. The community’s findings are significant, and Gallows Hill is quickly becoming one of Waterford’s most unique and intriguing historical landmarks and projects. The Gallows Hill project was

selected in 2016 for the Heritage Council’s, Adopt a Monument initiate and in August announced as County winners of the National Lottery Good Causes Awards and also a Creative Waterford funding award. More information on Gallows Hill project can be found at www.waterfordmusuem.ie or the

groups Facebook page: Gallows Hill-Waterford Community Archaeology. The group will present the full findings to the local community over the coming months and would like to thank the community and Waterford Council for their continued support with the project.

Archaeologist Dave Pollock with Eddie Cantwell, Christina Knight-O'Connor, Waterford County Museum/Project Co-ordinators. [John Foley]

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Top toe-tappin’ tunes draw the crowds to the 24th Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival THE calibre of local and international bluegrass acts along with the backdrop for the 24th Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival were the perfect combination to attract the huge crowds to the picturesque Co. Waterford fishing village over the weekend. Now in its twenty fourth year, the festival attracts some of the biggest names on the US bluegrass scene and this year the festival also featured a wide range of young and vibrant UK and Irish bluegrass, newgrass, roots, rockabilly and country talent. The line-up of 14 bands playing almost 40 free gigs throughout the four-day festival was a real crowd pleaser. Headline act Amanda Anne Platt and the Honeycutters received a warm and rapturous welcome from the festival-goers as they delivered two enthralling performances over the weekend. The musical talent came from far and wide with four US acts on the festival programme this year; Amanda Anne Platt and the Honeycutters, Brothers Parker, Demolition String Band and Whiskey Deaf, along with acts from the UK and Ireland. The Dunmore East Bluegrass festival has been running every year since 1995. Festival Chairman, Mick Daly, was delighted with the reaction to the festival and the acts performing this year. “It was a great festival and that’s down to a number of factors. After 24 years the festival is still attracting big-name international bluegrass acts who love performing in Dunmore. Each and every year, the bands remark

how blown away they are by the crowd reaction and the atmosphere around the village.” “The support from local businesses and the community has always been great and this year we were grateful to receive funding from Waterford City and County Council. The festival is run on a voluntary basis and without this support we wouldn’t be in a position to bring some of greatest bluegrass acts to Ireland.” Mick added, “Back in the day, the festival primarily appealed to bluegrass purists, however each year the remit broadened and whilst the festival is still as popular with hardened roots music fans, it also appeals to anyone who enjoys a great old style, toetappin’ tune.” “The Bluegrass festival was originally started to extend the season in Dunmore East and we have had a great Summer. The Bluegrass Festival gets a lot of visitors from Northern Ireland and Wales in particular. These dedicated bluegrass fans have been coming to Dunmore for years and the fact that it is a Bank Holiday weekend in the UK makes it even more appealing. Local support has always been a factor in the success of the festival too with locals being able to enjoy some great, free bluegrass music, right on their doorstep.” For more information about further events taking place in Dunmore East throughout the year visit www.discoverdunmore.com.

Cllr. Eddie Mulligan, Festival Chairman Mick Daly, Niall Edmondson, Cllr. Declan Doocey, Mayor of Waterford City and County, & Jim Griffin at the launch of the 24th Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival in The Spinnaker on Thursday, 23rd August, 2018. [Garrett FitzGerald Photography]

Sean Curran, Kieran Walsh & Charlie Reader at the launch of the 24th Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival in The Spinnaker. [Garrett FitzGerald Photography]

The Houlihan family at the Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, 25th August, 2018. [Garrett FitzGerald Photography]

Amanda Hutchinson & Jacinta Murphy at the launch of the 24th Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival in The Spinnaker on Thursday, 23rd August, 2018. [Garrett FitzGerald Photography]

One of the many musicians performing at the Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, 25th August, 2018. [Garrett FitzGerald Photography]

Mons Wheeler Big Band perform at the Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival on [Garrett FitzGerald Photography] Saturday, 25th August 2018.

Whiskey Deaf at the Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, 25th [Garrett FitzGerald Photography] August, 2018.

Frank Murphy at the Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, 25th [Garrett FitzGerald Photography] August, 2018.

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 August, 2018

Reviews Movie In association with SGC Dungarvan Polly Stenham’s “Julie”, after Strindberg’s “Miss Julie”: NTLive – Thursday, September 6th: 7.00 p.m.

Eimear, Emma, Kate, Conor & Ana Nolan at the Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival on Saturday 25th August 2018. [Garrett FitzGerald Photography]

RNLI Fish Supper & Auction in Mooney’s a great success THE RNLI Fish Supper & Auction in support of Helvick Lifeboat Station held in Mooney’s Pub in An Rinn last Friday night, August 24th, was an outstanding success and I would like to express my gratitude to our sponsors, to the local media and to all who contributed to making this a reality” said Hon Fundraising Chairman Kevin O’Morchoe. “Chef Ciara Curran Haynes who volunteered her culinary skills in the kitchen, along with her team, served an array of fantastic food including oysters to a full house. “I would like to thank An Linn Bhuidhe restaurant for sponsoring the desserts, RNLI crew Paidi Breathnach SPAR Baile na nGall for his enormous help, Harty Oysters, Curran Foods and our genial hosts Liam and Michael Morrissey and staff for their splendid hospitality” added Kevin. “We are grateful to Michael Mulcahy one of Ireland’s most celebrated artists who donated a fine painting, to Willow & Oak,

Phelan’s Fuel & Hardware, Cass & Co and Dreoilin Glass for their contributions to the auction, conducted in great style by Mac Dara Mac Donncha broadcaster and match commentator with TG4” said RoseAnn Foley who organised the auction. “It was a wonderful night and great to see locals and visitors enjoying the craic and ambiance in Mooney’s renowned pub in

the Waterford Gaeltacht, where the memorabilia on the walls, RNLI flags and bunting and the entertainment by Monkfish all added to the festivities” added Kevin. The RNLI Fish Supper is an annual fundraising event to support our lifeboat crews who often have to leave loved ones at the dinner table to save lives at sea.

I LOOK forward eagerly to a modern version of a classic of the modern European theatre, August Strindberg’s “Miss Julie”, by the award-winning English playwright, Polly Stenham (born 1986). Ever since its premiere in 1889, there have been dozens of translations and adaptations of this grim, powerful and endlessly fascinating work and it provides great scope for scrutiny in every decade. And the original is as modern today as it was when first performed. Strindberg was born in Stockholm in 1849 and “Miss Julie” is the most performed of his fiftyplus plays, many of which are characterised by his abiding interest in the unrelenting battle between the sexes. He had lots of experience – his relationships with women were rarely happy and he married three times, each marriage ending in divorce. He was a very complex and tortured individual, prone to extreme mood swings, from depression to elation. His 1887 play, “The Father”, written during his first marriage is a misogynistic work. His attitude to women was helped by the fact that after his mother’s early death his father remarried and young August hated his stepmother. And his early plays were written in revolt at what he saw as the romanticism of his country’s literature. “Miss Julie” premiered in 1889 at the Scandanavian Experimental Theatre (which he founded) with his first wife, Siri Van Essen, playing Julie. Life cannot have been too pleasant for Siri – around this time he had written: “Women, being small and foolish and therefore evil … should be suppressed, like barbarians and thieves”. He has been described as “perhaps the most unappealing of all the great writers”. Perhaps the fact that he detested Mozart’s music said it all! The play premiered in Britain in 1912 but was banned there in 1925 (because of its ‘sordid and disgusting atmosphere’). Maggie Smith and Albert Finney (1965), Helen Mirren and our own Donal McCann for the RSC (1971), Cheryl Campbell and Stephen Rea (1983) and Aislinn O’Sullivan and Christopher Eccleston (2000) have played the couple on stage in modern times. I saw Patrick Marber’s 2003 version, “After Miss Julie”, in

London a few years ago. Miss Julie, daughter of a Count, a liberated, provocative and daring ‘new woman’ of aristocratic background, seduces her servant, Jean. This happening leads to a battle of wills with an ending that is both tragic and horrific – all influenced by Strindberg’s dread of the ever-increasing power of women and what he considered to be their man-hating propensities. What Polly Stenham will make of all this in her updating of the action to present-day London should give us fascinating theatre. Whatever one may think of Strindberg’s rather distasteful play, it is sure to provide unmissable drama. [Fogra: Lovers of great singing won’t miss the SGC screening of tenor Jonas Kaufmann’s concert caught live at Berlin’s famed Waldebuhne Amphitheatre. At SGC we have seen many of his greatest operatic performances. Note the time: this coming Thursday, August 30th, at 7.00 p.m. Not to be missed. (Jim Ryan).

Christopher Robin By Tamara Ní Shíocháin RNLI Fundraisers Connie Kiersey, Deirdre Doocey, Anne McCarthy and Dolores Walsh at the RNLI Fish Supper & Auction in Mooney’s Pub in aid of Helvick Lifeboat Station.

RNLI Helvick Fundraiser Seamus Kiersey with Michael Mulcahy one of Ireland’s most celebrated artists at the Fish Supper & Auction in Mooney’s Pub in aid of Helvick Lifeboat Station. [Anne McCarthy]

RNLI Helvick Fundraising Hon Assistant Treasurer Deirdre Doocey with her cousin Ciara Curran Haynes who cooked fantastic food for the RNLI Fish Supper & Auction in Mooney’s Pub. [Anne McCarthy]

BHÍ cliú agus cáil ar Winnie the Pooh ar fud an domhain agus cuimhníonn a lán daoine Christopher Robin mar an páiste a d’imir leis an mbéar sa “Hundred Acre Wood”. Bhí an scannán stiúrtha ag Marc Forster agus scríofa ag Alex Ross Perry ón scéal a bhí scríofa ag Greg Brooker agus Mark Steven Johnson. Ach, tá an scannán seo difriúil mar is é an chéad uair atá na carachtair cáiliúil sa scannán “live-action” ar an scáileán mór. Is iad Ewan McGregor agus Hayley Atwell na príomhaisteoirí agus guthaigh Jim Cummings agus Brad Garrett na príomhcharachtair. Sa scannán feicimid Christopher Robin agus é fásta suas. Is léir gur chaill sé a shamhlaíocht ach nuair a bhuail sé le Winnie the Pooh gan choinne, athríonn é sin. Chaill Pooh a chairde (Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga agus Roo) agus téigh sé ar ais go dtí an “Hundred Acre Wood” le Christopher Robin chun iad a fháil. Nuair a bhíonn siad go léir le chéile arís, téann said go Londain agus taispeánann siad na rudaí atá tábhachtach sa saol do Christopher. Is léamh áilinn ar an gclasaic é an scannán seo, gan dabht. Rud amháin nár mhaith liom ná go raibh an chuid is mó den am scáileáin ag baint le Christopher Robin, Pooh agus Tigger. Bheadh sé

go deas chun níos mó faoi na charactair eile a fheiceáíl ach é sin ráite, tá na trí charactar sin go hiontach agus mar sin, ní raibh sé go leor chun é a mhilleadh. Is scannán iontach é do theaghlaigh, gan dabht ar bith. Ráta 4.5/5

SCHOOL NEWS ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Leaving Cert Class celebrate Debs Ball THE Leaving Cert. Class of 2018 celebrated their graduation at the annual Debs Ball which took place on Thursday, August 23rd. The venue was The Park Hotel where Pierce and his staff served up a wonderful meal thoroughly enjoyed by the graduates and the teaching and administrative staff of The Friary. Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain congratulated the class of 2018 on their success in their State exams and wished them “Gach rath” in their chosen career paths. Many thanks to Mr. Pat Knightly and the members of the organising committee for all their hard work in preparing for the event and also Ms. Bríd O'Kennedy (Year Head) for her support over the past year.

6th Year Mentors – This group of Leaving Cert. students will ensure that 1st Years will enjoy a smooth transition from primary to secondary school.

Séadhna Mac Giolla Chuda, Jasmine Byrne, Hanah Lonergan, Emma Whitmore, Luke O'Brien, Cian Fagan and Jack O'Hara. Christopher Havens and Ciarán Power.

James McGrath, Abbie Daly and Jack Keane.

Conal Ó Briain, Tomás Kiely, Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain.Caoimhe Dwyer, Cian Franklin, Seân Ó Laoghaire and Rebecca Colbert.

Blazey Smyka, Larry Brazel, Aisling O'Connor, Clodagh Moloney, Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Nechtain, Róisín Fox, Shauna McGrath, Evana Mansfield, Michael Lenihan, Mick Devine.

An tUasal Padraig MacCraith, Mr. Michael O'Sullivan (Deputy Principal) and Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain.

SCHOOLS

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Little Scribblers Pre-School Graduation LEMYBRIEN, KILMACTHOMAS, CO. WATERFORD (Tel. Rosemary 051-291876)

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DUNGARVAN CBS DEBS BALL

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 August, 2018

Dungar van CBS Debutants Ball Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

LEAVING Cert students from Dungarvan CBS had a night to remember at their Debs last week. Organised by Big Boss Events, a professional event planning company who specialise in running debs, the event was a great success. The students enjoyed a delicious meal in the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, followed by entertainment from the band Plan B and a DJ playing til late. They also had fun with an awards ceremony, photobooth, Big Brother Diary Room and even a Giant Games Zone before coaches returned the students to Dungarvan after the event. Big Boss Events are now taking bookings for the 2019 season. To enquire about booking a debs, go to www.bigbossevents.ie or email info@bigbossevents.ie

Jodie Hassett and John Power

Eoghan Curran and Rachel Wyley

Shane Crotty and Rosie Timpson

Cillian Tobin and Lucie Denzinger

Kevin Doherty and Rachel Walsh

Emma Reardon and Frank Heffernan

Charlotte Connors and Cian Horwood

Dylan O'Donovan and Zoe Lynch

Rory O'Donovan and Aoife Hallinan

Conor Duggan and Aisling Baumann

Lee Morrissey and Kate McNamara

Jack Cullinan and Katie Ferncombe

Luke O'Callaghan and Lia Nic Craith

Sinead McCann and James Kiely

Orla Queally and Dylan Phelan

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Jordan McCarthy and Emma Whitmore

Ciara McKenna and Colm O'Shea

David O'Riordan and Roisin McGregor

Conor Sheehan and Claddagh Power

Kelvin Troy and Siobhan Power

Patrick Walsh and Rosie Byrne

Liam Buck and Eileen Fitzgerald

Rory Curran and Aoife Browne

Gearoid Truman and Jane Murphy

Evana Mansfield and Niall Blackwell

Jack Walsh and Niamh Reddy

Jack Griffin and Roisin Uniacke

Robbie McGrath and Muireann Boyce

Meadhbh Curran and Shane Kiely

Dion Keohan and Hannah Lonergan

Dylan Fraher and Erin Curran

Ronan Geoghegan and Elizabeth Keating

Laura Harty and Daniel Kiely

David Walsh and Sadhbh Ni Fhaolain

Seamus Cronin and Jessica Condon

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THE PAPAL VISIT

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Pictured at St. Joseph and Benildus Church on their way to see Pope Francis on Sunday morning last were Catherine and Marie King. [John Power] Pictured at St. Joseph and Benildus Church on their way to see Pope Francis on Sunday morning last were Gemma and Darragh Bolger. [John Power]

Pictured at St. Joseph and Benildus Church on their way to see Pope Francis on Sunday morning last were were Marie Kelly, Yvonne O'Brien and Michelle Beatty. [John Power]

Pictured at St. Joseph and Benildus Church on their way to see Pope Francis on Sunday morning last were Marie Traynor and Anette Toms. [John Power] Pictured at St. Joseph and Benildus Church on their way to see Pope Francis on Sunday morning last were Susan Gallagher and Joan Sheehan. [John Power]

Pictured at St. Joseph and Benildus Church on their way to see Pope Francis on Sunday morning last was Anne Brazil looking after the paperwork. [John Power]

Pictured at St. Joseph and Benildus Church on their way to see Pope Francis on Sunday morning last were Betty Fitzgerald and Aisling Hayes. [John Power] Pictured at St. Joseph and Benildus Church on their way to see Pope Francis on Sunday morning last were Ann Geraghty, Betty Fitzgerald and Deirdre Douglas. [John Power]

Pictured at St. Joseph and Benildus Church on their way to see Pope Francis on Sunday morning last were Bernadette Kinsella and Gerry O'Driscoll.

Pictured at St. Joseph and Benildus Church on their way to see Pope Francis on Sunday morning last were Maria Hayder, Gosia Tablonska and Rafa Wilk.

[John Power]

Pictured at St. Joseph and Benildus Church on their way to see Pope Francis on Sunday morning last was Pat Devlin. [John Power]

Pictured at St. Joseph and Benildus Church on their way to see Pope Francis on Sunday morning last was Padraig Walsh. [John Power]

Pictured at St. Joseph and Benildus Church on their way to see Pope Francis on Sunday morning last was Roger Forsey. [John Power]

Pictured at St. Joseph and Benildus Church on their way to see Pope Francis on Sunday morning last was Ben Nutty. [John Power]

OBITUARY/NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 August, 2018

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan

Enjoying the Ardmore 2 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps 2018.

[Sean Byrne]

Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Deuteronomy 4: 1-2. 6-8 – Add nothing to what I command you, keep the commandments of the Lord. James 1:17-18. 21-22.27 – You must do what the word tells you. Mark 7: 1-8. 14-15. 21-23 – You put aside the commandment of God to cling to human traditions. The Holy Family Icon for World Meeting of Families 2018. (6): Jesus and Mary (Centre Panel continued) St. Joseph’s open hands gesture can be interpreted as letting Jesus go. St. Joseph echoes the responsibility and dilemma of every parent, wanting to nurture and protect their children while at the same time letting them be free to become all that God wants them to be. The panels to the left and right of the centre panel show us that people in need turn to Jesus. He is there for them. He is there for us in our sorrows and in our joys, in good times and in bad. Feast of St. Augustine: We joined with the Augustinian Friars in celebrating the Feast of St. Augustine on Tuesday next, August 28th. We send our prayers and good wishes to the Augustinians on Main Street and in Duckspool for the feast day. Young People: We wish all young people who return to school and college at this time every blessing for the academic year ahead. Visit of Relics: The visit of the relics of St Therese of Lisieux/The Little Flower and her parents, Louis and Zelie Martin to Tallow Carmelite Monastery will take place from 4pm on Friday next, August 31st until 9.00 a.m. the next morning, Sept. 1st. Anointing of the Sick at 8.00 p.m. on Friday evening, followed by Mass at 9.00 p.m.. All are welcome. See noticeboard for programme of events. Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help: This Novena began last Monday, August 27th at 7.30 p.m. and will continue at 7.30 p.m. each Monday until October 22nd. No 9.30 a.m. Mass on Mondays during the novena. Pope Francis Tweet: ‘We must protect the family. Our future depends on it.’ 22/8/2018. 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 058-42374. 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: 086-2334282. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087-7747870.

63 MARGARET (Peg) COGAN (nee McCarthy) Maryfield Nursing Home, Chapelizod, Dublin, and formerly of Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, and Modeligo, Co. Waterford With sincere sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Margaret (Peg) Cogan (nee McCarthy), Maryfield Nursing Home, Chapelizod, Dublin, and formerly of Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, and Modeligo, Co. Waterford, loving wife of the late Laurence and sister of the late Ellen (Nell), which sad event occurred on 24th August, 2018, peacefully, in the tender and loving care of the Matron and staff at Maryfield Nursing Home, Chapelizod, Dublin. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Monday evening from where removal took place to Our Lady of Assumption Church, Modeligo. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May she Rest In Peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

RICHARD (Richie) WHELAN Ballymullala, Cappagh Richard (Richie) Whelan passed away peacefully, in the tender care of staff at St. Vincent's Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital, on Thursday, 23rd August, evoking feelings of deep sorrow and regret in the wider local community. Predeceased by his wife Joan; son John; parents William and Margaret; sisters Maggie and Bridget; we express our deepest sympathy to his sons Liam, Brian and Richard; daughters Madeleine and Áine; daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephew, extended family and friends. Richie lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Saturday evening, 25th August, where huge numbers of people came to pay their respects and console his bereaved family, later that evening the Rosary was recited. Removal took place on Sunday morning, 26th August, to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, accompanied by an impressive Guard of Honour from the Brickey Rangers G.A.A. Club. On arrival the Service of Reception was led by Fr. John Harris, C.C. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Richie’s life was celebrated by Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A. Afterwards Richie was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery in the presence of a vast concourse of mourners. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

Just think of it! Enjoying the Ardmore 2 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps 2018.

Enjoying the Ardmore 2 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps 2018.

[Sean Byrne]

WELL, thank God nobody shot him! In the few weeks preceding the visit of Pope Francis to this unhappy country there were so many men and women who spewed such a torrent of hate-filled abuse on the Pope and on anyone else connected with the Catholic Church that I greatly feared that the poor man wouldn’t get out of the country safely. Of course, if the worst had happened all these people would have said that they never intended such a result: the person who drenches a room with petrol will very probably say that they never thought they could cause a fire. How the poor man could be expected to solve all our problems during a visit of thirty six hours is quite a mystery. Certainly, the last few weeks have shown some people in their true colours. Some people are so gripped by anger and hatred that it is inevitable that anything they hear will only stoke up the fury and the hatred in their hearts: it isn’t easy to accept that the first step towards reconciliation and peace of heart is, to be willing to forgive. You won’t forgive unless you want to forgive: that’s the first thing to pray for. The official side of the Church in Ireland could learn a lot from the past few weeks. It is clear that the understanding many people have of the nature of the Church is deeply flawed. Adherence to its rules is no substitute for the virtue of faith or for personal commitment to Jesus Christ as a leader and as the author, the source of the gift of salvation. The Jesus portrayed in the gospels should be taught and preached as the life-giving centre of the Catholic religion. A programme for sermons at Sunday Mass or for religion in primary and secondary schools might be based on the Apostles’ Creed: it would provide solid wholesome spiritual guidance to us all, and would give us a reason for the faith we hold. It is quite certain that if we just settle back into the mental pattern and the “it will do” attitude that has obtained until now, then we’re just speeding the demise of the Catholic Church in Ireland. If that’s what we want to be remembered by, then we’re going the right way about it now. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

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Pictured at St. Joseph and Benildus Church on their way to see Pope Francis on Sunday morning last were Mary Kennedy, Helen Fitzgerald and Thomas Burns. [John Power]

FARMING

Given the remarkable success in previous years NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh, FBD’s CEO Fiona Muldoon and NPA Chairman Denis Keohane re-launch the FBD: Keeping You Safe child safety wristband initiative again for this year’s Ploughing Championships which takes place on the 18th, 19th and 20th September in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Such is the high level of demand that this year there will be 40,000 wristbands issued. We hope all young visitors will wear FBD wristbands and have a great, safe and fun day at Ploughing 2018. Pictured left to right are: David Gibbons, Gearoid Monaghan, Alice Walsh, FBD CEO Fiona Muldoon, NPA Chairman Denis Keohane, NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh, Eoin Monaghan, Darragh Monaghan and Caitlin Lynam.

€4.25m allocated for the introduction of a Fodder Import Support Measure THE Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., recently announced that he has allocated €4.25 million to a new Fodder Import Support measure. The Minister made the announcement having secured the agreement of the Minister for Finance & Public, Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe T.D. ‘In light of the recent severe drought conditions and their impact on an already difficult fodder situation, I am

introducing a support measure contributing to the cost of importing fodder from abroad. This additional commitment to securing adequate fodder supplies builds on a range of supports already put in place” the Minister said. This measure is being introduced to reduce the cost to farmers of imported forage (hay, silage, haylage, alfalfa etc.) from outside the island of Ireland. The measure will operate through the Cooperatives/registered importers and will cover forage imported from 12th

August 2018 to 31st December 2018 and will be subject to EU State Aid (de-minimis) rules. The Minister stressed that while the measure will operate through the Cooperatives/registered importers, the actual beneficiaries will be farmers who need supplies of fodder. Minister Creed added that, “As was the case in the earlier Fodder Import measure of last Spring, participation will be straightforward for the farmer who contacts a participating Co-

op/registered importer and purchases fodder. My Department will subsequently reimburse the Co-op/ importer with a contribution towards the cost of transport. Application forms and terms and conditions are made available through the Co-ops/registered importers shortly and will also be available on the Department’s website at https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/farmerschemespayments/fodderimportsupportmeasureautumn2018/

The Minister concluded by saying that “the measure I am announcing will provide a valuable extra source of fodder, complementing the range of initiatives I have already introduced this Summer focused on maximising the production of fodder from our own land resources. I will continue to monitor the fodder situation closely and work with all stakeholders until we have successfully addressed the issues around fodder availability.”

Over €4m allocted to new Fodder Import Support measure OVER €4 million has been allocated to a new Fodder Import Support measure and this will go some way to assist Waterford Farmers who find them under serious pressure following the recent drought and as they face into the Winter months, Fine Gael Senator Paudie Coffey has said. This measure is being introduced to reduce the cost to farmers of imported forage (hay, silage, haylage, alfalfa etc.) from outside the island of Ireland. “I welcome the fact that Minister Creed has listened to myself and colleagues who lobbied hard over the last couple of months for assistance for hard pressed farmers and this is one measure that he has responded with amongst other and it will be a help to increase the amount of fodder available to farmers over the coming months” said Waterford’s FG General Election Candidate, Senator Paudie

Coffey. “I have met with many farmers who have outlined the hardship they have experienced this year due to extreme weather conditions and the recent drought has only exacerbated matters – I highlighted the pressures Farmers in Waterford were facing directly to Minister Creed last month and made a number of recommendations to him including a request for a new import fodder support scheme - last week IFA President Joe Healy also met with a group of Waterford Farmers in Dunhill and this was one of the “asks” from the farmers from Government – I am glad this assistance is now being put in place and it will go some way to meeting the fodder demand in the months ahead” The measure will operate through the Co-operatives/registered importers and will cover forage imported from 12th

August 2018 to 31st December 2018 and will be subject to EU State Aid (de-minimis) rules. Senator Coffey said: “‘In light of the recent severe drought conditions and their impact on an already difficult fodder situation, my Fine Gael colleague, Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed, has responded by introducing this support measure which will contribute to the cost of importing fodder from abroad. “This additional commitment to securing adequate fodder supplies builds on a range of supports already put in place. “As was the case in the earlier Fodder Import measure of last Spring, participation will be straightforward for the farmer who contacts a participating Co-op/registered importer and purchases fodder. “The Department of Agriculture will subsequently reimburse the Co-op/

importer with a contribution towards the cost of transport. “This measure will provide a valuable extra source of fodder, complementing the range of initiatives the Minister has already introduced this Summer focused on maximising the production of fodder from our own land resources. “We will continue to monitor the fodder situation closely and work with all stakeholders until we have successfully addressed the issues around fodder availability.” Application forms and terms and conditions are made available through the Coops/registered importers shortly and will also be available on the Department’s website at https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/farmerschemespayments/fodderimportsupportmeasureautumn2018/

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Round-up … Fodder Import Scheme important, but low cost loan package still needed urgently IFA President Joe Healy has acknowledged the confirmation by the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed of a fodder import scheme for €4,25m as another important element identified in IFA’s Drought Action Plan. Joe Healy said once the Minister had announced at the Tullamore Show ten days ago of his intention to bring in a fodder import scheme, farmers wanted it in place quickly. “Some co-ops and merchants have identified available fodder abroad and this allows them to put their plans in place.” The IFA President again called on Minister Creed to introduce immediately the low-cost loans which were promised in last October’s Budget, adding that these loans must be available for working capital. Joe Healy also said it was important that changes under GLAS are confirmed and clarified as a matter of urgency. The flexibility to allow conservation of fodder on fallow ground is welcome, but urgent movement on the Low-Input Grassland measure is critical. This will allow farmers to conserve extra fodder.

Co-ops must lift August and Year-end base milk prices Speaking last Wednesday from the Virginia Dairy Show in County Cavan, IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Tom Phelan said co-ops had taken fright earlier this Summer and been overly conservative in just holding base prices, some making do with temporary “support” payments which could readily be whipped out. Kerry’s Eamonn Scanlon and Glanbia’s Siobhan Talbot have recently expressed confidence in the market place, borne out by the latest European quotes, despite negative GDT. This must lead to higher milk prices from August supplies. “I think it is important to put GDT auctions in context. The USDA predicts that over 7.5m tonnes of dairy products will be traded globally in the year ending December 2018. The quantities traded through GDT in 2017 were less than 10% of that,” Mr Phelan said. “Latest European market trends show drought has moderated volumes from June and helped the prices of most commodities rally this month. All co-ops, especially those whose base prices have been allowed fall behind, must increase their August base price and be ready to increase it further before year-end as markets allow,” he said. “The Ornua PPI published in August for July trade was slightly down, but as always lags behind market trends. In recent weeks, most product prices have rallied. The EU Milk Market Observatory most recent report (15th August) shows high butter prices easing slightly, but SMP prices up €80/t, WMP up €40/t, cheddar cheese by €30/t and whey powder by €20/t. Altogether, these prices would return 37.5c/l gross for an Irish product mix (or 32.5c/l + VAT, assuming a 5c/l processing cost deduction),” he said. “Spot prices – the current price for a product without a forward contract - are also up, with Dutch raw milk rising €5.8/100 kgs to €37.8/kg. Spot quotes for European dairy products are also lifting, with 15th August quotes up by between 2.6% (butter) and 3.52% (SMP). Returns before processing costs for SMP/butter, based on the average Dutch, German and French spot quotes on that date, would be 38.82c/l gross, or 33.82c/l + VAT after deduction of 5c/l processing costs,” he added. “Finally, the newly launched EEX Liquid (Raw) Milk Futures currently suggests October to December prices of over €36-37/100 kg, rising to €40/100 kg next Spring,” he said. “It is clear that reduced production from June due to drought in Europe is impacting market sentiment and dairy prices. Co-ops must ensure that farmers benefit from this, seen as the impact of weather on feeding costs in particular will hit their 2018 margins hard,” he concluded.

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Strong Budget needed to help farmers weather the perfect storm of immediate threats and long-term challenges LAUNCHING the IFA pre-Budget Submission - Supporting Farmers Through Unprecedented Challenges – in Dublin last week, IFA President Joe Healy said a strong Budget ’19 that supports farmers is imperative given the immediate threats to, & long-term challenges, for the sector. Joe Healy said the extreme weather events this year have placed huge pressure on farm families and farm incomes. In the medium term, both the exposure to Brexit and the battle to maintain CAP funding for Ireland have created the perfect storm. “Our message to Government between now and October 9th is that the future growth of the sector is intrinsically linked to support for farm incomes and policies that encourage investment at farm level. This year has taken a toll on farmers and the implementation of our Budget proposals can give them a signal that their role is recognised.” The IFA President said our agri-food sector is most exposed to Brexit, with no positive outcome for agriculture. Average farm income in 2017 was approximately €31,000, falling significantly behind industry averages in other sectors. This is not set to change in 2018, which

has proven to be a particularly challenging year for Irish farming due to extreme weather events. IFA Farm Business Chairman Martin Stapleton said, “Budget 2019 provides an opportunity for the Government to give direct and positive support to farming enterprises. The IFA proposals call on the Government to tackle low farm incomes if we are to achieve Food Wise 2025 ambitious targets of €19bn in exports for the agri-food sector, while also supporting wider economic activity in rural communities.” IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady said farm schemes must remain a central part of Government policy, particularly for the low-income drystock sector. “The Rural Development Plan achieves a number of important objectives, including protection for the environment, support for regionallybalanced farming, provision of public goods and farm investment.” The IFA expenditure and taxation priorities for Budget 2019 are as follows: • Targeted payment of €200 per suckler cow and an additional sheep payment of €5 per ewe. • Increased ANC funding of €73m to

reverse cuts since 2009 and restore the real value of payments. • €250m for agri-environmental schemes. • Provision of low cost loans to support both ongoing working capital requirements and for on-farm investment. • Funding to meet the Government commitment to introduce a three-year cap on the inclusion of productive assets under the Fair Deal Scheme. • Measures to encourage the use of renewable energy. • Earned Income Tax Credit must be increased from its 2018 level of €1,150 to €1,650. • Income volatility – extension of income averaging, greater flexibility on ‘step-out’, and provision of a provision of a deposit scheme. • Maintenance of a number of taxation measures that encourage farm transfer. • Increased allocation of funding for the Walks Scheme. As part of IFA’s campaign, our officers will meet TDs & Senators in the coming weeks at local level. On September 26th, IFA will hold its national Lobbying Day at which our officers will meet Oireachtas members from all over the country.

Overall Scotch Blackface Champion and Show Champion at Bansha Agricultural Show. This Shearling Ram has now won two Overall Open All Age Championships from two outings this season. Included in photo Gary Norris and Andrew Norris (Glendalligan) with Judges Patrick and Pat O'Sullivan (Kenmare).

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Teagasc SUCKLERS Scan and plan September should see Spring-calving suckler cows at least a month in calf and therefore ideally suited to pregnancy scanning.This will give some indication of how well breeding has gone this year. How many empty cows have you got? Are any cows carrying twins? Are any cows going to run late? When are the bulk of the cows due to calf? All of these questions can be answered for a cost of around €3-5/cow, which is not bad value. Having this information allows you to plan. Empty cows can be separated from the main group, weaned earlier, and sold if short of fodder or fed and finished. Having them ready and gone before Christmas will free up shed space and hopefully ensure that you get a good price. Knowing when calving is likely to start and end will help you decide the timing of vaccinations such as scour. Cows can be grouped according to expected calving date. If scanning has not gone so well and you end up with 5% or more of empty cows, then you need to try and get to the bottom of what has gone wrong. Herd check Take a good hard look at your suckler cows. Which cows are costing you money and which cows are costing you the most money? The first category is dead cows (€1,300+). It’s easy to forget these but better to avoid deaths and cull old cows or cows not fit for the system. A dead cow costs money due to the obvious loss through cull value and cost of disposal. But what about a lost calf if

in calf and reduced calf performance if calf at foot? The next in terms of cost are barren, empty or ‘recycled’ cows. Call them what you like, they are costing at least €700/head. Most of this cost is the loss of sale of a weaned calf. It does not cover costs that are likely to occur due to them getting too fat, having calving difficulties, or failing to get in calf again. If you haven’t scanned already, scan now and make plans for their departure. The next cows to cull are late-calving cows. These are costing over €300 each. This cost is mostly coming from the cost of a lighter weanling, so this group of cows should also include any cows producing light/poor weanlings (check against replacement index value). Having a good replacement strategy, either by breeding plenty of your own with a high replacement value or buying in high replacement value heifers needs to be planned and is essential to maintain a good culling policy and an efficient herd. Choosing Replacements Are you keeping any of your homebred heifers for replacements? If not, why not? Are these not the heifers that you know the most about compared to going out and buying heifers that you have little or no information on? September is one of the best months for looking at your heifer calves and deciding which might be candidates for breeding next year. Most of the weight they have put on is because of the amount of milk their mothers supplied them with. Suckler cows with a good milk supply should now have well grown

heifers. It follows that their daughters should also be reasonable in the milk department. If you have signed up for the ICBF HerdPlus service you can check their mothers’ lifetime breeding data especially their calving interval each year. Keeping nicely shaped heifers out of cows that have been regular breeders and that are good milkers must be better than buying beef heifers in marts where you have little or no information. Preparation of weanlings for sale Creep feeding should be introduced two months pre sale date, so creep feeding will be underway on many farms.While creep feeders are convenient, weanlings can consume more than their requirements, and some weanlings will eat more than others. For this reason trough feeding is more suitable and also allows for better animal husbandry, as you can check that each animal comes to the trough. For this system to work, you either need a raised electric fence wire or a creep gate to allow weanlings to forward graze.This will also help to break the calf/cow bond. For creep feeding, a simple three-way mix of 15-16% protein is sufficient. Calves should be started on 0.5kg/day. Bulls should be increased to 2kg/day over two weeks, and heifers increased to 1.5kg/day. These amounts are assuming good quality grass. These may need to be increased where grass supply is short or poor quality. Before selling weanlings, it is important that you know the value of your stock. This should include going to the mart, just to check prices.To

Creed announces progress on temporary flexibilities to GLAS scheme in response to fodder issues MINISTER for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., has welcomed the signal from the European Commission on their agreement to some proposed adjustments to the GLAS scheme for this year in response to the current fodder shortages. This proposal will now have to go through some additional procedures before it can be formally ratified. This progress comes after ongoing contact between Department and European Commission officials including a bilateral meeting last week in Brussels. This was a direct follow-up to the request made by Minister Creed to Commissioner Phil Hogan. Minister Creed commented; “We have been exploring a

range of initiatives in light of the recent severe drought conditions and their impact on an already difficult fodder situation and I had raised with Commissioner Hogan the potential benefits of some adjustments under the GLAS Scheme. These will specifically add to the quantities of winter fodder available by bringing over 260,000 additional hectares into production. I wish to thank the Commissioner and his officials for their engagement on this. Both he and I were in full agreement that obviously any measures had to be both meaningful for the farmer while also respecting the environmental priorities of the GLAS scheme and I am delighted that we have achieved this today”. The Commission signalled that the Irish request will be

considered for formal approval when it has been fully processed through the required procedures. It is proposed that the measures will be effective from Saturday 1st September and this will be confirmed in advance subject to all remaining procedures being completed. On the environmental priorities of the Scheme, the Minister added; “Our proposal to the Commission is based on a detailed environmental assessment. This demonstrated that the action of mowing Low Input Permanent Pasture parcels is not considered to have a negative impact on achieving the environmental objectives of the action as it is now entering the late stages of the growing season for many floral species. The parcels have been maintained using the appropriate grazing

regime and have adhered to the fertiliser and pesticide restrictions. This has allowed the flora present to germinate and for pollinators and other invertebrates to maximise the potential from the floral diversity within the parcels achieving the desired annual outcome of the action” The Minister concluded that; “These measures will provide a valuable extra source of fodder, complementing the range of initiatives I have already introduced this summer. My Department will confirm when the procedures to formally agree the measures are concluded as soon as possible. I will continue to monitor the fodder situation closely and work with all stakeholders until we have successfully addressed the issues around fodder availability”

spread the risk of getting a low price, weanlings should be sold on a number of days, i.e., don’t have all your eggs in one basket! Weanlings should be clean and well presented for sale, so they should be housed the night before sale on a straw bed where they are given access to hay. Buying Weanlings September is a good month to buy weanlings from a health point of view. They will still be at grass for another couple of months on your farm before they are housed and any respiratory diseases they may have come in contact with at or around sale time should be well dealt with by the time they are housed for the Winter. Stress is the biggest predisposing factor causing respiratory diseases in weanlings. To reduce the stress factors the weanling buyer needs to get the weanlings back to their own farm as soon as possible after they are bought. Remember they may have been transported long distances to get to the mart in the first place. A small secure paddock is needed to keep them for the first week or so after purchase. Apart from having them outside in the fresh air it will also ensure that sick weanlings are spotted quickly. The quickest way for a farmer to diagnose a calf with a pneumonia infection is to take its temperature. If it is 400C or higher the calf has an infection and it needs to be treated quickly. Apart from treating it with antibiotics there are a number of vaccines on the market that when given, even in the face of a pneumonia outbreak are of benefit to the calf.

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week of 27/8/’18 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 21.1 4.47 3.68 1.72 4 994 310 1,900 45 55

South Kilkenny 24 4.49 3.63 1.96 6 646 246 2,000 32 39

Comments: Grange Waterford • Growth Rates have slowed down. • Will keep feeding 4kgs meal. • Will vaccinate in-calf heifers with the 1st shot for Salmonella. South Kilkenny • Blanket spread entire farm 1.5 bags per acre of 18.6.12. • Spray silage reseeds for grassland weeds. • 20mm of rain welcome over weekend.

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Garranbane residential farm exceeds reserve IN recent weeks, Harty and Co., Auctioneers, Dungarvan, have closed the sale on a 57 acre residential farm at Garranbane, Dungarvan. The property owned and farmed by Michael Barron, up to the time of his death, was all in permanent pasture, with stunning views of Dungarvan Bay and being less than two miles from Clonea Beach. Margaret Harty of Harty Auctioneers said: “The sale by private treaty attracted significant local and outside interest and at one stage had five to six bidders vying for the property.” The property exceeded its €16,000 an acre reserve and was bought by a local farmer.

Newford Suckler Demonstration Farm Open Day - Wednesday, 5th September AN Open Day at the Newford Suckler Demonstration Farm will take place on Wednesday, 5th September near Athenry, Co. Galway. All cattle farmers will have the opportunity to visit the farm and see at first hand the physical and financial performance of the farm over the last three years since it was set up. The project is a demonstration of best practice in suckler beef production with an emphasis on breeding, production data, measurement and management. The 55 hectare farm was established by Dawn Meats and Teagasc in 2015 with additional support from McDonald’s and the Irish Farmers Journal.The 100-cow Newford herd is made up of first-cross Angus and Hereford cows from the dairy herd, bred to 5 star terminal sires producing 21-23 months beef steers at 310-350 Kilograms carcase and beef heifers 18- 20 months at 290-320 Kilograms

carcase for the beef market. The target is to finish 70-80% of these progeny off grass. Matthew Murphy, Farm Manager will be available along with representatives from Dawn Meats, Teagasc and Farmers Journal to meet and discuss the herd and its performance with farmers and answer questions on the day. Speaking in advance of the upcoming Newford Open Day, Padraig French, head of livestock systems in Teagasc said: “the data gathered and the lessons learned from the herd’s performance last year will be shared with farmers on the day, to help them adopt some of the practices in their own farming enterprises,” Paul Nolan, from Dawn Meats said: “that whilst delighted to share with our many visitors the impressive progress made at Newford to date in terms of breeding and

stocking targets – more work on output challenges in terms of finishing weights and climatic fluctuation is our priority over the next 12-24 months.” The event will also be attended by representatives of McDonald’s UK & Ireland as well as industry stakeholders including ICBF, Bord Bia, Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine and Agri-Aware. FODDER ADVICE FOR FARMERS 2018 has been a challenging year for all livestock farmers due to the extreme weather events in the Spring and then again in the Summer, and the impact on grass and fodder production. Advice on planning and managing feeding regimes for Winter 2018 and Spring 2019 will be available and Teagasc Advisors will be available to assist with fodder budgeting and planning.

READER’S QUERIES Question: I am a GLAS participant with 10 hectares of Low Input Permanent Pasture. I met someone the other night who was saying that you could cut LIPP for silage this year due to the summer drought. Is this the case, and if so, is it possible to spread additional fertiliser on this land? Can you please advise? Answer: The DAFM has applied to the commission for temporary flexibilities to some of the GLAS rules in response to fodder issues brought on by the summer drought. One of these was to allow LIPP areas be cut for silage. This action would not be considered to have any negative impact on the environment by allowing cutting at this time. This action would make an extra 260,000 hectares of land available for winter fodder. Although this temporary measure hasn’t got the official green light yet, it is expected in the coming days with go ahead from 1st of September. All planners and GLAS participants will be notified when this becomes operational. It would seem that the 40kg N

limit per hectare would still stand; therefore additional fertiliser will only be permitted where this has not been spread during the year. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Due to the recent dry spell, the closing dates for the spreading of chemical fertiliser and slurry has been extended to 30th September and 31st October respectively.

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DUNGARVAN MART 1st WEANLING SALE will be held at Dungarvan Mart on Thursday, 13th September, 2018. 2nd SALE will be held on 27th September and fortnightly thereafter. Enquiries to 058 -41611 NEXT SHEEP ASSEMBLY at Dungarvan Mart on Wednesday, 5th September, 2018, from 11.00 a.m.to 1.00 p.m. Prior booking essential AUCTION REMINDER: This Thursday, 30th August, 2018 Clearance Sale of Dairy Stock for the reps of James Flynn, Ballymacart, Old Parish. Sale at 11.30 a.m.

Dungarvan Mart Prices Monday, 27th August

DRY COWS 1 A.A. 815 kgs. made €1,180. 1 Fr. 570 kgs. made €670. 1 Fr. 675 kgs. made €630. 1 Fr. 635 kgs. made €590. BULLOCKS 2 Sim. 515 kgs. made €1,130 each. 4 Lim. 411 kgs. made €990 each. 5 Char. 377 kgs. made €865 each. 7 Her. 432 kgs. made €805 each. 7 Her. 427 kgs. made €710 each. 4 Lim. 495 kgs. made €1,010 each. 6 Her. 422 kgs. made €765 each. 5 A.A. 378 kgs. made €700 each. 5 A.A. 371 kgs. made €650 each. HEIFERS 1 Fr. 670 kgs. made €1,225. 1 Sim. 525 kgs. made €970. 1 Lim. 570 kgs. made €935. 1 A.A. 505 kgs. made €865. CALVES Next Sheep Assembly at Dungarvan Mart: Wednesday, 5th September, 2018, from 11.00

a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Quotes available Tuesday, 4th September. Booking required. Enquiries to 058-41611. Weanling Sales: 1st Sale Thursday, 13th September, 2018. 2nd Sale Thursday, September 27th, 2018. Auction Reminder: This Thursday, 30th August, at 11.30 a.m.: Clearance Sale of Dairy Stock (for the reps of the late James Flynn, Ballymacart, Old Parish, Dungarvan). Sale to include entire spring Calving Section of 60 Cows (scanned in calf) 12 Quality in-calf Fr. Heifers, 11 Fr. Maiden Heifers and 12 Fr.; Heifer Calves. Annual Sale of Blackface Mountain Rams (in Association with Co. Waterford Sheep Breeders Association) will be Saturday, 22nd on held September, 2018.

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THOUSANDS of musicians were brought together in various orchestras, bands and as solo artists for the Papal visit entertainment in Croke Park and the Phoenix Park, so it was no wonder that someone from the rich vein of musical talent of this area should be

called on to be part of this significant event. Clara Mannion, who cut her musical teeth at home in what is a very talented family and developed it over her school-going years in the cultural nursery of Cuil Cheoil, the Comeraghs Comhaltas was one of the choices of the

In the wake of the Papal Visit last weekend, many people expressed disappointment at not having seen the film, “Pope Francis – A man of His Word”. There were very positive reviews of the film and those who saw it said it was most interesting, giving a great insight to the man. Now, courtesy of SGC Cinema and a response to public demand, patrons can see the film on this coming Tuesday, 4th September, at 11.00 a.m. There is only one price of €7.50.

organisers and headed for Dublin the day before the visit. “We had an early start on Sunday morning,” she told me, “we rolled out of bed at 4.00 a.m. and it was nonstop after that. We had a security check at the venue and were given our wristbands for identification. No wrist-ban, no entry.” They spent a good deal of time in the Green Room, but it was no burden to be in the company of the big names on the day’s programme including Eimear Quinn, Daniel O’Donnell, Derek Ryan, Paddy Moloney and a host more. Clara was part of the Comhaltas National Folk Orchestra of Ireland under the famous Tom Doorley, composer and Director of the Orchestra and Manager, Eddie Murphy, who had worked hard for inclusion in the programme for such a major event. The Orchestra is made up of over sixty of the finest

PICTURED above on their way home from the Papal Visit at the Phoenix Park last Sunday were from left: Sadhbh Ní Fhaoláin, Lydia Troy and Kathleen Troy. Sadhbh and Lydia had travelled as members of the Ard Scoil na nDéise party under the banner of the Ceist group of schools. (Catholic Education: An Irish Schools' Trust). They were Umbrella Bearers for the Sacred Hosts during the distribution of Holy Communion during the celebration. There were well over 2,000 students from Ceist Schools present and the Ard Scoil students were proud to represent their school and organisation. They had ‘a fantastic day’ in the Phoenix Park and were delighted to be part of the historic occasion. They had travelled to Dublin on Saturday and stayed overnight at St. Joseph’s School, Lucan, in preparation for the big day on Sunday. As the three women made their way back from the Phoenix Park to their transport, they were called on to assist some people in wheelchairs who were finding the Chapelizod Hill more than a challenge. They were happy to do so, just one more good deed among the millions which were inspired by the happiness of the weekend’s events.

young traditional and classical musicians from over 20 different counties in Ireland and from the U.K. When the moment came and they were called to the stage at two o’clock, Clara was excited to be performing for an audience of hundreds of thousands. They performed four pieces, two songs, a set and two more instrumental pieces under the broad banner of ‘Legacy’ This compilation reflects on the musical and cultural landscape of Ireland honouring some of the great men and women who have helped shape and define our tradition down through the generations. As the Pope was leaving, the Orchestra struck up the traditional Irish tune 'The Bucks of Oranmore' to give him a good Irish send-off. Clara’s inclusion in the Orchestra for this highly significant international event was a great honour and a well earned experience with memories which will live with her forever.

Clara Mannion (right) and Rebecca McCarthy Kent who played for Pope Francis as members of the Comhaltas National Folk Orchestra of Ireland in the Phoenix Park last Sunday. Rebecca is from Tramore, but her family roots are Dungarvan.

Some of the Pilgrims who travelled to the Phoenix Park last Sunday from Abbeyside, Dungarvan, and surrounding areas as they arrived back to their bus at 6.00 p.m. It would be another six hours before they reached their homes with delays entering the traffic stream at Kylemore on the outskirts of Dublin. There were no complaints or dissatisfaction expressed as everyone had had ‘a wonderful experience’ in the Phoenix Park, even though they were subjected to several heavy showers during the morning in their corrals. Pictured are Tom and Betty O'Grady with Mike Hale from Lismore. Their two buses left Abbeyside at 6.30 a.m., arriving in their parking area at Kylemore Road at 10.00 a.m. They walked the 4.5km to the Phoenix Park and were settled by 10.00 a.m., content to wait for the arrival of Pope Francis at the scheduled 2.30 p.m. Less than a minute behind time he arrived into the compound to commence a jubilant tour through the corrals, before ascending to the Altar for Mass.

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LISMORE REMAIN IN SENIOR RANKS

COLLIGAN TAKES CONTROL IN SECOND HALF

Lismore 3-21; An Rinn 1-18.

Colligan 3-21; Kilrossanty 3-12.

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Tallow's Ryan Grey in a tight spot against Abbeyside's David Collins and John Elsted during the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford senior hurling quarterfinal match in the Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne]

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ABBEYSIDE CRUISES INTO SEMI-FINALS

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ABBEYSIDE CRUISES INTO SEMI-FINALS JJ KAVANAGH AND SONS COUNTY SENIOR HURLING QUARTER-FINALS Abbeyside's David Collins with the sliotar ahead of Tallow's Thomas Ryan during the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford senior hurling quarter-final match in the Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne]

Abbeyside ………………… 2-22; Tallow …………………….…0-10. ABBEYSIDE didn’t read the script of a predicted encounter of the close kind between themselves and Tallow in the first of the Waterford senior hurling quarterfinal games played at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening. This win was as emphatic as the scoreline suggests against a very disappointing Tallow side, who at no stage in this well attended encounter raised a gallop of any significance. As well as being poor themselves, Tallow were made look all the poorer by an Abbeyside team that were rampant throughout and that played their best hurling thus far under Peter Queally. On this form, and there is no reason that they can’t repeat it, the Villagers can be a match for any side and the championship needs an emerging team as this as it enters its concluding stages. Abbeyside had first use of the breeze at their backs and they didn’t delay in employing Ollie Drummy on the scoreboard. Man of the Match Mark Ferncombe had their first point from a free after just 33 seconds, midfielder Maurice Power added a second score

before Tallow full back David O’Brien picked up a 4th minute yellow card for a high tackle on Neil Montgomery. This was the start of Tallow’s woes and not only did they continue but they increased many fold. The Bridesiders best player was their goalie Shaun O’Sullivan and that tells its own story. In the 5th minute he made a miraculous save from Conor Prunty in the town end after Sean Whelan Barrett had put him through on goal. Abbeyside drove on regardless and by the 9th minute the writing was very much on the wall when they led by 0-7 to 0-1 following further minor scores by Mark Ferncombe 0-4 (2f, 1 ‘65’) and Tiernan Murray. Tallow midfielder Kieran Geary opened his side’s account but scores for them were like hen’s teeth, providing only four in the first half and just two of them from play. The Tallow citadel led a charmed life in a sequence of Abbeyside attempts to goal in the tenth minute, with Shaun O’Sullivan again performing heroics. For the next fifteen minutes Abbeyside had to be content with minor scores per Mark Ferncombe, Tiernan Murray and John Hurney, 0-10 to 0-4 as

Tallow tried to address their unending plight in introducing two subs, Tommy Daly and James Murray. However, under relentless pressure there is only so long you can keep your finger in the dam and the goal that Abbeyside’s first half efforts deserved arrived on 25 minues via Neil Montgomery though O’Sullivan did get a touch to it. After further minors by Mark Ferncombe (f) and Montgomery, the green flag was back out of its holder when Patrick Hurney put Sean Whelan-Barrett clear for a tap in goal, 2-12 to 0-4 and 29 minutes played. Tiernan Murray added his second point in the first minute of added time and in the boxing world, the white towel would have been thrown in at this point as Abbeyside had finished their opponent off in a half an hour, leading both impressively and deservingly by 2-13 to 0-4. The second moiety was tame compared to the first. Abbeyside won this period by 0-8 to 0-5 as Tallow visibly had accepted their pending exit from the championship. Tallow shot five wides inside the first ten minutes after Mark Ferncombe had earlier opened the scoring in the 34th minute with his

seventh point. For Tallow, Kieran Geary, Ryan Grey and Tommy Ryan had the next three scores all from play before Ferncombe again was successful with a placed ball. Tallow corner forward Darah Buckley scored a neat point before Ferncombe’s next point and at the conclusion of the third quarter Abbeyside were in the comfort zone with the scoreboard reading 2-16 to 0-8. Sean Whelan Barrett and Mark Ferncombe clipped over Abbeyside’s first two second half points from play in the 47th minute before Patrick Hurney was wide with a good goal chance two minutes later. Frustration at the trend of the game saw Tallow reduced to fourteen men in the 51st minute when Mark O’Brien was redcarded with Mark Ferncombe again pointing the resultant free, 2-19 to 0-8. The rest of the game continued as the Mark Ferncombe show, on the winning of frees by his team mates, as he worked the scoreboard three more times including one from play. Tallow reached double point figures with two late minors by Darah Buckley (f) and Tommy Daly but fittingly the final score of the

match fell to Mark Ferncombe, his fifteenth in all in a truly magnificent point shooting performance. The neutral and the Tallow support left the Shandon venue disappointed that the anticipated close contest did not materialise while the Abbeyside support will gain confidence from their team’s display and they will be hoping that, on this form, their club can qualify for their first County final in the grade since 2008. The Villagers had their homework spot on, Tallow’s key players Tommy Ryan, Ryan Grey, Ian Beecher and Jordan Henley did not figure in any significant way and when this quartet was kept quiet, there was always only going to be one winner. Tallow will not be happy with the way their season concluded. Poor in this game and not impressive against Ballyduff, this is a season that they will not mind putting behind them. Abbeyside’s Top Three: Mark Ferncombe, David Collins, Maurice Power. Tallow’s Top Three: Shaun O’Sullivan, Robbie Beecher, James Murray. Number of Scorers: Abbeyside 6. Tallow 5. Scores From Play: Abbeyside 2-9.

Tallow 0-5. Frees For: Abbeyside 14. Tallow 14. Wides: Abbeyside 6. Tallow 9. Score of the Match: Tiernan Murray’s 9th minute point from play for Abbeyside. Scorers – Abbeyside: Mark Ferncombe 0-15 (12f, 1 ‘65’), Neil Montgomery and Sean Whelan Barrett 1-1 each. Tiernan Murray 0-3, Maurice Power and John Hurney 0-1 each. Tallow: Tommy Ryan 0-4 (2f), Kieran Geary 0-2, Darah Buckley 0-2 (1f), Ryan Grey and Tommy Daly 0-1 each. Abbeyside: Stephen Enright; Brian Looby, John Elsted, Darragh McGrath; James Beresford, David Collins, Tom Looby; Conor Prunty, Maurice Power; Patrick Hurney, Tiernan Murray, John Hurney; Sean Whelan Barrett, Neil Montgomery, Mark Ferncombe. Subs: Eoin Kiely for Tiernan Murray; Sean Daly for John Hurney; Michael O’Halloran for James Beresford; Mark Twomey for Sean Whelan Barrett; James O’Mahony for Darragh McGrath. Tallow: Shaun O’Sullivan; Mark O’Brien, David O’Brien, Ken Kearney; Jordan Henley, Robbie Geary, Robbie Beecher; Darragh Mulcahy, Kieran Geary; Tommy Ryan, Ian Beecher, Jake Neville; Ryan Grey, Evan Sheehan, Darah Buckley. Subs: Tommy Daly for Jake Neville; James Murray for Darragh Mulcahy; Bob McCarthy for Ken Kearney; Mark Stewart for Kieran Geary. Referee: Anthony Fitzgerald (Passage).

Battling Roanmore test the champions Ballygunner ………………. 1-16; Roanmore ………………… 1-13. DEFENDING champions and odds on favourites for a fifth successive title Ballygunner had to go the distance in Walsh Park on Sunday last to see off the dogged challenge of a fiercely determined Roanmore side in what was without question the best of the six senior hurling games played over the weekend. From the outset Roanmore carried the game to the champions, storming into a three point lead inside five minutes with Daniel Murphy opening the scoring seconds after the throw in followed by Emmet O’Toole points from frees in the fourth and fifth minutes. With Billy Nolan failing a late fitness test young Jack Chester was called up to fill the gap between the posts as he was when Nolan was injured against Fourmilewater and again he was not found wanting as he denied Peter Hogan a seemingly certain goal soon after Murphy’s opening score.

With Brian Nolan dominating at halfback and Gavin O’Brien hoovering up ball around the middle third Roanmore were giving nothing away softly with Chester again denying Hogan before Pauric Mahony finally opened Ballygunner’s account from a free in the 9th minute. One minute later Ballygunner took the lead against the run of play when, after Jack Chester had made another great save from a Peter Hogan piledriver the rebound fell to Brian O’Sullivan who swept the ball to the net. With Mikey Mahony following up with a point it might have been expected that the Gunners would press home their advantage but Roanmore were not about to let that happen with Gavin O’Brien setting Eamonn Power up for a point and with the next four points being shared between Pauric Mahony and Peter Hogan on The Gunners’ side and Emmet O’Toole and Colm Burke for Roanmore Gavin O’Brien weighed in with

three points between the 20 and 28th minutes to shoot his side back into a two point lead. With the game into three minutes of time added on at the end of the half Pauric Mahony sent over two frees to level the tie at Roanmore 0-9, Ballygunner 1-6 going into the second half. Aided now by a rising breeze, Ballygunner got off to a flying start on the resumption and by the 35th minute were four points clear with scores coming from Barry O’Sullivan, Brian O’Sullivan, Billy O’Keeffe and Pauric Mahony (f). A point from a free by Gavin O’Brien in the 38th minute kept the deficit at a single goal as Roanmore brought Dean Reidy and Shane Nolan into the game. Following another exchange of points between Pauric Mahony and Gavin O’Brien Ballygunner sent over five unanswered points between the 46th and 52nd minutes with three coming from Mahony (2fs) and one each from Peter

Hogan and Brian O’Sullivan Surprisingly O’Sullivan’s point was to be Ballygunner’s last score of the game and Roanmore were not finished just yet. Points from Emmet O’Toole (f) and Gavin O’Brien left two goals between the teams going into four minutes of time added on and when, two minutes in, Stephen O’Keeffe was forced to make a great save at his near post from an angled shot the incoming Eoin Madigan took the rebound in his stride to force the ball over the line and so left a goal between the sides. It turned out to be a nervous few final minutes for the champions as Roanmore threw themselves forward in search of the equalising goal that would bring the game to extra time but it was not to be as The Gunners held out to come through what was a much tougher test than they might have anticipated. This was a game in which Ballygunner had to call on all their

experience to get through and they will be all the better for this stiff challenge going forward into a semifinal against an inform Passage side. Their big players on the day were Shane O’Sullivan for his work rate in midfield and Pauric Mahony for his contribution on the scoreboard. Roanmore can be proud of their performance here with particular praise going to Jack Chester in goal for another courageous performance as understudy to Billy Nolan while Gavin O’Brien and Brian Nolan both played themselves to a standstill. They are a side improving all the time and will be a threat to any side next year. Scorers – Ballygunner: Pauric Mahony 0-9 (6fs), Brian O’Sullivan 1-2, Peter Hogan 0-2, Barry O’Sullivan, Billy O’Keeffe and Michael Mahony 0-1 each. Roanmore: Gavin O’Brien 0-6(4Fs), Emmet O’Toole 0-4 (fs), Eoin Madigan 1-0, Daniel Murphy, Eamonn Power and Colm Burke

0-1 each. Ballygunner: Stephen O’Keeffe, Eddie Hayden, Barry Coughlan, Ian Kenny, Wayne Hutchinson, Philip Mahony, Harley Barnes, Shane O’Sullivan, Billy O’Keeffe, Barry O’Sullivan, Pauric Mahony, Peter Hogan, Brian O’Sullivan, Tim O’Sullivan, Mikey Mahony. Subs: Conor Power for O’Keeffe (48), Harry Ruddle-Redmond for Hogan (58). Roanmore: Jack Chester, Chris Dempsey, Ray Connolly, Charlie Chester, Eamonn Power, Brian Nolan, Eoin Madigan, Frank McGrath, Dales Hayes, Gavin O’Brien, Emmet O’Toole, Daniel Murphy, Cein Chester, Colm Burke, Conor Ryan. Subs: Dean Reidy for Power (39), Shane Nolan for Burke (40), Brian Cooke for Cein Chester (55), Tony O’Brien for Connolly (56), David Barrett for Murphy (58). Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Affane/Cappoquin).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 August, 2018

PASSAGE BLITZ DUNGARVAN JJ KAVANAGH SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL Dungarvan's Kenny Moore in possession against Passage's Richard Hurley during the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford senior hurling quarter-final match in Walsh Park. [Sean Byrne]

Passage ……………………5-18; Dungarvan …………………0-15. A PASSAGE victory was expected from most quarters in this County SHC quarter-final game in Walsh Park last Sunday but nobody could have anticipated the huge margin of their latest win over Dungarvan. At no stage in this game, the attendance at all three fixtures, paid out €8,826, did Dungarvan make a game of this last quarter-final of the weekend. Passage looked a class apart and their finishing tally could have been even greater but for some wayward first half shooting which accumulated nine first half wides. Former Kilkenny ace Michael Walsh was in the Passage corner and he was busy throughout marshalling his troops on the field. Whether it’s down to his imput or not but Passage, despite a very below par performance by the Blues, look to be a much improved team and it will be interesting to see how they will fare against County champions elect Ballygunner in the semi-final. Passage had the use of the strong breeze in the first half and they used it well with searching deliveries into a Dungarvan defence always under pressure. Also any time they had possession in midfield or in attack, they drove at their markers with goals on their minds. Passage scored 2-9 in the

first half and they registered three goals more than this amount against the wind in the second half. Dungarvan started with County player Patrick Curran on the bench and it was injury concerned Cormac Curran, who had to retire before the short whistle, who opened the scoring in the second minute. Owen Connors, who went on to give a Man of the Match performance, equalised from a placed ball and then Passage gained the initiative in the 7th minute when corner forward Stephen Lynch turned his marker from a long delivery by Pa Walsh and he belted the ball into the City end goal. This was a lead that Passage never subsequently lost and it only increased as the action unfolded. Cathal Curran replied to Passage’s goal with a pointed free before the winners had another goal chance, the signs being there already that Dungarvan’s defence was vulnerable. Owen Connors (f) and Killian Fitzgerald added minors and Kieran Power picked up a yellow card as early as the 14th minute. Gavin Crotty, who along with Cathal Curran were the two Dungarvan players to come out of this game with their reputations intact, pointed from play to leave a goal between the teams at the end of the first quarter on a score of 1-3 to 0-3.

Killian Fitzgerald and Richard Hurley found the target either side of a good point by Michael Kiely for the Blues, the latter catching the sliotar straight from the puckout and Cathal Curran kept his team in touch somewhat with his second pointed free, 1-6 to 0-4 and 20 minutes on the clock. However, the game took a definite swerve Passage’s way when Richard Hurley, Stephen Lynch and Thomas Connors all combined to provide an unstoppable volley by Owen Connors past Darren Duggan. Passage now led by seven points with ten minutes of the first half still to play while credit Dungarvan, they didn’t go any further behind by the break with both sides scoring 0-3 each. Killian Fitzgerald, Thomas Connors and Owen Connors (f) were the winner’s scorers with Cathal Curran accounting for all of Dungarvan’s scores, 0-3 (2f). Patrick Curran had been introduced for Aaron Donnolly, who was in his second game only in the forwards and being marked by Noel Connors, Sean Hogan replaced Sean Treacy for Passage and Sean Crotty came on for the injured Cormac Curran, all substitutions coming before half time. Dungarvan’s first wide came in the third minute of added time which was more a sign of their lack of possession up front rather than any

striking inaccuracies. Joe Duggan replaced another injury concerned Dungarvan player, Conor Sheridan at half time, and the first scoring opportunity fell to Cathal Curran but ended with a wide from a free. Passage scored the next three points via Thomas Connors, Owen Connors and Killian Fitzgerald and with the scoreboard now reading 2-12 to 0-8, there looked to be no way back for the Blues. Cathal Curran made up for the earlier miss with two fine pointed frees as Ryan Donnolly came on for Joe Allen. Stephen Lynch was wide with a point attempt for Passage and when Kieran Power and Gavin Crotty pointed from play by the 43rd minute, little hopes of a Dungarvan comeback were being nutured. Dungarvan had scored four points in succession, the first such occurrence in the game and Owen Connors and Jamie Nagle traded pointed frees to leave the scoreboard reading at the end of the third quarter, 2-13 to 0-13. A goal at this stage by the Blues would perhaps have given us a grandstand finish but it was the winners who raised the next green flag when Killian Fitzgerald placed wing forward Liam Flynn for a well struck major from a distance. Owen Connors pointed from play in the 49th minute and all of a

sudden there was 0-10 between the teams. Gavin Crotty and Liam Flynn traded scores by the 53rd minute and it only got worse for Dungarvan when Richard Hurley slammed home Passage’s fourth green flag four minutes later. The game’s top scorer Owen Connors added his final point from play and when sub Eoin Kelly goaled in the 60th minute, a game that was at a bit of a crossroads fifteen minutes earlier at 2-13 to 0-13 was now turned into a comprehensive win for the Eastern seasiders. Gavin Crotty, who never stopped trying throughout for Dungarvan, fired over his fourth minor in the 61st minute but fiitingly it was Passage who concluded the scoring with a pointed free by Owen Connors and a minor by substitute Sean Barlow after a little piece of magical footwork by the evergreen Eoin Kelly. Thus Dungarvan, who had earlier beaten Tallow and Lismore and drew with De La Salle, ended their championship year with a bitter disappointing display while the jury will be out on the real quality of this Passage side until they will have played Ballygunner. Passage’s Top Three: Owen Connors, Noel Connors, Killian Fitzgerald. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Cathal Curran, Gavin Crotty, Mike Kiely. Observer’s Man of the Match: Owen Connors.

Number of Scorers: Passage 8. Dungarvan 6. Scores From Play: Passage 5-11. Dungarvan 0-8. Frees For: Passage 10. Dungarvan 13. Wides: Passage 12. Dungarvan 7. Score of the Match: Passage’s 20th minute goal engineered by Richard Hurley, Stephen Lynch and Thomas Connors and executed on the volley by Owen Connors. Scorers – Passage: Owen Connors 1-9 (7f), Liam Flynn and Richard Hurley 1-1 each, Killian Fitzgerald 0-4, Stephen Lynch and Eoin Kelly 1-0 each, Thomas Connors 0-2, Sean Barlow 0-1. Dungarvan: Cathal Curran 0-7 (6f), Gavin Crotty 0-4, Cormac Curran, Mike Kiely and Kieran Power 0-1 each, Jamie Nagle 0-1f. Passage: Eddie Lynch; Jason Flood, Noel Connors, Jason Roche; Adam Roche, Darragh Lynch, Gary Cullinane; Pa Walsh, Killian Fitzgerald; Richard Hurley, Thomas Connors, Liam Flynn; Stephen Lynch, Owen Connors, Sean Treacy. Subs: Sean Hogan for Sean Treacy (29), Sean Barlow for Richard Hurley, Eoin Kelly for Stephen Lynch. Dungarvan: Darren Duggan; John Curran, Jamie Nagle, Jack Lacey; Darragh Lyons, Kieran Power, Kenny Moore; Cathal Curran, Conor Sheridan; Gavin Crotty, Joe Allen, Mike Kiely; Cormac Curran, Aaron Donnolly, Kealan Daly. Subs: Sean Crotty for Cormac Curran (inj.); Joe Duggan for Conor Sheridan (inj.); Ryan Donnolly for Joe Allen; Luke Egan for Kealan Daly. Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

De La Salle dominate in second half De La Salle …………………5-17; Mount Sion ……………..… 1-16. AFTER a competitive first half that saw just two points between the teams at the break De La Salle moved up a gear in the second period to virtually kill off the Mount Sion challenge in the third quarter in which period they shot 2-5 with just two points coming back in reply from their opponents. Reeling in an eleven point deficit going into the last quarter was to prove too great a task for a young Mount Sion side and when Cormac McCann shot his side’s fourth goal in the 50th minute, after the margin had been reduced to seven points as a result of four Austin Gleeson scores, the issue was put beyond all doubt. De La Salle started on the front foot with Shane Ryan sending over two points before Owen Whelan had Mount Sion’s opening point in the 8th minute. The Monastery side suffered a blow with fullback Peter Penkert being forced off injured as early as

the 7th minute leading to a rejigging of the side with Evan McGrath coming into the attack and Ben Flanagan dropping back to defence. The 9th minute saw three scores in rapid succession with Eddie Meaney’s point for De La Salle replied to by Martin O’Neill from O’Regan’s puck out and that score was immediately followed by a fine De La Salle goal from Shane Ryan. There was a further exchange of points between Austin Gleeson and Ryan (f) before Mount Sion enjoyed their best spell with Alan Kirwan pointing in the 12th minute and Austin Gleeson lifting his side with three spectacular points from sideline cuts in quick succession between the 13th and 16th minutes to level the tie. Parity was maintained following an exchange of points between Eddie Barrett and Stephen Roche and Mount Sion had cause to rue some clear scoring chances before the break whereas De La Salle’s Cormac McCann and Shane

McNulty (f) took theirs to give their side a 1-7 to 0-8 lead going into the second half. The two point margin was maintained with Kevin Moran and Austin Gleeson (f) exchanging points on the resumption before Shane Ryan pointed a ‘65’ and a free for De La Salle to which Austin Gleeson replied from another free in the 36th minute. It was then the game turned very much in De La Salle’s favour with Eddie Barrett being gifted possession to send over a point in the 39th minute and a minute later Eddie Meaney capitalised on another defensive error to break through for his side’s second goal. From the puck-out Jake Dillon returned the ball over the bar and with the Sion defence in some disarray midfielder Paidi Nevin got forward to rattle the net for his side’s third major. The whole scene had now changed with De La Salle looking comfortable and Mount Sion needing a goal to put some pressure on. Austin Gleeson continued to

provide the only real threat in that regard as he sent over four points to one coming back in reply from Cormac McCann but as Sion committed to looking for scores the gaps were left in defence and when McCann breezed through for De La Salle’s fourth goal in the 50th minute it was going to be no more than a damage limitation exercise for the losers throughout the remaining ten minutes. With five minutes remaining further De La Salle points saw them into a thirteen point lead. Mount Sion had moved Austin Gleeson to full forward where he was to cause problems, winning a penalty in the 28th minute which he clinically despatched to the corner of the net. He seemed to have solid claims for a second penalty a minute later but was denied and then in the final minute De La Salle substitute Thomas Douglas found the space to break through and beat Ian O’Regan at his near post to give his side a slightly flattering thirteen

point winning margin at the final whistle. It was a very solid performance by the winners that will stand them in good stead going forward to the semi-finals. There were top class performances in attack from the players coming through from their successful U-21 side in the persons of Shane Ryan, Cormac McCann and Eddie Meaney, all of whom found the net. There were also solid performances from Jake Dillon, Shane McNulty and Eddie Barrett. For Mount Sion, Austin Gleeson was the standout player on what was mainly a young and inexperienced side with strong support coming from Martin O’Neill and Owen Whelan. Scorers – De La Salle: Shane Ryan 1-8 (5fs, 1 ‘65’), Cormac McCann 1-2, Eddie Meaney 1-1, Paudie Nevin and Thomas Douglas 1-0 each, Eddie Barrett 0-2, Shane McNulty (f), Kevin Moran, Jake Dillon and Dean Twomey 0-1 each.

Mount Sion: Austin Gleeson 1-11 (1-0 Pen. 5fs, 3 S/L), Stephen Roche 0-2, Owen Whelan, Martin O’Neill and Alan Kirwan 0-1 each. De La Salle: Shaun O’Brien, Adam Doyle, Kenneth Byrne, Michael Doherty, Shane McNulty, Jake Dillon, Tom Moran, Eddie Barrett, Paudie Nevin, Kevin Moran, Dean Twomey, Cormac McCann, Eddie Meaney, Adam Farrell, Shane Ryan. Subs: Thomas Douglas for Nevin (46), Mikey Costigan for McNulty (53), Ian Flynn for Doherty (56). Mount Sion: Ian O’Regan, Mark Hoban, Peter Penkert, Barry Ryan, Martin O’Neill, Mikey Daykin, Stephen O’Neill, Owen Whelan, John Kennedy, Austin Gleeson, Donal Power, Stephen Roche, Ben Flanagan, Jack Meaney, Alan Kirwan. Subs: Evan McGrath for Penkert (7); Aaron Dempsey for Kennedy (36); Tommy McGrath for Flanagan (42). Referee: Alan Kissane (Dunhill).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 August, 2018

First half goals and early second half scores the difference JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Hurling Championship Relegation Play-Offs Referee Michael O’Brien (Portlaw) centre pictured with team captains Michael O’Gorman (Fourmilewater) on left and Jamie Hannon (Ballyduff).

Fourmilewater …………..…3-18; Ballyduff ……………………1-19. THERE will not be a sliotar pucked or a hurley mended in Ballymac, senior wise, for the rest of the year as Fourmilewater put their hurling status safely to bed at the Fraher Field last Friday evening. All attentions will now veer to the big ball game and the Nire’s ambition to wrestle the Conway cup back from their great rivals Stradbally. Three first half goals by Fourmile and eight unanswered points inside nine minutes of the start of the second half tells the story of this game. Ballyduff played well enough at the Fraher Field last Friday evening but not well enough to retain their senior status at the first time of asking. The Reds required a second goal nearing the end of the game but Eoghan Murray’s preference to tap the ball over the bar from placed balls on a number of occasions denied the attendance that paid €3,103 to see this attractive double header senior relegation matches a grandstand finish. Mikey Kearney lined out on his return from America for Ballyduff despite carrying an obvious injury and this deprived the Reds of serious firing power up front. However,

he did manage to point a sideline from an almost impossible angle over the bar in the second minute to add to Eoghan Murray’s opening point after just 23 seconds. Better known for his placed ball hitting abilities, Murray’s first three scores of the night were from play while he missed two early free scoring attempts. After minors by Dylan Guiry (f) and Jamie Barron, Ballyduff should have enjoyed a 0-5 to 0-2 advantage but frailties in their defence were punished on three major occasions in the first moiety. In the Autumn of his career, Fourmile’s Shane Walsh again had an early influence as in the Roanmore match when he placed Dylan Guiry for a 11th minute goal. Pointed frees by Guiry and centre back Tom Barron had Fourmile two to the good at the end of the first quarter but Ballyduff regained their early lead when after a searching run through the Fourmile defence by Sean Casey, Shane Kearney finished the sliotar into the town end goal, 1-5 to 1-4 after 16 minutes. Andrew Casey, who had a quiet hour compared to the local derby encounter v Tallow, stretched this

advantage in the 19th minute before Ballyduff’s backline was exposed once more when Shane Hannon’s batted clearance was snapped up by Dylan Guiry and finished to the net, 2-4 to 1-6. Ballyduff were playing well but leaking major scores was crippling them. Eoghan Murray (f) levelled proceedings for the second time but in the 25th minute, Ciaran Walsh pounced for Fourmilewater’s third green flag of the half. Immediately, Dylan Guiry could have completed his hat-trick but Conor Sheehan saved brilliantly to deny him. Team captain Michael O’Gorman and Dylan Guiry (f) pointed either side of Eoghan Murray’s (f) 29th minute score to finish the first half scoring at 3-6 to 1-8, both teams with nine scores but the green flags making all the difference. The start of the second half was electric from a Fourmile viewpoint. Eight unanswered points inside nine minutes was some return by the winners. Jamie Barron struck the first two from play, Conor Gleeson (2), Shane Ryan and Dylan Guiry, 0-3 (1f) all contributed and with the scoreboard reading 3-14 to 1-8, some of the atten-

dance from the first game made their way out on to the Shandon road. Above everything else, though, any Ballyduff team has spirit and despite this onslaught by Fourmile, the Reds scored the next four points via Kevin Casey and Andrew Casey and Eoghan Murray (2f) to half the early 0-8 inflicted on them, 3-14 to 1-12. Shane Ryan stopped this scoring response with his second minor from play but Ballyduff don’t have a white towel in their kit back and they won the final quarter by 0-7 to 0-3. Eoghan Murray converted frees won by his team mates, Kevin Casey and Mikey Kearney also contributed but on a number of occasions from close in efforts, Murray should have gone for the jugular because, as it was, his side were not going to haul back Fourmile’s lead from minor scores. 58 minutes on the clock and Mikey Kearney’s score reduced their deficit to 0-6 for the first time since the 32nd minute, three minutes of added time were announced and a further two scores by Murray had the deficit down to 0-4 at 3-17 to 1-19 by the 62nd minute.

Fourmilewater had the required scores in the bag though from earlier in the match and they finished with a Jamie Barron point from play to enable them to put their hurleys away until the Spring of 2019. Ballyduff played well enough in patches to suggest that they can hold on to their senior status but so did An Rinn and the final relegation game has all the looks of going down to the thread of the wire. Fourmilewater’s Top Three: Dylan Guiry, Jamie Barron, Tom O’Gorman. Ballyduff’s Top Three: Eoghan Murray, Sean Casey, Jamie Kearney. Observer’s Man of the Match: Dylan Guiry. Number of Scorers: Fourmilewater 9. Ballyduff 5. Scores From Play: Fourmilewater 3-13. Ballyduff 1-10. Frees For: Fourmilewater 11. Ballyduff 11. Wides: Fourmilewater 8. Ballyduff 6. Score of the Match: Michael Kearney’s 2nd minute sideline cut over the bar from under the scoreboard for Ballyduff. Scorers – Fourmilewater:

Dylan Guiry 2-7 (5f), Jamie Barron 0-4, Ciaran Walsh 1-0, Shane Ryan 0-2, Tom Barron 0-1f, Michael O’Gorman, Conor Gleeson, Craig Guiry and Shane Walsh 0-1 each. Ballyduff: Eoghan Murray 0-13 (8f), Shane Kearney 1-0, Andrew Casey and Kevin Casey 0-2 each, Mikey Keraney 0-2 (1’sl’). Fourmilewater: Stephen Ryan; Conal Mulcahy, Tom O’Gorman, Darren Guiry; James McGrath, Tom Barron, Tholm Guiry; Shane Ryan, Conor Gleeson; Michael O’Gorman, Jamie Barron, Craig Guiry; Dylan Guiry, Shane Walsh, Ciaran Walsh. Subs: Michael Moore for Darren Guiry (inj. 45), Kenny Brazil for Shane Walsh (54), Seamus Lawlor for Michael O’Gorman (62). Ballyduff: Conor Sheehan; Jamie Hannon, Seamus Hannon, Shane Hannon; Michael Kearney, Conor Murray, Jamie Kearney; Fionnan Hickey, Sean Kenny; Eoghan Muray, Shane Kearney, Andrew Casey; Kevin Casey, Mikey Kearney, Sean Casey. Subs: Oran Leamy for Sean Kenny (34), Eoghan O’Brien for Fionnan Hickey (54). Referee: Ml. O’Brien (Portlaw).

Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Consistent Ballysaggart get the nod to advance BALLYSAGGART V CAPPOQUIN in Fraher Field Sunday, September 2nd at 7.00 p.m. LOCAL Gaels are starved of GAA action in the County this weekend but the Western Intermediate hurling championship semi-final will atone for this somewhat on Sunday evening when Ballysaggart and Cappoquin should bring a fair sized attendance to the Shandon road venue. Following their quarter final outings against Shamrocks and Modeligo respectively, both clubs will travel to Dungarvan with more confidence than hope of reaching the Divisional decider. In some quarters, this game is being seen as the winner destined to go on to claim the Ray O’Brien Memorial Cup though Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg and Ardmore will have their own views on this. The breaking news is that Keith Landers will not be available for the Cornerstone, having returned to army duty abroad and that the

Bennett brothers Kieran and Shane will be back from the States in time for this game. This might be seen as tipping the balance in Ballysaggart’s favour but whether or which ‘Saggart looked the more impressive team for a full hour in their quarter final than Cappoquin who showed some chinks in their second half armoury against Modeligo. Both sets of selectors will have some pondering to do on team selection. Will Colm Looby be restored to his familiar full back position and will his brother Tim be kept in midfield rather than placed in defence now that Keith Landers is unavailable? The good news from the Cornerstone is that Andy Molumby is back in the fold and at his best he is capable of offsetting the absence of Keith Landers. Tommy McCarthy and Matt Noonan came out of the pack last day and it will be interesting to see if they can repeat their fine displays against Modeligo. Shane O’Rourke was very much on target from play and from placed balls and a contin-

uance of this will be required to offset the expected accuracy of Ballysaggart’s Stephen Bennett. One also feels that the O’Sullivan brothers Killian and Aaron will have to exert an even greater influence than they did against Modeligo if Cappoquin are going to stay in the race for the title. IMPRESSIVE BALLYSAGGART One could not be but impressed with Ballysaggart’s performance against Shamrocks in their quarter final clash. They were really fired up for that encounter and mastered Shamrocks in every facet of the game. Stephen Bennett, of course, was their leader and if he can reproduce that sizzling display this Sunday evening, it will be nigh impossible to negate his influence on proceedings. ‘Saggart proved last day out that they are more than a three brother team as seen in some places but the return of Kieran and Shane Bennett at the very least will not hinder their prospects and more probably, if they are fit and well after their Summer sojourn, assist

greatly in tipping the scales in ‘Saggart’s favour. Michael Ryan has taken over, it seems, from the long serving Matty Meagher in goal and he has done all that has been asked of him to date. Kieran Fennessy played reasonably well on Shane Roche last day while Steven Mangan and Cailean O’Gorman are also leaders in defence. Eugene O’Brien is still effective up front while Ken Cashell is capable of coming up with a major score when required. Darren Meagher came on as a sub the last day and at full fitness he would be another ace in the Ballysaggart playing deck. Cappoquin’s first half display against Modeligo was out of the top drawer but they left Modeligo back into contention in the second half. On the other hand, Ballysaggart’s form was consistent for the full hour and on their display against Shamrocks and the return of two quality hurlers in the Bennett brothers, they get the nod to reach the final. Forecast: Ballysaggart.

Ballysaggart's Kieran Fennessy, wearing the club's traditional full back jersey number 30.

Cappoquin's midfielder Tommy McCarthy pictured in action against Modeligo.

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LISMORE REMAIN IN SENIOR RANKS JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Hurling Championship Relegation Play-Offs Referee Nicky O’Toole (St. Pauls) pictured with team captains Maurice Shanahan (Lismore on left) and Ray O Ceallaigh (An Rinn).

Lismore ………………….…3-21; An Rinn …………………… 1-18. THERE was never any danger of Lismore losing their senior status in this stage one relegation play off game at a windy and cold Fraher Field last Friday evening. A 17th minute goal gave the Cathedral town side a 1-9 to 0-5 lead and heading into the final quarter they led by 0-9 at 2-19 to 0-16. Credit An Rinn they staged a comeback of sorts in that final quarter but some rare decisions on and off the field handed the initiative back to Lismore when it seemed as if we could have had a grandstand finish to this high scoring encounter. Fearghal O Ceallaigh and Padraig O Murchadha who had contributed 1-7 between them were substituted in the 51st and in the 56th minute respectively. On the field, an earlier substitute Eamonn O Crotaigh had reduced An Rinn’s deficit to 0-4 in the 52nd minute when Donie Breathnach opted to go short from a close in very scoreable free and a wide from a placed ball by the same player four minutes later left Lismore off the hook. The winners thanked their oppo-

nents by finishing off the match in the 57th minute when Dan Shanahan scored his second opportunistic goal after Donie O Murchadha had saved brilliantly from Ray Barry. If this was to be Dan’s final SHC game for his club, he went out on a high note with two goals behind his name, trade mark scores throughout his very successful career with club and County. This game always had the look of high scoring encounter. Maurice Shanahan opened with an effort from play after 45 seconds and the winners were never subsequently led. Ray Barry was causing havoc early on and his three scores from play helped Lismore to an 0-8 to 05 end of first quarter advantage. Also prominent from play for their respective sides in this period were Feraghal O Ceallaigh and Jordan Shanahan with a brace of minors each. Maurice Shanahan’s goal in the 17th minute produced an inevitability about the outcome and when Dan was quickest to react to a long delivery by Ronan Landers in the 25th minute when the sliotar came back off the upright, the game

looked over as a contest with the scoreboard reading 2-12 to 0-7. Ray Barry could have further punished a leaking An Rinn defence in the next play with a third Lismore goal but somehow his close in effort went sailing over the bar, 2-12 to 0-7 and 25 minutes played. In fairness to the Gaeltacht men, they rallied with three points from play per Padraig O Murchadha, Fearghal O Ceallaigh and Deaglan O hArtaigh, all to be substituted in the second half. Finbarr Reaney further announced his arrival in the senior grade with a fine display for the winners and his 30th minute score helped his team to a 2-13 to 0-11 interval advantage. The third quarter was played out evenly with both sides scoring five points each. Maurice Shanahan was on target with three pointed frees and Jack Prendergast added his first and Jordan Shanahan his third score. For An Rinn, Deaglan O hArtaigh, Fearghal O Ceallaigh (2), Donie Breathnach and Padraig O Murchadha all scored from play to bring their game tally to 0-16 but An Rinn still trailed by 2-18 to 0-16 with no goal to show for their

efforts. This was addressed in the 47th minute when Padraig O Murchadha wormed his way through a hesitant Lismore rearguard to plant the sliotar off his left side into the country end goal, 2-19 to 1-16. The next score after a major is always significant and Jack Prendergast wasted no time in settling Lismore with a fine effort from play. An Rinn were most dangerous in this game heading into the final ten minutes of it. Fearghal O Cuirrin and Eamonn O Crotaigh pointed from play either side of Fearghal O Ceallaigh’s surprise withdrawal, 2-20 to 1-18 and 52 minutes played. An Rinn’s inadequacies on the field rather than Lismore taking control of the final minutes highlighted the final minutes. Dan Shanahan’s 57th minute goal to make the score 3-20 to 1-18 was akin to the final whistle while Donie Breathnach’s excellently struck goal from a close in free in the final play in the 62nd minute made the scoreboard look that little better from An Rinn’s perspective at 3-21 to 2-18. Lismore’s adult season is now at an end while An Rinn have one

more opportunity to save their senior status when they take on Ballyduff in the final relegation game. Lismore’s Top Three: Maurice Shanahan, Ray Barry, Finbarr Reaney. An Rinn’s Top Three: Fearghal O Ceallaigh, Padraig O Murchadha, Conor O Cuirrin. Observer’s Man of the Match: Maurice Shanahan. Number of Scorers: Lismore 8. An Rinn 7. Scores From Play: Lismore 3-13. An Rinn 1-14. Frees For: Lismore 11. An Rinn 18. Wides: Lismore 8. An Rinn 9. Score of the Match: Padraig O Murchadha’s 47th minute goal for An Rinn. Scorers – Lismore: Maurice Shanahan 1-9 (8f), Dan Shanahan 2-0, Ray Barry 0-4, Jordan Shanahan 0-3, Jack Prendergast 0-2, Paudie Prendergast, Finbarr Reaney and Aaron Whelan 0-1 each. An Rinn: Donie Breathnach 15(1-4f), Padraig O Murchadha 1-2, Fearghal O Ceallaigh 0-5, Deaclan O hArtaigh agus Feraghal O Cuirrin

0-2 an duine, Liam O Lonain agus Eamonn O Crotaigh 0-1 an duine. Lismore: Seanie Barry; Pat Hennessy, Shane Heaphy, Stevie Barry; Iarlaith Daly, Paudie Prendergast, Aaron Whelan; Ronan Landers, Jack Prendergast; Jordan Shanahan, Maurice Shanahan, Finbarr Reaney; Ray Barry, Dan Shanahan, Peter O’Keeffe. Subs: Micheal Fitzgerald for Ronan Landers (44), Philip O’Keeffe for Peter O’Keeffe (59). An Rinn: Donie O Murchadha; Conor O Cuirrin, Ray O Ceallaigh, Shane O Cuirrin; Noel O Murchadha, Darach O Cathasaigh, Lorcan O Corraoin; Ferdia O hAodha, Deaglan O hArtaigh; Christy Breathnach, Donie Breathnach, Fearghal O Cuirrin; Liam O Lonain, Padraig O Murchadha, Fearghal O Ceallaigh. Fir Ionaid: Tadhg O hUallachain do Christy Breathnach (leath am), Cian O Conchubair do Deaglan O hArtaigh (38), Eamonn O Crotaigh do Liam O Lonain (44), BILLI Breathnach do Fearghal O Ceallaigh (51), Christy Breathnach do Padraig O Murchadha (56). Referee: Nicky O’Toole (St. Paul’s).

The Local Bar Western Junior ‘C’ Hurling Semi-Final

Brickey Rangers are back in Western Final Brickey Rangers …………1-17; Shamrocks ……………….… 3-4. Brickey Rangers are one step away from retaining their Western Junior ‘C’ hurling title after this 0-7 win over Shamrocks in Cappoquin last Sunday evening. As the scoreline suggests, Brickeys had territorial advantage culminating in eighteen scores to seven and so the Rangers dominance over Shamrocks in this grade continues. Brickeys scored nine points in the first half but it was the Shamrocks who led by 0-1 thanks to goals by Eamonn Forbes, Tom Goulding and Keegan O’Farrell with Liam Motherway giving them the lead point. Centre back and Brickey captain

Tommy Lynch scored five first half points, including four from frees and others to negate Shamrocks goals included midfielder Eoghan Curran (2), Mark Scanlan and Darragh O’Grady. The winners dominated the second half winning by 1-8 to 0-3. Mark Scanlan scored their only goal while Tom Landers had a field day, notching 0-5. The rest of their points were scored by Tommy Lynch, Mark Scanlan and Stevie Ahearne. Shamrocks could not build on their first half display and they had to be content with points per Eamonn Forbes (2) and Liam Motherway. Brickeys will now play An Rinn in the Western final.

Teams – Brickeys: Cian O’Halloran; Ray Landers, Jack McGrath, Sam Keoghan; Michael Lancaster, Tommy Lynch, Darragh O’Grady; Eoghan Curran Christy Murphy; Stephen Ahearne, Mark Scanlan, Ruairi Curran; Conor Walsh, Michael O’Donnell, Thomas Landers. Shamrocks: Liam Murphy; Martin Delaney, Tom Baldwin, Joe O’Neill; Michael O’Neill, Tom O’Neill, Sean Murphy; Liam Motherway, Ivan O’Neill; Ed O’Neill, Conor Goulding, Alan Kelly; Padraic Tobin, Tom Goulding, Eamonn Forbes. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

Enjoying the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in the Fraher Field.

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Colligan takes control in second half The Local Bar Western Junior ‘A’ Hurling Quarter-Final Referee Killian O’Sullivan (Affane/Cappoquin) pictured with team captains Paul Keating (Kilrossanty) on left and Colin Dunford (Colligan).

Colligan Rockies ………… 3-21; Kilrossanty …………………3-12. PLAYING against the wind in the first half at the Dungarvan club grounds last Saturday afternoon, Colligan led by 1-7 to 1-6 at half time against a Kilrossanty side that they had beaten in the Group section a week previously. The winners upped the ante in a second moiety that they led by 3-19 to 1-12 before two late goals by Donie Fitzgerald for Kilrossanty put a better look on the scoreboard from their point of view. A win by Colligan was always expected here and so it transpired. Again Kilrossanty scored well but they never looked like winning this game once Colligan scored eight uninterrupted scores on the restart including a goal from Sam Murphy Nix. Colin Dunford played his first game on his return from the States last week and he will be an asset to the Rockies in their pending semi final. This was a sporting game overall bar one incident at the end when a Kilrossanty player pulled wild on a Colligan defender’s legs in front of goal. This unsavoury act went unnoticed and therefore unpunished and the least that can be said is that it has no place in our games and no player has the right to badly injure another player and perhaps keep him out of work for weeks. Kilrossanty matched their fancied opponents throughout the first half and the teams were level at 0-3 each after minors by Johnny Wall (f), PJ Coffey and Mikey Horgan for the winners replied to with scores by Joey Veale, Donie Fitzgerald and Pa Cunningham for

the Comeragh side. Heading into the second quarter, a very well taken goal by John Morrissey after a searching run by Reece Stringer gave Colligan the initiative and a follow up pointed free by Johnny Wall looked as if they were about to pull clear of their opponents. Sam Murphy Nix had two goal scoring opportunities to add further to Colligan’s tally but he would have to wait until the second half to raise a green flag. Credit Kilrossanty, though, they came back level at 1-6 each before half time led by a brace of Pa Cunningham points and a goal by Paul Keating who followed up on a save by Evan McKenna from a Joey Veale penalty. A point by Jason Dunford separated the teams at the break. It was all Coligan on the restart. Colin Dunford, Gavin Whelan and Johnny Wall all worked the scoreboard more than once and when Jason Dunford got to the end of a Johhny Wall high delivery from a free, Colligan now held a match winning 2-15 to 1-7 lead. Kilrossanty had no answer to this avalanche of scores though such as Martin Dunne, Pa Cunningham and Donie Fitzgerald increased Kilrossanty’s tally. The contest was decided though by the time that Donie Fitzgerald pounced for a brace of goals and in the end the winners weren’t flattered by their 0-9 winning margin. Ross Browne, Colin Dunford, Darren Dunford and PJ Coffey were back in the club colours here as Colligan’s momentum builds for the remainder of the championship. They possess a good blend of ex-

perience and youth but greater tasks lie ahead for Tom Mansfield’s charges. Without putting too much work into the small ball game, Kilrossanty were competitive in their fixtures but they didn’t win any of them which presents them with a decision to make on the future of hurling as a serious second code in the club. They possess a number of fine hurlers such as Donie Fitzgerald, Pa Cunningham, Michael Walsh, Paul Whyte in goal, Martin Dunne and Paul Keating, as good as any in the grade it can be said. Colligan’s Top Three: Dan Booth, Colin Dunford, Reece Stringer. Kilrossanty’s Top Three: Martin Dunne, Pa Cunningham, Donie Fitzgerald. Observer’s Man of the Match: Dan Booth. Number of Scorers: Colligan 10. Kilrossanty 6. Scores From Play: Colligan 314. Kilrossanty 3-12. Frees For: Colligan 14. Kilrossanty 12. Wides: Colligan 9. Kilrossanty 13. Score of the Match: Colligan’s ninth point scored by Gavin Whelan. Scorers – Colligan: John Wall 0-8 (6f, 1’65’), John Morrissey and Jason Dunford 1-1 each, Colin Dunford 0-4, Gavin Whelan 0-3, Sam Murphy Nix 1-0, P. J. Coffey, Mikey Horgan, Reece Stringer, and Richie Kiely 0-1 each. Kilrossanty: Donie Fitzgerald 2-2, Pa Cunningham 0-5, Paul Keating 1-0, Joey Veale and Martin

Dunne 0-2 each, Niall Walsh 0-1. Colligan Rockies: Evan McKenna; Ross Browne, John Nick Fennell, Adam Dunford; Mark Flynn, Dan Booth, PJ Coffey; Richie Kiely, Michael Horgan; John

Wall, Colin Dunford, Gavin Whelan; Reece Stringer, John Morrissey, Sam Murphy Nix. Kilrossanty: Paul Whyte; Mark Prendergast, James Whyte, Sean Veale; Donal Fitzgerald, Stephen

Prendergast; Niall Walsh, Paul Keating; Pa Cunningham, Pa Whyte, Alan Quinn; Joey Veale, Michael Walsh, Martin Dunne. Referee: Cillian O’Sullivan (Affane/Cappoquin).

Kilrossanty's Alan Quinn on left prepares to tackle Mark Flynn (Colligan).

Local Bar Western Junior Hurling Quarter-Final

Ballinameela make sure this time Ballinameela ……………… 2-19; Geraldines ………………… 1-11. THESE two sides clashed for the second time in two weeks at Fraher Field on Sunday evening last in the Western Junior A Hurling Championship. When they clashed at the same venue recently the two sides fought out a draw in a very tight contest, but on this side the gulf between the sides was very clear to be seen. Ballinameela having played at a higher grade of hurling in the last few years were always the better of the sides in this contest, with their hurling much faster as they ran out deserved winners at the end of

sixty minutes. Ballinameela were seven points up inside eleven minutes of this game starting as Brendan Phelan fired over four early scores, three of which came from placed balls, with Conor Buckley finding the range twice and Eamon Walsh in this early onslaught. Ger O’Donovan hit Geraldines first score on twelve minutes. While the Aglish based outfit fared somewhat better in the second quarter of this game than in the first, they had left themselves too much to do and went to the dressing rooms trailing 0-13 to 0-7 at the break. Ballinameela began the second half as they had the first hitting

some crucial scores, including the first goal of this game, three minutes after the restart when James Ryan a first half sub for Michael Culloo picked out Brian Phelan and he made no mistake in firing past Eric Kenefick playing into the country goal to give his side a 1-13 to 0-7 lead. The winners in this game hit a second goal ten minutes later this time Liam O’Brien the player to get the crucial touch in a goalmouth scramble after Geraldines had failed to clear the danger zone. This score put his side 2-16 to 0-9 in front Ballinameela could have added a third goal on 46 minutes. Brian

Phelan drew a good save from Eric Kenefick and when the ball came back to him he stuck the wood work and the ball was cleared up field. Within seconds of Ballinameela missing the chance of a third goal Geraldines had the ball in the Ballinameela net at the other end. Cutting in from the stand side of the field Stephen Kenefick drew a good save from Donagh Looby and then the ball fell to Aidan O’Dwyer who shot past Looby leaving his side 2-17 to 1-9 behind. Geraldines finished this game with 14 players on the field when Liam O’Connell was sent off on a straight red late in the game for a

hard pull in the middle of the field. Scorers – Ballinameela: Brendan Phelan 0-9 (6F, 1 ’65), Liam O’Brien 1-3, Brian Phelan 1-0, Conor Buckley 0-3, Paul Curran 0-2, Eamon Walsh, Tom Curran 0-1 each. Geraldines: Ger O’Donovan 0-7 (3f), Tiernan O’Connell 0-3, Aidan O’Dwyer 1-0, Alan Lawlor 0-1. Ballinameela: Donagh Looby; Rob Shine, Lorcan Looby, Kealan Looby; Kevin Phelan, David Phelan, Cian Culloo; Paul Curran, Tom Curran; Liam O’Brien, Brendan Phelan, Eamon Walsh; Michael Culloo, Brian Phelan, Conor Buckley.

Subs: Tom Kiely for Michael Culloo (17), Shane McGovern for Conor Buckley (58), John Harrington for Liam O’Brien (58). Geraldines: Eric Kenefick; Stephen O’Brien, Steven Fitzgerald, John Tobin; Jamie Landers, Eamon Mernin, Stephen Hally; Liam O’Connell, Stephen Kenefick; Shane Kenny, Alan Lawlor, Aidan O’Dwyer; Peter Coughlan, Ger O’Donovan, Tiernan O’Connell. Subs: Mark Lynch for Peter Coughlan (26), Peter Clifford for John Tobin (40), Ricky Fitzgerald for Stephen O’Brien (45), Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside).

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TOURIN SNATCH ADDED TIME WINNER The Local Bar Western Junior ‘A’ Hurling Quarter-Final

Referee Thomas Walsh (Modeligo) pictured with team captains Dan Dransfield (Tourin) on left and Gavin Breen (Abbeyside).

Tourin ……………………… 0-18; Abbeyside ………………… 1-14. NOBODY could have complained if this Western junior ‘A’ hurling semi-final went to extra time at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon with the game level heading into the three minutes of added time. If Tourin were to get a late winner, it was obviously going to come from the hurley of Darragh Fives as he had carried his side throughout on the scoreboard. The Inter County player finished with all but three points of Tourin’s finishing tally but it was his last minor from play in the 62nd minute that separated the teams eventually. Fives was in majestic form throughout, he scored as many points into the wind as with it at his back and but for him Tourin would now be out of the championship. The climax to this game was nerve wrecking for mentors of both teams. Darragh Fives drew the teams level in the 55th minute at 0-17 to 1-14 but for the remaining

eight minutes of play scores were like hens teeth. Fives had a goal scoring opportunity in added time but he passed the ball towards a colleague over the endline in the town end. Tourin had another point scoring opportunity not taken before the winner came at the death. Abbeyside had one opportunity to level in the final play but Shane Crotty’s effort went wide of the posts. The damning stat from Abbeyside’s viewpoint is that their last score of the match came as early as the 40th minute from a Stephen Cliffe ‘65’, 1-14 to 0-13. In total the Villagers scored 0-4 in the second moiety and struck six wides, which proved to be the losing of the match. On the other hand, without ever being over impressive, Tourin scored the final five points, ‘’all five from Fives’’ to put their name in the hat for the semi-finals. Tourin were badly depleted for this knockout game and they trav-

elled to the venue in more hope than in confidence. They were short such regulars as Shane Dunne, Niall Fives, David O’Brien, Kevin Leahy, Daithi Wilkinson and Sean Meaney so they will be more than happy to have got over the line here and they will hope to have these players back for the semifinal. Abbeyside won the toss and decided to take wind advantage for the first half. Tourin fared well against the elements and inside the first ten minutes they led by 0-5 to 0-3, all scores bar one from Brian Leahy coming from Darragh Fives. Shane Crotty, Shane Briggs and Evan Collins got Abbeyside off the mark and Collins in particular proved to be a handful throughout for Shane Fives. He broke through the Tourin defence in the 10th minute to score the only goal of the match and a good one it was too, 1-3 to 0-5. Shane Crotty pointed twice either side of a Darragh Fives strike, his first one a contender for

score of the match while a pointed free by Stephen Cliffe in the 16th minute left Neil Moore’s charges 1-7 to 0-6 clear. Tourin responded well, though, with three scores by Darragh Fives bringing Tourin back within a point of Abbeyside at 1-7 to 0-9 by the 21st minute. The winners’ return for the rest of the half were points by Owen Leahy and Darragh Fives while Mark Fives, Evan Collins and Michael Maher were all on target to leave Abbeyside 0-2 to the good at the break on a narrow lead of 1-10 to 0-11. Abbeyside, facing the wind in the second half, started well, and Lar Hurney’s point put a goal margin between the sides. However, this score and minors by David Sweeney and Stephen Cliffe was their second half total from play. Their tally of wides in the final quarter brought the ultimate cost while, Tourin, if not over impressively, eventually clawed them back and piped their opponents on

the finishing line. Tourin’s sparcity of goals continued in this game and a good reason for it here was the competent net minding of Abbeyside’s Aaron Beresford. Tourin’s Top Three: Darragh Fives, Donal McGrath, Tom O’Brien. Abbeyside’s Top Three: Evan Collins, Shane Crotty, Aaron Beresford. Observer’s Man of the Match: Darragh Fives. Number of Scorers: Tourin 4. Abbeyside 8. Scores From Play: Tourin 0-9. Abbeyside 1-10. Frees For: Tourin 10. Abbeyside 9. Wides: Tourin 7. Abbeyside 9. Score of the Match: Evan Collins individually worked 10th minute goal for Abbeyside. Scorers – Tourin: Darragh Fives 0-15 (9f), Sean Leahy, Dan Dransfield and Owen Leahy 0-1 each. Abbeyside: Evan Collins

1-2, Shane Crotty 0-3, Stephen Cliffe 0-4 (3f, 1’65’), Shane Briggs, Mark Fives, Lar Hurney, David Sweeney and Michael Maher 0-1 each. Tourin: Colm Bennett; Brian O’Donoghue, Tom O’Brien, Jack Leahy; Brian Leahy, Shane Fives, Donal McGrath; Darragh Fives, Sean Leahy; Dan Dransfield, Brendan Scanlan, Owen Leahy; Ed Molomphy, Dan Leahy, Cathal Wilkinson. Subs: Niall Leahy for Ed Molomphy; Darragh Wilkinson for Cathal Wilkinson. Abbeyside: Aaron Beresford; Stephen O’Connor, Diarmuid Henley, Gavin Breen; Patrick Lynch, Shane Briggs, Jack Duggan; David Sweeney, Michael Maher; Shane Crotty, Evan Collins, Mark Fives; Richie Ryan, Lar Hurney, Stephen Cliffe. Subs: Eoin Enright for Richie Ryan; Kevin Dwane for David Sweeney; David Montgomery for Eoin Enright. Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

The Local Bar Western Junior ‘C’ Hurling Championship Semi-Final

An Rinn upset the odds at the Fraher Field An Rinn …………………… 0-18; Kilgobinet …………………. 0-11. CHAMPIONSHIP favourites Kilgobinet were eliminated by an impressive An Rinn fifteen in this semi-final encounter at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon. The scoreline is a little kind to Kilgobinet who trailed by 0-17 to 0-6 in the 50th minute and it was only when the game was beyond them that they showed some form in the dying minutes. Kilgobinet won the toss and decided to play against the elements and it wasn’t long before An Rinn took control of proceedings. Ray Terry opened the scoring for the winners and by the end of the first quarter they led by 0-9 to 0-3 courtesy of further minor scores by centre forward Ciaran O Toibin 0-3, Jack O Lonain, Lucas O Cuirrin, Cory De Roiste and Eoin O Murchadha (2). James Walsh, Ger Hickey and Tomas Fahey (f) worked the scoreboard for Kilgobinet but in the second quarter their sole return was a further pointed free by Fahey. An Rinn opened up what looked like a winning lead by half time with Shane Kelly, Corey De Roiste, Ciaran O Toibin and Jack O Lonain all adding minors from play to leave them 0-9 to the good at 0-13 to 0-4. Nothing went right for Kilgobinet

in this game and their forces were depleted when they lost their centre back Paudie Fahey and centre forward Ger Hickey to serious injuries with the ambulance being called to the Shandon venue. An Rinn also lost their full back Declan Ryan just after the restart with Aaron O Crotaigh replacing him. Kilgobinet struck the first three wides of the second half and An Rinn scored the first three points. The deadly accurate Ciaran O Toibin (2f) and Man of the Match Jack O Lonain pushed out An Rinn’s lead to 0-16 to 0-4 before James Walsh opened Kilgobinet’s second half account in the 45th minute. Playing with the wind, this was a poor return for fifteen minutes of hurling. Jack O Lonain and Paul Walsh (f) traded points by the 50th minute at a stage when the An Rinn scoring well eventually ran dry. The game was in its dying minutes of normal time when Kilgobinet, at last, began to put a succession of points on the board. A brace of minors each by Tomas Fahey and Paul Walsh brought their deficit back to 0-17 to 0-10 as they welcomed the announcement of eight minutes of added time. Paul Walsh added another pointed free in the 61st minute but An Rinn sub Nioclas O Conduin steadied the An Rinn ship with his

side’s first score in fourteen minutes. The match was in its 68th minute when Tomas Fahey placed James Walsh for the only goal of the game. It was too late of course to keep Kilgobinet’s championship hopes alive as An Rinn deservingly progressed to meet reigning champions Brickeys in the final. An Rinn’s Top Three: Jack O Lonain, Shane Kelly, Corey De Roiste. Kilgobinet’s Top Three: JJ Fitzgerald, James Walsh, James Fennell. Observer’s Man of the Match: Jack O Lonain. Number of Scorers: An Rinn 8. Kilgobinet 4. Scores From Play: An Rinn 0-13. Kilgobinet 1-6. Frees For: An Rinn 9. Kilgobinet 21. Wides: An Rinn 6. Kilgobinet 9. Score of the Match: Eoin O Murchadha’s 13th minute point from a very difficult angle under the stand for An Rinn. Scorers – An Rinn: Ciaran O Toibin 0-6 (4f, 1’65’), Jack O Lonain 0-4, Corey De Roiste and Eoin O Murchadha 0-2 each, Ray Terry, Lucas O Cuirrin, Shane O Ceallaigh and Nioclas O Conduin 0-1 each. Kilgobinet: James Walsh 1-2, Paul Walsh 0-5 (4f), Tomas Fahey 0-3 (1f), Ger Hickey 0-1.

Referee Pat Casey (Affane/Cappoquin) pictured with team captains John Moloney (Kilgobinet) on left and Eoghan Breathnach (An Rinn).

An Rinn: Jack O hArtaigh; Shane O Ceallaigh, Deaglan O Riain, Brian De Baruin; Cian O Fathaigh, Eoghan Breathnach, Lucas O Cuirrin; Cillian O Murchadha, Dylan Toibin; Corey De Roiste, Ciaran Toibin, Jack O Lonain; Eoin O Murchadha, Ray O Turraoin, Tomas O Cadhla. Fir

Ionaid: Aaron O Crotaigh do Deaglan O Riain (gortaithe, 30), Conor O Raghallaigh do Tomas O Cadhla (47), Nioclas O Conduin do Eoin O Murchadha (58). Kilgobinet: James Fennell; Kevin Curran, JJ Fitzgerald, Jack Cullinan; Gavin Clarke, Paudie Fahey, John Moloney; Tomas

Fahey, John Cass; Neil Phelan, Ger Hickey, James Walsh; Conor Kavanagh, Eddie Cullinan, Paul Walsh. Subs: Stephen Coffey for Paudie Coffey (ht, inj.), Stephen Curran for Gavin Clarke (43), John Fennell for Ger Hickey (inj. 53). Referee: Pat Casey (Affane/ Cappoquin).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 August, 2018

[Sean Byrne]

5 to 7 year old group with Coach Lorraine Bray at the Naomh Brid Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps held in St. Mary’s GAA Grounds and organised by Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne]

Enjoying the Naomh Brid Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps 2018.

[Sean Byrne]

8 to 9 year old group with Coaches Aoife Landers and Pierce Brett at the Naomh Brid Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps held in St. Mary’s GAA Grounds and organised by Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne]

10 year old plus group with Coaches Aaron Beresford and Sean Barrett-Whelan at the Naomh Brid Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps held in St. Mary’s GAA Grounds and organised by Waterford Coaching & Games.

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Bord na nÓg Notes

Jim Power Under 14 Football Tournament 2018 THE final round of this year’s Jim Power Inter-County Under 14 football tournament took place on Saturday, 28th July in two venues – Brickey Rangers and Dungarvan GAA Grounds. A record breaking 12 teams converged in the Déise County for the second time in three weeks to decide who would ultimately take home the prestigious Jim Power Cup and Plate for 2018. The Déise lads having had two very successful outings against Cork East and South Wexford in the preliminary round therefore found themselves based in Brickey Ranger GAA Grounds where they were to compete in a very tough Group 1 of the Cup competition alongside South Kerry and Tipperary. First up for Waterford were favourites and ultimate winners of the competition South Kerry who had already beaten Tipperary by three points in their opening game. Kerry got off to a flying start with a goal and two points scored inside seven minutes before Sam Pender hit the net for Waterford in the ninth minute. Waterford were well on top now showing no respect for the reputation of the opposition and ace marksman Pat Fitzgerald hit a lovely point moments before two more goals in quick succession from Kieran Kennedy and Sam Pender had them in front on the scoreboard with just ten minutes to go to half-time. However, Kerry being Kerry did manage to settle things momentarily with two unanswered points but it was the Déise men who headed to the half time break ahead by two points on a score of 3-3 to 2-4. The Kerry men got into their stride early in the second half and had four points scored before Pat Fitzgerald rallied his team with another point from play – indeed it has been a feature of this competition that Patrick has an almost 100% strike rate from shots on goal! Alas for Waterford and despite their best efforts the scores were just too infrequent late in the half to stop Kerry driving to a place in the Jim Power Cup final on a final score of South Kerry 3-14; Waterford 3-4.

With first place in the group already beyond doubt due to Kerry winning both of their games Waterford faced Tipperary for what would be the final game of the day for both teams. Tipperary raced into an early lead with points from play and free inside two minutes. Ever dependable Pat Fitzgerald hit the opening score for Waterford with a point of his own after four minutes. A well taken goal by Jack Hennessy in the seventh minute was almost immediately cancelled out by a Tipperary goal just moments later and it was end to end stuff at this stage with an atmosphere more befitting a final than a group game with just pride at stake. However, Tipperary were able to keep the scoreboard ticking over for the rest of the first half before Pat Fitzgerald pointed from a penalty to leave the Waterford men down by four on a score of 1-3 to 1-7 at the interval. Unfortunately, for Waterford the early stages of the second half belonged to Tipperary as they extended their lead by scoring a goal and three without reply giving them a somewhat flattering lead of ten points. However, this Waterford team is made of young men who possess great character exemplified by the fact that just when the cause seemed lost they managed to rally yet again and play some of their best football. A point from Pat Fitzgerald heralded the comeback in the seventh minute and a fine point from play off the boot of Daragh Nolan had the Tipp lead down to eight points moments later. Aiden Mansfield was dominating the half back line and with Fitzgerald running the show now he hit the back of the Tipperary net with an unstoppable shot. Further Waterford pressure found Kieran Kennedy in possession just two minutes later and he made no mistake to strike a fine goal of his own. With five minutes left in the game it was all Waterford and Cian Nolan managed to get forward from his berth on the half back line to score a point from play that had

Waterford Jim Power Tournament Under 14 Panel 2018.

Mrs. Theresa Power presents the Jim Power Shield to North Wexford Captain Robbie Delaney.

Mrs. Theresa Power presents the Jim Power Cup to South Kerry Captain Shane Evans.

the lead down to the narrowest of margins. The last two scores of the game came when both teams exchange points from play to leave the Tipp men the victors on a score of 2-10 to 2-12. Overall, the Waterford U14 Footballers can be proud of themselves. Qualifying for the Cup Final Group stage was a worthy recognition of the footballing talent at the County’s disposal at this particular age group and Waterford did manage to compete throughout the tournament with some of the best teams in the Country. As is the tradition Mrs. Theresa Power was in attendance to present both the Cup and Shield trophies to the winning Captain from South Kerry and North Wexford respectively. On behalf of Bord na nÓg we

0-3 West Cork 0-5; Limerick 0-1 Limerick 9-8; South Wexford 0-1 Venue – Dungarvan GAA: Cup Group 2: North Cork 2-7; Cork City East 0-5 North Cork 4-6; North Kerry 3-6 North Kerry 2-12; Cork City East 0-5. Plate Group 2 Clare 1-5; Mid-West Cork 1-6 Mid-West Cork 0-2; North Wexford 2-9 North Wexford 5-8; Clare 1-6 Cup Final: South Kerry 3-7; North Cork 2-2 Plate Final: West Cork 0-2; North Wexford 4-9 Waterford Jim Power Panel 2018: 1 Antoni Granowicz (Gaultier), 2 Luke McGrath (Tramore), 3 Aidan Mansfield (St.

would like to pay a special thanks to Theresa and the extended members for the Power family for their steadfast commitment to the invaluable underage tournament. We would also like to thank all the members of the playing panel who put in such hard work since last year to give of their best in the competition and in particular their management team of Brendan Kearney, Kevin Nolan, Eamon Crotty, Ray Hennessy and Padraig Nolan. Well done and congratulations to all. RESULTS ROUND-UP Venue - Bushy Park: Cup Group 1: Tipperary 1-4; South Kerry 1-7 South Kerry 3-14; Waterford 3-4 Waterford 2-10; Tipperary 2-12 Plate Group 1: West Cork 4-9; South Wexford

Oliver's), 4 Adam Greene (Clan na Gael), 5 Brian Dowdall (St. Marys), 6 Jack O'Donnell (Ballyduff Lower), 7 James Hayden (Clan na Gael), 8 Charlie Treen (Ballinacourty), 9 Sean Condon (Naomh Bríd), 10 Brayden Dee Carter (Brickey Rangers), 11 Ryan HennessyCaptain (John Mitchells), 12 Patrick Fitzgerald (Gaultier), 13 Sean Callaghan (Ballinacourty), 14 Sam Pender (Roanmore), 15 Kieran Kennedy (De La Salle), 16 Andrew O'Connor (St. Oliver's), 17 Michael O'Brien (Stradbally), 18 Darragh Nolan (Gaultier), 19 Rory Tyrell (Ballinacourty), 20 Conor O'Shea (De La Salle), 21 Cian Nolan (Affane), 22 Jack Hennessy (St. Mary’s), 23 Oliver Power (Gaultier), 24 Michael Casey (Kilrossanty), 25 Jack McGrath (Ballinacourty). Pádraig Nolan PRO Bord na nÓg Port Lairge

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Club Focus Wednesday, 19th August, 1998 GUINNESS ALL-IRELAND HURLING SEMI-FINAL

Crafty Cats prove a point despite brave Déise fightback Waterford 1-10; Kilkenny 1-11. KILKENNY hurlers drew on all their substantial knowhow and field craft at Croke Park on Sunday last to shade the verdict over a Deise side who came with a late surge in the final 15 minutes of a tight and tense encounter. In the process, the craftier Cats literally clawed their way to a place in this year’s All-Ireland Final. In the run-up to last Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final Kilkenny adopted their classic, very low profile game plan; a policy which was instigated all those years ago by their greatest ever team coach, Fr. Tommy Meagher in conjunction with their former County Secretary, Paddy Grace. They always have, and always will, play themselves down in advance. Thus, it was a question of could the current crop of Cats produce the expected pounce. Well they did, as I had expected, close the game down with their defence playing very tight from the outset and they hunted and harried all over the pitch to telling effect. They will be very happy with a one point winning margin. However, that victory could have been greater if it were not for their very poor return from placed balls. D. J. Carey failed to score from no less that five first half frees, while Pat O’Neill was off target also, from two outfield efforts. Even allowing for the swirling breeze it was a poor return and there is no doubt in my mind that as far as point scoring from placed balls is concerned, Eddie Keher was a better free-taker. Thus, it was ironic that it was from a miss-hit free by D. J. Carey on the turnover in the 40th minute which led to the Kilkenny goal. His delivery went in low towards the Canal goal and when the ball broke substitute Niall Moloney was the player whose first time whip on the ground who rattled the net, to considerably boost the Black & Amber’s prospects. Waterford, who had enjoyed a great hurling season in both National League and Championship, came with a fine, spirited late surge which went tantalisingly close to earning a second bite of the cherry, which few, if any, in the attendance of 50,586 would have begrudged them. They battled with great spirit

in those tense and thrilling final moments of a most enjoyable local derby encounter which held our interest right up to the final whistle. That Waterford had the scoring opportunities to save the day is not in doubt. But in most cases it was the tenacious tackling of the Cat’s defence which denied our hurlers that replay chance. Veteran Willie O’Connor was truly outstanding at left corner back. He was the rallying force from early in the game, with full back Pat O’Neill and Liam Keoghan also excelling. Meanwhile, Tom Hickey, Michael Kavanagh and centre half back Canice Brennan lent valuable support. Both Philly Larkin and Peter Barry grafted hard at centre field, while up front their attack was well held, with Andy Comerford and D. J. Carey achieving most. P. J. Delaney, Charlie Carter, Brian McEvoy and of course Niall Morrissey, were only seen in flashes against a resolute Waterford defence. If Willie O’Connor was Kilkenny’s top cat, well then Lismore’s Brendan Landers was Waterford’s brightest star, as time and time again he denied the best efforts of Shane Prendergast, P. J. Delaney, Andy Comerford, D. J. Carey and Carlie Carter. Outside him, ‘The Rock’ Sean Cullinane, rarely played better in his Inter-County career. Tom Feeney again excelled at right corner back, ably assisted by Brian Flannery on the other side. In the half back line, Fergal Hartley, Stephen Frampton and Brian Greene cleared a good deal of ball. In midfield, Tony Browne again showed his sheer class with Peter Queally running himself into the ground and battling to the last. Up front Paul Flynn and Dan Shanahan achieved most, with Anthony Kirwan, Sean Daly, Ken McGrath and substitute Billy O’Sullivan showing in flashes, while Micheál White never produced his normal form. Waterford scorers: T. Browne 1-3, P. Flynn 0-3, D. Shanahan 0-2, S. Daly and A. Kirwan 0-1 each. Kilkenny scorers: D. J. Carey 0-5, N. Moloney 1-0, A. Comerford 0-3, B. McEvoy 0-2, C. Carter 0-1. Waterford: B. Landers; T. Feeney, S. Cullinane, B. Feeney; S. Frampton (Capt.), F. Hartley, B. Greene; T. Browne, P. Queally; D. Shanahan, S. Daly, K. McGrath; M. White, P. Flynn, A. Kirwan. Sub: B. O’Sullivan. Kilkenny: J. Dermody; T. Hickey (capt.), P. O’Neill, W. O’Connor; M. Kavanagh, C. Brennan, L. Keoghan; P. Larkin, P. Barry; B. McEvoy, A. Comerford, S. Prendergast; D. J. Carey, P. J. Delaney, C. Carter. Subs: N. Moloney for S. Prendergast; K. O’Shea for B. McEvoy.

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TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY VICTORY FOR AN GHAELTACHT UNDER 16 HURLERS Championship: U-16 Div. 2 County hurling final. Venue: Fraher Field. Date: Saturday, 15th August, 1998. Full-time score: An Ghaeltacht 4-12; Ballygunner 4-2. An Ghaeltacht: Padraig O Cathain; Oige O Ceilleachair, Gearoid Breathnach, Donal O Murchada; Sean O Harta, Padraig O Harta, Seamus O Lonain; Liam Grás, Stiofán O Ceallaigh; Ml. O Domhnaill, Cian O Conchuir (Capt.), Liam O Lonain; Roibeard de Paor, Kenneth Toibín, Ml. O Drócháin. Fir Ionaid: Tadhg O Foghlu, Diarmuid O Meachair, Cathal O hUallacháin, Liam O Droma, Aodán O Ceallaigh. Roghnoirí: B. O Muirithe (Bainisteoir), Fionbarr Breathnach, Michael Toibín.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 11 Forecasts. 8 Correct. 3 Incorrect. Success Rate: 72.3 %. This Week's Forecasts: West IHC Semi Final: Ballysaggart v (Cappoquin). East IHC: Ballydurn v (Passage). To Date: 355 Forecasts. 234 Correct. 121 Incorrect. Success Rate: 66%.

Cappoquin team who defeated Roanmore in U-15 hurling County Final played in Kill recently.

Affane/Cappoquin UNDER 15 DIVISION 3 COUNTY HURLING FINAL CAPPOQUIN SECOND HALF DOMINATION ENOUGH TO SEAL VICTORY Cappoquin 5-6; Roanmore 1-8. Whereas the final score in this game might very well suggest an easy victory for Cappoquin, the reality on a cold evening in Kill GAA grounds was something entirely different as the teams went to the half-time interval level on the scoreboard before a resurgent Cappoquin capitalised on their possession to seal a County Championship title. Early Cappoquin pressure did not yield a score however. Indeed, Roanmore started well with an early point from their ace marksman at midfield Sam Pender. A pointed free from Cappoquin Captain Tadgh Kelleher surely settled the nerves for his team before full forward Sam Uniacke hit the first of his goals in the fourth minute. Both teams goalkeepers had exchanged saves early in the game and at this stage both were playing some fine hurling that moved from one end of the field to the other in rapid succession. Another Sam Uniacke goal either side of two more points from Roanmore’s Sam Pender had the Cappoquin men four points clear midway through the first half and a Tadgh Kelleher free extended the lead to six points moments later. However, Roanmore were to exert some pressure of their own in the closing minutes of the half primarily through the efforts of Sam Pender who struck a goal and two point without reply to leave the team level on a score Cappoquin 2-02; Roanmore 1-05 at half-time. Cappoquin got the best possible start to the second half when Sam Uniacke fired home the third of his four goals inside a minute of play but Roanmore had it practically cancelled out with two points from Sam Pender and Eoin Morrissey leaving just the bare minimum between the teams with 15 minutes left to play in this final. When a very long range free presented the opportunity to extend the Cappoquin lead goalkeeper Neil Collender was drafted to stand over the placed ball and the imposing shot stopper made no mistake to put the lead at two points. Two more pointed frees from the ever dependable Cappoquin talisman Tadgh Kelleher had the lead up to four points with less than ten minutes to play before one of the youngest men on the field, Dylan Sheehan hit a goal of his own that put the destination of the County Championship beyond a reasonable doubt for 2018. Another Eoin Morrissey point form play was just not quite enough to make up the increasing deficit for the valiant Roanmore men. The last score of the game, another Sam Uniacke goal was barely chalked before referee Dessie O’Leary raised the whistle to his lips to crown Cappoquin under 15 Division 3 Champions. Overall, this was an excellent team performance from the Cappoquin lads. Neil gave a great display in goal steeping forward when called upon to take some long range frees. The full back line of Tom Coffey and Adam Hallahan worked tirelessly to deny several Roanmore attacks and at half back Conor Rooney, Danny Costin and Oisin Power worked really well together and were the launch pad for many of their teams attacks. The midfield battle was hard fought throughout with Adam and Tadgh getting the best of their respective markers for the most part. Mark Ormonde had a fine game at wing forward where he also assisted his back line on several occasions. Our centre forward put in another solid display which no doubt contributed to him getting the call up to for the County U-14 hurlers for the Tony Forristal and Sonny Walsh Tournaments that were held in August. Cian, Rory and Dylan made the best of the possession they received but when you have a forward of the calibre of Sam Uniacke in your team you always have a chance. SCORE OF THE GAME This was indeed a high scoring game but a deftly stroked free from well inside his own half from Neill Collendar was the pick of the bunch as it was scored just as Roanmore were beginning to get a foothold back in the game. MAN OF THE MATCH For Roanmore Sam Pender is the outstanding candidate having taken most of his teams scores as well as contributing very well to general play. For Cappoquin Tadgh Kelleher & Neil

Collender had fine game as did the industrious Adam Burke at midfield but if you believe the old adage that goal win game than the man who scored four of them, Sam Uniacke is the deserving man of the match for this well contested and highly entertaining County final. Cappoquin U-15 Hurling Panel: 1 Neil Collender, 2 Adam Hallahan, 3 Tom Coffey, 4 Oisin Power, 5 Danny Costin, 7 Conor Rooney, 8 Adam Burke, 9 Tadgh Kelleher- Capt., 10 Mark Ormond, 11 Michéal Dalton, 12 Cian Nolan, 13 Rory Byrne, 14 Sam Uniacke, 15 Dylan Sheehan, 16. Sean Begley, 17 Eoin Coffey, 18. Conor Ormonde, 19. Conor Wilkinson,

TONY FORRISTAL /SONNY WALSH U-14 INTER COUNTY HURLING TOURNAMENT AND ARRAGHBAWN U-15 INTER COUNTY HURLING TOURNAMENT Well done to the Waterford teams and to the Cappoquin lads Conor Rooney, Michael Dalton, Sam Uniacke and Neil Collender who took part in the Tony Forristal /Sonny Walsh U14 inter county Hurling Tournaments and the Arraghbawn U15 Inter county Hurling Tournament last weekend. CAPPOQUIN UNDERAGE HURLING BLITZ Firstly, massive thanks to all team mentors for all their hard work on organising teams - well done. We had a super response to invitations last Saturday the place was thronged, we had four separate competitions at under 7, 8 and 10 as well as the John Joe Scanlon Cup at U-13. There was some excellent hurling played in an enjoyable atmosphere all day. Well done to everyone for taking part and congrats to the winners. A big thanks to Padraig and his administrators, the caterers, the referees, to Brendan for presenting the John Joe Scanlon Cup to honour his dad who did so much for underage hurling in the area; to Shane and Daragh for presenting the medals and for being so accommodating to everyone and to anyone that helped out in anyway well done again. WEST WATERFORD IH SEMI-FINAL West Waterford IH semi-final Cappoquin V Ballysaggart is fixed for this coming Sunday, 26th August at 7.00 pm in The Fraher Field. Hope to see all our loyal Quinners supporters there to drive on the lads. COUNTY U -14 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE Monday, 3rd Sept: Cappoquin V St. Olivers in Ballinameela. COUNTY MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE Rd 5 Wednesday, 29th Aug: Cappoquin V Killrossanty at 7.30 p.m. In Leamybrien. CLUB LOTTO Monday, 27th August. Jackpot €10,300. Numbers drawn 12-20-24-27. No winner. The five consolation prize winners were Jim Foley, Shanbally; Andrew Whelan, The Toby Jug; Jennifer Glasheen, Affane; Tony McCarthy, Cappagh, and Maurice Cahillane, Lacken. THREE TO ANSWER 1. Name the Cork footballer who was a substitute in 23 championship games and never got to play? 2. What year did Waterford’s Paul Flynn win his only All Star award? 3. What club does Limerick’s Graham Mulcahy play for? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1. Aidan Fogarty is the Killkenny hurler known as Taggy. 2. Wexford’s Lee Chin plays for Faythe Harriers. 3. Jackie Tyrells autobiography called ‘The Warriors Code.’ NEW KID ON THE BLOCK Congrats to Brendan ‘Skill’ and Nessa Scanlan on the birth of their baby boy Tadhg Tomás Scanlan who arrived on Saturday, 25th August. The last time the lads from Rock Street (Austin Stacks) were around here in ‘74 Affane had stars as they held the Blue Riband of Waterford Football. So here with a bit of skill and Kerry class the future looks bright. KEITH RETURNS TO TOUR OF DUTY ON SYRIAN BORDER Club stalwart Keith Landers returns on his Tour of Duty with the Irish and UN armed forces to the Syrian border this weekend. He will be a huge loss to the Quinners. He was one of the outstanding players against our parish rivals Modeligo. Our request to have the game played prior to his departure fell on deaf ears (in contrast to other altered schedules). We wish Keith and his comrades the best of luck and a safe tour and to see him home soon.

WESTERN GAA BOARD RESULTS & FIXTURES WESTERN BOARD RESULTS The Local Bar Junior A Hurling quarter-final: Colligan 3-20; Kilrossanty 3-12 Abbeyside 1-14; Tourin 0-18 Geraldines 1-11; Ballinameela 2-19 The Local Bar Junior C Hurling Semi-Final:

Kilgobinet 1-11; An Rinn 0-18 Brickey Rangers 1-17; Shamrocks 3-3 WESTERN BOARD FIXTURE Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling SemiFinal: Ballysaggart v Cappoquin Sunday, 2nd September at Fraher Field at 7.00 p.m.

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Gaelic Jottings Senior Hurling Championship down to four AFTER last weekend’s SHC quarterfinals, the last four teams standing are Abbeyside, De La Salle, Ballygunner and Passage. Following the semi-final draw in Walsh Park last Sunday evening Abbeyside will play De La Salle and Ballygunner will play Passage. An individual tally of 1-11 from 2016 'Hurler of the Year' Austin Gleeson wasn't sufficient as Mount Sion bowed out. A strong wind-assisted second-half performance saw De La Salle run out impressive 5-17 to 1-16 winners in the first game of the last eight triple header at Walsh Park. The winners led by 1-7 to 0-8 at the halfway stage and, despite Gleeson's best efforts, pulled away after the resumption. De La Salle's reward is a semi-final date with Abbeyside, who overcame Tallow by 2-22 to 0-10 on Sunday, while holders Ballygunner will take on Passage East. Gleeson's county team-mate Pauric Mahony raised nine white flags in Ballygunner's 1-16 to 1-13 success over Roanmore while Passage East ran out comfortable 5-18 to 0-15 winners over Dungarvan. Of the four teams who lost out last weekend, Roanmore alone, provided a battling performance when they lost out by just 0-3 to the champions Ballygunner on a score of 1-16 to1 13. The other three teams, Tallow, Mount Sion and Dungarvan gave very poor displays and it is a case of back to the drawing board for this trio. There is no doubt but that the best four teams remain in the championship. Abbeyside will be hoping to get DLS in the Fraher Field but there is talk in the air about a double header fixture in Walsh Park. The true merit of both Abbeyside and Passage will be tested against DLS and Ballygunner respectively, the latter two being the County finalists of 2017.

Over the top PATRONS from the Passage and Dungarvan clubs who arrived in Walsh Park last Sunday evening were greeted with a €13 admission fee for their quarter-final championship game. The price for the three games at the venue was also €13 and in the opinion of many who attended the final game this price for one quarter-final game was a bit over the top. The Gaels who attend club games are the true supporters of the GAA in Waterford. They don’t just appear when tickets are being sought for major inter County championship games. They are the life blood of financing the Board and it is little appreciation to these true Gaels, many of whom are promoting the GAA in their own club at grass roots level, that they are faced with a situation such as last Sunday in Waterford. Last Sunday games at Walsh Park raised an amount of €8,826

Eastern Championships progress WITH the Western championships reaching their final phase a number of enquiries are being made as to how are the competitions in the Eastern Division progressing. Secretary of the Eastern Board has kindly forwarded us this information which should be of interest to a number of clubs up here.

Intermediate Hurling Championship: Play-Off Games August 25th. Quarter-Finals September 3rd. Semi-Final September 8/15th. Eastern Final: September 22nd. Junior Hurling A: Play-Off Games Sept 1st. Semi-Finals Sept 8th. Eastern Final Sept 22nd. Junior Hurling B: Play-Off Sept 1st. Semi-Final Sept 15th. Eastern Final Sept 30th. Junior C Hurling: Final Saturday, Sept. 8th. Intermediate Football: September 8/9th: Kill v De La Salle; John Mitchels v Kilmacthomas.

Football rule changes could be on the cards A NUMBER of proposed changes to the rules of Gaelic football are expected to go before Central Council in November. Counties were asked to submit proposals to the GAA's Playing Rules Standing Committee before last weekend and there was an "enthusiastic response" with regards to changes to football rules, according to Martin Breheny in the Irish Independent. Spectators have grown weary of over-use of the handpass, an increase in passing the ball backwards and short kickouts, and proposals to amend same could make it all the way to Congress next February.

5 to 6 year old group at the Ardmore 2 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps held in Ardmore GAA Grounds and organised by Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne]

The Mayo curse

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POPE Francis signed a Mayo GAA jersey before departing Knock on his visit to Ireland last weekend and the superstitious amongst the county's loyal legion of fans are hoping that will end the 1951 curse! According to Mayo GAA folklore, the curse has been in place since the county's last All-Ireland triumph 67 years ago. The story goes that, following their win over Meath in that year's decider, the team failed to stop to pay their respects at a funeral in Foxford on their journey home from Croke Park. It is believed that a curse was put on them by a priest or a woman that they would not win the All-Ireland again until every member of the team had passed away. The county has contested the Sam Maguire Cup decider nine times since 1989 and have come away emptyhanded on each occasion. Time will tell if Pope Francis' intervention will break the curse!

Galway favourites for 2019 title GALWAY have been installed as the favourites for the 2019 All-Ireland senior hurling championship. While, Limerick continue their celebrations following last Sunday's historic win over the Tribesmen, bookmakers Paddy Power have already drawn up their list of favourites for next year's title. And they believe that Galway will bounce back to lift the Liam MacCarthy for the second time in three years with them being rated at 5/2. Limerick are 9/2 to defend their title, but with their being five different winners in the last six years, winning back-to-back titles is becoming a rarity in modern hurling. Semi-finalists Cork and Tipperary who had a poor year by their standards are both 5/1, while a Kilkenny team that claimed league glory this year are 6/1. Clare, who went so close to beating Galway in the semi-final are a decent bet at 9/1, while Waterford (14/1), Wexford (20/1), Dublin (25/1) and Carlow

Tipp gain revenge TIPPERARY’S under 21 hurlers gained revenge for their heavy Munster final defeat by Cork when they turned the tables on them at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick last Sunday. Substitute Conor Stakelum's injury-time goal handed Tipperary a sensational 3-13 to 1-16 victory over red-hot favourites Cork at the wet and windy Gaelic Grounds. The game was a repeat of the Munster final from July 4th - which the Rebels won by 13 points - and the Leesiders seemed to be on course for victory when a run of four unanswered points saw them hit the front in the second of five added minutes at the end of a nip-and-tuck contest. But, with 16,173 looking on, Stakelum - wearing No. 17 - dispossessed a Cork back and bundled the ball across the line in the 64th minute before fellow sub David Gleeson followed up with a point as the Premier County collected their tenth U-21 hurling All-Ireland and first in eight years. Tipp were rank outsiders, despite their wonderful semi-final victory over Galway, but they were too strong for a Cork team that failed to bring their A game, with full back Brian McGrath and centre back Robert Byrne leading the fight. Seeking their first triumph in this grade since 1998, the Rebels had the wind at their backs in the second half but Tipp restricted them to just seven points in that time, whilst fishing 2-6 themselves. Laden with senior talent, the Leesiders outscored Liam Cahill's victorious charges by 1-8 to 0-2 in the second quarter to retire with a 1-9 to 1-7 interval advantage, with wind advantage to come when the action resumed. But Tipp made little of playing into the elements... first out for the second half, they outscored their conquerors from seven-and-a-half weeks ago by four points to one in the third quarter. Captain Colin English and Morris (free) had the Premier County back on terms within two

minutes of the restart and Darcy restored their advantage from a tight angle in the 37th minute. A Dalton free represented Cork's first second-half score two minute later but midfielder Ger Browne was on hand to restore Tipp's lead with a super point. A Morris free doubled Tipp's lead but Cork were level again when senior ace Darragh Fitzgibbon arrowed over what was only their second point of the second half in the 50th minute followed immediately by another from substitute Brian Turnbull - 1-12 each. Cork had enjoyed a massive slice of luck in the 48th minute when centre back Coleman escaped a second yellow card as it was clearly he who had fouled Browne but, in a bizarre case of mistaken identity, Eoghan Murphy was instead booked. But there was nothing anybody could do to deny Browne's midfield foil Stephen Nolan in the 54th minute as he drilled a fierce shot to the bottom left corner at the end of a purposeful run - 2-12 to 1-12. Two Dalton free either side of a second Turnbull point had the sides level on the hour and Tim O'Mahony whipped over the lead point for the favourites in the 62nd minute.

Scór Na Seachtaine

Rochford resigns

THIS week’s Fraher Field Classics Facebook page courtesy of the Editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy features the 1968 Munster Minor football semi final between Waterford and Cork in the Fraher Field on the newspaper dated July 13th, 1968. Cork 3-8; Waterford 1-6.

STEPHEN Rochford has resigned as Mayo football manager after a stand-off with the county's Executive Committee. Last Sunday, it was announced that former Galway and Sligo manager Peter Ford had agreed to join forces with Rochford as part of the Mayo management team for next year. Ford and Shane Conway, who are currently working together as joint managers of the Breaffy senior club team, both accepted Rochford’s invitations to come on board as Mayo selectors in 2019. A meeting between Rochford and the Executive Committee then took place in which it seems a major fallout occurred. And in a statement released on Monday evening, Rochford revealed he had stepped away after three years in charge.

PASSAGE’S 20th minute goal against Dungarvan in the County SHC quarter final in Walsh Park last Sunday engineered by Stephen Lynch, Richard Hurley and Thomas Connors and executed on the volley by Owen Connors.

Next up CUALA manager Mattie Kenny has been linked with the vacant Waterford senior hurling job. Kenny has steered the Dalkey outfit to its second consecutive All-Ireland club SHC success this past March and it is reported that the Galway native is a top target for Deise chiefs. Cork's Pat Ryan had been the early favourite to replace Derek McGrath, who stepped down in June, but has since ruled himself out of the running. Kenny holds previous inter-county experience, having worked under Anthony Cunningham during part of his term with the Tribesmen.

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Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the Whelan family of Ballymulla, Cappagh on the death of their father Richie last week. A lifelong member of the Brickey Rangers club, Richie manned the goal in his playing days and he was always very much involved in club affairs and elected Vice-President some years ago. Richie’s grandchildren maintain the family tradition with the club to this day.

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Naomh Chartaigh GAA – U-11 Winners of the Kilmacow Donnacha Doyle.

Naomh Bríd/St.Pats player Patrick O'Brien who represented Waterford in the Sonny Walsh U-14 Hurling Tournament on Saturday last.

Naomh Bríd/St.Pat’s players Jamie Power and Dan Booth who represented Waterford in the U-15 Hurling Tournament on Saturday last.

Modeligo

Naomh Chartaigh GAA – Under 7 and 8 blitz team which took place recently.

WESTMEATH U-14 HURLERS VISIT The Westmeath U-14 hurlers played Naomh Bríd/St. Pat’s on Friday night last in a challenge match in Modeligo, with a nice gathering there to see a very good game of juvenile hurling. It is just brilliant to see the community field hosting games such as this and to give our young players an opportunity to showcase the hard work that all of these young lads are putting in to better their own skills. The Westmeath lads had travelled down to take part in the Tony Forristal/Sonny Walsh Tournament which took place in Waterford on Saturday. It was a very entertaining game that ended in a draw. A number of the lads were from Castletown Geogheghan, which was the club that hosted Naomh Bríd/St. Pat’s for the Féile earlier this year. In return, number of people locally from our club hosted the Westmeath lads and it was great to return the favour. The lads were a lovely bunch and a pleasure to deal with and the club would like to thank everyone for helping out. COUNTY INTERMEDIATE CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP: Tramore 5-17; Modeligo 1-3 (Played in Micheál Mac Craith GAA Grounds, Tramore on Monday, August 27th) A heavy defeat for our girls in the opening game of this year's Championship but a good effort given by everyone throughout. They came up against a very strong Tramore Camogie side here, who are a much more established team, and showed why they are probably the favourites to win the Intermediate

Championship this year. The girls travel to Dungarvan for their second game on Saturday evening next, with throw in timed for 6:30 p.m. in Dungarvan's Club Grounds. U-16 CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP Modeligo are going well so far in this year's U-16 all-county Championship, and continued their good form with a win over Dungarvan last week. They will have a stern test on Tuesday evening next against a strong Portlaw side who are currently unbeaten in this grade so this should prove to be an entertaining game of juvenile camogie. Throw-in is at 6:30 p.m. in Modeligo. ON COUNTY HURLING DUTY Last weekend saw the staging of the National end of year tournaments take place for all the under age development hurling squads in Waterford. Naomh Bríd/St. Pat's had no fewer than seven lads representing their clubs, their families and themselves on the various Déise squads with playing their part for their side. In the U-14 Tony Forristal/Sonny Walsh Competitions in Waterford city, Patrick O'Brien (Modeligo) and Sean Condon (Touraneena) were both involved. In the Arraghbawn Annual Tournament in Tipperary at U-15 level, Joe Booth (Colligan); Tom Duke's (Kilgobinet); Jamie Power & Mickey Joe Curran both (Modeligo) all played, and also, David Condon, (Touraneena) was involved with the U-16 Hurling team. Congratulations to each an every one of these lads on wearing their counties jersey with pride over a busy weekend for Waterford Hurling.

Melleray/Glen Rovers ANNUAL SPORTS DAY Our annual Sports Day is on this Sunday at 2.00 p.m. in Melleray/Glen Rovers GAA pitch. We have a large number of new attractions this year with something for all the family. Our Grand Raffle is also taking place at the sports day and tickets are on sale at the moment for the raffle.

There are some great prizes on offer. LOTTO There was no winner of last week's lotto and the jackpot now stands at €8,550. The numbers drawn were 7, 11, 15, 19 and consolation prize winners were Tony Hennebry, Sean Lyons and Tom O’Brien.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Shamrocks Ladies U-12s who competed in the Munster U-12 9-a-side Blitz last Saturday.

INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP The semi-final of the Intermediate Hurling Championship which will be played in Fraher Field has been deferred until September 16th.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg will line out against Ardmore. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V An Rinn will be played in Fraher Field on Friday week, September 7th.

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Ballinameela WEST JH ‘A’ QUARTER-FINAL A much improved effort saw off local rivals, The Geraldines at Fraher Field on Sunday. Coming off the back of the final group stage game which finished level against the same opposition, there was a point to prove and a semi-final berth at stake this time out. Ballinameela dominated the opening quarter of the game racking up eight unanswered points from the throw-in. The game was very much still in the balance at half-time, however, with Ballinameela leading 0-13 - 0-7. Two second half goals helped secure victory with it finishing 2-19 - 1-11.

An Coilligean/Na h-Emmetigh CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Shalloe’s Bar on Monday, 20th August. The numbers drawn were 10, 11, 13 and 16. The €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Kathleen Coyne, Ann Curran, Larry Kiely and The Conway Family. The sellers prize went to Alan Walsh. Last Monday, 27th of August night’s jackpot was worth €6,950. If anyone would like to help out selling tickets on Saturday mornings please contact Kevin on 087 2814712. JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Colligan 3-21; Kilrossanty 3-12. The quarter-final of the Junior Hurling Championship resulted in a victory for Colligan. Only a point separated the teams at half-time. However, Colligan got off to a good start in the second half putting them into a good lead. Colligan will now take on Tourin in the semi-final. Team: Evan McKenna, Ross Browne John Nick Fennell, Adam Dunford, Mark Flynn, Dan Booth, P. J. Coffey (0-2), Richie Kiely, Michael Horgan (0-1), John Wall (1-7), Colin Dunford (0-3), Gavin Whelan (0-3), Sam Murphy Nix (1-0), John Morrissey (1-1), Reece Stringer (0-1) Subs: Jason Dunford(0-1), Darren Dunford, Jack Fraher, Stephen McGrath, Alan Walsh, John Flynn, Fran Duggan, Dean McKenna, Charlie Whelan.

TOURNAMENT MATCH Colligan will play a football match against Shamrocks next Saturday evening in Colligan at 6:30 p.m. SYMPATHY Colligan GAA Club would like to extend their sympathies to the Whelan family, on the passing of Richie. May he rest in peace.

Geraldines HURLING QUARTER-FINAL Our hurling campaign for 2018 came to an end on Sunday evening where we were beaten by the sharper team on the night. We kept up a good fight to the end but we never looked like gaining control of the game. A disappointing end to the campaign but as a team we have made great progress this year and look forward to next year and looking forward to see a few new faces coming up from St. Oliver’s. We would like to wish Ballinameela the best of luck in the rest of their campaign. LOTTO We had our second winner of the lotto two weeks ago Maeve O’Brien from Villierstown won €1,700 the numbers drawn were 1, 3, 14. Last week’s lotto Jackpot of €500 was not won and the numbers drawn were 9, 21, 23. The five €20 prizes were Jack Osborne, Aran Downing, Evan Tobin, Nicky Ahern and Jack Osborne. Next week’s jackpot is €650 in Maureen’s Friday night at 9.00 it could be you. FOOTBALL QUARTER-FINAL Our football quarter-final is fixed for next weekend against Ballinameela. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Alan and Sinead Lawlor on the birth of their new baby girl.

Stradbally Under 9’s who played a three team tournament last Saturday morning in Butlerstown against Butlerstown and Tramore.

Stradbally ALL-IRELAND TICKET DRAW Draw for football All Ireland tickets will take place on Thursday, 30th at 8.30 p.m. in the clubhouse. Draw is open to club members only and tickets are not for distribution outside of club. If you are interested in entering the draw please contact the club Secretary via email at secretary.stradbally.waterford@gaa.ie or contact any committee member. FIELD DEVELOPMENT The field has been seeded on is growing very nicely, the retaining wall between both fields which includes a hurling wall will be constructed before the end of September. We ask that all visitors and members please stay off the field to give the roots time to establish.

Sean Phobal LAST MAN STANDING COMPETITION 'Last Man Standing' le Clg An tSean Phobail is returning as the new Premier League season gets underway. Try and pick a winner each week and scoop the €500 cash prize. Contact Cormac Nugent & Brendan Hogan for further details. Entry €10. We are planning on starting the competition on September 15th, Game week 5. The competition is sponsored by David Barry Painters & Decorators and Hickey Formwork Ltd. We are also looking for additional sponsors so any further sponsorship will be welcomed with open arms. LOTTO Lotto Results for 26th August 2018. Numbers Drawn: 11, 18, 22, 26. No Jackpot winner. Winners of €15: John Finn, Miriam Hogan, Clodagh, c/o Ml Toibin, Paddy McGrath, Padraig and Karen Morrissey. Next week’s Jackpot €6,000. OFFICIAL WESTERN FINAL DATE We have recently been informed of the official date for our upcoming Western final. Cluiche Ceannais Peil Sóisearach A: Na Seamróga v An Sean Phobal. Dáta: Saturday, 8th September, 2018. Ionad: Cappoquin. AM: 5.00 p.m. SUMMER CAMP We would like to thank everybody who was involved in the successful running of this years Summer Camp. The páistí has a great time and the club also raised some vital funds. Go raibh míle maith agaibh

St. Mary’s Juveniles U-13 HURLING The latest round of the league saw Sacred Heart visit Kill on Monday evening, 20th August. To say we are finding the going tough in Division 3 at the moment would be an understatement and it was no different for this game. The opposition just seem to be that bit bigger and better as the scoreline of 5-5 to 2-4 suggests. U-6, 7, 8’s Outdoor training will resume this coming Saturday, the 1st Sept, in Kill GAA’s grounds from 10-11 a.m. This is open to children born in 2010/11/12 and all you have to do is turn up with your helmet, hurley, bottle of water, gum shield with shinguards optional. Any further queries don’t hesitate to contact Grace Clooney on 086 3289212 P.S.: Gum shields can be purchased in Happy Days shop in Kill. U-11 FOOTBALL Both our ‘maroon’ team and ‘white’ team were in action last Friday evening with both games away from home. Unfortunately, both teams tasted defeat with the ‘maroons’ taking on De La Salle in Gracedieu and coming out the wrong side of a 4-4 to 1-7 scoreline, while our ‘white’ team made the short trip to Fews but found the side too strong as this Division 3 encounter finished John Mitchells 7-5; St. Mary’s 3-4.

400KM FUNDRAISING CYCLE On the 14th September nine volunteers will set off on a three day, 400km round trip of Munster. A Tour of Munster Cycle is being embarked on with the goal of raising Mental Health Awareness within our club and beyond, and also to raise much needed funds for our new pitch development. Trevor Curran, Eamonn Clancy, Mike Navin, Brendan Tobin, Roger Ronayne, Richie Jones, Dermot Gough, Nicky Connors and Darragh Kelly will set on Friday, 14th September at 8am and will be welcomed back to the club Sunday afternoon for food & entertainment. Anyone interested in cycling with the group are more than welcome to join at any point of the route on any

day, or to find out more on how you can help out (stewarding, food prep, admin etc.), please contact any of the above cyclists for more information. Details of the routes will be posted shortly, with Day 3 showing numerous join in opportunities. We would like to thank Mental Health Awareness Ireland, Boston Scientific, Glanbia Agri (Durrow), JJ Kavanagh & Sons, Shanley Industrial Engineering Dungarvan, Eurofins Food Testing Ireland, Dawn Meats, FDC Dungarvan, Walsh Engineering Services (WES), Hooper Dolan Insurances and Dungarvan Nissan for their support, sponsorship and donations received so far. JUVENILE NEWS Training for our under 5/6/7/8/9 &10’s boys and Girls takes place this Friday at 6 p.m. Boys Under 8 and 9’s will be focusing on hurling in preparation for the Roanmore Charity Blitz which takes place on Saturday, 1st September. U-9’s Football: Our U-9’s played a three team tournament last Saturday morning in Butlerstown against Butlerstown and Tramore. Our lads put in a hugely impressive display of skill and commitment and the tradition of football is alive and well in Stradbally. We would like to thank Tramore and Butlerstown for two very sporting games. This team now turns its attention to the Roanmore Hurling blitz next Saturday. U-16 Hurling: Our u-16 hurlers took on Cappaquin in the fourth round of the championship, played in Stradbally on Monday last. We started well and goals from Dylan Clancy and Michael O'Brien gave us an early lead. Well taken points from Mikey Mullaney, Pa Skehan Dylan Clancy and Barry O'Brien saw us lead 2-11 to 0-03 at the break. We continued to dominate the second half and a brace of goals from Pa Skehan and points from Michael O'Brien and Darragh Farrell saw us run out comfortable winners. Final score: Stradbally 5-25; Cappoquin 2-9 Team: Donnacha O’Brien, Alo Gough, John MacArthur, Darragh Farrell, Declan Keane, Donnacha Dunphy, Barry O'Brien, Mickey Mullaney, Dylan Clancy, Pa Skehan, Daire Walsh, Stephen Fennel, Michael O'Brien, Conor Fennell, Tommy Fennell, Dara McGrath and Conor Organ. This week’s Underage Fixtures: Under 9’s (Born 2009/2010): This week we participate with 112 other clubs from 10 counties in the 2018 Roanmore Charity Hurling Blitz. This blitz is ground hurling only and parents are asked to arrive 45 minutes prior to throw-in as it is very hard to co-ordinate everything with such crowds around. Parking and traffic will be an issue, so please leave in plenty of time. All parents are asked to park in the green area opposite Roanmore GAA field and make your way to the field assigned to your child. The details for the teams are as follows: U-9’s (Born 2009) pitches 4 & 5 at Roanmore GAA Club: Game 1. - 2.30 pm v De La Salle Game 2. - 3 pm v St. Martin’s (WEXFORD) Game 3. - 3.30 pm v Midleton (Cork) Presentation at 4 pm in Roanmore. U-8’s (Born 2010/2011) pitches 3 & 4 at Roanmore GAA Club: Game 1. - 4 pm v Douglas (Cork) Game 2. - 4.30 pm v St. Mollerans Game 3. - 5 pm v Fermoy (Cork) Presentation 5.30 pm in Roanmore.

Under 10’s (Born 2008/2009): No fixtures this week. Under 12’s (Born 2006/2007): Next fixture is home to Ardmore on Friday, 31/08/18 at 6.30 p.m. U-14 Hurling - Next fixture is at home to Clashmore/Kinsalebeg on the 29/08/18 at 7 pm. U-16 Hurling Championship - Our next u-16 game is at away this Friday at 7 pm against St. Marys in Kill. Minor Hurling - Minors play away to Ferrybank at 6.45 pm on 1st August. ADULT NEWS Senior Football: The draw has been made for the Quarter-finals of the County Senior Football Championship and we have been drawn to play Kilrossanty on Sunday, 9th September at 7 pm in Fraher Field. Ladies GAA: The intermediate ladies recorded a second victory in the championship when they played na Deise on Sunday last. Well done to all involved. Club Phone Number: Stradbally GAA has a new phone number which is 087 1165549 and if anyone wishes to make contact with the club regarding club matter can do so at this number. Social Centre: Our social centre is a very important facility which is used by a wide variety of people for various purposes. We encourage all our members to consider booking the club for any family events they may be planning, the centre is for the benefit of our members and we are lucky to have it, anyone who is considering making a booking can contact Breda Kiely on 087-6291930 for further information. There will be live music and dancing in the club next Sunday night with Pat Daly, come along and join in a great night’s entertainment. Sympathies: Stradbally GAA Club would like to offer its sympathies to the family of the late Mick Ahern, Rathquage, Bunmahon, Co. Waterford. Mick was a member of An Gárda Siochána and in the later years of his service he served in Stradbally as our local Gárda. He will be fondly remembered by the community as a fair and decent man who served the community well. Stradbally GAA Club would like to offer its sympathies to the Whelan family of Ballymullala, Cappagh, County Waterford on the passing of their father Richard Whelan. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha. FUNDRAISING 50:50 Draw: Is our main development draw which helps us to fund our ongoing pitch development. This draw takes place every second Sunday and the tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5. Tickets are available from Cunningham’s shop, Farm Relief Services, Whelan’s Bar and The Cove Bar as well as from any of the club committee. You can now log onto www.stradballygaa.com and purchase your tickets on line. The club would like to thank these local businesses for supporting this vital initiative and all those who purchase these tickets. 50:50 Winner: Well done to Theresa Keane who won €180 in our latest 50/50 draw. The next draw takes place on Sunday, 9th September, 2018. Remember if you are not in you can't win! Field Signs: We will be making a big drive this year for businesses to put up field Signs. This will be a great opportunity for businesses to advertise their products and services. Contact Virgil Power (Alaska) on 0877797401 for more details.

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St. Pat's u-13 ladies football team who had a great win against St. Oliver’s last week.

Pictured are our young stars who played last Saturday night at half time of the Tallow v Abbeyside match.

Cois Bhride (Kindly sponsored by Cunningham's Hardware] COIS BHRIDE ANNUAL DRAW Mentors will be handing out tickets to all players this week. The draw will take place on Friday, 7th September at the Tallow GAA grounds at 8.00 p.m. This draw is our only fundraising event in the year and we really appreciate all the support. We will have our usual stand at the Square on Horse Fair Day. U-8 HURLING Our u-8s played in a blitz last Saturday morning in

Cappoquin and had a great day. We would like to thank Cappoquin for their hospitality. UPCOMING FIXTURES 27th August, 2018: Under 10 hurling – Dungarvan v Cois Bhride 7.00 p.m. away. Round 2. 29th August, 2018: Under 18 hurling – Naomh Brid v Cois Bhride 6.45 in Colligan. Round 5 31st August, 2018: Under 13 hurling – Cois Bhride v St Olivers 7 p.m. in Tallow. Round 7.

Kill CONDOLENCES A deep sense of sadness descended on the locality last week when the news broke of the untimely passing of Mick Ahern. Everyone involved in the club would like to extend their sincere sympathies to his wife Margaret; his son Michael and his daughters Carolyn and Rachel; his brothers and sisters and all his extended family. Mick who was originally from Kerry, moved to Waterford, Kill which became his adopted home where he became very active in the club. First as a top class midfield player, then after his playing days ended he took up the position as manager and selector of the team. Mick was also chairman of the club for many years and was instrumental in getting the flood lights installed in the pitch. Mick was a unique character and was very popular in the area he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace Mick.

LOTTO At last week’s lotto draw in Kirwan’s Bar there was no winner of the €10,000 lotto jackpot. On the night we had no match 3 players, so it was down to the lucky dip draw to decide the winners. The two lucky names drawn out were Anice Power and Warren Power. The numbers drawn were 1, 13, 15 & 26. INTERMEDIATE HURLERS Fenor’s interest in the intermediate hurling championship ended last Saturday evening in Dunhill when we were beaten by St. Saviours on a scoreline of Saviours 1-14; Fenor 2-8. On the night the players’ efforts could not be faulted but the concession of scoreable frees and poor decision making in attack proved costly. We are now into the relegation play-offs with three other teams Ferrybank, Butlerstown and St. Mollerans with an open draw to take place to decide the pairings.

Cappoquin Camogie FIXTURES Cappoquin Seniors will play An Rinn at home on Saturday, 1st at 7.00 p.m. The U-16s will play Tallow on Tuesday, 4th Sept. in Tallow, at 7.00 p.m. RESULTS Hard luck to the U-16's who lost out playing against Tramore last Tuesday evening. Well done to all who played and we want to wish a speedy recovery to Amy our goalie who was injured during the match. Well done to our Senior ladies on Saturday in a fantastic match coming away with a draw against Gailltir at home 0-9 to

St. Pat’s u-6 team football team who played their first ever game against The Brickeys at Bushy Park last Saturday.

0-9. Well done to U-8s for taking part in blitz in An Rinn on Saturday morning. Thanks to An Rinn for hosting. TRAINING *U-8/U-10 training is Thursday from 6-7 p.m. *U-12/14 training is Tuesday at 6-7 p.m. *U-16 training is Tuesday 6-7 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.-12 noon. *Minor Training Wednesday and Friday at 7.30 p.m. *U-18 and Senior training is Tuesday and Friday at 7.30 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. New members always welcome.

Under 8 Cappoquin Camogie at the Blitz in An Rinn on Saturday last.

St. Pat’s u-14 ladies who produced a complete team performance to beat Na Deise in the County Semi Final in Modeligo last Sunday night.

St. Pat’s Juveniles POC FADA & FAMILY FUN DAY NEXT SUNDAY This year’s celebration of all things St. Pat’s will take place next Sunday, 2nd September in Bohadoon. If the day is half as much fun as it was last year it will be an event well worth attending. The day will start at 12 noon. We have a new competition this year for u-13 and u-16 ladies. - Poc Fada for Juveniles & Adults. Registration from 12 noon to 1.00 p.m. Bring your own sliotar. - Cic Fada for under 13 and under 16 Ladies. Registration from 12 noon to 1.00 p.m. Bring your own soccer ball. - Juvenile Hurling & Football Games from 12 noon to 3.30 p.m. BBQ and Karl Dunford Memorial Tournament More information from Stephen 087 2056015 or Maurice 087 7799701. UNDER 6s A great first ever game for the St. Pat's under 6 team against Brickey Rangers last Saturday morning at Bushy Park. The game was nip and tuck all the way before it ended in a draw. ST. PAT'S U-13s END SEASON ON A HIGH NOTE Well done to the St. Pat’s girls for ending the season on a high note. They are a much better team now than they were at the start of the competition. Well done also to St. Oliver’s for contributing so much to a sporting contest. Both of these young teams have their best days ahead of them. ST. PAT'S LADIES 3-11; DUNGARVAN 2-5. Fantastic win for the St. Pat's Intermediate Ladies in Dungarvan early this Sunday morning. UNDER 14 COUNTY SEMI-FINAL ST. PAT'S 1-11; NA DÉISE 1-4. A thrilling match in Modeligo saw St. Pat's under 14's win a nip and tuck encounter with our near neighbours. St. Pat's had the best of the first half and but for some poor finishing and a fortuitous goal for Na Déise would have had a substantial halftime lead. As it was we were behind by a point at the turnaround. In the second half we had the advantage of a strong breeze. Everything finally clicked and St. Pat's moved smoothly up

through the gears to produce our best team display of the season. Several of our Under 12 team came of age in this game and their contribution was fundamental to our victory. From front to back we got a very solid performance from every last one of our players. Hopefully, we will produce a similar display in the final. Well done to all the St. Pat's players and mentors. Commiserations to Na Déise who played their part in producing a cracking encounter. ST. PAT’S / NAOMH BRID VS. WICKLOW A brilliant hurling challenge match in Modeligo last Friday night as the St. Pat’s / Naomh Bríd U15 team took on a very skilful Westmeath county team preparing for a weekend of inter-county action in Waterford. Thanks to everybody that brought refreshments and to the parents that helped with catering. We would also like to congratulate the panels U-14, 15 & 16 players who were selected to play for Waterford in the weekend inter-county tournaments. Joe Booth, Tom Dukes, Jamie Power, Mickey-Joe Curran, Sean and David Condon, Pa O’Brien. One final word of thanks to Thomas “Tyler” Walsh for refereeing the game. THE LATE JIMMY HICKEY All at St. Pat's would like to express our condolences to the family and friends of the late Jimmy Hickey. Our sympathies to his wife Linda, daughter Emma, son James, parents Billy and Joan, sister Ann-Marie, brother-in-law Joe Feeney, father-inlaw Tom O'Farrell, mother-in-law Margaret O'Farrell, nephew Joseph Feeney, niece Emily Feeney. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. "SPLIT THE POT" The next draw takes place on Sunday, 2nd September at Queally's Bar, Bohadoon. This is the club's main fundraiser which helps to top up registration fees, pay for footballs, sliotars, referee fees, subsidise bus hire, field maintenance and help towards any other bills which our club has fall due over the year. Tickets for the next monthly draw are available from Mentors, Parents, Committee, Healy's Daybreak, The Pike Service Station. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5.

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Dungarvan U-11 team that took part in Hurling on the Beach run by Waterford Coaching & Games Development and Tramore GAA, sponsored by Dooley's Fish & Chips. [Maurice Hennebry]

Dungarvan The Nire U-10 football team at the Dungarvan GAA Club football tournament.

Aghada U-10 football team at the tournament hosted by Dungarvan GAA Club.

Ballyduff Upper SENIOR HURLING Our senior hurlers lost out to Fourmilewater on a scoreline of Ballyduff Upper 1-19; Fourmilewater 3-18. Team: Conor Sheehan, Jamie Hannon, Séamus Hannon, Shane Hannon, Michael Kearney, Conor Murray, Jamie Kearney, Finán Hickey, Seán Kenny, Andrew Casey (0-2), Shane Kearney (1-0), Eoghan Murray (0-13, 9f’s), Kevin Casey (0-2), Mikey Kearney (0-2, 1s/l), Seán Casey. Subs: Oran Leamy for Seán Kenny, Eoin O’Brien for Finán Hickey.

With defeat here we now enter the relegation play-off against An Rinn on the weekend of the 23rd September. MINOR HURLING Our minor hurlers face Dungarvan tonight (Wednesday) at

6.45 pm in Ballyduff. CLUB LOTTO Club lotto tickets are available in St. Michael’s Hall from 9 am – 1 pm on weekdays. Tickets are also on sale before Sunday Mass and available in Bridget Scanlon’s Hair Salon, The Log Cabin and An Síbín. CLUB SHOP Our online club shop with O’Neills Sport is now up and running. There is a great variety of club leisurewear in both adult and children’s sizes available. The club shop can be reached by logging on to www.oneills.com and searching for Ballyduff Upper.

Tourin TRAINING & CHAMPIONSHIP We played Abbeyside last Sunday in the quarter final of the championship. We were missing players for various reasons but that did not affect the attitude of the lads on the day. We won on a scoreline of 18 points to 1-14 in a very exciting finish with the final score coming from Daragh Fives. It was great to see such a huge effort being put in from all the players and everyone cheering us on the day. We will now play Colligan in the semi-final. The date and time is yet to be fixed. St. Mary's will play Ballinameela in the other semi-final.

SENIOR HURLING Our interest in this year’s county senior hurling championship came to an end in Walsh Park on Sunday evening last when we had to succumb to a stronger and physical Passage side whom we can’t seem to get the better of in recent years. Attention now turns to senior football and the pressing matter of trying to retain our senior status for next year. We have played some entertaining football this year and have been involved in some really good contests so hopefully we can follow this through to our next game which sees us pitted against neighbours the Brickeys. This game takes place on the 9th of September in the Fraher Field at 2.00 p.m. MINOR HURLING Tonight Wednesday Ballyduff Upper will be our hosts in Division 3B of the Minor hurling championship. This game gets underway at 18:45 p.m. JOHN MEEHAN TOURNAMENT The annual u-12 hurling John Meehan Memorial Tournament takes place this Saturday morning. This year’s format involves eight teams with representatives from Cork, Tipperary and Wexford due to participate. Aghada were last years winners and will come again to try and retain their crown. Proceedings will commence at 11 a.m. with the final due to be played at 1.30 p.m. Hopefully, the weather will prove kind of what should be a marvellous mornings hurling. UNDER 11 BLITZ Our U-11 group had a very bust schedule last week. On Monday, 20th August they travelled to Tramore to take part in a a mini blitz. Nothing unusual in that you might say until you discover that the venue location was none other than the literal English translation of the historical seaside town The big strand. Promoted by the games and development section this new and innovative adventure was been billed as hurling on the beach. With two pitches set up with goals and markings and thankfully the tide well out. It involved the playing of two matches. Our first game was against the host club Tramore with our second game against De La Salle. With only goals to count both matches were to prove very lively and exciting encounters. When the games had finished the participating teams lined up behind the Seafield pipe band along the promenade much to the delight of the season tourists on what has been a bumper Summer for the town. With the marching done the boys were treated to Tramores other famous attraction Dooley’s chips for a well deserved treat. Another treat was a new sliotar given to each of the boys for participating on the night. With darkness setting in it was then time to head home to our own seaside town after a highly enjoyable and memorable evening.