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Ballymac’ opens €1.7m community building THE community of Ballymacarbry and the wider Nire Valley area celebrated last Friday evening as they officially opened their impressive multi-purpose €1.7m Community Centre, writes Paul Mooney.

The building was constructed in three phases thanks to fundraising by the local community, along with grant aid from Waterford Leader Partnership.

The decision to build a brand new community centre for Ballymacarbry was taken back in 2005 and over the next ten years, there was a lot of hard work carried out, which was led by the five member committee ‘Ballymacarbry Community Centre Committee’ comprising of Mick Fenton, Chairperson; Sean Guiry, Secretary; Daniel O’Rourke, Treasurer; Dick Guiry, Assistant Treasurer; and Pat Ryan, Assistant Secretary.

MC for the grand opening, Michael Ryan, acknowledged that it was “truly a fantastic feat and project”, resulting in the building which stands at over 16,000 ft at a cost of just over €1.7m.

Mr. Ryan acknowledged the “serious leadership” shown by the Committee, as well as their “vision, hard work, meticulous planning and constantly keeping in touch with the community”.

He also commended Pat Melody and the rest of the Melody family for making such a fantastic contribution to the community, by making the site available at a realistic price - “only for that, this facility wouldn’t be here”, said Mr. Ryan.

Mr. Melody was invited to the event as

main VIP to cut the ribbon to officially open the centre.

“It is a great pleasure for me to be here,” Mr. Melody said.

He said that while he was invited to cut the ribbon, “it could be any one of you in the community of this great valley who should be cutting the tape”.

Mr. Melody said he was cutting the ribbon on behalf of the community, to loud applause.

He also commended the work of the committee and the leadership they have shown in getting to where they are today, with a finished, well-used facility for the whole community.

Chairman, Mick Fenton, spoke about the history of the project and commended the former landowner of the site, Pat Melody for “coming to the fore and willing to sell us half of the field”.

“The field was what was needed to put this facility in place,” said Mr. Fenton.

He said the committee were “astonished by the level of support from the community”, particularly when the project was still only a ‘plan on paper’.

He complimented the Waterford and Lismore Diocese, as well as former Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Bishop Emeritus, Dr. William Lee, as well as former Parish Priest, the late Father Tobin, in relation to a generous donation received following the sale of St. Patrick’s Hall, which was the former community building.

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The ‘Welcome Team’: Eleanor Cairnes, Rachel Cairnes, Daisy Miller and Grace Cairnes, pictured at “Fortwilliam making a Song and Dance for Barnardos” at Fortwilliam House, Glencairn, Lismore, last week. Over 300 people gathered at Fortwilliam, Lismore to help raise funds for vulnerable children and families in Ireland. Head of Barnardos, Fergus Finlay was in attendance, who explained the importance of Barnardos working to help families and children in the Waterford and Dungarvan areas. It is expected there will be in excess of €10,000 raised and donations are still being accepted. For any one wishing to contribute to this worthy cause to help children in need, contact 058-54251, or email: fortwilliamoffice@gmail.com.

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Award for film made on Nemeton TV Diploma course A BILINGUAL film, developed on the WIT / Nemeton TV Higher Diploma course in TV Production, has won Best Short Documentary Award at the Underground Film Festival in Cork last weekend.

The festival screened over 100 films in 15 categories, with entries from 35 countries.

The film, ‘Spiorad na Samhna’ – Spirit of Samhain, is about Ireland's biggest Hallowe’en Carnival in Derry and was edited by Ciara Ní Fhearghail from An Rinn, with filming at UCC by Éadaoin Breathnach from Waterford City.

The film can be

viewed online at: https://vimeo.com/10139 8600.

In addition to the award, the project has learned that the film has been recommended to teachers of Religious Education in England.

Ed Pawson, Chair, NATRE, National Association of Teachers of Religious Education, has described it as “an exciting resource to widen our understanding of the diversity and origins of religion, beliefs and customs today”.

The film traces origins of Ireland's biggest Hallowe’en Carnival in Derry back to troubled years of 1980s.

It also traces origins of

Hallowe’en itself to the Celtic festival of Samhain.

Dr. Jenny Butler from the Folklore Department of University College, Cork narrates over footage.

There are scenes from the spectacular 2013 Inferno show, produced by LUXe, based in Donegal.

It is directed by Dessie Baker and edited by Ciara Ní Fhearghail.

The script is by Dr. Seán Ó Duinnshléibhe.

The interview with Dr. Jenny Butler at UCC was filmed by Éadaoin Breathnach.

It was developed out of a film making course, run

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WEATHER OUTLOOK WEDNESDAY will be mainly dry, with sunny spells, but a few scattered showers will occur. It will be another relatively cool day, with maximum temperatures of 14 to 16, in a light to moderate northwesterly wind.

Headline: Mainly dry, settled weather for the rest of the week and the weekend, but a few isolated showers will occur at first and it will be relatively cool.

Wednesday night: Mostly areas dry, with clear spells and light north to northwest winds, but a few scattered showers will occur, mainly near north and northwest coasts. Min. 5 to 9 C. Thursday & Friday: Mainly dry, with a mix of cloud and sunny spells, but a few isolated showers are still possible, especially in the north and northwest. Cool, with max. temperatures of 14 to 17 Celsius, in a light to moderate north to northwest breeze.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

Dungarvan in second place on latest IBAL survey

By Paul Mooney DUNGARVAN was placed second in the latest Anti-Litter League Table by Irish Businesses Against Litter (IBAL).

This is the first round of the survey, carried out by An Taisce on behalf of IBAL, with a winner expected to be announced in the final round results early in the new year.

The ranking for Dungarvan puts it at ‘Cleaner than European Norms’, just behind Killarney, which was ranked as first in the IBAL league results.

The ranking of Dungarvan as second place in the first round results of the IBAL league was welcomed by Chairperson of Dungarvan Tidy Towns Committee, Ann Marie Rossiter.

However, she pointed out that the Tidy Towns Committee have always had their doubts about the IBAL results and the consistency of marking.

“We questioned their marking, and then Dungarvan was excluded from the IBAL league ,” Ms. Rossiter said.

Dungarvan has not featured in the IBAL anti-litter survey since 2011, when it was ranked 20th in the first round results, and then ranked 15th in the final round results.

Dungarvan’s exclusion from the IBAL league was cited as “government cutbacks”.

At the time, the former Town Council considered Dungarvan’s exclusion from the IBAL league as “no loss”, since they disregarded the IBAL survey in the first place.

“We have never got definite markings on

things by IBAL, that is my feeling on it,” said Ms. Rossiter.

Ms. Rossiter, who was a Town Councillor in the defunct Dungarvan Town Council, said the Council always felt that the Tidy Towns reports were more “transparent” about their marking system, which included a marking sheet and ideas where the town could be improved.

Ms. Rossiter said that while it was good to see Dungarvan ranked second in IBAL’s antilitter league, she pointed out that in six months time, Dungarvan could drop to the bottom of the league without any explanation of the marking or why the town dropped its place in the rankings.

“There were times when Dungarvan was ranked 7th in the IBAL league and then dropped to 29th place six months later,” she pointed out.

“There were even times when IBAL ranked us 29th or 30th place, and we were just after getting a silver medal in the Tidy Towns Competition!”

Ms. Rossiter said the former Town Council had agreed to work with the Tidy Towns report rather than the IBAL report because IBAL was never consistent with marking.

“The Tidy Towns report will be out in the next week or so and we will be using it to work from, because Tidy Towns give guidelines on how we can improve our town,” she said.

“They also don’t deduct marks if there is work going on to repair a footpath or if a road has been dug up.”

Thanks to the continuous hard work and attention to detail by the small, dedicated committee and volunteers, led by Ms. Rossiter, Dungarvan Tidy Towns now has five bronze medals and three silver medals under its belt.

DUNGARVAN ‘REINTRODUCED’ TO IBAL LEAGUE Last April, it was revealed that Dungarvan would be “reintroduced” into the IBAL league, after a four year exclusion from the league.

Speaking at last April’s Dungarvan-Lismore District Council meeting, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said the anti-litter survey operated by IBAL needs to prove its credibility if the results are to be taken seriously.

He pointed out that the “much more credible” Tidy Town’s report provided gradual, year-on-year progress reports with advice, etc., whereas the IBAL league fluctuated wildly, with towns zooming up and down from “40th one week to 2nd a few weeks later”.

TOWNS SHOWED ‘BEST SIDE’ TO TOURISTS Conor Horgan, of IBAL, said the great majority of tourist towns again showed their best side to tourists this summer.

The IBAL survey showed that sweet papers, cigarette butts, fast food wrappers and chewing gum were the most common forms of litter. Dog fouling, while not as prevalent, continues to be a source of public concern, according to IBAL.

A ‘wheel’ good reason to visit your local cheesemaker Bord Bia continues its Discover Farmhouse Cheese Farm Visits in Waterford! Ballyneety, Knockanore, on 16th and 23rd September, 2015 THROUGHOUT the Summer, as part of the Discover Farmhouse Cheese programme, farmhouse cheesemakers will be opening their doors and gates to the Irish public.

All farm visits are free to attend but you must book your place online. The latest farm visits will take place in Ballyneety, Knockanore, Co. Waterford on Wednesday, September 16th and 23rd from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Eamonn Lonergan is pleased to welcome you to his farm in Knockanore where they produce award winning unpasteurised cow’s milk cheddar cheese from their own pedigree Friesian herd.

People are invited to visit Knockanore and experience first-hand, the story of their farmhouse cheese – the milk and dairy herds, the small batches and commitment to taste, the quality and dedication to making some of the finest artisan products.

The Discover Farmhouse Cheese programme is an EU co-funded campaign organised

by Bord Bia, which is a celebration of farmhouse cheese in Ireland. The campaign aims to share some of the amazing sto-

ries and people behind farmhouse cheese – why and how they do what they do.

Cheesemakers from across Ireland will open their doors and farm gates to the Irish public from April to October.

Discover Farmhouse Cheese is encouraging people to visit one of the farms and experience first-hand, the story of farmhouse cheese – the milk and dairy herds, the small batches and commitment to taste and quality, and the cheesemaker’s dedication to making some of the finest artisan products.

Farmhouse cheeses have a wide variety of styles to choose

from with some taking years to reach perfect maturity. A distinctive feature of farmhouse cheese produced in Ireland is that all farmhouse cheeses created here are unique to each producer - a characteristic which is markedly different to the Continent where many farms and dairies produce the same cheese under strict guidelines to ensure consistent standards (e.g. Camembert).

Speaking of the re-launch of the Discover Farmhouse Cheese - Free Farm Visits, Eimear O'Donnell, Consumer Dairy Sector Manager, Bord Bia said: “The cheese revolution in Ireland has been steady

and it has succeeded for a very simple reason - the 50 farmhouse cheesemakers throughout the country who make the cheeses do so on their own farms, so the cheese speaks of their land, their milk, their labour, their passion.

We would encourage people to go out and sample as many as they can, so they can find new ones to love - and what better way to do that, than to meet the producers and to try the product first hand!"

For more information on locations and events: www.DiscoverFarmhouseChe ese.ie.

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Small cow makes a big impression in Knockanore IN what was probably the area’s nearest thing to a brush with royalty to date, Knockanore laid on a conspicuous welcome for ‘Ella’, the world’s smallest cow at the annual Knockanore-GlendineKilwatermoy féte last Sunday.

The event was part of a fundraising weekend for St. Carthage’s Rest Home, Lismore, the Irish Heart Foundation and the local Parochial Fund.

Five year-old Ella stands a mere 31 inches tall, making her the world’s smallest cow and supplanting the previous title holder, Swallow, in Cheshire, by a massive two inches!

Manikyam, a six year-old animal in India measures a mere 26 inches but is, says Ella’s owner Henry Judge, “a dwarf cow born without a womb that can never give birth. So it’s not a cow in the proper sense”.

Ella, having travelled from her home in Sligo, was accompanied by her lady-in-waiting, otherwise known as her five month old daughter Áine, who is even smaller but still growing.

The pair were serenaded into the presidentially titled JFK GAA grounds by Christy and Michael McCarthy from the Youghal Pipe band. Perhaps accustomed to music of a more classical tone, the two ladies did not find the strains emanating from the bagpipes very moo-ving and it took a considerable amount of cajoling from behind, a tempting feed bucket in front and a rope around Ella’s neck to dissuade the two bovines from hightailing – or even low-

tailing – it back to Yeat’s county.

Once their hooves touched grass, the guests broke free and made a dash for the furthest corner of the field in the general direction of Connacht.

Like many a star to grace a Waterford hurling pitch, the creatures found the way to their goal barred – by a ditch- and soon abandoned their resistance.

However, much the calmer for their short-lived rebellion, the animals happily settled for being penned and admired on the far side line in return for a bucket of something tasty and a drink. They probably saw it as a moral victory.

NAME THAT COW Ella was named after RTE’s Ear to the Ground presenter Ella McSweeney, who happened to be conducting an interview with Henry on his farm in Dromore East, Co. Sligo, on the day that the her namesake was born. The presenter had to return to Dublin before the calf was born “but I promised to name it after her if it was a heifer”, Henry explains.

By coincidence, Henry has a three year old granddaughter also called Ella. Áine, a second granddaughter and born within ten days of her cousin was in the farmyard the day Ella gave birth, “so Ella’s calf was named after my other granddaughter”, Henry elaborates.

THE COWS’ TALE The cows belong to the Dexter breed and Henry, who travels to agricultural events promoting the strain, is effectively its saviour. The Dexters evolved in Ireland the early 1800’s and acquired their name when a William Dexter began breeding and promoting them extensively in the 1860’s, from his land in

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Little cow Ella and calf Áine in the display pen at the Knockanore Fete.

Dundrum County Tipperary. In time they became extinct. (It’s tempting to think they were driven out by bagpipes but more likely it was farmers’ yearning for larger stock heavier returns.) When Henry first wanted to breed them about 15 years ago, “the only three left were in a zoo in Belfast”, he says.

So Henry attended a Dexter’s Society AGM in Newcastle, UK, from whence months later he secured five in-calf heifers for his farm in Ireland. He now owns a sizeable herd and the breed continues to spread. “Very often farmers come to see them and immediately want to get some,” he smiles.

At this stage in their renaissance, the animals are largely traded through the Irish Dexters Society. “We have over 100 members and breeders and there are probably about another 30 who are not members,” Henry advises. “The society meets a few times a year and offers an easy way to share knowledge and information on access to mar-

Sligo farmer Henry Judge leading Ella and calf Áine into Knockanore GAA field at the Knockanore Fete last Sunday.

kets and so on.”

MORE EASILY FARMED Not merely cute, flexible and sociable, the Dexters are a viable option to ‘regular’ beef and dairy farming on a practical level. “You can feed three of them on what you’d give a normal sized cow,” Henry explains “and because of their size, they don’t poach the land in winter; even sheep do more poaching. They are also winter out animals so don’t need as much winter fodder. They actually eat mainly weeds and rushes anyway so you don’t need high quality land or even much land, to keep them.”

When it comes to marketing, the Dexters sell as top grade plus a bonus of 45p (sterling) per kilo. The markets are currently sparse but the society is working on a programme to secure a guaranteed outlet.“When we first got in there was only one outlet for Dexter beef and that was Crossgar Meats in Northern Ireland, who were distributing throughout England,” Henry recalls.“It was a very healthy market but unfortunately it was sold on and became diminished. There are quite a few markets now but no concrete one.

So we are meeting about it and hope to focus on one market predominantly in due course. There’s no point in having three or four markets and people unable to supply.”

EATING AND DRINKING The beef animals mature in about 18 months but for consumers the meat is “very expensive and something of a delicacy,” Henry continues. Lean and high in quality, it carries little waste. Some Munster retailers, based in Cork, can

be found on www.realmeat.ie Dexters yield rich milk that is relatively high in butterfat, with up to 2.5 gallons produced daily.“It is immensely good for you,” Henry claims, “It is very beneficial for people with asthma or bronchial conditions, because of certain enzymes that arise from its natural feeding from ditches and scrubland.” It’s probably good for bag pipers too then.

Unfortunately, the milk is not easy to come by as yet but again the Dexter Society is working towards correcting that situation in the near future.

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Cappoquin and District Day Centre - a great place to meet new (and old) friends DO you want to meet new friends (and catch up with old friends) and enjoy social activities while having fun?

Cappoquin and District Day Centre, based at Danesfield, Cappoquin, is a great place to meet friends (old and new), enjoy social activities, sit fit exercises, music and sing-alongs, bingo, card games, bowling, arts and crafts and

much more.

Cappoquin and District Day Centre is open for people to join, including people from areas such as Clashmore, Tallow, Touraneena and right across West Waterford.

The Centre, which is run by volunteers, also offers services to its members, including hairdressing, chiropody, visiting optician, ‘meals on wheels’ (available in the

Cappoquin area), which can be delivered or collected from the Centre, and a senior citizens alert scheme.

Various talks, fashion shows and other fun events are held at the Centre throughout the year.

A free bus service for members is available in most areas.

Light refreshments are provided on arrival and a three-course lunch

- all for €6.00 per day.

Cappoquin and District Day Centre is open from Tuesday to Friday, 10.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. All are very welcome.

For more information, come along to the Centre and join in the fun and become a member, or a volunteer.

Contact Kathleen Barron, Manager, on 058-52018.

Margaret Linehan from Kilbree, with her artwork at Cappoquin and District Day Centre.

Mary Dore from Lismore, pictured with her painting at Cappoquin and District Day Centre.

Sister Annunciata with Kathleen Barron, Manager of Cappoquin and District Day Centre, enjoying some lunch.

An outing day for members of Cappoquin and District Day Centre - pictured are Dick Pegg and John McGrath.

Eileen Power, Craft Teacher.

Boost to motor trade in County Waterford Sales rose by over 17 percent in first six months of 2015

By Paul Mooney WATERFORD motor dealers have been enjoying a massive boost in the trade this year as figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that car sales rose by over 17 percent in the first six months of this year, compared with last year.

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has released the official car sales figures for July as part of the 2nd Quarter SIMI Motor Industry Review in association with DoneDeal.

The SIMI / DoneDeal Quarter 2 Report shows there was a 17.39 percent increase in new vehicles sold in the first six months of this year.

From January to June, 2014, there were a total of 1,754 new car sales in County Waterford. New vehicle sales for the same period this year for registration plates 151-W surpassed that figure, with a

total of 2,059 new cars being sold.

For the whole of 2014 (January to December), there were a total of 2,417 new vehicles sold.

According to the SIMI figures, so far this year (January to July) there have been a total of 2,643 new vehicles sold - meaning that there have been 584 new vehicles with the registration 152-W sold during July.

Nationally, the ‘152’ sales figures for July are up 48% (27,633) compared to (18,711) July 2014 and are currently up 30% (109,960) for the first half of 2015.

Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) were up 49% (3,768) on July 2014 (2,535) and year to date are up 54% (18,426). Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) are also up for the month of July 41% (291) compared to the same month last year (207) and overall are up 9% (1,556).

The introduction of the dual number plate registration (January to June and July to December) appears

to have revitalised the motor industry.

The SIMI figures show that sales were dropping prior to the introduction of the dual registration plate system in 2013.

Since 2013, new vehicle sales have steadily increased.

In 2013, there were a total of 1,762 new vehicles sold, but in 2014, that figure increased by over 37 percent, to see a total of 2,417 new vehicles being sold.

Economist and author of the report, Jim Power, a Waterford native said: “Given the upward momentum in the auto sector and the increasingly strong contribution it is making to Exchequer revenues, employment and regional economic activity, it is important that Budget 2016 should not make any changes that could adversely affect car sales”.

Mark Boggan, President of the SIMI, said: “This is the 3rd year of the dual registration plate which has been a real success, allowing the Industry to better structure its business year”.

Pictured at the SIMI DoneDeal Motor Industry Review Q2 2015 at the SIMI Headquarters was from left: Cathal Cremen, Commercial Manager DoneDeal's Motor Section; SIMI President Mark Boggan; Damien English, Minister of State; along with Economist and Author of the Report Jim Power.

“We now have sales occurring in the second half of the year at rates never seen before as consumers have embraced the opportunity to purchase their new car in July. July this year reached 93% of the January sales figure, compared to 82% last year, 67% in 2013 and 21% in 2012 the last year before the new system was introduced,” added Mr. Boggan.

Cathal Cremen, Commercial Manager of DoneDeal’s Motor Section,

said: “We’re proud to be Ireland’s biggest classified advertisements website and undoubtedly our motor section is a key part of DoneDeal’s success”.

“Whether you want to buy privately or via the Motor Industry DoneDeal has you covered. June 2015 saw a total of 77,876 motor ads placed on DoneDeal, which was up almost 10% on June last year.

DoneDeal offers opportunities to both buyers and sellers with over 90 million

visits to DoneDeal’s motor section alone in the first half of 2015. This is up 26 million on the same time last year so no matter what you’re selling there is someone out there to buy it!”

Damien English, Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills and the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation with Special Responsibility for Skills, Research and Innovation, who launched the 2nd Quarter Motor

Industry Review, said: “The Motor Industry plays a key role in providing employment across the country in both rural and urban areas”.

“I am greatly encouraged by the growth in employment across the Industry in the last year and in particular I am delighted at the Motor Industry’s commitment to employing and training young people via the Apprenticeship system,” added Minister English.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

It’s picnic time at the Park!

A day of free family fun for visitors to the Waterford Harvest Festival is back!

‘PICNIC and Play in the Park’ returns on Saturday, September 12th, from 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. in The People’s Park.

Youngsters and the young at heart are invited to throw down the blanket, sit back, relax and enjoy an afternoon of good old fashioned family fun in the park. Picnic and Play, which is sponsored by Caulfield’s SuperValu, will offer a variety of music, dance, sports and games plus great Irish food producers.

This year, the events throughout the Park will be even bigger and better and guaranteed to keep everyone entertained for the afternoon.

Start Your Own Business Programme Do you have an idea for a business or have you started and need to learn about the aspects of running a business?

Waterford Local Enterprise Office is running two Start Your Own Business Programmes commencing September 2015, one in Waterford City & one in Dungarvan.

Pictured enjoying a picnic in the park last year are Carmel Brennan from Waterford with her daughters Sadbh and Aoife.

[Patrick Browne]

Dungarvan Enterprise Centre launches Business Needs survey in Waterford & Dungarvan DUNGARVAN Enterprise Centre has been in operation almost four years, offering affordable office space, meeting room hire and professional business training to the local business and start-up community. It has reached a point where the centre needs to review its focus in order to ascertain whether it is meeting the needs of business and whether it can deliver more to entrepreneurs and business owners. To this end, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre is developing and launching a ‘Voice of the Customer’ survey, which will help to establish the gaps in support for micro and start-up business, to identify the parameters within which the centre should be operating and to determine what supports businesses really need in order to grow.

“We are urging everybody involved in business in Waterford city and county to have their say in our survey,” says Mags Durand O’Connor, centre manager, “we are taking this exercise very seriously and will be taking action based on the feedback that we receive. It is our intention to further develop our facilities and services around the needs of the business community, based on the findings of this survey. If we cannot provide the supports and services needed ourselves we have established a pathway to feed the information back to the bodies who can

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The course runs over seven consecutive weeks, two evenings per week.

The course fee is €135 and if you are in receipt of social welfare payment you may qualify for a reduced fee.

For further information visit www.localenterprise.ie/Waterford Or call 051 849905 Waterford Local Enterprise Office Supporting Local Business

New members join Board of Dungarvan Enterprise Centre. Back row (l. to r.): Ian Noctor, Joe Moynihan, Irial Mac Murchu, Ger Enright. Front row (l. to r.): Mags O’Connor, John White (Chairman) and Pat Whyte.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media] deliver on those needs. We want to hear about your issues, challenges and needs so that we can make the right decisions to support you. So have your say and help your business to grow.”

There is a draw for €100 cash for respondents to the survey, which is a further incentive.

Dungarvan Enterprise Centre is a community organisation, the centre is steered by a voluntary Board of directors who give their time freely to help drive the centre forward.

The Board was established ten years ago, with members identifying the need for an enterprise centre and bringing it to fruition through a private-publiccommunity partnership.

The Board is currently chaired by John White of

JBW Accountants, who has been on board since the centre was just an idea. The Board has recently been refreshed, with a number of long-serving members retiring and some accomplished business people coming forward to serve.

Dungarvan Enterprise Centre will benefit from the experience brought to the table by Pat Whyte formerly of Eason, Irial Mac Murchu of Nemeton, Joe Moynihan formerly of St. Augustine’s College, Ian Noctor of the Communications Coach and Richie Walsh of Waterford City & County Council.

This Board represents a strong cross section of knowledge and industry expertise and it is very well positioned to guide Dungarvan Enterprise

Centre forward over the next few years.

Dungarvan Enterprise Centre have contracted RIKON to develop the survey and will work closely with the leading research experts to deliver a robust and comprehensive piece of research that can offer genuine insights into the needs of the business community. RIKON are Ireland’s leading service innovation centre located in WIT and is staffed by doctoral and post-doctoral researchers along with industry experts.

The survey is online and will take just six minutes to complete. For further information or to get a link to the survey please contact Dungarvan Enterprise Centre at 058 23598 or dungarvanec@gmail.com

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Liliana Maior, Garvey’s SuperValu staff; and Liam Power, Manager, Garvey’s SuperValu, with some of the products from their Food Academy range which are provided by local suppliers and producers.

Garvey’s SuperValu, Dungarvan, launched their Food Academy range last week, with plenty of delicious nibbles and samples for customers to taste.

Garvey’s SuperValu customer, Mary Moi from Lismore, samples some of Trudies delicious salads during the Food Academy stall display last week.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

Customer, Tony Norch, samples some products made with Early Bird free range eggs during the Food Academy stall display at Garvey’s SuperValu last week.

Seanie Cahalane of Union Hall Smoked Fish, had some delicious samples for customers to try at his stall during Garvey’s SuperValu Food Academy. Union Hall Smoked Fish is a familyrun business based in the fishing village of Union Hall, West Cork, producing quality fresh seafood products using traditional methods.

Customer, Liam Douglas samples some food products at the Edelicious food stall during the Food Academy launch at Garvey’s SuperValu last week.

Trevor Power, from Early Bird free range eggs with delicious samples during Garvey’s SuperValu Food Academy.

Early Bird free range eggs are based in Ballinamult, County Waterford, providing the freshest free range eggs from their family farm directly to your local store.

Rosarie Carton samples some coffee from Stephen Bergin of Coffee House Lane of Waterford, which had a stall at Garvey’s SuperValu Food Academy last week. Coffee House Lane makes Ponticelli coffee - fresh artisan coffee which is handroasted in Waterford.

Cathal Allen, of De Róiste, Artisan Pudding Makers, who make top quality pork products, such as black and white pudding and bacon rashers, in the heart of the Muscrai Gaeltacht in West Cork. There was plenty of black and white pudding and pork products to sample at the De Róiste stall during Garvey’s SuperValu Food Academy last week.

Angela Kehoe, of O’Neill’s Dry Cure Bacon Co. at her stall during Garvey’s SuperValu Food Academy. Their award winning bacon is dry cured by hand for three weeks using a unique family recipe with natural sea salt at their base in Ferns, County Wexford. There is no added water or phosphates in their bacon and has 30 percent less salt than average.

Caroline Pollard from Edelicious with some delicious samples for customers at Garvey’s SuperValu Food Academy last week. Edelicious, which is based in Waterford, provides mouth-watering sauces, and creates healthy, fresh, tasty and convenient food for all the family.

Brian Galvin of One-der Blend Patel’s, who had a stall at Garvey’s Supervalu Food Academy last week.

The One-der Blend, which is blended, filled and packed in Ireland, is a versatile curry blend which forms the base of all of their ten amazing curries.

John Murphy M.D., of Uncle Aidan’s Flour, milled the traditional way at Ballyminane Mills, Wexford, since 1832. Uncle Aidan’s Flour had a stall at Garvey’s SuperValu Food Academy last week.

Susanne Hogan, with lots of delicious samples of salads from Trudie’s Catering Kitchen Ltd., New Ross, Wexford, as part of the food stall display at Garvey’s SuperValu Food Academy last week.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

Chronic diseases costing over €21m in Waterford CHRONIC disease in County Waterford is costing over €21m according to statistics from new website www.chronicdisease.ie, which was launched earlier in July.

The website has compiled data on the human and financial cost of preventable chronic disease in Ireland. The website is supported by German pharmaceutical company, Boehringer Ingelheim.

Diabetes, lung disease, irregular heartbeat and asthma are claiming hundreds of lives each year in Waterford and the cost of treating these diseases is running into millions of euro.

The information and statistics are drawn from medical research and CSO data and show that thousands of people are either unaware of their condition, or are at risk of developing one of the chronic diseases, while the information shows that thousands more people are not managing their condition properly.

TYPE 2 DIABETES A breakdown of the figures shows that there are 5,917 people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes is a common chronic disease which occurs when the pancreas is no longer able to make insulin, or when the body cannot use the insulin it produces properly - leading to high blood sugar levels (known as hyperglycaemia).

Over time high blood sugar levels are associated with damage to the body and failure of various organs and tissues.

Diabetes is responsible for many early deaths, reduced quality of life and significant costs to the healthcare system and the economy. Costs associated with diabetes include increased use of health services, productivity loss and disability.

The total cost of diabetes to the country is over €731.5m, with 238,589 people diagnosed with the condition.

The cost of diabetes per patient is around €3,982, with the chronic disease costing a total of over €18m in County Waterford.

The figures show that there are 592 people with Type 2 diabetes with sightthreatening retinopathy; and 1,775 people with Type 2 diabetes who have kidney disease in Waterford.

Patients with diabetes are at a 15 to 40 fold higher risk of a lower limb amputation; and cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in people with diabetes.

People with Type 2 diabetes can often manage their condition through exercise and diet, but as Type 2 diabetes is a progressive condition over time, people may eventually require medication.

The figures show that one in three families are affected by diabetes and there are approximately 30,000 people in the country with undetected diabetes.

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a type of irregular heartbeat and means the heart may not pump as efficiently as it should. As a result, blood clots are more likely to form in the heart, increasing the risk of having a stroke.

Most strokes happen because of a blockage in an artery leading to the brain, called an Ischaemic Stroke of all strokes Ischaemic Strokes are the most serious and devastating consequence of Atrial Fibrillation.

In Ireland, there are 59,646 people diagnosed with AF. The website states that 52,488 should be treated with anti-coagulation medication; while 41,468 are not being treated with anticoagulation medication.

Without the correct anti-coagulation medication, 1,307 people will suffer potentially avoidable strokes; 104 will escape disability or death, while 928 will be left disabled and 276 will die.

The cost of potentially avoidable strokes to the country is assessed at just over €38.5m.

In Waterford, the cost of potentially avoidable strokes is assessed at €944,832.

Locally, 1,479 people in Waterford are diagnosed

with AF; 1,302 people are treated with anti-coagulation medication; but 1,029 are not being treated with anti-coagulation medication.

Without the correct anti-coagulation medication, 32 people in Waterford will suffer potentially avoidable strokes; two will escape disability or death; while 23 will be left disabled and seven people will die.

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) COPD is an umbrella term to describe chronic lung disease such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, which causes limitations in lung airflow.

COPD is a disease which gets worse over time and has a major impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Most people who suffer from COPD are smokers or ex-smokers; exposure to smoke, dust or other fumes; or through an inherited condition.

The COPD death rate in Ireland is the third highest in Europe and is the third cause of respiratory death in Ireland.

According to the statistics, there are 440,013 people with COPD in Ireland - 10,913 of those people are living in Waterford.

The figures show that 339 people are hospitalised yearly with the condition, and 28 people will die within 90 days of hospital admission.

The total cost of COPD hospitalisations is assessed at €1.75m for Waterford.

ASTHMA Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease characterised by the inflammation of the airways that bring air in and out of the lungs.

In Ireland, more than one person dies per week from asthma - 90 percent of asthma deaths are preventable.

According to the data, there are 449,648 people in the country with asthma, with 11,152 asthma sufferers in Waterford.

There are 620 hospital visits per year for asthma

sufferers in Waterford, with 154 hospital admissions due to asthma per year.The cost of hospital admissions in the Waterford area due to asthma is assessed at €285,103.

There are 1,940 asthmatics missing school or work every year in Waterford, with a staggering 23,280 days missed from school or work due to asthma.

It is estimated that asthma is directly linked to 52 deaths per year.

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G o w i l d w i t h t h e fa m i l y Solas Centre South East Cancer Run and Walk a t t h e Co m e ra g h s Wi l d for Life means so much to so many Fiachra Ó Céilleachair with (left to right) Sadhbh, Ruán and Gráinne.

Explore the natural wild beauty and diversity of the Comeragh Mountains in Waterford and revel in walks and talks, traditional music, live theatre, storytelling and so much more at this year’s Comeraghs Wild Festival from September 17th-20th. Pictured are Darragh O’Dwyer, Lauren Moran and Isabel Hayden - all 5 years - with Ashlea Cox carrying a cello in the Comeragh Mountains.

[Patrick Browne] BANISH those dreaded back to school blues and revel in the wonder of the great outdoors while exploring the natural wild beauty and diversity of the Comeraghs through family-focused walks and talks, traditional music, live theatre, storytelling and so much more at this year’s Comeraghs Wild Festival in Waterford from September 17th-20th.

A specially-commissioned drama by Kilmacthomas based Martina Collender on Friday, September 18th, tells the story of ‘Crotty the Robber’, the 18th Century highwayman, who hid himself away in the Comeraghs. Patrons of the 2014 festival will recall the high successful and sellout performance of ‘Lackendarra Jim’.

This year’s theatrical piece will be staged 385 metres above sea level at the atmospheric Coumshingaun Lake, start-

ing out from the Rathgormack Hiking Centre at 6.30 p.m. The hike to the venue may not suit those with buggies or with small children.Tickets are €20 and pre-booking is required. Hardy adventurers can stay overnight in tents for an all-in €50.

Older children and brave adults will get their adrenaline pumping from early on Saturday morning while canyoning down the stunning Mahon Falls with Ardmore Adventures. The canoeing adventure runs from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday. It’s definitely not for the faint hearted!

Booking is essential and is open now through the Ardmore Adventures website. The entire experience costs €100.

For those who’d rather stay on the flat, there’s a free family walk in Crough Wood on Saturday 19th from 11.00 a.m. but prebooking is essential.

Discover the habits and

uncover the habitats of woodland mammals such as the Pine Marten, Squirrel, Stoat, Bats and much more.Why not bring a picnic and make a day of it! What better way to round off the afternoon than with a free storytelling event with one of Ireland’s finest storytellers, Niall de Burca, from 3.00 p.m. at Mahon Falls!

An intimate evening concert with Mary Black in the majestic courtyard at stunning Curraghmore House on the Saturday night promises to be an enchanting evening for families with older children and teens.Tickets cost €27.50 and are still available from a host of local outlets and online through the festival website. A limited number of VIP tickets are also on sale.

New events for the 2015 festival include a ‘Muddy Boots’ walk on the Sunday morning which leaves Coumshingaun Lake Loop

at 10.00 a.m. It will test the mettle of the most experienced hikers and active teens.Walks can be tailored to meet your individual requests and tickets cost just €15.

A Treasure Hunt leaves the Sundial Table in Stradbally on the Sunday afternoon at 2.00 p.m.

Entry is just €5 per person.

There’s a free Eco Fairy Tales event in the Public Park in Kilmacthomas from 2.30 p.m. The entire family is also welcome to come along and enjoy the Circle Dance Workshop in Kilrossanty Hall on Sunday at 2.00 p.m.

The Workshop is a celebration of Nature through the medium of Circle Dance. Circle Dancing offers an experience that affects the mind, body and spirit and has been used for centuries to celebrate nature, unity and community – all essential elements of the Comeraghs Wild Festival.

Call in to AIB, Ireland's No. 1 Student Bank today – Recent student event in Sir John Robert’s Square, hosted by AIB Waterford and supported by Colm Cooper, Brendan Cummins and Kieran Joyce, GAA heroes. Pictured were AIB, The Quay, staff members with [John Power] sports stars Colm "The Gooch" Cooper, Kieran Joyce and Brendan Cummins.

AS we move ever closer to the start date of 11th October for the “Run and Walk for Life 2015” the importance of the Solas Centre cannot be lost to anyone. The facility continues to play a vital role in the lives of individuals and families affected by cancer.

Speaking as Chair of the 2015 RFL Michael Garland commented, “The 2015 events are all about bringing the Solas Centre’s activities back into the community and what better way to demonstrate this than by reading the testimonials of some of the people who have actually used the Solas Centre. We would like to get this important message out to members of the public over the next few weeks and as well as doing this through the usual printed sources we are also running a number of testimonials with Beat 102-103, our media partners.

The 2015 RFL is a major fundraiser for the Solas Centre and this year’s “two events in one” will allow many, many more people to participate. As well as introducing the 5-mile walk to the now traditional 10-mile run we have removed the event “entry fee” and we would ask all the participants to raise as much sponsorship as they can. There is no lower or upper limit on how much you can raise and all we would ask is that you take on board the range of services the Solas Centre provides and raise an appropriate amount to contribute to the continuation and expansion of those services.”

One of the existing clients of the Solas Centre is Fiachra Ó Céilleachair (originally from An Rinn) and his family, and he gave a moving testimonial during the launch of the Run and Walk for Life routes.

Like so many others before Fiachra and with many more active clients coming to the facility in the future, the Solas Centre is looking to expand its range of services with the help of thousands of participants in the 2015 Run and Walk for Life.

Fiachra commented, “Encounters with cancer vary. It’s not easy to cope, irrespective of one’s strength, medical help or support of family and friends. The range of services offered, free of charge, by the South Eastern Cancer Foundation can and does provide light.

Appropriately, their friendship is termed “Solas” - the Irish for light. In 2010, Siobhán was diagnosed with melanoma. We had two young children and, whilst initiating treatment, discovered Siobhán was expecting our third. Despite intensive surgery, the pregnancy survived.

Months later, however, the cancer returned. Our daughter had to come out six weeks early, amidst more surgery. Later, Siobhán required oncology and was prescribed the newly approved ipilimubab.

Complications arose in 2012 and chemotherapy, radiosurgery and radiotherapy followed. In February 2013, Siobhán’s prognosis was months rather than years and by June, it was weeks. On Saturday, 27th July, Siobhán texted invites for our eldest son’s eighth birthday set for the following Saturday. In the meantime, cancer eventually took her.

Ruán’s party went ahead, as his Mom wished, and Siobhán’s funeral was two days later.

Since then, there’s a tree and plaque in Siobhán’s memory at the park in Dunmore East - looking

out to the sea where her ashes were scattered. I wouldn’t wish our journey on anyone. From the first steps, up to today in the case of mine and the children’s, the Solas Centre has been there for us. Initially, it was an independent source for Siobhán to talk to. In turn, she attended for reflexology.

Solas was a kind of oasis and the counselling there was invaluable. I’ve availed of it myself. Conscious of possible effects on our children, all five of us participated in art therapy sessions.

After Siobhán’s passing, I’ve turned to Solas to underpin comprehension of and reaction to all that has happened. Being a friend of the Solas Centre helped Ruán, Sadhbh, Gráinne and I to be as resilient as we could and can be. Ebullient and interested in others, Siobhán in 2009 prior to cancer being currency in our own lives, ran in the Solas “South East Run for Life”. Subsequently, I’ve walked it. I’ll be very proud when our three children will have the opportunity to join me in doing so in 2015.We’ll never forget the extraordinary person that Siobhán was. In our lives, she is a light that will never go out. The Solas Centre is also a resource beyond the ordinary, a light that should be there for others to see and benefit from. Please join us in supporting the “South East Run for Life 2015”.

Details on the Solas Centre and how you can get involved with the 2015 Solas Centre Run and Walk for Life can be found on www.solascentre.ie or by contacting the Solas Centre directly on 051 304 604 or on Facebook by searching with Solas Centre South East Run for Life.

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John Foley Kilrush Service Station qualifies for National Forecourt-Convenience Store of the Year Awards Final 2015. [Sean Byrne]

Waterford Retailers shortlisted in National Industry Awards A TOTAL of three retailers from Waterford are through to the final of Ireland’s Forecourt & Convenience Retailer Awards (IFCR) 2015.

Kilrush Service Station Ltd; Top Oil Park Road; and Maxol Mace Kingsmeadow will battle it out with the biggest and best forecourts in Northern Ireland and the Republic for one of these prized awards.

Set in the fabulous Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin on Friday, September 11th, and hosted by RTE’s Miriam O’Callaghan, the IFCR Awards will celebrate the finest convenience retailers from across Ireland.

With more than 400 individual award entries received from throughout the country, reaching the final of these awards signifies a major achievement for independent retailers, symbol groups and oil companies.

There will be much to celebrate in 2015 as surges in the sector have been predicted to continue throughout the 2016-20 period. The latest data from Mintel suggests the value of the convenience store and forecourt market will increase by seven per cent on an all-Ireland basis, from €2.85 billion in 2016 to €3.1 billion in 2020.

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Innovation, new ideas and new developments are an essential part of successful retailing in today’s ultra-competitive, fast-moving retail environment.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

Sovereign in name only IT is really only as time passes, as the national financial crisis appears to begin to ease and as the population settles in to another gradual and very modest rise in our fortunes, that we realise that financially, we have little to look forward to.

Our financial future has been mortgaged to the hilt to bail out, not our banks, but those foreign and Irish investors whose money went down the drain with the bursting of the bubble and the collapse of the property market.

We were instructed from Europe, our new creditors, that no bank must fail and some people thought that this was a good idea. They believed that our international reputation would be upheld, that our lending bankers would continue to have confidence in us and that it would be business as usual.

However, saving the banks came at a cost, paid with borrowed money, made freely available from foreign sources and which will be a burden on our children and our children’s children for half a century to come. A very high price for the fleeting pleasure of being an international high-flier, able to afford the best things in life for a decade.

With the infamous bank guarantee, justifiable in the short term, to maintain some financial stability, came an outrageous demand from the troubled banks for enormous sums to keep their doors open. With little hesitation, the money – resources meant for the financial future and development of this country and the security of our successors – was handed over to senior bankers who laughed at the naivety of the government and the innocence of a people being led to the financial slaughterhouse.

The decision to prop up the banks with the now infamous guarantee was described last week as ‘the most disastrous decision ever made by an Irish Government’.

Few would disagree with that assessment. Fewer still expected any remorse from those responsible when they appeared before the Banking Inquiry and they were not to be disappointed.

Having mortgaged our future, we might reasonably have looked forward to the revenues from the oil and gas being contentiously brought ashore by foreign companies.

This windfall was not to be, as the Irish resources have been given away free to those international interests without licence fees, without royalties and at a rate of 25% tax.

These provisions were allowed either by an infinitely

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate stupid cabinet, or the work of corrupt ministers. It is of little consequence now, the money will not be forthcoming.

After years of believing that we have no natural resources, we are now told that there are immense reserves of oil and gas, the revenues from which could ease our debt burden and make life bearable again.

The revenues will not accrue to the state. There will be no windfall. There will be no relief for our children from that potential bonanza. It has all been given away.

Betrayed by those who had been elected and who had sworn to uphold the best interests of our people.

Next year, we begin our ‘freedom’ celebrations and, as we look at our international bank balance, the long queues at our hospitals, the lack of true free education, the growing numbers of homeless on our streets, we might be forgiven for wondering what the meaning of true freedom might be.

Last year’s declaration that our sovereignty had been restored is hollow indeed and it does not bear thinking about what the 1916 leaders would think of us as we march and fly Tricolours in their honour!

Cherishing the ladies IT is a longtime fact in Waterford Gaelic sports that as long as the Senior Hurling Team is in the Championship, no one else gets much of a look in. Well, the hurlers bowed out gracefully a couple of weeks go and left the stage to other teams and other sports.

The women in blue and white have not been idle and last weekend it was their turn to steal the headlines with a decisive victory over Leitrim in the Intermediate Football Championship semi-final. They played yet another stormer in this series to earn a place in the All-Ireland Final on 27th September next. Their opposition of either Offaly or Kildare will be decided this coming weekend, but when the Waterford Ladies take to the pitch at the end of the month, they will be fired with a zeal to take home silver and the national title with it.

For anyone who has returned from a distant planet after several decades, it should be pointed out that the skill

levels on the pitch and the enjoyability in the stands and terraces are sufficient to match that of the men.

Retiring young ladies they may be in their other lives, but when confronted with an opposition on a green sod, their true battling potential, physical strength and playing ability are all tested to the limit and much of the time, is not found wanting.

We wish them every success in their final endeavours and hope they return laden with honour and clutching the trophy as well. We wish all of those teams. Men and women who have yet to conclude their campaigns every success in their campaigns too.

Selfless unceasing service WITH all of the negativity which surrounds us and the difficulties of modern life to contend with, it is pleasant to be able to record an event which marks exemplary service to the people of Ireland and the world.

It was an entirely different country to which the members of the Augustinian Community came when they landed in Abbeyside in 1290, all of 725 years ago and it is to their credit and a dividend of their resolve and dedication, that we can applaud successive generations of the Order for their service in Ireland and foreign lands.

This is the year which the Catholic Church has dedicated to consecrated life, to the spirit which moves women and men to dedicate themselves to the God whom they revere as their creator and saviour and then go on to transform that dedication and vocation into the service of others.

That dedication will be publicly acknowledged next Sunday week, 13th September when there will be a walk of remembrance around the sites of the five Religious Orders in Dungarvan and District, whose members gave centuries of service to the people of the area.

Last week, the Augustinians acknowledged and celebrated the twenty-five generations of religious who served the people here, whether in their church in Abbeyside, or from the sanctuary of the Comeraghs during the centuries of oppression, at the back gate of the Workhouse or in the modern surroundings of their college at Duckspool.

It is and has been a glorious era of service which continues at home and abroad and which will be maintained while there are generous and selfless people to join the ranks of the various orders.

Long may they be able to continue their work.

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New Dungarvan Tourist Office continues to go from strength to strength AS we recently reported, the Dungarvan Tourist Office has recorded its biggest rise in visitor numbers ever – to date in 2015 over 7,000 visitors have called into the tourist office for advice, assistance, literature, gifts and information of all types.

In August alone there were 1921 visitors, this is the most visitors ever recorded in a month in Dungarvan Tourist Office since records began!

Jenny Beresford, manager of the Dungarvan Tourist Office explained “Nationally, tourism figures are up but these figures surpass the national average – our Tourist office has seen a rise in footfall of 55%.”

The poor weather didn’t deter visitors from the area and it may even have encouraged many to call into the tourist office on a dull day when beach activities were not an option.

The Tourist Office team

have volumes of information themed to suit all visitors requirements.

‘What To Do In Dungarvan On A Wet Day’, ‘What To Do In Dungarvan At A Glance’, fishing, walking, gardens and so on.

The more central location of the tourist office since its move to Main Street has been a huge influence on the increase in footfall as have the new activities the Tourist Office and staff are involved in.

The recently reported ‘Meet & Greet’ scheme has been a great success whereby a member of the tourist office team will go to meet tourist coaches coming to Dungarvan and issue them with maps, literature and be on hand to answer questions about what to do and where to go in Dungarvan.

The tourist office has also been a venue for tourism events over the last 12 months and has attracted

many visitors with the opportunity to buy gifts and even tickets for shows.

The Dungarvan Tourist Office opens Saturdays, Bank Holidays, special occasion Sundays such as Waterford Festival of Food/ Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford and through lunch daily.

The Team is always delighted to help with enquiries from visitors and locals, either face to face or via email and text.Why not

Dungarvan Tourist Office Staff, Jenny Nagle, Ian Tyrrell and Bridge O'Sullivan. drop in for a visit today or contact the office to find out more about all the wonderful things Waterford

has to offer.

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Government have underestimated Irish Water protesters at their peril - Cullinane SPEAKING from the massive Right2Water Rally in Dublin Sinn Féin Senator David Cullinane highlighted the Government’s mistake in underestimating the strength of opposition against Irish Water.

David said: “Irish Water has been one fiasco after the other. It is very clear that

this Governments water policy lies in tatters.The Irish Water brand is damaged beyond repair. It has no currency in communities across the State.

“This movement rests, in the first place, on the shoulders of every woman and man, every community that has stood up to be counted. Not in our life-

time have we before witnessed such a mass movement of people mobilising consistently in such huge numbers. The journey is nearly over. And when the next election comes – and I hope it’s sooner rather than later - let no-one be in any doubt that our demand will be an end to water charges and Irish Water and

the beginning of a society based on decency, equality, fairness and full citizenship for every single one of us. That means a roof over every citizens head.

That means decent work. That means decent opportunities and fair taxation.

“When Enda Kenny and Joan Burton and the others tell us that that is pie in

the sky, that that can’t be done, they imagine that we’re all cut from the same cloth. We are not. Sinn Fein is wedded to the creation of a fair and just society.

When we say fairness, when we say a fair recovery, equality, an end to water charges and Irish Water - we mean it and we will deliver on it.”

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Ann Martin’s work ‘Sunday Brunch’ at the Tannery Restaurant, which will be on display as part of her exhibition ‘A Common Beauty’.

‘Sunday Brunch’ at the the Watergate scandal in the

By Paul Mooney Tannery Restaurant; people 1970s and the Black waiting for food at Genoa’s Panther Trial.

A NEW exhibition of artAnn has widely exhibchipper; a girl in a comwork which captures the munion dress at Muiri K’s ited her work across spirit and tells the story of Boutique, and the foreshore America, as well as Ireland contemporary Ireland will of Dungarvan Harbour, and and Britain and has had be on display at the Old many more. artist residencies in Coté Market House Arts Centre “The whole exhibition is d’Ivoire; Long Island, New from Thursday, 17th a retrospective over the 30 York; Minnesota, USA; September. years I’ve been in Ireland,” England; South Africa; and ‘A Common Beauty’ is said Ann Martin, speaking Ireland. the title of the exhibition by to Now based in West Dungarvan the renowned artist, Ann Observer.

Cork, Ann paints more Martin, whose narrative art She is a native of Omaha, leisurely, spending time gettells a story about today’s Nebraska in the American ting involved in the scene contemporary Ireland, and mid-west and came to West she is painting to capture the spirit of what is happenstretches back 30 years.

Cork 30 years ago.

There are a number of Ann previously worked ing.

“I like to get inside the new pieces of work which as a court artist for the ABC are solely about Dungarvan Network, Chicago Tribune situation, spend some time and contemporary life in and Chicago Magazine, and there before I know what is Dungarvan - such as covered major trials, such as happening,” she said.

“Basically, I’m on a journey and it includes people, meeting them and listening to their stories,” said Ann. Some of the pieces in the exhibition are on loan from private collections, but they have been included to tell the story over the last 30 years.

“Contemporary Ireland 30 years ago isn’t going to look like contemporary Irish life in 2015,” Ann pointed out.

“It is not so much about the restaurant in the painting, but about how we eat now,” she said.

“The paintings will show that. This is the story I love to tell.”

Ann’s mission in life is to make sure that art is for everyone and by bringing her art into more unusual places, it enlarges the conversation around it.

People can look forward to seeing some local scenes ‘Metamorphosis Communion Dresses’ at Muiri K’s Boutique, in Ann’s exhibition later this which will be on display as part of Ann Martin’s exhibition ‘A month, as well as scenes Common Beauty’. which may not be local, but

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Top chef Eunice Power takes a break from the kitchen to work on the radio EUNICE Power is one of Ireland's leading chefs, catering to corpartate and private events since she began 'Eunice Power Catering' in 2001.

While the Dungarvan native is most at home in the kitchen, she's no stranger to being in front of a microphone in a radio studio, and WLRfm is delighted to welcome Eunice as the newest contributor to The Lunchbox with Geoff Harris, one of the radio station's most listened to programmes.

Each week, Eunice will

join popular presenter Geoff to discuss all things food and whet your appetite with some of her wonderful recipes. She has previously worked in the food business in Ireland, the UK and Switzerland and her skills have been praised by critics globally, including by Shivani Vora in a recent article in the New York Times.

Well known and highly respected, Eunice Power Catering is a member of Good Food Ireland, Slow Food Ireland, and at local level in Co. Waterford, Eunice

is a director of the West Waterford Festival of Food.

She is also part of the Failte Ireland Food in Tourism Strategy Working Group and has been featured in the Bridgestone Guide and the Georgina Campbell Guide.

She is also a tutor at the Tannery Cookery School in Dungarvan.

Eunice begins her new slot on The Lunchbox with Geoff Harris on WLRfm on Tuesday, 1st September, at midday.

Pictured announcing details for 2015 GROW Fest is founder of GIY Michael Kelly with Daisy Dubois age 7, Vika Kelly age 6 and Nicky Kelly age 8 the festival which is the largest gathering of GIY’ers in the country will take place in Waterford from September 11th to 13th.

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Glór Teaghlaigh i nDúngarbhán – Countdown Bilingual Parent & Toddler Group to GIY Grow Fest 2015 BEIDH an Grúpa Tuismitheoir agus Leanaí dátheangach i nDún Garbhán ag tosnú ar ais arís ar an gCéadaoin 9ú Meán Fómhair ó 10.30 am go dtí 12 pm san Ionad Óige agus Pobail, Dún Garbhán, Co Phort Láirge. Beidh an grúpa ag teacht le chéile gach seachtain agus beidh fáilte roimh aon teaghlach gur spéis leo bheith ag comhrá trí Ghaeilge lena bpáistí. Deireann Cabríní de Barra, Oifigeach Forbartha le Ghlór na nGael gur thosaigh an ghrúpa i Mí Bealtaine le tacaíocht ó

Choiste Cúram Leanaí Phort Láirge. “Bhí deich teaghlach páirteach sa ghrúpa idir Bealtaine agus tús Mí Iúil agus d’éirí go híontach leis. Tá súil againn anois agus muid ag tosnú ar ais arís tar éis an samhradh, tuilleadh daoine a mhealladh chun bheith páirteach sa ghrúpa. Tugann Glór Teaghlaigh deis do thuismitheoirí atá ag úsáid Béarla nó teanga eile mar theanga teaghlaigh faoi láthair, úsáid an Ghaeilge a fhorbairt lena bpáistí i slí an-nádúrtha. Is spás é chomh maith do theagh-

With Joanna Blythman, Alys Fowler, Mark Diacono and more WATERFORD – September 11th to 13th

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The bilingual (and more) Parent and Toddler Group in Dungarvan will commence back on Wednesday, 9th September from 10.30 am to 12 noon in the Dungarvan Community and Youth Centre. The group will meet every week

and any family wishing to converse through Irish with their children will be welcome to attend. Cabríní de Barra, Development Officer with Glór na nGael explains that the group started in May with the support of Waterford Childcare Committee. “Ten families took part in the group from May to the beginning of July and it was a great success. Now that we are starting back again after the Summer, we hope to encourage more people to take part in the group. Glór Teaghlaigh provides an opportunity for parents who use English or another language as the current home language, to develop their use of Irish with their children in a very natural way. It is also as space for Irish language families to come together in a comfortable and supportive environment. Childminders are also very welcome”. All information about the group and other Irish language activities for families in Munster is available from Cabríní ón 083-4455914 or cabrini@glornangael.ie

TOP names in food and food growing from across the globe have been announced for the annual GIY GROW Fest which takes place in Waterford from September 11th to 13th during the city’s annual Harvest Festival.The festival will have multiple events taking place under three strands of ‘Grow’ ‘Cook’ and ‘Eat’.

The GROW strand takes place in the GROW Fest Marquee at Arundel Square in the centre of Waterford City and is hosted by RTE’s Ella McSweeney. It features a series of guest speakers and demonstrations including an in-depth exploration with internationally respected investigative food journalist Joanna Blythman on her latest book ‘Swallow This’ an expose of the food industry’.

The GROW Fest marquee also hosts BBC broadcaster, author and journalist Alys Fowler; Head Gardener at Ballymaloe Susan Turner; market gardener Jim Cronin, award winning Bloom garden-designer and author Fiann O Nuallain; garden author Lia Leendertz and some-time River Cottager Mark Diacono.

The GROW Marquee will also feature two lively discussions over the weekend. On Saturday we will discuss whether hospital food is making us sick with Professor Donal O’Shea, Dr Colin Sage, Alys Fowler, Joanna Blythman and Darina Allen. On Sunday we will meet 4 incredible women putting food growing back in the centre of Irish communities - Sara Venn of Incredible Edible in Bristol, Joanne Butler of OURganics, Caroline Jolley of St Brigid’s and Edel Tobin of the New Street Gardens.

The GROW marquee also hosts the national final of GIY’s Spud Off campaign in association with Bord Bia and a ‘Lovely Vegetable Competition’ with GIYers from across the country encouraged to enter their massive marrows, plump

plums and top tubers in a competition aimed at finding the country’s finest vegetables.

Super Garden Judge Gary Graham has the unenviable task of crowning the winning vegetables.

The popular GROW HQ Kitchen in association with Waterford Chamber is back again this year, bringing some of Ireland’s leading chefs to the stunning ruins at Blackfriars in the city. We have two unmissable double-header cookery demos featuring siblings Darina Allen and Rory O’Connell, and husband and wife Tom & Johann Doorley. Also featuring in the GROW HQ Kitchen are Lilly Higgins, fermentation guru Gaby Wieland, Chef Adrian and local food hero Irene Queally from Pip & Pear – all of whom will cook up a storm during their demos featuring an abundance of fresh locally grown ingredients.

On Saturday evening festivalgoers have the opportunity to enjoy a very special GIY Market Feast at the GROW Marquee. It will feature the finest locally grown, seasonal produce grown by Head Grower Dermot Carey at the GIY Market Garden on a menu devised in partnership with local award winning restaurant MOMO. Commenting on the 2015 festival line up founder of GIY Michael Kelly said, “We are delighted to host such a varied and extensive programme for the 2015 GROW Fest. This is the seventh year that we have hosted this event and it is by far the most ambitious with a very impressive line-up of hugely respected international names in the world of food. This mix of practical and philosophical really can’t be found anywhere else in the country so it is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with an interest in reconnecting with their food.”

For tickets and details see giyinternational.org/grow_fest

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Personal injury awards increased by over 25 percent last year THE number of personal injury awards in County Waterford increased by over 25 percent for 2014, compared with the previous year.

According to figures from the Injuries Board, there were a total of 214 personal injury awards in County Waterford in 2014. In 2013, there were 192 personal injury awards.

The figures show that personal injury awards in County Waterford have increased by nearly 75 percent compared with five years ago.

In 2010, there were 138 awards made in County Waterford, compared with the 241 awards made in 2014.

In 2011, there were a total of 227 awards made in County Waterford, and in 2012, there were 208 awards made.

The Injuries Board assesses the compensation payable for personal injuries sustained as a result of motor, workplace, or public liability accident.

All such cases must, by Law, be submitted to the Board, unless resolved at an earlier stage between the parties.

Usually, an assessment by the Board

is completed within a maximum of nine months, often sooner, and where both parties accept the assessment of the Board, the matter is resolved without course to litigation, resulting in legally enforceable awards on a par with the Courts, but with a far lower administration cost arising.

Across the province of Munster, the average award for motor liability claims in 2014 was €20,207; while the average award for employer’s liability was €34,674; and the average award for public liability claims was €24,738.

Across the country, the Injuries Board reported that awards increased by 16 percent in 2014 - a total of 12,420 awards in compensation to the value of €281.21 million.

Of that figure, 75 percent were in relation to motor liability claims; eight percent were in relation to employer’s liability claims; and 17 percent were in relation to public liability claims.

The Board stated that the main reasons for this increase in awards in 2014, include increased volumes of

claims made in 2013 which were assessed during 2014; significant productivity improvements year-on-year and increased use of the Board’s model by respondents / insurers, whereby respondents / insurers are consenting in greater numbers to the assessment of cases by the Board.

The highest number of awards for personal injuries (based on claimant’s address) in 2014 were made in Dublin, 3,909; Cork, 1,233; Limerick, 953; and Galway, 658.

The lowest number of awards for personal injuries (based on claimant’s address) in 2014 were: Leitrim, 48; Carlow, 107; Kilkenny, 122; and Roscommon, 122.

The highest award made in 2014 was €972,898. The lowest award in 2014 was €70.

There is no cap on the value of awards the Board is authorised to award, but the value of awards varies in relation to the nature and severity of the injuries suffered in any given accident.

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THE Organisers of Winterval 2015 are delighted to announce that tickets for family favourites at the Festival will go on sale next Friday, 4th September.

In response to public interest, tickets for Santa’s Grotto, the Exploration Dome, the Winterval Express, Santa’s Horse Drawn Sleigh and Waterford on Ice will be available from next Friday on www.winterval.ie This year’s Winterval festival will take place from November 20th to December 23rd, 2015, and promises to be even bigger and better than previous years. Winterval will host lots more fun festive happenings across the City with many free events on offer including the free 3D Lightshow, Viking Yuletide, the Toy Museum, kids Movie Screenings, Story-telling and

giant Singing Christmas Tree filled with choirs and live music!

The Winterval Festival Market will take over the heart of the medieval city where beautifully decorated traditional log cabins will host an offering of the very best quality and range of goods in food and craft.

Speaking about advance ticket sales,Winterval Chief Executive Sinead O’Neill Hartery said “Whilst it might still be a little too early to talk about Christmas, we’re delighted to provide the opportunity for families to plan their festive fun times in advance.

There was strong uptake on our advance ticket sales at this time last year and many people requested the same opportunity again this year.”

“This year’s Winterval Festival has

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Pat Melody former landowner where the Ballymacarbry Community Centre was built, cuts the ribbon to officially open the centre last Friday evening. Included in the photograph are members of the community of Ballymacarbry and Nire Valley area, along with the five members of the committee who drove the project forward from start to finish - Mick Fenton, Chairman; Sean Guiry, Secretary; Daniel O’Rourke, Treasurer; Dick Guiry, Assistant Treasurer; and Pat Ryan, Assistant Secretary; along with other guests, including Most Reverend Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan D.D., Bishop of Waterford and Lismore; Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John Cummins; Minister Paudie Coffey; Senator Maurice Cummins; Cllr. John O’Leary, Deputy Mayor of Waterford City and County; Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan; Cllr. Liam Brazil, Cathaoirleach of Comeragh District Council; Michael J. Walsh, Chairperson of Waterford Leader Partnership and Father Colm O’Ryan, P.P. (retired) Los Angeles, USA, and native of Knockalisheen, Ballymacarbry.

Ballymac’ opens €1.7m community building FROM FRONT PAGE Mr. Fenton pointed out that the total amount of grant aid received for the project was €725,000.

“That means the people of the community, either directly or indirectly, put in €950,000,” Mr. Fenton said.

He paid tribute to the community for their fundraising efforts and hard work over the years, and to those staff on various schemes who worked on

the project.

He said the real prize is the usage of the facility by the community and neighbouring communities.

“Bricks and mortar make a building, but it is the people who bring life to that building,” he said.

Most Reverend Bishop Dr. Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore expressed his thanks for the invitation to the grand opening and said

it was wonderful to see what the community in Ballymacarbry has done in coming together to build such a fantastic facility.

“It is a wonderful achievement and I congratulate the vision of yourselves and everyone in making that vision a reality,” said Bishop Cullinan.

“It warms the heart to see this community so strong and vibrant.”

Mayor of Waterford City

and County, Cllr. John Cummins, said Ballymacarbry Community Centre and the community “epitomises all that is necessary for a community project of this nature to flourish”.

“This fine building is a testament to the community effort,” said Mayor Cummins.

He said he was “amazed to see the variety of facilities on offer” at Ballymacarbry Community

Centre and said he hoped it would grow into the future.

Michael J. Walsh, Chairperson of Waterford Leader Partnership, congratulated all involved in the project.

He said WLP has con-

tributed an estimated €750,000 towards the development of Ballymacarbry Community Centre, and said he hopes Ballymacarbry will continue to develop into the future.

Pictured at the official opening of Ballymacarbry Community Centre last Friday evening are, left to right: Noel and Kate Reynolds; with Paddy Phelan P.C., and Josephine Phelan.

Ann Marie and Michael Lavery with Andrew Ryan; Eoin Lavery; and Abbie Ryan, at the official opening of Ballymacarbry Community Centre last Friday evening.

Rosarie and Seán Carton at the official opening of Ballymacarbry Community Centre last Friday evening.

Patrick and Elaine Condon at the official opening of Ballymacarbry Community Centre last Friday evening.

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Most Reverend Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan D.D., Bishop of Waterford and Lismore; and Father Colm O’Ryan, P.P. (retired) Los Angeles, USA, and native of Knockalisheen, Ballymacarbry.

Jody and Brid Hallinan at the official opening of Ballymacarbry Community Centre last Friday evening.

Alice and Helen Ryan at the official opening of Ballymacarbry Community Centre last Friday evening.

Maura Barrett and Anna Long at the official opening of Ballymacarbry Community Centre last Friday evening.

Pat Melody (right) unveils the plaque to mark the official opening of Ballymacarbry Community Centre last Friday evening. Looking on is Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John Cummins.

Pictured at the official opening of Ballymacarbry Community Centre last Friday evening are, left to right: Minister Paudie Coffey; Mayor John Cummins; Pat Melody; and Cllr. Liam Brazil, Cathaoirleach of Comeragh District Council.

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What makes labour painful?

HOW come some women seem to have much more pain and a difficult time during labor than other women?

Is it that their pain threshold is not as high? That their just not able to labour as well as other women?

Women often blame themselves when they have a hard time or need help during their labour. But quite often there may be a physical reason why all does not go as smoothly as planned.

YOU’RE BABY MAY NOT BE PROPERLY POSITIONED What is the best position for baby to be in for birth? Ideally baby will be head down, with the back of his head slightly towards the front of your tummy, (anterior position), your labour is likely to be shorter and easier.

In an anterior position, your baby fits snugly into the curve of your pelvis.

During labour, your baby will curl his back over, and tuck his chin into his chest.Your labour and birth should progress easily if your baby is in this position, because: • The top of your baby's head puts rounded, even pressure on the neck of your uterus (cervix) during contractions. This

helps your cervix to widen and your body to produce the hormones you need for labour.

• During the pushing stage, your baby moves through your pelvis at an angle, so that the smallest area of his head comes first.Try putting on a tight polo neck without tucking in your chin and you'll understand how this works!

• When your baby gets to the bottom of your pelvis, he turns his head slightly, so that the widest part of his head is in the widest part of your pelvis. The back of his head can then slip underneath your pubic bone. As he is born, his face sweeps across the area between your vagina and back passage (perineum).

WHAT'S A POSTERIOR POSITION? A posterior position is where your baby has his head down, but the back of his head is against your spine.

Most back-to-back babies are born vaginally. But this position can make labor more difficult and longer for you, particularly if your baby's chin is pushed up, rather than tucked in: • You may have backache, as your baby's

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skull is pushing against your spine.

• Your waters may break in early labour.

• Your labour may be long and slow, with bouts of contractions starting and stopping.

• You may feel like pushing before your cervix is fully dilated.

Most posterior babies rotate to an anterior position during labour, with the right support. When your baby gets to the bottom of your pelvis, he'll need to turn through almost 180 degrees (halfway round a circle) to get into the best position.

This can take quite a while, or your baby may decide he's not going to turn at all, which means that he will be born with his face looking up at you as he emerges. He may need forceps or ventouse to help him out.

WHY ARE SOME BABIES POSTERIOR? Many babies are posterior due to The Bucket Seat Syndrome. So named because of our lifestyle.

When you relax on a comfortable armchair watching TV, drive in your car, or work at a computer for hours, your pelvis is tipped backwards. This encourages the

back of your baby's head and his spine (the heaviest part of him) to swing round to the back. In this position, he'll end up lying against your spine.

HOW TO MAKE SURE YOUR BABY IS POSITIONED CORRECTLY? Keep your bump forward as much as possible. Put a cushion behind you while driving. Sit on your exercise ball while watching TV. Do some gardening or a good jigsaw.

Take part in a Pregnancy YOGA class where we concentrate on positions that help baby to be properly positioned.

Mary is a Yoga and Hypnobirthing Instructor in Dungarvan. For more info contact 087 6977426. www.yogasuain.com

Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber launches Business Awards 2015 in association with FBD!

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Enhance your PR skills with a Certificate in News Journalism in CCN Dungarvan THE Certificate in News Journalism evening course in Coláiste Chathail Naofa, Dungarvan is very attractive to those who want to enhance their CVs by adding a skill which is highly valued, particularly by smaller companies.

“The course is also great for those who are self employed and those who work in a voluntary capacity within the community who want to learn how to generate

publicity and interest” explains course tutor Joan Clancy.

The 10 week course, prescribed by the Irish Academy of Public Relations, suitable for beginners is scheduled for 7–9 p.m. on Tuesday nights starting September 29th.

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WE always say; when someone does something exceptionally well they deserve to be recognised. Be it excellent customer service, sustaining your business through turbulent times or dedicated work in our community, committed people and businesses who take pride in their work makes this area a better place to live and work. In recognition of this, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber and FBD are excited to announce the launch of the 2015 Business Awards.

Last year's event saw an enormous increase in popularity, entries and exposure for the Dungarvan & West Waterford Business Awards. Many well-known local businesses competed for the wide variety of business awards from Business Partnering to Men in Business.

Again this year, we listened to feedback and suggestions and based on this have introduced new categories to keep things fresh and relevant. We have a really simple nominations process that we hope will encourage everyone to get involved.

We want businesses who feel that they excel in any category to nominate themselves, but we also want to see customers highlighting good service and innovative products by nominating businesses they have had good experiences with. We encourage everyone to support the individuals doing exceptional work in business and in our community by nominating them. We have a wide range of categories and there really is something for everyone. This year’s categories are: BUSINESS AWARDS 1. Green / Smart Travel/ Conservation – sponsored by Go Dungarvan, with the Dep. of the Environment Community & Local Government, through Environment Dept. Waterford City & County Council 2. Networking Excellence - sponsored by Dungarvan Nissan 3. Emerging New Business – sponsored by WLR FM 4. Digital Marketing & E Commerce – sponsored by Dungarvan Enterprise Centre 5. Customer Service Excellence – sponsored by Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy 6. Innovation & Sustainability in Business – sponsored

by Al Eile Stud 7. Food Business - sponsored by McDonalds 8. Health & Well Being – sponsored by Murray’s Pharmacy 9. Education Excellence – sponsored by Bank Of Ireland Kilmacthomas (a) Contribution to the community (Group or Individual) – sponsored by Terra Nua (b) Employee of the year - sponsored by Dungarvan Leader (c) Women in Business - sponsored by Mary & Mollie -

Main Street Traders (d) Men in Business – sponsored by SGC Dungarvan GRAND PRIZES • Dungarvan & West Waterford Business of the Year Award • Dungarvan & West Waterford Ambassador of the Year The winners in each category will receive a framed certificate and a commemorative piece. All category winners are then put forward to the two Grand Prize Categories sponsored by FBD worth €1,000.

The awards are open to all to enter and you can make multiple nominations using our simple online nomination form. The closing date for entries is 5.00 p.m. on Friday, 25th September, with the final winners announced at our Awards Night in Lismore Castle on the 6th November.The judging criteria for all categories and terms and conditions of entry are all available on our website at http://www.dungarvanchamber.ie/, where you will find links to the online nomination form. Nomination forms are also available from the Chamber Office above High Street Medical Centre or by contacting us on 058 45054.

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The Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, the prime representative forum of businesses in the locality, aims to further stimulate investment, sustained economic growth and enhanced quality of life for all and is delighted to partner FBD and other sponsors for this venture. Our continued involvement in the Awards underlines our enthusiasm and commitment to further develop business potential locally and the importance of Ambassadors who promote Dungarvan and West Waterford as a vibrant destination in which to Work, Rest, Play and Visit.

With 30 years’ experience in insurance, FBD is the 2nd largest Insurance company in Ireland. Commenting on their sponsorship of the awards, Michael Colivet, Area Manager with FBD said “FBD are committed to excellence in business and we are delighted to continue to work with the Chamber for this initiative, particularly as we see its dramatic growth.”

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Delivery of Dinners In the wider Ballymacarbry/Nire area will commence on 5th October, 2015 DINNERS COOKED AND DELIVERED ON SAME DAY Application forms for membership are now available at the post office, medical centre and Ballymacarbry Elders Housing Association Ltd.

For further information please contact 087 78 42 843 Closing date for applications is 18th September, 2015.

An Tánaiste Joan Burton who was in Dungarvan last Saturday to speak with Waterford Glass pensioners at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

Pictured from left: Cllr. John Pratt and Margo Pratt from Tallow; Waterford TD, Deputy Ciara Conway; Tánaiste Joan Burton; Senator Denis Landy; Nicky Sheehan, former Labour Councillor and Waterford Crystal worker; and Sean Casey former employee. [Mary Browne]

Tánaiste meets Crystal pensioners in Dungarvan AN Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, attended a meeting with members of Waterford Crystal Limited Contributory Pension Schemes for staff and factory, their local representatives and the wider community in Dungarvan last Saturday.

Addressing the meeting, the Tánaiste said she was pleased that a mediated settlement, under the chairmanship of Mr. Kieran Mulvey, had been achieved to resolve the long running Waterford Crystal pensions case.

The settlement includes all 1,774 deferred members of the two pension schemes and the families of some members who have unfortunately died since the pension schemes were wound up.

The settlement provides for a tax-free lump sum payment of €1,200 for every year of pensionable service, not exceeding 40 years, in addition to standard pension payments.The

total value of the lump sum payments is estimated to be approx. €45 million.

Following a mediated settlement, and the finalisation of legal and procedural matters, settlement documentation initially issued to a small number of scheme members some weeks ago.

Following their acceptance of the terms of the agreement and the withdrawal of legal proceedings to which those scheme members were party, the Department of Social Protection has made payments to these members.

Settlement documentation has now issued to the majority of the remaining scheme members for their acceptance of the agreement as full and final settlement.Where scheme members who are not party to legal proceedings have signed and returned papers, the Department is finalising arrangements in order to make payments. The Tánaiste said today that these payments will be made in the coming weeks.

Where scheme members who are party to legal proceedings have signed and returned papers, the Tánaiste said that the Department will issue payments to these members once the Department has been advised that the legal proceedings have been withdrawn. The Tánaiste added: “I am anxious that we can proceed to make payment without delay, and the Department is ready to do so. Confirmation of the withdrawal of the legal proceedings is required, but once received, the Department will finalise payments for these members.

“I would like to acknowledge all the scheme members, and their friends and families, who have worked so hard to bring about this satisfactory resolution. The ongoing effort and commitment of so many has helped to achieve this settlement, security and peace of mind for the scheme members and their families.”

An Tánaiste Joan Burton photographed speaking to Waterford Glass pensioners at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, last Saturday. From left: Waterford TD, Deputy Ciara Conway; Tánaiste Joan Burton; Sean Casey former employee and Nicky Sheehan, former Labour Councillor and Waterford Crystal worker.

[Mary Browne]

In addition to the lump sum payment, members will be entitled to a fortnightly payment in respect of pensionable service once they reach their normal pension date. Where members have passed their normal pension date, arrears will be due.

The Tánaiste also thanked Kieran Mulvey, of the Labour Relations Commission who chaired the mediation process for his ‘continued engagement with all parties and steadfastness to reach a resolution to this sensitive and technical settlement’.

Commenting after the meeting, Deputy Ciara Conway said: “I was glad that some former workers had a chance to meet again with the Tánaiste on this issue”.

“Liam Daly from the Department of Social Protection on the Cork Road in Waterford outlined in detail the process to date and confirmed that the Department of Social Protection has issued payments where possible, and is finalising payments for former workers who are not party to legal proceedings,” said Deputy Conway.

The Department is also ready to finalise payments for people who are party to legal proceedings - just as soon as they have been withdrawn by UNITE’s solicitors, Byrne Wallace,” she said.

“We look forward to this happening without delay so that the process of issuing the rest of the money can get underway,” Deputy Conway added.

After the meeting with former Crystal Workers the Tánaiste and Deputy Conway attended a fundraiser for Oasis House in the Grounds of the Mount Congreve Estate.

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‘Pain, Fatigue & Numbness in Arm & Shoulder’

By Tomás Ryan BSc.,AHS,Ph.Th. MIAPT,

Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles NUMBNESS and a general Feeling of fatigue into the arm and shoulder are common symptoms of a condition known as Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. The Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) which is situated behind the collarbone in an area where nerves and the subclavian vein and artery pass through. The condition occurs when either the nerves or the subclavian artery and veins that provide sensation and muscle control and blood supply to the arm becomes compressed. This compression can be caused by one of the following factors; (a) tight scalene neck muscles, (b) an elevated 1st rib, (c) tight Pectoralis Minor chest muscles, (d) an additional upper rib (known as a cervical rib).

So how can we tell what is causing the Pain?

• Well rounding forward of the shoulders and winging of the shoulder blades indicates a tight pec minor chest muscle with the nerve compression beneath this tight muscle.

• Inability or restricting on side bending the neck may indicate scalene muscle tightness in the neck region pressing on the nerve or artery.

• If the first rib or an abnormal cervical rib is involved then this needs to be diagnosed in clinic by the Practitioner.

• Common faults that cause Thoracic Outlet Syndrome include Forward Head Posture, previous fracture to the collar bone or shoulder blade.

Symptoms include: • Feeling of fatigue into the arm which is aggravated by carrying bags or doing overhead work.

• Pain & Numbness along the inside region of the arm and upper shoulder region • Symptoms are often worse at night • General feeling of fatigue into the arm & shoulder • There may be Swelling & Discoloration into the forearm due to compression of the subclavian vein • Sleep Disturbance & Muscle wastage in severe cases MANAGEMENT & TREATMENT If the problem is caused by tight scalene muscles of the neck then what is very helpful is manual release of these muscles and postural control exercises. Likewise, if the pec minor muscle of the chest region is causing impingement then I find manual release coupled with taping of the shoulder blade into its correct neutral position helps reduce impingement. If an elevated 1st rib is diagnosed as the source of impingement then simply mobilising the first rib downwards can help.

Education on breathing techniques in order to avoid biased upper chest breathing patterns is important here also. Finally, mobilising the thoracic spine can help also by aiding correct shoulder blade movement.

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

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A n a l y t i c a l p e rs p e c t i ve to to p i c a l i s s u e s MAKING SENSE OF … JEALOUSY, ENVY (AND GREED) ENVY and Jealousy are as old as mankind itself. They appear as key themes in the oldest myths and stories we have, such as in the stories of the brothers Osiris and Seth in Egyptian mythology and Cain and Abel in the Bible.The Greeks believed that jealousy was accompanied by an overproduction of bile, lending a yellowish-green pallor to the victim’s complexion hence why we turn “green with envy”. They are famously referred to in Iago’s speech in Shakespeare’s play Othello:“O! Beware my lord, of jealousy; it is the green-ey’d monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on.” They share some features (such as loss of selfesteem and hostility) but there are also critical differences.

So, what are the differences between these green-eyed mental states, where do they come from, what is their impact on us and how can we deal with them?

The key difference between the two closely-related concepts, according to the writer Mary Kassian, is that the envious person is blind to the fact that “the problem is not her competitor, but the green-eyed monster of envy that has dug its talons into her own heart”. Jealousy is marked by the fear of potential, and sadness of actual, loss. Envy is marked by social comparison, inferiority and longing. Also, while jealousy can sometimes be socially acceptable, envy seldom is.

Jealousy is based on the (often paranoid) fear that a rival will deprive us of our connection with somebody or something we love. Freud was of the view that the initial source for this may spring from the primitive desire by the young child for one of the parents which may awaken a jealous motivation to exclude the other parent. This may be a part of the struggle by the child to assert his/her identity and rebellion against parental control. The emotional response in jealousy can be helpful in telling us that an important boundary may be violated. But, ultimately, the compulsive and obsessive dimension of jealousy in adulthood lies in our (occasionally murderous) desire that the competitor for our love is removed.

Envy was defined by Thomas Aquinas, the great philosopher and theologian, as the love of an object that

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another person possesses which cannot be shared or simultaneously possessed.The psychoanalyst Melanie Klein added that the source of envy may lie in the dyadic relationship of the mother and the infant. Referring to the infant in the feeding process, envy can fuse with greed in order to eviscerate (i.e. completely remove) all of the goodness of the object so that it no longer contains anything enviable. The outcome of this malicious form of envy is to eliminate the source of the overwhelming nature of envious feelings. The avaricious dimension of malicious envy, together with the anger and sadness generated within the person by another’s good, is the reason why it was classed by Gregory the Great as one of the seven ‘deadly sins’.

What is the impact of envy and jealousy? The psychotherapist Thomas Moore, in his seminal book “Care of the Soul”, says that both have a corrosive effect on the heart. He also says that envy can crowd out every other thought and emotion because of its pungency. Aquinas saying that envy is fatal in its nature. Klein said “strong envy interferes with the capacity for complete enjoyment, and thus undermines the development of gratitude”. Recent research in the area of the cognitive neuroscience (Kathryn F. Jankowski, and Hidehiko Takahashi in 2014) provides evidence that envy can significantly impair interpersonal relationships.

Learning to change the behavioural patterns associated with envy and jealousy is a great challenge, particularly as they may have been established in early infancy and childhood. But Thomas Moore, from a therapeutic perspective, is optimistic that it is possible to work through the substantial challenges these green-eyed monsters present. He says “as symptoms, jealousy and envy keep life at a safe distance: as invitations to soul, they both offer ways into one’s heart where love and attachment can be reclaimed”.

(This article is part of a regular series on topical issues from an analytical perspective.Tom Fraser-Conlon is in formation as a Group Analytic Psychotherapist at St.Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin).

Waterford Healing Arts Trust invites you to share your feel-good poetry and prose ACCORDING to American novelist William Styron, reading keeps loneliness at bay. It is with this belief in the power of words to connect us to each other, that the Waterford Healing Arts Trust invites people to send them their favourite pieces of poetry and/or prose.

If you reach for a favourite poem or prose when you need to be inspired, comforted or cheered up, please e-mail it to WHAT@hse.ie by Wednesday, 30th September. State who the author is and why you chose it.

A selection of these submissions will be read at a special event called “We haven’t had an earthquake lately…” in The Book Centre, Waterford, on Friday, 9th October, at 6.30 p.m. as part of the Well Festival of Arts and Wellbeing. This is the third time that Waterford Healing Arts Trust is hosting this unique literary event. Each year the event grows in popularity.

The Well Festival is a joint initiative between Garter Lane Arts Centre, the Waterford Healing Arts Trust and Waterford Library Services which celebrates the benefits of participation in the arts. It is funded by the Arts Council and will run from 5th – 9th October 2015.

For more information contact: Mary Grehan/Stefanie Fleischer 051-842664 WHAT@hse.ie

Unemployment continues to fall – Minister Nash

Áine’s Dancercise: Dancing up a storm in Dungarvan ON July 29th, local dancer Áine Organ, known for her Dungarvan Flash Mobs and entertaining at children’s parties, started Dancercise Classes for ages 14 years and up in Fusion Centre, Dungarvan, due to popular demand. Áine certified as a Zumba instructor in October 2012 and began teaching Zumba classes one month later. However, attendees at the Zumba classes felt they would prefer to dance to modern music so Áine listened and adapted the classes to suit her audience.

Dancercise is dance exercise to fun, chart music.

As you dance, you feel twinges in places you don’t know you can work out and attendees have said: “It doesn’t even feel like exercise!” A dancercise regular said: “You don’t realise you’re exercising until you feel it after class

and you certainly see a difference in your clothes!” Áine teaches classes in Villierstown Church on Tuesday evenings 7-8 p.m.

Since 2013, different gyms approached Áine to teach dancercise in town. Áine has been waiting for the right time to teach in town, as she was studying in Cork, and then completed a Masters. As she works from home as an Event Coordinator for ACREW Yachting, Áine felt July was the best time to start her Dungarvan Dancercise classes.

Since classes started in July, Áine cannot believe the turn-out at classes. Áine exclaimed enthusiastically: “I like exercising and would be doing it anyway; it’s a bonus that I can exercise with these ladies in a class that can only be described as a dancercise party!” Áine would like to thank everyone for coming to

Áine Organ dancercise in their quest to becoming fit and toned and would also like to give a special shout-out to the Fusion Centre for being wonderful to work with so far.

Dancercise classes in Fusion Centre are every Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. and are €7 per person; it’s the cheapest therapy around! For more information, check out Áine’s Dancercise on Facebook or phone Áine on 086 0610551.

THE Minister for Business and Employment, Ged Nash TD, has welcomed the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) which show that the unemployment rate in July has fallen to 9.5%.

The number of people in work over the past year has risen by 57,100 according to the Quarterly National Household survey data released this morning.

Minister Nash said, “I am particularly pleased to see that the vast majority of the jobs being created are fulltime jobs with an increase of 56,800 full-time employment on this time last year and 300 in part-time employment.”

“The figures released by the CSO also show that underemployment is down significantly by almost 8%.

I think this shows that as the economic recovery continues the jobs this Government are helping to create are full-time, decent jobs. The twin track approach of the Action Plan for Jobs and Pathways to Work are delivering.”

“The number of people who are long-term unemployed is also continuing to fall and now stands at 5.5%, down from 6.8% last year.

However, it is still too high and I and my colleagues are determined to return this country to full employment by 2018, with a strong focus on helping the long-term unemployed to access the training and up-skilling opportunities which will assist them in returning to the workforce.”

According to the CSO figures, the number of people who are unemployed has decreased by 43,300 or 17% on this time last year. This is the twelfth consecutive quarter where unemployment has decreased on an annual basis.

Employment has increased by 3% in the year to Q2 2015. Increases are recorded across the majority of sectors, with strong growth particularly in the Construction sector, which is up 18.5% and Financial, Insurance and Real Estate, which is up 5.5%.

Minister Nash concluded, “As we strive to achieve our goal of full employment, my focus is firmly on ensuring that the jobs being created are decent, sustainable jobs that reward people for their work.”

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Further growth in overseas visitors welcomed by Waterford hoteliers HOTELIERS and accommodation providers in County Waterford have welcomed further growth in overseas visitors, with visitor numbers up from North America and Continental Europe.

According to figures from the Central Statistics Office, there has been a 12.2 percent increase in trips by overseas visitors to Ireland in the first seven months of 2015.

Growth in visitors to Ireland is continuing as revealed through latest figures from the Central Statistics Office for May to July, 2015.

The figures show an 11% increase in trips to the country by overseas visitors between May-July of this year.

Aidan Quirke, Chair of the South East Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation believes that the growth in visitors has delivered a major boost to Irish tourism, building on last year’s performance. He says total overseas visitors to Ireland are now expected to reach 7.8 million this year, up from 7.3 million in 2014.

“There has been a real sense of optimism in Waterford this summer season, as we have seen more visitors on the ground - all welcome news for hotels and guesthouses,” said Mr. Quirke.

“It is particularly encouraging to see strong recovery continuing from Britain, which is up over 12% for the first half of this year.The Waterford tourism industry is also benefiting from visitor increases from North America (14.9%) and the rest of Europe (12.7%) – which are key overseas markets.”

Mr. Quirke states that the tourism industry con-

tinues to provide economic growth and employment opportunities in Waterford thanks to a number of direct actions from the Government, including the zero rate travel tax and the 9% tourism VAT rate.

“The 9% VAT rate in particular has been of major significance to the industry.

This has brought our VAT rate into line with other European destinations and helped businesses compete fairly for visitors.

“This has led to increased visitor numbers and also allowed the sector to create much sought after jobs in Waterford and to reinvest through restoring and upgrading properties, which ensures quality and high standards are maintained.”

He points out that, in addition to the increase in overseas tourism, it is heartening to see that national tourism efforts to reignite the domestic tourism sector are having an effect with a healthy increase in home holidaymakers being recorded. He says that Waterford hotels and guesthouses are witnessing increased business from Irish visitors as growing numbers are taking full advantage of the good value available.

However, Mr. Quirke cautions that growth in hotel revenues in Waterford are coming from a low base following the downturn.

He said that many hotels and guesthouses continue to face problems particularly in rural areas, but that sustainability for all hoteliers is the common goal.

Mr. Quirke concludes by stating that other external factors remain a concern for Irish hoteliers including local authority rates which remain a major burden across the country.

Lifeguards prevented 633 incidents in County Waterford last July THERE were 633 accidents prevented by lifeguards in County Waterford last July, according to figures from Irish Water Safety (IWS).

The figures show that there were three major lifeguard rescues from Waterford’s beaches, rivers and lakes.

There were 36 incidents in County Waterford where first aid was administered by lifeguards; while there were 2,165 instances where water safety advice was given, and one incident of a lost child.

IWS said there were a total of 173 casualties from Ireland’s

beaches, rivers and lakes during July, 2015.

CEO of Irish Water Safety, John Leech, urged the public to use local authority-manned lifeguarded bathing places to ensure there are no swimming tragedies.

People are advised to swim between the flags and take heed of advice given by the lifeguards and always supervise children.

Mr. Leech also warned the public to be wary of the potentially dangerous jellyfish “Man O’War”.

The jellyfish can kill humans with its venomous tentacles - the sting can cause anaphylactic shock

unsuccessful and raised the alarm. The Coastguard Rescue Helicopter was dispatched, along with Tramore RNLI lifeboat and Bonmahon Community Rescue Boat.

The man was winched on board the Rescue Helicopter and taken to Waterford University Hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival.

His friend was treated for shock and minor injuries.

and those who are sick are vulnerable.

There is also a risk to the public from the venomous ‘Weever Fish’, which buries itself beneath the sand in warm, shallow water with just the black dorsal fin showing above the sandy bottom.

DROWNINGS Meanwhile, according to the Irish Water Safety’s annual report for 2014, there were 114 drownings in Ireland, which is nine less than in 2013.

A breakdown of the 2014 drowing figures showed that 55 were accidental; 33 were by suicide; 25 were undetermined; and

one was by homicide.

The majority of drownings are male, which accounted for 90 out of the 114 drownings in 2014; while 24 were female.

The province of Munster had the second highest incident of drownings in 2014, with a total of 33.

Leinster had the most drownings, with 39 recorded in 2014.

According to the figures, out of the 114 drownings in Ireland in 2014, there was only one drowning recorded in County Waterford. In 2013, there were a total of three drownings recorded in County Waterford.

Molly Keane Writers’ Retreat attracts emerging writers from all over the country THE sixth Molly Keane Writers’ Retreat took place at her former home in Ardmore. Supported

by Waterford Arts Office, this August week attracts emerging writers from all over the country.

The event was facilitated by well-known published writer and poet, Lani O’Hanlon, who lives locally. This year’s workshop was entitled The Archive of Memory. The participants developed a sustainable writing practice, and drew on the inspiration and creative writing inheritance in the Molly Keane House and the surrounding landscape. They also drew on the archive of memory; places, photographs, smells, music, people, animals, time and the landscapes that have shaped and inspired us, and formed new pieces of

Emerging writers from all over the country attended the recent Writers’ Retreat at the Molly Keane House in Ardmore. writing, poems, prose or memoir.

Virginia Brownlow, Molly’s daughter, hosted the week and many of the writers commented on the welcome and care they received on their first visit to Ardmore.

The Molly Keane Writers’ Retreat was delighted to welcome Professor Paula Meehan as the guest writer. Paula’s

Man tragically dies after being swept from rocks while fishing A MAN who was swept off rocks into the sea while fishing along the County Waterford coast last week tragically died.

The man was fishing off rocks with a friend, just west of Annestown Head when the tragedy occurred, at around 1.45 p.m. last Tuesday week, 25th August.

The man’s friend had entered the water in an attempted rescue, but was

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Renowned poet, Professor Paula Meehan speaking at the Molly Keane House during the Writers’ Retreat.

workshop looked at strategies for rewriting and revision, working with material generated in the writing practice during the week.

Paula also read at a public gathering in the house on the Saturday night to a full house. Paula read from new work and her back list of poems.

Full details on workshops can be found on www.mollykeanewritersretreats.com or by calling 087 2970 692. The next event at the house is Nuala O’Connor’s One Day Novel Writing workshop on Sunday, 20th September. Places limited.

PUBLIC READING IN MOLLY KEANE HOUSE The Molly Keane house in Ardmore, was delighted to host another successful public reading to round off its annual writers’ week, with the renowned poet, Professor Paula Meehan.

Paula read from new work and from her back list of poems. Previously that day, Paula, had facilitated a workshop with the participants of the writers’

week, and very kindly invited them to join her to read before a very welcoming audience.

Paula Meehan was born and reared in Dublin and educated at Trinity College, Dublin, and in the United States. She has published many award winning collections of poetry and has written plays for both adults and children. Her poetry has been published in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Galician, Japanese, Estonian, Chinese and Greek, while smaller selections have been published in other languages, including Irish. She has

brought poetry projects into local communities, into the prisons of the state, into the schools, and has a commitment to encouraging creativity as a path out of addiction.

She has conducted residencies in the universities, and has collaborated with artists from many other disciplines: visual artists, dancers, musicians, filmmakers. Her poems have been made into songs by folksingers and avantgarde composers alike.

She was elected to Aosdána in 1996 and is currently Ireland Professor of Poetry, 2013 – 2016.

Some of the guests who attended the public reading by renowned poet, Professor Paula Meehan

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People join in celebrating 725 years of Augustinian service

By Tom Keith DURING the past week, members of the Augustinian Community in Dungarvan and Duckspool have been joined enthusiastically by the people of the district in celebrating 725 years of service to the people of the district.

The Augustinian Friars first arrived in Abbeyside in 1290, an arrival which was re-enacted twenty-five years ago on the occasion of the 700th Anniversary. Since 1290, they have been in the continuous service of the people of the district, a fact and a record of service which was remarked on by a variety of speakers during the week.

In conjunction with the Year of Consecrated Life presently being celebrated, the Prior of St. Augustine’s, Fr. Tony Egan, OSA was one of the representatives of the religious communities locally to tell of the history and purpose of their mission here in Dungarvan and in the wider Christian world.

In his Homily in St. Mary’s Parish Church some weeks ago, Fr. Egan spoke of the arrival of the Augustinians 725 years ago.

“By the grace of God and the magnificent support of the good people of this locality,” he said. In spite of dungeon, fire and sword over many centuries, the Augustinians are still here and still ministering to the needs of the people, as was the intention of St. Augustine all those many years ago.

On Wednesday evening last, Fr. Michael Brennock accompanied by Fr. Ned Hasset, P.P., Abbeyside; Fr. Richard Doherty, A.P.; Archbishop Matthew Ngoso, OSA, Nigeria; Fr. Colin Fives, OSA; Fr. David Kelly, OSA; Fr. Tony Egan, OSA, Prior, St. Augustine’s, Dungarvan, and other members of the Augustinian community.

Canon William Ryan, P.P., Dungarvan, was also a cocelebrant.

In his introduction, Fr. Brennock said that they were 25 years on from the re-enactment, and celebrating 725 years of the presence of the Augustinians in this locality.

“It would be impossible to give any sort of detailed history of the Friars for the past 725 years,” he said, “but let it be said they served the local people in Abbeyside, Dungarvan and the surrounding areas through thick and thin. They were hunted and chased during the Penal times but were supported and shielded by the people.

They helped in educating the local children from the late 19th century and that ministry continues today with the successful St. Augustine's College out in Duckspool.

“Church services and Pastoral activity have continued unabated in the Friary Church in town. It is a source of pride and importance to us as Augustinians, that this Church is dedicated to St. Augustine and that he is the Patron of the parish of Abbeyside.”

In his homily, Father David Kelly spoke of the foundation of the Order and how it came into being.

“At their foundation in 1244,” he said, “the Pope of the time gave them the rule of St. Augustine as a guide for their way of life. This rule urges all who live by it as follows: “Before all else, live together in harmony, being of one mind and one heart on the way to God.” So, while St. Augustine did not personally found the Order, he can, by virtue of his rule, be considered as our founding inspiration.

“After the first group of Augustinian Friars was established in Italy in 1244,” he said, “the Friars expanded numerically in both personnel and in the foundation of houses in various parts of Europe, eventually arriving in England in 1248. Their first foundation in England was the Clare Priory in Suffolk, the oldest Augustinian foundation in these islands.The English Friars grew in numbers of people and houses and so they turned their attention to Ireland.

They arrived in Dublin sometime between 1275 and 1280 and eventually they arrived here in Abbeyside, Dungarvan in 1290.They were invited to this locality by their patron Thomas Fitzmaurice Fitzgerald with the McGraths of Sleady, the O’Briens of Comeragh and later the Nugents of Cloncoskeran Castle becoming their patrons.

“So, we Augustinians of 2015,” continued Fr. Kelly, “in spirit with our earlier and earliest Friars in Dungarvan / Abbeyside, sincerely thank all of you here present and all your ancestors who have gone before you, for the generosity of your support over the last 725 years, in good times and bad, not only your material support, but also the support of your prayers and the testimony of your Christian Faith.”

SUNDAY CELEBRATION The 11.00 a.m. Mass in St. Augustine’s Church, Dungarvan, last Sunday was celebrated by the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Most Rev. Alphonsus Cullinan with co-celebrants Fr. Tony Egan, Prior; Fr. Seamus Humphreys, OSA; Fr. Michael Brennock, OSA; Fr. Colin Fives, OSA; Fr. Michael Collender, OSA; Archbishop Mathew Ngoso, Nigeria; members of the Augustinian Community, Duckspool and visiting Priests from other congregations.

The capacity congregation and visitors were welcomed by Fr. Egan who spoke of the pride and appreciation their community felt at the achievement of 725 years and the positive relationship they enjoyed with the people of the district.

Throughout the Mass, the Friary Choir, under Musical Director, Peter Hayes sang many hymns and enhanced the celebration greatly through their contribution which was loudly applauded at the close of Mass. They have contributed

each Sunday at Mass since they were founded well over thirty years ago, with many of the present group in membership since then.

In his homily, Bishop Cullinan said he was ‘very honoured’ to be with the congregation in marking the presence of the Augustinians in the district for 725 years.

“Celebrating the faith of those who landed on the coast travelling from Clare Prior in Suffolk in England in 1290 and building an Abbey in what is today Abbeyside. It was closed down in 1541 but the Friars remained, hiding out in the Comeragh Mountains celebrating Mass and looking after the spiritual care of the people.The Augustinians who came here 725 years ago were people with faith, people with vision and inspired by Christ.

“Augustine is a hero of mine,” he continued. “I read his confessions, a spiritual classic, about the relationship of the inner person with God. It is a conversation, a psychological thriller and he was sometimes called the father of psychology.

AUGUSTINE’S SEARCH When you read his story, you find out he was on a search, seeking and discovering the truth in a person; the person who is with us right now, right here in the tabernacle, Jesus Christ.”

Recently, he said he had come across these four lines about Augustine in one of his tracts “There are four types of people who search,” he continued. “There are those who seek what they cannot have and they suffer torture. There are people who chase after things they will never get; the one who seeks for what is not desirable and they feel cheated.

“And there are those people who seek after things that are not worth seeking and those people are diseased. I think of people who live a lifestyle which damages them, makes them even physically sick. Look around Ireland today.There is a huge consumption of drugs. Is this a sign of happiness?

That we have to tank up with alcohol or illegal drugs?

Augustine says that among all these types of people who search, in none of these cases can people be happy.

“I am very hopeful for the future of the Church and for the future of the Augustinians,” said the Bishop, “and it is good to hear that there are two men going forward for formation this year and we pray for them and ask God to strengthen and bless them in their vocation.

“I am very hopeful for the Diocese and for the country. I am very hopeful for one reason and one reason only: Christ is the way, the truth and the life In conclusion, he said that St Augustine says that there is a fourth type of person who searches, where a person seeks what is truly good and finds it.

“A good which is true, a good which cannot be lost, which no moth can destroy and no thief can steal, which is safe for all

Pictured at the Mass of Thanksgiving and Commemoration for the 725 years of the Augustinian presence and service in the district in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, on Wednesdaty night last were from left front: Fr. John O’Connor, OSA; Fr. Ned Hassett, PP, Abbeyside; Fr. Pat Brennan, OSA; Fr. Michael Brennock, OSA; Fr. Tony Egan, Prior, St. Augustine’s, Dungarvan, and Fr. Colin Fives, OSA, Nigeria. At back from left: Fr. Richard Doherty, Fr. Seamus Humphreys, OSA; Very Rev. Wm Ryan, PP, Dungarvan; Fr. Ben O’Brien, OSA; Fr. David Kelly, OSA; Fr. Michael Moloney, Fr. Matt Cooney, OSA, and Fr. Pat McCarthy, OSA. [Tom Keith] time. That treasure is Jesus, the one and only Saviour.”

REFRESHMENTS After Mass, the congregation was invited for light refreshments in the Friary garden arranged by the members of

the Dungarvan Soroptimists and Friends of The Augustinians. Bishop Cullinan and Archbishop Ngoso as well as the priests of the community mingled with the people and posed for many photographs.

The occasion provided a very fitting conclusion to the short series of celebrations of another milestone in the living and continuous service of the Augustinian community in the district.

With times changing as they are, many people expressed the hope that they will continue to serve in our community for another quarter of a century and beyond.

Celebrating Consecrated Life THIS year has been declared by the Catholic Church to be the ‘Year of Consecrated Life’. In the midst of the daily demands of our everyday lives, do we ever ponder on why women and men consecrate themselves solely to the religious life and why they give themselves totally to the service of Christ and the spread of the Gospel?

While we may readily answer that these are dedicated people who wish to serve the public through their good work in the Parish, in education, nursing and community service, it is not the answer which those who traditionally wore the collar or veil will give.

Their desire and intention goes much deeper than that and is based on their faith in God through Christ Jesus.

Those who ‘enter religious life’ as priests, nuns, or brothers, whether in monasteries, convents or parishes, have a deeper commitment to fulfil a vocation, a call to live a life of holiness, while living and preaching the Gospel message, through which they serve the people of God.They are open to inspiration to a life of holiness through the Holy Spirit.

Only then comes the method by which they live that vocation publicly, whether as a teacher, nurse, contemplative or as a priest in a parish celebrating Mass and the sacraments and tending to the spiritual needs of their flock on a daily basis.

Those who identify a religious vocation in themselves, as well as those who choose to follow Christianity, are called to a life of holiness and, as Christians are charged with going out and preaching the Gospel.

Those who aspire to the Consecrated Life are moved to enhance their relationship with the Father through Christ Jesus.

After that, they respond to the needs they see around them and look after the spiritual and material needs of their flock.

We now know that in this country we are in a period of transition. When the

religious communities were founded in Ireland, in the latter part of the 18th Century and later, they dedicated themselves, not only to their personal vocations, but also to the desperate material needs of the Irish people.

In Dungarvan in the first decade of the 1800s, the Christian Brothers and Presentation Sisters instituted schools ‘for the gratuitous education of poor children’. They were followed later by the Mercy Community who also took over nursing duties and enhanced the administration of the local hospitals.

Successive generations of Religious served in their ministries until recent years.

The Augustinian Order has the longest continuous service to the Dungarvan and Abbeyside Communities, commencing in 1290 and continuing for 725 years. They too chose to open a school in the 1860s which lasts to this day, though having changed location forty years ago.

In 1904, the Sisters of Bon Sauveur, now the Missionary Sisters of the Gospel, arrived to the district and looked to the needs of those who were intellectually disadvantaged and their families.

This service, vital in its time to the local community, was accompanied by the pursuit of the individual vocations and their call to holiness and the spread of the Gospel.

Everyone who chooses to follow Christ, and not only those who follow a religious vocation, are called to be holy

and to go out and preach the Gospel.

That has now changed and, through the economic development of the country, the need for the Religious to continue in those roles has been diminished and has allowed the individual women and men in Religious Communities to dedicate themselves more fully to their spiritual vocation.

As they now come together to celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life, the various religious communities reflect on their many years of service in the Community.

“You are the people who invited us to come into your community and everyday lives,” is their message. “We hope we did our best and that the people were the richer for our being here.

“Your goodness has helped us and your welcome and endorsement has made our work possible.

“We look to the past with gratitude, we try to live the present with enthusiasm and look to the future with hope.”

St. Mary’s Parish will hold a ‘Parish Walk of Thanks’ on Sunday, 13th September, when those present will visit locations around the town which are identified with the various Religious Orders whose members continue to live out their vocation and to serve the people of the parish and the wider community.

The people of the district are invited to be part of this celebration. Details of the event can be found in the parish newsletter and parish notes in this paper.

The Augustinian Church and a scene from Mercy Convent life representing the centuries of service given by both religious communities in the district.

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Pictured with the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Most Rev. Alphonsus Cullinan, are the members of the St. Augustine’s Choir who sang at the Mass of Commemoration and Thanksgiving in the Friary Church last Sunday at the 725th Jubilee Celebration of the arrival of the Augustinian Community to Dungarvan / Abbeyside.

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Pictured with the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore – Most Rev. Alphonsus Cullinan at the 725th Jubilee Celebration of the arrival of the Augustinian Community to Dungarvan / Abbeyside are from left: Fr. Michael Collender, OSA; Fr. Seamus Humphreys, OSA; Fr. Tony Egan, OSA, Prior, Dungarvan; Bishop Cullinan, Archbishop Matthew Ngoso, OSA, Nigeria; Fr. Michael Brennock, OSA; Fr. David Kelly, OSA, and Very Rev. John Hennebry, OSA, Provincial.

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Tom and Carmel Keith with Archbishop Matthew Ngoso, Nigeria, at the celebrations to mark the 725th Anniversary of the arrival of the Augustinians to the district last Sunday.

Pictured above are the members of the Fahey family with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan at the 725th Anniversary Celebrations in the Friary last Sunday.

[Tom Keith] From left: Eimear Fahey, Bishop Cullinan, Ellie Veale, Nuala Fahey, John Fahey, Paul Veale and Mairéad Veale.

Maura and John Creed with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan at the Friary celebrations last Sunday.

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SEAN KELLY TOUR 12K

Start of the Sean Kelly 12k Family Run. Moya Verling Flahavan’s (Sponsors) with Sean Kelly.

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Sponsor Gerry Twomey Eurospar meets Sean Kelly.

SEAN KELLY TOUR 12K

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Paula McCarthy from Ballyhooly pictured with Walter and Caroline Cullinane from Dungarvan at the Knockanore Food Stop during the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford 100km route.

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Tipperary Wheelers pictured at the Knockanore Food Stop during the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford 100km route.

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Marshalls Sean Lawlor and Tommy Roche, both from Youghal Cycling Club pictured at Youghal Bridge during the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford.

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Sean Kelly hands out a warm bowl of porridge to a cyclist in Dungarvan before the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford watched by John Flahavan and Louise Clarke.

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Richard and Annmarie Hurley from Dunmore East pictured with Shona Doyle from Maynooth at the Knockanore Food Stop during the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford 100km route.

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The Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford.

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Volunteers Elizabeth Smith, Noel Casey and Mary Tobin all from Knockanore pictured at the Knockanore Food Stop during the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford.

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The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

Rush to judgement ONE of the most famous cause celébres in American legal history is that of Sacco and Vanzetti, two Italian immigrants who were charged in 1920 with the murder of a payroll clerk and guard in the small town of Braintree, Massachusetts. They were executed six years later for murders they did not commit.

That has been universally accepted since and has left a blot on the Boston justice system since.

Neither spoke English, but were tainted by the fact that they were members of a protest organisation.

They were Anarchists, but that did not mean they caused riots and violence, but espoused the cause of rule by the people without government. Worth looking up in your dictionary!

Many of the legal conventions in regard to trial and appeal were also breached. It was a case of rush to judgement and the best legal argument of defence attorney, William Goodrich Thompson, a noted Boston lawyer was not enough to save them from the electric chair.

Thompson’s daughter Wendy Howell is buried in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland graveyard in Dungarvan.

The case against Irish Nanny, Aisling Brady McCarthy, a native of Cavan who worked in Boston is now being described as a similar rush to judgement, as she was charged with inordinate haste with the murder of a year old infant for whom she was caring.

On insufficient evidence and with indecent haste, Aisling was

brought to court, charged and lodged in prison, reduced to house arrest earlier this year after two years. In this respect, the American justice system broke down and it is felt that the young prosecutor on the case saw a way of making a reputation for himself by convicting a nanny for killing a baby.

He is now more likely to have his name remembered for what will be recorded as a quite notorious case of legal incompetence, at best.

The case of Aisling’s innocence was pursued by a number of people, most notably a priest of the Boston Irish Pastoral Centre, Fr. John McCarthy and the Boston Herald journalist Peter Gelzinis, who is said to have spotted right away that a runaway prosecutor

was trying to make his name by convicting the nanny in a child death case, even if the evidence strongly suggested otherwise.

It now turns out Rehma Sabir was a very sick baby for reasons unconnected to any abuse by the nanny. The American publication,The Irish Voice itself loudly and often proclaimed Aisling’s innocence.

After much petitioning, court appearances, time spent in an appalling prison, family heartbreak, near despair and a feeling of being helpless in this very grave situation and end appears to be in sight.

This week, following the revised statement of the Medical Examiner, the prosecution dropped their case.

The Medical Examiner wrote in a revised assessment: “After

A fair budget needed for families and older people - Butler Average €1,200 annual hit for pensioners under Fine Gael and Labour revealed FIANNA Fáil’s general election candidate for Waterford Mary Butler has called for the burden on older citizens to be eased in this year’s budget.

A Fianna Fáil analysis of cuts and tax increases for pensioners under this government has revealed the average impact to be €1,200 a year.

Councillor Butler is engaging with party representatives as Fianna Fáil shapes its pre-budget priorities which will be published in advance of Budget Day in October.

Speaking about the process Mary said: “Fianna Fáil is working to frame our priorities ahead of the budget in October and outline where we believe there is scope to lift the burden people have had to shoulder in recent years in a fair and progressive way. I am keen to see extra support for families struggling with childcare and for older people as well.

“Despite claims by the government that older people have been

protected from cuts and tax increases, the reality is that they have been particularly hard hit by a range of measures which has had a huge impact on their household income.

“An analysis of measures introduced by Fine Gael and Labour since 2011 shows the average hit for pensioners each year totally €1,200. The fuel allowance has been cut, free electricity and gas units have been reduced, the telephone allowance has been scrapped and households have been hit with property tax and water charges. Many families are also hurting from cuts to the respite care grant. On top of these cuts a range of new stealth taxes have hit older people making it hard for them to get from week to week.

“Prescription drug charges have jumped from 50 cent to €2.50, the carbon tax has been imposed on coal, turf and home heating oil, DIRT tax and motor tax have been

increased and the levy on private pension funds has hit retirement savings across the country to the tune of €2.4 billion.

“We need a family-friendly focus to the budget for next year. We need to reward work, give tax relief where possible and increase social supports.

This budget needs to break from the Fine Gael and Labour record of hitting people who can least afford it.

Independent analysis of this Government’s budgets show they have been less progressive than measures introduced by Fianna Fáil. This year we need to get back to fair financing that will help families. The current costs of childcare pose an unbearable burden. In Europe childcare costs are around 12% of a family’s income on average, but in Ireland it accounts for 35%. We have to make real efforts to begin to rebalance this,” concluded Councillor Butler.

Fianna Fáil proposes increased supports for carers, lone parents, older citizens and job seekers FIANNA Fáil Councillor James Tobin recently attended a meeting in Dublin with Willie O'Dea Party Spokesperson on Social Protection and Social Equality. Deputy O'Dea outlined the party's priorities over a five year-year term including significant reform to social welfare and pensions as well as increased supports for older people and families.

Cllr. Tobin commented: "After five years of harsh and regressive budget measures from Fine Gael and Labour we recognise the need to build stronger communities, and by reforming the social welfare system and increasing certain supports we will be in a position to enhance our social fabric.This will involve some spending increases but it will also involve using the Social Protection budget in a

smarter, fairer way. Our first year priorities, which would involve an additional €132m in spending, would include increasing the Respite Care Grant to €1,700, increasing lone parents 'supports by €30m, reforming the Family Income Supplement (FIS) and replacing the three day rule for job seekers.

"Fianna Fáil's priorities for Social Protection recognise the need for a threshold of compassion and decency in the economy, something this government seems to have completely abandoned. Under Fine Gael and Labour, carers, young unemployed people, older citizens and people with disabilities have all been targeted for regressive cuts.

"Our longer term goals are to reinstate the Fuel Allowance season to 32

weeks in recognition of the difficulty many older people have in heating their homes. We would extend the Family Income Supplement to the self-employed, expand the Living Alone Allowance to €20 a week, and improve the Telephone Allowance."

Cllr. Tobin added: "Fianna Fáil will establish a new Commission to examine putting in place a basic income level, abolish compulsory retirement at 65, make the home care package support a statutory entitlement and relax pension rules making it more flexible so that policy holders can access part of their funds earlier. These are common sense reforms and socially progressive measures that will restore compassion to our social protection system and begin to undo the impact of this Government's harsh measures.”

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review of additional materials including expert witness reports from the defense and prosecution, additional transcripts of police interviews, transcripts of grand jury testimony, additional medical records, DCF reports, and additional laboratory testing related to the death of Rehma Sabir, a decision has been made to change the cause and manner of death.

"These additional materials put forth several different and often conflicting opinions about the cause of Rehma's death.

While I do not agree with all of the conclusions that are drawn by the various experts they do present a significant amount of additional information that was not available to me prior to reaching my original conclusion about the cause and manner of

death in this case. In particular the overall state of Rehma's health and her past medical issues raise the possibility that she had some type of disorder that was not able to be completely diagnosed prior to her death.”

Now, Aisling McCarthy is free – kind of – as she faces possible court appearances as an illegal alien. Hopefully, the justice system will deal speedily and sensitively with these, but there are no guarantees But it has been clearly established that Aisling is not only innocent of a murder she did not commit, but of a murder which did not even take place.

For a city that prides itself in its history of law schools Boston has a fairly mottled record of dispensing justice.

Acknowledgement † DON (Donie) LEHANE Templeogue, Dublin 6W

On the First Anniversary of Don’s death, Ans, Greg, Bart, Sam and extended family would like to thank those who supported and sympathised with us since Don passed away. We are very grateful for the many Mass cards and letters of sympathy. We would particularly like to thank St. Jude’s GAA Club, who gave him a great send off and the staff of St. Vincent’s Private Hospital for their loving care and support during his final weeks.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

May he Rest in Peace.

† JOSEPHINE (Josie) PRENDERGAST Coolboa, Clashmore, Co. Waterford Who died on 4th September, 2014 Acknowledgement and First Anniversary As we lovingly remember Josie on the First Anniversary of her death, her family wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our very sad loss.

Sons Billy and Richard, daughters Sheelagh and Bernadette, her much loved grandchildren, her son-in-law and daughter-in-law, are very grateful for the kind words and support given to us when we lost our beloved Josie. Our sincere thanks to all those who attended the Rosary, Funeral Mass and burial. We would like to thank those who travelled long distances to be with us; particularly her nieces and nephews from her native Co. Limerick. Thank you also to those who sent flowers, Mass cards and letters of sympathy. Thank you to all our kind neighbours, relatives and friends for their help and support which was very much appreciated.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Joe Meehan for the wonderful care he gave to Josie over the years; also Peter and Angela and the wonderful staff at Youghal & District Nursing Home who took such great care of Josie in her final years.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Clergy; Canon Browne, Fr. M. O’Gorman, P.P., and Fr. Michael Kennedy, P.P., for celebrating the Funeral Mass. Thank you to the Sacristan and servers, as well as the gravediggers. Thank you to Colin Bulman and staff at Egan’s Funeral Home who showed us such kindness and professionalism.

Thank you to Liam Dalton who sang beautifully on the day of the funeral. Thank you also to the teams at the Old Still and the Decies Bars who provided refreshments afterwards. Finally, a warm thank you to her life-long friends who visited her regularly and enjoyed a chat and a laugh with her.

We trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Softly in the morning you heard a gentle call, You took the hand of Jesus and quietly left us all.

First Anniversary Mass for Josie will be celebrated in St. Cronan’s Church, Clashmore, on Sunday, 6th September, 2015, at 11.00 a.m.

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COLEMAN (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael Coleman, late of Ballinclamper, Ballinacourty, Dungarvan, who died on 9th September, 2012, aged 22 years.

Deeply missed, And always loved.

–From Mam, Dad, Shane, Ciara, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, his many friends and all who knew him.

Rest in peace.

GEOGHEGAN (nee Byrne) Eileen (Ninth Anniversary) – (6th Sept ‘06).

–Lovingly remembered by her daughters Anne & Liz, sons-in-law, grandsons, granddaughters-in-law, brothers, family and friends.

“Always in our thoughts” KELLEHER (22nd and 19th anniversaries) – In loving memory of Joan and Michael Kelleher, late of Knockenpower, Colligan, Dungarvan, whose Anniversaries occur at this time.

Deep in our hearts, Your memories are kept, To love, to cherish, And never forget.

–Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving family.

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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.

M.D.

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D I S T R E S S E D ?

SUICIDAL? – Whatever you're going through, we're here to listen and help, 24 hours a day, every day.

Call SAMARITANS in confidence Freephone 116 123, or e-mail us jo@samaritans.org (ind.)

KIELY – First Anniversary and Birthday Remembrance of Sheila Kiely, late of Ballingown, Leamybrien, who died on 5th September, 2014, and whose birthday occurs on 29th August.

MAM We never knew that morning, What sorrow that day would bring, When a heart of gold stopped beating, And we could not do a thing.

The gates of Heaven opened wide, The Angels lined up side by side, A special guest was on her way, The day God took our Mam away.

Your name is often mentioned, Our thoughts are always with you, Mam you will never be forgotten.

We wish we could see you Mam, Sitting in your chair, We wish we could go back home, To find you waiting there.

To hear your voice and see your smile, To sit and talk with you awhile, To be together in the same old ways, Would be our dearest wish today.

So on your Anniversary, And your birthday Mam, We just hold you in our hearts, Until we meet again.

–Our dearest Mam, miss and love you always, your loving family – sons David and Michael; daughters Josie, Majella and Margaret and all their families.

Mam’s Anniversary and Birthday Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 4th September, in Kilrossanty Church at 7.30 p.m.

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Charity / Donations

THE SUNFLOWER SHOP – Supporting Waterford Hospice City & County – Welcomes donations of Clothes, Brica-Brac, Furniture and Toys, etc., in good condition. We also recycle Old Clothes / Linen. House Clearances welcome. Happy to collect.

Call HELEN. We are located at Main Street, Kilmacthomas. Tel. (087) 2756576. (ind.)

The person who doesn’t advertise knows what they’re doing – but no one else does!

Call … 058-41205/42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie

MURPHY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear husband and dad Michael Murphy, late of Barrack Street, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, and The Meat Centre, Main Street, Cappoquin, whose Second Anniversary ocurrs on 3rd September, 2015.

Perhaps if we could see The splendour of the land To which our loved are Called from you and me We would understand.

O’BRIEN (5th and 16th anniversaries) – In loving memory of our dear father William O’Brien, late of Knockrour, Stradbally, Co. Waterford, whose 5th Anniversary occurs on 3rd September, 2015. Also our dear mother Kathleen O’Brien (nee Keane) whose 16th Anniversary occurs on 7th October, 2015.

An Anniversary Mass for Willie and Kathleen will be celebrated in Holy Cross Church, Stradbally, on Saturday, 5th September, at 7.30 p.m.

May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rain fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May you keep safe, in the gentle, loving arms of God.

Perhaps if we could hear The welcome they receive From old familiar voices All so dear We would not grieve.

–Remembered and loved always by your family.

Perhaps if we could know The reason why they went We’d smile and wipe away The tears that flow We would wait content.

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–Greatly missed and loved by your wife Sheila; sons Eamonn and Micheál; daughters Jenny and Emma and Micheál’s fianceé Jo. Anniversary Mass for Michael will be celebrated on Saturday, 5th September, at 10.00 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin.

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WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Jennifer Mackintosh and Michael Grey, intend to apply for permission for the demolition of existing sunroom (floor area 11.5m2) and replacement with the construction of a single-storey kitchen extension with a floor area of 43.75m2 to north facing gable end of. Construction to include attic storage space over new extension with velux window to rear at Springfield, Tallow, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

Observer Competition Winner How To Change The World @ SGC Dungarvan AISLING HAYES, Knockboy, The Burgery, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Winner can collect prize at SGC Dungarvan.

O’REGAN (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Catherine O’Regan, late of Georgestown, Kill, who died on 6th September, 2005.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 6th September, in Kill Church at 10.00 a.m.

God must have thought you special, To take you the way he did, They say He only takes the best, And this He surely did.

Look around your garden Lord, For an Angel with a smile, She won’t be hard to recognise, She must stand out a mile.

So put your arms around her Lord, And kiss her smiling face, For she is very special, And can never be replaced.

They say that time heals everything, But we can’t believe that’s true, For the ache in our hearts is still the same, As the day we first lost you.

–Always loved and never forgotten, your loving husband Jim. –––––––––––––– Our hearts are full of memories, With pride we speak your name, Though life goes on without you, It will never be the same.

Those special days will not return, When we were all together, But with love and memories, You will walk with us forever.

–Love from your son Kieran, Jean and granddaughter Lily.

–––––––––––––– It need not be a special day, To bring you to our minds, For a day without a thought of you, Is very hard to find, For you are always with us, In our thoughts and in our hearts.

–Always remembered and loved, your daughter Claire.

O’RIORDAN – Birthday remembrance of Michael O’Riordan, late of Kilossera, whose 29th birthday occurs on 27th August.

GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN No farewell was spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why.

When we are sad and lonely, And everything goes wrong, We feel you still beside us, Telling us to be strong.

We think about you always, And talk about you too, We have so many great memories, But we wish Michael we still had you.

–Forever remembered, your father Paddy; sister Sharon and nephew Scott.

Depression is very common and impacts thoughts, feelings, energy and behaviour.

If you are concerned for yourself or a loved one Aware can help: LoCall Helpline 1890 303 302 E: supportmail@aware.ie W: www.aware.ie Aware also offers: Support Groups nationwide; Life Skills CBT-based programmes and a positive mental health programme for secondary schools Aware: Support through depression.

Dungarvan – Deise Day Centre, Dungarvan Community Development Centre, Mitchell St. Group meets every Tuesday at 8.00 p.m.

Waterford City – Edmund Rice Heritage Centre, Mount Sion, Barrack Street. Group meets every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m.

KNOCKBOY BALLINAMULT

Graveyard Mass will be celebrated on TUESDAY, 8th SEPTEMBER at 7.00 p.m.

GUEST SPEAKER

BEREAVEMENT

WALL (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of Joan Wall, late of Dungarvan and Ballinroad, who died on 4th September, 2003.

Memories are precious, They don’t fade away, We think of you always, Not just today.

Will those who think of her today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Sadly missed by her daughter and family, Margaret, Dominic, Cian and Shauna.

WHELAN (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of Seán, late of Kilcooney, Ballinamult, who died on 1st September, 2007.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday, 10th October, in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena.

Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, It’s the heartache of losing you, That never goes away.

–Sadly missed by Annette, family and friends.

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SUMMER BRIDGE CLUB (Dark Blue Section 26/8/2015) – 1st Kolette Enright & Sheila Towey; 2nd Helen McCarthy & Mary Quinlan; 3rd Ann M. Fitzgerald & Colette O’Mahony; 4th Phil O’Brien & Maureen Connors; 5th Aida O’Neill & Ella Whelan; 6th Doreen Keane & Mary O’Brien.

AFFANE SUMMER BRIDGE CLUB (17/8/2015) – 1st Sadie & Joan Mansfield; 2nd Helen Russell & Maureen O’Neill; 3rd Mary Quinlan & Helen McCarthy; 4th Doreen Keane & Cait Christopher; 5th Una Mason & Laboure Cliffe.

Support and help available Service – Free & Confidential Tel. 058-46100

Dungarvan Observer

www.westwaterfordbereavement.org

adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie

058-41205 058-42042 Fax: 058-41559

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CORBETT CONCRETE PRODUCTS LTD.

Situations Vacant

C H I L D M I N D E R REQUIRED IN ABBEYSIDE – To start mid/end September, to mind three children (aged 1, 4 and 6 years) in the children’s own home.

Own transport required as school collections required. Part-time, 3 days/week. Ring: (086) 3649107 for more info.

(18-9) CHILDMINDER WANTED FOR TWO CHILDREN – Aged 2 and 5. Two days a week.

Own transport required for school drop offs and collections. If possible children to be minded in their own home but open to discussion.

Kinsalebeg area. Contact: Marian on (085) 1936559.

(4-9) C H I L D M I N D E R REQUIRED TO MIND TWO SMALL CHILDREN – In their own home in Ardmore.

Little boy is almost 4 and little girl 22 months. Hours are Monday to Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Boy will be in pre-school in the mornings. Start date circa Tuesday, 22nd September.

Please contact (086) 3619346.

(18-9) VAN OWNERS REQUIRED FOR 6 WEEK CONTRACT – To deliver directories to households and business in the East Cork and West Waterford areas. Call: Door to Door Distributors 01 4600046 or email recruitment2013@citypost.ie (11-9) PERSON WANTED TO COMPILE WEEKLY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION ON DAIRY FARMS – Must be proficient with Excel.

Own transport essential.

Reply to (086) 8262437.

Part-time Accounts Position FOR BUSY DUNGARVAN OFFICE IMMEDIATE START A working knowledge of Accounts, Online Banking and Computer Literate.

Please forward CV to: Box No. 5528 (Dungarvan Observer).

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Trip Away

MONICA AND FRANCES’ TRIP AWAY – A few spaces still available. All money to be in by 16th September at the latest.

Tel. (087) 6726558 (Monica) or (087) 6700572 (Frances) or call to Country Markets, Causeway Tennis Club, on Friday between 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.

SUPPLIERS OF SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM

QUAN BUTLER 087-2525327

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Counselling Psychotheraphy

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

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

Fónta Teoranta is a company active in the print finishing industry. We supply, service and advise our customers both in Ireland and abroad.

The right candidate will be confident in dealing with mechanical assemblies and following technical manuals, as well as possessing an enthusiasm to learn.

The position will include learning, fault finding, servicing and repairing wire stitching machines and stitcher heads. Some warehousing duties will also be required.

Candidates should be able to work on their own as well as part of a small team.

Full training will be provided.

Contract: 35 hours per week, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri. Please send a cover letter and C.V to info@binderee.com or to the following address: Fónta Teo. Páirc Ghnó Barr na Stuac An Sean Phobal Dún Garbhán Co. Phort Láirge Closing date for applicants is the 10th of September.

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR LOCAL AGENDA 21 ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIP FUND 2015 UNTIL 9TH SEPTEMBER 2015 Environmental Awareness Do you have a project or initiative that could help to increase awareness of environmental issues locally, or that could help your community to become more sustainable?

If so, you may qualify for financial assistance from the Local Agenda 21 (LA21) Environmental Partnership Fund 2015. This fund promotes sustainable development by assisting small scale, non-profit environmental projects at local level.

Does Your Project Qualify?

Full-time Live-in Suckler Farm Manager REQUIRED FOR THE WATERFORD AREA HOUSE AVAILABLE

Tel. 087-3398639

NOW HIRING Bar Manager Full-time/Part-time Bar Staff Full-time/Part-time Food Service Staff

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

Rep. for South

Trainee Mechanical Technician

Projects should focus on environmental awareness and actions policies such as those on waste, biodiversity, energy, water conservation and climate change.

A wide variety of projects and schemes have been supported under the Fund in previous years, including community gardens and allotments, compost schemes, rainwater harvesting, workshops, biodiversity projects, waste reduction initiatives, educational initiatives and environmental exhibitions. Lists of previously funded projects can be viewed online at www.environ.ie/en/ Environment/LocalAgenda21/ How to Apply Applications are made directly to Waterford City and County Council to Ella Ryan, Environmental Awareness Officer eryan@waterfordcouncil.ie For further information and application forms (in both Irish and English) contact Environment Department, Waterford City and County Council, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford. These are also available online at www.environ.ie/en/Environment/ LocalAgenda21/ Applications must be made to Waterford City and County Council no later than 5pm, 9th September 2015

† Drohan Monumentals † Headstones in Marble, Granite & Limestone Inscriptions Cut Existing Stones Cleaned & Restored Graves Chipped Tel. (058) 43211.

Mobile: (087) 2540295. www.drohanfuneraldirectors.ie

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

Fax: (058) 48712. www.davidkielymonumentals.com

HEADSTONES IN LIMESTONE, MARBLE, POLISHED GRANITE We restore existing headstones, kerbs, graves, chipped, inscriptions, etc.

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER OPTIONS + DESIGNS

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

James Kiely & Sons

Murphy’s Bar, Restaurant and Nightclub, Dungarvan

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

WILL OPEN ITS DOORS MID SEPTEMBER, 2015.

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Moonareha, Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Phone: (052) 7441590

Successful candidate needs to be motivated, enthusiastic and experienced in Calving, Grass Management and with Machinery.

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This redevelopment will comprise of: • 5 Bars (including Traditional Bar, Terrace Bar, Cocktail Bar) • Multi-purpose venue/Nightclub • Contemporary Irish Restaurant • 2 Outdoor Terrace areas We are now recruiting a team to create a high class multi-function hospitality venue.

Applicants should possess: • A proven minimum of 2 years experience.

• A natural positive attitude towards work and people.

• A passion for First Class customer care.

• A strong sense of team spirit.

Email CVs with cover letter to: pappower@gmail.com (28-8)

Notice to Advertisers It is a condition of acceptance of advertisements orders that the proprietors do not guarantee the insertion of any particular advertisement on a special date or at all.

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

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

Floral & Artificial Wreaths Supplied Obituary Notices

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

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HOUSE REQUIRED

SERVICES AVAILABLE

Bonmahon/Stradbally Area Tel. 087-6332670

RIVER TRIPS

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

FROM YOUGHAL

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

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Tree Felling

HEALY TREE FELLING AND LANDSCAPING – Fully insured and certified.

Specialising in tree felling, tree pruning and reducing, chipping and removal, landscaping and garden construction including grass and hedge cutting, lawn laying, gravel gardens, paving, decking and fencing Contact: Eamonn (085) 7784335.

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TIMBER SIDE GATES – Pressure Treated, Painted, €200 Fitted. Entrance Gates €600; T-Bar Clotheslines €150.

Delivered. We supply and fit Gates all areas of Co. Waterford.

Tel. (087) 2549996 / www.grangeironcraft.ie (20-11)

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STONEWORK – Stone Walls (building and renewal), Bricklaying, Blocklaying, Patio and Gardening.

Paving, Construction Works.

Pictures and references available. Fully qualified.

Polish professionals.

Mobile: (087) 7916261 (text preferred). Email: mlstonework@yahoo.ie / www.facebook.com/mlston ework (4-9)

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Soccer Coaching

SOCCER COACHING – Vinny Sullivan runs Just4Strikers Soccer Coaching School in Dungarvan every Sunday morning, 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., for Boys and Girls aged between 6–14 years old. For more information call Vinny on (087) 7501059.

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Computer Services

COMPUTER AND LAPTOP REPAIRS – On Site Repairs, Set-ups, Upgrades, Data Recovery and Training. Virus and pop-up removal. Qualified computer Engineer and Trainer.

20 years experience. Reasonable rates. House calls. Tel. Shane Deevy (087) 9872006. (ind.)

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Mindfulness / Meditation

MINDFULNESS / MEDITATION – Sessions will be held in Whitestrand Community Centre, Abbeyside – commencing on Monday, 7th September, 10.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. or 6.30 – 7.30 p.m. For more information or to make a booking contact Teresa (087) 0550054 (booking required).

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

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DECORATING SERVICE – All internal / external painting. New house spraying before second fix.

Tired old kitchen units hand-painted, hygiene coatings. Epoxy floor paint systems. Qualified local tradesmen. Free estimates.

Insurance work. Fully insured. VAT registered.

Call: Prodec Painters.

Padraig (087) 7730520.

Steve (086) 8410901.

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

WALL’S CHIMNEY & BOILER SERVICE – Chimney & Boiler Services. Gutters and Drains Unblocked. Contact us on (087) 9931571.

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Re-Upholstery

RE-UPHOLSTERY, CARPETS, CURTAINS, FURNITURE – Free estimates in your own home.

Collection and delivery.

Sofas and Couches made to order. Curtains and Pelmets made to measure.

Extensive range of fabrics to choose from. Colour co-ordinating service free in Showrooms. A visit to our Showrooms is a must.

Open Monday to Saturday incl. All work guaranteed.

Ned O’Connell, Seafield, Youghal. Tel. (024) 93106.

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Storage Space Available

STORAGE SPACE AVAILABLE – Cars, Campers and Boats. Dungarvan area. Tel. (087) 6629783.

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DEAD & DISABLED CATTLE COLLECTED IN ALL AREAS – Ring: Fitzgerald’s Licensed Knackery, Coolagown.

(025) 36662 or (086) 8193202 / (087) 8193202. (ind.)

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

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Gardening Services

COMERAGH LANDSCAPING – The landscaping professionals. Garden design and layout.

Planting, water features, patios, stonework, kerbing, fencing, etc. Lawn laying turfed and seeded. For a professional and affordable service contact Paul Curran (087) 2908403. www.comeraghlandscaping.ie (ind.)

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Yoga Suain

CLASSES STARTING IN SEPTEMBER – Tuesday in Park Hotel. Pregnancy & Hypnobirthing 7–8 p.m.

Continuous Beginners 8–9 p.m.

Wednesday in Park Hotel. Intermediate 8–9 p.m.

Thursday in Park Hotel.

Gentle Morning 10–11 a.m.

Beginners 11.00 a.m. – 12 noon.

Thursday in The Rehearsal Hub. Continuous Beginner 7–8 p.m.

Friday in Bioactive Gym. Iron Yoga 7–8 p.m. Special Offer 9 classes for €80.

Contact: Mary 087 6977426 / www.yogasuain.com (ind.)

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Yoga with Sarah Coleman

NOW ENROLLING SEPTEMBER CLASSES – All welcome. Mondays, 7th September, Dungarvan at Encore Stage Academy.

6.20 p.m. Beginners; 7.30 p.m. Intermediate.

Tuesdays 6.00 p.m. – The Cliff House Hotel. Tuesday, 1st September, 7.30 p.m. – Ardmore Hall.

Wednesdays – Essence Yoga Studio, Cappoquin.

6.30 p.m. Beginners. 8.15 p.m. Intermediate.

Classes suitable for all levels of fitness and flexibility.

Booking recommended as places fill quickly – call Sarah (086) 0400480 / www.essenceyogastudio.ie (4-9)

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

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For Sale

TIMBER FOR SALE – All Ash. Dungarvan Area. Tel. (086) 1964504 after 6.00 p.m.

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20 ACRES OF SECOND CUT SILAGE FOR SALE – On stem. Aglish area. Tel. (087) 7830601.

HAY AND HAYLAGE FOR SALE – Baling this week.

Ring area. Delivered or exfield. Tel. (086) 1664421.

Youghal, Co. Cork.

Tel. (024) 92850 / 93469 blackwaterblindsltd@eircom.net

HUGE SAVINGS CALL TODAY FULL RANGE OF QUALITY BLINDS, CURTAINS AND ACCESSORIES Quotes, Measurements & Fitting Free of Charge You’ll be “BLINDED” by our SPECIAL PRICES & SERVICES

DON’T DELAY! CALL TODAY ON 024 92850/93469

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Poultry

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

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EXPERIENCED FUN AND CREATIVE CHILDMINDER – Working from home in Spring Meadows, Dungarvan, can offer full and part-time placements from September 2015.

Own children going to Glenbeg National School. If you have a requirement for spaces please contact Siobhan 087 6326611.

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SPRING BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE – Round and Square Bales. Tel. (087) 9252554.

(11-9) POINT OF LAY PULLETS AND TURKEYS FOR SALE – Outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 7th September, between 11.30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Tel. (026) 41905 / (087) 2208061.

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LARGE VAN / SMALL TRUCK – VWLT 46. 2006.

Great bargain with only 106,000km. One driver.

Excellent condition. €5,500 o.n.o. Tel. (087) 2508846.

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Agri Sale

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

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MULLEN/LAKE SCHOOL OF DANCING – Irish Dancing will resume this Saturday, 5th September, in the Causeway Tennis Club, Abbeyside, at 11.00 a.m. All grades are welcome. Contact: (087) 2052170.

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

TO LET – Lismore, one mile up in the foothills, one bedroom furnished granny flat, grant adjusted for qualified person who would help with care of home and property. A person of good character. Car a necessity.

References required Tel. (11-9) 058 53447.

CLONEA BEACH – House to let. Suitable for professional couple. Oil fired central heating. €700 per month. Tel. (085) 8583689.

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GRINDS IN BIOLOGY, SCIENCE – Highly qualified teacher with many years experience.

Excellent results. Tel. (087) 4149949.

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GUITAR LESSONS! – Playing your favourite songs in 6–8 weeks. Or money back! €15/lesson.

Will travel to you. Call: Brian (087) 2686433 to arrange first lesson. (25-9)

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COMPLEX CLEANING SERVICES / SHINY HOUSE – Carpet Cleaning, Office Cleaning, General House Cleaning, Car Interior Cleaning, Window Cleaning, Gardening Cleaning, Trees and Shrubs Cutting, Walls and Patio Cleaning, Ironing.

Contact: Dorothy (087) 6854522 or dorinaa84@gmail.com (4-9)

DEBUTANTES Friday, 4th September, 2015

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Árd Scoil na nDéise Debs Ball 2015 held in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Pictured are Jessica Meere, Eimear Hurley and Rebecca Ansell.

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Árd Scoil na nDéise Debs Ball (Photos by Pat Crowley)

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

Joey Dee and Kayleigh Veale

Matthew Henley and Nadine Browne

Calvin Hayes and Edel Looby

Christopher Morrison and Gemma O'Brien

Cian Power and Courtney Taylor

Christy Power and Rebecca Ansell

Cormac O'Grady and Taylor Murray

Adam Carey and Natasha O'Brien

Bryan French and Jessica Meere

Simon Lawrence and Chloe O'Donnell

Niall Murphy and Clara Mannion

Jim Morrissey and Lauren Allen

Jamie Fennell and Aisling Tobin

Jack Houlihan and Orla Hickey

Jack Hourigan and Chloe Murray

Paul Curran and Clodagh Kearns

Mike Kearns and Sophie Coyne

Josh Rockett and Clodagh Wright

Craig Fitzgerald and Edel Power

Ross Browne and Laura Duggan

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Árd Scoil na nDéise Debs Ball (Photos by Pat Crowley)

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Tayler Auckland and Ciara O'Brien

James Kennedy and Jenny Wade

Kayleigh Hanley and Stephen Cliffe

Lee Crotty and Amy Curran

Gearóid Byrne and Amy Lonergan

Aaron Crotty and Mekenzie Daly

Michael Kiely and Lauren McGregor

Rob Shine and Niamh Whyte

Mark Whelan and Elizabeth McCarthy

Alan Cliffe and Megan Walsh

Tom O’Rourke and Sinead McCarthy

Tadhg Prendergast and Michelle Barry

Ciarán Dee and Jessica O'Shea

Patrick O'Dwyer and Carmela Iannotta

Neil Phelan and Stella Quealy

Blake Blakely and Heather Duff White

Shane Ahearne and Aisling Foley

Éinne Ó Cathasaigh and Aoife Power

Lee Donnelly and Sophie Hodnett

Conor O'Reilly and Kelly Moore

Ă rd Scoil na nDĂŠise Debs Ball held at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan (Photographs by Pat Crowley)

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Conor Finn and Sophie Dunne

Amy Yellop, Aisling Tobin and Amy Lonergan

Patrick Flynn and Eimear Hurley

Carthach Barry and Roisin Leonard

Kevin Sheehan and Aisling Hallinan

Josh Egan and Amy Yellop

Clara Mannion, Sophie Hodnett, Kelly Moore and Roisin Leonard

Kayleigh Hanley, Jenny Wade, Sinead McCarthy and Laura Duggan

Sophie Dunne, Aisling Hallinan and Amy Curran

Lauren Mulvihill, Emilie Martin, Conach Gibson, Celene Cummins, Amber Earley and Maeve Organ

Coady Power, Aoife Power and Natasha O'Brien

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Gavin Deevy and Rebecca Kenny.

(Photos by Sean Byrne)

Fionn Daly and Ellen McCloskey.

Adam Flynn and Rebecca Lyons.

Anna Flynn and Lee Behegan.

Michael Fletcher and Caoimhe McSweeney.

Treasa Fitzgerald and Shane McHugh.

Orlaith Fitzgerald and Joe McGrath.

Shauna Fennessy and Evan Hickey.

Eve Feehan and Paul Curran.

Craig Dunne and Hollie Glavin.

Cian Doyle and Emma Houlihan.

Mark Ronayne and Clodagh Glavin

Darragh Foley and Sharon Williams.

Carol Hickey and Bryan O'Mahony.

Rachael Hennessy and Jack Roche.

Jason Henley and Laura Casey.

Rosie Hartley and Carthach O Faolain.

Jessica Glavin and Sean Meaney.

Sarah Geoghegan and Jack Prendergast.

Aidan Fuller and Karen Dalton.

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Mollie Fraher and Rob Coleman.

(Photos by Sean Byrne)

Kevin Forbes and Sarah Daunt.

William Hogan and Kayleigh Veale.

Ciara McCarthy and John Paul Lucey.

Elaine Looby and Mark Dooling.

Ronan Lenihan and Josephine Healy.

Tom Kelleher and Ellen Meaney.

Michaela Kearney and Ronan Guiry.

Lisa Marie Humphries and Daniel Donnelly.

Hannah Houlihan and Liam Smith.

Jack Houlihan and Chloe Hennebry.

Aidan Horgan and Hazel O'Sullivan.

Maurice Noonan and Jane Morrissey.

Jack Neville and Niamh Aldridge.

Padraig Murphy and Anna Craddock.

Andy Molumby and Lisa Rohan.

Daniel Moloney and Kober Fawkes.

Kiara McLoughlin and Shane Ahearne.

Megan McGrath and David Tobin.

Grainne McGrath and Maurice Morrissey.

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Richard McGrath and Liadan Dunlea.

(Photos by Sean Byrne)

Denis McDonagh and Meave Walsh.

Colm Roche and Grace Whelan.

Sally Prendergast and Edward O'Neill.

Kayleigh Power and Luke O'Connor.

Nicola Power and Eoghan Murray.

Avril Power and Andrew Casey.

Darragh O'Shea and Chloe O'Brien.

Liam O'Gorman and Claudia O'Connor.

Jack O'Donohue and Beth Barrett.

Eimear O'Brien and Mikey O'Sullivan.

Shauna Uniacke and Jack Fraher.

Keila Walsh and Sean Povey.

Jack Tobin and Aoife Houlihan.

Sean Tanner and Sarah Coughlan.

Maurice Sweeney and Rhona Geary.

Cora Anne Sheehan and Ryan Murray.

Matty Scheibelreiter and Amy Henley.

Abbie Ryan and Jake Beecher.

Ciaran Russell and Olivia Foley.

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NEWSREEL …

Anxious or Depressed?

Movie Season at Lismore Heritage Centre

COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan. Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street.

Date: Every Tuesday at 8.00 p.m. Helpline: 1890 303 302. You are not alone! (ind.)

Tea & Scones in Lismore Castle COME join us on Sunday September 27th at 3 pm for Tea and Scones in Lismore Castle.

Set in the historic Pugin Hall, this is a rare opportunity to see one of the most beautiful rooms of the Castle, and is an experience not to be missed. Enjoy some beautiful scones and wonderful tea service, whilst listening to the history of Lismore Castle by Artistic Director Eamonn Maxwell. Later guests are asked to enjoy a final stroll around the historic gardens, which are set in seven acres within the 17th century outer defensive walls.

Tickets are €25. Or why not avail of our Special offer: buy 4 tickets and get a 5th free, i.e., 5 tickets for €100.

For further bookings and inquiries contact Paul McAree on 058 54061 or gallery@lismorecastlearts.ie

Charity Vintage Tea Rooms CHARITY Vintage Tea Rooms St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Dungarvan – Old fashioned afternoon teas and cake stall in aid of Finnisk River Riders – Special Olympics on Saturday, 5th September, 2–5 p.m. A beautiful afternoon spent in an old fashioned way. All welcome for this very good cause.

Find us on Facebook and Twitter – Charity Vintage Tea Rooms.

Youghal celebrates history YOUGHAL Celebrates History – 15th Annual Conference 18th to 20th September – THE FITZGERALDS OF DESMOND. Earls, poets and rebels – from Gallic to Gaelic – Mall Arts Centre,Town Hall,Youghal, Co. Cork.

Further detail: www.youghalcelebrateshistory,com Tel: 0879666554.

Music Classes in Ballyduff IT is that time of year again when classes are being organised for the Winter. CCÉ Ballyduff runs classes in a wide variety of traditional instruments, whistle, flute, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, accordion, melodeon and concertina. Our teachers have taught All-Ireland champions and indeed are masters of traditional music as well as being renowned both in Ireland and further afield. If you or your child are interested in taking up a new instrument, Ballyduff is the place to go. If you don't own an instrument, the branch has instruments to loan to our new music students.

All the classes will start before the end of September and enquiries should be made to Sham Hyland at 087/6878613.

Four-ball For Suicide Awareness MIXED four ball in aid of Let's Get Together Foundation (suicide awareness) will be held on Saturday September 5th next at West Waterford Golf Club just outside Dungarvan.The fee per tea, for this very worthy event is €100. Please do support by getting a team together. GUI and Non-GUI welcome to take part.

Prize-giving presentation will be same night. For more information please phone 058-43216. Thank you in advance.

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Adele Astaire

LISMORE has had a long running attraction to some interesting characters in history, none of whom are as recognisable as Fred Astaire.

Fred Astaire was a frequent visitor to Lismore until his sister, Adele’s death in 1981.

Adele Astaire married Lord Charles Cavendish, the second son of the 9th Duke of Devonshire and was gifted Lismore Castle as a wedding present. Fred and Adele had a 27 year partnership on stage and screen and their contribution to the Golden Age of

Hollywood has been timeless. Lismore Heritage Centre is delighted to announce that every Tuesday and Thursday from September the 10th, we will be holding a screening of one of Fred Astaire’s iconic movies.

Step back in time to the era of black and white and enjoy the show.

Following the movie, we will be serving Afternoon Cream Tea including tea, coffee and scones.

Enjoy the movie and the Cream tea for €5 per per-

Fred Astaire son. Screenings will be at 1.30 pm with a short introduction to the Astaires by Lismore Heritage Centre staff and Tea will be served

following the movie at 3 pm.

Booking is essential for more information please contact Alice on 05854975.

Parish of Lismore & Ballysaggart VERY slowly we are moving away from a totally priest managed Parish Faith Community. In it’s place play people are tentatively taking more ownership of their gifts and talents by virtue of their Baptism.

Helping the priest idea is still very much alive for so many people.

This mentality leads to waiting for the priest to come up with initiatives that may better the faith life of the Parish. Lay people may be more familiar with the day to day concerns,

hope and fears than the priest whose very life style is much more divorced from many of the worries of parishioners.

The members of the Pastoral Council are in constant dialogue with their family, neighbours, work colleagues and friends.

Members of the Pastoral Council cannot simply be those who agree with everything for the sake of the easy life. What a lay member needs is a deep love for the Church, for the Sacramental life of the

Lismore Tidy Towns ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Instead of throwing newspapers that have been read into the recycling bin you can re-use for different jobs around the home: Paper logs-roll a few sheets of old newspapers together and stuff into the empty tubes left by toilet rolls or kitchen paper and use to start your stove/fire.

Weed suppressant- layer newspaper around the base of garden plants and soak with water. Spread mulch on top and this will create a barrier to weeds and lock in moisture.

Window cleaner, make a solution with water and white vinegar. Saturate the newspaper with this solution and use it to clean your windows.Wipe the window dry with with a clean dry sheet of crumpled newspaper. Shape maintainerscrunch up old newspapers and stuff into shoes / hand-

bags when storing them to help maintain their shape.

The past week has seen wall cleaning carried out on the top of stone walls at Ferry Lane, New Way and at St. Carthage's Well. Our working team has swept areas such as the car park, Deanery Hill, the footpath at St. Carthage's Well and in front of the public toilets.

Other individual members are responsible weekly in their own time for looking after various planted areas around the town as well as the weekly watering and feeding of plants in the wall baskets on the wall of the Millennium Park at West Street and the New Way. Thanks to all concerned.

The Annual Church Gate Collection takes place next weekend on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September. We look for your support to help us to carry out work in the town.

Church and especially the Mass, and a willingness to devote some time on a regular basis to the work of the parish.

Thanks is due to all who currently serve the Pastoral Council, those who have been there for 6 years and those who have been there for 3 years.The wisdom that half the council stay for a second 3 is to keep continuity and to give confidence to the new people coming on for their very first time. There is support training available at dioce-

san level.

Finding methods for presenting the Gospel of Jesus Christ will be the immediate task the new council will face. Change is never tidy but what is tidy is often lifeless and dull.

Through the Church nomination papers will be available in the next month or so.

This is a noble Parish and we can make it great in the work of the Lord. Pride in your Parish is pride in your relationship with Jesus Christ.

PARISH OF LISMORE AND BALLYSAGGART Fr.M.Cullinan PP. Mass Timetable: Weekday Mass at 10 am.

Saturday 5th September Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 pm Sunday 6th September Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 am Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11 am.

PRO Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM Attachments area

Come and sing with Lismore Choir on Saturday, 5th September ON Saturday 5th September Lismore Choir will hold a workshop in the Red Hall, East Main Street, Lismore from 10.30 am to 1.00 pm. All are welcome and there are vacancies for new male singers in both tenor and bass lines.

There are no auditions.

No experience is necessary and nobody will be asked to sing solo as all songs are sung in harmony with others.

If you've ever hummed along to a song on the radio or sung in the shower and think it might be fun to sing with others, you've got all

the experience you need.

As long as you are prepared to have a go, listen well and remember you're part of a group, not on your own, it will be fine. You don't need to be able to read music to join in fully.

The workshop will be conducted by our Musical director Fearghal O'Conchubhair. Fearghal is a Waterford man with years of experience conducting choirs and teaching singing.

He is a graduate of the American Kodaly Institute and has conducted singing workshops in Ireland and America. He promises lots

of singing, fun and movement on the day.

Lismore Choir presents a Christmas Concert in Lismore Castle every year and will be joined by a very special guest soloist this year. The choir also performs abroad and earlier this year joined another choir in a concert in London.

If you would like to book a place or if you have any questions please call Claire 0871314873 or Tricia 0857189490.

Visit us on Facebook or on our website www.lismorechoir.net

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Kill FUNDRAISING NIGHT A fundraising night in aid of “Nadine’s Cancer Battle” will take place on Friday, 18th September in Kirwan’s Bar with a BBQ live music and fantastic prizes – including a TV and a hotel break! Baby Nadine Quajjit Flynn, daughter of Sarah Flynn from Kill and Karim Quajjit (Itlay) is just 15 months old and was dfiagnosed with high risk neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer. She is currently undergoing intensive treatment in Crumlin, however there is a strong chance of a relapse.

Let’s all get together and give her a chance to receive the best possible treatment by supporting this trust which will be essential to cover medical costs to come.

Tickets are now available – contact Kirwan’s Bar in Kill for details.

DRAMA CLASSES Drama Classes return to the Gealach Gorm Theatre with the new term on Monday, 21st September, 2015 at 6.15 to 7.30 pm.

These classes cater for children aged 5 to 12. For further information or to book, call or text 086 8569 358.

BEST WISHES The very best of luck to Yvonne Cheasty who has just returned from her travels in the USA and is now preparing to start a new journey – best wishes for your new venture working with the Brennan brothers in The Park Hotel, Kenmare!

KANGOO CLUB KILL Our club in Kill has been going from strength to

strength – thank you all for truly enjoyable classes over the past weeks! New members are most welcome, at any stage, to join this fun exercise- contact Christina on 086 3043 214 or find us on Facebook for more information or to book your boots.

Classes take place every Tuesday and Thursday night at 7.15 pm in Kill Community Centre. See you all there!

PARENT & TODDLER GROUP The Tiny Tots parent and toddler group is back again every Thursday morning from 10 am till 12 noon at Dunhill Multi-Education Centre from 10th September.

Parents, Grandparents and childminders – all are welcome with babies or toddlers for a lovely morning’s play and a cuppa.

KILL ACTION GROUP So we stuck our heads together last week (thanks all for coming!) and this was the result: Kill Action Group will be established as a registered group as an umbrella group for small and bigger initiatives.

We will then identify projects to be tackled (everything from weeding to building a playground goes!), prioritise these jobs and establish time frames, get done what we can get done and get help for where we need help within the agreed timeframe.

Help can be a couple of people completing a small paint job or the council giving financial support or...the possibilities are endless! If you missed last week’s meeting but would

like to get involved, please contact us – through the Community Centre until further notice- or come along this Tuesday 1st September for a walkabout in the village to see what needs to go on the plan.

Onwards and upwards! For more information, please contact 087 4133 522.

Well done to all.

NEWS FROM KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE We would like to wish Louise Murphy, our After School Co-Ordinator, the very best for the new venture at the centre – we are looking forward to afternoons of fun!

Our first newsletter has now been sent out – if you haven’t subscribed to it, please send us an email to killccentre@gmail.com or call on 087 4133 522. Keep an eye out in all the public places around Kill also.

Exciting times ahead!

WHIST There was a fantastic response to the Stradbally Whist Club Charity Event on Saturday, 29th Aug. Our members worked to make sure it went off without a hitch and donated many prizes for the raffle and baked the most wonderful selection of goodies. We have to thank everyone who came during the evening, donated and bought items from our many stalls. It is only due to one and all that we raised €800 which will be split evenly between 'The Hospice' and 'Bunmahon Lifeboat' who do so very much for our Community.

We wish them well in their work and continued safety at sea.

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BACK TO SCHOOL AGAIN It’s that time of the year again and the little children are all back to school, facing a new year and new challenges.The Summer, or lack of it passed all too quickly.

The glorious days of playing on the beach, rolling in the hay, eating strawberries, staying up a little later than normal are but a distant memory.The uniforms have been bought, the lunch boxes have been packed and the alarms have been set.

How things have changed over the years.The books are getting bigger, the bags are getting heavier and now it’s all about computers and i.pads. School days are the best days of our lives, so we were told.

We didn’t believe it at the time, but looking back, they were the carefree days, when all we had to worry about was what was for dinner.

So to all the children facing back to school we say enjoy it. Time goes by so

quickly. Make new friends, do your homework and most of all make every day count. School days are the best days after all.

DATES OF INTEREST FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS 1807 First Christian Brothers School opened in Dungarvan 1821 Presentation Convent erected in Church Street 1836 Christian Brothers construct new school at Rice’s Street/Mitchell Street 1858 New Presentation Convent opened at Mitchell Street 1859 Sisters of Mercy acquire former Presentation Convent in Church Street 1871 Augustinian Priory built at Main Street 1891 Abbeyside National School built 1906 Colaiste na Rinne founded 1973 Augustinian College opened at Duckspool 1990 Presentation and

[Rory Wyley.]

Mercy convents amalgamated as Árd Scoil na nDeise 2003 Coláiste Cathal Naofa, Youghal Road opened OLD PHOTOGRAPHS If you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. we would be very happy to accept them.We would scan them and give you back the originals.

Looking ahead to the 1916 commemorations we would also be interested in any artefacts or photographs relating to that period.

VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies.

Please contact us at 05845960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit.

Opening Hours Monday to Friday 10-5 pm.

Admission is free

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 2ND SEPTEMBER Surname, First Name, Age, Service No, Rank, Service Unit, Where Born, Death Category, Date of Death.

Christopher Augustine, Master Mariner, Merc.

Marine, s.s Morning Star, Dungarvan, At sea, 00/09/1915.

Casey James, Able Seaman, Merc. Marine? s.s Morning Star, Dungarvan?

At sea, 00/09/1915.

Cappoquin

menssheds.ie NEWS FROM THE SHED Plenty happening as usual, with a lot of restoration going on, and new projects being sent into "research and development every day. Another subject being discussed is the date and time of our annual open day. More news on that when all is finalised, so keep watching this space folks!

Image of pupils from First Class, Mercy Convent, circa mid-1960s.

A busy workshop!

CAPPOQUIN DAY CENTRE Welcome back to all our regular guests after the Summer break. It will be lovely to see all our friends again. We hope you all enjoyed visits from friends or a holiday.

Our great staff needed a break, so will be back refreshed and smiling as

always. Anyone new who would like to visit us, even for a day, we are open from Tuesday to Friday.

You will be welcomed with light refreshments on arrival, enjoy a chat and other activities.and have a delicious lunch. Phone Kathleen at 058/ 52018. It might be the best thing you ever did!

CAPPOQUIN ARA We hope you all enjoyed "The Summer" and enjoyed visitors and holidays.

It's back to our usual activities in the Community Centre on Monday 7th September at 2.30 pm.

A few of our members continued with the usual

Thursday walks, which is great. Hopefully more will get motivated now that all is back to normal.

We will be hosting our Annual Hospice Coffee Morning in the Parish Hall on 17th Sept. We look forward to your help and support as usual. See you soon.

New members always welcome.

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Bonmahon BONMAHON VINTAGE FUN RUN The annual Vintage Fun Run will take place in Bonmahon on Sunday, 13th September, 2015. Proceeds from this year’s event will be in aid of the Bonmahon Lifeboat and Inshore Rescue and Bonmahon Tidy Towns. All vehicles are most welcome to take part in the spin. Registration starts at 11.30 am and refreshments are served.

Contact Gillian on 086 3866 380 for further information.

NEWS FROM THE ART HAND Summer is coming to a close but The Art Hand will be back in full swing after a lovely few weeks! Hope you all enjoyed your time, too.

We have just installed the Magical Forest Mosaic in the Gael Scoil naDeise which will open its doors for its first school year this week – very exciting times!

The Art Hand and The Copper Coast have been chosen to participate in a world wide event called “The Ground Beneath Our Hearts” on 12th September at 12 noon.

This will be an environmental art project taking place in the Stage Cove for which we will be calling on everybody to get involved!

We are also taking part in this year’s Comeragh Wild

Festival on the 19th September – watch this space for more details nearer the time. Kids Classes are starting back on th 6th and 8th October, bookings are taken now for our new term. September and October weekends also see the return of our popular Stained Glass Mosaic courses for adults and there is lots more on the programme! Visit us on www.thearthand.com ALLIHIES TO BUNMAHON MINERS TRAIL Well we’re back! Last Saturday, the team arrived back in Tankardstown tired and sore but to a wonderful reception. 20 people left Allihies on August 15th the biggest group so far. 10 hoped to complete the full journey, Geraldine, Jayne, Stephen, Kathleen, Maria, John, Nóirín, Mary, Derek and Sean in Support.

Unfortunately, the rigours of the journey took its toll on Mary and John, and they said goodbye to the team at the halfway point, we were sad to see them go. 2015 was the 5th Allihies to Bunmahon miners trail, and some may say the best so far!

Every year we learn more, and meet more extraordinary people along the way. We have plenty of photos to share, stories to tell, and people to thank,

and we will do over the next few weeks. For more information see www.atobminerstrail.wordpress.com HAMERSLEY ART On August 20th I had the great pleasure to participate in my finst ever radio panel show. Pat Carroll from CRY 104 fm in Youghal invited me to join him on a one off 2 hour Art special. Myself and Pat were joined in studio by four other "Wild Women" including Catherine Drea, Bernadette Phillips, Karen Power, and Jean Reinhardt.

It was a great experience and lots of fun, can't wait for next time.

In other news my booklet "Edith Collier's Bunmahon" will be on sale very soon.The booklet is to accompany the exhibition of the same title opening at the Copper Coast Geopark auxiliary exhibition space next month. All proceeds will go to the Edith Collier Centenary Celebration fund.

WORDS WRITERS PERFORMING AT THE ART HAND Join us for our next WORDS Event at the Art Hand this Wednesday (or any first Wednesday of the month!) at 7.45 pm for a night of poetry and prose, original and much loved works – pull out that poem you wrote years ago from the “second drawer down”

and share it in the intimate setting – critique given if requested. Looking forward to another great evening amongst new and old friends. Booking is essential for your seat, please contact us on 051 292919. €5 contribution to refreshments.

BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY The lotto numbers drawn last week 4, 8, 9, and 28, resulted in one Match 3 winner – congratulations to Tim Whelan! This week, we are playing for a fantastic jackpot of €9,850 – be sure to have your ticket in by Thursday!

WHIST There was a fantastic response to the Stradbally Whist Club Charity Event on Saturday 29th Aug. Our members worked to make sure it went off without a hitch and donated many prizes for the raffle and baked the most wonderful selection of goodies. We have to thank everyone who came during the evening, donated and bought items from our many stalls. It is only due to one and all that we raised €800 which will be split evenly between 'The Hospice' and 'Bunmahon Lifeboat' who do so very much for our Community.

We wish them well in their work and continued safety at sea.

John Cunneen and Mary Walshe pictured in Allihies on August 15th at the beginning of the 2015 Allihies to Bunmahon Miners trail. Well done!

Catherine Drea, Orlaith Hamersley, Bernadette Phillips, Karen Power, and Jean Reinhardt pictured at the CRY 104 studio in Youghal for the "Art in many forms" show.

Stradbally FIRST FRIDAY MASS The First Friday Mass in the Parish of Stradbally will take place at Sacred Heart Church, Faha on Friday, 4th September at 9.30 a.m. and St. Anne’s Church, Ballylaneen at 7 p.m.

ATHLETES OF THE FUTURE Congratulations to all the local children who took part and completed in their various age groups in the ‘Kids Triathlon’ at Clonea Beach on Sunday last, a first for the county and a very enjoyable experience for those taking part.

TIDY TOWNS NEWS Those groups within the county and all those others entered have an anxious wait for the postman over the next couple of weeks for an invitation to arrive for the 2015 SuperValu National Tidy Towns Awards which will take

place in the Helix on Monday, 28th September.

The results have been moved four weeks later this year. County Waterford can be proud of having 16 entries namely Ardmore, Ballyduff Upper, Ballymacarbry, Cappoquin, Clashmore, Dungarvan, Dunmore East, Fenor, Kilmacthomas, Lismore, Portlaw, Stradbally, Tallow, Tramore, Villierstown and Waterford City. This is Stradbally’s 33rd year in the competition. We hope to increase our marks and keep up with a very keen competition of 862 entries this year.

STRADBALLY PATTERN DAY Stradbally GAA Club plan to restore our Pattern Day which used to take place on the 14th September. This year there will be numerous events to

celebrate such as on Sunday, 13th September the day will begin with a Fancy Dress Walk at 1.30 p.m. from the village to the clubhouse with a prize for the most appropriate dressed boy and girl. There will be food and a shop available. A trailer load of timber will be raffled. Other events such as Kick the Ball through the Tyre, Egg and Spoon race, Tug-of-War between Townslands in the Parish, teams must be registered before 3 p.m. (organise your own team). Slow bicycle race (bicycles will be supplied). A lady and gent three legged race, wife carrying race, whack the Chairman with a wet sponge, vintage machines will be on display, sheaf tossing, horse shoe throwing, roll the ball, face painting and lots of other games. Bring the children along, there will be plenty

to do. There is an entry fee of €5 per adult, children are free.The annual Mass for all the deceased people of the Parish will take place on Monday night, 14th September, 2015 at the GAA Clubhouse.

LOTTO There was no jackpot winner in the lotto draw at Whelan’s Bar. The numbers drawn were 7, 16, 17, 21. €25 went to Theresa Hurton, Emmett Cummins and the Fitzgerald family.

The promoters prizewinner was John Sheehan.The next draw will take place in the Cove Bar on Sunday night, 6th September with a jackpot of €3,200.Thanks to all who continue to support our lotto.There were two good wins for the local soccer club last weekend. The U-13’s got their season off to a winning start with a 5-4 victory over Tramore,

whilst the junior side garnered three more points with an emphatic win against city side St. Josephs.

Academy and Little Dribblers returns on Saturday, 12th September.

For further details please contact Aine or Kerry Ann. CLOTHES COLLECTION If you have missed any of the other clothes collections earlier in the year, despair not.

The Barron Hall will come to the rescue. Bring all your used and unwanted clothes, all items to be clean and dry, and include handbags, shoes, bedding and cushions and curtains. Dave and Tomás will be there to help you.

They will show you around the hall if you have not seen it, or maybe you have and would like another tour.They will even

organise a cup of tea in the new kitchen. Open times for clothes collection are Saturday 5th September 10 am to 12.30 pm, and on Friday 4th 7 pm to 8 pm. If you cannot make it at these times any committee member is available to collect items. Please contact Nicola 087-7160700.

OLD CHINA Do you have any old tea cups, saucers or plates taking up space in your house.

Any cutlery, mugs, tea services, missing a cup or two.

If they are not cracked or chipped bring them to Barron Hall (with clothes collection). We will look after them.These are not for recycling but for use in the Hall, and would be much appreciated.

WHIST There was a fantastic response to the Stradbally Whist Club Charity Event

on Saturday 29th Aug. Our members worked to make sure it went off without a hitch and donated many prizes for the raffle and baked the most wonderful selection of goodies. We have to thank everyone who came during the evening, donated and bought items from our many stalls. It is only due to one and all that we raised €800 which will be split evenly between 'The Hospice' and 'Bunmahon Lifeboat' who do so very much for our Community.

We wish them well in their work and continued safety at sea.

ECUMENICAL SERVICE The previous ecumenical service in Stradbally's ruined Church was 23rd August 1970, (not June as stated in Stradbally Notes last week)

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Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien ADDENDA TO THE DÉISE FESTIVAL This very day millions of people will post pictures of their breakfast to an admiring audience. By the end of today, probably a billion cute cat photos will be uploaded onto Facebook.

In all, it's predicted that a trillion photographs will be snapped, clicked, binged and posted online in 2015.

While mobile phones have been key to this explosion of recorded history, as far back as 1980 some 25 billion pictures were shot using portable cameras and film, then taken to the chemist for processing and reclaimed a week later after

handing over a chunk of cash. Back in 1980, the human population of Planet Earth was around 4.5 billion. On average, then, everyone took about six snapshots a year. That's an average, of course. Some folks took hundreds of pictures back in 1980. And here in KCK parish, apparently, no one shot nuthin.

For nine years the biggest summer celebration in the south of Ireland, the Déise Festival, took place in this small rural parish. From 1975 through 1983, tens of thousands of people descended on Bohadoon where the biggest bands in Ireland played to packed

crowds and dozens of contests and happenings produced hundreds of winners hoisting trophies - and nothing. In this, the final addendum to the Déise Festival story, the few remaining usable photos from this monster happening are on display. Roughly two dozen photos are pretty much all that have turned up. No doubt another couple of dozen are buried in slowly fading photograph albums. But that seems to be about it.

Amazing. You can't help but wonder if the number of photographs would have swelled precipitously if there had been a "Cute

Cat" contest. Maybe eating breakfast.

KILGOBINET GRAVEYARD CLEAN-UP 2nd September, Wednesday - Meet at 7.00 pm to clean the old and new graveyards at Kilgobinet Church.

Significant man and woman power is needed to deal with overgrown areas.

KILBRIEN PARENT & TODDLER GROUP 9th September,Wednesday The Group meets every Wednesday in Kilbrien Hall from 10:30 to 12:30 throughout the summer.

Good times at the Déise Festival some four decades ago. Tom Kiely, Noel O'Connell, Bernie Power, Mary B. Hanley and Mary O'Connell.

Déise Festival volunteers used to get together for a social night to celebrate another successful year. Snapped while waiting for dinner were Mary Fahey, Margaret Dunford, Patricia O'Brien, Breda Morgan and Mary White.

Modeligo Déise Festival Chairmen - Gathered together on the 40th anniversary of the first Déise Festival are Diarmuid Horgan, Tom Corcoran, John Nugent, BB Walsh representing James Walsh, RIP, Michael Wall, Gerard Dunford and Michael Ryan. Diarmuid, Tom, Gerard and Michael were chairmen of the Festival over its nine year course. Three key organisations came together to create the Festival. John Nugent was chair of Muintir na Tire, James Walsh of Kilgobinet Sports Day and Michael Wall of Colligan Gymkhana.

Donncha Ó Dúlaing, RTE radio and TV host, was joined by two young fans when he visited Bohadoon to report on the Déise Festival. Donncha dropped in several times over the nine years of the Festival.

Kilgobinet Graveyard Clean-up - Vio Oprea, a plasterer, moved to Ireland from Romania fifteen years ago. Visiting Dungarvan friends, he was pressed into service to replaster and pebble dash a section of the church wall in Kilgobinet. This Wednesday, 2nd September at 7.00 pm, it's the turn of the locals. Workers are needed to deal with overgrown areas in the graveyard. Please come along to help.

BACK TO SCHOOL Pupils and staff have arrived back at S.N. Mhuire for the 2015/16 school year, after a disappointing enough Summer weatherwise. Best wishes to all and most especially to our 5 Junior Infants as they begin their journey through school-life REMEDIAL WORK The Marble High altar at The Church of Our Lady, Modeligo, has been undergoing some re-adjustment and re-alignment recently, that's because some natural structural movement has caused it to become unstable, so a specialist group of contractors are engaged in rectifying the problem.

It's a beautiful and muchadmired feature of our Church that was donated by benefactors over 100 years ago.

INTERMEDIATE HURLERS The first hurdle of the playing year, namely qualification for the knock-out stages of the Western Intermediate Championship, was cleared on Saturday night last in Lismore, courtesy of a 7

point victory against Shamrocks. Once again Jamie Troy top-scored for the boys in green, despite labouring with a persistent leg injury. Next up it's the final game of this stage of the competition vs. Tourin, a victory here would see the team top their group and a straight passage to the semifinals.

PATTERN As we look back on the wonderfully successful package that was Modeligo & Affane Pattern '15, we like to say a "go raibh mile maith agaibh" to the many volunteers who helped with the preparations on the day and the aftermath.

Especially to Clashmore Kennels (dog show judging/prizes); Edwina & Richard Sheehan, (BBQ); Jackie Kiely (Token Stand); Jenny Power & Maebh Fenton (Fancy Dress judges) Johnny & Cian O'Byrne (Rosary Path); Katie Walsh & Helen Power (Shop); Kenneth Reddy (Supplies); Nugent's Centra Abbeyside (Fancy Dress Prizes); Pat Denn (Holy Well Pilgrimage leader) Tom & Bridget Kiely (eggs)

Thanks also to the following who generously donated spot-prizes for the Saturday night event at the Centre: Boston Barbers; Deckie’s Bar; Denn Feeds; Railway Bar, Cappoquin; Feerick's Chemist, do., Glanbia, do., Hely's Pharmacy, do.; JP Ryan Training; Kearney's Catering, (Tallow); Kelleher's SupreValu; Lawlor's Hotel; Lloyd's Pharmacy, Dungarvan; Nagle's Bar, do.; O&A Hairdressing Salon, Cappoquin; Phelan's Hardware; Richmond House; Sean Power Fuels; Sportsman's Inn, Cappoquin; Local Bar; Meat Centre, Cappoquin; Pike Service Station; Welcome Inn, Cappagh.

CRANNCHUR AITIUL The latest set of numbers drawn were 15, 20 & 23.

No "match 3" tickets among the "calamán" at the Count Centre, so next weekend's jackpot will be €1,700. 4 X €25 Lucky Dip winners as follows: Kenneth Reddy, Glen; Ger O'Donovan, Carrigaun; Richie Kiely, Scart; Conor Byrne, c/o Rita Dalton.

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Touraneena SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Results for week ending Sunday 30th, August, jackpot prize of €2,200.

Winning numbers were 19,21,30.

There was no winner of the jackpot, so next week's jackpot is a massive €2,300.

As the jackpot wasn't won there was the draw for 5 x €20, winners as follows, 1) Tony Condon, 2) Ciara Ltg, 3) Sean Power, 4)Roger Walsh, 5) Mick O'Mahoney.

Promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Tom Gleeson.

Tickets are €2 each and can be purchased from local retail outlets, committee members and designated promoters. Next draw is in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult on Sunday 6th September 2015.

KNOCKBOY GRAVEYARD MASS The Knockboy graveyard mass will be held this year on Tuesday evening, 8th September at 7 pm. The annual mass is held in memory of those who rest in peace in Knockboy graveyard and to celebrate the history of this ancient Church and sacred grounds.

Those attending the Mass will be fortunate enough to see the rare Ogham stones still in place at the 12th century Knockboy church and graveyard.Three of the four Ogham stones in Knockboy have been re-used as lintels in the church and the fourth stone is inside the building. Ogham writing is said to be the earliest known form of written Irish and it is said that the

Irish had no other written alphabet until the Christian missionaries introduced Latin to Ireland and eventually Ogham writing ceased to be used and was eventually reviled as a pagan practice.

There are two main schools of thought as to why Ogham was first created as an alphabet, one school of thought is that it was designed by Irish scholars or druids for political, military or religious reasons so as to provide a secret means of communication in opposition to the authorities of Roman Britain.

Britain at the time was under the rule of the Roman Empire.

The second main school of thought is that Ogham was invented out of a desire to have a unique alphabet for writing short messages and inscriptions in the Irish language as the sounds of primitive Irish were regarded as difficult to transcribe into the Latin Alphabet.

WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to Tara Skehan and Brendan McGourty, who celebrated the Sacrament of Matrimony in St. Mary's Church, Touraneena last Friday 28th August.We take this opportunity to wish Tara and Brendan a lovely honeymoon and many years of good health and wedded bliss.

BACK TO SCHOOL After a fairly wet, windy and disappointing summer season, the school holidays are over and most National and Secondary schools have

reopened. The first day at school is always a big step for children and parents alike, so congratulations to all the children who recently started school in St. Mary's National School, Touraneena.

Throughout the decades St. Mary's National School has a tradition of providing a solid education for their pupils. From past teachers such as the late lamented Joe Devoy (R.I.P), the late Mrs Cullinan (R.I.P) and Mrs Anne McGrath, Touraneena, to the present teachers in St. Mary's school, great credit is due to their commitment in providing an education for the future generations of our Parish. These dedicated teachers have laid the sound foundation on which the future prospects of their pupils are securely raised. As Albert Einstein once said 'Education is what remains after one has long forgotten what one has learned in school'.

We wish the best of luck also to all the past pupils of St. Mary's who are either starting secondary school or starting college courses in the coming weeks and who knows, we may get that 'Indian Summer' after all !

WELCOME A big welcome to the families that have taken up residence in the parish recently. Some of the residents are new to the area and some residents are returning to their home parish.We wish all the families many years of health and prosperity in the Sliabh gCua community.

Kilrossanty COLLECTION Thanks to all who subscribed to the collection last week end for Self Aid Africa.

DEISE DRAW The club had one winner in the Deise Draw last Friday night. Margaret and Mary Mulhearne won €1,500. Congratulations to you both. The next draw will be held in Erins Own. DANCE Fundraising dance in aid

of Irish Kidney Association in Crottys Inn Friday 4th September starting at 9 pm Admission is €10.

Entertainment on the night Pat Daly, Pat Costello, Sandra O’Keeffe, John O’Shea of WLR, Slater, and Bachelors In Trouble will launch their new 18 track album and single The Old Generation.

BINGO Friday, 25th September Monster Bingo in Crotty’s

Inn prize money €1200, 8.30 sharp in conjunction with Kilrossanty Juvenile Club.

ENGAGEMENT Congratulations to Roisin Keating and Damien Woulfe who announced their engagement over the week end FIANNA FAIL Kilrossanty Cumann will hold a meeting in Micilins this Friday night at 8.30 pm to discuss 2016 Anniversary.

NEW OBSERVER EMAIL ADDRESSES The Dungarvan Observer has updated their email addresses as follows: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie news@dungarvanobserver.ie sport@dungarvanobserver.ie features@dungarvanobserver.ie info@dungarvanobserver.ie

OF GODS AND MEN I know this guy. And for as long as I know him, he's been a Man United fan, like his father before him and now his son continues the tradition. Every piece of kit and merchandise is bought. Every occasion is attended in the appropriate shirt, shoes and leisure suit. Winter time brings out the wool cap, scarf and gloves.All with the Red Devils logo, of course. To say that Manchester United is adored in that house is a huge understatement. Every manager and player, past and present, are regarded as gods.

This type of adoration isn't just confined to football, or indeed sport.

People like Elvis, the Beatles, Madonna, Taylor Swift and 1D can do no wrong in the eyes of their fans.

Of course, Hollywood has always bestowed Godlike status to its most iconic stars. Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, Steve McQueen and Will Smith possess an aura that causes people to faint in their presence.

Ordinary people are reduced to quivering wrecks in front of these "deities".

In previous centuries, artists struggled and many died in poverty. Then in the twentieth century art became, not just popular but essential to the progress of the ambitious.

Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol and my old favourite Jackson Pollock achieved greater global status than their predecessors. Some would say they achieved greater global recognition than they deserved. But again, they were feted by the rich and famous and every word they said was deemed "gold dust".

We put people on pedestals and glorify them because of a particular talent they are perceived to have. But it has to be something glamorous.

Does anybody know who the greatest plumber in the world is. Why are his or her achievements less worthy than that of someone that knocks lumps out of a piece of stone to create some vague shape

called "Cosmos".

Maybe we create these heroes and heroines to abdicate ourselves from the responsibilities of leadership and decision making. We elevate good people of devotion to the status of saints because we need to believe that being a good person requires special abilities. Maybe, just maybe, the Son of Joseph and Mary of

Nazareth was just a very good and kind man.

Ballinameela Creatives meet every Wednesday night. We are also to be found on Facebook.

Former Queen frontman Freddie Mercury said, "Modern paintings are like women, you'll never enjoy them if you try to understand them".

Freddie knew a lot about art!

Villierstown JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place in An Cruiscín Lán on Saturday night last and €50 was won by David O’Connor with Card Number 47, the King of Clubs.

Congratulations David. Next week the draw will be for €1,200.

Remember if you are not in … you can’t win. This is a joint community fundraiser and tickets can be bought locally.

BACK TO SCHOOL They are all back to school now, and in the past few days Villierstown has been awash with new uniforms, schoolbags and all that goes with a return to school. The children actually returned on the correct days, with no help from me … so apologies for last week’s incorrect dates…!

VILLIERSTOWN STUDY GROUP Yes, it’s nearly that time of year again and there is already interest in this great facility. (by parents…)

Building on last year’s well organised group in the VECP community room and the amazing results experienced, parents are enquiring about “the

evening study group”.

Interested parents contact:-Carol - :- 0876635465 VILLIERSTOWN WOODLAND GUIDES, BROWNIES & LADYBIRDS All groups returning on Thursday, 10th September.

Contact Maureen 0861703621 Ladybirds; Kirsty 0851541928 Brownies.

DANCERCISE IN VILLIERSTOWN Get fit and toned to fun chart music every Tuesday in Villierstown Church Hall from 7–8 p.m. €5 per person. New people always welcome. You know you want to …

PILATES IN VILLIERSTOWN Zsofi will be holding Pilate Classes in the VECP Community Room, starting the 9th September at 7.30 pm Contact Zsofi @ 086-4041056.

AGLISH FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life and Couch to 5k resumes after the Summer break on Thursday, 3rd September, at 7.15 p.m. Meet at Aglish Community Hall and away we go. Would you like to

help a sick child and improve your fitness at the same time. Then join us on Tuesday or Thursday evenings and Run, Walk, Crawl or Shuffle 2, 3, 4 or 5k or whatever distance you can. Only €2 per night with all proceeds to The Children's Hospital Crumlin. All levels of fitness catered for, young and old very welcome. Hi viz vest required, we have a limited number to give out free of charge. Last year we had participants from Aglish, Ballinameela, Villierstown, Clashmore, Kinsalebeg, Glenbeg, An Rinn, Cappoquin, Affane, Ardmore, Dungarvan, etc.

All are welcome. Further details on Facebook Aglish Fun Run or email aglishfunrun@gmail.com VILLIERSTOWN BOATING CLUB Sunday, 6th September, VBC will host a first on the River Blackwater with a Dingy Race starting and finishing from Villierstown Quay. Come along and join in the fun. The first starter gun will go off at 1.00 p.m. and it will be a sight to behold as all those sail boats jockey for a place on the

line. Bring your camera!

FUN DATES TO REMEMBER National Ploughing Championships 2015 – at the Ratheniska site in Stradbally, Co. Laois, from 22nd – 24th September.

L i s d o o nva r n a Matchmaking Festival – “Love is in the air” in Lisdoonvarna until October 4th. That’s giving you loads of time to get the journey sorted.

COMMUNITY ALERT TEXT See or hear anything out of place in the village… .Text: 087-3538347.

SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to, someone to listen to you or just someone.We are very lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Counsellor”.

Contact Carol:- 087-6635465.

I NEED YOUR HELP If I don’t know it’s happening I can’t put it in. If anyone has anything they would like included in these notes just let me know.

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Ardmore Curtain Call Productions Update JUNCTION Once again, the Summer is over as far as holidaymakers are concerned and all but the very late stragglers are gone back to their ‘regular’ homes for another few months. Sure, there are some who still pay a visit on a sunny day or for a weekend but for the most part our village now reverts to a smaller population until the Spring. I suppose it is one aspect of the place that I will never get used to as my growing up years and early adult years were spent a little further west in Monatrea and Kinsalebeg where the holiday season doesn’t have any bearing on everyday life.

I’ve been doing the ‘Ardmore Notes’ for both Dungarvan papers with a good few years now but lately I have been wondering whether there really is any need for it anymore?

We live in an age so obsessed with Social Media platforms like Facebook and use it as the main regular source of information, or dis-information as the case may be; myself included. Is there really any need for a weekly column/section in a print outlet any more? If the editors of both Dungarvan papers are proof-reading all submitted content then maybe they are taken aback a bit with that statement! Of course there is a need I hear you shout, but I’m wondering if it is needed on as much of a regular basis as has been the case heretofore. A lot of what is submitted for inclusion can be classed as advertising really, and of course both publishers/editors know that. It’s the way of the world.

Just to take things a step further and ponder a few thoughts; local GAA club submit their own notes and views, local Tidy Towns submit their own take on proceedings, local soccer club ditto, other more private types of committees deal with their own PR stuff.

The occasional news that comes my way asking for inclusion is small, sometimes repetitive of the week before and is probably only of fleeting interest to the readers. I’ve never gone in much for mentioning those who pass away or those who arrive to the world; those events are personal family ones and I’ve always felt that families should deal with those issues themselves. The word count each week is lower and lower …

A few thoughts. I’ve often vented my anger and

frustration in the past at what I saw as wrongs and mini-injustices being perpetrated in our area by those who should maybe know better. I’ve often been asked in the past to ‘tone down’ my comments or intended comments and views for fear it might upset someone somewhere. I keep ALL emails received by the way. There sometimes is an underlying tone with some here that above all else, the image of a village whose sole purpose is to please the tourist and look well on TV must be put before everything else.

I’ve often disagreed with this and over the past number of years there would have been a certain tone taken by some when my name would be mentioned.

Tough. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again.

Ardmore is not a postcard in a shop. Real ordinary folk live here.

I’m going to take the next week to decide whether or not to continue submitting this weekly column to our local papers, who have always been very decent to me it must be said; the whole concept of “Local News” is so much different now than even five years ago. If I want to know what my neighbour had for dinner last night all I have to do is pick up my phone and touch an icon on a screen.

There is a direction I would like to take the socalled ‘Ardmore Notes’; others have to be spoken to before anything changes though.

Crossroads and junctions are there to allow time to take stock and to reflect on where we are coming from and where we are intending to go. Sometimes though, the signposts are blank and we have to fill in the destinations ourselves.

TIDY TOWNS Well done to all involved in the Tidy Towns side of things in our village.

Excellent showing again.

CARDS AT KEEVERS Card results. 1st prize shared by Tom Power and Michael O'Reilly and Thomas Power and Pat O'Connor. Last Game Hugh O'Reilly and James Flavin. Best of Last 5. Des Fitzgerald and Gerry O'Brien.

FOUR-BALL FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS Mixed Four Ball in aid of Let's Get Together Foundation (suicide awareness) will be held on Saturday September 5th next at West Waterford Golf

Club just outside Dungarvan. The fee per tee, for this very worthy event is €100.

Please do support by getting a team together. GUI and Non-GUI welcome to take part. Prize-giving presentation will be same night. For more information please phone 05843216. Thank you in advance.

ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS ATTENTION BUSINESSES The Tidy Towns Association are updating their website & walking map so if you want any change to your contact details please make contact with Bill Ramsell or Billy Harty before end of September. Or if you’re not included or planning to open a business then also give us a shout because we will be unable to do anything about it after September. Remember the onus is on you to do this.

BBQ At the fourth attempt we managed to get a fine Sunday to have our August barbecue and what an evening we had. We started an hour earlier than usual at 4 pm and band played on longer than usual so the girls were still dishing out food at 8.30. It was one of our best ever barbecues with great music, excellent food and a mighty craic.

JAPANESE KNOTWEED We highlighted the dangers of Japanese Knotweed and Winter Heliotrope in these notes last winter and the knotweed in particular has come in for much adverse publicity in recent weeks.

Its not just a Tidy Towns rant now but a matter of grave public concern, such is the danger and threat of them. We have identified a couple of patches of each locally and they are currently undergoing elimination.

If you are aware of either anywhere around please give us a shout.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION Ardmore Tidy Towns Association will hold its annual Church Gate Collection this weekend.

We usually do this during the summer weekends but because we got our signals crossed we missed out on our summer date and hence at a bit of a disadvantage.

So if you’re not at one of the local masses this weekend, you can also make your donation to anyone of the committee during the week.

WITH only four weeks to go before opening night of “The Graduate” it’s time to introduce Dungarvan to our wonderful cast of performers! This week we begin with four actors who are all taking on multiple roles in our show, actors whose roles are of equal importance to the overall production.

Blathnaid Foley – Ensemble Player A Dungarvan native, Blathnaid is no stranger to theatre, both behind stage and treading the boards.

After watching Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in Dungarvan last year – she was inspired to get involved in CCPD’s production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. After playing a nurse in that production, she then managed props backstage for Steel Magnolias, a job which she has also taken on again for this production – Blathnaid can often be seen lurking at car boot sales and vintage

festivals around the country, ever on the lookout for 1960’s throwbacks! Not only is Blathnaid in charge of set dressing and props for The Graduate – she is also once again treading the boards in not one, but three different roles! Nothing like a challenge for our Blathnaid.

Aoife O’Mahony – Ensemble Player Aoife lives in Dungarvan and works for Waterford County Council and after taking up acting very recently, she has been very busy performing roles in; LovePowerMagik, Snow White, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and All Shook Up! She most recently impressed the audiences and critics alike, with her star turn as Shelby Eatenton in Steel Magnolias. In The Graduate, Aoife will once again be creating an impression – but this time it will be her dancing as well as her acting that will get people’s attention!

Raymond Tobin – Ensemble Player Raymond studied Theatre Performance at Colaiste Stiofain Naofa in Cork, and after returning to Dungarvan in 2013 from his base in Lanzerote for a “short break”, he has been kept here following roles in Snow White, All Shook Up, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Sister Act, and now The Graduate.

area of Childcare. Drama and performance have always played a large part in her family and she has fond memories of attending Choral Society performances as a child in the old town hall. She decided to get involved in drama to inspire her children who are interested in drama themselves. She was most recently seen in the brilliant production of Sister Act where she took on the dual roles of Michelle the Showgirl and Sister Mary Michael. She is looking forward to being part of this premier production of The Graduate here in Dungarvan and is especially hooked on the iconic soundtrack from the movie!

So purchase your tickets soon, as they are selling fast!

The show runs from Monday 28th September until Saturday 3rd October at the Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre. Tickets are €12 and on sale at The Wine Buff and Kelly’s Pharmacy Abbeyside.

Headshots courtesy of Marc Daly and Marlene Kirby

Debbie Collins – Ensemble Player Debbie was born in Abbeyside and works in the

Dream realised at official opening of Ballymacarbry Community Centre

By Tomás McCarthy

TEN years of hard graft was recognised on Friday evening with the official opening of the Ballymacarbry Community Centre. The project was the vision of a five man committee and their dream received the backing of the local community every step of the way.

Planning began in 2005 and the centre was constructed two years later. It has grown into the hub for a wide range of activities in the area.

The facility comprises of a hostel which sleeps 25 guests, meeting rooms, a sports hall, gym and a function venue.

The Ballymacarbry Montessori School also caters for children between three to five years of age.

Pat Melody, who provided the site for the new centre, cut the ribbon in front of a large crowd on the evening. Bishop of

Waterford and Lismore Father Alphonsus Cullinan performed the blessing. It was a family friendly occasion with bouncy castles, games, face painting, balloons and pets from Uncle Mike’s.

Local musicians also performed throughout the event. MC Michael Ryan highlighted the dedication of the committee to bring the development to fruition.The group is led by Mick Fenton and also consists of Sean Guiry, Danny O’Rourke, Dick Guiry and Pat Ryan. “Everything about this was one per cent right: their vision, the hard work they put in, the meticulous planning and they constantly kept in touch with the community.

They have probably met in here every Monday night for the last ten years. This is a tribute to these five guys.”

Chairman Mick Fenton explained that the initial

plan was to build a new centre on the site of St Patrick’s Hall which had fallen into disrepair. With only limited parking spaces available however, the committee decided to approach local landowners. Pat Melody agreed to sell the Inch field and this allowed the centre get off the ground.

They were astonished by the fundraising efforts during the early stages of the process with sixty sellers of tickets. He recognised the overwhelming support received locally. “We are proud to say that the people stood by this from start to finish. We were never wanting for help.This committee was merely the oil that kept the machine going.” He is delighted by the constant flurry of activity around the centre. “It’s a pleasure to see the amount of usage that the facility is getting. Bricks and mortar

makes a building but it’s the people that bring the life to that building.”

Mayor of Waterford City and County, John Cummins praised the leadership shown by the five man committee.

“The responsibility both legal and financial rests with you on behalf of the community. Without people willing to stand up and take on that responsibility and make brave decisions, a project of such a grand scale would not be here today.”

On his first visit to the centre, he was amazed by the variety of facilities on offer.

Michael J Walsh represented the Waterford Leader Partnership who administered the funding for this project. He recalled that their association with the committee started back in 2005. He noted that they were very professional to deal with throughout.

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Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise CRUINNIÚ POIBLÍ – COMÓRADH 1916 Beidh cruinniú poiblí ar siúl ar Céadaoin 2ú Meán Fómhar ag 8 i.n. i Halla Phobal na Rinne chun Comóradh 1916 i nGaeltacht na nDéise a eagrú. Tá an cruinniú á neagrú ag Cumann Staire agus Oidhreachta Gaeltacht na nDéise. Beidh fáilte roimh cách teacht chuig an cruinniú seo agus a dtuairimí a chur in iúl.

Tuilleadh Eolais – cfdeise@gmail.com nó cuir glaoch ar 058 46664.

A Public Meeting will be held at 8.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 2nd September, in Halla Phobal na Rinne to organise the 1916 commemoration in Gaeltacht na nDéise. The meeting is being held by Cumann Staire agus Oidhreachta Gaeltacht na nDéise. All are welcome to attend.

Further Information – cfdeise@gmail.com or call 058 46664.

RANGANNA GAEILGE Beidh ranganna Gaeilge ag tosú i nGaeltacht na nDéise ag deireadh Mí Meán Fómhar. Beidh na ranganna ar siúl i Meánscoil San Nioclás, Oíche Céadaoin idir 7:00 i.n. agus 8:30 i.n. Beidh na ranganna ag tosú ar Céadaoin 30ú Meán Fómhair agus beidh siad ar siúl ar feadh ocht seachtainí. Is €30 an costas a bheas ar na h-ocht seachtainí. Beidh ranganna curtha ar fáil sa Rinn ar trí leibhéil, Bunrang, Meánrang agus Ardrang agus tá sé i gceist againn Bunrang Gaeilge a chur ar fáil sa Sean Phobal chomh maith. Más mian leat clárú i gcomhair na ranganna, déan teagmháil linn ag 058 46664 nó cuir rphoist go dtí cfdeise@gmail.com nó is féidir teacht chuig Meánscoil San Nioclás ag 6:45 i.n. ar Céadaoin an 30ú Meán Fómhar agus clárú roimh an céad rang.

Irish classes will start in Gaeltacht na nDéise at the end of September. These classes will be held in Meánscoil San Nioclás on Wednesday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Classes will start on Wednesday, 30th September, and will continue for eight weeks. The cost for the eight weeks of classes is €30. Classes will be held in An Rinn at three levels, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced and a beginner class will also be held in an Sean Phobal. If you would like to register for these classes, please contact us on 058 46664 or send us an Email

at cfdeise@gmail.com, or you can come along to Meánscoil San Nioclás at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, 30th September, to register before the first class.

OÍCHE CHULTÚIR Beidh oíche chultúir ar siúl i nGaeltacht na nDéise ar Aoine, 18ú Meán Fómhair. Beidh taispeántas ealaíne i ndánlann Joan Clancy idir 4.30 i.n. – 9:00 i.n. Beidh ceolchoirm le Ciarán Ó Gealbháin & Dónal Clancy agus seoladh Craobh Gaeltacht na nDéise de Comhaltas Ceoltóirí na hÉireann i Halla Cholmáin sa Sean Phobal idir 8:00 i.n. – 9.30 i.n. agus beidh seisiún agus sólaistí i dTigh an Cheoil ó 10:00 i.n. ar aghaidh. Mar is gnáth ar oíche chultúir, beidh na himeachtaí ar fad saor in aisce.

Ba mhaith linn ár mbuíochas a chur in iúl d’Ealaín na Gaeltachta as an gcabhair atá curtha ar fáil acu don clár imeachtaí i mbliana. Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh linn ar 058 46664 nó ag cfdeise@gmail.com i gcomhair tuilleadh eolais.

Oíche Chultúir will take place in Gaeltacht na nDéise on Friday, 18th September.There will be an art exhibition in the Joan Clancy Gallery from 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. A concert will be held with Ciarán Ó Gealbháin & Dónal Clancy along with the launch of the Gaeltacht na nDéise branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí na hÉireann in Halla Cholmáin in An Sean Phobal from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and a session will be held in Tigh an Cheoil where refreshments will be provided. We would like to thank Ealaín na Gaeltachta for the assistance they have provided in organising this programme of events. If you would like further information, please contact us on

058 46664 or cfdeise@gmail.com LEATHANBHANDA i nGAELTACHT NA nDÉISE Tá sé i gceist ag Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise aighneacht a chur isteach go dtí Eircom thar cheann pobal na Gaeltachta anseo sna Déise ag cuir in iúl dóibh an gá le soláthar leathanbhanda ceart a chur ar fáil agus ag iarraidh orthu spriocdháta cinnte a thabhairt don phobal don obair seo a bheith curtha i gcríoch. Táimid ag iarraidh ar an bpobal, agus ar eagraíochtaí, scoileanna nó gnóthaí litreacha a chur le chéile ag tacú leis an aighneacht seo. Déan teagmháil linn ar 058 46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com i gcomhair tuilleadh eolais.

Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise intends to put together a submission to Eircom on behalf of the Gaeltacht community here in Co. Waterford in relation to the provision of high speed broadband. A set time frame for the provision of a broadband connection to the area will be sought. We would like to get support from the community for this submission, members of the community, organisations, schools or businesses can write a letter outlining the need for broadband in the area. For more information, contact 058 46664 or cfdeise@gmail.com REILIG AN tSLÉIBHE Tá an Coiste Fáilte i nGaeltacht na nDéise i mbun taighde ar stair Reilig an tSléibhe, reilig a théann siar chuig aimsir an Gorta Mór. Má tá eolas ar bith agat faoi stair na háite sin, beidh an Coiste Fáilte buíoch as teagmháil a dhéanamh leo agus an teolas sin a roinnt. Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leo ag 058 46664 nó ag

cfdeise@gmail.com An Coiste Fáilte in Gaeltacht na nDéise are researching the history of Reilig an tSléibhe, a graveyard that goes back to the time of the Famine. If you have any information about the history of this site, An Coiste Fáilte would be grateful if you contacted them to share this information. You can contact them at 058 46664 or at cfdeise@gmail.com SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ón Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 911 ar maidin.

Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú will be available for appointments in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m.

CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL / SVP Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 085-1422902.

The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902.

MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha – www.facebook.com/comhl ucht.forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 05846664.

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Grainne Fleming appointed as Executive Programme Manager No Name Club NO Name Club is pleased to announce that Grainne Fleming has been appointed as Executive Programme Manager for No Name Club.

Grainne has been involved in Training and Development for the past eleven years and is an approved Trainer at National Level.

Prior to moving into Sales and Business Consultancy in February 2009, Grainne worked in the corporate world and held many Senior positions including

National Sales Manager and National Training Manager (Truvo formerly Golden Pages ), responsible for the development and implementation of company processes, procedures and strategies.

Grainne has worked on a consultative basis across Europe within The Directory Business and was responsible for the implementation of many programmes including: Business Skills, Back to Work Programmes, Transition Programmes,

Management coaching and succession planning.

Grainne is currently a tutor with the Sports Council of Ireland delivering Code of Ethics & Good Practice in Children’s Sports.

She has been a major factor in the delivery of this programme to over 2000 volunteers in the sporting community in Kildare and the surrounding counties.

Grainne is married with two children and volunteers regularly with the Irish Cancer Society.

Drama Circle

THE first night of The Drama Circle took place on 18th August, with seventeen people taking part. The atmospheric, candlelit setting in Merry’s was perfect for the variety of drama, poetry and short stories performed. Thank you to those who, without hesitation, performed wonderful monologues.

To those who “cold read” some pieces, thank you. It is very difficult when the context and tone of the piece is taken away, and you all rose to the occasion. To those who shared their own stories and poetry, we were privileged to hear them. Thank you.

To those who gave all their attention, listening to the great variety of pieces, thank you also.

We will do it all again at 8.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 8th September, same place, upstairs in Merry’s.

The Drama Circle is for anyone with an interest in drama, poetry and storytelling, who may not have time to commit to a full

production. Come along, and bring a friend!

Tel: 087 2655645 for

more details after 5.00 p.m. any day, or look us up on Facebook.

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Kilmacthomas ST. Declan's Community College Debutane's Ball took place on Thursday night last in The Ormond Hotel, Kilkenny. The students were looking very glamorous in their fine style, and a good night was had by all. We wish them continued success with their choice of career in the future.

50TH BIRTHDAY Congratulations to Patrick (Nobby) Power, Union Road, Kilmacthomas and Green Hills, Carrick-on-Suir on celebrating his 50th birthday in Kiersey's Bar, Kilmac on Saturday night last.

Patrick's family, friends and neighbours attended as well as all his former school class mates and his soccer friends. Patrick was thrilled with the huge amount of people who came to wish

him a happy birthday and celebrate his very special day with him.

BACK TO SCHOOL We wish good luck with their studies to everyone who starts School, College and University at this time.

ANNUAL WALK The annual walk in aid of the Irish Kidney Association took place on Sunday 30th August from Wall’s Bar in Carrick-on-Suir to the Forge Bar in Portlaw. It is hoped to raise much needed funds for this association. Thank you to everybody who took part in organising the walk, helping in any way and especially to those who did the walking.

LOTTO RESULTS Results of the Kilmac AFC lotto draw on

Saturday 29th August, letters drawn D H O Q, no jackpot winner, five winners of €20 each to Tony Wall, Dungarvan, Tony Kirwan, Fews, Mary Mulcahy, Graigue, John O'Donnell, Faha and John Gallagher, c/o PPI. Next week’s jackpot €3,150. Be in to win.

WHIST Results for the Ballylaneen Whist Club for Monday 24th August, Eric Townsend, Mary Blackmore, Mary O'Donnell, Joan Stokes, Bridget Power, Carol Wilkins, Josie Wells, Kathleen Foran, Helen Harris and Ellis Wilkins.

Places still available for this trip to Westport on the 13th to the 16th September. You are welcome to join the group, a great few days of fun

assured, contact any member of the Whist Club if interested in travelling.

There was a fantastic response to the Stradbally Whist Club Charity Event on Saturday 29th Aug. Our members worked to make sure it went off without a hitch and donated many prizes for the raffle and baked the most wonderful selection of goodies. We have to thank everyone who came during the evening, donated and bought items from our many stalls.

It is only due to one and all that we raised €800 which will be split evenly between 'The Hospice' and 'Bunmahon Lifeboat' who do so very much for our Community.

We wish them well in their work and continued safety at sea.

Ballysaggart TIDY VILLAGE The Tidy Village meeting last Thursday night saw a review of the works in progress and the works completed during the year so far.

The Welcome to Ballysaggart Stones were set in place ready for inscription. Further work has been done at the picnic site and, of course, the Village was again enhanced by the beautiful Summer planting.

Tús participants John Lyons and PJ Walsh have also been busy keeping the roads litter free maintaining

the hedging and trees and tending to the grave yard and Church surrounds.

Keeping Ballysaggart beautiful is very much a joint effort and we would like to take this opportunity to thank the committee members, volunteers and Tús participants for all their hard work. We also thank Waterford City and County Council for their support and assistance with all the projects.

Plans for future works were also put forward at the meeting and these will be discussed in more detail at the next meeting which

will be held on Thursday September 24th at 8:30 pm in the Community Center, as always these meetings are open to all to attend and new members would be most welcome.

FUN RIDE A meeting to discuss details and preparation of the Fun Ride will take place tonight Wednesday, September 2nd at 8:30 pm in the Community Centre.

There is a huge amount of work involved so anyone who can help is asked to contact any committee member if they are unable to attend the meeting. The

Fun Ride is a fundraiser for the redevelopment of the Community Center and any help from now to the day itself would be greatly appreciated.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Peg Murray and Helen Cunningham, Margaret Parker and Stephen Cunningham.

Lucky Tables: Pat O'Connor and Pat Kirby, Mary Whelan and Nellie Devine. T ickets: Bertie Neville, Mary Whelan x2 and Pat O'Connor.

Tús Participants John Lyons and PJ Walsh preparing the Welcome to Ballysaggart stones for engraving.

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Dance Classes at Ballyduff

The Booley House dancers who are members of the Ryan School of Dancing.

ENROLMENT for dance classes will take place next Monday evening at 7.30 p.m. in the library in Ballyduff.

All dancers, new to the class and existing dancers who wish to join the Ryan

School of Dance should come along next Monday to enrol. The Ryan School of Dance is renowned throughout the West Waterford, South Tipperary and East Cork area and has produced champion

dancers at all levels. The dancers from the school dance each year in the famous Booley House show in Ballyduff.

All aspiring young dancers should enrol on Monday at 7.30 p.m.

Ballinameela BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own in-door soccer games for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our new booking officer – Alison Curran 087-8289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish.

If you are borrowing anything from the hall, these must be booked through our booking officer Alison Curran.

Each month someone on the committee is responsible for opening and closing the hall, for the month of September is Claire Seery who can be contacted on 087 6662326.

Current events on in the hall and local community: FINISK VALLEY AC NEWS Finisk Valley AC will be starting the Cross country training every Wednesday and Friday night from 7.00 to 8.00 p.m., the Minimum age limit for Cross country training will be 7 years old.

Athletes age 5 to 6 will return for indoor training after the Hallowe’en break, Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going).

A.G.M. The A.G.M. will be held on Wednesday, 7th October, at 8.00 p.m. New members always welcome.

BADMINTON If you fancy a socialable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8 to 10 if interested contact Mairead at 087 7681975.

COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place text your name and mobile number to this number: 087 3538347. It works in two ways, firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout.

Secondly, you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately.

Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish .communityalert.ie AGLISH FIT FOR LIFE Aglish Fit4Life and Couch to 5k resumes after the Summer break on Thursday, 3rd September, at 7.15 p.m. Meet at Aglish Community Hall and away we go. Would you like to help a sick child and improve your fitness at the same time. Then join us on Tuesday or Thursday evenings and Run, Walk,

Crawl or Shuffle 2, 3, 4 or 5k or whatever distance you can. Only €2 per night with all proceeds to The Children's Hospital Crumlin.

All levels of fitness catered for, young and old very welcome. Hi viz vest required, we have a limited number to give out free of charge.

Last year we had participants from Aglish, Ballinameela, Villierstown, Clashmore, Kinsalebeg, Glenbeg, An Rinn, Cappoquin, Affane, Ardmore, Dungarvan, etc.

All are welcome. Further details on Facebook Aglish Fun Run or email aglishfunrun@gmail.com NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email Claire Tobin on fitz_tobin@yahoo.co.uk or phone 087-6808287.

Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre.

LOTTO RESULTS 31st AUGUST, 2015 Winning numbers were: 13, 15, 23. No winner. €20 winners: Eileen Kearns, Villierstown; Luke Killigrew and Caroline Quinn; The Lumberjacks; Eddie Stack, Canty; John O’Brien, Canty. Next week’s jackpot €2,600 and will take place in Maureen’s.

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BT financial grant to support Waterford schools’ participation in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition Over €500,000 distributed in financial aid by BT since 2006 WORLD Space Week is an annual week in October where Space and Human Spaceflight are celebrated all over the world. The theme for 2015, “Discovery” celebrates the exciting discoveries in space, teaching us a lot about our origins and our future.

Lismore Heritage Centre is calling all Astronauts, Alien Hunters and Rocket Scientists to its special Space Camp on Saturday October 3rd. The camp will run for

two hours and is suitable for children and teenagers aged between 6 and 14.

Explore the Sunny Solar System, Sparkling Stars, Plenty of Planets and the all important Rocket Power.

The importance of Space Exploration to us Earthlings, day and night and forces will all be introduced in this two hour workshop.

With hands-on experiments, lots of interaction and a blast off finale, this

workshop is sure to be Out of This World!

The camp will run for two hour sessions from 11am-1 pm and the older group will be held from 2 pm-4 pm on Saturday the 3rd October. The cost is €7.50 per child and all materials are included.

To learn more or to book, please call us on 05854975 or e-mail rleddy@lismoreheritage.ie.

Booking is advised as numbers are limited.

Sunglasses wanted to save eyesight in Zambia

Damain Finn wishes Noel O’Dwyer ‘bon voyage’ as he sets out on a voluntary mission to Zambia to help combat eye diseases with the charity, Vision Aid Overseas.

Noel notes that Vision WATERFORD – where the iconic Ray-Ban sun- Aid Overseas has been glasses were once manufac- working on combating pretured – is being asked to ventable blindness in Africa gather up old sunglasses to for the past 30 years.

“It would be invaluable help preserve eyesight in when I am in Zambia if I Africa.

Noel O’Dwyer, an R+D had a good supply of old engineer and Optometrist sunglasses, which are very at Bausch + Lomb’s contact important in equatorial lens manufacturing plant in regions of the world. There the city, sets off for Zambia is a higher incidence of on September 3rd, accom- cataract, in which the lens panied by four other of the eye becomes clouded optometrists.With sponsor- and sunglasses are a great ship from Bausch + Lomb means of helping to prevent and the support of vision this type of eye disease.

“Once the glasses are in aid charity, Vision Aid Overseas, Noel and his col- reasonable condition – leagues will be training scratches on the lenses are optical technicians and set- not a problem - we can use ting up day-care clinics to them. Style or colour makes dispense spectacles and to no difference. We don’t need fancy brands, most test for eye diseases.

sunglasses have ultra violet filters to a CE standard these days and that is the important factor. If you don’t have any spare sunglasses but would like to make a donation, this can done through www.visionaidoverseas.org” “My colleagues in Bausch + Lomb have been very good at digging out their old sunglasses and if anyone else would like to help with this project, they can hand in their old sunglasses at reception and Martin Knox will ensure that they are used by Vision Aid Overseas,” added Noel.

Damain Finn, General Manager, Bausch + Lomb, said it was appropriate to for the company to support Noel’s initiative as Bausch + Lomb has been striving to perfect vision and thus enhance people’s lives for more than 160 years.

“Everyone here supports the great work of Noel and his colleagues in giving up their time to help prevent blindness in Zambia and we hope that the wider Waterford community would like an opportunity to participate in this initiative by donating their unwanted sunglasses or by making a contribution to visionaidover seas.org,” added Damain.

BT, the organiser and sponsor of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) confirmed that it will continue its significant financial aid package to Waterford schools to support their participation in the 2016 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.

In 2015, BT provided €75,000 in grant funding to 139 schools across the island of Ireland, of which €1,650 went to Waterford schools.

In total, since BT began the scheme in 2006, it has contributed over half a million in funding to schools across the island of Ireland.

The grant scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to the ever expanding number of schools travelling to participate in the BTYSTE, ensuring that all schools can be involved, regardless of their geographical location.

Schools which are located

over 70km from the RDS in Dublin, the home of the exhibition, are eligible to apply for a grant of €150 per individual entry or €300 for a group entry, up to a maximum of €1,500 per school.

Michelle Sliney, Principal of Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig, Co. Cork, who availed of the grant in order to participate in the 2015 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition said: “The BT grant provides crucial financial aid to allow us participate in the exhibition by covering costs such as travel and accommodation. It is one of many reasons why we consider the BTYSTE as one of the most progressive and accessible events of its kind and why we enter every year. Above all, our students love submitting a project and getting the chance to experience the week in the RDS, so it is important for

us as a school to be able to facilitate this creativity and support their interest in subjects like science, technology, engineering and maths.”

Mari Cahalane, Head of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, said; “Our goal is for every second level school across the island of Ireland to participate in the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition and experience the wonder of STEM in a practical way outside of the classroom. We understand however, that the financial costs of travel and accommodation can be a barrier for some schools so we want to make sure that no school is left out for this reason. With this grant, there’s no stopping any school from entering so we would encourage all students and teachers interested in taking part to get their thinking caps on and

submit their project ideas by the deadline date of 29th September.

The 2016 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition will take place in the RDS, Dublin from 6th – 9th January 2016 and the closing date for entries is 29th September, 2015.

As well as the opportunity to have your project shortlisted and experiencing a week at the exhibition in Dublin, there are also over 120 student, teachers and school awards to be won, including cash prizes, international trips and the overall title of BT Young Scientist & Technologist(s) of the Year.

For more information on the exhibition and for details on how to enter, log onto www.btyoungscientist.com or follow the exhibition on Twitter @BTYSTE.

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West Waterford WEDDING BELLS O’Rourke – Fitzpatrick Our congratulations to Ms. Mairead O’Rourke, daughter of Pat and Elma, Ballyheeney, Clashmore, and Mr. Colm Fitzpatrick, a native of Carlow, on the occasion of their recent marriage which took place at St. Cronin's Church, Clashmore. Bestman and groomsmen were Paul Roche and Robert Fitzpatrick. Bridesmaids were Siobhan Fitzgerald, sister of the bride, and the bride’s niece Niamh Fitzgerald.

The wedding party then proceeded to The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, where family and friends joined Mairead and Colm for a wonderful celebration of their marriage, a great day was had by all.

Mr. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick have now returned to Enfield, Sidney, Australia, where they have both lived and worked for many years.

Our very best wishes to Mairead and Colm for a long and very happy life together.

CHOIR RESUMES Our parish choir with Mary Dee resumed last weekend at the Vigil Mass in Piltown Church. Next Sunday they will be part of the 11.00 a.m. celebration of Mass in Clashmore and every alternative week after that.

We are blessed to have such a wonderful choir in our parish, and new members are always welcome.

There is no big commitment involved just come along and join us any weekend if you would like to be part of our choir.

CLASHMORE/ KINSALEBEG GAA TOUR DE PARISH Our "Tour de Parish" fundraiser took place on Sunday last and we were absolutely blessed with the weather on the day and hence there was a fine turnout for the races and indeed the family fun day as a whole.

The winners of the 20k cycle race were Barry Kinsella and Karen Byrne and the winners of the 8k run were Mossie Keogh and Maire Hickey so a huge well done to each of you and well done to all participants.

We then decamped to the GAA Field where the games ensued and I think everyone who took part in the various games thoroughly enjoyed themselves and well done to each of the winners and thanks to those who ran each of the events.

We wish to thank Eamonn Doherty for keeping everyone well fed with a superb barbecue and he was ably assisted by Marion Ryan on the second barbecue.

On this we also want to sincerely thank The Butcher's Block, Dungarvan and Roger O'Halloran,The Point Bar for their kind sponsorship of supplies for the barbecue.

We also held a raffle on the day and wish to thank each and every one of the sponsors for their generous donations, especially to Murray's Pharmacy, Dungarvan, for sponsoring the top prize of a fine hamper.

Finally, we want to sincerely thank everyone of

you who took part on the day and contributed to the club in whatever way, whether it was the run, walk or cycle, and to all of our volunteers on the day for without you we wouldn't have been able to run an event such as this.

COME –GET FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life and Couch to 5k resumes after the summer break on Thursday, 3rd September, at 7.15 p.m.We meet at Aglish Community Hall and away we go. Would you like to help a sick child and improve your fitness at the same time. Then join us on Tuesday or Thursday evenings and Run, Walk, Crawl or Shuffle 2, 3, 4 or 5k or whatever distance you can. nly €2 per night with all proceeds to The Children's Hospital Crumlin. All levels of fitness catered for, young and old very welcome. Hi viz vest required, we have a limited number to give out free of charge.

Last year we had participants from Aglish, Ballinameela, Villierstown, Clashmore, Kinsalebeg, Glenbeg, An Rinn, Cappoquin, Affane, Ardmore, Dungarvan, etc.

All are welcome. Further details on Facebook Aglish Fun Run or email aglishfunrun@gmail.com THURSDAY CLUB MAKES A WELCOME RETURN Kinsalebeg “Thursday Club” makes a welcome return, this Thursday, 3rd September, in Kinsalebeg Hall, from 2 o'clock to 5.30 p.m. New members are always welcome to join this very active group, and if you would like to get on one of

the Rural Transport Buses, please phone Joan at 024/94594.

Looking forward to meeting all our old Friends, and maybe making some new friends.

CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Top prize winners on Monday, August 31st night’s 45 drive at the Decies Bar in Clashmore were Percy Hallahan and Derry Cotter, Mairead and Michael Fahey, Tony Keane and Gabriel Hynes jointly in first place on seven games. Our lucky last game winners were Martin Lynch and Kyle Cunningham, Roger Hynes and Eugene O’Halloran, Tommy Osborne and John Cliffe.

Would all players please note we are starting 9.30 p.m. sharp every week.Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

CLASHMORE /KINSALEBEG PLOUGHING On Wednesday, 26th August, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Ploughing Association held a meeting at the Olde Still Bar, Clashmore.

Chairman James Prendergast welcomed the members to the meeting and especially a new member on the night, Conor Hurley.

A discussion took place on the date and site for this years ploughing match it was decided to hold it on Sunday, 25th October, starting at 11.00 a.m. on the lands of Bobby and Mary Anne Connery at Rath, Kinsalebeg.

The Chairman wished members representing the

club good wishes the forthcoming All-Ireland Ploughing in Laois.

Competitors taking part are James Prendergast, Thomas Houlihan, Maurice Ledingham.

Since the last meeting we lost one of our founder members Tom Mason, a vote of sympathy was passed to his family.

Also a vote of sympathy was passed to the family of Patrick O’Rourke and also to the family of Jimmy McCarthy of Carrightwohill a long time NPA official.

This concluded the business of the meeting.

CLASHMORE – KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Jackpot €1,900 Our weekly Clashmore – Kinsalebeg GAA Club lotto draw took place on Monday night, August 31st we had no match for winner in this week’s draw so next week our jackpot will be €1,900, when our draw will take place at the Old Still Bar, Clashmore. Our numbers on Monday night were 2, 5, 25, 30.

Well done to the following that were winners of €20 spot prizes this week: P. Walsh, Modeligo; Maurice Trihy, Kinsalebeg; Adam Lombard, Ardsallagh; Ann Flanagan; Ronan Casey, Ballyheeney. Well done to all our prize winners and thanks to everyone for your wonderful support.

PARISH OF AGLISH – BALLINAMEELA – MOUNT STUART 175th Anniversary The 175th Anniversary of St. James’ Church in Ballinameela will be marked, with Alphonsus

Cullinan Bishop of Waterford and Lismore as our chief celebrant of Vigil Mass at the church at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday, September 19th. The Pastoral Council have met a few times about it and they will up date us with the more detailed plans in the coming weeks.

SCHOOLS RE-OPEN The three schools in the parish have started up after the summer break, our best wishes to the pupils, parents, teachers and staff in the three schools.

BOOKING MASSES Booking for masses for October, November or December took place last weekend.

FIRST FRIDAY MASSES First Friday Masses for September will be celebrated in Ballinameela at 6.45 p.m. and Aglish at 7.30 p.m.

CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO Sunday, August 30th This week’s letters drawn in the Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw were T.F.Q.O.There was no jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot will be €5,100. €20 each goes to: Paul Marks; Tony Mansfield; Karen O’Brien. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support.

KNOCKANORE PLOUGHING MATCH All roads lead to Knockanore on Saturday, September 19th, for the annual local ploughing match, which takes place on the lands of the Morrison family (by very kind per-

mission). Competitions for all classes commence at 12 noon. Further details next week.

CLASHMORE AND KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY COUNCIL As part of the Get Ireland Walking campaign, the Community Council has set up some regular times for people to get together for a walk and a chat.

If you're finding it hard to get off the sofa or to get worries out of your head, the answer is simpler than you think: Walking. It's the easiest way to get moving, get active and get happy.

You don't need any gear, or to pay any fees - you just need to commit time and effort throughout your week.

Starting on Monday, 7th September, the sessions each week will be: Mondays - Walking from Clashmore Church at 7.45 p.m.

Tuesdays - Walking from Clashmore Church at 9.30 a.m.

Wednesdays - Walking from Piltown Church at 7.45 p.m.

How far you walk will depend on personal circumstances but it will give everyone the opportunity to get some fresh air and good company. High vis jackets will be available.

Weekend walks will be arranged in the future to take advantage of our beautiful countryside and heritage.

No matter how old you are, how fit you are, or how busy you are, walking works. Make a promise to get started and to stay committed.

Bausch + Lomb sponsored ‘Waterford Walls’ mural A THOUGHT-provoking mural on endangered species

by London-based artist Louis Masai, sponsored by Bausch + Lomb, received its finishing touches this week. The mural is part of the Waterford Walls public art project in which renowned international, national and local artists painted large-scale murals to rejuvenate twenty-five vacant spaces and buildings around the city, turning Waterford into an exciting open-air gallery.

Louis Masai’s work on the gable of the former Mullane’s bar on Newgate Street, features arresting images of the endangered hammer-head shark and presents a striking display for pedestrians.

The caption on the mural reads:“By 2030, 90 per cent of

marine life will be endangered. One love.”

Damian Finn, General Manager, Bausch + Lomb, said: “As sponsors, we are delighted with the outcome of Louis Masai’s creation. It is a very well executed work of art and really brightens the streetscape as well as raising fundamental environmental questions about man’s attitude to and impact upon the natural environment.

“Bausch + Lomb is pleased to support this city-wide initiative as part of its role as ‘good neighbours’ to the community where our manufacturing plant is located and where the majority of our employees live,” added Damain.

The ‘Walls’ projects features work by 24 other artists, James

Earley, Joe Caslin, Art by Eoin, KINMX, Myne, DMC, KEMP, Danleo LeBas, Mels2, Rask, JMK, Anna Doran, Brendan Butler as well as local artists Lisa Murphy, Rory Thompson and Caoilfhionn Hanton. In addition to individual artist murals, a number of collective projects are also being undertaken with people from the community including primary school children, secondary school students and adults with special education needs Photograph shows Bausch + Lomb sponsored artist Louis Masai with Maire Comerford, Bausch + Lomb, as the mural at Newgate Street, Waterford, goes on public display as part of the “Walls of Waterford” project.

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SCHOOLS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

The new 2nd class in St. Joseph's pictured with class teacher Ms. O'Brien.

Back to school for another year OUR pupils returned to St. Joseph's on Thursday, 27th August, for another school year.

We especially welcome all the 2nd Class pupils who have joined us from St. Mary's. Our 6th Class Ceannairí will help them settle in to their new

school, especially out in the yard at break times.

We send very best wishes to last year's 6th Class as they move on to their new schools and start a new chapter in their lives.

REMINDERS The school gate opens at 8.45 a.m. every morning

and pupils should not arrive before this time. Classes finish at 2.40 p.m.

We would like to remind parents about our book rental scheme. Books will b e distributed this week, so please make sure that the rental fee for this year has

been paid to the school.

Lunch forms have been distributed to all pupils and must be returned before Friday.

Permission forms for the school savings scheme have also been handed out and must be returned this week.

All parents have been

informed of the holiday dates for the school year.

These dates are also posted on the school website at www.stjosephsprimary.ie PARENTS' COUNCIL Our hardworking Parents' Council have just paid for a new set of graded readers so that we can

extend the literacy Power Hour to all the classes in the school.

The Power Hour allows class teachers and the learning support team to teach small groups.

This approach helps in both supporting those who need extra help and chal-

lenging high achievers. The work carried out by the Parents' Council is invaluable in providing extra resources for our pupils, and the Board of Management and staff are very grateful for the wonderful support they provide.

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Success for Friary students in All-Ireland athletics

Diarmuid Crowley and Aoife Shanley, pictured at the Deb’s Ball, in the Park Hotel.

Aoife Lai 5th Junior Pole ALL-IRELAND IRISH Vault SCHOOLS/ FRIARY Craig Cloona 3rd Junior RESULTS: Jamie Fennell 1st Senior Pole Vault NATIONAL AAI Pole Vault.

CHAMPIONSHIPS Yuri Kanash 2nd Senior 2015 Pole Vault Michael Power 1st Megan Dunford 3rd Senior Pole Vault 3000m Under 17 Michael Power 5th Inter Sam O’Neill 1st Pole 3000m Vault under 15

Eoin Killigrew 3rd Pole Vault under 15 Jamie Fennell 2nd Pole Vault Under 19 Yuri Kanash 3rd Pole Vault under 19 Jamie Fennell 2nd Pole Vault Junior Men Yuri Kanash 3rd Pole Vault Junior Men. Lisa Houlihan, Megan O’Connor and Jamie Fennell were invited to compete for University Limerick against Yale and Harvard (USA) Universities. All three had personal best on the day.

Congratulations to Bro Patrick Lennon OSA and all his team.

HANDBALL NEWS Congratulations to past pupil Laura Keever who won singles gold in the World Handball Finals in Calgary, Alberta, Canada recently. Laura also won silver in the doubles final.

Congratulations Laura SYMPATHIES TO THE LENANE FAMILY We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the

Lenane family on the sudden passing of Geraldine, mother of 3rd year student Kate.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.

ANNUAL DEBS BALL The Park Hotel was the venue for our annual Debs Ball. An evening of glitz and glamour for the Class of 2015 and a celebration of their time spent at St Augustine's. We wish all of the class of 2015 every success in their chosen careers.

SUPERVISED STUDY After school supervised study will commence on Monday, September 7th for students who have registered for this facility. At present there are no more places available, but names can be placed on a waiting list by calling to Ms McGann during school hours. These two hour sessions do not include a break, no early leavers, and no late arrivals.

STUDY TIMES Monday-Thursday 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Friday 2.45 p.m. to 4.45 p.m.

Ms. Bríd O'Kennedy, Mariéad O'Donovan, Mr. Johnny Kett and Príomhoide, Ailbhe Ní Neachtain pictured at the Deb’s Ball, in the Park Hotel.

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PICTORIAL

7 year old group with Coach Lorraine Bray at the Lismore/Ballysaggart Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Lismore's GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

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5 to 6 year old group with Coach Patrick Curran at the Lismore/Ballysaggart Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Lismore's GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

6 to 7 year old group at the Cois Bhride Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in The Shamrocks GAA Grounds with Coach Brian Murphy, organised [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

10 year old group at the Cois Bhride Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in The Shamrocks GAA Grounds, organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

6 to 7 year old Group at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Ardmore's GAA Grounds with Coaches Aoife Landers and Patrick Curran, organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

8 year old group with Coach Richard McGrath at the Lismore/Ballysaggart Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Lismore's GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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PICTORIAL

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9 year old Group with Waterford Senior Hurler, Jake Dillon, Coach Willie Brazil and the National League Trophy at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Dungarvan's GAA Ground.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

8 to 9 year old group at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Ardmore's GAA Grounds with Coaches Breda Cronin, Michelle Power and Gavin Whelan, organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

8 to 9 year old group at the Cois Bhride Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in The Shamrocks GAA Grounds orgainised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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9 year old Group at the Naomh Brid/St. Pat’s Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp with Coach's Michael Cronin and Gavin Whelan in St. Mary’s Touraneena GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

8 to 9 year old Group at the Nire/Fourmilewater Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp with Coach's Patrick Curran and Willie Brazil in their Ballymacarbry GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

9 to 10 year old Group at the Nire/Fourmilewater Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp with Coach Emer Scanlon in their Ballymacarbry GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

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10 year old plus Group at the Nire/Fourmilewater Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp with Coach Barry Dunne in their Ballymacarbry GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

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8 year Old Plus Group at the St. Olivers Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Ballinameela's GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. Included are Coaches Sean Tobin and Emer Scanlon.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

7 year old Group with the National League Trophy at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Dungarvan's GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

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LETTERS / NEWS / OBITUARY

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan Junior Infants Carriglea National School.

Letters to the Editor …

Address Letters to: The Editor, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Fax: 058 41559. e-mail: news@dungarvanobserver.ie ALL letters MUST include your name, address and telephone number for authenticity purposes.

Youghal CBS reunion 1956 - Youghal CBS, my alma mater and saviour Dear Editor, Your article on the Youghal CBS reunion 1956 prompted me to write this email.

Firstly, many thanks to the Dungarvan Observer for your coverage of the Youghal CBS reunion of 1956 at the Red Store in Youghal.West Waterford people owe a huge debt of gratitude to Youghal and Youghal CBS, as well as the other secondary schools in Youghal Loreto, Presentation and Youghal VEC. Above and beyond, those schools in Youghal educated the vast majority of West Waterford students thus strengthening the common bond that exists between Youghal and West Waterford.

It was very interesting to note the hardships that students endured in those days, cycling to Youghal in all weathers to attend school. To cause more hardships to students, Ring secondary school blocked the bus from Youghal entering the Ardmore area and on a day of infamy cajoled some of us into going down there as well.

Education is a right, and Ireland greatest Minister for Education Donagh O’Malley ensured that for us in 1967. Education empowers people, it’s their future and should not be compromised by chicanery and parish pump self interests.

Alas, for me personally, Brother Superior M. B. Keating and Youghal CBS came to the rescue and I am forever grateful for that. It was the last throw of the dice and in the last chance saloon. This was not just a great school, it was the greatest school in Ireland and I know it. Even though it is no longer there, I bless myself every time I pass by where it stood on Strand Street.Youghal CBS, my alma mater and saviour.

JOHN LARKIN Curragh, Ardmore.

7th Annual Novena of Hope 01/09/2015.

Editor, Once again I write to you to launch my 7th Annual Novena in honour of St.Therese to be held in St.Therese’s Church, Ballintogher, Co. Sligo, from Thursday, 24th September, to Friday, 2nd October, commencing at 7.30 p.m. each evening.

Every year I like to have a variety of speakers who may have had an influence on Irish Society, and who I feel can make a great impact on people’s every day life.We in Ballintogher have invited many wonderful people across Ireland in the past 7 years, and this year is a fantastic line-up of guest speakers.

I would be very happy if you, through your media network, could advertise this Novena, as many of your listeners/viewers may be influenced by a particular speaker in this year’s Novena of 2015.

I, on behalf of the Committee, would like very much to express my sincere thanks to you for all your help and promotion that you have given and continue to do so.

Yours truly, FR.VINCENT CONNAUGHTON, P.P. Ballintogher, Co. Sligo.

23rd SUNDAY in Ordinary Time – Isaiah 35:4-7 The ears of the deaf shall be unsealed and the tongues of the dumb shall be loosed. James 2:1-5 God chose the poor to be the heirs to the kingdom. Mark 7:31-37 He makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak.

The Augustinians – We congratulate the Augustinians on celebrating 725 years in this area with their arrival in Abbeyside in 1290. To mark the occasion Bishop Cullinan celebrated the 11.00 a.m. Mass in the Friary on Sunday last, August 30th.

Parish Walk of Thanks on September 13th next – To mark the Year of Consecrated Life we will visit a number of places in the parish which are associated with the Religious Orders who are serving or who have served in this parish and wider community over many centuries. The walk will take place on Sunday, September 13th, next, will begin in St. Mary’s Church at 3.00 p.m. and should take a little more than an hour to complete. In St. Mary’s Church we will celebrate the work of the Carriglea Sisters and then proceed to the Presentation, Youghal Road, the Mercy, the Friary, the Christian Brother’s Cemetery beside this church and conclude back in St.

Mary’s.

Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help – Continues each Monday at 7.30 p.m. No 9.30 a.m. Morning Mass on Mondays during the Novena.

Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday, September 27th next – A luxury coach will leave Dungarvan at 6.30 am. Cost €50 to include breakfast and evening meal. See notice on noticeboard. This pilgrimage coincides with the 2nd day of the National Eucharistic Congress in Knock. Leaflets with details of the Congress are available in the porches.

A leaflet outlining the conservation work on the four stained glass windows is available in the church porches.

Parish Office – Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times.

Phone 42374.

Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136.

Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086 233 4282.

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No. 087 774 7870.

Just think of it!

JESUS was a nice man. The ordinary good people among whom he worked were glad to meet him and were fully prepared to talk to him. It became clear as time went on that the religious leaders among the Jews were beginning to see Jesus as a threat to the kind of religious system that they operated. But the ordinary men and women in the towns and villages Jesus visited were impressed by his sincerity and by his concern for their well-being.

Jesus’ close acquaintances, especially the Apostles, loved his company.They had forsaken their previous ways of living in order to go along with Jesus. As Peter said to Jesus when, on hearing the promise of the Eucharist, a lot of Jesus’ followers walked away from him, “Lord, to whom can we go? You have the message of eternal life.”

If you read Jesus’ prayer to his heavenly Father at the Last Supper (John chap.17) you can’t help sensing that, as well as loving his Father, Jesus wants only the best for his Apostles, telling them that he sees them, not as servants, but as friends. He won’t be satisfied until he has them with him in heaven, united with him and, through him, with his eternal Father.

But Jesus was more than just a nice man; he was a man with a mission. He had to set up the kingdom of God by restoring a loving relationship between his followers and his Father. He had to put a new spirit into people’s religion, so that there would be less emphasis on laws and strict regulations, and more attention given to loving God in return for the fact that God already loved his people.

He showed how anxious he was to do the work allotted to him

by God, the Father, when he said, “I have come to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were blazing already!”

(Luke,ch.12,v.49). Jesus’ urgency to filfil his mission sends a message to all of us: we must each do our part to spread the kingdom.

Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

THOMAS FENNELL ‘Monkeal,’ Clonea Road, Abbeyside, Dungarvan With sadness we record the death of Thomas Fennell on August 7th at St.Vincent’s, Dungarvan Community Hospital. He was a patient there for one week and was given excellent care by the hospital staff, assisted by the Palliative Care team and his Doctor, Dr. Tom Higgins.

Thomas was the youngest and last of a proud and honourable generation of Fennells from Garranbane. He lived a very full life, enjoyed working on the land (and in his glasshouse up until his 90s), enjoyed good company and conversation and had an affinity and interest in people wherever he travelled. He had a great love of Spain, in particular, but also enjoyed journeys as diverse as a road trip to Lourdes for the Centenary in 1958 and visits to the US and Canada on a number of occasions.

Thomas was an enthusiastic member and past President of the Gold Coast Golf Club and officers and members of the Golf Club marked his passing with a guard of honour at the Church. Reposal was at his home ‘Monkeal,’ Clonea Road, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 9th August, where prayers for the deceased were offered by Reverend Father Doherty. Removal was to St. Augustine’s, Abbeyside, on 10th August.

He is greatly missed by his wife Helen; daughter Caroline; son-inlaw Alan; step-grandchildren David and Lisa; family and friends.

Requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Doherty, A.P., assisted

by Fr. Fives, O.S.A., after which interment took place in St. Augustine’s, Abbeyside, Cemetery in the presence of a large and representative gathering of mourners. The lesson was read by David O’Sullivan and Sandra Spratt. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Breda Regan, Emily Johnson, Kevin Browne, Margaret Murray and Lisa Wilson.

Music was beautifully provided by Dina Walsh and gifts were brought to the Altar by Lenore Byrne and Eddie Whelan.

The chief mourners were – Helen (wife); Caroline (daughter); Alan (son-in-law); Lisa and David (step-grandchildren); Minnie Fennell (sister-in-law); nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, at 10.00 a.m. on Monday, 7th September, 2015.

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MAURICE KIELY 22 O’Connell Street, Dungarvan It is with deep sadness and regret that we record the passing of Maurice Kiely, 22 O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, which sad event occurred on Wednesday, 29th July, 2015.

Maurice was the first child of 14 children born to Sally and Seamus Kiely. He was born on 23rd February, 1953, and was educated at Garranbane National School and Dungarvan Technical College. He started work in the Leather Factory as a Fitter and then went on to work in Fennells and then Radley’s and he travelled to Co. Kerry where he worked in Kerry Co-Op. Maurice had a great work ethic and was very intelligent. He started his own company MK Engineering in Co. Kerry and bought a few Cranes and joined Southern Lifting Crane Hire Company. He bought Bridgie Terries in 1987 and with the help of his brother Paddy Kiely built a fine Irish Bar and Restaurant, a well-known tourist spot which opened in 1988.

He then sold Bridgie Terries and bought The Old Dungarvan Oak in O’Connell Street, Dungarvan.

Maurice loved working on a project and renovated the whole pub to what is well-known locally as Kiely’s Bar and opened it in 1997.

Maurice developed a passion for Hot Rod racing in the 1980s and won many a race at The Pike. He also had a love of Vintage Cars and had many a Sunday trip out with the old Vintage Fire Engine. He also loved his boats and the sea and did two trips to Wales for charity on boat for the Guide Dogs charity and RNLI. He was involved in the RNLI Swim every year and loved to help in any way. Maurice was well-known and loved and had many friends around the country. He loved relaxing at times by enjoying a pint of Carlsberg and a game of pool and will be greatly missed by many.

May he rest in peace.

On Friday evening, 31st July, Maurice lay in repose at Drohan’s Funeral Home where family and friends gathered to pay their respects.

Removal took place on Saturday, 1st August, from Drohan’s Funeral Home to St. Bridget’s Church, Kilrossanty, and burial took place in the adjoining cemetery in the presence of a large gathering of mourners.

The chief mourners were – Sally Kiely (mother); brothers and sisters; son Stephen; daughters Gillian, Louise, Shauna and Chloe; grandchildren, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 6th September, at 10.30 a.m. in St. Bridget’s Church, Kilrossanty.

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

TOM MASON 25 Ridgewood, Youghal, and formerly of Ballycurrane, Clashmore, Co. Waterford It is with profound sadness that we record the death of Tom Mason of 25 Ridgewood,Youghal, and formerly of Ballycurrane, Clashmore, Co. Waterford. Tom went to his eternal reward on 7th August, 2015, surrounded by his beloved family in Marymount Hospice in Cork. Tom was preceded recently by his beloved wife Maureen (nee Power).

Tom was eldest of six children to Patrick and Mary Mason, Ballycurrane, Clashmore.Tom attended Ballycurrane National School and started working on the family farm at a young age. Tom met the love of his life Maureen in Clashmore and married on the 30th August, 1967. Maureen moved on to the family farm where they began their life together.

There was no task too big or small for Tom from building milking parlour and cow sheds. He had great support from neighbours and friends in Ballycurrane during his farming life and could call upon them anytime day or night.Tom had three daughters Mairead, Carmel and Fiona, whom he idolised each in their own way. Tom very much lived a life for his family.

Tom and Maureen left their country life in March 1994 and set up a new life in Youghal with their family where they enjoyed gardening, bingo and looking after their six grandchildren who were the apple of their eyes. He enjoyed days out with the girls and especially his annual trip to Clashmore on St. Stephen’s Day to see the Hunt and his regular Friday night drinks with Mark in Farrell’s Bar and in Power’s Pub with Mike. Tom had great neighbours and friends in both Clashmore and Youghal whom he kept in contact with on a regular basis.

Tom’s Rosary was recited on Sunday, 9th August, at Egan’s Funeral Home,Youghal, and Tom made his final journey from his family home to Clashmore Church where his life was celebrated by his family and friends.

Tom’s grandchildren presented the gifts to the Altar which represented Tom’s life and his achievements. His daughter Fiona read what each gift symbolised. The lessons were read by Tom’s nieces Martha O’Riordan and Mary Kelly. The prayers of the faithful were read by his grandchildren Ryan, Ellie, Amy, Dale, Leah and his nieces and nephews Sheila Dennehy Scanlon, Marie Seward, John Power, Martin Mason and Martina Coonan.The bread and wine was brought to the Altar by his sons-in-law Mike and Mark.

Tom’s Funeral Mass was recited by Fr. Pat Corkery and Fr. Maurice O’Gorman. Liam Dalton provided beautiful music throughout the Mass. Tom’s grandson Dylan delivered a very moving speech about his grandfather. Tom was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery and lowered by his grandsons Ryan and Dylan, sons-in-law Mark and Mike, his nephew James Maye and his life-long friend Christy Dennehy.Tom’s favourite song “Danny Boy” was sung by Liam Dalton at his graveside.

Tom was predeceased by his wife Maureen and sisters Margaret Dennehy and Kit Hennessey. He was survived by his daughters Mairead, Carmel and Fiona; sons-in-law Mark and Mike; grandchildren Ryan, Dylan, Ellie, Dale, Leah and Amy; brother John; sisters Bridget Maye and Mary Ahern; brothers-in-law Christy Dennehy, Tom Ahern, David and Dick Power; and sisters-in-law Sheila Budds and Evelyn Mason.

Rest in peace Tom. To a wonderful father, grandfather and friend.

Tom’s Month’s Mind Mass will be held at his residence at 25 Ridgewood, Whitebarn, Youghal, Co. Cork, on Friday, 11th September, at 7.30 p.m.

(Funeral arrangements by Egan’s Funeral Home,Youghal, Co. Cork).

OBITUARY TOM MULCAHY Lisfennel House, Dungarvan We record with deep sadness the unexpected passing of Tom Mulcahy on Wednesday, 12th August, at University Hospital Waterford.

Tom was born and raised in 14 O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, to Kathleen (nee McGrath) from Lisfennel and Tom Mulcahy, former Principal of Garranbane National School. He was educated at the CBS Dungarvan and De La Salle College, Waterford, where he won a scholarship to study Civil Engineering in University College Cork.

Following his graduation from UCC, Tom began his career in Waterford County Council, where he met his beloved wife, Marianne (nee Kenneally).They married in 1972 and went on to have 5 daughters, Sharon, Lisa, Elaine, Gillian and Jennie, who were the light of his life. In recent years he was a loving grandfather to his 8 grandchildren, Sam, Jamie, Daniel, Kate, Sophie, Sarah, Evan and Emma.

As an Engineer with the Council he served the people of Waterford all his working life. He was involved in the design and construction of our roads and in our water services. In his time, he worked as Dungarvan Town Engineer and was the first Engineering Manager of the new East Waterford Water Supply serving the eastern half of the county and Waterford city. He spent 40 happy years working for Waterford County Council and still enjoyed the monthly coffee mornings and catching up with the other retirees.

Tom’s passion was sport – all sport! Hurling, football, soccer, golf, rugby – even cricket – he loved them all. He was, in his time, Captain, President and Chairman of Dungarvan Golf Club and he is the only person to have held all 3 positions. Although he hadn’t played golf in recent years, he spent many evenings playing cards with his great friends in the clubhouse. Tom was an avid card player and was also a member of Dungarvan and Deise Bridge Clubs, where he was a Master Player, who enjoyed giving lessons and helping beginners.

Tom was a devoted husband and father. His sudden passing was a devastating shock to his family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Tom and Kathleen, and his sisters Margaret and Catherine.

He will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Kiely’s Funeral Home on Thursday, 13th August, removal took place to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, where a Guard of Honour was formed by members of Dungarvan Golf Club and Dungarvan and Deise Bridge Clubs.

Requiem Mass was celebrated on Friday, 14th August, by Canon William Ryan, P.P., assisted by Fr. Gerard O’Connor, P.P., and Fr. Jim Mulcahy, P.E. Lessons were read by his daughters Gillian and Jennie.

Prayers of the Faithful were recited by his cousin, Donal O’Regan, daughter Elaine, brother-in law Michael “Clagga” Clancy and great friend and Bridge partner Justin Spratt. Gifts were brought to the Altar by his nieces Michelle Fitzgerald and Sandra Healy. Music was beautifully and solemnly performed by Dina Walsh and Tom’s coffin was rolled out of the Church by his daughters to his favourite song “Bring Him Home”.

Tom’s life-long friend Eamonn Mansfield gave a moving and fitting eulogy, concluding with the following poem by Joyce Grenfell: If I should go before the rest of you Break not a flower nor inscribe a stone Nor when I’m gone speak in a Sunday voice But be the usual selves that I have known Weep if you must Parting is hell But life goes on So sing as well.

The chief mourners were his wife Marianne; daughters Sharon, Lisa, Elaine, Gillian and Jennie; grandchildren Sam, Jamie, Daniel, Kate, Sophie, Sarah, Evan and Emma; mother-in-law Maureen Kenneally; sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

TOM CURRAN Parklane Drive, Abbeyside With deep regret we record the passing of Tom Curran which sad event occurred on Wednesday, 26th August, 2015.

Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Friday evening to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Following Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.

To his wife Nellie and family we extend our deepest sympathy.

Full obituary next issue.

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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ANNA MAHON-SMITH (nee Hanrahan) Springfield, Tramore With sadness we record the passing of Anna Mahon-Smith which sad event occurred on Thursday, 27th August, 2015.

Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Sunday to Cullinan’s Funeral Home, Ennistymon, Co. Clare. Following Rosary later on Sunday evening, removal was from Cullinane’s Funeral Home to Ennistymon Parish Church. Following Funeral Mass on Monday, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.

To her husband Derek and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy.

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

55 TOM VEALE St. Patrick’s Crescent, Dungarvan With sadness and fond memories we record the passing of Tom Veale, 12 Saint Patrick’s Crescent, Dungarvan, County Waterford, which occurred on the 18th August, 2015, at his home at the age of 80.

Born to Jimmy and Mary Veale (nee Flynn) in Congress Villas,Tom lived all his life in Dungarvan. One of six siblings Tom is survived by his brothers Ned, Jim, John, Larry and his sister Gabriel.

Tom joined the Army at the age of 16 and did his National Service in Collins Barracks, Cork, where he was on the Army Gymnastic and Boxing teams gaining a love of sport which was to endure with him throughout his life. After leaving the Army, Tom spent a few years in England returning home in the late fifties where he married his childhood sweetheart Margaret Kenneally (RIP) and together they had three children, Myra, Elizabeth and Ian. Margaret predeceased Tom by 23 years.

Tom worked with Billy O’Shea before starting his own business with his long time business partner and great friend Tommy Whelan, affectionately known everywhere as “The Two Tommies”. The “Tommies” worked together for over fifty years and the legacy of their life’s work can be seen in many landmark buildings around Dungarvan, even when “retired” they continued to maintain the roof of St. Mary’s up to recent years.

A lover of Irish Traditional Music, Tom was a founding member of the Dungarvan Pipe Band and was a life-long member of the Dungarvan and Ballycoe Céilí Bands. Tom played drums on the original recording of “Dungarvan My Hometown” written by Mai O’Higgins and still enjoyed playing frequent sessions with his longtime band mates. An accomplished Ballroom Dancer with his wife Margaret and in recent years he could be seen threading the boards with his sister Gabriel.

Politically passionate Tom had a life-long association with Fianna Fáil and their local candidates, with the welfare of Dungarvan always his first priority. Having started work delivering milk at the age of ten, Tom had an encyclopaedic knowledge of the people of Dungarvan and surrounding countryside, a knowledge shared with humour and banter maintaining a living history of his hometown. Tom was President of Dungarvan Boxing Club and served as a member of the Munster Council of the I.A.B.A. Held in high esteem, Tom was Honorary Life-Time President of both Munster and the Waterford / Tipperary County Boards in recognition of his contribution to Irish Amateur Boxing.

An active Parish worker and volunteer in St. Mary’s,Tom collected at the Sunday Masses and was known to keep order at the back of the church. He enjoyed the company of his fellow volunteers and Sundays always revolved around St. Mary’s. He also held a life-long association with the Presentation Sisters who he considered to be friends.

A devoted family man, he will be sadly missed by family, friends and colleagues, may he rest in peace.

Exactly 49 years from the day he moved in, Tom left the family home for the last time on Wednesday, 19th August, to lay in repose at Kiely’s Funeral Home where family and friends gathered for Rosary and Prayers and to pay their respects. A large crowd accompanied Tom on his last journey to St. Mary’s where a Guard of Honour was provided by the National & Munster Council of the I.A.B.A. and Dungarvan Boxing Club.

Funeral Mass on Thursday was celebrated by Fr. Harris, C.C.; Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., and Canon Ryan, P.P., at which Fr. Harris gave a lovely account of Tom’s life and his involvement with the church.

The Liturgy of the Word during the Mass was read by his grandnephew J. J.Truman. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Ann-Marie Veale (niece) and by his grand-daughters Vivienne Fitzgerald and Kate Shanley. Offertory Gifts were brought to the Altar by Gabriel Truman (sister) and Larry Veale (brother).

Beautiful music and hymns throughout the Mass were performed

by Seán and Hugh O’Donnell (nephews) and the traditional music was played by his band mates Seán Fitzgerald, Michael Connery and Nicky Power. A Eulogy was given by Tom’s eldest grandson David Shanley.

Adorned with the Tri-Colour, Tom was carried from St. Mary’s to the air of “Dungarvan My Hometown” and burial followed in the family plot with his beloved wife Margaret at the Old Churchyard.

His pallbearers included his son Ian Veale, grandsons David Shanley,T. J. and Seán Veale, sons-in-law Paul Fitzgerald and Brian Shanley, nephews John, Paul, and Cormac Veale and Godson Hugh O’Donnell.

The graveside blessing was recited by Father Harris and final musical tributes performed by Tom’s band mates joined by Ned Keane, Michael Ryan and Joe Power.

The chief mourners were his children Myra Veale, Elizabeth Shanley and Ian Veale; his brothers Ned, Jim, Larry and John Veale; and his sister Gabriel Truman; grandchildren David and Kate Shanley,Vivienne, Meg and Marie Fitzgerald,T. J., Seán and Maggie Veale; great-grandchildren Christopher and Kate Moore; daughter-in-law Susan Veale; sons-inlaw Paul Fitzgerald and Brian Shanley; nephews, nieces, brother-inlaw, sisters-in-law and extended family, close friends and neighbours.

Tom’s Month’s Mind Mass will be held at 12 noon on Sunday, 13th September, at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

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Round-up …

IFA welcomes flexibility on TAMS I deadline

The IFA has warned that farm families across a range of enterprises are under severe income pressure. Pictured: an IFA delegation meets with Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney ahead of the Minister’s meeting with Agriculture Commissioner Hogan this week (l-r): Martin Gilvarry, IFA Dairy Committee Vice-Chairman; Minister Simon Coveney; IFA President Eddie Downey; and, Pat Flaherty, IFA Pigs Committee Chairman.

September ideal time for soil sampling SOIL fertility is at the heart of good farming and is critical to the productivity and profitability of both grassland and tillage cropping.

Irish farmers’ ability to produce some of the highest yields of grass in the world is due to our soils and our climate. The same is true for grain production that Irish farmers can exploit the high yield potential of modern varieties developed by plant breeders.

Soil sample results for soils analysed at Teagasc show that 90% of samples have sub optimal levels of the principle soil nutrients Lime, Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K). Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist said: “This is a serious limitation to the production potential of our soils and limits our ability to maximise our most competitive advantage in the market place which is our ability to grow high yields of quality grass and grain. High grain

yields are essential for profitable cropping and good quality grass is a cost effective feed stuff for our livestock enterprises”.

According to Dr David Wall, leader of the Teagasc soil fertility research programme at Johnstown Castle; “The first principle in fertiliser planning is controlling soil acidity through liming soils on a regular basis. Soil test results indicated that 60 to 65% of our soils require lime on a regular basis to maintain a soil pH 6.3 for grassland and pH 6.5 for tillage cropping.

Lime is a cost effective soil conditioner and in effect is a fertiliser as it is required to unlock major soil nutrients.

For example our soils contain tonnes of soil organic matter and by maintaining soils close to the optimum soil pH up to 80kg of Nitrogen per hectare per year will be released.

Phosphorus (P) is increasingly a more expensive nutrient due to its limited

stocks worldwide. To maximise the availability of soil P and P applied in either manures or compound fertilisers, it remains critical to maintain soil pH 6.3 to 6.5 for grassland and tillage cropping respectively”.

Lime should only be applied on the basis of a recent soil test report and it recommends the rate of lime based on the soil pH and the soil type. Aim to put a liming programme in place and apply lime to fields with the lowest soil pH levels. It is good practice to target 20 to 25% of the farm on an annual basis.

September is the ideal month of the year to start planning lime and fertiliser applications to maximise the potential of the soils on your farm. For example, now is a good time to consider lime applications for either grassland or tillage farms. Lime spread at this time of the year will have a good opportunity to work and adjust soil pH to the

target over the Winter time.

In addition it will help identify fields that may benefit from extra P & K in the form of farm yard manure, cattle slurry or pig slurry to build soil P and K levels to the optimum level of Index 3.

SEPTEMBER DISCOUNT ON SOIL TESTING For the month of September, Teagasc is offering its clients 6 soil samples for the price of 5 for early delivery to the soil testing laboratory.

“This will ensure that up to date results are available to plan lime applications, make best use of valuable manures and ensure money is well spent,” said Dr Tom Kelly, Director of Knowledge Transfer at Teagasc. A soil sample is a small cost of €0.50c/ac/year and will provide specific farm information for the soils on your farm to maximise both grass and grain production annually.

ICSA welcomes positive response to farm safety grant deadline extension request ICSA rural development chairman Billy Gray has welcomed the announcement by Minister Coveney to extend the deadline for submitting paperwork for the farm safety and

sheep handling scheme. “It is a common sense position to take, although we were disappointed that the Minister did not see the need for a longer extension” said Mr. Gray.

“Farm safety is a very important issue and we would encourage anyone who has commenced work to follow through and have work completed by the extended deadline”.

IFA Rural Development Chairman Flor McCarthy has welcomed the Minister’s announcement that he is extending the deadline by two weeks for completion of work under TAMS. It means the original deadline of Monday, 31st August has been moved to 14th September.

Flor McCarthy said the previous deadline was too tight for farmers to get work completed and had placed them under pressure.

IFA had called on the Minister to allow flexibility in relation to the completion date for TAMS I investments, as many farmers have been finding it difficult to finish their work by the end of August.

Flor McCarthy said the main element where there is a difficulty is the dairy equipment, sheep fencing and farm safety schemes. In many cases, approvals to proceed have only recently been issued and the timescale to finish work was too short.

The IFA Rural Development Chairman said maximum flexibility is needed to ensure that the €12.5m available for TAMS I - 85% of which is EU funding – is not lost to farmers.

Comment by the IFA President on FBD THE IFA President Eddie Downey said FBD Holdings remains a very solid business and as the only Irishowned insurance company is very important to Irish farmers and its customers. He said he backed FBD’s focus on strengthening its insurance service to farmers, small and medium businesses and consumers and in so doing restoring the business to profit for its loyal shareholders and customers.

Mr. Downey said that farmers, shareholders and customers are rightly very disappointed that FBD has found itself in such difficulty as a result of market conditions, new solvency rules and the business strategy pursued in the past.

FBD has served famers and loyal customers well over the years. As a board member, I am confident that the measures the company are putting in place will both strengthen its finances and restore profitability.

Mr. Downey said that farmers can have confidence in FBD’s ability to meet claims and to continue to provide competitive premium rates going forward.

He said, as a result of inflationary claims pressure that the Government has to intervene and review the level of costs and awards in the insurance sector to ensure that insurance remains affordable for all our citizens.

It is also clear that the necessary changes must be made at all levels of FBD to restore confidence and get the

business back to profitability as soon as possible, Eddie Downey concluded.

Industry talking down of 2016 milk prices ill-advised and damaging – IFA IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary has strongly condemned the effort by industry insiders to talk down the price of milk well into 2016.

He said there was no denying just how difficult international dairy markets had become, but recent NZ futures prices and last week’s GDT results are proof they were now bottoming out. “Talking down milk prices, which some would justify as a means of informing or conditioning farmers, is ill-advised in a world of global and instant communication and could damage the better market sentiment justified by recent market developments. It also runs contrary to some of the commentary from New Zealand’s ABS Bank, which expects NZ 15/16 milk prices to lift by 30% over the current forecast.”

“Some of the same people who are predicting record low milk prices over the next six to nine months were also anticipating dismal prices in late 2014, failing totally to predict last Spring’s uplift. Their comments will be picked up online and through social media all over the world as instantly as we learn the results of GDT auctions,” he said.

“If we have learned anything from market volatility, it is that markets can change very rapidly as a result of events affecting sentiment (an anticipated weather event, a rumour of surpluses, commentary from respected insiders), and with it prices can pick up or fall dramatically and quickly. It is simply a fact that there is no way for even very expert operators to predict prices for more than a month or two ahead with any degree of accuracy,” Mr. O’Leary said.

“Irish dairy farmers have just lived through 16 months of continuous milk price cuts totalling 13c/l or 33%, which have all but wiped out their margin. Many farmers are now operating below break-even, a situation which is only bearable if short-lived.

Even with no further milk price cuts, they are now looking at massively reduced milk cheques first over the Autumn and Winter months because of lower output, and into the Apring because of poorer constituents,” he added.

“What farmers need is an end to milk price cuts: they are the last link in the chain, and they can take no more. It is not good enough for our industry to keep going back to the soft option after 16 months. With milk volumes now easing seasonally, co-ops must focus on internal efficiencies, consolidation and improved marketing to offset still very low, though hopefully soon improving, market returns,” he concluded.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

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READER’S QUERIES

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD & Minister of State for Rural Economic Development, Ann Phelan TD welcomed the launch of ‘ACORNS’, a new six month entrepreneurial development programme for aspiring rural female entrepreneurs. The Lead Entrepreneurs include: Mary B Walsh-Ire Pallets, (L) Wexford; Paula Fitzsimons, Director ACORNS; Deirdre McGlone, Harveys Point, Donegal (R) & Alison Richie, Polar Ice, Laois.

A new CEDRA funded initiative seeks up to 50 early-stage rural based female entrepreneurs THE Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD and Minister of State for Rural Economic Development, Ann Phelan TD have welcomed the launch of “ACORNS”, a new six month entrepreneurial development programme for aspiring rural female entrepreneurs. This pilot business development initiative is funded under the Department’s CEDRA Rural Development and Innovation Fund.

In a joint statement, both Ministers emphasised their “warm welcome for this exciting venture which is targeted at rural women who have the will and ambition to succeed in their

chosen businesses.

We expect that there will be tremendous interest in this project and indeed stiff competition for places.

Overall, we see this as a very worthwhile, innovative and supportive programme.

It will undoubtedly inspire the participants on a personal level but will also help them achieve their business growth ambitions as well as providing beneficial outcomes for rural areas.

We are very pleased that the CEDRA fund is being used to foster entrepreneurial talent and that its support means that there is no charge for the successful applicants on the ACORNS programme”

Applications are now being sought for this fully funded programme from aspiring female entrepreneurs who • have set up a new business (no earlier than the 9th of July 2013), which they either own or part-own, or who are actively planning a new venture and have a clear idea of what they want to achieve. Indicators of actively planning a business would include organising the start-up team, sourcing equipment / facilities, money saved for the startup, writing the business plan, etc, and • live in rural areas as defined by CEDRA –all areas outside the administrative city boundaries of

Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford and who • commit to attending the developmental fora on 30 September/1 October and in February, 2016, the monthly meetings from October, 2015 to March 2016 and to give the required personal commitment to advancing their business ideas over the 6month programme duration..

The deadline for application to the ACORNS programme is Friday 11 September.

Interested female entrepreneurs can access information and register their interest at www.acorns.ie. Application forms will be sent to inter-

ested applicants immediately.

As the number of applicants will exceed the number of available places, there will be a competitive selection process based on the application forms received.

There are no restrictions on the sector in which the new business is focused.

A core element of the ACORNS initiative is the involvement of Lead Entrepreneurs, who have already started and successfully grown businesses in rural Ireland.

These business women, on a voluntary basis, will facilitate the interactive round table sessions, act as role models and also mentor the successful applicants.

Question: I entered into a farm partnership with my son earlier in the year. We applied for the Young Farmer Scheme top up of entitlements and have now applied for a building grant under TAMS 2. My son is currently studying for a Degree in Agricultural Science but won’t have it completed for another 3 years. My understanding is that we will receive the top up under the YFS this year on the basis my son would have commenced his studies by September 2016. A friend of my sons was at a meeting last week on the new grants and was telling him that the building grant money for partnerships won’t be paid out the same way. Can you please advise?

Answer: The Young Farmer Scheme for top up on farm entitlements and the Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme are entirely two different animals altogether. Under the YFS the DAFM pay out this year on the basis that your son will complete his education however in the TAMS 2 YFCIS, the grant rate in your case will initially be paid at the rate of 40% whilst the additional 20% will not be paid out until your son has met his educational requirements so it looks like he’ll have to keep his head in the books for another while.

I trust this will clear things up for you.

Tip of the Week: Conduct a safety audit of your farm before the Winter sets in. For assistance contact Terence on 087-2430067. Make Farm Safety Your Priority!

FA R M E R S !

HAVE YOUR FARMING QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY AGRICULTURAL CONSULTANT TERENCE MORRISSEY Send your queries to:

Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, or to Morrissey & Associates, Mweelnahorna, Ring, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Teagasc/Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 31/8/’15

Hayes presents ‘Better Milking Skills Course’ certificates to successful participants

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

MINISTER of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Tom Hayes T.D. has presented certificates to the first group of dairy farmers who have recently completed the ‘Better Milking Skills Course’ organised by the Farm Relief Service, in conjunction with Teagasc and Animal Health Ireland.

Minister Hayes said “In recent years, my Department has placed greater emphasis on

Grange, Co. Waterford • 38, 1-2yr olds removed from grazing platform to increase cover/cow.

• Calves average weight of 210 kgs, a gain of 1.06 kgs/day for last 31 days on no meal.

• Incalf heifers average weight of 487 kgs, a gain of 1.03 kgs/day since 2nd April.

encouraging new entrants into dairying. It is vital that these new entrants, as well as any labour which they might hire, have access to the most up to date skills and knowledge of the milking process and for that reason I heartily congratulate Teagasc, the Farm Relief Service and Animal Health Ireland, with the support of my Department, for coming together to develop and deliver the ‘Best Practice in Milking’ training module.

The course, which was attended by almost 400 participants, combined the theoretical and practical elements of the milking process with an overall objective of ensuring that participants, on completion of the course, were skilled in milking routine and effective milking practices.

The successful participants were awarded a FETAC/QQI level 6 Certificate.

Referring to the

Department’s support for the course, the Minister said “My Department sees such a course as a vital element in its ongoing drive to improve the skills of all those involved in milk production, so as to ensure that best practices are adopted at all stages of the milk supply chain and we were delighted to be able to assist these three bodies in getting the programme off the ground.

The Minister went on to

indicate that, in response to the success of the 2014 scheme, his Department would provide a similar level of support for a 2015 Programme.

In conclusion, the Minister said “I extend my congratulations to all involved in this great initiative – Teagasc, FRS, AHI but most specially the farmers who took the time and made the decision to participate in the course”.

Grange, Waterford 22.27 4.28 3.86 1.81 1 654 248 1,400 45 71

Kilmacow, Kilkenny 18.8 5.08 3.90 1.69 0 851 312 1,600 46 75

Comments: Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny • Heifers are going to the Contract Rearer Average weight of Group 1 is 161 Average weight of group 2 (lighter group) is 158 • Vaccinating cows for Salmonella next weekend.

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Teagasc ROUTINE MECHANICAL HEDGE CUTTING The annual hedge cutting season has just opened and runs from September 1st to the last day of February. Healthy dense growth at the base of the hedgerow keeps it stock proof. Routine hedge cutting is required to retain a dense base in a hedgerow and prevent woody species growing into mature trees. While light annual hedge cutting can benefit hedgerows, it is not good for wildlife as flowers or fruit are not produced. A three year growth can usually be cut satisfactorily with a flail machine, the best compromise is to cut every three years in rotation around the farm. This leaves some areas undisturbed each year. Annual cutting of roadside hedges may be necessary for safety reasons.The field side may be left uncut.

Shape: Side trim to a triangular shape, sloping the sides from a wide base.This prevents self-shading, allowing light to the base. Light encourages growth and is particularly important on the north facing sides. Allow the peak as high as practical, the taller and bulkier the better for wildlife. Uneven bushy topped hedgerows break up the wind and provide shelter. Neat flat topped hedgerows are not wildlife friendly. When cutting hear the bank or base of hedgerows avoid exposing bare soil. Bare soil erodes, roots become exposed or damaged and aggressive plant species can dominate.

Level of cut: Cut stems a little above the last cut leaving up to 12 mm of new growth. When cut, dormant buds below the cut are stimulated to burst. Almost all new growth comes from within a few centimetres of the cut. This results in a dense mass of new shoots and a vigorous hedgerow. Cutting back to the same level each time depletes the energy in the hedgerow. It uses its energy growing a small number of long shoots rather than a dense mass of shoots. Repeated cutting at the same level forms scar tissue on the cut, discouraging new growth. Cut stems a little above the level of previous cut, which will be a little further out each time resulting in a dense vigorous hedgerow.

Trees: Retain occasional mature trees and new saplings including thorns at regular intervals. These flower, produce fruit, provide song-posts, vantage posts, nest and roosting sites for wildlife, which are absent in the body of a hedgerow. Topping a hedgerow containing thorny and smooth stem species favours the growth of the smooth stems. Consider removing unwanted trees at ground level. Trees such as sycamore, beech or chestnut, which cast a dense shade, weaken hedgerows.

Machinery: A clean cut is required. Shattered or frayed branches can lead to decay and disease and reduce the vigour of the hedgerow. Sharp edges on cutting equipment are essential to give a clean cut.

Appropriate machine for the job: i) Finger bars: suited to regular trimming of soft, light material. ii) Flail: suited to material up to 12 mms, although capable of shattering much stronger stems, which is not desired. iii) Circular saw: suited to reshaping or coppicing.

Safety: Mechanical hedge trimming is dangerous. Ensure machinery and equipment are in safe working order. Keep safety guards in place. Ensure operators are competent and work in a safe manner.

Watch out for bystanders. Think safety and take action.

DAIRYING Replacement heifers: The target weights for both weanling and in-calf heifers for various breed categories are shown in Table 1.

• Weigh stock now – especially some of the lighter animals – to check if animals are on target.

• Heifers calving down below target weight will milk less and a higher proportion of them will not go back in calf. Divide up your in-calf heifers by weight and feed 2kg of meal to those weighing less than target.

• Underweight weanling replacements should be grouped together and fed 1-2kg meal (or one to two gallons of whole milk if over quota). Do not over feed weanling heifers at this time as they will put on too much fat and this may impact on mammary gland development.

Table 1: Target heifer weights for February-born heifers due to calf at 24 months Mature weight (kg) Target weight seven months (weanlings) Target weight 19 months (in-calf heifers)

580 193 425

550 183 403

545 182 400

490 163 359

Tasks for September: September is the month to sort out cow condition. By starting now, you have time to do something for thin cows. Thin cows must get VIP treatment. OAD milking can help.

• Make a list of the bills you have to pay and pay those that you can. Get into the habit of managing your finances by paying your bills every month. Only buy what you cannot do without. Avoid making purchases solely to reduce the tax bill.

• Prepare your Autumn rotation plan for implementation in October and November.Your second last grazing rotation will start in early September, so use it to get set up for the last rotation of 2015 and the first rotation of 2016.

• Get your silage tested during September.You cannot plan for appropriate feed or mineral supplementation without knowing your silage quality.

IMPORTANT EVENTS BETTER Beef Farm Walk: A Teagasc/Farmers Journal BETTER Beef Farm walk will take place on the farm of Sean Power, The Bungalow B&B, Clomantagh, Woodsgift, Co. Kilkenny on Tuesday, September 15th commencing at 4.00 pm. As Sean is one of two beef trading systems in the BETTER Farm beef programme the focus of the farm walk will be showcasing how he has improved the profitability of his trading beef heifer business. The walk will give farmers an insight into how Sean has increased his stocking rate and beef output and how he has improved his grassland management skills for mixed grazing of cattle and sheep.

There will be three stands discussing; the farm details and the performance of the Power farm; grassland management; nutrition and herd health including winter diets.The highlight of this event will be the Winter Finishing 2015 Forum which will take place at the end of the walk. In this forum a Teagasc specialist, a Farmers Journal representative, a factory representative plus three farmers finishing steers, heifers and bulls will discuss the issues and prospects for Winter finishing this coming Winter. This forum replaces the annual beef finishing seminar held in Cillin Hill at this time each year and promises to be very interesting and informative. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Dairy Cashflow Workshops: Teagasc Waterford Kilkenny will run three Cashflow Workshops for dairy farmers over the coming weeks. Each workshop will run from 10.30 a.m to. 3.30 p.m. and will take place in Teagasc Kilkenny on Tuesday, September 15th;Teagasc Mullinavat on Thursday, September 17th and Teagasc Dungarvan on Thursday, October 1st. The purpose of the workshops is to support dairy farmers get through this Autumn and Winter as they cope with low milk prices. We will increase farmer awareness and understanding of the key decisions that they can take to influence their financial situation and furthermore to provide them with the resources, skills and support to implement these necessary decisions. Places are limited. Booking is essential by contacting your local Teagasc office.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

Coveney calls for swift action to restore market confidence THE Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney T.D called for swift action to restore market confidence in the Dairy and Pigmeat sector. The Minister was speaking after recent meetings with Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan and the French Minister for Agriculture Stephane Le Foll.

Speaking after the meeting the Minister referred to the significant challenges faced by farmers in the face of global price volatility, “We are all aware that primary producers are extremely vulnerable to downward fluctuations in commodity prices and increases in input costs.The current market dynamics are causing particular difficulties for dairy and pigmeat farmers in Ireland and elsewhere”.

He said “There is no question of reverting to a Common Agricultural Policy focused on market management. However, it is precisely to alleviate the worst affects of volatility that the Common Market Organisation Regulation (CMO - 1308/2013) provides for the full range of market support measures, to be deployed as a safety net. The Council and the Parliament also recognised, in 2013, that the traditional market support measures may not, on their own, be sufficient to deal with market disturbance and provide, in that context, for exceptional measures against market disturbance. These provisions are designed with maximum flexibility and rapid action in mind, and I think it is time now to exploit these possibilities”.

Acknowledging the steps already taken by the Commission, the Minister welcomed the fact that the Commission had acted to extend the dates for Aids to Private Storage and

Intervention in the dairy sector, “I very much appreciate that the Commission has acted to alleviate some of the pressure. I understand the deployment of market or exceptional measures can be a complex matter.

However, the acute downturn in global milk and pigmeat prices over the past several months, are having a severe impact on farm incomes, and the time has come to explore the possibilities of deploying those and other market support provisions to help to put a floor under the market during this difficult, but temporary downturn”.

Minister Coveney presented a number of options to the Commission which he believed could be taken quickly to address the current difficulties; 1. using the flexibilities under exceptional measures to temporarily increase the threshold prices for butter and SMP to levels which provide a realistic floor price. Such an adjustment could provide a much needed positive market signal and a more realistic floor price over a period of acute, but temporary difficulty for farmers.

2. the restoration of Aids to Private Storage for cheese, which was introduced by the Commission in September 2014, and was utilised to good effect by operators in Ireland and elsewhere, but discontinued thereafter.

3. the use of funding from assigned revenues from the collection of superlevy to support the market for dairy products at this time, and if required as EU and Northern hemisphere production increases in the first half of 2016.

4. the use of exceptional promotion measures to promote the consumption of dairy and pigmeat products on EU, but especially on 3rd country markets.

5. increasing the advance of

the Basic Payments and other elements of Direct Payments Scheme and from 16th October 2015 to 70%, to alleviate cash flow difficulties; 6. restoring Aids to Private Storage for Pigmeat, which played a useful role in stabilising pigmeat prices earlier in the year, but had been discontinued.

The Minister travelled to Paris where he met with the French Minister for Agriculture, Stephane Le Foll and discussed the six point plan which he had presented to the Commission and sought support for this paper which will be discussed at the forthcoming Council of Agriculture Minister meeting in Brussels on Monday, 7th September. The Ministers also discussed Climate Change and Agriculture.

The medium to long term outlook for the global dairy sector remains broadly positive, having regard to global population and demand growth, and the quota free environment will allow European farmers and the dairy industry to respond appropriately to market opportunities as they arise.

Concluding, Minister Coveney indicated that he would be discussing these and other possibilities with other Member States in the lead up to the Council Meeting on 7th September,“Swift action is now needed to restore market confidence.

Member States and the Commission provided a flexible and responsive toolset for dealing with difficult market situations in the Common Agricultural Policy reformed under the Irish Presidency in 2013. We need proposals now that exploit the possibilities in the relevant regulations.

Further consideration is also required at EU level on how to deal with the impact of volatility in the future.”

Minister extends TAMS I closing date where work has already started MINISTER for Agriculture, Food and the Minister Simon Coveney has announced a degree of flexibility to the time allowed to complete projects under TAMS 1 where work has already commenced and has extended the closing date to the 14th September, 2015 The Minister said that he was aware that in certain cases where work has already com-

menced for the Safety Schemes, Dairy Equipment Scheme and Sheep handling Scheme that farmers are experiencing severe difficulties meeting the deadline of the 31 August.

He said “I am allowing an extension in these cases to the 14th September, 2015 to facilitate the completion of the works and submission of the required paperwork to my

Department”.

The Minister advised that this extension is only available in the circumstances described above and will not be further extended.

Minister concluded “A new extensive TAMS scheme is now up and running which I strongly encourage all farmers to examine”

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

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Why service your Milking Parlour?

YOU CAN’T AFFORD NOT TO SERVICE YOUR MILKING PARLOUR The best time to service your milking parlour is August/September annually.The reason for this being that the busy season for plant installation is November to March. We offer off peak discounts for services.

The Milking machine is the hardest working piece of Equipment on a dairy farm. The only thing that works harder is the farmer. Farmers are neglecting both.

IT’S SIMPLE MATHS The Following figures should give you food for thought.

Annual Use Based on Figures on a 24 unit parlour milking 250 x 7,000 L cows.

Quantity of Milk transported through claw: 73 tons No of Pulsator operations/year based on 62ppm: 4.3 Million No of Vacuum Pump Rotations & 1000 Rpm: 110 Million Turns No of oil drips/year through each oil valve & 4 drops/minute: 438 Thousand Amount of Milk & Water pumped by Milk Pump: 2.8 Million Litres No of times Pump contactor operates: 140 Thousand Amount of Milk & Water Pumped Through Filter: 2.8 Million Litres No of Times Drain Valve Operates In Milk Meter: 243 Thousand No of Times Air Injector Operates: 53 Thousand All the above are wearable and per ishable par ts that lose efficiency with age.

G ET YOURSELF A HEALTH CHECK AND GET THE MILKING MACHINE DONE TOO. THE COWS CANNOT BE MILKED WITHOUT EITHER OF YOU .

The liner is the only component of the milking machine that comes into direct contact with the cow's teat. Milking Liners Age, the Liner opens and closes 60 times/minute... Rubber has Elastic properties and loses these properties with age. =2,700,000 Times for 750 Hours of operation.

Therefore, it is one of the key components in the process of milking cows quickly, gently and completely. Although many people try to squeeze a few more weeks or months from the liners in a dairy, this is almost always a poor option for the most important component of the milking machine.

There is a 5% Milk yield loss when liners are used beyond this period.

approved in September, with payments in December, as per the Charter agreement. He has also called on Minister Coveney to open the next phase of GLAS in early September so that farmers have ample time to plan to get into the scheme and maximise their payments.

Flor McCarthy said that the priority for the Minister must be to get an additional 20,000 farmers into the scheme later this year so that the RDP target of 50,000 in the scheme in 2016 can be met.

The Rural Development Chairman said that in advance of opening the scheme, new specifications must be issued incorporating necessary changes highlighted by IFA. These include: changes to the geese and swan measure, a more practical approach for fencing under the grey partridge measure and more flexibility for the hen harrier measure. More needs to

5% Autumn Milking Machine & Scraper Servicing

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For Example: €36 of milk lost per cow Figures based on a 20L/Day Cow for 4 months @ €.30cp A SET OF LINERS COSTS €24. ( NOT CHANGING LINERS INCREASES MASTITIS INCIDENCE AND INCREASES SCC) €250 = the average cost of 1 case of mastitis.

A farmer with a SCC < 100,000 cells/ml is 3.6cpl more profitable than a farmer with a SCC of 400,000 cells/ml. = €18,000 in lost revenue based on 100 cows yielding 5,000L / year.

In conclusion as demonstrated by the above numbers, the milking parlour is the hardest working and most important machine on a dairy farm.

It needs to be looked after and serviced properly so that it will continue to provide trouble free and correct milking over time.

Minister Coveney Dungarvan Mart Report must allow all GLAS applicants into scheme IFA Rural Development Chairman Flor McCarthy has called on Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney to accept all applicants who applied for GLAS. The report that 500 of the 27,000 farmers who applied will be rejected as they did not reach the points threshold of 16.3 is totally unacceptable.

Flor McCarthy pointed out that the points system to gain entry was only communicated to planners three weeks before the closing date. “Some plans could not be adjusted with new measures added to reach the required threshold. The Minister must accept all applications, given the teething problems and the changes that were made throughout the application process.”

Mr. McCarthy called for the early release of approvals to the 27,000 farmers who applied for GLAS by the end of May closing date.

These farmers have to be

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be done on other specifications as well as higher payments for Natura areas and measures for non-designated private mountain.

Also GLAS+ being made more widely available for commonages and other areas.

In relation to the Targeted Agri-environment Output Scheme, Flor McCarthy expressed disappointment at the slow movement in getting the scheme rolled out.This will be an important scheme in Natura areas if the scheme is allowed to work. €70m is available in the RDP which means an average annual value of €14m. The Burren Farming for Conservation Scheme will be one of the schemes that will qualify with a doubling of funding up to €2m. IFA want the Targeted Output Scheme to apply to Uplands, Shannon Callows, Hen Harrier, Pearl Mussel and other areas that come forward with a proposal.

Monday 31ST AUGUST, 2015 SAMPLE PRICES COWS 2 Frs. 730 kgs. made €1,350.

3 Frs. 725 kgs. made €1,290 each.

3 Frs. 678 kgs. made €1,165 each.

BULLOCK SECTION 2 Char. 640 kgs. made €1,425 each.

5 Char 504 kgs. made €1,230 each.

7 Her. 350 kgs. made €895 each.

8 Frs. 416 kgs. made €860 each.

9 Her. 385 kgs. made €1,030 each.

8 Frs. 434 kgs. made €880 each.

8 Her 447 kgs. made €1,090 each.

HEIFER SECTION 1 A.A. 615 kgs. made €1,230.

1 Her. 515 kgs. made €1,055.

4 Her. 447 kgs. made €955 each.

2 Bel. Blues 440 kgs. made €975 each.

4 Her. 427 kgs. made €930 each.

First Weanling Sale will be held on this Thursday 3rd September, 2015. Sale will commence at 11.30 a.m.

Second Weanling Sale will be held on Thursday, 17th September, 2015. Entries are now being accepted. 05841611.

Friday, September 25th, 2015 – County Waterford Sheep Breeders Association will hold their Annual Pedigree Ram Sale at Dungarvan Mart.

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SPRATT SELECTION OF AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS CURRENTLY FOR SALE Ballyconnery, Dungarvan - 70 Acre residential holding Knockmeal, Ballinamult - 24 Acres (in one field) holding Coolnasmear, Dungarvan - Traditional farm house on small acreage with cutstone outoffices Kilineen West, Dungarvan - Roadside 5 acre field Sapperton South, Tallow - 7.2 Acre Roadside holding with F.P.P. for Detached Dwelling.

Boggagh, Cappoquin - 27.5 Acre Residential Holding Curtiswood, Ballymacarbry - 29.75 Residential Holding (in one or more Lots) Woodstock, Cappagh - 8 Acres can be sold subject to Planning.

Glencairn, Lismore - 5 Acres can be sold subject to Planning Cappagh Area - 45.3 acres with selection of farm buildings Doon, Ballinamult - 9 Acres in permanent pasture FORESTRY LANDS ON THE INSTRUCTIONS OF COILLTE Graignagower, Ballymacarbry - 6.42 Acres Roadside Clear felled lands Pulla - 2.25 Acres Roadside adjacent to Seanachai Bar & Restaurant Monamean - 12 Acres Roadside planted 1984 Glendalligan - 18 Acres Roadside partially planted.

For further information or maps on any of the above please contact Eamonn A. Spratt 086/2531277 or Donal O'Brien 086/8181615.

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Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan No Escape From Friday, 4th September AN intense international thriller, NO ESCAPE centers on an American businessman (Wilson) as he and his family settle into their new home in Southeast Asia. Suddenly finding themselves in the middle of a violent political uprising,

they must frantically look for a safe escape as rebels mercilessly attack the city. Directed by John Erick Dowdle and written together with his brother Drew, NO ESCAPE stars Owen Wilson, Pierce Brosnan and Lake Bell.

American Ultra From Friday, 4th September

Cappoquin Scór 1980 – Carmel McCarthy, Rodger McCarthy, Anne Walsh, Jim Cliffe, Catherine McCarthy, John McCarthy, Winnie Hallinan, Paddy O’Donnell, John Mansfield, Paddy McGrath and daughter.

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AMERICAN Ultra is a fast-paced action comedy about Mike (Eisenberg), a seemingly hapless and unmotivated stoner whose small-town life with his live-in girlfriend, Phoebe (Stewart), is suddenly turned upside down.

Unbeknownst to him, Mike is actually a

highly trained, lethal sleeper agent. In the blink of an eye, as his secret past comes back to haunt him, Mike is thrust into the middle of a deadly Government operation and is forced to summon his inner action-hero in order to survive.

How To Change The World Wednesday, 9th September

September 6 12 Aries March 20th April 19th

Taurus April 20th May 20th

ACROSS 1 One-piece garment for a young child (7) 5 Forename of Peter Pan s arch-enemy Captain Hook (5) 8 Name of a brand of vacuum cleaners (3) 9 1904 Darracq car in a 1953 film of the same name (9) 10 Incidentally (2,3,3) 11 Acronymous name of a political party (4) 13 An imaginary wonderful place, thanks to Coleridge s poem Kubla Khan (6) 15 Opel car sold in the UK under the Vauxhall marque (6) 17 A title in Tibetan Buddhism (4) 18 Pub name associated with King Charles II (5,3) 21 A person from a country in the South Pacific (9) 22 Pro _ , for the time being (3) 24 An electrically operated switch affecting an independent circuit (5) 25 Absolute power wielded cruelly (7) DOWN 1 Sitcom featuring vicar Adam Smallbone (3) 2 Behave in a belligerent fashion (3,2) 3 Television quiz show first presented by Dermot Murnaghan (8) 4 _ O Connor, Irish singer-songwriter (6) 5 A computer programming language or an island (4) 6 Mainly insectivorous animal living in parts of Africa (7) 7 Engage in somnambulism (9) 10 Act in a cunning way (3,6) 12 An advance to secure the services of a barrister (8) 14 Of a sum of money, very small (7) 16 Anagram of CLOUTS (6) 19 In many instances (5) 20 Word describing the smallest size of grand piano (4) 23 Theresa Mary _ , Conservative politician (3)

SOLUTION

Gemini May 21st June 20th

Cancer June 21st July 22nd

Leo July 23rd August 22nd

Virgo August 23rd September 22nd

Libra September 23rd October 22nd

Scorpio October 23rd November 21st

Sagittarius

AMILY is always going to be there for you so take out some time for your friends. A little contact and time spent chatting goes a long way and could prevent any future arguments.

F

HINGS are going reasonably smoothly at work for you, but keep an eye on things at home.

Remember, while the cat s away, the mice will play.You could find trouble if you re not careful.

T

ATCH out for yourself this week, because a friend might not be as loyal as you thought they were. You might see the funny side but just in case, keep both eyes peeled.

W

TOP worrying about what other people think of you. Be yourself and enjoy being the person that you are. No matter what other people say, you are great and should feel it too.

S

HANGE is not always a good thing but the changes you will experience could go either way. Go with your instincts to make the right decision and you could benefit next week.

C

ONFIDENCE could make everything go to plan, but hesitation could ruin your chances.

Take charge and gain respect but toe the line because people don t like being pushed around.

C

ON T let praise expand your head this week because someone may come along and pop it.

Don t feel you should suppress pride too much but stay focused and hardworking.

D

AKE sure you have got your shorts out this week because the sun will shine. You will have time on your hands to enjoy being outside in the fine weather.

M

LITTLE effort to praise someone else will make you feel a whole lot better. Making November other people feel good will let them know you 22nd respect them. They, in turn, will respect you for it.

December 21st

Capricorn December 22nd January 19th

Aquarius January 20th February 18th

Pisces February 19th March 19th

A

HINGS won t look too much better this week until near the end when someone you love will come back and give you some hope. Don t worry, things will be looking up if you are patient.

T

IFE hasn t been too good for you recently, but this week your luck may change. If you are prepared to help a friend in need, an unexpected reward will be on its way and life should improve.

L

EMEMBER that saving money is the best way to increase your bank balance, so if you see something in the shops this week you want but don t need, resist and save your pennies.

R

IN 1971 a brave group of young activists set sail from Vancouver in an old fishing boat. Their mission: to stop Nixon's atomic bomb tests in Amchitka, a tiny island off the west coast of Alaska. It was from these humble but courageous beginnings that the global organisation that we now know as Greenpeace was born. Chronicling the fascinating untold story behind the modern environmental movement, this gripping new film tells the story of eco-hero Robert Hunter and how he, alongside a group of likeminded and idealistic young friends in

the '70s, would be instrumental in altering the way we now look at the world and our place within it. There will be a live event with an exclusive screening of the film, followed by a satellite Q&A hosted by Mariella Frostrup, on Wednesday, 9th September. The panel will feature legendary fashion designer and long-standing Greenpeace supporter Vivienne Westwood, director Jerry Rothwell, Robert Hunter’s daughter Emily Hunter and other special guests to be announced.

AIDA on Sydney Harbour Tuesday, 15th September IN Aida, Verdi masterfully puts the intimate affairs of the heart against the grandeur of the universe: where kingdoms rise and fall and the sands of time grind onwards.There could be no grander setting for such an opera than Sydney Harbour itself, awash with the light of the city and the Sydney Opera House silhouetted against the setting sun.

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour has become a huge part of the cultural landscape, combining all of the things Sydney does best: world-class opera, champagne and fine dining, sunsets and spectacle on the harbour's edge. It's a monumental undertaking, with a team of more than 700 people involved in the project

before a single note is heard over the harbour.

Aida is the biggest opera they've ever performed on the opera stage. But amid all of the spectacle, the famous 'Triumphal March', battle scenes and ancient temples, there's an emotional heart.

Long after the fireworks have faded from the sky and Amneris sings her quiet, concluding prayer, you'll see the true mastery of this opera: it is at once an historic epic and an utterly relatable human tragedy.

Running time: Approximately 2 hours 25 minutes including a 15 minute interval.

Rocky Horror Show Thursday, 17th September COME and join Richard O'Brien and some very special guests for a guaranteed party, live in cinemas for one night only. Still the world’s favourite rock 'n' roll musical 40 years on, the sensational Rocky Horror Show is hailed by critics and adored by fans around the world, and "still has audiences rolling in the aisles" (Daily Telegraph). For this exclusive event, O'Brien returns to the cast for the first time in more than 20 years. On the way to visit an old college professor, two clean-cut kids, Brad Majors and his fiancée Janet Weiss, run into tyre trouble and seek help at the site of a light

down the road. It's coming from the Frankenstein place, where Dr. Frank N. Furter is in the midst of one of his maniacal experiments… Ready to thrill you with its frothy, fun and naughty moments, this is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life! Get ready for a night of frolics, bursting at the seams with timeless classics including Sweet Transvestite and Dammit Janet – and join us for the largest pelvic-thrusting worldwide Time Warp ever to make Rocky history!

Don’t dream it - be it.

Across: 1 Rompers, 5 James, 8 Vax, 9 Genevieve, 10 By the way, 11 UKIP, 13 Xanadu, 15 Vectra, 17 Lama, 18 Royal Oak, 21 Vanuatuan, 22 Tem, 24 Relay, 25 Tyranny.

Down: 1 Rev, 2 Mix it, 3 Eggheads, 4 Sinéad, 5 Java, 6 Meerkat, 7 Sleepwalk, 10 Box clever, 12 Retainer, 14 Nominal, 16 Locust, 19 Often, 20 Baby, 23 May.

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Mick Hanly is coming to Dillon’s THE latest in the superlative series of ‘Gig sa Tigh’ concerts in Tigh an Cheoil, Baile na nGall, Ring was the recent appearance of Martin Hayes, surely the most well-known Irish traditional musician at the moment, and an ambassador for Irish culture the world over. As well as being a wonderful fiddle player and a warm, funny, friendly human being, he is also a superb ensemble player and he works better than most soloists in a group format, but particularly in duo formation.The interplay, musical sympathy and mutual respect and understanding between Martin and his fellow musician on this occasion was something I hadn’t seen in a very long time.

That fellow musician of course is a nonpareil soloist in his own right, but is also evolving into a wonderful empathic contributor to larger ensembles, as he has shown recently with Ciaran Somers and Donal Clancy in Pipers Union and earlier with Tony MacMahon. I mean, of course, our very own David Power.

On this occasion, the chemistry between David, on Uileann Pipes, and Martin, on fiddle, was nothing short of unbelievable; and I’m sure all who attended would agree that it would have been impossible to impress upon someone who wasn’t there just how uplifting, spiritual and joyful the whole experience was.

In truth, it is not easy to get into my pantheon of the greatest musicians or the greatest concerts; and I have often being left unmoved by pure technical virtuosity when not allied with emotional commitment and deep understanding of the tradition. So it is my pleasure, and honour, to say that my ultimate seal of approval is hereby awarded to David Power and Martin Hayes for their once-in-a-lifetime performance in Tigh an Cheoil on 31 July.

Anyone who knows me from the regular sessions in the Seanachai, Tigh an Cheoil and Dillon’s will know that I can’t resist a good connection, or segue, as they say in the US. So here it comes …

If it was possible to add anything to improve such a

marvellous occasion it was the special surprise guest who provided variety towards the end, in the form of a few songs. This was the redoubtable and deservedly renowned singer / songwriter Mick Hanly.

Talk about an all-star cast !

Most people in the audience were unaware when they bought tickets that Mick would also appear and the gig sold out very fast but what a wonderful bonus for all our loyal supporters.

Mick was in exceptionally fine voice and thrilled us with three totally new songs from his forthcoming album of new material.

These songs, all penned by himself, were cleverly written using old traditional tunes and forms but with engaging, and highly literate, lyrics, deeply personal to himself. Get yourself in readiness to purchase his new album, when it’s released next January. If these three samplers are anything to go by, it will be an instantaneous classic.

Hopefully, Mick will come and do a launch for us in the New Year, as Jimmy Crowley did last month with his new book.

But, in the meantime, the good news is that Mick will be the special guest in the Dungarvan Singers’ Club on Monday, September 14th at 9pm. This will be held, as usual, in the back room of Dillon’s bar, Wolfe Tone Road, Dungarvan. I always specify that this is a reception room and thus ensures total order for the singers as no one is back there except to hear music and those that want to talk or play pool are in other areas of the pub. So the atmosphere is perfectly balanced between the extremes of the noisy bar room and the constrained lecture room or precious concert hall. Besides this, it possesses a superb acoustic and is most suitable for singing, as no microphones are necessary and a wonderful feeling of space for the voice prevailing. No less a person than Phil Callery, lead singer of the Voice Squad, has praised the acoustic in Dillon’s highly. It is especially appropriate for unaccompanied singers.

But, of course, there is no separatist ban on instru-

ments with us, and Mick will have his guitar - just as Jimmy Crowley had his bouzouki and mando-cello.

Mick is a wonderful finger-picking folk guitarist and so we are really looking forward to hearing him play as well as sing. He made 3 of the most musical folk albums ever recorded in Ireland in my opinion.

These were Folk Weave with Michael O’Domhnaill in 1973 and A Kiss In The Morning Early and As I Went Over Blackwater in 1977, with an all-star lineup of luminaries - Donal Lunny, Andy Irvine, Matt Molloy, Paddy Glackin, Noel Hill, Peter Browne and Declan Sinnott - a veritable who’s who of Irish folk at the time, and even now. These are three of my all-time favourite albums.

In 1981 Mick went on to replace Christy Moore in Moving Hearts - probably the most powerful, inventive and exciting Irish folk rock band.

Subsequently, he turned more and more to the country end of folk music and to his own songwriting and he became one of the mainstays on the Irish singer / songwriter scene at its high point, writing for Mary Black, Frances Black, Dolores Keane, Sean Keane, Christy Moore, Ronnie Drew, Moving Hearts, American blues-country legend Delbert McClinton and many more.

One of his compositions at this point was a masterpiece of expression with a wonderful memorable tune, a great hook line and a simply unbeatable title, Past The Point Of Rescue. This gem of a song was quickly spotted by Jim Rooney, a Nashville producer, when it became a hit for Mary Black, and he passed it on to US country singer, Hal Ketchum, at that point just starting his career. He had a massive hit with it in the US - and the rest is history.

Since then, Mick has continued writing terrific songs, including my own favourite, one of the greatest songs ever written by an Irishman, a truly outstanding masterpiece of expressive writing called I Feel I Should Be Calling You. Do yourselves a favour and come along on Monday

14th , if for no other reason than to hear this absolutely classic song. It is, in my opinion, to Mick Hanly what Yesterday is to Paul McCartney (another great songwriter we’ll claim for Ireland) and Imagine is to John Lennon (ditto).

In recent times, Mick has begun to reinvestigate his earlier folk roots style and, in my opinion, is even better now than ever.

He’ll be singing a lot of his new songs previewing his soon-to-be-released new album but also old material, both his own and the traditional fare he loves, as well as the early rock and roll that was his first influence.

To witness a live appearance by Mick is an experience not to be missed. He’s a marvellous performer with a relaxed rapport with his audience and a great command of a vast and varied repertoire. He is always expressive, always warm, always musical, always pushing the boundaries, always exceptionally entertaining.

Do yourselves a favour and write it in your diary now.

THE GREAT MICK HANLY IN DILLONS, WOLFE TONE ROAD, DUNGARVAN ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, AT 9.00 p.m.

A D M I S S I O N FREE...yes free! Still the best night’s FREE entertainment in town FORTHCOMING EVENTS September 26th 9.00 p.m. Tigh an Cheoil, Ring as part of the ‘Gig sa Tigh’ concert series, Steve Cooney (guitar), Dermot Byrne (accordion) and Trevor Hutchinson (bass).

Tickets €20. Contact Sean at 087 9898560.

Internationally acclaimed poet Thomas McCarthy to launch ‘In The Veins’ a poetry collection

by Dolores Ronayne

Dolores Ronayne author of In The Veins her first poetry collection.

IN The Veins, a first book of poetry by Dolores Ronayne will be launched by Thomas McCarthy one of Ireland’s leading poets, in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, on Thursday, September 10th, at 7.30 p.m., where signed copies will be available to purchase.

Well known writer and poet Clodagh Beresford Dunne will act as MC and the evening will include a performance from In The Veins by Dolores herself with musical accompaniment by Bríd Nielsen. The book’s art work is by Cárthach O Ceallaigh.

“Ronayne’s work has the grandeur and freedom of the old bardic tradition,” says McCarthy in his introduction to the book, “Coupled with an insight of the often humorous dichotomy of life in today’s Gaeltacht woman’s experience.”

“I have been writing In The Veins for a few years and am so grateful to Thomas McCarthy for his tutelage, to Molly Keane Writers Retreat and to Waterford City & County Arts Officer Margaret Organ for her support,” explained Dolores.

Ronayne made her theatrical debut of

her own work in Lismore Arts Centre with Talking Chords in 2007, which played to packed houses in Brewery Lane Theatre, Carrick-on-Suir.

Awarded Second Prize in the Frances Browne Poetry Competition in Donegal and Best New Writing award at the 123 Festival in Lismore in 2008, where adjudicator Michael Twomey praised her work as “an admirable piece of writing with poetic language and a delightful choice of words”, earning her the Highly Acclaimed award for acting. Her work is included in the 25th Dunlavin Arts Festival publication.

Born in Waterford city, Dolores Ronayne has lived in Helvick in the Co. Waterford Gaeltacht since 1976.

Mother of four, she is an Irish speaker; she was honoured by the RNLI for her voluntary service to the Helvick Head Lifeboat Station.

A registered nurse, she practices Holistic Therapy at Ron Holistic in Allbhruach, Helvick, Co. Waterford.

Info: 087 666 5702 allbhruach@hotmail.com

Attention all parents, teens and children EXCITING news! Encore Stage Academy Registration Day this Friday and Saturday 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. in the brand new premises “The Rehearsal Hub,” Westgate Business Park.

Please call in and say hello, have a coffee, meet the team and take a look at our fabulous safe premises for your children.

To book your child for any of our classes please ring Aileen registration day!! We look forward to seeing you all!!

Encore Stage Academy’s registration day is Saturday 5th from 11-4 p.m. Our New Timetable is as follows!!

Theatre Tots Tuesdays! – 3.10–3.55 p.m.

Preschool -Senior Infants Dance! and Drama. 4–5 p.m. 1st–4th Class. 6.30–8.00 p.m. The Witches Cast Rehearsals.

Wednesdays from 3.00 p.m. Elocution Acting Verse & Prose with Aileen Hogan (one to one or in groups).

Saturdays – 10–11.10 a.m. Preschool – Junior Infants Dance!Drama!Music!

10–11.10 a.m. Senior infants – 1st Class Dance!Drama!Music. 11.10–1.00 p.m. 1st Class–4th Class. 1–2.30 p.m. 5th Class–Teens.

All of our Stage School will perform in “Sleeping Beauty!”

The 4th Class to Teens group will also perform in the exciting Hallowe’en play “The Witches” by Roald Dahl!

We boast fully qualified Garda Vetted Teachers who can’t wait for the exciting term ahead!

For up to date information and announcements keep your eyes on the paper and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/EncoreStageAcademy You are welcome to contact Aileen Hogan on 087 6299508 anytime.

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The Rocky Horror Show Live Thursday, 17th September, at 6.45 p.m.

Come and join Richard O’Brien and some very special guests for a guaranteed party, live in cinemas for one night only. Still the world’s favourite rock ’n’ roll musical 40 years on, the sensational Rocky Horror Show is hailed by critics and adored by fans around the world, and “still has audiences rolling in the aisles” (Daily Telegraph). For this exclusive event, O'Brien returns to the cast for the first time in more than 20 years.

On the way to visit an old college professor, two clean-cut kids, Brad Majors and his fiancée Janet Weiss, run into tyre trouble and seek help at the site of a light down the road. It's coming from the Frankenstein place, where Dr Frank N. Furter is in the midst of one of his maniacal experiments…

Ready to thrill you with its frothy, fun and naughty moments, this is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life! Get ready for a night of frolics, bursting at the seams with timeless classics including Sweet Transvestite and Dammit Janet – and join us for the largest pelvic-thrusting worldwide Time Warp ever to make Rocky history! Don't Dream It - Be It. The Dungarvan Observer, in association with SGC Dungarvan, has a pair of tickets to give away to the lucky winner of our competition. All you have to do is answer the following question and post your entries into Loves Labour Lost Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on 15th September. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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AIDA on Sydney Harbour Tuesday, 15th September, at 8:30 p.m.

In Aida, Verdi masterfully pits the intimate affairs of the heart against the grandeur of the universe: where kingdoms rise and fall and the sands of time grind onwards. There could be no grander setting for such an opera than Sydney Harbour itself, awash with the light of the city and the Sydney Opera House silhouetted against the setting sun. Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour has become a huge part of the cultural landscape, combining all of the things Sydney does best: world-class opera, champagne and fine dining, sunsets and spectacle on the harbour's edge. It's a monumental undertaking, with a team of more than 700 people involved in the project before a single note is heard over the harbour. Aida is the biggest opera they've ever performed on the opera stage. But amid all of the spectacle, the famous 'Triumphal March', battle scenes and ancient temples, there's an emotional heart. Long after the fireworks have faded from the sky and Amneris sings her quiet, concluding prayer, you'll see the true mastery of this opera: it is at once an historic epic and an utterly relatable human tragedy.

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Protecting the stained glass treasures THERE is no doubt that St. Mary’s Parish Church in Dungarvan is endowed with one of the finest collections of stained glass windows in this country.

People who attend celebrations there on a regular basis may, through familiarity, let the wonder of some of the depictions slip by, but a closer look at any of the windows is to endow the eye with a wealth of detail and a treat in the representation of the wonderful pictures of biblical scenes and Christian characters. The magnificent representation of the Crucifixion over the high altar and the lives of Sts. Peter and Paul on the southern wall are particularly striking.

However, over the last few years it has emerged that after more than a century, the windows are in need of examination and assessment and that some conservation work needs to be carried out. Perched as

it is on the top of the ridge, the Church and its magnificent windows are exposed to the elements and have survived very well for that.

The priority now is to conserve this treasure and hand it on undiminished to the next generation of worshippers and admirers of art.

The Parish engaged Howley Hayes Architects, Dublin, specialists in the field and James Howley drew up the specifications for the required work and sent them out to tender to a number of glass studios.

The successful studio was Glasmerei Oidtmann from Linnich in Northern Germany. This is a well known and highly experienced firm and members of the Oidtmann family have worked with stained glass windows for five generations. The studio is regarded as one of the stained glass leaders in Europe and has completed many contracts for similar

work in Ireland. The contract with this studio is for four windows and the cost will be about €110,000.

The four windows were specifically selected to investigate the effects of weather on them coming from different directions and beating on the fabric of the church which is nearing two centuries having been built in 1828. It was designed by Architect, George Richard Pain brother of James Pain who designed the nearby St. Mary’s Church of Ireland the same year.

The task of restoring and protecting the windows is due to be completed next month and in the light of that experience, further assessments can be made of the stained glass treasures.

Regular churchgoers will be pleased to see the disappearance of the interior scaffolding, but are aware that it is a necessity to carry out this important work.

One of the magnificent stained glass windows in St. Mary's dating from the 1870s.

Kolette has an eye to the future EVER have one of those eureka moments when you decide on a good idea for taking the difficulty out of some task, getting an idea for your first novel, or coming up with a good way

to make a living? Not everyone is open to a bright idea, but others cast their minds around and come up with a new way of doing something which has not been tried before.

There was no such lightbulb moment for Kolette Enright when she decided to vacate the rush and bustle of Dublin where she had lived all her life and to come to Abbeyside, the district

where most of her extended family live.

She had trained and worked as an optometrist in Dublin for several years, so it was in that field she decided to use her talents down here.

But she needed a new approach. She came up with the idea of catering for those who were either unable or reluctant to go to the regular eye surgeries and decided that she would go to them instead.

Driving along in her car one day, the phrase ‘eyes on the road’ came to mind and she suddenly realised that she had just come up with the name of her new mobile business. Simple, catchy and effective. Clever too, but she modestly shrugs off that suggestion.

As a qualified optometrist and having had a number of years experience in her field in

the capital, she realised that there were people who had difficulty in availing of the service of their local eyesight experts for a variety of reasons.

In some cases, people had difficulty leaving the safety and security of their home, whether for physical or psychological reasons. There were people in residential care who also found it difficult to attend for a consultation and, of course, those with a physical disability might be faced with a dreaded climb up a flight of stairs to get their new spectacles. There are many reasons why the mobile service is best.

Deciding to take the service to these disadvantaged people, Kolette pledged to remove the difficulty out of a necessary procedure, so she equipped herself for the

road, sourced and modified the necessary instruments and apparatus of her profession.

With new programmes, the laptop now replaces the bulky eye test charts and is equally effective.

“We are the only people in this part of the country to provide this service,” says Kolette.

“People with fixed premises would not have the time to leave their practices to do what we do. All our equipment is portable and we carry a wide range of frames with us so that people can choose on the spot.

We also engrave the client’s name on the frames, especially for those in residential care, as glasses can easily get mixed up with others.

Kolette now traverses the south of Ireland from Wexford to Cork and pushing north to

Kilkenny and Carlow and to Dublin every six weeks or so.

For many of her elderly or out of the way clients, Kolette might represent the only caller in the day.

“Many of them live on their own,” she says, “and are dependent on a neighbour to drop by, or a visit from Meals on Wheels service to see a friendly face. Very often we are pressed to stay for a cup of tea and when we can, we do.”

The service has expanded even more than Kolette anticipated and her very visible transport emblazoned with ‘Eyesontheroad’ can be seen just about anyplace.

“The first ten years have gone quickly,” says Kolette, and with business growing as it is, she may not have much time for counting the passing days.

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Water ford U-16 camogie team retains All-Ireland crown Se e Pa g e 7 WATERFORD INTERMEDIATE LADIES CLINCH FINAL PLACE Pages 6

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J. J. Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Hurling Championship

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

Last second Roanmore goal overshadows superb Shanahan performance Lismore ………………0-18; Roanmore ……………1-15.

SOME Inter-County hurlers don’t bring their form back to the club scene but this assertion can’t be levelled at Lismore’s Maurice Shanahan who almost on his own worked the scoreboard for his side in the first Senior Championship game at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening. Shanahan was responsible for 0-15 of his team’s tally and all throughout the match it looked as if his contribution was going to win for Lismore their first brace of points in the championship.

However, Roanmore’s Daniel Murphy spoiled the day for the Westerners when his powerful ground strike into the country end goal in the second minute of added time earned his side a share of the spoils and qualification for the quarter finals. It was a frustrating finish in the extreme for Lismore and with just one championship point from four outings, they look destined to be involved in the relegation play off.

For the second time this year, all hell broke loose in a Senior hurling championship game, this time on the sounding of the final whistle, and it will be interesting to see what action will be taken by the Board on this occasion.

Unless there is some you tube coverage, it may be forgotten about but overall the incidents spoiled an otherwise sporting encounter between the teams.

Seventeen of the thirty three points registered over the hour were as a result of placed balls and, this, better than anything else, describes the type of game it was with very little open play on offer.

Lismore were in the driving seat throughout and they were never led in the game from start to finish. The Westerners were in front at the short whistle by 0-10 to 0-8 with Maurice Shanahan responsible for all but one of their scores. He struck 0-5f and 0-4 from play with older brother Dan the only other contributor with a trademark 18th minute white flag. The younger Shanahan’s best score was arguably a pointed free from his own ‘65’ against the wind in the second minute

of added time before the break while the lack of support for him by his team mates on the scoreboard best describes the reason for Lismore’s slump in form this year.

Roanmore’s Emmet O’Toole also showed himself to be a quality marksman from placed balls and he struck 0-5 (4f) in the first period with support from Eamonn Power, Gavin O’Brien and Paul O’Sullivan.

The city side struck seven first half wides, an unenviable stat equalled by Lismore on the restart and both clubs will be seeking better displays in their final games against Mt. Sion (L) and Dungarvan (R) in the final round of games.

Roanmore introduced Chris Dempsey and Eoin Madigan for the second half as did Lismore in Brian Bennett but the pattern of the game remained the same with Maurice Shanahan the Westerner’s sole scorer until the 52nd minute with 0-6 from placed balls.

Points by Emmett O’Toole (2f), a brilliant effort by Paul O’Sullivan, Gavin O’Brien and substitute Eoin Madigan kept Roanmore in touch but Lismore stretched their advantage to 0-18 to 0-13 by the 55th minute with Ray Barry and Dan Shanahan scoring impressively from play.

Lismore were not to score again though and in typical Roanmore style, they contested to the very end resulting in scores by O’Toole (f) and by another substitute Chris Dempsey to reduce the deficit to one puck of the ball by the 58th minute. Four minutes elapsed and it looked as if that ‘puck’ was not going to materialise but in one final attack, the sliotar broke to their midfielder Daniel Murphy to the left side of the country end goal and his powerful strike on the ground was impossible to save.

The long whistle sounded on the puck-out and the following free for all once again proved that the organisation of the management of such incidents is not adequate at our venues. Roanmore were the main benefactors of the shared championship points, their positive year continues,

J J KAVANAGH & SONS SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP - GROUP 1 LEAGUE TABLE p w d l for against diff pts Ballygunner 4 3 0 1 83 52 31 6 Tallow 4 2 1 1 73 64 9 5 F’water 4 2 0 2 58 59 -1 4 Abbeyside 4 2 0 2 68 79 -11 4 De La Salle 4 1 1 2 73 76 -3 3 Ballyduff 4 1 0 3 57 82 -25 2

while Lismore continue to experience their toughest season in Senior ranks in decades.

Apart from Maurice Shanahan, Paudie Prendergast was outstanding in the heart of the Lismore defence with Ray Barry, John Prendergast and Dan Shanahan also having their moments. Best on a Roanmore team that played more as a unit were Frank McGrath, Gavin O’Brien, Emmet O’Toole, Eamonn Power, Paul O’Sullivan and Brian Nolan while substitutes Eoin Madigan and Chris Dempsey contributed two vital second half scores.

Lismore’s Top Three: Maurice Shanahan, Paudie Prendergast, Ray Barry.

Roanmore’s Top Three: Frank McGrath, Eamonn Power, Gavin O’Brien.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Maurice Shanahan.

Number of Scorers: Roanmore 7. Lismore 3.

Scores From Play: Roanmore 1-9. Lismore 0-7.

Frees For: Roanmore 15.

Lismore 13.

Wides: Roanmore 11.

Lismore 11.

Score of the Match: Daniel Murphy’s goal in the 62nd minute to earn Roanmore a draw.

Scorers – Roanmore: Emmet O’Toole 0-8 (6f), Daniel Murphy 1-0, Gavin O’Brien and Paul O’Sullivan 0-2 each, Eamonn Power, Chris Dempsey and Eoin Madigan 0-1 each.

Lismore: Maurice Shanahan 015 (10f, 1’65’), Dan Shanahan 02, Ray Barry 0-1.

Roanmore: David Barrett; Tony O’Brien, Colm Burke, Charlie Chester; Eddie Carew, Frank McGrath, Ray Connolly; Eamonn Power, Daniel Murphy; Paul O’Sullivan, Gavin O’Brien, Brian Nolan; Mark Phelan, Emmet O’Toole, Shane Nolan.

Subs: Chris Dempsey for Connolly and Eoin Madigan for Phelan, (both ht), Stephen Grant for Shane Nolan (41), Dale Hayes for Carew (53).

Lismore: Seanie Barry; Pat Hennessy, Paul Fennessy, Micheal Fitzgerald; Ray Barry, Paudie Prendergast, Shane Heaphy; David Prendergast, Peter O’Keeffe; Paudie Prendergast, John Prendergast, Stephen O’Keeffe; Jack Prendergast, Maurice Shanahan, Dan Shanahan. Subs: Brian Bennett for Peter O’Keeffe (ht), Aaron Whelan for Stephen O’Keeffe (51), Stevie Barry for Brian Bennett (61).

Referee: Michael O’Brien (Portlaw).

J J KAVANAGH & SONS SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP - GROUP 2 LEAGUE TABLE p w d l for against diff pts Passage 4 3 1 0 83 64 19 7 Dún Garbhan 4 3 0 1 91 73 18 6 Roanmore 4 2 1 1 62 55 7 5 Mount Sion 4 1 1 2 85 68 17 3 Cappoquin 4 1 0 3 60 105 -45 2 Lismore 4 0 1 3 64 80 -16 1

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Dermot Ryan’s goal separates evenly matched teams Fourmilewater ………1-13; Tallow ………………...0-15.

TALLOW lost their top of the table position in Group 1 in the opening Senior hurling championship game at the Fraher Field last Sunday evening when a 56th minute Dermot Ryan goal for Fourmilewater separated these two evenly matched teams. Fourmile required the two championship points on offer here much more so than their opponents and they looked likely winners throughout bar a few minutes in the final quarter.

The standard of play overall was only average with both teams relying mainly on pointed frees to work the scoreboard. Six of the winners points came from placed balls while Tallow employed three different freetakers over the hour giving a return of 0-11, one ‘65’ and only three points from play.

Fourmilewater lined-out without the injured Liam Lawlor and the unavailable Conor Gleeson while Tallow, who wore black armbands as a mark of respect to the Kearney family on the recent death of their mother Loretta, had their full compliment of players available to them.

The winners started the brighter and they led by 0-3 to 0-0 inside eight minutes, courtesy of a brace of pointed Jamie Barron frees and a trademark score from Shane Walsh, operating at wing forward. Tomas Ryan (f) opened Tallow’s account in the 12th minute followed by a Paul O’Brien ‘65’ three minutes

later. A Maurice O’Gorman flick from a Jamie Barron free had the sliotar nestling in the country end goal in the 15th minute but the score was disallowed due to a square infringement without any objections forthcoming.

Fourmile continued to dominate and Jamie Barron supplied Michael O’Gorman for a 16th minute point and then Barron struck 0-2f in the 17th and in the 21st minutes to leave his team in control at 0-6 to 0-2. Tallow changed their freetaker and Paul O’Brien proved successful with strikes in the 23rd and in the 25th minutes before Paul Kearney placed Bob McCarthy for their only first half score from play, creating just a one point difference between the sides, 0-6 to 0-5.

Finishing off the half, Jamie Barron and Thomas Ryan traded pointed frees and in between a short Tallow puck out was intercepted by Dylan Guiry with Shane Walsh dissecting the posts for his second minor from play.

There was a distinct lack of championship bite about this game and it continued in the second half which Tallow won by 0-9 to 1-5. Scores from play by Paul O’Brien and Jamie Barron opened proceedings and Fourmile’s new goalie Stephen Ryan was called on to deny Bob McCarthy a goal in the 34th minute after good support play by Jordan Henley and Thomas Ryan.

The contest was level for the first time in the 38th minute after points by Ryan

Grey and Paul O’Brien (f) and this was to be the case two more times during the half.

Two pointed frees each by Jamie Barron and Ryan Grey, Tallow’s third marksman from placed balls, had the sides on level terms at 0-11 each in the 50th minute. The Bridesiders looked to be coming good at the right time and when Fourmile’s Michael O’Gorman was red carded for a foul on Jordan Henley, two further pointed frees by Ryan Grey pushed Tallow into the lead for the first time with 53minutes on the clock.

Fourmilewater’s Craig Guiry was the key figure in the next few minutes as he lofted over two superb points from play to level the game for the third occasion, but then unfortunately had to leave the field with what looked like a bad shoulder injury following a fair tackle he gave himself.

Corner back Stephen Ryan became the hero of the hour for the Ballymac side when a clever pick-up of the sliotar gave him the opportunity to head for goal and raise the only green flag of the hour with four minutes of normal time remaining, 1-13 to 0-13. Credit Tallow, they returned with two more pointed frees by minor player Ryan Grey but time ran out for them and this defeat cost them both their unbeaten record and their position at the top of Group 1.

This win has pushed Fourmile into third position on the table at present with all to play for in their final game

against De La Salle and this head to head should ensure Tallow’s qualification berth irrespective of their result against Ballygunner in Bushy Park.

Fourmilewaters Top Three: Jamie Barron, Craig Guiry, Dermot Ryan.

Tallow’s Top Three: David O’Brien, Paul O’Brien, Ryan Grey.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Jamie Barron.

Number of Scorers: Fourmilewater 5. Tallow 4.

Scores from Play: Fourmilewater 1-7. Tallow 0-3.

Frees For: Fourmilewater 12.

Tallow 18.

Wides: Fourmilewater 8.

Tallow 10.

Score of the Match: Dermot Ryan’s 56th minute goal for Fourmilewater.

Scorers – Fourmilewater: Jamie Barron 0-8 (6f), Dermot Ryan 1-0, Shane Walsh and Craig Guiry 0-2 each, Michael O’Gorman 0-1.

Tallow: Ryan Grey 0-7 (6f), Paul O’Brien 0-5 (3f, 1’65’), Thomas Ryan 0-2f, Bob McCarthy 0-1.

Fourmilewater: Alan Lawlor, Thomas O’Gorman, Darren Guiry; Philly McCarthy, Dermot Ryan, Gearoid Hearne; Craig Guiry, Seamus Lawlor; Michael O’Gorman, Shane Walsh, Maurice O’Gorman; Brian Wall, Jamie Barron, Dylan Guiry. Subs: Diarmuid Wall (40), James McGrath (44), Shane Lawlor (59), Liam Cooney (61).

Tallow: Shaun O’Sullivan; Mark O’Brien, David O’Brien, Kenneth Kearney; Aidan Kearney, James Murray, Rob Beecher; Paul O’Brien, Jordan Henley; Ryan Grey, Paul Kearney, William Curley; Bob McCarthy, Thomas Ryan, Brian McCarthy. Subs: Jake Neville (44), Kieran Geary (52).

Referee: Alan Kissane (Dunhill).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

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J. J. Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Hurling Championship

Ballyduff deepens De La Salle’s woes Ballyduff ……………1-17; De La Salle …………1-15.

HATS off to Ballyduff, who despite being rooted to the bottom of the Group 1 Senior Championship table with no wins from three previous outings to take to the Fraher Field last Saturday evening and beat one of the Championship favourites De La Salle. The club is only too aware that this victory doesn’t end all their championship concerns but this a morale boosting win that gives them some hope going into their final game against Abbeyside of avoiding the dreaded relegation play off.

Led by seasoned campaigners Shane Kearney, Tom Molumphy, Seamus Hannon and Jamie Kearney, this game witnessed the coming of age of their young guns, Cian Leamy, Kevin Casey, Mikey Kearney and Andrew Casey and De La Salle had no answer to their skilful hurling when the Ballyduff challenge was in full flow.

When De La Salle came back to within a point of the winners in the 54th minute at 1-14 to 1-13, everyone in a red jersey dug deep to see out the game and in keeping the city team scoreless for all of 26 minutes, straddling both halves, they deservingly claimed the two championship points on offer. Prematch predictions looked to be on course when John Mullane placed Paudie Nevin for a 17th minute goal and a lead of 1-7 to 0-2 but this heralded a barren scoring patch for the 2012 champions, which didn’t conclude until the same player pointed in the 10th minute of the second half.

Ballyduff won the final thirteen minutes of the first half by 1-9 to 0-0 and they were worth every score of it. Mikey Kearney started the comeback with four pointed frees between the 18th and 21st minutes and when Cian Leamy rifled the sliotar into the town end net in the 26th minute, Ballyduff shot into the lead for the first time on a 1-8 to 1-7 scoreline.

De La Salle contributed to their own downfall here with a match tally of twenty five wides, ten in the first half and fifteen after the break. It goes without saying that if they

pointed only three of these they would have won the game while David Walsh was the winner’s hero in the final minutes when twice he ensured that the green flag remained in its holder.

The game was in its infancy when Ballyduff’s wing back Colm Horgan received a shoulder injury and was replaced by Oisin Hickey. The Observer wishes him a complete recovery and, hopefully, the news of his team’s victory lessened his pain somewhat.

Jack Dillon pointed two frees to open the scoring and despite the influential Jamie Kearney doing similarly from play for the Reds in the first twelve minutes, it was all oneway traffic towards the country end goal. White flags were raised by Adam Farrell, John Keane, Dillon again, Eddie Meaney and John Mullane before the hard working Eddie Barrett placed Paudie Nevin for their goal and a lead of 1-7 to 0-2.

The word around the Fraher Field at this stage was that the flood gates would open but, in true club tradition, Ballyduff dug deep and they came into the play, resulting in 0-4f by Mikey Kearney, who was wearing the number 22 jersey. Full back Tom Molumphy and centre back Shane Kearney marshalled their defence and Ballyduff’s young quartet covered every blade of grass in the Fraher Field, causing unexpected problems for their opposition. Andrew Casey placed Cian Leamy for a 24th minute point, 1-7 to 0-7 and one minute later, the inform Mikey Kearney pointed a free from inside his own ‘65’ which boosted his and his team’s confidence further.

Seamus Hannon made a darting run through the De La Salle defence in the 26th minute and though he was upended with a fair shoulder, he managed to offload the sliotar to Cian Leamy. The youngster, who had started instead of the unavailable Stephen Molumphy, billowed the net in the town end goal with little room at his disposal and the Westerners had shot into a 0-1 lead at 1-8 to 1-7.

De La Salle’s litany of wides continued while Ballyduff were more economical and they well deserved a half-time

lead of 1-11 to 1-7 courtesy of further scores by Kevin Casey, Eoin Scanlon and Mikey Kearney (f).

De La Salle’s expected backlash on the restart didn’t materialise and their body language coming back out wasn’t too positive, compared to the winners who were buzzing. Mikey Kearney pointed frees in the 33rd and the 40th minutes, 1-13 to 1-7 and eventually ‘Salle found their range and they registered the next four scores between the 40th and the 47th minutes.

Paudie Nevin was first to score and when Jake Dillon was taken down preciously close to the penalty area, he pointed the first of three consecutive frees, 1-13 to 1-11.

Ballyduff needed a score at this stage to stem the tide and it came from the youngest player on the team when Cian Leamy placed Andrew Casey for a vital white flag.

De La Salle were now operating in a higher gear but their tally of wides was keeping them on the wrong side of the scoreboard. Jake Dillon pointed a 49th minute free and Tom Molomphy did well to intercept a pass in front of goal with a green flag imminent. Substitute Jamie Sage reduced the deficit to the bare minimum in the 54th minute and the odds of winning were now back in the favourites’ corner.

However, centre back Shane Kearney, once again, led by example and he travelled upfield to loft over a precious score with five minutes remaining on the clock, 1-15 to 1-13. De La Salle were now going for the jugular and a rasping shot on goal

by Jake Dillon smashed against the crossbar and went over. Custodian David Walsh did well to avert another attempt on his goal and two minutes of added time were announced and again the wise head on young shoulders surfaced when Andrew Casey pointed from a Tom Feeney pass in the 61st minute, 1-16 to 1-14.

Veteran Feeney was introduced at the end of the third quarter and he won good possession out the field on a number of occasions.

In the final minute of play, Mikey Kearney popped over his ninth pointed free, 1-17 to

1-14 and credit De La Salle, they ventured forth yet again and Eoin Madigan had his good attempt on goal brilliantly saved by Walsh at the expense of a ‘65’. Time had run out for De La Salle as Shane McNulty chose to take the point, followed immediately by Referee Michael Wadding’s final whistle.

Heroes all for Ballyduff with youth and experience combining well to win the game.

De La Salle will bemoan their unacceptable tally of wides, their County players didn’t shine regularly in the match and the team now faces a vital last game against Fourmilewater to secure their position in the quarter finals.

Ballyduff’s Top Three: Shane Kearney, Kevin Casey, Mikey Kearney.

De La Salle’s Top Three: Paudie Nevin, Jack Dillon, Eddie Barrett.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Shane Kearney.

Number of Scorers: Ballyduff 7. De La Salle 8.

Scores from Play: Ballyduff 1-8; De La Salle 1-9.

Frees For: Ballyduff 13. De La Salle 16.

Wides: Ballyduff 4. De La Salle 25.

Score of the Match: Ballyduff’s 26th minute goal engineered by Seamus Hannon and executed by Cian Leamy.

Scorers – Ballyduff: Mikey Kearney 0-9f, Cian Leamy 1-1, Jamie Kearney and Andrew Casey 0-2 each, Kevin Casey, Eoin Scanlon and Shane Kearney 0-1 each.

De La Salle: Jake Dillon 0-8 (6f), Paudie Nevin 1-1, Adam Farrell, John Keane, John Mullane, Eddie Meaney, Jamie Sage and Shane McNulty (‘65’) 01 each.

Ballyduff: David Walsh; Denis McDonagh, Tom Molomphy, Shane Hannon; Colm Horgan, Shane Kearney, Michael Kearney; Seamus Hannon, Jamie Hannon; Eoin Scanlon, Cian Leamy, Jamie Kearney; Andrew Casey, Mikey Kearney, Kevin Casey. Subs: Oisin Hickey for Colm Horgan (inj.1 min), Tom Feeney for Oisin Hickey (46), Eoin O’Brien for Jamie Hannon (52), Brendan Hannon for Eoin Scanlon (54).

De La Salle: Stephen Brenner; Ian Flynn, Stephen Daniels, Tom Moran; David Greene, Kevin Moran, Shane McNulty; Eddie Barrett, Jake Dillon; Paudie Nevin, John Keane, Adam Farrell; Eoin Madigan, John Mullane, Eddie Meaney. Subs: Jamie Sage for Adam Farrell (43).

Referee: Michael Wadding (Roanmore).

Lismore Camogie Club ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS Congratulations to the Waterford U-16 County Team who captured the U-16B All Ireland Title once again for the second year in a row. The Waterford girls beat Dublin on a score line of 2-8 to Dublin’s 1-7. Well done to club girl Faye Curley who played as wing forward on the team and her dad Philly who was selector.

SUPPORTERS BUS FOR ALL-IRELAND INTERMEDIATE FINAL The club hopes to run a supporters bus for the All-Ireland Final on August

13th if there will be enough interest.

Please contact Mary Russell (086) 3326128 to book your seat with a deposit of €15, on a first come first served basis.

CLUB GEAR Club Skorts can now be bought from club secretary Breda Geoghegan (086) 1081510.

Replica Red House Jerseys: Ages 56 yrs, 7-8 yrs, 9-10 yrs, 10-11 yrs €26.

Age 13-14 yrs €34. Adult €37.

Half Zip Tops: Ages 7-8yrs, 9-10 yrs and 10-11 yrs €29. Age 13-14 yrs €35.50. Adult €38.50.

All items can be purchased by contacting Trish O'Keeffe (086) 8533097 or Breda Geoghegan (086) 1081510 orders will be going in over the next two weeks to be available for the Senior County Final on October 3rd.

CONDOLENCES All in Lismore Camogie club would like to extend their sincere sympathies to Jennifer Kingston and Aoife Hannon on the death of their Grandmother Ellen (Nellie) O'Connor which occurred last week.

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam.

Pictured is Paddy Joe Ryan presenting a cheque for €500 to Fourmilewater GAA Club Chairman Billy Walsh on behalf of Comeragh Oil. We are very grateful to Paddy Joe and Comeragh Oil for this kind donation. Also in the photo is Senior Hurling Selector Ger Walsh, Club Treasurer Thomas Kelly and Tommy Byrne.

Second half dominance puts champions back on title trail Ballygunner …………2-21, Abbeyside ……………0-15 COMING into this game on the back of a defeat by De La Salle, last time out, the defending champions could ill afford another slip-up in this tight group and after being put to the test by a battling Abbeyside fifteen in the first half they came out with all guns blazing in the second period to dominate the proceedings as they outscored their opponents by twelve points to three and so returned to pole position in the Group with one round of games to go.

It was a margin of victory that would not have been imagined at the end of the first half with Abbeyside, lining-out without Patrick and Gary Hurney, trailing by just two points. An interesting feature of the Ballygunner line up was the placing of county fullback Barry Coughlan in midfield with former minor county fullback Eddie Hayden taking up the position in front of Stephen O’Keeffe.

It was the Villagers who had the better of the hectic early exchanges that saw seven scores in the opening six minutes as Abbeyside surged into a 0-5 to 0-1 lead with points from Mark Ferncombe, Neil Montgomery, Stephen Cliffe, Richie Foley and Montgomery again to one point in reply from Peter Hogan for the Gunners.

Peter Hogan’s pace was starting to cause big problems for the Abbeyside defence and after Stephen Power pointed a free following a foul on the minor star, Hogan cut through from the wing to beat Sean Daly with a cracking shot to the net to level the scores at 1-2 to 0-5 after just eight minutes. The teams shared the next four points but the pressure was telling on the Abbeyside full back line and when a shot for a point came back off the upright Brian O’Sullivan reacted quickest to collect the dropping ball and smash it to the net with thirteen minutes played.

Following an exchange of

points between Neil Montgomery and Barry O’Sullivan, Sean Daly brought off what could only be described as a super save from Hogan and, with Ballygunner looking set to push on as Stephen Power and Brian O’Sullivan added points. Abbeyside sent Eoin Bergin on for Maurice Power in the fullback line in an effort to steady the ship. They succeeded in doing that to some extent and in the closing ten minutes of the half they outscored the opposition by five points to two with David Collins’ point followed by a brace apiece from Stephen Cliffe and Mark Ferncombe against two in reply from David O’Sullivan, leaving everything to play for with the champions taking a two point lead into the second half on a score 2-9 to 0-13.

Points from Peter Hogan and Brian O’Sullivan followed by a long range score from a free by Stephen O’Keeffe had the champions five clear inside three minutes of the restart. Stephen Cliffe hit back with a pointed free but the Gunners were clearly starting to impose their will on the game as Shane O’Sullivan lofted over two massive points and Peter Hogan added two more before substitute J. J. Hutchinson point left nine between the teams going into the last quarter.

A David Collins point interrupted the Ballygunner scoring sequence as Gary Hurney entered the fray for Abbeyside but Brian O’Sullivan quickly restored the nine point lead from a free.

The following minutes saw an explosion of nasty incidents, the first coming in the Ballygunner goalmouth involving a number of players on both sides and when the dust had settled the referee issued yellow cards to just two players, goalkeeper Stephen O’Keeffe and Gary Hurney, with one other player certainly fortunate to have escaped the ultimate sanction.

Play resumed, but there was just a temporary lull in hostilities and following another set-to around midfield the referee issued straight red cards to Abbeyside’s Richie Foley and Ballygunner’s Harley Barnes.

That action took some sting out of the situation and the game played out into three minutes of added time with Ballygunner adding points from Brian O’Sullivan (F), David O’Sullivan and sub- stitute Tim O’Sullivan to just one in reply from Stephen Cliffe.

Ballygunner were much more focussed here than they were against De La Salle last time out and will be expected to continue in that vein next time out against Tallow and finish top of the group. Abbeyside will have two weeks to refocus for their game against a resilient Ballyduff side. They may have been hampered by two weeks of football fixtures going into this game and will be concentrating solely on hurling over the coming days.

Scorers – Ballygunner: Peter Hogan 1-4, Brian O’Sullivan 1-3 (0-2Fs), Stephen Power (Fs), Shane O’Sullivan and David O’Sullivan 0-3 each, J. J. Hutchinson, Barry O’Sullivan, Tim O’Sullivan and Stephen O’Keeffe (F) 0-1 each.

Abbeyside: Stephen Cliffe 06 (Fs), Mark Ferncombe 0-4, Neil Montgomery 0-3, David Collins 02, Richie Foley 0-1.

Ballygunner: Stephen O’Keeffe, Robbie Cunningham, Eddie Hayden, Ian Kenny, Shane Walsh, Philip Mahony, Harley Barnes, Barry O’Sullivan, Shane O’Sullivan, Conor Power, Brian O’Sullivan, Stephen Power, Peter Hogan, Subs – J. J. Hutchinson for S. Power, Billy O’Keeffe for Coughlan, Tim O’Sullivan for Hogan.

Abbeyside: Sean Daly, Maurice Power, Conor Prunty, Shane O’Donovan, Evan Collins, Sean O’Hare, Brian Looby, David Collins, Richie Foley, Neil Montgomery, John Hurney, Mark Ferncombe, Stephen Cliffe, Mark Gorman, Darragh McGrath.

Subs – Eoin Bergin for Maurice Power, Gary Hurney for Shane O’Donovan, Michael O’Halloran for John Hurney.

Referee: Nicky O’Toole.

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J. J. Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Hurling Championship

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

Passage and Mount Sion play out thrilling draw Passage ……………..1-18; Mount Sion ………….1-18.

THIS game could justifiably be described as the best game of the championship to date as Passage and Mount Sion went head-to-head in Kill on Saturday evening last to produce a game that had it all, skill, intensity, commitment, outstanding individual performances and no little controversy. When the final whistle sounded some two minutes into added time only the most biased partisan would have suggested that anything other than a draw was a fair result.

Passage went into this game as Group leaders, unbeaten after three rounds, and they were determined to retain that placing. For Mount Sion coming in on the back of two defeats and just one victory their need to get something from this game was greatest before facing into the final round two weeks later.

Their cause was not helped by the loss of Austin Gleeson and team captain Michael Gaffney through suspension and when the influential Owen Whelan was ruled out through a bout of illness before the game they appeared to have it all to do here against the form team of the championship.

Passage, who lined-out without Eoin Kelly in the starting fifteen, had first use of the breeze blowing from the dressing room end and Thomas Whitty and Martin ‘F’ O’Neill exchanged early points. Passage moved into a 0-5 to 0-4 lead after ten minutes with further points from Brendan Fitzgerald (2), Whitty and Thomas Connors with O’Neill, Eoin McGrath and Tony Browne replying for Sion. It was end-to-end stuff with the hits going in hard on both sides as the teams were level at 0-7 apiece going into the second quarter with Eoin McGrath having received the first yellow card of the game.

Owen Connors moved Passage into a 0-10 to 0-8 lead with three fine points from frees but by the 23rd minute Mount Sion had moved into the lead as the outstanding Martin ‘F’ O’Neill, with two long range frees, and Sean Ryan found the target. Passage gained the upper hand however, before the break as Owen Connors and Killian Fitzgerald made it 0-12 to 0-10 in favour of their side with the intensity of the

exchanges being shown in late yellow cards to Sion’s Bill Walsh and Passage’s Jason Roche.

Passage came out for the second half with Eoin Kelly in at full forward but Mount Sion were quickest out of the blocks with O’Neill sending over two points from frees and Eoin McGrath following up with his third point from play inside six minutes. With Noel Connors dominating in front of his own posts and Thomas Connors, now operating at wing forward, winning good possession under his side’s puck-outs Passage regained the upper hand to move back into the lead with two points from Owen Connors frees and a fourth point from the impressive Thomas Whitty.

It was Whitty who broke through the Sion defence again in the 43rd minute to force Ian O’Regan into a magnificent save but the goalkeeper could do nought when Conor Carey raced in to stab the rebound to the net and open up a four point lead for his side. O’Regan was again in action before Martin O’Neill pulled back a point from a free inside his own half and then we had some controversy as O’Regan made another brilliant save from Eoin Kelly and in the ensuing goalmouth scramble Passage forwards insisted that the ball had crossed the goal line before being cleared but the umpires were unrelenting in their decision.

Mount Sion were back in the game in the 47th minute when Martin ‘F’ O’Neill won a puck-out on the left wing and showed devastating pace as he raced at the Passage defence and sent an unstoppable shot past Eddie Lynch to the net to level the tie.

Passage were quickly back in the lead however, as Stephen Mason and Eoin Kelly (F) split the posts. Once again it was O’Neill who hit back for Sion with another fine point from play and when substitute Ian Galgey levelled in the 58th minute the game was back again in the melting pot.

It seemed that Passage had clinched victory when Eoin Kelly pointed a free in the 60th minute but with the game in added time Passage’s Stephen Mason received a second yellow card for a foul on O’Neill and the Mount Sion marksman sent what was a real pres-

sure free on the left touchline, just inside the ‘65’, straight between the posts to level the tie.

In one further play there was to be high drama as Mount Sion won the Passage puck-out near the touchline on their own ‘45’ and were awarded a free. With the seconds running down O’Regan came off the goal to take it.

His high ball just fell short of the crossbar to the hand of Eddie Lynch and as he came away his clearance was blocked with the ball going to the hand of a Mount Sion player but as he grabbed it the final whistle sounded and the two sides, having given their all, finished all square.

There were some great individual performances on both sides with Noel Connors and Thomas Connors the standout players for Passage ably backed up by Darragh Lynch, Jason Flood, Killian Fitzgerald and the hardworking Conor Carey. Ian O’Regan was outstanding between the posts for Mount Sion with Mikey Daykin, John Dee, Martin O’Neill and Eoin McGrath also prominent but in Martin ‘F’ O’Neill they had, arguably, the ‘man of the match.

This result leaves Passage in pole position in the group going into the final round but Mount Sion must get at least a draw from their final game with Lismore to take the fourth place quarter final place from the group.

Scorers – Passage: Owen Connors 0-7 (Fs), Thomas Whitty 0-4, Conor Carey 1-0, Brendan Fitzgerald and Eoin Kelly (Fs) 0-2 each, Thomas Connors, Stephen Mason and Killian Fitzgerald 0-1 each. Mount Sion: Martin ‘F’ O’Neill 1-11 (0-6Fs), Eoin McGrath 0-3, Tony Browne, Sean Ryan, Martin O’Neill (F) and Ian Galgey 0-1 each.

Passage: Eddie Lynch, Jason Flood, Noel Connors, Darragh Lynch, Stephen Mason, Jason Roche, Donal Power, Pa Walsh, Killian Fitzgerald, Sean Hogan, Thomas Connors, Thomas Whitty, Owen Connors, Conor Carey, Brendan Fitzgerald.

Sub: Eoin Kelly for Power.

Mount Sion: Ian O’Regan, Pat Kelly, Christy Ryan, Kevin Flynn, Mikey Daykin, John Dee, Stephen O’Neill, Evan Curran, Martin O’Neill, Tony Browne, Eoin McGrath, Martin ‘F’ O’Neill, Richie Roche, Bill Walsh, Sean Ryan.

Subs: Jordan Broaders for Roche, Ian Galgey for Browne, Cian O’Regan for Walsh, Aaron Coady for Curran.

Referee: Colin Cunningham.

Western Board Results & Fixtures FIXTURES Friday, 4th September Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V Ballinameela at Fraher Field 8 pm Saturday, 5th September Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling: Tourin V Modeligo at Fraher Field 7 pm An Rinn V Brickey Rgs at Fraher Field 8.30 pm Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Intermediate Attached Final: Kilgobinet V Ballinacourty at Dungarvan Club Grounds 7.30 pm

Local Bar Junior B Hurling Play-Off: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V Shamrocks Ballyduff 7.30 pm

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RESULTS Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling: Stradbally 2-15; An Rinn 2-12 Brickey Rangers 2-15; Ballinameela 1-11 Modeligo 0-21; Shamrocks 1-10 Ardmore 2-17; Tourin 2-14 Local Bar Junior A Hurling Quarter-Finals: Colligan 0-21; Tallow 1-12 Geraldines 3-23; Ballyduff 1-5

Deuglan Naofa Ardmhor GAA presenting Adriaan Bartels (General Manager "Cliff House Hotel") with his personalised GAA Club zip-top along with a "Cliff House Hotel" crested Senior Panels training top in kind appreciation for proudly sponsoring our Club.

Picture: David Gartland, James O'Donnell (Club Treasurer), Adriaan Bartels (General Manager Cliff House Hotel), Gavin Williams, Stephen Keating.

Dungarvan secures quarter-final berth Dungarvan …………..5-20; Cappoquin ………….. 2-11.

DUNGARVAN qualified for the quarter-final stages of this year’s County Senior Hurling championship with a comprehensive 0-18 win against Cappoquin in the second game at the Fraher Field last Sunday evening. County player Patrick Curran was the Blues’ main scorer with a tally of 3-7 (4f) to his credit while Ryan Donnolly chipped in with two second half goals.

Despite this heavy defeat, there were sides not as impressive as Cappoquin on view over the weekend and their scoring tally of 2-11 in this Western derby encounter was what their hour long efforts and skilful hurling deserved.

A fine attendance that paid €5,065 for this double header at the Shandon venue were treated to seven quality goals by two teams intent on playing hurling throughout. Dungarvan had the points in the bag at the short whistle when they led by 2-10 to 1-3 with the early injury of Aaron O’Sullivan being a big blow to the Cornerstone.

All of the winner’s forward division and their two midfielders worked the scoreboard with centre forward Kieran Power scoring, arguably, the fastest point of the championship when he dissected the posts after just seven seconds. Dungarvan raced into a 0-5 to 0-0 lead inside nine minutes with further scores by Patrick Curran (f), Liam Ryan, Michael Kiely and Cormac Curran.

Shane O’Rourke opened Cappoquin’s account in the

13th minute from a placed ball but his side were guilty of a number of wides on the back of some skilful hurling by their players. Dungarvan were more clinical in front of goal and with 25 minutes played, they held a 2-10 to 0-2 lead. Sean Ryan (2), Michael Kiely, Patrick Curran and Kieran Power raised the white flags and both of the goals were a result of deadly finishing by Patrick Curran, the first from a pass from a free in the backline taken by Darragh Lyons and the second from a pass by Ryan Donnolly, who was very much involved in team play throughout.

Cappoquin finished the half strongly with a fine point by wing back Shane Murray, while Keith Landers, having earlier scored a point, brilliantly finished a Andy Molumby pass into the town end goal in the 30th minute.

The Cornerstone players were quilty of seven first half wides compared to three for the Blues which naturally impacted on their first moiety tally.

Credit Cappoquin, they dominated the early minutes of the restart, resulting in a second pointed free by Shane O’Rourke and a fine point by Andy Molumby but when Liam Ryan placed Ryan Donnolly for a 34th minute goal, thoughts of a Cappoquin comeback were banished. The key score in the third quarter was a splendidly taken goal by Cappoquin’s Killian O’Sullivan from a Andy Molumby delivery with Dungarvan raising white flags via Cormac and Patrick Curran and Sean Ryan.

The winners led by 3-16 to 2-7 entering the final quarter and they turned the screw further in this period, winning it by 2-4 to 0-4. Cappoquin custodian Donal O’Rourke made a terrific 48th minute save from Cormac Curran but younger brother Patrick was on hand to finish the sliotar into the town end goal to complete his hat trick.

Cormac Curran, who was very influential for the Blues in the second half, placed Ryan Donnolly for his team’s fifth green flag in the 53rd minute and despite points by two of Cappoquin’s best players, Keith Landers and Andy Molumby, Dungarvan registered the last three points of the hour to run out comfortable winners and qualify along with Passage and Roanmore for the quarterfinals.

Cappoquin’s final game is a daunting challenge against Passage but if Mount Sion defeat Lismore, Ger Manley’s charges will retain their senior status at the end of the group stages, which is the realistic aim of any team in its first year in the higher grade.

Dungarvan will face a stiffer challenge in their final outing against Roanmore are there are a number of areas where they need to improve if they are going to be serious championship contenders. They conceded 2-11 against Cappoquin and their defence was absent for the two goals, and they would have been punished further against stronger opposition. Some of their players play too loose on their markers in defence while on the positive side, they possess forwards that can regularly work the score-

board.

Dungarvan’s Top Three: Patrick Curran, Darragh Lyons, Cormac Curran.

Cappoquin’s Top Three: Evan McGrath, David Cahillane, Andy Molumby.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Patrick Curran.

Number of Scorers: Dungarvan 8. Cappoquin 6.

Scores From Play: Dungarvan 5-16. Cappoquin 2-7 Frees For: Dungarvan 6.

Cappoquin 9.

Wides: Dungarvan 5.

Cappoquin 9.

Score of the Match: Dungarvan’s 21st minute point, engineered by Darren Duggan and executed by Sean Ryan.

Scorers – Dungarvan: Patrick Curran 3-7 (4f), Ryan Donnolly 2-0, Cormac Curran 0-4, Sean Ryan 0-3, Kieran Power and Michael Kiely 0-2 each, Liam Ryan and Cathal Curran 0-1 each.

Cappoquin: Shane O’Rourke 0-5 (4f), Keith Landers 1-2, Killian O’Sullivan 1-0, Andy Molumby 02, Shane Murray and Paul Murray 0-1 each.

Dungarvan: Darren Duggan, Luke Egan, Conor Sheridan, Darragh Lyons; Gavin Power, Jamie Nagle, Kenny Moore; Cormac Curran, Kieran Power, Michael Kiely; Ryan Donnolly, Patrick Curran, Liam Ryan.

Subs: John Curran for Luke Egan (48), Kevin Daly for Gavin Power (54), Darragh Fitzgerald for Darragh Lyons (57).

Cappoquin: Donal O Rourke; Evan McGrath, Pat Morrissey, Colm Looby; David Cahalane, Timmy Looby, Shane Murray; Keith Landers, Paul Murray; P. J. Curran, Shane O’Rourke, Killian O’Sullivan; Andy Molumby, Shane Coughlan, Aaron O’Sullivan.

Subs: Pa Greene for Aaron O’Sullivan (inj. 13mins), Aaron O’Sullivan for Shane Coughlan (39), Mossy Noonan for P. J. Curran (45), Colin Landers for Shane O’Rourke (52), Damien McCarthy for Pat Morrissey (55).

Referee: Paul Foley (Ballygunner).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

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Gaelic Jottings All-Ireland Champions CONGRATULATIONS to Waterford’s under 16 Camogie team on winning the All Ireland’B’ Tiltle for the third time in their history in Nenagh last Saturday on a 2-8 to 1-7 scoreline. This win is a just reward for all the under age work being done in clubs all across the County.

Another All-Ireland Final to look forward to WATERFORD Intermediate Ladies football team duly emulated their camogie counterparts with a comfortable win over Leitrim in the TG4 All Ireland semi-final on Saturday last at Páirc na nGael in Limerick. Waterford led at halftime by 1-3 to 1-2and they opened the second half with intent kicking five unanswered points inside six minutes left Waterford comfortably in front.

Waterford march on to an All-Ireland final on the 27th September on the final score-line Waterford 2-17 to Leitrim’s 2-6.

Aileen Wall was named player of the match and there were many impressive performances all over the field. Sinead Ryan and Maria Delahunty led the way in the scoring stakes as did substitute Michelle Ryan, but there was great work rate in the back with Elaine Power and Linda Wall driving the team on at every opportunity. Katie Hannon was excellent in goals and the McGrath sisters Karen and Michelle along with Megan Dunford and Emma Murray were sound at the back. This was a good team performance, especially in the second half and the girls now look forward to a third All Ireland appearance since 2010 against Kildare or Offaly on September 27th.

Hurling Development Squad Tournaments LAST Saturday, 29th August, was the busiest day of the year for our under age hurling development squads as our U-14, U-15 & U- 16 squads took part in the various tournaments around Munster. Since early in the year the various squads have been preparing for these tournaments and great credit must be given to the mentors, players and parents for the amount of time and effort put into this preparation. Each squad is comprised of 48 players which, for the purpose of the tournaments, were split into two panels.

This very valuable work has been going on in the County for some years now and it is reflected in our improvement in the Inter County scene. Long may it continue and credit to all concerned.

Minor Hurling Championship games Division 1: Wed., Sept 2nd : Cois Bhride v Passage in Tallow.

Thursday Sept 3rd : Ballyduff Lower v Ballygunner, De La Salle v Cappoquin, Dungarvan v St. Carthages. All games at 6.45 pm.

Division 2: Clan Na Gael v Brickeys in Dunhill, Clonea v Abbeyside, Tramore v Mt. Sion, Roanmore v St. Pats. All games at 6.45 pm.

Division 3 (Group 1):

Thurs., Sept 3rd : Ardmore v Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg, Fourmilewater v St. Olivers. Both games at 6.45 pm Friday Sept 4th : An Ghaeltacht v Ballyduff Upper. Game at 7.30 pm.

Division 3 (Group 2): Thurs., Sept 3rd: Erins Own v St. Marys. Ferrybank v De La Salle ‘B’. Both games at 6.45 pm.

Fri Sept 4th : Portlaw v St. Saviours.

Game at 7 pm.

Western Board Fixtures Friday, 4th September Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V Ballinameala at Fraher Field 8 pm Saturday, 5th September Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling: Tourin V Modeligo at Fraher Field 7 pm An Rinn V Brickey Rangers at Fraher Field 8.30 pm Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Intermediate Attached Final: Kilgobinet V Ballinacourty at Dungarvan club Grounds 7.30 pm Local Bar Junior B Hurling Play-Off: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V Shamrocks at Ballyduff 7.30pm The final Round of games in the Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship, bar the deferred Ballysaggart v Ardmore fixture takes centre stage this weekend when the qualifiers for the quarter and semi-finals will be a little clearer.

It’s backs to the wall for Tourin in Group 1 and nothing other than a win against Modeligo will keep their championship hopes alive. An Rinn v Brickeys is a real winner takes all tie, though a draw will suffice the Bushy Park club to advance. Clashmore should beat Ballinameela and top the table over Stradbally on their head to head game earlier in the championship.

Ballinacourty will be favourites to win the Junior Football (Intermediate Attached) final on Saturday evening in the Dungarvan Club Grounds at the expense of Kilgobinet, who at the same time may not be too far off the mark here. When the teams met in the Group stage, ‘Courty won by 3-8 to 0-9 and have strengthened their panel further since then. Kilgobinet, who got the taste of winning in the hurling championship counterpart last year are never easy to beat in a final and are certain to give a good account of themselves here.

Another Junior’B’ hurling play off game features Clashmore/Kinsalebeg and Shamrocks, who are tied at the top of Group 2. They drew when they met in the group stages 1-10 to 0-13 and this should be a close affair again.

Shamrocks have suffered disappointments over the past two weekends and they will not be anxious to lose a third championship match in a row.

Clashmore are capable opposition, of course, and this game can go either way on the night. Either way, both clubs will be still in the hunt for honours.

Change of date for Senior Hurling Fixtures THE last Round of Senior Hurling Championship games in Group 2 originally scheduled for Sunday, September 13th clashes with the eagerly looked forward to All Ireland Junior Camogie Final in Croke Park when Waterford will take on Kildare and the County Board has quite rightly changes these final round games to the previous

Saturday evening. This sporting gesture by the Board will cater for Waterford supporters wishing to travel to Dublin for the big game.

Round 5 JJ Kavanagh and Sons Senior Hurling Championship Group 1 Saturday 12/09/2015 Abbeyside - vs - Ballyduff Upper at Lismore. Ballygunner/Baile Gunnair vs - Tallow at Bushy Park. De La Salle vs – Fourmilewater. All games start at 5 pm.

Group 2 Saturday 12/09/2015 Dungarvan - vs - Roanmore in Walsh Park, Mt. Sion - vs - Lismore in Fraher Field. Passage - vs Cappoquin in Kill .All games start at 6.30 pm.

Mass Lane Cup ONE of the longest organised under age hurling leagues most surely be Cappoquin’s Mass Lane Cup in the Sportsfield, which has been on the club’s calender for over forty years. Four figure numbers of players must surely have taken part in the ‘Mass Lane’, which was diligently organised for many years by Thomas and Noel Lonergan, effectionately known by one and all in the cornerstone as the ‘the tailors’ When the set of medals for the winners went on display in the tailors shop window, it was Mass Lane time in Cappoquin, while in the 1970’s, the bar of chocolate was a much looked forward to compensation for the runners-up in the final.

Many former Mass Lane hurlers hold special memories for the late Lonergan brothers and in clubs all over the country there are and have been similar personalities who are down the trenches, so to speak, in providing games for our youth and keeping the GAA to the forefront in their parishes.

The final stage of this year’s Mass Lane Tournament is currently being staged at the Sports Field in Cappoquin and long may this tournament be a feature in the Cornerstone.

Scór Na Seachtaine CONOR Whelan’s 59th minute pointed free for 13 man Brickeys to win their Minor Hurling Championship game against Tramore by a point in Bushy Park.

Stretcher availability at grounds THE experienced physio at the centre of the recent stretcher saga in Clare has rejected county board claims that a stretcher was available for fractured ankle victim Conor Cleary. Clare U-21 captain Cleary was on duty for Kilmaley in the county senior championship when he suffered the injury and, according to manager PJ Kennedy, had to be lifted off the pitch like ‘an auld dog’.

Kennedy was adamant there was ‘no stretcher’ available and described it as an ‘unsavoury’ incident though Clare GAA officials subsequently denied this was the case.

A county board statement maintained that ‘contrary to reports a stretcher was available’ but that ‘it was deemed unnecessary for use in this particular case’, but Kilmaley physiotherapist Keir McNamara insisted there definitely wasn’t a stretcher available and that they

Pictured is Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Aogán Ó Fearghail with Cian Carroll, left, aged 13, and Eoin Walsh, aged 14, both from Waterford, at the GAA Super Games Centre Research Results Launch which tackled drop out of youth players within the GAA. Croke Park, Dublin.

[Piaras Ó Mídheach / SPORTSFILE] had no option but to lift Cleary by hand.

Well such assertions cannot be levelled at the Waterford Board as on numerous occasions groundsman Ollie Drummy has been out on the Fraher Field immediately with a stretcher when it is required, one of the many jobs he does in his stride on match days, it has to be said.

Dan wants ‘Brick’ to stay on THOUGH he is over the ‘30’ mark, Dan Shanahan believes Stradbally’s Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh still has a contribution to make to the Waterford Senior Hurling panel. “We’re very conscious that there’ll be a target on our backs from early next year. We know that.” One big plus would be Brick Walsh staying on. Though he’s only 32, the Stradbally man has a lot of miles on the clock, but in training and in games he’s a vital part of the jigsaw.

“We’d want him to stay with us, big-time,” said Shanahan. “He’s the first on the field for training every night, the last to leave. No issue with fitness, discipline – a pleasure to deal with and a warrior on the field. We’d need him for the journey we want to take. He’s crucial to us because he’s a leader, a strong man.”

Certainly, Michael Walsh enjoyed a terrific year for the County in 2015 and while the Semi-Final match didn’t go his way, he was a key figure in advancing to it with consistent top class displays throughout the season.

Sunday Game analyst criticised over type of language used GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghail has labelled The Sunday Game “tiresome” and “consistent in its negativity”. Ó Fearghail was discussing the edition of 16 August when analyst Colm O’Rourke said there was “a bad smell” associated with Tyrone because of their approach to the game. Asked if O’Rourke’s comments are discrediting the GAA, Ó Fearghail replied, “It possibly is. It’s discrediting of the people themselves. “I did say it before and I would still say it again: I think some of The Sunday Game commentary is unfair. But at this stage it’s predictable and in fairness it’s consistent in its negativity. So it’s fairly predictable. It’s

tiresome, I find.

“When people talk about smells or nastiness or anything like that, I just find it unhelpful in our sport.“I like analysis where people say something is wrong and where they point out that something could be improved. There’s nothing wrong with that but using that type of language is not something I like.”

When prompted on if the grievance could be a factor when television rights are distributed again at the end of 2016, he said: “It might be. It could be an issue,’’ concluded the President.

Dr. Harty Cup Senior ‘A’ Hurling Draws Group A;1 Ardscoil Ris, 2 Hamilton High School Bandon,3 De La Salle Waterford,4 Blackwater CS,5 Midleton CBS. Group B; 1 Col. Baile an Róistigh, 2 Gaelcoláiste Mhuire A.G.,3 Charleville CBS, 4 Our Lady’s Templemore, 5 Pob. Sc.na Tríonóide, Eochaill (Youghal).

Group C;1 Thurles CBS,2 Coláiste Cholmáin Fermoy, 3 Nenagh CBS, 4 Scoil Na Tríonóide Naofa Doon.

Group D;1 Castletroy CC, 2 St Flannans College, 3 Christian Brothers College Cork, 4 High School Clonmel.

Waterford Clubs Deise Draw Results AUGUST 2015 €10,000 Mary Henderson, Mount Avenue, Cheekpoint Gaultier €3,000 Jock O'Connell c/o Donncha Tobin, Geraldines €1,500 Margaret/Mary Mulhearne, Kilrossanty Kilrossanty €250 Eimhin/Daithi Ui Thuathig, Baile na nGall CLG An Rinn €250 Paddy Wall. Mountain Road, Clonmel Nire €250 Paudie Prendergast, Lismore Ballyduff Upper €250 Michael Power. Boola Melleray €250 Gerard Glenville c/o Josie Evans Mount Sion €250 Paddy Brett, Carrick Road Portlaw €250 Orla Fitzgerald, Brownstown Gaultier €250 Richard Harte Snr, Ballymacarbry Nire Specials: Andy Doherty, Gaultier Noel Reidy, St Saviours Next Draw: Erins Own GAA 25th September, 2015

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL SEMI-FINAL

Waterford Intermediate ladies clinch final place Waterford ……………2-17; Leitrim’s ……………….2-6.

WATERFORD Intermediate Ladies football team duly emulated their camogie counterparts with a comfortable win over Leitrim in the TG4 All Ireland semi final on Saturday last at Páirc na nGael in Limerick.

Both teams went into this game with high expectations having impressively won their respective quarter finals.

From the start Waterford were the more threatening of the two teams and as early as the second minute were denied a goal when Leitrim keeper Michelle Guckian made a great save from Sinead Ryan.

Waterford could have had another goal immediately from the kick-out when a slick passing movement ended up in the hands of Aileen Wall

only for the Ballymacarbry starlet blazing wide with the goal at her mercy. Waterford were made pay in the 5th minute when a turn-over by Leitrim led to Aine Tighe rounding Waterford keeper Katie Hannon and registering the first score of the game totally against the run of play a goal to leave the Westerners three points in front. This lead was shortlived however when Aileen Wall buried the ball in the Leitrim net to level the scores after six minutes. Aine Tighe put Leitrim back in front with a free in the 8th minute and Dearbhaile Beirne stretched it to two in the 15th minute.

The rest of the first half was a scrappy affair, Waterford had lots of possession but the Leitrim defence, playing out in front of the Waterford forwards were first

to the ball and snuffed out the scoring chances. In the 17th minute Waterford pulled back a point when Maria Delahunty expertly kicked a 45 metre free, off the ground, over the bar.

Waterford nearly got through for a goal in the 22nd minute but Grainne Kenneally’s effort was well saved by the Leitrim goalie. A free in the 28th minute by Sinead Ryan levelled matters and the Ballymac girl closed the scoring with a fine individual point just before half time to give Waterford a slender lead at halftime on the scoreline Waterford 1-3; Leitrim 1-2.

Waterford opened the second half with intent and five unanswered points in the first six minutes left Waterford comfortably in front. Maria Delahunty kicked two frees in

The joy of victory: Waterford Players Hannah Landers, Louise Ryan, Mairead Wall and Sinead Ryan celebrate at the the final whistle after thier win over Leitrim in the All-Ireland semi-final at the Limerick Gaelic Grounds.

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the 2nd and 3rd minutes.

Aileen Wall kicked a point after a great catch in the middle of the field by Emma Murray in the 4th minute.

Sinead Ryan kept the momentum going with a point a minute later and a brilliant run through the heart of the Leitrim defence by Elaine Power was rewarded with a point. Aine Tighe cut the deficit to four points and indeed it could have been much closer in the 9th minute when a rasping shot from Carla Le Guen was brilliantly saved by Katie Hannon with Emma Murray relieving the danger by taking the ball off the goal line. In the 10th minute Aileen Wall pointed after a pass from Maria Delahunty but Aine Tighe quickly cancelled this out with a point from a very acute angle. Katie Hannon was once again called into action but the Ballyduff girl pulled off yet another great save to keep the Waterford goal intact. Sinead Ryan collected a pass from Aileen Wall and pointed to put six between the teams. The game was virtually over as a contest when Michelle Ryan who had replaced Hannah Landers took a pass from Aileen Wall and buried the ball and Leitrim’s hopes in the back of the net to leave the Deise nine points clear with 13 minutes gone in the second half.

Three unanswered points; a free from Sinead Ryan, a Grainne Kenneally effort and a Maria Delahunty score left Waterford twelve points in front and in total control as the game entered the final quarter. The Waterford defence got a rude reminder in the 18th minute when Aine Tighe scored a great solo effort goal and Michelle Heslin and Tighe added points to cut the deficit to seven.

Waterford hit the post through Caoimhe McGrath

Aileen Wall, Waterford, is presented with the LGFA / TG4 Player of the Match by Marie Hickey, President, Ladies Gaelic Football Association. TG4 Ladies Football All-Ireland Intermediate Championship, Semi-Final, Leitrim v Waterford, Gaelic Grounds, Limerick. and Aileen Wall brought her personal tally to 1-2. Aoife Murray drew another brilliant save from the Leitrim goalie before Maria Delahunty with two points and one from Michelle Ryan closed out the scoring to leave Waterford to march on to an All-Ireland final on the 27th September on the final score-line Waterford 2-17 to Leitrim’s 2-6.

Aileen Wall was named player of the match and there were many impressive performances all over the field.

Sinead Ryan and Maria Delahunty led the way in the scoring stakes as did substi-

tute Michelle Ryan, but there was great work-rate in the back with Elaine Power and Linda Wall driving the team on at every opportunity. Katie Hannon was excellent in goal and the McGrath sisters, Karen and Michelle along with Megan Dunford and Emma Murray were sound at the back. This was a good team performance, especially in the second half and the girls now look forward to a third All Ireland appearance since 2010 against Kildare or Offaly on September 27th.

Scorers for Waterford: M. Delahunty 0-6 (2f, 1 45), A. Wall 1-2, S. Ryan 0-5 (2f), M. Ryan 11, E. Power & G. Kenneally 0-1

[Piaras Ó Mídheach / SPORTSFILE] each.

Scorers for Leitrim: Á. Tighe 2-4 (0-2f), M. Heslin & S. Tighe 01 each.

WATERFORD: K. Hannon; M. Dunford, K. McGrath, L. Wall; E. Murray, E. Power, M. McGrath; L. Ryan, M. Wall; H. Landers, M. Delahunty, A. Wall; G. Kenneally, S. Ryan, M. Foley.

Subs: M. Ryan for Landers (37), C. McGrath for Foley (40), N. Fennell for L. Ryan (55) A. Murray for S. Ryan (55), N. Dunphy for M. Wall (58).

LEITRIM: M. Guckian; C. Beirne, S. Kerrigan, R. McHugh; Á. Heslin, L. Brennan, M. Hewitt; S. McLoughlin, A. Conlon; D. Ward, N. Tighe, M. Stenson; D. Beirne, Á. Tighe, C. LeGuen.

Subs: M. Heslin for Á. Heslin (41), E. Guckian for LeGuen (47).

Waterford Ladies Football County Final Preview

Ballymacarbry and Comeragh Rangers meet in Senior County Final FOLLOWING the county’s impressive win in the All Ireland Intermediate semifinal on Saturday last, the attention returns to the club scene when the County Senior final and Junior finals take place on Saturday next, 5th September, in Fraher Field. First up will be the junior final which will involve Comeragh Rangers and Na Deise. This will be the curtain raiser to the main event when

champion Ballymacarbry will do battle with Comeragh Rangers in a repeat of last year’s final. This game, being played for the Edith Kennedy Cup promises to be a thriller and if the game produces half the excitement of last year’s final the crowd will be in for something special.

Perennial champions Ballymacarbry now bidding for their 34th title in a row will be looking to extend their

amazing run for yet another year. Comeragh Rangers certainly give the champions a major fright last year before going down by six points 2-14 to 2-8 and will be well prepared and have another season’s experience under their belts. Both teams have many players who have intercounty experience at the highest level.

The Ballymac team contains many well known

names who have performed for the county including the Ryan sisters, Michelle Louise and Sinead, the Walls, Linda, Mairead and Aileen, the McGraths, Michelle and Karen as well as Tipperary inter-county players Lauren Fitzpatrick, Treasa McGrath and Shauna Ryan. There is a nice mix of experience and youth in the Ballymac team with Lauren Guiry, Becky Desmond and Becky Hogan

all ready to play their part for the girls from the Nire Valley.

Comeragh come into the final on the back of a good win against Stradbally and have many stars of their own.

The Murray triplets have made their county intermediate debuts this season with tremendous success. The team is backboned by the four Dunphys Nora, Anne, Ciara and Shauna and well backed up by Kate and

Aisling Hahessey. Geraldine, Mairead and Eibhlin Power bring a wealth of underage experience to the table as does Aoife Dunne.

Comeragh are led by their captain and goalie Marian Hogan who will be anxious to make sure that the cup crosses the Comeraghs for the first time. Both management teams are very astute, Joe Murray, Stephen Fitzgerald and Kevin Power

are on the Comeragh bench while Ballymac’s management team of Mike Guiry, Catherine Ryan and Gerry McGrath will be doing their best to keep the title in Balymac for another year.

It will be a close one to call, going on last year’s enthralling game and the match ups between the various inter-county players will be worth the entrance fee alone.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

All-Ireland U-16B Championship Final

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Waterford u-16 camogie team retains All-Ireland crown Waterford ………………2-8; Dublin …………………. 1-7.

ON a day that saw Waterford record back-to-back AllIreland U-16 camogie titles after a hard fought four point victory over Dublin at a sundrenched McDonagh Park Nenagh on Sunday last.

The eventual winners got off to an ideal start as player of game Kaiesha Tobin goaled from a penalty after only 5 minutes when Anne Corcoran was upended en route to goal. Dublin responded quickly with a pointed free from their centre back Rebecca Lewis. Niamh Murphy then hit two points in succession to leave Declan Drohan’s Waterford side leading 1-2 to 0-1 at the end of the first quarter.

Much pressure from the Leinster side eventually saw Sinéad Wylde place Sarah Murphy to goal from close range in the 23rd minute. The rampaging Anne Corcoran responded immediately for Waterford with a fine point on the run. However, a point apiece from Aisling Andrews and Saoirse English had the Dubs back on level terms as the teams headed to the dressing rooms, 1-3 to 1-3.

The important third quarter saw Waterford edge a point ahead with points from

Kaiesha Tobin (2) and Aisling Madigan while Aoibhe Dillon and Chloe Mullen recorded minors for the team from the Capital, 1-6 to 1-5.

The game changed decisively in favour of the reigning champions after 47 minutes when Aisling Madigan put her club-mate Niamh Murphy clear to rattle the net with a ground stoke from six yards, 2-6 to 1-5.

Substitute Aisling Baumann with an opportunist point pushed the lead out to 5 points for the title holders with just 10 minutes to play.

Dublin substitute Beth Whyte cut the deficit to 4 points with a point from a free in the 52nd minute. However Dungarvan’s Kaiesha Tobin scored a fantastic free from 65m to restore the 5 point cushion. Despite being under considerable pressure the Déise defence held tough conceding just a single further point to Dublin and ensuring another All-Ireland title for Waterford Camogie.

This was a superb team performance from the winners with Sinead Cunningham, Clara Griffin, Shauna Fitzgerald and Colette Hogan particularly outstanding in defence. The Gaultíer pair of Kate Lynch and Anne Corcoran held

Waterford captain Taylor Healy lifts the trophy for Waterford after the All-Ireland U-16B Championship Final, Dublin v Waterford, played at McDonagh Park, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

[Lorraine O'Sullivan / www.cquinnphotography.com]

Waterford players celebrate their victory over Dublin in the U-16B Camogie All-Ireland Final played in McDonagh Park, Nenagh.

sway at centre-field while in attack De La Salle’s Niamh Murphy and Aisling Madigan were a constant threat beside player of the match Kaiesha Tobin.

Waterford: Ciara Jackman, Sinead Cunningham, Taylor Healy, Clodagh Curran, Clara Griffin, Shauna Fitzgerald, Collete Hogan, Kate Lynch, Anne Corcoran, Chloe Dempsey, Aisling Madigan, Faye Curley, Saoirse English, Kaiesha Tobin, Niamh Murphy.

Subs: Aisling Baumann for Chloe Dempsey (41 mins), Grainne Heffernan for Saoirse English (57 mins).

Scorers: Kaiesha Tobin (13, 1-0p, 0-3f), Niamh Murphy (1-2, 0-1f), Anne Corcoran, Aisling Madigan and Aisling Baumann (0-1 each) Dublin: Megan Thomas, Aoife Farrell, Niamh Mulroney, Emily Browne, Laura Morgan, Rebecca Lewis, Nicole Malcolmson, Zoe Couch, Caoimhe Hughes, Sinéad Wylde, Aisling Andrews, Emma O’Byrne, Sarah Murphy, Aoibhe Dillon, Chloe Mullen Subs: Beth Whyte for Caoimhe Hughes (44mins), Saoirse Mullen for Sinéad Wylde (50mins), Siobhra Andrews for Emma O’Byrne

(55 mins).

Scorers: Sarah Murphy (1-0), Rebecca Lewis and Beth Whyte (0-1f each), Aisling Andrews, Saoirse English, Aoibhe Dillon, Chloe

Mullen and Saoirse Mullen (0-1 each).

Player of the Match: Kaiesha Tobin (Waterford).

Referee: Justin Heffernan (Wexford).

Kaiesha Tobin of Waterford receives the Player of the Match award from President of the Camogie Association, Catherine Neary.

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Local Bar Western Junior Hurling Champonship Quarter-Final

Geraldines advance to semi-final meeting with St. Mary’s Geraldines …………..3-23; Ballyduff ………………1-5 THIS was always going to be a tough task for Ballyduff’s second string and when the Gers captain Eamonn Mernin won the toss and elected to play with the strong wind, it became even tougher from the very outset. The game was over as a contest at halftime on a scoreline of 2-12 to 1-3 at when this difference had increased to 3-19 to 1-4 at the end of the third quarter, the word around Fraher Field was bring back the second string championship in 2016 so that players can hurl in a grade that suits them.

True, Tallow were the exception this year and Abbeyside’s team that came down from the Intermediate grade can hold their own, but, overall the other Senior Attached clubs were out of their depth in this year’s ‘A’ Grade. Cappoquin stalwart Michael Murray’s championship system makes more sense in restoring the Senior Attached Championship and involving the two Western finalists into the knockout stages of the Junior ‘A’ Grade.

Ger O’Donovan set the trend in the Fraher Field last Friday evening with a point from play after just 15 seconds and his accuracy from placed balls had the Gers in front by 0-4 to 0-0 with six minutes on the clock. Liam O’Connell set up Aidan Dwyer for an 8th minute goal as the one-way traffic system began in earnest. Wing forward Stephen Kennefick struck 0-4 from play in the first moiety and minor player Liam O’Connell’s 19th minute goal gave his team a 2-9 to 0-2 advantage.

Credit Ballyduff, they fared better in the second quarter and John Twomey’s goal from a quick free by Wayne Power and Power’s clever point when he ran behind the country end goal to evade his marker and collect the sliotar on the thirteen metre line from a quick free gave the Reds some short lived hope.

Despite playing against the breeze in the second half, Geraldines won this period by 1-11 to 0-2, allowing them to

Referee Tommy O’Sullivan pictured with captains Eamonn Mernin (Geraldines) and Ger Feeney (Ballyduff). empty their bench in the final quarter. Martin Feeney opened the scoring after just 43 seconds for Ballyduff but the winners struck the next twelve scores. Their major one was Aidan Dwyer’s batted goal in the 34th minute and Ger O’Donovan registered a further 0-3 before young Mark Lynch took over the free-taking duties and put three points of his own behind his name. Always in the thick of the action, corner forward Liam O’Connell contributed similarly and what has been noticeable this year is the involvement and contribution of younger players such as O’Connell, Lynch and Man of the Match Mikey O’Brien in the Gers challenge for honours.

In fact, Mikey O’Brien may also have created history in this grade in that he was sent off for less than a minute towards the end of the match but, credit referee Tommy Sullivan, when he realised that he had issued a first yellow and not a second to the youngster, he quickly reinstated O’Brien with a handshake.

Referee Tommy Sullivan blew the final whistle, without controversy, in the 59th minute and no club, especially a solid unit of the Association such as Ballyduff, deserve to be put into a situation where they have to walk off a field dejected after such a result.

Geraldines Top Three: Mikey O’Brien, Ger O’Donovan, Steven

Kennefick.

Ballyduff’s Top Three: John Twomey, Aidan Feeney, Oisin Hickey.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Mikey O’Brien.

Number of Scorers: Geraldines 7. Ballyduff 5.

Scores from Play: Geraldines 3-15. Ballyduff 1-4.

Frees For: Geraldines 7.

Ballyduff 11.

Wides: Geraldines 11.

Ballyduff 7.

Score of the Match: Wayne Power’s 17th minute point for Ballyduff when he ran behind the goal to evade his marker and collect the sliotar from a quick free before dissecting the posts.

Scorers – Geraldines: Ger O’Donovan 0-9 (3f, 2 ’65’s’), Aidan Dwyer 2-1, Liam O’Connell 1-4, Steven Kennefick 0-4, Mark Lynch 0-3f, Jerome Maher and Shane Kenny 0-1 each.

Ballyduff: John Twomey 1-1, Oisin Hickey 0-1f, Wayne Power, Martin Feeney and Jack Daly 0-1 each.

Geraldines: Eric Kennefick; Johnny Healy, Steven Fitzgerald, Ricky Fitzgerald; Jerome Maher, Mikey O’Brien, Eamonn Mernin; Ray Connery, Stevie Keane; Ger O’Donovan, Matty O’Brien, Steven Kennefick; Mark Lynch, Aidan Dwyer, Liam O’Connell.

Subs: Ed Donovan, Shane Hally, Shane Lambden, Shane Kenny, Jamie Landers.

Ballyduff: Conor Sheehan; Conor Hannon, Aidan Feeney, Maurice McNamara; Kenneth Geary, Ger Feeney, Oisin Hickey; John Twomey, Eoin O’Brien; Seamus Mills, Martin Feeney, Tommy Feeney; Sean Brackett, Wayne Power, Michael Drislane.

Subs: Jack Daly, Sean Tanner, Kevin Moroney, Bill Keane, Michael Hannigan.

Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Cappoquin).

Local Bar Western Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship play-off

Ballysaggart advances to play-offs Ballysaggart …………0-16; Cappoquin …………..0-11.

LAST time they met it was a draw but on this occasion Ballysaggart were in control in this play off game in Lismore last Saturday evening.

The Cappoquin defence had a seasoned and experienced look about it, consequently keeping the green flag unemployed throughout.

‘Saggart had to rely on point scoring and this they did quite well leading at half time

by 0-11 to 0-4. Michael Ryan, Adrian Meagher, Liam O’Gorman and Kevin Murphy kept the scoreboard working and they continued to dominate in the third quarter.

Credit Cappoquin, they came more into the match in the final ten minutes and Jack Mangan, Pat Fitzgerald, Killian Denn and Craig Dunne brought their final tally of scores to a respectable 010 as Ballysaggart ran out comfortable winners.

Ballysaggart: Davy Nugent, Jack Cunningham, Sham Clancy, Seamus Kearney, Paudie Hale, Bobby Ryan, Kevin Murphy, Tom Bennet, Stephen Hale, Liam O’Gorman, Adrian Meagher, Michael Ryan, Ger Fennessey, Fergal Meagher, Paddy Nugent.

Cappoquin: Shane Fraher, Brian Crotty, Damian Murphy, Sham McCarthy, Frankie Keniry, Killian Denn, Nathan O’Mahony, Craig Dunne, Jack Mangan, David Cahill, Pat Fitzgerald, Colin Murray, Brian Murphy, Mick McCarthy, James Mason.

Sub: Tommy O’Sullivan.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September 2015

Local Bar Western ‘A’ Junior Hurling Quarter-Final

Late Dunford display denies Tallow Colligan ………………0-21; Tallow ………………...1-12.

THIS was by far the better of the two Junior ‘A’ QuarterFinals played at the Fraher Field last Friday night and a shock result looked on the cards when Tallow’s second string led favourites Colligan by 1-12 to 0-12 with 52 minutes on the clock. Playing with the strong wind in the second half, Colligan had not added to their half-time lead of 0-12 to 1-7 for all of 22 minutes before County player Colin Dunford introduced himself in earnest to the game. It was as if he came on to the field at this stage as he completely dominated the rest of the hour and Colligan won the remaining twelve minutes of play by 0-9 to 0-0.

Tallow were by far the best second string team in this championship and their first touch and team play was refreshing throughout. They stayed with Colligan for most of the first half and when trailing by 0-12 to 0-7 in added time, a goal in a melee by corner forward Joey Power brought them to within 0-2 of the winners at the short whistle.

This was a feisty game at times, especially in the second half, and nine yellow cards were distributed in total, five for Tallow and four for Colligan with some of the perpetrators fortunate to see out the game. There was a very fast pace to this very enjoyable encounter in the first half and Colligan’s running with the ball had Tallow under constant pressure. It must have sapped Tallow’s energy for the final minutes of the hour and when Colin Dunford started running around the field in the final ten minutes, it was naturally going to spell curtains for the Bridesiders.

This was one of the better games at the Shandon venue this year and both teams settled early to entertain patrons in the unseasonal cold weather. The key figure in the first half was Tallow midfielder Michael Curley, son of the legendary Mickey, who struck 0-5, his fourth one being a contender for score of the match, a pointed free

Referee Timmy Organ pictures with captains Colin Dunford (Colligan) and Joey Power (Tallow). from close to both the sideline and his own ‘65’. The actual score of the match came from Colligan’s centre back Mark Flynn in the 21st minute when he soloed under pressure from his position through the centre of the pitch before striking the sliotar off his left-hand side over the country end cross bar.

As usual Johnny Wall was Colligan’s leading scorer with 0-8 (6f) on this occasion, half of these struck in the first moiety. Both teams led on two occasions in the first quarter before Colligan took over on the scoreboard with contributions from such as Ross Browne, Darren Dunford, Wall, John Morrissey, Richie Kiely, Mark Flynn and Gavin Whelan to establish a 0-12 to 0-7 advantage in added time.

Tallow had benefitted from points by Michael Curley and Kevin Henley but it was Joey Power’s green flag in the second minute of added time that kept Colin Cunningham’s charges in the game at the break.

One would expect Colligan to take over completely in the second half, and maybe they thought so themselves, with the strong wind at their backs but Tallow kept them scoreless for all of 22 minutes as they dominated this period.

Brian Henley pointed after 12 seconds after which Colligan were guilty of four wides inside the first three minutes.

Michael Curley took centre

stage again with three pointed frees in the 42nd, 43rd and 49th minutes to put Tallow back in front by 1-11 to 0-12 with Colligan clearly struggling at this stage.

The third quarter was full of off the ball incidents with yellow cards being flashed regularly. Kevin Henley placed Aaron Pratt for a one goal lead for the Bridesiders at 1-12 to 0-12 in the 52nd minute but it proved to be Tallow’s last score in a tremendous performance by the outsiders. A Johnny Wall pointed free was Colligan’s first score in 23 minutes of play but it ignited last year’s finalists and especially Colin Dunford, who dominated the rest of the match. He pointed in the 53rd, 59th and 61st minutes as well as assisting in scores for Richie Kiely and pointed frees by Johnny Wall.

From being in a precarious position in the 52nd minute, Colligan were home and dried at the end of normal time on a score of 0-17 to 1-12 and in the four minutes of added time, they added four more scores to run out flattering 0-6 winners.

Colligan’s fitness was also a key factor here and they will be fancied to defeat Abbeyside in the semi-final and return to the Divisional decider once again. Tallow will be disappointed after their herculean efforts throughout but they showed that some of the game’s most skilled natu-

ral hurlers still come from their neck of the woods.

Colligan’s Top Three: PJ Coffey, Johnny Wall, Richie Kiely.

Tallow’s Top Three: Michael Curley, Kieran Frasier, Donnchadh Mulcahy.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Michael Curley.

Number of Scorers: Colligan 8. Tallow 5.

Scores from Play: Colligan 0-15. Tallow 1-6.

Frees For: Colligan 12. Tallow 12.

Wides: Colligan 10. Tallow 3.

Score of the Mtch: Mark Flynn’s 21st minute point for Colligan.

Scorers – Colligan: Johnny Wall 0-8 (6f), Richie Kiely and Colin Dunford 0-3 each, John Morrissey and Ross Browne 0-2 each, Darren Dunford, Mark Flynn and Gavin Whelan 0-1 each. Tallow: Michael Curley 0-9 (5f, 1’65’), Joey Power 1-0, Kevin Henley, Brian Henley and Aaron Pratt 0-1 each.

Colligan: Dean McKenna; Peter Moloney, P. J. Coffey, Ray Bannon; Darren Dunford, Mark Flynn, John Nick Fennell; Colin Dunford, Ross Browne; John Wall, John Morrissey, Gavin Whelan; Tom Kiely, Stephen McGrath, Richie Kiely. Sub: Jason Dunford.

Tallow: John Paul Grey; Stephen Pratt, Jack Tobin, Will Hogan; Paul O’Mahony, Kieran Frasier, Jake Neville; Michael Curley, Stefan Tobin; Kevin Henley, Donnchadh Mulcahy, Aaron Pratt; Michael Tobin, Brian Henley, Joey Power. Subs: Luke McCarthy, Alan Curley, Shane McGrath, Dylan Mangan, Noel Condon.

Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside).

Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship

Ardmore are back in contention Ardmore ……………2-17; Tourin ………………2-14.

PLAYED in Clashmore last Saturday evening, Ardmore, in winning their first game in three outings have given themselves a lifeline in their hopes of making the championship knockout stages.

They still have a difficult fixture to face on Saturday, September 11th against Ballysaggart, who are also striving for a qualification spot.

Ardmore were always on top in this game in Clashmore and they led at half-time by 1-9 to 0-7, their goal coming

from Seamus Prendergast while David Gartland was deadly accurate from frees.

Tourin came with a late challenge in the second half with goals by Daithi Wilkinson and Shane Fives but on the balance of play Ardmore deserved their victory. Cathal Hennessy struck for Ardmore’s other goal and they had other point scorers in Kenny Murphy, Seamus Keating, Thomas Conway and their senior football custodian Sean Barron. David Gartland registered 0-10 (7f) in total.

Tourin face table toppers

Modeligo in their final Group game at the Fraher Field on Friday, September 11th and a win here could keep them involved in the championship.

Subject to correction, the three Fives brothers, Shane, Darragh and Niall lined-out together for the first time in a championship game for Tourin with younger brother Gavin, who played on the Waterford Tony Forristal team this year, set to join them in a few years time.

Ardmore: James O’Donnell; Niall Hennessy, Declan Prendergast, Conor O’Shea; Gavin Williams, Wayne

Hennessy, Richie Hennessy; Kenny Murphy, Michael Cronin; Thomas Power, David Gartland, Seamus Keating; Thomas Conway, Seamus Prendergast, Cathal Hennessy. Sub: Sean Barron.

Tourin: Colm Bennett; Shane Dunne, Daniel Leahy, Brian O’Donoghue; David O’Brien, Darragh Fives, Brendan Scanlon; Shane Fives, Tom O’Brien; Niall Fives, Brian Leahy, Kevin Leahy; Daithi Wilkinson, Sean Leahy, Darragh Wilkinson. Subs: David Leahy, Donal McGrath, Sean Meaney, Daniel Dransfield, Jack Leahy, Niall Leahy, Cathal Wilkinson.

Referee: Martin Curran (Sean Phobail).

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Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship

Comfortable derby win for Brickeys Brickeys ……………..2-15; Ballinameela …………1-11.

LAST year, Ballinameela ousted Brickeys at the semifinal stage of the Western Intermediate Hurling championship but the tables were turned this time round when the Bushy Park men won even easier than the scoreline suggests in this Sunday lunch time fixture at the Fraher Field.

From the outset Brickeys were the better team. They led by 0-5 to 0-2 at the end of the first quarter and by 1-10 to 0-4 at the short whistle.

Ballinameela are a far better side than this, it has been a difficult season for them to date and they will have to regroup again in 2016 and seek a return to their best form.

Under trainer Peter Cody from Youghal, Brickeys skill level and first touch was brilliant and they led by 0-4 to 0-0 after 12 minutes courtesy of a brace of Conor Morrissey scores and one each from Cormac O’Grady and Conor McGrath. Tom

Curran, who finished the hour with a tally of 0-7 (4f), opened Ballinameela’s account with a score from play in the 12th minute and two further points by the same player from frees brought his team to within three points of the winners at 0-6 to 0-3 by the 19th minute.

Cormac Curran, once again showed his worth to Brickey hurling when, after scoring two earlier pointed frees, he lofted over a third one from his own ‘65’ metre line and the scoreboard read 0-7 to 0-3. The final ten minutes of the half strengthened Brickeys hold on the game even more, resulting in two further points by their full forward Conor McGrath, one from Conor Morrissey and the knockout punch, a goal

by Cormac O’Grady on the call of half-time.

Credit Ballinameela, who incidentally, had five Phelan brothers start the game, won the second half by 1-7 to 1-5 as they won more possession around the field. Seven second half wides didn’t help their cause, though, and at no

stage was a Brickey victory threatened. Four of the first five scores of the second half were behind Cormac Curran’s name, 0-4 (3f), before Ballinameela made slight inroads with points by Brian and Brendan Phelan (2), the latter now operating up front, and by Tom Curran to leave the scoreboard reading 1-14 to 0-8 at the end of the third quarter.

Brickeys landed another major score with Carthach Shalloe raising a green flag in the town end goal in the 45th minute, followed by their final score and Conor McGrath’s fourth point with just 46 minutes played. Ballinameela were more or less camped in the Brickey half of the field for the final quarter, they scored a 47th minute goal in a scramble in front of the posts with a look of an O.G. very much about it, 2-15 to 1-8 and the game petered out with 0-3 (2f) by Tom Curran in the 54th, 56th and 59th minutes.

Subject to correction, Brickeys, not for the first time,

needlessly brought on a Junior player, in this case Diarmuid Tobin, in the 50th minute, which makes him ineligible for the remaining stages of the Junior (Intermediate Attached) championship.

Likewise, Kevin McCarthy was lined up in the 59th minute but, luckily for him, referee Thomas Walsh blew the final whistle before he too would have been out of bounds in the Junior grade.

Brickeys Top Three: Shane Nugent, Conor McGrath, Conor Morrissey.

Ballinameela’s Top Three: Tom Curran, Brendan Phelan, Brian Phelan.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Shane Nugent.

Number of Scorers: Brickeys 5. Ballinameela 4.

Scores from Play: Brickeys 2-11. Ballinameela 1-7.

Frees For: Brickeys 9.

Ballinameela 11.

Wides: Brickeys 14.

Ballinameela 10.

Score of the Match: Conor McGrath’s 11th minute point from play.

Scorers – Brickeys: Cormac Curran 0-7 (4f), Cormac O’Grady

Referee Thomas Walsh pictured with captains Shane McGrath (Brickeys) and Brendan Phelan (Ballinameela).

1-1, Conor McGrath 0-4, Carthach Shalloe 1-0, Carthach Shalloe 1-0. Ballinameela: Tom Curran 0-7 (4f), Brendan Phelan 0-2, Jim Curran and Brian Phelan 0-1 each.

Brickeys: Jamie Kiely; Johnny Cooney, Mark Cummins, Shane McGrath; Carthach

Shalloe, Philly Walsh, Shane Nugent; Tommy Lynch, Conor Phelan; Darragh Duggan, Cormac Curran, Cormac O’Grady; Conor Morrissey, Conor McGrath, John Morrissey. Sub: Diarmuid Tobin.

Ballinameela: Donagh Looby; John Harrington, Micheal Shine,

Lorcan Looby; Kevin Phelan, Colin Walsh, Kealan Looby; Tom Curran, Brendan Phelan; Stephen McGrath, David Phelan, Mikey Phelan; Paul Curran, Brian Phelan, Jim Curran. Subs: James Shine, Micheal Culloo, Tom Kiely.

Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship

Stradbally deserving winners over An Rinn Stradbally ……………2-15; An Rinn ………………2-12.

AFTER the end of the first quarter, this game looked like a ‘given’ for An Rinn, who were six points to the good against Stradbally, leading by 1-4 to 0-1. Indeed, but for some poor shooting, this lead would have been even greater. Stradbally dug in, though, and made the remainder of this game a battle, and whenever a game in which they play takes on those dimensions, they are extremely difficult to overcome.

They totally deserved this win, and when one considers that An Rinn’s second goal came in the 63rd minute, it shows that they were most worthy winners. It was an all round team performance but two players at opposite ends

of the field deserve special mention- goalkeeper Trevor Curran, who pulled off some outstanding saves, and towering full forward, Shane Aherne, who contributed 1-10 and terrorised the An Rinn defence for much of this game.

An Rinn were quick out of the starting blocks and led by 1-3 to no score after thirteen minutes.

Pádraig Ó Murchadha slotted two frees over the bar and then caught the Stradbally defence napping with a quick free to the unmarked Seánaí Mac Craith, who slipped the ball to the net. Another point by Fergal Ó Cuirrín increased their lead and they were in cruise control. Stradbally introduced John Coffey to the half back line and the veteran made an appreciable differ-

ence.

Shane Aherne’s 16th minute free got them off the mark, with Pádraig Ó Murchadha replying for An Rinn. Ger Power scored a fine point from the right wing before great work by Tadhg Ó hUallacháin set up a point for Liam Ó Lonáin. A second Shane Aherne free followed

by Ger Power’s second point made it a four point game.

Fergal Ó Cuirrin then broke through the Stradbally rearguard but instead of passing to the waiting Liam Ó Lonáin, went for goal and his shot was brilliantly stopped by Trevor Curran, who also managed to deflect the same man’s second shot over his crossbar when Ó Lonáin had passed the ball back across the goal.

Two further Shane Aherne

frees cut it to a goal and in the 4th minute of injury time, he had an opportunity to level it up when awarded a penalty but his shot was straight at Jack Ó hArtaigh, who saved with ease. That left it 1-6 to 0-6 in An Rinn’s favour at the interval.

It was clear from the throwin for the second half that Stradbally were up for a battle here, as their renowned workrate came very much to the fore. Early points by Shane Aherne (f) and Paddy Doyle narrowed it to a single point, with Padraig Ó Murchadha extending it with his fourth free. Shane Aherne and Tadhg Ó hUallacháin swopped great points before the first Stradbally goal came in the 41st minute, well finished by Shane Aherne.

Stradbally led for the first

time.

A Padraig Ó Murchadha free followed by a brilliant Donie Breathnach point had An Rinn back in front but much of the momentum was with the Reds at this stage.

Their second goal was scored by Jack Mullaney, who finished well after receiving a Shane Aherne pass.

They quickly followed up with another Aherne point and a sublime Jack Mullaney score from a tight angle.

The game had completely turned around on its head with Stradbally now enjoying a five point lead with some nine minutes remaining. The key moment of the second half came in the 55th minute when Trevor Curran was brilliant in deflecting Donie Breathnach’s rasper to his right for a fruitless ‘65’.

Michael Walsh seemed to struggle with an injury here but he had a very strong final quarter and he also chipped in with a fine long range point, in reply to a Jamie De Barúin score for An Rinn.

As had happened in the first half, there was a penalty awarded in injury time, and this was converted by Donie Breathnach but it was far too late for his side, who have now lost two games on the trot and they must beat Brickey Rangers next weekend to remain in the championship.

Best for Strradbally were Trevor Curran, Jack Mullaney and Shane Aherne and for An Rinn, Tadhg Ó hUallacháin, Pádraig Ó Murchahda and Seánaí Mac Craith were best.

Stradbally: Trevor Curran, Luke Casey, John Halpin, Ciarán

Cusack, Cathal Cusack, Robert Aherne, Shane Lannon, Jack Mullaney (1-1), Michael Walsh (01), Stephen Cunningham, Ger Power (0-2), Jack Navin, Paul Connors, Shane Aherne (1-10, 07fs), Cormac Gough.

Subs: John Coffey for Cathal Cusack, Tony Grey for Navin, Paddy Doyle (0-1) for Connors.

An Rinn: Jack Ó hArtaigh, Jamie De Barúin (0-1), Christy Breathnach, Déaglán Ó hArtaigh, Noel Ó Murchadha, Shane Ó Cuirrín, Darach Ó Cathasaigh, Tadhg Ó hUallacháin (0-1), Ferdia Ó hAodha, Donie Breathnach (11, 1-0 pen), Fergal Ó Cuirrín (02), Pádraig Ó Murchadha (0-7 fs), Seánaí Mac Craith (1-0), Liam Ó Lonáin (0-1), Cian Ó Conchúir.

Subs: Cathal Ó Cuirrín do Cian Ó Conchúir, Ciarán Ó Manacháin do Darach Ó Cathasaigh.

Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside)

Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship

Modeligo makes it through to knockout stages Modeligo ……………0-21; Shamrocks …………1-10.

IT was all positives for Modeligo in Lismore last Saturday evening in this Group 1 Western Intermediate Hurling Championship game. Last year’s Munster Junior Champions won the game, maintained their unbeaten record and remain on top of the group with one round of games to play and most importantly have qualified for the knockout stages. The injured Jamie Troy started here for Modeligo for free taking duties alone and before

he eventually had to come off at the end of the third quarter, he had contributed handsomely to his team’s scoring tally with 0-9 (8f) to his credit.

Shamrocks raced into an early 0-3 to 0-0 lead inside the first five minutes but inaccuracy in front of the posts cost them dearly in the final analysis. Pa O’Donovan opened Modeligo’s account with a sideline cut in a half that they won by 0-9 to 0-6.

The teams were back at level pegging due to a Shamrock’s goal in the second minute after the restart but all they added was a

further 0-4 compared to 0-12 by the winners. Thomas Walsh took over the free taking duties for Modeligo and he struck three fine points while, when the game was in the boiling pot, Kieran McCarthy and Sean O’Donovan pointed two vital scores.

Shamrocks were reduced to fourteen men in the final minutes of this fiercely fought encounter when their hard working midfielder Stephen Lucey was sent to the line.

After a season of early promise, this is a disappointing end to their Group games for the

Jamie Troy, Tom Devine, Pa O’Donovan. Sub: Michael Troy.

Shamrocks: Kieran O’Keeffe; Jason Ahearne, John Donovan, Padraig Ahearne; Eoin Murphy, Shane Roche, Brian Hardnedy; Modeligo: Cian Byrne; Sean Stephen Lucey, Tom Donovan; Hennessy, Brian McCarthy, Joe Leahy, John Paul Luce, Ed Robbie McCarthy; Thomas Lonergan; Cathal Herlihy, Colm Walsh, Pat Fitzgerald, Shane Roche, Kelvyn O’Farrell. Subs: Troy; John McGrath, Kieran Padraig Roche, Ed Hynes.

McCarthy; Nicky O’Donovan, Referee: Tommy O’Sullivan Sean O’Donovan, Rian Reddy; (Cappoquin).

COMERAGH OIL WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE TABLE p w d l for against diff pts Modeligo 3 2 1 0 59 48 11 5 Ardmore 3 1 1 1 53 53 0 3 Ballysaggart 3 1 1 1 57 59 -2 3 Shamrocks 4 1 1 2 68 76 -8 3 Tourin 3 1 0 2 58 59 -1 2

Shamrocks and they will be depending on Ballysaggart beating Ardmore to keep them in contention in this year’s championship.

Crohan McGregor, County Chairman presenting Haley Phelan with the shield after Stradbally U-12 team beat Gaultier in Rathgormack.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Minor Hurling Championship

Thirteen man Brickeys hold out against Tramore DIVISION 2 Brickeys ……………1-14; Tramore ………………2-10.

PLAYING at home, Brickeys kept their qualifying hopes in Division 2 alive with a one point win over Tramore in the most unusual of circumstances in Bushy Park last Tuesday week.

Brickeys were leading comfortably by 1-11 to 1-5 early in the second half when two of their key players, Cathal Curran and Jordan Whelan Veale were dismissed by referee Tommy Sullivan in the 36th and 37th minutes, the first for dissent and the second on two yellow cards.

Despite this very noticeable numerical disadvantage in general play, the home team dug deep under the leadership of Conor Whelan and Carthach Barry and Whelan’s eleventh and final score of the hour in the 59th minute edged the Brickeys into the winner’s enclosure and on to the same amount of points on the league table as Tramore.

Conor Whelan was the best player on view in this particular game and he recorded all but two scores of Brickeys half-time lead of 110 to 1-3. It was, however, Tramore who started the better and by the 6th minute they led by 1-1 to 0-0 thanks to a pointed free by Charlie Kelly and a fine goal by Jason Baldwin from a Joshua Malone pass.

Amazingly, Conor Whelan registered seven of the next eight scores between the 7th and the 25th minutes, the only interruption, so to speak, coming from his team mate Ryan O’Neill in the 11th minute. Whelan struck 0-4f, 0-2 from play and most importantly a 15th minute goal following a timely pass

by Carthach Barry.

Thanks in main to the outstanding play of Jordan Whelan Veale at full back, Tramore remained scoreless for all of twenty minutes before Conor Cowman raised two white flags from placed balls, either side of a Darragh Herlihy score for the winners, before Conor Whelan ended the half with his seventh

point, 1-10 to 1-3 at the break.

Tramore had the use of the wind in the second half and two further pointed frees

by Cowman either side of another Conor Whelan point brought them to within 0-6 of their hosts. Referee Tommy O’Sullivan had no option but to issue the two red cards, yet it was Brickeys who worked the scoreboard next via a Joshua Whelan Veale point leaving his side 0-7 to the good at 1-12 to 1-5.

Charlie Kelly (39 mins) and Carthach Barry (45 mins), with a monstrous strike from inside his own 45 metre, line traded scores before the numerically stronger Tramore took a firm grip on proceedings. Jack O’Byrne started the seasiders comeback with a pointed ‘65’ in the 47th minute before Brickeys received a let off when Conor Cowman’s piledriver came back off the upright with sub Adam Murray Farrell salvaging a point from the attack.

Splendid defending by the home team kept Tramore scoreless from the 49th to the 55th minute before Charlie Kelly raised his second white flag. Centre back Philip Griffin scored the goal they so badly required and, with 58th minutes on the clock, there was just 0-1 separating the teams on a score of 1-13 to 2-9.

Charlie Kelly equalised immediately and one would now have to favour Tramore to see out the game at this stage. However, and justifiably so, it was Conor Whelan who struck the winning point from a pressurised free with one minute remaining to put his club back in championship contention.

Both clubs have difficult away games to face with Brickeys playing Clan Na Gael in Round 6 and Tramore away to Abbeyside in the final round. Following Round 7, Abbeyside and Clan Na Gael are sure to qualify while it looks as if it will be very tight to decide the other two teams to join them in the knockouts.

There are five teams currently on 4 pts while there may well be more than two of these on 6 pts at the death.

See the remaining fixtures below.

Brickeys Top Three: Conor Whelan, Carthach Barry, Jordan Whelan Veale; Tramore’s Top Three: Philip Griffin, Jack Byrne, Conor Cowman.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Conor Whelan.

Number of Scorers: Brickeys 5. Tramore 6.

Scores From Play: Brickeys 1-8. Tramore 2-4.

Frees For: Brickeys 13.

Tramore 18.

Wides: Brickeys 4. Tramore 8.

Score of the Match: Conor Whelan’s 59th minute pointed free to win the match for the Brickeys.

Scorers – Brickeys: Conor Whelan 1-10 (6f), Ryan O’Neill, Darragh Herlihy, Joshua Whelan Veale and Carthach Barry 0-1 each. Tramore: Conor Cowman 0-4f, Philip Griffin 1-1, Jason Baldwin 1-0, Charlie Kelly 0-3 (1f), Jack Byrne 0-1 ‘65’, Adam Murray Farrell 0-1.

Brickeys: Mikey O’Hanlon; Conor Houlihan, Jordan Whelan Veale, Eoghan Curran; Darrag O’Grady, Cathal Curran, Dylan O’Donovan; Darragh Herlihy, Carthach Barry; Ryan O’Neill, Michael O’Dwyer, Paul Lannon; Ruairi Curran, Conor Whelan, Joshua Whelan Veale. Subs: Joey Curran, Niall Blackwell.

Tramore: Cian Connor; Lorcan Lynch, Ben Richards, Leon O’Brien; Mark Cantwell, Philip Griffin, Jack Byrne; Jason Wilmott, Robert O’Connor; Aodh O’Connor, Adrian Browne, Charlie Kelly; Jason Baldwin, Conor Cowman, Joshua Malone. Sub: Adam Murray Farrell.

Referee: Tommy O’Sullivan (Cappoquin).

Late goals clinches win for Clan Na Gael in Kirwan Park Clan Na Gael ………2-15; St. Pat’s ………………1-15.

CLAN Na Gael came to Kirwan Park in Touraneena with a high reputation in Division 2 after winning all but their game against table top-

Fraher Field fixtures Friday, 4th September Intermediate Hurling: at 8.00 p.m. Clashmore V Ballinameela Saturday, 5th September Junior Ladies Football Co Final: at 2.00 p.m.

Senior Ladies Football Co Final: at 4.00 p.m. Ballymacarbry V Comeragh Rangers Intermediate Hurling: at 7.00 p.m. Tourin V Modeligo at 8.30 p.m. Ring V Brickey Rangers TICKET & PROGRAMME BOOTHS Patrons will note some new additions to our facilities at Fraher Field. A new Ticket

Booth is now in operation at the main entrance, where patrons may purchase match tickets prior to entering the stiles. It is hoped that this will speed up the process of gaining entry to the field. Also one stile has been allocated for Pass-holders entry only. All pass holders must enter through this stile in order to have their passes scanned.

The other addition is a new booth for the sale of programmes, which is situated just inside the main gate.

NO PARKING Patrons please refrain from parking in front of Entrances with yellow lines as these are emergency entrances for Ambulances

etc., also there is NO PARKING allowed at the main entrances gates. Patrons please refrain from parking in front of private properties adjacent to the Fraher Field as this is causing undue stress for people exiting and entering their properties on Match day.

HEALTH & SAFETY CONCERNS Parents are advised that in the interest of Health & Safety that children are supervised at all times. Also, it is not permitted to have people who are not directly involved with teams encroaching onto the field of play, this is also in accordance with health & safety guidelines.

pers Abbeyside, 3-15 (A); 2-11 (CNG). However, it took them a long time to come to terms with a St. Pat’s team that led at half-time by 0-10 to 0-7 and with ten minutes to go by 1-11 to 0-13.

It took two goals by speedy corner forward James Reville in the 56th and in the 62nd minutes to eventually get the better of a home side that gave one of their better performances in this year’s championship.

However, Micheal Power’s charges faded somewhat in the final quarter and incessant pressure by the favourites eventually resulted in the two winning goals by Reville.

Jonathon Carroll was a key figure early on for Pats and inside ten minutes the centre forward had 0-3 to his credit, the first after just 10 seconds. Nicky O’Donovan also raised a white flag and with Mike Kearns chipping in with his usual quota, St. Pats enjoyed a 0-8 to 0-5 advantage at the end of the first quarter. However, the standout stat of the first moiety is the eleven wides struck by the visitors, which almost came back to haunt them towards the final minutes of the hour. Martin Costelloe (2), Jack Tyrrell, James Reville (2), and Eoin McGrath (2f) kept them in touch but they should have been well clear at the break as the majority of their eleven wides were very scoreable efforts.

It was a different Clan Na Gael team that returned from the dressing rooms for a half that they won by 2-8 to 1-2.

They didn’t dominate the scoreboard until the final minutes though and, credit, St. Pat’s, they clung to their lead for most of this period. Centre back Daryl Smith and midfielder Eoghan Casey reduced their 0-3 deficit to the minimum by the 37th minute and a superb save by Cian O’Byrne denied James Reville a first goal three minutes later as he diverted the goal bound sliotar on to the crossbar.

Points by Man of the Match Reville and full forward Jamie Savage shot the winners into the lead in the 42nd

Referee John Condon pictured with captains Jack Widger (Clan na Gael) and Bryan Fraher (St. Pats). minute but Mike Kearns restored parity with his final point from play shortly after.

Clan Na Gael were gunning for goals at this stage and Cian O’Byrne was called on to make a number of saves, his one in the 43rd minute resulting in a point by Clan Na Gael sub Conor Quinn.

St. Pat’s received both a timely and a much needed boost one minute later when 16 year old Cillian Tobin goaled in a melee in the dressing room end of the pitch to restore the home team’s lead at 1-11 to 0-12.

This asked further questions of a below par Clan Na Gael side but they replied again with points by Eoghan Casey and Eoin McGrath (f) to level matters for the fourth occasion.

A Mike Kearns pointed free gave St. Pat’s a winning hope but incessant pressure from the visitors resulted in a tally of a further 2-1, the key score being James Reville’s first goal in the 56th minute to establish a 1-15 to 1-12 advantage for this team. Clan Na Gael are safely through to the knockout stages while St. Pats have it all to do with difficult away games against Roanmore and Clonea to come.

Clan Na Gael’s Top Three: James Reville, Eoin McGrath, Daryl Swift.

St. Pats Top Three: Dan

Booth, Cian O’Byrne, Mike Kearns.

Observer’s Man of the Match: James Reville.

Number of Scorers: Clan Na Gael 8. St. Pats 5.

Scores From Play: Clan Na Gael 2-11. St. Pats 1-8.

Frees For: Clan Na Gael 7. St Pats : 7.

Wides: Clan Na Gael 17. St. Pats 7.

Score of the Match: James Reville’s 56th minute goal for Clan Na Gael.

Scorers – Clan Na Gael: James Reville 2-3, Eoin McGrath 0-4 (3f), Eoghan Casey 0-2, Martin Costelloe 0-2 (1f), James Tyrell, Daryl Swift, Jamie Savage and Conor Quinn 0-1 each.

St. Pats: Mike Kearns 0-7 (3f), Cillian Tobin 1-0, Jonathon Carroll 0-3, Nicky O’Donovan and Sam

Murphy Nix 0-1 each.

Clan Na Gael: Niall Power; Gearoid Murphy, Jack Widger, John Walsh; David Jordan, Daryl Swift, Jack Nugent; Luke O’Brien, Eoghan Casey; Martin Costelloe, Aidan Murphy, Jack Tyrell; Eoin McGrath, Jamie Savage, James Reville.

Subs: Conor Quinn, Oisin Queally (both ht), William Power (58).

St. Pat’s: Cian O’Byrne; Gearoid Hallinan, Keith Hickey, Bryan Fraher; Gary Power, Dan Booth, Dylan McCarthy; Gavin Dalton, Jack Skehan; Cillian Tobin, John Carroll, Nicky O’Donovan; Kieran Tobin, Mike Kearns, Sam Murphy Nix. Subs: Jason Dunford (43) Jack Cullinane (50).

Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

JJ KAVANAGH AND SONS COUNTY MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 2 LEAGUE TABLE p w d l for against diff pts Abbeyside 5 5 0 0 129 51 78 10 Clan na Gael 5 4 0 1 109 84 25 8 Clonea 5 2 0 3 107 99 8 4 Tramore 5 2 0 3 81 91 -10 4 Roanmore 5 2 0 3 79 92 -13 4 Brickey Rangers 5 2 0 3 80 97 -17 4 St Patrick's 5 2 0 3 70 101 -31 4 Mt. Sion 5 1 0 4 76 116 -40 2 REMAINING GAMES Thursday 03/09/2015 18:45 Clan na Gael - vs - Brickey Rangers 18:45 Clonea - vs - Abbeyside 18:45 Micheal MacCraith Tramore - vs - Mt. Sion 18:45 Roanmore - vs - St Patrick's Tuesday 08/09/2015 18:30 Abbeyside - vs - Micheal MacCraith Tramore 18:30 Clonea - vs - St Patrick's 18:30 Mt. Sion - vs - Brickey Rangers 18:30 Roanmore - vs - Clan na Gael

Western Bord na nÓg

Under 13 Western hurling Championship (Sponsored by Cappoquin Transport) WE’VE reached the business end of proceedings in the Cappoquin Transport (sponsored) divisional U-13 Hurling Championship with the semi-finals in Divisions 1 and 2 down for decision on Friday evening next (that’s September 4th).

The final round of group games in all Divisions took place over the course of the last week. On Monday, August 24th last, the last series of games in Division’s 1 and 2, as well as the penultimate round in Division 3 went ahead.

In Division 1, Dungarvan and Fourmilewater played out an exciting draw (1-5 to 0-8), while St. Carthage’s emerged 2-15 to 2-7 winners over Abbeyside at the Lismore venue.

In Division 2, Kilrossanty scored a resounding 6-7 to 0-5 win over Cois Bhride in Tallow, while St. Oliver’s conceded a walkover to Ballyduff Upper.

Division 3 saw the final two group games take place last week, Cappoquin recorded a 1-10 to 0-7 win at home to Clashmore/Kinsalebeg on Monday 24/08, which gave them a chance of reaching the divisional final as they made the trip to Stradbally on Thursday evening last (27/08), but the home team proved too strong and ran out 2-8 to 1-2 winners.

We’re now into the knock-out stages with the semi-finals (Divisions 1 and 2) taking place this Friday evening (September 4th), while Division 3 is at

Western Final stage where Clashmore/Kinsalebeg will face Stradbally in Fraher Field on Sunday, September 13th.

Division 1 Semi-Finals, Fourmilewater Vs. Abbeyside at Ballymacarbry, St. Carthage’s Vs. Dungarvan at Lismore – both games at 6:30 pm.

Division 2 Semi-Finals, Kilrossanty Vs. Cois Bhride at Leamybrien, An Ghaeltacht Vs. Ballyduff Upper at An Rinn, both games at 6:30 pm.

Division 3 FINAL, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Vs. Stradbally at Fraher Field, on Sunday, September 13th, time: TBC (this will be played along with the other two Finals).

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FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER Wednesday, 9th August, 2000 BRIDIE DEE’S UNDER 21 FOOTBALL FINALS

Ardmore came good to take ‘A’ title Ardmore ……………………………0-12, Stradbally ……………………………0-5.

ARDMORE Under 21 Footballers trailing 0-4 to nil with 28th minutes of this Bridie Dee’s Grade (A) Western Final at the Fraher Field on Monday afternoon last, eventually came good to run out convincing winners over defending County & Divisional champions Stradbally by a margin of seven points.

It was the champions playing into the road goal who made all the early running as Trevor Costello pointed a 7 minute free to open the scoring and Costello then handed a truly magnificent point from 35 yards in the 10th minute. The Stradbally youngster was making an excellent return from injury here until the 55th minute when he fell awkwardly and was stretchered off and subsequently removed by ambulance to Waterford Regional Hospital. We extend our best wishes to him for a speedy return to action.

David Power pointed in the 18th minute and it took a great save by Damien Lenane to deny Emmett Cummins, converting a goal in the 20th minute as he deflected the ball out for a 45. David Power was again on target in the 21st minute (0-4 to 0-0) and with Kevin Coffey, Trevor Curran, Paul Kiely, Trevor Costello, Ger Power, John Coffey and David Power all impressing. There was only one team in it at this stage.

Still with Michael Supple at full back, Patrick Conway and Ciaran Foley were lending good support to centre back, Declan Prendergast. Ardmore had at last settled as their wing backs really starred, namely Niall and Richie Hennessy. Outside them Seamus

Prendergast and Wayne Hennessy also began to exert control and pointed frees per Wayne Hennessy in the 29th and 30th minutes, left the half-time position at 0-4 to 0-2 in Stradbally’s favour.

ONE-WAY TRAFFIC On the turnover, Kieran Kirwan effected a vital save from a Seamus Prendergast, pile driver in the 37th minute before John Conway (38 min.), James O’Donnell (39 min.), Cathal Hennessy (43 min.) had the lead points (0-5 to 0-4). Wayne Hennessy (46), James O’Donnell from a 45 in the 48th minute and John Conway 49th minute, all kicked over points to put Ardmore in front by double scores 0-8 to 0-4. Then Emmett Cummins had Stradbally’s lone second point. Ardmore continued the oneway traffic as Wayne Hennessy (frees) in the 52nd and 54th minutes. John Conway 58th and James O’Donnell 61st wrapped it up for Ardmore who followed through here as they were the 1997 County and Western Minor Football Champions.

In the second half their forwards, James O’Donnell, Cathal Hennessy, James O’Neill, Gary North, David O’Relly and full forward, John Conway, were calling the shots.

Scorers for Ardmore: W. Hennessy (0-5); J. Conway (0-3); J. O’Donnell (0-3); C. Hennessy (01). Stradbally: T. Costello (0-2); D. Power (0-2); E. Cummins (0-1).

ARDMORE: D. Lenane; P. Conway; M. Supple; C. Foley; N. Hennessy; D. Prendergast; R. Hennessy; S. Prendergast; W. Hennessy; J. O’Donnell; C. Hennessy; J. O’Neill; G. North; J. Conway; D. O’Reilly. Sub: A. O’Donnell for O’Neill.

STRADBALLY: K. Kirwan; P. Walsh; K. Coffey; J. Curran; T. Curran; S. Keane; P. Kiely; T. Costello; G. Power; Ml. Walsh; J. Coffey; P. Doyle; A. Darcy; D. Power; E. Cummins. Subs: R. Ahearne for Darcy; D. Doyle for Costello (inj).

Ref: T. O’Sullivan, (Affane/Cappoquin).

PRESENTATION After the game, the Tom Halpin Perpetual Cup, which commemorates the former Rathgormack and Brickeys player, was presented to Ardmore Captain, Damien Lenane, by his daughter.

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Teams of Times Gone By THE MILLENIUM YEAR WESTERN MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Year: 2000. Date: Wednesday, August 2nd. Team: Abbeyside. Opposition: Tallow/ Shamrocks. Venue: Cappoquin. Half-Time Score: Abbeyside 4-2; Tallow/Shamrocks 2-3. FullTime Score: Abbeyside 5-10; Tallow/Shamrocks 3-5.

Pa Enright Rian McGrath, Rick Hnrahan, Diarmuid Molloy; David Cashin, Seanie Kiely, Simon Hanrahan; Liam Briggs, Keith Browne; Patrick Lynch, John Hurney, Seamus Lavin; Sean Cleary, Jimmy Moore, David Ferncombe.

Subs: Sean O’Connor, Matthew Burke.

Scorers: Jimmy Moore 3-4, Sean Cleary 1-1, David Ferncombe 1-0, Seanie Kiely and John Hurney 0-2 each, Patrick Lynch 0-1.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 16 Forecasts. 10 Correct. 6 Incorrect. Success Rate: 62.5%.

Best So Far: 100%.

This Week’s Forecasts: All Ireland Senior Hurling Final: Kilkenny v (Galway).

West IHC: Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg v (Ballinameela), Brickeys v (An Rinn), Tourin v (Modeligo).

West JFIA Final: Ballinacourty v (Kilgobinet).

West J’B’H Play Off: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v (Shamrocks).

County MHC: Division 1: Ballygunner v (Ballyduff Lower), Cois Bhride v (Passage). Dungarvan v (St. Carthages), De La Salle v (Cappoquin).

Division 2: Clan Na Gael v (Brickeys), Abbeyside v (Clonea), Tramore v ( Mt. Sion).

Roanmore v (St. Pats).

Division 3 : Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v (Ardmore), Fourmilewater v (St. Pats), St. Marys v (Erin’s Own), De La Salle v (Ferrybank), Portlaw v (St. Saviours).

To Date: 459 Forecasts. 290 Correct. 169 Incorrect. Success Rate: 63.2%.

GAA

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST, TALLOW TALLOW GAA LOTTO – SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 1, 10, 13, 24. No winner. Consolation Prizes: Anna Stewart, Michael A Leahy, Trish McCarthy, Bernie Murphy.

Promoter: Denis Tobin. Next draw: Ted’s September 7th. Jackpot: €7,000.

SENIOR HURLING Tallow 0-15; Fourmilewater 1-13.

Management and players will be extremely frustrated to lose a game which they could have won, playing so poorly. Tallow never got out of first gear and one may be forgiven for saying they were actually in reverse. They are all aware that this level of performance cannot be repeated as we are now entering the business end of the championship.

As other results have shown, this year’s championship is quite open and up for grabs for a number of clubs, including ourselves. On a more positive note, our level of performance up to this blip has been impressive and we need to return to this for the game in two weeks time. Our aim for the next day will be to improve the speed of our hurling, up the work rate 10 fold and reduce the amount of simple errors made. The game itself, what can I say? Well two points from play speaks volumes and depicts just how lacklustre the performance was. We should have taken advantage of the FMW red card in the second half but didn’t and ended up losing this game 1-13 to 0-15. Onwards and upwards from here when we play Ballygunner on September 12th at 5 pm in Bushy Park.

Tallow: S. O’Sullivan, M. O’Brien, D. O’Brien, K. Kearney, A. Kearney, J. Murray, R. Beecher, P. O’Brien, J. Henley, W. Henley, B. McCarthy, R. Grey, B. McCarthy, P. Kearney, T. Ryan. Subs: J. Neville, K. Geary.

Scorers: R. Grey 0-7 (6f), P. O’Brien 0-5 (4f 65), T. Ryan 0-2 (2f), B. McCarthy 0-1.

JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Tallow 1-12; Colligan Emmets 0-21.

It began at pace with no quarter given either way. Points were exchanged almost on rotation and after 10 minutes the teams were locked at four points each with three of Tallow’s scores coming from the unerring Mikey Curley and the fourth from Kevin Henley. Colligan were getting into their stride however and picked off 8 points over the remainder of the half. Tallow, who were considered complete outsiders for this encounter, showed character and determination to stay in touch with the aforementioned Mikey registering 3 further points (1,65). A Joey Power goal just before the break left the game finely balanced. (Tallow 1-7, Colligan 0-12).

Tallow powered into the game in the second half and were level within 10 minutes. Our backs were holding the line and Jack Tobin made some vital clearances. The impressive Stefan Tobin was causing all sorts of problems for Emmets as Tallow went three ahead. With just 10 minutes (+4 added on) remaining Colligan had yet to register a score but within minutes the game turned. With 56 minutes showing on the clock they had levelled the game. Injuries to centre back Kieran Fraser, talented wing back Jake Neville and Dylan Mangan didn’t help our cause but you could only admire the manner in which Colligan clinically closed out the game to record a comfortable win with 6 unanswered points. Their fitness level was definitely a contributing factor. Tallow’s heroic efforts over the first fifty minutes were stamina sapping which took its toll in the closing stages. They played some quality hurling and battled for every ball. Our lads can be proud of their display. It was interesting to hear many of them say after “it was a great game to play in”. They had been in a battle but revelled in it. Our congratulations to Colligan and we wish them well.

We have a relatively young squad with plenty of potential and hurling craft. They hurled well over the season and had a good campaign. They will probably feel themselves that they are capable of more. We thank all the squad who represented the club proudly. Our sincere thanks go also to the team management: Colin Cunningham, Paul O’Brien, Jimmy Cronin and Rob O’Sullivan – a good blend of youth and experience and also to adult teams’ coach Brendan Coleman. We wouldn’t do without our medical officer Georgina Cunningham on the line – thanks George.

Tallow: J. P. Grey, Stephen Pratt, Jack Tobin, William Hogan, Paul O’Mahoney, Kieran Fraser, Jake Neville, Mikey Curley (0-9, 4f,1 65), Stefan Tobin, Kevin Henley, Donnchadh Mulcahy, Mikey Tobin, Aaron Pratt (0-1), Brian Henley (0-1), Joey Power (1-0), Noel Condon, Stuart Barry, Alan Curley, Shane “Finn” McCarthy, Dylan Mangan, Luke McCarthy.

If this game was anything to go by then the new championship format, based on a meritocracy, introduced this year is worth persisting with. I think it may well improve standards. The old system where so called second string senior teams met year after year had become stale and predictable as generally all teams were at the same level of fitness and preparation and too familiar with each other.. Its a different ball game now as we are meeting teams who are the first team in their club As standard bearers for their club they have a different mentality and their preparation and fitness levels are almost on a par with any Intermediate or senior team. The bar has been raised for the “second strings attached”. If we are to be successful we must raise our own standards.

PARKING A number of spaces in the club car park are designated disabled parking areas. We would ask all who use the car park to respect this.

NOTE TO ALL MANAGERS/SELECTORS OF ADULT AND JUVENILE CLUBS Please ensure you lock up and turn off all lights in the field/clubhouse as they have been left on several times and the bills are extremely high.

Stradbally INTERMEDIATE HURLING We played An Rinn in Intermediate Hurling in Bushy Park last Saturday evening and had a win after a good game of hurling. We were sloppy enough in the first half and never got going, and we were behind by 1-6 to 0-6 at the interval. But whatever Oliver Costelloe said or done at half time certainly worked. We hurled very well and scored some beautiful points to run out winners by 2-15 to 2-12.

SENIOR FOOTBALL We play Kilrossanty next in the Senior Football Championship, date and venue has yet to be decided.

STRADBALLY PATTERN DAY Date for your diary. Stradbally GAA will hold numerous events to celebrate our Pattern Day on Sunday, September 13th. The day will start with a fancy dress walk at 1.30 pm from the village to the club house, a prize for the most appropriate dressed boy and girl will be given. We will have food and a shop on the day. A trailer load of timber will be raffled.

Other events to take place will be, Kick the ball through the tyre, Egg and spoon race, Tug of War between townlands in the parish. Teams must be registered before 3 p.m., organise your own team, Slow bicycle race (bicycles will be supplied), Man and woman three legged race, Wife

11 carrying race, Whack the Chairman with a wet sponge, Vintage machines will be on display, Sheaf Tossing, Horseshoe throwing, Roll the Ball, Face Painting and several other games, Bring the kids along and they will be thrilled with all hullabaloo. An entry fee of €5 for adults, all kids are free. Mass will take place in the Club House on Monday night, 14th September for all the deceased people of the parish.

ALL-IRELAND TICKETS Anyone looking for All Ireland Tickets for the hurling final next Sunday please contact Pat Fennell to get your name in for the draw. Only club and Deise Draw members will be entered in the draw.

STRADBALLY ZIP TOPS Orders will be taken soon for anyone wishing to buy the Stradbally half zip tops for both men and ladies. Sizes go from age 7 up to XtraLarge. Prices for age 5-11 €40, 13/14 €45 and adults €50 (these will vary depending on logos/initials) There will be an evening in the club in the next few weeks for those to try on tops. This will be a ONE off order so anyone who wants to order these or get early Christmas presents must do so on the night!!

WE NEED YOUR HELP Stradbally Pattern is only a few weeks away. We need your help. As this is going to be the event of the year, we will be short of helpers on the day. Please contact any committee member, or attend a meeting tonight (Wednesday) in the Club House.

LADIES NOTES U-14 County Final: Our u-14s played Gaultier on Saturday last in Dungarvan in the County final. The teams had faced each other the week before in the u-12 final but this was a tough game. Gaultier led at the break 2-4 to 1-1 with Kaylinn getting the goal. Sheena had a goal disallowed in the first half but scored a great goal in the second half with points from Aoife Brazil, Jade Queally and Kaylinn O’Donnell.

However, Gaultier were too strong on the day for our girls. It was a great achievement for the girls and a big thanks must go to Esther and Freddie McGuickian and Maureen Queally for their time and commitment with this team.

U-12 County Final: In what was a very sporting contest our u-12s were victorious in their U-12 county final against Gaultier. Huge credit must go to the girls who have put in the effort and commitment at training since February. The attendance and discipline shown was fantastic throughout the season and the girls showed a real desire to constantly improve and really that's what won it for them. All the parents should be given a special word of thanks for bringing the girls to training/matches and their support throughout the year, Paul Heffernan, Tomás Gough and Amy Whelan for their time and training. Thanks to Comeragh Rangers for hosting the finals and Joe Riordan for officiating, all the County Board Officials who attended on the day and Crohan McGregor who made the presentation to team captain Hayley Phelan.

U-13: Our u-13s are due to begin their league this coming Wednesday night.

All-Ireland: Congratulations to Nicola Fennell and the Waterford intermediate ladies team who have reached the All-Ireland final by beating Leitrim last Saturday in the semi-final. It was a closely contested game but Waterford showed their fitness and determination and pulled away in the end. They will face Kildare or Offaly in the All-Ireland final on September 27th in Croke Park.

Golden Goal: In the coming weeks both players and committee members will be selling golden goal tickets for the football All-Ireland to raise much needed funds for the club. Please support the girls as the funds will help in their continued success.

Sliabh Mary's Sliabh gCua/St. gCua/St. Marys WESTERN JH SEMI-FINAL The quarter finals of the Western junior hurling championship were played last Friday evening, which both Colligan and Geraldines progressed with wins over Tallow and Ballyduff respectively. The semi-final draw was made immediately afterwards and St. Mary’s were paired with the tough test of The Geraldine’s. The match is fixed for 17:45 pm on Sunday, 13th September in Fraher Field. We would encourage all supporters to come along and urge the team on. Please wear club colours.

We wish the St. Mary’s team and mentors the very best of luck as they aim to progress to a Western final. Colligan V Abbeyside will battle it out in the other semi-final.

SPORTS PREDICTION UPDATE With only 5 events left, our sports prediction quiz has never been so close.

Mayo clinched a dramatic draw with Dublin on Sunday, so Kerry’s opponents are yet unknown.

The top 10 on our leader board are now: Colin O’Gorman 84, Pat Walsh 82, Thomas Keane 81, Eamonn Power 77, John Fahey 76, Bobby & Eileen Power 74, Ronan Gleeson 73, Laoise Kerwick 72, Barry Curtin/Paul Breen 72, Ger Butler 72.

A mere 10 points separate the next 30 positions. Updates can now be viewed on the Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA Club website.

NEW ‘TOURANEENA RUNNERS’ COMMITTEE FORMED A brand new committee has been formed within the Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA club. The committee have been put in place to fundraise in aid of a running/walking track around Kirwan Park which can be used by all, creating a safe environment to exercise. Roads around the Touraneena area are extremely busy, hence dangerous. The track will provide security for all to benefit. Weekly runs/walks are organised each Monday evening form the church car-park behind Dunford’s Bar at 7 pm and everyone is welcome. The newly formed committee compromises of: Chairperson - Mush Keane; Secretary - Claire Fitzpatrick; Treasurer - Gráinne Hallinan; PRO - Kate Tobin & Maria Gleeson; Kit/Club Gear Mary Dyer; Event Officer - Regina Carroll & Sarah Gleeson. Committee members: Tish Connors, J. P. Fitzpatrick, Sarah O’Callaghan, Barbara O’Dwyer, Colm Ryan, Mary Walsh, Una Whitmore.

We wish the committee the very best of luck and urge you to support their ongoing events.

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS Belated birthday greetings to Kieran Barron who turned 21 last week.

Also belated greetings to Shane Organ who turned 18, and to Conor Tobin & Cormac Condon. Happy birthday to our development treasurer Paul Ahearne, who will celebrate ‘another year’ during the week.

CONGRATULATIONS The club would like to extend their warmest congratulations to club members Pat and Helen Keane on the birth of baby Niamh over the weekend, a sister for Aoibhinn and Caoimhe.

WATERFORD LADIES Waterford ladies Intermediate footballers reached the All-Ireland final in style with a comfortable 2-17 to 2-06 win over Leitrim on Saturday.

The ladies will learn their opponents when Offaly & Kildare do battle next Saturday in the second semi-final.

Also, huge congratulations are expressed to the Waterford U16 Camogie team who came out on top in a thriller in Nenagh, regaining their All Ireland title on a 2-8 to 1-7 scoreline.

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GAA CLUB NOTES

Brickey Brickey Rangers Rangers JUVENILE NOTES Under 8: Training for the under 8's continues each Saturday at 10.30 am until 12. Both hurling and football are played so if you want to join us come along for a bit of fun and learn the skills meet new friends. Bring a drink, a gumshield, shin guards, hurley and helmet and the fun is free. Any parent who wishes to help can do so just let one of the coaches know, experience not necessary but the experience that you get from working with the kids is invaluable.

Under 9 & 10: Training on Friday evenings at 6.30.

Under 12: Training for the under 12 footballers this Wednesday evening at 6.30. The under 12 footballers were invited to play St. Pat’s in a game as part of the annual Colligan Field Day. It was a super game and was very competitive with both teams being very evenly matched. St. Pat’s came out winners in a very sporting contest. Thanks to the organisers for the invite.

Under 14 hurling: We will have played Portlaw on Monday last which was the final match before the play-offs. The final match will decide who we play in the quarter final.

Congratulations: Great honour was bestowed on a member of the club over the weekend when the very able Conor Whelan captained the Co. Waterford Under 16 hurling team.

He was joined on that team by his club colleague and friend Dylan O’Donovan, while both young lads played very well the team were not looked upon kindly by lady luck. The future of hurling in the club looks bright with the likes of these lads donning the blue and white of the Diese.

We also had five players on the Under 14 panels over the weekend when the Tony Forristal and Sonny Walsh competitions took place over the weekend. The first team won their match v's Limerick and were beaten by Galway who went on to be runners up in the competition. The Sonny Walsh team, won their first two matches and were beaten in their 3rd match by Cork who won that competition. The lads involved were Jack Lombard, Sean Lennon, Aidan Organ, Conor Browne & Sean Ronayne.

Sympathy: The juvenile club wishes to extend sympathy to Darragh Curran and his family on the recent death of his grandfather Tom Curran, Park Lane, Abbeyside. Darragh is a key member of our Under 14 panel.

Camogie Notes: Congratulations to the Waterford Under 16 All-Ireland camogie champions who were crowned champions on Sunday last. The Brickey club was represented on the panel by Aisling O’Conor and Darina Shanley.

Well done to all, an All-Ireland medal to add to your collection.

LOTTO This week’s lotto draw took place in the Local Bar with a jackpot of €1,300. There was no winner. The numbers drawn were 18, 19, 20 & 29.

The €25 winners were Paul Curran, Alan Curran, Conor & Caoimhe Keane, Ray Landers and Aine Moore. The next draw will take place in the Enterprise Bar with a jackpot of €1,450.

Ballinameela Ballinameela WATERFORD UNDERAGE HURLING Well done to local youngsters Michael Fogarty, Joe Duggan and Liam O'Brien who were involved in inter-county action for the Waterford u14 Sonny Walsh (Mikey) and the u-15 A & B (Liam & Joe) panels respectively on Saturday. It was a busy day's hurling around the country with tournaments from u-14 to u-17 taking place nationwide.

Mikey and the u14s enjoyed a very successful day as they beat Limerick (2-6 to 1-7) and Kerry (1-8 to 1-7) before losing out to a strong Cork side (0-18 to 0-5), who ultimately went on to win the competition, beating Dublin in the final. As an aside, Cork incredibly won all 7 of the underage tournaments run around the country on the day, without a single team of theirs losing a match.

Joe and the u-15 Bs had a mixed bag, beating Limerick by 1-6 to 0-8 but also losing out to Clare, meaning that Limerick progressed on scoring difference with all teams having one win (Limerick having beaten Clare). Liam and the A panel travelled to Ballygarvan in Cork where they competed against Cork, Tipperary, Clare and Limerick for the Ted Hanley Memorial Cup. Well done again to all the lads and here's hoping we continue to see them tog out for the county in future.

INTERMEDIATE HURLING We suffered a disappointing 2-15 to 1-10 defeat to Brickey Rangers, a result that effectively sees us in relegation with a game left to play.

Starting brightly possession-wise, we registered two early wides in the first 5 minutes before the Brickeys opened the scoring with their first attack of the game. They doubled their tally soon after as we struggled to make an impact where it counted. The first half, in truth, was dominated by the men in black and amber. They looked both hungrier and sharper and made their dominance tell, securing a 0-7 to 0-4 lead with 20 minutes on the clock. Such was our first half showing, we could have counted ourselves more than lucky if we reached the break with only 0-3 in the differ-

ence. The final 10 minutes or so, however, righted the scoreline to better reflect the way the half had unfolded. Our opposition tacked on three further points and, crucially, a goal to leave nine points in it, 1-10 to 0-4.

After a bit of half-time soul searching, we delivered a much improved second half. There was noticeably more bite to challenges and to our play in general, and we reaped the rewards on the scoreboard, albeit slowly. The Brickeys, for their part, kept the scoreboard ticking over, but could count themselves fortunate in the manner of their second goal - a long delivery that found its way undisturbed all the way to the top corner of our goal. It was the straw that broke the camel's back - despite notching a scrambled goal of our own through Brendan Phelan, we never looked capable of reeling in the deserving winners on the day.

Next up is another trip to Fraher Field this Friday coming at 8 pm in Fraher Field where Clashmore will provide the opposition.

GARY HURLEY While not exactly Ballinameela news, it would be remiss not to congratulate Gary Hurley on his fantastic achievement in making the Great Britain and Ireland Walker Cup squad for 2015 (starting September 12th in England), capping his hugely impressive list of achievements on the amateur circuit to date. Gary played hurling and football with a good chunk of the current Ballinameela panel for St. Oliver's u-12, 14 and 16 teams, so it's great to see an absolute gentleman like him not only mix it, but hold his own too with the biggest names in amateur golf worldwide. Well done Gary.

UPCOMING FIXTURES Intermediate Hurling Championship: Ballinameela v Clashmore, Friday, September 4th in Fraher Field. Throw-in 8 p.m.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September 2015

Tom Cronin (Chairman Western Bord na nÓg) presenting the trophy for the Division 3 U-15 Football Western Championship, sponsored by Baumann Jewellers to Kilrossanty captain Anthony Lonergan after his team’s win over Naomh Bríd in the Final. Final score, Kilrossanty 1-7; Naomh Bríd 1-3 [Rory Wyley]

Kill CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the jackpot worth 10k at last Monday nights draw in Kirwans Bar (24th Aug). We had no Match 3’s either, so the lucky dip winners were Darren Kiely, Kilmac and Mary Murray, Boatstand. Each received €25 for their troubles. For the record the numbers drawn were 10, 20, 22, 27. The next draw is still for 10k and will be hosted by Dunphy’s. Once again thanks to all those who support our Lotto week in week out!

TONY KIRWAN PLANT HIRE INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Sometimes you just have to ground out a result and last Sat. night Kill did just that when they overcame a dogged Tramore outfit in nearby Dunhill in the losers group section of the championship. The win now pits us back into the championship proper with a quarter final game against perennial title challengers John Mitchell on Friday 18th Sept.

Conditions for this game were perfect, although there was a breeze blowing into the centre end of the field. We were first out of the blocks with a Ben Gallagher point before Tramore equalized soon after and this was the trend for most of the half. Ciaran Kirwan and Conor Rocket added a few fine points as both sides traded blows in a real tight game with intensity at the higher end of the scale. Coming up to the break Ben kicked a further 2 pts, while the seasiders left a few opportunities slip and this left Kill with a 0-6 to 0-4 lead. The second period was like the first with us unable to shake off the persistent challenge from Tramore. They opened the scoring on the resumption before Rocky got his second point of the night. It was now tit-for-tat as substitute Paidi Raher made an immediate impression with a superb score with the left boot.

Ray Hennessy got in on that act and for the first time a bit of daylight appeared between the teams as we stretched our lead to 4. Rather than going away the opposition upped it again and got the deficit back to 2, with goalie Kieran Dunphy making a vital save along the way. Ben, who covered every blade of grass, kicked a vital free to give us some breathing space. However our defence in which John Flynn was brilliant throughout were called upon again during a hectic final few minutes as firstly Niall Hennessy (another great battle with Martin Whelan) made a vital interception, and then that great servant Fergie Whelan made two goal saving blocks. It was real backs to the wall stuff at this stage, but Ray eased the pressure with a fisted point and shortly after Tom Dee’s whistle sounded to the delight of the Kill supporters. Final score Kill 0-12; Tramore 0-9.

Our team was: Kieran Dunphy, Fergie Whelan, Niall Hennessy, Luke Middleton, John Flynn, Eric Lonergan, Mikey Nicholls, Jim Halley, Anthony Kiely, Oisin Queally,Conor Rocket, Sean Cheasty, Ben Gallagher, Ciaran Kirwan, Ray Hennessy. Subs used:- Paidi Raher, Corey Kennedy

SPEEDY RECOVERY One of our most loyal supporters and former footballer from the 60’s and 70’s Jimmy Torpey was an absentee at the game the other night.

Jimmy got a knee replacement last week and all in the club hope to see him back on the sideline soon.

JUNIOR HURLING Its back to the small ball this Sat. 5th Sept. as Ballygunner stand in our way of making an

Eastern Final appearance. Walsh Park is the venue with throw in time fixed for 2 p.m. In the league section we drew with the same opposition, so a tough 60 minutes awaits the boys. Best of luck to all concerned.

SINCERE SYMPATHY To our former Chairman Mick Ahearne on the death of his sister Bridget Woulfe, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick last week. May she rest in peace.

St.Mary’s Mary’s Juveniles Juveniles St. U-13 HURLING Round 3 of the city league saw Clonea arrive in Kill last Monday evening, 24th, to take us on in a crucial game. Under pressure from the off we only trailed by 4 pts. at the break.

Clonea upped the ante in the early stages of the second half. Two goals put us on the back foot and even though we rallied with goals of our own from Bryn Moran and Cian Browne, Clonea, sensing the danger struck for another 2 green flags. Mike Halley did peg one back but try as we might it wasn't to be our night. Final score St Mary's 3-3; Clonea 5-6.

The team was:- J. Hennessy, A. Mullins, D. Halley, S. Allen, M. Halley, M. Morrissey, C. Browne, C. Scanlon, S. Walsh, B. Moran, J. O’Donnell, J. Murphy, G. Dowdall.

Subs:- B. Dowdall, J. McCormack, F. Kavanagh.

MINOR HURLING Our minor hurlers got their championship ambitions back on track last Monday evening, 24th August, when they easily accounted for De La Salle’s second string team in Gracedieu. In doing so they now have one leg in the knockout stages with one remaining game left in the group stages. Final score: St. Mary's 8-13; De La Salle 1-8.

ON COUNTY DUTY Last weekend the club was well represented on the intercounty scene. Paul Allen was a panellist on the Sonny Walsh team, while his father, Martin, was a selector on the Tony Forristal team.

Meanwhile, Connor Burns was a part of the u-15 hurling development squad that travelled to Clare to take part in a tournament. While in the Tipperary Supporters Club sponsored tournament Niall Dunphy was part of the panel. Well done to all for flying the St. Mary's flag!

Naomh Brid Brid UNDER 12 FOOTBALL This week we are away to Youghal on Friday evening at 6.30 p.m. The Rathgormack game has been postponed and hopefully will be rescheduled next week.

UNDER 11 FOOTBALL We played Cappoquin on Friday last and put up a good performance to win by seven points.

There is still plenty of improvement required as we conceded some very soft scores here. Our next game is next Monday evening September 7th in Modeligo vs Ardmore at 6.30 p.m.

UNDERAGE TRAINING Training for the Under 10’s continues each Tuesday evening at the Touraneena venue. Next week we hope to resume with the under 12/11 football training. Training for under 14 Hurling is on every Thursday evening.

CLUB NOTES If any person or group in the club wants to include match news, fixtures or photos etc in the

weekly notes please send email to the club PRO. Email address is (nb-pro@outlook.ie). These need to be received by Sunday evening at 6 p.m. for inclusion that week.

Fourmilewater SPONSORSHIP If you are interested in becoming one of the club sponsors where through our club notes, social media we will guarantee your company or business maximum exposure, please feel free to contact club PRO Muiris Walsh at 0868159136 or any committee member.

ROUND 4 SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Fourmilewater 1-13; 0-15 Tallow.

Well done to the senior hurlers on a great win over Tallow last Sunday evening. Great credit is due to the manager, selectors and players on what was a huge victory. In the end only one point separated the teams but it now gives us a huge chance of qualifying for the county quarter-final.

UPCOMING SENIOR HURLING FIXTURE Round 5 Senior Hurling Championship: Saturday, 12th September at 6 pm Fraher Field v De La Salle FOURMILEWATER HURLING/WATERFORD HOSPICE JOINT FUNDRAISER MIZEN HEAD TO MALIN HEAD 2 DAY CYCLE CHALLENGE The Malin to Mizen head challenge takes place this week and we are grateful to everyone who has supported this venture on behalf of the club and the Waterford Hospice. If you wish to make a contribution we have launched an online option via mycharity.ie at following secure link Donations to the fundraiser can be made here http://www.mycharity.ie/event/miz_to_mal__sep_ _2015/ Alternatively you can contact any club member of you wish to make a donation WATERFORD LADIES FOOTBALLERS Congratulations to the Waterford ladies football team and especially the members of the Ballymacarbry Ladies team on their excellent victory over Letrim in the All-Ireland semi-final last Saturday.

WEEKLY LOTTO RESULT Lotto jackpot not won. Jackpot €900. Numbers Drawn: 1, 17, 21. No winner. 5 x €30 winners Tommy Byrne, Knockalisheen; Maurice O’Gorman; Ollie O’Neill, Dungarvan; Mary Ryan, Nire Road; Pat Hallahan, Russelltown. Next week Jackpot €1,050 CLUB LOTTO The weekly lotto draw takes place every Saturday in Dooceys Bar at 9:30. Tickets are always available and who knows, you may be a winner. As well as having a chance of winning the top prize you are also contributing funds to your club.

45 CARD RESULTS Winners: Pat and Mary Guiry; Joint 2nd: John Mangan and Mem Murphy; Patsy O’Hallorhan and Ger Hennebry. Lucky Tables: Larry Ryan and Jim Phelan; Christy Skehan and Martin Moore.

DOG FOULING The club would like to remind dog owners that please do not walk your dog in the Fraher Field.

We have a serious problem of dogs fouling on the pitch which is a serious health hazard.

NIRE/FOURMILEWATER JUVENILES

U-13 Hurling: Well done to our U-13 hurlers who played out a thrilling draw with Dungarvan last week.

Div 1 U -13 Hurling Semi-Finals fixed for 4th September at 6.30 pm. First named team has home advantage. Extra-time in the event of draw.

Naomh Carthaigh v Dungarvan.

Fourmilewater v Abbeyside.

Winners will meet in the West Final fixed for 13th September.

U-11's: Well done to our U-11 footballers who had a great win over Dungarvan last Friday evening.

U-10's: Our U-10's are still playing games every Monday evening, well done to everyone involved for producing great games.

Tom Barron and Glen Cullinane: Congrats to Tom Barron and Glen Cullinane who played for the Waterford U-16 team in the Tipperary Supporters Club All-Ireland Under 16 Hurling Tournament which was held last weekend in Tipperary. We are all very proud of Tom and Glen.

Ballymacarbry Ladies U-14 team: Congratulations to the Ballymacarbry U-14 Ladies team on winning the county final last weekend.

Replica Jerseys: Anybody interested in buying a Nire replica jersey, they are available now from Declan Spelman (087) 763 7616.

Support: We are always very grateful for the support we receive from everyone in the community. We would love to see more people come along to our games and really get behind the team, the various teams and mentors put a lot of hard work into the teams and come match day, it would be great if more supporters came along to the games.

That support could be and often is the difference between winning and losing. We would also like to ask parents to please respond to texts about your children's availability for matches. It's important for the coaches to know exactly who can or can't attend a match. Thank you again for your support and cooperation Reminder: We would ask all parents to respond to texts received from club mentors when asked if your child will or will not be attending games training etc.

Gum Shields: Just a reminder to all parents that Gum Shields are obligatory for Gaelic Football when playing or training for Gaelic Football. None of us want to prevent any child from participating in our teams but we cannot allow any child play hurling without a helmet or football without a Gum Shield.

Training – U-12's: Our U-12 training continues every Tuesday between 7 pm and 8 pm in the Milfield €1.

U-10/ U-11 Training: Our U-10/11's training continues every Monday evening between 7 and 8 pm.

U-8/U-9: Our U-8/9's training continues on Thursday's between 6 pm and 7 pm in the Millfield €1.

U-6's/U-7's: Our U-6's/U-9's training continues every Monday between 7 pm and 8 pm in the Milfield €1.

Club Notes: If you would like anything included in the Club notes, Facebook or Twitter updates, please contact Muiris Walsh at 0868159136 or at baronpark20@gmail.com Respect: Respect your teammates, Respect your opponents, Respect your coaches, Respect officials and Respect the games. Ar agaidh an Uidhir agus An Caislean Cuanach.

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respectively will do nothing for either team and going forward one would have to question the future of this competition format.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We are due to play Kill in the Eastern QuarterFinal on a date to be confirmed. Training continues each week in preparation.

UNDERAGE We played a hard fought game against Na Gaeil last week in u-12. On a wet evening in Fenor we were beaten by the team who could get goals at important times and were just a bit sharper in our first game. This week we play Butlerstown at home.

Our u-11's played St. Saviours in a thrilling game in Fews on Wednesday night and but for the width of the post we might have got something from the game. This week we will hope to improve at home to Portlaw.

DEISE DRAW It is important that everyone has their accounts up to date as we near the end of the year. Please contact Molly or Gary.

SPEEDY RECOVERY We wish a quick recovery to Neilie O’Connor who was injured during the League final. We also hope to see Davy Kirwan back on the field soon after a serious injury off the field. Health is more important than wealth as the old saying goes.

Panel versus Geraldines was: Conor Sheehan, Seamus Mills, Aidan Feeney, Maurice McNamara, Kenneth Geary, Ger Feeney, Oisin Hickey, John Twomey, Eoin Brien, Tommy Feeney, Martin Feeney, Mike Drislane, Colin Keane, Wayne Power, Thomas McDonagh, Jack Daly, Michael Hannigan, Kevin Moroney, Sean Tanner and Bill Keane.

Rangers Ladies Comeragh Rangers Comeragh COUNTY FINALS Both our senior and junior teams are involved in County finals this coming Saturday. The juniors take on Na nDeise at 2:00 p.m. in Fraher Field.

This will be an intriguing encounter between the two teams but we have every confidence the girls will come out on top. Our senior girls play Ballymac for a third year in a row at 4:00 p.m. in Fraher. This will be a tough game for all involved but we have no doubt the girls are capable of lifting the senior cup on Saturday. Best of luck to all players and management involved in both junior and senior.

COUNTY SUCCESS On Saturday last the Waterford ladies took on Leitrim in the All Ireland semi-final in the Gaelic grounds. The girls had an amazing win with a score line of 2-17 to 2-06. We wish them the best of luck in their preparations for the final and we look forward to watching them in Croke Park. We wish a special congrats to our own girls involved Emma Murray, Aoife Murray, Katie Murray, Shauna Dunphy and Nora Dunphy.

UNDERAGE ACTION On Monday the 24th our u-15 team played Abbeyside. The girls proved far too strong for the Abbeyside team, winning with a comfortable score-line. This leaves the girls top of their group and will now face Na nDeise in the semi-final on Monday the 31st. Well done girls and best of luck in the semi.

Upper Ballyduff Ballyduff Upper SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Our senior hurlers picked up their first points in the championship with a victory over De La Salle in Fraher field on Saturday night. In a game that seemed to be lost after the first quarter when De La Salle lead by 1-7 to 0-2 on 16 minutes the lads brought themselves back into the game and outscored their opponents 1-10 to 0-0 over the next 25 minutes to lead 1-12 to 1-7 on the 40 minute mark. Ballyduff’s goal came courtesy of Cian Leamy. De La Salle did come back into the game in the last 20 minutes but Ballyduff stood strong and held out for a most valuable 1-17 to 1-15 win.

Team versus De La Salle: David Walsh, Denis McDonagh, Michael Kearney, Shane Hannon, Colm Horgan, Shane Kearney, Tommy Molumphy, Seamus Hannon, Jamie Hannon, Jamie Kearney, Cian Leamy, Eoin Scanlon, Kevin Casey, Andrew Casey, Mikey Kearney, Oisin Hickey, Eoin O’Brien, Tom Feeney and Maurice McNamara.

The last game in the group stages is against Abbeyside on Saturday, 12th September at 5 pm in Lismore. This is another must win game in order to avoid a relegation play off and we still have a possibility taking the final quarter-final spot depending on other results in our group on the same night.

JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Our junior hurlers suffered yet another heavy defeat at in the quarter-final of the junior championship this time at the hands of Geraldines. In a game that was effectively decided in the first quarter such was the difference between the teams. The game finished 3-23 to 1-5. We would like to thank the management team of Brian Kearney, Tommy Byrne and Brendan Hannon for their work and this group of players for their commitment throughout the year.

It’s somewhat unfortunate that the format of what was an excellent and very competitive senior second string championship over the past few years was sacrificed to provide the junior proper teams some facile games and provide us with some complete mismatches this year. Our games with Dungarvan and Fourmilewater were close fought affairs which would have benefited both teams where as the defeats by St. Marys, Colligan and Geraldines by 14, 17 and 24 points

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GAA CLUB NOTES

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty TRAINING Training continues for under 8's and 10's on Monday evenings at 7 pm unless otherwise informed, new members always welcome.

The under 11 and 12 Town and country football: The under 11 footballers played their second game in this league against Ardmore where they had a very comprehensive win last Friday evening. The next game is on Monday 7th September against Cois Bride in Tallow at 6.30 pm. The under 12's are due to play their next game on Friday, 4th September in Leamybrien at 6.30 pm, however, this has to be cancelled as our under 13 hurlers are playing their under 13 Western Semi-Final.

There are a few game to be played that were cancelled recently for different reasons which will hopefully be played in next week or so, the cancelled game against Youghal is refixed for Monday, 14th September at 7 pm in Youghal and away to Naomh Brid in Modeligo at 6.30 pm on Friday, 18th.

UNDER 13 HURLING SEMI-FINAL This game is fixed for Dungarvan Pitch Friday, 4th versus Cois Bride. Best of luck to our mentors and players.

WATERFORD CAMOGIE AND LADIES FOOTBALL Well done to the under 16 girls on winning the All-Ireland at the weekend and also to the Waterford Ladies Football Intermediate team on winning the semi-final and qualifying for the AllIreland in October.

CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €4,300 held in Micilins Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 30/08/15. Numbers were 2, 10, 19, 26. €30 to the following people: Helen Quinn, Kealfoun; Nicholas P. Power, Ballyshunnock. €30 sellers prize Anthony Mulhearne, Mahon Bridge. Next week’s Clotto held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 6/9/2015 for a jackpot of €4,400.

On duty on the night Sean Lennon and Robbie Whelan.

DEISE DRAW AUGUST 2015 Congratulations to Mary and Margaret Mulhearne who won €1,500 in the Deise Draw.

MONSTER BINGO Monster Bingo in aid of Kilrossanty Underage will be held on Friday, 25th September 2015 in Crottys Inn, Leamybrien. First game starts at 8.30 pm sharp. Prizemoney €1,200. Come along and support our club and win a couple of prizes.

Naomh Chartaigh Naomh ChartaighJuveniles Juvenile (LISMORE / BALLYSAGGART JUVENILE) U-9s Our u-9s played in the U-10 Tournament hosted by Clogheen in Clogheen last Saturday.

They played Ballyglibblin (Cork), Glenroe (Limerick), and Clogheen. They won their first game and competed very well in the next two games. This was a great morning’s hurling for our lads and great experience gained by them. Many thanks to Phil Ryan for the invitation to this tournament.

U-10s Naomh Chartaigh U-10s played St. Pat’s at home last Monday night and this group of lads are putting in a great effort and hurling very well at present.

U-13s The U-13 team had a very good win at home to Abbeyside last Tuesday night, hopefully these lads can keep up the good run of form going forward.

WELL DONE Well done to Oisin O’Gorman who was a member of the Waterford U-14 Tony Forristal team for the Tournament held in Waterford last Saturday. After a good win over Limerick, the lads lost out to Galway in the quarter-final. Well done to all involved.

U-16s A busy week for our U16s with a game away on Tuesday, 1st September to Cois Bride and on Thursday 3rd a game away to Portlaw. Results will be published next week.

Geraldines Geraldines JUNIOR HURLING On Friday evening last, the lads took on Ballyduff Upper in the quarter-finals of the junior championship in Fraher Field. From the throw in the lads got down to business with points coming from Ger from both play and frees. The backs were putting serious pressure on the Ballyduff

The Kilrossanty team, after their win over Naomh Bríd in the U-15 Division 3 Western football Championship Final, sponsored by Baumann Jewellers.

[Rory Wyley]

forwards. Our forwards were on form too and with good work from Liam and Mark led to Aidan scoring the opening goal. Ballyduff got there first point in the 14th minute which showed how strong the backs were. The lads drove on with further points from Liam, Stephen and Aidan. Liam scored the Gers second goal in the 19th minute. Ballyduff got a goal just before have time. Half-time score Geraldines: 2-12; Ballyduff: 1-04 In the second half the lads drove on from where they left off in the first half with a third goal from Aidan in the 33rd minute. From there it was all points from the lads from both play and frees.

It was a great performance from the lads from 1 to 15 and from the subs. Also welcome back to Stevie Hally from his long term injury. Full-time score: Geraldines 3-23; Ballyduff 1-05.

Team: E. Kenefick, J. Healy, S. Fitzgerald, R. Fitzgerald, J. Maher, M. O’Brien, E. Mernin, R. Connery, S. Keane, S. Kenefick, M. O’Brien, G. O’Donovan, M. Lynch, A. Dwyer, L. O’Connell Subs: E. Donovan, S. Kenny, J. Landers, S. Lambden, S. Hally

Also welcome home to Brendan from his travels.

FIXTURE The junior hurling semi-final will take place on Sunday, September 13th at 5.45 p.m. in Fraher Field against St. Marys.

DEISE DRAW Congratulations to Jock O'Connell on winning €3,000 in the Deise Draw for August. Anyone who wants to buy tickets contact Declan or Dave.

Congratulations also to Gary Hurley on being selected for the Walker Cup team this year.

Modeligo WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP; Modeligo 0-21; Shamrocks 1-10.

Played Sat, Aug. 29th in Lismore (Ref: Tommy O'Sullivan) Modeligo recorded their second win in this year's hurling championship on Saturday evening last against Shamrocks, and in doing so, have ensured that the club will play in the Intermediate grade again in 2016. Despite Shamrocks racing into an early 3 points to nil lead inside the opening 5 minutes, Modeligo gradually took a grip on this game and led 0-9 to 0-6 at the break.

A Shamrocks goal 2 min. into the second half saw the pace of this game suddenly step up a gear. The lads responded well and two huge scores from Kieran McCarthy and Seán O'Donovan at vital times laid the foundation for a massive result for the team.

Shamrocks were reduced to 14 in the final few minutes, losing a midfielder on a straight Red card. However, the result was not in any doubt at that stage, as an all-round determined display from all the lads here secured the win and a vital two points.

Modeligo lined out as follows: Cian O'Byrne, Seánie Hennessey, Brian McCarthy, Robbie Buckley, Tyler Walsh, Pat Fitzgerald, Shane Troy, John McGrath, Kieran McCarthy, Nicky O'Donovan, Seán O'Donovan, Rian Reddy, Jamie Troy, Tom Devine, Patrick O'Donovan (Capt.).

Subs: Michael Troy (for J. Troy), John Power, JP Ryan (for N.O'Donovan), Micheál Power, Reg Fitzgerald, Gary Power, Keith Hickey, Mike Bumster, Paudie McCarthy, Richie McGrath.

Scorers: Jamie Troy (0-9 total), {1 play: 7 frees: 1 x 65"; Tyler Walsh (0-4 total), 1 play: 2 frees: 1 x 65"; Patrick O'Donovan (0-3); Nicky O'Donovan (0-2); Seán O'Donovan; Michael Troy and Kieran McCarthy (all 0-1 each).

WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday next sees us play Tourin in another vital game for both sides in the Intermediate Hurling Championship. This game goes ahead in

Fraher Field with throw-in timed for 7 pm. It would be great to see a good deal of support for the local lads for this game.

UPCOMING FIXTURES Thursday, 03/09/2015: County Minor Hurling, Div. 2: Naomh Bríd vrs. Roanmore at 6:45 pm.

Saturday, 05/09/2015: Western Intermediate Hurling - Modeligo vrs. Tourin in Fraher Field at 6 pm Western Junior Football Final; Modeligo vrs.

Colligan. (Date yet to be confirmed).

MODELIGO GAA CLUBS FUNDRAISING "RACE NIGHT" Modeligo GAA Club are holding a Fundraising "Race Night" on Saturday, September 19th, in The Welcome Inn with the first race off at 9 pm.

The purpose of this event is to raise funds to finance the day to day running costs of our club.

As part of the event, we are preparing a programme in which local businesses can have the opportunity to place an advertisement, with three price options available. Full details can be obtained from any of our players or committee members.

For the Races themselves, all players are currently selling the Naming rights for all of the runners and riders in each race so please support this event and give yourself the chance to be on a winner while doing so!

We expect this event to be our major fundraiser for 2015 and we look forward to your support and to seeing you there on the night for what will surely be a fun filled occasion!

PREMIUM BUTCHERS SPONSORED COUNTY U-16 CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP This week, our U-13's got their campaign underway with a game at home to St. Anne's last Tuesday evening, with the sides level at full-time.

Colligan Emmetts WESTERN JUNIOR “A” HURLING C’SHIP QUARTER-FINAL Colligan 0-21; Tallow 1-12.

We booked our spot in the divisional Junior “A” hurling Championship semi-final following a hard fought win over a game Tallow side played under floodlights in Fraher Field on Friday night last (August 28th). We held a two point lead at half-time, it should have been a healthier lead, but for the concession of a rather soft goal just before the interval (0-12 to 1-7 at the change of ends).

Our second half display wasn’t up to scratch, and we failed to score for the first 22 minutes of the second period, as Tallow to their credit were doing all the hurling at this point. Credit must go to our lads, who dug it out in the last few minutes, and in the end we came through a really tough battle, but one which hopefully will stand to us.

However, we’ll have to improve if we’re to get anywhere near Abbeyside who will pose a serious challenge in the semi-final, which is fixed for Sunday September 13th at 7:00 pm in Fraher Field.

The team that lined out on Friday evening last was as follows: Dean McKenna, Peter Moloney, PJ Coffey, Ray Bannon, Darren Dunford, Mark Flynn, John Nick Fennell, Colin Dunford (Capt), Ross Browne, Johnny Wall, John Morrissey, Gavin Whelan, Tom Kiely, Stephen McGrath, Richie Kiely. Subs: John Flynn for S. McGrath, Jason Dunford, Simon Waters, Kieran Tobin.

WESTERN JUNIOR “A” H.C. SEMI-FINAL FIXTURE Please note Official Notice Fixture For Your Club, Iomaint Soisear A Semi-Final: An Coillegaein V Dun Na Mainstreach at Pairc Ui Fearachair, 7 pm, Sunday, 13th September.

Reitoir TBC. CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber”

club lotto held in Quill’s Master McGrath Bar on Monday, 24/08/2015. The numbers drawn were 15, 22, 24 and 28. The €20 winners were as follows: Carmel O’Neill, Liam Fraher, Mag and Kay, Ian Stanley. Last Monday (31/08) night’s jackpot was worth €7,300. Thanks for your continued support.

CLUB FIELD DAY We held a very successful club field day in the GAA pitch last Sunday afternoon where there were lots of fun filled activities, and I think it’s fair to say, everyone enjoyed the day. Thankfully, the weather was good to us, and everything ran off smoothly.

There was great excitement among all the children who were kept entertained all afternoon in the gladiator arena (which proved very popular), on the bungee jump castle, as well as some tackling drills with the sumo suits! The kids also enjoyed the pony rides on the bank, thanks to John Dunford for looking after this.

The afternoon commenced with a very entertaining and skilful U-9 hurling game between St. Pats and St. Oliver’s with St. Pats coming out on top after an excellent encounter, which was well refereed by our county player Colin Dunford. St. Pats U-13 ladies played a football game amongst themselves.

This was still a very competitive and enjoyable game, which was well handled by Olivia Butler who was on the whistle.

Our last game of the day resulted in a win for St. Pats U-12 hurlers, who overcame Brickey Rangers in a well contested game which was full of skill (including two magnificently pointed sideline cuts) and honest endeavour, thanks to Gavin Whelan for refereeing this one.

It turned out to a be a really enjoyable day, and the club would like to thank everyone for coming along. Thanks to Murial and all at the Pike Service Station for supplying the lovely refreshments which kept everyone going, to Maurice and Oliva Butler for doing tea and coffee. We’d like to thank Johnny McGrath from Beary’s Cross for coming with the shop which proved very popular with the kids. It was a great effort by all involved, and thanks to the officers and committee for organising the event which went off well, and here’s hoping we can run something similar again next year.

MINOR HURLING St. Pats Minor hurlers (assisted by Naomh Bríd) lost out to a lively Clan na Gael outfit in the Division 2 County Championship on Wednesday evening last (August 26th). It finished at the Touraneena venue, Clan na Gael 2-15; St. Pats 1-12.

The lads have two very important group games remaining, the first of these is takes place tomorrow evening (Thursday) away to Roanmore, throw-in is at 6:45 pm in Cleaboy. The last group game will be away to Clonea on Tuesday, September 8th at 6:30 pm.

U-15 FOOTBALL Commiserations to Naomh Bríd U-15 Footballers (assisted by St. Pats) who were narrowly beaten by Kilrossanty (1-7 to 1-3) in the Division 3 Western Final played in Fraher Field last Wednesday evening (August 26th). The lads gave a good account of themselves, and were it not for a lot of missed chances, the result could have been different, but no disputing the fact that Kilrossanty were the better team on the night, and they deserved their victory.

ALL-IRELAND HURLING FINAL TICKETS The club has received an allocation of four AllIreland hurling tickets from the County Board.

Anyone looking for tickets should contact the club secretary, Gerry Quinlan (087-6063601) as soon as possible. If there is a high demand then the allocation of these tickets will be made by a draw.

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Kilgobinet Kilgobinet WESTERN FINAL We play Ballinacourty on Saturday evening at 6.30 pm in Bushy Park. We would appeal to all supporters for a big turn-out on the night as your support in last year’s Western and County Finals was a big help in getting the lads over the line.

The club would like to wish the panel and management team the best of luck on the night: James Fennell, Mark Dunford, Martin Curran, Eoin Dunford, John Maloney, Paudie Fahey, JJ Fitzgerald, John Murphy, John Cass, Tomás Fahey, Paul Walsh, Connor Kavanagh, Stephen Coffey, Neil Phelan, Mark Phelan, Eddie Cullinane, Tommy Cullinane, Jimmy Cullinane, Johnny Hallahan, Cormac Power, Fergus Power, David Crowther, Joe Curtin, Brian Dunford, Nicky Dwane, John Fennell, David O’Brien.

CONGRATULATIONS The club would like to congratulate Kevin and Marianne Walsh on the birth of their daughter Anna, a little sister for Shane.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the jackpot is €4,800 as on Sunday night last Jack Kiely was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 10 which wasn’t the Joker although he did win €50. Kathleen Kiely and Katie Briggs won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar and Crottys Corner Bar. SENIOR HURLING On Sunday last we were defeated by Ballygunner in our fourth game in the County Championship. Unfortunately, the team were short a number of more experienced players on the day but it is good to see some of our younger players getting the experience of playing Senior Championship games. We play Ballyduff Upper in our final group match on Saturday, September 12th in Lismore. A win is essential her to ensure we advance to the knockout stages and to avoid the relegation play offs.

Team: S. DALY, M. POWER, C. PRUNTY, S. O’DONOVAN, E. COLLINS, S. O’HARE, B. LOOBY, D. COLLINS, R. FOLEY, M. FERNCOMBE, J. HURNEY, N. MONTGOMERY, S. CLIFFE, M. GORMAN, D. McGRATH. Subs: E. BERGIN, G. HURNEY, M. O’HALLORAN.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL This Saturday evening our Junior Football team will take on Kilgobinet in the Western Final in Dungarvan Club Grounds at 7:30 pm and we ask all our supporters to please come out and support the team.

CONGRATULATIONS On behalf of all in the club we would like to congratulate Brian Byrne and Seona McGrath who were married last weekend.

ALL-IRELAND CAMOIGE CHAMPIONS On Saturday last the Waterford Under 16 Camoige team had a fantastic victory over Dublin in the All Ireland Final and we are delighted to congratulate our own Shauna McGrath who was part of the victorious team. This was a great achievement by Shauna and one which I’m sure her parents and all of her family are extremely proud of.

CLUB RAFFLE Tickets are currently on sale for our Club Raffle where the first prize is Two Tickets to the AllIreland Senior Football Final and €300.

CLUB BINGO Our Club Bingo will continue this Sunday night in the CBS Hall where the jackpot is €1,000.

JUVENILE SECTION Minor hurling: Our minor hurling team play their 6th and final game of the group stages of their championship this Thursday night, 3rd September against Clonea in Clonea.

Under 13: Our under 13 hurling team were beaten by a strong Lismore team on Wednesday night of last week. However they have still qualified for the western semi final which will take place this Friday night in Ballymacarbry against Fourmilewater. We wish everyone involved well.

Under 16: Our under 16 hurlers played their last group game of the championship last night (Tuesday). At the time of going to print the result of this match was unavailable but will be included in next week’s notes.

Development squads: Well done to all our club players who played on Waterford development squads at the weekend. In the under 14 Tony Forristal and Sonny Walsh competitions we were represented by Eoin Ahearne, Oisin Hallinan and Michael Kiely. Our very own Michael Kelleher was also a selector on these teams.

In the under 15 grade we had 7 representatives namely Ben Flynn, Jamie Walsh, James Walsh, Meldan Dwyer, Shane Kiely, Daithi Brunnock and Sean Kent. Also Johnathan Moore was the manager of this team.

And to top off a very busy weekend for these young players we were represented on the under 16 hurling team by Tom Looby. All the above players acquitted themselves very well, done their club, county and families proud, and all have a big future in the game hopefully.

Hurling on the Green: On Wednesday night last we finished up with hurling on the green at Sallybrook estate. This turned out to be a great

initiative by the club with massive number of boys and girls turning out in each estate each night. A big thank you must go to all the kids first and foremost who took part, their parents for ensuring they were there and to the coaches and mentors and officials from the club who were there to make this event a reality. A big pat on the back must go to one and all. Saturday morning training continues at the club this Saturday morning at 10.30 for children between the ages of 5 and 8 who have started in school. It would be fantastic to see some new faces from hurling on the green attending these training sessions also.

JUVENILE PLAYER PROFILES Name: Sean Murray Age: 7 Fav Food: Pizza Fav Sport: Golf Fav TV; Adventure Time Name: Kieran Poland Age: 5 Fav Food: Pancakes Fav Sport: Hurling Fav TV: Scooby Doo

Ardmore IHC Ardmore lined-out on Saturday v Tourin in the Intermediate Hurling Championship at the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Grounds and after a hard fought physical battle we took the honours by 4 pts on a scoreline of 2-18 to 2-14. After an excellent start we did lose our footing on the game in the final 10 minutes of the first half.

Second half saw much of the same as both teams dug deep for the 30 minutes, with some excellent frees from David Gartland we began to put some daylight between the teams. Well taken goals from Cathal Hennessy (first half) and Seamus Prendergast (second half) were the deciding factors to the game as Tourin hit back with two goals in the final 10 minutes of the game.

It was an important win as we try and progress to the Quarter-Final. Next up in Ballysaggart on the 11th September.

WATERFORD DEVELOPMENT HURLING Our Club had three young guns lining out for their respective age-grade County Development Hurling last weekend. Seamus Cronin at Under15, while James Flavin and Jack Walsh formed the Under-16 panel. Well done lads and wish you the best as you progress through the Development stages of the County age-grade Squads.

COLLEGE BOUND We extend our best wishes to our young club players/members as they embark on a new chapter of their lives in 3rd level Colleges. We have lads/lassies heading to the many corners of the country and wish them all a safe passage with their choose courses.

BOSTON SENIOR HURLING Two Waterford hurling greats Clinton Hennessy (Ardmore) and Steve Molumphy (Ballyduff) extending their collection of silverware and honours as both played key roles for "Tipperary Boston GAA Club" in winning the Boston Senior Hurling Championship on Sunday across the pond. Tipperary Boston won on a scoreline 2-12 to 0-16.

LOTTO While our notes did not reflect the Lotto results for the past weeks I can say that our Lotto coordinators John O’Donnell and Mary Prendergast continue the weekly task with great diligence.

Lotto results Monday, 31st August - Numbers drawn were 6, 8, 13, 17. With no winner, our Jackpot stands at €10K. Our lucky dip winners were Peggy O’Connor, c/o Fleming Bar; Breda Flaherty, c/o An Tobar; Margaret McCarthy, c/o An Tobar; Theresa Healy, c/o Grange Post Office and Brendan O’Meara, c/o An Tobar. Next week’s lotto will take place at An Tobar where some lucky winner could swoop €10,000.

Ballyduff Upper Juveniles JOHN DALY U-10 HURLING TOURNAMENT Our Annual John Daly U-10 Hurling Tournament took place on Saturday, August 22nd as part of the Gala Festival. Four teams participated on the day, Cois Bhride, Cappoquin, St. Catherine’s and ourselves. A great morning’s hurling was had by all.

Ballyduff Upper and St. Catherine’s made it through to the final, with St. Catherine’s coming out winners. Thanks to all the teams for participating and to the Daly family who kindly sponsor this event.

TOWN & COUNTRY U-12 FOOTBALL – DIVISION 2 This league commenced with our first match being against Cois Bhride. It was a good game and well done to all the team. The next round match will be against An Gaeltacht.

WESTERN BORD NA nÓG U-13 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 2 We played at home against St. Oliver’s in

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the 4th round of this championship on Monday last and won, putting us through to the semi-final away to An Gaeltacht this coming Friday night.

U-14 BÓRD NA N-ÓG HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP We played St. Mary’s Juvenile in Kill on the 19th August in the last match in the League section of this Championship. It was a tough match and we were beaten on the day on a scoreline of 5-6 to 5-8. We are still through to the quarter finals which will be held on 16th September and await hearing who our opponents will be.

U-18 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP We line-out against An Gaeltacht in the last round of this Championship at home this coming Friday at 7.30 pm.

Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Results Tuesday, 24th August: Numbers drawn were 16, 22, 27 and 28. No jackpot winner.

Winners of €20 each were Sarah Browne, Dan Howard and Eileen Walsh. Next week’s jackpot is €3,375.

JUNIOR TEAM PLAY CAPPOQUIN Well done to the Junior Team on their victory over Cappoquin last Saturday in Lismore. In their final game they claimed victory on a score of 0-16 to 0-10.

Team: Davy Nugent, Jack Cunningham, Sham Clancy, Seamus Kearney, Paudie Hale, Bobby Ryan, Kevin Murphy, Tom Bennett, Stephen Hale, Liam O’Gorman, Adrian Meagher, Michael Ryan, Ger Fennessy, Fergal Meagher, Paddy Nugent.

BALLYSAGGART LADIES FOOTBALL U-14 COUNTY FINAL The girls played Ballymacarbry in the U-14 County Final on Saturday last, 29th August.

While the girls put up a good fight and played well on the day, Ballymacarbry proved too strong and ran out deserving winners. Sincere thanks to the girls and their management team for their work all year.

U-13 CHAMPIONSHIP The U-13 Championship starts this evening (Wednesday) 2nd September with a home game against St. Olivers. The game will be played in the BCS field, Lismore and will start at 6.45 p.m.

U-10 BLITZ The U-10 girls with their team managers Deirdre O’Donnell and Jean Mangan attended an U-10 blitz organised by Comeragh Rangers which was held in Rathgormack last Saturday, 29th August. The girls played several matches and competed very well in all of them. Thanks to Comeragh Rangers for organising the blitz.

U-16 ALL-IRELAND CAMOGIE FINAL Congratulations to club player Faye Curley and the Waterford Camogie team who beat Dublin in the All Ireland U-16 B Final on Sunday last. They were deserving winners on a scoreline of 2-8 to 1-7. Well done to all involved.

Lismore (Kindly sponsored by EAMONN'S PLACE ) CLUB FIXTURES Lismore V Mount Sion in Fraher Field, Dungarvan on Saturday, 12th September at 6.30 p.m.

CLUB HURLING Lismore senior hurlers took to the field on Saturday evening last in the 4th round of the County Championship against Roanmore. We needed a win here to get our first points on the tally board for the championship. Within seconds of the throw-in Lismore got a free which Mce Shanahan duly converted. Soon a reply from Roanmore which levelled the game. After six minutes of play we were ahead 4 pts to 1 pt.

Roanmore were coming more and more into the game and on the 12 minute it was 4 pts a-piece.

A foul on David Prendergast which resulted in a free and another point for our lads, our first score in 8 mins. Dan scored a point and Maurice finished the first half with a point from a free, leaving the scoreboard reading Lismore 10 pts; Roanmore 8 pts.

The second half began with a player change for Lismore, bringing on Brian Bennett for Peter O’Keeffe. A great passage of play from both sides and some great defending by Lismore to keep the Roanmore forwards from scoring a goal, resulted in Lismore getting a 65. A foul on John Prendergast on the 42nd minute resulted in another free and the scoreline read Lismore 13 pts; Roanmore 10 pts. Lismore brought on Aaron Whelan for Stephen O’Keeffe and with 7 minutes remaining Lismore led by 17 pts to 13 pts. A scoreline that saw Roanmore pile on the pressure on our team and they battled hard. Five minutes remaining and this meant a great finish was in prospect. Paudie Prendergast relieved some pressure for Lismore with good defending.

However, the God’s were not in our favour on the night when with one min of injury time remaining Lismore’s net was hit hard for a goal, and left the match stalemate finishing with a scoreline reading Lismore 18 pts; Roanmore 1-15.

The 5th round of the championship will be against Mount Sion in Fraher Field on Saturday, 12th September at 6.30 p.m. A match that has

Naomh Chartaigh GAA - Dick Aherne and Pat Montayne presenting the winners shield to Joe Flynn Captain of the Abbeyside team that won the Annual U-12 Pat Montayne Tournament held in Lismore last Saturday.

to see Lismore coming away with a win.

CLUB LOTTO The Lismore GAA Club Lotto was held in the Community Centre on Monday evening last, August 31st at 7.30 p.m. The Jackpot on the night was €18,400. Numbers drawn were as follows: 2, 9, 12, 22. Consolation prizes went to Eddie Nugent, Patsy Buckley, Caroline Hornibrook and Matt Houlihan. Next week’s jackpot will be €18,550.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP After a break of almost two and a half months our Intermediate hurlers finally get back to action this week as they take on Ballinameela at the Fraher Field on Friday night at 8 pm in a game which will go a long way to deciding whether we qualify for the knockout stages or not. We want to wish our panel and their backroom team the very best of luck in this game and hope that they can come away with the points here so we hope to see you all travelling to this game to show your support.

JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Our Junior Hurlers are also taking to the field this week but instead of playing Melleray Glen Rovers in the Western Quarter-Final, we are now playing the Shamrocks in a play-off game on Saturday afternoon to see who will be crowned outright top team in our group before our opponents will be decided in the knockout stages, so best of luck to the lads in that game.

ALL-IRELAND HURLING SEVENS Our Intermediate hurlers are also taking part in the All-Ireland Junior Hurling Club 'Sevens' competition on Saturday coming at the St. Judes GAA Club, Tempelogue.This is a sister competition to the Senior Hurling Club 'Sevens' held at Kilmacud Crokes each year on the All-Ireland Final weekends. With 32 teams competing from across the island of Ireland and some special invited teams from the overseas GAA community the Volkswagen All-Ireland Junior Hurling Clubs Sevens competition promises to be a great days hurling action with the first round of games starting at 10 am and with the final being played around 18:30 that day. Each game is 7 minutes per half, so the games are quick fire and full of goals. The playing squad for the day is 12 players with 7 players starting and 5 rolling subs. So an exciting days hurling ahead for our lads and we wish them the very best of luck in the competition and a safe journey to all players and any supporters travelling up.

TOUR DE PARISH Our "Tour de Parish" fundraiser took place on Sunday last and we were absolutely blessed with the weather on the day and hence there was a fine turnout for the races and indeed the family fun day as a whole. The winners of the 20k cycle race were Barry Kinsella and Karen Byrne and the winners of the 8k run were Mossie Keogh and Maire Hickey so a huge well done to each of you and well done to all participants.

We then decamped to the GAA Field where the games ensued and I think everyone who took part in the various games thoroughly enjoyed themselves and well done to each of the winners and thanks to those who ran each of the events.

We wish to thank Eamonn Doherty for keeping everyone well fed with a superb barbecue and he was ably assisted by Marion Ryan on the second barbecue.

On this we also want to sincerely thank The Butcher's Block, Dungarvan and Roger O'Halloran, The Point Bar for their kind sponsorship of supplies for the barbecue. We also held a raffle on the day and wish to thank each and every one of the sponsors for their generous donations, especially to Murray's Pharmacy, Dungarvan for sponsoring the top prize of a fine hamper.

Finally, we want to sincerely thank every one of you who took part on the day and contributed to the club in whatever way, whether it was the run, walk or cycle, and to all of our volunteers on the day for without you we wouldn't have been able to run an event such as this.

DEISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW The Deise Development Draw for August took place on Friday night last at the Modeligo GAA club and unfortunately our club had no winner again this month so hopefully we can break this streak of bad luck in the September draw which takes place on the last Friday in the month.

CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG JUVENILE Club Nursery A Huge Success: A huge THANK YOU to all players, parents, helpers and coaches for making our first run of Club Nursery mornings such a huge success, another great morning today which was our final Nursery before kids go back to school.

Great crowd and everyone was delighted to get their certificate and their goody bag. A special thanks to Mary O'Halloran, Catherine Keogh, Marian Ryan, Helena Hynes and many others who helped out each morning. A big thanks to all coaches who attended any morning, it's really appreciated. Special thanks to Jason Seward, captain of the club hurling team and Brian O'Halloran, club and county player for coming along this morning. And finally, a massive thank you to all the parents and guardians who bring the kids along each week, we hope you get involved in the juvenile club in the future. Hope to see everyone down at the Pitch again soon, the Nursery will return again at some stage!

Coaches and Volunteers Wanted: The juvenile club is always looking for new volunteers, coaches and selectors so anyone who has even a passing interest in getting involved in your local GAA Club is urged to contact anyone on the juvenile club committee for more information on how to get involved. All help is really, really appreciated.

Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas We say well done to Ballyduff Lower/Kilmacthomas Clubs who had a great win in the under 12 hurling tournament two weeks ago. They played Wexford in the first game, Galway in the semi-final and in the final they beat Dublin to win the cup. This was a great game for Kilmacthomas player Collin Power, the only player on the teams from Kilmacthomas as Colin had a big say in this win scoring 2-2. Well done Colin from the Kilmacthomas club and also all the Ballyduff Lower Club. Well done to their selectors Fergal, Paul and Carol.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Kilmacthomas will play Newtown in the intermediate football in a few weeks. We have a lot of work to do to beat Newtown going on the most recent game with Newtown a few weeks back.

We will have to give it 100% and really up our game with every player giving it a real go, it is up to you.

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Dungarvan ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS Congratulations to the Waterford under 16 Camogie team on winning their All-Ireland Final in Nenagh last week with a 2-8 to 1-7 win over Dublin and especially to our own club members Kaysha Tobin, Aisling Baumann and Clodagh Curran. Kaysha was also awarded the Player of the Match trophy.

ALL-IRELAND CHAMPION Congratulations to our under 12 player Mark McGarry who won the Irish Cycling Championship over the weekend, a great achievement for an all round sportsman.

UNDERAGE LEAGUES The Juvenile Club is organising football and hurling leagues from under 12 down in the club on Saturday mornings in October. Notification will be sent out and new members are very welcome to take part. As many club members and adult players as possible are asked to come out and support these leagues.

SENIOR HURLING Dungarvan 5-20 Cappoquin 2-11.

Our Senior hurlers secured qualification for the County Quarter-Finals with a good win over Cappoquin at the Fraher Field last Sunday evening. We led at half time by 2-10 to 1-3 and finished out the game well. We had new jerseys for this fixture and the club wishes to thank everybody who contributed to organising same. Our final Group match is a tough away fixture against Roanmore in Walsh Park on Saturday, September 12th at 6.30 pm.

Scorers: Patrick Curran 3-7 (4f), Ryan Donnolly 2-0, Cormac Curran 0-4, Sean Ryan 0-3, Kieran Power and Michael Kiely 0-2 each, Liam Ryan and Cathal Curran 01 each.

Dungarvan: Darren Duggan, Luke Egan, Conor Sheridan, Darragh Lyons; Gavin Power, Jamie Nagle, Kenny Moore; Cormac Curran, Kieran Power, Michael Kiely; Ryan Donnolly, Patrick Curran, Liam Ryan. Subs: John Curran for Luke Egan (48), Kevin Daly for Gavin Power (54), Darragh Fitzgerald for Darragh Lyons (57).

MINOR HURLING Every Minor hurling fixture is a vital one from here on in if we hope to make the knock out stages, starting this Thursday evening with a home game against St. Carthages at 6.45 pm.

UNDER 13 HURLING We play St. Carthages away this Friday evening in the semi-final of the Western Championship UNDER 11 FOOTBALL Dungarvan 3-5; Nire 3-5.

We played out a thrilling draw with the Nire in our juvenile field last Friday evening and our next game is against Ballinacourty on Friday, September 11th at 6.30 pm.

Team: Jake Ducey, Owen O’Callaghan, Sean Galvin, Darragh Healy, Kyle Healy, Mark Loftus, Ben Power, Brian Curran, Shay Cullinane, Daryl Harty, Gabriel McGovern, Paul Mullarkey.

UNDER 12 FOOTBALL Our next under 12 football game is against St. Pats on Friday, September 18th at 6 pm.

LOTTO This week’s numbers are 10, 16, 25 and 27.

Three of them were the same as last week. The Jackpot was not won. More tickets are being sold every week as the Lotto creeps up to €10,000.

Next week’s lotto is worth €9,800. The winner of the €100 is Mary Sheehan. Thanks to everybody who buys and who sells the Lotto. Remember, you can do the Lotto on line now.

Affane/Cappoquin CLUB LOTTO This week’s draw took place on Monday, Aug 31st for the jackpot prize of €9,100 and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were 5-11-17-19. The five €20 consolation prize winners were, Davina Mooney, Lacken; Eamonn Cliffe, Railway Bar; Lar/Ester Denn, Affane; Noel Landers, Carrigeen and Julie Keane, Kilbree.

COUNTY MINOR HURLING C’SHIP Cappoquin 2-11; Dungarvan 5-20.

Cappoquin took on Dungarvan in The Fraher Field on Sunday last. Full report can be seen in GAA section MULLINAHONE U-12/U-10 HURLING TOURNAMENT Cappoquin U-10 and U-12 hurlers travelled to Mullahone last Saturday to participate in their inter county club tournaments. The U-12’s played O’Donovan Rossa, Antrim; Cappataggle, Galway; Myshall, Carlow and Kilmessan, Meath, while the U-10’s played Mulliahone, Golden, Kilfeacle and Carrick Swans all from Tipperary. A great day of hurling was enjoyed by everyone. Thanks to all the parents who travelled and supported them.

Team: Adam Burke, D. Reidy, Danny Costin, Stevie Organ, Niall Collender, Sean Costin, Tadgh Kelleher, Mikey Dalton, Johnny O’Donnell, Mark Ormond, J. Casey, Conor Wilkinson, Conor Ormond, Cian Nolan.

Team: David Lommano, Aron Coffey, Eoin Coffey, Sean Begley, Tim Cliffe, Dylan Sheehan, Caylin Foley, Ryan Uniacke, Alex O’Sullivan, Oisin Coffey, Martin Keniry, John Murphy, Daragh Begley, Sean Curtin, Eoin Rooney.

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UPCOMING FIXTURES Sept 3rd County MHC

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Cappoquin v De La Salle in Gracedieu at 6.45 pm Fri, Sept 4th U-12 T/C Football; Rd 4; Affane v Cois Bhride in Tallow at 6.30 pm Sat, Sept 5th Cappoquin U-14 Hurling Tournament...

Sun, 6th Sept All-Ireland SHC Final Mon, Sept 7th U-16 County hurling C'ship Cappoquin v St. Mollerans in the Sportsfield at 7 pm Mon, Sept 7th U-11 T/C Football Rd 3; Affane v St Pats in Bohadoon at 6.30 pm.

Tues, Sept 8th County MHC Rd 7 Cappoquin v Lismore/Ballysaggart at 6.30 pm Tues, Sept 8th, Mass Lane Cup Semi-Final at 4.30 pm Wed, Sept 9th, Mass Lane Cup Final at 5.30 pm WATERFORD DEVELOPMENT SQUADS IN ACTION LAST WEEKEND Last Saturday, 29th August, was the busiest day of the year for Waterford underage hurling development squads, as our U-14, U-15 & U-16 squads took part in the various tournaments around Munster.

Since early in the year, the various squads have been preparing for these tournaments and great credit must be given to the mentors, players and parents for the amount of time and effort put into this preparation. Our club were well represented by Gavin Fives and Evan Murray on the Tony Forristal and Sonny Walsh teams with Brian Murray as a selector, While Matt Noonan is on the the U-16 side that competes in the Tipperary Supporter’s Club All Ireland tournament with Jimmy Lacey as a selector, well done lads.

AFFANE/CAPPOQUIN GAA CLUB SPONSORED CYCLE SUNDAY, 27th SEPTEMBER Affane/Cappoquin GAA Club will hold a Sponsored Cycle on Sunday, 27th September at 2.00 pm from the GAA field. This is open to all, with a special encouragement for families to take part. For those that will not have sponsorship cards, registration will begin in the field at 12.30 pm. Entrance fee for Adults €10, Children €5 and with a special family rate of €20. More details to follow in the coming week.

AFFANE/CAPPOQUIN GAA CLUB EGM Thur., Sept. 3rd at 8 pm in The Parish Hall The Affane/Cappoquin GAA Club will hold an EGM to discuss ideas for our clubhouse and dressing rooms on Thursday, Sept. 3rd at 8 pm in The Parish Hall all club members are expected to be there.

MASS LANE CUP 2015 The Mass Lane cup 2015 will commence in the coming week , the teams are as follows:Team A: 1, Matt Meaney, 2, Gavin Fives, 3, P. J. Kiely, 4, Tadgh Kelleher, 5, Danny Costin, 6, Jack Costin, 7, Conor Rooney, 8, Oisin Power, 9, Conor Wilkinson, 10, Alex O’Sullivan.

Team B: 1, Cian Murphy 2, Evan Murray, 3, Aidan Mansefield, 4, D. J. Reddy, 5, Niall Collender, 6, Ronan Mansfield, 7, Tom Coffey, 8, Conor Ormond, 9, Tim Cliffe, 10, John Begley.

Team C: 1, Louie Lomano, 2, Rory Mangan, 3, Luke O’Rourke, 4, Tony Browne, 5, Adam Burke, 6, Peter Cummins, 7, Stevie Organ, 8, Eoin Coffey, 9, David Lomano, 10, Oisin Coffey.

Team D: 1, Tom Troy, 2, Tiernan Cullinan, 3, Jamal Casey, 4, Sam Uniacke, 5, Johnny O’Donnell, 6, Mark Ormond, 7, Mikey Dalton, 8, Cian Nolan, 9, Dylan Shehan, 10, Ryan Uniacke.

Fixtures/Results: Tues., Aug. 25th Team A 6-7; Team C 7-4.

Rd 2, Wed., Aug. 26th Team B 5-6; Team 4-4.

Thurs., Aug. 27th Team C 3-7; Team D 2-10 Rd 3 Wed., Sept. 2nd D v B at 5 pm, Thur., Sept. 3rd C v A at 4 pm Semi-Final Tues., Sept. 8th 2nd v 3rd at 5.30 p.m.

Final Wed., Sept 9th. Final at 5.30 p.m.

THREE TO ANSWER 1, What club did former Galway hurler Gerry McInerney and present Dufay star Conor Whelan play for?

2, Name the Bruff player to win Munster minor and U-21 hurling c'ships in 2013 and 2015 for Limerick?

3, In which city was the first game of the 2015 All-Ireland SFC played?

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Sean Power was the manager of Waterford minor hurlers when they won the All-Ireland title in 2013.

2, Pairc Cummins is the name of Stradbally’s GAA ground.

3, Mattie Murphy won six All-Irelland minor hurling titles as Manager of Galway.

CAPPOQUIN CAMOGIE UNDER 8 & 10 BLITZ Our under 8's & 10's camogie teams travelled to Ballyduff recently to participate in an excellently ran blitz. There was some fantastic skills on display from all teams and the organisation and hospitality shown by Ballyduff was beyond expectations. Many thanks to you all and we look forward to returning next year.

ALL-IRELAND SEMI-FINALS Cappoquin under 10's provided the half-time entertainment along with O'Loughlin Gaels under 10's from Kilkenny at the half-time mark during Waterford's recent victory over Meath in the All-

GAA CLUB NOTES Ireland Intermediate Camogie Semi-Final. They also celebrated with the team on the pitch afterwards with all of the team and especially with Lorraine, Aisling and Jenny, the Cappoquin girls on the Waterford team.

ALL-IRELAND FINAL As you will now be well aware, Waterford’s Intermediate Camogie Team have qualified for this year’s All Ireland Intermediate Final against Kildare, scheduled to take place in Croke Park, Dublin, on Sunday, 13th September. All of us here in Cappoquin Camogie Club are delighted that this has happened, especially as three Cappoquin players, Aisling Power, Jenny McCarthy and Lorraine Bray, are vital members of that squad and will be displaying their skills to the nation on that day.

Because of this momentous occasion we are organising a bus to go to Dublin to support our girls, and we will also be booking group tickets as well.

BUS PRICES Adult fare: €30 (this includes the price of the bus and entry to Croke Park).

Juveniles: €20 (this includes the price of the bus and entry to Croke Park).

Please note that any juvenile players under 14 years of age must be accompanied on the bus by a parent or suitable guardian over 18 years of age.

TICKET PRICES Should you wish not to travel on the bus there will be a limited number of discounted group tickets available for purchase. Tickets for this match normally cost €30 but we can get some for €15 per adult and €5 per child.

Tickets and places on the bus will be offered to paid up members of Cappoquin Camogie Club firstly. After that it will be on a first come, first served basis. You must text your name and number along with the number of tickets you need (i.e. adult and juvenile/child) to Damien on 087 799 8873 on or before Tuesday, 1st September.

UNDER 16 COUNTY FINAL Cappoquin under 16's played a much fancied Portlaw side last Tuesday evening in Abbeyside in the Under 16 C county final. Portlaw emerged as deserving winners, but the Cappoquin girls fought all the way and never gave up. We will have the same team again next year as we have such a young squad so hopefully we can go one step further. Well done to Ally, Ella, Dearbhla, Elizabeth, Rachel, Natalie, Emma, Caoimhe, Lauren, Charlotte, Shelly, Emily and Jodie - you all should be very proud of the effort you put in tonight and we will be back even stronger next year. Many thanks to all the backroom team, trainers and mentors, namely Tracey, Jade, Sham and Damien, and also thanks very much to Alice Murray and all at the Cornerstone Takeaway.

SENIOR CAMOGIE The Senior ladies have been training away in the background for their upcoming quarter final against Gaultier. Dates for this match haven't been finalised due to the County girls reaching the All Ireland. Many thanks to all who have been putting in 100% at all sessions and especially Tony, Tricia, David and Paul who give up a lot of their time to come down to training. We're also suggesting that the girls who are going back to college start up a car pool to come to training during the week if possible. Many of you are attending college in neighbouring counties so any effort made to attend would be greatly appreciated.

Over the last few weeks, the girls have had a tough few challenge matches, namely against An Rinn who gave us two great physical and skilful matches recently. There is a challenge match coming up soon, keep an eye on Whatsapp for those involved. Training this Thursday at 7:30.

BEST OF LUCK & WELL WISHES We would like to wish all of our members the best of luck with their return to education, especially those starting college this week. Best wishes to Laura Murray who undergoes her surgery this week, we look forward to seeing you back on the pitch soon!

Cois Bhride Kindly sponsored by Cunningham's Hardware, Tallow UPCOMING FIXTURES Wed., 2nd Sept.: Minor hurling Div 1 Home v Passage at 6.45 p.m.

U-10 hurling Div 2 Away v Ballyduff at 7 p.m.

Friday, 4th Sept., Under 13 Hurling Div 2 Western Semi-Final: Away v Kilrossanty at 6.30 p.m.

Mon., 7th Sept., Minor Hurling Div 1: Home v De La Salle at 6.30 p.m.

Under 14 Hurling Play-off: Venue and Team at 6.30 pm to be announced later.

Under 11 Football Div 2: Home v Kilrossanty at 6.30 p.m.

WATERFORD U-14 Well done to our three Under 14 players, namely Shaun Henley, Dean Beecher and Ciaran McCarthy who took part in the Tony Forristal/Sony Walsh Tournaments held in Waterford last Saturday. They had a great day but unfortunately both teams failed to make it out of their groups.

ANNUAL FUNDRAISER Our annual fundraiser raffle takes place this

15 year on Friday, 4th September at Tallow GAA clubhouse at 8 p.m. and 1st prize is a pair of tickets to the All-Ireland Hurling Final. Raffle tickets are for sale from club members or can be purchased at Tallow Horse Fair (Thursday 3rd) from our Cois Bhride Stand that will be there on the day, or from ticket sellers who will be at the fair.

People’s continued support for this fundraiser is greatly appreciated as is the effort made by club and committee members who sell the tickets to help raise much needed funds.

Add to Cois Bhride UNDER 10 HURLING Our under 10 hurlers played An Gaeltacht recently in Tallow and showed some great team work and effort to win well. Well done to everyone involved.

Team: Conor Henley, Adam McSweeney, Ian Martin, Ciaran Lenehan, Jake Henley, Alan Hurley, Cian O'Brien, Josh Goode, Stephen Murphy, Niamh Spillane and Ben Grey.

Melleray/Glen Rovers Melleray Glen Rovers FIXTURES Following a fixture change for this coming Saturday, we will now not be playing Clashmore.

Shamrocks will now play Clashmore on Saturday and we in turn will play the defeated Team for a place in the Semi Final on a date yet to be fixed.

MELLERAY/GLEN ROVERS SPORTS AND GALA DAY The Melleray/Glen Rovers Sports and Gala Day will now take place in the GAA Field on Saturday, 5th September commencing at 4.00 p.m. Loads to do for all the family, so come along and enjoy the wide range of activities on display for all ages. Our grand raffle will take place during this event.

MELLERAY/GLENROVERS GAA CLUB LOTTO - WEEKENDING 30/08/2015 Numbers drawn on the night were 3, 12, 19 and 26, there was no winner. Consolation prizes of €10 each went to the following: Eamonn Cliffe, Tim Maloney and Eddie Byrne Jnr. Next draw will take place on Sunday, 6th September, in The Cats Bar at 9.00 p.m. Next week’s Jackpot is €700. Many thanks to all who support this lotto.

SPECIAL THANKS We at Melleray/Glen Rovers would sincerely like to thank everyone who contributed financially towards our Grand Raffle ticket sales. We would also like to thank Kelleher’s SuperValu, Cappoquin, Ballyrafter Service Station, Lismore and Centra, Main Street, Lismore, for there assistance and welcoming regarding our ticket sales.

Tourin CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH Tourin lost to Ardmore at Clashmore last Saturday evening on the score line of 2-14 to 2117. The first point of the game came from play and from Ardmore with the teams heading to the dressing room at half-time on a scoreline of 0-8 to 1-9 in favour of Ardmore. However, Tourin started to come back into the game and were within two points in the second half and but for a contrary ball and a persistent Ardmore backline, Tourin could have ended the game with a draw but were three points adrift at the end.

Main scores for Tourin were Sean Leahy, Kevin Leahy, Tom O'Brien, Daithi Wilkinson, David O'Brien, Shane Fives, Darragh Fives, Darragh Wilkinson and Brendan Scanlan (Free taker).

Team/Panel as follows: C. Bennett, B. O'Donoghue, D. Leahy, S. Dunne, D, O'Brien, D. Fives, B. Scanlan, S. Fives, T. O'Brien, N. Fives, B. Leahy, K. Leahy, Daithi Wilkinson, Sean Leahy, D. Wilkinson, D. Dransfield, S. Meaney, T. McGrath, J. Leahy, C. Wilkinson, N. Leahy, David Leahy & D. McGrath.

NEXT MATCH Tourin’s next task is to play Modeligo in Fraher Field next Saturday evening (5th September) at 6 pm. This is an important match for the lads so it would be nice to see extra support to cheer the team on.

BIG WINS Well done to all on the Waterford Camogie and Ladies football front as they have won or qualified for All-Ireland Finals recently. Keep the flag flying ladies.

BIRTHDAY Congrats to one of the Tourin panel Shane Dunne on reaching twenty one last week.

BABY ARRIVAL Congrats to Antonia Wilkinson and her partner John (Dublin) on the birth of their second child a little girl Harriet.

Shamrocks IHC, SHAMROCKS 1-10; MODELIGO 0-21.

Shamrocks Intermediate hurling ambitions suffered a severe blow last Saturday evening in Lismore when Modeligo were comfortable eight point winners in our last group match. We started well with early points from brothers Stevie and John Paul Lucey getting us off to a bright start, and with a pointed free from Colm Roche and a well worked point from Joe Leahy we were 4-2 ahead. Gradually Modeligo began to dominate, but Colm was again on target twice to leave us 6 points to 4 ahead. However Modeligo scored the next five points in a row without reply to leave us

three points down at half-time, with a bit of a hill to climb. Missing four scoreable frees didn't help our cause either, each miss a vital one.

The second half started like the first one, Shane Roche pointed, then Edward Hynes struck a very well taken goal after a brilliant run from Stevie Lucey and we were back in front. But Modeligo, to their credit, cancelled that out immediately with three points on the trot before Edward and Colm pointed to leave the teams all square again. That was as good as it got for us though, as last year's county and Munster Junior champions completely took over and outscored us nine points to one solitary pointed free to win pulling up.

Once again, not for the first time, missed frees proved very costly with around eight scores missed from placed balls. I don't want to seem too negative, but this can't be ignored, no team can afford to throw away that many scores. I must give credit where it's due, however, and Shane Roche was our stand out player from start to finish, he certainly can't be faulted for this loss. It was an impressive performance from Modeligo that leaves us in the same position as we were last year when we narrowly avoided relegation.

We may not be as lucky this year as we have no more rounds to play and so we need results to go in our favour in the next two weeks.

Panel; Ciarán O'Keeffe, Padraig Ahearne, John O'Donovan, Jason Ahearne, Brian Harnedy, Shane Roche (0-2), Eoin Murphy, Stevie Lucey (0-1), Tommy O'Donovan, Joe Leahy (0-1), John Paul Lucey (0-1), Edward Lonergan, Kelvyn O'Farrell, Colm Roche (0-4), Cathal Herlihy, Edward Hynes (1-1), Tomás O'Neill, Padraig Roche, Padraig Tobin, Sean Murphy, Bernie Kelleher, Liam Murphy, Alan Kelly, Mike O'Neill, James Walsh.

JUNIOR B HURLING PLAY-OFF Our junior hurling team who finished on top of their group have to play Clashmore/Kinsalebeg this Saturday evening in Ballyduff to determine who finishes first and second in the group. They have been going very well this year and hopefully can go a step forward this weekend. Throw-in is at 7.30 pm so come along and give them some support.

St. Olivers Olivers St. CLUB LOTTO This week’s number is 12 and the winner is Noel Griffin. Well done Noel.

UNDER 8, 9, 10 Training resumes this Saturday, details by text.

UNDER 9 Thanks to St Pat’s club for the invitation to Colligan for your sports day and well done to all our players, we had a great day. A special word of thanks to Colin Dunford for his time and patience with all his many fans.

UNDER 10 We had a great game vs Clashmore in Aglish last Monday with some great performances from our lads and thanks to Mark for taking charge of the whistle. A big well done to the St. Olivers lads representing their club with the county over the weekend. Michael Fogarty on under 14, Liam O’Brien and Joe Duggan on under 15 and Tiernan O’Connell on under 16.

WELL DONE All in St. Olivers would like to congratulate Gary Hurley on his Walker Cup selection. A great honour for him, his family and the Parish.

CLUB DAY Our Club Day to celebrate 40 years of St. Olivers will be on the 13th September in Ballinameela.

St.St.Pats Pats U-10 Our under tens continued the league programme this week with a trip to Lismore on Monday night. A great performance on the night for this team who are just after moving up a grade from last year. We travelled to Dungarvan on Thursday and played them in a game. The lads were on top all the way through. Tougher challenges lay ahead. Next up is Abbeyside on Monday, 7th.

U-7 Our under sevens played Dungarvan on Thursday night in a football match. A few new lads had their first football match with St. Pats and all played well. Thanks to Chris for the game.

Next up for these lads is a trip to Abbeyside on Saturday morning for hurling.

U-9 We had an extended panel for this age group in Colligan on Sunday to play St. Oliver's in a challenge match as part of the Colligan GAA open-family day. Both sides played with heart and spirit.

Thanks to Pat for bringing his team. Thanks to Colin for refereeing the match and both teams got lovely medals afterwards. Next up for the under 9's is the Roanmore blitz on September 12th.

GIRLS UNDER 7 AND UNDER 9 The girls played three matches during the summer all away to Ballymac, Ballyduff Upper and St. Oliver's.The girls did very well and gained great experience.

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ATHLETICS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

Garvey’s SuperValu Autumn League starts tomorrow night, Thursday Catherine Condon who was a divisional winner in this year’s series is presented with her prize by sponsor Ger Wyley.

Ger Wyley sponsor of the Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer series presents David McNally a division prize winner in this year’s series with his prize.

THE first night of the Garvey’s Supervalu Autumn League will take place tomorrow night, Thursday, 3rd at St. Augustine’s College by kind permission. This league is open to everybody over the age of twelve and all are welcome.

This league caters for all levels of runners, from the beginner to the regular runner.

You can even decide yourself what distance might suit you as it’s open for participants to run 1 lap which is just over 1 mile in distance, 2 laps, 3 laps 4 laps.

If you can’t make the run every night of the five weeks, just come along when you can.

The entry fee each night is €2. Registration for the league begins at 6.15 p.m.

and then the league itself gets underway at 6.30 p.m.

Parking is available at the college.

Our sincere thanks go to Garvey’s SuperValu Dungarvan and to Garvey’s on the Coolagh Road once again for their kind sponsorship of this league.

The dates for this league are: Sept 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and October 1st.

Eilís Ni hAodha Memorial Run September 11th

Una Mulligan who was a divisional winner in this year’s series is presented with her prize by Ger Wyley sponsor.

Ger Wyley sponsor of the Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer series presents John Leahy with the prize for runner-up for 2015

THE Annual EilíS Ni hAodha Memorial Fun Run takes place on Friday, 11th September at 6.30 pm. The race is being organised by the local Ballyduff Lower community where Eilís was a valued member of the local community and all money raised will be donated to the Ballyduff Community Centre Redevelopment Fund. Entry is set at €10, with a walk also on the night and this will get underway at 6 pm with the Run starting at 6.30 pm.

Prizes are sponsored very kindly by Delaware Life and are as follows:

Male 1st - €70, 2nd - €50, 3rd - €30 Female 1st - €70, 2nd €50, 3rd - €30 There are also age category prizes of €25 for the first over 40 Male and Female home, and prizes for first junior man and woman. Plus many great spot prizes with refreshments for all in the Community Centre following the race.

There is also a junior 1km race which starts at approximately 6:40 pm and is open to children born in 2002 and later (entry €5). Both the Hayes Family and West

Waterford Athletics are sponsoring perpetual trophies which will be presented to the first male and female home in the 5 mile race, the winners will also receive a smaller trophy to be kept permanently. Refreshments and prize giving follow the race in the recently re-opened Ballyduff Community Centre, which will provide excellent changing facilities for the race, there are also additional changing and car parking facilities kindly provided by the nearby Ballyduff Soccer Club. Please note the 6.30 p.m. starting time.

Pat Power completes Ballycotton Series 521 RUNNERS took part in this year's Ballycotton 5 mile road race, the 4th and final race in the Ballycotton Summer Series.

Race winner on the night was Mark Hanrahan Leevale AC in a time of 24.10 the ladies winner was also from Leevale AC when Sinead

Ray Hahesy who finished 10th overall in this year’s series is presented with his prize by Ger Wyley series sponsor.

Ger Wyley sponsor of the Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer series presents Diana Chizhikova who finished in 5th place overall with her prize.

O’Connor took the spoils for the second year in a row in a time of 29.47.

The overall series winner this year was Michael Harty East Cork AC and the ladies overall victor was Rosealeen MacKeown Leevale AC. Just one West Waterford athlete competed on the final

night when Pat Power ran a time of 36.33.

Indeed, Pat ran all four races in the series and the following were his times over the 4 months.

Ballyandreen 39.33 Shanagarry 37.13 Churchtown South 36.12 Ballycotton 36.58

Committee Meeting THE senior clubs next committee meeting will be held on this Thursday, September 3rd at 8.30 pm.

Sympathy WEST Waterford athletic club extends sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Liam Hassett, Kilclooney, Kilmacthomas who passed to his eternal reward recently. May he rest in peace.

Running Quote Mark Shalloe who finished 7th overall in the 2015 series is presented with his prize by Ger Wyley sponsor of the Ger Wyley Sports/Skins summer series.

Ger Wyley sponsor of the Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer series presents Leonora Kiely who finished 3rd overall in this year’s series with her prize.

RUNNING is a towrope pulling through my life, and at a time when stress squeezes me, I hold on tight.

Ger Wyley sponsor of the Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer series presents Brigid Coffey who finished in 4th place overall with her prize.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

WEST WATERFORD ATHLETIC CLUB

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Hugely successful 21st Annual Ger Wyley Sports/ Skins Summer Series 2015 concludes THE Ger Wyley Sports/SKINS Summer Series concluded last Friday week and was hailed by all as another outstanding success.

Our number one priority is for our club to try and organise an 11 race programme of events as reasonably priced as possible and enjoyable for all. At only €5 which includes chip timed races, “where would you get it.” To be able to achieve this goal we need to rely on kind sponsorship and this we received once again from our loyal sponsor of 21 years Ger Wyley in conjunction with our associate sponsor SKINS. Two years ago we increased the series to an 11 race programme with the first race then and also this year the popular Ballinroad 5k in April. The series concluding with the GSK last Friday week with another huge turnout for this event. A big congratulations to our two winners this year whom had never won the series before Brian Murphy and Sandra Prendergast. So it was nice to see some new faces taking the top honours for the 21st edition of the event.

BRIAN MURPHY WINS MICHEÁL O HOGAIN CUP FOR THE FIRST TIME A brand new name was added to the Micheál O Hogain Cup for 2015 as Carrick AC athlete Brian Murphy was crowned the series winner for 2015. Brian finished the series with 8 points total from his best counting 6 races.

Brian was most consistent all summer recording 4 first placings in Ardmore 5, Dromana 5, Ras Na Rinne 6 and the final race the GSK 5.

Brian also had 2 second placings to give his 6 race counting quota these were The Marine climb and the Ballymacarbry. The athlete who finished up second in the 2014 edition of the event also filled that position this year, John Leahy West Waterford AC. In 2014 John finished on 27 points and for 2015 his tally was 27 points so very consistent running by John.

Our winner last year was Kevin Kenneally, West Waterford AC and this year Kevin had to settle for a gallery 3rd with a total of 33 points. Mossie Keogh West Waterford AC had a huge improvement in not alone his finishing position in the series going from 8th last year to 4th this year but Mossie has been running PB's in practically every race he has run inter series in 2015; his total points were 43. Speaking of improvements our 5th finisher was Anthony Flynn with 57 points.

Anthony was 7th in last year’s series so another who has climbed the ladder on an upwards trend this year to 5th. Tom Leahy was just 1 point behind team mate Anthony Flynn to take 6th with 58 points. Tom the club’s Road Racing Co-ordinator is

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Ger Wyley sponsor of the Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer series presents overall winner for 2015 Brian Murphy Carrick-on-Suir AC with his prize. in a really unique position and holds a very impressive record in that he hasn't missed one of the Ger Wyley series races in 8 years, that’s 82 races without missing a single one. Of course, it was a ten race programme for the many years and two years ago we introduced a new race so it became an 11 race programme, and Tom has ran them all. Well done Tom keep it going.

Mark Shalloe on his return from his travels has been showing improvement with every outing and he took 7th place with 79 points.

Yevgeniy Chizhikov filling 8 place with 90 points just 4 ahead of previous winner of the event Peter Duggan St. Joseph's AC on 94 points.

Filling our final top 10th position for 2015 was Mr. consistent Ray Hahessy West Waterford AC with 101 points Ray also filled this position last year. Well done to all prize-winners in the Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer Series for 2014.

For the record the top ten was as follows and we also include the other men's prizewinners: 1st Brain Murphy 8 2nd John Leahy 27 3rd Kevin Kenneally 33 4th Mossie Keogh 43 5th Anthony Flynn 57 6th Tom Leahy 58 7th Mark Shalloe 79 8th Yevgeniy Chizhikov 90 9th Pete Duggan 94 10th Ray Hahessy 101 20th David McNally 30th Donal O'Donoghue 40th Liam Dwyer SANDRA PRENDERGAST TAKES LADIES TITLE FOR THE FIRST TIME The ladies Champion in the 2015 Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer Series after 11 races just like the men's series was a young lady who was claiming her very first overall series win.

The hugely improving West Waterford Athlete Sandra Prendergast lifted the accolade after 11 races of stiff competition.

It was a close call for

Sandra however, as the minimum 1 point separated her from runner-up and previous series winner Corinna Walsh also West Waterford AC. However, it was to be Sandra's year with her best 6 races to count she recorded a race victory in the Clashmore 5 and also recorded 2 second placings Dromana 5 and The Marine climb with a further 3 thirds, Ballinroad 5k, Ardmore 5 and The Touraneena 5k giving her 14 points total.

Sandra finished 3rd in the 2014 series so a deserving winner this year.

Corinna on the other hand was just 1 point behind with a 15 points tally. She had just 6 races of the 11 race programme completed when injury struck and in fairness to the previous winner these 6 had to count with her not been able to compete in the final 4 races. Corinna had a 1st in both the Dromana 5 and Ardmore 5 plus 2 second placings Ballinroad 5k and Touraneena 5k plus 4th in the Butlerstown and 5th in Waterford to Tramore.

The 3rd place this year was filled by another new comer to the top 5 placings in the series. Leonora Kiely West Waterford AC finished on 40 points. Leonora one of the club’s most improved runners this year ran 9 race in total and her best 6 were 3rd Clashmore, 4th The Marine Climb, 7th in both Ballymac 5 and Ras Na RInne 6, 8th in The Touraneena 5k and finally 11th in the Ardmore 5 which gave her a total of 84 points.

The final 3 placings in this year’s ladies table saw 3 ladies achieving top 5 positions for the very first time there were 4th Brigid Coffey 56 points and Brigid again had the minimum gain with just 1 point to spare over the 5th place lady Diana Chizhikov on 57 points. Well done to all the ladies in this years series.

For the record here are the top 5 Ladies and also the divisional winners:

2nd Corinna Walsh 15 3rd Leonora Kiely 40 4th Brigid Coffey 56 5th Diana Chizhikova 57 10th Sandra Moore 15th Catherine Condon 20th Una Mulligan 25th Linda Garcia 30th Grainne Keating 35th Sue Genc 100 ATHLETES ENTER THE 2015 SERIES The G.S.K. 5 mile road race was held recently bringing the 11 race series to an end for the 21st year. The final race was a huge success with €4,000 donated to Hospice from all the runners who took part. This rounds off a very successful series for 2015. Throughout the summer from when the series started in April right through to August we were hosted by many different communities from East to West Waterford.

Many of these races were held in association which some local organisation or group from the particular community the race was held in and many thousands of euro were donated from these events to deserving local and national causes.

To each and everyone of the various race organisers locally in the 11 separate venues we visited in 2015 we say a huge thank you. Without your input into your particular race it wouldn't be possible to hold this series at all, the first and still only 11 race summer series in the country. Under the stewardship of Tom Leahy our Road Racing Coordinator all the committee worked tirelessly to give you the runners the best and most reasonable priced set of road races possible and you the runners are responding to our efforts by turning up in great numbers at a time when many events seem to have numbers dwindling.

Along with all our various team of club officials and in conjunction with all the sponsors, communities involved and our many stewards the series went off without a hitch so once again we can't thank enough all our hardworking crew who operate the entries, results, prizes, website, weekly notes, Facebook etc. and of course our outstanding outdoor staff who are in place hours before race time ensuring that the race course is safe and all procedures are in place.

All of this work is appreciated by us all and by the runners who have come from all over the southeast to take part in these races. Each year we are fortunate to have the co-operation of our local Gardai and, of course, the local stewards in each of the towns and villages that we visit deserve our heartfelt thanks as well.

Each race has its own local sponsor many of whom have been in place for the past 21 years and we would also like to record our thanks

Pictured are a group of Men who ran all 11 races in this year’s Series with sponsor Ger Wyley, Paschal Proctor, Vincent O'Donovan, Eamonn Curran, Donal O'Donoghue, Kevin Casey and David McNally.

Pictured are a group of ladies who ran all 11 races in this year’s Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Sports Summer series for 2015. l-r: Eadaoin Fitzgerald, Margaret Conway, Ciara Duffin, Katie Bullen, Geraldine Barry and Onra Power. to them. Last and by no means least a huge thank you to all the runners who entered the series this year, many old friends of ours and thankfully we also made many new friends this year.

We hope you enjoyed your summer running with West Waterford athletic club and hopefully we will all have the health to do it all again for the 22nd year in 2016 ATHLETES WHO RAN 11 FROM 11 The following athletes are to be congratulated as they ran the full 11 race programme in the 21st annual Ger Wyley Sports/SKINS summer series for 2015.

There was an increase in the ladies number this year with 5 having the full deck complete in 2014 and this year we saw 7 complete 11 from 11.

Onra Power and Geraldine Barry are the only two who had a full house in 2015 and who also completed this feat in 2014 a huge achievement well done ladies. Looking at the men's it was 11 who ran all and this year it also was 11 so even steven for the men.

We had 3 athletes who completed the full deck for the

years 2014 and 2015 Tom Leahy, David McNally and Donal O’Donoghue. This gave us at gave us a total of 18 who complete the full series for 2015.

Tom Leahy Jimmy Connors Stephen Curran Alan Hogan Kenneth O’Donnell David McNally Kevin Casey Donal O’Donoghue Paschal Proctor Eamonn Curran Vincent O’Donovan Andrea Gaffney Katie Bullen Geraldine Barry Margaret Conway Onra Power Ciara Duffin Eadaoin Fitzgerald ZUZANA MALIKOVACOSTIN PHYSIO VOUCHER WINNER FOR 2015 SUMMER SERIES For each race in this years Summer Series, as she has also done for the past 3 years, Zuzana MalikovaCostin has sponsored 2 massage vouchers. Once again, we would like to thank Zuzana for her very generous sponsorship. Zuzana is a

Neuromuscular Physical Therapist and Massage therapist and is based at the Complementary Health clinic, Tournore, Abbeyside. She can be contacted at 0871218721. We ask our members to support our sponsors when possible.

The winners for 2015 were: Ballinroad 5k Jason Travers and Emma Murphy Butlerstown 4 mile Stephen Curran and Ann Massey Waterford to Tramore Yevgeny Chizikov and Sandra Prendergast Ardmore 5 mile JP Hogan and Kate Bullen Touraneena 5k Cathal Gleeson and Onra Power Dromana 5 mile Liam Clinch and Una Mulligan Marine 6 mile John Leahy and Leonora Kiely Clashmore 5 mile Geraldine Barry and JP Hogan Ballymac 5 mile Jacinta Sheil and Anthony Dwyer Ras na Rinne Grainne Keating and Trevor Hennessy GSK 5 mile Linda Garcia and Mark Shalloe

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GOLF

West WaterfordGolf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343.

E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Open 3 Person Rumble Fri/Sat/Sun Aug 28/29/30th 1st Declan Moran, Joe Moran, Alice Moran 72 pts. 2nd Clive Cooney, Philip Wade, Sean Walsh 70 pts.

Club Competition 18 Hole Sfd. Sat 29th/Sun 30th August 1st. Sean Drohan (9) 41 pts., 2nd. Kealan Drohan (7) 39 pts., Gross: Eoin Conway (3) 36 pts. b9. CSS: 37.

Club Mixed Foursomes 1st Tomas Curran & Shauna Wall – 61.5, 2nd Des Cleary & Reena McDonnell 66 pts.

Tuesday Treats – 25th August – CAT 1: 1st Jerry Martin (18) 29 pts. CAT 2: 1st Ollie Broderick (17) 26 pts.

Al Eile Open Gents Qualifier – Wednesday, 26th August: 1st Shane Noonan (5) 40 pts. Birr GC, 2nd Aaron Crotty (5) 40 pts. Extra Qualifiers: Dave Lennon (17) 39 pts. Bray GC, Donal Dempsey (13) 38 pts.

Dungarvan GC, Gross Daniel Raher (5) Dungarvan GC, CSS Home 37 pts., Away 37 pts.

Celebration Scramble – Friday, 28th August Front 9: 1st Michael Lenihan, Michael O’Dwyer & June Whyte 3 27 ⁄10, 2nd Conor Ryan, Alan Twomey & Geraldine Lyons 9 27 ⁄10. Back 9: 1st Gary Hurley, Pat 4Murray & David Condon 27 ⁄10, 2nd Percy Walsh, Nell9 Suipeil & Michael Hanlon 28 ⁄10.

Cleary’s Bar Golf Society 1st. James Cha Fitzpatrick (36 pts) 2nd. Paul Brown (31 pts) 3rd. Ger Murphy (31 pts) Tony Conlon Memorial 1st Damien Mulligan (35 pts); 2nd. Donal O’Shea (33 pts); 3rd Graham O’Shea (31pts); 4th Noel Cashman (27 pts).

FIXTURES Tuesday, 1st September – Open 13 Hole Tuesday Treat – Prizes in 3 categories Wednesday, 2nd September – Al Eile Open Qualifier 18 Hole Stableford.

Saturday, 5th Sept. Classic in aid of Suicide Awareness Team of 4.

Saturday, 5th/Sunday, 6th September Club Competition 18 Hole Stableford.

GARY HURLEY CELEBRATION EVENING A standing ovation and a roof raising roar greeted the arrival of Walker Cup player Gary Hurley on Friday evening last. Scenes reminiscent of those at Fota Island in the Irish Open on that famous birdie on the 18th were once again rekindled as West Waterford turned out in force to greet their hero. A packed clubhouse came to order as they listened to Gary recall his exploits over the past two years, and express his relief and satisfaction at having achieved his college degree and the crowning glory, a place among the famous five on the historic 2015 Walker Cup Team. He expressed his thanks to his family, the NUI Maynooth coaching scheme, GUI, and of course his team mates on the Walker Cup Team. He was loud in his praise for West Waterford GC, and the excellent junior coaching scheme which set him on his way just a few short years ago. Having spent a few days with family and friends at home Gary heads back to team HQ at Carton House and will enjoy a few friendly rounds with his team mates before heading off to Royal Lytham in preparation for the

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026.

Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Saturday 29th & Sunday, 30th August – 18 Hole Singles Stroke kindly sponsored by Gary Baverstock (GOY): 1st Eamon Power (13) 65; 2nd P. J. Coughlan (11) 67 L9; Gross: Sean Buckley (9) 77; 3rd John Kenneally (13) 67. CSS: Saturday 68 / Sunday 69.

EAMON POWERS TO VICTORY! Eamon Power was this week’s winner with an impressive 65 nett. Eamon took 40 shots in his front nine which included 5 pars, 38 blows on his returning nine including 6 pars ensured a 2 shot victory and a nice total of 11 pars for his 18 holes very tidy shooting indeed.

P. J. Coughlan was second with a 67 and winning on a

back nine countback. P. J. played the front nine in 38 shots which included 4 pars and a birdie on the 9th for good measure, he returned with 40 shots with 3 pars and another birdie on the par 5 15th hole.

Gross prize went to Sean Buckley, Sean has been in good form lately and another prize has been gathered this week, Sean had 4 pars and a birdie on the 9th in his front nine and had 5 pars on the back nine to return having taken 40 shots.

John Kenneally was third, John had a very impressive front nine with a 3 over 37, 3 pars and a birdie on the 2nd and the 9th holes. His back nine was played in 43 shots but was ruined by an 8 on the

big event on September 12th/13th.

ROYAL LYTHAM HERE WE COME A large number of supporters have already completed their travel arrangements to Royal Lytham for the Walker Cup. For anyone still wishing to travel there are still a number of seats available on the coach package. Ring 058 43216 for information.

Special Walker Cup Hats will be on sale at our club shop this week and you are advised to come early, as stocks are limited.

CLUB MATCHPLAY COMPETITIONS Anyone still involved in Club Singles and Club Fourball should check the the draw sheets on the notice board. It is imperative that all outstanding matches are completed within the alotted dates. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated.

MEN’S CLUB OUTING Club outing to Ballykisteen takes place on Wednesday, 30th September. Package consists of golf, dinner and one night’s B&B. Members wishing to go should contact John Joyce, Pat Power or Gillian Hickey as soon as possible. No names taken without full payment which is non refundable AUGUST/SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE TROPHY – LANDERS STRENGTHENS HIS LEAD Another score of 31 pts. helped Keith Landers extend his lead to 62 pts. Six points adrift. On 4 way tie of 56 pts., Mooney’s Eoin Donnelly, Kilrossanty’s Jack Kiely and, two former champions, Liam Suipeal and Robert Torpey Best 2 Cards to Count during August & September.

CLASSIC IN AID OF SUICIDE PREVENTION SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2015 Fundraiser in Aid of Let’s Get Together Foundation (Sucide Prevention) takes place at West Waterford held on Saturday, 5th September.

Please show your support for this most worthy cause. Team of 4, entry fee €100.

par 5 but he also had a birdie on the 17th and 2 pars to keep his score alive.

LISMORE GOLF CLUB DEVELOPMENT CLASSIC The annual club fundraiser classic will be held on Thursday, 3rd September, until Sunday the 6th and will be a three ball champagne scramble. Please try and get out and support the club over this weekend.

UNWRITTEN GOLF FACTS 1. When you look up, causing an awful shot, you will always look down again at exactly the moment when you ought to start watching the ball if you ever want to see it again.

2. There are two things you can learn by stopping your back-swing at the top and checking the position of your hands: how many hands you have, and which one is wearing the glove.

STUPID GOLF RULE OF THE WEEK When you’re playing competitive golf, whether it be at the monthly medal at your local club or on the PGA Tour, you’re not allowed to ask what

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

West Waterford Golf Club celebrates Gary Hurley's selection for the Walker Cup Team. Pictured is Justin Spratt, Junior Officer presenting a framed life membership Scroll to Gary to honour his achievement. Included are, Pat Murray, President; Mary Barron, Lady Captain; David Condon, Captain and Dermot Drohan, Vice Captain.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] PLAYERS INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 As a way of saying Thank You to our loyal members and visitors, West Waterford will host the inaugural Players Championship in October.

Winners in club and Open Singles qualifying competitions in 2015 are eligible to compete in this event. Thanks to a generous sponsorship from C2C Broadband we are offering a €750 prize fund for the event. Over 60 golfers have already qualified and during August and September we are doubling the number of qualifiers from all singles competitions. So why not come along to our Open Singles any Wednesday or any Open singles competition at West Waterford, and you could be playing in the Players Championship in October.

SUNDAY ROAST SPECIAL Enjoy lunch at our restaurant on Sunday with our new Sunday Roast Menu available from 12.30 – 3.00 p.m. Non Members are most welcome to come along and enjoy Sunday Lunch in the tranquil surroundings of the Brickey Valley.

CONDOLENCES We express our sympathies to Frank and the

extended Curran family on the passing of Tom Curran last weekend.

JUNIOR NOTES Back to School: We wish good luck to all our juniors as they return to the homework following a great summer of golf at West Waterford. No doubt the lads were delighted to meet their hero Gary Hurley on Friday last.

Junior Competition Wednesday, 26th August: 1st Sean Ronayne (35) 38 pts., 2nd Simon Kelly (15) 37 pts., 1st Gross Michael Hanlon (11) 22 Gross, 3rd Eoghan Curran (24) 32 pts.

Best 36 Mark Blackwell.

Junior Scramble – Friday, 28th August: 1st Eoghan Curran, Tom O’Connell & Oisin McHugh 293⁄12, 2nd Sean Spratt, Rory Curran, Dylan & Harvey Ahearn 31, 3rd Jack Ronayne, Jack & Adam Mulligan & Sean Ronayne 32½.

LADIES NOTES RESULTS 18 hole s/f played on Thursday 27th or Sunday, 30th August, kindly sponsored

by Marks and Spencer:- 1.

Marie T. Curran (27) 39 points; 2. Jean O'Donovan (29) 36 points; 3. Mary Donnelly (19) 35 points. CSS 38 points.

FIXTURES This week’s competition is the final qualifier of the Mna Eile on Thursday, 3rd September, as well as the final competition in the Player of the Tournament Prize, which is the best 4 of 5 cards. The final will be held on Sunday, 13th September. Tee-times from 1.00 p.m. which can be booked by telephoning the office at (058) 43216.

Bernie Twomey Memorial Cup will be held on Sunday 6th September – all names must be on sheet by Thursday afternoon as the draw will take place later on Thursday.

10th September – 18 hole S/F (one day competition) kindly sponsored by Marian Hilliard.

MATCHPLAY: next round, quater final, must be completed by 12th September.

Congratulations to Shauna Wall and Thomas Curran who won the Club Mixed Foursomes at the weekend.

MARGARET COSTIN R.I.P. There was a palpable air of grief in West Waterford Golf Club on Wednesday 19th last when news broke that our friend and member Margaret Costin had passed away.

Margaret joined West

Waterford six years ago and immediately fell in love with the game of golf.

She had a pleasant friendly disposition, a great sense of humour and a very positive attitude to life that followed through to her golf. She never got frustrated with golf but enjoyed every single game regardless of the outcome.

She absolutely loved coming to West Waterford to play golf and considered it a great day out.

Margaret represented the Club on the Ladies Challenge Cup Team and was a great supporter of the club.

She particularly loved playing the club mixed foursomes and enjoyed the fun and chat in the clubhouse.

Margaret was always a pleasure to play with and was in great demand on team events.

She was a real lady, both on and off the course, and will be sorely missed by all her friends in the Club.

We extend our sincere sympathy to Margaret"s husband Jimmy; sons Jamie and Niall; daughters Nicola, Orla and Mairead; her grandchildren and extended family.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

club a fellow competitor has hit. Seems fair enough as golfers can surely gain some sort of advantage by having a slightly more educated guess as to what club to hit from a par 3 tee let’s say.

However this is where the rule gets a little silly. You can look in your playing partner’s bag and find out for yourself and he/she is allowed to tell you without you asking. You just can’t verbally ask….otherwise a 2 shot penalty will be in the offing!!

MEN’S FIXTURES Monday, 31st August, to Wednesday, 2nd September – Ongoing FRONT 9 Singles Stableford Competition.

Tuesday, 1st September – 12 Hole Bacon at 5.30.

Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th, Saturday 5th & Sunday, 6th September – Lismore Golf Club Open Development Classic. 3 Ball Champagne Scramble (Any Combination) €60 Per Team.

Saturday 12th & Sunday, 13th September – 18 Hole Stroke kindly sponsored by club members. Prizes 1st, 2nd, Gross, 3rd, 4th, 5th.

Monday 14th to Thursday, 17th September – Ongoing FRONT 9 Singles Stableford Competition.

Friday 18th, Saturday 19th & Sunday, 20th September – Kelleher’s SuperValu Weekend Final Qualifier.

Prizes 1st, 2nd 3rd.

LADIES RESULTS Summer showers did not distract the in-form Catherine Neville from her usual target of first place again this week and she duly finished a few shots ahead of the rest. Patricia Lonergan finished her school holidays on a good note taking 2nd place with Una Dowd who is really beginning to take this game in hand delightedly taking 3rd place. Joan Cahillane and Hannah Lucas qualified for the Eily Murphy 4-somes and will represent the club in Cork Golf Club on Mon Sept 7th.

Our presentation of prizes went ahead on Wednesday night and Captain Amanda Power presented some beautiful prizes to the ladies present and thanked all our sponsors for their continued support.

This weekend hosts our

fundraising development classic on Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun. This is a three person Champagne Scramble so please get inviting ladies, play as often as you can €20 entry, €10 re-entry. There is a prize for the best ladies team so please support the club.

RESULTS Sun 23rd & Wed 26th Aug, 18 Holes Stableford, kindly sponsored by Graham Nagle, Deise Golf World Ltd. 1st Catherine Neville (30) 36 pts; 2nd Patricia Lonergan (17) 33 pts; 3rd Una Dowd (36) 31 pts.

Eily Murphy 4somes winners; Joan Callihane (15) & Hannah Lucas (23) 28 pts FIXTURES Wed Sept 2nd 18 Hole Stableford, kindly sponsored

by O Neill’s Daybreak, Tallow.

Sept 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Open Club Development Classic, 3 person 18 hole team event.

Ladies team Prize.

Wednesday, 9th Sept, Ballin Cup, 18 Hole Stroke, kindly Sponsored by Bernie Glavin.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Some of the quarter finals in the club singles have taken

place with L. Ní Choncubhair getting the better of B. Joyce and H. Lucas defeating A Power on the 18th to claim their semi-final places. Games remaining are E. Hornibrook v C. Neville, P. Bolger McCarthy v N. O’Sullivan. The sheet is up for the 4-somes which is due to commence soon so please make sure your name is up ladies.

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES We are down to our last few Monday nights for this summer where provide an opportunity for of our Beginners/learners chance to try out golf in our “Desperate Housewives”. On Monday nights at 7 pm we have some experienced ladies availlable to help out with any one who is thinking of giving the game a go. Anyone welcome to come along at 7 pm and give it a try. Please pass on word to any ladies you think might have an interest.

JUNIORS Junior Golf for boys and girls is well catered for in Lismore, for more information please contact Laoise on 087 7512397.

GOLF

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You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com GARY HURLEY Congratulations to Gary Hurley on his selection on the Walker Cup Team. It is a magnificent achievement for the West Waterford player and a great honour for the player and his family. We know that Gary will do himself and his club, West Waterford, proud when the take on the might of the USA in Royal Lytham & St Annes in September and we wish Gary the very best of luck on his debut.

RESULTS Tuesday, 25th August: Open Seniors, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Paul Vart (24) 40 pts Dungarvan.

Friday, 28th August: Open Singles, CSS 34 pts. 1st: Andy Travers (14) 35 pts. Gross: Daniel Burke (5) 29 pts West Waterford.

Saturday, 29th August: President’s Prize kindly presented by Tony Sheehan. CSS 36 pts. 1st: John Kiely (9) 78 pts; 2nd: John Burns (18) 77 pts; Gross: David O'Connor (5) 67 Gross; 3rd: Colin McArthur (9) 75 pts; 4th: Dermot Ahern (11) 75 pts; 2nd Gross: Micheal White (4) 63 pts; Best 1st Day: Seamus O'Connell (15) 42 pts; Best 2nd Day: Christopher Meehan (17) 40 pts; Past President: Kieran Cullinan (8) 68 pts; High Handicap: Martyn Raynor (21) 74 pts; 5th: Roy Ware (10) 73 pts; 6th: John Flynn (15) 72 pts; 2nd 1st Day: Raymond Moloney (12) 40 pts; 2nd 2nd Day: Brian Fahey (10) 38 pts; Guest: David Hayes (0) 35 pts; Junior: Michael Lenihan (6) 66 pts.

MEMBERSHIP OFFER New Members: From now to 1st January, 2017 Full

Members: €540; Seniors: €400; Husband & Wife: €760; Contact 058 44055 for more details.

FIXTURES Tuesday, 1st September: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies & Gents.

Friday, 4th September: Open 18 Holes Stableford.

Saturday, 5th September: Club Competition.

Sunday, 6th September: Gareth Taylor Memorial and Half Sub Qualifier.

Tuesday, 8th September: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies & Gents.

SEPTEMBER SPECIALS During September there will be some extra prizes to add a bit of spice to the weekend competitions. The Saturday Half-Sub and the Sunday HalfSub will be decided, as will the culmination of the Golfer of the Year and the Order of Merit.

As an extra for the weekend coming 5th and 6th a voucher for Deise Golf to the value of €50 will be awarded to the best overall score over the two days on top of the normal prizes.

The following week 12th and 13th September, David Hayes sponsors a prize for the best overall over the two days. On the weekend of 26th and 27th the extra prize will be a BBQ sponsored by Calor. All scores will be converted to Stableford for the extra prizes.

The revised fixtures for September are as follows: Saturday, 5th September: Club Competition.

Sunday, 6th September: Gareth Taylor Memorial and Half Sub Qualifier.

Saturday, 12th September: Club Competition Sunday, 13th September:

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707.

Website: www.dungarvangolfclub.com; Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net ANTHONY AND TERESA TAKE PRESIDENT’S PRIZE Our popular president Liam Carroll held centre stage this weekend as he hosted the final round of his President’s Prize.

Anthony Lynch held a three shot lead over the evergreen Cyril Power with Dermot McGrath and Paddy O’Brien a further shot back.

In the Ladies section Teresa Hayes held a two shot lead over Aoife Lowry. With the pressure on, both leaders produced solid outward nine’s never giving the chasers an opportunity to close the gap.

Anthony finished with 41 points to secure a six shot victory with Teresa shooting 40 points to secure a three shot victory.

Two worthy champions who produced the best golf over two days. To a packed clubhouse, President Liam got the night of

to an amazing start with the presentation of Honorary Life membership to Ireland’s Lady Rugby Captain Niamh Briggs to honour the local’s sporting achievements. Niamh was delighted to receive this award and humbly accepted it, promising to grace the fairways when her rugby career finishes.

A great night followed with excellent speechmaking and light entertainment provided by unpaid musicians Liam and Mark. Congrats to our Presidents Liam on providing us with a memorable weekend.

In other news we wish local golfer Gary Hurley the very best of luck as he prepares to face USA in the upcoming Walker Cup. AUTUMN OPEN WEEK Dungarvan Golf Club’s popular Autumn Open Week com-

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Monthly Medal Saturday, 19th September: Club Competition Sunday, 20th September: Half-Sub Round Saturday, 26th September: Saturday Half-Sub Final Qualifier Sunday, 27th September: Sunday Half-Sub Final Round.

PRESIDENT’S PRIZE 2015 The final round of the Tony Sheehan’s President’s Prize was played on Saturday last when 60 players set out trying to capture the coveted prize.

Colin McArthur was the early leader in the clubhouse and he held on for quite a while before David O’Connor returned a 38 pts score to add to his 39 pts giving a total of 77 pts. Then along comes Johnny Burns with a 39 pts score to give him the same total as David but with a better back 18.

Two groups were left on the course but the news coming in was that John Kiely was the only player in contention. After sixteen holes He needed to get 5 pts from the final two to secure 1st place. A bogey on 17 left John needing a par on 18. Two putts from 30 yards was eventually good enough to secure par and the title. Well done to all involved and particularly Tony Sheehan who was on hand to ensure that everything went well.

Presentation of prizes took place in the Gold Coast on Saturday night and it was great to see so many present.

SATURDAY HALF-SUB QUALIFIER With one round to go this competition could yet be won by a number of players.

Micheal White is in pole position with 140 pts with a 29 pts to be dropped. Tom White is in 2nd position with 139 pts and a 32 to be dropped. David O’Connor is in 3rd position on 133 pts with 28 pts to be dropped. Derek Power is on 130 (28), Andy Travers 129 (28), Johnny Ryan 129 (22).

Also there are a number of players with three qualifying scores who could still come into contention.

SUNDAY HALF-SUB QUALIFIER One round of this competition was played and is being lead by Derek Power 42, Brian Fahey 41, Jimmy O’Dwyer 40, Tom White 38, John Flynn 37, David Mulvihill 37. There will be three more rounds in September and a players best three rounds will count towards this prize.

SYMPATHY Sincere sympathy to Mick Ahern on the death of his sister, Bridget.

The Captain, President and all the members would like to offer their condolences to Mick and the entire Ahern family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

JUNIOR NOTES Results: Sunday, 29th August: 13 Holes, 37+ handicap: 1st: Jack Kiely (41) 24 pts; 2nd: Daniel Morrissey (40) 24 pts. Bryan Kiely (45) 23 pts. Cat 19-36: 1st: Jack McGrath (24) 25 pts; 2nd: Rian O’Dwyer (35 ) 24 pts.

LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition.

18 hole 2 card competition sponsored by Cliff House and Members. Entry €5 and reentry €3.

Sun., 6th Sept., 18 hole competition sponsored by Queally Walsh (GOY).

Sun., 13th Sept., Ladies Outing to Tipperary GC. President’s Prize: Our President’s Final held on Saturday, 29th August in glorious sunshine proved to be a tremendous success for our Presidents Tony and Joan.

When we arrived in the club, two very happy people greeted us, for despite a very mixed forecast the sun beamed down on our beautiful course and with the spectacular views on offer, the golf came second!!

Joan’s prizes on the day were fabulous, with a stunning painting of the lighthouse by Sinead O’Hehir going to the winner!!

However, some of our ladies played their very best, and we had a very popular win-

ner in Mary Clancy with a great score of 38 pts with Karen Darcy and Serena Roche coming in 2nd and 3rd places with 36pts each. Well done girls and indeed to all who featured in our President’s Day! 1st: Mary Clancy (14) 38 pts; 2nd: Karen Darcy (23) 36 pts; Gross: Rosemary Murphy (17); 3rd: Serena Roche (36) 36 pts; 4th: Ruth Hannigan (22) 34 pts. Cat 1 (0-22): Mary Kiely (14) 30 pts; Cat 2 (23-31): Gillian Cashman (28) 34 pts; Cat 3 (32-36): Ellen Foley (33) 31 pts; Back Nine: Marie Hayes (33) 16 pts; Front Nine: Elaine Goss (25) 18 pts; Past President: Teresa Queally; Visitor: Fidelma Horsom.

Committee Meeting: Our next committee meeting will be held on Friday, 4th September at 8 pm in the Bunker Bar. South East Coastal Alliance: The first outing for the Coastal Alliance 2015/16 will be hosted by West Waterford GC on Thurs., 10th Sept., tee from 9.30 – 11.30am, entry fee is €15 and €10 per outing, payable on the first day. We are encouraging new members to join us in playing 6 different courses over the winter months and getting to know our friends from other clubs. All are very welcome and there is no handicap limit, a list for existing and new members will be posted in kiosk – please add your name.

Ladies Outing: Our ladies outing this year will be to Tipperary Golf Club on Sunday, 13th September, tee times from 11.30 a.m.

An all-inclusive package has been arranged to include tea/coffee and scones on arrival, 18 holes of golf and a three course meal for €38 per person.

If you want the opportunity to play a wonderful course and enjoy a great day out, please add your name to list in kiosk.

A bus will be organised for the outing if we get enough members to support the hiring of one. If you wish to avail of the transport please add your name to list.

mences this Friday 4th and runs until Sunday 13th September. There is a magnificent line up of competitions to whet all golfers’ appetites with singles, fourball and rumbles events taking place throughout. We are very grateful as always to our sponsors for their continued support.

For a full list of events and to book online visit www.dungarvangolfclub.com .

Fri 4 Sep Open Gents Singles S/F (Quinlan Butchers) Sat 5 Sep Open Gents/Ladies Singles S/F (Tom Daly Catering) Sun 6 Sep Open Champagne Scramble (Any Combination) (Stephen O'Connor & Ann Power) Mon 7 Sep Open Gents/Ladies Singles S/F Special Value Monday Tue 8 Sep Open Ladies Singles S/F (Park Hotel) Wed 9 Sep Open 2 Person Rumble Any Combination(Sixty.com) Thu 10 Sep SPAR Thursday Open Gents Singles S/F Qualifier - Visitors €15 Fri 11 Sep Open 3 Person Rumble(Jim Quinn) Sat 12 Sep Open Gents Fourball/Open Ladies Fourball (Norris Bros.)

Sunday, 13 September Open Gents Fourball/Open Ladies Fourball (Norris Bros.)

DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS Mon. 24th Open Seniors: 1st Sean Power (19) 42 pts, 2nd Jim Kearney (12) 39, 3rd Daniel Raher (6) 39 pts. CSS 38 pts. Thurs. 27th: Spar Singles 1st Jack O’Donnell (14) West Waterford 39 pts, 2nd Conor Sheehan (7) West Waterford 39 pts, Gross Robert Farrell (1) New Ross 37 pts, 3rd Ml O’Mahony (15) 38, 4th Donal Williams (4) 38 pts.

CSS 37pts. Presidents Prize Sat. 29th: 1st Anthony Lynch (12) 87 pts, 2nd Dermot McGrath (12) 81pts, Best Gross Alan Thomas (+1) 76 gross, 3rd Prize Cyril Power (28) 79 pts, 4th Prize James Hayes (9) 77 pts, 5th Prize Mce Terry (15) 77 pts, Best 1st 18 Paddy O’Brien (13) 42 pts, Best 2nd 18 Mossie Walsh (9) 41 pts, Cat. 0/7 John Reynolds (Scr) 74 pts, Cat. 8/12 Frank O’Donoghue (9) 74 pts, Cat. 13/18 Charlie Barry (15) 74 pts, Cat. 19/28 Billy Queally (20) 76 pts, Past President Roger O’Connor (17) 66 pts. Plate Eoin Stack.

GENTS FIXTURES Mon 31 Aug Monday Open Gents Special Value Singles S/F Green, Thurday, 3rd Sept.

SPAR Thursday Open Gents Singles S/F Qualifier - Visitors €15, Friday, 4th Sept. Open Gents Singles S/F (Quinlan

Butchers), Saturday, 5th Sept.

Open Gents Singles S/F (Tom Daly Catering), Sunday, 6th Sept. Open Champagne Scramble (Any Combination) (Stephen O'Connor & Ann Power), Monday, 7th Sept.

Open Gents Singles S/F Special Value Monday Green, Tue 8 Sep Open Ladies Singles S/F (Park Hotel).

Wednesday, 9th Sept. Open 2 Person Rumble Any Combination (Sixty.com) DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS Presidents Prize Sat. 29th: 1st Teresa Hayes (20) 82, 2nd Mary Power (17) 79 pts, Best Gross Aoife Lowry (3) 69 pts, 3rd Kate McNamara (34) 74 pts, 4th Margaret Harty (30) 73 pts, 5th Christine O’Keffee (24) 70 pts, CAT A: Mai O’Brien (18) 68 pts, CAT B June James 69 pts, CAT C Ann Stack (28) 65 pts. Best Nett 18 1st Day: Mary Phelan (29) 39 pts, Best Nett 18 2nd Day Cathie O’Mahony (12) 35 pts, Plate Michelle Mernin.

LADIES FIXTURES Monday, 31st Aug. Monday Open Ladies Special Value Singles S/F Tuesday, 1st Sept.

Ladies Singles Stroke (Helen's Lingerie) (G.O.Y.), Saturday, 5th Sept. Open Ladies Singles S/F (Tom Daly Catering), Sunday, 6th Sept. Open Champagne Scramble (Any

Gents €540

Ladies €410

Couple €760

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Omni Group: The Omni Group meet every Wednesday at 1.45 p.m. for registration, this a fun 10 hole competition with a chat and a cuppa afterwards!!

Ladies Club Foursomes: Draw now made for above competition and is posted in kiosk, please refer to list for dates of each round.

Sheila Norris Singles Matchplay: This is one of our major matchplay competitions of the year kindly sponsored by Sheila Norris for which we are so grateful. Sheila, a past President of the club has always been an advocate of good golf, and deems stroke play or match play to be the epitome of the game!! Sheila has always been so generous with her sponsorship, and many a hard battle has been fought to attain the coveted prize!!

Please refer to notice in kiosk for dates of each round!!

Dawn International Mixed Foursomes: We are now heading towards semi-final stage in this competition and this is where the real battle begins!! , Wishing you all the best of luck in your next round matches!!

New Membership Offers: Ladies, if you would like to try out a game of golf on our stunning 18 hole championship course, we have a very generous subscription on offer for new members, please refer to men’s notes for details or contact Bob or Mark in the kiosk.

Coaching: Coaching for Ladies with Ian Prendergast takes place every Monday evening at 7.15 pm; this is available to all ladies and especially beginners. The sessions last for 45 minutes and the cost is €4 per session.

Combination) (Stephen O'Connor & Ann Power), Monday, 7th Sept. Open Gents Singles S/F Special Value Monday Green LADIES NOTES

bargains to be had and David offers the best professional advice. You can follow David’s special on his website at www.davidhayesgolf.com.

JUNIOR NEWS A great turnout last Saturday for our junior coaching with our President Liam Carroll kindly sponsoring a putting tournament. Much fun was had and Daragh Moynihan emerged as a worthy champion. Thanks to Joanne, Ethan and Daniel for their invaluable assistance and of course to our President Liam who is a great supporter of junior golf. Coaching continues next Saturday at 3 pm under the watchful eye of club professional David Hayes.

Our next event takes place next Sunday 6th of September with the hosting of the John Casey Shield. This is our penultimate event in the Summer series and valuable Golfer of the year points are up for grabs.

The timesheet is available on the club website. Juniors are reminded to play outstanding matches and post the results in the locker room. Any enquiries relating to junior activities can be directed to David Hayes PGA. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net.

You can also follow junior activities on Facebook.

Ladies Coastal Alliance: Ladies Coastal Alliance first competition in West Waterford on Thursday, September 10th.

Past & Present Lady Captains and Presidents Sun. 29th August: 1st Mary Whelan (14), Kathleen O’Dwyer Tipperary (25) 52 pts, 2nd Rita O’ Neill (7) Ann Wemyss (12) Callan 51 pts, 3rd Catherine Davis (10) Eilish Aherne (12) Callan 50 pts.

PAST & PRESENT LADY CAPTAINS & PRESIDENT’S COMP SIXTY.COM Results 24th August: Winner: Rogie O’Connor (17) 19 pts, Best Lady Ann Morrissey (25) 12 pts, Best Gent Donal Verling (18) 19 pts.

NEXT COMPETITION Wednesday, 2nd September draw for partners at 2 p.m.

YOUNG ONES Next competition 16th September at 2.30 p.m.

PRO SHOP NEWS Our resident PGA professional David is busy preparing for his End of Season Sale starting on Friday 4th September. There are many

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

Stradbally FC LOTTO There is a Jackpot Prize on offer of €3,200 this Sunday night. Draw takes place in The Cove Bar. Tickets available from local retail outlets and regular promoters. Thanks to all who continue to support our Lotto.

ASTROTURF AstroTurf Pitch is available to hire. Contact Tadhg for time slot availability at 087 2306841.

FAI NATIONAL DRAW Tickets for the Annual FAI National Draw are now on sale locally from club members. Wide range of valuable prizes, including cars, are on offer. Contact Gerry at 087 2245712 for more details.

CLUB KITS There are some club kits for children still available.

Ideal birthday presents.

Contact Aine at 087 7618127.

JUNIORS Stradbally kept up their good start to the league with an emphatic victory at home over a dissapointing St. Josephs side. Despite the visitors having the best early chances, the locals racked up a 3-0 lead at the interval.

They added four more in the

second half without conceding any. Highlight of the day was a hat-trick for Damian Sheehan, an unusual accolade for a right full back.

Team: Pa Collins, Damien Sheehan, Alan D'Arcy, Ger Crowley, T. J. Fitzgerald, Christopher Casey, Emmet Cummins, John O'Shea, Pa Queally, Stephen Lawlor, Kevin Lawlor. Subs: Adam Finn, Damien Vale.

CLOTHES COLLECTION The Barron Hall is having a Clothes Collection in aid of Hall funds on Saturday morning. All clean and dry clothes,shoes and bed clothing can be dropped off at the Hall between 10 am and 12.30 p.m. Alternately, ask any of the Hall People and they will collect them from you.

SCHOOLBOYS The Under 13s had a bright start to their season with a 5-4 victory away to Tramore. The locals opened smartly, racing into a 3 goal lead. However, their hosts worked their way back and led 4-3 with 10 minutes remaining. A Stradbally revival saw them score twice more, without reply, to garner

all 3 points.

Team: Tommy Fennell, Jaime Quinn, Will Comyn, Mikey O"Brien, Ultan McCusker, Conor Fennell, Rory Fennell, Dara McGrath, Mikey Mullaney, Dara Quinn, Dara Walsh, Jack Quinlan, Cormac McGrath, Daragh White.

ACADEMY & LITTLE DRIBBLERS Academy & Little Dribblers will return on Saturday week, September 12th. Contact Aine or Kerry Ann for further details.

FIXTURES Tuesday, Sept., 1st Under 12 League: Bohemians v Stradbally 6.15 pm Saturday, Sept., 5th Under 13 League: Stradbally v Kilmacow 12.30 pm Saturday, September 5th Junior League: Stradbally v Park Rangers 4.15 pm Sunday, September 6th Youths League: De La Salle v Stradbally 2 pm.

SYMPATHY We extend sympathy to the family of Waterford & District League chairman Matt and his wife Bridie Stafford who both died recently.

Kilmacthomas AFC UNDER 16 KILMAC V PORTLAW We opened our campaign on Monday evening. Not the best of starts. We were competitive up to half-time when trailing 3-2. However, we hadn’t a great second half. We were short a few players hopefully we'll find our feet next time out.

UNDER 13 KILMAC 5; BOHS 6.

All who were lucky enough to be in Alaska yersterday were treated to a great game of football and an eleven goal thriller.

Bohs who had stepped down from the top flight were taking on the League champions. Boh's went ahead on 7 minutes when they converted a penalty. A beautiful goal from Colyn levelled the game and then Alex put us 2-1 up after some fine play down the wings. The visitors equalised again before the break 2 - 2.

After the break Bohs went ahead and then Alan Dunwoody scored from the spot to make it 3 - 3. Bohs hit

us again with two quick goals 3 - 5 before Colyn replied with two goals. But Boh's hit once more and we couldn't get the equaliser in the time remaining. A very good display from all the lads.

Team: Robin, Jake, Jeff, Dan, Cian, Shane, Alan, Nathan, Darragh, Scott, Colyn, Conor, Tommy, Ribin, Micky.

BIRTHDAY WISHES A huge crowd turned up for the 50th Birthday Party of Pat (Nobby) Power in Kiersey's Bar on Saturday night. Nobby is a very well respected member of the club and to mark the occassion the club presented a Manchester United jersey to Nobby. It was great to share a great night with a man who has worked tirelessly for the the club. Happy Birthday Nobby and many more.

UNDER 15 JOHNVILLE 2 KILMAC 3 Our first day out proved a fruitful one when we bagged the points in a very entertaining game. We scored midway through the first half but were immediately pegged back by

a good home side, and so it remained ‘till the break.

The second half proved a real goal fest. We raced into a two goal lead and looked in a match winning position, only to be pegged back level, but Jack came up trumps just as we looked to have blown it.

Our other goal scorers were Dan and Liam Og with 2. A very good start.

DIVISION 2 A BOLTON 0; KILMAC 0.

Even the return of Pa was not enough to win this. Clear cut chances were few and we failed to make the most of them. Bolton could have won it very late on but they failed to breach our defence. Top marks to all the boys who worked hard to keep an unbeaten run, even though it's early in the season.

Ballinroad are next up and a tough game is guaranteed.

Keep up the good work boys.

UNDER 11 Training will take place on Thursday evening at 7.30 pm, Boys and girls are welcome 2005/2006.

Waterford Badminton Association WE are now entering the new badminton season and we wish both old and new members a very enjoyable year playing badminton. With National Badminton Week fast approaching from 7th to 13th September, it provides an excellent opportunity for people to try out the sport in their local club, so if you'd like a new sport to keep you active during the Winter months, or if it has been a while since you have played, why not visit one of the many clubs around Waterford City and County.

They are: Dunmore,

Waterford, Rathgormack, Kilmacthomas, Tourin, Touraneena, Ballyduff Upper, Melleray, Lismore.

MENS AND LADIES LEAGUES A format has been adopted for this year’s mens and ladies league with the number of players on each team being reduced to three.

Entry forms have now been sent out to club secretaries/contacts. Teams must be submitted on the form provided to Trudy Kennedy by September 23rd.

We look forward to some very competitive mens and ladies

leagues this year.

DUNMORE BADMINTON CLUB The Dunmore Badminton Club are holding their annual Golf Classic in Dunmore East Golf Club on Sunday, 13th September. The entry fee is €60 per team of three and there are lots of fantastic prizes on offer. A very enjoyable day is guaranteed.

FACEBOOK Don't forget to check out our Facebook page Waterford County Badminton Association to keep up to date on the latest badminton news from around the county.

Pictured above are Dungarvan United U-11 team who made it as far as Carrolls Cross recently. After an early departure bound for County Meath and the Kells Blackwater FC Tournament, unfortunately at 8 am the road trip was cut short as Kell's pitches were waterlogged.

Dungarvan United FC OFFICIAL SWITCH ON OF FLOOD LIGHTS On this Saturday night our Premier side play their first ever game under lights at Kilrush Park when we host Ferrybank.

Kick off is 7 p.m. and the floodlights will be officially switched onat half-time at 7.45 p.m..

There will be refreshments available from 7 p.m., admission €3.00 Adults, Children Free. We look forward to seeing the support of the people of Dungarvan on Saturday night.

U-16 GREAT SEASON OPENER Our U-16 team started the season with a great 7-1 win away to Piltown on Monday night. A win that bodes well for the team for the comimg season. These lads had a good run last season and have really put the effort into their pre-season training and the result shows the reward of their hard work under Managers Kevin

Walsh and Christy RossPower. Full write- up next week.

WOMENS TEAM ONE STEP FURTHER TO THE SHEILD Our ladies team took on Park Rangers on Monday last at home in the semi-final of the Women's Shield. A jubilant 4-1 win (Katie Hannon x 2 Ashlee Keohan & Eimear Fennell x 1) secured their place in the Shield Final V Carrick next Saturday. A brilliant team performance from everyone on the pitch especially Aisling, Amy and Stacey playing some of their best soccer to date. Well done to Becca in goal on the night who wasn't kept too busy between the posts but reacted brilliantly and sharply to Park Rangers breaks. Well done to the players and managers on a great run this season and thanks to all of those who have shown their support throughout the season.

ACADEMY Our midweek academy will return on Wednesday, 2nd September 5-6 p.m. for players born in 2006 & 2007 playing U9 and U-10 this coming season.

Our Saturday academy continues this week as usual. This week is the last week for registrations so please ensure your forms are back on Saturday to secure your academy place, as slots will be allocated and only registered players will be notified.

THE WAITING GAME All involved in the club hope all three Waterford players who had trials for Ireland this weekend reap every success they deserve especially our own Kaiesha Tobin who had a busy weekend to say the least. We are all willing good news for you!

REGISTRATION Please ensure registration/ membership is up to date and

all forms/monies are returned to Membership Officers, Sean Dwyer 086896 7690 or Lucinda Shrubb 086 107 9915.

FIXTURES Thursday, 3rd September - U14A Away to Bohs at 6.15 pm Away Thursday, 3rd September - U14C Home to Crystal at 6.15 pm Main Saturday, 5th September - U13B Home to Bohs at 12.30 pm Main Saturday, 5th September - U15A Away to Bohs at 2.30 pm Away Saturday, 5th September - 3rd Home to Piltown at 4.15 pm Glass Saturday, 5th September Prem Home to Ferrybank at 7 pm - Main Sunday, 6th September - O.35 Away to Park Rangers at 11 am Away Sunday, 6th September - U18B Home to Railway at 2 pm -

Main

Waterford Schoolboys’ Football League Fixtures & Results FIXTURES Wednesday, September 2nd Under 12 League (Kick off 6.15 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-12D Bohemians C v Piltown B (Mooncoin) Carrick Utd C v Mooncoin Celtic B (Portlaw) Park Rangers B v De La Salle B (Southend) Tramore C v St. Saviours (Johnville) Thursday, September 3rd Under 14 League (Kick off 6.15 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U14A Bohemians A v Dungarvan Utd A (Tramore) Ferrybank A v Southend Utd (Seaview) Johnville v Piltown A (Park Rangers) Villa A v Tramore A (Bohemians) U-14B Carrick Utd B v Portlaw Utd (Piltown) Kilmacthomas v Railway Athletic (Portlaw) Park Rangers v St. Pauls (De La Salle) Tramore B v Ballinroad (St. Saviours) 6.45 U-14C Abbeyside v Villa B (Dungarvan) Bohemians B v St. Saviours (Villa) Dungarvan Utd B v W. Crystal (Railway Ath) Mooncoin Celtic v Ferrybank B (Kilmacow) Piltown B v Kilmacow (Carrick Utd) Saturday, September 5th Under 11 Leagues (Kick off 10.30 a.m. unless otherwise stated) Red League Ferrybank A v Southend Utd A (Ferrybank / Southend) Tramore A v Villa A (Tramore / Villa) Green League Ballyduff v Park Rangers A (Ballyduff / Park Rgrs) De La Salle A v Piltown (DLS / Piltown) Johnville v Portlaw Utd A (Johnville / Portlaw) Kilmacthomas A v St. Pauls (Kilmac / St. Pauls) Blue League Ballinroad v Carrick Utd B (Ballinroad /

Carrick) Mooncoin Celtic v Ferrybank B (Mooncoin / Ferrybank) Seaview Celtic v Kilmacthomas B (Seaview / Kilmac) Orange League Bohemians A v Southend Utd B (Bohemians / Southend) Park Rangers B v Tramore B (Park Rgrs / Tramore) Railway Athletic v Villa C (Railway / Villa) Purple League Carrick Utd C v De La Salle C (Carrick / DLS) 11.30 am Carrick Utd C v W. Crystal (Carrick / W. Crystal) 11.30 am Kilmacow v Bohemians B (Kilmacow / Bohemians) Portlaw Utd B v Bolton (Portlaw / Bolton) Portlaw Utd B v St. Saviours (Portlaw / St. Saviours) Saturday, September 5th Under 13 Leagues (Kick off 12.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-13A Johnville v Park Rangers A (Ferrybank) Tramore A v Carrick Utd A (Southend) Villa A v Ferrybank A (Johnville) U-13B Carrick Utd B v De La Salle (Piltown) 12.45 Dungarvan Utd v Bohemians A (Ballinroad) Kilmacthomas v Piltown A (Ballyduff) W. Crystal v Southend Utd B (St. Saviours) U-13C Ballinroad B v Tramore B (Dungarvan) Ferrybank B v Park Rangers B (Kilmacow) Piltown B v Portlaw Utd (Carrick Utd) Railway Athletic v Villa B (Abbeyside) Seaview Celtic v Bohemians B (Park Rangers) Stradbally v Kilmacow (Railway Ath) Saturday, September 5th Under 15 League (Kick off 2.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-15A Bohemians A v Dungarvan Utd (Seaview) Ferrybank A v Southend Utd (Tramore) Kilmacow v St. Pauls (Mooncoin) Tramore A v Villa A (Bohemians)

U-15B Carrick Utd B v Johnville (Portlaw) 2.45 pm Kilmacthomas v Park Rangers (W. Crystal) Piltown v Portlaw Utd (Carrick Utd) U-15C De La Salle v Mooncoin Celtic (St. Pauls) Ferrybank B v Railway Athletic (De La Salle) 4.15 pm Tramore B v Villa B (Ferrybank) 4.15 pm RESULTS U-16A Southend Utd 1; Villa A 7 Tramore A 4; Piltown 0 U-16B Bohemians A 2; Kilmacow 0 Kilmacthomas 2; Portlaw Utd 7 U-16C De La Salle 1; Bohemians B 2 Villa C 0; Tramore B 3 U-14A Bohemians A 1; Carrick Utd A 2 Piltown A 0; Villa A 3 Southend Utd 5; Tramore A 0 U-14B Park Rangers 0; Portlaw Utd 3 St. Pauls 4; Carrick Utd B 1 U-14C St. Saviours 2; Ferrybank B 7 Villa B 7; Bohemians B 2 U-13A Carrick Utd A 2; Southend Utd A 4 Johnville 2; Villa A 7 U-13B De La Salle 0; Piltown A 3 Dungarvan Utd 2; Southend Utd B 5 Kilmacthomas 5; Bohemians A 6 Mooncoin Celtic 3; Carrick Utd B 2 U-13C Bohemians B 0; Ballinroad B 2 Park Rangers B 3; Piltown B 0 Portlaw Utd 2; Railway Athletic 1 Tramore B 4; Stradbally 5 Villa B 3; Seaview Celtic 0 U-15A Carrick Utd A 7; Dungarvan Utd 2 Tramore A 3; Bohemians A 2 U-15B Johnville 3; Kilmacthomas 4

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WATERFORD HANDBALL NEWS

Laura Keever wins Gold & Silver in the World Championships HISTORY was made by Frairy / Abbeyside / Ballinacourty Club player Laura Keever in Waterford’s first ever World Handball Title and wins silver in the doubles with an American Handball Player as her doubles partner.

All past and present handballers are delighted for Laura and wish her many more years in the Handball Game.

Well done Laura.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS GOLD AND SILVER Singles (Gold): Vera Aguier (Canada) 211, 21-5 Siobhan Tully (Roscommon) 21-11, 21-14 Linda Connolly (Roscommon) 21-16, 18-21, 11-9 Natasha Coughlan (Clare) 21-2, 14-21, 11-5 Doubles (Silver): Partner Kristina Rude (Minnesota), U.S.A. Laura Mannion & Niamh Egan (Roscommon) 2 1 - 1 , 21-2 Siobhan Tully & Linda Connolly (Roscommon) 7-21, 14-21.

Subway Media Day with Tommy Bowe at The Gibson Hotel, Dublin.

Dungarvan RFC win a Training Session with SUBWAY® Famous Fan Tommy Bowe!

Pat Devereux, Chairman Friary/Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Handball Club making a presentation to Laura to mark her achievement.

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DUNGARVAN RFC has been chosen as the Munster winner of the SUBWAY® stores #TrainwithTommy competition.

The Waterford based team will benefit from a training session with SUBWAY® Famous Fan Tommy Bowe in their home ground of Dungarvan RFC later this year. A nutritionist will also be on hand to provide advice and tips to help with the team’s training and performance. The team will then share a Sub with Tommy, with lunch courtesy of their local SUBWAY® store on O'Connell St. Dungarvan.

Dungarvan RFC will also receive €1,000 worth of rugby gear for their club to kick start the rugby season and they’ll get a team picture with the Tommy to remember the day.

Hundreds of entries were received for the competition which called on rugby, tag teams and schools to upload a picture or video of their team and explain in 250 words why they needed a training session with Tommy

Bowe.

In Munster it was a close call as there were a number of creative video entries however Dungarvan RFC scooped this win with an imaginative video recreating some of Tommy’s most memorable moments on the pitch.

Mossie Keith, who submitted the entry on behalf of Dungarvan RFC commented, “We are absolutely delighted to have won the chance to Train with Tommy!

Due to the costs involved in our recent development at the club the €1,000 would be a blessing to help provide essential equipment for the coming season. We are really excited about Tommy coming to the club and would like to say a huge thank you to the SUBWAY® brand for making this possible”.

Local SUBWAY® store franchisee, Muriel O'Grady said, “There were some excellent entries into the competition this year but I am delighted to see that my local club Dungarvan RFC have won this fantastic prize! The

Dunhill Squash Club Ready for the start of the first ever Dungarvan Kidathlon which was held on Sunday afternoon at Clonea Beach.

The Kids Steal The Show

Dungarvan’s first Kidathlon is a huge success DUNGARVAN’S first Kidathlon took place on Sunday afternoon out at Clonea Beach and with over 150 participants ranging from 6-15yrs old it was a huge success. With the emphasis on having fun and taking part all the children had a great day trying out a Triathlon Ireland sanctioned event.

Organised by Dungarvan’s Tried&Tested Triathlon club, the adult members put in a huge effort over the last couple of months to organise and bring it all together for the chil-

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dren to experience a great day and thankfully the sunshine gods shone down on us for the day!

There were 5 age categories from 6yrs to 15yrs old and to ensure maximum safety, the age categories were split into smaller and timed waves to ensure fairness and equality for all partaking. The youngest group (6-7yr olds) did not do the sea swim but did a cycle of 1.6k and a 500m run up the beach. The other 4 age groups all did a sea swim of

100-200m, a cycle up Clonea Road and back (approx. 3.4k6.8k) and finished with a run on Clonea beach of between 1-2k.

The organisers would like to take this opportunity to thank all the participants, parents, marshals, kayakers, supporters, volunteers, local community, the club members and local businesses in bringing this event together; Mark Knowles (Clonea Hotel); Dan Casey & Family; Ivor Gordon; Sean & Helen McGrath; The Country Store

(Conor Lannen); Blasta Wholefoods; Kevin Forde of Topaz; O’Mahony’s Cycle Shop, Smarter Travel, Feerick’s Chemist, Cappoquin and finally to all the Gardai locally who helped marshal, guide and assist the event.

Roll on 2016 when hopefully we can welcome along even more budding triathletes to this great event!

For more information and details see https://www.facebook.com/TriedTestedDunga rvan

WE NEED YOU Dunhill Squash Club is the most active squash club in the county. We boast of 3 heated courts, secure club access, online court booking, and full ladies and men’s shower and changing facilities. We hold ongoing internal leagues, have a club ladder, friendly inter club matches, or, of course one can play their own friendly games if they wish.

We have an excellent club coach, and a team of members who would be pleased to introduce you to the game, if it’s new to you.

And…..we have a very active junior section with ongoing coaching each Saturday during the season.

YOU NEED US We all need to spend some time exercising each week. In a warm environment you can tone up this

winter. Squash has been proven to boost agility, flexibility and sprint speed; sharpen hand eye co-ordination; develop strength and power of muscles, and most importantly of all, improve cardiovascular fitness. Oh, and on top of all of that we regard ourselves as being a friendly club very welcoming of new members.

SO, WHAT NEXT? To see if squash is for you, we would love you to try the game for two introductory nights for only €5.

We would be very happy to give a little initial coaching on these nights if you wish.

If you like the game, then for only €75 you can join up for the season AND we will offer you two FREE coaching sessions.

INTERESTED? Just call our secretary on 087/2701093.

SUBWAY® brand is very proud to have Tommy Bowe as one of our Famous Fans and I’ll be looking forward to welcoming Tommy to Dungarvan later this year”.

The SUBWAY® brand is leading the way when it comes to giving Irish consumers delicious, Low Fat options on the go.

At the core of the SUBWAY® brand offering is the Low Fat Range of Subs, flatbreads and salads, which contain less than 3g of fat per 100g.

All 6-inch Subs and flatbreads contain one of the recommended five a day when customers choose the standard salad items. The range of breads used to make the SUBWAY® brand Subs also has added vitamin D and calcium.

For more information on Train with Tommy visit www.Independent.ie/Trainwit hTommy.

For more information about the SUBWAY® brand please visit www.subway.ie

Ballyduff Upper Badminton Club IT'S that time of year again people, badminton's back! In conjuction with badminton week we are a holding an open night on Wednesday, 9th of September for any adults interested and seeing what it's all about call along to the sports hall in Ballyduff located beside the GAA for 8:30. Adult badminton will be held every Monday and Wednesday night from 8:30 10:30 and juvenile badminton is on every Monday and Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:30.

For more information check out our facebook page on www.facebook.com/ballyduffupperbadmintonclub or contact any member of the club.

See you all on the 9th!

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

Mark McGarry is Irish Champion

Photographed are Aiden O'Rourke and Cait Mulcahy receiving their prize.

Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club MUNSTER MIXED FOURSOMES On Sunday last our teams went to Lakeside, Templemore where all who went had a great day and we are pleased to say that we also had winners with, Cait Mulcahy and Aiden O'Rourke winning the best 1st 18 and Lorraine Troy and Liam Simms winning the 2nd best 18.

All the teams played well and were a credit to our club.

YOUGHAL CHAIRPERSON DAY Youghal Chairperson Don Sheehan invited our members to play in his Chairperson's Day. Well done to Corinne McGee and Aiden Murray who won the visitors prize.

We have to thank him for this invitation as our members had a great time and really enjoyed the hospitality of the Claycastle members and to Don himself, we hope you had a very successful week.

MAJOR FIXTURES FOR THE COMING YEAR Chairperson Day (Corinne McGee) October 18th Presidents Day (Patsy Hackett) November 8th MONDAY EVENING SCRAMBLES ARE NOW UNDERWAY Names in by 6.00 p.m., tee off 6.30 p.m. Nett: Marion Burke, Paddy Noonan.

Gross: Oliviere Walsh, Aiden O'Rourke.

WEDNESDAY TOURNAMENTS Names to be in for 10.00 a.m., tee off 10.30 a.m. Nett: Ann Wall, Marie Forde.

Gross: Jacinta O'Mahoney, Lorraine Troy.

THURSDAY TOURNAMENT Names to be in by 6.00 p.m., tee off 6.30 p.m. Nett: Jacinta O'Mahoney, Marie Forde, Paddy Noonan.

Gross: Cait Mulcahy, Breda Foley, Eddie Lenihan.

From now on with all games please note: The inexperienced player on each team will now mark the card (this is to get used to marking cards).

JUVENILE COMPETITIONS The next Juvenile competition will be on Sunday, 13th September, at 1.00 p.m.

COMMITTEE MEETING Our next committee meeting will be on 3rd September after the game.

HOLE IN ONE Last year we held a Hole in one competition, so we will continue with a prize for the most hole in ones during the club competition season this year as it proved very popular. There's fierce competition already with everyone trying to get the ultimate hole in one.

To date Liam Simms (4), Patsy Hackett (4), Paddy Noonan (4), Michael Ahearne, Declan Byrne, Paddy Lawlor each have one each.

Breda O'Donnell (3) and Jacinta O'Mahoney (3), Bridget Walsh (2), Lorraine Troy (2), Cait Mulcahy, Mary O'Neill, Corinne McGee, Mary Walsh and Eilish Sullivan now has a hole in one for the women's section.

BONUS NUMBER This week’s winner of the bonus number is Aideen Wall – number 12.

PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when playing destroys the greens, it takes a lot of care and attention to keep them in pristine condition, so all members and green fees are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so.

Do not use club heads to repair a pitch mark as this damages the green. Always use a pitch repairer.

Also do not use the club head to take balls out of holes on greens as this damages the hole.

If anyone has an hour or two Mondays to Fridays to spare to give a hand helping on the course you would be very welcome.

DID YOU KNOW? Pitch and Putt is a game which at times can be demanding on the nerves, but still fun so make sure you take time out to ENJOY. MEMBERSHIP FEES Adults €80; Family €150; Over 60s €50; Juveniles €45; Life Members €30. T-shirts, caps and gloves for sale in clubhouse.

Melissa Collender pictured with Munster's Donncha O'Callaghan and Tomas O'Leary at the Munster [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Rugby Camp which was held at Dungarvan Rugby Club.

AT the end of a memorable season in which he has been the strongman in almost every race he has entered, Mark McGarry proved it on the national stage last weekend by taking the gold medal and the tricolor jersey in the strongman’s race, the Time Trial, at the National Championships in Westport last weekend. Well done Mark, we’re all very proud of you in the club. Not content with one medal he also took bronzes in both the road race and the criterium.

Mark wasn’t the only rider in Westport. Aoibhe Power rode a strong TT. She had a mechanical in the road race but still finished strong. She had a brilliant criterium, riding really aggressively, just missing the break and finishing in the bunch. Good stuff Aoibhe.

Conor Coleman’s had a very strong first season at under 16, and turned in a top 20 in the TT, and finished comfortably in the bunch in the road race.

Also racing at the weekend was Ciaran Frisby and he put in a terrific effort at the under 14 race in Kilmallock, taking 7th in the bunch sprint.

Well done to all of our juveniles this season. They are a product of our successful underage summer league.

Hopefully, we’ll have more riders from the league coming through to give racing a try next season. Many thanks to everybody who helped and supported them, and especially the sponsors – Forde’s Daybreak, and MTS Broadband.

WEEKEND SPINS Saturday’s trip was to Cappoquin, Lismore, over The Vee to Clogheen, Newcastle, Ballymac, and home.

On Sunday we debuted a new group. This group is ideal for anyone who has just completed the Sean Kelly Tour, and will typically cover 60-70 kms at an average speed of about 23kph. Paraig

Mark McGarry receiving the tricolour jersey for National TT champion in Mayo last weekend. will be leading the group. Last Sunday, 14 cyclists enjoyed a sociable ramble through West Waterford, to the Welcome Inn, Kereen, Villierstown, Cappoquin, Lismore for coffee, Deerpark, Cappoquin, and home. The group stayed together, except on the two designated hill sections where each cyclist went as hard (or as easy) as they wanted, and regrouped again. The 23kph target pace was spot on. More of the same next week. Group 5 had 7, including Therese on her first spin with the group who did great work. Great weather and a good social spin took the group to the Seanchai, Mount Stuart, Clashmore, Piltown, coffee at the Ardmore farmers market, and home via Old Parish.

Group 4 headed to Lismore, Tallow, Youghal Bridge, coming home by Clashmore, and Cappagh.

Group 3 had 24 riders.

It was great to see some people moving up from Group 4. The route was the Kelly 100k in reverse. The combined Groups 1 & 2

(Group 1.5???) went to Cappoquin, Lismore, Ballyduff, the back road to Fermoy, Tallow, Camphire, and home.

To be informed of the weekend's routes please check the Facebook page on Saturdays or send an email to:spininfo@dungarvancc.com requesting to be added to the list to receive the routes.

Club spins leave at 9:00, from John Foley’s Kilrush on Saturdays, and The Square on Sundays.

MIZEN TO MALIN A few of our hardier members have been putting in some savage miles recently, and they’ll need it as they’re planning on cycling from Mizen Head to Malin Head in just two days. It’s in aid of Waterford Hospice and Fourmilewater GAA. Enjoy shams.

MARC FLAVIN CLASSES Club legend Marc Flavin is starting back spinning, and core and flexibility classes in September. Ideal winter training for next season. Give

Marc a shout if you’re interested.

CYCLING TERMINOLOGY From the Velominati, some essential cycling terms: “Belly Breathing” The assertion that one is not sporting a protruding gut but is in fact using a highly sophisticated respiration technique called diaphragmatic breathing.

“Training Properly” The assertion that you are only being passed on a climb because you are following a strict training regimen.

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WWGC Gary Hurley Celebration Night. Gary being presented with a special piece by Captain David Condon on behalf of the Club and its members. Included are John Moloughley, Chairman Munster Council GUI; Pat Murray, President; Diarmuid Horgan, Vice President; Mary Barron, Lady Captain; Jean Conway, Vice Lady Captain and Dermot Drohan, Vice Captain. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

23 Tony Forristal Tournament

The Red Tide rises as young Rebels secure both Cups

Liam Carroll, President Dungarvan Golf Club Presenting Honorary Life Membership to Niamh Briggs, in recognition of her achievements in womens rugby.

[Pat Crowley]

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles TRAINING HAS STARTED It’s that time of year again.

Summer is over schools are back this week and it’s time to start back training for cross country, so dust off the spikes and let’s get started. The cross country season is starting even earlier this year.

The first fixture of the cross country is Adamstown Open Cross Country on September 13th.

Everyone has had a good rest after a very successful track and field season so we look forward to seeing you all at training this week on Wed and Friday at 6 pm in the Friary. New members are always welcome.

CREDIT UNION AWARD FOR MICHEÁL POWER Micheál had a very successful year the highlight of which was his run over

3000m at the national juvenile track and field championships where he won the under 17 title.

As a result of this outstanding performance Micheál was named as the July winner of the combined credit unions award. Well done Micheál.

SCHOOLS CROSS ON FRIDAY, 18TH SEPTEMBER AT 6.00 PM All schools will be notified of the upcoming cross country which will be held in St. Augustine’s College and will start at 6.00 pm sharp.

Races will be for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th 6th class as well as 1st and 2nd year boys and girls.

A school may be represented by as many athletes as they wish.

Distances: 2nd class boys

and girls - 400m; 3rd class boys and girls - 400m 4th class boys and girls 400m; 5th class boys and girls - 600m 6th class boys and girls - 800m; 1st/2nd year boys and girls - 2000m.

Trophies will be presented to the first 6 individuals and medals for the first three teams of three from each school in each race.

Entry fee is €2.00 per athlete payable on the night The programme should be complete in one hour approx.

SYMPATHY The juvenile committee would like to extend their sympathy to Caoilin Costin and Doireann and Eabha Hickey on the recent passing of their grandmother Margaret and to Mary Ashe on the recent death of her father Donal R.I.P.

Touraneena Runners A.G.M. TOURANEENA Runners decided to form a separate committee under the Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA Club.

The meeting was held in Kirwan Park last Tuesday evening and the following members formed the new committee.

Chairperson: Mush Keane Secretary: Claire Fitzpatrick Treasurer: Gráinne Hallinan PRO: Kate Tobin & Maria Gleeson Kit / Club Gear: Mary Dyer Event Officer: Regina Carroll & Sarah Gleeson Committee members: Tish Connors, J. P. Fitzpatrick, Sarah O’Callaghan, Barbara O’Dwyer, Colm Ryan, Mary Walsh, Una Whitmore CLUB GEAR ORDER Due to popular demand, a final new batch of Touraneena Runners Club gear is being ordered.

Hoodies are priced at €25 while running shirts/vests are €15. All orders to be submitted to Mary Dyer on 087 1466585 no later than Friday, 25th September. All items to be paid in full before this date.

HALLOWE’EN FANCY DRESS PARTY Touraneena Runners in

conjunction with Sliabh gCua GAA Club will hold a Hallowe’en Fancy Dress party on Saturday, 17th of October in Touraneena Community Centre. Music on the night by “Southern Stars” followed by DJ. More details to follow shortly.

AUTUMN LEAGUE We are about to commence an ‘Autumn 5k League’ which is set to begin on Monday, September 14th.

The league will be based on a weekly improvement format which will be fair to all participants. We would encourage you all to get back on track after the summer holidays in preparation for our winter league. This league is open to all runners/walkers.

Should you want to participate in the run/walk but would like to opt out of the league basis, this is permissible.

More details available shortly.

TOURANEENA RUNNERS CONTINUE EVERY MONDAY Touraneena Runners will continue their weekly run/walk every Monday evening at 7 pm. We welcome both runners and walkers along where a weekly €20 voucher is up for grabs to the person who predicts their

closest finishing time each week. Come along and bring a friend. €2 entry, All Welcome (Both Runners & Walkers). Remember: It’s not a race, it’s all about pace!!

“TOTAL BODY FITNESS” Keep Fit classes for men and woman (beginners to advanced) commencing in Touraneena Community centre on Tuesday, 22nd September, 7-8 pm. €50 for 6 week sessions. Classes consist of Aerobics, Kettle Bells, Total Body Toning and Circuit Training. For more info contact Trevor-0873185833 MEDIA Why not follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram, simply search for Touraneena Runners PREDICT YOUR TIME Congratulations to Bernadette Blaney who was nearest her predicted time over tonight's 5k route.

Touraneena Runners would like to thank Johnny McGrath of Bearys Cross Store who generously sponsored the prize. Well done Bernadette!!!

It was fantastic to see numbers on the rise once again, some new faces and some familiar faces returning. Hope to see you all back next week.

DONAL Og Cusack may feel there is problems with structures in Cork Hurling but someone forgot to tell their youngsters as both squads overcame tough opposition on Saturday night to secure both the Tony Forristal and Sonny Walsh Trophies.

TONY FORRISTAL CUP Cork 3-7; Galway 3-4 This was a pulsating game that ebbed and flowed from start to finish, and had everything, sublime scores, hectic goalmouth action, near misses and the result in doubt right up to the death.

Cork started with the opening scores two points of the game , but Galway quickly settled and soon drew level, before Cork eased ahead again. Three goals from Galway then put them in the driving seat before Cork replied with one of their own to leave the half time score at 1-5 to 3-3 in favour of the Tribesmen.

The second half was a lower scoring affair as the heavy schedule of the day took its toll on young legs with Cork getting the decisive score a goal mid-way through to ease them into a lead that they never relinquished. Try as they did Galway could never bridge that gap despite valiant efforts with Cork running out winners by three points when the full time whistle went. Both sides have given their all in what was an excellent and enthralling finale to the tournament.

Christian Murphy of the Midleton Club in Cork received the Tony Forristal Cup from Toni Forristal, (Grand-daughter of the late Tony Forristal) while Kevin Moynihan of the Na Piarsaigh Club in Cork received the Larry Quinn Man of the match Award The referee for the match was Nicholas O’Toole of Waterford.

SONNY WALSH TROPHY Cork 1-9; Dublin 0-6 Cork and Dublin met in the Sonny Walsh Final at 5.45 p.m. and provided another enthralling spectacle, with both sides determined from the outset to bring the trophy home. It was a tight affair form the off with Cork showing a more clinical approach and making the most of their opportunities, to lead at half time on a score line of 0-5 to 0-2. The decisive score of the second half was Cork’s goal and this knocked the wind out of the young Dublin side, who at times scarified potentially easy points in pursuit of the goal they felt they needed to get back into the game. But Cork held firm and ran out winners by six points. While Cork were deserving winners, the game was a might tighter affair than the final score line suggest as both sides battled

gamely to the finish line Daniel O’Sullivan of the St. Finbarr’s Club in Cork collected the Sonny Walsh Cup from Stella Walsh while Diarmuid Breslin of St. Brigid’s Club in Dublin was rewarded for his sterling efforts when awarded the man of the Match Trophy.

The referee for the match was Maurice Flynn of Kilkenny .

DIVISION 1 ROUND UP GROUPS C & D In St. Saviour’s Group C consisted of Offaly, Cork and Tipperary.

Cork and Tipperary got proceedings underway at 10.00 am with Cork securing a 2 point victory. In the second Game of the Group Offaly put in a tremendous effort again Cork and were very unlucky to come out on the wrong side of a 3 point margin, meaning Cork were through to the Semi-final. This left the last game in the group between Tipperary and Offaly for “bragging rights only” but exertions of the previous game took their toll on the young Offaly lads with Tipperary securing a comfortable victory.

In Group D, Laois faced Kilkenny in the opener, with The Cats proving way too strong for their young neighbours. in the second game of the group Laois also found it very tough going against a lively Wexford side, who also secured a comfortable victory leaving the last game in the group as a “winner takes all” between the Leinster rivals.

In the end, Kilkenny proved too strong after a Titanic struggle to secure a place in the semi-final The semi-final between Kilkenny and Cork was a very tight affair with two very evenly matched sides with Cork eventually running out winners by 2 points.

GROUPS A & B In the opening game in Mount Sion, Clare faced Antrim at 10.00 am in Group A, with Clare proving to be way to strong limiting the your Antrim lads to 32 points. The second game in the group saw Clare and Dublin play out a tight affair with nothing to separate them at full time.

This left an intriguing prospect for Dublin as they faced Antrim in the final Game of the group. The tournament rules provided that where teams finished the group stages level on points the progression to the semifinal would be decided on who had conceded the least amount of scores. This left Dublin needing to win the game but at the same time limiting Antrim to two points or less. At half time Dublin were comfortably in front, but Antrim had secured two points, meaning they had to be held scoreless for the entire second half. Dublin had not only to work hard but

had to call their discipline to avoid conceding frees a task they almost succeeded in abut with about 2 minutes left on a clock, a careless stoke resulted in a free that Antrim pointed, meaning a penalty shoot-out against Clare was no longer necessary, with Clare progressing In Group B Limerick and Waterford got proceedings under way, with the young Deise side securing a 2 point winning margin. The second game saw Limerick and Galway do battle, with Galway winning comfortably leaving the final game of the Group between Waterford and Galway as a decider.

Galway played with a strong breeze in the first half and made the most of it, while Waterford squandering a number of chances to put scores on the against the breeze.

Unfortunately they entered half time five points down and with Galway fighting hard for every ball this was a bit of a mountain to climb. It did look possible when they goaled after seven minutes but Galway hit back quickly with a goal of their own board, and time ran out on a valiant Waterford side.

In the semi-final, Galway proved too strong for a smaller and lighter Clare outfit ensuring their progress to their final for the second year in a row.

DIVISION 2 ROUND UP De La Salle Hosted the four team group of Waterford, Limerick, Kerry and Cork, with the group winner progressing straight to the evenings finals. Waterford and Cork won both their opening games leaving them to face each other in a decider which Cork won comfortably to progress to the Final.

In Erin’s Own, Dublin proved too strong for both Clare and Kilkenny while in Walsh Park Tipperary and Galway both scored comfortable victories over Wexford.

Tipperary progressed to the semi-final against Dublin by virtue of a 1 point win over Galway.

The semi-final was a tight affair with goals proving crucial as Dublin finally overcame Tipperary for the right to meet Cork in the evenings decider.

RESULTS Venue: Mount Sion Division 1 Clare 6-9; 0-2 Antrim Limerick 0-8; 1-9 Waterford Clare 1-7; 1-7 Dublin Limerick 0-7; 2-12 Galway Antrim 0-3; 1-7 Dublin Waterford 1-4; 1-10 Limerick Semi Final: Clare 0-4; 2-5 Galway Venue: St Saviour’s Division 1 Group C - Cork, Offaly.

Tipperary Group D -

Laois, Kilkenny, Wexford Cork 0-15; 2-7 Tipperary Laois 0-2; 5-13 Kilkenny Offaly 2-8; 2-11 Cork Laois 0-5; 3-14 Wexford Tipperary 3-8; 0-5 Offaly Kilkenny 5-12; 4-7 Wexford Semi Final: Cork 1-10; 2-5 Kilkenny Venue: De La Salle, Gracedieu Division 2 Group A - Waterford, Limerick, Kerry and Cork Waterford 2-6; 1-7 Limerick Kerry 2-3; 3-12 Cork Waterford 1-8; 1-7 Kerry Limerick 0-2; 4-10 Cork Waterford 0-5; 0-18 Kerry Limerick 0-7; 1-9 Kerry Venue: Erins Own Poleberry Division 2 Group B, Kilkenny, Clare, Dublin Kilkenny 1-6; 2-7 Dublin Clare 0-6; 2-4 Dublin Kilkenny 3-15; 1-4 Clare Semi Final: Dublin 3-8; 0-1 Tipperary Venue: Walsh Park Group C Division 2 Wexford 0-5; 4-10 Tipperary Galway 1-7; 1-8 Tipperary Wexford 1-4; 4-6 Galway WATERFORD TONY FORRISTAL PANEL Selectors: Brian Murray (Cappoquin), Gary Morahan (Portlaw), Billy Walsh (Clonea), Michael Kelleher (Abbeyside / Ballinacourty), Martin Allen (St. Mary’s).

Player Club 1 Dean Beecher Cois Brid 2 Tom Dalton Ballygunner 3 Jack Lombard Brickey Rgs 4 Ciaran O’Neill Passage 5 Cian Wadding Roanmore 6 Craig Reidy Roanmore 7 Tom Gallagher Ballygunner 8 Sean Henley Cois Brid 9 Sam Fitzgerald Clashmore 10 Michael Kiely Abbeyside 11 Oisin O’Gorman Lismore 12 Oisin O’Ceallaigh Gaeltacht 13 Kevin Mahony Ballygunner 14 Sean Lennon Bricky Rgs 15 Paddy Leevy Ballygunner 16 David Byrne Sacred Heart 17 Darren Kenneally DLS 18 James Power Clonea 19 Eimhin Burns Ferrybank 20 Ryan Tierney Ferrybank 21 Gavin Fives Cappoquin 22 Dylan Dee Portlaw 23 Ciaran Power Ballygunner 24 A.N. Other WATERFORD SONNY WALSH PANEL Selectors: David Robinson (Erins Own), Michael Walsh (Clonea), Damien Byrne (Erins Own).

1 Callum Connolly Roanmore 2 Keith Flynn Tramore 3 Tom Walsh Clonea 4 Eoghan O’Reilly Passage 5 Patrick Flynn Passage 6 Sean Harney Ballygunner 7 Jack Keoghan Tramore 8 Chris Kavanagh Butlerstown 9 Jamie Daly Roanmore 10 Gavin Corbett Ballygunner 11 Tadhg Ryan Roanmore 12 Eoin Ahearne Abbeyside 13 Aidan Organ Brickey Rgs 14 Larry Walsh Fourmilewater 15 Ciaran McCarthy Cois Brid 16 Cormac Walsh Passage 17 Liam O’Reigan Gaeltacht 18 Michael O’Flionn Gaeltacht 19 Michael Fogerty St. Olivers 20 Sean Roynane Brickey Rgs 21 Paul Allen St. Marys 22 Evan Murray Cappoquinn 23 Conor Browne Brickey Rgs 24 Oisín Hallahan Abbeyside

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TALKING HORSES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 4 September, 2015

Talking Horses Upcoming Fixtures

Townend treble puts him on top at Ballinrobe

Gowran Park – Wednesday, 2nd September (First Race 4.25) Clonmel – Thursday, 3rd September (First Race 4.30) Kilbeggan – Friday, 4th September (First Race 4.35) Navan – Saturday, 5th September (First Race 2.25) Dundalk – Sunday, 6th September (First Race 2.10)

Locals get in on the winning act at Bellewstown LOCAL trainers Gerry Keane and Andrew Lynch were both among the winners on the second day of the Bellewstown meeting last Thursday. Trim-based Keane saddled Effernock Lad to win the 2m1f handicap hurdle with conditional rider Mark Flanagan on top while Dunsany trainer Andrew Lynch took the 2m4f handicap hurdle with the Shane Shorthallriden Jarob.

Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh got punters of to a flyer when taking the mares’ hurdle with Whiteout and the other winning favourite on the night was Catalaunian Fields who won the 3m maiden hurdle for Gorey-based Colm Murphy and Bryan Cooper.

Stephen Mahon, who trains in Kilcolgan, County Galway, was on the mark when taking the 2m1f maiden hurdle with Rocky Court who ran out a good winner under Paul Townend. Michael Hourigan and Johnny Barry took the qualified riders’ handicap hurdle with Tradewinds while another amateur rider to visit the winners’ enclosure was Niamh Fahey who enjoyed her second success when Its’afreebee triumphed in the ladies’ bumper. The winner was trained by her brother Mark who is based in Monasterevin, County Kildare.

Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen score again with Tested TESTED, trained by Dermot Weld and ridden by Pat Smullen, landed the Group 3 Fairy Bridge Stakes for the second successive year at Tipperary on Thursday. The 11/8 favourite readily accounted for Military Angel and was just one of three winners for her trainer and rider on the night.

The pair also collected with Mulkeyya who won the 7f maiden and Tandem, who was back in the winners’ enclosure after the 9f conditions event. It was also an evening to remember for 16-year-old Killian Leonard who rode his first winner in the 9f handicap on the Victor Clifford-owned and trained Malicious Intent.

Clifford is based in Castlemartyr, County Cork and another from the same county on the mark was Upton’s John Murphy who saddled the first three home in the apprentice handicap which was won by the Denis Linehan-ridden Tanneron. Billy Lee and Willie McCreery took the 7f maiden with Radiantly while Jim Bolger and Kevin Manning landed the 7f nursery with Taisce Naisunta who was the outsider of six runners at 10/1.

Early Down Royal Double for Harrington and Power JESSICA Harrington and Robbie Power took the opening two races at Down Royal on Friday. Lake Champlain built on a promising effort at Roscommon to win the three-year-old hurdle and Flaviana took the mares’ maiden hurdle to complete the brace. Tony Martin teamed up with Donagh Myler to land the rated hurdle with Cassells Rock who was the subject of plenty of market support.

He beat his stable companion Pires, who had won the race last year, by a length. Shane Shortall rode his second winner in 24 hours when Rock On Rosie took the 2m handicap hurdle for Athlone trainer Adrian Joyce. Mark Walsh and Enniscorthy-based Yvonne Latta combined to win the 2m4f maiden hurdle while the remainder of the card belonged to Ulster-based trainers.

Degenerous made all the running under Roger Loughran to win the 2m4f maiden hurdle for Banbridge trainer Sarah Dawson while her near neighbour Jerry Cosgrave won the bumper with the Noel McParlan-ridden Cottersrock.

Bocca Baciata and Fran Berry winning the Dance Design Fillies Stakes The Curragh.

[Photo: Patrick McCann]

Bocca Baciata too good in Curragh Group 3 THE Jessica Harrington-trained Bocca Baciata will be among the stellar line-up for Longines Irish Champions Weekend after her runaway victory in the Group 3 Dance Design Fillies Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday. The Moyglare “Jewels” Blandford Stakes is the immediate target for the three-year-old who won by four lengths under Fran Berry. Berry landed another big winner when taking the Tote Irish Cambridgeshire on the David Wachman-trained Hint Of A Tint who was adding to her valuable success at the Galway festival.

Smash Williams is certainly one to note after his win in the Group 3 Round Tower Stakes for Jim Bolger and Kevin

Manning.

He was supplementing his course success of last week when beating Rockaway Valley. Eddie Lynam and his star apprentice Robbie Downey took the 6f handicap with Captain Power while another youngster on the mark was Ross Coakley who won the apprentice handicap on the Tom Gibney-trained To Choose.

Aidan O'Brien landed the opening two races, taking the 8f maiden with Beacon Rock who scored under Joseph O’Brien while Kind Of Magic took the Listed fillies race with Seamus Heffernan in the saddle.

Kennedy double ends the Summer on a high JACK Kennedy, one of the finds of the summer, landed two more winners at Cork on Sunday. He was in the saddle as the James Nash-trained My Manekineko got up in the closing stages to win the opportunity handicap hurdle and followed up when the Ray Hackett’s Phil The Flyer won the 2m4f handicap hurdle.

Odds-on favourites won the first two

races of the day in good style. Roconga sauntered to success in the 2m maiden hurdle for Edward O'Grady and Andrew Lynch while Tigris River took the conditions hurdle for Aidan O'Brien and Barry Geraghty.

Glenbeigh, County Kerry-trainer Denis O’Shea recorded a rather fortunate winner as Coolmill took advantage of the exit of 1/2 favourite Daneking

to win the rated hurdle and give Cian Collins a second success. Daneking’s rider Ruby Walsh enjoyed better luck when capturing the mares’ maiden hurdle on the Eddie Hales-trained Hard Fought who made all the running to win.

Another all-the-way winner was Walkers Point who won the bumper for Piltown, County Kilkenny trainer David O’Brien and Declan Queally.

O’Briens dominate at Wexford on Saturday AIDAN O'Brien recorded a treble at Wexford on Saturday and, quite remarkably, all three winners were ridden by his children.

Former champion jockey Joseph took the 1m3f maiden on Los Barbados and his sisters Ana and Sarah also got in on the winning act.

Ana took the 1m3f handicap on Udogo, owned by her mother Ann-Marie, and a memorable day for the family was completed when Sarah won the bumper on Kalopsia who was adding to her Galway festival success. The Paddy Twomey-

trained Catalyst won the 9f maiden under Connor King while Adrian Keatley and Fran Berry took the 1m3f handicap with Manny Owens.

In the second division of the same race, the Tom McCourttrained Crown Pleasure won under Rory Cleary while the 1m7f handicap went to Santo Prince who is trained by Robbie Hennessy and was ridden by Seamus Heffernan. The qualified riders race was won by Gambling Girl who was ridden by Kate Harrington for her mother Jessica.

Launch of Longines Irish Champions weekend LONGINES Irish Champions Weekend was officially launched in the Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel, Dublin last Tuesday.

Swiss watchmaking company, Longines, has become the title partner of the event, which is in its second year. The weekend features the QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes and the Palmerstown House Estate Irish St. Leger back-to-back on September 12th and 13th at Leopardstown and the Curragh respectively. Guests of honour for the launch were Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Minister for Defence, Mr Simon Coveney TD and Mr Juan-Carlos Capelli, VicePresident and Head of International Marketing at Longines.

The event was attended by many well-known faces from the racing industry including the trainers Aidan O’Brien, Jim Bolger, Michael Halford, John Oxx, Tom Hogan, Jessica Harrington and jockeys Ross Coakley and Wayne Lordan. Total prize-

money for the two-day Longines Irish Champions Weekend meeting has risen to over €4 million. The race programme includes five Group 1 races, three Group 2 races, two Group 3 races and four premier handicaps, each worth €150,000, making them the four most valuable Flat handicaps in Ireland. The combined programme represents the greatest concentration of quality Flat racing ever staged in Ireland.

Brian Kavanagh, Chief Executive of Horse Racing Ireland: “Last year’s event surpassed all of our expectations. We had two great days of racing with an equal spread of winners between British and Irish trainers. We await the return of some of those champions along with many of the most exciting horses we’ve seen this season. Each year, the internationalisation of Flat racing becomes more evident, and Longines Irish Champions Weekend is very much at the heart of this trend.”

FORMER champion jockey Paul Townend rode three winners back-to-back to take the honours at Ballinrobe on Tuesday. He got off the mark on He Is Top Class for Quin, County Clare trainer Donie Hassett in the 2m4f handicap hurdle and followed up in the mares’ handicap hurdle over the same trip with the Edmond Kenttrained Kris Kindle.

The treble was completed when The Informer landed the 2m7f handicap hurdle for Emmett Butterly who trains in Letterkenny, County Donegal. The Edward O'Grady-trained Time For Mabel won the opening maiden hurdle under Andrew Lynch while Savello was a good winner of the conditions’ chase for Tony Martin and Bryan Cooper.

Mark Walsh did the steering on the Martin Brassiltrained Drumlee in the 2m1f handicap chase and Mikey Fogarty was in the saddle as Colin Bowe’s Katie Do took the 2m7f handicap chase.

Michael Winters continued his good run when Lettermacaward and Danny Mullins scored in the 2m7f beginners’ chase.

First and last race double for Lyons and Keane GER Lyons and Colin Keane combined for a double at Bellewstown on Wednesday.

The pair took the opening median auction maiden with Mint Chai and followed up in the final race of the meeting when Chapter Seven landed some nice bets in taking the 1m4f conditions’ race.

Pat Smullen and Harry Rogers shared an impressive winner in the shape of Benkei who took the 1m4f handicap. Eddie Lynam and Chris Hayes combined to win the 1m maiden with Dream Craft and over the same distance, Cash Or Casualty won the opening division of the handicap for local handler Damien English and Donagh O’Connor while Thurles-based Tim Doyle sent out Northern Surprise to win the second division under Danny Grant.

Over the minimum trip, Shanghai Beauty won the maiden for Ken Condon and Billy Lee and Missile Command took the handicap for Leighlinbridge, County Carlow-based Jane Foley and Leigh Roche.