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By Paul Mooney RESIDENTS living in the Drum Hills area near Dungarvan, who are anxiously awaiting a decision by An Bord Pleanála on a proposed wind farm in their area will be disappointed to learn that the Board has not yet made a decision on the appeal and it could be another two months before an outcome is known.

EcoPower Developments Ltd., are seeking to erect 12 wind turbines, each with a height of 126.6 metres, along with an 80 metre meteorological mast and associated site works in townlands Knocknaglogh Lower, Barranastook Upper, Knocknamona, Woodhouse, Tinakilly, Monageela, and Killatoor, in the Drum Hills, near Dungarvan.

There was serious outcry from residents in the Drum Hills area when it was learned that EcoPower Developments planned to erect 12 industrial sized wind turbines in their area.

Numerous public meetings were held with angry residents venting their fury on representatives of EcoPower.

Community groups were also formed in opposition to the proposed wind farm.

Waterford Council received 270 submissions on the proposed wind farm development. (Planning reference: 14600109).

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The appeal has been with An Bord Pleanála for the past five months, and a decision was expected yesterday, Tuesday, 3rd March.

However, it is understood that the file is still with the Inspector and with no decision from the Board, it will likely be another six to eight weeks of an agonising wait before local residents will be informed of an outcome.

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WEATHER OUTLOOK WEDNESDAY morning will be mainly dry and bright with sunny spells at first but cloud increasing from the west. Mostly dry in the afternoon too with cloud thickening in most parts and bringing a few scattered patches of light rain or drizzle into western parts.

Becoming less cold also, highs of 7 to 9 Celsius, and winds will become mostly moderate westerly and back southwest in the afternoon and evening.

Cold early Wednesday night, with some frost in eastern areas.

Lowest temperatures zero to plus 3 C. But frost is likely to clear late in the night, as temperatures rise a little, with a moderate to fresh south to southwest breeze developing. Clouds increasing also, with some coastal drizzle possible.

Thursday will be a breezy rather cloudy day, with fresh southwesterly winds. It should be dry with a few sunny spells at times – these probably best in eastern areas. Top temperatures 9 to 11 C. Relatively mild and dry overnight, with just scattered patches of mist and drizzle here and there. Lows of 4 to 7 C., are expected.

Friday will be mostly dry with a mixture of sunny spells and cloudy, misty periods. Top temperatures 10 to 12 C., in moderate to fresh southwesterly breezes. Mild overnight, so no frost. But some patches of drizzle and mist.

Temperatures will be in double figures on Saturday, with values of 10 to 12 C., generally, but as high as 13 or 14 C., in a few places.

Mostly dry, with occasional bright or sunny spells, but still a lot of cloud about and some rain is possible.

Temperatures will be in the low teens on Sunday too. It should be largely dry, with a few sunny breaks here and there.

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Grattan Square revamp expected to take eight months

By Paul Mooney THE proposed redevelopment of Grattan Square under the Smarter Travel project is to be split into four phases and should take a total of eight months, with work starting around April / May, according to a recent meeting held between project engineers and businesses / stakeholders.

At a recent meeting held between the ‘Town Centre Consultation Group’ and key stakeholders, a number of issues were discussed, including a timeframe of works and alternative parking during construction phase.

The meeting was chaired by Chairperson of DungarvanLismore District Council, Cllr.

Damien Geoghegan, and facilitated by the Smarter Travel team, led by Senior Engineer, Ray Mannix.

Those present at the meeting included representatives of Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber, as well as Grattan Square Traders and Residents Group, Dungarvan Tourist Office, Dungarvan Tidy Towns, Dungarvan Gardaí and Dungarvan Museum.

Representatives of Dungarvan Farmers Market, the Irish Wheelchair Association and National Council for the Blind were unable to attend.

A presentation of the plans was given by representatives of the design team - Fergus McGarvey, of Mitchell and Associates, Architects; and Kieran Boyle of Atkins, Consultant Engineers.

The presentation covered such things as rationale for the design which is based on the urban design concept of ‘shared space’.

Discussions were also held around the type of finishes and

Pictured are some graphics showing the proposed layout and surface of Grattan Square as part of the Smarter Travel project design. street furniture proposed, as well as other relevant concerns such as coach parking, vehicular traffic and pedestrian flow, traffic management during construction, budget issues and the cost of the works.

During the meeting, the design team and the Council emphasised that the objective at all times will be to minimise disruption to businesses, residents and users of Grattan Square and the Town Centre, throughout the construction phase.

Concerns expressed by Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber were also addressed at the meeting. The Chamber had previously outlined concerns relating to the time frame of development of work, phasing of work, lack of communication to businesses, appointment of a ‘Liaison Officer’, alternative parking and signage.

In relation to the time frame

and phasing of work, the meeting was told that the work on Grattan Square will be split into four phases and should take approximately eight months.

A decision is expected shortly in relation to awarding the tender and work should begin around the end of April, start of May. According to Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber, the Smarter Travel team have taken into consideration the business concerns about the time frame and suggested phasing of the project.

While the Chamber representatives argued that there appeared to be a ‘lack of communication’ from Smarter Travel to businesses, particularly since January, 2015, this was disputed by the Smarter Travel team.

The Smarter Travel team noted the concerns and said they would be much more aware of this in future.

A request was made by the Chamber for Smarter Travel to hold a public presentation on the proposed developments so that all those interested could be informed of what lies ahead and how the Town Centre will look ‘post enhancement’.

The Chamber also requested that a ‘Liaison Person’ be appointed by Smarter Travel to meet with businesses and address all concerns and queries.

The Chamber was told that Jimmy Mansfield (058-22031) and Johnny Brunnock (05821496) are happy to meet with anyone who have questions or concerns relating to the ‘Town Centre Improvement Scheme’.

The issue over parking spaces during construction is expected to be “discussed in due course” while signage to highlight parking areas at each entrance to the town was agreed in principle.

Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber said it was “committed to being the voice of business” and they will “continue to pursue through dialog and communication” their members’ interests.

Details of the proposals for the Town Centre are available to be viewed in person at The Smarter Travel Office, Courthouse Buildings, Dungarvan where a member of the team will only be too delighted to answer any questions or provide assistance in any way possible.

Further information on the Town Centre Improvement Scheme and other Smarter Travel projects is available at www.godungarvan.ie; by calling 058-21496 / 058-21425 or like 'Go Dungarvan' on Facebook.

Councillor wants Smarter Travel work stopped until Irish Water can survey for lead piping

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A LOCAL Councillor has called on the Council to halt the proposed Smarter Travel redevelopment of Grattan Square until a survey can be carried out by Irish Water to see if water pipes beneath the surface need to be replaced.

Councillor Seamus O’Donnell said he believed that the majority of water pipes running under Grattan Square are all lead piping.

“What’s the point of Smarter Travel doing all this work, for Irish Water to then come along and

dig it all up again?” Cllr.

O’Donnell questioned.

“I want the Smarter Travel work on Grattan Square to be halted until Irish Water comes in and carries out its survey to see if they need to dig up the Square to replace water pipes.”

Cllr. O’Donnell noted that flagging-type stones are to be placed around the Square and the trees are to be removed.

“I have been speaking to different people about this and they are all totally against the changes on Grattan Square,” he said.

“There are still complaints coming in about the work which was carried out on Youghal Road. I don’t think some Councillors know what’s going on.”

Cllr. O’Donnell said the Grattan Square revamp is expected to begin shortly after the Festival of Food is held in April, with work to take place on one side of the Square, then the other side.

“We will be in the tourist season then when this work starts,” Cllr.

O’Donnell pointed out.

“I honestly think it will be the end of the town, because people won’t be able to get in and out freely as they like.

“No-one wants to park their car miles away and get drowned in the rain walking back,” he said.

“Where are the Council going to find alternative parking when the work is going on in Grattan Square?” he questioned.

“I believe there could be some businesses which will end up closing if this work goes ahead.”

Cllr. O’Donnell also

Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell. sounded a note of caution in relation to the buildings around the Square.

“There are some of those buildings which are so old, we don’t know how all this work will affect them, because there hasn’t been any survey carried out,” he said.

“A proper survey of the buildings and their infrastructure should be carried out,” he added.

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Dungarvan native appointed Garda Superintendent of Tramore A DUNGARVAN native and Inspector with An Garda Siochána has been promoted to the rank of Superintendent.

John Mulligan was one of 34 Inspectors around the country who were promoted to the rank of Superintendent last week by Garda Commissioner, Nóirín O’Sullivan.

Supt. Mulligan will be in charge of Tramore District, which was without a Superintendent for a period of time.

Dungarvan’s Superintendent, Michael Leacy, had been looking after the Tramore District in the interim period.

Supt. Mulligan has previously served in Tramore from 1987 until 1997, and was also stationed in his hometown, Dungarvan, as well as Portlaw, Waterford City, Thomastown in County Kilkenny and Thurles in County Tipperary.

Commissioner O’Sullivan said she was delighted to allocate 34

new Superintendents as well as six new Chief Superintendents around the country.

“These allocations, and the resulting additional changes at these ranks, are a critical element of our transformation programme as they will allow us to develop the new structures, units and approaches required to ensure we are providing the best possible service to the public,” said Commissioner O’Sullivan.

Councillor welcomes removal of dangerous bend

Caoimhe McGrath, Touraneena, Ballinamult, who graduated recently from Waterford Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Degree in Early Childhood Studies.

A WATERFORD Councillor has welcomed road safety works in Glenlickey, near Grange, Ardmore, which will remove a dangerous bend in the road.

Cllr.Tom Cronin said the Council reached agreement

with the landowner last week and work will begin soon to remove the dangerous bend on the Glenlickey Road, just down from Kiely’s Cross (N25).

Cllr. Cronin said the Council will be putting in a concrete post and railing at

the location.

He said that drainage will also be carried out at the junction and along the bend in the road.

Cllr. Cronin said the section of road is dangerous and the works will make it safer.

Meanwhile, Cllr. Cronin said the Council has carried out a tidy-up of Ballyquinn Cark Park.

“I want to thank the outdoor staff of the Council for the work they carried out at the car park in Ballyquinn,” Cllr. Cronin said.

Water-logged graves causing distress to families in Clonea Power

By Paul Mooney WATER-logged graves at Clonea Power cemetery are causing extreme distress to families, the February meeting of Comeragh District Council heard.

Cllr. Seanie Power raised the issue, pointing out that around two foot of water has been found in freshly

dug graves when people return to buried their loved ones.

“You can imagine how distressing it is on people. It is enough to be burying loved ones without having to come along and see that,” said Cllr. Power.

He said the water appears to be coming up through the ground and through the

graves and asked the Council to immediately investigate the problem.

“The area may need drainage and it could become a health and safety issue,” he added.

Senior Executive Officer, Ray Moloney said the Council would examine the issue, which could likely be a high water table problem.

Cllr. Seanie Power.

Council has not given up on finding new site for Portlaw Bring Bank WATERFORD City and County Council hasn’t given up on finding a proper site for Portlaw’s bring bank centre, the February meeting of Comeragh District Council was told.

Cllr. Mary Butler said the issue has been ongoing since last September, when the Council was forced to relocate the bring bank to a site near to Portlaw GAA Club, a mile outside the town, due to a planning

issue.

“It is very difficult for the elderly to get to if they don’t have transport,” Cllr.

Butler pointed out.

Senior Executive Officer, Ray Moloney, confirmed that the Council “hasn’t given up”.

He revealed that he recently “drove every road, alley and back road” in Portlaw to find a suitable location for the bring bank.

“It is very difficult to get an area which meets the requirements in terms of planning,” Mr. Moloney

said.

“We haven’t given up yet.We’ve identified one or two areas that we want to investigate a little further,” he said.

“It is difficult to find an ideal solution and I accept the temporary bring bank at the GAA pitch is a bit remote from the town,” Mr. Moloney added.

Meanwhile, Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan welcomed the fact that Civic Amenity Sites and Bring Banks in other areas of the county are to

Cllr. Mary Butler. become more ‘customer friendly’ through the acceptance of payment via credit/debit cards and cash.

Dr. Roisin O’Shea, daughter of Marie O’Shea, Stradbally, and the late Roderic O’Shea, was recently conferred with a Ph.D in Law from W.I.T. Dr. O’Shea is currently a Partner in Arc Mediation based in Waterford City, and is the Principal Investigator for a Family Mediation Pilot Project in the South East. The family mediation pilot is the brainchild of Dr. Roisin O’Shea who developed the concept during the course of her doctoral research at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) into Judicial Separation and Divorce in the Circuit Court, which was funded by the Irish Research Council. She has won several awards for her research including; joint 2nd place in the Innovative Ideas category, awarded by the Hague Institute for the Internationalisation of Law 2012, was awarded a research bursary from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs 2011, and was awarded joint first place in the HEA/Irish Independent Innovation in Research annual competition 2010. Dr. O’Shea has been invited to present on the findings of the Family Mediation Pilot project in New Orleans in May at the AFCC (Association of Family & Conciliation Courts) Annual Conference, and again in July at the International Shared Parenting Conference in Bonn University, Germany. (Roisin was a former contributing journalist to the Dungarvan Observer).

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Colm Murphy renowned Bodhrán player to join team of teachers at Dungarvan School of Trad COLM Murphy, from County Cork is probably best known for his central role as a bodhrán player with the traditional group Dé Dannan. His distinctive bodhrán style has attracted the attention of many of the icons of traditional music including Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, Máirtín O’Connor, Altan, Cathal McConnell, Jackie Daly, Conal Ó Grada, Tony McMahon and Mary Bergin – all of whom have requested that Colm perform on their recordings.

Widely regarded as a “Musician’s Musician”, Colm’s own CD, “An Bodhrán- the Irish drum” was received to great acclaim and is considered THE benchmark recording of traditional Bodhrán accompaniment.

Murphy’s original style is rooted in the philosophy that “less is more”; allowing room for melody players to breathe.

With many years teaching experience, Colm Murphy has been involved as a tutor in the Dept. of Music in UCC for over two decades. He now comes to Dungarvan as the bodhrán teacher with the Dungarvan School of Trad. Colm will be offering bodhrán classes for all ages from 9 years up to adult, from the end of this month (March) 2015 in the school’s premises at 25 Mary Street.

For enquiries, text or phone Alice Fitzgerald on 087 125 8659 or Helena Burke 087 618 1681.

Colm Murphy (of Dé Dé Dannan) Dannan) (of STARTING BODHRÁN CLASSES at Dungarvan School of Trad All grades Beginners | Intermediate | Advanced From 9 years up to adult Please contact Alice Fitzgerald on 087 125 8659 or Helena Burke on 087 618 1681 All enquiries welcome

Council leases DUNGARVAN SHOPPING CENTRE former Civic Offices in Tramore WATERFORD Council agreed to lease its former Civic Offices in Tramore to a technology company.

A proposal was before the February meeting of Waterford City and County Council, to lease the former Civic Offices at Tankfield, Convent Hill, Tramore, to Nearform Limited, Innovation and Research Centre, based at Carriganore, County Waterford.

Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan proposed the lease, saying that Nearform Ltd., was set up in 2011 by Tramore native, Cian Ó Maidin.

“The company is now expanding and they see Tramore as a suitable venue,” said Cllr.

O’Sullivan.

“It is great for Tramore and for Waterford and we should do whatever we can do to support the company.”

Cllr. Blaise Hannigan seconded the proposal, saying it was very good news for Tramore and wished the company the best of luck for the future.

Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald welcomed the lease of the former Civic Offices in Tramore.

He queried what will happen in regards to land behind Tankfield where Council staff were operating from.

Director of Services

Brian White said Council staff who were using the Tankfield area of Tramore will now be relocated to the Riverstown depot.

Mr. White said the right of way through the former Civic Offices property, leading to the Water tower and water works at the rear, is not part of the proposed lease.

Mr.White said the area is used for water storage and there is provision to maintain that going forward as it is part of the infrastructure of the town.

He said that while the Council has no plans for that area, at the moment, it may form part of the assets being transferred to Irish Water.

Both Cllr. Joe Conway and Cllr. John O’Leary noted that the company leasing the former Civic Offices will do so rent free for 18 months.

Director of Economic Development, Lar Power, explained that a ‘rent free’ period is standard and the normal full commercial rent will apply afterwards.

He said Nearform Ltd., are a growing company and their leasing of the former Civic Offices “is a win-win for the Council and for Tramore”, he added.

The proposed lease was granted unanimously by the Council.

Councillor seeks report on disabled parking violations A REPORT is due before the next Waterford Council meeting in relation to the number of disabled parking violations.

Cllr. Adam Gary Wyse requested the information at the February meeting of Waterford City and County Council.

“I know of a young disabled man who is coming up against this problem regularly,” he said.

Director of Services, Paul Daly, said he will compile a report for the next Council meeting on the number of fines issued for illegal parking in disabled parking bays.

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New lighting in Clashmore NEW lighting in Clashmore was welcomed

by Cllr. Tom Cronin.

He said a number of new lights were erected at a housing estate at the back of the Grotto in Clashmore, but they were not connected.

“I expect those lights to be connected and working next week,” said Cllr. Cronin.

“I also want to thank Airtricity for their

prompt work in putting lights by the playground in Clashmore,” said Cllr. Cronin.

Meanwhile, Cllr. Cronin expressed thanks to Council Engineer, Josephine McGrath and her team for surface dressing a part of the road in Clashmore, from the shop up towards the school.

“The surface of that road was very bad.

It is a superb job now,” Cllr. Cronin said.

Replacement railing at Ballinaclash Quay A NEW railing and tidy up at a quay just off the River Blackwater was welcomed last week.

Cllr. Tom Cronin the Council replaced an old rotten railing at Ballinaclash Quay, recently, following representations from him.

“The replacement of the railing was carried out in the latter part of last year - I

want to welcome that work,” Cllr. Cronin told the Dungarvan Observer.

“The railing had rotted away and I brought it up at a Council meeting, because it was dangerous.

“I also want to welcome the fact that the Council carried out a general tidy up of the area and I thank them for their help on that,” he added.

Hip Impingement Syndrome Pain can lead to Hip Arthritis By

Tomás Ryan BSc.AHS, Ph.Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles HIP Impingement Syndrome is a cause of achy groin and hip pain. It occurs due to abnormal contact between the surfaces of the ball shaped head of the femur and socket shaped acetabulum which forms the Hip Joint. Both surfaces are covered with articular cartilage which creates frictionless movement within the joint. In addition to this, a strong fibrocartilage material called Labrum sits along the rim of the acetabulum socket to increase hip joint stability. A Hip Impingement • Difficulty tying shoe Laces involves a bone spur (small lump on a • Abnormal swaying motion of the bone) forming on the head of the femur body from their left side to their right side or socket of Acetabulum. This bone spur during walking causes the two boney surfaces of acetabMANAGEMENT ulum and femur head to grate against Hip Impingement Syndrome because each other rather than gliding smoothly of its pain symptoms is often misdiagduring hip movement leading to move- nosed by the patient themselves as arthriment restriction and Pain. Overtime, tis, however, it is not arthritis but a boney Labrum and osteoarthritis can develop. spur abnormality. It may lead to This boney spur defects occur due to pre- Osteoarthrits within the joint, if the vious joint trauma, poor positioning of boney spur is allowed to continue causing femur head, extreme squatting and twist- grating between the two surfaces within ing movements or other Hip abnormali- the joint. Hence there is a dilemma of ties since birth. whether surgery or physical therapy is SIGNS & SYMPTOMS required. The answer lies with the degree • Groin pain and occasional pain in the of the impingement as highlighted by outside area of the hip MRI scans and the level of symptoms. In • Pain can be described as a Dull Ach some Patients avoidance of deep squatting or occasional Sharp stabbing pain positions and heavy rotational movements • Patient may experience sharp pain coupled with improving their core stabilwhen twisting and turning or when sit- ity and movement control, strengthening ting down on lower surfaces. muscles of the hip joint can help to • A catching sensation can be noted relieve symptoms, however, the boney during activity spur will continue to be present and the • Pain can be worse after a period of Patient may decide to opt for surgery in the future. prolonged sitting Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy (MIAPT) and is based in Clonmel and Thurles. Contact Number: 0504 26672. Email your queries to: tomaspryan@gmail.com

Dungarvan Credit Union Ltd. making a presentation to the St. Patrick’s Day 39th Annual Parade 2015 Committee. Dungarvan Credit Union Ltd. are the main sponsors. Left to Right: Liam Moore, Promotional Committee Dungarvan Credit Union Ltd; Joan Clancy and Ann Fuller, St Patrick’s Day Parade Committee; Gabriel Foley, Vice President Dungarvan Credit Union Ltd; Ann Marie Rossiter, St Patrick’s Day Parade Committee; Damien Dillon, Treasurer St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee; Sean Cleary, Manager Dungarvan Credit Union Ltd. Missing from photo is Jim Veale, Chairperson St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. Dungarvan Credit Union Ltd has been serving the people of Dungarvan and the Community for 50 years this year.

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade says Happy 50th Birthday Dungarvan Credit Union “THIS year, Dungarvan Credit Union Ltd. celebrates 50 years of service to the local community. Since the inception of Dungarvan’s St Patrick’s Day Parade 39 years ago, Jim Veale and Ollie O’Donnell take a bow, the Credit Union has been very supportive of the parade” said Parade Hon Treasurer Damien Dillon.

“2015 is no different, and we are most grateful to Sean Cleary, Manager of Dungarvan Credit Union who presented us with a very generous cheque for €1,000.

“Dungarvan Credit Union is a very important local organisation, a household name, well known and respected by customers for professional and helpful service provided for the last 50 years” added Damien.

“Officially established in 1965” explained Sean Cleary, “the organisational meeting was held in Lawlors Hotel on 24th November, 1964. Sixteen of

the people present at that meeting paid an entrance fee of 2 shillings and 6 pence together with £1 for one share each and were accepted as the first members of Dungarvan Credit Union Ltd. The meeting also elected the first Board of Directors.

“On 4th March, 1967, the Board granted the first car purchase loan in the sum of £180. It was a condition of the loan that the borrower should obtain comprehensive insurance cover with the Credit Union’s interest noted on the policy. This car would now be a vintage model and who knows, maybe we will see it in the Vintage Car section of our parade!

“On 24th January, 1973, the Board announced the purchase of a premises in Mary Street which was to become the offices of the Credit Union.The property required extensive renovation and was officially opened on 24th October 1973.”

From humble beginnings, the Credit Union flourished and a growing membership necessitated a move to their current location in Parnell Street in 2001.

Today Dungarvan Credit Union has in excess of 12,000 members and assets in excess of €92 million.

Their ethos today echoes that of their founding members, “not for profit, not for charity but for service”.

GOOD NEWS ABOUT THE FIREWORKS “After due consideration, the parade committee decided to proceed with the fireworks display on Monday, 16th March at 9.00 p.m. sharp” said committee member Ann Fuller.

“We are in negotiation with Rocket Pyrotechnic’s Donal McMahon who has indicated that the quality of the display would obviously depend on the amount that we can afford to spend! Our Hon Chairman Jim Veale and Damien are currently

on their rounds doing the collection and are hoping for a good response and it is hoped that the display will be televised” said Ann. “All donations will be gratefully accepted by any one of the committee members and receipts will be issued.

“There will be no “official collectors” with boxes requesting donations on 16th or 17th March or in fact on any day.” she added.

“There will be free entertainment for all the family in Grattan Square on Monday, March 16th from 7.00 p.m. to 8.50 p.m.

Information and parade entry forms can be obtained from the following: Jim Veale 058-45374; Damien Dillon 058-42806; Maurice Butler info@butlersicecream.ie; Anne Marie Rossiter in the Capitol Cleaners 087 237 2534; info@joanclancygallery.co m JOAN CLANCY; Facebook: St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Dungarvan.

Tramore’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade TRAMORE’S St. Patrick's Day Parade 2015, please note that this year will see the Parade take place at a later time than in previous year's at 3.00 p.m.

More information will be released

shortly, if your business or organisation would like to put a float in or be involved then please call Johnny O’Sullivan on 087-9607465 or email events@Tramore.ie The route will be like every year

starting outside O’Neill's pub, walking groups are asked to assemble in the priest’s road car park and floats etc on the old Waterford road.

It is FREE to entry and the theme is colour and fun and lots of noise.

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No, wait… a solo exhibition

by John Conway NO, WAIT…, the first solo exhibition of John Conway, artist in residence with the Waterford Healing Arts Trust (WHAT) will be launched in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) on tomorrow Thursday, 5th March.

John Conway is an Irish visual artist and curator. His work has been exhibited and performed in Ireland, Poland, Germany, Romania, Iceland and the United States. He has acted as facilitator and collaborator with various artists and social/community groups, and has given specialised performance and drawing workshops as guest lecturer in NCAD. After graduating from NCAD in 2013 with honours in sculpture, John undertook residencies in Bucharest and Reykjavik.

He served as assistant curator with the Kilkenny Arts Office for six months, before beginning the WHAT residency in July 2014.

John’s visual art practice is based on themes of function and mobility, influenced in part by a chronic back problem which often affects his own mobility.

In the words of the artist, ‘the work I created during my residency at WHAT explores states of excitement and uncertainty, belief and despair that are common between the internal state of the hospital and me as an artist'.

The exhibition contains new work by the artist including a series of illustrations and watercolours, as well as screen based work, sculpture and appropriated hospital equipment. The opening night performance is influenced by brief engagements with patients through the residency, and thoughts on palliative care.

This exhibition will be launched by artist Dominic Thorpe.There will be a private view of the artworks in a public corridor of UHW at 6.30pm on 5th March.

This will be followed by speeches and a performance

by John Conway in the WHAT Centre for Arts and Health in the grounds of UHW. The exhibition will run until 16th April.

For further information, phone Mary Grehan at 051 842664 or email WHAT@hse.ie

Sean Prenderville, Andrew Dunne, Léan Bearpark, Daragh Cullen, BWG Group Chief Executive Leo Crawford, Stephen McCann, Eimear McCormack, Jim Curran, Gemma Behan, Caoimhe McGarry.

‘Top 50’ Company BWG Foods welcome new graduates including Jim Curran from Dungarvan Leading wholesale and retail company offers 10 graduates from around the country the opportunity to participate in 2 year programme . . .

LEADING wholesale and retail group, BWG Foods, which counts SPAR, EUROSPAR and MACE amongst its retail brands, has welcomed on board 10 new graduates from around the country, including Jim Curran from Dungarvan.

The graduates are being given the opportunity to complete a two year programme with the Top 50 company which will see them rotate through the Operations, Trading, Marketing and Sales divisions to learn the ropes of the trade from some of the most experienced people in the business. As well as on the job learn-

ing, each graduate will get to participate in more formal technical training, and will be assigned a mentor to oversee their career development.

Peter Donohoe, HR & Operations Director, BWG Foods said this is the largest intake of graduates since BWG Foods commenced its dedicated programme in 2007.

“Only half of Irish graduates with an Honours Bachelor Degree are currently in full time employment and sadly, many have been forced to migrate overseas in recent years to find work. In that context we are delighted to be

able to offer these talented young individuals the opportunity to gain experience at one of Ireland’s leading companies.

Retail is traditionally one of the biggest employment sectors in the country so it’s important we continue to bring in new talent and new thinking which is why we have students from a wide range of backgrounds including business, law, languages and engineering.”

Jim said, “Like most graduates, having completed my degree I really wanted to get straight into the working world and gain some experience. The BWG Foods

Graduate Programme gives graduates hands on experience and the opportunity to work in various sides of the business throughout the two years which greatly appealed to me.”

The graduates have varied educational backgrounds spanning business, arts and science.

The colleges represented in this year’s intake include Trinity College Dublin, Dublin City University, University College Dublin, UCD Smurfit Business School, Dublin Business School, Griffith College Dublin, National College of Ireland and University of Limerick.

Jim holds a BA in Business Studies degree from University of Limerick.

BWG Foods is a leading wholesale and retail company which includes over 900 retail stores under the SPAR, EUROSPAR, MACE and XL brands as well as 22 Value Centres cash & carry branches and BWG Foodservice.

The company provides employment to over 20,000 people through its branded retail estate, deals with more than 500 suppliers and serves in excess of one million customers every single day.

Lions Clubs Anti Bullying Campaign

LIONS Clubs have launched a major national Bullying Information

Campaign.

Specially commissioned information leaflets on bullying and cyber-bulling will be distributed to all houses with school-going children of vulnerable age by Lions Clubs throughout the country.

Lions will work with School Managers and Principals to effectively distribute the leaflets, 42,000 of which have already been

distributed by 28 Lions Clubs during the pilot stage of the project.

‘School Principals have been very positive about the initiative and have given the project their full support’, says Pat Connolly, Lions District Suicide Prevention and AntiBullying Officer.

‘The leaflet contains vital information for parents including advice on identi-

fying bullying problems, dealing effectively with a bullying issue and information on public policy in relation to bullying. A special section deals with the critical issue of cyber-bullying’.

He also acknowledged the input of retired teacher Sean Fallon of the AntiBullying Campaign and a psychologist in the compilation of the text.

Speaking at the launch of the campaign Senator Lorraine Higgins said: ‘This leaflet is a mustread for those concerned about childhood and teen bullying but it is of particular use to parents.The leaflet outlines how to spot the signs of bullying and how to tackle the problem. In addition, it provides a wealth of details on the supports available’

Lions District Governor Pat O’Brien welcomed the campaign.

‘Bullying, and particularly cyber-bullying has become a major issue in our society and many parents are unaware of how to recognise bullying and how to respond.

This Lions campaign is designed to provide all parents with the information they need’, he said.

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Danger in our skies THERE is now little doubt as to the expansionary intentions of Russian President, Vladimir Putin who has been sabre-rattling since he came to power, first as Prime Minister, then as President of Russia.

Over the past year or so, he has brought about the annexation of The Crimea to become Russian territory, is fighting a war in The Ukraine to recover control over the wheat lands which form ‘the bread basket of Russia’ and is now threatening Western states with nuclear bomber incursions.

The Western powers have been applying sanctions against Russian trade which have begun to bite, but with sixty-three trillion dollars in reserves, Russia is far from being on the rack. However, at some point in the future, President Putin will wish to bring his country back into the international fold, but in the words of the old adage ‘not just yet’.

In recent weeks, there have been several instances of giant Russian nuclear bombers flying parallel to the West and South coasts of Ireland. While they do not directly threaten this country, they are a danger to the planes taking off or landing here and also to the hundreds of planes which overfly our airspace each day.

They fly with their transponders off, which is akin to driving without lights in the dark, but while their pilots may know where they are, civilian aircraft and Air Traffic Control cannot ‘see’ them. This is highly dangerous and a threat to planes carrying up to three or four hundred passengers each in our airspace.

Most people do not watch the skies on a clear day, so will not be aware of how many civilian aircraft overfly this country or our territorial waters, but it amounts to hundreds per day. Anyone who watches the course of civilian aircraft on flightradar24, or some similar internet tracker, will have seen the early morning aircraft stream

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Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate in over Donegal, Mayo and Galway from North and South America including big fleets like those of the United States and Canada. Even those destined for France, Germany, Eastern Europe and the Middle East fly over, or very close to this country and the same stream travels in the opposite direction later in the day.

As the giant Russian nuclear bombers track as close as thirty kilometres to our coasts, they are shadowed by British fighter planes increasing the hazards to passenger aircraft. Some planes from this country have had to be diverted out of danger and some delayed at take-off until the threat has passed.

Diplomatic overtures to the Kremlin have brought little result and it is apparent that a small country like Ireland is of little consequence to mighty Russia. Our Ministers for Defence and Foreign Affairs have made the standard protests, but we have little clout with which to back it up.

This real display of military strength is mainly for the benefit of Britain, with Ireland getting in the way. It is to be hoped that diplomatic efforts to solve the wider Russian conflict, in which we can play a significant diplomatic part, will bring about an end to this threat and we, and those aircraft which pass overhead, can proceed about our business in peace.

Rugby team flying high QUEEN Elizabeth may have visited this country four years ago and made her peace and that of her country with

Ireland and the Irish people, but there is nothing which will get an Irish person’s blood flowing faster than a win over the ‘ould enemy’ at home or away.

Since that special moment just eight years ago when the Shamrock comprehensively defeated the English Rose on the hallowed turf of Croke Park, a spot which had been sanctified with the blood of innocent Irish civilians almost a century ago, there has been a new respect for our national rugby team.

Last Sunday they again did battle with England and came away with a comprehensive victory, after the kind of performance previous generations of Irish rugby fans – and players – could only dream about. Thankfully, the days are long gone when a defeat by England by only ten or fifteen points was deemed a good result. Now, we contest as equal adversaries and our team, and by extension our country, have gained a new respect as a result.

The Irish Rugby team has now gone ten games without defeat, only the second time in our history, and occupies third place in the world. Having beaten South Africa and Australia, they have only the hurdle of the All Blacks to surmount, a major task at any time. Irish fans will hold their collective breath and not commence any celebrations until the last two victories against Wales and Scotland are in the bag and we can assume Champion status again. No victory is secure until the final whistle blows and no trophy can be taken into ownership until it is held in the dressing room.

But the Irish performances in the Championship thus far, along with a good autumn campaign, will have given them hope as they head for the World Cup later this year.

If those victories can be concluded, then only a win against the near-impossible All Blacks stands between them and the history books.

Irish fans will await both games with bated breath, but at last, we can dare to hope and, borne on major victories and a rush of justified confidence, perhaps our national team can achieve all those goals which previous generations could only dream about.

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Zero Emissions with new Leafs – Seamus and Christine Hyland, Glenmore Organic Farm, Ballyduff, Co. Waterford – regulars every Thursday at Dungarvan Market – accepting keys to a new electric Nissan Leaf from Eddie Fitzgerald, Dungarvan Nissan.

Zero Emissions with new Leafs – Bernie Butler, Megabounce Castle Hire, Carrigeen, Co. Kilkenny, accepting the keys of her new electric Nissan Leaf from Eddie Fitzgerald, Dungarvan Nissan.

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Dungarvan Shopping Centre Mother’s Day promotion DUNGARVAN Shopping Centre Shop Local campaign 2015 is supporting local businesses by purchasing all of its prizes locally to ensure we give as much back to our local area as our way of saying thank you for shopping at Dungarvan Shopping Centre for the past 10 years.

Ciaran O’Flynn Jewellers and New Images Hair Salon are part of the wonderful Mother's Day promotion and will ensure that lucky winning MUM selected will have a day to remember.

Flynn's Jewellers have traded in the Shopping Centre since we first opened the doors in November 2004 and are renowned for their personal one-to-one service to their customers which is the very essence of Dungarvan Shop Local campaign 2015.

New Images are a vibrant hairdressing salon located on the edge of the Shopping Centre along

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So remember to pick up your form and you could win – An overnight Dinner Bed & Breakfast at the 5-Star Cliff House Hotel – A €250 shopping voucher for Dungarvan Shopping Centre service of a style consultant for the day – A make-over in Jenny Beauty Secrets – A hair style in New Images.

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Housing estate speed limits are ‘useless’ without enforcement Special speed limits to be part of a larger process of traffic calming by Council A SPEED limit in a housing estate won’t achieve anything unless it is enforced, the February meeting of Waterford City and County Council was told.

However, speed limits can be used as part of a larger process of traffic calming.

A period of public consultation was held recently by the Council to identify housing estates which require special speed limits.

It was part of a national initiative to introduce a 30 km/h speed limit in certain housing estates, along with ‘Children at Play’ signs.

The deadline for submissions was last Friday, 27th February.

At the February meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Joe Kelly noted that the special speed limits were only for housing estates, and queried special speed limits at schools and in rural areas where there are groups of houses.

“How come houses in the city are included in this, yet rural children must play on roads and walk to school on roads where cars could be tearing past at 80 km/h or 100 km/h?” Cllr. Kelly questioned.

He also sought an extension of the 27th February deadline as he felt the process was “not widely advertised”.

Agreeing with an extension of the deadline, Cllr.

Seanie Power said more housing estates and villages need to be made aware of the process.

Director of Services, Paul Daly said the consultation was being held as directed by the Department of Environment.

Mr. Daly said the process was to identify areas and look at a range of measures including the introduction of special speed limits to certain housing estates.

He said he had no difficulty extending the period of consultation.

“We are trying to get it all done and dusted and back to the members so we can actually start doing something before the end of this year,” said Mr. Daly.

Following the end of February deadline, the Council will review the submissions received in April, and prepare draft byelaws which are expected to be presented to the various District Councils in September.

Once the draft bye-laws

go on public display for submissions, and come back to the Council for adoption in November, the Council hopes to have the erection of signage completed in December.

Mr. Daly pointed out that the Council will bring in a common traffic calming policy which will include speed limits around schools.

He said that speed limits in rural areas are controlled by existing bye-laws.

“There is a general speed limit review due this year,” Mr. Daly pointed out.

“If there are places in the county where people think the speed limit is inappropriate, we will be taking suggestions from here on in,” he said.

Cllr. Liam Brazil said special speed limits for housing estates is important and disagreed with extending the deadline.

“If we push the deadline back, it means the work will be delayed,” said Cllr. Brazil.

He also questioned if 30 km/h was “too high” for housing estates and suggested that the speed be reduced to 20 km/h in housing estates.

Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald welcomed the lower speed lim-

its, but questioned if the lower speed limits would be observed by the drivers who are causing the problems in the first place.

“How will it be policed?” Cllr. Fitzgerald asked.

Mr. Daly agreed that a speed limit sign by itself “won’t achieve anything, because it will require enforcement by the Gardaí”.

“It is a bit much to expect the Gardaí to be in every housing estate in the county trying to enforce special speed limits,” said Mr. Daly.

He pointed out that the speed limits will be part of a larger process of traffic calming.

“The speed limits will be more of an image that will alert people they are driving into an area where we have looked at the speed and we intend doing something to reduce it,” he said.

“Speed limits signify to the driver that they are moving into an area where they need to slow down for a particular reason, but in essence, what slows drivers down is the nature of the area they are driving through.”

Mr. Daly pointed out

that regardless of speed, the Gardaí can still prosecute a driver for dangerous driving or careless driving.

“The speed limit sign is only an indication of the nature of the area into which you are driving. It will be a matter of altering the environment so the natural speed of the vehicle is the speed at which you’d like them driving at. Speed limit signs on their own are not the solution to the problem.”

Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell said speed limits in housing estates “are a waste of time”.

“There will be no one there to enforce them,” he said.

“I seen myself from time to time, cars joyriding around estates at 1.00 / 2.00 / 3.00 in the morning and no one to enforce the speed.

“It is just a waste of money putting up speed limits in housing estates,” Cllr. O’Donnell added.

Mr. Daly pointed out that if Councillors know of housing estates where special speed limits should be introduced, he said the Council will still accept suggestions even after the 27th February deadline.

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Increased flytipping a ‘worrying development’

By Paul Mooney INCREASED instances of flytipping and illegal dumping around County Waterford has caused concern and is a worrying development, the February meeting of Comeragh District Council was told.

Cllr. Mary Butler noted that flytipping has become a huge problem in certain areas, while Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan also noted increased instances of rubbish being dumped on the sides of roads, particularly along the regional roads.

Cllr. Butler said one of the entrances to a wooded area near Fiddown Bridge, Portlaw, was littered with rubbish.

“That area was cleaned two weeks ago and all drains and inlets were opened,” said Cllr.

Butler.“It was fantastic work and then two weeks later to see flytipping in the area is really disheartening.”

Agreeing, Cllr. O’Ryan said he has observed increased instances of flytipping.

“I do see a proliferation of rubbish on the side of the road and it is worrying,” he said.

Cllr. Seanie Power welcomed a recent prosecution brought by the Council against an individual in relation to illegal dumping which occurred at St. Patrick’s Loop in Rathgormack.

“That prosecution is pending, but I welcome the action by the Council,” Cllr. Power said.

Cllr. O’Ryan said it was the time of the year for clean-ups and urged his colleagues that they, as Councillors, should lead the way in their own areas against flytipping.

Senior Executive Officer, Ray Moloney said flytipping is occurring everywhere in rural

areas of County Waterford.

“We are doing our best to tackle it including putting up signs and CCTV,” said Mr. Moloney.

“We have had some recent successes in the Dungarvan area and we hope to have a successful outcome for the Rathgormack prosecution.”

Mr. Moloney said that any flytipping is immediately investigated by their Environmental Inspectors and appropriate action is taken against the perpetrators. He said there is a cost incurred by the Council in the clean-up process, which is usually recovered from the offender.

In relation to the Spring Clean-ups, Mr. Moloney said the Council will provide litter pickers, gloves, bags, and can arrange for collection points for the rubbish collected.

PRIVATE COLLECTORS Cllr. John O’Leary queried if

there was any area in the county where private waste collectors were not collecting bins.

“Since the privatisation of the Council’s waste collection service, are there any areas where private collectors haven’t provided a service to people?” Cllr.

O’Leary questioned.

Mr. Moloney said the Council has not received any complaints from their former customers in relation to no waste collection service.

“There was one particular area which was proving difficult, but we spoke to two waste collectors and they made arrangements to move into that area,” said Mr. Moloney.

“If there are any areas with no collection service, let us know and we can consult with the private waste collectors to move into those areas.”

Cllr. O’Ryan said many constituents have approached him and expressed their disappoint-

ment that the Council’s waste collection service was discontinued.

“Those people stuck with the Council’s service to the very end and I would like to thank them for that,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. “A lot of people would like to see the return of the Council’s waste collection service because it was a great service.”

He said that none of the Councillors liked voting against the Council’s waste collection service, but it was the way which the Council had to progress because it was the way the figures were presented at the budget.

Cllr. Butler noted that some of the private waste collectors had very good prices for their service and hoped that they would continue it for the elderly and those who were on waivers.

However, Cllr. O’Ryan pointed out that most of those good offers for waste collection

services were only introductory offers, which then revert to a normal fee after six months or so.

“While the Council’s waste collection fee was very good, it was unsustainable,” he added.

NATIONAL TREE WEEK 1ST - 8TH MARCH Cllr. Butler welcomed the National Tree Week event, which is held from 1st March to 8th March.

“It is a boost to Tidy Towns committees and community groups, and there are sapling trees available to them,” said Cllr.

Butler.

Mr. Moloney said the Council is engaging with National Tree Week and if any Tidy Towns committees want to get involved, they can contact the Council’s Environmental Education Awareness Officer, Ann Sullivan, who will do her best to make sapling trees available.

Draft Development Contribution Scheme is passed by Waterford Council WATERFORD City and County Council adopted its new Development Contribution Scheme, which sets out development charge for the next six years.

When granting planning permission, the local authority can add charges in respect of public infrastructure and facilities provided, or intended to be provided by the local authority, which will benefit the development, regardless of other sources of funding for the infrastructure and facilities.

At the February meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr.

Michael J. O’Ryan welcomed the new Development Contribution Scheme, with amendments, which he described as “fair”.

EXEMPTIONS He also welcomed the exemption of Development Charges on those who have made an application under

the Housing Adaptation Grant for people with a disability.

Proposing the adoption of the draft Development Contribution Scheme, Cllr.

O’Ryan complimented the Council on the work creating the new document.

AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS Cllr. Seanie Power welcomed the fact that the first 500 sq metres of agricultural development is excluded from development charges.

“I would have preferred if it was 1,000 sq metres, rather than 500 sq metres,” said Cllr. Power.

He said there are opportunities for young farmers to take up farming at home and there will be lots of development in farming expected over the next several years.

“With young farmers coming back into rural areas, it will bring life back into the place,” Cllr. Power added.

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS Cllr. Joe Conway queried what was happening with outstanding development contribution charges which have yet to be paid - pointing out that the Council was made aware of around €3m in outstanding charges to be paid to the Council.

Director of Services, Brian White, said the Council pursues all development charges applied to planning permissions granted.

He pointed out that the Council has to constantly revise the amount outstanding in development charges based on the number of developments which have commenced, as some developments are not started.

“Every single penny is pursued,” Mr. White assured.

The draft Development Contribution Scheme 2015 - 2021 was passed by the Council on a show of hands.

Anne Norris from Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford who won €10,000 on the Crack the Code game on the National Lottery’s The Million Euro Challenge game show on RTE on Saturday, 28th February, 2015. Pictured at the presentation of prizes are from left to right: Declan Harrington, Head of Finance, The National Lottery; Anne Norris, the winning recipient and The Million Euro Challenge Host, Nicky Byrne.

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Waterford congratulated on achieving Purple Flag status CONGRATULATIONS were extended to all involved in receiving a Purple Flag for Waterford City.

The Purple Flag is similar in status to the Blue Flag for beaches. It is awarded to areas which have town centres that meet or surpass the standards of excellence in

managing the evening and night time economy. The Purple Flag is a positive initiative that indicates an entertaining, diverse, safe and enjoyable night out.

Waterford City is the first location in the South East to achieve ‘Purple Flag’ status.

At the February meeting of Waterford City and

County Council, Cllr.

Lola O’Sullivan congratulated all involved in the success of Waterford receiving the Purple Flag.

She said great credit is due to the Waterford Chamber, Waterford Business Group,Waterford City and County Council, Gardaí and residents, who were

involved in the campaign.

“When people look at Waterford as a destination, they can take into consideration the fact we have a Purple Flag,” said Cllr. O’Sullivan.

She paid tribute to Director of Economic Development, Lar Power, who was also involved in the campaign.

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• As part of an occasional series reflecting on 16 years reporting on Lismore Town Council, Christy Parker recalls the attempted ’hijack’ of the opening of Lismore playground.

Swings and roundabouts Lismore playground’s political spat AT their November 2000 meeting, Lismore Town Commissioners unanimously supported Cmmsr.

Peter Ahearne’s call for a town playground. The commissioner had raised the issue several times in preceding years, as council-run playgrounds became an emerging trend.

Present by invitation at that meeting were county councillors James Tobin (FF), Ollie Wilkinson (FF), Nora Flynn (FG) and Willie McDonnell (FG), whom it was hoped would boost progress at a higher level.

It was deemed unfeasible that the new Millennium Park being constructed on land leased by the Castle could harbour a playground but Cllr. Flynn (perceptively as it transpired) suggested a site adjacent to the rear of the park. County Secretary Peter Carey said the county council would consider match funding if a fundraising group was established.

ELECTION PROMISE Thereafter nothing transpired. The matter lay dormant until the meeting of July 2004, when newly elected Fine Gael Town Councillor Orla Russell set about honouring an election promise to help establish a playground. The late Town Clerk Eric Flynn reiterated Mr. Carey’s advice. This time it was acted upon. A playground committee was formed and set about fundraising, with a flourish. The committee’s Hallowe’en parade fundraiser became one of the first such Halloween events in Ireland.

Through many events, the committee raised €20,000, as Waterford County Council acquired further space from the Castle for the playground and a 50-space car park.The

€120,000 cost was reached with co-funding from the county council and the National Lottery and the playground was built. As an endorsement of local democracy the project was superb.

INVITE AND INSULT Then pomposity and self-interest intervened.

Bertie Ahern was in Waterford city on October 9th, 2006. With an election looming in 2007, the opportunity for political self-promotion was irresistible, not that Bertie Ahern was particularly renowned for his powers of resistance at any time He was ‘invited’ to open the playground officially.The invitation was not issued by the playground committee and it left its members raging and in some instances, reportedly in tears.

Local dignitaries and media would be present. In a tactic more reminiscent of a North Korean dictator, children would be released from school for the occasion but, reflecting a new low in cynicism, would not be allowed into the playground as it had yet to be passed fit by health and safety officials! This was a photo opportunity for FF and the Supreme Ribbon Cutter. The children’s would be there to admire and adorn, not enjoy.

Come the day, the ‘guests’ assembled at the playground to await the Great Handshaker.Yet, even as they stood and mingled, word was reaching the Taoiseach’s entourage that the entire playground committee was boycotting the event and that anger was rampant over blatant, parish pump level manipulation of the situation. Who was to say even that raw eggs, at least figuratively speaking, might not have fallen into the hands of the disillusioned? The official cere-

mony was abandoned and as he sped towards Lismore, the Taoiseach was relegated to ‘playground inspector.’

In the immediate aftermath of the shambles, two contrasting quotes epitomised the incoherency of the effort. “Despite heroic efforts, unfortunately the facility wasn’t ready in time”, said local FF councillor, Kevin Wilkinson.

Displaying a greater realism, Co. Waterford Director of Services for Community and Enterprise, Brian White conceded that “the Taoiseach was aware of the feelings of some people and was very respectful of that.”

LASTING CONTROVERSY The ramifications ran for weeks. The playground committee reiterated that they wanted a school child to open the playground once it was passed fit in November. They would have welcomed the Taoiseach to participate also had they been approached and had it been ready. Mr. White reminded that it was in the county council’s mandate to oversee the opening ceremony.

At the November 2006 Town Council meeting playground committee member Cllr.

John Campion said he had personally heard Lismore’s FF Mayor Helen O’Sullivan informally suggest to Town Clerk Eric Flynn at an SPC meeting that the Taoiseach perform the opening. She denied it. So did Mr. Flynn.

Cllr. Campion called the mayor a liar and refused to withdraw the remark.

Suspicions circled that FF TD, Ollie Wilkinson had instigated the entire ceremony initiative, with a letter from Mr. White to Cllr.

Russell surfacing in which he referred to Deputy Wilkinson’s approach to An Taoiseach. Its full significance would remain

unknown because Deputy Wilkinson, when contacted at his Dáil office, declined much comment on the issue, alleged the inquiry was “only to stir up trouble” and hung up.

Cllr. Ahearne tabled a meeting at December’s meeting calling for the allegation to be withdrawn.

Cllr. Campion agreed to apologise “for the unruly behaviour” but “would not “withdraw anything” and frankly would “swear on the Bible, take a lie detector, undergo hypnosis and even take a truth serum if it existed!”

Cllr. Jimmy O’Gorman (FF) requested an adjournment, supported from his party colleagues Cllrs. O’Sullivan, Leddy and Ahearne. Cllrs. Campion and Russell voted against and Cllrs. Whelan (FG) and Rotte (Lab) abstained. The meeting was adjourned.

Everyone went home and the Christmas seemingly spirit kicked in. Come January, the matter was never mentioned and was never referenced in the chamber again.

HAPPY ENDING Meanwhile, on Saturday April 7th, 2007, Sarah Crowley reached the pinnacle of every four year-old’s dream. Her excitement growing throughout the preceding week, she had been up since 6 am that morning, her mum reported. Now, sporting a new haircut, a pink dress and the widest smile in Lismore, Sarah would officially open Lismore playground. She cut the ribbon.

Grown-ups, wisely, stood back as a stampede of young bodies thrilled across the gleaming soft surface.

Amidst bright colours, sunshine and music, the laughter, the shrieks, the sharing and the sheer joy of youthfulness were palpable. A child opening a playground – a proper first preference.

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Willie Drohan and Alice Drohan (Comeragh Mountain Lamb), Joe Harty (Harty Oysters), Emily Grubb (Dromana House), Ellen Drohan, Annie and William Flahavan (Flahavan’s), John McGrath (McGrath’s Butchers), Gráinne Drohan, Eamonn Lonergan (Knockanore Cheese) and Barbara Grubb (Dromana House), pictured at the launch of the West Waterford Festival of Food which this year celebrates Generations in Irish Food.

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Keeping it in the family at the launch of the West Waterford Festival of Food 2015!

CELEBRATING its 8th successive year, the West Waterford Festival of Food returns from Thursday the 9th to Sunday the 12th of April, making the sunny South East that little bit brighter with fabulous food and wine, a host of engaging events, pop-up restaurants and much more, with fun for all the family!

The theme of this year’s festival, launched at Dromana House in Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, which incredibly this year is celebrating 800 years of ownership by the same family, is Generations in Irish Food.

With a wealth of family producers from the area on hand to launch the festival – from the 8th generation of Flahavans to the 7th generation of Harty Oysters and the 5th generation of McGrath’s Butchers – West Waterford Festival of Food this year celebrates the generations of families who continue to produce, cook, sell and run some of Ireland’s greatest and bestloved restaurants and food businesses.

The coastal town of Dungarvan and the surrounding countryside will once again welcome some of Ireland’s finest chefs, producers, stall-holders and all round lovers of fine food for another year of inspirational, educational and just

plain delicious events this April 9th to 12th!

One of the key events of the programme will be hosted in Dromana House and created by local chef Eunice Power as a tribute to local West Waterford food families. Called Celebrating Generations of West Waterford Food Stories, Eunice Power’s menu celebrates the food stories of the McGraths, Flahavans, and Barrons by showcasing not just the continuing history and narrative of these family businesses, so important in the region, but their delicious ingredients too!

Other highlights focusing on generations in Irish food include the legendary Darina Allen and her equally talented brother Rory O’Connell of Ballymaloe Cookery School in conversation with John McKenna, giving their unique family insight into the food story of Ireland, and The Emerging Generation, a series of demonstrations from up and coming members of established food families featuring the next generation cooking, as the older generation lends a hand.

The Emerging Generation series features Jack & Tim McCarthy, the award-winning butchers from Kanturk, Richard and Duncan Blair (and their mother!) of Georgina

Campbell’s Pub of the Year 2014, Blairs Inn, and charcuterie master Frank Krawczyk with his talented son, chef Rob Krawczyk, who will demo together for the first time with the title Charcuterie from Father to Son. The Tannery continues as a cornerstone of the West Waterford Festival of Food as they host tasting menus on Friday and Saturday calledGenerations of Food Producers, evenings of celebration and fine food based on the family producers participating in the festival, and on Sunday they host a duck feast for lunch, in association with Silverhill, the internationally renowned family business of duck producers. And the Tannery Cookery School will also host a brunch on Saturday featuring Flahavan’s, a family enterprise since 1785 when Thomas Dunn took over the mill in Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford – Dunn was the great-great-greatgrandfather of John Flahavan who is the Managing Director of the company today!

Returning once again to this year’s West Waterford Festival of Food will be Seafood Saturday - Cois Cé. Come and enjoy all that the Waterford coastline has to offer, from fresh seafood to inspiring demos.

Whether it’s fun activities by the water, sensational seafood as you stroll or simply the beautiful views along the quayside, Cois Cé is an event not to be missed and certain to give that buzzy festival feeling.

A key event at every West Waterford Festival of Food is the hugely popular Farmer’s Market, this year in the main square on Sunday the 12th. One of the largest artisan food markets on the island, and with over 100 stalls, the Farmer’s Market starts the last day of the festival with soft aromas of artisan produce on the fresh Waterford air, gently stimulating the appetites of hungry hard-core foodies, curious visitors and Sunday strollers alike for a final day of food and fun.

Of course Busanna Bia will return, with three different routes this year, giving festival goers the opportunity to visit as many producers as possible on each route. Along with Busanna Bia, the West Waterford Festival of Food Restaurant Trails will also return and as ever, it’s advisable to book your spot well in advance as these are one of the hottest tickets in town over the festival weekend!

Always at the centre of West Waterford Festival of Food, and an integral part of this year’s programme

given the theme of Generations, are the little cooks! With a jam-packed programme of events perfect for all from toddlers to teens, West Waterford Festival of Food will see your sous chefs shine with events such as Cócaireacht le Chéile, as well as workshops including one for little pizza chefs, Mucking Around with Kitchen Sink Science, and baking.

Whether the little chefs are hands-on cooking or sim-

ply picking up their favourite treat at the market, there’s plenty of options for a foodie family day out.

More information on events will be released from West Waterford Festival of Food HQ, with full details on the 2015 programme being announced in due course, but visitors can expect bike buffets, seaweed seminars, 50 Shades of Tae, Irish craft in a glass which offers a series of opportunities to taste and learn about

the increasingly popular craft beer, gin, cider and whiskey of Ireland, and much more!

This year’s West Waterford Festival of Food celebrating Generations in Irish Food means this wonderful family event will be even more mouth-watering than ever!

For bookings and enquiries contact 086 0262017 or visit www.westwaterfordfestivaloffood.com

Sisters, Alice (left) Ellen and Gráinne Drohan, from Comeragh Mountain Lamb, pictured at the launch of the West Waterford Festival of Food which this year celebrates Generations in Irish Food.

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Ban on five axles through city A BAN on five axle vehicles / trucks going through Waterford City was agreed at the February meeting of Waterford City and County Council, for a three month trial basis.

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Trocaire - Ethiopian visit by Mary Dee ONE of the first projects that we visited was ‘Brothers of Good Works Counselling and Social Services Centre’, which was located in Gulele sub city of Addis Ababa, about 30 minutes from the centre of the city.

Brothers of Good Works (BGW) is a community devoted to support the poorest of the poor including prisoners, sick people, orphans and poor children without education. It was founded at Renaix, Flanders, in 1830, by Etienne Modeste Glorieux, a Belgian Priest and approved in 1892 by Leo XIII. Brothers of Good works had taken over the adminis-

tration of the Counselling and Social Service Centre that has been in existence since September 1992. It was established by MMM (Medical Missionaries of Mary) as a response by the Catholic Church to a request by the government of Ethiopia for the churches and NGOs to co-operate with them in the fight against HIV/AIDS and its effects. The Counselling Centre began as a referral centre, receiving people with HIV/AIDS from hospital and other agencies to provide on-going counselling and social services for adults. It was soon realised that these services were needed by dependents of clients as well. Home-

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I was also very much aware of how spirited the women were. They were encouraged to set up little business for themselves and this allowed them to save some money. They borrow money from a “Credit Union”. They buy phone cards, scarves, cloths etc originally in a market, and then sell them on at a profit.

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Dungarvan Lions Club Jigs & Reels Freestyle 2015 Cappoquin Community Centre Saturday, 21st March Book your tickets now - €15 each Available at Feericks’ Pharmacy, Cappoquin

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Fidelma Meaney & Johnny Landers

Shay O’Connor & Cora Kearney SHAY O’CONNOR Shay O’Connor is the current President of Dungarvan Lions Club.

Shay, a Dubliner, has lived with his wife Mary in Abbeyside for the past 28 years. They have two children and four grandchildren. Shay is the retired Chief Executive of Dennison Trailers, Naas and was a manager in Glanbia plc and a former Army Officer. His only dancing experience was gained playing for the Dublin Senior footballers in the late 60s and early 70s.

CORA KEARNEY Former winner Cora Kearney is no stranger to Jigs and Reels.

Retired from nursing she is an avid gardener. She is very well known for her flower arranging skills. Cora is deeply involved with the Dungarvan area Active Retirement Group. She teaches line dancing and enjoys ballroom dancing also.

FIDELMA MEANEY What makes you laugh most? Johnny’s hips but they are moving a lot better as we rehearse.

Name a thing not many people know about you. I’m quite an open book - what you see is what you get but I love to drive fast with the music blaring.

Who do you most admire and why? Mary Kelly, a brilliant friend who came on board with me for Curtain Call Productions.

If you could only watch one TV programme for the next year what would it be? Game of Thrones.

If you could choose to stay a certain age forever what would that be? The age I am now because I know who I am now Are you creative in any way (other than dance)? I act and direct in the theatre and work for a graphic design company. I think you could say I’m very creative.

JOHNNY LANDERS Your favourite dance scene in a film. Anything from Dirty Dancing Your favourite dance duo. John and Theresa Foley from Clashmore - Brilliant on the dance floor.

What cheesy song do you love to dance to? 99 Red Balloons by Nena Awards for dancing you have won. Four All-Ireland Set Dancing Championships Are you creative in any way (other than dance)? I am very involved in GAA games, especially football and in handball.

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TOM DONOVAN Strangest thing that happened to you - Agreeing to get involved in Jigs and Reels.

Who do you most admire? - My wife Mary who has put up with me for nearly 40 years.

Your favourite film of all time - Tom and Jerry Tales.

If you could stay a certain age forever what would that be? 35 Are you creative in any way (other than dance)? Yes I am involved in Shamrocks GAA, Club Deise, and Youghal Community Radio. I am Past President and Captain of Lismore Golf Club.

AMIE LANDERS Your favourite dance scene in a film? Antonio Banderas in Take the Lead.

What cheesy song do you love to dance to (a) in public and (b) alone? Too Many and anything by Beyonce.

Awards for dancing you have won. Gold for Figure Dancing in Fleadh Cheol na hEireann. Fifth in World Figure Dancing Championships. All-Ireland and Munster solo dance.

Are you creative in any way (other than dance)? Yes in Fashion Design.

JAMES FRAHER What makes you laugh most? Hanging out with the lads in the pub.

Are you a morning bird or a night owl? Very definitely a morning bird.

Name a thing not many people know about you. I have flown a plane and I have every intention of doing so again in the future.

If you could choose to stay a certain age forever what would that be? 24.

What cheesy song do you love to dance to?. What is Love Are you creative in any way (other than dance)? Yes, I greatly enjoy video and photo editing GILLIAN LAKE Your favourite dance scene in a film. Dirty Dancing.

Your favourite dance duo. Michael Flatley and Jean Butler Awards for dancing you have won. Munster and All-Ireland titles Your favourite kind of dance. I have an interest in all types of dancing Are you creative in any way (other than dance)? At present I am studying beauty therapy and specialising in makeup artistry.

SHEENA WILKINSON What makes you laugh most? My children - Lucy, Paul and Mark.

What is the strangest thing that has happened to you? Meeting my namesake, Sheena Wilkinson, a children’s author from Belfast. It’s not every day that happens.

Are you a morning bird or a night owl? Morning Bird Name a thing not many people know about you. I’m a bit obsessed with Conor McGregor - he is amazing.

If you could only watch one TV programme for the next year what would it be? Any David Attenborough show Are you creative in any way (other than dance)? I do a bit of knitting BEN O’GORMAN Your favourite dance duo. Johnny and Anna Landers - they are surely worth going a long way to see.

Awards for dancing you have won. I have won a number of AllIreland titles in set dancing back in the day.

Your favourite kind of dance. Set Dancing Have you danced on stage? I have danced on stage in several Scor and Comhaltas competitions over the years.

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Successful Soroptimist Bridal Fair THE Bridal Fair, organised

by Dungarvan Soroptimists in Lawlors Hotel last Sunday was a tremendous success.

Kate Douglas, President of the local branch of Soroptimists, said that the day proved to be well worth all the effort that went into the preparations in the weeks leading up to last Sunday’s event. She said she extended her thanks and that of Dungarvan Soroptimists to their members, especially Carmel Keith, who put so much work, effort and energy into organising the event. She thanked the Management and staff of Lawlors Hotel, who were always courteous and most generous with their time and efforts. She thanked the Dungarvan Leader and Dungarvan Shannon Murray, Christina Eusanio, student from Mercyhurst University and Mollie Lenihan, modelling for Receptions Preloved Bridal.

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There are some who assisted us well beyond the normal and she reserved special thanks for Maurice Butler who set up the magnificent Wedding Chapel, parked two wonderful Wedding Cars outside the door and also gave out free Butlers Ice Cream to all who attended. Also to Jane Casey, Florist, Main Street, who supplied the beautiful floral arrangements.

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Rosary night, Co. Waterford, 1991 – “People kneeling while saying the Rosary at a farmhouse near the Comeragh Mountains.”

Ireland through the eyes of Richard Fitzgerald THE work of County Waterford photographer Richard Fitzgerald is featured in a six-page spread in the March issue of Black & White Photography magazine; a creative wellrespected magazine devoted to the art of darkroom and film photography. In the interview he eloquently describes his photographs as, “capturing the dark underbelly of Irish rural life”, some of the early images date back to the early 1970s, many others were taken at different locations near the Comeragh mountains in the 1980s. Asking Richard about his almost romantic approach he adopted, he says:

“I do like the idea of beauty deriving from the picturesque and think at times my work leans towards the fine art principals of the 19th century Pictorial photographers.”

Richard claims he was thrown out of Ireland at the age of fourteen, wrongly accused of stealing a bottle of lemonade at a crossroads dance. He began his photographic career in the swinging sixties working as a darkroom printer for a London Fleet Street press agency. His day-to-day work as a studio photographer over the past forty years is vastly different to his photographs of his homeland, “When I travel home to

Ireland I head straight for the mountains and the back roads, as it’s there I’m likely to find the kind of images I’m looking for, although I still half expect someone to tap me on the shoulder asking me to leave again.”

Richard Fitzgerald’s enduring love of Ireland resonates from his striking memorable images. His photographs were previously published in two books, “Vanishing Ireland” shared with Edna O’Brien, and “Ireland; The Parting Glass”, both books contained over one hundred photographs. www.richardfitzgerald. com studio@richardfitzgerald.com

Racehorses at Tramore Beach, Co. Waterford, 1985 – “The boy’s hurley points directly at the three galloping horses, it makes the scene unmistakably captured in Ireland.”

Pictured at the launch of the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Aspire Scholarship Programme 2015 are Aspire Scholars: Amy Whelan, Dungarvan, Waterford; Serge Nyange; Ciarán Reilly and Professor Tony Brabazon. The UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Aspire Scholarship Programme 2015 offers up to three MBA and nine MSc scholarships to graduates who may have thought a business masters was beyond their means. The closing date for entry is Friday, April 17th, 2015. Applications can be made at www.smurfitschool.ie/scholarships/aspirescholarship.

Aspire Scholarship Programme Launched UCD Smurfit School’s Scholarship Programme provides student Amy Whelan from Dungarvan with an opportunity otherwise out of her reach FOR the fifth consecutive year, graduates from across Ireland are being given the opportunity to secure a scholarship to attend Ireland’s leading business school, beginning this September. The UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Aspire Scholarship Programme 2015 was launched recently and is offering up to three MBA and nine MSc scholarships to graduates who may have thought a business masters was beyond their means.

The closing date for entry is Friday, April 17th 2015. Applications can be made at www.smurfitschool.ie Amy Whelan, MSc Digital Marketing student from Dungarvan, Co. Waterford said, “The Aspire Scholarship Programme provided me with an opportunity that otherwise would have been out of my reach. This is what Aspire is

all about, it opens doors and breaks down barriers for people, giving them the chance to demonstrate their unique talents. I have since immersed myself fully in the world class Digital Marketing Masters experience provided by Smurfit and it has been an incredible journey of learning and development so far. I owe this to the huge generosity of the anonymous donor and consider myself privileged to be in the company of many extraordinary past and present scholars. I have no definite plans yet for when I complete my Masters. However, the Aspire Scholarship has now opened up career opportunities for me that simply weren’t there before.”

The Aspire Scholarship Programme was established in 2010, after an anonymous benefactor of the School committed €500,000 to establish the programme. The donor

provided the funds specifically for those who could not otherwise afford to study at UCD Smurfit School and as a contribution to the recovery of the Irish economy. Since 2010, more than 40 previous scholars have benefited from the donor’s generosity and many of these scholars are employed in leading companies such as Google, Citi, KPMG, Ulster Bank, PepsiCo, Microsoft, AIB, Accenture, Mitsubishi and PwC, among others.

Speaking at the launch of the scholarship programme, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, Dean, UCD Business, said, “One of the School’s primary purposes is to educate future business leaders who will have a profound impact on society.

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Councillor fears people being driven from social housing into the private sector A WATERFORD Councillor has warned that the government appear to be driving people from social housing into the private sector which will lead to insecure tenures for families.

Cllr. Joe Kelly was speaking at the February meeting of Waterford City and County Council and said a recent report by the Council seemed to suggest that applicants for housing will either end up under HAP (Housing Assistance Payment) or RAS (Rent Allowance Scheme).

“If that is so, very few new housing applicants will get into a Council house,” said Cllr. Kelly.

“People will have very little expectation of getting a secure tenancy in traditional Council housing and they will find themselves in very insecure tenures in private landowner housing.”

Cllr. Kelly said the scenario means that families cannot put down roots in

the community.

“Families will have no confidence in sending their children to school in an area because the whole thing is very transient. That feeds into the broader fabric of our society and what holds us together as communities,” Cllr. Kelly said.

“What holds communities together is a sense of belonging and putting down roots.”

He said it is a very worrying trend developing, if it progresses.

Concurring, Cllr. Mary Roche said the direction of social housing “is a very worrying trend”.

A number of Councillors expressed concern that housing applicants could lose their place on the housing list if they accept the HAP scheme.

Mr. Quinn clarified that housing applicants remain on the housing list, even if they accept the HAP scheme.

Cllr. Damien Geoghegan

asked how well prepared the Council are to take advantage of the government’s recently announced social housing strategy and said the Council needs to be proactive by submitting plans to the Department for funding.

Director of Services, Michael Quinn, said the Council has a number of initiatives which include examining their landbanks, and those of other housing organisations, derelict sites, infill housing, as well as housing assistance payments.

Cllr. Davy Daniels said there is a “serious crisis at this point in time” in social housing.

‘I’ve never seen such a demand for housing,” he said.

Mr. Quinn said there are several options the Council are looking at to address the social housing issue, including infill housing.

Mr. Quinn said infill housing “addresses some

issues” such as derelict sites and can bring people into towns to live in the centres, which will be of significant value.

Cllr. Geoghegan welcomed the development of the old Cinema site in Dungarvan.

He said the development of the site is ready to commence and pointed out that historically in Dungarvan, the local authority favoured smaller housing estates rather than large scale housing estates.

“Smaller housing estates, like White’s Orchard, Ryan’s Way, Conway Court, and Whitestrand are all really well developed small housing estates and easily managed,” Cllr. Geoghegan said.

“Those are the types of housing estates we should be trying to identify, infill sites throughout the county, where the demand would be for housing.”

SOUTH EASTERN

Public Consultation Day DRAFT FLOOD MAPS DUNGARVAN, Co Waterford Date

Tuesday 10th March 2015

Time

3.00pm – 7.00pm

Venue

Dungarvan Central Library, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, Co Waterford

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A public consultation is being held on draft flood maps which show the extent of flood risk in Dungarvan. Your comments on the draft maps and your experiences of flooding in this area would be most welcome.

The draft maps will be on display on the above date and will also be accessible through the project website www.southeastcframstudy.ie

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Beach bye-laws go on public display WATERFORD City and County Council’s draft beach bye-laws are now on public display for submissions.

The proposed bye-laws deals with various issues on beaches, including damage, nuisance, vehicles, tents, overnight parking, trading, hiring, advertising, events, surfboards, sailboards, kiteboards, canoes and kayaks, filming, consumption of alcohol,

control of horses, control of dogs, and personal watercraft.

Councillors agreed at the February meeting of the local authority that the proposed draft bye-laws be placed on public display for submissions. Following the public consultation period, the draft bye-laws will then come back before the Council at a later date for adoption.

Councillor wants colleagues to donate €100 to Ballybeg community facilities A WATERFORD Councillor has sought the other 31 elected members of the local authority to each donate €100 to go towards the rebuilding of the GAA and Community facilities at Ballybeg in Waterford.

Earlier in January, arson attacks were carried out on the St. Saviour’s GAA Club and Ballybeg Youth Resource Centre in Waterford, causing serious damage and thousands of euro worth of damage.

At the February meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell said he would be donating €100 towards the rebuilding of the facilities in Ballybeg, and proposed that each Councillor also do the

same - which would result in a €3,200 windfall for those facilities in Ballybeg.

“It is for a good cause and I’ll be expecting every other Councillor to donate €100 with me,” he said.

Mayor James Tobin said the sentiment was appreciated.

“However, we can’t tell anyone what to do,” said Mayor Tobin.

He pointed out that each of the Councillors all heard Cllr. O’Donnell’s proposal.

“It is for a good cause and it is a matter for each Councillor to give what they want,” Mayor Tobin added.

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Minister for Sport impressed as he opens Dungarvan Gymnastics Club’s new home DUNGARVAN Gymnastic Club’s new premises at Westgate Business Park were formally opened recently by Minister for Sport, Michael Ring TD. After seeing a dynamic display of gymnastics, the Minister praised the great work being done by the club to improve the health and well-being of its members in a fun and fitness-orientated environment.

The club was established eight years ago and is affiliated with Gymnastics Ireland. It currently caters for 149 recreational gymnasts and 49 competition gymnasts, ranging in age from four years upwards.

The club has competed at Women’s Artistic Gymnastics since 2008 with considerable success, winning 18 regional team medals (13 gold) and 8 team medals at

national level. Members have also collected 78 individual regional medals and 4 national titles to date.

With the aid of a grant application by Waterford Sports Partnership to the Irish Sports Council, basic equipment was purchased such as floor and safety mats, a vault, springboard, and beam.

Over the past five years the club’s fundraising has enabled it to purchase additional equipment, including 2 asym-

metric bars – all now housed in the club’s spacious new unit at 2-3 Westgate, having recently relocated from Dungarvan Sports Centre.

Having allocated the club a grant of €18,000 under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme, Minister Ring’s visit was arranged by Deputy John Deasy, who supported the club’s funding application.

Lindsey Sheehan, club coach, says the sport’s popularity is really on the increase

locally. “The club are currently receiving approximately 10-15 membership enquiries a week and have 30 applications on their wait list, with an additional 36 members wait-listed for the competition classes.”

To cater for this demand, the club is planning to further improve its facilities and equipment. For more information see www.dungarvangymnastics.com

Gymnasts Roísín & Molly enjoying the occasion.

Group shot of the club's newest competitive gymnasts.

Gymnast Jane going for a straddle overshoot on the Abars.

Good Sport: Minister Michael Ring reaches for the high bar.

Gymnast Kelly in Arabesque hold on the high beam.

Minister Michael Ring with coaches Denika O'Shea, Lindsey Sheehan & Lyndsay O'Shea Flynn, and John Deasy TD.

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Council to examine parking facilities for Powered Two Wheelers Cheque presentation to Our Lady's Children’s Hospital Crumlin. Members of Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan present a cheque for €1,800 to Luca Di Vetta and Rian Moynihan, who accepted it on behalf of Our Lady's Childrens Hospital Crumlin, which was part of the proceeds of the Deise Aid 14 CD. Pieta House will also be receiving part of the porceeds from the Christmas CD. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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WATERFORD City and County Council is to investigate the possibility of providing allocated parking spaces for powered two wheelers (PTW).

A Notice of Motion proposed by Cllr.

John Pratt at the February meeting of the local authority sought the Council to investigate the possibility of providing the parking facilities, which, he said do not exist.

“There are no parking spaces for scooters, motor bikes and the like,” he said.

Cllr. Pratt pointed out that owners of PTW can be fined for parking illegally.

“There is no place in the country where there are designated spots for PTW’s,” he said.

Cllr. Adam Gary Wyse commended Cllr.

Pratt for proposing the motion.

“We need to ensure our city and county is as accessible as possible for everyone living or visiting here, whether this means more disability parking, ramps, railings, or any other form of facilities, that will help the elderly, injured or disabled community,” he said.

On a show of hands, the Notice of Motion was passed by the Council.

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Probation report sought on woman who came to Dungarvan on a crime spree A WATERFORD woman who came to Dungarvan on a crime spree, stealing over €1,300 in property from retail outlets, had her case adjourned for a Probation report and compensation.

Lisa Finn (33) with an address at 114 Kilcohan Park, Waterford, pleaded guilty to theft from Care Pharmacy and EuroGiant, Dungarvan, on 18th

November, 2014; theft from Eason and EuroGiant, Dungarvan, on 21st November, 2014; and theft from New Look, Lloyd's Pharmacy, and Care Pharmacy, Dungarvan, on 25th November, 2014.

Outlining the case at last week's Dungarvan District Court, Sergeant Mark Allen said the accused took property from the shops in question, which totalled €1,300.

The type of property taken included candles, perfume and clothes.

He said that following her arrest, the accused's vehicle was found and a substantial amount of the property was found.

“The property taken in the thefts on 25th November were recovered,” said Sgt. Allen. “All, but €300 of the stolen property was recovered.”

The court heard that the accused has one previous conviction for theft.

Solicitor Eamon Hayes told Judge Terence Finn that these incidents occurred because of the company his client came into contact with.

“She involved herself in these acts of theft,” said Mr. Hayes. “She regrets they occurred and is willing to make good the loss to the

shops.

“My client is the mother of two children and she is of limited means.”

Mr. Hayes pointed out that there was another person involved in the incidents of theft.

Judge Finn adjourned the case to 22nd May, 2015, for a Probation report on the accused and for compensation to be put together.

Criminal damage charge adjourned for payment of compensation Driver in near collision with Garda car was over legal alcohol limit Woman fined for Probation report sought on public order offence man for attempted break-in at sports club to steal copper A MAN who caused criminal damage to a vehicle had his case adjourned to gather compensation.

Kevin Bray (29) with an address at 15 Marquis Drive, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to criminal damage at St. Patrick's Crescent, Dungarvan, on 6th September, 2014.

A DRIVER who nearly collided with a Garda patrol vehicle ended up being disqualified from driving for three years for drink driving.

Declan O'Brien (43) with an address at Carrigahilla, Stradbally, pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle while exceeding the alcohol limit, contrary to Section 4 of the Road Traffic Act, at Carrickbarrahane, Stradbally, on 31st May, 2014.

He also pleaded guilty to not having insurance, driving with no licence, failing to produce insurance, failing to produce licence at the roadside and within 10 days.

A charge of dangerous driving, contrary to Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act was reduced to careless driving, contrary to Section 52 of the Road Traffic Act. At last week's Dungarvan District Court, Sergeant Mark Allen said a Garda patrol car was driving at the location when a vehicle coming against them swerved across the centre white line in the middle of the road.

“The vehicle being driven by the accused nearly struck the patrol car.The Gardaí had to take evasive action to avoid a head-on collision,” said Sgt. Allen.

After Gardaí stopped the accused and spoke with him, he was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and a breath sample revealed a concentration of 71 mg alcohol per 100 ml breath.

The accused, who represented himself in court, told Judge Terence Finn that he is the father of three children.

He said he is working in the locality.

On the drink driving charge, Judge Finn handed down a €500 fine, along with an endorsement and a driving disqualification of three years.

Judge Finn said he was satisfied to reduce the charge of dangerous driving to careless driving and marked the charge as proven and taken into consideration.

On the charge of not having insurance, Judge Finn handed down a €300 fine and a disqualification of three years.

For driving with no licence, a €100 fine was handed down.

The rest of the charges were marked proven and taken into consideration.

Bench warrant issued A WOMAN who failed to appear in court last week had a bench warrant issued for her arrest.

Rachel Haines (36) with an address at Ballymorris, Fenor, failed to appear at last week’s Dungarvan District Court to answer charges, brought by Garda Barnes, of having no insurance, non display of insurance, failing to produce insurance, using a vehicle with no NCT, no valid NCT disc displayed, non-display of tax, driving with no licence, failing to produce licence at the road side and within 10 days at a Garda Station, and not having tax on the vehicle at Kilmacthomas, on 25th September, 2014.

There was no appearance and no valid reason for the accused's absence from court.

Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for her arrest.

A 21 YEAR old Dungarvan man who admitted attempting to break into a local rugby club to steal copper had his case adjourned for a Probation report.

Eddie Harty, unemployed, with an address at 5 Kilminion Close, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to attempting to break into Dungarvan Rugby Club on 18th June, 2014.

He also pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive language and behaviour in a public place, contrary to Section 6 of the Public Order Act, at Crossbridge Street, Dungarvan, on 12th August, 2014; and a similar charge at Youghal Road,

Sergeant Mark Allen told last week's Dungarvan District Court that Gardaí were called to St. Patrick's Crescent at 1.30 a.m. on the date in question following a complaint of criminal damage.

He said the damage caused to the vehicle was valued at €250.

Dungarvan, on 18th June, 2014.

At last week's Dungarvan District Court, Sergeant Mark Allen told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí were called to Dungarvan Rugby Club at 9.30 p.m. on 18th June last year, after someone attempted to forcibly gain entry to the premises.

“The accused had already fled the scene, but he was located nearby,” said Sgt. Allen.

“He admitted he was trying to break into the rugby club changing rooms to steal copper.”

In relation to the public order charge on 12th August, 2014, Sgt. Allen said Gardaí were attempting to

“The accused was arrested at the scene and admitted the damage,” said Sgt. Allen.

Solicitor David Burke said the damage caused to the vehicle was more “recklessness” by his client than anything else.

“He was highly intoxicated and

deal with a person on the night in question when the accused came along and attempted to interfere with the process.

“He was aggressive and abusive towards Gardaí and had to be arrested,” said Sgt. Allen.

The court heard that the accused has four previous convictions.

Solicitor David Burke said his client was “going through a difficult time with alcohol and other substances, at the time”.

He said his client was present in court with his mother.

Judge Finn sought a Probation report on the accused and adjourned the case to 27th May, 2015.

his recall of the night is limited,” said Mr. Burke.

The accused handed in €50 as part compensation for the damage.

Judge Terence Finn adjourned the case to 22nd April, 2015, for the rest of the compensation.

A WOMAN who has 'zero recall' of an incident in a Dungarvan pub ended up being fined for a public order offence.

Alison Nolan (25) with an address at 113 Clonard Park, Ballybeg, Waterford, pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive behaviour and language in a public place, contrary to Section 6 of the Public Order Act, at John Keane's Pub, Mary Street, Dungarvan, on 9th August, 2014.

At last week's Dungarvan District Court, Sergeant Mark Allen told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí were called to the premises

following a disturbance.

Sgt. Allen said the accused was being threatening and abusive to another female.

Solicitor David Burke said his client has no previous convictions.

“My client was at a party on the night. Her recall of events is 'zero' and she regrets her actions,” said Mr. Burke. “She has not been in trouble since.”

“She is the mother of two children and was working, but the job she had no longer exists.”

Noting the accused's early plea, Judge Finn handed down a €200 fine.

Woman to pay compensation for stealing over €600 worth of perfume

Fined for possession of cannabis

A WATERFORD woman who admitted stealing over €600 worth of perfume from a Dungarvan Pharmacy had her case adjourned so she can gather compensation.

Ellen Ward (24) with an address at 9 Anne Street, Waterford, pleaded guilty to theft from Connolly's Pharmacy, Dungarvan, on 4th July, 2014.

Outlining the case at last week's Dungarvan District Court, Sergeant Mark Allen told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí received a report that a total of €625 worth of perfume had been stolen from the Pharmacy in question and the culprit was still in the town.

“The accused was identified and pursued through the town. She was later arrested,” said Sgt. Allen.

“She admitted stealing the perfume, none of which was recovered.”

The court was told that the accused has

A MAN found with a quantity of cannabis was fined last week.

Michal Gabriekzak (30) who had an address at 18 Bridge Street Apartments, Dungarvan, now with an address at 2 T. F. Meagher Street, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at 18 Bridge Street Apartments, on 29th March, 2013.

At last week's Dungarvan District Court, Sergeant Mark Allen told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí searched the accused's

a total of 38 previous convictions, 34 of which relate to theft offences.

Judge Finn said that 34 previous convictions for theft is evidence that the accused is a 'serial offender'.

Solicitor David Burke said his client has not been in trouble for six months and she has endeavoured to change her ways.

Judge Finn pointed out that the Pharmacy is at a loss of €625.

“The perfume has gone somewhere and achieved value somewhere,” said Judge Finn.

Mr. Burke asked the court for time to allow his client to gather the compensation.

Adjourning the case to 22nd April, 2015, for the compensation, Judge Finn said the accused is “on notice”.

“This court will not tolerate any further offending from her,” Judge Finn warned.

home address at the time.

“Gardaí entered 18 Bridge Street Apartments and the accused handed over a green plant material which was confirmed to be cannabis,” said Sgt. Allen.

He said the accused, who has no previous convictions, made a full admission.

Solicitor Martin Lavan said his client was co-operative with Gardaí on the day.

“He apologises. My client says he won't come to any further Garda attention again. It was an isolated incident,” said Mr. Lavan.

Judge Finn handed down a €250 fine.

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Sent forward for trial A WOMAN accused of alleged careless driving causing death was sent forward for trial last week.

Bridget Drohan (56) with an address at Coastland, Knockadrunalea, Stradbally, is accused of alleged careless driving causing death, at Ballyvoile, Stradbally, on 20th June, 2014.

At last week's Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn was told the DPP consents to having the accused sent forward for trial at the next sittings of Waterford Circuit Criminal

Court, commencing from 3rd March, 2015.

Judge Finn directed the accused be sent forward for trial, warning her that she has 14 days to furnish the prosecution with details of any witnesses she may call to give evidence at the trial.

Failure to do so and those witnesses won't be entitled to give evidence. The accused indicated she understood.

Judge Finn granted free legal aid to the accused, with solicitor, M. Roynane and one Counsel assigned to the case.

Abbeyside native remanded in custody AN Abbeyside native was remanded in custody after being charged in connection with robberies in Cork which involved the alleged use of a machete.

Brian Veale (30) formerly of Kyne Park Abbeyside, but with an address at 25 Dominic Street, Cork City, was charged with two separate robbery offences at a special sitting of Cork District Court last Saturday, 28th February.

Veale was charged with robbery of a 19-year-old American student at Dominic Street, Cork, on 26th February last; and was

also charged with attempted robbery of a 20year-old man at Dominic Street, Cork, on the same date.

A second man, Dean O’Driscoll, also with an address at 25 Dominic Street, Cork, was charged with robbery of a woman in her 20s on Gerald Griffin Street, Cork, on 22nd February.

Gardaí objected to bail for both men and Judge Olann Kelleher remanded them both into custody to appear again at Cork District Court on Thursday, 5th March.

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to fatal road collision in Carrick-on-Suir GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision in Carrick-onSuir which happened last Friday, 27th February.

A man in his 60s died when he was struck by an articulated truck on the N24 at Townpark, Carrickon-Suir, at approximately 2.40 p.m. last Friday afternoon.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel.

The driver of the articulated lorry was not injured.

Gardaí closed a section of the road for a period of time for Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to carry out an examination of the scene. The road was later reopened.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Gardaí at Clonmel Garda Station on 0526177640, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line on 1800-666-111, or any Garda Station.

Development Contribution Scheme 2015-2021 Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 48(9) of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended), that Waterford City & County Council at its meeting on 12th February 2015 made the Development Contribution Scheme 2015-2021 with effect from 12th February 2015. Details of contributions under the Development Contribution Scheme are as follows: (A) RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Residential

Rate per unit up to 125sqm

Rate per unit 125sqm to 200sqm

Rate per unit 200sqm +

€450

€750

€1,350

Surface water (15%) Recreation and Amenity (5%) Community Facilities 40%

€150

€250

€450

€1,200

€2,000

€3,600

Transport 40%

€1,200

€2,000

€3,600

Totals

€3,000

€5,000

€9,000

(Surface water contributions will apply for both urban and rural residential developments as works to drains, channels and water courses will need to be carried out to facilitate development) Other Residential Charges Conversion of residential units

Where an existing residential unit is converted to apartments or flats a residential charge will be levied based on the number of additional housing units being provided.

(B) NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Non-Residential Built Development

Rate per sqm

Surface water

€2.70

Recreation & Amenity

€0.90

Community Facilities

€7.20

Transport

€7.20 €18

Total

(Surface water contributions will apply for both urban and rural non-residential developments as works to drains, channels and water courses will need to be carried out to facilitate development) Other Non-Residential Development Advertising structure

€15 per sqm

Agricultural Development

€5.00 per sqm (see exemptions)

Caravan parks/mobile homes

Each mobile home unit will be considered to be 50 sqm and the relevant non-residential rate will apply.

Development of a commercial car park

€400 per car parking space

Golf course/pitch and putt, sports pitches, race courses and horse training arenas

€500 per hectare Ancillary buildings will be charged at the non-residential rate

Landfill site

€0.20 per cubic metre for Transport €0.20 per cubic metre for Recreation & Amenity

Quarrying

€10, 000 per hectare

Telecommunication masts

€10, 000

Waste recovery facility

€7, 000 per hectare

Renewable Energy Developments (i.e. wind & hydro)

€1000 per 0.1MW & €0.50 per metre of transmission line to connect to National Grid Standard non-residential rate to be applied as follows:

Renewable energy installations (i.e. other than wind & hydro)

Development not in any of the above classes

95% of the relevant rate for 1MW-5MW 90% of the relevant rate for 6MW -10MW 85% of the relevant rate for 10MW-20MW 75% of the relevant rate for greater than 20MW 40 per sqm

(C) RATES APPLICABLE TO BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS (1)

Car parking

Contributions are payable in respect of car parking where the developer is unable to meet the car parking standards as set out in the relevant Development Plan. The contribution per parking space is as follows.

Contribution for car parking spaces

€2, 100

The exemptions and reductions to the above contributions are set out in the Development Contribution Scheme 2015-2021 A copy of the Development Contribution Scheme 2015-2021 is available on the Waterford City & County Council website www.waterfordcouncil.ie or at the following offices: 1.

The Planning Offices, Waterford City & County Council, The Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford.

2.

The Planning Offices, Waterford City & County Council, Civic Offices, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan.

Mr. Brian White, Director of Services , Planning & Corporate Department

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West Waterford scenes depicted in vintage photograph collection

By Christy Parker WEST Waterford is featured periodically amongst an astounding collection of vintage photos currently being showcased on Facebook.The pictures were taken by the late Youghal photographer Bob Bickerdyke and provide a priceless photodocumentary of the town and region through the 1960’s and ‘80’s.

In an ultimate nostalgia trip, the compelling collection provides a priceless anthology of everything from the blessing of salmon boats to local pub scenes, drama productions, religious celebrations, political rallies, parties and sporting triumphs. Through the rosy spectacles of time and aging, they reflect what seems like simpler and far less turbulent times.

Hundreds of locals, at home and abroad, are logging on to view and identify the uncaptioned b & w snapshots, registering their surprise and delight as they encounter pictures of family members, friends or even themselves.

Amongst the moments of time captured ‘across the bridge’ are a strange looking ‘street train’ journeying past Quinn’s shop in Ardmore and a very festive hunt ball in Monatrea House.

Another picture shows the late, much-loved Knockanore-born Joe Moloney –formerly a Youghal hurler and Ocean bar proprietor- posing alongside his wife Zena.

Well-known locals whose name and fame easily transcended the wider region include the late Paddy Linehan and his wife Maureen of Moby Dick’s bar and Gregory Cortty, also now departed, who was kennel hand at Youghal Greyhound Track for decades.

INCIDENTAL DISCOVERY The Bob Bickerdike Collection, as it is now known, was discovered when local film makers Kieran McCarthy, Michael Twomey and Michael Hussey wanted old pictures for a documentary being produced on Youghal’s Redbarn dancehall.

“We contacted Bob’s son

time. “He used it to optimum affect technically and professionally,” says Michael Hussey.

SOCIALIST CONVICTION Mr Bickerdike, who died in 2009, aged 89, also served as an urban district councillor and was once jailed for his left wing political activities. He was born in Leitrim circa 1918. His father, Alfie (known as ‘Presto’), was a circus entertainer/magician and also a highly regarded London architect. Bob, who inherited the colloquially known ‘Presto’ reference, settled in Youghal in the late 1950’s or early 60’s, at a time when the travelling entertainer days were ending.

Hunt Ball Monatrea circa 1971, includes Tom Morgan (seated) with Diana Sandes’ mother on his right, Diana's aunt on his left, Christine Coleman on his second right and Nick Trigg, standing through the doorway. Others not yet identified. Diana, who died aged 94 last year, was a world renowned anti-apartheid campaigner and farmed with her husband Ben at Flower House near Ballyduff Upper.

The Bob Bickerdike Collection.

Bob’s wife Anne, was the proVernon, in Glanmire and he gave us over a thousand old prietor of Claudette’s hair salon, photos to peruse,” says Kieran. opposite Tynte’s castle on North “They are totally captivating.We Main Street, which is thought to decided to post some on have been Youghal’s first unisex Facebook and the demand for hair salon. more and more has just rocketed.” The pictures were primarily shot by the twin lens camera apparatus popular at the

Income Tax and VAT. As a councillor Bob Bickerdike would join protests outside the town hall against this perceived ‘double tax’ injustice.

As Vernon recalls, the local authority began cutting off water supplies to houses that didn’t pay the charges “but my father would dig open up the road and turn it back on.” Aged almost 70, Bob was arrested and brought to trial. He subsequently refused to purge his contempt of court and was jailed

Joe Moloney and wife Zena.

The late Paddy and Maureen Linehan of Moby Dick's Bar.

Claude and Mary Fitzgerald. Piltown, with unknown other.

The late Gregory Crotty kennel handler, Youghal greyhound track.

Mr. Bickerdike served on Youghal Urban Council in the 1980’s, preceding a major incident in the history of local politics, with strong contemporary echoes. Domestic rates, which had financed water services, had been abolished by Fianna Fáil in 1977. However Income Tax and VAT increased.

The revenue from these increases, along with high borrowing, would fund local authorities in place of domestic rates, through a governmentsupplied ‘rate support grant.’

We won’t pay....

In 1983, a Fine Gael/Labour coalition cut this grant and allowed councils to levy service charges instead. This was perceived by some as double taxation in view of the still high

for a week or two. “He was treated like royalty in prison,” Vernon informs. “They gave him his own cell and clean implements and so on.”

Bob was also a leading figure

Quinn's Shop Ardmore.

nationally in the National Association of Tenants Organisations (NATO!!) and his combined political and social activities saw him awarded the ‘Working Class Hero 2009’ award from the Cork May Day committee shortly before his death.

Plans for exhibiting the photo collection are being considered.

See https://www.facebook. com/thebobbickerdikephotocollection

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The countdown is on to Waterford Business Awards OVER 200 guests are set to celebrate the best in business at the grand final of the Waterford Business Awards 2014. The final night is set to take place at Dooley’s Hotel on Friday, March 6th.

Thirty finalists have been shortlisted across ten different categories for the Waterford Business Awards, which are being organized

by Waterford Chamber and media partners WLRfm. In the Arts and Culture category Garter Lane Arts Centre, Spraoi and the Waterford County Museum are shortlisted, while in Best Small Business there’s Bookaroom.ie, Inn the Dog House and Shellac Nails.

In Community & Social Enterprise Ballybeg Greens, GIY Ireland and the Waterford Healing Arts Trust will battle it out and in Food & Agri the finalists are Chia Bia, DessertFirst and M & D Bakery. In the Innovation & Technology sector EirGen Pharma, SEAM Research Centre and TSSG are all finalists, while in Manufacturing & Industry Dawn Meats, Irish Handmade Glass and Metalman Brewing Company feature.

In the New Business sector EveryEvent Ltd., Theatre Box and Willow and Wild by Bonzie are all finalists and in retail there’s Caulfield’s SuperValu, Mulligan’s Pharmacy Group and The Book Centre. In the Services sector Eishtec, Hosting Ireland and Whitfield Clinic will

contest the title and in the Tourism & Hospitality Dooley’s Hotel, The Majestic Hotel and The Reg are finalists. The top Waterford businesses will be celebrated for their drive to succeed and contribution to the economic life of Waterford City and County.

The Overall Business of the

Year Award, which is sponsored by Waterford City and County Council, will be presented by the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. James Tobin.

Commenting on the upcoming awards evening Lar Power, Waterford City and County Council said, “We are delighted to be

working with Waterford Chamber on the new Waterford Business Awards.

This event is going to be a fantastic celebration of the hard work put in by a board cross section of the Waterford business community and we would like to wish each and every finalist the very best of luck and

continued success for the future.” Each winner will be presented with a custom designed Waterford Crystal trophy and the Overall Business of the Year will be presented with a custom design perpetual trophy.

President of Waterford Chamber Dr. Derek O’Byrne offered his hearti-

est best wishes to all of the finalists. “The standard of entries we received for the awards has astounded us to say the least. The judges have spent months deliberating and debating and we thank them for their commitment.The awards offer a great platform for local businesses to get the recog-

nition they deserve for all their hard work and continued support of the economic life of Waterford and we look forward to celebrating with them all on Friday night.”

For further information on the Waterford Business Awards see www.waterfordchamber.com

Nick Donnelly, CEO Waterford Chamber; Tina Darrer, Dooley’s Hotel; Des Whelan, WLRfm (media partner); Dr. Derek O’Byrne, Chamber President; Bill Halley, judge and Frank O’Regan, Chairman, Judging Panel.

Minister Humphreys meets with County Waterford Leas-Cathaoirleach / Council Officials to discuss plans for Ireland 2016 THE Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys TD, recently met with Mayors and Council officials from across the country to discuss the Government’s plans for Ireland 2016. The meeting was attended by Leas - Cathaoirleach Jason Murphy and Ms. Jane Cantwell of Waterford County Council.

A workshop of County Co-ordinators was also held with the Ireland 2016 Project Team, to facilitate the development of plans at local level to commemorate the 1916 Rising.

Minister Humphreys said: “Ireland 2016 is the Government’s initiative to commemorate the 1916 Rising, to consider our achievements over the last 100 years, and to ask ourselves what we want to achieve in the next 100. Community involvement in the commemorations will enable as many people as possible across Co.Waterford to get involved so the commemora-

tions leave a lasting legacy.

“The co-operation of Local Authorities is essential to ensure that events and initiatives are developed at a local level. I want the commemorations to extend right across the country. Every county will have some link to the Rising, but it’s also a chance for local people to look back and consider what life was like in 1916.

“I met with the County and City Managers Association at the beginning of the year and I am delighted with the positive response to date. Every Local Authority has put a co-ordinator in place, who will liaise directly with the Ireland 2016 Project Team in my Department.

“I was very pleased to meet with Mayors and council officials from across the country this week, including Jason Murphy and Ms Jane Cantwell to discuss the various elements of Ireland 2016.The meeting focussed on

progressing the county plans across the Country. There is a huge amount of enthusiasm out there for Ireland 2016 and I want to harness that enthusiasm.

“The involvement of Local Authorities is one element of what will be a rich programme of events. I am working closely with other Departments to deliver a range of national and international initiatives.

For example, the Department of Education is developing a schools programme, while an extensive cultural programme is also being developed through the Arts Council and our Cultural Institutions.

“The public consultation process is ongoing, and meetings will be held in the coming months so members of the public can come together to hear about Ireland 2016, meet those involved in their community, learn about how they can get involved.”

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys TD, with Leas - Cathaoirleach Jason Murphy and Ms. Jane Cantwell of Waterford County Council.

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Frank Colbert, co-writer of ‘The Forgotten Legends,’ writes from South Africa …

The Best (and worst) of George EUROPEAN CUP GLORY Best's lone goal achieved a 1-0 victory against the Spanish giants in the first leg at Old Trafford, and a late equaliser from his centre in a nail-biting 3-3 draw in the second leg saw them now paired with Eusebio's Benfica in the final, appropriately at Wembley.

In May 1968, he scored a hat-trick against Newcastle at Old Trafford, but United could only finish a mere one point behind newly crowned league champions Manchester City after the final game. They were therefore now able to concentrate fully on winning their first final of the much sought European Cup, with faith hopefully on their side at Wembley. All Busby's players were now fully determined to win the famous trophy at last for their popular and ageing manager, especially after his terrible personal trauma which resulted from the loss of his hugely promising youthful Busby Babes team exactly ten years previously while in pursuit of the exact same trophy.

With the final finely balanced on a knife edge at 1-1 after 90 minutes, it was now a case of 'cometh the man, cometh the hour' as Best collected a Brian Kidd pass from goalkeeper Alex Stepney in the central circle. He immediately waltzed past three defenders and goalkeeper Henrique before planting a peach of a shot in the Benfica net.

A third goal from Kidd before Charlton's second of the night, ensured a resounding 4-1 victory and over a half a million Reds fans now excitedly found themselves preparing for a

“Suits you sir!“ – best man Best at a friend’s wedding.

Best poses for another magazine. triumphant parade in the very heart of Manchester of the first European Cup trophy to come to English shores.

The cherry on top for 22 year old Best was becoming the youngest player to win the English Footballer of the Year trophy which he clinched with 60% of the votes, leaving many English fans speculating in bewilderment how the other 40% could possibly have been collected by any other players. Having become the top goalscorer in the English first division with 28 goals from 41 games he also won the European Footballer of the Year award, receiving more votes than both Bobby Charlton and Franz Beckenbauer.

On the 18th September, 1968, he appeared at Dublin's Lansdowne Road with reigning European Cup winners United in the first leg of the first round of that season's competition against Waterford. Prior to the game many Gardaí appeared in the United dressing room on the pretence of monitoring security. However, subsequent events showed that they were in search of autographs of star players Charlton and Law, and Best in particular.The kick-off of this eagerly-awaited game also had to be postponed for several minutes while the Gardaí struggled to clear the pitch of several teenage autograph hunters, mostly female, who had now surrounded Best on

the touchline.

Later in September the Ulsterman received his marching orders in the second leg of the World Club Championship at Old Trafford against an often brutal Estudiantes team from Argentina. He had been kicked and spat on by Jose Medina and both players received their marching orders after Best reacted with a frustrated punch. It was his first sending off of his career despite the rough-house treatment he had sometimes received from infamously nicknamed 'hatchet men' in England such as Liverpool's Tommy Smith, Leeds United's Norman Hunter and Billy Bremner, Chelsea's Ron Harris and Spurs' Dave Mackay who took full advantage of being able to tackle from behind with impunity.

In April 1969 United, now fortified by the Best look-a-like, winger Willie

Denis Law and George Best.

Morgan on the opposite wing, once again reached the semi-final of the European Cup. However, a blatantly erroneous goalline decision by the referee during the second leg at Old Trafford robbed them of the definitive chance to reach a second final in a row. Best scored a total of 22 goals in 55 appearances in all competitions during the season and on two occasions he totalled 6 goals from 5 consecutive games from the wing.

In view of his gradually increasing wayward lifestyle Matt Busby frequently tried to discipline him. In the words of the manager several decades later: "He knew perfectly well that he was letting me, the club and the supporters down. He always apologised and we fined him and suspended him. I knew that George Best underneath was a good, generous and kindly lad. We had hoped that he would be cured, this the greatest entertainer, the world's most gifted player who filled football grounds wherever he played, and made fans gasp and even sometimes laugh at his sheer audacity when on the ball."

A CHANGE AT THE HELM During the summer an ageing Busby, who was still recovering, both physically and psychologically, from the devastating Munich aircrash eleven years previously, decided to hand over the reins to his protégé, the 36-year old ex-Busby Babe Wilf McGuinness, who had now been a member of the club's coaching staff.

Best was presented with a golden boot replica of the one which he had earlier endorsed and which had now sold a hugely impressive 250,000 pairs.

His fascination with Manchester's bright lights at night time were gradually starting to become a bigger distraction for him and he began to make headlines with his drinking, gambling and womanising. Although Busby was becoming more and more aware of it, nevertheless, he was struggling to curb it as there was no precedent for this errant behaviour by English football's first real superstar.

Furthermore, he was naturally slow to seriously discipline his star player in as lowly ageing team which was gradually starting to struggle to hit the headlines like they had been doing during the previous five

years.

Best's gradual dependence on alcohol in some of his regular nightspots was sometimes fuelled by illintentioned fans whose hidden agendas included a desire to boast in their workplace the next day that they had bought him a drink, or had observed him in an inebriated condition hanging off the bar.

Unfortunately, unlike Roy Keane, Best's non-confrontational and laid-back nature didn't give him the necessary ability to put these ill-intentioned mischief makers in their place, much to his own detriment in later years when his dependency on alcohol was leading to his downfall.

U n f o r t u n a t e l y, McGuinness did not possess adequate homegrown players to fill the gaps of a gradually ageing team and the club directors kept a tight grip on the club's purse string, thereby preventing the purchase of

Northern Ireland’s Best. replacements of the required quality. Despite the team reaching three cup semi-finals during the next 18 months, they failed to progress further in bringing a much waited trophy to Old Trafford.

In addition, McGuinness' inexperience in management was a serious handicap, not only in his efforts to revive the struggling team, but also in his search to curtail Best's increasing number of misdemeanours.

In December 1969, the Irishman was suspended for four weeks purely for having knocked the ball out of the referee's hands in a show of frustration after a League Cup semi-final defeat at Manchester City's Maine Road.

In February he celebrated his return to action by sensationally scoring six goals in an FA Cup game at Northampton. In November of the same year he also scored a hat-trick at Southampton and would

once again finish as United's top scorer with 23 goals in 53 games. He scored a brace on 3 different occasions during the season.

McGuinness was suddenly flabbergasted an hour before the kick-off of the FA Cup semi-final against arch rivals Leeds United in March 1970 when he found Best chatting up a married woman in his hotel bedroom. However, because his star forward was such a key member of the team the manager decided against dropping him for the game. Nevertheless, Best's subsequent well below par performance caused some bad vibes in the dressingroom among several of his team-mates, especially their dedicated captain Bobby Charlton.

In January 1971, he was suspended by United for two weeks and also received a 6 weeks suspension from the FA with a record fine.

Many decades later when referring to Best's unacceptable nightlife McGuinness remarked, with tongue in cheek: "If only he went past nightclubs the way he went past defenders he probably could have extended his career into his midthirties."

In February, McGuinness was relieved of his duties with Busby temporarily taking control again until the end of the season. Best's performances towards the end of the season ranged from the superb to the eccentric, leaving thousands of fans crying out for a little more consistency.

Nevertheless, his tally for the season came to 22 goals from 51 games in all competitions.

THE ARRIVAL OF O’FARRELL Leicester City’s Corkborn manager O’Farrell was appointed United manager in the summer of 1971.

Despite Busby’s gradually growing concerns about

his winger’s increasing indiscipline he sang his praises to the new manager on the day he was taking over the reins, as follows: “George’s ability is freakish.

He has more natural ability than anyone I’ve seen. If he was to mature to the point when he always knew exactly when to release the final pass then you would have perfection. He is not quite there, but he is close.

He has it in him to be perfect!” Sadly, on reflection it surely now appears that the only thing which prevented the Belfast-born star from achieving this perfection after reaching his peak was his gradual dependency on alcohol.

Around this time, the renowned journalist Derek Hogson wisely commented that: “If he walked out of the game now George Best’s name would be written amongst the ‘greats’ of the game. He is an authentic member of that hierarchy which runs from Billy Meredith to Stanley Matthews, and then beyond. Sir Matt Busby has devoted himself to the task of making Best a man who has fulfilled every inch of his dramatic gift. Now Busby’s successor Frank O’Farrell has the burden, one that any other manager would gladly carry!”

Very early in the new season, the Corkman had the team quickly riding high at the top of the table despite the fact that their first three home games had to be played at other stadiums in the Lancashire area due to crowd trouble at Old Trafford towards the end of the previous season.

A rejuvenated Law, together with an ageing Charlton and Best at the top of his form, were prolific up to Christmas and pulling in capacity crowds everywhere. On 4th December they were leading the First Division by 5 points.

Continued next issue.

“Why George, why?“ Busby admonishes Best – again.

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The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

The sand on our seashore WE are all aware of the scenario when someone is walking away with a few flat stones from the beach to add to their flower bed, or if someone takes a plant home from the forest they are met with ‘if everyone did that, we would have no . . . . left’. But, of course, not everyone wants to do that, so the beach survives the loss of the stones.

Well, what happens when Kerry County Council decides to remove 20,000 tonnes of beach material and transport it to the local golf course because there is no other suitable destination for it?

According to a report by Donal Hickey in the Irish Examiner this week, the Department of the Marine recently instructed Kerry County Council to cease all dredging and sand removal works at Banna, pointing out a foreshore licence was required.

A row over the removal of thousands of tonnes of sand from one of the south-west’s most popular beaches has led to calls for a prohibition on its removal from the area.

There have been claims the taking of sand from Banna, outside Tralee, Co. Kerry, is exacerbating dune erosion locally.

“The sand should be used to shore up the dunes which are being damaged all

along the coast here,” said Sinn Fein Councillor, Pa Daly.

Sinn Féin councillor Toiréasa Ferris pointed out the beach and dunes were in a Special Area of Conservation and the sand removal might not be allowed under EU legislation.

The sand had been excavated from the mouth of Akeragh river, where the Banna and Ballyheigue beaches meet, to prevent local flooding and was transported to Tralee Golf Club, at Barrow, for use on the links course.

Engineers said the council did not have a viable alternative to disposing of 20,000 tonnes of sand stockpiled at Banna, adding dredged sand was not suitable for use in the dunes because of its nutrient content.

Historically, excavated sands were stockpiled on the beach and distributed throughout the dunes. No problem over the years apparently.

Twenty-thousand tonnes is a significant amount of material, conservatively estimated at a thousand lorry loads. With a recent history of erosion in the area, should the beach not be protected first? Or are the needs of the golf course a greater priority?

A long time to wait for water IT is true, you know, when we in this country make a mess, we make a big one. We have known for a couple of decades that Dublin’s future water supply is precariously balanced and they need a new source urgently. It is many years now since we heard that there would be trouble if water was taken from the Shannon to boost the Capital’s supply, yet, successive governments since the ’Nineties have done nothing but sit on their hands.

We have known for over a decade that our supply networks are leaking like sieves and now we find that we are losing over 43% of our treated water to extensive leakage.

We found out over the last six months that yes, people can conserve water if they are minded to. The advent of the charging period last Autumn caused people to switch off, not leave taps run unnecessarily and use washing water wisely.

Yes, charging does work, it does not need a PhD to know that. So, the answer is simple and was a year

ago. Give people a fair and adequate supply of free water for their needs based on the number of occupiers and charge for extra usage after that.

Fifteen thousand litres is not anywhere near adequate for a person’s needs and would not flush the toilet for a year.

Until such time as this deficiency is faced up to, there will be protests and, as we have seen in recent times, growing uglier by each appearance.

Now we are told that it will take a quarter of a century for Irish Water to reduce leakage to “acceptable levels” and at least a decade to remove dangerous lead piping from the public mains.

According to a recent report in the Irish Independent, Irish Water has admitted it will have to reduce investment in the network by €300m between now and the end of next year because the money isn’t available. Details of the enormous task facing the beleaguered utility are revealed in a 25-year investment plan to be published today.

It says Irish Water is still compiling a database of treatment plants at risk of failure; does not know the number of properties at risk of flooding from overloaded sewers; and outdated treatment plants are causing almost 150 pollution incidents every year.

And the utility lays the blame for the state of the network firmly at the door of successive Governments, saying our biggest cities still rely on 19th century infrastructure and that capital funding “rarely met the levels required” over the last 30 years.

That is the situation as we find it, but there is no use in expecting people, already paying for their water, to cough up large additional annual payments.

Most people will gladly pay a reasonable additional amount for their water, but they know in their hearts and souls that when charges are introduced they will increase rapidly until the utility is fattened for privatisation.

And then . . .

Pictured (l. to r.): Liam Dunne, Beat 102-103 Commercial Director; Siobhan Dunne, Beat 102-103 Wedding Day Co-ordinator; Anita Connolly from County Waterford, Fiancé Killlian Murray from Carrick-on-Suir with their 6 month old daughter Kayleigh and Beat 102-103 presenter Trishauna Archer. Anita and Killian won a Honeymoon to Cancun, Mexico, after entering a draw which took place at the Beat 102-103 annual Wedding Expo at The Hub, Kilkenny, on Sunday, February 22nd.

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NEWS / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Learn about the Stockmarket Ideal for potential in Dungarvan investors of all type REDMAYNE Bentley Stockbrokers are currently launching their Spring programme of stockmarket classes for people who have an interest in learning about the operation and structure of global stockmarkets. The only requirement to enter the course is to have a curiosity and interest in various aspects of the stockmarket.

This course, which examines all aspects of the

stockmarket, has run successfully for a number of years. The public perception that the stockmarket is just one big casino is challenged. The jargon and technical language associated with the industry are fully explained in simple English.

Bulls and Bears, Stags, Pigs, Insider Dealing, Big Bang and all the other colourful language are brought to life.

The course is designed to provide an understanding of the function and benefits of the stock exchange. It has a practical focus and features an ongoing stock exchange game. Beginners and experienced investors have found many benefits in the course in the past.

On completion of the course participants will have the opportunity of forming an Investment

Club to put their newly acquired knowledge to practical use.

In addition to the above, our stockbrokers frequently attend investment club meetings and speak to groups and organisations about all aspects of investing in the stockmarket. If your group or club would like to have a guest speaker on stockmarket issues, please do not hesitate to call us on 021 427 9053.

10 year old Joseph Mannion from Colligan, Dungarvan, who starred in the opening sequence of the 2015 TG4 Gradam Ceoil and Bobby Gardiner, recipient of the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award with family and friends after the live TV show.

Pictured (l. to r.): Back: Fiodhna Gardiner, Bobby Gardiner, Daithí Ó Sé (Programme Presenter), Alice Fitzgerald (Dungarvan School of Trad), Joseph Mannion.

Seated: Helena Burke (Dungarvan School of Trad), Mary Mannion (Joseph's granny) and Aoife Ní Thuairisg (Programme Presenter).

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Acknowledgement † JOHN FEHILLY

15 Congress Villas, Dungarvan 12th December, 1972 – 12th February, 2015 The parents, family, James and other relatives of the late John Fehilly wish to convey their heartfelt gratitude to all on their recent sad loss. For your presence, Mass cards, phone calls, floral tributes, our thanks. To Fr. J. Harris, C.C.; Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A., and Canon W. Ryan, P.P., a sincere thank you. To Waterford and Cork University Hospitals a word of thanks for all their help over the years. We are indebted to Dr. Maurice O’Sullivan for all his kindness to John.

To St. Mary’s Parish Choir a thank you for their music. To David Kiely and staff, Funeral Directors, a very sincere thank you for all your attention to detail. The kindness and generosity of our neighbours and friends won’t be forgotten. A special thank you to Michael and Mary Burke and staff at Lawlors Hotel for their kindness and outstanding service. We are most appreciative to the many people who journeyed from England, Dublin and Kildare to share our cross at a most difficult time.

Month’s Mind Mass for John will be offered on Sunday, 15th March, at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Parish Church.

† CATHERINE POWER Ardeenlone, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford The family of the late Catherine Power would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. All who sent Mass cards, called to the house and attended the funeral. Thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at University Hospital Waterford for the wonderful care they gave to Catherine. Thanks to Fr. Burns and Fr. Condon for the lovely service and thanks also to Tom Whelan, the gravedigger, for the fine job he did. Thanks to all our neighbours and friends for the comfort and support that they gave us. A special thanks to John Murtagh of Kent’s Funeral Directors for his kindness, professionalism and attention to detail.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation and gratitude.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

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Sweet success for Garvey’s SuperValu in Dungarvan GARVEY’S SuperValu in Dungarvan is celebrating after it was announced ‘SuperValu Store of the Year Category Winner 2015’.

The store received the much coveted accolade at the SuperValu National Conference which was held in the Malton Hotel, Killarney on Monday, 23rd February, 2015.

The team from Garvey’s SuperValu in Dungarvan were presented with their award by Martin Kelleher, SuperValu Managing Director, Michael Morgan, SuperValu Sales Director and Eoin MacManus, Director of Three Business, competition sponsors.

Winning this award is a real endorsement of the exceptional service this store offers, as SuperValu stores throughout the Republic of Ireland were assessed and adjudicated by independent competition judge, Paul Ellison, in determining the deserving winners. The audits undertaken focused on product range and innovation, customer

care, store presentation, fresh food offering, operational standards, store hygiene and support of local.

On receipt of the award, Jim Garvey, paid tribute to his team and acknowledged that their constant dedication is what really differentiates the store. “At Garvey’s SuperValu in Dungarvan, we strive toward a common goal – which is providing the absolute best service to our shoppers. We continuously look for ways to keep our staff energised and focused on delivering outstanding customer care. We have undertaken a number of initiatives recently to ensure our team are motivated and passionate about constantly delivering outstanding customer service.”

Liam Power, store manager of SuperValu Dungarvan added: “A huge thank you to our hard working staff for their ongoing commitment in helping us win this award.

We also wish to thank our

local suppliers and our loyal customers for their continued support; it wouldn’t have happened without them. We are delighted that we have been recognised for our efforts, not only by our customers but by our colleagues throughout the SuperValu network. ‘Real Food Real People’ is more than just a phrase to us; it is something we strive to deliver every day.”

Congratulating the store, Martin Kelleher, Managing Director, SuperValu said, “SuperValu stores work hard to succeed in a very competitive market and it is the passion of the independent entrepreneurial retailers and their enthusiastic teams that is pinnacle to their success.

Garvey’s SuperValu stood out, as it’s an exceptional store demonstrating our true brand credentials.”

Commenting at the award ceremony, Eoin MacManus, Director of Three Business said: “A massive congratulations to everyone at Garvey’s

SuperValu in Dungarvan.

Three are proud to sponsor this prestigious award, which showcase excellence in the retail industry.

SuperValu is an Irish success story and Three are

delighted to be associated which such a strong innovative Irish brand.”

SuperValu is the leading Irish grocery retailer and recorded retail sales of €2.58 billion in 2014.

SuperValu now holds 24.9% market share and serves over 2.6 million customers every week. 75% of everything on SuperValu’s shelves is sourced or produced in Ireland. SuperValu con-

tinues to source locally wherever possible and purchases almost €2 billion worth of goods from Irish suppliers which help to sustain 30,000 jobs in the Irish economy.

The team at Garvey’s SuperValu in Dungarvan are celebrating after winning the title of ‘SuperValu Store of the Year Category Winner 2015’. (l-r) Jim Garvey, Liam Power, Kevin McCarthy, Tomas Garvey.

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In Memoriam

CAHILL (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of a wonderful son and brother John Cahill, late of Woodlawn, Towns Park East, Lismore, who died on 10th March, 2014, aged 32 years.

1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore, on Saturday, 7th March, at 6.15 p.m.

God saw you getting tired, A cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you, And whispered ‘come to me.’

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

Your resting place we visit, We place some flowers with care, But no one knows the heartache, As we turn and leave you there.

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DALY – In loving memory of John Daly, late of 10 Skehacrine, Abbeyside, whose Anniversary occurs at this time.

Always on my mind, And in my heart, Never far away.

–Sadly missed by his son Joe and family.

–Always loved and remembered, Mum and Dad; sisters Marie and Tricia and families.

CUMMINS (17th anniversary) – In loving memory of John Joe Cummins, late of “Woodview,” Reamanagh, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 6th March.

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

–Always remembered by all your family.

HALLAHAN (24th anniversary) – In loving memory of Sean Hallahan, late of Durrow, Stradbally, who died on 11th March, 1991. R.I.P. Mass offered.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Holy Cross Church, Stradbally, at 7.30 p.m., on Saturday, 7th March.

CUMMINS (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Peggy Cummins (nee Hearne), late of Ballyhussa, Kilmacthomas, whose Anniversary occurs on 3rd March.

Just a prayer, From those who loved you, Just a memory, Fond and true.

In our hearts, You will live forever, Because we thought, The world of you.

–From the Hearne family.

–Sadly missed by your daughter Joan; son-in-law Paul and family.

Don’t remember me with sadness, Don’t remember me with tears, Remember all the laughter, We’ve had throughout the years.

Then when the summer sunshine, Awakens the flowers in bloom, I’ll walk that light from Heaven, Around the corners of every room.

Do the things we did before, The same in every way, Just whisper a little prayer to me, At the dawn of every day.

Just think of me as present, Don’t think of me as past, For a Father’s love is a blessing, In death it still can last.

Forget your troubles and your worries, They’re mine for ever more, I’ll watch and care and love you, From Heaven’s open door.

And when your road, Gets rough and rocky, Or you’re down and need a crutch, Remember I’m right beside you, Just an inch too short to touch.

The Samaritans Beau Street, Waterford Tel. (051) 872114.

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As time goes on without you, And days turn into a year, They hold a million memories, And a thousand silent tears.

For us who have loved and lost you, And whose parting brought such pain, We will cherish your memories forever, In a world that is not the same.

–Sadly missed by your loving family at home and away.

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Contact us below for further details: Tel. 058-41205 or 058-42042 • email adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie

It isn’t what we write, Or even what we say, It’s how we feel inside, As we think of you today.

You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, A wonderful nature, warm and true, These are the memories we have of you.

–Sadly missed and never forgotten by husband Tony and extended family.

MERNIN (32nd anniversary) – In loving memory of my dad Edmond Mernin, late of Villierstown, who died on 27th February, 1983. Mass offered.

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MULLEN (5th anniversary) – Fondest memories of a dear wife and mother Ena Mullen who passed away on 9th March, 2010.

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DEISE BRIDGE CLUB (2/3/2015) – 1st Shelia Veale & Moira Ormond; 2nd Maeve Carthy & Kathleen Deasy; 3rd Cait Christopher & Doreen Keane; 4th Justin Spratt & Ina H. Considine.

No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you from day to day, Time slips by and life goes on, But from our hearts you are never gone.

And as each day dawns, And starts anew, And as each day ends, We think of you.

And in between, No matter where, Deep in our hearts, You are always there.

–Always remembered by your son Terry, Maureen, Eamonn and Margaret.

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Like falling leaves, The years roll by, But memories of you, Will never die.

Sunshine passes, Shadows fall, But memories of you, Outlast them all.

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

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WALSH (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Celia Walsh (nee Cahill), late of Landsend, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary falls on 9th March.

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure …

You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

–Dearly missed by her son Andrew; daughter-in-law Lynda and grand-daughters Ava and Clara.

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

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HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB – 1st Patsy Fay & Joan Colbert; 2nd Sally Walsh & Margaret Foley; 3rd Nuala Condon & Lola Holmes; 4th Ann Stack & Carmel Fox; 5th Ann M. Fitzgerald & Mary Phelan.

KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (25/2/15) – 1st Michael Harney & Tess Cusack; 2nd Betty Murphy & Anna Harney; 3rd Iris Graham & Marie Kiersey; 4th Anne Marie Browne & Breda O'Sullivan; 5th Claire Shanahan & Ann Murphy.

DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (26/2/2015) – 1st Tom Mulcahy & Justin Spratt; 2nd Claire Meaney & Kay Barry; 3rd Des Cleary & Des O'Toole; 4th Mary Casey & Maureen Power.

CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (25/2/2015) – 1st Betty Prendergast & Walter Murphy; 2nd Mary Murphy & Guest; 3rd Margaret Curran & Angela Freyne; 4th Mary Dee & Ann Veale; 5th Phil Barry & Guest.

O’CONNOR – Birthday remembrance for David (Dalkey) O’Connor, late of Clonea, Dungarvan, whose birthday falls on 5th March.

Our hearts can feel so many things, That words can never say, The memories that this day brings, Can never fade away.

Happy birthday Dad.

–Always loved – Ann, Liam, Emily and Charlie.

–Never forgotten by your loving wife Mary, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grand-daughter.

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–Always remembered and loved every day, your loving wife Moira; Michael, Caroline and Brendan; daughtersin-law Ruth and Sineád; son-in-law Gerry; grandchildren Darragh and Seán Óg.

McCARTHY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Elizabeth (Nan) McCarthy, late of Scrahans East, Mount Melleray, Cappoquin, who died on 5th March, 2014.

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MANSFIELD (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandad Tony Mansfield, late of Sexton Street, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 10th March.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 7th March, in the Friary Church at 6.15 p.m.

Have you ever lost a father, Who meant the world to you, One you loved so dearly, And miss him like I do.

Have you ever had a heartache, Or felt that awful pain, Or shed those bitter tears, That drop like falling rain.

The hurt remains inside me, There is nothing I can do, But when you lose a father, You lose a part of you.

Birthday O Remembrance

AFFANE BRIDGE CLUB (Charity event) – Our Club recently held a very successful Charity Event in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Our President Mr. Andrew McGrath welcomed everyone on the day and wished us all well.

We once again supported four very deserving local Charities: Cappoquin Day Care Centre; St. Vincent De Paul, Cappoquin; St. Carthage’s House, Lismore, and Affane Lourdes Fund. Prior to presenting the winners with their prizes our President Andrew McGrath thanked the many people who contributed to the success of the afternoon. Club members who helped prepare for the event management and staff of The Park Hotel also Score Keepers. List of Winners – Green Section: 1st Mary Fletcher & Andrew McGrath; 2nd Justin Spratt & Peter Flynn; 3rd Anne Murphy & Mary Hanrahan; 4th Kathleen Trihy & Michael Kirwin; 5th Joan & John Mansfield; 6th Helen McCarthy & Bridget Burke; 7th Moira Ormond & June Considine. Purple Section: 1st Cait Christopher & Kay Kirwin; 2nd Ann & Aine Veale; 3rd Una Mason & Monica O’Sullivan; 4th Mary Cummins & Ann Murphy; 5th Claire Meaney & Doreen Deane; 6th Delia Smith & Mary Welch; 7th Maura O’Donovan & Collette Power.

RIORDAN – Birthday remembrance for David Joseph Riordan, late of 34 Caseyville, Dungarvan, whose birthday is 3rd March.

What would we give to clasp his hand, His happy face to see, To hear his voice, and see his smile, That meant so much to us.

–From all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

––––––––––––––– The rolling stream of life rolls on, But still the vacant chair, Recalls the love, the voice, the smile, Of the one who once sat there.

–From all his sons and daughters.

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Nothing can ever take away, The love a heart holds dear, Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps him near.

–From his daughter Imelda and grandchildren Kayleigh and Emily.

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BIG AND SMALL SQUARE BALES OF HAY AND STRAW FOR SALE – Also Big Round Bales of Hay, Straw and Silage. Delivery can be arranged. Noel Blanchfield.

Tel. (086) 2539144. (ind.)

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

ROUND BALES OF SILAGE, BARLEY AND OATEN STRAW FOR SALE – Delivered if required. Kieran Hallahan (087) 2549759.

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

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House Maintenance

FULL HOUSE MAINTENANCE – Qualified Trades • 30 Years Experience • Fully Insured – Painting & Decor, Wallpapering, Plastering & Coving, Powerwashing, Carpentry, Roof Repair, All Concrete Finishes, Drains – Sewerage. Also Full House Cleaning Available.

References available.

Competitive prices.

Contact: Declan (086) 8600829.

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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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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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Telecoms Engineer

TELECOMS ENGINEER – Extra Phone / Data Points • Broadband Set-up • Telephone Systems • Fully insured • 40 years experience • Call: John (086) 8281612.

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Air Compressors

AIR COMPRESSORS – Sales / Service / Repairs.

New and Used Compressors. Air Tools / Sandblast Units / Aluminium Air Lines. Spray Guns / Air Line Hose and Fittings. Full After Service and Spare Parts. AIRCO COMPRESSED AIR SERVICE. Deelish, Dungarvan. Tel. (086) 8664555 / www.airco.ie (31-7)

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

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

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

Collection and delivery.

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

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

Open Monday to Saturday incl. All work guaranteed.

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

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Counselling Psychotheraphy

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

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Meditation Group

MEDITATION – Helps to calm your mind, reduce stress and promote your health. Evening Meditation: Wednesday evenings, 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. €10 per evening.

Tea and coffee afterwards. Morning Meditation also available if interested! Tea and coffee afterwards. Join me for a wonderful hour of meditation.

Contact: Rosemary Phelan (087) 7083030 to book your place.

Health Clinic, Tournore, Abbeyside.

Therapies: Bio Energy, Corrective Sounds, Living Threads.

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Painter / Decorator

PAINTER/DECORATOR – No job too big or too small.

Call: Chris on (058) 48914 or (086) 8973142. (13-3)

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D.I.Y. LIVERY SPACES AVAILABLE – Facilities include new all weather sand arena, walker, lunging pen, gallop and turnout paddocks. Please call for more details: (087) 7857807.

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LAND AVAILABLE FOR GROWING MAIZE OR BEET ON CONTRACT – Kieran Hallahan, Bewley, Cappoquin. Tel. (087) 2549759.

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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.

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ROUND BALES OF SILAGE FOR SALE – Grange, Old Parish area.

Tel. (086) 3171460. (6-3) TOP QUALITY HAYLAGE / SILAGE BALES FOR SALE – No rain. Extra wrapping. Ballinamult area.

Tel. (087) 2604048. (27-3)

STAIRS CUSTOM JOINERY 087 2420124

HAYLAGE FOR SALE – 4x4 Round Bales. Must collect. Aglish area. Tel. (087) 2226046.

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Bare Root Hedging and Trees AT END OF SEASON PRICES From local Nursery Contact: JIM (087) 2508846

POLLYTUNNELL FOR SALE – New, in packing.

Measuring 3x6 x 2m. Price wanted €400. Phone: (087) 7751828.

TEN WEEK OLD PUPS FOR SALE – Cattle / Sheep bred. Tel. (026) 45639.

POINT OF LAY PULLETS AND DUCKLINGS FOR SALE – Outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 9th March, from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Tel. (026) 41905 / (087) 2208061.

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KIND RELIABLE CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE – To mind children in her own home.

Garranbane / Clonea area. Tel. (087) 2996335.

For Sale

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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Animal Houses

TIMBER BUILT ANIMAL HOUSES – Dog Kennels / House, Chicken Coups, Rabbit Hutches, Bird Houses. Tel. Michael (087) 6793961.

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Vehicles For Sale

FORD FIESTA 1.4 STYLE CLIMATE 7 – Petrol.

Hatchback. Excellent condition. Silver. Electric windows, CD/Radio. 114K miles. Taxed to 05/’15.

NCT’d to 08/’16. €3,600.

Tel. (087) 2985494.

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Nail Technician

NAIL TECHNICIAN AND MAKE-UP ARTIST AVAILABLE – At French’s Hair Salon, Main Street, Ardmore.

Tel. (086) 1769088. Salon opening hours: Tuesday – Friday 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.

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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.)

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT TO LET IN LISMORE – Tel. (087) 2772763.

(6-3) 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT TO LET – Fully furnished. Town centre.

Gated security for parking.

Also Apartment For Sale, Abbeyside. Tel. (087) 8581811.

(13-3) FURNISHED 2 BED GRANNY FLAT TO LET – 2 miles from Kilmacthomas.

Phone: (087) 6742060.

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GALVANISED GATES – Barriers, Cubicles, Cattle Crush Panels, Cow Mats.

Ryan Brothers, Ballymacarbry / www.ryanbrothers.ie / Laurence (087) 7994737.

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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.)

LIMOUSIN BULLS FOR SALE – Pedigree registered, 22-24 months old, ready for service. Also 10 Pedigree Registered Maiden Heifers, 18-22 months old. Quality stock from top Sires. Contact: John Dunne, Lismore. Tel. (086) 1511281 or (058) 53947.

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BEREAVEMENT Support and help available Service – Free & Confidential Tel. 058-46100 www.westwaterfordbereavement.org

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

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

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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.

L.C.M. 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.

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

Call SAMARITANS in confidence 1850 60 90 90, or e-mail us jo@samaritans.org (ind.)

Waterford Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre We offer counselling and support to anyone who has experienced rape, sexual assault or child sexual abuse, whether recently or in the past.

SERVICE IN DUNGARVAN EVERY THURSDAY Freephone 1800 296 296 for appointment.

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Advertising

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

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

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following position:

RETAINED (PART TIME) FIREFIGHTER Lismore REMUNERATION:

Annual Retained Allowance 0-2 years service €7,562 3-5 years service €8,402 5-10 years service €9,439 10 year + €10,383 Additional payment for attendance at Fires and Drills and Clothing Allowance.

• Persons must reside and, if employed, work within 3 kms distance or 5 mins travelling of the Fire Station which will allow him/her to respond within the turnout time as set by the Chief Fire Officer.

• Persons must hold a full unendorsed Class B driving licence.

• Persons must be able to provide proof of release from workplace to respond to fire calls if necessary.

• Applicants must be over 18 and under 55 years old.

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• Candidates may be shortlisted on the information provided on the application form.

Application forms are available from the Human Resources Department, Waterford City and County Council, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Tel. No.: 058-22045 or may be obtained on our website at www.waterfordcouncil.ie Closing date for receipt of applications is 4 p.m. on Friday, 20th March, 2015 Waterford City and County Council is an equal opportunities employer

Villierstown N.S. Villierstown, Cappoquin

Open Enrolment Night Day You are cordially invited to our

OPEN ENROLMENT NIGHT on Wednesday, 18th March, at 7.30 p.m.

Light refreshments will be provided and a tour of the school will be offered. An information pack will be provided on the night for the parents of all interested and intending enrolees. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our School Community.

Phone No: 024 96301 Email: villierstownns@gmail.com

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

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Thomas and Margaret Connolly, intend to apply to the above Authority for planning retention to retain indefinitely as constructed domestic garage to the rear of our property at 25 Pinewood Drive, Clonmel, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Revised Plans: Mr. George and Mrs. Miriam Macleod, Baile na nGall, Co. Waterford – Planning Ref: 14/600302.

Significant Further Information – Revised plans and elevations have been furnished to the Planning Authority in respect of this proposed development, and are available for inspection or purchase at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during public opening hours ( 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday – Friday exclusive. Public holidays).

A submission or observation in relation to the further information or revised plans may be made in writing to the Planning Authority within the statutory time limit, i.e. not later than two weeks from the receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice by the Planning Authority or in the case of a planning application accompanied by an EIS within 5 weeks of receipt of such notices by the Planning Authority. A submission or observation must be accompanied by the prescribed fee (€20), except in the case of a person or body who has already made a submission or observation.

† 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

VAN SIGNAGE €99

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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

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Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside, is open for enrolment of Junior Infants for the 2015/2016 school year Parents interested in enrolling their children should send completed enrolment forms to the school before 2.30 p.m. on Friday, March 20th.

Enrolment forms and details can be obtained from the downloads section of the school website www.abbeysidens.org or by calling the office on 058 41102.

Parents and children are invited to attend an informal Open Day on March 16th anytime between 1.00 p.m. and 3.40 p.m.

Even if your child is already registered to start in September 2015 a new enrolment form must be completed.

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

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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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 6 March, 2015

Final phase of redevelopment of iconic and historic ‘Barry’s Stores’

Barry’s Stores, in the early ’80s.

ONE of Dungarvan’s oldest and most unique buildings, the former Barry’s Stores on thecorner of Quay Street and Church Street and directly across from King John’s Castle, is in the final phase of re-development.

Owner, George Horsom has been carrying out phased renovation work to the historic limestone warehouse building for the past 30 years to bring it back from the point of dereliction.

Over the past number of years, George Horsom has been working on the final phase of redevelopment, in obtaining planning permission from Waterford City and County Council.

George has worked in partnership with the Council, conservation officers and the Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Department over the past 30 years to retain as much of the building’s

original features as possible. This final phase will see the building completely restored and one of George’s working life ambitions come to its final fruition.

Bought by George and his wife Phil in 1986, Barry’s Stores, as it is known locally, has been gradually developed by them since then.

When he first purchased the building, which was then owned by Dungarvan Urban and District Council, as it stood beside the leather factory, George had a belief and a vision that the building had the potential to be much more. George received great support at the time from Bertie White (RIP) who was Town Clerk and Denis McCarthy who had the post of Town Engineer in the late 80’s. Both of these men supported

George in his vision and the journey of developing it to restore its prominence in the town began.

A section of the building dates back to the 16th Century - two pointed windows and other fragments survive, making it a contemporary building with the nearby ruins of St. Garvan’s Church.

The top floor of Barry’s Stores dates from a later time, the 18th / 19th Century, according to information from Waterford County Museum.

Historians noted that the building is a substantial size and in medieval times, such a large building for a small town must have been of some importance.

The building’s name, ‘Barry’s Stores’, refers to a Corn Merchant who occupied it for a period of time –

Michael Barry of Abbeyview, Dungarvan.

The building was also leased by Dungarvan’s Board of Guardians as a workhouse in 1847, when the town’s main workhouse became overcrowded.

During the Famine, around 300 people were accommodated in the building.

At that time, in the mid-19th Century, the building was owned by Mary Kiely, who inherited the property from her uncle, Thomas Thompson, who owned several properties in the area and for whom the street name ‘Thompson’s Lane’ is named after.

Thompson had been given a 999 year lease of the Barry’s Stores building

by Thomas Carew of Ballinamona

House.

George and his family, who now run the building with him, are proud to have maintained such an iconic and important piece of Dungarvan’s history and are delighted to breathe new life into the building.

Other sections of the building were developed by George over the years and house various businesses / accommodation.

The Horsom family owns and runs the popular and award winning Crews Steak and Seafood Restaurant which is part of the Barry’s Stores building.

Barry’s Stores has been included in the ‘Historical Trail of Dungarvan’ which is a free App for Android devices.

Waterford County Museum are supportive of the work being carried

out by the Horsom family at Barry’s Stores.

Working in conjunction with Waterford County Museum, Crew’s Restaurant have planned an Easter Treasure Hunt, to raise the awareness of the historic sites in Dungarvan, including Barry’s Stores.

Every customer who eats in the restaurant will receive a Golden Ticket, which they must hold onto, as it will enter them into the Historical Easter Treasure Trail to be held on Saturday, 28th March, 2015.

The winner of the competition will receive €500 for themselves, and €500 for a charity of their choice.

More information on the competition, check out Crew’s Facebook page, or www.crews.ie

Barry’s Stores, today.

Looking up into the rafters of the building.

Some historic walls of the building.

Easter Treasure Hunt to raise awareness of Dungarvan’s historic sites A FABULOUS Easter Treasure Hunt to include some of Dungarvan’s historical sites, has a main prize of €500 up for grabs for the winner, along with €500 for their favourite charity, to be held at the end of March.

Crew’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant are holding the Easter Treasure Hunt on Saturday, 28th March, 2015.

To enter the competition, all you have to do is eat at Crew’s Restaurant, Church Street, Dungarvan, and receive a Golden

Ticket.

It is important that customers hold onto their Golden Ticket, because it will guarantee entry into the Easter Treasure Hunt on 28th March, next.

The Treasure Hunt is being organised in conjunction with Waterford County Museum, which is promoting awareness of the historical sites around Dungarvan.

One of the historical sites – ‘Barry’s Stores’, at the corner of Quay Street and Church Street, is

about to undergo its final phase of redevelopment by the Horsom family, who own and run Crew’s Restaurant.

George Horsom has been carrying out phased redevelopment work on the building for the past 30 years, bringing it back from the point of dereliction to its former glory as a prominent building in the town.

The Easter Treasure Hunt is part of a series of charity promotion nights which will make a welcome return to Crews

Restaurant to raise money for various good causes – what’s raised locally will stay local.

The winner of the Easter Treasure Hunt will receive €500, while €500 will also be donated to a charity of their choice.

For more information on this fantastic event, check out Crew’s Restaurant Facebook page or website www.crews.ie.

Bookings and information, 058-23422, or email info@crews.ie

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Renovation work being carried out on the upper floors of Barry’s Stores.

Barry’s Stores – History at a glance • A section of the building dates back to 16th Century • The top floor area dates from a later time - 18th / 19th Century • The name of the building ‘Barry’s Stores’ refers to the Corn Merchant, Michael Barry.

• The building was leased by Dungarvan’s Board of Guardians in 1847 as a workhouse during the Famine.

• Around 300 people were accommodated in the building during the Famine.

• A 999 year lease on the building was given to Thomas Thompson by Thomas Carew of Ballinamona House. The building was later ‘willed’ to Thompson’s niece, Mary Kiely.

• The building was in a derelict state and was purchased by George and Phil Horsom in 1986.

Renovation work.

The restoration of Barry’s Stores.

Above: George Horsom at work in Barry’s Stores. L eft: Willie Fraher's drawings of the windows (Opes) at the back of the building. Below: The red arrow points out Barry’s Stores in the photograph taken in 1913, courtesy of Waterford County Museum.

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NEWSREEL …

MOTHER & DAUGHTER TEAM Well done to Michelle Byrne and Roisin ByrneO’Brien who competed in the All Ireland kettlebell competitions as part of the All Ireland lifting Federation National Championships in Meath this weekend – We are all very proud of just 10 year old Roisin as she will be one of the youngest contenders in this national competition. Watch this space on how they got on!

BIRTHDAY WISHES A very happy 30th birthday to Sebrina Flynn who celebrated the big day last week with all her family and friends – have a fantastic year ahead, Sebrina, here’s to the next 30!

FITNESS CLASSES Our Circuit Training in Kill Community Centre continues this Friday from 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.

Make sure to contact Brian on 087-9817001 to book your place. Bring a friend – these classes are suitable for any and all age and fitness levels!

DUNPHY’S JOTTINGS The winners of the darts last week were Kieran Whelan and Seamus O’Rourke while Kevin O’Donnell won the singles

Anxious or Depressed?

COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan.

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

Interested in volunteering with Dungarvan Citizens Information

WE offer you: • a rewarding and worthwhile experience • the chance to learn new skills • induction, training and ongoing support We ask you to: • share your time and skills • attend training as required Contact Dungarvan CIC, Scanlon’s Yard, Friary St., Dungarvan. Tel. 0761 07 6550. Closing date 6/2/15.

Lenten Programme 2015 ON Wednesday, 4th March, 2015 from 7.45 a.m. 8.45p.m. in Friary House, Dungarvan. We will continue our Lenten Programme up to Holy Week. An invitation open to all to learn from the wisdom of Fr. Robert Barron as he challenges us to live out our “time in the desert” in a meaning and purposeful way.

Encourage yourself to accompany us.

- well played lads!

Congratulations to Paddy Barry on celebrating his birthday on Saturday last, a great night was had by all with Clare musician Michael Sexton providing the musicbefore being upstaged by Paddy later on in the night when he got out the banjo. On Saturday night, we’ll see the return of Portlaoise based band Rusty Springs having only just come back from touring Europe – don’t miss it!

KILL CARDIAC FIRST RESPONSE GROUP A big thank you to Knockmahon National School who participated in our schools visit programme last week – the pupils (and teachers!) did fantastic learning important life-saving skills and took part in such an enthusiastic manner that a fun-filled yet productive morning was had by all.Thank you to our responders who brought their knowledge and enthusiasm to the school.

KIRWAN’S NEWS Join us this Saturday for a great night. DJ Tyrone will be providing the music for the 40th birthday party of James’ secretary and all are welcome to join in – see you then!

Passion Accounts

Irish Red Cross Portlaw

FACILITATOR: Dr. Michael Mullins, D.D., St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford. Thursday, 19th & 26th March, 7.30 p.m. The Passion of our Lord according to the Gospels. Donation: €5 including light refreshments.

A BIG well done to our members who recently completed a Child protection Course and a big, warm welcome to all our new members, young and young at heart!

Our training nights have been based on scenarios so far this year, using any and all equipment available to us in the ambulances. Our youth members have been training and refreshing every Friday night with First Aid Circuit Training – a great challenge and reminder of the individual skills learned!

Well done to our new young members who learned so much in such a short space of time. It is

Pupils Caoimhe Kiely and Mikey Casey from Knockmahon National School who were confirmed

by Fr. Michael Cullinan in the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Kill. Also included are Fr. Martin Keogh, Gretta Whelan and Catriona Byrne.

[Ray Power]

Ballyduff Community Council AGM THE Annual General Meeting of Ballyduff Community Council took place on Friday, February 27th, with a large attendance in St. Michael’s Hall.

The following sub-committees gave their annual reports – Board of Directors, Finance, Social & Festival, Sports Hall, Community Care, Tidy Towns, Cards, History Group and web site group. The outgoing chairman Paddy Ahern then went on to give his report and thanked his fellow officers and everyone who has helped in the community throughout the year. Alec Heskin presided over the election of officers for the coming year. Patrons, John Coleman and Dr. T.A. O’Donovan. President, Paddy Jim Feeney, Chairman John Barry, secretary Ann Kennedy, Treasurer Paddy John Feeney, PRO Michael Flynn. John Barry thanked all present for electing him as chairperson and looked forward to working with his fellow officers. Monthly meetings will commence on Thursday, March 19th, at 9.00 p.m., and thereafter on the third Thursday of the month. All members will get a text reminder.

St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper Card Results 25/2/’15 – 1st Hugh Geary & Ml. Whelan, Sheila Lonergan & Pat Kirby; 2nd Stephan Cunningham & Nellie Devine; 4th/5th Aaran & Mary Pratt. Lucky Table: Eddie Sheehan & Dan Howard; Mary Fitzgerald & Joan Hannon; Mary Whelan & Christy Higgins.

Raffle: Peg Murray, John Conway, Hugh Collins, Joan Hannon, Ml. Whelan, Mary Pratt, Mary Fitzgerald x 2, Sheila Lonergan, P. J. McInerny, Helen Walsh, Delia Cashell.

Bonmahon COMMUNITY GAMES The Waterford Community Games swimming competition will be held on Tuesday, 31st March in the Waterford Crystal pool. If you are aged between 6 and 16 and would like to enter, please ring Wendy on 0876117160 by 5th March.

BIRTHDAY WISHES A big, belated Happy Birthday to P. J. O’Shea – we hope you had a fantastic birthday last week and wish you a brilliant year ahead.

SOCCER FOR KIDS Soccer for Young Children continues each Saturday morning at Stradbally Soccer Club.

Academy 5-9 year olds and Little Dribblers 3-5 year olds, both now run concurrently from 10.30 to 11.45.

A great way to introduce children to games and group play. Boys and Girls and parents are also wel-

come!

The Astro Turf Pitch at Stradbally Soccer Club is available to hire. Contact Tadhg for time slot availability.

NEWS FROM KNOCKMAHON NS What aspiring chefs we have in our midst. Pancake Tuesday was "flipping" great with our pancakes being expertly flipped in the air and returned to the pan! They were delicious, too! Well done to our pupils who have given up something for Lent - Easter won't be long coming around!

All pupils are busy as bees preparing our MIY/GIY mobile garden. It is going to be a great surprise. A big thank you to The Irish Red Cross Portlaw volunteers, Mareike Eccleston, Jon Doyle and Emma Walsh who visited our school last week.

Pupils participated in

"hands on" workshops in CPR, choking - adult & baby, ambulance demonstration and how to make an emergency call.

Children can benefit from first aid training to enable them to respond appropriately in a variety of circumstances.

Providing basic first aid information to children can instill a confidence that comes from preparedness.

Well done to all. Once again thank you to all who are supporting us in the Bonmahon Community Lotto - it means a lot.

BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO Congratulations to last week’s Match 3 winner Annmarie Kearns who won a whopping €100 with the numbers drawn 3, 6, 17 and 28. Join us this week when we play for a jackpot of €8,550 – imagine what you could do with that!

essential for all to refresh skills and keep them up to date with regulations constantly changing in the prehospital emergency care.

Well done to all for your commitment and dedication to staying on top of standards, we are proud to say that anyone in need of our services will get assistance of the highest standard. To our responders who are travelling to Tullamore this Saturday to attend the Respond 2015 Conference, we would like to wish you a safe journey and a very productive and insightful day at this event linking all Cardiac First Response Groups in the country together.

Scór Phort Láirge SCÓR SINSEAR The County Final of Scór Sinsear will take place at 8.00 p.m. this Saturday, 7th March in Ballinroad.

Contact Rúnaí Moll Shields with entries - 087952 6685. Competitions include Figure Dancing, solo singing, instrumental music, ballad group, quiz, léiriú, set dancing, recitation.

SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ The dates have been set for Scór na bPáistí with the qualifying rounds on Friday,

20th March in Modeligo, Sunday, 22nd March in an Rinn and Friday, 27th March in Knockanore. The County Final will take place in the Cappoquin Community Centre on Saturday, 11th April at 6.00 p.m.

ENTRIES We would love to see as many clubs as possible taking part in Scór this year, with so much talent in our county if you can encourage even one person to enter it would help greatly.

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Scouts working on pioneering structures last weekend.

Abbeyside Scouts OUR meeting started as ever with the scout prayer and subs. The lads then moved on to doing some indoor pioneering with proper spars, as opposed to light bamboo, and made large tripods. This is a core scouting skill and being able to do good lashings is a critical thing to know, particularly if you are going to sit at a table or rig up an altar fire that depends on those lashings!

It is also a core kill for badge work and in the coming weeks we expect to advance our scouts by at least one level in the pioneering badge, with a view to awarding badges before Annual Camp.

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Glenshelane next weekend for a joint activity with two other venture groups, here’s hoping that the weather is good for that.

They are also participating in a county venture event in Duncannon Fort at the end of March, and may get an opportunity to test our their new lightweight mountain tents on the next hike in March too.

We finished the meeting with the scout prayer. First deposits for Annual Camp in the Isle of Man are now coming in, thanks to parents for that, and programme planning is proceeding well. The meeting next week will be full uniform (St. Patrick’s Day is approaching!).

Dungarvan Mens Shed

THE week moves on in the Shed at its usual busy pace! Plenty going on in the workshops, with a new design of "pimped" up barrow/planter being turned out by Jimmy Breen and Geddy.These are moving well, and the fancy version is a great sight in anyone's garden.

The Tuesday night walks continue under the watchful eye of Nicky Sheehan, with tea and tall tales to follow. So get your walking shoes on and join the Shedders on their excursions around the town!

Another busy week ends at the Shed, with the workshops as busy as ever. Plenty of barrows, planters ant wooden toys being turned out, and furniture being restored to its former glory. Don't forget people, the Shed in collaboration with the Waterford Sports Partnership have another walk this Monday, 2nd March starting from the Causeway tennis club at 11.00 a.m. The Tuesday night walks continue under Nicky Sheehan, so be prepapared for a nice walk and plenty of tall tales!

Nicky applies the edge to his woodwork course cabinet.

Tom applies a coat of stain to a coffee table he is rejuvenating.

COUNTY NEWS

MUSEUM MEMBERS TRIP TO BALLINA, CO. MAYO We have negotiated an exceptional price of €245 for 3 nights which includes the following: • Staying at the Luxury “Twin Trees Hotel and Leisure Club”, Ballina.

• Bed, Breakfast and 5 course dinner each night • Guided tour of Mayo – Trips to the Jackie Clarke Collection, Ceide Fields Visitor Centre, Foxford Woollen Mills, Knock Shrine and Museum, Turlough House and Park and the Museum of Country Life.

• Free nightly entertainment arranged by the hotel.

• Full use of the leisure facilities • Included in the price are All travel expenses.

Coach tour will begin in Dungarvan on Sunday 10th May at 9am, having the same coach for the four days, with all trips and excursions included and then returning to Dungarvan on Wednesday evening.

Maximum number accepted is 26. Book early to avoid disappointment as

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first come, first served policy will apply.

A deposit of €100 is required to secure place. (A €20 supplement each night will apply for single occupancy room).

For further details please contact the Museum at 45960.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP We would like to remind our members that the annual membership fee is now due for renewal. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Museum, the annual subscription is €15.

LOCAL HISTORY Two more significant dates relating to Dungarvan:1610: Dungarvan was granted a Charter from James 1.

1618: Edward Carew sold the manor and castle to Sir Richard Boyle, Earl of Cork Dungarvan 800.

On 3rd July, 1215, King John issued a charter at Marlborough which granted the customs of Breteuil (in France) to Dungarvan. It freed the burgesses in the town from tolls and customs owed to

the Crown. The 800th anniversary of this important event takes place on 3rd July this year. It will be a weekend of celebration and a number of events have been planned to mark this occasion. Details of all the events will be issued at a later date.

CELEBRATION BANQUET One of the main events in the celebration of Dungarvan 800 will be a banquet held in the medieval section of the town at Crews Restaurant.

The banquet which has been organised by the Dungarvan 800 Charter Committee will be held on Saturday. 4th July.

Please book early as we expect this event to be very popular.

Tickets for this event will be available only from Waterford County Museum, Friary St. Dungarvan.

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 inter-

ested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit.

BOOK SALE We are now collecting books for our annual book sale. Books can be handed into the Museum, Friary St. Dungarvan. No magazines, encloyopedias or school books accepted.

OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free.

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LOST WEEKEND ENDING 6th MARCH Name: J. Power; Age: 23; Service No. Rank: Ply/240(s)Pr; Service: Army; Unit: R. Marines; Where Born: Mullinavat, Kilkenny; Death Category: Not Stated; Date of Death: 3/4/15.

Ballymacarbry WIND TURBINES Proposed Glenahiry wind turbine development working meeting will be held in Ballymacarbry Community Centre on Friday, 6th March at 7.30 p.m. Purpose of the meeting is to help people compose letters of objection to the 8 proposed 127ft wind turbines. The deadline for letters of objection is 16th March.

The Stop Food Waste Challenge here in Ballymacarbry Community Centre commenced 19th February, but two further meetings will be held here in the Community Centre 5th and 12th March 2015 at 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. It is FREE. If you are interested please contact Anne Sullivan (Environment Awareness Officer) on 05821116 / 086-8516227.

THE COMERAGH BOGTROT This year the Comeragh Bogtrot is on the 28th March, 2015.

The Comeragh Bogtrot offers 32km and 17km walks.

More information on www.nirevalley.com or ring Michael on 087-7539276.

Ballymacarbry Community

Centre is the base of the Comeragh Bogtrot and our hostel offers accommodation at very reasonable rates ring 05261-85483 to book the hostel.

Yoga, Art for Adults, Art for Kids, Guitar Lessons, Zumba, Music Lessons (fiddle, tin whistle, banjo and accordion) and crafts are

available in Ballymacarbry Community Centre.

Contact the office on 0526185483 for further information.

BALLYMACARBRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL The teachers and children of Ballymacarbry Montessori School were

delighted to support the rally of Childhood Professionals last week at the Dail.

The rally very successfully highlighted the plight of service providers and Childhood Professionals around the country in their campaign to secure greater investment in the sector.

Ballymacarbry Montessori School – Miriam Hickey Montessori Teacher, Louise Prendergast Fetac Level 6 Student and Clodagh Burke Montessori Teacher.

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Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien THE PARISH MIDWIVES - PART 2 JULIE KETCH Not much is known about Julie Cowman Ketch.

One thing that's remembered is that she had "the gift". Women entrusted to her care during childbirth knew that Julie Ketch had a safe pair of hands. Julie lived on a farm in Scart along the base of the Comeragh Mountains and she was the local midwife in the late 1800's on into the first decades of the twentieth century.

During Julie Ketch's lifetime, the practice of midwifery entered the modern medical era. It was during these years that Florence Nightingale's nursing standards began to be applied to the delivery of babies.

Changes began first at the hospitals. The Sisters of Mercy and the Irish Sisters of Charity set up training schools. Nurses educated at such Voluntary Hospitals, hospitals not run by the state, were supported by fashionable women's charities and in the main cities trained graduates were

encouraged to travel into the tenements and serve the needs of the poor.

Travelling by old fashioned High Nellie bicycles, such nurses were expected to wear their uniforms at all times, a "dark linen frock, white apron, cuffs and collar, neat little bonnet tied with the dinkiest of bows."

A FAMILY AFFAIR But the delivery of babies took place at home and whatever about the hospitals in big cities, throughout most of Ireland standards for midwives remained untouched. Midwives usually were the daughters or nieces of midwives.

These young apprentices gained their expertise not from books but from handson involvement. By the time they were in their teens, midwives-in-training were accompanying their elders from house to house, learning the tricks of the trade, what herbs reduced fevers, which relaxed the expectant mother, what manoeuvres might free a trapped baby, how to handle a breech delivery, all the thousands of secrets that

came from experience.

MEDICAL ADVANCES According to the history commissioned by An Bord Altrainais, "Nursing and Midwifery in Ireland in the 20th Century", modern medical training for midwives began in Ireland in 1918 with the formation of a midwives board. When British rule ended in 1922, a Central Midwives Board took up the task.

Up to this time, what an aspiring young midwife did not learn was germ theory nor anything about the dangers of infection and sepsis. Not that they could be blamed for this lack of knowledge. Awareness grew only as medical science advanced. Not knowing the problem, midwives sometimes unwittingly spread infection as they moved from house to house.

A six month course was set and this was soon raised to a full year. In the 1930's this period was raised to eighteen months and then a full two years of training in the 1940's.

Good thing, too. Infant and mother mortality

St. Pat's GAA asked for “donations” of scrap metal in aid of the club. The response was enthusiastic as evidenced by this photo of one of the scrap heaps. remained high well into the 1930's. Gradually, as the newly registered midwives replaced the older generation, women and their babies survived in ever greater numbers.

FIVE GENERATIONS Judging by the evidence, Julie Ketch was eager to learn and practice the latest standards of hygiene. The best indication that exists of her openness to new ways

Carmel Fahy chats about the many benefits of Reflexology to Kilbrien Parent & Toddlers.

was that Julie sent her daughter to study at Erinville Hospital in Cork.

At a time when labourers were lucky to earn £50 a year, the fee for trainees was £22. The fact that Julie and her husband made such a financial sacrifice to pay for their daughter's education argues forcefully that the mother was happy to take the new ways on board.

Money wasn't the only gift Julie made to the future of midwifery. Her daughter, granddaughter, greatgranddaughter and greatgreat-granddaughter served as midwives. Including Julie, that's five generations! A current local family representative is Elaine Fraher Power who trained as a midwife and now serves as a public health nurse in Dungarvan.

KILBRIEN PARENT & TODDLERS Last week Carmel Fahy chatted about the many benefits of Reflexology and did a fantastic demonstration. As well, she did a wonderful job explaining baby and toddler reflexology.

Thank you Carmel.

4th March, Wednesday Music with Cindy for the

little ones in Kilbrien Hall.

18th March,Wednesday The spring activity bundle continues, with Jacqui de Siún from Waterford Childcare Committee bringing Scéalaíocht & Rannta (Storytelling and Rhymes) to the toddlers Last get-together: Everyone had an excellent morning with Tamsin from The ART Pad. Many masterpieces were created.

In the coming weeks, there will be more talks, workshops and lots of fun activities. Next up, plans are being put in place for more fun activities during the Easter Holidays.Call to Kilbrien Hall any Wednesday at 10.30. All are invited. Or see Kilbrien Parent and Toddler group Facebook page for more information.

KCK COMMUNITY MEETING 11th March,Wednesday Reminder: The next meeting of the KCK Community Group is in Coolnasmear Hall at 8.30 pm. All parish residents are invited.

LOURDES YOUTH QUIZ 13th March, Friday - A

table quiz will be held in Quills The Pike at 8.30 p.m. €40 for a table of four.

Proceeds will help the youth of the parish to go to Lourdes to work with pilgrims needing assistance.

Your support is needed and this is always a fun night out.

COMMUNITY EASTER 5th April, Easter Sunday - Easter Egg Hunt at Wooden Bridge in Colligan at 2.30 p.m. followed by a Duck Race in aid of the Community Group and local projects.

6th April, Easter Monday - The annual Easter Monday Clean-up. Meet at 10.00 a.m. at the Colligan wooden bridge, followed at 12.45 p.m. by a picnic. Bags, gloves and high visibility vests provided.

COMMUNITY WALK Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights Reminder: Meet at 7.30 p.m. at Coolnasmear Hall.

High visibility vests are provided.

INCLUDE YOUR INFO Scott Simons - greenhillsofireland@gmail.com

Ballysaggart BALLYSAGGART COMMUNITY ALERT AGM A great turn out for our AGM on Wednesday night last. Michael J.Walsh spoke about the great work done in the past for our elderly community with phones and lights installed for their safety. An audit of the existing systems will be carried out in the near future, and repairs and additions will be made where required.

A Church Gate collection is planned locally to raise funds for the area, this is subject to licence and will hopefully happen in May. Michael thanked Garda John Frewen for all his great work and support in the past in the area.

If anyone has any concerns or have

an issue to raise about our community safety you can contact Michael J.Walsh on 086-8377590. Michael is our local representative on the Waterford City and County Council Joint Policing Committee, or any of the Committee Members.

Officers elected on the night:Chairman: Michael J. Walsh; Secretary: Anne Kenneally; Treasurer: Tommy Veale; Assistant Treasurer: Dave Fennessey.

Committe Members: Helena Walsh, Pam Nixon, Elizabeth Keating and Mark Veale.

And, remember Be Vigilant and Look Out For Your Neighbours.

LADIES CLUB Next meeting Monday night, 9th March at 8.00 p.m. Our February meeting was a very interesting one

with our guest on the night Tom O’Byrne from Lismore Credit Union.

Tom gave us all the information on how the Credit Union works for everyones needs. Thank you Tom. As always new members are welcome, it's never too late to join our fun group.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Pa Geoghegan and Stephen Cunningham, Nellie Devine and Mary Whelan.

Lucky Tables: Mary Power and John Mills, Eddie Sheehan and Helen Morrissey, Mary Byrne and Delia Cashell.

Tickets: Stephen Cunningham, Pa Geoghegan, Helen Morrissey and Tom Cahill.

Ballysaggart Community Alert Elected Officers and Committee Members.

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Steel Magnolias is Here! See you in Truvy’s Hair Salon!

Stradbally RECENT BAPTISM Isabella Summer Hogan, daughter of Michelle Clancy and Paul Hogan, Stradbally More was baptised at Holy Cross Church, Stradbally on Saturday, 28th February, 2015. The godparents were Niall Hogan and Lorraine Molton. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated.

FIRST FRIDAY MASS The first Friday Mass this coming Friday, 6th March at Sacred Heart Church, Faha at 9.30 a.m. and St. Anne’s Chruch, Ballylaneen at 7.00 p.m.

There will be Mass for each Wednesday of Lent at Sacred Heart Chruch, Faha at 7.30 p.m.

PARISH NON-STOP DRAW The Parish Annual NonStop Draw will commence on Monday, 23rd March, 2015. This is the main means of fundraising for the parish of Stradbally, Faha and Ballylaneen. The usual promoters are invited to get involved once again and new promoters are more than welcome to get involved. The draw takes place for twelve weeks at a cost of €20. Please support the promoters as they coe knocking on doors shortly to get names on the cards. If you are not in you can’t win LOCAL CELEB Lovely to hear our local celeb Michael Sheehan well known actor being interviewed on WLR last Thursday morning on his recent return to the TV soap ‘Faircity’. Well done Michael for bringing a local focus and for a very candid interview.

LOCAL SOCCER NEWS There was no jackpot winner in the local lotto draw at O’Mahoney’s, Durrow. The numbers drawn were: 9, 14, 19. €20 to Ann Concannon, Diarmuid Crowley and Tony O’Sullivan. The promoter’s prizewinner was Mary Sheehan. Next draw will take place in Whelan’s Bar next Sunday night with a jackpot of €2,500.Thanks to all who continue to support our lotto.

Stradbally’s recent blip continued when St. Saviours defeated them 2-1 last Saturday. Ger Crowley was the local goal scorer.

The chance to return to winning ways comes with an away game versus league leaders Villa on sunday.

Kick-off at 11.00 a.m. The U-11’s had a close fought 5-4 victory over fellow title Aspirants Villa last Saturday.

Two games remain with destiny in their own hands.

Academy and Little Dribblers continue on Saturday mornings at 10.30 a.m. All children and parents welcome.

The Astro Turf pitch is available for hire. Contact Tadgh for time slot availability at 087-2306841.

A limited amount of old stock club gear available in children sizes. Contact Gerry at 087-224 5712.

Kirby School of Performing Arts continue each Thursday afternoon ‘Upstairs’ Kirby Kidz from 2.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Adults, 16 years and upwards from 7.00 p.m. 8.00 p.m.

For details telephone Edgar and Jessie at 0871508928.

Kilrossanty I.C.A. Kilrossanty Guild will hold their meeting next Monday night in the hall at 8.00 p.m.The competition is for the best home-made St. Patrick’s Day Card. The Annual General meeting will be held in April.

WHIST Whist this Friday night in the hall at 8.00 p.m.

DEISE DRAW Tickets are in circulation at the meoment. Please contact your promoter.

STRICTLY COMERAGH What a success Strictly Comeragh was last Saturday night in the Woodlands Hotel, Waterford. A full house on the night. Well done to all the committee for coming up with this fundrasiisng event. Fifteen couples took part on the night with each couple doing a different dance. They all entralled the audience with their steps. The winners were Jason Dee and Wendy Dee; second were Colin Dee and Ann O Loughlin; third couple Patrick Fitzgerald and Moira Power. The best clip of video went to Ned Dunphy and Mary Greene. Well done. Proceeds of the night will go towards the extension of Crough Wood Walk.

SCHOOLS Enrolment closing dates for both schools - 27th March.

Please contact each school for forms.

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It’s here! On Wednesday, 4th March, opening night of Steel Magnolias, the ladies of Chinquapin Parish will be dropping by Truvy’s Hair & Beauty Salon. But this is not their usual morning swopping gossip and recipes.This morning, the ladies are here to avail of Truvy’s “magic wand” as they get all dolled up for Shelby Eatenton’s wedding, a big day in the neighbourhood. Shelby is so excited to be marrying her sweetheart, Jackson Latcherie and can’t wait for her big day.

Meanwhile, mother of the bride, M’Lynn, usually so calm, is reaching for the valium, with husband Drum driving everyone in the neighbourhood crazy as he prepares everything for the reception. New stylist, Annelle Dupuy, is understandably nervous on her first day working in Truvy’s, and she is also hiding a big, dark secret about how she came to be living in Chinquapin. But secrets don’t last long in Truvy’s as each of the ladies tries to “get to know!

Annelle a little better and make her feel welcome!

Big-hearted, and big-haired, hopeless romantic Truvy Jones explains her theory that “there’s no such thing as natural beauty,” as she

bemoans the lack of romance in her “sofa slug” of a husband! Recently widowed Clairee Belcher arrives in slightly windblown from the ceremony dedicating the new high school football field to her late husband Lloyd, former Mayor of Chinquapin, who died the previous November. As Shelby regales the ladies with the details of her wedding, where EVERYTHING will be pink, her signature colour, Ouiser Boudreaux storms in, even crankier than usual, at the end of her tether and on her way to the vet with her poor, sick dog Rhett.

During the course of the play, we see how these six women, of all different ages and backgrounds, depend on each other for friendship and support. Difficult times lie ahead for Shelby and M’Lynn, when Shelby, who has diabetes, develops kidney problems after the birth of her first child and M’Lynn volunteers to donate a kidney.

Shocked at the news at first, the other ladies quickly rally around taking care of everything, as good friends do. This is a tale full of laughter and tears, of joy and sorrow. But predominantly, it tells the story of how women all over the

world can be as delicate as magnolias, but as tough as steel when push comes to shove.

Move over Daryl Hannah, Dolly Parton, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Sally Field and Shirley MacLaine! The brilliant cast of Sharon O’Sullivan, Caroline O’Toole, Emma Walsh, Aoife O’Mahony, Vanessa Leary-Hyde and Mary Nagle have been working so hard the last couple of months, under director Mary Kelly. They’ve practically lived in the theatre the last few weeks, and can’t wait to get on stage! And what a stage! We’ve recreated a fabulous, 80’s style hair salon, which looks absolutely amazing! A huge team of over fifty people have been involved in all aspects of this production, and we’ve been blessed once again with offers of help from so many people in and around our community. Oh, and there’s even a guest “appearance” by one of the male members of the CCPD team!

If you don’t have your tickets yet, get in to The Wine Buff or Joe Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside quick!

Some nights are already nearly sold out! The show will be on in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre

Wednesday 4th – Saturday 7th March (8pm). And don’t forget that Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan will be making a donation from the opening nights proceeds to The Irish Kidney Association. As well as being a significant part of the play, this is a cause close to the hearts of some of our members, who have family members who have suffered from kidney disease, so please come out on Wednesday 4th March to support this very worthy cause. There will be a wine and cheese reception from 7.30 pm on opening night, so if you’re coming that night, be sure to arrive nice and early. And if you don’t already have an organ donor card, we’ll have them available to pick up at each performance.

Don’t miss this one - this play is going to be great! We’ve heard that lots of groups are coming and they’re making a night of it, with local restaurants reporting a distinct upswing in early-bird bookings for next week before the performances.

Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan’s second production is sure to be just as memorable as our last production, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest! See you in Truvy’s!

Shelby Eatenton – Aoife O’Mahony

M’Lynn Eatenton Vanessa Leary-Hyde

Mary Kelly Director

AOIFE lives in Dungarvan and works for Waterford City & County Council. In her spare time she likes hanging out with her two daughters, walking her dogs, horse riding and her boxercise classes. Relatively new to the stage, Aoife’s first show was LovePowerMagik! in 2013. After this, there was no stopping Aoife, and she has been in several shows since then including the 2013 Christmas Panto, Snow White, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (March 2014) and All Shook Up (April 2014).

Aoife decided to audition for a part in Steel Magnolias because it’s about the bond a group of women share during their life experiences, and she really wanted to be a part of this fabulous play. Aoife is playing the part of Shelby Eatenton, a fun-loving, frivolous bride-to-be. Shelby just can’t wait to marry her fiancé, Monroe lawyer, Jackson Latcherie, and have lots and lots of babies!

ALTHOUGH her reasons for being involved in theatre have evolved over the years,Vanessa freely admits that she first stepped on stage as a teenager to meet boys, as her all-girls school joined up with the local boys’ school for their annual theatre productions! Now a seasoned theatre pro, Vanessa has starred in numerous theatre productions over the years with Brideview Drama, Tallow and Dungarvan Dramatic Club, and in her own Empire Line Productions, which she set up to provide Jane Austen & Regency events, workshops and theatricals. She has also performed in the Cork Mid-Summer Festival and in the Everyman Theatre, Cork.

Vanessa’s most recent roles were in Oscar Wilde and Jane Austen pieces, so she was keen to get involved in Steel Magnolias as it’s the polar opposite! Vanessa is delighted to be back on stage in Dungarvan and working with old and new friends.

BORN in Midleton, Mary joined Dungarvan Musical & Choral Society when she moved here in 1975. Some of Mary’s favourite roles were Golda in Fiddler on the Roof, Aunt Eller in Oklahoma and The Baroness in The Sound of Music. Mary was President of DM&CS and also served at committee level for many years.

She joined Dungarvan Dramatic Club in 1979, first working behind the scenes as Stage Manager. Over the years, Mary played many different parts, including Widow Quin in Playboy of the Western World, Alice in Happy Birthday Dear Alice, and Big Mama in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Mary is also a very experienced director, having directed The Canaries, Same Old Moon and Stags and Hens to name a few. In April 2014, Mary co-founded Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan with Fidelma Meaney, and is delighted to be directing her first play under the CCPD banner.

Aoife O'Mahony - Shelby Eatenton.

Vanessa Leary-Hyde - M’Lynn Eatenton.

Mary Kelly - Director.

[Marlene Kirby]

[Marlene Kirby]

[Marc Daly]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 6 March, 2015

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, March is Claire Tobin on 087-6808287.

Current events on in the hall and local com-munity: Circuit Training: Circuit Training classes on a Monday night at 7.15 p.m.

Classes are of 1 hour duration and cost €5 per class.

The classes are supervised by a qualified Fitness Instructor and are structured to benefit every level of fitness. Start off your new year in a healthy way and get fit, tone up, lose weight and improve your general well being. Dust off the training gear and get down to the class. Any further enquires contact 0878229762.

Finisk Valley AC: Training times Wednesday training from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., Saturday morning has changed from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. for the month of February in Ballinameela Community pitch/hall. All are welcome. New members always welcome.

Irish Dancing: New members very welcome. For more information please contact Deirdre on 0860640892.

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

I'VE been reading "Some Experiences of an Irish R.M." by Somerville and Ross. Its the kind of book that, when you start reading it, you feel that "the proverbial" is being taken out of the Irish people who lived around the turn of the 19th/20th century.

On further reading and closer analysis, what is obvious is the amazing relationship the Irish people have with the English language.

The English language is made up of many strands of various European (initially) and commonwealth (laterally) dialects. It is a language that is open to new words and phrases and spoken fluently in more countries of the world than any other tongue.

Though it is spoken in its native land with simplicity and directness, the Irish people have evolved it to a higher, more lyrical plane.

Maybe the limitations of our own Gaelic language created a need for us

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.

BALLINAMEELA FOROIGE Ballinameela Foroige meets on Thursday evenings in the Ballinameela Community Centre from 7.00 p.m. -8.30 p.m.We have a very limited number of spaces available for new members this year, which will be awarded on a a first come first served basis. Please text Moya (087-6356478) to join the waiting list if you are interested.

Ballinameela Foroige is looking for new leaders to help out on club nights. Anyone interested in getting involved please call Mary (087-9840827) for more details; you can also check out www.foroige.ie or

to expand our vocabulary. There just weren't enough words for us to express ourselves fully.

So, we created the illusion of being invaded and "forcefully" taught the language of our unwitting captors.

But, we werent happy with just learning the language. We needed to adapt it, manipulate it, make English more interesting and fun. To improve it.

Apart from the usual "begorrahs" latched on to a sentence, (to throw the powers that be off the scent of our intellect), the Irish found new and more subtle ways of saying things.

Noah's flood would have been described in an Irish thesaurus as a soft day. Praising someone for an achievement or making an honest effort, in this country is not as simple as saying "well done". Try translating,"Now you're sucking Diesel" into another language.

Though the word 'yoke' has its

call down to the Ballinameela Community Centre any Thursday between 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.

BALLINAMEELA ADULT AND TODDLER GROUP Meets every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, child minders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome! For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945.

AGLISH FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit 4 Life runs every Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7.15 p.m., walk, jog, run or crawl a few kilometres and improve your fitness level. With Operation Transformation in full swing now is the time to join, new members always welcome and all levels of fitness catered for. Only €2 per night with all proceeds going to Children’s Hospital Crumlin. Free hi –viz vest to all newcomer’s.

Aglish Fun Run / Walk

unique agricultural meaning across the world, WE find it far more versatile. If you were to ask anybody in Ireland to hand you 'the yoke' (whether its a hurley, a nailfile, a fishing rod or a pencil), you will invariably get handed the exact item you require. The real confusion begins when options like "whatchyamacallit", "doohickey" and "thingamajig" are introduced. And, dont expect punctuality when you ask someone to do a job for you. The answer will be a variation of "I will now in the minute" or "hang on a second, i'll be with you in a minute" Of course, only in Ireland does the word "Craic" have a fun innocence about it. But, before any craic can be enjoyed, introductions must be made.

This is where the word "well" comes in to its own. Whether a "?" or a "!" are added to the word "well" is purely a matter of personal choice, and probably has more meaning than the word itself.The important thing is that there is an acknowledgement between two people.

International confusion has reigned when Irish people state that they are going to the "jacks" for a "slash" or "to lay a cable". On the other hand, they could just be "acting the maggot" because they are "locked out of their skull", "ossified" or "polluted".

"Getting the messages" never had anything to do with reading e-mails.

"A gas ticket" is not a petrol voucher.

"Eating the head off someone" is not a form of cannibalism.

"Hows she cuttin?" isn't a reference to the local hairdresser "A cute hoor" and "ride me sideways" are, hopefully, self explanatory. If not, don't use them!

Ballinameela Creatives meet every Wednesday night at Midi's Craft Room, where idea's become reality, or look us up on Facebook.

I'm going for a cup of tea now, 'coz I "have a mouth on me like Ghandi's flip flop."

2015 3rd Aglish fun run /walk in aid of Children’s Hospital Crumlin takes place on Easter Monday, 6th April.

Run 10/ 5K or walk 5K. Entry Fee €7 or a donation, numerous spot prizes and refreshments afterwards in Aglish Community Hall.

More details on Facebook or aglishfunrun@gmail.com.

BADMINTON If you fancy a socialable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. if interested contact Mairead at 087-7681975.

LOTTO RESULTS 2nd March – Numbers drawn were: 2, 6, 22. No winner. €20 winners: Martin O’Connell, Aglish; Stock, Aglish; Nicky Ahearne, Kereen; Lar Looby, Kilgreaney; Paul O’Connell, Aglish. Next week’s jackpot €650 and will take place in the Welcome Inn. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something

3rd Aglish Fun Run/Walk takes place on Easter Monday, 6th April, 2015, in aid of Children's Hospital, Crumlin. Main Sponsor Lidl.

Run 10 / 5k or Walk 5k. Registration takes place in Aglish Community from 10.30 and costs €7 or a Donation. Walk starts at 11.30 and Run at 11.45. Numerous Spot Prizes. Light refreshments after Run in Hall. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. More details on Facebook Aglish Fun Run or email liamodonnell1960@gmail.com or aglishfunrun@gmail.com tel 0868474285.

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.

Modeligo ARRANGEMENTS The First Friday Mass for Affane will be celebrated on Friday next, March 6th, at 7.30 p.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in Modeligo Church on Saturday, March 7th from 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

You are invited to drop in any time during the day and spend some quiet time in the Real Presence.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION The Modeligo/Affane Lourdes Fund will be holding their annual Church Gate collection this weekend, in Affane on Saturday at 8.15 p.m. and in Modeligo on Sunday at 10.00 a.m. Every year the group sponsors a person from each Parish to go to Lourdes in conjunction with the Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage.

We look forward to your usual good support to enable us to do so.

BIRTHDAY WISHES Congratulations and best wishes to Bernie Burke Moneygorm, who celebrated her 50th birthday in the company of family members and her many friends at the Welcome Inn last weekend.

CONDOLENCES We wish to offer our sincere condolences to Statia, Michael John and Anthony Downey, Woodhouse on

the sad occasion of the death of much loved husband and father Mickey.

We also wish to include the extended Downey family and Mickey's many friends.

Mick was the last surviving member of the Downey family, Dyrick, and was a great friend to all of us who were privileged to have known him.

Following Requiem Mass at Touraneena, celebrated by Fr. Kelleher, Mickey's mortal remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Bhi roinnt Gaeilge o dhúchais ag Mickey agus is minic a bhain sé úsaid as. Ar dheis Dé go raibh se WALKING GROUP An informal walking group meet at the Centre Carpark each Monday at 7.30 p.m.

Please feel free to join us and don't forget your HiVis jacket and light.

FINISK DRAG It's that time of year when the above group stage their annual fundraiser, this year the riders will be setting off from Villierstown and riding the 10 miles-orso Cross Country to journey's end in Modeligo.

Once again there has been an enormous amount of preparation put in by the "ground staff" with the construction of banks ect and also making the course

more accessible to younger participants and their ponies.

The event goes ahead on this Sunday, once again a large and helpful group of stewards will be on hand to regulate traffic ect. and even if you are not partaking, do come along and mingle around, it's a wonderful spectactor event.

GAA SOCIAL Modeligo GAA will be holding a Victory Social night at the Park Hotel on Saturday March 21st, beginning at 7.30 p.m.

Tickets cost €30 each, you can book yours from either Tom O'Byrne, John Fitzgerald Derra or Dolores Reddy.

Definitely not an event to be missed!

MINI LOTTO As we had no "match 3" tickets on board last weekend, our jackpot now reaches €1,700, don’t forget that if you want to be in with a chance of winning that cheque (who doesn't?) all you need to do is select any 3 numbers between 1 and 30, you can purchase your mini-lotto ticket at Deckie's or from any of the salespersons in the general area.

Tom Keane, Ballinagulkee, Daryl Kearns, Lyrattin, Alan Curran Clashmore and Ciaran Cullinane were our latest €25 lucky dip winners and 2, 23 and 28 were the numbers drawn.

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Kilmacthomas CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Anne Norris, Hillside Crescent, Kilmacthomas who took part in The Million Euro Challenge RTE game show on Saturday night and was the lucky winner of €10,000. Well done Anne and happy spending.

COMMUNITY GAMES The Waterford Community Games swimming competition will be held on Tuesday, 31st March in the Waterford Crystal Pool. If you are age between 6/16 and would like to enter please ring Wendy on 0876117160 before March 5th.

CAR BOOT SALE Car Boot Sale cum market will take place in the Rainbow Community Hall on Sunday, 8th March from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 pm. If you would like to book a table contact Mary on 051294671 for details. Bargains to be had on books, home made cakes, toys, jewellery, bric a brac, kindling, shrubs and plants, clothing and many more items. Tea/coffee available, come early and grab a bargain.

COPPER COAST CHALLENGE Final preparations are under way for the Copper Coast Challenge which is been held on Sunday, March 15th at 12.00 noon in Bunmahon. The routes are confirmed and measured. Remember there is a route for everyone, 10k 6k and 2k. Entry fee will be €20 per family or €10 per runner /walker. Come along and enjoy the day while supporting our local national school. Prize giving and refreshments will be in Hayes Bar immediately after the race. For more information follow us on Face Book where there are links to pre-register and details of all routes.

18th BIRTHDAY Congratulations to Natasha Whelan, Carrigcastle, Ballylaneen on celebrating her 18th birthday at the week-end in The Bally Inn, Ballylaneen with her family and many friends.

FUNDRAISER The Irish Kidney Association will hold their annual "Forget-Me-Knot" fundraiser on Friday, 20th

March.

Centra Kilmacthomas is the local venue where you can purchase your "ForgetMe-Knot. Please give your support to this worthy cause.

LOTTO DRAW Results of the Kilmac AFC lotto draw for Saturday, 28th February.

Letters drawn were J, N, U and W. No jackpot winner.

Five winners of €20 each to Johnny Power c/o PPI; Declan Houlihan, c/o The Arches; Phil Flynn, Newtown; Pat Morrissey, c/o Mosh's and Ann Power c/o Lenihans. Next week’s jackpot €1,900, be in to win.

WHIST Results of the Ballylaneen Whist Club for Monday, 23rd February Eileen Power, Rosie Keane, Nicola Carroll, Kitsy Keating, Biddy Fitzgerald, Agnes Thomas, Mary B. Bowdren, Stess Connolly, Ellis Wilkins, Teresa Keane and Mary Walsh. Raffle winners Stess Connolly, Ellis Wilkins, Mary Walsh, Mary B. Bowdren and Biddy Fitzgerald.

Environment Today ESB Tree Week, which is organised by the Tree Council of Ireland and kindly supported by the ESB, takes place this year from 1st – 8th March 2015.

THE THEME IS – ‘DO YOU ♥ TREES?’ National Tree Week is organised by the Tree Council of Ireland since 1985 and operates a week long Programme of events to celebrate trees. This year’s theme “Do You Love Trees?” is sponsored by the ESB in association with Coillte donating 300 saplings to Local Authorities country-

DO YOU

wide and are available for Community Groups who request them on a first come first serve basis.

To be part of ESB Tree Week, the Tree Council of Ireland invites you to organise one or more events for the week. As well as tree planting ceremonies, the range of events can include forest and woodland walks, nature trails, workshops, woodturning displays, listening to the trees and what lives in the trees. Talks, tree climbing, broadcasts, launches, concert poetry readings, exhibitions, dramas,

TREES?

ESB TREE WEEK, MARCH 1ST - 8TH ESB Tree Week is a week-long celebration of the trees that populate Ireland. It’s the ideal time to get out and about with your family, club or community and take in the beautiful Irish countryside. ESB wants to be part of Tree Week because we know the importance of our environment and want to applaud the people who protect it.

Check out treecouncil.ie for fun events and activities.

free trees donated by Coillte.

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR EVENT! You can do so via the Tree Council’s website, www.treecouncil.ie or complete the form online and submit it by email to trees@treecouncil.ie or by post to The Tree Council of Ireland, Seismograph House, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin 14.

TREE PLANTING CEREMONIES IN COUNTY WATERFORD Lismore: hosted by Waterford City and County Council & Lismore Tidy Towns at the Mall, Lismore, on Thursday, 5th March, at 2:15 p.m. A Lime Tree will be planted by Cllr. Declan Doocey and Cllr. John Pratt of the Dungarvan Lismore Municipal District to mark National Tree Week.

Kilmacthomas: hosted by Waterford City and County Council at the Deise Greenway in Kilmacthomas on Saturday, 7th March, at 11.00 a.m.

A Weeping Willow tree will be planted by Cathaoirleach Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan of the Comeragh Municipal District to mark National Tree Week.

An Oak tree will be planted by Ger Barron in memory of Kay Barron to honour her community participation and dedication to the Greenway.

Bit of building work going on at Ferrypoint, near Kinsalebeg, Co. Waterford. Back to basics for this builder!

[Gerry O'Mahony]

Ardmore STREETS OF ARDMORE I’ll bet ya looked at this part and thought that it would be something about the streets in Ardmore; well it’s not! T’was just a catchy title to get you interested!

Won’t keep you too long on this but I do believe that a well-known Irish singersongwriter will be performing next August in a certain hotel/bar which shares it’s name with a famed landmark in our village. Now this man has written about the streets of a city in the US which is home to many Irish ex-pats and he has written about the streets of his hometown as well.

Both songs are personal favourites of mine, as I know they are of many out there, so it will be great to hopefully hear him perform these classics in our little village!

Maybe he will write a song about the streets of Ardmore while he is here?

For free! Well I think the gig is free anyways! More on this story next time!

COMMUNITY GAMES CARA Clashmore, An Rinn Ardmore.

Community games season has commenced. Teams and individuals from CARA did very well last year. CARA won the participatory area prize in Co. Waterford.

This year the county

swimming is on March 31st.The venue is Waterford Crystal swimming pool, 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. €3 per child. Anyone who wants to compete in a swimming event please contact 0876332321 with entry details before 6th of March. List of events are on www.communitygames.ie.

Art and hand writing competitions will take place in Ballyduff upper on March 21st 11am, in community hall. Any child from our area of age can take part, €3 per child.

Those interested in team events please contact your local coaches. Participants for individual events again entry details asap to 0876332321. Best of luck to our swimmers and artists.

ARDMORE SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION This Friday - 6th March - the Ardmore School Parents Association is holding a fundraising Family Movie night in St Declan’s Hall. Doors open at 7.30 for a screening of kids’ favourite - ‘The Lego Movie.’ Entry is €3 per person - adults and children alike - with popcorn, snacks, drinks etc available to buy in the hall. All are welcome of course.

As we begin our countdown to Easter, we on the PA will also be holding our annual raffle of two eggs-

tremely large easter eggs.To enter, all you have to do is pop into Quinn’s shop where the prizes will be on display from next week onwards and buy a line for €2. We’d like to thank John and Ber Quinn and the staff in the shop for helping us out every year with this fundraiser.

Finally we delayed our AGM this year as we had a lot of activities pre-planned for the first two school terms and we thought it best to carry these through before asking for new people to come on board.

However, we are now actively seeking new people to join the committee, as at least two of us need to step down shortly due to work and other commitments.

We will hold our AGM just after the Easter Holidays with a view to setting in place a new committee that will carry on the work we’ve been doing into the 2015/2016 school year.

We’ll post the time and date of the meeting as soon as we have it confirmed and we would urge as many parents as possible to attend.

ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS NEWS Ardmore Tidy Towns Annual Dinner Dance takes place this year on Friday March 27th at An Tobar This has been a wonderful parish social for years now and a great night out. This year, with so many younger

members on our committee, we should have an even bigger crowd so book your place now. All are welcome to this event which as always, will have a full and super hot four course meal and a great dance band to use up calories afterwards.

Ardmore Tidy Towns Annual St. Patrick's Day Ceili takes place on Monday March 16th at St Declan's Hall.This has proved to be an increasingly popular event over last few years and this year we're appealing for more men to attend. The womens side of the hall has been winning hands down so polish up those shoes and come on out.

AISTEOIRÍ AN tSEAN PHOBAIL This final production, in aid of Ardmore Kinsalebeg SVP, is the last chance to catch this un-missable comedy by Jimmy Keary!

“The Two Loves Of Gabriel Foley” Saturday March 7th next at Halla Colmán in Old Parish. To book call 087-1427818 or call to Quinn’s Foodstore in Ardmore (024-94250).

NAIL TECHNICIAN AND MAKE-UP ARTIST AVAILABLE At French’s Hair Salon, Main Street, Ardmore. Tel. (086) 1769088. Salon opening hours: Tuesday – Friday 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.

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Lismore LISMORE MOCHUDA DEVELOPMENT GROUP The Board of Lismore Mochuda would like to acknowledge the support of Lismore Estates who very kindly made a donation of €400.00 towards our Christmas Lights fund. It is greatly appreciated.

The Lismore Farmers Market will be starting again soon, for anyone who would like to join this fantastic initiative, please contact aoifedunne@msn.com LISMORE TIDY TOWNS On Monday, 23rd February, the working team did a big job on pruning the Silver Birch trees on the zig zag bed at Ballyrafter.

During the same week Henry our CES worker raked and tidied up the Triangle and the narrow border at Ferry Lane. He also did work at Lios an Oir at the, Grotto West Street and a litter pick up every afternoon.

To celebrate National Tree Week which runs from the 1st March to the 8th March, a tree planting ceremony will be held at the North Mall, Lismore this Thursday at 2.15 p.m. It is intended to plant a Lime tree to replace the one of the two trees lost during the storm of February 2014.

Thanks to the following people for their help - Mr.

Eoin Dullea. Horticulturist Waterford City & County Council, Mr. John Foley.

Overseer Waterford City & County Council Lismore area and Ms. Anne Sullivan Education & Awareness Officer Waterford City & County Council. All are welcome to attend.

ECO TIP OF THE WEEK:Continuing tips on how to keep food fresh longer:Fresh Tomatoes - storing your tomatoes in a fridge?

Don't-keeping them in a fridge can dry them out.

Instead place the tomato stem down on a flat surface.

This helps reduce loss of moisture.

Spruce Up Your Salad sad looking salad leaves?Simply let the cells rehydrate by soaking the leaves in ice water for a couple of hours and you will soon have good as new lettuce.

Onions Love A Holy Bag - keep onions and garlic fresh for months by storing in paper bags with holes punched at the top.

Mushrooms Prefer Damp - cover mushrooms in damp kitchen paper and they will last longer in the fridge.

LISMORE COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS Lismore Community First Responders held a training and scenario night

on Wednesday, 25th February, at the Heritage Centre.

We were joined by CFR’s from the Fermoy Response Group. A presentation was made by Cardiac Nurse Specialist Anne Ryan on Acute Coronary Syndrome and how to recognise heart attacks.

Anne then assessed our CPR skills during structured scenarios which were made all the more realistic by members of Lismore Dramatic Society and other members of the public who made convincing victims.

Thank you to all who participated, instructed and assisted.

LCFR welcomes newcomers: if you think that you might like to join this vibrant and vital service to our community, please call David on 086-4034593 for further information.

LISMORE MOCHUDA LOTTO DRAW RESULTS February 24th, 2015 – Super Jackpot €10,050.

DHJK. No winner. Bonus Jackpot €150. CEKN. No winner. Consolation prizes of €20 each: Caroline Dunne, Ballinaraha, Lismore; Catherine Devine, Boolakiely, Cappoquin; Helen Leddy, Lismore. Next Draw - March 3rd, 2015 The Classroom.

Super Jackpot €10,200.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart THE Parish welcomes Canon Brendan Crowley to the Parish on Sunday, the 8th March where he will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in the context of the Sunday Mass at 11.00 a.m.

The children are truly looking forward to their special day. Thanks to Mr. Smith, their class teacher who has prepared with them for the day. Thanks to the parents who took responsibility for the preConfirmation rituals that involved the parents and children at different Sunday Masses since last October.

Confirmation is the final Sacrament of Christian initiation, even if the proper order of sacramental celebrations would be Baptism,

Confirmation and then Eucharist.

The children of 4th Class will provide the choir for the day. Family life can be very hectic but could I ask parents that they would include active participation in the Mass at the weekend that will also allow the other activities to be also attended to.

The celebration of First Penance with the children of 2nd Class on Tuesday, 10th March, is a sacramental celebration of great importance. Children in normal families are exposed to the varying conflicts and injustices that can form the fabric of their young lives.

Parents who can seriously row in front of their own children may be too shy to

pray in front of these same children. Pity the children whose homes are wrecked with tension and animosity that they feel helpless to do anything to change.

We need to see that all Sacraments truly connect with our lived lives in good and in difficult times.

MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Saturday, 7th March Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m.

Sunday, 8th March Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m.

Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m.

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ST. MARY’S CHURCH Family Mass next Sunday, March 1st at 11.15 a.m.

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Karen (Orla Glascott) asking the waitress (Marina Kilduff) if the champagne is French!

Dungarvan Drama Club does Jigs and Reels!

RUAIDHRI de Paor is a familar DDC face. He has already displayed his talents in a variety of roles within the club - director, actor, committee member to name but a few!

Unlike "Jack of all trades and master of none", Ruaidhri has successfully stepped up to all tasks and carried off each role with expertise and enthusiasm.

This March sees Ruaidhri stepping up to what he describes as "an interesting and new venture"! Along with 14 other couples, Ruaidhri and his expert dance partner Margaret Lake will be taking part in Jigs and Reels 2015.

This annual event has become a "not to be missed" event on the

Dungarvan calendar and raises much needed funds for the Dungarvan branch of The Lions Club.

The Lions Club is well known in the area for its charity fundraising, especially around Christmas and, in recent years, the annual Christmas Appeal Run in conjunction with Waterford Lions Club and WLRFM has raised in excess of €150,000 annually. In the last five years however, Celebrity Jigs and Reels has been a huge success and has raised significant funds for the Lions Club and its good work in the community. This year the event moves to The Community Centre in Cappoquin to accommodate the large number of

Muriel (Louise Bradley) and Jesse (Joe Kelly) having another little drink!

[Dave Zannis] people who clamber for Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre from Wednesday tickets each year.

Dungarvan Drama Club 18th to Saturday, 21st is delighted to confirm that March. Performance at the opening night of our 8.00 p.m. nightly.

Tickets €12 are now on Spring production 'Plaza Suite' will be in support of sale at The Wine Buff, Ruaidhri's "aon, do, tri" at Grattan Square (058the Lions Club Jigs & Reels 24523), Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside (058-44433) and Fundraiser.

'Plaza Suite' is a stupen- the DDC Booking Line dous comedy by Neil (086-3244175). Not to be Simon and will be staged at Missed!

COMERAGH COMHALTAS

Seachtain na Gaeilge FOR many years the week around St. Patrick’s Day was called Seachtain na Gaeilge. In recent years communities have spread the use of our National language through the whole month of March and now the official week has even become a fortnight.

Here in the Déise where the use of Irish is increasingly used outside the Gaeltacht there are many events celebrating our cultural identity. With the backing of Foras na Gaeilge many local businesses are participating in a gifts project “bronntanas na Gaeilge” encouraging the giving of gifts such as

books and games with an Irish emphasis.

On Sunday, March 15th our branch will join with other Comhaltas branches from around the county at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan from 3.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. for an afternoon of entertainment and seanchas.

We hope that families will make a special effort to attend, to encourage the younger ones and to meet with other parents and members from other branches. The day’s events will not just be confined to juniors as adults will also have an opportunity to dance, give

a song or play a few tunes. Beidh fáilte roimh cách. Some of our members attend the weekly ciorcal comhrá each Tuesday at 7.00 p.m. in the Park Hotel and this week a new ciorcal will commence in Dungarvan Library at 6.30 p.m. on Thursdays. Next week we will be looking forward to our activities on St Patrick’s Day. Go dtí sin bain usáid as an cúpla focal.

DON'T FORGET Follow us on Facebook Comeraghs Comhaltas Branch or alternatively check out our Website www.comeraghs.com

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Cappoquin DANCE Michael Collins Band Saturday, 7th March – preceded by DJ John O’Shea, WLRFM - 9.00 p.m. 10.00 p.m. Admission: €10.

JIGS & REELS Cappoquin Community Centre - Saturday 21st March. Book your tickets now. €15 each. Tickets available Feerick's Pharmacy, Cappoquin.

LOTTO Lotto: Monday, 2nd March, 2015. Jackpot €4,800.

No Winner.

Numbers: 1, 8, 18 & 30.

Consolation Prizes: Harry & Ben Kenneally, Ballyduff; Rev. Fr. Kiely, Tivoli; Terry McCarthy, Abbeyglen; Noreen Landers, Melleray Rd.; Conor & T.J. Ormond, Paulbautia and Stephen Crotty, Affane.

Next Draw: Monday, 9th March, 2015.

All proceeds goes towards Community Centre. Current Jackpot €4,900.

AFFANE BRIDGE CLUB CHARITY EVENT Our Club recently held a very successful Charity Event in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Our President Mr. Andrew McGrath welcomed everyone on the day and wished us all well.

We once again supported four very deserving local Charities - Cappoquin Day Care Centre; St.Vincent De Paul Cappoquin; St. Carthages House Lismore and Affane Lourdes Fund.

Prior to presenting the

Cappoquin Childcare Facility: Creche children practising for St. Patrick's Day Parade. winners with their prizes our President Andrew McGrath thanked the many people who contributed to the success of the afternoon, club members who helped prepare for the event management and staff of the Park Hotel also score keepers.

List of Winners:Green Section – 1st Mary Fletcher & Andrew McGrath; 2nd Justin Spratt & Peter Flynn; 3rd Anne Murphy & Mary Hanrahan; 4th Kathleen Trihy & Michael Kirwin; 5th Joan & John Mansfield; 6th Helen McCarthy & Bridget Burke; 7th Moira Ormond & June Considine.

Purple Section – 1st Cait Christopher & Kay

Kirwin; 2nd Ann & Aine Veale; 3rd Una Mason & Monica O’Sullivan; 4th Mary Cummins & Ann Murphy; 5th Claire Meaney & Doreen Deane; 6th Delia Smith & Mary Welch; 7th Maura O’Donovan & Collette Power.

WATERFORD ADVENTURE RACE 2015 Waterford Adventure Race - Enter now Saturday, 16th May, 2015.

Registration continues til Friday, 15th May, 2015.

Early Bird Entry closed.

Categories are as follows: Elite €60; Sporty €60; Duathlon €40. Team Relay €160 (teams of four). Book now. www.waterfordadventurerace.com Entries close Friday, 15th May, 2015.

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CORNERSTONE CARNIVAL 2015 With the dates for the 2015 Cornerstone Carnival now fixed for June 19th21st, we can also announce that the next meeting of the committee, i.e. anyone interested in getting involved, will take place on Tuesday, 10th March, in Fawlty’s Bar, at 8.00 p.m.

We had a number of new faces at the first meeting and people know at this stage that there is a warm welcome for anyone interested in helping out for what will be the eleventh annual Cornerstone Carnival.

CAPPOQUIN ’78 CYCLING EVENT Anyone looking for more detail on the Cappoquin 78K Cycling event, scheduled for next July, can get a lot more information via the Cappoquin Cycling Club Facebook page, while the email address for further information is cappoquincyclingclub@gmail.com.

We will be advertising this event at a range of cycling events and on the Cycling Ireland network over the coming weeks, and remember that there is a special low priced fee for those who enter early.

WELL DONE, OUR COUNTY COUNCIL Three reasons to be cheerful were supplied by the City and County Council this week. Firstly, thanks to the efforts of a number of community groups and especially the Tidy Towns Committee, the Council erected a brand new set of cast iron street

signs last week, covering practically every street and laneway in the town. By our reckoning, Cappoquin was the only centre of population over 800 people in the county which did not have street signs, and the new ones are certainly lovely.

Well done to all concerned.

Civic Link had a second reason to be grateful to the Council last week, when the promised cheque of €750 towards the cost of the town Christmas lighting came through. Again, we are very happy to accept this support on behalf of the town, and will, as promised, use it to ensure that the lights are enhanced for Christmas 2015 too.

Finally, on a quiet country road this week, one of our unassuming local Council workers was spotted giving welcome assistance to a motorist caught in the heavy snows, at an hour when most people were still in their beds. It was typical of the basic decency and commitment we have come to expect from our local Council workers, but the Good Samaritan is worth a mention nevertheless.

TIDY TOWNS CLEAN UP The Tidy Towns Committee has asked us to spread the word of a major Spring clean-up in advance of St. Patrick’s Day.The first instalment will take place on Saturday, 7th March, commencing at the Square from 10.30 a.m. Anyone willing and able to help out will be more than welcomed. Do bring gloves and any other equipment you

can, but equipment will be available too, so don’t let that stop you.

THIS WEEK’S PHOTO One hundred years ago this week, Cappoquin and Affane were struck by the sad news that two local men, two great friends, had been killed within one day of each other on the Western Front. Lance Corporal Tommy Mason was killed in Belgium on St. Valentine’s Day. He was thirty-two, a member of the Royal Irish Regiment and the son of Richard and Kate Mason of Main Street, Cappoquin.

Tommy had also worked at Walsh’s Hotel for a number of years before joining the army.

On the following day, February 15th, Lance Corporal Richard Fitzpatrick of the very same regiment was also killed.

Back in Cappoquin, it was the first week of March 1915 before news of the deaths of the two friends began to filter through.

Tragically, the first corre-

spondence was actually a letter written by Richard Fitzpatrick to his friend John Flanagan in the hours after Tommy Mason’s death, and just hours before his own. It took several weeks more before the two fatalities were confirmed by the War Office, and by a further letter received by John Flanagan from another Cappoquin soldier on the front line, George Lane.

For those who think that 100 years is a long time ago, think again, as there are a lot of people still around who remember John Flanagan and George Lane, both inhabitants of Barrack Street, very well in later life.

What frightful memories they must have had of that news a century ago.Tommy Mason’s name is inscribed on the Menin Gate war memorial in Ypres, Belgium, while Richard Fitzpatrick is buried at Voormezeele nearby. This week’s photo is of Richard Fitzpatrick, courtesy of Waterford County Museum.

Trekking Eegits 2015 - Miles for Smiles - The Sequel!

GETTING Ready for St. Patrick's Day - Saturday, March 7th & 14th - Market House Square at 10.30 a.m. – The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cappoquin is being more popular with every year and is a big day of celebration and activity on the Cappoquin calendar. We all want the town to look great and it requires a little bit of help from everyone to make this happen. If you can spare an hour or so of your time this Saturday and next, please come along

to the Square at 10.30 a.m. to help with a tidy up.

Our condolences - We would like to express our deepest sympathies to Jimmy Cahill's wife and family. Every year without fail, Jimmy kindly gave up his free time to clearing around the Melleray Road Grotto and the ‘Kitchen Hole’ area. Jimmy was a loyal friend to Cappoquin Tidy Towns. We will all miss his warm smile and kind heart.

May he rest in peace.

WELL it's that time of year, the Trekkin Eegits are hitting the roads of West Waterford again with a 140km walk in aid of Cappoquin Day Centre.

Cappoquin Day Centre was opened by President Mary Robinson in 1991 and since then has offered a variety of social and recreational services for older and disabled people living in West Waterford and South Tipperary. The Centre offers many activities such as armchair aerobics, bingo, card games, bowling, music, arts and crafts. They also offer services such as hairdressing, chiropody and have a visiting optician. The staff provide a hot meal for each

visitor to the centre with the option of taking an extra meal home for the weekend.

A "meals on wheels" service is also available in the Cappoquin area or meals can be collected. The Centre opens Tuesday Friday from 10 a.m. - 3.30 p.m. and a bus service to and from the centre is available in some areas.

The aim of this year's walk is to raise money to help with the running of the Centre and also to highlight the excellent services provided and important work done by the staff there. As always 100% of the money raised will go directly to the cause.

A detailed account of this

year's walk will follow in the coming weeks but here is a little taster. The walk will take place on 24th and 25th April and consists of 14 stages spread out over 140km.

The stages vary in lengths from 3.5km to 14.5km and will be completed over 24 hours. This year it is laid out in a double loop through Cappoquin and the surrounding areas that this centre serves.

For those of you who don't know who the Trekkin eegits are, we are a friendly bunch of charity walking enthusiasts that are about to embark on their 6th annual walk. Each walk has been completed in aid of a different charity and

the group of walkers has grown from strength to strength each year. So whether you are a regular member or are thinking of taking part for the 1st time you are more than welcome to join in and feel free to bring a friend. You can walk as many or as few stages as you like so pull out the runners, dust off the hivis and start clocking up the miles. We look forward to meeting you on the roads.

Sponsorship cards are available from the Cara in Cappoquin Credit Union.

For more information go onto www.facebook.com/trekkineegits or contact Gina - 087 9028594 Cara 087-9664513 Eamon 087-2867453

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CRUINNIÚ POIBLÍ / PUBLIC MEETING Beidh cruinniú poiblí ar siúl i Halla Naomh Colmán sa Sean Phobal Dé Máirt seo chughainn (10 Márta) ag 8.00 i.n. maidir le sábháilteacht agus cosc ar an gcoireacht.

Fáilte roimh gach éinne a bheith i láthair.

A public meeting will be held in Halla Naomh Comáin in An Sean Phobal this coming Tuesday, 10th March at 8.00 p.m. focusing on crime prevention and home safety. All are welcome to attend this information night.

AISTEOIRÍ AN tSEAN PHOBAIL - “THE TWO LOVES OF GABRIEL FOLEY” Dhá oíche eile! Léireofar an dráma i Halla Colmán ar an Satharn agus an Domhnach an deireadh seachtaine seo.

Two more nights!

The play will be staged in Halla Colmán this weekend, Saturday and Sunday night.

Márta/March 7th at 8.30 p.m. do SVdeP Aird Mhór.

Glao/call: (024) 94250.

Márta/March 8th at 8.15 p.m. do CLG an tSean Phobail. Glao/call: (058) 46453.

SPRAOI Bhí bliain an-ghnóthach ag an ngrúpa Spraoí go dtí seo, le turas go dtí Cluain Fhia, an Aird Mhór agus go leor imeachtaí ceardaíochta.

Chuireamar fáilte roimh Glynnis chughainn an Aoine seo caite agus bhí sí anmhaith leis na páistí. Tá roinnt imeachtaí socruithe do na seachtainí atá romhainn amach – beidh turas ar an stáisiún dóiteáin, ceardaíocht do La ‘Le Pádraig agus The Great Irish Bake Off ar mhaithe le Ospidéal Temple Street ar an 17 Aibreán. Míle fáilte roimh tuismitheoirí agus páistí a bheith linn gach Aoine i Halla Pobail na Rinne óna 10 – 12.

We have had a busy year so far in Spraoi, with two trips to the Playloft in Clonea, one trip to Ardmore Open Farm, a Teddy Bear's picnic and various Arts & Crafts. We were delighted to welcome Glynnis from SmallTalk to Spraoi last Friday, February 27th, where she kept the kids entertained and showed us how easy it is to make playdough at home. Upcoming events include a trip to the firestation, arts & crafts for Là Fhéile Pádraig and The Great Irish Bake in aid of Temple Street Childrens Hospital on April 17th. Dont forget to join us every Friday in the Halla Pobail from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. All are welcome. Contact Bríd on 0877479428 if you have any questions.

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Ted and Mary Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise O’Regan Arts Bursary 2015 Ghaeltacht/Aird Mhór ar ais i mbun traenála go luath agus tá cuireadh á dtabhairt do bhaill nua teacht chun páirt a ghlacadh sa Chlub.

Cuirtear béim ar spraoi agus ar spóirt do pháistí, fad is atá siad ag traenáil agus ag glacadh páirte in imeachtaí lúthchleasaíochta, idir iomaíoch agus Laethanta Spórt Spraoiúla. Tá fáilte roimh aon pháiste in aois a seacht mbliana d'aois nó níos mó agus is féidir teacht go dtí na seisiúin traenála ar feadh chúpla babhta, féachaint ar mhaith leat é.

Beidh an traenáil ag tosnú i bPáirc CLG Naomh Dhéugláin san Aird Mhór ar a 7.00 i.n. ón gCéadaoin, 18 Márta ar aghaidh agus beidh fáilte roimh chách.

An Ghaeltacht/Aird Mhór Athletic Club is resuming training in Ardmore shortly.

As well as getting started again with our regular athletes, we are inviting new members to come along and have some fun while trying out the wonderful sport of athletics.

Since it was established in 2009, the Club’s purpose is to encourage all children to have fun, to develop skills in running, jumping, throwing, and participate safely in the spirit of fair play. We have Athletics Association of Ireland (AAI) accredited coaches and we partake in both competitive athletics events and Fun Sports Days as well, so that everyone gets a chance to be a part of the world of athletics.

Whether you’re in it to compete or just to have fun and stay healthy by getting regular exercise, we cater for all ages and abilities from 7 years up. New prospective members are always welcome to attend on a trial basis to see if it’s for them. Come along to any of our training sessions or we can be contacted on 087-6727377 if you have any questions. Also, we ALWAYS need new coaches or parents who are willing to help out at sessions.

The club will be training in Ardmore GAA Field every Wednesday night at 7.00 p.m. from March 18th. So come along and join us – the more the merrier!

COISTE LOURDES – AN RINN & AN SEAN PHOBAL - TRATH NA gCEIST Ring & Old Parish Lourdes Invalid Committe - Table Quiz – De hAoine, 13ú Márta, 2015 / Friday, 13th March, 2015 sa Marine Bar, Pulla, An Rinn ar 9.00 i.n. sharp. €40 an bord – €40 per table (Daltaí students €10). Quizmaster – Ann Hogan. Beidh Crannchur ar an óiche Raffle will take place on the night.

Rachaidh an t-airgead a bheidh bailithe i dtreo tinn ón bparóiste a chur ar oilithreacht Dheoise Phort

Páistí ó Lios na Síog sa Sean Phobal ag ceiliúradh athbhliain na Síne.

Láirge is an Leasa Mhóir go Lourdes i Meitheamh 2015.

Funds raised will go towards sending a sick person(s) from the Parish on the Waterford & Lismore Dioceson Pilgrimage to Lourdes in June, 2015 Muna féidir leat a bheith i láthair ach gur mhaith leat síntiús a thabhairt, is féidir dul i dteagmháil leis na daoine seo: If you are unable to attend you can make a donation to any of the following: Siobhán De Faoite 058 46191, Maireád Uí Mhuirí; Paula Uí hÚallacháin, Seosaimhthín Uí Mhuiríosa, 058-46262, Tony Tobin, 05846035, Fr. Conor Kelly, 05846125 MAIDIN OSCAILTE I NAÍONRA AN tSEAN PHOBAIL, LIOS NA SIÓG Beidh maidin oscailte i Naíonra an tSean Phobail, Lios na Sióg ar an Satharn, 14 Márta ó 10 -12 ar maidin.

Deis iontach é seo do dhaoine an ais iontach a fheiceáil. Tá clarú don bhliain seo chughainn óscaile anois.

Tuilleadh eolais ar 05846622.

An open morning will be held in Naíonra an tSean Phobail, Lios na Sióg on Saturday, 14th March from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon.

This is a great opportunity to see the facilities and service provided at the Naíonra.

The ECCE Grant is available which allows one year of free early education in the Naíonra.

Fuirther information at 058-46622.

PEIL NA MBAN – CLÁRÚ / REGISTRATION Beidh oíche chlárúcháin ag Peil na mBan an tSean Phobail ar an Aoine, 27 Márta óna 6 – 8 sna seomraí gléasta ag Páirc Cholmáin sa Sean Phobal. Fáilte roimh baill nua i gcónaí.

A registration evening will take place for an Sean Phobal Ladies Football on Friday, 27th March from 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. at the dressing rooms at Páirc Cholmáin sa Sean Phobal.

YOGA Bíonn Yoga Suain ar siúl gach Déardaoin i Halla Pobail na Rinne ó 8 – 9, fáilte roimh chách.

Yoga classes are held each Thursday from 8.00 p.m. 9.00 p.m. in the Community Hall in an Rinn, further information from Mary on 087-6977426.

CUIBHRINN / ALLOTMENTS Anois teacht an earraigh .... Tá deis iontach ann do dhaoine gur mhaith leo tosnú leis an garraíodóireacht. Más suim leat a bheith páirteach i ngrúpa beag daoine a bhíonn ag fás glasraí is bláthanna srl, in áit fíor álainn chuige sa Sean Phobal, cuir scéal dtí Míchéal ar 058-46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com As the growing season approaches, we are looking for people to get involved in the allotment site in an Sean Phobal. People can grow their own vegetables in the community area or take a small plot of land. If interested, contact Míchéal on 058-46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com.

LÁ ’LE PÁDRAIG Ní fada uainn anois Lá Fhéile Pádraig agus na socrúcháin ar siúl don mhórshiúl a bheidh ar siúl i nDún Garbhán, an 39ú paráid.

Bailíonn na sluaite ó iarthar Phort Láirge don ócáid agus más mian leat a bheith páirteach, grúpaí, scoileanna srl. – anois an t-am chun clárú.

Dungarvan and the entire west Waterford and beyond are gearing up for the most fantastic ever 39th Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade. And it’s no wonder because with the prize fund of over €4000, the parade and associated entertainment are estimated to attract over 12,000 spectators to the town. Over the years the parade has morphed into a great cultural and celebratory extravaganza. Assembling in Coolagh Road on March 17th at 2.30 p.m. with a kick off at 3..00 p.m. sharp, the parade goes through the bunting bedecked streets of Abbeyside and Dungarvan.

Information and parade entry forms can be obtained from the following: Jim Veale 05845374; Damien Dillon 05842806; Cllr. Anne Marie Rossiter in the Capitol Cleaners 087-2372534; Maurice Butler info@butlersicecream.ie; info@joanclancygallery.com Joan Clancy.

LÁ OSCAILTE – SCOIL NA LEANAÍ Beidh lá oscailte do Scoil na Leanaí, Coláiste na Rinne ar siúl ar an Satharn, 21 Márta óna 2 – 5 sa tráthnóna.

An open day will be held for Scoil na Leanaí in Coláiste na Rinne on Saturday, 21st March from 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.

SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Tá an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú thar n-ais ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 9-11 ar maidin.

Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú will be available for appointments in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m.

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 Sean Phobal branch of St. Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 nó 085-1422902.

MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal ar an leathnach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha – www.facebook.com/comhlucht.forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, seol iad chuig cfdeise@gmail.com nó 05846664.

APPLICATIONS are now being invited for the eleventh annual Ted & Mary O’Regan Arts Bursary.The Bursary was inaugurated in 2005 to honour the memory of one of Waterford’s best loved and respected couples. The purpose of the Award is to assist an individual or individuals, either from or with a strong connection to Waterford City or County, to pursue and develop their chosen arts discipline.

Applicants should note that the criteria for the Bursary are open and flexible and that people of all ages may apply.

Whilst the Bursary has, in the past facilitated recipients to attend a third level arts course, this is not a pre-requisite.

The Award will aim to fill the financial gap which prohibits an arts worker or arts student of any age or any arts discipline achieving their artistic goal.

The Bursary is funded by a combination of local arts organizations, statutory agencies and by individual contributions from friends, associates and family of the late Ted and Mary O’Regan. Waterford Dramatic Society, Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford Youth Arts, Spraoi, and the Theatre Royal are among the local arts groups who make the award possible and the statutory bodies who contribute are Waterford City & County Council and Waterford Youth Committee.Together, these organizations have enabled the awards committee to offer local artists more than €70,000 in bursary support over the last decade Further information and application forms for the Award can be had by contacting Garter Lane Arts Centre and Greyfriars Art Gallery in Waterford City and the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan or by logging on to www.waterfordyoutharts.com. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Thursday, April 30th at 5.00 p.m.

Moneymatters GUIDE TO BORROWING SOMETIMES borrowing money can seem all too easy.

You can get the item first then pay for it later. But unlike saving, borrowing comes at a cost. Lenders generally charge interest for what you borrow. This means that as well as paying back what you have borrowed, you have to pay back more. Before you borrow money there are lots of issues to consider. Here we answer some questions about borrowing.

Borrowing money or taking a loan or any other kind of credit is not something to be done lightly or quickly.

The time you take in weighing up options before borrowing is time well spent. It will help you to be sure you have the right kind of credit for your needs, and so reduce your chances of getting into difficulties. So what do you need to consider?

• What am I borrowing for?

• Could I save for this instead?

• Am I sure I really NEED it?

• Do I really need it NOW? It is also important to consider what the borrowing will mean for you into the future ….

• How long will it take to pay this borrowing back?

• What would happen if my income dropped?

• What would happen if interest rates went up?

If you don’t have satisfactory answers to these questions, then think again before you borrow!

The Money Advice & Budgeting Service is based at Civic Offices, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan (Tel 0761 07 2770 – Fax 058-45296) and provides a service throughout the West Waterford area. It is part of the national MABS Service and is free, confidential and independent.

Visit our web site at: www.mabs.ie Phone MABS Helpline 0761 07 2000 Email helpline@mabs.ie

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Lyre Heritage News

By Marie O’Shea

The Granny in the Corner

Attending the Brickey Rangers GAA Victory Social in the Park Hotel were Elma and Eoghan Drea.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan HOLY COMMUNION Sundays at 9.00 a.m.

KNIT & NATTER Thursday 5th March. Free social knitting group, 10.00 a.m - 12 noon in the tea rooms - all welcome.

The group are currently knitting for the 'Fish & chip' babies of Africa - many of whom are born with Aids. Due to poverty they are being sent home from hospital wrapped in newspapers.

Can you help? Donations of wool much appreciated or come along to group to get the pattern and knit for these children. Dark colours requested by the charity who are based in Sligo for these garments.

Contact Noreen on 087 6264936 or Nuala on 087 9954370.

LENT STUDY We will be holing a lentern study with Rev. James Mulhall on alternate Tuesdays in the church. All most welcome.

Next study is on Tuesday, 10th March, at 7.30 p.m. Full details on Facebook.

THANK YOU We are delighted to announce that the wonderful Garvey’s SuperValu have agreed to sponsor the tea room leaflet again for 2015. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to this very supportive and generous community orientated supermarket.

TEAMWORK & THANKS We are thrilled to have had the inside of the church re painted after many years of waiting. Our two brilliant TUS workers Paddy + David did wonderful work painting and a team of hardworking volunteers helped us to clean up after. Many thanks to Kate, Liam, Caroline, Matty, Jenny, Nuala & Ria, Paddy & David for all their hard work for a great result.

CHURCH CONTACT DETAILS Dean Paul Draper: 54105 Rev James Mulhall 051 293129.

Church wardens & graveyard queries: Jenny Cashin 087 7950445 Ria Drohan 087 2257983.

Find us on Facebook: Charity Vintage Tea Rooms.

Easter Coding Camp offers great chance for children to learn computer skills DUNGARVAN Enterprise Centre in association with Local Enterprise Office will be running an Easter Coding Camp for children aged between 8 and 14 from Tuesday, 7th April to Friday, 10th April, 2015. With digital technology continuing to grow at an extraordinary pace it is obvious that software is becoming the new language of the 21st century.

The Action Plan for Jobs 2015 emphasises the importance of computer literacy to the future. Jordan Casey is a prime example of the benefits of learning digital language from a young age. The 14 years old Waterford entrepreneur is the CEO of his own company, Casey Games an award winning independent video game company.

The Dungarvan Enterprise’s Coding

Camp will be run in association with Calypso IT, kids will learn how to develop apps, as well as developing skills in writing HTML, using quiz HTML, and coding CSS. The week long camp will be delivered by the teacher and industry professional who also volunteers at Tramore Coder Dojo.

The camp is suitable for, and will be beneficial to, children with an interest in computers, gaming and coding or children who have a keen interest to develop skills in these areas.

The camp will run from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. The cost is €80 per child.

For further enquiries or to book now, call (058) 23598 or email dungarvanec@gmail.com.

THE phone rang. It was late.

After midnight. “Hi! Sorry to ring so late but I don’t know what to do…” A sob, a sniffle.. “I’m just so tired.

How can I get this little horror to sleep?” Poor little mother.Three little boys. All lovely. Second child can’t, won’t, stop crying.

“Can you help me? I think I’m losing it…”

I well remember the feeling. You’re warned about it, but until you experience it, you cannot really appreciate the true horror of not getting more than a couple of hours' sleep at a time – month after month after month. It affects everything in your life.You forget people's names (including, sometimes, your own). You mix up dates, your socks, and your children. You begin to fantasise about secretly checking into a hotel with a big, comfortable bed and not telling anyone where they can find you, just for one blissful night's rest.You wonder if you could contract some sort of semi-serious illness that would warrant a hospital stay and plenty of bed rest. I longed for my mother to advise me but she lived on the other side of the country in those days.

You become hopelessly irrational and pick fights with everyone, but mainly with your husband, who is similarly sleep deprived.You bore other people to tears with sob stories about how tired you are. You wonder if you will ever be able to focus on anything else ever again. And in your lowest moments, you wonder if you have permanently lost the ability to sleep and developed chronic insomnia which will plague you until your dying day. Some parents, of course, are lucky.

They are blessed with infants who, right from the day they are born, seem to go down peacefully in their

cot after a nice bath, then gently nod off and sleep like, er, a baby straight through the night, until everyone wakes up refreshed bright and early the next morning.

The rest of us hear those stories and weep silently into our very strong cups of keep-me-awake coffee. My 9-month old 2nd daughter was a gorgeous little thing, full of fun and happiness, but right from the start, sleeping just wasn't her strong point.

Even when she was tiny, we'd scratch our heads and wonder just when she was fitting in the supposed 16 hours' sleep that the baby books proclaimed she'd need.

We tried everything: dummies, black-out blinds, soft music, early bedtimes, late bedtimes, a strict routine, no routine – nothing seemed to help. But we looked forward to the day when, more experienced parents assured us, she'd get the hang of this sleeping lark.

Most agreed that the three-month mark would be the turning point. So we counted down the sleepless days and sleepless nights until she hit the magical promised land of 12 weeks.

Whereupon she promptly got worse. A lot worse. We soon found ourselves in a deeply entrenched, seemingly unbreakable, pattern: bath and bottle at 7.00 p.m., then she'd nod off until 11.00 p.m., whereupon she'd have another bottle and snooze till 1.00 a.m. or 2.00 a.m. And that's when the fun really started. No matter what we did at that stage, we didn't seem to be able to persuade Roisin to go back into her cot.

And so she'd spend the rest of the night in bed with me, half-awake, both of us tossing and turning until 7.00 a.m. when she'd wake properly, wide-eyed, and

ready to start the day, while her bleary-eyed parents stuck matchsticks in our eyes to try and keep ourselves going till bedtime. She was happy, healthy and thriving – but my husband and I were like walking zombies. We lived like this for the best part of nine months, until I discovered I was pregnant again and we knew we had to do something.

So we braced ourselves, and adopted the approach suggested by an American friend; There were two things we needed to change: we needed to break the habit of feeding her to sleep – a cardinal sin, according to this lady. And secondly, we needed to stop picking her up for a feed or a cuddle when she woke at night. Instead, we were to gently reassure her, using some kind of a repeated phrase – something like 'night, night, sleepy time' – but leave the room again, returning to repeat the mantra at regular intervals.

The first night, I bathed her as usual and gave her a bottle. But instead of allowing her to fall asleep in my arms and putting her straight to bed without waking her, I sang her a little song. Then I put her in her sleeping bag and put her down in her cot, wide awake. As expected, she cried. I walked out, sat down on the landing outside her door and had a little cry myself. After a few minutes had passed, I went in to reassure her. I went in twice more. And then, to my utter surprise, after 20 minutes, the crying suddenly stopped. I stuck my head round the door and stealthily crept in. She was sound asleep.

That night, she woke up at around midnight, and again a couple more times between 2.00 a.m. and 4.00 a.m. We took turns to go in

and out and comfort her, but we never picked her up.The following night, Roisin went to bed, rolled over, went to sleep and woke up at 7.00 a.m. the following morning. We pinched ourselves and wondered if we were hallucinating. Did that really just happen? No one was more shocked at how easy it seemed than I was. So why didn't I do it sooner?

The problem with leaving a baby to cry, even for relatively short periods of time, is that opponent’s claim that it can have lasting ill-effects for your baby. But many other studies show no ill effects whatsoever resulting from leaving a baby to cry for short periods.

Most parents, like me, were not psychologists or developmental experts, simply exhausted adults trying to juggle work and family life. Like lots of things in parenthood, when faced with lots of conflicting advice, you have no choice but to go with your gut.

And my gut told me that for a much-loved ninemonth-old baby who was well cared for, and was responded to all the time, a couple of nights of crying was not going to make much of a difference.

Of course, there were many more sleepless nights during bouts of illness or teething, and I don't for a second think we got this sleeping thing totally cracked. And obviously, if my instincts tell me a baby needs to be picked up, for whatever reason, of course I'll do it. We're not slaves to the method. But I can't tell you how nice it was to be able to have a good night’s sleep again!

I’ll be your Granny in the corner, Nicola. You are doing fine. Try the above.

It just could work! Be patient with yourself.

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Clashmore Tidy Towns Chairman Pat Roche presenting first prize to Declan Hennessy, Captain of the winning team, in the fundraising Table Quiz on Friday night last.

West Waterford CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG PLOUGHING ASSOCIATION A.G.M Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Ploughing Association will hold their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday night next, March 10th at the Old Still Bar, Clashmore at 8.00 p.m. All are welcome and new members are especially welcome.

KINSALEBEG N.S. FUN TABLE QUIZ Kinsalebeg N.S. will have a Fun Fundraising Table Quiz on Friday, March 13th in The Old Still at 9.00 p.m. There will also be a raffle with lots of prizes on the night. Everyone is welcome, so please come along and support our school! Fun night out guaranteed!

CLASHMORE COMMUNITY ALERT Clashmore Community Alert is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, March 11th they will host a Public Meeting in the Heritage Centre Clashmore at 8.00 p.m. The theme of this meeting will be “Home Security and Crime Prevention”. Our guest speakers on the night will be Sgt. Brendan Roche, who is Crime Prevention Officer in Co. Waterford. Also Margaret Quinn (Muintir na Tire’s Community Alert Officer) will be in attendance.

As crime prevention is such a concern for all at the present time, we hope that there will be a good attendance. Especially as it is so hard to get speakers of the calibre of Sgt. Roche and

Margaret Quinn, due to the high demands put on them and their resources. So we hope for a big attendance on the night.

PARISH OF AGLISH / BALLINAMEELA / MOUNT STUART Trocaire Boxes – Please note Trocaire Boxes are now available in all the Churches.

Lourdes Youth Project – Four girls from the Parish are putting in place a fundraising project to help them on their way to Lourdes in June as part of the Diocesan Youth Group. Your support will be very much appreciated.

Pastoral Council – Our Parish Pastoral Council invites new members to join them. If you feel you would like to contribute some of your time to your Parish, the Parish Pastoral Council would love to hear from you.

St. Patrick’s Day – St. Patrick’s Day Mass will be celebrated in “St Patrick’s Church Mount Stuart” at 9.30 a.m.

Do This In Memory Programme – Do This In Memory Programme in Ballinameela on Saturday, 7th March at 7.30 p.m. First Penance on Tuesday, March 24th at 7.00 p.m. in Aglish Church.

175th Anniversary Celebrations – St. James Church in Ballinameela will celebrate the 175th anniversary of its building later in the year. A sub group is being put in place to organise an event to mark this great occasion.

Full details later.

CHEQUE PRESENTATION On this Thursday evening, March 5th at 8.00 p.m. the Clashmore Home Coming 2013 organising group will present a cheque for €560, the proceeds of their Book and DVD sales to representatives of Clashmore Lourdes Invalid Fund. Followed by a cup of tea/coffee and a chat.

Everyone is welcome to join us for this very special social gathering hope to see you all there.

CLASHMORE TIDY TOWNS Fundraising Table Quiz – Our annual fundraising Table Quiz took place last Friday night in The Rising Sun Bar, Clashmore and a fantastic crowd turned up on the night with 14 teams entering so we want to sincerely thank all of you brainiacs who took part! The eventual winners of the quiz were the “Je Suis Charlie” team from Youghal who won out on a superb score line of 74 points out of a possible 80 so no mean feat and well done to them. We also want sincerely thank Collette Beresford of The Rising Sun and Brian O'Keeffe of Stillview Construction for jointly sponsoring the event and to all of the raffle prize sponsors for their generosity. As usual Patsy Fleming kept the show moving and the laughs flying as MC on the night.

So thanks to him and as ever to our Quizmaster Pat Nolan who was ably assisted by Nell Murphy and Kay Ledingham who are always on hand to help out with whatever event is going on and all of their efforts are very much

appreciated.

Village Clean-Up – Now that we are into March already it is time for a bit of Spring - cleaning around the village as we prepare for another Supervalu Tidy Towns competition this year and to this end we will be holding a clean-up around the village and environs this Saturday at 10.00 a.m. so we hope to see as many of you as possible coming along to help out in whatever way you can. Even if you can only spare an hour to help out it with the litter picking it would be greatly appreciated so for anyone interested the group will be meeting up at the Heritage Centre at 10.00 a.m. Hope to see you all there!

CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO RESULTS On Sunday, March 1st, the letters drawn in our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto Draw were W, R, C and G. We had no winner of our Jackpot so next week it will be €3,800 when our draw takes place on Sunday night. €20 each goes to Marie Roche, Kilgabriel; Leo Mullane c/o Bingo and Clodagh Fitzgerald, Piltown.

Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support.

AGLISH FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life and Couch to 5K every Tuesday and Thursday night at 7.15 p.m. New members always welcome. Only €2 per night with all proceeds to Children's Hospital Crumlin. All

levels of fitness catered for. Walk, Jog, Run or Crawl a few k and improve your fitness and have some fun. You are welcome to join in at any time CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our weekly lotto draw took place on Monday night, March 2nd.We had no match four ticket to win our jackpot so next week our jackpot is €4,500, when our draw takes place in the Rising Sun, Clashmore. Monday night’s numbers were 16, 18, 20, and 21.

Well done to the following who were the lucky winners of €20 spot prizes: Barry Dunne, J. Walsh, John Veale, Pat Troy and Michelle Walsh.

Once again thanks to everyone for your support.

CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Top prize winners at Monday, nights, March 2nd, 45 Drive at the Decies Bar in Clashmore were Billy Connery and Derry Cotter; Liam Curran and Pat O’Halloran; Hannah Lucas and Mary O’Donovan; Kathleen Osbourne and Eileen Dower.

Best of the last five were Michael and Mairead Fahey.

Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for you wonderful support.

DOUBLE FAMILY CELEBRATIONS Warmest congratulations to Stephanie (nee Collins) and her husband Colm Kelleher on the birth of their baby boy whom they have named Thomas, a most welcome baby brother of Peig.

Congratulations to Joe Collins

and his wife Orla on the birth of their baby girl whom they have named Emily.

A grandson and grand-daughter for proud grandparents Angela and Liam Collins, Tinnabina.

Best wishes and happy 30th Birthday to Joe also from all your family and friends and in Clashmore.

KINSALEBEG MACRA Macra’s County Executive Meeting took place in Clashmore on Monday night, and we were delighted to see such a good attendance thanks to all the clubs who attended.

New members joining Macra before the end of March can now avail of our offer of an 18-month membership for the price of 12 months. So there has never been a better time to join our great organisation. If you would like to become a member of Kinsalebeg Macra, find us on facebook or just contact any of our members for further information.

Congratulations to club members Rose Sheehan and Maurice Ledingham both of whom passed their driving tests recently. Many years of happy and safe driving to you both.

NAIL TECHNICIAN AND MAKE-UP ARTIST AVAILABLE At French’s Hair Salon, Main Street, Ardmore. Tel. (086) 1769088. Salon opening hours: Tuesday – Friday 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.

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Local Star of Musical Theatre Phoebe Dipple guests in Dungarvan Singers Club QUITE a few years ago now I met one of the musical directors and teachers in St. Augustine’s College and she collared me, in much the same way that I have been known to collar others, for the same reason.

She was trying to impress on me how vital and important it was that I should attend the current theatrical production that she had in hand. She made a very wise move that had very far – reaching consequences, for me and for musical theatre in general.

She gave me a ticket for the show and thereby made it extremely difficult for me to avoid attending.

To be brutally honest, I was not looking forward to the experience. Amateur theatricals involving mere children, how good could it be?

Even worse, the chances were, at least in my head, that it would be diabolical and really hard to sit through! But I had promised, so I went along.

Imagine my surprise and delight when I saw how marvellous the production was and how much joie-devivre, passion and commitment every single participant contributed to the event. It was simply outstanding and of a level of quality unsurpassed by many of the adult professional shows that I’d seen.

But anyway, in fairness, I had gotten out of the habit of going to shows and drama, a past-time that I had been addicted to the whole time I had been in Dublin city. This experience re-fuelled my passion and enthusiasm, and since

that time there is not one musical or play in the area that I’ve not attended (when I had the money, which is of course my only problem these days!). A whole new, beautiful world was opened to me that night in the Friary.

What was most impressive was not just the joy and energy that the kids had which you might expect at their time of life, but the supremely high level of actual talent displayed.

There were great singers among the cast, wonderful dancers with grace and elegance and élan, but also to my surprise, the level of acting ability was really really high.

Since then I’ve discovered that either there is something in the water in West Waterford or that more likely the teachers and producers are exceptionally good, as production after production that I’ve seen, in the Town Hall, St. Joseph’s, The Ardscoil and The Friary and elsewhere (I’ll surely forget someone, for which my apologises in advance!) have been wonderfully delivered and inspiring to the highest degree.

I’ve always said that this area is awash with talent and this just goes to prove it once again. No matter how good the teachers are (or the water supply!) if there’s no inherent ability in the children, you don’t get a result. So I’d just like to say a general “well done” to all the young dancers, singers, musicians, and actors in this district who have contributed so much joy to all

Phoebe Dipple taking part in St. Augustine's performance of [Karen Dempsey] West Side Story.

our lives. These are bad times as we all realise but how great to have an instant antidote to all the doom and gloom right at our fingertips. Let your fingers do the walking and book yourselves in for the next great slice of live entertainment.

Singing, reciting, acting, dancing and poetry are an integral part of the Gaelic psyche, going right back to the ancient bards, minstrels, mythmakers and storytellers. Isn’t it great to see the same spirit and fervour alive in our new generation and to me it doesn’t matter a lot what type of music, what type of drama is involved. It’s all good, and it’s really important for people to break down the boundaries and cross the limits of their supposed taste to embrace all music, all theatre, all storytelling, all performance. The barriers between all the genres are only of our own making and importantly, very recent. In olden times, no such distinctions were made, as evidenced, elymologically, to a beautiful degree by one word.

“Ballet”, which nowadays tends to mean a very highfalutin, effete form of dance which I love but always feel that I should be wearing dress suit to go and see is derived from exactly the same word “ballett”, that gave rise to the “Ballad” boom.

So a word that means to everyone nowadays drunken bearded roaring in the corner of a pub also applies to the elegant graceful pas-de-deux of the Bolshoi theatre, and Dame nenette de Valoix!. Back in the 15th century, the strolling player, the travelling minstrel or the court musician would caper and frolic, dance, act out a story as well as being the composer and singer of divine music. He would have seen no distinction between singing, acting, dancing and composing and would have been expected to be a master of all.

As I said, I started to attend every school production in the area whether in their own school halls or the Town Hall and one of the rising stars that I spotted straight away falls into the renaissance character of the supreme all-rounder. She has a gorgeous voice with wonderfully true and precise intonation and articulation, great diction, superb grace and elegance in her movements and dancing and is also an amazing actor,

totally convincing, totally living her role to the utmost.

This is the great Phoebe Dipple and last year I booked her for the Singers Club on the understanding that she would find time between her many engagements on the stage and of course her school work.

It is so refreshing to find a young person of her calibre so natural and friendly and good tempered and yet be so crammed full of so many different talents; and such a powerful stage presence for one so young, sylph-like and delicate.

I'm so glad I booked her last year because I'd probably be terrified to approach her now, since she's had not one but two huge successes just last month, firstly in St. Augustine's with West Side Story and then in the Town Hall with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, under the auspices of Dungarvan Junior Musical Society, directed by Brian Collins and David Hennessy (to whom much thanks!).

I know everyone who attended will agree that she just belongs on the stage and that musical comedy in particular is her real forte.

She shines like a bright light on stage, even amongst the constellation of other rising stars that are popping out into our sky at an amazing rate.

As Maria in West Side Story she shone particularly brightly and definitely compares favourably even outshining many a far more famous performer that I've seen in the role. It would be unfair to expect anyone to live up to the wonderful performance of Natalie Wood in the film, but amazingly, I think she does and the proof of that is that not once does the spectre of Natalie appear in your mind while Phoebe is on stage. It would not even occur to you to compare or even think of her.

Unlike the recent production of Streetcar in the SGC which was wonderful but I still missed Marlon Brando in the lead male role and was constantly comparing something he did to what the present actor did. But this was not the case with Phoebe's performance.

She just became Maria leaving no room for comparisons or idle speculation about other interpretations.

This is the ultimate praise for any actor: that they

inhabit a role completely and convincingly and totally engage your attention and sympathy.

All this is by way of enticing you all to come and support Phoebe Dipple in her upcoming guest appearance at the Dungarvan Singers Club, where she joins the pantheon of great singers who have performed with us, which includes Maria Condon, currently winner of loads of prestigious awards and competitions, Sean O’Se, “the Pucker” himself, Len Graham, the Elvis of traditional singing, Neil toner of Radio and Nashville fame, Rattlesnake Annie, a legend in her own lifetime, Curtis Blackwell and his Georgia Bluegrass Band, Fran McPhail of The Voicesquad, Johnny Moynihan of Sweeney's Men, (and, of course, those two bands themselves), Brian O’Reilly of Loudest Whisper and …... need I go on.

And Phoebe with all this great success is still only 16.

Think of what she'll achieve when she gets to the West end or Broadway, which is her goal eventually, and there is no doubt in my mind that she will attain it, and with flying colours.

She is still a student in St. Augustine’s College, but she found her love of performing at a very young age with Madd Capers under the direction of Anne Marie Brunnock and Philippa McKelvie (for which she is very grateful!)

When she turned 13, she joined Dungarvan Junior Musical Society, run by David Hennessy and Brian Collins. She has since performed in no less thatn 5 of their recent productions including Dorothy in “Wizard of Oz”, the cat in “Honk”, Amber Von Tussle in “Hairspray”, Ariel in “the Little Mermaid”, and most recently the Narrator in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat”.

As I said, she played, absolutely magnificently, the part of Maria in her transition year production of “West Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein, where she absolutely owned the stage and brought joy and appreciation to the hearts of all who were lucky enough to see her.

So similarly do not miss the unique opportunity to see Phoebe perform in the relaxed, laid-back environment of our wonderful Singers club, in Dillons, Wolfe Tone Road on next

Monday, March 9th at 9.00 p.m. You'll kick yourself later if you miss this chance to see what is one day going to be a Musical Theatre phenomenon. You wont be able to afford to see her then. But now, it's FREE ADMISSION to get the amazing talents of this rising young star in the comfort of a cosy local bar. How can you say no to an offer like that. The best night of free entertainment that you'll come across!!

Be there or be square!!!

UPCOMING ATTRACTIONS Friday, March 27th at 9.00 p.m.: The prestigious Dungarvan Singers Club are invited to take part in the superb traditional music festival, organised every year in Cappoquin by Winnie Fennell's trad group. So, make a note in your diaries: On Friday, 27th March as part of the Winnie's Tradfest the Dungarvan Singers Club will host a massive sing-song in Buttons pub.

All are invited to participate whether as singers, reciters or audience members. Kick off at 9.00 p.m. Come along and give your support, as singers or audience.

Monday, April 13th: Dungarvan Singers Club is proud to present the Dungarvan and West Waterford Theatre Goup in conjunction with the Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy High School rock pupils giving a special unique preview of their upcoming show “Sister Act – the Musical” to be performed at the Town Hall dungarvan from April the . . . to April.

Another great night of free entertainment is guaranteed. And, it's a perfect taster to prepare your palate for the full show later in april. So, dont be an April Fool!

Come along to Dillon's,Wolfe tone road on Monday the 9th April to see this unique preview of Sister Act – the musical – 9.00 p.m. start - 13th.

May 9th – Dungarvan Singers Club proudly presents the triumphant return of our distinguished American Bluegrass / Folk / Country guest of last year, Martin Gilmore, this time with his full band.

This will take place, like his last appearance, out in Baile na nGall, in Tigh an Cheoil, on Saturday night, May 9th.

Martin is from Cowboy Country in Wyoming and Montana and is genuinely the real thing as far as Americana is concerned.

Phoebe Dipple I'll give you more details as the time draws nearer of this, the next glorious “Gig sa Tigh” series in Ring that has so far featured Tony McMahon, Steve Cooney, Martin Hayes, David Power, John Lowell Band, Harry Bradley, Jesse Smith, the voice Squad and Sweeney's Men among others (where would you get the like of that for a line-up of guests?)

May 24th: Later in May, we have another marvellous Bluegrass Group from America, the Peterson Family. They will perform in St. Mary's church of Ireland as part of Ria's wonderful series of charity concerts at 3.00 p.m. on Sunday, 24th May. The Petersens come from Branson, Missouri one of the Music Capitals of America where they have played regularly for 6 years.

Just to get to play Branson is a guarantee of quality in the States!

They are a bluegrass and gospel family band, 2 young sisters and a brother.

Between them they play fiddle, banjo, guitar and bass and add their sweet southern harmonies straight from the Ozark Mountains, with all the delightful sense of front porch singing and sweet pickin' that you would expect from this great heartland of Americana.

They and are all wonderful instrumentalists in their own right and as a bonus you'll certainly thrill to their 3 part vocal harmonies expecially on the Gospel numbers, very appropriate for a church!!

So watch this space for further info on the rich pageant of musical treasure that is your lot in this great fertile part of the world for culture and heritage. Don't say you're not spoiled for choice!

So dip in and enjoy the rich diversity.

And sing if you're proud to be Déiseach!

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Pupils from Kill National School who were confirmed by Fr. Michael Cullinan in the Church of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel, Kill. Also included are Fr. Martin Keogh and Richie Ryan, Principal and Class Teacher.

[Ray Power]

Pupils from Kilmacthomas National School who were confirmed by Fr. Michael Cullinan in the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Kill. Also included are Fr. Martin Keogh, Mr. Ciarรกn ร hEithir, Class Teacher and Ms. Sheila Creed, School Principal.

[Ray Power]

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Waterford students put on their wellies and take to the fields for Agri Aware’s Farm Walk and Talk • Over two thousand five hundred second level Agricultural Science students from across Ireland take to the fields • The outdated Agricultural Science syllabus for Leaving Certificate is in the process of being updated, after 40 years AGRICULTURAL Science students and their teachers, from 70 schools across Ireland, will this week close their textbooks and put on their wellies. Over two thousand five hundred second level students, will visit Teagasc colleges and research centres throughout the country, from 2-6 March, to get a day of hands-on learning, via Agri Aware’s farm walks.

Agri Aware’s ‘Farm Walk and Talk’ initiative is a key event to demonstrate the practical elements of modern agriculture, to both urban and rural students. The agri-food industry creates over 300,000 jobs in Ireland, yet the current Agricultural Science syllabus for Leaving Certificate students has not been updated for over 40 years. The current syllabus fails to include vital information on important topics such as genetics, farm machinery, sustainability, new animal breeds and farm safety.

However a Development group, tasked with delivering a new Agricultural Science syllabus, is meeting regularly over the coming months to deliver a new syllabus. Agri Aware, the independent farming and agrifood educational body, is supported by over 70 patrons from the agri-food sector, and is co-ordinating the feedback from the coalface of the industry, to deliver a new syllabus.The first draft of the new Agricultural Science syllabus for leaving certificate students will be ready for public consultation by the end of the year.

The last few years have seen a jump in the number of students choosing to study Agricultural Science. The number of students taking the leaving certificate exam increased from 3,912 in 2006 to 7,912 in 2013. There are currently a total of 14,200 fifth and sixth year students studying Agricultural Science in Ireland.

This week’s Farm Walk and Talk is

organised by Agri Aware, in association with Teagasc, IASTA and the agri-food industry.

Representatives of ABP, Dawn Meats, Kepak, Liffey Meats and Irish Country Meats will provide educational talks and presentations on meatrelated elements of the Agricultural Science syllabus, while representatives from the Irish Dairy Board, Dairymaster, Lakeland Dairies, Aurivo and Arrabawn will be on hand to provide information about dairy-related elements of the syllabus. ESB Networks will deliver educational talks and presentations on farm safety.

Speaking at the launch of ‘2015 Farm Walk and Talk’ in Gurteen Agricultural College, Co. Tipperary, Minister of State Tom Hayes, T.D., wished all the students attending the farm walk and talk events “every success with their Agricultural Science education and their education in general”. He went on to thank all those responsible for organising the events saying “The Farm Walk and Talk series is becoming more popular each year and I would like to thank Agri Aware, Teagasc, the Irish Agricultural Science Teachers Association, and Agri Aware’s patrons for all their hard work in ensuring the events take place this week”.

Speaking at the launch of Agri Aware’s ‘2015 Farm Walk and Talk’ in Gurteen Agricultural College, Co. Tipperary, Minister of State Tom Hayes, T.D., wished all the students attending the Farm Walk and Talk events “every success with their Agricultural Science education” and reminded them that when it comes to farm safely “It is the simple things you need to be aware of and not to become complacent about the environment you are working in.

Depending on your type of farm, your work involves livestock handling,

slurry handling, machinery operation, electrical equipment and farm buildings. Any, or all, of these circumstances can lead to an accident. The risks are too great and the price too high.”

Agri Aware Chairman, Richard Moeran said, “Agri Aware’s Farm Walk and Talks provide students with a greater understanding of the textbook theory, and with information on modern agricultural practices, especially considering the Agricultural Science syllabus is outdated by 40 years.

Students experience the various farming techniques that they read so much about and have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the classroom to a working farm covering topics from soils and fertilisers to silage making and livestock. This is particularly beneficial for students who don’t come from a farming background.We have been astounded by the popularity of the events among teachers and students and look forward to hosting many more walks in the future.”

Chief Executive of Agri Aware, Dr. Vanessa Woods, said “The development of a new industry-relevant syllabus is welcome and crucial for our ever growing and thriving agri-food industry.

During Farm Walk and Talk Agri Aware’s patrons from across the industry will educate students about the industry and career pathways to same, which will assist both urban and rural students in identifying where they could fit into our industry in the coming years.”

Tony Pettit, Head of Education at Teagasc commented, “Agri Aware Farm Walk and Talk helps to inform students and schools about what happens on farms” and he also highlighted the importance of farming as a business and farmers as managers of the environment.

Pictured at Agri Aware’s ‘2015 Farm Walk and Talk’ in Kildalton Agricultural College are: Dr. Vanessa Woods, Chief Executive, Agri Aware; students from St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford and Brian Cleere, Irish Dairy Board.

Painting donated to Garranbane NS The Krot brothers, Ivan, Victor and Danny, pictured above, recently presented a fabulous painting to Garranbane National School. This amazing piece of art was painted by their very talented mum Lucía. Lucía’s work has been exhibited throughout Ireland with great success. The pupils and staff at the school are honoured and delighted to receive such a wonderful painting. It will be placed in a special place in Garranbane School where it will be enjoyed for many years to come. Many thanks to Victor, Danny and Ivan and to Lucía for such a generous gift.

Modeligo National School

On Monday last 2nd March, Pupils from Modeligo National School play in the snow in the morning and hurling in the afternoon.

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DUNGARVAN C.B.S. – EST. 1807

Dungarvan CBS TY Students visit the Comeragh Mountains AS part of their module in hillwalking and navigation our students under the guidance of Miss Gleeson and Mr. Doran recently set off for the Comeragh Mountains via Kilclooney wood just outside Mahon Bridge.

After an excellent forest walk our students navigated over the Iske Sullas stream and onwards to Crotty’s Lake

where all had a pleasant lunch by the lakeshore.

On the return leg of our journey we navigated onwards towards Lake Coumshingaun at a steady pace encountering some lovely waterfalls on the way.

On arrival above Lake Coumshingaun the sight of the sheer

cliff faces against the shoreline was indeed a sight to behold.

Congratulations to all for making this trip to the Comeragh Mountains such a wonderful occasion and in particular to Miss Gleeson for her expert explanation on the geographical features of the Corrie lakes and waterfalls to the students.

Time to sit back and appreciate our surroundings.

ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

Habitats in Dungarvan MS. Shalloe's 2nd class were the first to enjoy a visit from biodiversity expert Grace O'Sullivan under the Heritage in Schools scheme run by the Heritage Council.

The boys went on a habitat trail around Dungarvan that focused on the seashore habitat in Dungarvan Bay. They spotted Brent geese, gulls, cormorants, hooded crows and a pigeon. They also collected seaweed samples, including sea lettuce and bladderwrack. They made predictions about how long it would take the incoming tide to cover a sand bank, and then observed the tide coming in to see if their predictions were correct.

Grace talked to them about the food chain and they examined mussel,

cockle, clam, limpet and periwinkle shells. They learned new vocabulary such as bivalves and filter feeders. After lunch, the focus turned to habitats within the school grounds.

This place-based learning experience captured the boys' full attention and they thoroughly enjoyed their day with Grace. All of our classes will have a full-day visit from Grace over the next few weeks.

GAEILGEOIR NA SEACHTAINE The following pupils were nominated by their class teachers in our Gaeilgeoir na Seachtaine scheme: Ms. Shalloe, Callum Bulfin; Ms. McGrath, Alex Polchlopek; Ms. Coward, Dale Duggan; and Ms. O'Brien, Johnny McGuire.

NEWS SNIPPETS Pupils from 5th and 6th class are due to participate in the Mini 7s hurling competition this week. Thanks to our sports coordinator Ms. Shalloe for organising our participation in this event.

This week we celebrate World Book Day on 5th March.The boys are excited about dressing up as book characters and taking part in various book-related activities and competitions.

PUPIL OF THE WEEK The following pupils were nominated by their class teachers in our Pupil of the Week scheme: Ms. Shalloe, John Connors and David Moynihan; Ms. McGrath, Adam Marks; Ms. Coward, Kevin Collins; and Ms. O'Brien, Norbert Szalankiewicz.

Biodiversity expert Grace O'Sullivan showing pupils seaweed attached to a stone at the Lookout.

Class nominees for Pupil of the Week: David Moynihan, Norbert Szalankiewicz, John Connors, Adam Marks and Kevin Collins.

Class nominees for Gaeilgeoir na Seachtaine: Callum Bulfin, Alex Polchlopek, Dale Duggan and Johnny McGuire.

Ms. Shalloe's 2nd class pictured at the quay with Ms. Lacey and biodiversity expert Grace O'Sullivan on their habitat trail.

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ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Friary Under 17 Soccer Run Ends ST. Augustine's College great run in the Munster U-17 soccer cup finally ended at the semi-final stage recently. Going down 2-1 to a physically stronger Colaiste Choilm, Ballincollig at the Cork venue.The Dungarvan team started full of confidence and were 1 up after 5 minutes and looking good with their player of the year Dylan Guiry scoring after good work by Lee Healy.

The Cork team weren't going to sit back and following some slack defend-

ing by The Friary defence, who have been outstanding this year, they scored two fortunate goals to lead 2-1 at half time. Despite having a few half chances in the second half and try as they might they could not break through a resolute Ballincollig defence.

The Cork team held out and now play Presentation College, Cork in the Munster Final. However great credit must be given to this school team who have been unbeaten all year and are disappointed not to

Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtaín with DCU academic award winning student, Jamie Joyce.

progress to the final. They have performed well all year and the future looks bright for this team.

Team: Aaron Beresford, Mark Boland, Peter Quealy, Breon Wall, Ben Flynn, George Coleman, Ryan O'Neill, Gavin Joyce Dylan Guiry, Lee Healy Charlie Whelan.

Subs used: Michael O'Riordan, Neil Montgomery, Ben Blackwell.

Subs: Tiernan Fagan, James Beresford, Oisin O’Mahony, Tony Collins.

Many thanks to team coach Mr. Donal Williams for his commitment to the team over the season.

GRADAM CEOIL TG4 At a Traditional Music awards event held at Cork Opera House on February 22nd, Mr. Bobby Gardiner, was honoured with a TG4 Gradam Ceoil, in respect of his contribution to traditional music over the years.

Bobby has been a great friend to The Friary featuring in many fundraising concerts we have staged at St. Augustine’s.

Congratulations from all of us here to you and your very talented family of

Picture with their mini company product "Home Tweet Home" bird boxes are from left: Ms. Heather Boyle, Tom Looby, Oisín Keevers, James Beresford and Darragh McGrath. musicians. Bobby’s daughter, Kelly is a member of the teaching staff at the college music department.

GO DUNGARVAN SMARTER TRAVEL WALK OR CYCLE TO SCHOOL DAY On Thursday morning, February 26th, 1st year students took part in the Go Dungarvan Smarter Travel - Walk or Cycle to School Day. The event was organised by the TY Go Dungarvan committee who have been working closely with Mr. Dara Deever of Go-Dungarvan Smarter Travel to encourage students to walk or cycle more often. The 1st years who

Ms. Nollaig Sheehan pictured with her "Smarter Travel" team. Also included is Mr. Dara Deever of Go Dungarvan Smarter Travel.

took up the challenge were treated to a free healthy breakfast in the school canteen. Many thanks to Babs Kiely and her canteen staff who prepared and served the breakfast.Thanks also to Ms Nollaig Sheehan TY Co-Ordinator.

CONCERN – DEBATING NEWS Our Transition Year debating team, Shane Coleman, Peter O’Sullivan and Maurice Sheehan took on The High School, Clonmel on February 12th.

The motion was that “Scotland should have voted Yes to independence”. The debate resulted in a draw. The team take on

the Presentation School, Loughboy, Kilkenny. Well done to the team and mentor, Ms. Karen Clancy.

TY MINI-COMPANY REGIONAL FINALS While our students did not take the top award in this competition, Lisa Maher’s 'Touch Wood' and the 'Home Tweet Home' group won commendation prizes. Lauryn Burns Leonard and Gráinne Curran won the innovation award for “choc o bloc”.

Well done to all and many thanks to Ms. Heather Boyle, Business Studies teacher who helped the teams prepare for the competition.

MRS. MARY P. MAIRE CULLINAN RIP Deepest sympathies to our school secretary Mrs. Helen Russell and family on the recent passing of her mother, Mary P. Cullinan.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.

DUBLIN CITY UNIVERITY (DCU) ACADEMIC AWARD Congratulations to Jamie Joyce, Leaving Cert. Class 2014 who was presented with a DCU academic award based on excellence in his Leaving Cert. results.

Congratulations Jamie and continued success to you in you studies and on the Handball court.

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Rang a Sé ó Scoil Gharbháin gur bronnadh Sacramint an Chóineartaithe orthu le déanaí. Faoi iamh leo anseo tá múinteoirí na scoile: Silvia Uí Sheanlaoich, Siobhán Ághas, Hilda Uí Niadh, Máire Ní Chadhla agus Muireann Mhic Dhonncha, maraon leis an Ath. Michael Cullinan, an tAth. Michael Enright, an tAth. Ned Hassett agus an tAth. Richard Doherty.

[Sean Ó Broin]

SCOIL GHARBHAIN

Féile Drámaíochta Gael-Linn agus Na Trí Mhuicín BHÍ IFTAs dá gcuid féin ag Rang 1 agus Múinteoir Máire nuair a fhreastal siad ar an bhféile Drámaíochta bliantúil a bhíonn á reachtáil ag Gael linn. Is i Ros Mhic Treoin a bhí Rang 1 agus Múinteoir Máire i mbliana.

Bhí na haisteoirí ar fheabhas agus lán de mhuinín in airde ar an stáitse agus gheofaí iad a chloisint i bhfad ó bhaile gan aon chabhair ó chóras fuaime. Tá an scéal ana ghreannmhar buíochas le Múinteoir Máire as dráma iontach a chumadh, a scríobh agus a stiúriú do rang 1. Bhí an moltóir ana thógtha leo mar bhíodar ar an dream ab óige a fhreastal ar an bhFéile Drámaíochta. Bhí sceitimíní iontachta orainn nuair a bronnadh ní amháin gradam amháin ach dhá ghradam orthu as a gcuid ais-

teoireachta, as an gcur i láthair agus as a gcuid Gaeilge Bhíomar ana bhródúil go deo. Bhain na páistí ana thaitneamh go deo as ‘Giggles’ an fear grinn.

Comhgháirdeachas Rang 1 agus Múinteoir Máire, maith sibh. Buíochas ó chroí le Gael-linn as an imeacht a reachtáil go bliantúil.

DRAMA FESTIVAL HOSTED BY GAEL-LINN AND THE THREE LITTLE PIGS Rang 1 had their own IFTAs when they attended and performed in this annual festival hosted by Gael Linn.

This year Rang 1 and Múinteoir Máire travelled to New Ross, Co. Wexford.

They performed confidently and they were outstanding on stage and their voice projection was exceptional without

Rang I ag an bhFéile Drámaíochta.

the support of a sound system. The production is hilarious thanks to Múinteoir Máire the script writer and producer. The adjudicator was very impressed with the children as they were the youngest group to attend the Festival this year. Excitement was at a fever pitch when the class were presented with not one but two prestigious awards for acting, presentation and Gaeilge. We were extremely proud of their performance. The children thoroughly enjoyed ‘Giggles’ the clown and his antics.

Congratulations to Rang 1 and to Múinteoir Máire. A big thank you also to Gaellinn who organise this event on an annual basis.

SEANS DEIREANACH Ceannaigh Bric – Tóg Todhchaí - Do Sheans deireanach chun brice a cheannach. An dáta dúnta don scéim seo - an Aoine seo chugainn an 6ú lá de Mhárta. Beidh na hainmneacha le feiscint ar an bhfalla ag an oscailt oifigiúil i mBealtaine. Ag tnúth libh go léir a fheiscint ag an oscailt.

LAST CHANCE Buy a Brick – Build a Future - Your last chance to Buy a Brick.The closing date for this project is next Friday the 6th March. The names will be displayed on the wall in our new halla at the official opening in May.We look forward to seeing you all at the opening.

Rang I ag an bhFéile Drámaíochta.

Oisín agus Amber le Giggles.

Buíochas ó chroí le Coiste na dTuismitheoirí a bhronn geansaí nua agus bibeanna nua reatha ar an scoil le déanaí.

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ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

The Bar Council of Ireland TY Programme I WAS chosen to represent our school in the Bar Council of Ireland TY Programme from 2nd to 6th February. The programme gave students interested in Law an opportunity to see what the life of a barrister entails. We saw cases in both The Four Courts and The Criminal Courts of Justice.

We were lucky enough to get access to the Ian Bailey and the very brief Rory McIllroy trials.

When met in the courts we received talks from judges, barristers, guards and the Chief Justice Susan Denham.

On the whole it was an amazing experience and one I was very lucky to be chosen for. – Emma Cooper.

ST. DECLAN’S CROSS COUNTRY It's been a busy few weeks for our cross country teams. In January, we had strong teams competing in the Waterford and East Munster Schools championships.

In the counties, our Minor boys were 3rd, Junior girls were 2nd and Intermediate boys came 1st.

In the East Munsters, our Junior Girls team of Roisin Dunphy, Hannah-Mei

Behan, Emily Keane and Margaret-Ann Boylan came 4th.

The Intermediate Boys team of Jamie McCarthy, Evan Keane, Shane O'Brien, Alex Foley and Percy O'Callaghan won the team competition.

Barry Keane ran very well to finish 2nd in the Senior Boys Race.

On Thursday, 12th February, the Munster Schools Cross Country took place in C.I.T. With a very young team, the Intermediate Boys finished an excellent 5th.

Barry Keane finished 4th, in a very tough Senior

Boys race. Barry has now qualified for the All- Ireland Schools Cross Country in Clongowes Wood on March 7th.

Congratulations to all involved and best of luck to Barry in the All-Ireland's.

MUNSTER HURLING FINAL (Under 1812⁄ ) Congratulations to all the students involved in the Munster final in Killeagh recently.

It was a fantastic win and well deserved.

Best of luck as they progress further in the competition.

MEANSCOIL SAN NIOCLÁS

Doireann O'Brien pictured at the Regional Final of the Soroptimist Public Speaking Competition.

ÁRD SCOIL NA NDÉISE

Intermediate girls qualify Ceist Bake Off for All-Ireland Schools’ Cross Country Finals FOR the first time ever, a group representing the school in the Team Event has qualified for the National Championships.

Held on the grounds of C.I.T., the fast course offered up a considerable challenge to all athletes.

Having previously finished second in both the County and East Munster

Schools’ team events, the step-up to provincial level would always prove testing.

Le slua mór bailithe don rás, ba í Aoife Ní Urmholtaigh an chéad lúthchleasaí a thrasnaigh an líne don mheánscoil. B’iad Hannah Power, Meg Ní Ríain agus Hannah De Paor a ghnóthaigh na háiteanna scórála eile ar

an bhfoireann.

The girls’ finishing positions in the race ensured the bronze medal in the team event, thus ensuring qualification to the National Championships, which are to be held on the grounds of Clongowes Wood College, Co. Kildare. Go n-éirí go geal libh a chailíní.

The CEIST (Catholic Schools, an Irish Schools Trust) Bake Off competition is under way with over 70 entrants to date. The theme of the bake off is ‘Talents’. Pupils of CEIST schools had the opportunity to enter a cake into the competition; these students will then be short listed with the finalists taking part in a bake off against the clock. We wish all the best to our own entrants to the competition; Ailbhe Looby and Muireann Walsh. The final will be held on March 27th and hopefully we will have an Árd Scoil student present.

Muireann Walsh pictured with her entry for the Ceist Baking Competition.

Ó chlé: Aoife Ní Urmholtaigh, Hannah De Paor, Hannah Power & Meg Ní Ríain atá cáilithe do Chraobh na hÉireann i rásaíocht trastíre.

Ailbhe Looby pictured with her entry for the Ceist Baking Competition.

SOROPTIMIST PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION The regional final of the Soroptimist Public Speaking Competition was held in Wexford on Sunday, 22nd February. Árd Scoil na nDéise student Doireann O’Brien was one of eight regional finalists to take part on the day. Doireann spoke wonderfully on the day but unfortunately did not proceed to the national final.

We wish all the best to those students who proceeded to the final.

FEIS MAITIÚ CORCAIGH Caitriona O’Brien, 5th Year, recently took part in the Feis Maitiú Music and Drama Festival held in Cork. Caitriona who is a student of Maria Condon, took part in the piano over 16 confined category and won the Kilshanna Perpetual Trophy. Cairtiona has always been a huge help as part of the school choir and plays beautifully at our school masses. We would like to congratulate Caitriona on her success.

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COLAISTE CHATHAIL NAOFA

UCC Student Achievement Awards THESE awards have been established to encourage 2nd year students to continue their hard work on into their Junior Cert year and maximise the number of higher level exams they sit. It is hoped that this will raise the student’s educational expectations and inspire them to consider third level as a genuine option.

UCC asked ColĂĄiste Chathail Naofa to nominate students in a number of subject areas who they feel are deserving of the award. This award reflects their ability, potential and effort in the subject area.

Teachers of 2nd year students were asked to nominate students in four subject areas: Irish, French, Maths and Science.

A shortlist of candidates was created.

This shortlist reflected the ability, potential and effort of these students and it is hoped that they will continue their hard work through their Junior Certificate and beyond to the Leaving Certificate. Out of this shortlist, two candidates were selected by their subject teacher to receive the award in their subject area. These students will receive their medal and certificate at an awards ceremony which will take place in March. CCN would like to thank UCC Plus for organising this event.

SECOND YEAR GIRLS REACH NATIONAL FINALS On Wednesday the second year girls travelled to Portlaoise for the regional finals.

Teams gathered from Killarney, Tralee, Portlaoise, Kildare, Clonmel and Kilkenny so the excitement was high. The girls have been training hard since September so competition for places was high.

Our opening match was against Kildare followed by Clonmel. In the second round, we encountered Tralee and then had a tough qualifying game against Mounthrath with the winners going through to the national final. After a tough game we came out on top. Well done ladies!

The school now has a number of boys and girls teams through to the National finals. Training continues for all each lunch

time.

THE 5th YEAR L.C.V.P. STUDENTS ENJOYED A CINEMA TRIP The 5th Year L.C.V.P. students enjoyed a cinema trip the Friday before the mid-term break. The students went to see Patrick's Day which stars local actor Moe Dunford.

The film was very thought provoking for the students as it focused on the important issue of mental health and our attitudes in Ireland to this condition.

The students were extremely impressed by the powerful performance given by the lead actor Moe Dunford in the film. We wish him all the best in his acting career!

The students would like to thank our school librarian Jessica for organising the trip.

THE CHESS CLUB We would like to congratulate our Chess Club on their wonderful performance on Tuesday February 10th as they participated in a J.C.S.P. Chess Competition in Terence MacSwiney Community College in Cork City.

Seven of our students travelled to Cork for the competition. Students from several schools in Cork,Waterford and Dublin were present on the day. All of our students performed excellently on the day but we would like to give a special word of praise to Tadhg Doswell in 1st Year as he was the overall winner of the chess competition!

Congratulations to all of our students and well done to Tadhg. We are all very proud of you!

A wonderful day was had by all the students on the day as they also participated in a literacy and music workshop with the Cork rapper Gary MacCarthy. Gary used the theme of chess to inspire the students to write and perform their lyrics as well as record their rapping to music. We are delighted that Gary will be visiting us in our school next month to work with more of our students. Many thanks to our school librarian Jessica for organising the trip

Pictured above is Jessica Whelan, School JCSP Librarian and Tadhg Doswell 1st Year who was the was the overall winner of the chess competition.

Pictured above are the Chess Club after their wonderful performance on Tuesday, February 10th as they participated in a J.C.S.P. Chess Competition in Terence MacSwiney Community College in Cork City.

Pictured above are the recipients of the UCC Plus Student Achievement Awards. The nominated students will be presented with an Achievement Award Medal and Certificate at an Awards Ceremony which will take place in University College Cork on Wednesday, 11th March.

Team: Layla O'Brien, Lucy Lenane, Serena Murray, Amber Kinghorn, Rebecca Young, Natalia Chruzlak, Allie Tobin, Leah Drummy, Robyn Corby, Claddagh Power.

OBITUARY

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 6 March, 2015

CATHERINE (Kitty) WALSH (nee Houlihan) Boherwillin, Cappagh

BRIDGET (Bid) KEARNS (nee Daly) Dromore, Aglish, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford

It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Catherine (Kitty) Walsh (nee Houlihan), Boherwillin, Cappagh, Co. Waterford, and formerly of Russelstown, Clonmel, loving wife of the late Jim, which sad event occurred peacefully on 4th February, 2015, at University Hospital Waterford surrounded by her loving family.

Kitty was born in Russelstown in 1928, daughter of the late Agnes and Patrick Houlihan. One of five children, she was educated at Presentation and Technical Schools, Clonmel. She began her working life on the family farm.

In 1959 she married her husband Jim Walsh from Boherwillin and together they set up home. Kitty was a very kind and loving wife, an unassuming person, a woman of deep religious faith and coming from a farming background, had a great love of animals and loved tending to the day-to-day duties on the farm and in her home. She had many interests, loved baking and gardening and meeting up with friends for a cup of tea and a chat.

On the passing of her husband Jim, Kitty spent some years at home and then felt the need to leave Boherwillin and move to CareChoice Apartments in Dungarvan, where she enjoyed the company of her neighbours and the visits from her friends. She was always a very kind and welcoming lady, who possessed a wonderful warm personality.

She will be greatly missed by all her family and community in Modeligo and all who knew her will have their own special memories of Kitty.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Walsh's Funeral Home, Cappoquin, Rosary was recited on Thursday evening by Danny Coughlan, Modeligo Rosary Committee member, in the presence of her loving family, neighbours and many friends.

On Friday evening Funeral Prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., before removal took place to Our Lady Of The Assumption Church, Modeligo, where on arrival her remains were blessed and received by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday morning by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P. Readings were recited by nephew John Houlihan and niece Terri Houlihan. During the Mass a lovely selection of music and hymns were provided by Dina Walshe.

Prayers of the Faithful were recited by nieces Tina Houlihan and Geraldine Freiberg.

The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by niece Maria Gavin and nephew Padraig Houlihan. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers, where Kitty was laid to rest in the presence of a large cortege of mourners paying their final farewell to their well loved friend.

May she rest in peace.

We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sister Mary Liston; brother Willie; brother-in-law Nicholas Liston; sisters-in-law Mary and Kitty Houlihan; nieces nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Modeligo, on Sunday, 8th March, 2015, at 10.00 a.m.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

It is with sorrow and regret we record the passing of Bridget (Bid) Kearns, Dromore, Aglish, which occurred peacefully on 9th February in CareChoice Nursing Home in the presence of her loving family.

Born in 1916 to her parents Bridget and Thomas Daly, Bridget was the eldest of a family of four. Bid was predeceased by her sisters Mon Cotter (RIP), Kit Anderson (RIP) and Thomas Daly (RIP). She attended Aglish National school and emigrated to London in 1930s.

She married John Slyman a native of Co. Galway in 1939 and they had one daughter Maria. Bridget returned to Ireland during the War years and sadly John passed away in 1948 at the age of 35. In later years Bridget remarried Michael Kearns who sadly passed away in 2009.

Bridget was a deeply religious person and attending Mass was an important part of her life. Bridget was a very hard worker who took great pride in her home and her garden. Bridget loved the summertime when her much tended garden was in full bloom. Bridget was also a beautiful dancer and herself and Michael won many a waltzing competition. In later years her six great grandchildren brought great pleasure and enjoyment to Bridget. She enjoyed spending time with the children and her witty personality and sense of humour was enjoyed by all.

Bridget was a very caring and giving person who will be sadly missed by all who knew her but especially missed by her daughter Maria; son-in-law Jim; grand-daughters Michele Quilty and Jillian O'Brien; grandson Brendan O'Connell; great grandchildren Mia, Noah and Max Quilty, Cormac O'Connell, Tiernan and Taylor O'Brien.

On Tuesday, 10th February, Bridget lay in repose at Walsh's Funeral Home, Rosary was recited by Fr. G. O'Connor, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. On Wednesday evening Rev. Fr. G. O'Connor, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of Bridget's loving family and friends before removal took place to the Church of The Assumption, Aglish. On arrival Bridget's remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. O'Connor, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday morning by Rev. Fr. G. O'Connor, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. P. Fitzgerald, P.E. Symbols representing Bridget's life were presented to the Altar by her daughter Maria, her neighbour Anne Dalton and Bridget's friend Pat Downing. Readings during the Mass were recited by Bridget's grand-daughters Michelle Quilty and Jillian O'Brien. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Bridget's great grandson Tiernan O'Brien.

Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine were brought to the Altar by Bridget's grandson Brendan O'Connell and Dorothy Ahearne.

Throughout the Mass the beautiful guitar playing and hymns were sung by Patricia Collins.

Bridget was shouldered to her final resting place in the adjoining cemetery by her grandson Brendan O'Connell; grand-daughters Michele Quilty and Jillian O'Brien; their husbands Liam Quilty and James O'Brien and her nephew Johnny Cotter. May she rest in peace.

We extend our deepest sympathy to Bridget's loving daughter Maria; son-in-law Jim; grandchildren Michelle Quilty, Jillian O'Brien and Brendan O'Connell; great grandchildren Mia, Noah and Max Quilty, Cormac O'Connell, Tiernan and Taylor O'Brien; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 8th March, 2015, in The Church Of Assumption, Aglish, at 11.00 a.m.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

Just think of it!

WHAT makes a saint? How does one qualify to be rated as a saint? Is it spectacular miracles? Or by having crowds of people flocking to hear your words of wisdom? Or by preaching eloquent (and long) sermons?

The answer to all these possible recipes is, No! In the description of the last judgement in St. Matthew’s gospel Jesus makes no mention of any of these factors as a ground for rewarding of condemning a person. Instead, the criterion he uses could be summed up as, how did you treat other people? Were you aware of other people’s needs, and, when you became aware, did you do anything about it?

The stories we read about some of the saints, including some of the Irish saints,

would lead you to think that they did a miracle at least once every day. The Irish saints, in fact, seem to have specialised in tackling monsters of various kinds, whether it was St. Patrick and the snakes or St. Finbarr and the monster in the lake.

But the saints whom we can look to as models that we might imitate, even if it is from a distance, are remarkable for their relationship with God, a relationship that they showed by the way they related to their fellow human beings.

For example, St. Francis Xavier, that great missionary saint, was so impassioned by his desire to make Jesus known to people that he travelled to China and to India at a time when very few Europeans would dare to set foot in these remote regions. And St.

Vincent de Paul spent years as a kind of chaplain to the unfortunate prisoners who had been condemned to labour as galley slaves.

And of course St. Teresa of the Child Jesus, popularly known as the Little Flower, spent more than half of her short life as an enclosed nun, trying to love God on behalf of all the other members of the Church, seeking to be the loving heart in the body of Christ which is the Church.

So instead of visualising saints as holy versions of Harry Potter we might instead think of them as men and women like ourselves who took God seriously and really valued their fellow human beings.

Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoqiun, Co. Waterford.

53 ALICE (Algie) POWER Ballinamult, Co. Waterford It is with feelings of deep regret we record the passing of Alice (Algie) Power, Scart, Ballinamult, which occurred on Tuesday, 10th February, 2015, at the Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin, following a period of failing health.

Algie, who had reached her 74th year, was well known and respected in the area. She was a kind loving wife and mother who lived life to the full until her time of failing health. She enjoyed going on Parish outings and attended many plays in the local halls. Her weekly game of 45 was a great favourite with her. Her passing is much regretted, not only by her sorrowing family, but also by her many friends. May she rest in peace.

Rosary was recited at Padre Pio Nursing Home on Wednesday by Fr. O’Farrell and her remains were removed from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Thursday evening to St. Patrick’s Church, Kilbrien, where they were received and blessed on arrival by Fr. Kennedy, P.P. Following Requiem Mass on Friday morning, celebrated by Fr. Kennedy, P.P., assisted by Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., and Fr. Kelleher, P.P., interment took place in the adjoining cemetery in the presence of a large and representative gathering of mourners. The lesson was read

by Michael Power and Eileen Dalton. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Tómas Power, Tómas Sheehan, Tadgh Power and Ann Fitzgerald.

Offertory Gifts were brought by Teresa Prendergast and Cora Fitzpatrick. Appropriate hymns were sung by Dina Walsh and a guard of honour was provided by St. Pats GAA on Thursday evening.

The chief mourners were – Michael (son); Nellie (daughter); relative, friends and neighbours.

Month’s Mind Mass for Algie will be held in Kilbrien Church at 8.00 p.m. on Friday, 13th March, 2015.

(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

LILLIE CLARA SKINNER Maidstone, Kent, England, and Dungarvan, Co. Waterford It is with feelings of profound regret we record the death of Lillie Clara Skinner, Maidstone, Kent, England, and Dungarvan, which sad event occurred on Friday, 6th February, 2015, at Dungarvan Community Hospital peacefully.

Lillie, who had reached her 91st year, was born in London, one of six children. When she married her last husband Bill she moved to reside in Kent and reared their only daughter Christine. In 2010, when Bill and her siblings passed away, she moved to Ireland to be near her daughter. Over the past two years she was in the care of Dungarvan Community Hospital in the Sacred Heart Unit and St. Francis’ Unit where she was well cared for and held in high esteem by the staff and for the exceptional care she received her family are very grateful. Her passing is much regretted. May she rest in peace with her husband Bill, beloved baby Ben and her family.

On Sunday, 8th February, 2015, prayers were said by Dean Paul Draper at Drohan’s Funeral Home as her family and friends said goodbye. Her remains were removed to the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, on Monday. Lillie entered the Crematorium to the song “Who I Was Born To Be” followed by prayers by Dean Edwin Hunter, then the final song by Vera Lynn which held special memories for Lillie “Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me Goodbye” sung by her daughter and grand-daughter.

The chief mourners were – Christine (daughter); Jackie (son-inlaw); Matthew, Scott, Lauren and Kylie (grandchildren) and their partners Philip, Paudie, John and Kirsten; Rachel, Holly, Róisin, Riley, Shane, Sean, Ben and Chloe (great grandchildren); nephews, nieces in England and Australia and brother-in-law Frank in England.

(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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OBITUARY

THOMAS (Tommy) O’NEILL Clonegegale, Touraneena, Ballinamult, and formerly of Graigue, Aglish, Cappoquin

KATHLEEN POWER CareChoice Nursing Home and formerly of Coolnasmear, Dungarvan

With sadness and regret we record the passing of Thomas (Tommy) O’Neill, Clonegegale, Touraneena, Ballinamult, and formerly of Graigue, Aglish, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, loving husband of the late Maureen (nee Casey) and fatherin-law of the late Siobhán (nee Linneen), which sad event occurred peacefully at Dungarvan Community Hospital on 10th February, 2015, surrounded by his loving family.

Thomas (Tommy) was born on 27th March, 1925, he was an only child of Patrick and Nora (nee O’Brien). Following his birth, sadly his mother Nora died days afterwards and Tommy’s father and uncle John provided Tommy with a family home in Graigue in Aglish. He began his education at Aglish National School and from there to the Friary College in Dungarvan.

Tommy began his working life on the family farm and then began work in the Forestry as a Timekeeper. He then took employment in Waterford County Council as a truck driver until he retired. In 1972 he married Maureen Casey and together they lived in Graigue, Aglish, and were proud parents of their two sons Tomas and William. In 1989 they moved to Clonegegale, Touraneena, where they shared a happy and content life. He had many interests in his life and was a very keen cyclist and won many titles throughout the country and was Munster and Irish Champion in many categories over the years. Tommy enjoyed watching Waterford competing in the hurling championships.

First and foremost he was a family man, a loving husband and father, a man of religious faith, who enjoyed the company of his family and friends. He always maintained his home and made welcome his home to all who called. He will be greatly missed by his sons Tomas and William and extended family members.

May he rest in peace.

Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, Funeral Prayers was recited on Tuesday evening by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., in the presence of Tommy’s loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

On Wednesday evening Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., recited Funeral Prayers before removal took place to the Church Of The Assumption, Aglish, where on arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P. On Thursday afternoon Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P. Readings during the Mass were read by niece Eimear Casey and son William.

Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Emmet and Eimear Casey and son William. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by sister-in-law Betty O’Brien and Vivienne Uniacke. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery, where Rev. Fr. O’Connor officiated the graveside prayers and was assisted by Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., in the presence of Tommy’s family, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Deeply regretted by his loving sons Tomás and his partner Vivienne and William and his partner Jessica; grandson Liam; sister-in-law Betty O’Brien; brothers-in-law Pascal and Donal Casey; relatives, neighbours and friends.

Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Monday, 9th March, 2015, at 7.15 p.m. in The Church Of Assumption, Aglish.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

With deep regret we record the sudden passing of Kathleen Power which sad event occurred on Sunday, 15th February, at CareChoice Nursing Home. Kathleen was born on Christmas Day 1938, the 2nd youngest girl of four girls and one boy. She attended school at Coolnasmear National School and also Kilbrien National School. Kathleen left Waterford in the 1960s to work as a Seamstress at Jury’s Hotel in Cork where she enjoyed an eventful and full life enjoying foreign holidays and forging lasting friendships.

She lived her life with a deep devotion to Our Lady and to the Holy Rosary, visiting Lourdes many times throughout her life and undertaking volunteer work with the Legion of Mary during her time in Cork. Following the untimely death of her brother John in 1978 Kathleen returned to Coolnasmear to support and care for her mother. Everyone who knew Kathleen appreciated her talents as an accomplished cook and her apple tarts were legendary in themselves.

A very creative person, Kathleen was very proficient at sewing, knitting, embroidery and drawing. Even in recent times nothing gave her more pleasure than the sense of accomplishment she derived from her art classes at CareChoice. She also had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed a helicopter ride and flying lesson in her early seventies.

Kathleen enjoyed television greatly – in particular the Soaps and matches.

When her health began to deteriorate last year she went to live at CareChoice, loved her time there and was very happy and content at the end of her days. May Kathleen rest in peace.

On Monday evening, 16th February, Kathleen’s family and friends gathered at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, where Fr. M. Kennedy, P.P., led the recitation of the Rosary. Fr. Kennedy, P.P., recited Funeral Prayers on Tuesday evening before the removal took place to St. Anne’s Church, Colligan. On arrival Fr. Kennedy, P.P., assisted by Fr. M. O’Byrne, P.P., received and blessed Kathleen’s remains.

Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Kathleen’s life was celebrated on Ash Wednesday, 18th February, at noon by Fr. M. Kennedy, P.P.The Liturgy of the Word was shared with the large congregation by Michael Keating (nephew) and Helen Fraher (niece). In his homily Fr. Kennedy recalled Kathleen as a lady of great faith and devotion to the Mass and Sacraments. The Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Emma Keating (grandniece), Margaret Keating (niece), Sadhbh Keating (grandniece), Larry Keating (nephew) and Seán Keating (grandnephew). The Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine for Consecration were presented at the Altar by Conor Keating and Fionn Keating (grandnephews).

Throughout the Mass the beautiful singing and music of Kilgobinet/Colligan Choir and Dina Walshe (organist) was greatly appreciated. Afterwards Kathleen was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery where Fr. Kennedy, P.P., imparted the graveside blessing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.

We express our sincere sympathy to Kathleen’s sisters Mary Fraher and Ann Keating; nieces and nephews – Helen Fraher, John Kinahan, John, Patrick, Michael, Larry and Margaret Keating; nieces and nephews-in-law, grandnephews, grandnieces, many friends and neighbours.

Month’s Mind Mass for Kathleen will be offered on Saturday, March 28th, at 7.30 p.m. in Colligan Church.

(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan Third Sunday of Lent: Exodus 20:1-17 The Law was given through Moses. 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 - Here we are preaching a crucified Christ, an obstacle to men, but to those who are called, the wisdom of God. John 2:13-25 - Destroy this sanctuary, and in three days I will raise it up.

Journey through Lent and Faith: These discussions over three Monday nights on the Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults in the Park Hotel conclude next Monday, March 9th. The discussion will be led by trained leaders and begins at 7.30 p.m.

This is an opportunity to do something special for Lent.

Lenten Trócaire Campaign: As the Lenten Trócaire Campaign continues, please take a Trócaire Box, if you haven’t already done so.

The Story of Mahlet Continues: Mahlet has done very little to contribute to the degradation of the environment and yet she and her family are feeling the effects of climate change harder than most in our world.

Her family, along with fifty other households in Sebeya will soon join an irrigation scheme being built this year by the Adigrat Diocesan Catholic Secretariat (ADSC) with support from Trócaire.

When there is rain, their family have just one harvest a year, but with the new scheme they are hopeful that they will have three!

Lenten Prayer: Lord, never let me feel that any sin of mine is greater than your love. No matter what the past has been I can begin again. Amen Lenten Programme in the Friary House for the Wednesdays of Lent, continuing next

Wednesday, March 11th from 7.45 p.m. – 8.45 p.m.

We draw your attention to the Lenten banner and the Lenten Garden at St. Joseph’s shrine. These help us enter into the spirit of Lent and to live Lent.

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: 086-2334282.

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No. 0877747870.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 6 March, 2015

JOHN FEHILLY 15 Congress Villas, Dungarvan Feelings of sincere regret and great sadness were expressed recently with the unexpected passing at his residence of John Fehilly on Thursday, 12th January. Aged forty-two years, son of Joe and Ann, John was predeceased by his brother Jason some years ago.

Well known and highly respected, John was educated at the Presentation Convent, St. Joseph’s National School and the Technical College. Very much involved in the Hotel industry, he emigrated to King’s Cross, London, and also worked in Brighton and spent five years in Torremolinos on Spain’s Costa del Sol. When he returned to Ireland he took great interest in his residence and his garden was his pride and joy. His canine friend ‘Honey’ was also special to him. He loved the sun and not surprisingly he spent many enjoyable summer holidays in Bulgaria with family and friends.

Some years ago John overcame a serious illness showing admirable bravery and courage battling Cancer. Music was also very important in his life with Ed Sheeran and James Blunt particular favourites.Very much family orientated, he was often if not always the life and soul of a family get together. He loved his social night outs, was the essence of good company and his jovial sense of humour made him a great favourite with one and all. His demise so unexpected has numbed family and friends.

We sympathise with parents Joe and Ann; sisters Trudy and Lorraine; brothers Kevin and Mark; special friend James; his aunts and uncles, extended family, his nieces and nephews Chantelle, Shannon, Leigh, Sean, Mark, Aisling, Stephen, Sasha and David; not forgetting grandniece Robyn.

Reposing at the Kiely Funeral Home on Friday, 13th February, where family, relatives and many friends gathered for Rosary. On Saturday removal took place to St. Mary’s Parish Church, on arrival John’s remains were blessed and received by Fr. J. Harris, C.C., assisted

by Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A. On Sunday at noon Mass in thanksgiving for John’s life was celebrated by Canon W. Ryan, P.P., the lessons were shared by Stephanie Connors and Chantelle Fehilly. Prayers of the Faithful were read by James Power, Mark Fehilly (Jnr.), Sean, Leigh and Stephen Fehilly.

John’s sisters Trudy and Lorraine presented Bread and Wine for the Holy Sacrifice. Personal items of significance in John’s life, dog lead (Con Connors), watch (Eileen Shead, aunt) and iPod (Bids Tutty, cousin) were carried in procession to the Altar. Words of gratitude were spoken by niece Chantelle, a deserving tribute to one who meant so much to so many.The music of St. Mary’s Parish Choir made it a real celebration of John’s life, a life somewhat short in years.

In the adjoining cemetery and in the presence of a huge concourse, Canon W. Ryan, P.P., officiated at the graveside before John Fehilly was laid to rest. In final tribute ‘Photograph’ sung by Ed Sheeran and ‘Goodbye My Lover’ by James Blunt were played.Very many beautiful floral tributes were placed on John’s resting place.

Month’s Mind Mass for John will be offered on Sunday, 15th March, in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, at 12 noon.

(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MICHAEL (Mickey) DOWNEY Woodhouse, Ballinamult With profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Michael (Mickey) Downey, Woodhouse, Ballinamult, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully on 22nd February, 2015, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Clonmel, surrounded by his loving family.

Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, Rosary and Funeral Prayers were recited on Monday evening by Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends, followed by removal to St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning by Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P. Readings during the Mass were recited by sons MichaelJohn and Anthony. Touraneena Parish Choir provided a lovely selection of music and hymns during Mass. The Offertory gifts were presented to the Altar by sons Michael-John and Anthony.

Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Michael (Mickey) was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May he rest in peace.

May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Statia (nee Ahearne); sons Michael-John and Anthony; brothers-in-law Billy Ahearne, Pat Huband and John Cashman; sisters-in-law Peggy, Nellie and Mary Jo; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 6 March, 2015

BRIDGET CURRAN (nee Veale) Chapel Road, Stradbally It is with sincere sadness that we record the passing of Bridget Curran, Chapel Road, Stradbally, which occurred peacefully on Tuesday, 10th February, 2015, in the loving care of the staff at St. Francis’ Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital, where she had been a resident for almost ten years. A native of Bonmahon, Bridget is predeceased by her husband Christy who died in 1984, her son Alo who died in 1996 and her infant twin girls.

Born in 1924 to parents John and Ellen Veale, Bridget is predeceased by her brothers Michael,Tom, John and Martin and sister Mary Ellen.

Bridget enjoyed dancing, music and watching sport. She developed her interest in sport as a young girl when her brothers John and Tom played football for Stradbally and were part of the first five-in-a-row team to bring the senior football titles to the Village, of which she was very proud. Her interest in sport continued as her sons, her nephews and her nieces carried on the footballing tradition.

She was a proud mother and a loving grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a religious woman and had a special devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes. She attended Mass regularly and she prayed the Rosary daily and consequently became known to some of her grandchildren as ‘Nanny Holy God.’ Even when her memory was failing, a visit from a small child could bring a smile to her face. She is loved and will be missed by her sons Joe, Pat and Martin and her daughter Teresa; her half-sister Myra and half-brother Tony; her son-in-law and daughters-in-law. She will be fondly remembered by her nineteen grandchildren and thirty great grandchildren.

Bridget lay in repose at Drohan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, 11th February, where Fr. J. Harris, C.C., led the family gathering in praying the Rosary. Her remains were removed from Drohan’s on Thursday evening to Holy Cross Church, Stradbally, where they were received and blessed by Fr. G. Condon, P.P., and Fr. Harris.The funeral cortege paused in prayerful tribute at Bridget’s home in Chapel Road.

The Requiem Mass for the repose of Bridget’s soul was offered by Fr. Condon and concelebrated by Fr. M. Enright. After Communion words of heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the family were delivered by her son Pat. Afterwards Bridget was laid to rest beside her husband Christy in the adjoining cemetery where Fr. Condon and Fr. Enright gave the graveside blessing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

TOM WALSH Tircullen, Tallow, Co. Waterford With sadness and regret we record the passing of Tom Walsh, Tircullen, Tallow, Co. Waterford, loving father of the late Sandra and brother of the late Maura, which sad event occurred peacefully at his home on 24th February, 2015, in the presence of his loving family.

Reposing at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Tallow, on Thursday evening, funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. P. Condon, P.P., in the presence of Tom’s loving family, relatives and many friends.

Reposing at his home on Friday, Fr. Pierce Cormac recited funeral prayers in the presence of his loving family, before removal took place to The Holy Cross Church, Kilwatermoy. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Fr. Pierce Cormac. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Fr. Pierce Cormac.

Symbols representing Tom’s life were presented to the Altar by son Paul – Tom’s welding helmet, chipping hammer and chalk; daughter Michelle – a photo of grandchildren; son Declan – two large bottles of Guinness; daughter Orla – a family photo; grand-daughter Nicole Coughlan – a packet of 20 cigarettes. These were narrated by niece Anne Marie Unicake.

Readings were recited by nephew David Walsh and niece Linda Fassbender. Dina Walshe provided a lovely selection of music and hymns during the Mass. Prayers of the Faithful were read by nieces Angela Kearney,Yvonne Kelly and June Roche; Ger Beecher, family friend; grand-daughter Nicole Coughlan and neighbour Mary Casey.

The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by sister Anne Houlihan and sister-in-law Lena Walsh. Ina Goulding (neighbour and family friend) delivered a lovely and moving eulogy to Tom. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Fr. Pierce Cormac officiated the graveside prayers, where Tom was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives and many friends.

May he rest in peace.

We extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Margaret (nee Casey); sons Paul and Declan; daughters Michelle and Orla; brothers Pad and Jim; sister Anne Houlihan; sons-in-law Ollie Walsh and Paul Hatch; daughters-in-law Lynda and Melissa; brothers-in-law; sistersin-law; grandchildren Ava, Ciara, Nicole, Sophie, Evan and Eoin; nephews, nieces, relatives neighbours and friends.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

OBITUARY ANNE O’BRIEN Cope Foundation, Hollyhill, Cork, and formerly of Bewley, Cappoquin It is with deep sadness and regret we record the passing of Anne O’Brien, Cope Foundation, Hollyhill, Cork, and formerly of Bewley, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, loving daughter of the late Jimmy and Margaret (nee McGrath), which sad event occurred peacefully at Cork University Hospital on 28th February, 2015.

Reposing at The Chapel of Rest Riverview, Beech Hill, Montenotte, Cork, Rosary was recited on Sunday evening by Rev. Fr. Kidney, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, and The Cope Foundation Community at Hollyhill, Riverview, neighbours and friends.

Removal took place to Our Lady of Assumption Church, Modeligo, via her home in Bewley, Cappoquin, where neighbours and friends formed a guard of honour. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., and assisted by Rev. Fr. P. Fitzgerald, P.E., in the presence of a huge cortège of mourners.

Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday morning by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., and assisted by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P. Readings during the Mass were recited by Eileen McCarthy and Helen Lynch. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Elizabeth and Denise O’Regan. A lovely selection of hymns were provided by Andrea Cunningham, soloist, and Mairead Cullinane, organist. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Niamh and Emer from Cope Foundation.

Following the Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., assisted by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Anne was laid to rest in the family grave in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends and members of the Cope Foundation.

May she rest in peace.

May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sister Helen; brothers Michael and J.J.; The Cope Foundation Community at Hollyhill; relatives and friends.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

PETER SPILLANE Glencairn, Lismore, and formerly of Clondulane, Fermoy Peacefully at his home and in the presence of his loving and heartbroken family we record the passing of Peter Spillane, Glencairn, Lismore, Co. Waterford, and formerly of Clondulane, Fermoy, Co. Cork, which sad event occurred peacefully on 25th February, 2015.

Reposing at his home in Glencairn, Lismore, on Thursday evening, Rosary was recited by the Sisters of St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, Sr. Mairead McDonough and Sr. Michelle Slattery in the presence of his loving family. Lying in repose at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Tallow, on Friday evening, Rosary and Funeral Prayers were led by Sr. Josephine Ryan assisted by Sr. Ann Flynn, Sr. Gertrude Kelly and Sr. Josephine Ryan in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

On Saturday morning Fr. Patrick Ryan, O.C.S.O., recited removal prayers in the presence of his loving family before removal took place from his home to the Church of Immaculate Conception,Tallow. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Fr. Patrick, O.C.S.O. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Fr. Patrick, O.C.S.O., and was assisted

by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Symbols representing Peter’s life were presented to the Altar by Fergal Flynn – Peter’s Rosary Beads; Peter Hurley – The Evening Echo newspaper; Maurice Spillane – Peter’s radio; Sheila Kane – Water Testing Kit;Triona McKenna – a plant; these were narrated by Gordon Spillane.

Readings during the Mass were recited by Nora Spillane and Derek Spillane. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Amy Spillane, Rebecca Farrelly, Avril McKenna, Noeline Spillane, Michael McKenna and Dave Purcell. Music during Peter’s Funeral Mass was provided by Tallow Parish Choir and was accompanied by Tim Fouhy and Liz O’Hara. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Siobhan Pierce and Sue Dale. Following Communion Mary Cashman and Liz O’Hara delivered a moving and fitting eulogy to Peter. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in Aglish Cemetery, Glencairn. Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., and Fr. Patrick, O.C.S.O., officiated the graveside prayers where Peter was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May he rest in peace.

May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving and heartbroken family Alice, Liz, Mary, Frank (Bunty), Mark and Stephen; brother-inlaw Fred; sister-in-law Jean; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

55 MARY CURRAN (nee Cunningham) Ballyknock, Co. Waterford It is with deepest sadness and broken hearts we write about the passing of Mary Curran (nee Cunningham), Ballyknock, Kilgobinet, Dungarvan, Co.Waterford.

Loving wife of Laurence and doting mother to her four children, Peter, Martin, Lucy and Tess and grandmother to Caitlyn. This sad event occurred on Wednesday, 28th January, 2015 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born in Lismore on February 24th, 1968 to Kathleen and the late Johnnie Cunningham. Mary was the third of eight in the family. Mary grew up in Ballynoe and went to school in the Presentation Convent, Lismore. Mary loved reminiscing with her brothers and sisters over the many family memories they shared of their childhood together. Mary was 16 when she moved to Dungarvan to do a secretarial course in the Technical College. Mary started working in the Tudor House, Dungarvan and it was there she met her future husband Laurence in 1984, they married three years later in November of 1987. Mary worked in many different bars in Dungarvan in which she made many lifelong friends.

Mary lived life to the full, her main love was her family and Mary was always the life and soul of all family occasions, never one to miss a good party. Mary also had a passion for travelling and seeing many places. She travelled to numerous different countries, the furthest being Australia to visit her son Peter. Mary also loved animals especially dogs and horses. It gave her great pleasure to see her youngest daughter Tess’ love for her pony Fletcher and watching her on her pony was something Mary never missed.

Mary was diagnosed with cancer in 2011 and put every effort into getting better, supported all the way by her family and friends and the entire community. During her illness Mary always remained positive giving strength and determination to her family as Mary would always say herself “things could be worse”.

Mary always had the ability to bring a smile to all those around her, her generosity and kindness was obvious in the way she constantly put the needs of her family above her own. The love, care and guidance Mary gave to her family will be graciously remembered and sorely missed. May she now be reunited with her loved ones in heaven where they will look after her as she has done for her own family throughout her life.

Reposing at her home in Ballyknock on Thursday evening, Mass was celebrated by Fr. Kennedy, P.P. in the presence of her loving family, relatives, friends and a large concourse of mourners.

On Friday morning, Mary’s remains were removed to St. Gobnait’s Church, where Fr. Kennedy celebrated the Funeral Mass. After which, Mary was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery, alongside her much loved sister-in-law Theresa.

During the Mass, the Readings were shared by her long time friend Jean Kiely and her brother-in-law Martin Curran. The Prayers of the Faithful were recited by her nephews and nieces. Symbols representing Mary’s life were brought to the altar by her daughter Tess (family photo) to show Mary’s love of her family; Johnnie (nephew) passport to show Mary’s love of travel; grand-daughter Caitlyn (horse shoe) to show Mary’s love of horses. The Offertory gifts were brought to the altar by her nephew and niece Tommy and Ellie. A fitting selection of hymns and music was provided by the Kilgobinet Choir to include one of Mary’s favourite songs ‘White Roses For Our Lady’.

Mary’s son Martin gave the Eulogy at the end, a fitting tribute to Mary’s life and to show how wonderful a wife, mother, sister and daughter she was.

Mary will be greatly loved and missed forever by her husband Laurence; sons Peter and Martin; daughters Lucy and Tess; granddaughter Caitlyn; her mother Kathleen; brothers Bernard, Liam, Tom and Declan; sisters Frances, Kate and Maud; her mother-in-law Sheila and father-in-law Martin; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Mary’s family would like to thank everyone who supported them during this very difficult and sad time.

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MARY P. (Máire) CULLINAN Mapstown, Dungarvan With profound sorrow we record the passing of Máire Cullinan which sad event occurred on Saturday, 28th February, 2015.

Removal was from her residence on Monday morning to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Following Funeral Mass on arrival, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.

To her daughters Imelda, Helen, Carmel and Veronica and son Jarlath and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy.

Full obituary next issue.

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

FARMING

Round-up …

Flexibility must apply to GLAS in commonage and Hill areas

Pictured at the tillage open day at Brett Brothers, Callan, Co. KIlkenny are Jimmy Brett, Managing Director, Brett Group; John Moloney, [O'Gorman Photography] Teagasc, Kilkenny/Waterford Regional Manager, Sam and James Wilson, Lismore.

Impressive new grain facility unveiled to tillage farmers at Bretts of Callan A LARGE gathering of the region’s top grain growers were in attendance at Brett Brothers of Callan, Co. Kilkenny last Wednesday, February 25th, where they were given a full overview and tour of the recently expanded grain handling facility.

This impressive facility follows a major capital investment programme at Bretts mill and grain handling facility in Callan, which has created a large increase in milling capacity and a highly efficient grain drying, treatment and storage complex, all overseen

by Liam Brett, Operations Director.

Over 45,000 tonnes of grain enters the mill as raw material and the balance goes to Flahavans in Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford for the manufacture of their porridge oats.

Chief agronomist, James Irish, outlined to farmers the agronomy policy implemented at Bretts that is fundamental to producing top quality grain.

James stated ‘We manage and support our farmers in all aspects of growing grain from seed to when the combine enters the field.

Our emphasis is on cost control while ensuring not to compromise on quality’.

James also introduced a new

software programme ready for rollout among Bretts tillage farmers.

The Gatekeeper programme allows for full traceability and instant crop recommendations while maintaining historic individual farm records and past recommendations.

In 2014, Bretts led the grain market with a green barley price of €140/t.

While it is still too early in 2015 for any predictions, the mission at Bretts is to have a sustainable role in creating value for native grain.

Managing Director, Jimmy Brett said, “our philosophy goes beyond selling

to our customers; we bring solutions both in nutrition and agronomy”. Making reference to Oakpark Foods, which is another part of the Brett business and processes pork and bacon products, partly sourced from their own Sunglen piggery, further demonstrates the Brett commitment to a complete ‘farm to fork’ ethos. “Our grain growers and the Brett businesses are an integral part of the food chain and our model is to add value from farmers’ grain to milling and to Oakpark products on the supermarket shelves in Ireland and in our export markets” he said.

IFA welcomes Government’s commitment to invest €482m to expand and mobilise private forest sector IFA Farm Forestry Chairman, Michael Fleming has welcomed EU approval for the Forestry Programme and the Government’s commitment to invest €482 million in the sector over the next seven years. He said that it was a very exciting time for the private forest sector, with the planned construction of 700km of new forest roads, giving farmers an income beyond the forest premium for the first time.

“In our negotiations we pushed to secure the best deal possible for farmers”, said Mr. Fleming, “We secured a 5% increase in the Afforestation Grant and 14% increase in the Forest Road Grant, as well as a €5,000 special construction work grant for building on

environmentally sensitive sites”.

“Overall the forest premium rate has been maintained, with higher annual premiums but over a 15 year period. The frontloading of the premium will suit some and will also encourage farmers to thin plantations earlier”, said Mr. Fleming.

Mr. Fleming said he would advise anyone considering planting to talk to their local Forest Service Inspector or Teagasc Forestry Advisor to understand what is expected and what is the potential return. If they would like to talk to other farmers that have planted they can ring their local IFA Farm Forestry representative.

“In the new programme, forest pre-

miums are paid for 15 years only, so it is more important than ever that the economic return for the timber crop is considered”, said Mr. Fleming. “If farmers are planting for commercial reasons, I would advise them to plant conifers, as the markets for broadleaves are limited and the returns are unknown.”

“I would advise farmers to think carefully if planting under the new forestry schemes, Agro-Forestry and Forestry for Fibre, as they are obliged to replant and the land must remain in forestry indefinitely,” said Mr. Fleming.

“These are pilot schemes and are untested from a commercial perspective.”

IFA Hill Committee Chairman Pat Dunne said that with the opening of GLAS recently, farmers in commonage areas must not have barriers to joining the scheme put in place.The scheme is a welcome boost for hill farmers.

Speaking following a meeting of the IFA National Hill Committee, Pat Dunne said the flexibilities that were agreed in July last year before the RDP was sent to Brussels must be allowed to work so that any commonage farmer who wants to join the scheme is allowed to do so.

The IFA Hill Chairman said the decision to broaden the eligibility for Natura farmers to secure the GLAS+ payment of an additional €2,000 is important. “However, it is disappointing that this has not been extended to designated commonage areas. The only way the GLAS+ can apply currently is if the farmer has another priority environmental asset on the farm such as private Natura or rare breeds.”

Pat Dunne encouraged farmers in hill areas to consult with their planner with a view to getting into this vital scheme. Where there are issues to be dealt with, IFA will continue to raise these with the Department of Agriculture and involve the Independent Commonage Implementation Committee.

In relation to the 2015-2019 Basic Payment statements, Pat Dunne advised farmers to analyse these statements carefully to ascertain their accuracy. Many hill farmers stand to gain from convergence and it is important that such gains are maximised.

Proposed cuts in Bus Services are at odds with Government’s commitment to protect rural Ireland IFA Deputy President and Countryside spokesman Tim O’Leary has called on Rural Affairs Minister, Ann Phelan to intervene and ensure Bus Éireann plans to reduce bus stops in rural areas will not impact negatively on affected communities. Mr. O’Leary said, “Minister Ann Phelan’s commitment to ‘rural proof ’ all actions by State bodies and Government departments is vital to ensure that critical services such as transport are maintained in rural Ireland”. Bus Éireann’s proposals will result in many rural towns and villages left without a proper public transport service.

Irish pig farmers welcome private storage scheme IFA Pigs Committee Chairman Pat O’Flaherty welcomed the announcement that a Private Storage Aid (PSA) will be introduced.

Pat O’Flaherty said “Considering the huge losses that pig farmers have been absorbing since last year, this measure is well overdue.The IFA Pigs Committee has been campaigning for the introduction of market measures since pig farmers started losing money in earnest last autumn and we were really disappointed that the EU Commission did not support calls to introduce an APS scheme for pigmeat previously”. He said, “Although European prices have started to rise in the last few weeks, they remain 20% below the five-year average and this has been a very difficult five-year period for pig farmers. Some Irish farmers have received a price increase of 4c/kg but not all and this still leaves them 15-20c/kg off the cost of production”.

“We sincerely hope that this measure will have the desired effect, but if it doesn’t put pig farmers back in the black, then export refunds should be re-examined,” Mr. O’Flaherty concluded.

Householders’ insurance policy should extend to cover any damages arising from attacks by their pets on sheep IFA Sheep Chairman John Lynskey has called on all householders to make sure their house insurance policy protects them against any damages arising from attacks by their dog on sheep. Some insurance companies provide this cover.

He said, “The core of IFA’s campaign to reduce attacks on sheep is about dog owners showing greater responsibility. One practical way of doing this is to amend their house policy to include any risk attached to their pet carrying out an attack on sheep and the losses that arise for the farmer from this”.

John Lynskey said the devastation and trauma experienced by farmers leaves them seriously questioning their future in sheep production. “Unfortunately, I am taking calls on a frequent basis from sheep farmers around the country who have suffered attacks. There are far too many dog owners not taking the responsibility that goes with owning a pet. Dog owners have an obligation to have their dog under control at all times.”

Statistics collated by IFA indicate that the problem of dog attacks on sheep may be in the order of 300 to 400 attacks per annum, with 3,000 to 4,000 sheep injured and killed. He said data on dog attacks gathered by the IFA shows an average of over 11 sheep killed or injured per attack.

The IFA Sheep farmers’ leader warned dog owners that their pets can inflict horrendous damage on a sheep flock in an attack and the owners can be held responsible for the losses involved with serious financial and legal consequences. He said dog owners are responsible for ensuring that their pets are under control at all times. Based on the annual sheep census, there are 34,304 sheep farmers in Ireland with 2.46m breeding ewes.

John Lynskey said farmers have a right to protect their flock and the law states: It shall be a defence to any action for damages against a person for the shooting of a dog, or to any charge arising out of the shooting of a dog, if the defendant proves that (a) the dog was shot when it was worrying, or was about to worry, livestock and that there were no other reasonable means of ending or preventing the worrying; or (b) (i) the dog was a stray dog which was in the vicinity of a place where livestock had been injured or killed, and (ii) the defendant reasonably believed that the dog had been involved in the injury or killing, and (iii) there were no practicable means of seizing the dog or ascertaining to whom it belonged; and (c) he was the person in charge of the livestock; and (d) he notified within forty-eight hours the member in charge at the nearest Garda Station to the place where the dog was shot, of the incident.

John Lynskey said IFA has a Protocol to help farmers who encounter a dog attack on their sheep flock.The IFA protocol involves an easy-to- follow, 10-point Plan of Action covering what a farmer should do following a dog attack or sheep kill.

“Based on the feedback IFA gets from farmers who have had to deal with a dog attack on their flock, one of the biggest problems is the lack of information on what they should do, who they should contact and where can they get help”.

The IFA Protocol deals with these basic questions and also outlines important aspects of the law and how the dog warden service and the Gardaí can help. It also sets out how to keep a full record of the attack, which can be used as evidence at a later stage.

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 6 March, 2015

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Fith consecutive year of growth for Glanbia GLANBIA plc, the global performance nutrition and ingredients group, announces its results for the year ended 3rd January, 2015.

Commenting Siobhán Talbot, Group Managing Director, said: “I am pleased to announce the fifth consecutive year of double digit growth for Glanbia in 2014 with a 10.1% increase in adjusted earnings per share, constant currency. Our focus on two scale growth platforms, Global Performance Nutrition and Global Ingredients, continues to drive earnings as we leverage our market leadership and sector expertise. In Performance Nutrition our investment in brand growth, innovation and acquisitions drove a strong performance.

Our Global Ingredients business delivered a satisfactory overall performance in the context of challenging dairy market dynamics in 2014.

The outlook for 2015 is positive and we are guiding 9% to 11% growth in adjusted earnings per share, constant currency.

We continue to successfully execute our growth strategy and this positions Glanbia well for the delivery of our objectives from 2015 to 2018.”

Glanbia delivered a strong performance in 2014. Total Group revenue including the Group’s share of Joint Ventures & Associates was €3.5 billion, up 6.9% constant currency (7.3% reported). Total Group EBITA was €245.0 million, up 7.9% constant currency (8.1% reported).

Total Group EBITA margin was 7.0%, up 10 basis points with an 8.2% margin in the wholly owned businesses, up 30 basis points. Adjusted earnings per share was 61.16 cents, up 10.1%

RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS • Delivery of 10.1% growth in adjusted earnings per share, constant currency, and a 10.0% increase in dividends; • Total Group revenues of €3,522 million, up 6.9% on prior year, constant currency; • Strong results from Global Performance Nutrition where revenue growth of 13.5% and a 120 basis point margin expansion drove a 26.0% increase in EBITA, constant currency; • Satisfactory performance by Global Ingredients in the context of challenging dairy market dynamics with EBITA of €100.4 million, broadly in line with prior year; • Strategic investments in capital expenditure and acquisitions totaled €222 million, further building our two growth platforms; • Strong balance sheet with free cash flow up 74% to €153 million; and • Positive 2015 outlook, with guidance of 9% to 11% growth in adjusted earnings per share, constant currency.

(10.3% reported).

BOARD AND MANAGEMENT CHANGES In October, our Chairman, Liam Herlihy, announced his intention to retire at the Company Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May 2015. As Chairman, Liam guided the Group through a transformational period when a significant amount of shareholder value was created.

During 2014, Jerry Liston and John Callaghan, NonExecutive Directors, also retired from the Board. On 24th February, 2015, Patrick Gleeson and David Farrell informed the Board that they will retire at the Company AGM in May 2015.

Patrick Coveney and Dan O’Connor joined the Board during 2014. Patrick Coveney, aged 44, is Chief Executive Officer of Greencore Group plc, a leading international convenience food group. Dan O’Connor, aged 55, is a Non-Executive Director of CRH plc and is a former

President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Consumer Finance. Paul Haran assumed the position of Senior Independent Director and Dan O’Connor became Chairman of the Audit Committee following John Callaghan’s retirement.

Donard Gaynor became Chairman of the Remuneration Committee.

Also in 2014 Brendan Hayes rejoined the Board as a Non-Executive Director nominated by Glanbia Cooperative Society Limited.

2015 OUTLOOK The outlook for Global Performance Nutrition is positive and continued investment in this business will ensure we remain in a leading position in key markets and channels. We are expecting growth in Global Ingredients in 2015 with an improvement in dairy market dynamics and solid underlying demand across key sectors. Ongoing efficiency measures in Dairy Ireland are expected to underpin a further improvement in perform-

ance and Joint Ventures & Associates are expected to be broadly in line with 2014. We reiterate our long term guidance beyond 2015 to 2018 for organic growth of 8% to 10% in adjusted earnings per share, constant currency and a return on capital employed of greater than 12%.

CASH AND WORKING CAPITAL During 2014 we increased our focus on working capital and initiated programmes to improve management of inventory as well as payables and receivables. On inventory we have implemented improved sales and operations planning processes Group wide. We plan to review the results of this programme regularly and look for continuing improvements. In addition we performed a best practice benchmark review of our payables and receivables practices and have identified a number of improvement opportunities which we will begin implementing in 2015.

At the end of 2014 working capital was €252 million, in line with prior year on a constant currency basis, and compares to significant increases in the previous two years. While we expect that working capital may increase as the Group continues to grow, our goal is to have working capital grow at a slower pace than revenues. Overall free cash flow was €153 million in 2014, a strong increase from €88 million in 2013 and €65 million in 2012.

Operating cash flow increased from €139 million to €206 million.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Company’s AGM will be held on Tuesday, 12th May, 2015, in the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Dublin Road, Kilkenny, Ireland.

Farmers should examine individual CAP statements on entitlements very closely – Downey IFA President Eddie Downey has said that farmers should examine their individual CAP entitlement statements very carefully, as farmers receive their statements on entitlements for 2015 to 2019 from the Department of Agriculture this week.

He said, “Throughout the CAP reform negotiations, IFA strongly opposed the Ciolos proposals for flat payments and regionalisation, and resisted severe cuts to Ireland’s CAP

budget”.

He continued, “A strong campaign

by IFA throughout 2013 and 2014 secured EU funding for the CAP single farm payment of €1.2bn pa for Irish farmers up to 2020. In addition, IFA fought a tough campaign with Government resulting in a funding commitment of an average of €560m per year under the Rural Development Programme to fund critical farm schemes, such as GLAS,

Disadvantaged Areas, TAMS and Suckler Cow Genomics”.

Mr. Downey advised farmers to closely examine their individual statements and check that they are accurate and correct. He said, “Given the changes in CAP reform and the critical importance of the 2015 application, farmers should commence the work on making their applications with their advisors as soon as possible”.

Michael O'Connell Grange, Dungarvan pictured at the East Waterford Ploughing Championships which took place on the land of Thomas and Rosemary Driver at Rocketts Castle, Portlaw.

[Michael Kiely]

Good news for beef sector as Chinese ban on Irish beef lifted – Coffey FINE Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has welcomed the announcement that China has also lifted its ban on Irish beef.

The news comes after the recent launch of Irish beef in the US for the first time in over 15 years.

The value of agri food exports from Ireland to China (including Hong Kong) last year amounted to almost €620m according to CSO trade statistics, a remarkable increase of almost two and a half times the level of exports in 2011

(€254m).

Referring to the beef opportunity, the Minister said that Chinese beef consumption is estimated at approximately 6 million tonnes at present and is expected to grow by over one million tonnes over the next five years.

While China has formally lifted its ban on Irish beef, the next step in the process will involve the agreement of a protocol to decide which cuts can be exported and the agreement of a veterinary certifi-

cate. This will be followed by a Chinese veterinary inspection to approve individual processing plants for export.

Minister Coffey commended Minister for Agriculture, Food and The Marine Simon Coveney TD for the work that he has done in delivering this deal for the Irish Economy. This Fine Gael led Government is totally committed to farming and ensuring that agriculture continues to play a significant role in our growing economy.”

READER’S QUERIES Question: Although we both work off-farm, my brother and I both help out our dad at home on the farm most mornings and evenings. We had discussed participating in the Young Farmer Scheme however as we both help out and both qualify we couldn’t decide which of us would go on the herd number with dad. Is it possible for both our names to go on the herd number with dad and still qualify for the YFS? Can you please advise?

Answer: Yes, it is possible for both names to be on the herd number with your father and still qualify for the Young Farmers Scheme. Only one of you however can be the qualifying farmer for the YFS. All three of you must sign the declaration and have it witnessed by a solicitor. As you never mentioned educational qualifications, it might be an advantage to see which of you is closest to the Green Cert level 6 qualification, if not already achieved as

this could decide which of you will be the young farmer for the purpose of the scheme. I trust this will clear things up for you.

Tip of the Week: GLAS, National Reserve, YFS and BPS 2015 are now open for applications.

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TERENCE MORRISSEY Send your queries to: Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, or to Morrissey & Associates, Mweelnahorna, Ring, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 6 March, 2015

Teagasc News . . .

BEEF Are you up for the challenge this spring?

Your answers to the following questions will help you make good decisions about your spring workload.

Have you turned out cattle?

The aim for February and March is to get all the fields (including silage ground) grazed off so that the farm is set up to start the second grazing rotation from early to mid-April. The weather during February has been ideal for getting animals out on grass so hopefully you have taken advantage of the good conditions How many acres are you grazing?

If you have managed to get cattle out in the last week of February, there are roughly 40 days until the start of the second rotation, so on a 100-acre farm, on average 2.5 acres need to be grazed per day. If cattle were turned out for the first week of March then roughly three acres need to be grazed each day. If you are not hitting these targets, you need to turn out more cattle. If you are grazing more ground than this you need to slow down by either feeding meal/silage outside or by bringing some stock back in.

How are you managing grazing with poor ground conditions?

The key here is to be flexible. Be prepared to think outside the norm and bring cattle in again if needs be.

Anything that gives you more options will help, such as multiple gaps in fields, strip wire, roadways, etc. Can you free up more time for grazing management?

Have you thought about on/off graz-

ing? Many beef farmers will say this is impossible or “it’s alright for dairy farmers”, but why not bring cattle off grass if it starts a downpour while they are out? A few hours grazing are far better than none and you will limit damage to the ground by taking them off while it is wet overhead. Some suckler farmers turn suckler cows out after the school run in the morning and bring them in again before doing the school run in the afternoon.There is no problem getting cows back in as they will want to return to their calves.

Have you managed to spread fertiliser or slurry?

It has been very difficult to travel ground but where it has not been possible to spread slurry or fertiliser, this is now a priority. If you are at derogation stocking rates then the recommendation is to spread a half bag of urea in February and another half bag in March. If you missed your normal February application, go with a bag or urea now. If you do not require a derogation on your farm, then a half bag in March is adequate.

Should you spread urea or CAN? Urea is a cheaper source of nitrogen (N). At current prices CAN costs €1.22/kg N and urea costs 98c/kg N. Urea requires soil moisture to avoid being lost to the air. This is not a problem at this time of year.

What role does slurry have as a source of nitrogen?

Chemical fertiliser is expensive and replacing some of the N required in spring with slurry is worth considering.

Applying 3,000 gallons of cattle slurry

per acre is the equivalent of half a bag of urea per acre (and you are applying potassium (P) and phosphorus (K) as well). Response to slurry can be very good in the spring and can exceed the response to straight N. At this stage it is probably too late to spread slurry on ground that has not been grazed unless slurry is very watery.There is a risk that thick slurry will stick to the leaves and will reduce palatability for grazing.

Instead, consider applying slurry to the ground immediately after it has been grazed (in the first two weeks of March) so that there is time for it to have soaked in before the second rotation.

What about cattle still inside?

If you have done everything you can to get stock out, what can you do for cattle still inside? A lot of effort and cost has gone into feeding livestock this winter and this needs to be maintained.

First calvers These animals are your number one priority. They are still growing and will need to get back in calf. All first calvers should get 1-2kg meal pre turnout regardless of silage quality.

Calved suckler cows Turn calved cows out as soon as possible. If you can’t turn them out they need to get 2 kg meals along with ad lib silage. The only scenario where you can get away without feeding meals to these cows is where you have good quality silage, cows are in good order and are getting out to grass within a month of calving.

Cows that haven’t calved yet Avoid making big changes to their feeding in the three weeks pre calving.

Teagasc Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management open for applications TEAGASC has announced that applications for the Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management Programme are now open and applications must be submitted by April 17th.

The programme was developed by Teagasc in conjunction with UCD and in consultation with other stakeholders, in response to Food Harvest 2020 recommendations.

The course was designed for those intending to manage their own farms, intending to work as dairy farm managers or those seeking to enter dairy farming through a collaborative arrangement and eventually own their own herd or farm.

The first group graduated from the course last November and have gone on to work in New

Zealand, Saudi Arabia, or in Ireland as dairy farm managers, or as managers on their family farm.

Tony Pettit, Head of Education Teagasc, said: “The Diploma in Dairy Farm Management is a Level 7 professional diploma qualification which is awarded by UCD and it combines key elements of the much respected former Farm Apprenticeship Programme with an approach that reflects the requirements of today’s dairy farming sector and current educational structure”.

Dr. Marion Beecher, programme co-ordinator, Teagasc, said: “There is a strong demand for technically skilled dairy farm mangers with experience. This course provides the necessary

training to equip people with key skills to becoming a highly successful dairy farm manager either on your family farm, or as an employed farm manager”.

The core element is a two year paid professional work experience with approved dairy farmers.

Participants are required to spend 12 months on a Teagasc-approved host farm and then move to a new host.

There is also the option to spend 6 months’ work experience in New Zealand which is strongly recommended to maximise participants’ exposure to different concepts and approaches.

The contact element of the programme is delivered in blocks at the Teagasc Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation

Centre, Moorepark or Teagasc Kildalton Agricultural College.

Modules are delivered by an integrated team of highly specialised Teagasc staff including Moorepark Research staff, College lecturers, Dairy and Financial Knowledge Specialists, with inputs from guest lectures from the dairy industry and commercial dairy farmers.

The programme also incorporates monthly discussion groups.

To be eligible for the course, students must have a minimum qualification of a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture prior to the course starting.

Applications are also welcome from Level 7, or Level 8 agriculture award holders.

Further details can be obtained from the Teagasc website at www.teagasc.ie

Cows on bad silage will lose condition if not fed meals. Continue to feed at least 2kg until calving. This will not cause calving difficulties as the meal is simply filling the gap in what good silage alone would supply in a normal year. Some of the problems associated with losing condition pre- calving include displaced abomasums, retained cleanings and infections, fatty liver, ketosis pre calving, milk fever and low intakes after calving.Where protein levels are below 10% in the silage cows they need to be supplemented with 250 grams of crude protein. This is the equivalent of 0.5kg soya or 2kg of a 14% CP ration.

Don’t forget to feed a good precalver mineral. If running into problems around calving, check: first – energy intake; second – protein intake; and, third – mineral intake, are there adequate trace elements and magnesium (20g per day) in the mineral?

Weanlings If weanlings are on good quality silage then take meal out of the diet pre turnout to maximise compensatory growth. Weanlings on poor quality silage should continue to get 1-2kg meals until turnout.

What about the bottom line?

You probably don’t need me to highlight how much it costs to keep animals inside on silage and meal. If you take a 40ha suckler farm at an average stocking rate carrying 40 cows and 35 of last year’s weanlings, the cost of silage and meal is €3,600 for one month’s feeding.

This is €120/day. Animals outside have the potential for greater weight gain. If

the yearlings achieved an extra 0.6kg at grass and this year’s weanlings weighed an extra 15kg this autumn, at €2.00/kg this is worth €2,400 or €80/day.

By grazing off paddocks, there is also the extra benefit of better quality grass in May and June. At current feed costs, this is worth over €1,000 or €35/day.

So in total, the potential benefit of turning stock out to grass on a 40ha farm is worth €235/day or just over €3.00/animal/day. But what are the downsides or risks to an earlier turnout?

If you don’t turn cattle out, you won’t need to spread early N. So allowing a half bag of urea over half the ground is 1.25t. At €480/t this costs €600 or €20/day. Turning out cattle also comes with a risk of poaching. Research shows that poaching can cause a 20% reduction in grass production in subsequent rotations. If 10% of the ground is poached and grass has to be replaced by bought-in feed, it will cost just over €1,000 (or €35/day). So the potential cost of turning cattle out on a 40ha farm is €55/day or 75c/animal.

So, on a 40ha farm the net benefit of turning cattle out sooner is €180/day or €2.25/animal/day. This is a great return on the labour involved in moving cattle and bringing them in again if needs be. So when you are questioned at the pub about moving cattle in and out, and asked “what are you at”, you can say you are making €180/day extra profit. Remember: “to the brave and faithful, nothing is impossible”.

TEAGASC/GLANBIA MONITOR FARM FOCUS Week Ending: 2/3/2015 Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day KG Meal KG/Cow/Day Average Farm Cover Cover Per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA

Grange, Waterford 26.20 4.50 3.38 2.06 3 590 302 1,500 16 11

Kilmacow, Kilkenny 15 4.57 4.19 1.33 2 645 900 13.5 8.5

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Grange, Co. Waterford • Practising on/off grazing last week to avoid ground damage.

• 3kgs DM per cow of high quality bale silage being fed.

• Booster shots of Lepto and BVD to cows this week. Weanling heifers will get their second shot of Lepto and BVD also.

• 34% was grazed on 28th February, this is on target.

Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny • 40% of cows calved in 2 weeks • 12% grazed • Cows out day and night • No silage in diet

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REANADAMPAUN, BALLMACARBRY 30 Acres Roadside Land To Lease for 5-7 Years • Currently in permanent pasture.

• Independent water supply and electricity • Good level land in easily managed divisions.

• Maps and Details from the Auctioneers.

STRADBALLY AREA 26 Acres Roadside Land • All in permanent pasture.

• Independent water and electricity • In two fields.

GRANGE AREA c.57 Acres Prime Quality Land To Lease for 5 Years • 39 Acres ploughed ground – for tillage or grass.

• 18.6 Acres in permanent pasture • Excellent quality lands, can be leased in 1 or 2 lots.

Maps and further details from the Acutioneers.

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Peter McDonald, Mullinavat and Martin Howley, Mooncoin pictured at the East Waterford Ploughing Championships which took place on the land of Thomas and Rosemary Driver at Rocketts Castle, Portlaw.

[Michael Kiely]

Coveney announces first in series of information meetings for farmers on the implementation of CAP reform THE Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, announced that his Department will hold a series of 14 regional Information Meetings in relation to CAP implementation from Monday 9th March to Tuesday, 31st March.

The purpose of the meetings is to provide information to farmers on future requirements in rela-

tion to the Basic Payment Scheme under Pillar I and the GLAS scheme under Pillar II of the CAP. Commenting on the meetings, the Minister said: “this is an important opportunity for farmers to inform themselves on how the key elements of the new CAP reform arrangements will operate.

They will have an opportunity to obtain information and advice in

relation to the new Basic Payment Scheme, National Reserve, Greening and the new GLAS agri-environmental scheme.

In the case of greening and on-line applications, farmers will also be facilitated in obtaining advice on a one-to-one basis from Department staff, which will be available during the afternoons at the same venues.”

The first in the series of

regional Information meetings for farmers on the 2015 CAP will be held on the following dates between 9th and 13th March at the following venues: Monday, 9th March Raddison Blu, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal at 8.00 p.m.

Tuesday, 10th March Hodson Bay, Athlone, Co. Westmeath at 8.00 p.m.

Wednesday, 11th March Knightsbridge Hotel, Trim, co. Meath at 8.00 p.m.

Thursday, 12th March Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co. Kildare at 8.00 p.m.

Friday, 13th March Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny at 8.00 p.m.

It is intended to hold further meetings in Wexford, Tipperary, Cork, Killarney, Limerick, Galway, Castlebar, Sligo and Cavan.

Details in relation to these meetings will follow.

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Sean Kelly MEP (Ireland South), Leader of the Fine Gael delegation in the European Parliament, is pictured meeting the IFA's Director of European Affairs, Liam McHale, in the European Parliament, Brussels recently. MEP Kelly and Mr. McHale had a constructive discussion on the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), hen harrier areas of special conservation, commonages and hill farming and other agricultural issues facing Ireland and the EU at present.

BULLOCK SECTION 9 Her. 621 kgs. made €1,345.

5 Lim. 581 kgs. made €1,320 each.

6 Her. 537 kgs. made €1,180 each.

4 Frs. 515 kgs. €1,020 each.

HEIFER SECTION 1 Lim. 435 kgs. made €1,060.

2 Char. 427 kgs. made €1,010 each.

1 Her. 480 kgs. made €1,040.

1 Lim. 330 kgs. made €900.

DRY COW 1 Friesian 710 kgs. made €1,140.

1 Friesian 680 kgs. made €1,090.

1 Friesian 720 kgs. made €920.

CALF SECTION Fr. Bull Calves made from €65 to €95 with up to€140 for strong Fr. Calves.

Her Bull Calves sold from €300 up to €380. A.A. Bull Calves sold from €250 to

€350 and Cont. Bull Calves sold from €350 up to €470 each.

Heifer Calves sold from €180 up to €350.

SPECIAL ENTRY FOR MONDAY NEXT, 9th MARCH – 5 SUCKLER COWS WITH CALVES AT FOOT – Hereford and Aberdeen Angus Cows with Lim and Hereford Calves at foot. For a local producer.

DAIRY SALE THURSDAY 12th MARCH, 2015. Entries are now being taken.

Cattle Sales in 2015 will commence at 11.30 a.m. sharp.

Friesian Bull Calves wanted for export. Must be over 14 days old.

Wanted Continental bulls up to 450 kgs, also Cont. Heifers 300 – 400 kgs. and heavy Dry cows.

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The Girl who Forgot to Sing Badly Theatre Royal Sunday, 15th March at 2.30 p.m.

THEATRE Lovett recently returned from the iconic Sydney Opera House are on the road again with their hit show for family audiences.

Muireann Ahern Lovett and Louis Lovett are Theatre Lovett, an Irish company that is attracting considerable national and international attention for their family friendly theatre productions.

They have performed on New York’s 42nd street, at the Sydney Opera House and now this exciting family friendly company are bringing the runaway theatrical hit The Girl who Forgot to Sing Badly to the Theatre Royal on Sunday, 15th March at 2.30 p.m.

hilarious portrayal of Peggy O’Hegarty, a young girl who saves her city from disaster certainly tickles both adults and children alike.

Lovett is well known on Irish TV as Dieter Langer the German sausage seller in Killinascully where he stars alongside Pat Shortt.

He also plays Mr. Leech, the annoying bank manager in Chris O’Dowd’s Moone Boy. The Girl who Forgot to Sing Badly sees him playing multiple characters on a remarkable set of crates and packages, which emerge from an enormous, unfolding wooden box.

This tour is supported by The Arts Council of Ireland.

Since opening in Dublin in 2010 to rave reviews and packed houses, this rollercoaster show has travelled to Edinburgh, London, Texas, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Melbourne, Sydney and to 42nd street, New York where it was comfortably sandwiched between Spiderman and Wicked, the musical.

'Not only works, it wows' THE NEW YORK POST 'The theatrical equivalent of going to bed on Christmas Eve' THE SUNDAY TIMES 'Lovett makes the experience seem as natural and interactive as a warm hug' THE IRISH TIMES Ingenious performer Louis Lovett’s

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DOWN 2 The first major television programme to feature David Attenborough (3,5) 3 Title given to a bishop (5,8) 4 Go pear-shaped means go _ (4) 5 Another name for the cleaning product Cif (3) 6 The _ , chalk stacks off the Isle of Wight (7) 7 A dance at a school or college (4) 8 A person sent on a diplomatic mission (8) 13 Anagram of CANNIEST (8) 14 Anagram of CANNIEST (8) 15 Scheme linked with The Scout Association (3-1-3) 20 International signals of extreme distress (1,1,2) 21 _ Korbut, former Belarusian gymnast (4) 23 Award for meritorious civil or military service (1,1,1) SOLUTION

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Chappie – Opens 6th March BORN with a child-like curiosity, as well as incredible strength and power, Chappie must learn quickly how to survive in the real world. If he were a real child, this would be difficult enough. However, Chappie is a robot, and must adapt fast to a world where everything is new. Deon (Dev Patel), his creator, is extremely protective over him, and when other forces start to express an anxiety over Chappie, he must help his robot friend, or watch him be destroyed.

The world is a big scary place, and as external forces start closing in around Chappie, Deon starts to wonder how safe they can be. Influenced by the right people,

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OUR health or someone else s has been on your mind recently and it s made you think about the future. A change of lifestyle could be on the cards, but could benefit you.

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ONEY, love, family if only everything could go right at once! Well lucky Geminis are enjoying a prosperous time right now in all fields, so enjoy it!

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AKING decisions can be hard harder if they re for someone else. A friend has put too much pressure on you to solve their dramas, listen to your own needs first.

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FRIEND needs your support at a difficult time, and they ve turned to the right person you re feeling extra understanding this week and this won t go unnoticed.

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AKING time for yourself is very important this week as you might need to save your strength for someone else in the coming weeks be warned.

REAMS can come true, but you have to

try for them too. A plan you ve had for a November while could soon come to fruition, so don t 22nd December 21st give up on it yet.

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Chappie could prove everyone wrong and trust the goodness within himself. Influenced by the wrong people, he could be very, very dangerous…

Chappie is an innovative sci-fi thriller, which questions how we judge humanity and how far we can go to protect the people we love. Starring Hugh Jackman (Les Miserables, X-Men: Days of Future Past), Dev Patel (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Slumdog Millionaire), and Sharlto Copley as Chappie (The A-Team, Maleficent), this is a moving and thought-provoking film for the age of new technology.

Unfinished Business – Opens 6th March UNFINISHED Business is an hilarious comedy When Dan Trunkman (Vince Vaughan) gets fired from his job, he decides to set up his own company and carry on. One year later, he has two employees – of questionable quality and varying age – and the company is not doing brilliantly. Dan’s luck might be about to change with a big new deal in Germany, so he and the ‘boys’ optimistically head off, only to find Dan’s former boss there competing for the same client.

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ACROSS 1 Winning country in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest (10) 9 Member of the house of Montague who falls in love with a member of the house of Capulet (5) 10 Animal with, surprisingly, the same number of neck bones as us (7) 11 World War II plane constructed mostly of wood (8) 12 A kind of shopping area (4) 15 One of the diminutive forms of Beatrice (3) 16 A soft lustre (5) 17 Body forming part of the England and Wales legal system (1,1,1) 18 Sir John _ Orr, Scottish winner of the Nobel Peace Prize (4) 19 Garments typically worn by motorcyclists (8) 22 One of the London Underground lines (7) 24 Shortened name of a county (5) 25 Artillery rank equivalent to corporal (10)

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Taking matters into his own hands, Dan decides to do what any sane person and savvy businessman would do – take the client out and get them drunk.

What starts as a reasonably wild night quickly turns into carnage, and Dan soon learns the situation is more desperate than he first thought. With his former boss breathing down his neck, can Dan turn things around and take on an enormously successful company?

Verdi’s “La Traviata” live from English National Opera Wednesday, March 11th, at 7.30 p.m.

(By Jim Ryan) After two splendid operatic productions recently “Norma” and “The Flying Dutchman”, our next opera is “La Traviata”, one of the most popular of all. I look forward to seeing the ENO production as I’ve enjoyed my visits there over the years immensely.

Guiseppe Verdi’s La Traviata, his nineteenth opera, first performed at the Teatro La Fenice in Venice on March 6th, 1853, was an abject failure on that opening night. It seems that the well-proportioned soprano, Fanny SalviniDonatelli, who looked anything but consumptive, was greeted with derision by the audience at Violetta’s death scene - “A complete fiasco” were the words the composer used to describe the occasion. It was a massive disappointment to Verdi, who had seen his seventeenth opera, ‘Rigoletto’, premiere to wild enthusiasm in the same theatre

only two years earlier, on March 11th, 1851.

After some revisions, it was performed to acclaim in the Teatro San Benadetto in Venice and ever since, La Traviata, ‘the woman who strayed’, has been among the operatic ‘Top of the pops’.

Year after year, it is among the most performed and best-loved of all operas. With ‘Carmen’, Madam Butterfly’ and ‘The Barber of Seville’ it’s another of those great works that survived disastrous premieres to go on to eventual triumph and glory.Verdi’s faith in the opera’s greatness, was vindicated. After the premiere he had written to a friend: “’La Traviata’ was a fiasco. Don’t try to work out the reason, that’s just the way it is. And, what’s worse, they laughed. Still, what can I say? I’m not upset by it. Am I wrong or are they? I myself believe that the last word on ‘La Traviata’ was not heard last night. They will hear it again -- and we shall see!”

Laura Mvula – with the Metropole Orkest LIVE AT THE PARADISO, AMSTERDAM

By Satellite to SGC DUNGARVAN on Thursday, 5th March, at 7.30 p.m.

Sensational velvet-voiced singer-songwriter and Sony recording artist, Laura Mvula is taking Europe and the US by storm. Fresh from the Letterman Show in the US and the Graham Norton Show closer to home, she is set to reach her exploding global fan-base on the 5th of March at 7.30 p.m. when she presents her spectacular live ‘orchestral soul’ concert with the Metropole Orkest from Amsterdam in a special satellite transmission to cinema venues throughout the world, including SGC Dungarvan.

Laura Mvula live at The Paradiso with The Metropole Orkest in Amsterdam, was sold out months in advance, but can now be seen exclusively in cinemas for one night only, with a live Q&A introduction by Laura

Mvula plus live finale acoustic set especially for cinema audiences.This is a unique opportunity to experience a live performance of the stunning orchestral arrangements from her sensational ‘Sing To The Moon’ hit album recorded at Abbey RoadStudios.The singersongwriter’s music fuses orchestral soul, poetic lyrics and thrilling harmonies. Her voice, layered with velvety lushness, is a one-woman symphony - a match made in heaven for the power and talent of the 52 strong, 16Grammy nominated Metropole Orkest Under the baton of Jules Buckley.

One of the most exciting new musical talents to come out of the UK, and heading for world stardom, this Laura Mvula deserves all of the attention she is receiving. Don’t miss this one time opportunity to see her and her amazing Orchestral Soul on the big screen at your local venue.

See www.sgcdungarvan.ie for all details and links to booking…

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The Clancy Brothers Songwriting Competition 2015 Now Open WITH a prize fund of more than €1,200, the Clancy Brothers Songwriting Competition is now open for entries.

The competition is open to all musical genres and styles, and to all ages and nationalities. As long as it is a song, it is eligible for entry.With free entry, and big prizes, this is a competition not to be missed.

Following a successful first year, competition organisers are looking forward to hearing a wide range of music from across Ireland.

‘Last year’s competition attracted a huge number of entries from all over Ireland and from abroad,’ said Pete

MacGowan, ‘and the songs covered every genre from acoustic folk to heavy metal and everything in between.’

This is a songwriting competition with the songwriter in mind. Songs will be judged based on melody, composition, originality and lyrics. The quality of performance and production will not be considered.

The three finalists will perform their song at a concert in the Nano Nagle Chapel in Carrick-on-Suir during the Clancy Brothers Festival of Music and Art 2015.

The winner will be announced at the end of the concert.

With cash prizes of €500 for the winner and €200 for each of the runners up,

no one will leave empty handed. The winner also receives a voucher for CD duplication and packaging sponsored by Duplication Ireland and all three will gain premium services from InMusik.co.

The Clancy Brothers Festival of Music and Art has always fostered new and emerging talent, with local and national songwriters benefitting from a platform for their original music, and songwriting workshops by renowned masters of the craft, including John Spillane and Charlie McGettigan.

One measure of the competition’s success is that two of last year’s finalists are about to launch CDs. Lisa Loughrey’s winning song, ‘Lost

with all Hands’ is the title track on The Mariannes’ new EP. The Mariannes are launching their CD in Whelan’s, Dublin, in April. And runner up Robb Murphy’s song, ‘Mysteries of the Heart’, features on his new album, ‘Sleep Tonight’, due out in

March.

For further information and details on how to enter, go to www.clancybrothersfestival.org, or email cbsongwritingcompetition@gmail.com.

Closing date for entries is April 29th, 4.00 p.m.

Strictly Comeragh at the Woodlands Hotel THE Parish of Kilrossanty and Fews came together to raise money to provide a safe pathway from Crough Wood to the Mahon Falls and the Strictly Comeragh dancing competition held on Saturday in front of a sellout crowd in the Woodlands Hotel in Waterford generated the funds for the

project.

The night was a runaway success and there were fifteen couples strutting their stuff in front of Judges John Delaney FAI, Joe Rooney of Kilnascully and Father Ted, Gillian Norris of Riverdance and Roisìn Curran choreographer.

1st Place winners Wendy Dee and Jason Dee pictured with Gillian Norris of Riverdance fame.

[Will Cusack Photography]

The standard on the night was exceptional and a great credit to all the dancers and their teachers who put in seven weeks training.

The production of the whole show on the night was so pro- fessional and Kevin Rowe Events from Dublin can certainly

take a bow.

The winners on the night are as follows:1st Wendy Dee and Jason Dee; 2nd Anne O’Loughlin and Colin Dee; 3rd Moira Walsh and Patrick Fitzgerald.

Best Video - Mary Greene and Ned Dunphy.

2nd Place winners Anne O’Loughlin and Colin Dee pictured with Gillian Norris of Riverdance fame.

[Will Cusack Photography]

Just What The Doctor Ordered!

THE TWO LOVES OF GABRIEL FOLEY (performed by Aisteóirí an tSean Phobail) It may be the dreary nights of late winter/early spring. It may be the constant bickering of our politicians on our television screens. It may even be a reaction to the endless headlines of bad news and tragedies from all around the world. Whatever the reason,The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley, written by Jimmy Keary, and performed by Aisteóirí an tSean Phobail, has lifted the gloom since mid January.

Upwards of eight hundred have thronged to Halla Colmáin for the performances. Dozens of people have seen it twice and, believe it or not, there are some who have seen it three or four times.

The hapless Gabriel and his romantic escapades has had people holding their aching sides as they follow him on his mazy escapades as he goes from having no woman to having “too much woman.”

If you haven’t seen it yet, or if you would like to see it again, you can do so next Sunday night, March 8th, in Halla Colmáin commencing at 8.15 p.m. It is just what the doctor ordered.

Book your seat(or get your prescription) by calling Mary on 058-46453.

Proceeds are in aid of CLG an tSean Phobail.

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3rd Place winners Moira Walsh and Patrick Fitzgerald pictured with Gillian Norris of Riverdance [Will Cusack Photography] fame.

Best Video – Mary Greene and Ned Dunphy pictured with Gillian Norris of Riverdance fame.

[Will Cusack Photography]

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Father Ray Kelly 'The Singing Priest' Platinum Selling Album entitled 'Where I Belong'. When Father Ray Kelly performed a wedding in April 2014, he had no idea his special rendition of 'Hallelujah' would be watched 40 million times on YouTube, and land him a Top 5 album by the end of the year!

For a chance to win a copy of Father Ray Kelly’s Platinum Selling Album entitled 'Where I belong' simply answer the following question: Does Ben O'Neill’s Music Shop Dungarvan sell Vinyl?

Post your entries into Father Kelly Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 10th March. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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STEPHANIE Roche has signed up as Brand Ambassador for FBD Hotels and Resorts in a new role that will see the talented young lady take part in a series of events over the coming 12 months within the Irish and Spanish properties. Kicking-off in style, Stephanie was joined by senior management from The Tower Hotel and Faithlegg House Hotel as she signed up as ambassador for FBD Hotels and Resorts.This new role will see the talented young lady take part in a series of events over the coming 12 months including a visit to Waterford and both hotels. The partnership is the first of its kind for FBD Hotels & Resorts as Stephanie signs up as the first ever official ambassador for the brand.

Commenting on the announcement, David Kelly, CEO, FBD Property & Leisure Group (FBDPLL) said, “as a very talented lady, proud of her Irish heritage and full of drive and ambition for the future along with the opportunities it will bring, Stephanie Roche embodies the key attributes of the FBD Hotels & Resort’s brand.

Like Stephanie, we also are very proud of our Irish roots yet strive to develop and grow with properties overseas such as Sunset Beach and La Cala Resort in Spain.”

“We are delighted to welcome Stephanie on board and are very much looking forward to working together over the coming year on a range of exciting events planned for Waterford” added Alicia Maguire, General Manager, The Tower Hotel.

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In Southern Spain, the group owns the 4 star and award winning Sunset Beach Club Resort in Benalmadena, Costa del Sol, and the well-known golf, hotel, spa and residential property La Cala Resort in Mijas, Costa del Sol. Commenting on her new role, Stephanie Roche said ”I am delighted to join FBD Hotels & Resorts as Brand Ambassador for the year. I have always loved to travel and the sense of occasion associated with hotels and the wider hospitality industry. From travelling overseas for a match, attending a business meeting, enjoying a leisurely weekend or celebrating family birthdays and weddings, hotels play a central role in all of our lives – the milestones we achieve and celebrate along with the special moments shared with friends with family.”

I am really looking forward to working with the brand and taking part in the series of events planned for The Tower Hotel and Faithlegg House Hotel in Waterford”, she added.

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Jamie Moore a leader today and for the future LOCAL people will be familiar with the regular appearance of a group of purple shirted young people in the local press and hearing them – and about them - on radio. The Members of Comhairle na nOg are far from dedicated to chasing publicity, it is just that their exploits are always newsworthy, the more so as they are contributing their fair share to the improvement and enhancement of our society.

A familiar face amongst the group is that of a local student, Jamie Moore, who is close to completing his College Studies, but yet, from his mid-teens has always found time to dedicate to local organisations, usually benefitting young people.

Jamie is Co-ordinator at Comhairle na nOg and sets not only a demanding agenda for the forty or so young people with whom he works, but also a high standard of contribution to the programme.

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While in Transition year in the CBS Secondary School, Jamie was introduced to the Gaisce Awards Scheme and quickly set his sights on achieving all three levels from Bronze to Gold and the completion of his task was marked last year by a visit to Arus an Uachtarain to accept his Gold Award from President Higgins.

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THE imminent removal by Eircom of the telephone kiosk in Grattan Square outside what was once the Post Office, takes from the public a useful service and another reminder of our past. No doubt there is an economic aspect to this decision as people now carry their own phone with them and can not only talk to their target person, but can also send them a written message through various channels and photographs as well, all in an instant.

As the steel and glass shelter – not a very pretty structure – is removed from the edge of the footpath, the older generations, as they pass by, may be reminded of their use of the phone there in times past. It will revive happy memories of calls to home in distant parts of the country conveying good news of a promotion at work, winning a football match or just staying in touch with family or friends with whom you might speak just once a week. It might also include the announcement of a new baby, or other momentous event, news which could not wait for a letter which would be delivered overnight provided it was posted before 5.30 p.m., or as late as 9.30 in other, better served, parts of the country.

The call might also announce the passing of someone close, the loss of employment or a request for a loan to tide you through until payday. All of which had to be delivered in hushed tones, out of the hearing of a small queue waiting on the footpath for their turn. Then, of course, there was little privacy if there was a ‘bad line’ or a telephonist listening in, something which the employees of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs NEVER did! That was in the day when employees in that Department were required to sign the Official Secrets Act. Up to about 1973, calls from phones in Dungarvan and its sub-offices were made from phones with no dial. Just lift the receiver and wait for the operator to answer and then request the number. If it was a local call or to an area to which the operator could dial, it might be connected at once. Calls further afield might elicit the response ‘I’ll call you back’ which meant a delay of minutes or hours. A Clonmel call (an A call) might take minutes, to Dublin (a C call) up to an hour and London or San Francisco (international trunks) anything up to two meals later.

As they waited outside the kiosk, the person hoped no one would occupy the phone for too

long as the incoming London connection would be told the line was engaged and the process would have to be repeated. Often, those who were waiting patiently for a call asked others arriving to use the phone to go to another to maintain the phone free to ring.

There was another kiosk near The Enterprise, at the Youghal Road corner, one at Crotty’s corner and later one in Childers Estate.

The older generation will remember the hardships of making a simple call, having to have the correct change, hearing the ding-ding as the three pennies required for a local call registered in the coin-box before pressing button A, but not until you were told!

It was the late Albert Reynolds as Minister for Posts and Telegraphs who initiated the major modernisation of the telephone system and reduced waiting times for a house phone from a year to mere weeks.

There will not be enough people who will notice or regret the loss of the public phone, or who need to use it at all, to justify retaining all of the public phones in Dungarvan, but the loss of this kiosk will mean just another bit of the past drifting into history.

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Agonising one point defeat for gallant Lismore See pages 2 & 3

HOME DEFEAT DENTS FOOTBALLERS PROMOTION HOMES Page 7

Aoife Hannon about to strick the sliotar for Lismore’s goal during the AIB All-Ireland Club final between Piltown and Lismore at Croke Park.

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BRILLIANT MYSTERY TOUR NIGHT BRINGS LEAGUE TO AN END

NIGHT OF CELEBRATION FOR PAT SPRATT

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AIB ALL-IRELAND INTERMEDIATE CLUB CAMOGIE FINAL

Supporting Lismore at the AIB All Ireland Club final at Croke Park.

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Naoimi, Joshus and Karen Nugent with Sam Shanahan Quinn, who were supporting Lismore at the AIB All Ireland Club final at Croke Park.

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Ava Houlihan, Billy Houlihan, Eleanor Houlihan, Caoimhe and Theresa McGrath who were supporting Lismore at the AIB All Ireland Club final at Croke Park.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Michael McGrath and son Michael, Billy, Matt and Sally Houlihan, who were supporting Lismore at the AIB All Ireland Club final at Croke Park.

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Supporting Lismore at the AIB All-Ireland Club final at Croke Park.

Rita and Declan Doocey, who were supporting Lismore at the AIB All Ireland Club final at Croke Park. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Ava Houlihan and Caoimhe McGrath who were supporting Lismore at the AIB All Ireland Club final at Croke Park.

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Tommy Heffernan, John Cahill, Pat Morrissey and Grainne Ni Laoite, who were supporting Lismore at the AIB All-Ireland Club final at Croke Park.

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Lisa O’Keeffe, Jade Coleman and Sophia McCarthy, who were supporting Lismore at the AIB All-Ireland Club final at Croke Park.

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Agonising one point defeat for gallant Lismore

By Daragh Ó Conchúir at Croke Park Piltown (Kilkenny) …1-10; Lismore (Waterford) …1-9.

PILTOWN held off a late rally from champions Lismore to claim their first AIB All-Ireland intermediate club camogie title in bitterly cold conditions at Croke Park on Sunday last.

Snow fell as the teams came out onto the pitch and did their warm-ups but had thankfully abated by the time referee Peter Dowd threw the sliotar in.

Lismore started well with their half-back line particularly dominant but after Aoife Hannon landed an easy free Triona McGlone had been halted illegally, Piltown hit back with three points in two minutes.

Edel Long started the mini-

flurry when her dropping shot was batted over Lismore goalkeeper, Tanya Morrissey.

Alice Talbot landed a free from the next attack and Niamh Culleton slotted immediately after from the right flank.

Piltown were motoring and it got even better for them when Chloe Blackmore grabbed a 12th minute goal.

The move started when Sarah Fenton’s attempted clearance was blocked and after a wonderful bit of interplay between Katie Power and Niamh Culleton, the sliotar ended with Blackmore, who drove low to the right corner of the Lismore net.

Lismore were not without chances but were ponderous in possession at times, getting blocked far too many times, while Piltown also filtered a lot of players behind

the ball to deny them the space they normally thrive on. The Waterford side were given a massive lifeline though when Aoife Hannon rocketed a 20m free to the Piltown net, despite the presence of six players between the posts, to leave them trailing by just 1-6 to 1-4 at halftime.

Chloe Holden and Aoife Talbot quickly doubled the advantage after the restart and though Hannon hit a couple of excellent frees, Katie Power made it three before Piltown captain, Laura Norris landed a brilliant point to make it four once more with seven minutes remaining.

The Piltown defence had been completely dominant throughout, confining Lismore to two points from play. Irish soccer inter-

national, Karen Duggan and Kellyann Doyle were the standout performers.

Player of the Match, Doyle was magnificent at left halfback, cutting out the supply repeatedly and then using the speed that has made her the U-18 400m hurdles recordholder to turn defence into attack.

Lismore threw everything at them, with Grainne Kenneally an inspirational figure. Nicola Morrissey had a goal correctly ruled out in the 57th minute as she was in the square when providing the finishing touch.

Hannon converted frees on either side of a score from Kenneally to reduce the margin to the minimum but time ran out and it was Piltown’s day.

SCORERS – Piltown: A. Talbot 0-4 (3fs,

Piltown's Karen Duggan and Lismore's Caithriona McGlone battle for the sliotar during the AIB All-Ireland Club final between Piltown and Lismore at Croke Park.

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Sean Daly, John O'Rourke, Eamonn Browne, Mary O'Rourke and Ciara Prendergast, who were supporting Lismore at the AIB All-Ireland Club final at Croke Park.

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The Lismore team pictured before the game in Croke Park as the snow fell.

1 45); C. Blackmore 1-0; L. Norris 0-2; N. Culleton, K. Power (f), E Long, C. Holden 0-1 each.

Lismore: A. Hannon 1-7 (1-6fs); N. Morrissey, G. Kenneally 0-1 each.

Piltown: A. Norris, J. Power, E. Kenny, J. Norris, D. Phelan, K. Duggan, K. Doyle,

L. Norris, A. Talbot, N. Culleton, K. Power, E. Long, C. Holden, C. Blackmore, L. Long. Sub: G. Culleton for Talbot (47), L. McCarthy for Holden (59), K. Phelan for D. Phelan (60+1).

Lismore: T. Morrissey, N. Molumphy, S. Prendergast, M. Russell, A. Houlihan, S.

Kiernan, S. Fenton, G. Kenneally, S. Curran, N. Morrissey, A. Hannon, S Williams, R. Geoghegan, T. McGlone, J. Houlihan. Subs: L. Buckley for Williams (28), S. Coughlan for Molumphy (ht), A. O’Brien for Houlihan (46) Referee: P. Dowd (Meath).

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Photos show the Tallow team who participated in Tony Walsh Memorial Tournament on Saturday last in Rathcormac.

KEARNEY’S CATERING U-21 FOOTBALL ‘A’ LOSERS GROUP

Ballinacourty takes control in second half Ballinacourty ……….....1-17; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg . 0-5.

BALLINACOURTY started this game as if it was going to be all one way traffic in their favour at their own rain and wind swept club grounds last Friday evening but, playing with the elements, Clashmore settled and they well deserved their 0-4 to 0-3 half time advantage.

However, a combination of improved play by the winners, the non appearance of the influential Tadhg Bourke on the restart and the backing of the elements in ‘Courty’s favour, all made the second half a one sided affair with the home team winning it by 1-14 to 0-1.

Ballinacourty supplied eight different scorers compared to three for their opposition and leading the way was their free taker David Looby, who finished the hour with a personal tally of 1-7 (1-6f). Paul O’Connor was Clashmore’s best player throughout with good support from Edmond O’Halloran,

James O’Leary, Ronan Fitzgerald, Ryan Sullivan and Tadhg Bourke in the first half but, like the Nire game on the previous Sunday, they didn’t possess the all-round balance of this young Ballinacourty fifteen.

Laurence Power enjoyed one of his best games in a Ballinacourty jersey and he provided for the first score of the game in the second minute when midfielder Conor Prunty dissected the posts while David Looby kicked over his first score two minutes later.

Clashmore settled gradually, aided by seven first half wides by the winners, and by the 21st minute they had earned a deserving 0-3 to 0-2 lead through scores from Paul O’Connor, (f), (7 mins), Edmond O’Halloran (17) and O’Connor again (‘45’), (21 mins). The teams were level with 26 minutes on the clock when John Elsted picked out David Sweeney for a glorious point but a second pointed free by Paul O’Connor after

he was fouled himself, edged the visitors in front at the short whistle by the minimum of margins.

On the restart, the absence of Tadhg Bourke at centre back left a huge gap in the Clashmore defence and within three minutes Ballinacourty had established a lead that widened consistently as the half progressed. Conor Prunty levelled the score, David Looby (f) put ‘Courty ahead and full forward Stephen Cliffe (f) kicked the point of the match with a left legged effort from a difficult angle.

Centre back Eoin Bergin and David Looby gave us an indication of the final outcome to leave the board reading 0-8 to 0-4 by the 37th minute before Donie Scanlon raised Clashmore’s only flag of the second moiety in the 39th minute.

After this, all the play was centred on the Country end goal into which the home team were kicking and Stephen Cliffe struck the

lower upright from a Laurence Power pass before Michael Maher finished off the move with a good point.

Despite the best efforts of Clashmore, and they tried their utmost sportingly up to the final whistle, the scoring floodgates opened with the winners adding 1-5 without reply.

Conor McCarthy, now operating at wing forward, raised two white flags with David Looby adding 0-4 (3f) and a converted penalty after Stephen Cliffe was hauled down. Sub Neil Montgomery also kicked over one of the best scores of the night as both sides emptied their benches before the final whistle.

As a result of this win, Ballinacourty will play local rivals Dungarvan in the losers group final on Friday March 13th with the winners playing Comeragh Gaels in the Divisional semi final. One of the championship finalists is already known after the St. Olivers v Nire match last

Sunday morning.

Ballinacourty: Kevin Dwane; Shane O’Gorman, Brian Looby, Jack Duggan; Conor McCarthy (A), Eoin Bergin 0-1, Conor McCarthy (B) 0-2; John Elsted, Conor Prunty 0-2; David Sweeney 0-1, Michael Maher 0-2, David Looby 1-7 (6f); Laurence Power, Stephen Cliffe 0-1 (f), Mikey Coleman.

Subs: Cormac Dwyer, Ruairi Conway, Neil Montgomery 0-1, Stephen O’Connor.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Blake Langfort; Conor Lynch, Ryan O’Sullivan, Sean Donovan; Michael Kelly, Tadhg Bourke, Christoper Burke; James O’Leary, Ronan Fitzgerald; Adam Curley, Edmond O’Halloran 0-1, Paul O’Connor 0-3; Robert Deady, Donie Scanlon 0-1, Alan McCarthy.

Subs: Adam O’Sullivan, Tadhg Cunningham, Paddy Prendergast, Edmond Hynes, Dean O’Brien.

Referee: Martin Curran (Sean Phobail).

ALBERT McGRATHS NEWSAGENTS WESTERN U-21 ‘B’ FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

An Ghaeltacht advance in losers’ group An Ghaeltacht ……….6-11; Kilrossanty …………....0-1.

AS expected, An Ghaeltacht proved too strong for Kilrossanty at the Dungarvan Club grounds last Sunday morning and they are still in with a chance of returning to the championship proper and having a say in the destination of this year’s title.

Conchubhar Mac Diarmada was the game’s top scorer with 3-0 to his credit while

centre forward Fearghal O Cuirrin kicked a total of 1-5.

Credit Kilrossanty, though, they fielded out here after a heavy defeat at the hands of the Brickeys the previous week and despite the scoreline, they tried commendably to the very end of this game.

They were denied a first half goal by a point blank save by Padraig Seosamh O Domhnaill.

An Ghaeltacht led by 5-6

to 0-0 at half-time and they added another 1-5 after the break. Kilrossanty had better luck earlier in the morning when their under 16’s scored a thrilling win away to Ardmore by 2-8 to 3-3.

An Ghaeltacht: Padraig Seosamh O Domhnaill ; Cormac Mac Murchu, Christoir Breathnach, Fearghal O Ceallaigh; Conor O Cuirrin, Lucas O Cuirrin 1-0, Aaron O Crotaigh; Jamie

De Baruin 0-2, Darach O Cathasaigh; Bryan Frinseach 0-2, Fearghal O Cuirrin 1-5, Nioclas O Conduin; Paraic O Lonain 0-2, Conor Mac Diarmada 3-0, Oisin Mac Siomoin, Seamus O Droma 1-0.

Kilrossanty: Jack Kirwan; Lee Kay, Michael Hassett, Conor Whelan; John Paul Quinlan, Adam Daly, Michael Galvin; Donal Fitzgerald, Dylan Hogan; Ryan Kirwan,

William Brazil 0-1, Mossy Young; Dylan Parrish, Patrick Whyte, Dean Fennell.

Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

PITCH UNPLAYABLE The Nire v St. Olivers ‘A’ semi-final was called off at the last minute in the Fraher Field last Sunday as referee Pat Casey deemed the pitch to be unplayable for the safety of the players.

Tallow captain Mark O’Brien accepting the cup.

Albert McGrath Newsagents U-21 (B) FC

Cois Bhride advances to semi-final Cois Bhride ....................1-5; Ballyduff ........................ 0-7.

AT blistering Lismore on Sunday last, Cois Bhride advanced to the semi-finals of the Divisional U-21 (B) FC following a narrow hard earned win over neighbours Ballyduff.

The crucial score came in the 9th minute of the opening half when Ryan Gray found the net to give his side a 1-3 to 0-4 half-time lead despite playing against a strong wind.

The Reds made the early running and opened up a two point lead courtesy of Mikey Kearney and Jamie Keating.

Ballyduff found it hard to get scores with the wind and only added two other scores in the opening period with Andrew Casey and Keating finding the range. Jorddan Henley and Jake Neville had Cois Bhride points to give them a two point advantage at the break.

SECOND HALF Like Ballyduff, Cois Bhride found it hard to get scores playing with the wind and registered only two in the second

period. Their scorers were Ryan Gray and Jordan Henley in the 34th and 50th minutes. Ballyduff finished the game the stronger scoring a brace of points in the 52nd and 55th minutes. Mark Dooling had the first of these when his shot came off an upright and then went over off the crossbar.

Mikey Kearney had one five minutes from time to cut the margin to the minimum but Cois Bhride held on to advance.

Cois Bhride: J. Tobin; P. Roche, A. O’Riordan, A. Curley; W. Hogan, J. Neville, A. Crawford; J. P. Lucey, R. Beecher; S. Tobin, P. Ahearne, N. Condon; E. Hynes, R. Gray, J. Henley.

Subs: E. O’Neill for Hogan; D. Mulcahy for Crawford.

Ballyduff: S. Geary; P. Geary, O. Hickey, M. Hannigan; E. O’Brien, D. McDonagh, M. Dooling; J. Daly, S. Brackett; J. Keating, M. Kearney, S. Drislane, B. Keane, A. Casey, P. Martin.

Referee: T. O’Sullivan (Affane/Cappoquin).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 6 March, 2015

GAA

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Gaelic Jottings National Hurling League WATERFORD senior hurlers face another stern challenge on Saturday next when they travel to O’Connor Park, Tullamore to take on Offaly. This will be a difficult assignment for the Deise side who have won one and drawn one in their two outings, to date. This game has been brought forward twenty four hours and will have a 3 p.m. throw-in. In preparation for this game, Waterford played two challenge games last week against Kilmallock who are preparing for the All-Ireland club final and against Tipperary in Clonmel on Sunday.

These games saw the team management try out a number of fringe players on the panel. A number of players were on Fitzgibbon Cup duty last weekend and they will return to the fold on Saturday. A win against the Faithful county would leave Waterford in a very strong position going into the games against Antrim and Wexford.

We wish the players and management along with the backroom personnel the best of luck in their quest for victory. The fixtures for this weekend as follows: Division 1 A - Clare v. Tipperary; Dublin v. Cork; Galway v. Kilkenny.

Division 1B - Offaly v. Waterford; Antrim v. Laois; Wexford v. Limerick.

Season Ticket Activation THE activation of 2015 season tickets will continue at Fraher Field on this Friday evening from 4 p.m. till 7.30 p.m.

There will be no activation on this Saturday morning due to the Waterford v. Offaly National Hurling League game in Tullamore. Tickets costing €100 for full tickets and €65 for concessions are still on sale in Ger Wyley Sports Shop in Dungarvan. Tickets activation will take place on this Thursday evening from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets will give patrons admission for all Divisional and County Board matches.

Scór na bPáistí THE opening round of Scor na bPaisti will be staged in Modeligo Community Centre on Friday, March 20th at 7 p.m.

There will be further first rounds in An Rinn Community Centre on Sunday, March 22nd at 6 p.m. and in Knockanore Community Centre on Friday, March 27th at 7 p.m. The finals will be held in Cappoquin Community Centre on Saturday, April 11th commencing at 6 p.m. Scor na bPaisti is confined to children attending primary school. Further details from County Oifigeach na Gaeilge agus Cultur, Ml. O Drisleain on 087 793 8709.

Scór Sinsir THE County finals of Scór Sinsir will take place in St. Laurence’s Hall, Ballinroad on this Saturday, March 8th commencing at 8 p.m. We would appeal to clubs to take part in Adult Scor as it has been struggling in Waterford in recent years. The Waterford winners will go forward to the Munster semi-final in Cappamore, Co. Limerick on Saturday, March 21st at 6.30 p.m. This year’s Provincial final will be staged in the Eire

Og GAA Centre, Ovens, Co. Cork on Saturday, March 28th.

West U-21 FC BALLINACOURTY advances to the losers’ group section final of the Kearney Catering (A) championships where they will meet old rivals Dungarvan. They had a 1-17 to 0-5 win over Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg at Abbeyside on Friday night last. The Nire v. St. Olivers (A) semi-final due to be played at Fraher Field on Sunday was called off due to an unplayable pitch. In the Albert McGrath Newsagents (B) championship Cois Bhride advanced to the semi-finals after a one point win, 1-5 to 0-7 win over Ballyduff at blustery Lismore on Sunday.

The join Brickey Rangers and Stradbally in the semis. In the losers group, An Gaeltacht had a facile win over Kilrossanty and will now play Ardmore in the quarter-final.

P.S.: The Ballinacourty v. Dungarvan game in the (A) section will be played at Fraher Field on Friday, March 13th.

Sargent Cup THE 2014 Sargent Cup senior hurling league final between Lismore and Mt. Sion will be played at the Castle Farm venue, Lismore on Sunday next, March 28th at 3 p.m. The game has been put back to Sunday due to the NHL game v.

Offaly being playing on Saturday.

Ladies Football WATERFORD ladies footballers recorded their fourth successive win of the league at Ardfinnan on Sunday last.

They recorded a 2-12 to 3-5 win over Tipperary to record their fourth win in a row. They had four points to spare at the final whistle following a very competitive encounter. Prior to last weekend they had wins over Wexford, Sligo and Fermanagh.

Regrades THE closing date for clubs in the West Division to submit regrades is this Saturday, March 7th and they have to be forwarded to Board Runai, Pat Grant.

Scór na Seachtaine

The Lismore camogie team who played in the Mini Games in Croke Park on Sunday.

Group 1 - Rathgormack v. An Rinn; Stradbally v. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg; Ardmore v. Kilrossanty; Ballinacourty v.

Gaultier and De La Salle v. Nire. All games throw-in at 3 p.m.

The second series of games will be played on Saturday, March 14th and the fixtures are: Group 1 - Rathgormack v.

Kilrossanty; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v.

Ardmore.

Group 2 - Gaultier v. St. Saviours; De La Salle v. Ballinacourty and Nire v.

Brickey Rangers.

St. Declan’s in All-Ireland action ST. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas will travel to Ashbourne, Co. Meath on Saturday next, March 7th to play St. Louis, Ballymena in the AllIreland College Senior (C) hurling semifinal. The Waterford College were recently crowned Munster champions following a 3-7 to 2-8 win over Scoil Mhuire, Blarney. Throw-in on Saturday is at 2 p.m.

TONY Kelly’s point from a free near the sideline for UL to bring the Fitzgibbon Cup to extra-time last Saturday night in Limerick.

Disappointment for Lismore Camogie

This week’s GAA Beo

IT was heartbreak for the Lismore Camogie team in their bid to win backto-back All-Ireland intermediate club titles at Croke Park on Sunday. An agonising one point defeat to Piltown of Kilkenny in the decider. A contribution of 1-6 from Aoife Hannon was not enough for Lismore who had a Nicola Morrissey goal disallowed.

Piltown won on a 1-10 to 1-9 scoreline after they led by 1-6 to 1-4 at the break. The Lismore goal came from a Hannon free in the 28th minute after the Piltown goal was scored in the 12th minute. The weather in Croke Park was any thing but good with snow beforehand and in fact the Croke Park flood-

LIVE game on TG4: Clare v Tipperary Division 1A Allianz NHL. Deferred game on TG4: Cork v Kerry Division 1 Allianz NFL.

Phelan Cup SFL THIS Saturday, March 7th will see the commencement of the county senior football league. The fixtures are as ollows:

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Aoife Hannon is comforted by her Lismore team mate Laura Buckley after the AIB All-Ireland Intermediate Club Camogie Final, Piltown v Lismore at Croke Park, Dublin.

[Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE]

lights were on for the game.

Commiserations to the players, management team and all associated with the club on the defeat but you can all be proud of your achievement during 2014 and 2015.

Déise Draw THE 2015 Déise Development Draw will take place in March with the final draw on Friday, 27th inst. This year, there will be 8 monthly draws at a cost of €10 per month. The draw is a major fundraiser for clubs with a 70% return from each ticket sold.

There is a monthly prize fund of €16,500 with a first prize of €10,000.

There will be €3,000 for second with a third prize of €1,500 along with eight prizes of €250 each. Tickets have been distributed to all clubs in the county.

Jimmy O'Gorman and Joe Dolphin, who were supporting Lismore at the AIB All Ireland Club final at Croke Park.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 6 March, 2015

Waterford Ladies Football

Waterford Intermediate ladies continue unbeaten run Waterford ……………2-12; Tipperary ………………3-5.

WATERFORD intermediate ladies football team made it four wins out of four matches when they defeated Tipperary in Ardfinnan in the Tesco Home Grown Division 3 National League on Sunday last. Lining out with nine changes in personnel from their last victory against Fermanagh, Waterford were under sustained Tipperary pressure from the start.

Star performer on the day Gillian O’Brien gave Tipperary the lead on 5 minutes but the Deise girls quickly equalised with a free from Sinead Ryan before Shauna Dunphy kicked a great point to leave the Deise a point ahead. Playing on her home pitch Laura Dillon gave Tipperary the lead once again with a well taken goal in the 14th minute. Maria Delahunty kicked a free in the 18th minute and then added a point from play in the 19th to leave it Tipperary 1-2; Waterford 0-4.

Aoife Ryan from Cappawhite got Tipp’s second goal in the 21st minute but Dungarvan club mates Lauren McGregor and Ciara Hurley raised white flags for the Deise while Gillian O’Brien added a well taken point to leave the half time score Tipperary 2-4; Waterford 0-6.

Tipperary started the sec-

ond half in whirlwind fashion with a goal from Aoife Ryan but this was quickly cancelled out as from the kick-out a passing movement the length of the field resulted in Lauren McGregor giving the Tipperary goalie no chance for Waterford’s first goal.

Maria Delahunty pointed a free in the 4th minute but this was quickly answered by a Tipperary point one minute later.

This was to prove to be Tipperary’s last score of the match and the Waterford forwards took over, Aileen Wall pointed in the 6th minute to leave three between the teams. Maria Delahunty narrowed the gap with her fourth point of the game. Ciara Hurley struck again in the 13th minute and it was all square in the 19th minute when Sinead Ryan struck with a great point to leave it Waterford 1-11; Tipperary 3-5.

Michelle Ryan who came on as a sub for Lauren McGregor put Waterford in front with a goal and another sub Dede Fahey completed the scoring with a point in the 52th minute. The game petered out from this to the finish but the Deise girls were well in control and picked up another three league points to sit on top of the table with Leitrim.

Final Score: Waterford 2-12; Tipperary 3-5

TESCO HOME GROWN LADIES FOOTBALL DIVISION 3 LEAGUE TABLE Waterford Leitrim Roscommon Sligo Wexford Fermanagh Tipperary Longford

P W L 4 4 4 4 3 2 3 2 4 1 3 0 3 0 4 0

D Pts For Pts Against Pts Diff. Points 0 0 82 31 51 12 0 0 89 49 40 12 1 0 53 36 17 6 1 0 45 40 5 6 2 1 42 55 -13 4 2 1 35 63 -28 1 3 0 33 63 -20 0 4 0 27 79 -52 0

Manager Pat Sullivan was very pleased with the manner of the win and was delighted with the performances of all the players. The only down point from a Waterford perspective was that goalie Clodagh Walsh suffered a serious injury making a great save and all involved in Waterford Ladies Football wish her a speedy recovery.

Waterford now move forward to a home tie with Roscommon in two weeks time Sunday, 15th March.

Waterford lined out as follows: Clodagh Walsh, Mary Foley, Karen Mc Grath, Kate McGrath, Michelle McGrath, Elaine Power, Emer Scanlon, Mary Kate Morrissey, Nicola Fennell, Ciara Hurley (0-2), Maria Delahunty (0-4,) Aileen Wall (0-1), Lauren McGregor (1-1), Sinéad Ryan (0-2) Shauna Dunphy (0-1).

Subs used: Linda Wall, Mairead Wall, Michelle Ryan (1-0), Aoife Murray, Dede Fahey (0-1), Katie Hannon.

WATERFORD UNDER 14’s EDGE OUT TIPPERARY IN A THRILLER Waterford opened the defence of their Munster title in Bansha on Saturday last with a hard fought four point victory over an excellent Tipperary team. Facing a strong wind in the first half Waterford quickly found themselves four points down before Dungarvan’s Sarah Lacey opened the Deise account in the 14th minute.

Midfielder Kelly Anne Hogan kicked two good points to narrow the gap before Keeley Corbett Barry got a vital goal to put the Deise team ahead at half time by a point on the scoreline Waterford 1-4; Tipperary 0-6.

The Deise girls were caught napping early in the second half when Tipperary’s

top forward Angela McGuckian raised two green flags for the Premier county.

Waterford quickly hit back with two points from Stradbally’s Sheena McGuckian to level matters in the 6th minutes. It was nip and tuck all the way after this Sheena McGuckian netted a goal and got two wonderful points to put the Deise back in front but no to be outdone Angela McGuckian got her third goal and the Premier county had their noses in front again with six minutes to go.

Waterford rallied and Sarah Lacey kicked the equaliser before super sub Maeve Daly crashed the ball to the Tipp net, with time running out. Tipperary tried in vain in the closing minutes to get the equaliser but Waterford held firm and Annie Fitzgerald kicked Waterford’s final point deep into injury time to leave the final score Waterford 3-11; Tipperary 3-7.

This was a good win for the girls against a strong Tipperary team who will have a big say in the championship. Waterford move forward with a clash with Clare on the 14th March.

Waterford lined out as follows: Megan Foran; Emma Flynn, Mary Kate Curran, Carly Dunford; Aoife Kennedy, Rosie Landers, Roisin Dunphy; Kelly Anne Hogan, Clodagh Carroll, Keeley Corbett Barry, Annie Fitzgerald, Emily O’Mahoney; Sarah Lacey, Sheena McGuckian, Saoirse Moyaheen.

Scorers:Sheena McGuckian 1-5, Maeve Daly 1-0, Keeley Corbett Barry 10, Sarah Lacey 0-3, Kelly Anne Hogan 0-2, Annie Fitzgerald 0-1.

Coaching and Games Development NEW COACHING BOOKLET AVAILABLE Last week we published a coaching booklet that will be very useful to all coaches of children up to 12 years of age including teachers, club/school coaches and club coaches. The booklet contains coaching programmes for skill development and warm-ups/movement exercises. The booklet can be purchased for €5 from C&GD staff members.

MENTOR WORKSHOPS FOR U-11 & U-12 MENTORS In March we will be running a workshop for U-11 and U-12 Hurling and Football mentors as part of the GAA Respect Initiative. All clubs are asked to send their mentors to these workshops where we will discuss rules and the Respect Initiative for City League & Town

and Country. The workshops will last for 1 hour.

Monday, 23rd March Lawlor’s Hotel 7.30 pm Wednesday, 25th March Carriganore 7.30 pm SUPER GAMES CENTRE The Super Games Centre is up and running again and will take place every Friday in Carriganore from 6-7 pm. The Super Games is open to all boys aged 12-16 is run as a Hurling Centre as part of 10 Super Games Centre running across the country. There is no cost to attend please feel free to come along.

GAA COACH EDUCATION WEBSITE The GAA Coach Education website is a very useful resource for all coaches.

Information on coaching courses, workshops, presentations from conferences

along with session planning templates are all available. The website address is www.learning.gaa.ie & http://learning.gaa.ie/planner/ for the session planners CARRIGANORE GO GAMES The 1st of this year’s Carriganore Go Games Blitzes will take place on Saturday, 14th March and will be U-8 Gaelic Football. U-10 Gaelic Football takes place on Saturday, 28th March with U-8 and U-10 hurling to take place in April.

FACEBOOK & TWITTER Don’t forget to join us on Facebook to see all the news and pictures from our latest events. www.facebook.com/waterfordcoaching. Waterford C&GD is now on Twitter @WaterfordGAACG for all the latest happenings.

Cappoquin Under 8 team who played their first Gaelic Football game last Saturday morning in Ballyduff and beat Lismore, Tallow and Ballyduff to win all three of their matches.

Attending the Brickeys GAA Victory Social in the Park Hotel were Richard Tobin, John Harnedy, Club Chairman and Olan Casey.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Western Board Results Results Kearney Catering U-21 A Losers Group: Ballinacourty 1-17; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg

0-5.

Albert McGrath Newsagents U-21 B Football: Cois Brid 1-5; Ballyduff 0-7.

An Ghaeltacht 6-11; Kilrossanty 0-1.

Waterford GAA Results J J Kavanagh & Sons Minor Football Division 3: St. Mary's 7-10; Na Gaeil 3-3 Phelan Cup County Football League Group 1 Stradbally 0-9; An Rinn 0-8 Tony Kirwan Plant Hire East Under 21 A Football Championship: Gaultier W/O Micheal MacCraith Tramore County U-16 Gaelic Football Division 1 Waterford Credit Unions Ballinacourty 2-8; Dungarvan 0-5 De La Salle 1-9; Gaultier 1-3 County U16 Gaelic Football Division 2 Waterford Credit Unions: Portlaw 2-12; Kilrossanty 1-6 Rathgormack 5-13; The Nire 4-2 Brickey Rangers 4-12; Ardmore 3-3 St Olivers 7-3; An Ghaeltacht 0-7 Rathgormack 3-19; Clan na nGael 0-4

Portlaw 7-12; St Oliver's 0-7 Kilrossanty 2-8; Ardmore 3-3 An Ghaeltacht 9-12; The Nire 1-8 County U16 Gaelic Football Division 3 Waterford Credit Unions: Ballyduff Upper W/O Affane St Saviour's 7-7; St Molleran's 1-1 St Mary's Juvenile 3-9; Stradbally 1-2 St Mary's Juvenile 1-11; Scared Heart 2-3 Kilmacthomas W/O Affane St. Molleran's 1-9; Ballyduff Upper 1-4 St. Saviours 1-9; Cois Bhride 1-9 The Albert McGrath Newsagents Western U-21 B Football Championship Rd 1: Cois Bhride 1-5; Ballyduff Upper 0-7 An Ghaeltacht 6-11; Kilrossanty 0-1 The Kearney Catering - Western U-21 A Football Championship Rd 1: Ballinacourty 1-17; Clashmore Kinsalebeg 0-5

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 6 March, 2015

ALLIANZ NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 4

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Home defeat dents footballers promotion hopes Carlow ………………0-11; Waterford …………… 0-9.

TWO consecutive defeats have left Waterford with a mountain to climb in Division 4 of the Allianz National Football league and with it an almost impossible chance, even at this early stage, of gaining promotion to the third tier of the league. On their second half performance, Carlow deserved the win in the Fraher Field last Saturday evening, winning this period of play by 0-9 to 0-2 with Waterford not making sufficient use of the elements in the first half.

The home team kicked ten wides before the half-time break but it was the determined play of a physically stronger visiting fifteen on the restart that maintained their unbeaten run in the league to date. Trailing by 0-9 to 0-5 with 56 minutes on the clock, Carlow kicked the final six scores to keep their own promotion hopes very much alive.

The attendance at the match was a disappointing 298 patrons with a significant proportion of them coming from the Leinster County while a number of counter attractions and the inclement weather kept the home support at a minimum.

Essentially, Waterford were prevented from playing their possession style of play here by a really focused and well built Carlow team, who deservingly took the honours on the night. The home team conceded a tally of 25 frees compared to 18 for Carlow and once the latter achieved parity on the scoreboard for the first time in the 66th minute, there looked as if there was only going to be one winner, such was the

momentum of the visitors at this stage.

Some referees reserve Black Cards for the final minutes of games and this was the case here with Tipperary’s Derek O’Mahony issuing three of them late on but this didn’t affect the result of the match at this stage.

Rather, it was Waterford’s first half display when they made some poor choices in front of goal that denied them some extra scores that quite possibly could have got them over the line here. Credit to them, at the same time, they did lead up to the 66th minute and very few could have argued if they earned a draw out of this match.

Tom McGlinchy’s men started very well with 0-3 on the board without reply by the 8th minute. Shane Ahearn opened the scoring in the third minute, followed by a score by Michael O’Halloran, who then provided for his clubmate, Patrick Hurney to put some daylight between the sides.

However, Waterford did not score from play again for 25 minutes and this, perhaps, is where the game was lost for them.

Carlow midfielder Darragh Foley placed centre forward Ciaran Moran for their first and what looked to be their only score of the first half in the 15th minute until Darragh O’Brien made it 0-2 nineteen minutes later.

Waterford were not working the scoreboard sufficiently themselves and their first half tally was confined to further points by Shane Ahearn from placed balls in the 17th, 26th and 31st minutes and a score from play by Mark Ferncombe three minutes before the short whistle. The continued absence of a left

legged free taker prevented another home score in the 25th minute while Carlow could have been closer at the break but for a free coming back off the Country end upright and the decision to go for a goal in the 27th minute when they were trailing by 0-5 to 0-1 with a point both required and there for the taking.

Waterford’s lead of 0-5 looked reasonable for a home win on the restart but Carlow came out a different team altogether and they upped their performance very noticeably from the off. Liam Lawlor was introduced by the hosts and perhaps he should have started as Waterford’s style of play since the start of the year has revolved around the corner forward playing deep out the field.

As it was, Carlow gave early indications of their second half recovery with a score from play by Darragh Foley after just 17 seconds. Centre back Daniel St. Ledger added another one in the second minute of the half and all of a sudden, there was just a kick of the ball between the teams at 0-7 to 0-4. A pointed free by Brian Murphy reduced the lead further in the 43rd minute before Shane Ahearn settled Waterford with a similar score two minute later.

The next eleven minutes of this hard fought clash remained scoreless with subs being introduced by both managements and it was Waterford who were next to work the scoreboard when Shane Ahearn kicked his fifth point after Liam O Lonain had been upended.

Confidence was restored with this 56th minute point and an advantage of 0-9 to 05 but unfortunately it proved

to be our final score as Carlow took over in both general play and on the scoreboard.

With all but a mere handful of players in the Waterford half of the field, we were not going to threaten many more scores and all the action was reserved for the town end goal area. Stephen Enright made an outstanding save from Man of the Match Brendan Murphy in the 59th minute and a home win still looked a reality.

However, Carlow introduced another tall player in John Murphy and he had an immediate effect on the eventual outcome. A foul on the towering number 26 gave Brian Murphy his second pointed free and Murphy himself reduced the deficit to 0-9 to 0-7 in the 63rd minute.

Carlow enjoyed a firm grip on the exchanges at this stage despite the best and untiring efforts of the home side and Sean Gannon and Brian Murphy had the tie level by the 66th minute with two good scores from play.

Unfortunately, from a Deise point of view, the inevitable occurred in the 67th minute when a second Sean Gannon score put Carlow in front for the first time and a final pointed free

by Brian Murphy ensure the win in a goal less game, 0-11 to 0-9 as the valuable two league points went home with the away team.

Over the 70 minutes, Waterford deserved at least a point from this fixture and they now face another difficult assignment away to Longford this Sunday.

Carlow’s Top Three: Brendan Murphy, Darragh Foley, Sean Gannon.

Waterford’s Top Three:

Waterford Senior Footballers who lost to Carlow in Rd 3 of the National football league in Fraher Field, Dungarvan.

Waterford's Paul Whyte about to shoot ahead of Carlow's Mark Fitzgerald during Round 3 of the National Football League in Fraher Field, Dungarvan.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Tommy Prendergast, Shane Ahearn, Stephen Enright.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Brendan Murphy.

Frees For: Carlow 25.

Waterford 18.

Wides: Carlow 12.

Waterford 12.

Number of Scorers: Carlow 7. Waterford 5.

Score of the match: Sean Gannon’s 67th minute point to give Carlow the lead.

Scores from Play: Carlow 0-8. Waterford 0-4.

Scorers – Carlow: Brian Murphy 0-4 (3f), Sean Gannon 0-2, Ciaran Moran, Darragh O’Brien, Darragh

Foley, Daniel St. Ledger and John Murphy 0-1 each.

Waterford: Shane Ahearn 0-6(5f), Michael O’Halloran, Patrick Hurney and Mark Ferncombe 0-1 each.

Carlow: Craig Kearney; Barry John Murphy, Shane Redmond, Kieran Nolan; Mark Fitzgerald, Daniel St. Ledger, Benny Kavanagh; Sean Gannon, Darragh Foley; Ed Finnegan, Ciaran Moran, David Bambrick; Brian Murphy, Brendan Murphy, Darragh O’Brien.

Subs: Hugh Gahan (42), Derek Hayden (52), Eoghan Ruth (55), John Murphy (58),

Eric McCormack (66).

Waterford: Stephen Enright; Dean Crowley, Ray O Ceallaigh, Thomas O’Gorman; Tadhg O hUallachain, Maurice O’Gorman, Conor Phelan; Shane Ahearn, Tommy Prendergast; Michael Curry, Patrick Hurney, Michael O’Halloran; Mark Ferncombe, Gavin Nugent, Paul Whyte. Subs: Tony Grey (20), Liam O Lonain (51), Lorcan O Corraoin (57), Oran Keevers (62), J. J. Hutchinson ( 66).

Referee: Derek O’Mahony (Tipperary).

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 6 March, 2015

COUNTY UNDER 16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Ballinacourty wins local derby in their new field

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Juvenile Club presentation of Medals function with special Guest, Niamh Briggs. Chairman of the Juvenile Club, Michael Ferncombe making a presentation to Special Guest, Niamh Briggs.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Ballinacourty …………2-8; Dungarvan ……………0-5.

The home team, Ballinacourty were deserving winners of this first round championship game with their old rivals Dungarvan in their very impressive looking new field at their club grounds in the Burgery last Sunday morning.

Two first half goals by corner forward James O’Riordan against the wind sent ‘Courty on their way to victory, holding a half-time advantage of 2-1 to 0-5.

Dungarvan started well and within 12 minutes they had 0-4 on the board via Luke O’Callaghan 0-2, Brendan Cullinane and midfielder Dylan Murphy. However, this lead was quashed more or less with an opportunist goal

by James O’Riordan in the 13th minute and while Mick Devine replied with a point for the Blues, O’Riordan struck again in the 23rd minute to put his team in control on the scoreboard.

A Tom Looby point from a placed ball completed the first half scoring and with the visitors not scoring again in the game, further points by Looby, team captain Sean Whelan Barrett and Ben Flynn on the restart saw Ballinacourty run out comfortable 2-8 to 0-5 winners of what was an entertaining and

Referee Gavin Whelan (Colligan) with club captains Mick Devine (Dungarvan) and Sean BarrettWhealan (Ballinacoury) before the County U-16 Football Championship game at Abbeyside/Ballinacourty grounds last Sunday morning. enjoyable game of football.

Next up Ballinacourty will play Naomh Brid away and Dungarvan face County champions Gaultier at home.

Both matches will be played on Sunday, March 15th.

Ballinacourty: Aaron Beresford; Sean Kent, Shane Aherne, Mark Twomey; Padraig Moore, Bearach Moore, David

Montgomery; Shane Kiely, Tom Looby 0-5 (4f); Sean BarrettWhelan 0-1, Ben Flynn 0-1, Daithi Brunnock; James O’Riordan 2-1, Jack Kiely, Jamie Walsh.

Subs: Jake O’Riordan, Eoin Flynn, Adam Clarke.

Dungarvan: Daniel Kiely; Conor Duggan, Gary Donnolly, Dion Keohan; John Devine, Shaun Murray, Kealan Daly; Mick

Devine 0-1, Dylan Murphy 0-1; Colm O’Shea, Sean Crotty, Luke O’Callaghan 0-2; Ronan Geoghegan, Brendan Cullinan 01, John Power.

Subs: Willie John O Shea, Conor Sheehan, Seanie McGrath.

Referee: Gavin Whelan (Colligan).

County Bord na nÓg

Under 16 County Football Championship continues

Ballyduff Upper under 8's who played in the Waterford Coaching and Games orgainsed Indoor hurling Blitz recently in Ballyduff.

PHELAN CUP AND COUNTY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Stradbally win by a point Stradbally ……………0-9; An Rinn ……………… 0-8.

PLAYED in tough conditions at the Coveside venue last Friday evening, Stradbally commenced their competitive year with a narrow win over visitors An Rinn.

Packo Curran was involved with An Rinn for the last few years but he is now back at the helm with his home club as the Reds start their campaign to win back the Conway Cup in 2015.

An Rinn led at half-time here by 0-6 to 0-3 but the second half was a different

story with the winners outscoring their opponents by 0-6 to 0-2.

Bili Breatnach was An Rinn’s top scorer with 0-5.

Stradbally scorers were: Christopher Casey 0-2, David Grey 0-2, Luke Casey 0-1, Michael Sweeney 0-1, Eoin O’Brien 0-2, Paul Tobin 0-1.

Stradbally: Oliver Costelloe; Cathal Cusack, Paul Connors, Paddy Kiely; Tommy Connors, Jack Mullany, Kevin Lawlor; Nicky Connors, John Hearn; Luke Casey, Ricky Power, Paul Tobin; David Grey, Ger

Power, Christopher Casey.

Subs: Eoin O’Brien and Michael Sweeney.

An Rinn: Tomas O Cadhla; Lucas O Cuirrin, Shane O Cuirrin, Darach O Cathasaigh; Deuglan O hArtaigh, Liam O Lonain, Eoin Breathnach; Ferdia O hAodha, Cathal O Cuirrin; Tadhg O Cuirrin, Padraig O Murchadha, Jamie De Baruin; Fearghal O Cuirrin, Donal O Murchadha, Bili Breathnach.

Referee: Tim O’Byrne (Erin’s Own).

(Sponsored by Combined Waterford City Credit Unions) THE Combined Waterford City Credit Unions (sponsored) U-16 County-wide football Championship continued over the past week or so with action across all three divisions.

Although again some games (on Sunday morning last) fell victim of the inclement weather conditions while Affane have pulled out of the Division 3 Championship.

The second series of matches in Divisions 2 and 3 were played under floodlights on Thursday 26/02/2014. In Division 2, Rathgormack got the better of local rivals The Nire in Ballymacarbry, Brickey Rangers proved too strong for Ardmore at Bushy Park.

Elsewhere, St. Oliver’s got their first win of the campaign, their ability to score goals crucial in victory over An Ghaeltacht at Aglish while Portlaw recorded an impressive win over Kilrossanty at the Leamybrien venue, a strong second half showing giving the points to the

Eastern outfit.

There were just two games in Division 3, St. Mary’s emerged victorious against a gallant Stradbally side at the Cove venue.

Meanwhile, St. Saviours made it two wins from two with an impressive win away to Eastern rivals St. Mollerans.

The results from games played on Thursday 26/02/2014 were as follows: Division 2, Round 2: Portlaw 2-12; Kilrossanty 1-6.

St. Oliver’s 7-3; An Ghaeltacht 0-7. Rathgormack 5-11; The Nire 4-2. Brickey Rangers 4-10; Ardmore 3-3.

Division 3, Round 2: St. Saviour’s 7-11; St. Molleran’s 1-2. St. Mary’s 3-9; Stradbally 1-2. Ballyduff Upper Vs. Affane – conceded by Affane who have withdrawn from the Championship, Sacred Heart Vs. Cois Bhride is fixed for Sunday 12/04/2015 in Poleberry, throw-in time: TBC The action continued on Sunday morning last (March 1st) and after heavy rain on Saturday night, and early Sunday morning, underfoot conditions were quite difficult in many grounds. Two games

fell victim of the weather conditions, the Division 1 tie between Clashmore / Kinsalebeg and Naomh Brid was cancelled on Saturday night due to an unplayable Clashmore pitch, while the Division 2 game between Tramore and Brickey Rangers was also cancelled due to a waterlogged pitch in Tramore, these games will both be re-scheduled.

In the action on the field, the opening round of games in Division 1 took place; Ballinacourty secured a local derby win over Dungarvan in a well contested affair at Abbeyside, while De La Salle started their campaign with an away win against Gaultier.

In Division 2, An Ghaeltacht picked up their first win courtesy of an easy win over The Nire at An Rinn, Kilrossanty edged out Ardmore in an exciting contest, Portlaw continued their impressive start with a comprehensive win at home to St. Oliver’s while I had no result to hand from the game between Rathgormack and Clan na Gael.

Division 3 saw three games go ahead. St. Mary’s

recorded their second win following a hard earned win over Sacred Heart in Kill, St. Saviours and Cois Bhride couldn’t be separated after an entertaining hour’s football, while St. Molleran’s held on for victory over Ballyduff Upper at the Carrigbeg.

The results from last Sunday morning (1/3/2015) were as follows: Division 1, Round 1: Ballinacourty 2-8; Dungarvan 0-5,. De La Salle 1-9; Gaultier 1-3. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg P-P Noamh Brid.

Division 2, Round 3: Portlaw 8-12; St. Oliver’s 0-6.

Kilrossanty 2-8; Ardmore 3-3.

An Ghaeltacht 9-12; The Nire 2-8. Tramore P-P Brickey Rangers.

Division 3, Round 3: St. Mary’s 1-11; Sacred Heart 2-3. St. Saviour’s 1-9; Cois Bhride 1-9. St. Molleran’s 1-9; Ballyduff Upper 1-4.

The next set of games in this particular Championship will take place on Sunday, March 15th next, with all games starting at 11:00 a.m.

Thanks to the Combined Waterford City Credit Unions for their kind sponsorship of this Championship.

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Senior Hurling Challenge

Useful outing in Clonmel Waterford ……………0-16; Tipperary …………….1-13.

WATERFORD and Tipperary met in a senior challenge in Clonmel on Sunday last in support of the local GAA Centre with both managements taking the opportunity to give game time to players who have not yet seen league action and who are returning from long layoffs.

With both sides having players heavily involved in Fitzgibbon action over the weekend there was plenty of scope for experimenting and the big news from the Waterford side was the return to action for the first time this year of Maurice Shanahan and Colin Dunford, both of whom made second half appearances. Still both teams fielded reasonably strong sides and the respective managers were given some food for thought with some of their fringe players catching

the eye.

Waterford fielded seven of the side that started against Laois in Shane Fives, Philip Mahony, Jamie Barron, Kevin Moran, Michael Walsh and Tom Devine. Tipperary fielded about seven regulars.

By all accounts it was a very competitive and entertaining challenge with players determined to make the most of their opportunities to consolidate their places on their respective panels.

Tipperary had the better of the first half exchanges and led by 0-9 to 0-6 at the break.

Waterford gained the upper hand in the second period with Maurice Shanahan and Colin Dunford coming on board midway through.

Dunford looks set to return to full action having played a part for I.T. Carlow in their narrow Fitzgibbon Cup defeat

by LIT early last week.

Michael Harney, who played

Park Hotel series THE Park Hotel County under 21 hurlers v senior club teams is well underway at this stage and the following are the results to date.

Waterford 4-12 Passage 3-9. Waterford 2-18 Roanmore 0-12.

Waterford 1-13 Abbeyside 0-16. Ballygunner 3-11 Waterford 0-10.

This week’s games include fixtures against De La Salle and Dungarvan, followed next week by games against Tallow and Cappoquin.

a prominent role in the Carlow side’s advance to the Fitzgibbon quarter finals also started in the Waterford attack.

In his twenty minutes of game time Maurice Shanahan impressed notching two points from frees and one from play and he is also set to give the selectors new options for the coming league games.

Overall it was a very worthwhile exercise for both teams with a draw being a fair result.

Scorers – Waterford: Jamie Barron (1F), Donie Breathnach (1F) and Maurice Shanahan (2Fs) 0-3 each, Tommy Waring 0-2, Cormac Curran, Michael Harney, Colin Dunford, Brian O’Halloran and Michael O’Brien 0-1 each. Tipperary: Noel McGrath 0- 7 (2Fs, 1’65’), Bill Maher 0-3, Sean Maher 1-0, Ger Ryan 0- 2, John Meagher 0-1.

Waterford: Ian O’Regan, Shane McNulty, Barry Coughlan, Shane Fives, Paudie Prendergast, Philip Mahony, Pa Walsh, Jamie Barron, Kevin Moran, Donie Breathnach, Michael Walsh, Tom Devine, Michael Harney, Cormac Curran, Tommy Waring. Subs: Mark O’Brien for Prendergast, Brian O’Halloran for Walsh, Colin Dunford for Devine, Shane O’Sullivan for Barron, Maurice Shanahan for Moran.

Tipperary: Darragh Egan, Michael Butler, C. O’Mahony, Stephen Maher, John Barry, John Meagher, M. Breen, Ger Ryan, Timmy Stapleton, Sean Maher, Noel McGrath, Bill Maher, Donie Butler, Seamus Bourke, Niall O’Meara. Subs: R. Maher for J. Meagher, C. O’Brien for Barry.

Referee: F. Horgan (Tipperary).

West U-21 A Football Championship league table THE KEARNEY CATERING - WESTERN U-21 A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP P W D L F Agst. Diff Pts. Ballinacourty 2 1 0 1 29 16 13 2 The Nire 1 1 0 0 21 11 10 2 Comeragh Gaels 1 1 0 0 12 8 4 2 St Oliver's 1 1 0 0 11 9 2 2 Dungarvan 1 0 0 1 8 12 -4 0 Clashmore 2 0 0 2 16 41 -25 0

Finbarr Walsh from the Donal Walsh Live Life Foundation pictured with Dungarvan GAA Club under 16 players from left: Colm O’Shea, Darragh Lyons, Jack Lacey, and Peter Queally, whose jersies bear the Foundation’s logo.

League tables J. J. KAVANAGH & SONS MINOR FOOTBALL - DIVISION 3 P W D L F Agst. Diff Pts. St. Mary's 3 3 0 0 66 13 53 6 Na Gaeil 3 2 0 1 51 43 8 4 Ballyduff Upper 2 2 0 0 10 7 3 4 Portlaw 2 1 0 1 16 6 10 2 Kilrossanty 2 1 0 1 25 30 -5 2 Ferrybank 2 0 0 2 6 19 -13 0 Scared Heart 2 0 0 2 12 31 -19 0 Affane 2 0 0 2 8 45 -37 0 THE ALBERT MCGRATH NEWSAGENTS - WESTERN U-21 B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RD 1 P W D L F Agst. Diff Pts. An Ghaeltacht 2 1 0 1 42 17 25 2 Brickey Rangers 1 1 0 0 28 4 24 2 Stradbally 1 1 0 0 16 13 3 2 Ardmore 1 1 0 0 17 15 2 2 Ballyduff Upper 2 1 0 1 7 8 -1 2 Cois Bhride 2 1 0 1 23 24 -1 2 Cloch Na Cuinne 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Kilrossanty 2 0 0 2 5 57 -52 0

Fitzgibbon Cup replay date announced THE much awaited Fitzgibbon Cup replay between WIT and UL will take place on Wednesday, March 11th at a venue and a time to be announced shortly.

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Scéalta na Seachtaine Seo Monday’s meeting on sports concussion a must THE 2015 Waterford Sports Partnership Club Development Series kicks off this Monday March 9th in the Park Hotel at 7pm featuring a seminar on concussion awareness in sport in conjunction with the IRFU and Munster Rugby. From a GAA viewpoint, this seminar could not have come at a better time as within the past year or two, the number of cases of concussion on our playing fields is on the increase.

Shane Mooney is the IRFU first aid and injury prevention officer and he is responsible for all of the IRFU medical training and education. ‘ The IRFU have been at the forefront of concussion education and we have developed a range of educational materials and we will be soon launching a series of videos on our ‘STOP, INFORM, REST RETURN’ message’ says Mooney. The seminar will include module relating to concussion

recognition and the return to play protocols followed by a Question and Answer series. This meeting is geared to players, parents, clubs, referees and volunteers and admission is free’.

This is an opportunity on our doorstep to attend this very important meeting and if you are interested you can register on line with pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie or call Peter Jones, WSP Sports Development Officer at (058) 21191.

County teams away from home BOTH our hurlers and footballers will be in action away from home this weekend in the Allianz National Leagues with Derek McGrath’s charges playing Offaly in O’Connor Park, Tullamore at 3 pm on Saturday and Tom McGlinchey’s men making the even longer trip to Pearse Park in Longford on Sunday for a 3pm throw in against the home side.

The hurlers had a useful challenge against Tipperary in Clonmel last Sunday, which ended on level terms at 1-13 to 016 while the Tullamore game will be vital for our chances of promo-

tion to Division 1A. A number of our players have been playing a lot of games over the past week in the Fitzgibbon Cup competition and it is certainly asking a lot of them to stay fresh at the moment and indeed maintain their form for the championship later in the year.

It was encouraging to see Maurice Shanahan and Colin Dunford back in action in Clonmel after long lay-offs due to injury and they will be further options for team management as the year progresses. Despite Offaly not going well at present, this will be

a difficult assignment for our hurlers but a win is pivotal to maintain our hopes of a quick return to the top tier of hurling.

The footballers defeat at home to Carlow has knocked the momentum of their bright start to the year and along with the away defeat to Offaly, it has made promotion to Division 3 improbable.

However, they didn’t collapse completely against Carlow and they could have got something out of the game so it’s all to play for against a Longford fifteen this Sunday, whose own promotion hopes are still in their own hands.

St. Declan’s seeks All-Ireland final spot FOLLOWING their thrilling win in their recent Munster Senior Hurling Final in Killeagh against Blarney, the Kilmacthomas school sets out on the road for further success this Saturday when they play

St. Louis Ballymena in the Masita Michael Cusack Cup All-Ireland semi-final in Ashbourne, Co. Meath at 2 p.m. All local Gaels wish them the best of luck in their quest for further honours.

A long long way from Clare to here IT will be even further on next Wednesday, March 11th, when the Clare Board, in their own wisdom, are bringing our County under 21 Footballers to Miltown Malbay for our first round Munster championship game. A midweek game is always difficult for those working and in College and bringing us the extra journey is something that should be avoided.

However, the panel has been very active in recent months under manager Ger Power from Rathgormack and his management team of Liam O Cuirrin, An Rinn, John Cummins, De La Salle, Brian Looney, Nire and Emer Enright, Ballinacourty (Physio). They are as well prepared as anyone could ask of

them for this championship.

Working away quietly, they have played eight challenge games including opposition such as Wexford and Limerick Under 21’s, St. Saviours, WIT Freshers and Waterford and Carlow Seniors. A panel of 32 players as follows have been involved todate: Christy Breathnach, An Rinn Fearghal Ó Ceallaigh An Rinn Ferghal Ó Cuirrín, An Rinn Jamie de Barún, An Rinn Lúcás Ó Cuirrín, An Rinn Seamus Keating, Ardmore Brian Looby, Ballinacourty Kevin Dwane, Ballinacourty Jonathon Fenton, Bunmahon Niall Queally, Bunmahon Killian O’Sullivan, Cappoquin

Paul O’Connor, Clashmore Tadhg Bourke, Clashmore Patrick Fitzgerald, De La Salle Stephen Dalton, De La Salle Aaron Jones, Gaultier Caomhán McGuire, Gaultier David Whitty, Gaultier Michael Troy, Modeligo Tom Devine, Modeligo Conor Gleeson, Nire Dermot Ryan, Nire Kenneth Brazil, Nire Conor Murray, Rathgormack Conor Walsh, Rathgormack Jason Curry, Rathgormack Jason Gleeson, Rathgormack Liam Mulligan, Rathgormack Michael Curry, Rathgormack Jack Mullaney, Stradbally Craig Burke, Tramore Matthew Thompson, Tramore

Fitzgibbon and Fresher finals Waterford players have been very involved in the above competitions over the past few weeks and their fate will eventually be finalised shortly after some very closely fought games. The Bennett brothers from Ballysaggart, Stephen and Kieran were marking one another for a spell in the recent UL v LIT Fitzgibbon semi final before Stephen’s team, UL advanced to play WIT last weekend.

The Waterford Institute themselves were brought to extra time

by CIT, whom they defeated in last year’s decider before qualifying for the final which was played in the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.

This game also went to extra time and they could still not be separated when this was over.

Stephen Bennett came off the bench in both these games, he raised a green flag in each and it is good to see back in action again following his injury at the tail end of last year.

The WIT side includes a fair share of Waterford hurlers, including Austin Gleeson, who scored 1-6 from play at corner forward in the semi-final, Jake Dillon, Martin O’Neill, Stephen Roche, Paraic Mahony, Gavin O’Brien and the Geraldine’s Jerome Maher, who has impressed in all of the games to date.

Meanwhile, in the Freshers competition, Patrick Curran and Conor Gleeson are on the UCC team that face favourites UL in the final in Mallow this Thursday, March 5th at 2 pm while Kevin Daly is out of action since before Christmas with a cruciate ligament injury. In fact what was very noticeable at UCC’s semi-final game in Cork last Thursday was the number of young players on crutches, including John Walsh from Mullinavat, who was Man of the Match in last year’s All Ireland Minor Final. This injury is a growing worrying trend and the cause of it is still unknown which defeats its prevention.

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Stradbally OPERATION TRANSFORMATION Operation Transformation came to an end last Saturday evening with the obstacle race taking place in the village, this was a race between the reigning champions Whelan's and the Cove Bar. The tension was building all week as the secret tactics of the Cove Bar were practised all week in secret. The race was started by Fr. Condon, and John Whelan's team seem to start the better, but were soon hauled back by a very fit and eager Cove Bar team which were anchored by Richard Hickey. The cup was presented to Richard Hickey by Fr. Condon amid great scenes of excitement.

On behalf of Stradbally GAA we would like to thank Brendan Breen for organising this event with precision organisation, to Breda Kiely and Teresa Keane for collecting the all important money, to Nina Fee for getting the RTE cameras to come to Stradbally, to Michael Kiely and Benjy Whelan who did the fitness classes, to Sallyfort Mini Farm for the use of their fine premises, to all the team leaders who all did so well over the last two months with their weight loss, to Michael O’Meara for the sound equipment, to Anthony Morrissey for doing MC for the night, to the sponsors Alaska Fireplaces, Whelan's Bar, The Cove Bar, Sallyfort Mini Farm, without your help it would not be possible. To the stewards Billy and Ken who played such an important part in keeping the event safe, to the owners of Woodhouse for their kind permission for the family walk, But most of all we would like to thank all the people who turned up every night in all sorts of weather to do the walks and pay their hard earned money every walk night. To anybody else that we may have omitted a big thank you, all monies raised will go to Stradbally GAA Development, and all the local schools in the Parish, and Kilmacthomas National school.

PLEDGE FOR KIKO Well done to Kiko Casey who lost Twenty One and a half pounds in the Stradbally Operation Transformation. Anyone that pledged money to Kiko for every pound he lost, please contact Breda Kiely on 0876291930. Again thanks to Kiko for the wonderful effort he put in over the last two months.

SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE We played An Rinn last Friday evening in the Senior Football League in Stradbally and won by the narrowest of margins. This was a good and lively game in spite of the desperate weather conditions. Their was nothing between the two teams as Stradbally scored the winning point in the dying seconds of the game. The final score was Stradbally 9 points, An Rinn 8 points.

ON COUNTY DUTY On County duty last weekend were Shane Ahearne and Tony Grey playing against Carlow in Fraher Field, Shane scoring an impressive six points, it looked like Waterford were going to take the points, but a late surge by Carlow won them the game by two points.

MEMBERSHIP Membership is now well overdue, players that have not payed their membership must do so immediately. Contact Breda Kiely on 0876291930.

SEASON TICKETS All ticket holders should present themselves at one of these activation sessions as a digital image shall be taken regardless of whether you are a new or existing ticket holder. Club season tickets shall also be available for purchase during these times. Commencing Thursday, 19th February and running until 28th March. Walsh Park - Every Thursday 3-7 p.m. Fraher Field - Every Friday 4-6.30 p.m., and every Saturday 10.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m.

Modeligo TRAINING Training has recommenced and continues on this Wednesday night (March 4th) and again on Friday night (March 6th) at 7.30 p.m. sharp on the AstroTurf. All players are asked to attend and to please bring both boots and runners, along with hurleys and helmets. Any issues, please contact Shane or Kenny as soon as possible BEST WISHES All in Modeligo GAA Club would like to send our best wishes to one of our players and goalkeeper from last year’s hurling team, Donal "Patch" O'Keeffe, who sustained a nasty injury which resulted in a broken leg during the past week. The injury required surgery in Limerick Hospital on Friday last but gladly, he is now home and well with his family. Best wishes Patch, hopefully you will have a speedy recovery and we'll see you out and about soon.

MODELIGO GAA CLUB'S VICTORY SOCIAL Preparations are well underway for our Victory Social, which will take place on Saturday night, March 21st in Dungarvan's Park Hotel. Music for the occasion will be provided by up and coming band "The Buachaill's", with dinner serving and the nights events starting at 7:30 pm sharp. However, please be advised to book your tickets early as I'm sure that there will be a big demand following the success of the hurling and football campaigns of 2014.

Of course, the feature of the night will be the presentation of the medals for both the Western Intermediate Hurling League and Western Junior Premier Football League, along with the Western, County and Munster Junior Hurling Championship medals to all the players who were part of our squad. It really promises to be a brilliant night so be sure not to miss out on what is going to be another great occasion for this club. Tickets are moving quickly, and are available priced at €30 but only by ordering and paying on collection from the following: Tom O'Byrne (086) 3605202; John Fitzgerald (087) 7696510; Dolores Reddy (087) 6504774.

Please note that there will be NO TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE NIGHT ITSELF & MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE !!!

MODELIGO 2014 HIGHLIGHTS DVD The club still have a few copies of the brilliant DVD, "Modeligo 2014" which captures all of the Key moments on our Journey to becoming Western, County and Munster Junior Hurling Champions. The DVD also includes pre and post Munster Final commentary from key club personnel and players who share their thoughts on the greatest year in the history of the club as well as footage of the Modeligo National School Children singing their song “The Best Team Ever”. Copies of the DVD are still available at a cost of €20 from Club Treasurer, John Fitzgerald on (087) 7696510 or alternatively by contacting any of our players or committee members. The DVD is a once only opportunity to obtain a fantastic keepsake of the club's achievements so if you haven't already done so, get yourself a copy and do not miss out as there will be no further orders taken once they are gone.

COMERAGH GAELS U-21 FOOTBALL The Under 21 footballers of Comeragh Gaels will next be in action on St. Patrick’s morning when they play Dungarvan or Ballinacourty in the Western "A" championship semi-final. The Gaels, consists of lads

drawn from the Colligan; Kilgobinet; Modeligo and Sliabh gCua adult clubs, advanced to a Semi-final courtesy of a four point win and an all round good display in the opening round against Dungarvan MINOR FOOTBALL FIXTURE Naomh Bríd continue their County Minor Football (Division 2) campaign on Sunday morning next March 8th, at home to Rathgormack.

Throw-in is at 11:30 a.m. in Colligan. This group also consists of Stradbally St. Saviours and An Gaeltacht.

NAOMH BRÍD REGISTRATION DAY Our Juvenile GAA Club, Naomh Bríd will hold their Annual Registration Day on Sunday, March 29th in Modeligo Community Centre, with two juvenile games also to take place on the pitch that day also. A major feature of the days events will be the Annual Fundraising "Ball Roll" which will take place on the Ball Alley Hill, Modeligo, to round off the day with a bit of fun and the chance to win a nice little cash prize!

Club members will have selling cards available from this weekend onwards so please make sure to support this fundraising event. Further information to follow in the coming weeks.

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €1,700 held in Miclins Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 1/3/15. Numbers were: 17, 18, 19, 20. €30 to the following people Mark Prendergast, Knocknacullen; Mairead Coffey, Curraheen.

Seller’s prize of €30 Harry Quinn, Kealfoun. Next Clotto held in Crottys Inn, Leamybrien, for a jackpot of €1,800 on Sunday night 8/3/15. On duty on the night Harry Quinn and Jason Dee. MEMBERSHIP 2015 Membership for 2015 can now be paid online this will be a great advantage to everyone as it will take all the hassle out of bringing the money to the membership officer. The major benefit is for all those who may be living away from home. This is the only way to go. The link to pay online is available on our social media pages.

UNDER 21 B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP We played an Gaeltacht in the losers group in Dungarvan GAA grounds on Sunday last at 12:30. We were beaten by a stronger team on a scoreline of 6-11 to 0-1. This ends our season the u-21 championship.

PHELAN CUP COUNTY FOOTBALL LEAGUE - GROUP 1 Our senior footballers begin their Phlean Cup League away to Ardmore on This Saturday 7/3/15 at 15:00 pm at St Declan's Ardmore Please come along and support the boys in Green and Gold STRICTLY COMERAGH Congratulations to Our Club secretary Jason Dee and his dance partner Wendy Dee on winning the Strictly Comeragh Dancing Competition in aid of the Comeragh Community Development Group for the final stages of Development of Crough Wood Walk.

MINOR FOOTBALL We are playing Portlaw this Sunday, 8th March at 11:30 in Leamybrien please come along and support the boys in Green and Gold.

JUVENILE NOTES U-16 Football: Our u-16 footballers travelled to Old Parish on Sunday morning 22nd February to take on An Gaeltacht, in the 1st round of their Div. 2 u-16 championship. The boys got off to a great start and after kicking some excellent scores we led at the break on a scoreline of 2-7 to 3 points. However, in the second half we did not start off so strong and after ten minutes An Gaeltacht punished our slow second half start with three goals being scored within three minutes. When our lads realised that their slow start may cost them the game, they upped their game another step and kicked some more great scores to come away with a hard fought win by a single point, on a scoreline of 3-9 to 45.

Team: 1. Luke Ryan, 2. Paddy Hayes, 3. Anthony Lonergan, 4. Patrick Power, 5. Jack Starlin, 6. Eoin Curran, 7. Padraig Fitzgerald, 8. Josh Kay, 9. Jack Whyte, 10. Aidan Behan, 11. Michael Lawlor, 12. Eoin Power, 13. Seamus Fitzgerald, 14.

Conor Fennell, 15. Jack Kavanagh.

Training continues: On Mondays nights at 7 p.m.

Membership and code of conduct: All new members welcome.

Membership €40 per family or €10 per juvenile player. Please pay membership as soon as possible. If membership has been paid but you have not signed code of conduct please speak to your mentors.

Under 13 football: Is beginning in two weeks time.

Under 8 blitz: This Saturday morning in Leamybrien at 11 a.m.

Under 16 Football Division 2: Our under 16 footballers had two championship games this week in their Division 2 championship We lost out to Portlaw Thursday night at home in round 2 on a scoreline of 1-6 to 2-12. We defeated Ardmore on Sunday morning last on a scoreline of 2-8 to 3-3 in round 3. Well done boys keep up the great work rate.

Training continues on Friday at 7 p.m.

Team: 1. Luke Ryan, 2. Paddy Hayes, 3. Anthony Lonergan, 4. Patrick Power, 5. Jack Starlin, 6. Eoin Curran, 7. Padraig Fitzgerald, 8. Josh Kay, 9. Jack Whyte, 10. Aidan Behan, 11. Michael Lawlor, 12. Eoin Power, 13. Seamus Fitzgerald, 14.

Conor Fennell, 15. Jack Kavanagh 17. Rian Hogan 18. Lennon Kennedy.

An Coilligean/Na h-Emmetigh CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Quills Master McGrath Bar on Monday 23/02/2014. The Numbers drawn were 2, 3, 16 & 22. The €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Jack Laffan, Eileen Devereux, James Dalton, R. Walsh and family. Last Monday (02/03) night’s Jackpot was worth €3,400. Thanks for your continued support.

INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE Our first competitive hurling game of the year will an opening round league game away to Shamrocks, Fixture details are as follows: Please Note official Notice Fixture For Your Club: Iomaint Idirmheanach League Na Seamroga V An Coillegaein at Knockanore 11.30 am Sunday, 29th March CLUB SEASON TICKET ACTIVATIONS Club Season ticket activations and sales for the coming week are at the below times. Price are €100 for adults and €65 for OAPs. Thursday - Walsh Park - 3 pm to 7 pm; Friday - Fraher Field - 4 pm to 7:30 pm. Please note there will be no activations or sales on Saturday in Fraher Field with our hurlers playing Offaly in Tullamore.

MINOR FOOTBALL Naomh Brid Minor footballers (assisted by St. Pats) continue their Division 2 Co. Football Championship campaign on Sunday morning next (March 8th) with a home tie against Rathgormack. Throw-in at 11:30 am, venue is Colligan but this could change so please check this out. Best of luck to the lads in this one, remaining group games include an away tie against An Ghaeltacht and we finish with a home fixture Vs. St. Saviours.

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FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER A DECADE AGO WEDNESDAY, 23rd NOVEMBER, 2005 Lawlor’s Hotel County SFC Replay

Stradbally achieves five in-a-row for second time as Reds roll on Stradbally …………1-8; Nire …………1-4.

STRADBALLY senior footballers, outplayed for most of the second half by a Nire side which failed to capitalise on the amount of possession which they enjoyed, maintained their one hundred per cent record in county final replays when they came with a late surge to copper fasten a famous victory and complete the five-in-a-row for the second time in the history of their club. By any standards it is an extraordinary achievement by this truly dedicated group of players and their excellent management team, club officers and all others associated with their club.

BRIGHT START Stradbally showed two changes in personnel from the drawn game as Denis Doyle and Pat Weldon who were both introduced last week were in from the start with Denis Doyle doing a lot of very solid work while Pat Weldon was a revelation from start to finish.

The champions got off to the brightest of starts as free-taker Alan Lawlor opened the scoring for the Nire with a pointed free in the first minute. But it was Stradbally who were looking the sharper side with the breeze to their backs defending the road goal.

Stradbally scored a goal late in the game through John Hearne. That score unleashed a wave of understandable emotion as hundreds of Stradbally supporters charged onto the pitch as the final whistle sounded to herald the magnificent achievement of a five-ina-row for the second time in the storied history of the Stradbally club.

In defence Oliver Costello, Trevor Costello, Emmet Cummins, Kevin Coffey and Tomas Walsh were all rock solid and did

much to bring the Conway Cup to Tayside once again as did the hard working George Walsh who filled various roles throughout the game.

CAME OH SO CLOSE Nire came so tantilisingly close to victory and in the process they proved that they remain a very good team. They have drawn with Stradbally in the 2002, 2004 and 2005 county finals only to lose out in the replays on each occasion.

For most of the second half the title certainly looked to be bound for the Nire Valley.

Yet they failed to translate their superiority onto where it matters most namely the scoreboard.

Michael Doocey was sound between the posts with David Ryan, Thomas O’Gorman, Michael Byrne, Seamus Lawlor, Anthony O’Gorman and in particular Liam Lawlor impressing in defence. Shane Walsh excelled at centre field and in attack where veteran Pat Walsh excelled with Martin Walsh, Brian Wall, Maurice O’Gorman and John Moore also very much to the fore.

While Alan Lawlor took his scoring chances well and substitutes Connie Power and Ger Walsh could not be faulted for effort when introduced.

Scorers for Stradbally: N. Curran (0-6, frees); J. Hearne (1-0); S. Cunningham, D. Doyle (0-1 each).

Scorers for Nire: S. Walsh (1-1, 1-0 penalty, 01 free); A. Lawlor (0-2); A. Ryan (0-1).

Stradbally: E. Cunningham; E. Cummins, K. Coffey, T. Walsh; S. Lannon, T. Costello, O. Costello; M. Walsh, J. Hearne; D. Doyle, G. Power, S. Cunningham; N. Curran, G. Walsh, P. Weldon.

Sub: T. Curran for Lannon (56).

Nire: M. Doocey; D. Ryan, T. O’Gorman, M. Byrne; S. Lawlor, A. O’Gorman, L. Lawlor; A. Ryan, S. Walsh; B. Wall, M. O’Gorman, J. Moore; A. Lawlor, M. Walsh, P. Walsh. Subs: C. Power for A. Lawlor (35th minute); G. Walsh for Byrne (39th minute).

Ref: M. Condon (Clashmore).

PRESENTATION After the game county board chairman Pat Flynn had the honour of presenting the Conway Cup to Stradbally captain John Hearne who payed tribute to all involved in their historic five-in-a-row wins and the reds captain payed a richly deserved tribute to their opponents Nire.

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Teams of Times Gone By DUNGARVAN CBS SENIOR HURLING TEAM Year: 2005. Date: Wednesday, November 18th. Game: Munster Senior Quarter-Final.

Opposition: Ard Scoil Ris. Venue: Newcastle. Team Captain: Kieran McCarthy ( Modeligo).

Half-Time Score: Ard Scoil Ris 2-4; Dungarvan CBS 0-6. Full-Time Score: Dungarvan CBS 3-13; Ard Scoil Ris 3-10.

Johnny Cooney (Brickeys); Killian O’Keeffe (Dungarvan), Jerome Maher (Geraldines), Derek Barry (Dungarvan); Karl Duggan (Dungarvan), Pa Horkin (Fourmilewater), Eoin Brackett (Abbeyside); Kieran McCarthy (Modeligo), Sean O’Hare (Abbeyside); James Ryan (Fourmilewater), Wayne Flynn (Dungarvan), E. Walsh (Touraneena); J. J. Coffey (Touraneena), Conor McGrath (Brickeys), Sean Fitzpatrick (Touraneena).

Sub: Cian Kearney.

Scorers: Cian Kearney 3-0, Wayne Flynn 0-6 (4f), J. J. Coffey 0-2, Karl Duggan, Kieran McCarthy, James Ryan, Conor McGrath and Sean Fitzpatrick 0-1 each.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 11 Forecasts. 9 Correct. 2 Incorrect. Success Rate: 81.8%. Best To Date: 81.8%.

This Week’s Forecasts: Allianz National Football League: Division 1: Dublin v (Tyrone); Donegal v (Monaghan); Cork v (Kerry); Mayo v (Derry).

Allianz National Football League: Division 4: Antrim v (London); Longford v (Waterford); Carlow v (Wicklow); Offaly v (Leitrim).

Allianz National Hurling League: Division 1 A: Cork v (Dublin); Kilkenny v (Galway); Clare v (Tipperary).

Allianz National Hurling League: Division 1B: Waterford V (Offaly); Wexford v (Limerick); Antrim v (Laois).

To Date: 78 Forecasts. 50 Correct. 25 Incorrect. 3 Drawn. Success Rate: 64.1%

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Brickey Brickey Rangers Rangers LOTTO The lotto draw took place in the Enterprise Bar last Thursday. There was no winner of the jackpot of €2,500. The €25 winners were Catherine McCarthy, Damien Carey, the Murray boys and Elaine Walsh. This week’s draw will take place in the Tudor House with a jackpot of €2,650.

DEISE DRAW The new revamped 2015 series will be commencing Friday, 28th March, The draw which will run for 8 months cost €10 a month with 70% of the money being retained by the club.

MEMBERSHIP Membership is now being collected for this coming season, all patrons are asked to take note that current membership expires 31st March, detailed letter regarding fees and options is being circulated at present JUVENILE NOTES Under 8: The under 8's played in the 2nd day of the annual indoor tournament on Saturday last.

It was great to see that the boys wintered well and played well in all their four matches.

Under 10: Training for this group will continue each Friday evening at 6 pm.

Under 12: Training will continue each Monday night at 6.45. As with all groups we welcome new players in all grades and codes.

Under 14: Training takes place each Monday night at 6.45 p.m.

Under 16: The weather has not been kind to our under 16 players who for a second week running had their match postponed, this time it was only cancelled when the team were all in Tramore. While player safety is paramount cancelling the match 15 minutes before the game was to start is difficult to comprehend, this is especially difficult when the venue was Tramore which involved was a un necessary journey for all.

Open Morning: A registration morning will take place on Saturday next in Bushy Park. We would like to invite all prospective members to come along, adults and children, we are hosting the open morning jointly with the ladies club so boys and girls are encouraged to attend. We are proud of our facilities and we want you to have a look, chat the coaches and meet the officers. The club is proud of its association with the local schools and we have many of our young boys and girls playing at county level. You are all invited to come to Bushy between 11 and 1 p.m. on Saturday, 7th March.

Code of Conduct and membership forms will be circulated this week to each of the players.

The club will be making a big push on the membership this year and all players must be registered before the 31st March in order to be eligible to play in matches.

Fourmilewater LOTTO DRAW The weekly Lotto draw took place in Doocey's Bar last Saturday evening. No jackpot winner €30 winners: Richard Foley, James O’Donnell, The Byrne boys, Melissa Foley, Mary Wall, Clonmel.

Numbers drawn 2, 16, 25. Next week’s jackpot €600.

WEEKLY 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.

DIRECT DEBIT MEMBERSHIP One sure way of ensuring that you will be included for 52 weeks in both the Fourmilewater GAA and Nire GAA weekly lotto draws is by availing of both clubs Direct Debit Membership scheme.

Nire/FMW Direct Debit Membership 2015 • Cost €250 per year • Payment by Direct Debit or Cheque for €250 for full year.

OR • Monthly for €20.80 • Weekly for €4.81 What you receive by signing up: • Weekly Nire Lotto Ticket - yearly value = €78 • Weekly FMW Lotto Ticket – Yearly value = €78 • 1 Annual Deise Draw Ticket – value = €80 • 1 Croke Park Draw Ticket – value = €10 FREE MEMBERSHIP TO NIRE AND FMW CLUBS 45 CARD RESULT Winners Larry Ryan & Jim Phelan; Walter Wall & Donal Fraher. Lucky Table: Pat & Mary Guiry; Richard Harte & Michael Power.

DEISE DRAW The Deise Draw will be commencing on March 27th. There will be 8 draws over 8 months. Every Months Draw includes: 1st Prize €10,000; 2nd Prize €3,000; 3rd Prize €1,500; 4th to 11th Prize €200. Also, everyone who joins the Deise draw will receive a 15% discount when you spend €100 in Elverys Sportswear. The voucher will be available on request from the club. Please remember that 70% of all money raised will be returned to the club. If interested please contact any member of the committee.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Juvenile Club presentation of Medals function with special Guest, Niamh Briggs. U-14 Panel County and Western Champions Hurling, Western Football and both Feile Hurling and Football winners 2014 with Niamh Briggs and Mentors Ian Kiely, Jonathan Moore, Benny Kiely, Tomas Walsh and Eddie Casey.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

DEISE DAY 2015 Tickets are now on sale for the Deise Day corporate event at Punchestown on Saturday, May 2nd. A table of 10 costs €1,500. The package includes free admission, a free race card, 4 course meal and live entertainment. Local band Newfoundland are lined up for the event.

Proceeds to be split 50/50 between Waterford GAA and the Waterford Ladies development fund. If you are interested in coming along with a group of friends, work colleagues, family etc please contact any of the following Committee Members: Pat Grant 083 1056545, Crohan McGregor 086 0763918, Sean O'Regan 083 1019884, David Walsh 058 42786, Lisa Cronin 087 6210103, John Jackson 087 9833905 or Pat Sullivan 087 8533900.

NIRE/FOURMILEWATER WEEKLY JUVENILES U-8 Hurling: Our U-8s were in action last Saturday morning in Bohadoon. We played four football games in total against Abbeyside, Dungarvan, St Pats, and An Gaeltacht. Well done to all and to all parents who drove to the venue.

Training continues on Thursday.

U-16 Championship: Hard luck to our U-16's who lost to Rathgormack last Thursday evening in the Milfield. Despite a tremendous effort we had to give way to a Rathgormack side who were just better on the night. Best wishes and a speedy recovery to Ross Guiry who suffered a knee injury in the early stages of the 2nd half in this match. We then travelled to Ring last Sunday morning to play An Ghaeltacht but once again we lost out after a brave fight. Hard luck to everyone involved U-14 Football Dates for your diary: The Under 14 footballers start their Western Football Championship on Sunday, March 8th v Naoimh Carthaigh. Venue Lismore. Throw-in is 11 a.m.

U-13 Football: The U-13 start their Western Football Championship with a trip to Abbeyside on Saturday, March 14th to play Ballinacourty.

Throw-in is at 3 p.m.

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-11/12 training continues every Tuesday between 7 pm and 8 pm in the Community Centre €3.

U-10/U-11 Training: Our U-10/11's training continues every Monday evening in the Community Centre at 6pm €3.

U-8/U-9: Our U-8/9's training continues on Thursdays between 5 pm and 6 pm in the Community Centre €3.

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 Community Centre €3.

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.

NIRE / FOURMILEWATER PLAYER PROFILE Name: Kevin Moore Age: 9 Favourite Sport: Hurling & Football Favourite GAA Player: Conor Gleeson Favourite Food: Chips Favourite TV Show: Mrs. Brown’s Boys Favourite Song: Happy Favourite Soccer Team: Manchester Utd. What famous person would you invite to dinner? Daley Blind If you won the lotto, what would you do? Buy a mansion and a 151 Tractor.

Name: Sean O’Gorman Age: 9 Favourite Sport: Football Favourite GAA Player: Austin Gleeson Favourite Food: Strawberries Favourite TV Show: Galactic Football Favourite Singer: Sam Smith Favourite Soccer Team: Chelsea What famous person would you invite to dinner? Messi, Ronaldo, Hazard If you won the lotto, what would you buy? The Chelsea Stadium and new boots!

Shamrocks Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO Last week's winning lotto numbers drawn were 1-6-12-13, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Marie Baldwin, Margo Flanagan, Liam Casey, Kim McCarthy, Meadabh Ormonde.

Next week's jackpot will be €5,250.

U-21 FOOTBALL Congrats to Cois Bhride U-21 football team who beat Ballyduff last Sunday in Lismore.

Conditions were not condusive to good football with a strong gale blowing across the field.

Though we played against the wind in the first half, we went in at the break one point in front, 13 to 4 points, Ryan Grey getting the goal. The second half was short on skill and scores with both teams finding scores hard to come by. Colm Roche was missing through illness, and his scoring power was badly missed. However, we held on for a narrow one point win, and go on the the next round. This may not be played for a few weeks.

Panel: Jack Tobin, Padraig Roche, Andrew O'Riordan, Alan Curley, Will Hogan, Jake Neville, Adam Crawford, John Paul Lucey, Robbie Beecher, Noel Condon, Padraig Ahearne, Stefan Tobin, Edward Hynes, Ryan Grey, Jordan Henley, Mikey O'Neill, Darragh Mulcahy, Mike Tobin, Billy Buckley.

SYMPATHIES Shamrocks C.L.G. would like to offer its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Tom Walsh, Tircullen, who passed away last week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

DEISE DRAW It's not too late to get your tickets for the Deise Draw which begins later this month. They can be had from any committee member.

CONGRATULATIONS Congrats to selector Ollie O'Farrell who celebrates the big five-O around now. You don't look a day over 49 Ollie!

FIXTURES Intermediate Hurling League, Shamrocks v.

Colligan in Knockanore Sunday, 29th March at 11.30.

Junior Football Premier 1st round; Shamrocks v. Emmets in Clashmore Saturday, 11th April at 7.30 pm.

Junior Football Premier 2nd round v. Tallow in Ballyduff Saturday, 18th April at 7.30 pm.

SHAMROCKS LADIES FOOTBALL Training: Training will continue next Friday night at 8 pm in the hall and 12 pm at Shamrock GAA Field on Sunday for the ladies. Please bring €2. New members are welcome. We urge that anyone who has an interest in playing with the ladies Team to come along to these trainings.

Training continues for the underage girls on Saturday morning at 10:30 am at Shamrock GAA field, Knockanore. New players are welcome.

Membership: Membership is due for the Ladies. Over 18s are €62 while under 18s are €40. Can ye please make sure to pay Cathy Fitz by the March 1st to be eligible to play in the league.

Clothes Collection: Shamrock ladies football club are holding a collection for all clothes/shoes/handbags/mobile phones/blankets curtains from the 6th of February to the 28th March is the last day for collection. Items can be brought to the GAA pitch every Saturday from 10:30-11:30 or players can bring the bags to training.

Get your Green On! Shamrocks Ladies Football are known to throw great events - and this promises to be the same!! On Saturday, 7th March, we are holding a Get your green on event in Lizzy Langtons, Tallow. It promises to be a great night with food, drink, music and prizes!!

Tickets are only €10 and are available off any player.

Nire NIre SENIOR FOOTBALL Phelan Cup 2014 final: 15/2/15 Nire 0-8; St. Saviours 0-7 Phelan Cup 2015: Nire V’s De La Salle Saturday, March 7th at 3 p.m. in Gracedieu, Waterford.

Under 21A Football: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 2-5; The Nire 4-9 U-21 Western Semi-Final against county champions St. Olivers was postponed due to the pitch being unplayable. It has been refixed for 13th March.

Minor Football Division 1: 8/2/15 De la Salle 3-0; The Nire 2-10 15/2/15 Gaultier 2-8; The Nire 4-7 8/3/15 The Nire v’s Dungarvan at Ballymacarbry.

NIRE GAA AGM The Nire GAA Club AGM was held on the 16th of January and the following officers were elected: President: Jerry O’Grady Vice-Presidents: Fr. Connie Kelleher, Sonny Whelan, Dinny McGrath Chairman: Tom Guiry Vice-Chairman: Walter Kearney Secretary: Dave Nugent Treasurer: Orla O’Ryan PRO: Micheál O’Grady IT Officer: Muiris Walsh Lotto Co-ordinator: Bernie Prendergast Deise Draw co-ordinator: Orla O’Ryan Membership Officer: Ger Walsh Children’s Officer: Declan Spellman County Board representative: Tom Guiry We would also like to thank Cathal Wall and David Prendergast who stood down from their respective positions as treasurer and membership officer.

Senior and U-21 Manager: Benji Whelan Minor Manager: Dick Guiry Junior Manager: Justin Walsh MEMBERSHIP Membership is now due. €50 for playing adults, €20 for non-playing adults, €20 for students. Please pay as soon as possible. If interested in the direct debit scheme please contact Ger Walsh or Tom Doocey.

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Affane/Cappoquin Affane/Cappoquin JUNIOR FOOTBALL FIXTURES Rd 1 Ath Meadhan V Tulach An Iarainn at An Baile Dubh 7.30 pm Saturday, 11th April Rd 2 An Sean Phobal V Ath Meadhan at Bushy Park 6pm Saturday, 18th April COUNTY MINOR FOOTBALL C'SHIP FIXTURE Affane (Cloch Na Cuinne) V Portmhor at Ceapach Chuinn 11.30 am Sunday, 8th March WEST U- 14 FOOTBALL C'SHIP FIXTURES Rd 1 Sun. March 8th Affane V Stradbally in the Sportsfield at 11 am.

Rd 2 Sun. March 22nd Affane V Ballyduff in Ballyduff at 11 am Rd 3 Sat. April 4th Affane v St. Pat’s in the Sportsfield at 6.30 pm Rd 4 Mon. April 13th Affane V Stradbally in Stradbally at 6.30 pm.

Rd 5 Wed. April 29th,Affane V Ballyduff in the Sportfield at 6.30 pm Rd 6 Thurs. May 7th Affane v St. Pat’s in Bohadoon at 6.30 pm May 24th County Final Saturday, 6th June.

CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in our Club Lotto for the jackpot prize of €6,400 on Monday, February 23rd were: 6, 23, 25, 27 and there was no winner.

The five €20 consolation prize winners were: Dr. Ben Murphy, Littlebridge; Will Power, Monamon; Frank/Kevin McCarthy, Allen St.; Maureen Tobin, Lyre and Joan Mason, Shanbally. This week’s draw was held Monday, March 2nd and the results will appear here next week.

COUNTY SENIOR HURLING C'SHIP FIXTURES Rd 1 Ceapach Choinn V Lios Mhór at An Baile Dubh 7 pm Sunday, 3rd May Rd 2 Ceapach Choinn V Cnoc Sion at Pairc Ui Fhearichair 3.30 pm Sunday, 10th May THREE TO ANSWER 1, Name the only father and son to captain AllIreland Senior winning teams in football?

2, Down have achieved this. Cavan can still do it but no other Ulster county can possibly do it. What is it?

3, What current senior inter-county football manager has won 3 Senior Hurling County Championship medals and County Championship football medals in 2 different counties as a player?

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Seamus 'Cheddar' Plunkett is currently hurling manager with Laois 2, Former Clare keeper and former Waterford boss Davy Fitzgerald won an All-Ireland club senior hurling title with Sixmilebridge 3, Hurling TV pundit and former Galway manager Cyril Farrel is a native of Tommy Larkins GAA club.

MUNSTER COLLEGES CHAMPIONS Congratulations to St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmac and our own clubman Brian Murray who steered them to being crowned Munster Colleges U-18 (C) hurling champions.

They had a 3-7 to 1-8 victory over Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal, Blarney at Killeagh last Saturday week. They will play the Ulster winners in the All Ireland semi-final this weekend and we wish Brian and the lads the best of luck.

COUNTY MINOR FOOTBALL C'SHIP FIXTURES Affane V Portmhor at Ceapach Choinn 11.30 am Sunday, 8th March.

Clan Na nGael V Affane at Dunhill 11.30 am Sunday, 22nd March Affane V Portcladach at Ceapach Choinn 11.30 am Sunday, 5th April.

SARGENT CUP FIXTURE Tulach An iarainn V Ceapach Choinn at Tulach An Iarainn 3 pm on Saturday 28th March.

Ardmore ARDMORE GAA DRAW Ardmore GAA Club wishes to thank all who supported our Draw for a weekend for two at the Luxury Five-star and Award Winning Cliff House Hotel. Package included 2 Nights B&B plus evening meal for two in the Michelin starred restaurant plus €300 spending money.

The raffle was an excellent success thanks to the many Club Members/Patrons who took on board the task of selling tickets on a 1-1 basis and by using the many Social Media streams available. We were also grateful to club members who used their work networks to sell tickets for this wonderful prize as we reached our target of 500 tickets sold via Hard-back books and via our online Pay-pal system. The raffle was held on Saturday night last at the Cliff Hotel Library. Our MC on the night was Brain Gleeson (well-known Racing Correspondent across Ireland/UK). Brian was accompanied by our Inter-County stars available on the night…Seamus Prendergast, Wayne Hennessy and Declan Prendergast.

The lucky winner on the night was Bernadette Guiney, Whiteschurch, Cork (Ticket #097) who purchased the ticket via our Pay-Pal online bookings. We thank the Cliff Hotel Management for working with the Local GAA Club as part of its “Helping the Community initiative”. Like any small rural community fund raising is a challenge and we also recognize the support received from the

Brickey Rangers. Under 14 West Divisional Champions with Conor Phelan on the occasion of the presentation of their medals at a function in the club house recently. many other groups who are providing wonderful activities and services.

LOTTO Lotto numbers from Monday, 2nd March were 2, 12, 13, 25. No winner for the €8,000 to report.

Our five lucky €20 dip winners were: Paddy & Bridget Morrissey c/o Grange Post Office; Richard Hennessy c/o John O’Donnell; John Quinn c/o Quinn’s Foodstore; L & K c/o An Tobar and Diane Power c/o Mary Prendergast. Next week’s lotto will be held at Fleming’s Bar with a Jackpot of whopping €8,100.

FOUNDATION COURSE A Foundation Course is presently being held on Monday nights at Halle Deuglan, Ardmore.

This is been attended by Parents/Players who wish to begin some coaching and fall in line with the directive that all Team Management / Selectors need to have such training completed along with Garda Vetting. Thanks to our Juvenile Secretary Kirsten Sullivan for organising this.

UNDER 10/12 TRAINING St. Declan’s GAA invite all Under 10, Under 11 and Under 12 Boys and Girls to the first training session of the season this Monday evening, 2nd March from 7.15 p.m. sharp to 8.30 p.m. at the GAA Field. St Declan's GAA Club affords your child a safe and encouraging environment and the wonderful opportunity to learn new skills, not just in hurling and football, but also in life skills that will help them develop into well rounded and confident individuals.

They will make lifelong friends with team mates and even with those from opposing teams and at this juvenile level this helps to ease their transition from primary to secondary school where they will have already formed a network of GAA friends through training and matches. They will learn to be a team player, get fit and stay healthy and above all they will have an abundance of fun along the way ! And for parents there is plenty of fresh air and socialising on the side line or the opportunity to get involved with the Club and help out ! There is no greater feeling than the pride and passion that bubbles from within when you watch your child play GAA for your home club! So why not encourage your child to give GAA a go? Annual Membership is a mere €10 P.S. Check your Child's School Bag as a Note was circulated from the Club via Schools last week inviting you to come along, you'll find it buried deep inside your child's bag. (complements of Ardmore Diary Facebook).

MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION We will hold a Club Registration Night on Friday, 20th March. We will remind again weekly via our notes/Facebook and Viber groups.

SPRING CLEAN “SCRAP METAL Ardmore GAA will run a Spring Clean “Scrap Metal” collection in the coming weeks. If you have any Scrap Metal that you wish to offload please contact any Club officer and we will arrange the necessary logistics for collection.

CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES Ardmore Senior Footballers begin its Phelan Cup campaign as we line out against Kilrossanty at Ardmore GAA Pitch 3 p.m. Saturday, 7th March. Our Minor Footballers line out on Sunday 8th against our local neighbours Clashmore.

COLLEGE GAMES Two clubmen had mixed fortunes in the past week as Tom Power who lined out with CIT fresher’s at Waterford Carriganore GAA Complex just fell short for a win after extra time, While Thomas Conway has an opportunity to win his first title of the season as UCC line out in a Fresher’s final this week.

COUNTY UNDER-14 Well done to local girls Laoise Keevers and Kailyn O’Donnell who were involved at County

Under-14 this past week. They have put many weeks training and we wish them the best for the future.

PRO We ask all Team Manager to contact the PRO on 087/6676385 if you wish to have notes added to our weekly allotted column on the local papers.

Rathgormack U-6 BEGINNERS INDOOR FOOTBALL Indoor football for boys born in 2009 & 2010 has restarted since Tuesday, 24th February and will continue every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. at the Community Centre, Rathgormack until the end of March, when we will move to the GAA field. We would encourage all boys of this age to come along for an hours fun activity learning the basics of Gaelic Football.

JUVENILE SPONSORSHIP FROM HAVENS PHARMACY Patrick Lannen of Haven Pharmacy Lannen's, New St., Carrick-on-Suir has kindly sponsored a set of training bibs for our juveniles for the coming year. Also, if any of our juvenile U-6, U-8 or U-10 boys call into the pharmacy and say they are from Rathgormack GAA Club, they will receive a free mouth gaurd and case. The club would like to thank Patrick for this generous sponsorship.

U-21 EASTERN SEMI-FINAL We take on Gaultier in the U-21 semi-final on Friday night in Carrickbeg at 8 p.m.This will be a big test for the lads so we would call on our supporters to get to Carrickbeg on Friday night and get behind the lads.

SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE Our Seniors are at home to An Rinn in the opening round of the Senior Football League at 2.30 pm in Curry Park.

Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas JUNIOR FOOTBALL Footballers will be playing on the 28th March against Roanmore. Joe Joy is the manager this year. Players who want to play must have their membership paid before the 28th March as the old saying goes ‘no pay no play’. So, it is in your own interest to have your membership paid before play.

UNDER 21 FOOTBALL Our under 21 footballers will play Portlaw on Monday, 2nd March in Carrick-on-Suir. We are now playing in group B. We should be strong enough to do well in this grading. The Ballyduff Lower/Kilmacthomas Club is getting on very well together in all grades of football.

All members are urged to contribute to the club notes during the coming year with any of their fixtures or match reports. Club events, photos that you want included, please do not hesitate to contact club PRO Billy Joy on 089 441 2052.

Please submit on Saturday or early Sunday to get the information in the papers. This information is also available on Facebook.

CLOTHES RECYCLING FUNDRAISER We are very pleased to say that the clothes recycling fundraiser is going good and again the club would like to thank all those who are handing in plenty of clothes. Saturday is the day that the clothes will be collected from the field. So, anyone who wishes, please leave the bags of clothes in the field beside the dressingroom any day of the week. Thanks again.

Also scrap metal can be collected by arrangement. You can give Michael Hallahan, Chairman a ring on 087 417 6093 or myself Billy Joy 089

441 2052.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Last Thursday night in the Rainbow Hall, Kilmacthomas, Waterford Coaching and Development Squad held a programme about coaching football and hurling skills. We had three people from the club taking part, namely juvenile Chairman Patrick Keating, Joe Joy who is looking after our field this year and Terence Power. Joe will be calling to Kilmacthomas school coaching this year. It is all about the future of our club.

GATE ERECTED Well done to Chairman Michael Hallahan and his fellow officers of the club who last week erected the gate that got damaged last year. That is what I call real clubmen. Take a bow lads, keep up the good work.

Newtown/Ballydurn Newtown/Ballydurn RECENT BEREAVEMENT During the week the club were saddened to learn of the death of Tom Kennedy. Tom was a true and loyal friend to the club. From the early seventies to the early nineties Tom played a huge part in the club. He both trained and acted as physio in those years.

Since the time of his death many stories have been told of Tom's involvement with the club. His pre-match rub down's were not for the faint hearted. One thing for sure after surviving one of his rub downs there was nothing to be feared from the opposition.

The club would like to extend their sincere sympathies to Tom's family, neighbours and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a ainm.

ST. MARY'S JUVENILE Our U-16 and Minor footballers recorded good wins in their respective championships last weekend when beating Sacred Heart and Na Gael respectively.

DÉISE DRAW There is only a few weeks to go to the Déise Draw. Anyone interested in joining should contact any member of the club. We hope to continue to receive the great support we get from the locality in the coming year.

RECENT ENGAGEMENT Congratulations to Nora Dunphy and Stephen Power from Ballydurn who got engaged recently.

MEMBERSHIP Membership for the following year is as follows, Family €70, Single €50, Unemployed/Student €30. Membership has to be paid by the end of the month.

NOTES Anyone with topics of interest in the local area and wish them to be included in future Club notes can contact Davy Dunphy 087 9716282.

Cois Bhride Cois Bhríde Club KINDLY SPONSORED BY CUNNINGHAM'S HARDWARE TALLOW The final of the Ned Power Spring Shield took place on Friday night last. Tipperary were the eventual winners having displayed some fantastic hurling over the four weeks of the tournament.

A great night of hurling was given by all of the teams involved on what turned out to be a wet and cold evening. It was great to see so many supporters there to cheer on the teams. The medal presentation and hot tea went down very well when the final whistle blew. Thanks to Mrs. Power for presenting the Shield to the winning captain Jack Murphy and the medals to the winning team which consisted of Jack Murphy, Jake

Henley, Alan Hurley, Taylor Twohig Aidan Murphy, Joseph McDonald, Jack Henley, Deirdre Roche, Ben Sheehan & Sean McCarthy who replaced Stephen Roche who was absent on the night.

Also on the night Ciaran McCarthy was acknowledged for winning the U-13 county skills competition 2014 and last years under 13 team were presented with their Western Final medals

by Colm Roche.Thanks to all involved in helping to make the tournament a success and thanks to all who made sandwiches and cakes and helped out on the final night. Finally thanks To the Power Family and to Colm Roche for presenting the medals.

UNDER 8 FOOTBALL Our under 8's were in Ballyduff last Saturday morning to play in the final games of the Ballyduff indoor tournament. This week it was football and the boys rose to the challenge well. We played the host team Ballyduff in the first game and this game ended in a draw. The second game was against Lismore and the boys ran out winners in what was a very enjoyable game. In the final game against Cappoquin the opposition proved too strong but the lads played very well and can be very proud of themselves.

The team was as follows: Danny Power, Keith Martin, Gearoid Hynes, Paul Henley, Sean Murphy, Jack Henley and Shay Pratt.

Last Sunday's weather wasn't ideal but it didn't stop our footballers! In the County U-16 Football (Div 3) championship our footballers kicked-off their campaign with a trip to Ballybeg in Waterford City knowing the task that lay in front of them as this was St. Saviours third game and two wins to their credit. In very windy conditions we played against it in the first half. A mighty effort was called for and it was exactly what our lads gave all through the half. We conceded a few early points and under savage pressure we worked our way back into the game and only trailed by two points at the break 6 points to 4.

In the first five minutes of the second half we conceded a goal and two points to leave us seven points adrift and a mountain to climb. But this team never lost hope and kept the scoreboard ticking over to bring it back to a goal. With the last play of the game they were rewarded for their brilliant effort with a punched goal to leave the sides level Cois Bhride 1-9; St. Saviours 1-9.

Our next game is on in Tallow Sunday week, 15th March against St. Mary’s.

Panal of 18 all gave their best and contributed to a great result.

The team was Mark Stewart, Robby Geary, Cian Ryan, Kieran Crawford, Charlie Murphy, Billy Henley, Sean Henley, Dean Beecher, Ian Beecher, Billy Hynes (capt), Darah Buckley, Eoin McGrath, Ivan O’Neill, Ben Aherne, Michael Condon, Ciaran Hunt, Liam Motherway and Padraig Hynes.

Our U-21 lads were in action in the Western U-21 B Football (Quarter-Final) against Ballyduff where they had a great game and came out on top with the result Cois Bhride 1-5; Ballyduff 0-7 and in the Western Under 10 Football League our boys were at home to Brickeys but unfortunately it didn't go their way ending Cois Bhride 5-6; Brickeys 7-1.

Upcoming fixtures: U-10 Football away to St. Oliver's Sunday, 8th March at 11 a.m.

Under 14 Football Western (Div. 2) away to St. Oliver's Sunday, 8th March at 11 a.m.

Minor Football (Div. 2) home to St. Oliver's Sunday, 8th March at 11.30 a.m.

U-10 football home to Ballyduff Upper Sunday, 15th March at 11 a.m.

There is a committee meeting Thursday, 5th March in the Clubhouse at 8 p.m. and all are asked to attend.

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Under 16 Western Divisional Champions 2014- Brickey Rangers at the presentation of their medals at a function in Bushy Park recently.

Dungarvan U-16 FOOTBALL: BALLINACOURTY 2-8; DUNGARVAN 0-5 Our under 16 footballers were beaten by a strong Ballinacourty fifteen in the first round of the County championship at the Burgery grounds last Sunday morning. We started well, leading by 0-4 to 0-0 but the concession of two first half goals and our blank score sheet in the second half saw the home team run out deserving winners.

Best wishes to our hard working midfielder Dylan Murphy, who picked up an injury and we hope he will be back for our next game, which will be played at home against Gaultier on Sunday week, March 15th.

Team: Daniel Flynn; Conor Duggan, Gary Donnolly, Dion Keohan; John Devine, Shaun Murray, Kealan Daly; Mick Devine, Dylan Murphy; Colm O’Shea, Sean Crotty, Luke O’Callaghan; Ronan Geoghegan, Brendan Cullinane, John Power. Subs: Willie John O’Shea, Conor Sheehan, Seanie McGrath.

UNDER 21 FOOTBALL We play Ballinacourty in the losers group final on the 13th March with the winners playing Comeragh Gaels in the championship semi final.

Details of fixture to be confirmed.

SENIOR HURLING We play the County under 21 hurling team in the Park Hotel series at the Fraher Field this Saturday, March 7th, time to be confirmed.

TRAINING FIELD All team managements are instructed not to do training and match warm ups, especially shuttle runs on pitch as there is plenty room behind the goals, in the end field and just inside the main gate.

DEISE DRAW The first Deise draw of the year will be held shortly and tickets can be purchased from our draw co-ordinator Catherine Lyons or any member of the committee. This is a valuable fundraiser for the club and your support will be very much appreciated.

MEMBERSHIP Club membership for 2015 is now due this month and it can be paid to Mary Fitzgerald, Eileen Murphy, Oran Curran or the team managements.

UNDER 12 TRAINING Training for the above age group will begin in the club grounds this Friday, March 6th at 4.30 p.m.

LOTTO This week’s numbers are 16, 17, 21 and 22.

The jackpot was not won. Next week’s lotto is worth €7,200. The winner of the €100 was Mai Donnolly, Byrneville. Thanks to everybody who buys and sells the lotto.

DUNGARVAN LADIES FOOTBALL Training for the intermediate team started last Friday, Training will continue Friday at 7.30 for the next few weeks all new players are welcome to attend.

Training for the U-6/U-8/U-10 will be commencing again as soon as possible we will let people know once we can start up again for more information contact 0872620287.

Ballyduff Upper U-21 FOOTBALL Our U-21 footballers took on Cois Bride on Sunday morning in Lismore in a Western quar-

ter-final. Conditions were not overly favourable to good football with a strong wind blowing across the field. Having played with the wind in the first half, we trailed 1-3 to 0-4 at half-time. Although, effort wasn’t lacking we never managed to reel back the two point gap and lost by a single point 1-5 to 0-7. Well done to the lads and best of luck to Cois Bride in the rest of the competition.

Panel was Sean Geary, Pa Geary, Oisín Hickey, Micheál Hannigan, Eoin O’Brien, Denis McDonagh, Mark Dooling (0-1), Jack Daly, Sean Brackett, Jamie Keating (0-2, 0-1f) Mikey Kearney (0-3, 0-2f), Sean Drislane, Bill Keane, Andrew Casey (0-1), Paul Martin.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP The Western Intermediate Football championship kicks off on Sunday, 12th April with a first round fixture versus Ballinacourty in Colligan at 7 pm and round two takes place the following Saturday (18th) against Dungarvan at the same venue.

TABLE QUIZ The club players are hosting a fundraising table quiz in the Sibin on Friday nigh, 6th March in the Sibin at 9 p.m. Table of 4 is €40 please come along and support for what promises to be an excellent night.

MEMBERSHIP Club membership is now due for 2015.

Membership remains the same price as the last few years at €50 for adults and €15 for students.

Minors and younger players must pay their membership to the juvenile club. Membership can be paid to membership officer Eugene Flynn or any club officer.

DÉISE DRAW AND ANNUAL LOTTO TICKETS This year’s Déise Draw starts on Friday, 27th March and runs monthly until October. The Déise Draw is a vital source of income for the club and over the years has provided funding for all the facility improvements in the field from the stand to floodlights to the sports hall. The club will shortly be sending out the usual application letter for the Annual Lotto, Membership and Déise Draw package. Should anyone like to subscribe to any or all of the package please contact Eugene Flynn or any club officer for more details.

CLUB WEBSITE We are currently updating our club’s website.

Check out the new additions on www.ballyduff.gaa.ie where we have added several videos of games from the 80’s and 90’s, more videos and information will be added to the site over the next few weeks. If anyone has information which is of interest for the site please contact Colin on 087-7403358 or pro.ballyduffupper.waterford@gaa.ie Follow us on Twitter @BallyduffUpper and Facebook Ballyduff Upper GAA Club for regular updates.

Clonea Hurling & Camogie & Camogie CLONEA 100 CYCLE The Club will hold a Cycle on Sunday, 12th April in association with Waterford Hospice.

There will be a 100km and a 40lm cycle. Both cycles start at 11 am and the entry fee is €25. On Saturday, 11th April, there will be a family cycle over 20km. Cost is €40 per family.

INDOOR CAMOGIE Indoor Camogie every Wednesday for girls born in the years 2009 to 2005 as follows:Born in 2009 and 2010 – 6 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Born in 2008 and 2007 - 6.30 p.m. to 7.15 p.m.

Born in 2006 and 2005 – 7.15 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Cost is €3 per session. Bring a Hurley, Helmet and a Drink. Any queries contact Roisin on 0872472007.

MEMBERSHIP RATES 2015 Membership is due for all players and must be paid before 31 March, 2015 to comply with insurance regulations. Membership is as follows:Juvenile Players up to age 16 - €15.

Minor and Under 21 Players - €30.

All other Adult Players - €60.

Non Playing Adults - €30.

Family Membership (2 Adults) - €50.

CLONEA JUVENILE CLUB Juvenile Blotto: There was no winner of our February draw. Numbers drawn were 5, 3, 7, 2, 6, 4,and 1. Consolation prizes to Michael Power, Whitestown €50, Barry Power, Jonestown, €25 and Patsy Behan, Clonea, €25. Next Blotto Draw is this Sunday, 29th March, 2015. Jackpot is now €5,300. We appreciate your support.

Indoor Hurling: Indoor Hurling continues every Friday in the Hiking Centre, Rathgormack at the following times:Born in 2009 and 2008 – 6.30 pm to 7.15 pm Born in 2007 and 2006 – 7.15 pm to 8 pm.

Cost is €3 per session. Bring a Helmet and a Drink. Indoor Hurleys will be provided at each session. Any queries contact Kevin on 0862215401.

Membership: Membership for all Juvenile players, €15 each, is now due. Players must be fully paid up and registered members to train or play.

Kill CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the jackpot at last Monday night’s draw in Kirwan’s Bar. We had a solitary 'Match 3' as Nicholas Casey, Knockane, wasn't for away from winning the big one, but has to make do with €50 this time around. The winning numbers were 4, 8, 13 & 15. The next draw is in Dunphy’s where the jackpot has now reached €9,550.

VICTORY SOCIAL Last Saturday night saw our victory social take place in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. A most enjoyable night saw the players receive their Eastern and County Medals from our guest on the night Jason Ryan. While our management team got presented beautiful Tara Crystal vases.

Other guests on the night to speak were Seamie Cleere, Eastern Board secretary, County Board Chairman were P. J. Ryan and Vice-Chair our own Sean O'Regan. John O'Shea provided the music and we thank everyone involved for making it a great success.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Saturday, March 28th, see's the first competitive action for the intermediate footballers of Kill for 2015. We will make the short journey to Bunmahon to take on neighbors Dunhill in Round 1 of the league with the game having a 2 p.m. throw in.

The next day Sunday 29th our junior footballers have their first game when we take on Portlaw in the opening round. This game is fixed for Kill at 12 noon. The following weekend see's the following fixtures:Junior Football: v Naomh Pol (away) 6.30 pm Friday, 3rd April.

Intermediate Football: v St. Mollerans in Portlaw 3.30 pm Saturday, 4th April.

Naomh Brid INDOOR BLITZ On Saturday the under eight team played a football blitz in Ballinameela. Once again the boys had great fun and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thanks to Ger and P. J. and Micheal for helping out on the day.

REGISTRATION DAY Preparations for this year’s registration day are under way. Once again it is compulsory for all players to be registered so that they are insured while training and playing games during the coming season.

OUTDOOR TRAINING Underage training has begun at weekends for the under 13 and 14 squads as their football leagues will commence shortly. These games will be held on Saturdays until the evenings get longer. Fixtures for the other groups will be out shortly – leagues will begin in April for some.

Outdoor training for these lads will begin once the clocks go forward.

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.

Chartaigh Juveniles NaomhChartaigh Naomh Juveniles (Lismore/Ballysaggart Juvenile GAA Notes) REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP Our last registration / membership night is this Friday February 6th at the Community Centre between 6.30 p.m. – 7.15 p.m. €30 per family.

Note to parents/guardians children are not covered by insurance until this money is paid in full.

If you don’t pay you don’t play.

HARD LUCK What a difference a point makes. Hard luck to the local camogie girls who gave a fantastic count of themselves in the Club All-Ireland final in Croke Park last Sunday, but were beaten by Piltown by a single point. Well done to all involved who have brought great pride not alone to themselves but to their families, club and to all in Lismore. Roll on next year.

COMMITTEE MEETING Our committee meeting has been reset for Thursday, March 12th in the club house at 8.00 p.m.

St. Mary’s Juveniles St. Juveniles CONGRATS To Ciaran Kirwan and Geoff Halley who were part of the St. Declan’s team that defeated Scoil Mhuire Blarney in the Munster Colleges 'C' Hurling Final in Killeagh last Saturday week. They can now look forward to an All-Ireland semi-final appearance in March, as we wish the lads and the school all the best.

U-21 FOOTBALL The draw was made at an Eastern Board meeting last Tuesday night for the semi finals of the champinship. With Roanmore eliminated

from the championship following a walk-over in the first round, there were only 3 teams in the hat for the draw. Luckily we find ourselves getting a bye to the final where we will face the winners of St. Declan’s V. Portlaw. The final will be played around St. Patricks weekend. We will keep you posted in the coming weeks.

U-11 HURLING A wet and windy Carriganore greeted our u11 hurlers last Friday evening, 27th Feburary, as we took on St. Saviour’s. A useful work-out saw all 15 players on the panel get some game time.

Trailing at the interval having played against the elements they rallied gamely in the 2nd half to just fall sort by a point, 1-3 to 1-2 being the final score.

Our panel was:- James Harney, Josh McCormack, Adam Moynihan, Richie Mullins, Frank Kavanagh, Aaron Foran, Dylan Mooney, Brian Dowdall, Jack Hennessy, Ryan O'Donnell, Jack Mooney, James Fitzgerald, Luke Foran, Ryan Dwan and James Lennon.

MINOR FOOTBALL Our minor footballers made it 3 wins out of 3 last Sunday afternoon, 1st Match, when they readily accounted for Na Gael on a 7-10 to 2-2 scoreline in sunny Kill. The lads now have a 3 week break before our next game away to Portlaw.

U-16 FOOTBALL VS STRADBALLY IN STRADBALLY Our U-16s got their campaign off to a good start with a win over Stradbally on a scoreline of 3-9 to 1-2. Niall Dunphy opened our account with 2 frees followed by a fisted point and a well taken goal from Oisin Kiely. Niall followed up with 3 further points to 2 points from Stradbally to close the 1st half. In the 2nd half, we added 2 more points before Stradbally had their best run and scored a goal. However, we regained the initiative when an alert Niall Dunphy intercepted 2 kick-outs and returned them to the net and slotted over a further free. A nicely worked point from Paul Allen was sandwiched by a point from Percy O’Callaghan and Jack Mulcahy to close out the scoring.

Overall, a good performance and plenty of opportunity for training ground work.

Team: Sean Veale, Dan Dunne, Walter Hally, Peter Hurton, Conor Burns, John Sheahan, Mike Dunphy, Percy O’Callaghan, Paul Allen, Niall Dunphy, Donal Queally, Oisin Kiely, Tomas Mooney, Jack Mulcahy, Jack Kirwan, Bill Ridgard, Kevin Murphy, Ben Kirwan, Sean Kavanagh, Luke Mullins.

John John Mitchells Mitchels INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL This year the league is combined with the Championship. Our group is Tramore, St. Mollerans, Dunhill and Kill. The top team in each group will compete in the league final. Our first game is pencilled in for March 28th.

UNDERAGE Due to the arctic like conditions our first training session of the year was postponed last Sunday. We’ll aim to start this Sunday at 11 a.m. in Fews. Children of all ages are welcome. If you are new to the area or want more information on what we do come along to meet the coaches.

DEISE DRAW The first draw will take place on 27th March this year. There is one less draw so tickets are €80 this year.

This is a really important draw for our Club and also for the County Board. We would ask all members to support this draw. Contact Molly or Gary for ticket information. With €10,000 on offer each month “It could be you.”

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 6 March, 2015

Committee Members with Ned Heffernan, Chairman; Maria Scanlon, Secretary and Martin Power, Treasurer at the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in the Park Hotel.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Alice O’Connor’s Bar where the jackpot is €5,000. On Sunday night last Marie and Shirley were drawn out and chose card number 6 which wasn’t the Joker although they did win €50. James, Jack and Joey and the Cosgrave family 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. UNDER 21 FOOTBALL Our under 21 footballers got back to winning ways on Friday night last when they defeated Clashmore in Abbeyside in the losers group of the Championship. We now advance to meet Dungarvan in the next round which will possibly take place on Friday, March 13th.

Team: K. DWANE, C. McCARTHY, B. LOOBY, S. O’GORMAN, C. McCARTHY, E. BERGIN, J. DUGGAN, C. PRUNTY, J. ELSTEAD, D. SWEENEY, D. LOOBY, M. MAHER, L. POWER, S. CLIFFE, M. COLEMAN. Subs: C. O’DWYER, N. MONTGOMERY, R. CONWAY, E. KIELY, S. O’CONNOR.

SENIOR FOOTBALL This Saturday our Senior Footballers play their first game of the year as they take on Gaultier in the Phelan Cup in Abbeyside at 3 p.m.

DEISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW AND CLUB DEVELOPMENT FUND Tickets for the 2015 Deise Development Draw are currently on sale throughout the parish and we once again appeal to all our loyal supporters to please come on board and support the draw as not only do you have the opportunity to win some wonderful prizes but the draw is also a source of vital income for the club. Tickets can be obtained from any Committee member and we will be calling to the houses of the parish over the next number of weeks promoting the draw.

Also the club are continuing on with our Development Fund the Club 300 initiative. This was a wonderful success for the last 5 years and we hope that it will get the same great support this year. The money raised over the last 5 years enabled us to carry out all the Development work that has taken place in the field and we hope to be in a position to carry on with further development work in the not too distant future. In order to do this we require the support of the community and we appeal to all those of you who are position to join the 300 Club to do so and help us to provide the very best facilities for our Juvenile and Adult Players in the years to come.

MEMBERSHIP We would ask all players to please make an effort to get their membership fees paid as soon as possible as any player who suffers an injury in training or matches is not covered by insurance unless they have paid their membership.

Membership can be paid to Kevin Tobin or Pa Enright.

BOOKING OF FIELDS With a number of teams starting back training we would like to remind all team managers to please ensure that they book the field with Michael O’Donovan prior to training.

CLUB BINGO Our Club Bingo will continue this Sunday night in the CBS Hall where the jackpot is €1,050.

JUVENILE SECTION Under 16 and 14 We played our first under 16 football championship match against our

neighbours Dungarvan in Abbeyside last Sunday morning. Our boys finished stronger to record a 2-7 to 0-5 win. Next match in this grade is Naomh Brid on Sunday, 15th March. Our under 14's are away next Sunday, 8th March to An Ghaeltacht.

Outdoor hurling: Our outdoor hurling sessions continue again on Saturday morning the 7th March at our club grounds. These sessions will include under 6, 7 and 8s and will run from 10.30 to 11.30. Our under 9 team will train between the time of 11.30 and 12.30 at our wall ball. All are welcome to attend and it would be great to see some new faces. Helmets will be available to buy at a discounted rate at these sessions.

Under 10, 11 and 12: This group will train on Friday evenings at the club grounds. The under 10 team between the time of 6 and 7 and the under 11 and under 12 teams between 7 and 8.

Again all are welcome to attend.

Minor football: Our minor football team play their next championship game this Sunday morning at home to De La Salle at 11.30. We wish everyone involved well.

Membership: Just to let everyone know that membership for the current year is now due.

Mentors for each group of players now have membership forms and there also available if needed from Niamh Enright. We ask all players that this membership is paid as soon as possible for insurance reasons.

Recycling: There will be a clothing recycling drive in aid of Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Juvenile Club On SATURDAY, 28th MARCH PLEASE DROP OFF ALL ITEMS AT CLUBHOUSE BETWEEN 10 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes also bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts and soft toys.

Wearable clothes will be recycled and re-used and other items will be recycled for items, such as, industrial wipes or soundproofing. LAPTOPS (must be intact with lead). ALSO MOBILE PHONES ARE ACCEPTED BUT PLEASE KEEP SEPARATE. NO HOUSEHOLD BRIC A BRAC. IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT TO THE CLUBHOUSE ON THE DAY, PLEASE CONTACT AUDREY (087-6987388) or EMAIL (clonea@me.com) BEFORE THE 28th March TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR COLLECTION OF ITEMS.

Melleray Glenrovers Glenrovers Melleray MEMBERSHIP Club membership is now due and can be paid to any of the following committee members: Tony Hennebry, Mike Morris or Pa Lyons.

HURLING/FOOTBALL TRAINING Football training takes place on Wednesday night in Cappoquin at 7.30 p.m. and Hurling training takes place in School field in Lismore on Sunday at 5.00 p.m.

Well Done to Brian Hennessy who captured the Melleray Glenrovers Player of the Year 2014 at the recent Community Social held in Ballyrafter recently. Well done Brian, very much deserved.

CLOTHES COLLECTION The annual clothes collection will take place on Saturday, 21st March. All donations can be left at St. Mary’s Community Hall in Melleray on the day between 1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. If for any reason people can’t make the hall during those times, arrangements can be made with any committee member to collect items prior to Saturday,

21st March. This is a very important fundraiser for the club and helps with the much needed funding of the club on day to day basis. We very much appreciated the contribution made by the locality last year and hopefully we will have something similar this year. Thanking you in advance for the support.

LISMORE CAMOGIE We would like to say very well done to Lismore Camogie girls on reaching the All-Ireland Final in Croke Park on Sunday last, even though defeat was their loss, in an heartbreak 1 point defeat to Piltown, they have without doubt done their club and county proud. Well done to the girls for their concrete commitment and dedication, their management team, mentors and supporters and all who got behind the girls to pave the way for Croker this year, no doubt we will see this group of fantastic girls in the playing fields again very soon.

NATIONAL DRAW Since the launch of the National Draw in October 2013, it has generated an income of €4.5 million for all the clubs in the country which is phenomenal. Unfortunately, when the draw took place at Congress last weekend, we did not emerge as individual winners but the club would like to thank again all those who supported the draw as in doing so meant that all income collected from the sale of these tickets will come straight back into the club and help greatly in the running of the club financially, so many thanks to all who purchased tickets.

On the same note, we would like to mention neighbouring Clubman Jimmy O’Gorman on completing his three year term as Trustee of the Association, which came to an official end at Congress over the weekend. This has been an achievement which very few have achieved and it epitomises Jimmy’s contribution to the Association. This has also brought to an end Jimmy’s role on Management and thus completes his 50 years in GAA administration. Having travelled the length and breadth of Munster and further afield spreading the GAA gospel, he has never forgotten his roots.

Congratulations to you Jimmy and well done for serving your club, county and province exceptionally well and for your meticulous contribution, advice and help to all that came before you, no doubt that you will be greatly missed by those whom you came in contact with and the friendships you made over the years.

Congratulations to Shane O’Rourke, Monafehadee, Melleray who lined out for Waterford Seniors in a challenge game against Kilmallock. Well done Shane, wishing you a very successful future with the Club and County.

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST, TALLOW TALLOW GAA LOTTO - SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 2, 8, 20, 25. No winner.

Consolation prizes: Betty Delaney, Aileen Twomey, Ciara Cody, Ava & Conor Murphy.

Promoter: Colin Cunningham. Next draw: The Corner House, March 9th. Jackpot: €1,800.

COIS BHRÍDE U-21 Football Championship (B) Cois Bhride 1-5; Ballyduff 0-7.

We lost our first round against Ardmore and were rewarded with a quarter final placing against

near neighbours Ballyduff in Lismore last Sunday.

The score line tells its own tale. Conditions underfoot were similar to our first outing but on top of that players had to contend with the vagaries of a blustery tempestuous wind. All in all it was a scrappy affair but no reflection on either team who made the best of the conditions.

Both teams fared better when facing the wind.

Cois Bhride, against the wind, led by 2 points at half-time – 1-3 to 4 points – but only managed 2 points in the second half. Ballyduff probably had enough opportunities to win the game in the latter stages but could only increase their tally by 3. It wasn’t enough and the Bridesiders edged it by the minimum to secure their place in a Western semi-final.

Team: Jack Tobin, Alan Curley, Andrew O’Riordan, Padraig Roche, Will Hogan, Jake Neville, Adam Crawford, Robbie Beecher, JP Lucy, Noel Condon, Stefan Tobin, Eddie Hynes, Jordan Henley, Ryan Grey, Paudie Ahearn, Davy Tobin, Edward O’Neill, Darragh Mulcahy, Eoin O’Reilly, Billy Buckley.

U-16 FOOTBALL Cois Bhride 1-9; St. Saviours 1-9.

Our u16 footballers kicked off their championship campaign with a trip to Ballybeg in Waterford City last Sunday morning knowing the task that lay in front of them as this was St. Saviours third game and two wins to their credit .

In very windy conditions we played against it in the first half. A mighty effort was called for and it was exactly what our lads gave all through the half. We conceded a few early points and under savage pressure we worked our way back into the game and only trailed by two points at the break 6 points to 4. In the first 5 minutes of the second half we conceded a goal and two points to leave us seven points adrift and a mountain to climb. But this team never lost hope and kept the scoreboard ticking over to bring it back to a goal.

With the last play of the game they were rewarded for their brilliant effort with a punched goal to leave the sides level. Our next game is on in Tallow Sunday week 15th March against St Marys. Panel of 18 all gave their best and contributed to a great result.

Team: Mark Stewart, Robby Geary, Cian Ryan, Kieran Crawford, Charlie Murphy, Billy Henley, Sean Henley, Dean Beecher, Ian Beecher, Billy Hynes (capt), Darah Buckley, Eoin McGrath, Ivan O’Neill, Ben Aherne, Michael Condon, Ciaran Hunt, Liam Motherway and Padraig Hynes.

WESTERN SEMI-FINAL We will play Brickey Rangers in the U-21 Western semi-final on March 17th (St. Patrick's Day).

CHILD PROTECTION COURSE A child protection course will take place at Tallow GAA clubhouse on Monday, 23rd March, at 7.00 p.m. It is mandatory for anyone working with players u18. Contact Kate Ryan.

LAST MAN STANDING And we're down to the last 6. 50% of our remaining competitors fell by the way side this weekend.

1. First to fall was the man from Tipp Sean Boland (at least he has the right colours), who started planning how to spend his winnings before he had actually won and chose to go with West Ham this week.

2. David Coffey failed to enter a team so was assigned the lowest placed team playing this week which was Aston Villa.

3. Our reigning Senior Hurler of the year Shaun O’Sullivan will not be adding to his titles this year after he bowed out due to Southampton's 1-0 defeat at the hands of West Brom. The romantic air in Paris obviously

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media] affected Shaun's thinking.

4. Alan Buckley was another who succumbed to the charms of West Ham who let him down with their defeat to Crystal Palace in the London derby.

5. It is now officially a case of Last Man Standing as our last female Audrey Sheehan was knocked off her feet by the inability of Southampton to continue their good form this season.

6. The same fate befell Bernard O’Hara who also seemed to be getting carried away at the thought of spending his winnings while he still had a few hurdles left to clear.

The remaining 6 competitors are as follows: 1. Jordan Henley; 2. Luke McCarthy; 3. Tom McSweeney; 4. Kieran Geary; 5. Eric Hickey; 6.

Robert Drohan.

CÓBHRÓN Tallow GAA club expresses deepest sympathy to the Spillane family Glencairn and the Cashman family on the sad passing of Frank. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

MONTHLY MEETING Our monthly meeting will take place this Thursday, March 5th, at the later time of 9.30 p.m. in the clubhouse due to Cois Bhríde meeting at 8.00 p.m. All committee members are requested to attend.

Kilgobinet DEISE DRAW The club’s main income comes from sales of Deise draw tickets. We had 10 winners last year, so we ask all members and supporters to purchase one. Breda Walsh is the draw coordinator and has distributed tickets to all sellers.

RACING SUCCESS Well done to local horse owners Michael Ryan and Tom Power who had recent success.

Michael’s horse "Duchess Andorra" won on the ice in St. Moritz Switzerland and Tom’s horse "Ballyknock Rose" bred by local horse breeders Pat Kennedy and John Nugent won in the mud at Killaloo Point-to- Point.

Ballinameela SYMPATHY Club sympathies are extended to the O’Brien family on the passing of Anne. Anne was sister to J. J. O’Brien, a stalwart member of the club in years gone by. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

U-21 Our u-21s involved with St. Oliver’s had something of a false start after their u-21 semifinal against the Nire was postponed due to an unplayable pitch in Fraher Field. It’s good to see sense prevail, and hopefully more favourable weather will see a good standard of football served up in two weeks time for the re-fixture.

SIVE Congratulations to Willie O’Brien and the other members of Ballinameela and Aglish Dramatics on their excellent production of John B. Keane’s ‘Sive’. Running three nights over the past weekend in Carriglea Hall, ‘Sive’ was Willie’s directorial debut and it’s great to see that his on-field talents are matched by those off it!

MEMBERSHIP Membership fees for the year are due to Jay McGrath and all those outstanding need to settle same.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 6 March, 2015

Tourin TRAINING/GAMES Tourin played Ballinameela in a challenge match last week and will play two more challenge matches in the coming weeks (weather permitting). Reports are that training is going well under the watchful eye of Liam Lawlor.

BAG PACK Volunteers will be required for our bag pack which will take place on Saturday, 28th March at Tescos, Youghal. If you would like to help, please let the committee members know.

NEXT MEETING The next meeting of Tourin Hall Development committee will be on Monday, 23rd March at 8 pm.

NATIONAL CLUB DRAW Unfortunately no luck came our way regarding these All-Ireland National club draw tickets. Thank you to all who purchased these tickets and as like the Deise Development Draw, there was a claw back of money to the club.

MEMBERSHIP DUE Membership is now due and you have options of either paying by cash or signing up to a standing order to pay same.

AROUND THE COUNTRY IN 24 HOURS Denis Meaney and Co. will be revving up their engines within the next few weeks as Daniel Bray, Gearoid Byrne and Michael Flynn will meander their way around the countryside hitting the 32 counties on Saturday, 28th March while raising funds for three charities Irish Cancer Society, CMRF Crumlin and West Waterford Hospice. John C. Flood (Dungarvan Nissan) will be sponsoring the car for the event. So if all in the locality and wider area could get behind this worthy cause by donating what they can for causes well deserved. More details can be seen on facebook page "32 counties 24 hours charity drive" or you can contact the boys via special email address thirtytwo24@hotmail.com SHEENA’S STEPPING OUT As reported last week, Sheena Wilkinson will be stepping it out at the Cappoquin Community Centre on Saturday, 21st March as the Deise Jigs & Reels (Freestyle) will take place.

TREKKIN EEJITS The annual 24 hour trek around the roads and lanes of West Waterford will take place on Friday, 24th April. This years funds raised will go to Day Centre, Cappoquin. Sponsorship cards available from Cara McGrath.

SYMPATHY Condolences are extended to the Prendergast/Doocey families on the death of Eily Doocey recently. May she rest in peace.

SliabhgCua/St. gCua/St. Mary's Marys Sliabh TOURANEENA RUNNER “PREDICT YOUR TIME” IN AID OF DEISE ANIMAL SANCTUARY Weather conditions put a real damper on our ‘Predict Your Time’ event last Saturday. Nevertheless, 35 brave warriors took to the road, battling wind and rain coming from every direction. The overall winner of the event was Noel Drohan who crossed the line 8 seconds after the clock hit zero. Noel is a very experienced and consistent runner which was obvious in his timing. We would like to offer Noel our sincerest congratulations. It was heartbreak for Touraneena Runners regular Tish Connors, who unfortunately crossed the line on 00:01, after an extraordinary effort around the circuit. The organising committee would like to thank everyone who participated, along with those who helped out in any way, the Stewards for donating their time to patrol the traffic in such miserable conditions and all who brought along refreshments for afterwards. Also, to the people that were unavailable to come along on the day and made a donation. Your generosity has been greatly appreciated. A total of €357.70 was raised on the day.

MINOR FOOTBALL Naomh Brid/St. Pats next fixture for their minor football championship is set to take place this Sunday, 8th March in Colligan where Rathgormack will be their opponents. This is a third round fixture having already had their bye game before being victorious over Stradbally.

DEISE DAY 2015 Tickets are now on sale for the Deise Day corporate event at Punchestown on Saturday, May 2nd.

Contact any of the following Committee Members: Pat Grant 083 1056545, Crohan McGregor 086 0763918, Sean O'Regan 083 1019884, David Walsh 058 42786, Lisa Cronin 087 6210103, John Jackson 087 9833905 or Pat Sullivan 087 8533900.

SLIABH gCUA LOTTO The Sliabh gCua lotto has been climbing recently and is now the jackpot has increased to over €2,000.

Tickets can be purchase in all local retail outlets or via any committee member for a mere €2.

TRAINING Full Training has now commenced for the 2015 season. Our selected days will be Tuesday, Friday and Sundays. Players must bring mouth-guards, hurleys and helmets to each session.

Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Draw Tuesday, 24th February: Numbers drawn

were 2,11,16 and 23. No Jackpot winner. Winners of €20 each: Chris McHugh, Eily Meagher and Kathleen O’Connor. Next Lotto draw on Tuesday, March 3rd - Jackpot €6,875.

HEARTBREAK FOR LISMORE Lismore Intermediate camogie team journeyed to Croke Park on Sunday to face Piltown, Kilkenny in the All Ireland Intermediate decider. The girls played with true grit and determination throughout the game but unfortunately they were to lose out on back to back All Ireland titles by the narrowest of margins 1-10 to 1-9.

LADIES FOOTBALL NOTES U-16 Championship – The U-16 girls took to the field for their first training session of the year last Thursday night. A snow shower or two didn’t seem to dampen spirits. First scheduled match is scheduled for weekending 15th March against Clashmore.

We wish the girls the very best of luck for the season.

Training Course – Shiona O’Regan, Eimear Montanye, Olivia Foley, Aisling Meagher and Sarah Landers attending a fundamental training course in Cappoquin Community Centre last Saturday. From the course the girls gained football coaching skills and how to become more involved with the game.

All-Ireland Camogie Final – Lismore Camogie Club headed to Croke Park on Sunday last to try and do the double and win their second All Ireland back to back. Unfortunately it wasn’t to be but the girls showed great courage and determination and worked very hard until the final whistle. Both the club and girls can be very proud of their performance and achievements to date. The Ballysaggart Ladies Football club would like to wish them all the best for the coming year.

WEST WATERFORD ATHLETIC CLUB JUVENILES

Local schools to compete at Glo Health All-Ireland Schools Cross Country PREPARATIONS are well underway for next Saturday’s Glo Health All Ireland School cross country championships. The event hosted this year by the Leinster Schools will be held at Clongows Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare with the first of eight races getting starting at twelve noon.

Fist in action will be Ard Scoil na nDeise’s Lucy Holmes in the Minor girls race. Lucy finished 4th in the

Lismore (Kindly sponsored by Eamonn's Place) SOCIAL EVENING Not long to wait now for the club’s social evening which has been fixed for Monday 16th of March, at the Lismore House Hotel. Time 9.00 p.m. Finger food on the night, followed by live entertainment from The Disagreements formerly known as Alan & The Accidents. Tickets at the affordable price of €10.

Medals for U-21s, Junior and Sargent Cup Finals will be presented on the night. Looking forward to seeing you on the night.

CHELTENHAM PREVIEW Our fundraising night the Cheltenhan Preview was held last Monday, February 23rd in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. This again proved to be a great night both financially and socially. Special thanks to everyone who made this night the great success that it was, especially all that gave of their time on the panel, those that contributed to the auction and raffle.

HARD LUCK Well done to the local camogie club who unfortunately were beaten by Piltown in the All-Ireland Club Final last Sunday. Great credit to all involved who have placed Lismore on the Camogie map over the last two years and I’m sure for many a year to come.

LISMORE GAA LOTTO The Lismore GAA Lotto was held on Tuesday, 24th February. The jackpot of €14,350 was not won.

Numbers drawn were 19, 21, 22, 24. Consolation prizes of €20 went to D. Coughlan, Declan Landers, Margaret Condon, and Bridie Coughlan. Next week’s jackpot will be €14,500.

March 2nd Lismore GAA Lotto was drawn in the community centre for a jackpot of €14,500. Numbers drawn were as follows: 1, 11, 19, 28. No winner.

Consolation prizes went to Mary McGrath, Timmy Murphy, Christy and Mouse, and Tommy Keating.

Next week’s jackpot €14,650. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5.

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Lucy Holmes who will compete in the Glo Health Schools Championships on Saturday next.

Munster Championships so will be well in the mix for a top ten finish.

Both the CBS and the Friary will have teams in action in the Minor boy’s race.

In the East Munsters the CBS came out on top but the Friary reversed the positions at the Munster event so both teams will be giving it their all to come out on top on Saturday.

Cian O’Riordan CBS will compete in the Junior boy’s race and will hope to repeat the good form he showed in the Munster championships where he finished 5th.

Aoife Hamilton will lead the Meanscoil san Nioclas team in the Inter girl’s race. They finished a very close third in a very competitive race at the Munster Championships and will have to improve on that performance if they are to get among the medals on Saturday.

Niall Blackwell qualified as an individual for the Inter boy’s race and will represent the CBS. The Friary will have another team in action in the Inter boy’s race. They will be led by Micheal Power who had his best run of season at

Hannah Power and Aoife Hamilton who will compete for Meanscoil San Nioclas in next Saturday Glo Health All-Ireland Schools Championships. the Munster championships where he finished third.

The intermediate grade is always the most competitive in schools events as the athletes vie for places on the international team.

The best of luck to all the young athletes competing at this event.

CREDIT UNION AWARD FOR YURI KANASH Yuri Kanish continued his run of good form in the pole vault when he cleared 4m 20 to win the Munster Senior Indoor Championships as a result of this performance Yuri

was announced as the winner of the Combined Credit Union Award for January. The presentation took place on Monday last in Waterford.

TRAINING Training for the Track and Field will start back on Wedneaday, 11th March at 6 pm in the Friary. We look forward to seeing all our athletes back in action. New members are always welcome.

The juvenile committee wish to extend their sympathy to Emily O’Mahony on the recent death of her grandmother Mary Anne Tobin.

An Ghaeltacht/Aird Mhór AC

Come along and join us!

AN Ghaeltacht/Aird Mhór Athletic Club is resuming training in Ardmore shortly. As well as getting started again with our regular athletes, we are inviting new members to come along and have some fun while trying out the wonderful sport of athletics.

An Ghaeltacht/Aird Mhór Athletic club was established in 2009. The club’s purpose is to encourage all children to have fun, to develop skills in running, jumping, throwing, and participate safely in the

spirit of fair play. We are committed to ensuring that members have a safe and positive experience. We hope that you will enjoy the season ahead, meet other members of your community and participate in the activities provided. We have Athletics Association of Ireland (AAI) accredited coaches and we encourage all members, including those who do not consider themselves competitive athletes, to participate in events and competitions. We

partake in both competitive athletics events and Fun Sports Days as well, so that everyone gets a chance to be a part of the world of athletics.

We are affiliated with the AAI and cater for all types of athletics; cross country, sprints, jumping, throwing and hurdling. Whether you’re in it to compete or just to have fun and stay healthy by getting regular exercise, we cater for all ages and abilities from 7 years up. New prospective members are

always welcome to attend on a trial basis to see if it’s for them. Come along to any of our training sessions or we can be contacted on 087 6727377 if you have any questions. Also, we ALWAYS need new coaches or parents who are willing to help out at sessions.

The club will be training in Ardmore GAA Field every Wednesday night at 7 pm from March 18th. So come along and join us – the more the merrier!

Deise LFC Na Déise MARY WALSH TOURNAMENT Na Déise LFC will host the Mary Walsh tournament on Saturday next, 7th of March, 2015, in Modeligo Community Centre. There will be numerous teams playing on the day and matches will kickoff at 11.00 a.m. sharp. Please come along to support this annual event.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Juveniles Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Juveniles U-13 AND U-14 FOOTBALL Training for any club football players eligible to play U-13 and U-14 this year takes place at the pitch this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. so we hope to see as many players as possible coming along.

CONFIRMATION Congratulations to all our younger members who made their confirmation last Tuesday, March 3rd and indeed we hope that their friends and families all enjoyed this very special occasion.

U-16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME CANCELLED Our first game in this championship versus Naomh Bríd was due to be played last Sunday morning but unfortunately had to be cancelled very late on Saturday evening due to heavy rain and the pitch being badly cut up and unplayable. This game will be refixed soon with a likely date being some time over the Easter weekend. As soon as we have the information to hand we will put it on the club Twitter (@ckgaaclub) and Facebook.

CLUB’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS On the 3rd February, 2015, a special Club meeting was held in the Tudor House as part of the celebrations to mark the formation of the Club in 1995. The present Committee sent out invitations to both the founders and past club members to attend the meeting.

Almost 40 people turned up on the night, past and present members coming together to reminisce about the past 20 years. Richard Dykes, the present Chairman had organised a slide show of past walks, meetings, and holidays, to entertain those present. What about those hairdos!!

FIRST MEETING 1995 The Club was formed in 1995, with the first meeting held in Lawlors Hotel on the 24th February at 9 p.m.

The meeting had been advertised in the local newspapers by Ms Gay Morrissey. On hand to give advice were Anne and Maureen Veale from the Ballyhoura walking club. It was originally known as the Dungarvan and Abbeyside Walking Club. The Original Committee members were: Chairperson: Maura Kelly; Secretary:

Deirdre Fennel; Treasurer: Rose Whelan; Memners: Gay Morrissey and John Kelly.

FIRST WALK - FEBRUARY 1995 The first walk started outside Lawlors Hotel at 2.30 p.m. sharp. The first walk was held in Colligan woods and was a 6 mile walk. Leaflets of several pages were produced for individual walks.

Back in 1995, the Club offered Fitness, Friendship, Fun and that has not changed in this year of 2015.

Following the presentation by Richard, a delicious celebratory cake was cut and along with tea, coffee and mouthwatering buns made by the Club Secretary, Catherine Hayes, a great time was had by all.

UPCOMING EVENTS 2015 KILLARNEY WEEKEND The annual April weekend trip is to be held in Killarney from the 17th-19th April, staying at the Castleross Hotel. For those interested please contact Richard Dykes or Peter Mangan. Payment must be made in full by the 6th March.

SEMRA QUIZ Please come along to the Tudor House on the 6th March at 8 p.m. and support this fantastic organisation, by

taking part in this fun quiz. Norman Graham will be our Quiz Master. More Information at www.semra.ie LAKE DISTRICT HOLIDAY 2015 The dates for the September Holiday to the Lake District have yet to be finalised. It will be either the 6th-13th or 13th-20th. Waiting for flight information to appear. The flights will be from Cork to Manchester. We will keep you posted, UPCOMING CLUB WALKS March 8th - SUNDAY. B walk.

Knockmealdowns. This will be a linear walk lead by Mary O’Shea and Veronica Curran. Meeting at 10 a.m. TSB car park. C walk. To be decided.

March 15th, Sunday. B walk. Venue to be decided. Meeting at TSB car park at 10 a.m. C walk - Bulls Well. Meeting at 1 p.m. TSB car park. Leader - Michael Hanrahan.

March 17th. St. Patrick’s Day Walk.

Sliabh na Mam. Meeting at 1 p.m. by the Park Hotel, Dungarvan and in SuperValu Car Park, Carrick-on-Suir at 1.40 p.m.

Following the walk, we will gather at Kilcash Castle for a picnic (weather permitting) and later to the pub for further refreshments!

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GENERAL SPORT

Winner of the 21st Annual Allrounder Sports Winter League short course Jason O'Riordan pictured being presented with the winners cup by sponsor Pearse Moloney. Included are Jennifer, Luke and Leah O'Riordan.

West Waterford Athletic Club New Meet and Train Group up and running BY the time you have read this in the local papers we will have had out first session for our new meet and train group. This new training group held by West Waterford AC in conjunction with Champions everywhere provides professionally run coaching and training structure within West Waterford Athletic Club to develop all levels of athletes to get the very best out of themselves.

Using the principles of Lydiard Training a framework

has been put in place to train athletes correctly and consistently through a weekly club workout in conjunction with a weekly training plan.

Every week we will have a group training session that suits the overall club plan and a weekly training plan available to club members.

The weekly training plan serves to guide athletes and give you an idea of how to structure your training week so that you get the maximum benefit out of the club session

Running Quote MY times became slower and slower, but the experience of the race is unchanged: each race a drama, each race a challenge, each race stretching me in one way or another, and each race telling me more about myself and others.

and ultimately get the most out of yourself.

Training will continue Tuesday evenings at 6.30 pm meeting at the Friary Hockey Pitch.

The cost will be €3 per session which covers the coached session and the weekly training plan.

Each session will be led by a qualified coach and ALL levels of runners will be catered for. For further information please contact Irene Clark on 086 8242348.

Committee Meeting THE senior club’s monthly meeting will take place tonight Wednesday March 4th at 8.30 in Minnie’s Bar, Abbeyside.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 6 March, 2015

Prizewinners from the 21st Annual Allrounder Sports Winter League pictured collecting their prizes from sponsor Pearse Moloney.

Ted runs the wild west THE 13.1 mile Wild West Trail Run, which meanders between Kenmare and Killarney on the world famous ‘Kerry Way’ took place last Saturday over a very tough hilly course. Club member Ted O'Leary made the trip to the kingdom for the second year for this race and he completed the difficult course in a time of 1.47.55 which saw him finish 26th overall.

Ted was 5 minutes faster than his effort from last year. The race didn't deter Ted from turning up for our 9 am long run from the Friary on Sunday morning when he lead out the group on a wet and windy 10 miler.

Copper Coast Challenge FINAL preparations are underway for the Copper Coast Challenge which is been held on Sunday, March 15th at 12 noon in Bonmahon. The routes are confirmed and measured.

Remember there is a route for everyone, 10K, 6K and 2K. Entry fee will be €20 per family or €10 per runner/walker.

Come along and enjoy the day while supporting the local national school. Prizegiving and refreshments will be held in Hayes Bar immediately after the race. For more information follow us on Face book where there are links to pre-register and details of all routes.

The winning team at the 21st Annual Allrounder Sports Winter League: The Pace Makers, Nicola Cunniffe, Denise Nugent and Rita Cronnolly lift the Winter League Cup in celebration.

Entries for Glohealth National Indoor Masters FINAL entries for the above championships have to be sent to track and field coordinator Orla Bannon by 12 midnight today Wednesday. No entries accepted on day of competition. Orla can be contacted at 087-3156592.

Irish team of 12 for European Athletic January Juvenile Athlete Award Winner Indoor Championships

Yuri Kanash of Dungarvan and a member of West Waterford A.C. was the January winner of the Combined Credit Union Juvenile Athlete of the Month Award for his achievement in winning both the Munster Indoors and All-Ireland indoors Junior Pole Vault event. From left: Mary O'Mahony, Lisduggan Credit Union; Pat Murphy, St. Dominic Credit Union; Yuri Kanash and Robert Grace, Waterford Credit Union.

[Aileen Drohan/Photozone]

EUROPEAN 800m Bronze Medalist, Mark English (UCD AC) will lead a young Irish Team of 12 to the European Indoor Championships which take place this coming weekend in Prague 5th-8th of March.

Competing in his first race of the season at the Sainsbury’s Indoor Grand Prix in Birmingham, the 21 year old ran 1.47.17 for sixth place inside the standard (1.48.50). This time currently ranks him fourth in Europe.

The last time Ireland medalled in the 800m at European Indoor championships was in 1969 when the late great Noel Carroll won Bronze. English will be joined by Declan Murray (Clonliffe Harriers AC) who secured his first major International Cap last year at the European Athletics Championships in Zurich has a season best of 1:48.32.

Irish indoor record holder Ciara Everard (UCD AC) will also line up in this distance and will be looking to emulate her 2013 European indoor championships performance when she made it the final finishing sixth 2:02.55. This time was just one hundredth off her best and demonstrated her ability to perform under pressure.

The Kilkenny woman has a season’s best of 2:03.39 going into this championships recorded when winning the

GloHealth AAI Games.

Ireland will have two representatives In the Men’s 1500m with both John Travers (Donore Harriers AC) and Danny Mooney (Letterkenny AC) hitting the needed standard. Mooney will compete in his first major Senior International and is ranked the quicker over the distance with 3:42.69. While Travers has a time of 3:43.74 in the 1500m (taken from the Mile split) at the New Balance Games in New York. The Dublin man demonstrated real form producing an impressive kick with 300m to win the national title in 3.49.93.

Paul Pollock (Annadale Striders) was the first of the Irish to secure the needed time for the championships running 7:59.25 in the 3000m at the BMC in Sheffield on January 11th. Despite a slight ankle niggle leading up to national championships he was a comfortable winner on the day.

Dara Kervick (Clonliffe Harriers A.C) will line up in the Men’s 400m after running a top class time of 46.53 to win the GloHealth Senior Championships. This time not only moves him to fifth in the Irish All-Time best list it also ranks him as tenth overall in Europe. It also significantly improved on his personal best of 46.80 set in the 400m heats well inside the needed standard of (space) 47.20.

Kervick will be the key member of the Men’s 4x400m team who were invited to compete in the championships following their fifth placing in the European Athletics Championships in Zurich last summer. He will be joined by Timmy Crowe (Clonliffe Harriers AC), Brandon Arrey Blarney/Inniscara AC and Harry Purcell (Trim AC) all of whom are coached by John Shields. Gerard O’Donnell (Carrick on Shannon AC) will be rewarded with his first International senior Cap following a breakthrough season which saw him dip under the 8 second mark in the 60m Hurdles for the first time at the GloHealth AAI Games and followed this up with 7.73 seconds at the IFAM meeting on the 7th of February. This time was inside the European qualification standard of 7.78 seconds. O’Donnell’s previous best had stood at 8.32 from 2014.

Adam McMullen (Crusaders AC) booked his seat on the plane to Prague when he produced a lifetime best for long jump to take the national title with 7.80m.

This jump moved him to second on the all-time list and improved impressively on his indoor best of 7.48m.

The last time Ireland was represented in men’s Long Jump event was in 2002

by Irish Record Holder Ciaran McDonagh in Vienna.

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21st Annual Allrounder Sports Winter League

Brilliant mystery tour night brings league to an end YET another year has passed and another All Rounder Sports Winter League has come to an end.

Indeed, it has been 21st years of brilliant winter league running fun for the thousands who are and have in the past ran this the country’s first and original winter league.

The event which has stood the test of time and has seen all standards from beginners to elite athletes participate over the 21 year period.

This league which we started way back when, is now popular in all four corners of the country, every village and every town and every city has one and it all started here in West Waterford 21 years ago.

The main stay of its success we feel is the fact that it's open to all and brings together the elite as well as the fun runner and this is what has made it appealing for so many years. We recently had our traditional presentation night ending the 21st edition of the league popularly known as our Mystery Tour night where we present all the winners with their prizes and once again a night to remember was had by one and all. On the final night of the league itself we had our traditional mass start with everyone giving it their all in pursuit of a top 50 finish in order to consolidate their position on the league tables or perhaps take a few scalps on the night and push for a division win.

Unfortunately, high winds on the last mile didn’t allow for this with only a few runners recording a personal best time on the night. This was not the norm however as over the previous 13 weeks we had excellent weather for all but 1 night when high winds meant we had to cancel the league on week 9.

When Liam did his final calculations for the league the final league tables and prizes were presented at the Mystery Tour which this year took us to Nagles and Minnies in Dungarvan and Abbeyside and then it was out to Ballymacarbry with us where Michael, Tony and the Doocey family were our excellent hosts for the night.

The overall winner of the short route for 2014/15 was Jason O’Riordan while the long route trophy was presented to Paul McGrath to great applause. Thanks to everyone for such a great turn out on the night, we hope everyone enjoyed the celebrations after 13 weeks of hard running and congratulations to all the prize-winners.

Our thanks to our mystery hosts Doocey's Bar, Ballymacarbry “who would have guessed it” for all their help on the night.

Looking at some of the stats of this year's league a huge number of 3.411 runners in total ran the 13 nights

of the league. This year we had a massive 520 runners registered in total. This is broken down into 210 men and 140 women giving a total of 350 on the longer 5.2 mile route and 100 women on the short course and 70 men giving a total on the sort course of 170 over the 2.3 mile distance. Once again well done to all the prize-winners and thank you all for your attendance at the Mystery Tour and until next year keep up the hard work. If you didn’t win a prize, you never know next year could be your year!

PAUL McGRATH TAKES OVEALL HONOURS Paul McGrath has been a regular in the winter league over many years but persistence paid off for Paul this year when after a battling winter of Wednesday night runs he managed to come out on top in the 21st All Rounder Winter League.

Paul had risen to the top of the league some weeks ago and from a while out looked to have an unassailable lead which he held on to right to the final night. Paul’s final points tally was 574 points an impressive 244 points ahead of his nearest challenger Mark Shalloe who rose steadily through the ranks to take second place on 818 points.

Indeed, we had two Shalloes in the top 5 as Tracey finished in 4th place on 867 points. Mark was the only runner in the top 5 who missed a night and this did not help his cause as he would have picked up maximum points for that missed night. Nevertheless I’m sure two time winner of the winter league Tony Shalloe was very proud of Mark and Tracey for coming so close to bringing yet another title to the Shalloe household.

Sandwiched in between Mark and Tracey was Ring man Pat Morrissey who was also in contention right through the league. Pat finished on 854 points just 13 ahead of Tracey. In 5th place in this year was perhaps one of our youngest ever competitors Maria O’Donovan.

No doubt well coached by uncle Vince, Maria is surely one of the most improved runners that we have seen in the league for a few years.

Maria finished on 908 points taking 5th spot despite the best efforts of Gavin Whelan who even after finishing first on the final night had to settle for 6th place.

Division 2. In this division we had the first of Jacinta’s gang taking the honours as Jackie Tobin set the pace here for all to follow and when the final tally was done Jackie finished on 960 points 41 ahead of former league winner Michael Dunford.

Division 3. A very fit looking Denise Nugent stepped up to the plate in Division 3 taking the spoils here from Eamonn Flavin. Denise and Eamon both ran 12 nights but Denise

finished with 1,109 points from her 12 nights while Eamon was 60 behind in 1,169 points.

Division 4. Alan Kinsella can consider himself blessed among women as this year he was the sole male division winner in the winter league apart from outright winner Paul, in the long route. Alan is also a much improved competitor this year and had a fastest time of 31.02 recorded against his name which I’m sure he will be proud of. Finishing second to Alan here was Margaret Conway who in the final round up was 56 points in arrears.

Division 5. Another former league winner Sinead Moore came to the fore in division 5 as she topped the group with 1,404 points from her 10 nights while Patrycja Eichelmann Daly was 43 points behind in 1,447 from her 12 nights.

Division 6. Marion Keane looked to have this division wrapped up but Linda Garcia had other ideas as on the last night she had a mighty run to finish in 8th position which took her to the top of division 6 on 1,349 points while Marion finished in 32 place on week 14 giving her an overall total of 1,354 points.

Division 7. There was 34 points difference between the top two in division 7 as Rose Power emerged victorious over Fergal Connolly as from her 12 nights she finished with a points tally of 1,494 and Fergal ran 10 nights and and finished on 1,533 points.

Rose is improving all the time and everyone was delighted to see her dedication rewarded.

Division 8. This division went right down to the wire and the winners could not be separated as both ladies ran 10 nights and finished on the exact same 1,567 points.

This was once again a popular choice as both ladies, Helene Hayes and Catriona Kiely were called out in Doocey's as the prizes were being presented.

Division 9. The final division saw Gillian Ormonde taking a victory on 1,770 points from her 9 nights competing with Louise Plant in second place on 1,820 points from her 11 nights of hard running.

JASON O’RIORDAN REIGNS SUPREME The final night of this year’s winter league was a great contest with everybody heading off together and being times against the personal best of the league yet.

Chantelle Fehilly was the most improved runner in the final week and ran home in a fast 17:30.

Second personal best time on the night was the ever improving Theresa Curran who dipped well under the 19 minute mark and crossed the line in 18:49, well done to both ladies.

Divison 1 was not decided

before the last night with Jason O’Riordan out in front and last year's champion Gerry Cummins hot on his heels. Jason pushed himself very hard on what was a tough night for running and finished well up the field, one place ahead of Gerry who could not make up the points he needed.

This means we have a new champion for the short route – Jason O’Riordan.

Jason ran all 13 nights and on week 1 ran the route in 32:12. He has gradually improved each week and in true champion style saved the best run till last running 22:50 in the final week of this year’s winter league. Well done also to every single runner who has taken on this year’s winter league short route. There were some tough nights however week on week we have seen so many runners improve their time and look fresher and stronger as they crossed the finish line.

At the start of this winter league we saw a lot of newcomers take on the short course, many of them first timers. The improvement in fitness and times has been a joy to see and we hope that this group will continue to run and take part in our club events over the coming months. We would love to see those short course runners come along on Tuesday nights to our meet and train group sessions and keep their fitness up now as we head into the summer months, were here to help you.

All upcoming fixtures can be viewed at www.westwaterfordathletic.org Division 2 sees Derek Donnelly take the honours after battling it out with Patricia McGrath but was a clear winner is this group finishing 51 points ahead.

Derek has run 11 weeks of this route and had a great run in the final night running a fast 18:31. Derek ran 21:52 in week 1 so we have seen an improvement of 3:21 which at this pace is great running, well done Derek.

Division 3 was the tightest contest and with only 14 points between them after the final night it was Jess McGovern just out in front from Mary Hogan who picked up points on the last night but just not enough.

Well done to both girls for a great contest. They both ran 12 weeks and Mary Hogan who finished well up the field in week 14 was just left short a few points as Jess dug her heels in and crossed the line in 33rd place and a time of 20:50. Jess ran week one in 25:14 and 20:50 in week 14 which shows the brilliant improvement she has made.

PACE MAKERS HOLD ON TO WIN TEAM COMPETITION Tom Leahy has looked after this innovation for the

last few years and it adds a little fun to the league as runners submit teams of 3 with results recorded each week, and a league table is set up.

Long time leaders this year in the Team Competition, “The Pace Makers” (Denise Nugent, Nicola Cunniffe and Rita Cronnolly) held on to be the overall winners in the team competition on a total of 787 points.

In the end, they were pushed all the way by runners-up “Blast from the Past” (Tracy Grant, Triona Shalloe and Mark Shalloe) who finished just 18 points behind on 805 points.“Blood, Sweat and Beers” (Sinead Moore, Mary Harney and Valerie Power) finished in third with “Modeligo Trio” (Michelle Fitzgerald, Dolores Reddy and Maria O’Donovan) in fourth.

In joint fifth place were “TLC” (Ted O’Leary, Liam Kavanagh and Conor O’Neill) and “The Duracell Runners” (Tricia Cullinane, Geraldine Barry, Gillian Ormonde).

FASTEST MEN AND WOMEN In this league we give a prize to the fastest man and women on both routes outside of prize-winners who participate for the mandatory 9 nights (this year) and appear on the league tables.

On this occasion the ever improving Mossie Keogh took the title of fastest man on the long route with a superb time of 29.47 while Corinna Walsh once again took the fastest lady title with a super time of 33.31 which incidentally was 4 seconds faster than the time she set in 2013/14 when she also took the title.

On the short route Martin Hayes was delighted to take the fastest man title with a time of 14.01 while on this occasion fastest lady was Brenda Kirwan with a time of 17.01.

ORMOND CAFE AWARD FOR WINTER LEAGUE STEWARDS A very special draw was made at our mystery tour night out when a draw was made among all our stewards who gave so freely of their time to steward this year's league. Two very generous voucher were donated for the draw by club member David McNally for his business The Ormond Cafe on Grattan Square. The winners of these vouchers were Pat Early and Anslem Hayes. Well done to both long serving helpers and many thanks to all our winter league stewards. Many thanks to David and Judith for their thoughtfulness.

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP The All Rounder sports winter league is a mammoth organisational task taken on each year for the past 21. It involves many people giving up many hours of their time for 14 weeks over the winter months and to each and everyone of them we say a huge thank you.

Paul McGrath overall winner of the 21st Annual Allrounder Sports Winter League is presented with the cup by sponsor Pearse Moloney.

Runner-up in the long course Mark Shalloe receives his prize from sponsor Pearse Moloney.

Runner-up in the short course Gerry Cummins receives his prize form sponsor Pearse Moloney.

Without doubt our biggest thanks must go to our stewards who are there each night in all types of weather to ensure our safety and they are to be commended for their loyalty and dedication to the club, many who have been playing this role all of the 21 years.

A special thanks this year must go to Karen Ryan who coordinated all the stewards for the duration of the league.

To the crew on registrations a big thanks for all your help.

Breda, Megan, Ann, Karen, Shirley and Sharon. Thanks to Liam, Shirley and Sharon who looked after our chip timing system for the duration of the league and also the many hours on computer duty working out times and handicaps and league tables etc.

Thanks to Tom Leahy who looked after the weekly prizes on offer each week and, of

course, to our Associate sponsors of these prizes, Suzana Malikova Costin and Anita Gleeson, all these weekly prizes were a great bonus to all participating in the league again this year.

Our thanks go to Andrea Gaffney for her on-going work with posting results on the club web site each week. To Jamie Mills and John McGrath who looked after the cones each night and as always did a fine job and to the lads at the Sports Centre who were there every night and provided much needed help and support. To Ann Tom and Sharon who gave invaluable help with the weekly notes.

Finally, a sincere thanks to our loyal sponsors Pearse and Marian at All Rounder Sports for their continued support of this league as we head into our 22nd year.

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GOLF

West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343.

E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Weekend Club Competition 16 Hole Sfd. 27/28 Feb 1st.

Tom Shanahan (18) – 35 pts, 2nd.

Gavin Fitzgerald (12) – 34 pts, Bonus Prize Draw Winner: Eoin Conway.

Margaret Rochford/Tom Fitzgibbon Memorial – Tuesday, 24th February.

Margaret Rochford Trophy – Shane Kelly 43 pts, Tom Fitzgibbon Trophy – Luke Swayne 42 pts, Paudie O’Brien 41 pts, Tim Murphy Gross, Bertie Hallahan 41 pts, Noel Murray 40 pts.

Open Wednesday Singles – Wednesday, 25th February 1st Liam O’Donnell (17) Mitchelstown 37 pts, 2nd David Morrissey (7) 36 pts.

Cheltenham Preview Group – Thursday, 26th February 1st Denis Conway (10) 36 pts, 2nd Gerry O’Mahoney (18) 36 pts, 3rd Brian Achinson (24) 35 pts.

FIXTURES Wednesday, 4th March – Open Singles Ladies and Gents Saturday /Sunday, March 7/8th - Club Competition 16 hole stableford..

WINTER LEAGUE SCHEDULE Monday, 23rd Feb – Sunday, 8th March. Top 16 Matchplay Round.

Monday, 9th March – Sunday, 15th March QuarterFinals Matchplay Round Monday, 16th March – Sunday, 22nd March. SemiFinals Matchplay Round Sunday, 12th April – Comeragh Oil Winter League Final.

HEARTBREAK FOR HURLEY IN SPANISH AMATEUR OPEN FINAL Playing some of the best golf of his career West Waterford’s Gary Hurley came within a whisker of winning the title at Sherry Golf in Jerez on Sunday.

In his first three matches Gary was not taken beyond the 16th hole as he cruised into the semi-finals. A mammoth task lay ahead as he took on the reigning European amateur champion, and Walker Cup player Ashley Chesters in the semi final.

Hitting some key shots under pressure the Irish international overcame the English world no 24 on a 3 and 2 scoreline to book his place in the final. The 36 hole final saw Gary level with his Netherlands opponent Jeroen Krietemeijer after the first 18. As the final 18 drew to a close the Aglish man was one up with two to play.

He birdied the par 4, 17th only for his opponent to sink

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com.

Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS Tuesday, 24th February: Open Seniors, CSS 40 pts 1st: Jack Kelly (28) 34 pts.

2nd: Jim O’Sullivan (17) 33 pts Lee Valley.

Friday, 27th February: Open Singles, CSS 40 pts 1st: Liam Wall (9) 40 pts.

Saturday 28th Feb/Sunday, 1st March: Club Competition, CSS 40 pts. 1st: Niall Curran (9) 39 pts. 2nd: David O’Connor (8) 39 pts.

Gross: John White (5) 32 pts.

FIXTURES Tuesday, 3rd March: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and Gents.

Friday, 6th March: Open 18Holes Stableford.

Saturday 7th/ Sunday, 8th March: 18 Holes Stableford.

Tuesday, 10th March: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and Gents.

SOUTH EAST LEAGUE Following the meeting in Youghal last week the draw for the two sections of the league is now known. Gold

Coast are drawn with Mitchelstown, Fermoy, East Cork and Cobh and the fixtures are as follows: Saturday, 7th March: Gold Coast v East Cork in Cobh Golf Club.

Saturday, 14th March: Gold Coast v Mitchelstown in East Cork Golf Club.

Saturday, 28th March: Gold Coast v Cobh in Fermoy Golf Club.

Saturday, 4th April: Gold Coast v Fermoy in Mitchelstown Golf Club.

Gold Coast do not play when hosting the event on Sunday, 22nd March.

THANK YOU Our thanks to all players who have paid their membership for 2015 and to those who have signed up for direct debits. To all other we ask that you start contributing as soon as possible.

PREMIER BUTCHERS AT DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE SEMI-FINALS Due to the inclement

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a 15 foot putt for eagle to square the match. On the final hole Krietemeijer two putted from 15feet to take the title. While Gary will be disappointed with the result he can take solace from the fact that he played superbly throughout the event and established his position as one of Ireland’s top young amateurs.

PAT SPRATT THIS IS YOUR LIFE See page 24 for full report.

WINTER LEAGUE UPDATE The top 16 pairings are Cappagh v Windgap, Brickeys v Killeagh, Canty v Ballyguiry, Blackwater v Ballintaylor, Glenbower v Carrig, Moonatrea v Touranore, Kinsalebeg v Dungarvan, Springfield v Helvick.

Tabletoppers Cappagh got off to a whirlwind start when they won 5 straight matches on Saturday in defeating Windgap to book their place in the quarter finals.To date only 15 matches have been played and team captains are reminded that all top 16 matches must be completed

by Sunday March 8.

Remember to book your tee times early and whenever possible to play matches during mid week.

SOUTH EAST JUNIOR ALLIANCE PRESIDENT’S PRIZE For the second time weather conditions forced the postponement of this event.

An alternative date will be announced shortly SOUTH EAST LEAGUE 2015 Defending South East League champions West Waterford join Dungarvan, Youghal, Mahon and Castlemartyr in Group 2. The league tees off at Mahon GC on Sunday, 8th March and

West Waterford will play Youghal. Start time is 12.30 pm. On the following Sunday we play host to the league with an 11.30 start.

WEDNESDAY OPEN SINGLES In the lead up to our annual Al Eile qualifier we are holding an Open Singles each Wednesday from 25th February to 25th March.

Ladies and Gents welcome.

Book online or ring 058 43216 for your reservation.

SPRING BONUS WEEKEND COMPETITIONS As a means of saying Thank You for the fantastic response to our Winter league we are now offering you a double chance of winning a Sunshine holiday in Portugal. Starting on 28th February each entrant in our weekend club competition is automatically entered in a free draw.

The weekly winner will receive a free individual entry to the Sunshine Classic and will also receive a free book of tickets for the Sunshine Raffle. In both cases, first prize is a trip to Portugal.

Bonus prizes are in addition to the regular weekend competition prizes which are dependent on entry numbers.

In order to be eligible for the weekly draw players must enter the weekend competition and pay the regular entry fee.

They must also enter through the computer and return a card through the computer.

J. B. CARR TOURNAMENT Manager Sean Wade has posted a sheet on the notice board requesting eligible participants to sign up as panelists for the upcoming JB Carr Tournament.

SUNSHINE CLASSIC

MARCH 28th – APRIL 5th, 2015 Doesn’t time fly? You could be flying to Portugal when you play in our annual fundraising Classic at West Waterford golf club. Once again first prize is a 6 day/5 night holiday in sunny Portugal with golf and B&B included.

There are many other valuable prizes including up to 7 visitors winning a full year’s membership to West Waterford golf club. Those who have supported us in previous years will be aware of the West Waterford Welcome and we look forward to seeing you again.

To the first timers we invite you to enjoy the experience of playing our course and sample the renowned welcome which has become our trademark.

SUNSHINE RAFFLE In conjunction with our Classic we are running a raffle in which first prize is a trip for 2 people to the Algarve for 5 nights B&B. The prize includes a €200 voucher towards your travel.

If you fancy a week in the sun this is your chance.

Many other valuable prizes to be won. Tickets are now on sale at the club and from classic committee members.

SPRING CHALLENGE CUP An tobar darts player Billy O’Mahony swopped the arrows for the titleist as he carded a two round total of 51 pts. Dungarvan soccer ace Wayne Flynn who topped the table for most of February finishes second with 48 pts.

Robert Torpey GSK came third with 45 pts.

You can follow challenge news and results on facebook.

EASTER CHALLENGE The best two 13 hole cards

weather on Sunday morning the league semi-finals have been rescheduled for next Sunday, 8th March with the Dunhill v Abbeyside match commencing at at 8.30 a.m. and the Dungarvan v Ballinacourty match commences at 9.15 a.m. Final schedules for Sunday, 15th March.

Abbeyside face Dunhill, league section champions in the first of the semi-finals on Sunday next, 22nd February at 9.15 a.m. This will be a very close affair and a lot could depend on the draw.

Dunhill will be represented by Tom White, Captain, and Nicholas Power, John White, Michael Kavanagh, Micheal White, John W Walsh, Brian Dunbar, Johnny Ryan, Derek Power, Willie Moore, John Queally, Tom Moore and Willie Flavin. Abbeyside will be represented by Declan Kiely, Captain, and includes Tom Considine, Conor Clancy, Tony Lonergan, Rogie Cashin, Austin Kiely, Johnny Burns, Austin Kiely Jnr., Danny Kiely, John Kiely, Seamus O’Mahony, John D Walsh and Conan Watt.

Dunhill have the honour on the first tee.

Dungarvan v Ballinacourty: Dungarvan have been in the doldrums for a few years but the team seems to have got a new lease of life this year and

could well go all the way to winning out the league.

However, Ballinacourty may have something to say about that and could provide a stiff test on Sunday next. This semi-final is scheduled to get underway at 10.30.

Dungarvan will be captained

by Brian O’Connor and will feature the following players Pat Power, David O’Connor, Kieran Cullinan, Jimmy O’Dwyer, Andy Travers, Bryan Keohan, Anselm Hayes, Des O’Brien, Pat Murphy, Tim O’Driscoll, Tom O’Brien, Ian Pericho.

Ballinacourty is captained

by Bob O’Brien and will include the following: Donal Coughlan, Mark Lenihan, Lee Crotty, Michael Lenihan, Paddy Walsh, Jerome Maye, Seanie Lenihan, John Hughes, Diarmuid Henley, Pat Murray, Alan Landers and Benny Kiely.

JB CARR The Gold Coast has been drawn against West Waterford in the first round of the J.B. Carr Tournament.

The match will be played in the Gold Coast and it must be played before 5th April. The team will consist of 10 players, all over the age of 60.

Anyone interested in playing should give their name to Bob O’Brien, Team Manager.

GOLF INSURANCE Just a reminder that golf insurance is available to all

members. Talk to Brendan or Mark for more details.

NEW MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR GOLD COAST Membership from now until end of 2015: Full: Males €500, Females €350, Couples €700 Country: Males €200, Females €150 Seniors: Males €370, Females €270.

Distance: Males €370, Females €300 (Over 50 miles) (€30 GUI and Club levy extra) Standing Order or Easy pay facility available SPECIAL RATES FOR PLAYING THE GOLD COAST UNTIL 1st APRIL Every Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday: Golf & Carvery Lunch €20 Every Tuesday: Open Seniors (50+) Ladies and Gents: Golf €12, Golf & Carvery Lunch €20.

Every Friday: Open Singles (Gents): Golf €15, Golf & Carvery €25 Every Saturday/Sunday: Golf & Carvery €25 LADIES NOTES FIXTURES: Moorings Winter League: Winter league is extended yet again for the final week, so anyone who didn’t get to play their last round can do so from Monday 2nd – Sunday, 8th

At the Waterford Cheltenham Preview Golf outing at West Waterford Golf & Country Club was Liam Gleeson with D. J. Carey.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] all the way to Easter Monday.

EASTER RUN – MONTH OF MARCH Best 2 Cards over 13 Holes, 1st March to Easter Sunday, 5th April.

CHELTENHAM PREVIEW GROUP A group of golfers from the racing world including John Francombe and DJ Carey took to the fairways at West Waterford last week and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

1st Denis Conway (10) 36 pts; 2nd Gary O’Mahony (18) 36 pts; 3rd Brian Achinson (24) 35 pts JUNIOR NOTES Group lessons for juniors, funded by the GUI, will be starting on Saturday afternoon 7th March. Confirm (1) names of those interested (2) names of those not interested (3) handicaps to Tim 086 3521070.

CONDOLENCES We offer sincere condo-

lences to Brian Cashman on the recent passing of his brother.

LADIES NOTES 9 hole ongoing, two cards to count:- Ann Rochford (23) 37 points; Mary Donnelly (19) 36 points (best card); Ger O’Connor (36) 36 points.

FIXTURES 9 hole for March (2 cards to count) is kindly being sponsored by Mary French.

13 hole ongoing continues side by side with the matchplay until Saturday, 14th March, and is kindly sponsored by Joan Sheehan.

WINTER LEAGUE The matchplay continues until Saturday, 14th March, so get out there and play for your team.

The grand final will take place on Sunday, 22nd March. Tee times from 1.00 p.m. and members can book their own times.

Presentation of prizes will take place afterwards.

March. Weekly prizes of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place are awarded, so if your team is not doing well you still have a chance of winning a prize Easter Lamb Competition: Our Easter Lamb competition is now in full swing for this year, as always this is confined to 15 entries per competition. As Easter is early this year, get your skates on and procure a delicious leg of spring lamb for your Sunday lunch!!

Results Lamb No. 3: Martina Corkery 23 pts.

Garvey’s 13 hole 2 card Competition: To ease you gently into our 18 hole competitions which will be commencing shortly, we have a 13 hole 2 card competition sponsored by Garvey’s Supervalu, starting on Monday, 12th January.

This is a very popular format with the ladies and we hope that it will be well supported.

We would like to thank Garvey’s again this year for their generous sponsorship, it is much appreciated. Entry for this competition is €5 and re-entry €3 Ladies, we have plenty going on at the moment with three competitions running concurrently, so take to the fairways for a little exercise, fresh air and stunning scenery, we have it all at the Gold Coast!!

Irish Daily mail Foursomes: A notice for pairings for this competition will be posted in kiosk, please add your name if you would like to take part, terms and conditions apply and will be available for your perusal.

Lady Captain’s Outing: It is proposed that our outing this year will be to Lahinch GC on Sunday, 5th July, tee available from 1.30pm, if you wish to travel please add your name to sheet in kiosk.

Coastal Alliance: Our next outing for above will be to West Waterford GC for the Captains Day on Thursday, 5th March, we are all looking forward to it and wishing Marie and her committee the very best for the day.

Committee Meeting: Our next committee meeting takes place on Friday, 6th March at 8 p.m. in the Bunker Bar. Golf Insurance: Just to remind you ladies, golf insurance is available to you at a nominal fee per year, talk to Bob or Mark for more details.

Golf Subscription: Our thanks to all ladies who have paid their membership for 2015, and to those who have signed up for direct debits.

Please be aware that membership fees are due in November each year, and we would appreciate your contribution as soon as possible.

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DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707.

Website: www.dungarvangolfclub.com; Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net A BUSY week again at the club. Monday saw a great turnout for our Senior Singles with many visitors taking part including a party from Lee Valley. All the prizes went to the visitors and it’s great to see our Monday seniors increasing in popularity.

Golfer of the week honours go to John Moran with a win and a place. The popular ex bank official (if there is such a thing) continues to improve with President Liam taking him under his wing.

Our Spring League kindly sponsored by Club Professional David Hayes is now at the quarter Final stage.

The matchplay draw sees the Tiger Woods team playing Henrik Stenson. Adam Scott plays Jason Day, Graeme McDowell plays Ricky Fowler, and Rory McIlroy plays Justin Rose. As it is matchplay each point is vital to your team so get out and play as often as you can.

In other news the managers have been selected for the Irish Cup and Shields teams and are posted in the locker room.

The South East league kicks off next Sunday at Mahon and is used as a forerunner to the Purcell and Bruen. It’s a great honour to represent your club, it’s hugely enjoyable and it will improve your game. So when the manager comes calling please consider playing your part for the club. We have been knocking on the door for several years and it’s only a matter of time before we win a pennant. Wouldn’t be nice if you were on that team…

Our Sixty.Com outing to Rosslare is scheduled for the end of March. Every year its great fun and this year won’t be the exception. Tom and Ann are offering two games of golf, two nights B&B, and two evening meals. Places are limited so get your name on the list ASAP.

Our new shirts for our ladies are now in stock. We have changed to a Crab Apple colour and is being well received.

The ProShop continues to be a hive of activity with many members taking advantage of the demo clubs and free custom fitting. David has been very busy altering and gripping clubs as members get ready for the start of the season. If you are unsure about your weapons, call to David and get his free professional advice.

David is also offering special reductions on winter items to coincide with the Spring League. He is also offering free custom fitting on clubs to ensure you have the correct equipment in your bag. Using a newly acquired Launch Monitor, David has the Callaway, Ping and Wilson fitting carts as well as several other demos available to allow you to choose the most suitable equipment.

You can follow the Special Offers on David’s website at www.davidhayesgolf.com. You can follow all the club news and results on the club website or on the club app.

The club app can be downloaded at clubapplive.com/dungarvangc.

If you are having trouble downloading the app, ask David in the ProShop.

Any newsworthy gossip can be forwarded to David in the ProShop.

We love a juicy story. Please drop a line to golfpro@eircom.net.

SPRING LEAGE TABLE AFTER WEEK 5 Kindly sponsored by David Hayes PGA Professional

Justin Rose Jason Day Rickie Fowler Henrick Stenson Martin Kaymar Bubba Watson

7 3 4 5 1.5 1.5

27 21.5 21.5 21 11.5 7.5

QUARTER FINAL DRAW

Total 24 18 21 21 19 7 Total

Tiger Woods v Henrick Stenson Conor Barrett v Patrick Drummy Eddie Elstead v Declan Walsh Eugene Slater v Joe Kiely Dermot Brennan v Jimmy Wemyss Martin Lynch v John Norris David P Byrne v Daniel Raher Evan Walsh v John Colbert Pat Power v Billy Queally Adam Scott v Jason Day Jimmy O'Donnell v Maurice Conway Noel Hackett v Michael Kelly Tony Keane v J P Hayes Dermot McGrath v Jake O'Riordan James Moroney v Eamonn Moore James Kiersey v Cillian O'Neill Denis O'Brien v Edward Moynihan James Power v Louis Walshe Graeme McDowell v Rickie Fowler Donal Williams v Frank O'Donoghue Tom Considine v Liam Fitzgerald Conor O'Brien v Michael Brackett Nicholas Norris v Jason O'Halloran Maurice Cliffe v John Regan Victor Mullins v Paudie Flynn Pat Buckley v Michael O'Mahoney Colm Bannon v Jack Elstead Rory McElroy v Justin Rose John Reynolds v Michael O'Connor

and a birdie on the 10th hole.

Kevin has been very consistent for the four rounds of the league so far but this score is his highest for this year’s league and has helped his team to top the section and guarantee a place in the league quarter final in a couple of weeks.

Second was Ted O’Leary who on any other week would think that if you walked off the course having shot two under par for your round you would be preparing a speech. But that’s the case due to Mr. Foley’s excellent score. Ted, who must have played phenomenal golf, had 10 pars and a birdie on the 1st and the

9th holes. This has helped his own team to the top of their section also as they say in football it squeaky bum time in the league and the scores are being got by those who need them.

Form is an unusual thing in golf but if you want to see it in action Anthony Whelan is demonstrating it week on week in this league. 31 points this week for the Lismore man, 6 pars and a birdie on the 3rd and at that only beaten on a count back for second.

DERMOT O’LEARY AGRI SPRING LEAGUE Round 5 complete and only one more week for those in contention to try and get into the top two of their respective sections and qualify for the league quarter-finals. Just for clarity here is how the league will be run.

The top wo teams from each section qualify for league quarter final which will be eight teams. The remaining ten teams to qualify for plate quarter final.

The best four highest total

Tiger Woods Phil Michelson Adam Scott Graeme McDowell Rory McElroy Lee Westwood Section B

Wk. 5 3 1 4 5 7 2 Wk 5

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026.

Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Monday, 23rd February, to Sunday, 1st March – 12 Hole Stableford kindly sponsored by Noel Devereux Menswear, Dungarvan / 5th Round of Dermot O’Leary Agri Spring League: 1st Kevin Foley (16) 32 pts.; 2nd Ted O’Leary (8) 31 pts. L6; 3rd Anthony Whelan (15) 31 pts.

FOLEY TAKES THE HONOURS Kevin Foley was this week’s winner with an amazing score of 32 points. Kevin who can hit the ball a considerable distance played in wet and windy conditions over the weekend and still produced a master class of consistency with 8 pars

At the Waterford Cheltenham Preview Golf outing at West Waterford Golf & Country Club were David Condon, Club Captain. Tosh Walsh, John Hennessy, Noel O'Brien, Joe Murphy and Pat Murray, Club President.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Johnny Carroll v Seamus O'Neill Peter Finnegan v Justin Wals Pat Breen v Michael (Strad) Walsh Bernard Gorman v John Considine Don Brockie v Maurice Terry Denis Ryan v Liam Carroll Tom Phelan v John Moran

GENTS RESULTS Mon 23rd Open Seniors Singles: Winner Denis Corcoran (20) 33 pts, 2nd Paul Martin (22) 32 pts, 3rd Michael Laide (14) 32 pts.

Wed/Thurs 25/26th 16 Holes Singles Winner: John Moran (21) 39 pts, 2nd Denis Ryan (16) 36 pts. Fri/Sat 27/28th 16 Holes Singles Winner: Michael O’Riordan (11) 38 pts, 2nd Danny Raher (12) 38 pts, Gross Alan Thomas 34 pts, 3rd Michael Leacy (7) 37 pts.

Sun 22nd 16 Holes Singles Winner: Gerry Whelan (13) 33 pts.

LADIES RESULTS Tues. 17th 11 Holes Singles: Winner: Creina O’Sullivan (25) 22 pts, 2nd Maria Ryan (24) 22 pts, 3rd Breda McCarthy (6) 20 pts.

Sat. 28th 16 Holes Singles: Winner June Hayes (23) 33 pts, 2nd Niamh Reynolds (11) 33 pts, 3rd Teresa Keane (23) 31 pts.

OnGoing 9 Hole Winner: Kate McNamara (34) 19 pts, 2nd Olga Carroll (36) 18 pts.

Winner: Creina O’Sullivan (25) 19 pts, 2nd Bridget Aherne (15) 19 pts. team score with four out of five players to count will qualify for semi-final in both the league and the plate.

Two teams will qualify for their respective finals which will be head to head with all five scores to count.

It's not match play, but if you enter club competition anytime on the final week, it will be your first card that will count for the Spring League Finals. Best of luck to all players and respective teams.

AS IT STANDS Section 1: Ted O’Leary’s team are guaranteed a spot on the quarterfinal with John Whelan’s and Pa Morrissey’s team battling for second.

Section 2: Denis Galvin and Richard Ormonde’s teams look likely to qualify with Frank Roche’s team in with an outside chance to claim second.

Section 3: John McGrath’s team are well ahead in the section and they are going to be joined by Paudie Prendergast’s team also in the quarter finals Section 4: Liam Feeney and Colm Burke’s teams are home

GENTS FIXTURES Mon 2nd Open Gents Senior (50+) 16 Holes Singles S/F, Wed. 4th Gents Singles S/F Spring League, Thu 5th Open Gents Singles S/F Spring League Fri 6th Gents Singles S/F & Spring League, Sat 7th Gents Holes Singles S/F & Spring League, Sun 8th March Gents Singles S/F & Spring League, Mon 9th March Open Gents Seniors (50+) Singles S/F LADIES FIXTURES Mon. 2nd Open Ladies Senior (50+) 16 Holes Singles, S/F Tue 3rd Jan ladies 11 Holes Singles S/F, Ladies Coastal Alliance at West Waterford GC 9.30-11.30, Sat. 7th Ladies Singles S/F, Mon. 8th March. Open Ladies Senior (50+) Singles S/F. CLUB RAFFLE This year again Dungarvan Golf Club is running a Club Raffle for a fantastic array of prizes. Do you fancy a holiday abroad in magnificent Cannes, a free membership, or a relaxing getaway break in a luxury Irish Hotel? To be in with a chance to win these and other superb prizes, enter the Dungarvan Golf Club’s big raffle! Tickets are just €2 each or a book of 6 tickets for €10.

The club would be grateful of members and visitors support buying or selling tickets.

Fundraising initiatives such as these are becoming an increasingly important part of the clubs revenue and your continued support is very much

appreciated.

The grand draw will take place on the night of the President’s Prize 9th August 2015. Tickets are on sale in the clubhouse. *1st Prize: (Value €1,000): ONE WEEK HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION IN STUDIO APT. IN CANNES Including €300 Travel Voucher 2nd Prize: Free 2015/2016 Membership Subscription (Value €685) 3rd Prize: *2 Nights B&B + 1 Dinner for 2 at McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris (Value €500) 4th Prize: *Watercolour Painting (Value €350) 5th Prize: *2 Nights B&B + 1 Dinner for 2 in a choice of Flynn Hotels (Value €300) 6th Prize: *Canteen of Belleek Cutlery (Value €225) 7th Prize: *Voucher for O’Reillys Butchers, Kilmacthomas (Value €100) Draw will take place on Sunday, 9th August in Clubhouse. *Prizes kindly sponsored by Club Members TICKETS €2 each. Book of 6 for €10. Permit granted.

PROGRESSIVE 45 Results Feb 26th: Winners Tom Osbourne & Percy Hallahan; Runners Up Tom Phelan & Michael Fitzgerald; Last 5 Pat Phelan & Eddie Kiely; Lucky Table Tom Cummins & Anne Ryan. See you all next Thursday.

YOUNGONES Results Wed 25th Winner: Angela Murphy (24) 17 pts,

2nd Maria Ryan (24) 17 pts.

Next competition Wed. 4th at 11.30 a.m.

SIXTY.COM Results Wednesdeay, 25th Winner: Pat Power (22) 22 pts, Best Lady Ann Morrissey (24) 16 pts, Best Gent John Moran (22) 21 pts. Next. Competition Wed. 4th at 2 p.m.

JUNIOR NOTES Tuition for our beginners and Pre-Juniors continues next Saturday, 7th March at 3 pm under the watchful eye of Club Professional and Waterford County Coach, David Hayes.

We had a great turnout last week despite the bitterly cold weather.

We took the session indoors for a Rules, Etiquette and Putting session which was enjoyed by all. Cal was the star this week holing the crucial putts. Tuition is open to non members so bring a friend. All equipment is provided.

Our Elite squad continues their Winter coaching at Tinhalla Driving Range on Monday, 2nd March. Adult members are welcome to attend and you might learn something.

Any enquiries relating to junior activities can be directed to club Professional David.

David can be contacted at 05844707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net. You can also follow junior activities on Facebook or on the Club app. You can download the Club app at the following link clubapplive.com/dungarvangc.

and hosed in this one and if neither team togged out this week they would still qualify!

LISMORE LADIES GOLF CLUB Team A took 1st and 2nd place in the prizes this week with Nora O’Sullivan’s 26 pts just bettering her captain Fiona Howards 26-1 pts.

This keeps this team very much in contention in third place. Not to be outdone team C once again managed to get a member in the prizes this week and this along with the rest of the teams top class scoring has put them into the lead with two rounds to go.

Laoise Ni Conchubhair took 3rd prize with 24 pts, her back 6 edging team D captain Joan Cahillane out to 4th place.

The top three teams have edged ahead of the rest at the moment but the lead is changing weekly between them.

Competitions have decided due to current weather conditions to have one more round of 12 holes before we have the grand finale of 18 holes, so make the best of this ladies.

Remember you can still play in the weekly competition if you are not on a team.

RESULTS Sun. 22nd Feb – Sat 28th Feb, Rd 4 East Cork Oil Sponsored Spring League 12 Holes S/ford, Members Prizes.

1st Nora O’Sullivan (17) 26 pts B2; 2nd Fiona Howard (6) 261=25 pts; 3rd Laoise Ni Conchubhair (31) 24 pts B6; 4th Joan Cahillane (14) 24 pts B3.

TEAM PLACINGS 1st place Team ( C) Amanda Power's team with 349 pts; 2nd place Team (B) Betty Joyce's Team 347 pts; 3rd Place Team (A) Fiona Howard's Team 343 pts.

FIXTURES Sun. 1st - Sat. 7th March Rd 5 East Cork Oil Sponsored Spring League, 12 Holes S/ford, re-entry.

Sun. 8th – Sat. 14th March Rd 6 East Cork Oil Sponsored Spring League, 18 Holes S/ford, no re-entry NOTES FOR THE DIARY 15th March to 27th March 2 Ball Champagne Scramble Entry and Re-entry allowed Easter Prizes 29th March & 1st April, 18Hole Stableford Competition.

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY AS IT STANDS Ted O’Leary is leading cat 1 and Pa Morrissey a close 2nd.

Martin O’Driscoll leading cat 2 and Peter Whelan close behind.

Tom O’Donovan leading cat 3 Frank Corcoran & Kevin Foley joint second.

Patrick Curley leading cat 4 one ahead of Michael Keane.

Dermot O’Leary leading cat 5 and Billy Ormonde in second place.

MEN’S FIXTURES Monday 2nd to Sunday, 8th March.

12 Hole Stableford kindly sponsored by Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Union.

6th Round of Dermot O’Leary Agri Spring League.

Please pay your membership as soon as possible.

There is a facility to pay in regular instalments also and if this interests you please contact the club for details.

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GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 6 March, 2015

Kilmacthomas FC Under 11 Kilmac ................................ 3; Mooncoin .......................... 2.

THIS was a vital game for us and we knew that Mooncoin were capable of causing us trouble and had to be at our best.

Mooncoin started strongly and forced spme good saves from our keeper. We got our nose in front midway through the half when Nathan found the net. We were given a cushion before half-time when Nathan again slotted home.

We stood firm in the second half as Mooncoin pushed on strongly and our back four were in great form. Rohan popped up to score his first goal and from there we closed out the game.

UNDER 13 We started off great in the first half keeping Portlaw at bay. The rain held off but we

had to play against the wind in the first half. Things first got a bit messy in the Portlaw penalty box and Paul Mulcahy somehow managed to get the ball into the home side's goal, unfortunately late in the first half an own goal put them level just before the half time whistle blew.

Early on in the second half, Aidan had a shot but the keeper fumbled it and Aidan had and open goal and he scored making it 2-1 to Kilmac. Portlaw weren't going to give up and they got a goal back but Kilmac didn't come all the way to Portlaw for a draw and so late on Caoimhin scored a cracker of a goal but we still had a while to hold on to our 3-2 lead.

Late in the second half a ball was played through for a Portlaw player but Louis Power had a make a tackle and got a yellow card and

Portlaw were rewarded with a free just outside our penalty box.

This was risky for us because our main goalkeeper was put outfield and Declan Keane was replaced by him and with no experience as a goalkeeper and he was put to the test but made a match winning save to give us all 3 points.

That was the final piece of play before the full time whistle. We were relieved to hear that because we were holding on for a good while.

Full-time score: Kilmac 3; Portlaw 2.

DIVISION 2 A Tramore Rangers ............. 0; Kilmac ................................ 2.

We carved out a good result in Tramore on Saturday and kept a clean sheet on the way.

Our next outing is against Carrick on the 15th.

Waterford Schoolboys’ Football League Fixtures & Results RESULTS Saturday February 28th Under League U-11A De La Salle A 1; Carrick Utd A 2 Dungarvan Utd A 1; Ballinroad A 1 Tramore A 0; Ferrybank A 2 Villa A 2; Southend Utd A 3 U-11B Bohemians A 1; Villa B 0 Johnville 3; Piltown A 1 Park Rangers A 2; Carrick Utd B 2 U-11C Ballinroad B 3; Ferrybank B 1 Bohemians B 1; De La Salle B 4 Kilmacthomas 3; Mooncoin Celtic 0 U-11D Portlaw Utd B 4; Piltown B 1 St. Pauls 2; Kilmacow 1 U-11E Bohemians C 7; W. Crystal 2 Dungarvan Utd B 1; Tramore C 3 De La Salle C 2; Ballyduff B 5 Ferrybank C 3; Carrick Utd C 1 Villa D 3; St. Saviours 0 Saturday, February 28th Under League U-13A Tramore A 4; Piltown A 1 Southend Utd 5; Johnville 0 U-13B St. Pauls 3; Railway Athletic 1 Park Rangers 2; Bohemians A 1 Portlaw Utd 2; Kilmacthomas 3 U-13C Ballinroad B 1; Villa B 2 Carrick Utd B 2; Bohemians B 1 Piltown B 1; Ballyduff 1 Tramore B 0; Kilmacow 0 Saturday, February 28th Under League U-15A Ballinroad A 0; Villa A 5 Carrick Utd A 1; Dungarvan Utd 2 U-15B Kilmacow 4; Ballinroad B 3 Piltown 6; Bohemians A 1 U-15C Bohemians B 2; Portlaw Utd 4 De La Salle B 0; Ferrybank B2 Park Rangers 0; Tramore B 4 Seaview Celtic 2; Carrick Utd B 1 Saturday, February 28th Under SFAI Cup Villa 1; Corinthians 2

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Saturday, March 7th Under 12 League U-12A Ballinroad A v Southend Utd A (Dungarvan) Johnville v Ferrybank A (De La Salle) Villa A v Carrick Utd A (Ballyduff) U-12B Dungarvan Utd v Carrick Utd B (Kilmacthomas) Piltown A v Park Rangers (Portlaw) Villa B v Portlaw Utd (Johnville) Saturday March 7th Under 12C - The Joe Delaney Cup Kilmacow v Ballyduff (W. Crystal) Piltown B v Ferrybank B (Portlaw) 12.15 pm Southend Utd B v Seaview Celtic (Villa) Tramore B v Bohemians B (Ferrybank) Saturday March 7th Under 14 League U14A Bohemians A v Carrick Utd A (St. Pauls) Dungarvan Utd A v Ferrybank A (Railway Ath) Kilmacow v Southend Utd (Park Rangers) Tramore A v Villa A (Ferrybank) U-14B Ferrybank B v Kilmacthomas (Bohemians) Johnville v Park Rangers (De La Salle) Portlaw Utd v Ballinroad (Carrick Utd) St. Pauls v Piltown (St. Saviours) U-14C Bohemians B v Mooncoin Celtic (Southend) 10.30 am Carrick Utd B v De La Salle (Piltown) Dungarvan Utd B v Villa B (Stradbally) 2.30 pm Railway Athletic v Ferrybank C (Ballinroad) Saturday March 7th Under 16 League U-16A Ballinroad v Bohemians (Dungarvan) Ferrybank v Tramore (Carrick Utd) Villa A v Dungarvan Utd (Seaview) Villa B v Carrick Utd (Southend) U-16B Kilmacow v Stradbally (Tramore) Railway Athletic v Portlaw Utd (Ballinroad) St. Saviours v Villa C (Park Rangers) Tramore B v Ferrybank B (Kilmacow)

Pictured above are the Dungarvan United AFC Ardagh Cup winning team of the late 70’s with some familiar faces. How many can you recognise?

Dungarvan United FC 1A LEAGUE BLUES HIT ST. PAUL’S FOR FIVE Dungarvan ……………....5; St. Paul's ………………...2.

ON Saturday last our 1A side travelled up to the moon to face St. Paul's in the league.

An unfortunate delay to kick off due to the pitch not being lined didn't affect our lads as you can see from the score line.

The weather was atrocious and both teams faced treacherous conditions. The first half started with us playing against a very strong wind, and we didn't get off to the start we expected with the wind dictating the ball direction. It was hard to create any clear cut chances during the 1st half and St. Paul's had the most ball possession and almost found themselves 1-0 up when their centre forward went one on one with Michael Walsh in the 22nd minute. A magnificent tackle from Tony Fitzgerald put a stop to St. Paul's from taking the lead.

Again on the 28th minute Fitzy was called into action making another important tackle which gained St. Paul's a corner which saw the opposition take the lead to make it 1-0. This gave Dungarvan the shake up they needed and we started to pile on the pressure to get back in the game. Patrick Lynch did just that and was rewarded just before the half time whistle when he met a Petr Goch corner to make it 1-1.

Dungarvan came back for

Pictured above is our U-15 Waterford Development Squad member Gary Crotty in his early days in 2007 with the Dungarvan United Academy. the second half with the aim to drive on and it did not take long for us to take the lead.

After 2 mins David Condon put the blues in front with a cheeky chip over the keeper from far out on right side of the pitch. Another 2 minutes on and it was Lee Hyslop's turn to put us further in front to make the score line 3-1.

Lee grabbed a 2nd goal not long after to put his tally of the season into double figures.

Shane Kelly finished off the game with a screamer of a goal. Kelly was 35 yards out and stuck the ball into the top corner with a beautiful strike.

The game ended 5-2 to the blues.

Man Of The Match: The

Man of the Match award goes to Shane Kelly this week.

Kelly has been an unsung hero for us this season and is upping his game week in and week out.

This was a fantastic result for the lads as it gives us another boost in our promotion fight.

We now face Portlaw in the league this Saturday down in the Paddock at 2.30 p.m. This game will either make or break our season as it is a must win game as Portlaw are top of the league.

If we can get the 3 points on Saturday we move to the top of the table. We urge all our members to come down and support the team on Saturday. Well done to all the players and managers on a great win.

Squad: Michael Walsh, Kevin Walsh, Patrick Lynch, Tony Fitzgerald, David Condon, Shane Lannon, Christy Ross Power (captain), Shane Kelly, Lee Hyslop, Petr Goch, Gavin Crotty, Fionn Hallahan, Lee Mulhearne, Thomas Clohessey.

GAMES REMAINING 7-3-15 2.30 p.m. Away to Portlaw in top of the table clash.

15-3-15 Home to Newmarket (Co. Clare) in Munster Cup Quarter-Final No date: Away to Abbeyside No date: Home to Bohs Our closest rivals Portlaw have five games remaining.

Three away games to

Tramore, Bohs and Johnville and are home to ourselves and Abbeyside.

1 A LEAGUE TABLE P W D L Pts Dungarvan 13 9 4 0 31 Portlaw 11 9 1 1 28 Tramore 11 8 0 3 24 St. Pauls 12 6 2 3 20 Bohemians 11 6 1 4 19 Tramore Rgs 12 5 0 7 15 Johnville 11 2 2 7 8 De La Salle 11 1 1 9 4 Abbeyside 12 0 1 11 1 FIXTURES Saturday, 7-3-15: U-12B Home to Carrick 10.30 am (Glass pitch).

U-14A Home to Ferrybank 12.15 pm (Glass pitch).

U-14C Home to Villa B 2.30 pm (Glass pitch).

U-16A Away to Villa A 2.30 pm 1A Away to Portlaw 2.00 pm Sunday 8-3-15: 3rd Div Away to Portlaw 11.00 am Youths Away to Piltown 2.00 pm Monday 9-3-15: U-13A Away to Ferrybank 7.00 pm RESULTS U-11 A Dungarvan 1; Ballinroad 1 U-11E Dungarvan 2; Tramore 3 U-15A Carrick 1; Dungarvan 2 1A St. Pauls 2; Dungarvan 5 2A Dungarvan 2; St. Pauls 3 CLUB LOTTO Winning numbers 39, 29, 37. No lotto winner. €100 winner card number 24 line No. 3. Dixie Deegan. Well done Dixie.

Cappoquin FC U12 GIRLS LEAGUE Clashmore 0-1 Cappoquin Following our recent defeat away to Piltown by the narrowest of margins (the first defeat of the season for our girls) we travelled away to Clashmore with the intentions of getting back on track with regard to our league campaign. This was always going to be difficult especially as we were going to be a player short on the day due to some players having other commitments.

Cappoquin started the game strongly and Aislinn was nearly in after an excellent cross from Mairead. Soon after Aislinn

picked up a knock and as we had no substitutes was forced into goal releasing Rachel to go out field. The girls pressed on for the remainder of the first half coming close on a number of occasions but as expected the Clashmore team made it very difficult and their keeper was on form making a number of excellent confident saves.

Clashmore started the second half all guns blazing but the Cappoquin defence was equal to their efforts. Annika had now gone in goal after she too picked up a knee injury in the first half and despite her injury was very effected.

The first and only goal of the game then came from Rachel O’Brien, a fine individual goal, she is now chasing her sister Mairead for the top scorer position.

Cappoquin came close again a number of times before the game ended but the Clashmore defence and keeper kept it to a one goal game.

All the girls played very well and it was a great result away from home, a player down to take maximum points to get the league campaign back on track.

The team lined out as follow - 1. Rachel O’Brien, 2. Rachel

Horsom, 3. Mairead O’Brien, 4.

Ailbhe McCann, 5. Nadia Bray, 6. Aislinn Cahillane, 7. Grainne O’Donnell, 8. Annika O’Brien.

TRAINING SCHEDULE U-11 & 12 & 14 Boys Monday 7.00 p.m.

U-12 & 14 Girls Tuesday 7.00 p.m.

U-11 & 12 & 14 Boys Thursday 7.00 p.m.

Junior Men Wednesday and Friday 7.30 p.m.

We are currently recruiting new players for this season, both boys and girls of all ages, so if interested please come along and give it a try, all are very welcome.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 6 March, 2015

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Stradbally FC STRADBALLY DEFEATED Stradbally’s blip extended to two games when they went down 2-1 to St. Saviour’s in an away tie.

The hosts scored twice before Ger Crowley hauled them back to a one goal defecit, but try as they might, the locals fail to level proceedings.

STRADBALLY DEFEAT VILLA Under 11s hosted title rivals Villa on Saturday morning. A tight game saw the sides level at 1-1 at the break.

A purple patch early in the second half garnered four more scores for the locals.

This seemed an adequate cushion until Villa hit home thrice to leave the minimum between the sides, but thank-

fully time ran out and Stradbally had all 3 points.

Team: Tommy Fennell, Michael O'Brien, Ultan McCusker, Will Comyn, Conor Fennell, Rory Fennell, Oran Grant, Dara Quinn, Rian O'Reilly, Jack Quinlan, Dara White, Cormac McGrath.

LOTTO Lotto Draw takes place on this Sunday night, March 8th, in Whelan’s Bar. Jackpot prize is €2,500.

Tickets available from local retail outlets and regular promoters.

Thanks to all who continue to support our Lotto.

FIXTURES Under 16 Schoolboys League Kilmacow v Stradbally on Saturday,

March 7th at 2.30 p.m.

Waterford Junior League Division Two Villa v Stradbally on Sunday, March 8th at 11 a.m.

MEETING Club committee meeting on Thursday night at 8 p.m.

ACADEMY Academy & Little Dribblers continues on Saturday mornings at 10.30 a.m.

This is an ideal way to introduce little ones to group play and to learn the basics of soccer. All children and their parents are welcome.

ASTRO TURF Astro Turf Pitch is available to hire. Contact Tadhg for time slot availability at 087 2306841.

Railway Athletic FC JAYO OFF TO HOLLAND All in the club would like to wish Jayson Molumby the very best of luck next week as he heads off to Holland with the Ireland under 16 squad from March 8th to 15th. They will have three games against USA, Holland and the Czech Republic and this will be another great experience for Jayo and we wish him and all the squad continued success.

Jayo was a popular figure on Monday evening last as he came to the hall to play around with the Academy Kids who really had a good laugh with him.

WEEKEND FIXTURES Saturday Under 14 home V Ferrybank. Kick-off 12.15 p.m. all players at the pitch for 11.30 a.m. sharp.

Under 16 home V Portlaw.

Kick-Off 2.30 p.m. all players at the pitch for 1.45 sharp.

Sunday Juniors away V Valley Rgs in the cup. Kick-off 11.30 a.m.

WATERFORD UNDER 13 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD Tireoghain Flynn is a busy young man of late as he continues to train and prepare with the Waterford under 13 Munster championship campaign. Tiger has been doing very well this season and is playing some excellent football. He is always willing to listen and learn which is a great sign of a young player. Best of luck Tiger for the rest of the season.

WATERFORD UNDER 16 SQUAD Well done to Jayson Molumby who was selected on the Waterford under 16 squad for the coming season.

Jayo is having a whirlwind rise in the game and things are going great for him at the moment which is just rewards for a young lad who is seldom seen without a football. Well done Jayo.

ACADEMY ON MONDAYS On Monday evenings our hugely popular soccer

Academy will continue at the Community centre in Cappoquin.

We will again cater for Boys/Girls aged from 4 to 9.

4/5/6 year olds will be from 6 p.m. to 6.45 while our 7/8/9 year olds will be from 6.45 to 7 p.m. It costs only €2 per child up to a max of €5 per family of three or more.

CLOTHES COLLECTION We are at present collecting clothes/books and mobile phones as part of a fundraising drive to help out with the running of the club.

If anyone out there has any old clothes ie bed linen, shoes, all types of clothes, mobile phones or books and would like to help us out you can drop them to the Railway Athletic pitch any Saturday morning between 10 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. or just contact Martin, Sheila, Tristan, Chantal or any club member and we will arrange to collect them from you.

Manchester United Supporters Club – Waterford Branch MEETING THIS FRIDAY There will be a General Meeting on this Friday night, March 6th at 7.15 pm sharp.

It will be preceded by a committee meeting at 7pm sharp.

A full attendance is requested at both meetings. As always these meetings will take place in Lawlors Hotel and are designed to keep members abreast of branch updates be it match application deadlines, availability of matches, trips or notifications from Old Trafford regarding any of the afore mentioned.

ON THE MEND It was great to hear the good news that branch President Pat Grant snr is on the mend in University Hospital Waterford as the saying goes "you can't keep a good man down." Well, not for long in Pat's case we need our CHIEF fit and well !

FA CUP QUARTER-FINAL On Monday night next, March 9th United take on Arsenal who like United are realistically looking at this cup as their best chance of silverware and indeed whoever triumphs in this tie will be the overwhelming favourites to

go all the way.

The match is LIVE on BBC at 8 p.m. It promises to be a match too difficult to call if both teams play to their full potential it will certainly be a classic!

DILLON’S BAR It would be nice to see a few more members turning up to watch United in Dillon's bar where EVERY match is LIVE on the many large screens in this fantastic pub.

When the sudden loss of our spiritual home of John Keane’s was sprung upon us just before Christmas Brian Dillon filled that void without question as a good businessman and football fan in general.I would like to think members can make the effort to return the favour by using DILLON'S BAR if you happen to be out for a match.

UNEASY UNITED PREVAIL Last Saturday LIVE on Setanta Sports United owned the ball but Sunderland frustrated them until a great turn

by Falcao and his efforts to get a shot away hindered by the foul of ex-United man John O’Shea (ending in a red

card for a bewildered Wes Brown). Wayne Rooney buried the subsequent penalty after the fiasco of the red card (which was rightly rescinded on Monday last).

Later in the second half Rooney got his and United's second from close range with a reflex header to leave United in third place until Arsenal dispatched Everton at the Emirates on Sunday to regain third spot.

MATCHES APPLIED FOR All those who have their names down for any of the remaining fixtures of the season are requested to make contact with the branch secretary on or before this Friday night’s meeting. Please take this as a warning ALL matches are provisionally booked until you part with ticket/match card access money and for ALL remaining fixtures we want to get the applications in asap. So ring or text 087 1940089 to arrange payment and your co-operation with this would be greatly appreciated. The sooner the application is in the better the seats are!

Cappoquin Snooker Club Mason Mortgages & Financial Services Doubles L to R: Rhiney Walsh and Pat Fitzgerald (winners), Mark Mason (sponsor), Alex Hennerby and John McGrath (runners-up).

Cappoquin Snooker and Billiards Club

Fitzgerald is Billiards champion PAT Fitzgerald has claimed our Jack McCarthy Memorial Cup for this season after a comprehensive win over Killian O’Sullivan in last week’s final. Both lads are probably the best billiards players in the club and both put up fine scores in the final 140-94.

For the first twenty minutes of this game there was nothing between the lads but Pat eventually got on top and built some nice breaks to put the pressure on Killian who in turn got some handy breaks himself but had no answer to Pat who was potting very well all throughout the match.

The last ten minutes saw Pat open up a nice lead which Killian just could not pull back and Pat claimed the title with a score of 140 points which is great scoring. After the match Kevin McCarthy congratulated both lads on a fine game and presented the cup in memory of his late father to our champion for 2015 Pat Fitzgerald.

MASON MORTGAGES AND FINANCIAL SERVICES DOUBLES FINAL WALSH AND FITZGERALD CLAIM TITLE On Wednesday night last we had the final of our doubles tournament and after a good game Rhiney Walsh and Pat Fitzgerald emerged victors by three frames to nil.

These two were the early favourites after the draw put them together and they proved it in the final with some solid snooker throughout against John McGrath and Alex Hennebry who battled all the way to the finish.

The first frame went to form with John and Pat taking it 74-42 but the second frame went down to the black with John and Alex really unlucky to lose it 60-59. The third frame was close early on before the winners pulled away to claim the title 87-53 and were deserving winners.

John and Alex played some good stuff in all three frames but just couldn't get to grips with the new champions.

Vice Chairman David Mason congratulated all four lads on a fine display of snooker and also thanked Mark Mason for his continued sponsorship of our doubles

Cappoquin Snooker Club Jack McCarthy Memorial Billiards Cup L to R: Killian O'Sullivan (runnerup), Kevin McCarthy (sponsor), Pat Fitzgerald (winner). tournament before Mark duly presented the runners up with there prizes and the winners with there prizes and so the curtain comes down on another very well contested doubles tournament. Each year this proves a very good competition and everyone has a close eye on the draw to see who they are paired with and try and see there possible path to success.

MC STRENGTH AND FITNESS LEAGUE FINAL ON MONDAY NEXT Ben O’Keeffe will face Brendan Walsh in the final of our league after both came through last weeks semifinals against Martin Reddy and Darren Mason respectively.

Ben was pushed all the way by Martin in their game and when Martin won the opening frame 78-45 there looked as if there might be a shock on the cards. Ben though responded very well and was soon into his stride before he squared the match with a 74-49 win in the second before clinching the decisive third frame on the pink to claim his place in the final.

Brendan also had to dig deep against Darren and the first frame could have gone either way but Brendan clinched it on the pink. The second frame was a bit more decisive with Brendan winning it 77-40 and we should be in for a very close final.

On form this one could go either way with both lads in top form at present. Ben has

a very good record in finals in the club and will probably start as slight favourite.

Brendan is one tough player to break-down and what a final we should have in store.

Again we hope that all members will try and attend the final on Monday evening next and it starts at 7.30 pm.

WILLIE GALLAGHER MEMORIAL CUP Pat Fitzgerald will face Ben O’Keeffe in the final of our Willie Gallagher memorial cup after he overcame Darren Mason in a brilliant game of snooker last week.

This was a game of high quality and all present were treated to a fine tight game.

Both lads attacked from the off but Pat was soon into his stride and after a well contested opening frame Pat took it 78-58.

One thing is for certain, Darren Mason is not an easy opponent to shake off and in the next frame he squared the match when he took it 6233 and in the third frame he took the lead and was playing some great stuff with a frame win 64-31.

Pat then showed his class as he potted some fine shots on his way to levelling up the match with a 50-29 win and we were down to a deciding frame. Both lads had a real go and as they came down to the colours it looked as if Darren was in control but Pat had other ideas and from brown to black he potted all colours for a match winning break and his place in the

final.

Even in defeat Darren was delighted to be in such a well contested match and was full of praise for Pat as he wished him well in the final. We should be in for a great final on Wednesday night (tonight) as we have two fine potting players in the final. The big break off will be at 7.30 pm this eve and we should be in for a fine game of snooker with the title in the balance right up to the end.

AA FIRE SAFETY SCRATCH CUP The draw for this seasons Scratch Cup took place on Monday night last and again has thrown up some interesting ties. Ben O’Keeffe will be trying for five titles in a row and will face tough opposition on the way. The full draw is as follows Martin McCarthy V Killian O’Sullivan Darren Mason V Brendan Walsh Winners of both these matches will meet in the first quarter final. The rest of the quarter final draw will see Martin Reddy V John McGrath Michael Casey V Ben O’Keeffe Rhiney Walsh V Pat Fitzgerald NIGHT DUTY Monday, 9th March Brendan Walsh/Ben O’Keeffe.

Tuesday, 10th John & Donnacha McGrath.

Wednesday, 11th David Mason/Jamie Corcoran.

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WEEKEND SPINS With the Belgian classics starting last weekend it was apt that we had some Belgian classics style weather to kickoff March. At just around 9:30 on Sunday morning the weather took a turn for the horrible. It was only for the hardest of women and men which explains why your scribe was spotted out running instead. Apparently the new gabba rainjackets passed the test with flying colours.

Strong winds and cold wintry rain mean that some of the preplanned routes became works of fiction.

Group 1 went to Ballymac, Clogheen, The Vee, and Lismore. The rain cleared but 4 punctures meant a long hard day was had by all.

Group 2 went up Colligan and down through Millstreet before most called it a day and headed home from Cappagh.

Group 3 went to Camphire, Tallow, and home through Lismore and Cappoquin. Well done to Johnny and PJ for making the transition from Group 4.

Group 4 went to Lismore and back, with coffee in Lismore to try and get some heat into the bones. Group 5 had 12 wet ducks on a shortened spin. email to updates@dungarvancc.com requesting to be added to the list to receive the routes.

Club spins leave at 9:30, from John Foley’s Kilrush on Saturdays, and The Square on Sundays.

RACING UPDATE – KIERAN CAHILL WINS GALWAY BIKING BLITZ Chapeau to one of the strongmen of the club Kieran Cahill who was rewarded for all the work he's been putting in on the MTB with a win at the Galway Biking Blitz at the weekend. This was the second Biking Blitz win in a row for the club. Congrats also to Ross Mitchell, 2nd in the Junior category for the sec-

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ond event in a row too.

Two riders from the club travelled to Meath to compete in the Cycleways Cup: Damian Travers and Mark Radley.

The A1/A2 race took off like rockets - with the break getting away almost instantly.

Mark rode well and finished comfortably in the bunch.

Damian finished seventh.

One of the hardest days in the saddle with the cold but a good solid workout.

Not much detail on the weekend's road racing in Broadford at the time of writing but best results came from John Hodge, top unplaced A2 in both Saturday's and Sunday's races.

MIDWEEK LADIES GROUP Our midweek ladies continues every Tuesday.

Leaving at 10:30 from Kilrush, the pace will accommodate everyone in the group.

CYCLESPORTS GRAND PRIX SUNDAY, 29TH MARCH, 2015 Excitement is building within Dungarvan Cycling Club in advance of the 2015 Cyclesports Grand Prix on Sunday, March 29th. This is our flagship racing event of the year and will attract the very best cyclists from Munster and beyond. Much behind-the-scenes work is being done to ensure that we will have a memorable event.

There will be a full schedule of races as follows: A1 & A2 combined, A3 & Junior combined, and A4. Equally importantly, there will be Under 12, 14, and 16 races, attracting a wide range of underage talented riders to Dungarvan.

DCC wishes to place on record its appreciation to Cyclesports for continued support, for the fifth year running. The generous sponsorship is a vital part of the success of the Open Race.

Speaking recently with Paddy Morrissey: “Dungarvan Cycling Club

Open Race is a fantastic event and I’m delighted that CycleSports is associated with this race again for 2015.

The return of underage racing is a real boost, it always makes for exciting racing and they are the future of racing !

This is CycleSports’ fifth year as title sponsors and with the earlier date in the calendar we expect big fields for all the races.”

DCC is grateful also to the committee of Dungarvan AFC, for use of its grounds and premises as race headquarters. They have at all times been good friends to us, and we very much appreciate their generosity. Sign-on will be open at 9am at the Clubhouse, Kilrush.

Volunteers: This event requires DCC to ensure that safety is paramount, and in this context the club requests that all members who are able would make themselves available to assist with the various tasks needed on the day. There will also be a large number of members racing, and your support for them on will be very much appreciated. Please indicate to Pa Power, Beanie Byrne or John Coleman if you are able to help out, from 9am until approx. 3pm. (or even part of) There will be no club spins organized for the 29th.

DETAILS: Sign-on opens on the morning at 9am at Dungarvan Soccer Club, Kilrush Racing distances and times: Under 12: 10.7km starting at 11.00 Under 14: 18km starting at 11.05 Under 16: 35.5km starting at 11.00 (Millstreet Route, 1 lap of 35.5km) A1 & A2 combined 3 laps of 35.5km (107km) starting at 12.00 A3 & junior combined 3 laps of 35.5km (107km) starting at 12.10 A4: 2 laps of 35.5km (71km) starting at 12.15 Note to riders: One-day

licences will be available.

Parking will be available at Dungarvan Soccer Club and at Cyclesports, Kilrush.

Route maps are available on the club website dungarvancc.com.

Clubs or individuals interested in taking part in the race should contact the Race Director, John Coleman, john.coleman@dungarvancc.com in the event that the information you require is not available on our website.

2015 REGISTRATIONS Almost 160 people have now signed up as members of Dungarvan CC and Cycling Ireland for 2015.

We'd ask anyone who has yet to renew or those that plan on cycling with us for the year to register as this covers you for insurance.

Please use this link to sign into cycling Ireland https://cyclingireland.azolv e.com/portal/Login.aspx You can also get a form in Tony O'Mahony's Cycle Shop & Paddy Morrissey's Cycle Sports for both Cycle Ireland & DCC membership.

CANARIES TRIP Best wishes to all heading off for a week in the sun at the weekend. There will be plenty of DCC jerseys slogging it out on the climbs of Gran Canaria in the heat and maybe enjoying a few refreshing beverages in the evenings.

CYCLING QUOTE “We are cyclists. We find the good in suffering and we are much better for it.”

CONTACT US You will find loads of updates, tips, photos, and commentary on the club’s Facebook page and on the club website dungarvancc.com.

We're even on Twitter if 140 characters is about all you can handle. Join the Dungarvan Cycling Club group on Strava to see what everyone else is up to. If you have anything you’d like me to report please e m a i l seanoduibhir@gmail.com

date Patsy Hackett (3), Michael Ahearne, Liam Simms each have one each.

Breda O'Donnell and Jacinta O'Mahoney now has a hole in one for the women’s section.

BONUS NUMBER Bonus number winner this week was Grainne O'Neill.

COMMITTEE MEETING Our next committee meeting is on 5th April at 7.00 p.m.

P.P.U.I. CONVENTION 2015 The annual P.P.U.I. Convention will be held on 28th February, 2015, at the Anner Hotel, Thurles. It was a very long Convention but proved to be very informative.

PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when playing destroys the greens.

It takes a lot of care and attention to keep them in pris-

tine condition. So all members and green fees are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so. Also do not use the club head to take balls out of holes on greens as this damages the hole. If anyone has an hour or two Mondays to Fridays to spare to give a hand helping on the course you would be very welcome.

DID YOU KNOW? If a ball in play, and at rest moves after the player has addressed it, he shall be deemed to have caused it to move and shall incur a penalty of one stroke.

MEMBERSHIP FEES As of 1st March anyone who has not paid membership for 2015 will be paying Green Fees.

Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club PUBS LEAGUE SPONSORED BY THE ANCHOR BAR This was a huge success last year and it will be starting again in April. Posters are now around the pubs. The names are to be in for 9th April and the draw will take place on the 10th April in The Anchor Bar. CLUB DAY OUT Weather permitting we will be having our club’s day out on March 7th to Fermoy. Car pool at the club at 9.30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY TOURNAMENTS Names to be in for 10.00 a.m. Tee-off 10.30 a.m. Nett: Marie Forde, Evelyn Torrens.

Gross: Jacinta O'Mahoney, Lorraine Troy.

SATURDAY TOURNAMENT Names to be in by 1.00 p.m. Tee off 1.30 p.m. No game due to weather.

From now on with Saturday games please note: The inexperienced player on each team will now mark the card (this is to get used to marking cards).

JUVENILE COMPETITIONS Juvenile competitions will commence on Sunday’s at 1.30 p.m. weather permitting.

All members are welcome to come along.

HOLE IN ONE Last year we held a Hole in One competition, so will continue with a prize for the most hole in ones during the club competition season this year as it proved very popular. To

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 6 March, 2015

At the Waterford Cheltenham Preview Golf outing at West Waterford Golf & Country Club were David Condon, Club Captain. Derry Kiely, Hayley O'Connor, Ladbrokes. John Francome, Eoin Kelly and Pat Murray, Club President, [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Five County titles for Dungarvan Boxing Club DUNGARVAN B.C. have five County champion’s going forward to the Munster championships which take place in Limerick, starting on the 21st March.

All five won their County titles in St. Paul’s boxing club last week: Nathan Jeynes won the boy 3 39 kg. Davin Duggan won the junior 1 44 kg.

Connie McDonagh won the junior 2 80 + kg. Peter Cawley won the junior 2 60 kg and Peter Keenan won the boy 3 60 kg.

There is also two re-entry boxers: Kelvin Moylan junior 2 66 kg and Martin McDonagh boy 3 60 kg so in all Dungarvan B. C. will have seven boxers in the 2015 Munster Championships.

All in all this is a very busy period for the local club. We have two boxers competing in the open senior Cadet Championships in Dublin on the 5th March. This competition will be used as a selection for the European Championships next Month.

The two Dungarvan boxers are Davin Duggan and Connie Mc Donagh both are current National champions and are expected to do well in this competition.

We are also putting the finishing touches to the Annual Peter Crotty Memorial Tournament which is taking place in the Park Hotel on

Killian “Tyson” Walsh

Timmy “The Warrior” Coughlan.

Saturday the 14th of March.

Connie and Davin will unfortunately be out of this tournament because of the championships in Dublin but there will be lots of action on the night including local boxers Nathan Jeynes, Sarah Kiely, James Cawley.

European champion Michael O’Reilly Portlaoise has confirmed his place.

The opposing team is coming from North Benwell boxing club in Newcastle in England. A proper list of boxers and opponents will be published next week.

RETURN OF THE TITANS The big fight of the night will be between two local boxing legends who are coming together to fight for the last time in honour of the greatest legend of them all, Peter Crotty.

Killian “TYSON” Walsh takes on “THE CAPPOQUIN WARRIOR” Timmy Coughlan. Both these boxers have fought many times for Dungarvan but this time the face each other in what will be their final contest ever as both boxers are hanging up their gloves.

This will be a nostalgic night for the club as Killian was the first boxer to compete for the local club when they started up some 27 years ago. I’m sure there won’t be a dry eye in the house, a couple of black eyes but no dry eyes.

This promises to be a great night of boxing so get your tickets in advance. They are only €10 and it’s going to be a Saturday Fight Night. So come along and support your local boxers.

Motorsport Ireland Weekend Roundup FORMER champions Michael and James O'Brien took top place in yesterday's opening round of the Valvoline National Forestry Rally Championship at Carrick-on-Suir, with their Ford Focus finishing 17 seconds ahead of the Impreza of Desi Henry and Liam Moynihan.

Antrim driver Henry was the early leader, setting best time on the opening stage, but dropped more than half a

minute with a problem on stage two, slipping to fifth place before battling his way back to runner-up position on the remaining four stages.

Gerard Lucey and Niall Henry took the next two placings, with the top four covered by just 33 seconds.

Cork pair Dermot Whelton and Mark McCarthy took victory in the Cavan round of the National Navigation Trial Championship on a tie-break from Ashley McAdoo and

Laurence Keenan, but ninth place for Pakie Duffy and Evin Hughes was enough to clinch the title for the Longford-Monaghan combination.

Eamonn Byrne and William Kelly in their Starlet led from start to finish in the ALMC Spring Endurance Trial based at Luttrellstown, in Dublin, beating another Starlet in the hands of Robert Barrable and Sean Lillis by 17 seconds.

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Talking Horses Upcoming Fixtures Downpatrick – Wednesday, 4th March (First Race 2.35) Clonmel – Thursday, 5th March (First Race 2.30) Dundalk – Friday, 6th March (First Race 6.05) Gowran Park – Saturday, 7th March (First Race 2.10) Naas – Sunday, 8th March (First Race 2.25)

Sizing Granite looks one to follow after Leopardstown success SIZING Granite landed his third success over fences for trainer Henry de Bromhead when winning the novice chase at Leopardstown on Saturday. The seven-year-old, sent off an odds-on favourite cruised to a six-length success over Dysios and will now head to Aintree for his next start. Felix Younger added to his success in the Grade 2 Hilly Way Chase at Cork when taking the 2m2f hurdle for Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh.

Owner JP McManus took the opening maiden hurdle with Heck Thomas, trained by Noel Meade and ridden by Paul Carberry and followed up with Sir Scorpion, ridden by Niall Madden for Tom Mullins, in the 2m handicap hurdle.

The Terence O’Brien-trained She’s Got Grit took the Grade B 2m5f handicap chase under Adrian Heskin while the Luke Dempsey-ridden Do Be Doin’ won over the same distance for trainer Martin Hassett. Arguably the most impressive winner of the afternoon was Charbel who won at the first time of asking when taking the bumper under Patrick Mullins, a second winner of the afternoon for his uncle Tom.

Apprentice Connor King Takes Dundalk riding Honours FORMER champion apprentice Connor King was the toast of Dundalk on Friday night where he rode two winners for trainer David Marnane. He took the 5f handicap with the Almadaa who beat favourite Strategic Heights and followed up with another narrow success as Settle For Red saw off Manorov to win the second division of the 10f handicap.

David Simmonson rode his first winner in Ireland when winning the 7f handicap on Have A Nice Day, trained by Sabrina Harty. From Kildare town, Simmonson has previously ridden 12 winners in Britain. Conor Hoban made all the running to win the 7f maiden on Hat Alnasar, trained by Michael Halford.

Another to make every post a winning one was the Ted Walsh-trained Tomorrow Morning who took the 1m handicap under Pat Smullen. Ronan Whelan gave trainer Gavin Cromwell his second winner in as many days when landing division one of the 10f handicap on the well-supported favourite Cristy’s Call. Austin Leahy sent out 33/1 chance Loyalty Card to win the 10f maiden under Wayne Lordan while former jockey Keith Clarke saddled his first winner when Poitin took the 12f handicap under Robbie Downey.

Hardy Eustace and Rite Of Passage join Living Legends Team DUAL Cheltenham Champion Hurdle winner Hardy Eustace and Ascot Gold Cup hero Rite Of Passage have joined Irish National Stud’s Living Legends team alongside Beef Or Salmon, Kicking King and Moscow Flyer.

Hardy Eustace won the Royal & SunAlliance Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in 2003 and returned the following year to win the Champion Hurdle at odds of 33/1.

In 2005, he landed the Champion Hurdle for the second time when edging out Harchibald in a never-to-be-forgotten finish.

In all, Hardy Eustace won 14 races for trainer Dessie Hughes.

Trained by Dermot Weld, Rite Of Passage was the winner of eight of his 12 starts. He won bumpers at Galway and Naas and over hurdles at Leopardstown and Punchestown.

However, he will be best remembered for his career on the Flat. The highlight was his battling success in the Group 1 Ascot Gold Cup in 2010 and at the same course two years later, he landed the Group 3 Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup.

Double for Cooper as Cheltenham countdown begins in earnest WITH many punters hoping Bryan Cooper rides plenty of winners at the upcoming Cheltenham Festival, the young Kerryman warmed up with a double at Navan on Sunday.

He scored an all-the-way success on the Eoin Griffintrained Azorian in the beginners’ chase and followed up on Tony Martin’s No Secrets in the veterans’ handicap chase. Martin got a second winner himself when Anibale Fly easily took the bumper in the colours of leading owner JP McManus, giving 19-yearold Kilkenny-native Donagh

Meyler his first winner. Alan Fleming sent out his second winner for owner Barry Connell when Sam Red enjoyed a runaway success in the four-year-old 2m maiden hurdle.

The Noel Meade-trained Wildebeest was a cheeky winner under Paul Carberry in the 2m maiden hurdle for older horses and the trainer is looking forward to sending his winner over fences.

John Kiely’s The Parishioner gave J. P. McManus another weekend winner when taking the 2m1f handicap chase.

PICTURED RIGHT – No Secrets and Bryan Cooper winning from Letter Of Credit (Philip Enright) "The Newgrange Veterans Handicap Chase" at Navan.

[Alain Barr]

Grade 2 success for Sandra Hughes at Thurles SUB Lieutenant enjoyed a comfortable success in the €40,000 Grade 2 Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles on Thursday. Trained by Sandra Hughes and ridden by Barry Geraghty, the six-year-old was winning his third and most important race and he went clear of odds-on favourite Milsean, also owned by Gigginstown House Stud, on the run-in. Trainer Jimmy Mangan and Adrian

Heskin took the opening mares’ beginners chase with Perfect Promise who was the easiest winner of the day.

The smart Rubi Light got back to winning ways when battling well to take the rated chase for Robbie Hennessy and Davy Russell. Denis Hogan both trained and rode Samson Bill to win the 2m maiden hurdle while another County Tipperary

success came via Captainofthefleet, trained by Eamonn O’Connell and a second winner on the racecourse for his amateur rider son Eoin.

Two other amateur riders were also on the mark as Lisa O’Neill took the lady riders’ handicap hurdle on Norman Lee’s Rebel Cry and Jamie Codd won the bumper on Elusive Ivy, trained by Gavin Cromwell.

New sponsor for Gold Cup at Fairyhouse RYANAIR CEO Michael O'Leary announced in Dublin last week that the airline will sponsor the €100,000 Grade 1 Ryanair Gold Cup at Fairyhouse on Easter Sunday, April 5th. Formerly known as the Powers Gold Cup, the race is run over a distance of two miles and four furlongs and is the feature event on the opening day of the three-day Fairyhouse Easter Festival which takes place from Sunday, April 5th to Tuesday, April 7th.

Previous winners include Captain Christy who won the race a matter of weeks after capturing the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1974, Arkle, Carvill’s Hill, General Idea, Merry Gale, Dorans Pride, Native

Upmanship, Like-A-Butterfly and Flemenstar.

Rebel Fitz, trained by Michael Winters and ridden

by Barry Geraghty won last year’s renewal.

Michael O’Leary said: “Ryanair is delighted to celebrate its 30th birthday in 2015 by sponsoring this prestigious Grade 1 race at Fairyhouse on Easter Sunday and we look forward to a successful running of the Ryanair Gold Cup on April 5th.

Ryanair’s low fares, best customer service and biggest route network in Europe make us Europe’s favourite airline and Ryanair is proud to become the title sponsor of this Grade 1 novice chase.

With a bit of luck, it will be won by AP McCoy

and generate lots of PR for Ireland’s favourite airline.”

Fairyhouse Racecourse General Manager Peter Roe said: “Ryanair is Europe’s favourite airline and we are delighted to welcome them to Fairyhouse as a Grade 1 sponsor at the Easter Festival. It is a great testament to the high regard the Easter Festival at Fairyhouse is held in to have a business of Ryanair’s stature get behind the event.

We look forward to working with the Ryanair team as we approach what promises to be another exciting Fairyhouse Easter Festival.”

Irish Stud and Stable Staff Awards Trophies Unveiled THE Irish Stud and Stable Staff Awards, sponsored by Godolphin, has revealed newly-designed trophies, created by sculptor Ani Mollereau, which will be presented in the Keadeen Hotel on Tuesday 14th April. Ani, based in Thomastown in Co Kilkenny, was appointed through Alan Redmond Fine Art on behalf of Joe Osborne in Kildangan Stud.

The bronze sculpture with a green patination is a contemporary design of a thoroughbred horse and represents the spirit of the horse racing industry. Commenting on the trophies, Ani said: “I have a great love and affinity with horses so it was a great honour to have my sculpture chosen as the trophy for the Irish Stud and Stable Staff Awards.

I’d like to wish all the nominees the best of luck on April 14th.”

Joe Osborne, Managing Director of Kildangan Stud: “The Irish Stud and Stable Staff trophies are striking pieces of art.

The Irish Stud and Stable Staff Awards acknowledge excellence in the horse racing industry and these trophies are a fitting tribute to the award winners.”

Bernard Caldwell, Chairman of the Irish Stablestaff Association said: “I am delighted that all Stud and Stable Staff’s hard work is being recognised with such an eye-catching trophy, in addition to the very generous prize-money sponsored

by Godolphin.

I would encourage as many nominations as possible. The forms are available to download from www.goracing.ie and from Horse Racing Ireland’s Head Office in Ballymany.”

Sculptor Ani Mollereau with Irish Stud and Stable Staff Awards trophy.

[Patrick McCann]

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Night of celebration at West Waterford Golf Club for Pat Spratt WHAT a weekend. Ireland beat England; Gary Hurley comes within a shot of winning his first major in the Spanish Open, and a capacity crowd arrives at West Waterford Golf Club to be part of a special tribute to a very special person. Very little happens around West Waterford without Pat Spratt knowing about it.

This presented a daunting task for the host of volunteers who gave of their time and resources in the preparation of a “This is your Life” programme based on the life and times of one Patrick J. Spratt.

Born on St. Patrick’s Day, 1935, the 4th of twelve children to Maura and Paddy Spratt, Coolcormack, Pat enjoyed a happy and carefree childhood playing hurling, football and clock golf with his family and friends.

His brother Justin was on hand to relate the many incidents and accidents that were part of a memorable childhood.

Pat attended Ballyduff National School and went on to Dungarvan CBS where he excelled in hurling being part of the Dean Ryan Cup winning teams in 1951 and 1953. He then moved on to Ballyhase Agricultural College where he studied Forestry and Agriculture. He donned the Black and Amber of the Brickeys in football and hurling and recalls the many battles with Kill, Kilrossanty and John Mitchells in the 50’s and 60’s.

Pat married Nora O’Mahoney from Tramore in 1963 and they went on to have four children and 13 grandchildren. They would share varied business interests

Austin Flynn, Pat Spratt, Francie Kenneally and Justin Spratt.

together including farming, apple production, B&B, Music Shop, and proprietors of the Moorings Bar & Restaurant.

In the 1970’s Pat joined the then 9 hole Dungarvan Golf Club in Ballinacourty and went on to become Club Captain in 1977. Always the competitor he would go on to inspire his fellow golfers and become a major asset to the club.

1993 was to become a watershed year for the Spratt family as they took a giant leap in deciding to convert valuable farmland into a golf course.

Never one to avoid a challenge Pat confounded his critics and went on to create an amenity which has become the envy of other clubs throughout the country.

A combination of loyal friends, caring members and no small amount of voluntary effort has all contributed to the success of this mighty venture.

Pat Spratt’s dedication to junior golf has seen the likes of Seamus Power and Gary Hurley flying the West Waterford colours throughout the world. Many tributes were received from Pat’s family and friends throughout the world. Gary Hurley and Seamus Power took time out to send their messages of appreciation.

So much more could be written of a memorable night at West Waterford but the following quote from a very close friend is a most appropriate conclusion.

“You are a man that has the ability to turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones.”

[Sean Byrne]

Nora and Pat Spratt.

Pat Murray, Club President; Nora and Pat Spratt and David Condon, Club Captain.

Pete and Sheila Gough and Geraldine Carroll.

Pat Spartt and Tom Gough

Pat Spratt and Jimmy Murphy

David Condon, Club Captain; Pat Spratt and Pat Murray, Club President.

[Sean Byrne]