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Vol. 106

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PPN member says introduction of new drink driving legislation without transport alternatives is contributing to rural isolation

Minister TRANSPORT Shane Ross was labelled ‘a twit’ and accused of not giving “a god-damn about rural Ireland” over his stricter drink driving legislation which was introduced last October, as he failed to introduce any improved rural transport alternatives in tandem with the new legislation.

Donal Murphy, representing the Public Participation Network

(PPN) on Waterford City and County’s Joint Policing Committee, told the JPC meeting last Monday evening that the new drink driving laws “are having a serious effect on rural Ireland”.

Mr. Murphy reiterated several times that he wasn’t condoning drink driving, but said that while Minister Ross may think he has solved one problem, “he has actually created a bigger one – rural isolation”.

“Shane Ross is from the southern part of Dublin and he is

a twit as far as I’m concerned. He doesn’t give a god-damn about rural Ireland and he has done nothing to alleviate the problem he has created,” Mr. Murphy told the JPC meeting.

Under the tougher, new drink driving legislation, any motorist caught with 50-80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood will be given an automatic disqualification from driving for three months and receive a €200 fine.

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Mr. Murphy said that you didn’t need to be a professor to know there were some rural people who went to the their local pub for a drink and to socialise and then drive home.

But, Mr. Murphy pointed out the stricter drink driving laws, without a transport alternative for rural dwellers, means it will contribute to rural isolation. c Continued on page 2

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TELEVISION presenter, Ella McSweeney will visit the Kiely Farm in the middle of the Comeragh Mountains in Ear to the Ground, due to be broadcast this coming Thursday, 6th December, on RTÉ One at 8.30 p.m.

Clotilde and her husband, David are taking a very different approach when it comes to protecting their valuable poultry enterprise.

Even though there are geese, hens, ducks and turkeys all roaming freely, there is a lack of any electric fences or gates to keep them safe from the many predators like fox and mink that are plentiful in this part of the country. But while the fences may be missing, their poultry is safe in the hands of two enormous Pyrenean Mountain dogs Bruce and George who have been specially bred to guard these birds.

Ella went to the farm in Ballynakill and met both dogs and owners to look into how the system works, and also to talk about local food production in the county.

WETLANDS One of the biggest issues facing all Irish farmers when it comes to the environment is pollution of waterways when waste water run offs from their farm-

Helen Carroll, Ella McSweeney and Darragh McCullough, presenters of Ear to the Ground, Thursdays on RTÉ One, at 8.30 p.m. yards. In Dunhill, a group of farmers have gone back to basics when it comes to dealing with their waste water and put in wetlands to soak up and clean any contaminated water, and in doing so created an ecological haven for all kinds of biodiversity.

Helen Carroll visits Eugene Dunphy’s farm in the Anne River Valley to see first-hand how the wetlands work. Helen also checks out the local school and village where the whole community is benefiting from what the farmers are doing here.

FARM THEFTS Over two-thirds of farmers have been victims of crime, many

of them more than once. Farmers are especially vulnerable as their homes and yards are often isolated in the countryside, their assets like machinery and livestock are easily moved, and they often work alone.

Darragh McCullough reports from North County Dublin where there has been a spate of farm thefts in recent times. Some have resulted in assaults and animals being butchered in fields.

Darragh speaks to farmers who have had livestock and equipment stolen, and to the Gardaí who are planning a clampdown using wildlife and road traffic acts.

New detailed map of the Comeragh Mountain region is published with heritage sites and placenames A NEW detailed map of the Comeragh region has been published by Enniscorthy-based ‘EastWest Mapping’.

This map will be of interest to both local residents, emigrants and of course both regular and occasional visitors to the region.

The map is called ‘Comeragh 1:25,000 Scale Map’, surveyed and produced to 25Series standard.

This is detailed topographic mapping with a five metre contour interval.

It’s a general topographic map with a generous amount of information on heritage sites and placenames, etc.

All rural housing is shown along with field and farm detail.

Signposted walking trails and greenways are also depicted.

Placenames have been collected from a variety of sources,

local hill farmers and residents where possible as well as from collections such as that made in 1979

by Síle Murphy of Killrossanty.

Information from local residents who know of local placenames is always appreciated and EastWest Mapping will be happy to include such information in future editions.

The map is printed on good quality Progeo 90gsm map

paper and available folded at €12.50.

EastWest Mapping are also offering fully encapsulated folded versions, these are covered in a tough flexible plastic laminate, offering great durability and weather proofing for all outdoor use at €19.50.

Available for purchase from www.eastwestmapping.ie or local stockists, such as the Book Centre in Waterford and in

time, the tourist office in Dungarvan.

It is hoped to extend this mapping to both the Knockmealdown and Galtee areas in time, dependent on interest on the Comeragh mapping, which was produced at considerable expense and time.

There was no public funding involved with the Comeragh map and EastWest Mapping are reliant on sales to recover costs.

Ross slammed at local JPC on new drink driving laws c FROM FRONT PAGE He told the meeting that if you are in a rural part of County Waterford and phone for a taxi, “the taxis will not come”.

“I’ve seen it myself in my own rural pub - footfall has fallen dramatically and everyone will agree, that the rural pub is the centre of the world [for many in rural places],” he said.

Mr. Murphy accused Minister Ross “of pulling a stroke” which will continue to decimate rural Ireland.

He said the new legislation will affect the farming community - as recently, the issue was raised at a local IFA meeting AGM in Dunhill, when the issue

was flagged by up ‘Shane Ross ... to 20 farmers.

“After having is a twit as such a difficult year in farming in far as I’m this country, they concerned ... he are afraid of their life to go to the doesn’t give a local pub and god-damn about have a couple of pints because rural Ireland’ they have no way of getting home,” - Donal Murphy PPN representative Mr. Murphy said. on Waterford City and County’s Joint “As it is now, Policing Committee rural Ireland is finished,” Mr. Murphy contin- has closed the door on rural ued. “Rural Ireland goes further Ireland and turned the key and than the Naas Road. Shane Ross walked away,” Mr. Murphy from Dublin got the Stepaside added.

Garda Station reopened, but he Cllr. James Tobin said nobody

in rural Ireland would disagree with what Mr. Murphy said.

Cllr. Tobin said he also wouldn’t condone drink driving, but it is a road safety matter and the Gardaí have a job to enforce the legislation.

Cllr. Tobin, who is also chairperson of the Local Link, said there is a pilot bus service operating in Ballyduff Upper which brings people into the village.

He said the service can be used for rural people who want to go to the pub, mass, or shops.

“They are brought into the village and then collected and brought home. There are two more pilot schemes in the offing,” he said.

“This is a good scheme and

good initiative by Local Link and hopefully the funding will continue. But, I think rural areas have to buy into the Local Link system - all they have to do is write to James O’Donoghue [based at the Courthouse, Dungarvan], make an application and they will look at it, and see if there is support for it. There was one area where a bus service was suggested, but the support wasn’t there for it,” Cllr. Tobin said.

He reiterated that “Local Link is the way to go” in relation to offering rural areas a transport alternative.

Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan suggested that the DFBA (Dunhill, Fenor, Boatstrand and Annestown) Community Enterprises Ltd.,

which is based at Dunhill Ecopark, should make an application to Local Link about a possible bus service linking their areas.

Chairperson of the JPC, Cllr.

Eddie Mulligan said Mr. Murphy’s point, on behalf of the PPN, has been noted and the JPC will write to Minister Ross expressing those comments, as well as endorsing the continued funding for the Local Link bus service.

He also suggested the PPN could perhaps examine the suggestion of a bus service route for the Dunhill, Fenor, Boatstrand and Annestown communities, while the JPC could also assist in bringing it forward.

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Gardaí appeal for information after aggravated burglary near Ballymacarbry DUNGARVAN Gardaí have appealed for information following an aggravated burglary at an elderly man’s house near Ballymacarbry last week.

The aggravated burglary happened in the Ballybrien area of Ballymacarbry last

Wednesday night, 28th November.

While the elderly man was in the house at the time, it is understood he was uninjured.

Anyone with information, who may have observed suspicious vehicles or people in the

Ballybrien / Ballymacarbry area on the evening between 7.00 p.m. and midnight is asked to contact detectives at Dungarvan Garda Station on 058-48600. All information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

test was carried out and the motorist tested positive for cocaine, opiates and cannabis.

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A WET start to Wednesday with persistent and locally heavy rain gradually clearing eastwards during the morning. It will remain rather dull and misty with scattered patches of drizzle, and hill and coastal fog. Winds becoming light and variable with the clearance. Milder than Tuesday, with afternoon temperatures ranging 10 to 12 degrees.

Forecast for Thursday/Friday – Mild, breezy and damp to begin on Thursday with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle, and patches of fog. Drier intervals with perhaps a few brighter intervals occurring during the afternoon, but the risk of light rain or drizzle will continue throughout. Rain will become persistent towards evening.

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Showers becoming increasingly isolated and brighter drier intervals Sunday. Northwesterly winds gradually easing. Highs of 7 to 11 degrees.

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Sinn Féin commends Cathal Brugha Seminar in Dungarvan D U N G A RVA N - L i s m o r e Councillor Siobhán Whelan and area representatives, Conor McGuinness and Louise Brierley commended the work of the Waterford Commemorations Committee, supported by

Waterford City and County Council, in hosting a most interesting and informative seminar last Saturday, on the Contribution of Cathal Brugha, Waterford 1918.

The event was very well

attended and hosted a wide range of interesting and extremely knowledgeable speakers (including Cathal’s own grandson, Dr Cathal MacSwiney Brugha).

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Sinn Féín attend successful Cathal Brugha Seminar in Dungarvan last Saturday. Left to right: local area representatives Louise Brierley and Conor McGuinness, Councillor Siobhán Whelan, and Waterford Commemorations Committee members Councillor John Hearne and Martin Coffey.

shone a light on Cathal Brugha, the family man, the revolutionary and the politician. The role he played in Irish political life was brought to life, from his active role in the 1916 Rising and as Minister of Defence during the War of Independence through to his election as TD for Waterford County when he chaired the Dáil’s first meeting in 1918. He was also well respected for his interest and promotion of the Irish language, was fluent in the Irish language and established a great connection with the Gaeltacht, An Rinn in West Waterford.

To the end, Cathal Brugha was dedicated to the cause for Irish freedom. He was re-elected for Waterford in 1922 on an anti-Treaty platform. He fought during the civil war with the anti-Treaty forces in Dublin and died of his wounds after being shot in July, 1922.

Local Sinn Féín members were delighted with the success of the event and were very pleased to attend the day alongside Waterford Councillor John Hearne and Martin Coffey who had helped organise the day as members of Waterford Commemorations Committee.

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Santa Claus is returning to SANTA Claus is returning to Shaws Department Store Main Street, Dungarvan, on Saturday, 8th December, from 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

We are feeling a bit nostalgic this year and have a selection of photographs from 25 years ago and older when we once had Santa in store here – so bring the family in and relive those moments for one day

1993 – Jamie Cullinan

only with Shaws Santa – Photo's will be taken on the day and the kids will be able to speak to the man himself get a photo taken and there will be a small gift for the boys and girls.

We will also have a Vintage Afternoon Tea on offer on the first floor with taster cupcakes and sweets.

Santa will arrive in style outside Shaws at 11.00 a.m.

1994 – Marueen's Boys (Simon, Dylan and Craig).

1993 – Ducey family (Caroline, Aileen, James and John).

1994 – Margaret Crotty and family.

1994 – Christine Kiely and sister Amanda.

1994 – Ailish O'Riordan, Hayley and Tadhg.

Mary Crotty (staff member Shaws) with her children Jamie and Sarah and her grandfather 1994 – Lorna, Jane Kiely and Stephen Kiely. who is Santa Claus.

Siobhan Hickey and her brothers Tony & Alan.

1994 – Niamh O'Brien.

1994 – Laura and Clodagh Phelan.

1994 – John and James Fennell.

1994 – Jamie Nagle.

1994 – Christoper and Shane Power.

1994 – Kevin Sheehan.

1994 – Tara Casey.

1994 – Justin Drummey.

1993 – Olivia Fennell.

1994 – Keith Collins.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

Dungarvan’s First ever Career Expo surpassed all expectations DUNGARVAN’S first Career Expo which took place in Dungarvan College recently surpassed all expectations!

Attendees of 1,000+ turned up to meet all types of education providers - both full and part time courses through colleges, universities, schools of further education were present and sharing information on a plethora of courses and options.

Large local employers exhibited to attract current and future employees and set the seed of career options among school goers.

The link from school to industry via education was very evident at the Dungarvan Careers Expo.

Organized by Dungarvan College in partnership with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, the event demonstrated the interest there is for people to upskill within current roles and career changes. Also it joined the dots between school, further education and obtaining rewarding and highly skilled careers within the local area.

Educators exhibiting included UL, UCD, UCC, LIT, WIT, DIT, CIT, Mary I, NUIM, NUIG, St. Patrick’s Carlow, Shannon School of Hotel Mgt, St. Angela’s College, Back To Education Initiative,Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme, Gardai Dungarvan, National Maritime College, Accounting Technicians Ireland, Defence Forces, Irish Road Hauliers Association, Kildalton College and WWETB. Large local employers present included GSK, Eurofins Lancaster Labs, Eurofins Food Testing, Morgan McKinley, The Cliff House Hotel, IFAC Accountants, Le Cheile Community Childcare Facility, The Park Hotel, Mobile Training.ie, Bank of Ireland Dungarvan, Dungarvan Transport, AIB Dungarvan, Nemeton TV. They were delighted to meet so many, of all generations, interested in learning more about a career within their industry.

Joint organiser Jason Ryan from Dungarvan College was

delighted with the turn out and feedback. About the experience Jason "Dungarvan College would like to thank all those that contributed to making our first Careers Expo a resounding success. In particular the work and support of Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber who worked with us since the event was first discussed in April. We are very grateful to the universities that travelled from all over Ireland for the day.

To the local employers, we would like to thank you sincerely for taking time to attend and promote your businesses.

Your presence gave a boost to all that attended and highlighted how healthy employment opportunities are in West Waterford."

Joe Roche, President of Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber said “the Chamber was privileged and proud to partner the event. The buzz and energy was brilliant! An event like this shows that collaboration is key and so is promoting the “big picture” that Dungarvan & West Waterford is a wonderful place to live, work, stay and play. Selling a life style, career path and the link between education and jobs was very well executed.” He went on to say “As you might know by now, I’m a guy who is on the side of the “underdog”; on the side of the person who is prepared to get up and do something and in that respect, I was very pleased to see, parents and single parents who were in attendance yesterday, who otherwise would not have been able to get to such an event. Out there this morning, there’s a parent who realizes that there are opportunities, and equally there is a girl or boy who may have a better idea what career it is that they will follow.”

The future is bright and has multitudes if exciting options, an event like this show cases Dungarvan & West Waterford’s fantastic opportunities.

Thanks to all who exhibited and visited!

Group of Lions members and members from the Yesteryear Motor Club and supporters at Coolagh Road just before the start of the annual Yesteryear Motor Club Rally in support of the Dungarvan Lions Christmas Appeal.

Don’t forget! YOU too can still support the Dungarvan Lions Club Christmas Appeal THE Christmas Appeal is in full swing this week with the annual Shamrock Breakfast fundraiser taking place on Thursday, 6th December from 8.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m.

Get an early start to your day with entertainment and interesting guests while you savour the Shamrocks culinary delights.

After you get your delicious breakfast, why not stop down at Dungarvan’s SuperValu to purchase a Monster Raffle ticket, available for sale all day

Thursday and Friday by Lions Club members.

Weekend activities in support of the Christmas Appeal this week include a Table Quiz at Micilin’s on Friday and a Music Night at Kiely’s Cross on Saturday.

Both events are back again this year and are sure to provide all a good time. More details on each of those events are included in the posters included in the paper. Thanks again for all the local support and enjoy the holiday season!

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Waterford Senator Paudie Coffey confirmed €27,800 has been allocated to the Sean Phobal school project by Minister for the Gaeltacht Sean Kyne TD. The Waterford Fine Gael General Election candidate welcomed the announcement of the funding, which he said will be used to progress an ambitious project that will benefit the school and the local community.

He said:“This is very welcome news for the Sean Phobal school and the wider community. This money will help to redevelop the school’s facilities, particularly the school yard and playing field. I have been in regular contact with my colleagues, the former Minister for the Gaeltacht and current education Minister Joe McHugh TD who very much supported the project, current Minister for the Gaeltacht Sean Kyne TD followed through with his support for the project and his

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EDITORIAL

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

The dangers of drink driving IT is twenty years or more since a man in rural Ireland declared on Morning Ireland, on national radio, in the wake of the introduction of tighter drink driving legislation that rural people in Ireland ‘are prisoners in their own homes’.

The introduction of even stiffer laws on the control of drink driving has generated equally scathing, if more accurate, criticism of the new limits introduced by the Minister for Transport recently.

It is a matter of fact that the road deaths and injuries statistics have improved very considerably, almost unbelievably, in the last forty years. In 1978, there were 628 people killed on Irish roads, a figure which would cause consternation today. The first eleven months of this year recorded 138 deaths. That reduction has not come without a change of lifestyle and attitude on the part of drivers in rural and urban Ireland and a change of culture for the Irish people.

This may have been voluntary in some cases, in others it was necessarily imposed by the Government or Gardaí.

The introduction of what some people would like to describe as ‘Draconian’ laws has helped as well.

Last year, there were 157 people killed on Irish roads which suggests that, with care on everyone’s part, the statistics might be better in 2018, perhaps even a record low. While this would be a very welcome statistic, it would still not be something to rejoice about.

But it is not statistics which people mourn, nor do they stand tearfully beside the graves or hospital bedsides, or push the wheelchairs of ‘road statistics’. They mourn the loss, in one form or another, of those who are close to them, whether through death or serious infirmity.

There are worse hardships being imposed by our Government than the requirement to drive only when sober, or at least, not being under the influence of the least amount of alcohol. In the wrong hands, a motor vehicle can be as deadly as a loaded gun.

INCORP. MUNSTER INDUSTRIAL ADVOCATE Serving the community of County Waterford for over a century 1912–2018 There are also measures which can be taken as outlined at the meeting of the Joint Policing Committee where the matter of drunk driving was raised and discussed at length. A full report is in our news columns.

There are ways and means to counter the new driving restrictions in a proper and safe manner. Another member of family could drive; the nomination of a designated driver in a group situation; the organisation of independent transport, or the request for such assistance from the Rural Transport initiative for a regular service. Some rural publicans drive their customers home themselves. It should not be an insurmountable problem.

While we have lost our rural Post Offices; our rural Garda Stations, local shops and perhaps our churches in the future, it is a cause of regret that it is only the possible loss of public houses which generates real upset.

In these days of multiple means of transport, no one needs to be ‘a prisoner in their own homes’, when a little ingenuity and thought might solve the problem.

Humankind needs to wake up IT should be painfully obvious to the majority of people at this stage that the earth is in grave danger from a

variety of pollutants. It has been easy to brush off severe weather events as cyclical, likely only to recur after a period of decades or centuries. This may be so, but the four major weather events that Ireland experienced over the past year from violent storms to serious snowfall, to excessive rainfall and prolonged summer weather causing drought, must be indicative of some climate change.

The warming of the earth and atmosphere is not in people’s imaginations, it is a provable fact and a cause of at least some of our global hardships.

Meteorologists tell us that the additional warming of the atmosphere and ocean in the region of Spain is a direct cause of our experiencing severe storms and possibly hurricanes eventually.

Environmentalist and student of nature for many decades, David Attenborough gave a stark warning this week when he urged world leaders meeting in Poland to agree to ways to limit global warming in order to tackle "our greatest threat in thousands of years."

If ever there was a credible expert on the environment, this is he and the world and its leaders should sit up and take notice. His recent work has highlighted the devastating effect of pollution on the oceans. We see the hundreds of square miles of floating debris, mainly plastic which is seriously polluting our seas.

"Leaders of the world, you must lead," he said to dozens heads of state and government at the Polish conference, but a government led campaign may not be popular in some countries until it is too late. The biggest countries and economies like the US, Russia and China have yet to make any serious move on the crisis.

If ever there was an example to follow in regard to the preservation and restoration of our environment, it can be found in Dunhill. There, in a practical example of using nature to clean up our environment, can be seen a process which turns highly polluted farm run-off into drinking water through a series of wetlands. It is a lesson for those who do not believe in the power of nature.

The RTE programme ‘Ear to the Ground’ visited there recently and the report and findings can be viewed on RTE1 on Thursday, 6th December, at 8.30 p.m.

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Refusal of town centre holiday Gardaí warn about financial complex and leisure centre is appealed to An Bord Pleanála scams PEOPLE are reminded to never give out their financial information / bank details over the phone after Gardaí revealed that people and businesses are currently being targeted in several different financial scams.

Over the past six weeks there have been a number of scams reported to Waterford Gardaí, including a tax refund scam and telephone calls claiming that

money is missing from their bank account.

COUNTERFEIT NOTES Meanwhile, Gardaí also reminded businesses to be extra vigilant for fake money. It is understood that there are still fake €50 notes being circulated, with scammers involved in a change fraud - where they attempt to change the fake note for legitimate currency.

Pedestrian dies after being struck by lorry A 39-YEAR-old pedestrian who was struck by a lorry near Clonmel last week has died in hospital.

The man received serious injuries when he was hit by the lorry on the N24 at Knockanore, near Clonmel, at around 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 27th November, last.

He was brought to South

Tipperary General Hospital, but was pronounced dead on Friday, 30th November.

Gardaí are investigating the incident and have again appealed for witnesses to come forward and contact them at Clonmel Garda Station on 0526177640 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666111.

AN ambitious proposal to build a large scale holiday apartment and leisure centre complex in Dungarvan town centre, which was refused by the local authority, has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála.

Local businessman and developer, Michael Ryan, with registered headquarters at 6 Argus House, Greenmount Office Park, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W, was refused permission by Waterford City and County Council on 25th October, last, to demolish the three-storey 1970s-era office building between Bridge House and Aras Brugha at Davitt’s Quay and construct a ten-storey block fronting onto Richard A. Walsh Street, with 122 residential units, commercial units and leisure centre with swimming pool; car parking spaces, etc.

(Council planning reference: 18612).

The planning application received five submissions.

Waterford Council refused permission for the development, outlining four reasons which included: That the design, height, scale, bulk and mass of the proposed development, given the prominence of the location in the town centre area and its visual relationship with adjoining protected structures (Aras Brugha and Bank House) would affect the character and setting of the protected structures; adversely impact on visual amenities of its immediate area, streetscape and townscape; would be out of character with the pattern of development in the vicinity and constitute a

The three storey 1970s-era office building at Davitt’s Quay (between Bridge House and Aras Brugha), which is the site of a proposed ten storey holiday apartment and leisure centre complex. visually discordant feature that would be detrimental to the distinctive architecture and historic character of the area; the applicant has failed to demonstrate an adequate potable water supply or waste water disposal system; and the proposed development does not comply with the Development Plan standards set out in the Dungarvan Town Development Plan and design standards for new apartments issued by Department of Housing, with regards to minimum floor areas, open space and storage requirements.

The Council said the proposal would constitute an “overdevelopment of the site” which would result in “a sub-standard form of development and result in overshadowing of existing residential and commercial development”.

However, the applicant, Mr. Ryan, appealed the Council’s decision to An Bord Pleanála on 21st November, 2018. (Board reference: 303050).

It is expected that An Bord Pleanála will make a decision within 18 weeks.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

West Waterford homeowners can benefit from Youghal’s Ironman accommodation needs

By Christy Parker WEST Waterford seems set for an accommodation bonanza spin-off next summer as registration for Youghal’s IRONMAN Ireland Cork triathlon reaches total sell-out.

Registration for the June 23rd event is now closed, with 2,650 athletes scheduled to go to the start line. The numbers represent 55% of entries arriving from 62 different countries, 21% of whom will arrive from America.

Canada, Britain, Germany, Spain, Japan, Mexico, Barbados are also well represented.

The event – the first of three annual Ironman triathlons for the

town - is worth an estimated €8m to the local economy.

Much of that expenditure will be spent on accommodation.

With each athlete expected to be accompanied on average by three family members or friends, the region can expect a massive influx of visitors, many of whom will spend a week or more touring.

As spaces within the immediate Youghal near full capacity, “bookings are reaching west as far as Kinsale and east into Dungarvan and west Waterford” says local organising committee chairman John Innes. The chairman believes the region retail and catering sector has “not yet fully grasped how enormous this

event is going to be.”

While hotels, B&B’s and guesthouses within 30 km of Youghal in all directions can expect a lucrative outcome, private renters can also avail of an opportunity to make money.

With that in mind a registration service supported by the Youghal Socio-Economic Development Group (YSEDG) is helping private home owners to rent out homes and rooms.

Anyone wishing to register their property may do so through the Youghal.ie website.

Property owners are asked to meet checklist requirements to ensure minimum standards and prices before being added to a contact list”, explains YSEDG

manager Aileen Murray.

Based on a model deployed by Fleadh Ceol organisers, the list suggests additional extras to help the visitor experience, such as secure bike storage, wet-suit drying facilities, etc. Applicants are also asked provide photographs of the accommodation.

Prospective tenants can then contact the homeowner and agree terms.

The website www.youghal.ie- provides guidelines on weekly rental fees, ranging from €500 for a 1-bed house/apartment to €900 + for a 5-bed house. Rooms are recommended from €50 for single to €120 for a triple room. See also www.ironman.com/ireland

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

Waterford in 1918 – The contribution of Cathal Brugha ON Saturday, 1st December a very successful conference was held on “The Contribution of Cathal Brugha” who was elected to represent Waterford County in the General Election held in December 1918.

The conference was held in the Park Hotel in Dungarvan and the large number of attendees were welcomed by Cllr. Declan Doocey, Mayor of Waterford City and County who extended a special welcome to the family of Cathal Brugha in attendance and to the descendants of the 4th Battalion, South Dublin Union whose family members fought with Cathal Brugha in 1916.

The Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann, Seán O’ Fearghaill provided the opening remarks for the conference and said “as we remember, acknowledge and pay respect to Cathal Brugha, Dubliner, Waterford MP, first Ceann Comhairle, Minister for Defence, leading anti-Treaty-ist, we also remember Cathal Brugha, idealist, religious and community-focused family man who challenged an old political system so as to bring about a new, better, more equitable and fairer society.”

Professor Cathal MacSwiney Brugha, grandson of Cathal Brugha and of Terrence McSwiney, then spoke to give further life to the picture of Cathal Brugha, the man and family man who dedicated his life to Ireland. Dr. Mary McDiarmada provided a picture of Cathal Brugha as a member of Conradh na Gaeilge’s Keating branch who embraced the full programme of Irish language events; debates, feiseanna and céilí. She pointed to the close connections his work in Conradh na Gaeilge led him to make with An Rinn agus muintir na Déise, connections which

Professor Brugha had earlier remarked continued within the Brugha family.

Cathal Brugha’s election in Waterford was explored by Dr. Pat McCarthy who demonstrated the organisation and skilled preparations for the election made by the large local voluntary support available to Cathal Brugha in County Waterford. The relationship between Cathal Brugha and Michael Collins and the myths that have grown up about this relationship were discussed and analysed by Dr.Will Murphy and Dr. Anne Dolan.

The myths and stories surrounding Cathal Brugha himself were explored in detail by Dr. Daithí O’Corráin who showed how those stories developed in the aftermath of the death of Cathal Brugha. Dr. Mary McAuliffe spoke about the contribution of Caitlín Brugha who was herself successfully elected for Waterford County in 1923 and again in 1927. She called for a deeper exploration of the contribution made by Caitlín Brugha and echoed a sentiment raised by all of the speakers who felt that in this the 100th anniversary of these events that further more detailed exploration of the history and the people that made our nation state should be carried out.

Questions from the attending audience raised interesting further discussion on Cathal Brugha and on the value of learning our history and exploring our past. Dr. Daithí O’Corráin made an impassioned plea for the teaching of history in schools in order to ensure that this understanding and exploration of history could be made possible, now and into the future.

This was enthusiastically supported by the attendees. Mr. Ger

Crotty, chairman of Waterford City and County Commemorations Committee closed the conference by thanking all of the speakers, the family of Cathal Brugha and the audience for making the conference such a success.

He invited people to visit the display on Cathal Brugha and his connections with Waterford in Waterford County Museum, St. Augustine Street, this display will be available to view for a further two weeks. This event was organised by the Waterford City

and County Commemorations Committee with the support of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the Heritage Council.

It was part of the events organised for the Decade of Centenaries www.decadeof-

centenaries.com Waterford City and County Council’s Commemorations Committee will be continuing to work to commemorate and explore the rich contribution made by Waterford City and County both locally and nationally.

Members of the Brugha Family - Prof Cathal MacSwiney Brugha, Piaras Brugha Bruton, Bernard Stuart, Deirdre Brugha Stuart, Fergus Brugha Bruton, Ruairi Brugha and Catherine Brugha pictured at the conference 'Waterford in 1918: The Contribution of Cathal Brugha' at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

[David Clynch Photography]

Presenters and members of the Waterford Commemorations Committee attending the conference on The Contribution of Cathal Brugha – Dr. Daithi O'Corrain, DCU; Dr. Will Murphy, DCU; Dr. Pat McCarthy; Bernadette Guest, Heritage Officer; Ger Grotty, Chair Waterford Commemorations Committee; Dr. Anne Dolan, TCD; Dr. Mary McDiarmada, DCU; Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. Declan Doocey; Professor Cathal McSwiney Brugha; Ceann Comhairle; Sean O'Fearghail and Joanne Rothwell, Archivist.

[David Clynch Photography]

Elected Members attending the conference on Cathal Brugha – Cllr. John Hearne; Cllr. James Tobin; Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. Declan Dooley; Cllr. Jason Murphy; Cllr. M.J. O'Ryan; Cllr. John O'Leary; Professor Cathal McSwiney Brugha, Ceann Comhairle's Sean O'Fearghail and Cllr. Siobhan Whelan. [David Clynch Photography]

Relatives of the 4th Battalion Dublin Brigade 1916 (Back row) Piaras Brugha Bruton, Fergus Brugha Bruton, Prof Cathal MacSwiney Brugha, Tommy Owens. (Front Row) Deirdre Brugha Stuart, Padraigin Ni Sheachnasaigh-Clancy and Vera Murtagh pictured at the conference 'Waterford in 1918: The Contribution of Cathal Brugha' at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

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Hopes that high speed broadband will lead to further job growth at Dunhill Ecopark IT is hoped that high speed broadband connection for Dunhill Ecopark in early 2019 will lead to further job growth.

Dunhill Ecopark, which was established in 2000, is an enterprise park with a mission to cultivate an entrepreneurial culture and facilitate job creation.

There are around 35 businesses operating at the business park supporting approximately 70 jobs.

Jack Doyle, Broadband Officer with Waterford City

and County Council, giving a presentation to the November meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, said he has been working with telecommunications company ‘eir’ in terms of getting highspeed access to broadband for Dunhill Ecopark.

“I’ve been working for the past 18 months trying to get the cabinet upgraded to fibre. It is a slow process,” Mr. Doyle said.

He said he expects the fibre cabinet to go live sometime in

January, 2019.

“There will be a waiting period to allow other companies to sell their broadband services - it won’t only be eir offering broadband. The works will be completed in early January and hopefully, Dunhill Ecopark can be connected which should lead to further job growth and a better high speed connectivity in that area,” Mr. Doyle said.

Cllr. John O’Leary said access to high speed broadband is one

issue that is keeping rural people in depravity.

“Nowadays, broadband is so essential for those who work from home,” he said.

Cllr. O’Leary praised Dunhill Ecopark, noting the businesses and jobs it supports.

“It shows that entrepreneurs in the likes of Dunhill can create employment in a rural area and if there was high speed broadband access, maybe more jobs would follow suit,” he added.

Pictured left to right are Michael Quinn, Director of Services; Dara Jane O’Sullivan, Every Event; Sandra Power, Winterville marketing manager, at the brandnew Winter Wonderland attraction by award-winning street theatre company, Spraoi, which opened at Winterval on Friday, 30th November. Waterford city’s Wyse Park has been transformed into a magical walk-through experience at Ireland’s Christmas Capital – with large-scale effect toys, light, sound, music and mystical forest dwellers. It runs from 5–8 p.m. on weekends until 23rd December. See www.winterval.ie for more [Mary Browne]

Further Education BEAUTY THERAPY AT Coláiste Chathail Naofa, we have dedicated teachers that are passionate about Beauty Therapy. Course Co-ordinator Martyna Coffey is on the Board of the Irish CIDESCO Section and is very proactive in maintaining Ireland’s high standards in beauty therapy.

Full training is provided in the professional products used during our courses such as Dermalogica, Sothys and Art Deco Make Up. Students are also given the option of availing in short courses during the year such as nail extensions, gel polish and spray tanning.

There are several fantastic options within Beauty Therapy.

HOLISTIC BODY MASSAGE This is a one year hands on course that emphasises professionalism and personal integrity. It is ideal for anybody interested in the alternative approach to treating stress, muscle aches and pains as well as relaxation. As well as the theoretical and practical aspects of massage, students also complete modules in Professional Conduct and Business Awareness and Anatomy and Physiology. New for this year is a module on Massage with Pre-blended Aromatherapy oils which is a fantastic introduction to aromatherapy.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES After successful completion of the ITEC exam you will be qualified to work in beauty salons or health spas. Successful graduates can also become self employed and work as a mobile therapist or from home. The Health and Wellness sector is predicted to grow by 40% by 2020 making now a great time to train as a massage therapist.

CIDESCO BEAUTY THERAPY The training required for CIDESCO produces beauty therapists that are an asset to any salon. CIDESCO graduates are recognised by employers as therapists that work harder and aim higher.You will be more prepared for working as a beauty therapist with CIDESCO than with any other single qualification.

This is a 2 year course that includes all aspects of beauty from facials, waxing, manicure and make up in first year to body massage, spa treatments and in depth skin care in second year.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES The successful graduate will obtain both ITEC and CIDESCO qualifications and will be fully equipped to work in salons, spas, cruise ships, nail bars and make up counters. Having passed the prestigious CIDESCO exam students are fully qualified to enter the workplace.

CIDESCO is sought after by employers as the highest achievement in the beauty industry.

PHOTOGRAPHIC MAKE UP AND NAIL TECHNICIAN This one year course is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a professional make up artist as well as carrying out nail treatments. Students will complete ITEC exams in skincare, make up and photographic make up, manicure and pedicure.

You will also be trained to carry out manicure treatments which provides an excellent knowledge base for learning to apply gel nail extensions.

After passing the ITEC exams students will be fully qualified to work in nail bars, as a mobile nail technician or make up artist, at cosmetic counters in pharmacies and department stores or start a business from home.

Follow us on facebook at Dungarvan College - Further Education for the latest updates. Our website address is ccndungarvan.com and has further details of all our courses. Contact us on 058-41184.

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Bob Etchingham (CEO), Rebecca O’Connell (Lavazza Manager), Kerry Murphy (Coffee Trainer), Sean Naughton (Coffee operations manager), Kealon Coward (Barista of the year), Ashley Folder (site manager), Joe Barrett (COO).

Applegreen Lemybrien wins the double!

ON Thursday, 8th November, 2018 Applegreen Lemybrien were awarded Lavazza of the Year 2018 and Barista of the Year 2018 at Applegreen’s annual Food Awards.

This year’s annual Applegreen Food Awards took place in the iconic Guinness Storehouse, Dublin. Here Applegreen distinguished and honoured their worthy winners. Awards were given to best in class, as well as acknowledging the superb contribution of Applegreen’s Rising Stars. From 177 Applegreen locations, Lemybrien stood out as one of the top 50 stores across the country.

On the night Applegreen Lemybrien won two awards.

Lavazza of the Year was collected by Rebecca O’Connell.

Lemybrien won this award due to their team’s hard work and

dedication throughout the year, and their commitment to ensure every customer receives top quality products and service. Barista

of the Year was won by Kealon Coward. The process of the Barista of the year award began in September when Kealon Coward was among 40 competitors to enter the championship.

He made it through to the final five in Applegreen’s Training Academy in Celbridge, Kildare.

Kealon wowed the judges with his signature drink “Oat-BerryCinno” along with his barista skills and knowledge of coffee.

Kealon’s idea was inspired by locally sourced products, even making his own homemade oat milk with oats sourced from Flahavans & Sons in Kilmacthomas.

It was a wonderful night of fun, glamour and a celebration of Applegreen’s best and brightest.

The awards highlighted the dedication, determination and ambition of their people.

Applegreen is a major petrol forecourt retailer in the village of Lemybrien. Providing premium food and hot beverages, through their Lavazza Café, Bakewell Cafe, Subway and Chopstix.

With a seating area for 80 people, why not come join them on Thursday December 6th, 2018 between 10.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m., to celebrate their achievements! Present your voucher at the till to receive your free Hot Beverage from Applegreen’s Barista of the year. Home of the Best Coffee on the road.

For every transaction made in the Lemybrien shop, Applegreen will donate 1 cent to its Charitable Fund. Applegreen’s chosen charities for 2018 are Focus Ireland, Irish Youth Foundation, Debra Ireland, and Food Cloud.

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WITH the local elections set to be held on May 24th next, Christy Parker traces candidates’ alphabetical requirements for a successful election campaign.

A is for alcohol; a well-known former west Waterford town councillor once attributed his election to buying several rounds of drink in local pubs the week before the election. Enough said.

B is body language; learn to read it. If someone holds up a clove of garlic and a crucifix, you’ve probably lost that vote so move on. If they wrap their arms around you and try to kiss you, tell them you can’t influence the housing lists but you’re free Friday night if they want to discuss it. Making the most of a bad situation is good practice for a career in politics.

C is for cliché; it’s important to know the lingo. The following responses when uttered with a modicum of sincerity should buy you time in most contentious conversations: ‘window of opportunity’, ‘no brainer’, ‘ordinary Joe Soap’, ‘coming down the tracks’,‘I have no recollection of that’, ‘an accident waiting to happen’, ’a red line’ and ‘I will leave no stone unturned’.

D is for doorbells; check what the schedules for Coronation Street, Eastenders, Home & Away, Fair City and any RTE produced comedy. Ring it the bell during the RTE produced comedy.

E is for envelopes: best not to give or accept any of these, especially brown ones. Not before you’re elected anyway.

F is for flatulence; avoid beans broccoli, cabbage and other carbohydrate high foods before canvassing. It is one thing to talk through your backside when looking for votes but quite another thing to remind people of it G is for grovel; success in politics isn’t so much about whether you grovel or not – it’s about how well you grovel. Sooner you start learning the better.

H is for handshakes; don’t freak out the recipient by grasping too tightly or for too long.

Conversely you don’t want to offer a limp, pathetic paw either and imply an inability to get to grips with anything. Seize the hand as if you’re drowning and release it immediately you see them start to panic that they’re being pulled in with you.

I is for insults; the advice here is to document every slur on your character so you can re-use it in future battles after you’re elected.

J is for junkets; honestly, sometimes people just say the first thing that comes into their heads when they meet a councillor!

Whatever you do, don’t rub your hands and smile in response.

K is for Kilkenny; blaming Kilkenny for everything bad that’s happened and that looks likely to happen will ensure a good reception no matter what part of the county you are in.

L is for Lincoln; disarm any accusation of duplicity by quoting the great American president thus: “If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?”! That’ll silence them!!

M is for media; desperate times call for desperately undignified measures so no pothole is too small and no pavement too broken to merit standing grimly

alongside it while a photographer, a scribe, six people with mobile phone cameras and -if at all possible- a camera crew, recording the event.

N is for novenas; it is well preached that religion and politics are best divided but this is not a time for mindful ideology. If you can get the family and neighbours behind you, buy them all rosaries. At least if you fail you can save face by claiming it was the will of God. O is for obituaries; absolutely crucial to be aware of wake and burial times and to attend both with appropriate gravitas and in a good suit. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know the name of the deceased as long as everyone else knows yours.

P is for potholes; one of the few features of the local landscape that is certain to outnumber your multitude of promises.

Spare no invective when you declare war on potholes! People will willingly ride your emotional bandwagon against these vile visitations. And the great thing about potholes is that, unlike your political rivals, they can’t talk back.

Q is for questions; remember you have the right to remain silent and also to have a solicitor when they haul you in. In other circumstances please refer to ‘C’

above.

R is for realism; Collins’s dictionary defines realism as:“awareness or acceptance of the physical universe events, etc., as they are.”

Be aware that such nonsense exists in the world and that there are people – even ‘friends’- who would try to guide you towards it. Ignore them. Such people will not help you fulfil your promise of an airport for Lismore...

S is for scandals; when it comes to politics, woeful behaviour and dubious dealings aren’t necessarily an impediment to progress (might even propel it if you’re smart enough). The problems start when others talk about them. Silence is a commodity; just don’t tell the credit union why you want the money.

T is for toes; after the neck, the toes are the most influential part of a politician’s anatomy. All political careers commence with a ‘toe in the door’ – just before the householder manages to slam it shut. It is recommended that a pair of sturdy shoes be worn in tandem with door stepping.

Wearing sandals is not advised.

U is for ‘unacceptable’; now accepted as the most popular adjective amongst the political classes. These five syllables will combine every feeling of outrage and resentment into one easy-touse word of rejection. Adds finality to feelings and can be applied across a limitless range of circumstances.

V is for vision; projecting yourself two, ten or even twenty years into the future is a good way to harness positive energy during the campaign. It’s important to note however that having a vision is very different to ‘having visions’. Especially if they come with voices, in which case it might be time to take a day off.

W is for wave power; waves have long had a proven association with power in Ireland.

Whether walking in town or driving country roads in your poster-plastered campaign car, all it takes is a quick shake of the hand to people and you could be collecting another vote on your way to power. You don’t even have to waste time introducing your manifesto!

X is for kisses; applied to babies’ heads this remains a timeless gesture of solidarity with the true values of humanity. This humble, Papal-like act suggests you’re a perfect fit t see that hedges are cut back and drains cleared.

Y is for yawns; when addressing a room full of people these can be either a sign that the windows need to be opened or you need to stop talking. The windows are probably ok though.

Z is for the zodiac; if it’s written in the stars next May the world is your oyster; otherwise, welcome back to earth!

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Big entry for Soroptimists Girls Public Speaking THE Annual Soroptimist Public Speaking Competition for Second level Schools was held in Lawlors Hotel last Thursday under the guidance of Ann Higgins. Twenty-three students from six schools took part including Árd Scoil na nDéise, Dungarvan; St. Augustine’s College, Dungarvan; St. Angela’s Ursuline School, Waterford; Blackwater Community School, Lismore; Mean Scoil San Nioclás, An Rinn and St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas.

The Competition was won by Holly Rogan, Second was Libby Marchand and Joint Second was

Martha Cleary. Holly and Libby will go on to represent the County in the Regional Final in Wexford next March. We wish them every success as they hopefully progress to the National Finals.

The choice of topics included: Human Rights, Health; Environment, Democracy; Empowerment of Women; Education; and Friendship and Volunteering.

Representing her fellow Adjudicators Shellie Jones Curran and Margaret McGrath, Jenny Beresford CEO Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber said she was

Pictured above are the members of Dungarvan Soroptimists and contestants in the Soroptimist Girls Public Speaking Competition held in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, last Thursday. Schools taking part were: Árd Scoil na nDéise, St. Augustine’s College, Dungarvan; St. Angela’s Ursuline School, Waterford; Blackwater Community School, Lismore; Mean Scoil San Nioclás, An Rinn, and St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas.

[Tom Keith]

The three Adjudicators for the Annual Soroptimist Public Speaking Competition which was held in Lawlors Hotel last Thursday were from left: Shellie Jones Curran, Margaret McGrath and Jenny Beresford, all of whom were very impressed with the quality of public speaking from all of the contestants.

[Tom Keith]

"privileged to once again be invited to adjudicate the Girls Public Speaking Competition for Dungarvan & County Waterford organised by the local group of Soroptimist International.

"It is always a pleasure to be part of this event”, said Jenny.

“The standard is so high it is really impressive. Each candidate had their topic very well

Pictured at the Soroptimist International Public Speaking Competition held in Lawlors Hotel last Thursday were members of the Mean Scoil San Nioclás, An Rinn team. From left: Angela Conway, Soroptimist Dungarvan, Laoise Ní Íomhair, Sinéad Ní Fhathaigh, Múinteoir, Katie Ní Ailpín An Chnoic and Anne Higgins, Local Convenor, Dungarvan Soroptimist.

[Tom Keith]

Pictured at the Final of the Annual Soroptimist Public Speaking Competition for Second Level Schools held in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan last Thursday were from left: Ann Higgins (Local Convenor); Joint Winner, Holly Rogan; St. Angela’s Ursuline School, Waterford; Runner-up and winner of the Ciara Meehan prize for best research, Martha Cleary, St. Declan’s Community College; Joint Winner, Libby Marchant, St. Angela’s Ursuline School, Waterford; and Angela Conway, Soroptimist. At Back: Margaret McGrath, Adjudicator, Mary Duggan, Theresa Clerkin, Gemma Meehan and Kim Clancy, Soroptimists.

[Tom Keith]

researched and practiced. Their references within their topics were so relevant, I was absolutely amazed and completely engaged.

Brilliant talent and skills were displayed by each and every candidate. Both the presentations and participants were very inspiring.

“This is such a positive initiative and so empowering,” Jenny continued. “These types of forums are really important and

help build confidence and skills that will be of value throughout their lives. Numbers of candidates participating have grown significantly over the years. It is a testament to the effort of the Soroptomist Group and especially Ann Higgins who has organise the event for many years. Anne expressed her admiration for the excellent manner in which the students presented themselves and the

quality of their contributions.

“This year’s competition has proved as exciting, informative and impressive as any which has gone before,” she said. “The girls were superb in their presentation and research and all of them were worthy of a prize. I am delighted on behalf of Soroptimist Dungarvan, that there were again six schools represented with a record number of girls participating.”

Pictured at the Soroptimist International Public Speaking Competition held in Lawlors Hotel last Thursday were members of the Árd Scoil na nDéise team: front from left: Sarah Crotty, Jennifer Power, Michaela Lonergan, Shari Harty, Jacqueline Barron and Caoimhe Keane. Back from left: Elia Tutty, Martha Ryan, Ella Harrington, Angela Conway, Soroptimist, Anne Higgins, Local Convenor; Aisling Oakes and Niamh Prendergast, Teacher.

[Tom Keith]

Pictured at the Soroptimist International Public Speaking Competition held in Lawlors Hotel last Thursday were members of the St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas team. From left: Ms. Nicola Kelly (Teacher), Hayley Phelan, Angela Conway, Soroptimist, Anne Higgins, Local Convenor, Dungarvan Soroptimist and Martha Cleary.

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Lunch with Cully & Sully’s Cullen Allen JOIN us for a special Winter lunch before the year ends, as guest speaker Cullen Allen of Cully & Sully shares the story of his partnership with ‘Sully’, growing their hugely prosperous business and eventual sale of the company. An ultimate success story in the food industry!

This event will be a great networking forum - you will be treated to a glass of non-alcoholic punch on arrival and have an opportunity to mingle with other guests, before sitting for a sumptuous 3 course lunch featuring freshly prepared local

produce. This event is kindly sponsored by the Local Enterprise Office Waterford.

Brought to you by Local Enterprise Office Waterford and D&WW Chamber. When: 12 noon – 2.30 p.m., Friday 7th December. Where: Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan. Cost: €15 per person.

Tickets are limited, so contact us on 058 45054 to secure your place or book online through https://www.localenterprise.ie/Waterford/Training-Events/Online-Bookings/

2018: A Successful Year for Irish Fisheries Local Action Groups SINCE the establishment of the Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) Programme in 2013 under the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) it has gone from strength to strength. In a major departure from previous fisheries funding programmes it involves a partnership approach between a State agency, in the form of BIM, and coastal communities to develop a Local Development Strategy (LDS) and allocate funding to implement that Strategy.

The community, as represented by individuals from various community, State and productive sectors, particularly the seafood sector, determine their own development priorities for local development through the LDS and then select the projects to implement that Strategy. BIM handles the administration of the Programme through its network of regional officers and staff in head office including payment of grant claims. The first iteration of the FLAG Programme ran from 2013-2016 under the EFF and saw 186 projects funded with a total investment of €1.5 million and grant aid of nearly €1 million.

The success of the Programme saw it retained in the replacement for the EFF, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), with an increase in total funding to €12 million under the Irish Seafood Operational Programme (OP). Following the establishment of 7 FLAGs around the Irish coast in 2016 project funding commenced again in 2017 with a total of 170 projects funded. Investment totalled €3 million with €1.8 million in grant aid, surpassing the entire EFF FLAG Programme in its first year of operation.

Notwithstanding this great start 2018 surpassed it to become the most successful year yet for the Irish FLAGs seeing 285 projects approved with a total investment of over €6 million and grant aid of over €4 million. Projects aimed at promoting or retaining employment in coastal communities, particularly adding value to seafood products, coastal tourism and fisheries infrastructure, secured over 70% of the funding approved, €2.9 million.

Community projects were also well supported, primarily the

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Praying a Public Rosar y for Ireland PLEASE JOIN US Ireland is at an historic crossroad. Secularists are trying to push God from the public square.

They reject His action upon society. We must stop the secularists advance and pray to God for help. He will hear us, if we pray through the intercession of His Blessed Mother. That’s why we have launched the Public Square Rosary Crusade.

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GRATTAN SQUARE, DUNGARVAN ON SATURDAY, 8th DECEMBER Pictured (l. to r.): Finnian O’Sullivan, South FLAG; Noel McDonagh, South East FLAG; Gareth O’Brien, North East FLAG; Padraic de Bhaldraithe, West FLAG; Kevin Flannery, South West FLAG; Gerry Gallagher, North FLAG and Gerard Hasset North West FLAG. enhancement of facilities and holding community events, securing nearly €0.75 million.

Projects on heritage, lifelong learning and the environment were also funded.

The FLAG Programme is currently open for applications for 2019 projects. If you have an idea for a project either contact your local BIM Regional Officer (a list and contact details can be found on the FLAG web pages) or visit www.bim.ie/schemes, navigate to the FLAG Programme 2018-2023 and open the FLAG Strategy for the area in which you are based. This Strategy sets out the priorities that have been adopted by the local community and your project should fit under one of these. The application form can be downloaded from the same page, however, you are strongly recommended to discuss you project idea with your local BIM Regional Officer before filling it out and sending it in. They can provide valuable advice on the application process, eligibility of items for funding and specific local restrictions that may apply.

The FLAG Programme is always open for applications however, to be included in the first round of 2019 assessments it must be received by 17:00 on Thursday, 31st January, 2019.

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Artlinks Bursaries 2019 call for applications WATERFORD City & County Council in partnership with the ArtLinks partners in Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford is pleased to announce that they are currently accepting applications for the ArtLinks Bursary Awards 2019.

ArtLinks is a partnership of the four Local Authority Arts Offices in Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford. It is supported by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon. ArtLinks and provides professional development opportunities and supports for established and emerging artists who are resident in the four partner local authority areas in the South East region.

Artists must be a member of ArtLinks to avail of these supports. Membership is free and is open to both Professional and Emerging Artists who are resident within the four partner Local Authorities. If you are not already a member log on to www.artlinks.ie to register for membership and the application forms and guidelines are available to download from this website also.

Bursaries are available in the following areas Emerging Artist Award (for those commencing a career in the arts sector) Professional Development Award (for professional artists) Collaborative Award (for collaborative projects between ArtLinks members) The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday, 21st January, 2019, at 4.00 p.m.

Pictured at the Bank of Ireland National Enterprise Town Awards 2018 are representatives from Kilmacthomas.

[Conor McCabe]

Kilmacthomas celebrates entrepreneurial success at 2018 Bank of Ireland National Enterprise Town Awards KILMACTHOMAS was announced as one of the regional runners up at this year’s Bank of Ireland National Enterprise Town Awards. The Awards recognise and reward towns where businesses and communities have come together to showcase the spirit of enterprise in their local area.

This year’s awards saw collaboration between business groups and communities from over 80 towns and urban villages nationwide, with entries demonstrating

exemplary entrepreneurial initiatives being undertaken to boost local economies.

At the award ceremony in Kilkenny, a total of 40 awards were given with an overall prize fund of €157,000 allocated to encourage further innovation and entrepreneurship within winning towns. Taking the prize for overall winner of the 2018 Bank of Ireland National Enterprise Town Awards was Letterkenny.

Speaking at the awards Pamela

Pim, Head of Co. Waterford at Bank of Ireland said: “Every year we are so impressed by the enterprising spirit and achievements of towns and villages nationwide, as people work together, to drive growth locally and build thriving communities.

Entrepreneurship, collaboration and innovative thinking have an immeasurable impact on a community’s ability to flourish and we hope that all of this year’s winning towns enjoy their suc-

cess and continue to build on it further in 2019.

At Bank of Ireland, supporting enterprise is central to what we do and as the country’s largest lender, with a presence in over 250 communities nationwide, we are committed to encouraging local enterprise and bringing communities closer together.The National Enterprise Town Awards are Bank of Ireland’s opportunity to recognise and reward towns where communities and business groups are

working closely together with local authorities and local enterprise offices to spur enterprise forward in their area.

The support of City and County Councils across the country is a significant factor in the success of the awards and one which Bank of Ireland is extremely grateful for. On behalf of Bank of Ireland, I would like to congratulate Kilmacthomas and local council representatives for their joint success at this year’s awards.”

Irish whiskey industry celebrates 21st distillery opening THE Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) on 27th November congratulated Blackwater Distillery on becoming the 21st operational Irish whiskey distillery on the island of Ireland. The new distillery in Ballyduff, near Lismore in Co. Waterford, has today commenced Irish whiskey distillation.

The distillery’s three stills have travelled more than 2,300km from Siena, Italy, where they were manufactured by leading distillation technology company Frilli.

The distillery will produce Single Malt and Pot Still Irish whiskey. It will also continue to produce its popular range of Blackwater Irish Gin. Blackwater Distillery will be the first whiskey

distillery in the world to embrace blockchain technology. Every bottle of whiskey produced at the distillery will feature a unique symbol which the customer can scan, giving them access to information from every step of the whiskey’s production journey from distillation to bottling. This technology is being utilised as part of the company’s aim to be 100% transparent on every drop distilled at the Ballyduff facility.

The distillery will open to the general public for tours in early 2019.

Head of the Irish Whiskey Association, William Lavelle, congratulated the Blackwater Distillery team led by Creative Director, Peter Mulryan.

Lavelle said: “We are delighted to see another distillery commence production of Irish whiskey, marking 21 distilleries in operation. Over the coming months, we will see at least five more distilleries come on stream. This is a step change from the start of the decade, when there were only four operational Irish whiskey distilleries. The Irish whiskey renaissance shows no sign of abating.

“2018 has been another year of exceptional sales growth for the industry with global sales set to exceed 10.5 million cases1 by the end of 2018.This will be the first year that Irish whiskey sales have broken the 10 million case barrier since before pro-

hibition in the US in the 1920’s.

“The United States continued to deliver strong growth in 2018 while major markets including Germany, Australia and Canada are performing very well for the category.

It’s a very exciting time and we look forward to seeing further industry growth, fuelled by the ambition, innovation and hard work of our Irish whiskey producers.”

The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) is the representative trade association of the Irish whiskey industry. The IWA forms part of ABFI (Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland) which is part of Ibec.

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SE2’s drive to success WATERFORD based SE2, a leading administrator for the US life and annuity insurance industry, is recruiting a wide variety of roles on the back of its recent success in securing several new contracts.

This innovative company, which currently employs 110 full time staff at its Waterford offices at the IDA Technology Park, intends to fill another 15 senior software and technology positions over the next few weeks.

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SE2 is currently recruiting for a range of positions for tech and software professionals including software engineers and developers, technical leads and account service representatives.

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Old Parish Vintage Run THE committee of Old Parish Vintage Run, which took place on Sunday, 21st October, would like to thank everyone for coming out to support the Vintage Run in aid of Palliative Care Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital.

To all the people who supported the Auction and Raffle.

Thank you to ‘Sunset Sound’ for the lovely music; to Tony Coffey for doing the Auction; to all the tea makers; all who sold tickets; to the O’Donnell family for the use of John Paul’s Pub and thank you to all who sponsored prizes for the Auction and Raffle.

Pat Moloney, L&K Furniture, Murray’s Chemist, Irwin’s, Pa Curran, Agri Spares, Amber, Lidl, Pat Denn, Jean O’Donnell, Monica’s, Flynn’s Hardware, Connolly Chemist, Willow & Oak, Baumann’s Jewellers, Dalton Jewellers, Ciaran O’Flynn’s Jewellers, Joe Coffey Blinds,

Elverys Sports, Noel Devereux, William’s Hair Salon, Phelan’s Hardware, Dungarvan Paint DIY, Square Grill, Jim Quinn, Jimmy O’Donnell, DLG Lighting, Park Hotel, East Cork Oil, Tom Curran, Forde’s Daybreak, Shamrock Restaurant, Mossie Joyce, EuroGiant, Dan McCarthy, Shaws, Kelly’s

Chemist, SuperValu, Hallahan’s Chemist, Dunnes Stores, Frances Morrissey, Sam McCauley’s, Wine Buff, Country Store, Glanbia, Step Above, Carmel O’Neill, Katie Walsh, Decie Fuel.

Thanks to everyone who helped in any way to raise €2,425. Hope to see you all in 2019.

Pictured (l. to r.): Jean O’Donnell, Paula French and Mary O’Reilly receiving cheque from Patrick Cleary, Marie Brazil and P. J. O’Donnell. The total raised was €2,425.00 for the Palliative Care Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital.

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Judge refuses jurisdiction in alleged assault charges

Dungarvan District Court Bench warrants issued A MOTORIST who failed to appear in the District Court last week had a bench warrant issued for his arrest.

Edward Harty (30) with an address at 5 Spring Lane, Blackpool, Cork, is accused of allegedly not having insurance, failing to produce insurance and other alleged road traffic offences, when stopped by Gardaí at the Burgery, Dungarvan, on 9th October, 2017.

Solicitor David Burke told last week’s Dungarvan District Court that the accused was not present in court and there was no valid reason for his absence.

Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest, noting that this will be the third bench warrant issued in relation to the case.

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

Trevor Moore (33) with an address at 19 Convent Lodge, Mitchel Street, Dungarvan, is accused of allegedly not having insurance and failing to produce insurance at Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan, on 21st February, 2017.

Last week’s Dungarvan District Court was told by solicitor Niall King that the case would be a “contested matter”, but with no appearance by the accused and no valid reason for his absence, Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for his arrest.

A BENCH warrant was issued for the arrest of two people who failed to appear in court last week in relation to the non-payment of a courtimposed fine.

Enforcement cases are brought to court under the new Fines (Payments and Recovery) Act 2014.

AT last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Stephen Keane (28) with an address at 18 St. Mollerans, Carrickbeg, Carrickon-Suir, for failing to appear in court in relation to the nonpayment of a €400 fine which was imposed at Dungarvan District Court on 22nd June, 2016, on conviction of driving without insurance at Whitestown East, Clonea Power, on 30th June, 2015.

The due date for payment of the fine was 19th December, 2016.

A BENCH warrant was issued for the arrest of Christopher White (29) with an address at Seafield, Bonmahon, for failing to appear in court in relation to the non-payment of a €150 fine which was imposed at Dungarvan District Court on 26th October, 2016, on conviction of failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after he was observed using a vehicle without a current tax disc at Seafield, Bonmahon, on 25th March, 2015.

The due date for payment of the fine was 24th January, 2017.

Public order charge struck out A DUNGARVAN man who paid a donation to the court poor box had a public order charge struck out.

Jonathan Havens (29) with an address at Towncourt, Dungarvan, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to being intoxicated in public, contrary to Section 4 of

the Public Order Act, at Cloneety, Dungarvan, on 10th February, 2018.

The case was adjourned to allow the accused to pay a €100 donation to the court poor box.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court Judge Terence Finn noted the €100 was paid and he struck out the charge.

THE District Judge has refused jurisdiction in several alleged assault charges, where a Dungarvan woman claims she had “no recall” after drinking a large amount of alcohol and then going “on the rampage” in Dungarvan.

Jodie Finnerty (25) with an address at 40 Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan, is accused of two charges of alleged assault causing harm, contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, at O’Connell Street and Grattan Square, Dungarvan on 18th October, 2018.

Inspector Larry Sheahan, prosecuting, gave an outline of the allegations and injuries received by the complainants and said the alleged assaults appeared to be “random attacks”.

Insp. Sheahan also gave an outline of an allegation of an assault on a woman at 38 Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan, on 2nd February, 2018.

He said the woman was shaken, upset and injured and alleged she was punched by the accused a number of times into the face.

After hearing the outlines of the assault allegations, Judge Terence Finn refused jurisdiction and adjourned the cases to 12th December, 2018 to await the preparation of Books of Evidence.

OTHER CHARGES Meanwhile, Insp. Sheahan gave an outline of another charge of alleged assault on a member of staff at the Indian Ocean Restaurant, Dungarvan, on 18th October, 2018.

Insp. Sheahan said Finnerty

entered the restaurant around 7.00 p.m. that evening and removed a bottle of Smirnoff Ice from the fridge.

Staff approached Finnerty and asked her not to take the alcohol, but she lashed out and struck a female member of staff in the face.

Solicitor David Burke said his client pleads guilty to the assault and theft charge at the restaurant.

Insp. Sheahan also outlined that on the same evening a pedal cycle was stolen from Lower Main Street, Dungarvan.

“Gardaí received information that the accused had taken the bike. It was never recovered,” Insp. Sheahan said.

Mr. Burke said his client pleads guilty to the theft of the bike.

THEFT CHARGES Insp. Sheahan told the court that on 4th February, 2018, the accused entered Dunnes Stores, Dungarvan, and took some alcohol, valued at €10 and left without paying. The incident was captured on CCTV and she admitted the offence.

On 13th September, 2018, the accused entered Murray’s Pharmacy, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, took a bottle of Hugo Boss perfume (valued at €93, but priced at €43 on sale) and left without paying. Insp.

Sheahan said the property was not recovered.

PUBLIC ORDER CHARGES On 25th November, 2017, Gardaí were called to Cathal Brugha Estate, Dungarvan, at 10.50 p.m. where a female (the accused) was roaring and shouting.

“Gardaí went to the scene and observed the accused in an intoxicated state. She was engaging to strike a male. Gardaí spoke to her, but she continued her abuse and had to be arrested,” Insp. Sheahan said.

On 27th June, 2018, Gardaí observed the accused in an intoxicated state at T. F. Meagher Street, Dungarvan.

“It was 1.20 p.m. outside the Courthouse, when the court was in session,” Insp. Sheahan said.

“She was arrested for her own safety.”

Mr. Burke said his client pleads guilty to the charge and pointed out that the court had broken for lunch at the time.

56 PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS Insp. Sheahan said the accused has 56 previous convictions in total, which include convictions for similar offences of theft, assault and public order offences.

PLEA IN MITIGATION “She cannot take alcohol at all,” Mr. Burke told the court in mitigation.

“On the 18th October last, she went on the rampage after consuming a large volume of alcohol. She has no recall of events,” he said.

“When she was interviewed, she apologised for each and every one of the charges, but she couldn’t remember the events.

My client regrets her actions.”

He said Finnerty has been in custody since 20th October, last.

“She fully admits her culpability and is engaging with the services while in prison.”

COURT’S CONCERN Judge Finn said the court’s concern was the accused’s

propensity to get physical “and here we have a raft of assault charges, some of which I have refused jurisdiction”.

“Her record is appalling,” said Judge Finn. “The citizens of Dungarvan are entitled to go about their business [without being interfered with].”

Mr. Burke acknowledged it was “shocking behaviour”.

“My client accepts that. She cannot drink alcohol. All the thefts are alcohol-related,” he added.

SENTENCING For using threatening, abusive language and behaviour in a public place, contrary to Section 6 of the Public Order Act, at Cathal Brugha Estate on 25th November, 2017, Judge Finn handed down a two month jail sentence.

A consecutive three month jail sentence was handed down for the theft of the bike on 18th October, last; and a consecutive five month jail term for assaulting a staff member of Indian Ocean Restaurant on the same evening.

A concurrent three month jail term was handed down for theft of the Smirnoff Ice from Indian Ocean Restaurant; and a concurrent six month jail sentence for the theft of perfume from Murray’s Pharmacy.

The charge of being intoxicated in public outside the court on 27th June, 2018 was marked as proven and taken into consideration.

The accused received a total of ten months imprisonment, which was backdated to 20th October, when she was first taken into custody.

Suspended jail term for man who was growing cannabis plants A MAN who admitted cultivating cannabis plants was handed a suspended jail sentence last week.

Paul Kavanagh (55) with an address at 3 Gates, Old Parish, An Rinn, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to cultivation of cannabis plants, contrary to Section 17 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at his home on 14th September, 2017.

He also pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at the same location and date.

The case was adjourned for a Probation Service report on the accused.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke said the report was positive and his client was more than

willing to continue to engage with the Probation Service.

Mr. Burke had previously told the court that his client had worked all his life and has a grown-up family. He said his client is now on disability benefit. He moved from Waterford City to Old Parish and after giving up drinking, he had gone down the road of “experimentation with cannabis”.

For the Section 3 offence, Judge Finn fined the accused €300.

For the Section 17 cultivation charge, Judge Finn handed down a three month jail sentence, suspended for two years on condition the accused keep the peace and be of good behaviour for the two years.

Recognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal.

Acting in aggressive manner in local hospital results in jail term for local man A MAN who was acting in an aggressive manner in the local hospital, causing concern for staff, was handed a jail sentence last week.

Tom Harty (19) with an address at Bay 12 Shandon halting site, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive language and behaviour in a public place, contrary to Section 6 of the Public Order Act, at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Dungarvan, on 13th October, 2017.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry

Sheahan said the accused, accompanied by another male entered the reception area of the hospital and they made their way into the waiting area of the surgery.

The receptionist at the Caredoc desk had concerns because the two males were acting in an aggressive manner.

Insp. Sheahan said the two males did not interfere with any staff or patients, but there was concern about their behaviour.

He said it later transpired the accused had seen a person with whom he had an earlier dis-

agreement with, walking in the grounds of the hospital and had followed that person.

“There was no interaction or engagement. The other person was just passing through the hospital grounds,” Insp. Sheahan explained.

Solicitor David Burke said that was accepted by his client.

“On the day he had a dispute with another man and thought he had seen him go in around the hospital area,” Mr. Burke said.

“My client acknowledges he was using abusive and aggressive behaviour. He has mended his

ways with the other individual and there’s been nothing since.

There were no threats to anyone on the day to anyone in the hospital or to the staff,” Mr. Burke said.

“But, he understands the staff were concerned.”

The accused is currently in custody serving a two year jail sentence and is not due for release until September, 2019.

Judge Terence Finn handed down a two month jail sentence to run concurrently with the current sentence being served by the accused.

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While Ms. Justice Creedon said the headline sentence for the offences was 14 years, she was taking into account mitigating factors, such as his guilty pleas and no previous convictions.

The last 18 months of the ten year sentence was suspended on strict conditions, that Prendergast undergo sex offenders treatment programme and come under the supervision of the Probation Service during that time.

Ms. Justice Creedon noted that the assaults had a very profound negative effect on the victims, who were left feeling fear, guilt and shame, and it had impacted the women’s family lives and their own relationships.

Ms. Hickey and Ms. Fahey, speaking after the sentencing, urged all victims of abuse to report the crimes: “Just come forward, there’s no shame in it, certainly no shame”.

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Ms. Hickey and Ms. Fahey, who are sisters, waived their right to anonymity so their abuser and brother-in-law, Prendergast, could be publicly named.

The third woman is aware Prendergast will be named in the media, but she does not wish to be identified.

At the hearing in July, a number of character references and testimonials by relatives and friends of Prendergast were handed into court.

Prendergast only retired from his Council job earlier this year and he was a well known musician around the locality.

He is separated from his wife and has three adult children.

His defence counsel, Mary Rose Gearty S.C. told the Judge that Prendergast “had otherwise made valuable contributions to society” and said he often played music for elderly people in the locality.

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Bartholomew (Batty) Prendergast (66) with an address at Cruchán, Dungarvan, had pleaded guilty earlier in the year at Dublin Central Criminal Court to two counts of rape and 13 counts of indecent assault on his sister-in-law, Stephanie Hickey (now 46) who was aged between 12 and 15 at the time of the offences on dates between 1983 and 1987 at locations in County Waterford and County Tipperary.

He also pleaded guilty to one count of indecent assault on his sister-in-law, Deirdre Fahey (now 52) who was aged between 13 and 14 years at the time, on a date between 1979 and 1981.

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“At this time of year we tend to reflect on family and good will,” said O’Sullivan. “But the treatment that our environment and wildlife are receiving from humankind is certainly not in the Christmas spirit. I’ve invited Colin Stafford Johnson and others to come along to share their experiences and explore the subject in front of an audience.

It’s free, family-friendly and all are welcome.”

Colin Stafford Johnson, Ireland’s Emmy-award-winning top wildlife cameraman and TV presenter, is famed for his production of over 50 episodes of his series Living the Wildlife, as well as his work on David Attenborough’s Planet Earth series. Senator O’Sullivan said she is delighted he agreed to come along.

“He is the keynote speaker at the event. He has travelled the country doing his public presentations with lots of slides and footage from his many adventures and he is hugely popular with both adults and children.

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The Chaffinch Work commences for traffic calming

By Mandy Tompkins THE Chaffinch is about the size of a Sparrow and is a widespread native bird in Ireland. Chaffinch are the commonest member of the Finch family of birds, and they can be found in Hedgerows, Woodland, Farms, Towns and the Wildlife Garden where they rarely stray more than 3 kilometres from home.

measures at Lickey Bridge WORK has commenced to install traffic calming at Lickey Bridge on the regional road (R671) between Piltown and Clashmore.

Last week Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell said he recently met with an engineer and some local residents to discuss the problem at the location. Concerns included flooding at the

bridge and traffic calming measures at the sharp U-bend in the road just after the bridge, as there have been a lot of crashes at the location over the years.

Cllr. O’Donnell said he was informed that work for traffic calming measures has commenced at Lickey Bridge since last Monday.

“Hopefully, the traffic calming measures will make the bridge and corner safer,” Cllr.

O’Donnell said.

It is understood that work will also take place to install new drainage pipes and the opening up of the dyke to help alleviate flooding issues.

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

Peter Mulryan, Blackwater Distillery

The male Chaffinch has short stout legs, a blue-grey head, claret underside and green rump. His triangular beak is especially made for splitting and rolling the husk away from the seeds that make up a large part of their diet. Both the male and female Chaffinch are easily identified by the 2 distinct white wing bands and their white outer tail feathers, which are visible when they are in flight.

The female Chaffinch, along with the Fledgling birds, are a greyish brown colour with a downy plumage of light grey, and she also has short stout legs and a triangular beak. Between April and June, the female Chaffinch makes a beautifully camouflaged nest in a fork of a tree or bush, which is made from fibres, blades of grass, moss and lichen, which she strips from the bark of trees in her surrounding area. The female Chaffinch forms her nest in shape of a woven cup, into which she lays between 4 and 6 eggs which are mostly brown with darker spots when it is complete. After she has incubated the eggs for 12 to 13 days the chicks are fed on a diet of Caterpillars by both parents for a further 13 to 14 days before fledging.

Chaffinch gather in the fields in small flocks during the Winter, where they dart into the Hedgerow when they are disturbed. In the Wildlife Garden they can regularly be seen flying in curves or hopping across the ground hop as they search out seeds and insects, particularly beneath the bird table. The Chaffinch is one of the first birds to sing in the Spring.

WHEN Blackwater Distillery began production of their world famous Blackwater No. 5 gin in 2015, they made history. There hadn’t been a distillery in Waterford for close to 175 years and Peter Mulryan and his team created an iconic product - in a stunning location - that was about to explode in popularity across the world as the beverage ‘to be seen with’.

Peter, whose father was a chemist in Kiely's brewery in Waterford and uncle was the master brewer with Anheuser-Busch Brewery in the United States, took a rather unorthodox route in to the industry himself.

“My background was in TV production where I made a lot of food and drink shows for BBC and RTE with the likes of Richard Corrigan, Trish Deseine and James Martin,” Peter explained. “I had a huge interest in food and drink, which obviously intensified working with those people and I was also writing books on the subject.”

Peter’s has written six books, including ‘Whiskeys of Ireland’ and a history of Bushmills Whiskey, born out of a desire to instil some pride into Irish whiskey. They have proven to be a springboard for his own induction into distilling, and with the birth of Blackwater Distillery, continued Peter’s evolution in the food and drinks industry.

“Blackwater started around five years ago at a time when I could see the craft drinks industry beginning to make some noise,”

Peter said. “Gin hadn’t yet exploded in the way that it subsequently did and looking back now, it was the perfect time to get into the industry.”

Blackwater Distillery are the only people in Waterford distilling gin and they have shelves loads of awards testifying to their proficiency at it. Their gins, which so far include No. 5, the original, Juniper Cask Gin, Wexford Strawberry Gin, Boyle’s Gin and also Barry’s Tea Gin, have taken the drinks industry by storm.

“We’re incredibly lucky to be distilling gin where we are,” Peter continued. “We saw it as an opportunity to be there when the Waterford food story began. I mean,West Waterford in particular is churning out some

amazing food producers and right now, seems to be where West Cork was thirty years ago. It’s a very exciting time to be producing gin in Waterford…in fact now is the time to improve the infrastructure in the region because it’s bursting at the seams at the moment, desperate to share its produce with the world.”

What does Food the Waterford Way mean to you?

“I think there are a lot of amazing producers in Waterford and when you start to hit critical mass, which we are at the moment, it’s a great idea to brand what we do here,” Peter said. “With more and more people coming to the Greenway and the Copper Coast, it gives us a real chance to stand out from the crowd. Personally, in 2019, I can’t wait to be able to showcase some of those other great producers in our new distillery.”

What motivates you?

“I have a lot of people depending on me for salaries,” Peter said laughing.“I love what we’re doing and how it fits into the great food renaissance that’s taking place in Waterford right now.”

What’s next for Blackwater Distillery “We’re about to open a new distillery in Ballyduff, where we’ll commence our whiskey production and then open to the public in 2019,” Peter said. “We’ve put a team together and we’re delighted to be expanding as we are. The new distillery should bring tourists to the area, which should bring bed nights and business for other local producers.We hope to be part of a knock-on effect that will give a huge boost to the whole area.”

Want to learn more – check out www.foodthewaterfordway.com or follow us @Waterford_Way

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Age & Opportunity’s Go for Life Programme announces sports grants for 20 Older Groups in Waterford THE ‘Go for Life’ National Grant Scheme recently celebrated a momentous allocation of funding for sporting activities in older age-groups.

The grants scheme, a combined initiative from Age & Opportunity and Sport Ireland, will distribute almost €6,390 across 20 groups in Waterford.

Nationwide over 1,000 groups will receive grants totalling almost €300,000.

This allocation brings the total grants allocated over the last 18 years to over €14,000 and the total fund allocated to date is €5.7 million.

The National Grant Scheme is widely recognised for its positive endeavours and encouragement of activity among older people.

Brendan Griffin, Minister of State with responsibility for Sport, said the funding has not only supported older people, but empowered their age group to get more active more often.

“These allocations enable groups across Ireland to achieve activity goals for thousands of older people,” he said.

“Programmes like ‘Go for Life’ are a great way to bring the National Physical Activity Plan into people’s lives. They provide an accessible and enjoyable means for older people in communities nationwide to reap the health rewards from doing physical activity. I am delighted to see that almost €300,000 has been allocated by Sport Ireland to the Go for Life grants to over one thousand groups this year. This means that 30,000 older people will take part in sport and physical activity as a direct result of this grant scheme. This scheme is a

wonderful way of promoting increased participation for older people.”

Speaking at the launch, John Treacy, Chief Executive of Sport Ireland, said the ‘Go for Life’ initiative continues to power ahead as a valuable resource in getting more older people active.

“We never cease to be amazed by the popularity and enthusiasm for the ‘Go for Life’ programme,” he said. “Sport Ireland, along with our partner Age & Opportunity work tirelessly to deliver opportunities and grants to as many deserving clubs and groups as is possible. There has never been a greater focus on being active and understanding the benefit of keeping fit, and ‘Go for Life’ is indicative of that appetite in older age-groups.”

The number of people who will take part in activities funded by the 2018 grant scheme is over 30,000.The investment provided by the grant will be subsidised by over 77% of groups and participants.The number of grants allocated exceeds 1,000 for the sixth

time and the percentage of successful applicants is 92%.

Karen Smyth, CEO of Age & Opportunity, said today’s funding was an important milestone in keeping older age groups healthy and active. She said the allocation of grants ensured clubs and groups from all walks of life could benefit from the scheme “This year, 309 successful applications were from designated disadvantaged areas and 96 were from applicants who had not previously received a grant,” she said. We are delighted to work on this in partnership with Sport Ireland and long may this collaboration continue. Age & Opportunity puts the value that older people bring to our society at the top of its agenda, this announcement is further evidence of paying tribute to older generation.”

The successful Waterford groups are: Dungarvan Care of the Aged Ltd, Cnoc Bui ARA, The Pres Badminton Club, Brownstown Residents Association, Slieverue

ARA, Deise Women's Group, Kinsalebeg/Clashmore Community Council, Waterford Sports Partnership, Minaun ICA, Comeragh ARA, Blackwater Ladies Club, Butlerstown ICA, Waterford LEDC CLG/Cill Barra Community Sports Centre, St. Brigid's Family & Resource Centre FRC, Clonea Rathgormack ICA, Carbally Community Development Project, Carbally Active Retirement Group, Ardmore and Grange ICA, Tramore Active Retirement Group, Dr Martin Day Centre.

Of the successful funding allocations, 205 grants were awarded to Active Retirement Associations, 268 grants were awarded to Irish Countrywomen’s Associations and 23 applications were made

by Local Sports Partnerships.

Other funding allocations included: 24 Men’s Shed groups; seven Rehab Care groups; 11 Arthritis Ireland initiatives; 10 Irish Wheelchair Association groups; and activities for 32 Family Resource Centres.

The Grant Scheme demonstrates the wide scope and ambition of Ireland’s older generations where keeping healthy and active is concerned. Zumba, Salsa dancing, rowing, Aqua Aerobics, Pilates and Tai Chi are just some of the activities the grant will fund.

The Grant Scheme is part of Age & Opportunity’s ‘Go for Life’ programme, funded by Sport Ireland, and delivered nationwide with the support of Local Sports Partnerships and the HSE.

Waterford families have had enough of Government rhetoric on disability – Butler WATERFORD TD, Mary Butler has said that it’s time the Government turned its rhetoric on disability into action on the ground.

Deputy Butler was commenting as data compiled by children’s charity, Barnardos Ireland, shows that 78% of all children with disabilities are waiting longer than the statutory maximum three month wait for an assessment.

“Additionally, there has also been a 50% increase in the number of children waiting more than 12 months for a speech and language initial assessment or therapy appointment.

“Minsters McGrath and Harris focus on talking a good game, but the reality on the ground is that children, and in particular, children with disabilities are missing out on vital treatments, services and supports that are cru-

cial to improving their quality of life.

“Accessing a timely Assessment of Need is not a luxury for children with disabilities. It’s the passport they need to get the treatments, services and supports they need to have the best possible quality of life.

“For parents, it gives peace of mind and a positive pathway for their child. What’s happening around the country today just isn’t good enough,” concluded Butler.

Miriam Colfer and Nora O'Byrne.

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Miriam is referred to in the office as the “pilot of the plane” and has unsurpassed knowledge of the business. Miriam is in

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Public information meeting on St. Declan’s Way WORK to re-establish St. Declan’s Way as a premier pilgrim walking route has been forging ahead in recent months.

The St. Declan’s Way Management Committee, a voluntary group set up in 2015, has been leading the drive to rejuvenate the trail. For many years the trail lacked adequate signage and waymarkers, while some sections became overgrown and impassable.

The committee, which has representatives from communities along the route, aims to ensure that walkers will once again be able to navigate their way from Cashel to Ardmore.

A grant of €150,000 received under the Rural Recreation Scheme, Department of Community & Rural Development, has been vital for these efforts.

A huge amount of work has been completed date with important support from Waterford City & County Council,Tipperary County Council, Waterford LEADER Partnership and South Tipperary Development CLG. The final stages of the project are now in sight. With this in mind, a meeting of the St. Declan’s Way Committee will be held on

Thursday, December 13th, at 8.00 p.m. in Mount Melleray Abbey. The meeting will review progress and outline the remaining steps for completion.

The meeting is open to any member of the public who is interested in St. Declan’s Way. It is an opportunity for communities, residents, landowners, walkers and others to learn about this pilgrim trail, which promises to be a big addition to the tourism and recreation infrastructure of Waterford and Tipperary.

Friary Sale of Work THE record of Irish people’s activities abroad has been an honourable and fruitful one.

When many other countries in Europe were invading other countries seeking conquest and the subjection of the indigenous population, the Irish conquests were peaceful and positive and in the name and cause of Christianity.

From earliest times when Irish Monks travelled abroad, they laid the foundations for the spread of Christianity across Europe through the various Monasteries and Monastic Orders they founded.

To quote a recent Irish Times article: “The small group of Missionaries (often just two or three) opened a church, a school and a medical dispensary and so initiated the work that would characterise their presence until

the present day. The church marked the centre of their spiritual mission while the school and dispensary represented the mission’s commitment to serve the daily needs of the local community.”

That effort, is ongoing and is best represented for the people of this district by the work and achievements of the Mission in Yola maintained by successive members of the Augustinian and Mercy Communities.

This Friday night, you can make your contribution by coming to the Annual Sale of Work for the Missions which will be held in Lawlors Hotel This long running institution, the oldest of its kind in the country, perhaps even the last, has been channelling local donations and practical support to our

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Why not drop in for a while and maybe pick up an interesting book, bottle of wine or an attractive prize on the legendary ‘Spinner’ which will be attended

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as usual by Seán Murphy and Fr. Matt Cooney. And you might meet someone interesting there too, or a neighbour you haven’t met for some time.

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NOTICE OF ROUTE CLOSURE The St. Declan’s Way walking trail will be closed to walkers for one day on Thursday, December 13th next. This closure applies to all sections of the route which are not on public roads. It is being carried out in accordance with the permissive access agreements with landowners along the trail route.

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Memorial Service honours dead of two World Wars

By Christy Parker

AN estimated 400 people from across west Waterford, east Cork and beyond packed into Youghal’s St. Mary’s Collegiate Church for an ecumenical service in honour of those from the region who died in the 20th century’s two world wars.

The 90-minute service of dedication and commemoration was led by The Right Reverend Dr. Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. He was joined by amongst others, C of I fellow clergymen Rector Andrew Orr

and Rev Edwin Hunter, Roman Catholic Canon priests Canon David Herlihy P.P., Canon Tom Browne P.E., Methodist Church representative Heather Tweet and Jewish faith representative David Coon.

The attendance also included army and naval representatives, such as the Connacht Rangers, the Leinster Fusiliers and the RNLI, along with local and national politicians and families of the fallen men.

The war dead were remembered in an atmosphere of solemnity and with utmost respect.The

Wreath from West Waterford.

Patrick O'Mahony, Pilltown, Kinsalebeg, of the Royal Naval Reserves, survived the Great War. Grandfather of Inch school teacher Maurice O'Mahony.

William Grey, Tallow, who, along with his brother Edward, was a member of the Irish guards but who survived the Great War.

Edward Grey, Tallow, of the Irish Guards was killed in action in the early weeks of the Great War.

John Revins, with wife Mary (O'Brien) was born in Ballyhane, Cappoquin, and later of Youghal. A farrier sergeant, he was gased at Flanders in 1917 and died in 1949 having suffered respiratory problems for decades.

hallowed, 13th century church proved the perfect setting as their sacrifices were acknowledged through readings, prayers, hymns and poems.

In a major act of recognition Bishop Colton blessed eight wooden panels bearing the men’s names, ranks, regiments and time of death before the panels were installed permanently in the church’s newly restored Chapel of Commemoration.

Selected members of the congregation delivered a roll call of the 154 names from the Great War and 36 from WW2, read by members of the congregation.

The casualties included army, navy and air force personnel and one fireman. Space remains on the panels for further names to be added when required.

Over a dozen wreaths were then laid on the Memorial Chapel altar by personnel from the various service organisations.

To strains of a lone bugler O.N.E. members and other veterans saluted the fallen with a proud flag and banner observance.The bugler’s Reveille then resonated through the church to mark a minute’s silence.

Soon afterwards a lone piper concluded the ceremony.

TEMPLEMICHAEL GRAVE The occasion followed years of research by local men Norman McDonald and Billy Healy. It was sparked by Billy discovering the grave of one Private Oliver Havens at Templemichael graveyard seven years ago. Pvt. Havens of the third battalion, East Kent regiment died on November 27th, 1918, aged 39.

The men discovered further graves of WW1 casualties in both Youghal’s North Abbey cemetery and St. Mary’s churchyard. An inaugural memorial service in 2014 brought forward about 100 names. Another 200 identities were discovered in an old ledger that had been destined for a skip.

All the names were crossreferenced with official military records.

Billy estimates that “about 900 local people from the region signed up for WW1.” He and Norman have so far documented about 700.

RESEARCH PROJECT Their research has focused on the 1900 Youghal postal district, which stretches approximately from Ballycotton to Clashmore.

Data was sourced from websites

Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Rev. Dr. Paul Colton and Rector Andrew Orr at the Service of Commemoration and Dedication of the Chapel of Remembrance at St. Mary's Collegiate Church, Youghal. such as the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and www.ancestry.com. A UCC publication, The Great Sacrifice, also revealed many WW1 names.

Much of the investigations centred on WW1, particularly as the British military have not yet released full information on all who perished in the 1939-45 conflict.

Life expectancy in WW1 trenches was merely 28 days amidst enormous loss of life.

Many from the west Waterford/east Cork region had maritime experience and signed up with the navy, where casualties were far less. “We’ve documented 17 casualties from about 200 naval recruits”, says Billy, “and five lives are recorded as lost from an estimated 56 merchant seamen.”

The youngest recorded name for Sunday’s memorial is 16-year old Private David Cropley from Ballycotton, with the oldest

being 65 year-old Lieutenant Walter Croker-Poole from Ardmore, whose pilot boat hit a mine at the mouth of the Mersey.

The two men wish to thank “the many people who helped” in their project work, including local engineer and conservation consultant David Kelly, Dublinbased designer and conservation architect Margaret Quinlan; Cork graphic artist Sarah Farrelly and Willie Keniry, conservation carpenter, Killeagh.

Members of the Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women Colour Guard stand to attention at the Chapel of Remembrance, St. Mary's Collegiate Church, Youghal.

Pictured before the new wall plaques bearing the names of 190 war dead are Billy Healy, Norman McDonald and David Kelly.

Wreaths laid at the altar in the Chapel of Remembrance, St. Mary's Collegiate Church, Youghal.

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Winners in our community THE annual Waterford PPN Community and Voluntary Awards was held at a gala ceremony in The Park Hotel on November 22nd with a packed house of over 230 people attending which included Deputy Mayor of Waterford City & County Council, Cllr. John O’Leary, Senator Grace O’Sullivan, Michael Walsh, CEO Waterford City & County Council, Waterford City &

County Councillors, sponsors, adjudicators, Secretariat/staff members of Waterford PPN and representatives from all nominated for this year’s awards.

Andrea Galgey of Waterford PPN opened the ceremony by welcoming everyone and thanked all the sponsors and adjudicators for which without their support the awards would not be possible. Following dinner Deputy Mayor of Waterford City

& County Council, Cllr. John O’Leary spoke highly of the communities in Waterford City and County and congratulated them on the work they do for their communities. WLRfms Mary O’Neill and Oliver Carroll presented on the evening.

Winners on the night were: Waterford Musical Society Waterford Marine Search & Rescue Déise Day Centre

The SHY Project Ballymacarbry Tidy Towns Déise Refugee Response Michael Byrne of WLR, friend and colleague of the late Billy McCarthy introduced and announced the worthy winner of the inaugural Billy McCarthy individual Volunteer award, Liz Rockett from Ballybeg. Mayor of Waterford City & County Council Award winners were Déise Day Centre who will rep-

resent Waterford in the 2019 Cooperation All Island Pride of Place Awards.

A collection for The Helping Hand Waterford took place on the night and €1168.45 was raised.

Special thanks to the sponsors, BHP Insurances, Local Link Waterford, Waterford Local Enterprise Office, Bus Eireann, WLRfm and Waterford City & County Council. To the

Adjudicators who had the unenviable task, Carlow PPN, Kilkenny PPN, Wexford PPN, Tipperary PPN, Leitrim PPN and Louth PPN. Brochure was designed and printed by INKA Design & Print, Lismore, winners Trophies were made by IONA Crystal For full photographs of the ceremony please visit Waterford PPN Facebook

Waterford Marine Search & Rescue, Winners of the Community & Civic Pride Award Sponsored by Local Link Waterford. Pictured: Deputy Mayor of Waterford City & County Council, Cllr. John O'Leary, Staff & Board members of Local Link Waterford, Secretariat members of Waterford PPN and representatives of Waterford Marine Search & Rescue.

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Liz Rockett - Winner of the Billy McCarthy Award sponsored by WLRfm. Pictured: Deputy Mayor of Waterford City & County Council, Cllr. John O'Leary, Billy McCarthys family and friends, representatives of WLRfm and Secretariat members of Waterford PPN. [Sean Byrne]

Déise Day Centre, Winners of the Community/Social Enterprise Award Sponsored by Waterford Local Enterprise Office. Pictured: Deputy Mayor of Waterford City & County Council, Cllr. John O’Leary, Bríd Kirby, Waterford Local Enterprise Office, representatives of Déise Day Centre & Secretariat members of Waterford PPN. [Sean Byrne]

The SHY Project, Winners of the Healthy, Active & Youth Award Sponsored

by Waterford PPN Clg. Pictured: Deputy Mayor of Waterford City & County Council, Cllr. John O'Leary, representatives of The SHY Project, Board members and staff of Waterford PPN. [Sean Byrne]

Ballymacarbry Tidy Towns - Winners of the Pride of Place Award Sponsored

by Waterford City & County Council. Pictured: Deputy Mayor of Waterford City & County Council, Cllr. John O'Leary, representatives of Ballymacarbry Tidy Towns, Colette O'Brien, Waterford City & County Council and Secretariat members of Waterford PPN. [Sean Byrne]

Presentation of money raised at the awards ceremony to The Helping Hand.

Pictured: Muriel Tobin, Waterford PPN, and Colette O'Brien, The Helping Hand, Waterford.

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Awards Brochure - Sponsored by Dungarvan Credit Union. Pictured: Gabriel Foley, Dungarvan Credit Union, Muriel Tobin, Waterford PPN, and Orla [Sean Byrne] Dawson, Dungarvan Credit Union.

Presentation by Waterford PPN to Oliver Coffey on his retirement for his contribution as a Secretariat member of Waterford PPN. Pictured: Andrea Galgey and Peter O'Connor; Waterford PPN, and Teresa Fennell, Local Link Waterford.

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Waterford Musical Society, Winners of the Arts & Culture Award sponsored

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Glencairn Sisters leading the way in reducing, reusing and recycling waste THE Sisters of Glencairn Abbey are leading the way in waste recycling in a bid to better our environment through ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’.

Throughout the years the Nuns have made great efforts to separate their waste and recycle what they can.

But recently, Sister Angela, who is researching this area on behalf of the Order, organised a visit to the Abbey by representatives from the Recycling Ambassador Programme to educate the community on their waste disposal methods.

The Nuns acknowledged that they were shocked to find out that soft plastics, such as those used to cover toilet rolls, or plastic bags for vegetables, cannot be recycled and actually end up in the landfill.

The Glencairn Sisters said they are “rethinking our purchases as a result” in a bid to help the environment.

ABBEY AT THE FOREFRONT OF GREEN ENERGY St. Mary’s Abbey, which was founded in 1932 and is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland, is at the forefront of green energy initiatives and they are very aware of following environmentally-friendly initiatives in their monastic way of life.

Back in 2014, they began to grow Miscanthus (elephant grass) for their renewable heating boiler.

They also had solar panels installed on the roof of the new accommodation wing to heat water and they have integrated wetlands, which is a green method of ensuring effluent from the sewage system is properly purified.

RECYCLING AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME The Recycling Ambassador Programme is a ‘VOICE’ initiative funded by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, and the Regional Waste Management Offices to improve Ireland’s recycling rates and reduce levels of contamination in household recycling bins.

The Recycling Ambassador Programme will show you what you can recycle in your household bin.

For more information on the Recycling Ambassador Programme and how you can get involved, or organise a visit from the team, visit www.voiceireland.org.

To keep up with the work of the Sisters at Glencairn Abbey, they have their own website www.glencairnabbey.org, or find them on Facebook ‘Glencairn Abbey’.

O’Donnell hopes to have Murphy Place cul-de-sac reopened

Independent Councillor Seamus O’Donnell pictured at the walkway in Murphy Place, Abbeyside, back in May, 2014.

AN Independent Councillor said he hopes to have a cul-de-sac in Murphy Place, Abbeyside reopened to allow vehicles to pass through.

Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell said the creation of the cul-de-sac four years ago, by placing a footpath across the road creating the cul-de-sac in one section of Murphy Place, has caused chaos, particularly during school dropoff and collection times at the local Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside National School.

“I have met with two Council engineers with a view to removing the footpath altogether, because it is continuing to cause

fierce problems for residents during school hours,” he said.

Cllr. O’Donnell raised the matter in May, 2014, shortly after the footpath was installed in Murphy Place by the Smarter Travel project.

At the time, residents thought there would be an opening for traffic, but there wasn’t and Cllr.

O’Donnell said the creation of the cul-de-sac is causing problems for residents.

“The problem has escalated since I first raised it in 2014,” Cllr. O’Donnell said.

“So, I’ve called for a removal of the footpath to create an opening.”

Sister Angela pictured with Tony from VOICE Recycling Ambassador Programme, who gave a talk to the Sisters about waste disposal methods recently.

Council examining possible landbank for social housing in Kilmacthomas OFFICIALS at Waterford Council have confirmed they are looking at a potential land bank in Kilmacthomas, which could be used to build social housing.

Comeragh-based Councillor, Liam Brazil had again raised his concerns about a lack of social housing in Kilmacthomas, at both the November Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council and the Comeragh Municipal District Council.

“We are heading into 2019,” Cllr. Brazil said. “Are there any plans for a landbank in Kilmac’,” he asked.

He said officials heard the Minister’s address to the Council previously, where he stated it was up to the local authority to purchase land.

“Kilmacthomas has to be prioritised for a landbank in 2019,” Cllr. Brazil said.

“Kilmac’ is probably the biggest town we have in the Comeragh area and probably has the largest waiting list for housing. I’m asking you, I’m begging you at this stage, that Kilmacthomas be prioritised for a landbank in 2019,” Cllr. Brazil added.

Director of Services, Ivan Grimes revealed that engineers “are looking at land in relation to Kilmacthomas”.

“As it turns out, we do have a site in Kilmacthomas. I was advised about it previously, but was told it wasn’t particularly suitable for housing,” Mr. Grimes explained.

“But, we’ve had our engineers re-examine the land. It is complicated by the fact that there appears to be a sewer going through the middle of it, so we’re looking for maps from Irish Water to see what part of the site would be sterile from a development perspective.”

Mr. Grimes continued: “But, we do think there is a prospect for some development in Kilmacthomas on that site”.

“We’ll bring proposals to you in due course.”

Mr. Grimes said housing officials are also looking at a number of options in relation to the ‘Repair and Lease’ Scheme in Kilmacthomas.

“There are a few promising prospects there,” Mr. Grimes said.

“It is worth noting that the total housing stock we have in the District amounts to seven percent of the total stock in the city and county, so it is relatively small and in the absence of new delivery of houses, we are reliant on vacancies in our existing stock.”

Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ray Murphy said he supports the call for more social housing for Kilmacthomas, pointing out its unique situation, where the area has become a popular tourist destination due to the success of the Greenway.

“Property is now at a premium there and a lot of people have found that their tenancies are expiring, even if they have HAP (Housing Assistance Payment). They just can’t secure properties,” Cllr. Murphy said. “So, there is an urgent need for us to address the problem in Kilmacthomas and I hope it is something we can do coming into 2019.”

In relation to the purchase of land, Mr. Grimes replied that the reality is when the Council purchases land for housing, they can’t claim back the money from the Department until the houses are actually built.

“That means we could be sitting on expenditure for three or four years,” Mr. Grimes said.

Cllr. John O’Leary said the Minister should be doing the opposite of what he says.

“He comes down here and says there is money available for housing. But it seems he should be providing money to the local

authority, because the local authority obviously cannot afford to go out and build because they must have the money upfront and recoup it from the Department when the houses are built,” Cllr. O’Leary said.

“Is there any solution to that?” he asked.

Mr. Grimes replied it is the existing funding model.

“In an ideal world, I’d prefer if the Department gave us the money upfront for any of the projects, but that is not going to happen,” Mr. Grimes said. “That is not the funding model we have.”

Mr. Grimes said the challenge for the Council is to identify areas where the local authority doesn’t have a landbank, but demand for housing is high, and determine how they can deliver those houses.

“We look at all of the options,” he said.

In terms of making a case for funding to the Council’s management team to purchase land or housing, Mr. Grimes said it has to be done on a case-by-case basis.

“So, areas with the highest demand I’ll obviously be able to make the strongest case,” Mr. Grimes added.

Cllr. O’Leary said something must be done in the New Year to build new houses in the Comeragh District.

“Continuously, week after week, there is nothing available in the Choice Based Letting Scheme in the Comeragh area,” Cllr. O’Leary pointed out.

“People are under pressure with landlords expiring their tenancies and people finding it hugely difficult to get a place.There will have to be a real and meaningful target set for housing in the Comeragh area, because it is getting to breaking point for a lot of families and people at this stage,” Cllr. O’Leary concluded.

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The heydays of Waterford football

By Frank Colbert (South Africa)

THE period between 1957 and 1963 was the golden era to date in Waterford hurling with the senior county team appearing in three All-Ireland finals, including a victorious one in 1959. In addition, they also became National League Champions in 1963.

Back in 1938 they lost their first All-Ireland final but ten years later they made amends with their first All-Ireland title in a game largely dominated by the legendary Mount Sion player John Keane.

The Croke Park debut of the Decies senior footballers occurred in March 1966 in a league game in Division 2 against hosts Dublin. However, despite a number of commendable displays by several of their players such as Eddie Mooney, Paddy Carleton, Mick Connolly and goalkeeper Peter Crotty, they succumbed to an impressive Dublin side by a scoreline of 1-16 to 1-2.

However, the heydays in Waterford football arrived in the Autumn of 1971 when the team was now competing impressively in Division 1 of the National League against several top teams such as Kerry, Dublin and Cork.

Promotion from Division 2A (Division A, Group A) had occurred some six months earlier while playing against teams such as Carlow, Tipperary, Kilkenny, Clare, Wicklow, Limerick and Wexford.

During that period the team panel consisted of players such as goalkeeper John Colbert (Ardmore), Mick Connolly and Jim Wall (The Nire), Pat Clancy (Stradbally), Ger Mooney (Gaultier), Wally Connors (John Mitchells), Noel Walsh (Kilrossanty), Pa Walsh (Kilrossanty), John Hennessy (Ardmore), Vinnie Kirwan (John Mitchells), Eugene Dunphy (Gaultier), Tom ‘Snail’ Power (John Mitchells), Bill Fleming (Tramore), Tom Walsh (Kilrossanty) and Pat Morrissey (John Mitchells) with typical substitutes such as Tommy Joe Harty (Ring), Tom Walsh (Stradbally), Michael Power (Tramore), Tom Gough (John Mitchells), Jack and Tom Moore (Dunhill), Liam O’Rourke (Clashmore), Paddy McMahon and Tom Casey.

In their first game in Division 2A they convincingly beat Clare and after successive wins against Wicklow and Limerick the team started to settle down.

Subsequently Kilkenny were also defeated as well as Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny who were also overcome in a hard game.

Against Tipperary they won by 1-5 to 0-6 with “an uncompromising goalkeeper Colbert” impressing behind Wall, Mooney, Connors, Power and Fleming. In an extract from a Monday morning newspaper after their defeat of Carlow: “Another victory has now been secured against Carlow who were kept at bay by two brilliant saves by Colbert.”

Having now finished a close second to Division 2A winners Tipperary, the Decies then beat Division 2B champions Laois by 1-9 to 0-6 to qualify for the play-off of Division 2 against Tipperary, thanks to a Tom Power goal. Another newspaper report advised the readers that: “In this crucial game against the Leinster team, it took a penalty and some fantastic goalkeeping by Colbert who excelled between the posts to gain a convincing victory in the end. Other Decies stars included Dunphy, Gough, Pa Walsh, Guiry and Kirwan.

Subsequently, in the play-off for Division 2, Tipperary ran out narrow winners thanks to a 40yard fisted point by their star centre forward Michael ‘Babs’ Keating with a final scoreline of 0-10 to 1-6. While once again keeping a clean sheet in terms of goals conceded thanks to a fullback line of Connolly, Wall and Clancy in front of Colbert, Waterford were also well served

by Lannon, Walsh, Jack Moore and the ever dependable Guiry.”

However, despite this narrow defeat both teams now suddenly found themselves in illustrious company in Division 1. As well as Tipperary they would also be opposing several top ranking counties such as Kerry, Galway, Dublin, Kildare, Cork, Offaly, all five of whom in those distant days frequently contested AllIreland finals at Croke Park. For Waterford it would be the first and only time to date that they would play at this top level in football!

In many ways the highlight of that memorable campaign for the Decies lads were eventually appearing at Croke Park for only the second time to date in the history of the county. Their impressive opponents were Dublin who would become AllIreland champions later that year and the scoreline finished 3-6 to 0-6 in favour of the hosts. In the words of a Waterford newspaper during the following week: “It is the end of Waterford’s courageous battle to maintain a National League place among the elite of football.They are now back in Division 2, from whence they emerged so sensationally a year ago. I believe that the campaign that ended in Croke Park last Sunday can be claimed as one of the brightest and most heartening chapters in the Decies’ long and continuing fight for football recognition. Waterford football is far from dead. Indeed, it remains alive and vibrant, and determined to use the experience gained during the year at the top level. This determination was very much in evidence among players, selectors and officials.”

“In terms of pure football ability Waterford were not outclassed

by Dublin. In fact they were the equal of the splendidly organised Dublin team, or nearly so, in this regard. Neutrals in the crowd last Sunday were unanimous in praise of Waterford’s brand of football. It

was generally conceded that in the quality of their catching, high fielding and long-range kicking, they lacked nothing in the basics of gaelic football.”

“There was not a great deal between the teams in overall play though Dublin had the edge at midfield. In contrast to Waterford’s greed for goals Dublin picked up anything that was going in the way of points and in addition had goals which even John Colbert, a fine goalkeeper for Waterford, could not keep out. He had no chance with the three goals scored and really won his spurs as a goalkeeper on the day.These were decisive goals for a Dublin team which contained such star players as Paddy Cullen, Tony Hanahoe, Robbie Kelleher, Pat O’Neill and Sean Doherty.

For Waterford, Connors’ fielding often caught the eye and Mooney showed his usual appetite for hard work with Fleming and Gough also impressing up front.”

In Waterford’s opening game in the campaign Kildare only succeeded in gaining a draw close to the final whistle with a scoreline of 0-8 to 0-8. According to a Monday morning newspaper report “Despite the unavailability of key players Wall, Connolly and Gough, it was a fine effort and a moral victory for the Decies. It was a pity that they did not secure an outright victory after such tremendous sustained effort featured by some fine football during which debutant John Hennessy showed that he is a rare prospect who is here to stay.

Other prominent Waterford players were Clancy, Lannon, Gough and Guiry.

When facing All-Ireland champions Offaly, the Decies tried hard against better opponents in a 1-17 to 1-4 defeat. In the words of a newspaper report the next day: “Their opponents were confident, big and strong but did not annihilate the Waterford men. Goalkeeper Colbert brought off some fine saves during a busy afternoon and Wall, Connolly, Mooney, Lannon and Power did well in a dogged defence, with Hennessy once again impressing in midfield.

Waterford’s goal was scored by Kirwan but they had no answer up front against an opposition containing prominent players such as Tony McTeague, Willie Bryan and Mick McCormack.

In November at Walsh Park, Waterford suffered a narrow one point defeat by 0-8 to 0-9 against Cork who would become AllIreland champions eighteen months later. According to a Monday morning newspaper report: “Cork were dominated, outplayed and allowed to scrape a one point victory” and in the words of the Cork Examiner: “Lady Luck was a considerable factor in Cork’s single point victory. The Waterford fifteen dominated the outfield play.They also won the lion’s share of the ball and played some really fine combined football which was of a

standard and quality that augurs well for the future. Fullback Wall did a tremendous policing job on Cork’s star full forward Ray Cummins who scored only one point. The rebel county’s renowned goalkeeper Billy Morgan, who like his opposite number Colbert kept a clean sheet, was a saviour for Cork.

Hennessy kept sweeping out of defence time and again, rallying, rallying – but without enough support. For that alone he deserves to be Footballer of the Year. In addition to the fullback line of Connolly, Wall and Clancy, Waterford were well served by Colbert and midfielder Pa Walsh, as well as Power and Guiry in attack. Cork stars included Billy Morgan, Frank Cogan, Denis Coughlan, Ray Cummins, Humphrey Kelleher, Donal Hunt, Declan Barron, John Coleman, Kevin Jer O’Sullivan and Dinny Allen.”

The true calibre of this impressive Cork team on the verge of becoming All-Ireland champions over a year later can be gauged also from the fact that a total of six of the team (Billy Morgan, Denis Coughlan, Ray Cummins, Frank Cogan, Denis Allen and Declan Barron) are all included in Corkonian John Coughlan’s fascinating book titled “100 Cork Sporting Heroes.” Significantly, this sextet collected a total of thirteen AllIreland medals and eleven AllStars awards between then during that era.

This publication by John Coughlan, published in 2003, contains the profiles of a century of the Rebel county’s top sportsmen and women since 1930 and includes Christy Ring, Jack Lynch, Roy Keane, Eamonn Young,Tom Kiernan and Vincent O’Brien.

Some weeks previously at the Fraher Field in Dungarvan, Waterford impressively held AllIreland runners-up Galway to a draw with a scoreline of 1-8 to 1-8. A Monday morning newspaper reporter stated that: “It was the most enjoyable game that I have seen for many a day and it was the best display that I have seen by a Waterford football team in recent years. A penalty kick by Galway’s renowned Jimmy Duggan went well wide of Colbert’s goal. The Galway fifteen containing well known stars such as Jimmy Duggan, T.J.

Gilmore, Jack Cosgrove, Liam O’Neill and Frank Canavan played some delightful football.

However, it is to the Waterford team that the glory of this memorable game must go. Each and every member of the side played his heart out and the result of this game proves that Waterford can be a force to be reckoned with in the football world. It was without doubt their finest hour to date.

When I discussed the game with Galway’s legendary former player from the fifties Frankie Stockwell, he felt that the Waterford players could be moulded into a very useful team (with adequate coaching). It was a splendid day for Waterford.

Goalkeeper Colbert showed courage and resolution every step of the way and Hennessy’s was a superlative performance and a revelation of class, power and combination against mighty Galway. Also starring for the Decies were fullbacks Connolly, Wall and Clancy behind wing halfbacks Mooney and Lannon with the latter never playing better.”

Although the Decies were the more impressive team in all three games against football giants Cork, Kildare and Galway, all of whom were being beaten until shortly before the final whistle, they were unlucky to finish with only a draw against the latter two teams and only a one point defeat to Cork.

Against old rivals Tipperary at Templemore they won a very tight, hard fought game by 1-5 to 0-6 with Power scoring the vital goal and a closely marked ‘Babs’ Keating restricted to just two points by a no nonsense fullback line of Connolly,Wall and Clancy in front of Colbert with Gough, Power and Guiry starring in attack.

Waterford’s last game in this tough division was played against mighty Kerry in Tralee and proved a bridge too far with a resulting defeat. Unfortunately, no match report of this encounter is available due to the passage of time.

Although, during this difficult campaign, the Decies were convincingly beaten by stiff opposition provided by Kerry, AllIreland champions-to-be Dublin and All-Ireland champions Offaly, nevertheless, they in contrast had impressive results against Tipperary, Kildare, All-Ireland

runners-up Galway and soon-tobe All-Ireland champions Cork, while conceding a total of only one goal and simultaneously scoring an aggregate total of 2-29 (35 points) in contrast to 1-31 (34 points) accumulated by the latter three traditionally top ranking football counties, as well as neighbouring Tipperary.

In the words of a newspaper correspondent of the time: “Waterford’s victory against Division 2 winners Tipperary at Templemore, as well as their performances against the football giants of Kildare, Cork and Galway, were all hugely impressive. Undoubtedly, the injection into the Decies team of a free scoring forward in all three of the latter games would surely have secured victories which, together with their win in Templemore, would have then ensured that they would have finished what was already a hugely impressive league campaign riding high amongst the elite top five teams in the country, namely Kerry, Offaly, Cork, Dublin and Galway respectively!”

Although Waterford found themselves now back in Division 2 again from where they were promoted so sensationally in 1971, nevertheless, it was generally a truly remarkable campaign by a traditional hurling county and, not only was it unprecedented by the Decies up to that time, but also still has not been repeated to date, some 46 years later.

EPILOGUE Not surprisingly, the impressive calibre of the Decies team during this memorable era in the early seventies can also be judged from the fact that a grand total of ten of those players were subsequently voted into the Waterford Team of the Millenium (John Colbert, Mick Connolly, Monty Guiry, Jim Wall, Pat Clancy, Achill Lannon, John Hennessy, Vinnie Kirwan, Pa Walsh and Tom Walsh). For the benefit of statisticians of the Dungarvan Observer, both Jim Wall and John Hennessy were Railway Cup winners for Munster in those distant days, and Vinnie Kirwan and his four older brothers (Billy, Tom, Mick and Noel) all appeared for Waterford at various levels, especially senior, in those years, starting back in the late fifties – a truly remarkable achievement by one family!

A typical Waterford team in season 1971/’72 – Front row (l. to r.): Jack Moore, Noel Walsh, Achill Lannon, Michael Power, Johnny Hennessy, Tommy “Snail“ Power, Mick Aherne and Gerry Mooney. Back row (l. to r.): Pa Walsh, John Colbert, Jim Wall, Paddy McMahon, Tom Moore, Bill Fleming, Wally Connors, Vinnie O’Rourke, Vinnie Kirwan and Tom Casey. Inset: Goalkeeper John Colbert in typical action.

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It is hoped that by 2020, that figure will have increased to nine out of every ten homes SEVEN out of ten Waterford homes have access to high speed broadband and it is hoped that by 2020, that figure will have increased to nine out of every ten homes.

The figures were referenced during a presentation to the November meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council by Jack Doyle, Broadband Officer at Waterford City and County Council.

However, he acknowledged there are a number of remote areas which don’t have connectivity or who won’t get broadband until the latter end of the National Broadband Plan, a viewpoint which was shared by Cllr. Liam Brazil, who said rural Ireland doesn’t have high speed broadband “and won’t likely get it until 2025”.

Mr. Doyle said there is a process where certain communities can be connected with high speed broadband in the interim, through identified strategic access points, which will be prioritised.

There are two types of connections - 3G connection points and 3G access hubs.

“Access hubs would be a community hall or location where the public could come together, or a local businesses would come and use a ‘hot desk’ facility,” Mr. Doyle explained.

Mr. Doyle said that the National Broadband Plan is a government initiative aimed at delivering high speed broadband to every citizen and business in the country in the next three to five years, through a combination of commercial telecom companies and stated-funded market intervention.

Mr. Doyle said people can check if there is high speed broadband access to their premises by visiting the interactive map at www.broadband.gov.ie.

He said the latest map and figures are upto-date as of Quarter 3 of 2018 and eir has indicated their deployment of high speed broadband should be completed by mid2019.

Mr. Doyle said that once fibre has been connected, or passes a premises, the citizen or business can be connected and pointed out that there are a lot of companies providing broadband and that eir is not the only option.

CURRENT SITUATION Mr. Doyle said the final tender, which was received by the Department of Communications on 18th September, is under evaluation at the moment.

Due to the appointment of a new minister and an independent audit being carried out, there is no date or decision about the tender for the broadband roll out.

“Hopefully there will be something over the next few weeks,” Mr. Doyle said.

“It is a priority for the minister and the government to bring the procurement process to a conclusion as quickly as they can so we can move with the actual works on the ground,” he said.

Mr. Doyle said broadband infrastructure was important because the digital economy and digital services depends on it and acknowledged that technology is evolving rapidly, meaning that the newer 4G and 5G technologies and fixed wireless are all solutions which need to be examined also, in the provision of broadband infrastructure.

COMERAGH AREA Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said the Comeragh area would represent a lot of the three in ten households which don’t have high speed broadband.

He pointed out that the infrastructure is already there via poles around the country and the contract should be given to any company who wants to come in and provide broadband.

Cllr. O’Ryan voiced his concerns that the installation of broadband was taking too long [since 2011] and the ‘can is being kicked down the road’ with the appointment of a new Minister for Communications [Richard Bruton].

EU FUNDING He also questioned the need for European funding to put broadband in public places, when rural Ireland desperately needed high speed broadband connection.

Cllr. O’Ryan said that while rural Ireland suffers without broadband, the EU funding would provide broadband for people in large urban areas and places like parks, which would be a waste, because “there could be no-one in the park all day!”

“It frustrates me because we are seeing the population decline in rural Ireland,” Cllr.

O’Ryan said.

“You should be able to work anywhere in the country - not just from Dublin - it is the only way we’ll curtail the Dublin bottle neck that’s there and improve the life for the rural dweller. Those EU grants should be given more so towards rural Ireland.”

Cllr. O’Ryan said another demoralising aspect of the National Broadband Plan was the appointment of a Dublin-based Minister.

“So, it’s left to the likes of us Councillors here in the Comeragh area to see what we can do to try and improve broadband in rural areas,” he added.

Mr. Doyle confirmed there is EU funding for large urban areas, to provide connectivity

for strategic connection points and access hubs.

Cllr. O’Ryan said the EU grant money should be given to rural communities who are willing to come together and provide broadband for themselves, “rather than providing it in public areas where the connection is good anyway and people have their phones”.

Mr. Doyle said the suggestion is worth considering and gave a commitment he would “certainly take it back to the broadband group and mention it, in terms of further funding opportunities”.

RURAL IRELAND NOT LIKELY TO GET BROADBAND UNTIL 2025 Cllr. Brazil said rural Ireland still hasn’t received high speed broadband and isn’t likely to until 2025.

He said enterprise centres like the Dunhill Ecopark could be in every village and town in the country if high speed broadband was accessible in rural areas.

“It would be a great incentive to keep people in their own rural areas to set up businesses, but they can’t do that at the moment,” Cllr. Brazil said.

Both Cllr. Brazil and Cllr. Seanie Power drew attention to the fact that eir was only going so far along a road to connect households, and excluding others who might be 100 yards further along the road.

Mr. Doyle said eir is a privately owned commercial operation so they can pick areas which are going to make revenue for them.

“There is no onus on them to provide fibre broadband beyond that, nor will they be in anyway flexible in extending the 50 metres or 100 metres up the road,” Mr. Doyle said.

“That is why there is a call for a National Broadband Plan to extend out to those premises [which have been excluded].

“Unfortunately, there isn’t a quick solution for those premises. Unless we start looking at 5G technologies. With 5G technologies, it can be comparable with services offered over fibre, so it’s important the development of mobile masts are supported if we want to address this - but I know that is a contentious issue,” Mr. Doyle said.

CONTACT Mr. Doyle said his role as Broadband Officer is also as a single point of contact for the public or any elected representative who have queries about broadband.

Anyone with queries can contact Mr. Doyle at broadbandofficer@waterfordcouncil.ie or contact him at Waterford Council 0761-10-20-20.

858 elderly patients waited over 24 hours at UHW so far in 2018 SINN Féin Councillor Declan Clune has voiced his concern that 858 patients over the age of 75 were left waiting over 24 hours to be seen in University Hospital Waterford Emergency Department.

Councillor Clune said: “An often less spoken about strand of the Emergency Department crisis and the trolley crisis is the impact it has on the elderly people who use our hospitals.

“There, patients are often among the most vulnerable people due to their age and their additional medical needs that can sometime accompany aging.

“It is very worrying that the HSE has confirmed in a PQ to Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson Louise O’Reilly T.D. that 10,855 patients nationally over 75 years old were not seen within 24 hours so far this year (end of Sept 18).

“The situation is equally bleak in UHW where 858 elderly sick patients waited over 24 hours to be seen.

“It is unacceptable that anyone is left waiting on a trolley for over 24 hours but it is borderline criminal that elderly members of our community are.

“The HSE has a 24 hour tar-

get for those over the age of 75 which is itself an insult to our elderly and lacks any ambition.

That such a low target has been missed 858 times in Waterford alone is a genuinely serious case for concern.

“This crisis is not seasonal, it is all rear around, and it is putting lives at risk.

“The crux of this issue is the recruitment and retention crisis and the government needs to engage with unions to address the systemic problems in the health service which have been causing a recruitment and retention crisis amongst health work-

Cllr. Declan Clune. ers of all professions and grades in order to have a meaningful impact in getting patients, especially the elderly, off trolleys.

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The documentation is available for viewing on the Department’s website at https://www.housing.gov.ie/planning/foreshore/applications/overview Any person who wishes to make an objection to, or a representation in respect of the grant of the licence sought should do so in writing, giving reasons, within 21 working days of publication of this Notice (quoting ref: FS006949), to the Foreshore Unit, Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Newtown Road, Wexford, Co. Wexford, or foreshore@housing.gov.ie. The closing date for submissions is close of business on Monday, 7th January, 2019.

All objections and representations received will be forwarded to the applicant for comment prior to any decision being made in the matter. Material upon which the Minster shall determine this application may be published on the Department’s website. In this regard the Department wishes to draw attention to its policy on defamatory material that may be contained in submissions it receives, which may be found at: http://www.housing.gov.ie/planning/foreshore/public-participation-foreshore-consent-process Dated this 5th day of December, 2018.

Name and address: Ciara Gilligan, TechWorks Marine Ltd., Pottery Enterprise Zone, Pottery Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.

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SERVICES AVAILABLE 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.)

SEAMUS O’NEILL, Clashmore – Welding Fabrication and Concrete Works. Repairs to Sheds, Gates and Crushes.

Shuttering Works. Contact: (087) 2778712.

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TREE FELLING

RE-UPHOLSTERY

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.

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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CLOTHESLINE / GATES CLOTHESLINE/GATES – Clotheslines T-Bar with Pullies, Ropes, Winders, €160, Delivered.

Side Gates €160. Carport and Canopies Free Quotes. www.Grangeironcraft.ie Tel. 087 2549996.

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STONEWORK STONEWORK, BUILDING AND RESTORATION – Patio, Block and Bricklaying, Plaster Board, Construction Works. Polish professional with years of experience.

Fully insured. References available on request. Mobile: (087) 7916261, text please.

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DUNGARVAN SELF STORAGE DUNGARVAN SELF STORAGE – For all your household or business storage needs. From as little as €20 per week. Call REA Spratt (058) 42211 or (086) 2577958.

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SAMARITANS WORRIED? DISTRESSED? SUICIDAL? – Whatever you're going through, we're here to listen and help, 24 hours a day, every day. Call SAMARITANS in confidence Freephone 116 123, or e-mail us jo@samaritans.ie (ind.)

PAINTER & DECORATOR PAINTER AND DECORATOR AVAILABLE SERVING DUNGARVAN AND SURROUNDING AREA – No job too big or too small. Over 30 years experience. Fully insured. Competitive rates.

Wallpapering service also.

Call: Michael on (085) 8566631.

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MASSAGE THERAPY IF YOU ARE FEELING MUSCLE TIGHTNESS, PAIN OR RESTRICTION – Massage Therapy can help.

Call Niamh on (083) 1418246 to book an appointment. €40 per 60 mins. €25 per 30 mins. Greenway Health Clinic, Dungarvan.

PAINTING & POWERWASHING PAINTING & POWERWASHING – Interior, Exterior, Woodwork, Wallpapering, etc. Powerwashing of Houses, Farm Buildings.

Also all Farm Buildings Spray or Hand Painted. Also Window and Chimney Cleaning (brush and vacuum) available. Contact: Mike Scanlon (087) 6198876.

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

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

TO LET 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.)

4 BEDROOM AND 2 BEDROOM HOUSE TO LET – 2 miles from Dungarvan. Longterm let. All mod cons and OFCH. Tel. Michelle (087) 2620269.

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STAIRS CUSTOM JOINERY 087 2420124

Call us on 051 645445 • 087 9677797 Skip Hire and Waste Collection Services in Dungarvan and surrounding areas • Domestic & Commercial Skip Hire • Wide Range of Skip Sizes from Mini to RoRo • Mattress Collection • Contaminated Soil Collection • Sludge Collection

Sam Hall Chimney Sweep CLEANING AND STOVE REPAIR INSTALLATION SERVICE 15 years experience Reg & Insured HETAS trained

Call Gary for quote 085 7352961

FOR SALE GRISELINIA HEDGE PLANTS FOR SALE – Contact: (087) 2265021.

Leaf Blowers From €275

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POINT OF LAY PULLETS FOR SALE – Outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 10th December, between 11.00 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. Tel. (026) 41905.

CLEANER AVAILABLE CLEANER AVAILABLE – 34 hours per week.

Kilmacthomas / Leamybrien area.

Contact: (087) 6136966.

PRESERVATION NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the lands in my possession at Coolbagh, Clashmore, and Dromore, Aglish, are strictly preserved. Fur and feather.

Also take note that the lands in my possession at Dromore, Aglish, adjoining the River Blackwater at Portnagloc Quay, are strictly preserved from all forms of trespass. No boats placed on or moored from, no fishing nets placed on or moored from. Furthermore there is strictly no public access allowed through Barron’s Hill.

All trespassers will be prosecuted.

No exceptions.

Signed: Denis Barron. (14-12)

TARMACADAM

BRIDGE

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

ABBEY BRIDGE CLUB (27/11/2018) – 1st Andrew McGrath & Kathleen McNamara; 2nd David Wright & Mary Fenton; 3rd Hilary Browne & Lorraine Vart; 4th Joan Mansfield & Anne Power.

Hedge Trimmers From €260

Bob Troy & Co

38 O’Connell Street, Dungarvan Ph. 058 41590

KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (28/11/2018) – 1st Maeve Coughlan & Anna Harney; 2nd Tess Cusack & Mary Fennell; 3rd Margaret Flynn & Claire Shanahan; 4th Maura Lannon & Mary Cummins.

ALL MAKES SERVICED & REPAIRED

VEHICLES FOR SALE 2008 BMW 318 I SE, A/T, 1.9 PETROL – 93,000 miles.

NCT'd until November 2019.

Taxed until end of May 2019.

Tax € 390. Crimson red with beige Leather interior. Great condition. Locally serviced.

Tel. 086-174-6596.

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NOVENA THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen.

(Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication, and favour will be granted). Never known to fail.

B.

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HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (30/11/2018) – 1st June James & Carmel O’Brien; 2nd Maeve Fitzgerald & Hillary Brown; 3rd Mary Navin & Nellie Moloney; 4th Viola & Alice Dwyer; 5th Johnny Hughes & Michael Gildea.

DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (29/11/2018) – 1st Helen McCarthy & Maureen O’Neill; 2nd Ella Whelan & Justin Spratt; 3rd Sadie Ui Mhiachain & Kay Barry; 4th Pauline Dempsey & Mary Mitchell.

CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (28/11/2018) – 1st Kay Kirwan & Joan Begley; 2nd Ella Whelan & Aida O’Neill; 3rd Mary Murphy & Guest; 4th Aine Veale & Joan Ronayne; 5th Kathleen McGaley & Mary Cusack.

DEISE BRIDGE CLUB (3/12/2018) – 1st Helen McCarthy & Mary Casey; 2nd Sadie Uí Mhiachain & Kay Kirwan; 3rd Ina Considine & Justin Spratt; 4th John Mansfield & Nuala de Paor.

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IN MEMORIAM †

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DALY (20th and 6th anniversaries) – In loving memory of our parents Kitty Daly who died on 6th December, 1998, and Tommy Daly who died on 19th November, 2012, late of Ballymarket, Dungarvan.

A SMALL PRAYER This is my small prayer to you, You’ll have someone to always care for you, In your every need be there for you, And darker days be rare for you.

May the road be always straight for you, And have someone to always wait for you, To open every gate for you, And the storms of life abate for you.

By John Daly

–Sadly missed and always remembered by all your family at home and away.

DEE (23rd anniversary) – In loving memory of John Dee, late of 14 The Crossways, Wembley Park, Middlesex, and formerly Kilnagrange, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, whose Anniversary occurs on 5th December, 2018.

My heart is full of memories, And I treasure every day and night, Anniversary Masses offered, As long as I live, I will not forget, John, R.I.P., dear one.

–Your loving wife Cathy.

DIXON (2nd anniversary) – In loving meomry of our beautiful grandson Eamonn Dixon, late of Murphy Place, Abbeyside, who died tragically on 4th December, 2016, aged 22 years. R.I.P. Mass offered.

How can we live without you, How could we let you go, You that we loved so much, You that we worshipped so.

Love you Mon. May the light of Heaven, Shine on your gentle soul.

–Very sadly missed and will never be forgotten by your heartbroken grandparents Mary and Eddie Dixon.

FENNELL (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Patrick Fennell, late of The Lodge, Garranbane, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, who died on 20th December, 2013.

Fifth Anniversary Mass for Patrick will be celebrated on Sunday, 9th December, at 10.00 a.m. in Ballinroad Church.

During our daily lives, but particularly on the Anniversary of Patrick, we remember him in a meaningful way rather than a mournful way.

We remember the lessons we have learnt from him and the talents we have inherited from him.

We remember how we loved him and he loved us and made us what we are today.

More importantly we remember that he has found rest, just as Jesus promised.

“We are blessed to have memories, they are a permanent connection to those we love.”

GEARY (11th anniversary) – In loving memory of John Geary, late of Mill Street, Cappoquin, whose Anniversary occurs on 9th December, 2018.

His life was a blessing, A memory, a treasure, He was loved beyond words, And is missed beyond measure.

–Always remembered by your loving wife Breda; sons, daughter; brother Michael; sister Joan; daughter-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Cappoquin Church on Saturday, 8th December, at 7.30 p.m.

HANSBERRY (17th anniversary) – In loving memory of Angela Hansberry, late of Ballintaylor, Dungarvan, who died on 7th December, 2001.

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

So rest in peace dear Angela, And thanks for all you have done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.

–Sadly missed by her husband Paul and sons Liam and Tony.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 8th December, in Ballinameela Church at 7.30 p.m.

–Sadly missed by his wife Minnie and family.

KEEVERS (26th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear mother Liz, late of Coolbagh, Clashmore, who died on 9th December, 1992.

R.I.P. Quietly today your memory we treasure, Loving you always, forgetting you never, Will those who think of her today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always remembered by your loving daughter Margaret and son-in-law Denny.

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KEANE (9th and 35th anniversaries) – In loving memory of our dear parents Bridget (nee Hennebry) and Bobby Keane, late of O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, whose Anniversaries occur on 8th December and 4th January. R.I.P. Your lives were love and labour, Your love for your family true, Loved and respected by all you knew, We will always remember you.

Always willing, helpful and kind, What beautiful memories you left behind, May the God of love and mercy, Care our loved ones who are gone, And bless with consolation those left to carry on.

POWER (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of my mother Rena Power (nee Norris), late of Lackendarra, Ballinamult, who died on 10th December, 2017. R.I.P. Lot of things have happened Mam, Since you passed away, Things you could have shared with us, If God had let you stay.

–Sadly missed by your son John, Mary and Kathleen.

–Lovingly remembered by all your family.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 7th December, in Colligan Church, at 7.30 p.m.

LEE (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Angela Lee, late of Mount Odell, who died on 3rd December, 2012. R.I.P. Mass has been offered.

“Friendship isn’t about whom you’ve known the longest, It’s about who came and never left your side.”

–Greatly missed and fondly remembered, Louise and Caroline and their families.

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JAMIE O’GRADY 4th anniversary 7th December, 2014 Remembering Jamie on his Anniversary, late of Ballygagin, Dungarvan.

It doesn’t take a special day, To bring you to mind, For days without a thought of you, Are very hard to find.

–Billy and Sinead.

Anniversary Mass for Jamie will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Kilbrien, on Sunday, 16th December, at 9.30 a.m.

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SHALLOE (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kathleen Shalloe, late of Ballyguiry, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 7th December.

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

–Sadly missed by Billy and family.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 30th December, in Mount Stuart Church, at 9.45 a.m.

STONE (54th anniversary) – In loving memory of Constance Mary Stone, late of St. Hilary’s, Tournore, Dungarvan, who died on 9th December, 1964.

R.I.P. Masses offered.

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

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

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

–Always remembered by her loving family.

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WALSH (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of John Walsh, late of Briskey Upper, Leamybrien, who died on 16th December, 2006. R.I.P.

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 (ind.) out of publication of the advertisement.

Quietly today your memory we treasure, Loving you always, forgetting you never, Will those who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Sadly missed by your brothers Pat, James, Percy, Michael, Nicholas and Paul; sisters Mary, Eileen and Alice; nephews and nieces at home and away.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT † RENA POWER Lackendarra Upper, Ballinamult, Co. Waterford Died: 10th December, 2017 First Anniversary and Acknowledgement On the occasion of the First Anniversary of Rena’s death, her son John and relatives would like to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all those who supported them on their sad loss. Thanks to all those who sympathised, sent Mass cards, letter of condolence and to those who travelled long distances to attend the removal and funeral. A word of thanks to Dr. David Janes, the Public Health Nurses and staff of Fourmilewater Health Centre and carer Kathleen who cared for Rena.

A special word of thanks to Fr. Cornelius Kelleher, P.P., for his meaningful celebrations of Rena’s Funeral Mass. Thanks to Touraneena Parish Choir for their beautiful music and singing. We also express our gratitude to Sacristan Kitty, altar servers and gravediggers for their service. Thank you to David, Margaret and Darragh of David Kiely Funeral Directors for their professionalism, courtesy and support in carrying out the funeral arrangements.

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

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Touraneena Church on Saturday, 8th December, at 7.30 p.m.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE † GLEESON – Birthday remembrance for Mike Gleeson, late of Knockboy, whose birthday occurs on 8th December.

You were always there when we needed you, No task to great or small, With loving hands and a loving heart, For us you did it all.

We speak your name with love and pride, We smile through tears we cannot hide.

Thank you for the years we shared, The love you gave and the way you cared We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.

–Remembering Mike on his birthday, lots of love, Ber, Sarah, Maria, Gillian, Colin and Kevin, XXX. –––––––––––––––––––– No special day is needed For us to think of you, For you were someone special And we thought the world of you.

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

–Lots of love, Darragh, Jack, Kate, Bobby, John Mike, Conor and Lexi, XXX.

MANSFIELD – Birthday remembrance for Simon Mansfield, late of Kiely’s Cross, Grange, whose birthday is at this time.

Put your arms around him Lord, Don’t leave him on his own, For today is his birthday, And we know he can’t come home.

–Lots of love, Nan, X.

McCARTHY – Birthday remembrance of our wonderful daughter Catherine McCarthy, late of 55 Glendine Drive, Seapark, Abbeyside, whose 29th birthday occurs on 6th December.

Today we send a Dove to Heaven, With a parcel on its wings, Be careful when you open it, It’s full of lovely things.

Inside are lots of kisses, Wrapped up in lots of hugs, To tell you that we miss you, And send you all our love.

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

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

We think of you in silence, You were the world to us, Our love for you will never end, As we remember how much your birthday meant.

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PLANNING PERMISSION WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – William Trehy & Associates, on behalf of Brian Norris & Niamh Hegarty, are applying for permission, for a change of use to former Parish Hall (St Patricks), to the following proposed uses. 1 No Sandwich /Deli Bar, 1 No Beauty/Hair Saloon, 1 No Veterinary Supplies Store, 1 No Retail unit, all on the ground floor. Along with 4 No, store/staff rooms associated with the proposed ground floor units on the first floor. To facilitate the changes, the demolition of existing single storey annex to the east and existing handball alley side walls is required along with minor changes to existing single storey annex to the west, some window and door ope changes and the provision of parking to the rear, onsite. Site access changes, and all associated site works at Curtiswood, Ballymacarbry, 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 planning application.

WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – Kevin and Sandra Healy intend to apply for planning permission for a single-storey dwelling house, garage, new entrance, wastewater treatment system and percolation area, borewell and all other associated site works at Reanaclogheen, Old Parish, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Noel Flynn, intend to apply for permission for the demolition of 3 out houses, the construction of a new extension to the existing curved roof shed and the construction of adjoining lean-to structures to cover slatted tanks, feed areas, cattle handling facilities, including associated site works and retention permission for a slatted tank at Kilcannon, Cappagh, Dungarvan, 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 – Further Information: ENGIE Developments (Ireland) Limited have applied to Waterford City and County Council for planning permission at Poulbautia, Cappoquin, County Waterford as Planning Reference 18/598 refers. Significant Further Information in relation to the application has been furnished to the Planning Authority and is available for inspection or purchase 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 public opening hours (9:30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m., Monday to Friday, excl. public holidays). Submissions or observations in relation to the further information may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20), not later than 2 weeks after the receipt of the public notices by the Planning Authority.

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Loving memories are now all we have, Of a brilliant daughter that should not be gone, Catherine you are always on our minds.

–Always remembered and loved and never forgotten from Mammy and Daddy, XXX. –––––––––––––– McCARTHY – 28th birthday remembrance of Catherine McCarthy, late of 55 Glendine Drive, Seapark, Abbeyside, whose 29th birthday occurs on 6th December.

Remembering you is easy Catherine, We do it every day, Missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.

We had a special granddaughter, But we had to say goodbye, Your death has left a vacant place, This world can never fill.

–Remembered on this special day, from grandparents Sean and Maggie and family, XXX.

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Careers in the Motor Industry Waterford Event at the Granville Hotel on Tuesday, 27th November, 2018 SCHOOLS from Waterford were invited along to showcase some of the jobs in the industry.

Local Waterford SIMI members were on hand at various stands to discuss the types of careers with students that are available. The idea of the event is then to have follow up’s in the dealerships themselves where the students can go in and see the business in action.

David Dickenson, Waterford Motor Village, Emma Mitchell, SIMI, Ken Dickenson, Dungarvan Nissan, Niamh Kearns, Waterford Motor Village and Mark Scannell, Waterford Motor Village.

[Noel Browne]

Jennifer Hall and Veronika Zelonkova, Auto Boland, Waterford and Niamh Kearns, Waterford Motor Village.

[Noel Browne]

Rafal Krzempek pictured with David Dickenson, Waterford Motor Village.

[Noel Browne]

Ken Dickenson, Dungarvan Nissan and Greg Wilson, Turas Nua pictured with Careers in the Motor Industry Waterford Event attendee’s Shane Flynn and Jake Murphy.

[Noel Browne]

Stephen Moore, Sinead O’Neill and Trevor Harris, George Corbett Motors.

James Organ and Mark Power from Tom Murphy Car Sales and John Burke, Auto Boland.

Pictured at the Careers in the Motor Industry Waterford Event were Brian Mahony, Boland’s, Graham Drennan, Jaguar/Land Rover, Jennifer Hall, Auto Boland, David Cooley, Audi, Joe Power, Audi and Aisling Murphy, Jaguar/Land Rover.

[Noel Browne]

Waterford SIMI members, Bill McConnell, McConnells Toyota, Emma Mitchell, SIMI, George Corbett, George Corbett Motors, David Dickenson, Waterford Motor Village, Kelly McGrath, Auto Boland, Tom Murphy, Tom Murphy Car Sales and Teresa Fagan, SIMI. [Noel Browne]

[Noel Browne]

Róisín Corcoran and Keith Culinane, H & H Motors.

[Noel Browne]

David Dickenson, Waterford Motor Village pictured with Jake Murphy who was [Noel Browne] visiting the event.

Jamie and Teresa O’Keeffe pictured with George Corbett.

[Noel Browne]

James and Simon Sinnott pictured with Ken Dickenson, Dungarvan Nissan.

[Noel Browne]

Pictured at the Careers in the Motor Industry Waterford Event in the Granville Hotel were Emma Mitchell, Teresa Fagan, [Noel Browne] Charlie Rogers and Margaret from SIMI.

Gavin Doherty and Dean Murphy from Bolands.

[Noel Browne]

Kelly McGrath, Auto Boland pictured with Paddy O’Brien.

[Noel Browne]

Sam Robinson pictured with Trevor Sinnott, WWETB.

[Noel Browne]

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

St. John’s Special School Mini Lotto RESULTS for Thursday, 29th November – Numbers drawn: were 8, 16 and 20. Congratulations to Annie Treen who won our €250. €20 Lucky Dip Winners: Jean Walsh, Ballinacourty; David O’Callaghan,Villierstown; Blaithnaid Walsh, Stradbally.

Next week's Jackpot will be €100. Tickets are €2 and available from Amber, The Country Store, Hallahan's Pharmacy, McGrath’s Newsagents, Forde’s Spar in Tallow, Conna Post Office and Decky’s Bar in Modeligo. Thanks again to everyone for your continued support!

Abbeyside Scouts AFTER the prayer, we broke into patrols. The Panther patrol spent the evening doing First Aid, Eagle spent the evening working on orienteering (and tidying the Den) and Wolf patrol catered for everyone!. We had a very slick catering operation with Axel & Adam on meat, Bosco & Osgar on salad and Luke & Harry on dessert. The result was chicken pitta pockets with salad, cheese and garlic mayonnaise followed by Eton Mess which was the highlight of the night. Well done to Panther who made a great job of tidying. Over the next couple of weeks we will be rotating so each patrol has a chance to do cooking, orientation and first aid. Finally, a reminder that all 12 Days of Christmas tickets (sold or unsold) are returned to the Den by Wednesday 5th December to ensure they get to Dublin in time for the draw!

Ballyduff Upper Parents’ Association BALLYDUFF Upper Parents’ Association are hosting a Christmas Fare on Sunday, December 9th from 12.00 noon 4.00 p.m. There will be many stalls available on the day catering for all those last minute Christmas presents. Also Breeda Morgan from Frank Morgan photography Fermoy will be in attendance to capture your special family photo for only €10 please book a slot with Louise on 086-1859727. Also we have a Santa phone booth for all the boys and girls to chat to Santa for just €3 please book in with Louise to secure your time. Lots of homemade baking on the day, tea and coffee and hot chocolate. Free entry.

Déise native hits five-figure windfall with just 3 lotto numbers IT took only three lucky numbers to trigger a mammoth fivefigure win for a Déise native last weekend when they picked up a staggering early Christmas present. The anonymous punter placed a €7 bet in a BoyleSports shop in the county, picking three numbers to come out in the Main EuroMillions Draw at odds of 1,500/1 on Friday. They also added three smaller bets of €0.50 meaning they needed only two of the numbers to come out to return a profit. However, things got even better than that when 10, 12 and 23 all rolled out seeing each of the bets click.

The €0.50 wagers returned €151.50, but that was dwarfed by the €10,507 paid out for the €7 treble. The lucky customer ended up walking away with a tidy total of €10,658.50.

Lawrence Lyons, spokesperson for BoyleSports said: “We have to say fair play to our Waterford customer on taking us for over €10,500 and right in time for Christmas too. It only took three numbers but they took advantage of the odds and we hope they have a happy time at the tills!”

Comhairle na nÓg showcase event in Croke Park: Front row: Shane Burke, Rhianna Foley McGuire. Middle 1: Jade O’Connell, Michaela Waters, Shauna Power, Tammy Whelan. Middle 2: Emily Rousseau, Leslie Cheghe, Molly McCloskey, Megan Murphy - Wall. Back row: Aaron Aylward, James Murray, Ryan McGrath, Jade Haberlin, Shannon Sutton.

Comhairle na nÓg National Showcase 2018 460 young people, aged 12-18, from 31 Comhairle na nÓg showcased their amazing work from the past year and presented how they are giving voice to protecting the rights of young people, and informing decision makers countrywide of what is important to young people in Ireland.

Dr. Katherine Zappone T.D., Minister for Children and Youth Affairs gave the opening address and praised the work of all involved.

Speaking at the event Minister Zappone said, "Young voices are key in deciding the future of our communities and our country.

Through Comhairle na nÓg they are sending a message loud and clear – they want an Ireland which is equal, fair and just. We owe it to them to listen and to act.

Every time I meet the members of Comhairle I feel confident about our future.

They are not burying their hands in the sand – they are ready, willing and able to confront the many challenges in an uncertain world.

These young people have worked hard to create a better, brighter future. I hope they are extremely proud of what they have achieved and, going forward, I am truly inspired by what I have seen and heard here today,” the Minister concluded.

Tara Trevaskis-Hoskins, a young person in Comhairle na nÓg speaking at the event said “Community isn't just about location - it's about people. Community isn't something physical, it's an ideal, an attitude. We strive towards this way of living, a better way of living. I believe Comhairle echoes this.

Comhairle represents community. Comhairle is community.”

Jordan McKenna another young person in Comhairle na nÓg also said “Being a member of the Dublin City Comhairle made me feel listened to as an individual and it feels good knowing that I have an impact on group decisions”.

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BONMAHON BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY The Lotto numbers drawn recently were 11, 17, 19 and 24. We had no jackpot winner but David Power matched 3 numbers for the €100. David's numbers were 11, 16, 17 and 24 - Pretty close, David! Our next jackpot stands at an even €12,000.

The Bonmahon Community Society would like to offer our sympathy to the Whelan family on the sad death of Pat. May he rest in peace.

COPPER COAST GEOPARK VISITOR CENTRE A big thank you to all who supported our Christmas Fair last weekend! Bonmahon Tidy Towns Committee are having a fundraiser in the Centre on December 7th with doors opening at 8.30 p.m. Look forward to a night of entertainment and music with a variety of guests, there will be hampers to raffle and a home made christmas cake to guess the weight of. Proceeds from the night will assist with the ongoing work throughout the village.

This year has been a busy one for the committee with significant costs involved in securing the boardwalk, surfacing to the cliff road, planting and bark mulch for the area opposite the surf shop, all of which has added to the village and is a great

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amenity for locals and visitors alike. Improvements to the lighting in the carpark is underway and it is hoped that this will bring the gym/multi purpose area into use over the winter months.

Big congratulations to the Bonmahon Tidy Town Committee, keep up the good work! The Copper Coast Cafe will be open on the night serving tea, coffee, wine and light snacks.

On Saturday, December 15th, escape the hustle and bustle for an afternoon and come to the tranquil Copper Coast Visitor Centre in Bunmahon to learn how to make Christmas themed paper stars and transform them into a variety of imaginative Christmas decorations with creative Orlaith Hamersley. A choice of 2 one hour workshops 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. and again at 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. is available. Email hamersleyart@gmail.com for details.

We are delighted to welcome singer songwriter Richie Power back to the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre in Bunmahon for an intimate concert on Sunday, December 16th with doors opening at 4.30 p.m.

Please visit www.coppercoastgeopark.com or social media for more.

KILL IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A TREE A huge thank you to absolutely everyone who helped Kill Action and Alert Group prepare for their Christmas event on Saturday last, please watch this space for the full story next week. Don't forget, their complimentary Christmas Meal for the senior residents of the Kill area will take place this coming Saturday, December 8th in Kill Community Centre. If you haven't received your invitation yet or wish to organise transportation, please contact Marie at 086-8385928.

SOCIAL DANCING Social Dancing continues every Tuesday night in Kill Community Centre from 9.00 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. Lots of live music and lots of dancing provides a great evening out. The admission of €10 includes refreshments. See you there.

LOCAL KIDS, LOCAL TREES As part of the fundraising for the Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim, the Copper Coast Scout Group has come up with a novel idea. They have entered into a partnership with Kervicks of Ballybricken.

Young Paddy Prendergast ensuring his place at the top of Santa's Nice List by helping Kill Action and Alert Group erect their Village Crib.

The group is selling €40 Christmas tree vouchers. Buy the voucher from us, get a very reasonably priced high quality Kervick’s Tree from Tommy Farrell’s Garage, Tramore Road and a generous donation goes back to the scout group.

Vouchers are available from Harney’s shop, Dunhill from Eoin on 086-8713118 or Willie on 087-6697879.

LINE DANCING Wednesday morning is Line Dancing morning.The class takes place from 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon with Nina, followed by tea scones and chat. Why not drop along for this lovely social morning?

KILL GAA LOTTO At last week's Lotto draw held in Kirwan's Bar, there was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot worth €10,000. For the first time in over a month we had no match 3 winners. So it was back to the lucky dip draw to decide the winners. The two winning tickets drawn out were Brian Hennessy and Aoife Comerford.

The numbers drawn on the night were 1, 3, 9 and 19. The Lotto draw was sponsored by Curran Foods.

BINGO The next Bingo night in Kill Community Centre will take place next Thursday, December 13th at 8.00 p.m. A raffle is available on the night, a fantastic Jackpot up for grabs and refreshments are served. The shop will also be available.

KILL AND BONMAHON CARDIAC FIRST RESPONSE GROUP A big thank you to all who attended our recent Information Night and to Kill Community Centre for providing the room for the evening. If you missed it but would like to find out more, please contact us on 0874133522.

Copper Coast Woodcrafts Focus on Food Serving this Festive Season COPPER Coast Woodcrafts a timber and copper craft company based in Tramore in County Waterford are placing their focus on food this festive season, producing an array of unique serving boards and platters, sushi boards and chopsticks, retro style bent nail beer bottle openers, wine bottle and glass carriers and more.

The company also produces an array of distinctive Christmas gifts from jewellery and watch boxes to custom-made Irish Ash skateboards to Star Wars inspired TIE Fighters, and Eco-amplifiers for iPhone and android phones for music streaming without the need for batteries or plugs which are all hand carved.

Copper Coast Woodcrafts also hand make a wide selection of traditional products with a modern twist including families of miniature wooden reindeer, timber tree decorations, keepsake boxes for family treasures, and love heart shaped engagement ring boxes for that all important big question.

Founder of Copper Coast Woodcrafts is a master carpenter of 20 years Gary Cowman whose passion for finding and producing newly designed products for rare and distinctive timber grains and types is apparent.

All of the products are available at the 35th annual Waterford Crafts Fair at Garter Lane Theatre in Waterford City from now until December 23rd where Copper Coast Woodcrafts joins over 45 Irish craft businesses in a showcase of the best of Southeast craftsmanship. Copper Coast Woodcraft products can also be purchased via www.facebook.com/coppercoastwoodcrafts Copper Coast Woodcraft prices range from €15 to €200 plus delivery. For further details on the unique pieces produced by Copper Coast Woodcrafts see www.facebook.com/coppercoastwoodcrafts or visit the Waterford Homecrafts Christmas Fair until December 23rd at Garter Lane in Waterford.

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ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS “SPLIT THE POT” DRAW & CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT This week’s draw will take place on Friday night, December 7th at our Christmas Party night instead of our usual Wednesday night.

On the night we will also have extra draws for those in attendance where “All the Pot” will be won for a change!

People who turn up on the night will be given free entry into these extra draws and a total of four additional prizes will be given out over the course of the night. First prize €100, 2nd prize €75, 3rd prize €50 and 4th prize €25.

We hope everybody will join us for a bit of fun in the Round Tower Hotel, Ardmore from 10.00 p.m.

On the night there will be a DJ and finger food, kindly sponsored by Aidan and Trish in the Round Tower Hotel.

We would love to see all our

supporters, collectors, winners, parents, friends and business people on the night.

SPLIT THE POT Well done to Bernie Morel who won €228 in the Split the Pot last week.

The Ardmore National School Parents’ Association also received €228.

Don't forget to get your envelope in Ardmore before this week’s draw, simply put €2 in the envelope and write your name and phone number on it and leave with any of the participating businesses in the village.

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

SCHOOL CONCERT The children and staff of St. Declan’s N.S. would like to invite you to our annual Christmas Carol Concert which will be held in St. Declan’s Church on Thursday, December 13th at 7.30 p.m.

TABLE QUIZ AT KEEVERS Local girl Sally-Ann Gleeson is heading off to assist Hope Foundation’s wonderful work in Calcutta next March. Her friend, Hannah Knightly is among the group accompanying her.To help raise funds for this trip they will host a table quiz at Keever’s Bar on Saturday night next beginning at 8.30 p.m. So come along and enjoy the quiz and help these girls on this huge adventure but such a wonderful charity as well.

There will be loads of raffle prizes on the night as well. The quiz will be for tables of 4 at a cost of €10 per person.

POKER AT ROUND TOWER HOTEL The Bryan duo, father & son, James and Nathan dominated affairs again last week with only Jerome Curran in second place separating the pair. Such was James’ stack that he hired a redundant punter to start counting fully 15 minutes before the games end! And, I can vouch for

it – the counter was not paid!

Jason Lenane won the runner-up table.

TURKEYS & PROGRESSIVE 45 AT KEEVERS The Turkey Rubbers have started at Keever’s Bar and intending players are asked to convene for 8.30 p.m. the next few Thursday nights to get in a few first rounds before the Progressive starts. Also, we’ll try to kick-off the progressive sharp at 9.30 p.m., so we might get a couple of rubbers afterwards as well.

Marie Stilwell and Peggy Keevers swept to victory in last week’s Progressive and then there was a four way pile up sharing second viz. Willie and Brian Keane, John Cronin and James Flavin, Liam Foley and Thomas Power and Fr. Finbarr Lucey and Billy Harty. Michael Keane and Jerome Curran were best of the last 5 and Pat and Mary Prendergast won the last game.

Ardmore / Grange Community Alert Minutes of AGM held on 29th November, 2018 MINUTES The minutes of the meeting held on 20th September were read and adopted on the proposal of Pat Trihy and seconded by Michael Hennessy.

TREASURER’S REPORT The Treasurer reported that the income for 2018 was satisfactory, and comprised of the Church gate collections and donations. The expenditure was comprised of outgoings on alarms, batteries, signs, insurance, ICA donation and the operation of the text alert. The report was adopted on the proposal of Mairead O’Neill, seconded by Paul Casey.

The A/Chairman thanked Katie for her report.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2019 The A/Chairman sought nominations for the position of Chairperson. Paul Casey was proposed by Vincent O’Connor and seconded by Katie Hayden.

There were no other proposals and Paul accepted the position and chaired the remainder of the meeting.

As there were no candidates for the positions of Secretary and Treasurer, Katie Hayden and

Vincent O’Connor agreed to carry on and were unanimously re-elected to the positions.

GARDA REPORT Garda Colm O’Callaghan confirmed that An Garda Siochana Community Meeting for the District of Ardmore / Grange and Pilltown / Kinsalebeg would be held in St. Declan’s Hall, Ardmore at 12.00 noon on Wednesday, 13th December. This meeting will be addressed by Chief Superintendent Padraig Dunne; Superintendent Michael Leacy and Sergeant Roche and will deal mainly with safety, crime and crime prevention.

Garda O’Callaghan reported that the level of crime continued to be low in the district. Theft of agricultural equipment and farm gates had taken place in the Ballymacarbry area. He confirmed that the text alert system and the Garda Operation Thor were operating well.

Considerable emphasis was being given to road policing and, in particular, drink driving. The number of road policing checks is being increased, with drugs and drink checks.

He recommended that nights

out in rural areas should be well planned by people - using a drop off and pick-up system. In particular, if you drink, don’t drive. He hoped that crime would be kept to zero over the Christmas period.

He informed the meeting of a ploy being used by sellers of services whereby they put up notices on houses, rather than put the notices through letter boxes.

These notices are then checked later to see if they are still in place, thereby indicating nobody at home. He asked that people be vigilant and, if possible, to get number plate registrations of these sellers and report to the Dungarvan Garda Station on 058-48600.

OPERATION OF GARDA TEXT ALERT The Secretary informed the meeting that there were now 151 text alerts being sent out in the Ardmore/Grange area. The matter of overly long text alerts was again raised. It would be helpful if the texts were kept within the 160 character limit of 1 text message.

PERSONAL PANIC ALARMS UP-DATE Elsie Hickey informed the

meeting that four alarms were installed and one was refurbished in 2018. One alarm was returned when it was no longer needed.

Maurice Power continues to carry out any necessary repairs.

There are a total of 38 panic alarms currently in use. Some of these are old and will soon require replacing. She appealed to those with panic alarms to wear them at all times and to test them at least monthly by pressing the button.

ELDERLY LIVING ALONE The list of elderly living alone was read out by the Chairman and updated, as needed. There were no new names to be added to the list.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Secretary was asked to publicise the Garda Community Meeting by putting it in the local papers and also putting up notices and having the meeting mentioned at the local masses.

DATE FOR NEXT MEETING It was agreed that the next meeting would take place at 8.30 p.m. on Thursday, 7th February, 2019. The Chairman ended the meeting by wishing all a happy Christmas.

Ardmore Christmas Day Swim IT’S hard to believe that it’s this time of year again already, where has the year gone on us?

Not that we are complaining, we love the Christmas build up and that long run into the icy water of Ardmore Bay on Christmas Day! We are back to having a nice long run into the lovely water of Ardmore Bay this year as high tide will be at 7:05 a.m. so that will be sure to knock the cobwebs off some of us!

We are celebrating the 22nd year of our

ever-popular Christmas Day Swim, which is something that we are very proud to have achieved. We are a constant support to our local R.N.L.I. station in Youghal, raising over €2,100 last Christmas with thanks to all of our wonderful supporters.We really could not do this year in, year out without you all.

The swim will commence once again at 12:15 p.m. on Christmas Day on Ardmore Beach, we would hate to break the tradition

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after so long! Sponsorship cards are available from Katherine (087) 1218320, Siobhán (086) 2145833, Ardmore Post Office and Ardmore Pottery. Alternatively, you can send us a message on our Facebook page, Ardmore Christmas Day Swim, and we can arrange to get one to you. We are counting down the days until we see all of our supporters, be it in the sea, on the beach or chatting outside the Sandcastle with a light refreshment!

ART & DESIGN BOUTIQUE CLIFF ROAD ARDMORE INVITES YOU TO OUR

CHRISTMAS IN ARDMORE CREATIVE GIFT FAIR EVERYDAY TO CHRISTMAS EVE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU !

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Rebecca Storm returns to Ardmore REBECCA STORM – is long regarded as Ireland’s Premier Star of West End Musicals, a career that has spanned performances on every stage of popular music from Top of the Pops to the West End is returning in concert to Ardmore.

Rebecca has established herself as the First Lady of Irish Musical Theatre – through a string of brilliant performances in Blood Brothers, Evita and the Streisand Songbook.

Rebecca has always loved to sing. After studying music and drama, she formed her own band and toured England and Europe singing mainly folk and rock songs. At 23, she auditioned for her first musical show, Gaining rave reviews, Rebecca was capitulated into the world of musical Theatre, playing some of the most demanding roles ever written for leading ladies: Eva Peron in Evita, Fantine in Les Miserables, Grizabella in Cats, Florence in Chess, Rose in Aspects of Love, Edith Piaf in Piaf, Joan of Arc in Jeanne and more.

Her latest album ‘The Essential Rebecca Storm’ is a double CD consisting of a live recording of her sell out concert at Dublin’s Grand Canal Theatre and a studio album produced by

Rebecca Storm her husband and Musical Director Kenny Shearer. With numerous concerts, radio and TV appearances around the world, Rebecca enjoys a busy and varied career. After many years in London’s West End theatre world, Rebecca has now made Ireland her home and is more than thrilled with the honour of having her handprints set on the famous ‘Gaiety Theatre Walk Of Fame’.

Rebecca return to Ardmore for a special concert on New Year’s Day in St. Declan’s church at 4 p.m. It promises to be a wonderful memorable afternoon’s entertainment. Tickets available from Ardmore and Grange POs, Quinns Foodstore, or contact (086) 0868392 or (087) 2504166.

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Ardmore Brownies and Guides – 20 years of Guides and 20 years of Jane!

Brownies and Guides with a cheque of €520 for Crumlin.

ON Friday the Ardmore Brownies and Girl Guides had a very special celebration, 20 years of IGG in Ardmore! Not only did we celebrate this big occasion but the girls took the opportunity to show their appreciation and admiration to Jane Moloney. Jane has been a leader in Girl Guides and Brownies in Ardmore for 20 years (and Scouts for eight years previously!).

The girls wanted to show their thanks for all the time and kindness that she gives to them and many other children in the past 20 years. They decorated a bird table for her with their fingerprints and handprints and created a book of memories and poems about Jane.They then celebrated in style with a talent show, followed by a disco!Thank you Jane for all you do for the girls of Ardmore and surrounding Parishes.

The girls also made a CD last year, with all the proceeds going to Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin. When all the money was collected the total made was €520. The cheque was sent on to Crumlin this week and they were delighted with the contribution and are enjoying listening to the CD. Finally, on Sunday all the Brownies, Guides and Leaders went to Dungarvan Panto as a special treat.They thoroughly enjoyed the show and thanks to Dungarvan Panto for the many mentions we received, we felt very important!

The girls making a presentation to Jane.

Jane with previous leaders, Anne Mooney and Martha Tierney and the 20 year celebration cake.

Bird table decorated by the girls for Jane.

Brownies and Guides at Dungarvan Panto!

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LISMORE Lismore Tidy Towns WITH only a few weeks left in 2018 our two CE workers are still cutting back perennials as many of the Autumn flowering ones were flowering up to recently. Jim did the work at the large bed by the hotel and at the palm tree bed and Gordon has worked in the Millennium Park.

Some of the Lismore Tidy Towns members Michael, Pat and George have been responsible for putting up the Christmas crib inside the railings of the Heritage Centre which was blessed on Saturday night last in association with the switching on of the Christmas lights in Lismore.

The Grotto, West Street was replanted last week by David Barry, Glencairn Landscaping with pollinator friendly shrubs, trees and perennials. This project received grant aid from the Local Agenda 21 Partnership Fund 2018. This fund has enabled Lismore Tidy Towns to annually undertake environmental projects that we otherwise could not afford to carry out and for that we are very grateful for receipt of that money.

ECO TIP OF THE WEEK More Christmas Recycling Tips help to reduce waste: • RECYCLE ALUMINIUM DRINK CANS - rinse out any leftover drink and squash it down to save space in the recycling bin BRING UNWANTED GIFTS TO CHARITY SHOPS Unfortunately, those we love sometimes don't buy us presents that we love! On man's/woman's thrash is another's treasure, so give those

unwanted gifts to a charity shop and hopefully they will be enjoyed by somebody in need RECYCLE GLASS - those of us who have lived in Lismore for a long time know where the Bottle Bank at Townparks is situated. For those who are new to town please have a look at the directions posted on the Community Notice Board West Street. Before you bring glass bottles or jars to the bottle bank ensure that they are rinsed out - metal lids should have been removed first-and at the bank put each item into the correct bank for its colour RECYCLE OLD ELECTRICAL ITEMS - you may receive a Christmas present that replaces an old electrical appliance or gadget.

Recycle old or broken at either your local Civic Amenity Centre or to the shop if you know where your new item was purchased POWER THROUGH WASTE children in many families may be getting battery operated toys as Christmas presents. So it might be time to start using rechargeable batteries and invest in a battery charger.

If you do not wish to consider this please dispose of regular used batteries properly. Do not put used batteries into the general waste bin, collect at home and bring to a local collection point or shop. Any shop that sells batteries must now also provide collection boxes for old batteries to facilitate their recycling. Lismore Tidy Towns has facilitated this for many years by the organisation of collection points in some local businesses.

Christmas Cards and Calendar of Lismore BEAUTIFUL Christmas Cards of Lismore, and a Calander of Lismore for 2019 with photographs taken by Mary Glavin are now available in the following venues: Lismore PO, Credit Union, Heritage Centre, Mari Mina and Houlihan's Garage. A perfect gift for your loved ones overseas.

Photo shows the cast of “Pull The Other one” with the Mayor of Waterford following the final performance at the Courthouse Theatre at the weekend.

From left to right: James Lenane (Director), Jim Dee, Megan Harper-Smith, Cllr. Declan Doocey, Mayor of Waterford City and County, Amy O’Regan, Martin Murphy and Kevin Roche. Seated: Julie Landers and Edward Lynch.

Lismore Dramatic Society . . .

“Pull The Other One” a great success!

THE Society’s production of Norman Robbins playm“Pull The Other One” proved to be an outstanding success over the last two weekends.

Large audiences attended what proved to be a wonderful night of laughter and comedy in Lismore.

Many congratulations to James Lenane the director and his wonderful cast in bringing this great and successful production to the Courthouse Theatre Stage, is one that will live

in the memory of West Waterford Drama lovers for a long time to come.

Chairman Padraig Pollard thanked all those that had helped to get this wonderful production over the line, the backstage crew led by the creative Tina Flynn produced a set that was stunning and was really appreciated by all who attended, the lighting and sound crew of John Ryan, Aoife Landers and Padraig himself certainly came up trumps.

At the end of the final show the Director

James Lenane thanked all those involved and highlighted the wonderful facilities now available to the society who are supported in no small way by the Lismore Heritage Company under the stewardship of Mealla Fahey, the manager of the Centre.

A special quest on the final night was the Mayor of Waterford Cllr. Declan Doocey, who had great praise for the director, cast and crew.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart THIS week we celebrate the patron Saint of sailors, pawnbrokers and of children.That is a strange mix on the feast of St. Nicholas. He is also the patron saint of Russia. As a super power among the nations we would do well to pray for that vast nation.

We also meet the patron Saint of beekeepers. There is gratitude in the hearts of the many beekeepers who were blessed with a rich sweet harvest of honey. From research on the medicinal values of honey it has been found that true heather honey has even greater qualities of the much praised Manuka honey.That is wonderful news now the beekeepers are keeeping a watching brief on their bee hives.With the wasps out of the way, now it is the mice that could cause problems.

The beehive is the symbol of monastic life.

As in the bee colony every member of the monastic community have their own responsibilies. He is also the patron saint of domestic animals.With expanionistic aims could we be

failing to know the appropriate stocking rate.

We give great honour to the mother of Jesus, in the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is in the understanding of who Jesus, her Son is that we can deduce the special status of Mary.

She received special favour right from the beginning of her life. Her life was anything but easy.The sword that would pierce her soul surely did as Jesus engaged in his active ministry. Like any mother Mary was close to Jesus. She knew his temperament. She knew of his understanding of the people they both loved.

Jesus learned a great love for his people from his mother. From his mother he would have learned alot about the many social divisions among their people that ought to be alien to God's people but were accepted. We are all creatures of our own time.

We may be very blind to injustices and social inequalities. Critical thinking is not

encouraged today as it was not in the day of Jesus and Mary.

The final coming of the Kingdom of God is our hope. Put another way, the reign of God's compassion and justice will be perfected.

We both pray and work for the coming of that kingdom. The second Sunday of Advent allows us to dream of ultimate future of God's making. It would be simplistic to think that the human race is ever beoming more civilized.

MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Saturday, 8th December - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m.

Sunday, 9th December - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m.

Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m.

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Launch of Déise Voices, County Waterford poetry anthology A GREAT crowd had a great night launching the great new County Waterford poetry collection, Déise Voices, at Dungarvan library last Thursday night, 29th November.

The library was transformed beautifully by Librarian Anne Dykes and her colleagues into a perfect launching pad for the 44 poets and their many friends, family and literature lovers who came along. Waterford City and County Council Mayor, Councillor Declan Doocey, gave a very warm and heartfelt introduction, talking about how important it

was to capture creativity, local history and stories, all of which make up the backbone of many Déise Voices poems.

Red House Poets brought the book to fruition, and member Marie O'Meara was the perfect host for the evening, introducing each of the 12 poets who read their work, and talking about how the book came into being, and why it is so important it exists.

County Waterford has a huge culture of writing and literature, and Déise Voices is the first book in 16

Elaine Mulcair, Grange Ardmore.

Sean Sunderland, Knockanore.

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years to gather this creativity together, and send it out happily to the world. With 44 poets, new, upcoming and internationallyknown, representing over 27 areas of Waterford County, the book is an excellent review of today's poetry in its many many forms, styles and directions.

Siobhan Mullins of the Red House Poets made a great publisher on the night, looking after sales and hellos, while Alan Murphy, Sherry Young, Annie Palmer, Elaine Mulcair, Sharon Erez, Patrick Agnew and Sean Sunderland welcomed guests and visitors with much aplomb.

We also loved meeting the book's youngest contributor, Abi Barron, super-brilliant schoolgirl of Glendalligan. The book is now in its second printing, such is its popularity, with copies available (in time for Christmas, free postage anywhere) for €12 at redhousepoets.ie and in local shops at €10 - The Bookcentre, Waterford; Reader's Choice, Dungarvan; Lismore Heritage Centre; Ardmore Post Office; and Tallow Enterprise Centre.

Copies are also now in the Waterford libraries network, so pop into your local branch for a good look.

BALLYDUFF UPPER PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Parent & Toddler meet at the regular weekly slot of 9.30 to 11 am in the Carnegie Centre. Parents, grandparents and childminders are very welcome for a cuppa and a chat. The usual €2 each week will apply. It’d be great to see you there!

SOCIAL DANCING Thank you to everyone who supported this month’s Social Dance.

Next Dance will be Saturday, 15th December in St. Michael’s Hall at 9 pm with a festive theme. Music will be by Pat Costello.

BINGO A gentle reminder of the next Bingo in St. Michael’s Hall is on December 7th at 8.30 pm with a roll over Jackpot and a Festive Theme!

CARDS Results from 28th November are as follows: 1st: Bob & Mary Allen Larry and Finbarr Byrnes, Dave Fennessy & Tommy Feeney.

Lucky Table: Rita Leamy & Ann Geary, Sean Twomey & Mary Fennessy, Pat Noonan & Delia Cashell, Joan Hannon & Christy Higgins Raffle: Mary Allen, Helen Walsh, Joan Hannon, Dan Howard, Sean Twomey, Finbarr Byrnes, Sean Higgins, Ann Geary, Dave Fennessy, Sean Higgins, Bill Leddy.

LOTTO No winner of the local GAA Lotto of Tuesday, 27th November.

The numbers drawn were 7, 11, 20 and 26. Lucky €30 draw winners were: Sean Higgin, Paddy Ahern, Sheila Kearney and Geraldine Casey.

Results from Tuesday, 4th December coming from The Log Cabin with a jackpot of €7,650 next week.

Tickets are on sale in St. Michael’s Hall from 9 am – 1 pm on weekdays, before Sunday Mass. They are also available in Bridget Scanlon’s Hair Salon, The Log Cabin and An Síbín.

BALLYDUFF WALKING CLUB The next walk will be on Sunday, 16th December at Glenshelane Woods at 1 pm. This walk will be led

by Anne Marie. All are welcome.

CHRISTMAS FAIR A reminder of the Ballyduff Upper Christmas Fair on Sunday, December 9th from 12-4 pm hosted by the Ballyduff Upper Parents Association.

There will be many stalls available on the day catering for all those last minute Christmas presents.

Also Breeda Morgan from Frank Morgan photography Fermoy will be in attendance to capture your special family photo for only €10 please book a slot with Louise on 086 1859727.

Also we have a Santa phone booth for all the boys and girls to chat to Santa for just €3 please book in with Louise to secure your time. Lots of homemade baking on the day, tea and coffee and hot chocolate. Free entry.

ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH, BALLYDUFF UPPER, PASTORAL COUNCIL NOTES On this Saturday, 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass, will be at 11 am. The Sacrament of Reconciliation for Christmas will be celebrated in the Church on Thursday, 13th December at 7.30 pm. Mass on Christmas eve will be celebrated at 8.30 pm and mass on Christmas day at the usual time of 11 am. We wish everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas.

BALLYDUFF UPPER COMHALTAS NOTES LANDERS IRISH DANCE SCHOOL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CÉILÍ On Friday, 14th December, ’18 at 7 pm, the annual Landers Irish Dance School Christmas Céilí will take place in Villierstown Church. For dancers of all ages, dancing all our favourites: Siege of Ennis, Shoe the Donkey and many more, with wonderful live music by Taobh na Mara Céilí Band. €10 per family, tea & Christmas treats and raffle. Everyone welcome!

RYAN SCHOOL OF DANCING We would like to congratulate all the dancers from the Ryan School of

Dancing who participated at this year’s 50th Munster Championships last weekend and walked away with 8 Munster titles, 17 podium positions and 13 qualifiers for the World Championships next Easter in North Carolina. Congratulations in particular to our Booley House dancers Joseph O’Keeffe and Doireann Ní Riain on winning Munster Titles and qualifying for the World’s and to Olivia Hennessy, who also qualified for the World Championships.

SET DANCING CLASSES Set dancing classes continue on Tuesday evenings in Araglin commencing at 6.30 pm for beginners. Adult classes are held in the Library in Ballyduff Upper every Thursday night from 8.30 pm - 10.30 pm while Saturday morning classes for children start at 10 am for beginners.

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

BALLYDUFF UPPER PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION Ballyduff Upper Parents’ Association are hosting a Christmas Fare on Sunday, December 9th from 12.00 noon - 4.00 p.m.

There will be many stalls available on the day catering for all those last minute Christmas presents.

Also Breeda Morgan from Frank Morgan photography Fermoy will be in attendance to capture your special family photo for only €10 please book a slot with Louise on 0861859727. Also we have a Santa phone booth for all the boys and girls to chat to Santa for just €3 please book in with Louise to secure your time. Lots of homemade baking on the day, tea and coffee and hot chocolate. Free entry.

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KNOCKANORE KGK COMMUNITY COUNCIL Check us out on our Facebook pages, (Knockanore Area KGK Community Council) and (Knockanore Heritage and History).

ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZENS’ PARTY As we write, plans are afoot for the forthcoming Senior Citizen’s party in Knockanore on Sunday, December 16th. Invitations are being sent out, but if you don’t receive an invitation, come along anyway, you will be most welcome. The party starts at 2.00 p.m.

On Saturday, 15th December we will have the annual Childrens’ Party also in Knockanore Hall. Time 2.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. As usual Santa Clause will attend. Admission €10 per child. Max €25 per family.

SURVEY OF NEEDS Over the last few weeks, five possible projects have been identified which would improve our parish.

A survey form will be circulated to each household asking our parishioners to rate the five projects in order of importance.

Completed forms to be returned before January 10th, 2019.

BLACKWATER LADIES CLUB This Thursday night, 6th December we have the very talented Kay Murphy displaying some beautiful Christmas wreaths and table centre pieces all made by herself and Danielle.

These will be raffled off at the end of the night, and who knows, it could be your lucky night! So, 8.30 p.m. KGK hall, Knockanore.

See you there.

KGK HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY In Islandeady, a rural area a few miles South of Castlebar, Co. Mayo. a local man, practically on his own, made a huge difference to his small Parish.

That man, Joe Moylet, had an uncle call Jack who lived nearby in a traditional old country cottage until his death about ten years ago.

As Jack wasn’t married and did not have any children to leave the cottage to, it stood idle for many years, in exactly the same condition as when its owner passed away.

A few years ago, Joe Moylet, having a lifelong interest in the heritage and culture of the area, decided to open the cottage to the public and it became known JACK’S OLD COTTAGE. A new road was laid on the track, a short distance to the main road, one of the barns was turned in to a small community centre where dances and music sessions are held.

The local cycling club was invited to use part of the centre and run high tech spinning sessions for the purpose of indoor training.

On a recent visit to County Mayo we visited Islandeady and met up with Joe Moylet who showed us what has been achieved in this small rural parish.

Above photographs show some of the things that can be achieved by one man with vision and a great determination.

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TALLOW TALLOW ENTERPRISE CENTRE Classes are now winding down for the year and what a busy year it has been. Art has finished for the year and will resume on January 14th with Barbara Barrett. New members are always welcome.

Movie Afternoon – For the Active Retired will take place on Tuesday, 11th December from 1.30 pm to 4 pm, this is an open afternoon and everyone is welcome. Festive refreshments will be served.

Christmas Floral Demonstration – Tickets are literally flying out the door for the Christmas Floral Demonstration with Rose Hickey on Thursday, 13th December. Don’t miss this opportunity to see renowned demonstrator Rose in action.

Raffle on the night and lots of festive goodies to enjoy.There are still a limited number of tickets available contact, 058-56445.

Christmas Holidays – The Enterprise Centre will close for Christmas Holidays on Friday, December 21st at 12.30 pm, reopening on January 2nd 2019.

Pre-School Holidays – The Children’s Playroom will close for the Christmas Holidays on Friday, 21st December re-opening on Monday, 7th January.

CHRISTMAS SWIM CLAYCASTLE YOUGHAL 12.30 P.M. CHRISTMAS DAY Two very worthwhile beneficiaries this year namely Pieta House and Medical Centre Tanzania.

Last week we wrote of the great work undertaken at Pieta House organisation across Ireland and beyond. This week a brief rundown on the other half which will benefit.

Fr. Michael Melican is a member of the Rosminian Order of priests and is now resident here

in Tallow. Having “retired” some years back having spent 22 years working in Africa he is still very much involved, albeit from a distance, in his former Parish. Not to be confused with the average size of a Parish as we know it, his former one covers huge distances with in some instances impassable roads etc.

A medical centre in Kwalukonge/ Magrmba region, a remote area some 30 miles from the nearest town, Mombo, urgently needs a new ultrasound machine. The old existing on is kaput, finished and fit for scrap only, you might even say it’s knackered! Get the picture?

This little Centre last year treated, to the best of its ability, 7,019 adults and 1,368 children out of a Regional population of 16,588 people. Figures released from the Clinic show that an ultrasound machine was required in 2017, mostly for pregnancy but also men and children.

We need say no more. Our volunteer swimmers on Christmas Day will have great fun in the lovely warm waters of Youghal beach. If you would like to join them or just support them then please do. Further information and cards at the Health Centre Tallow on 058-56441 or ring Tom on 087-9974643 We need as many swimmers as possible.

Pieta House and Ultrasound machine, both in the business of saving lives. Doesn’t get more important than that. Thank you.

TALLOW COMMUNITY COUNCIL George Murphy - Saturday, 24th November, Tallow Community Council would like to thank people who supported the event, those who gave sponsorship, spot prizes and who bought tickets on the night. A great night was had by all.Thanks also to Lizzy’s for the venue.

Denny and Teresa Cunningham celebrating their 55 years of marriage at the Christmas Party in the Community Centre, Tallow, on Sunday, 2nd December, last.

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Tallow Community Council members including Tallow Parish Choir, also Cathaoirleach John Pratt of the Dungarvan/Lismore Municipal District, at the switching on of the Christmas Lights on Friday night, 30th November last.

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A section of the crowd who were at the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Tallow on Friday, 30th November last.

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A scene of the crowd taken from the Christmas Party on Sunday, 2nd December last.

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CAPPOQUIN Cappoquin Community Centre (058) 52746, Facebook - Cappoquin Community Centre; Email ocappdev@eircom.net SHOP LOCAL Cappoquin Community Development Company is currently distributing fliers encouraging people to shop in Cappoquin as much as is possible. By shopping in Cappoquin you are sustaining local businesses and providing employment for local people.

The more we shop in Cappoquin the more we can build an attractive environment for people to live and work in Cappoquin.

Remember local businesses sponsor many local organisations so there is very much an onus on us to support all our local businesses.

This is essential for the future of our town and the many voluntary groups in the town.

HALL BOOKINGS AUTUMN/WINTER 2018 Just a reminder for the many Clubs, Associations and Groups using our facilities for the Winter months. With the evening sadly pulling in, can you please contact the Community Centre on (058) 52746 to let us know as soon as possible what mornings, days, evenings & nights are desired.

Last year was our busiest year for centre use and thanks to you all for your continued support. With our new Gym Extension coming on stream further demand is expected to pass the dark evenings away.

GYM Opening Hours MondayFriday 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Membership €200 per year, €60 for 3 months, €25 per Month, €5 per casual, OAP/ Unemployed €3 per session.

Top of the range equipment— cardio equipment, we provide a wide range of the lasted cardiovascular equipment, from cross trainers to rowing machines to help maximize your fitness.

Resistance equipment- These states of the art machines provide resistance against a certain movement, isolating the targeted muscle group. They operate using weight stacks, allowing total control of your work out. Up to 37.5 Kg Dumbbells, loaded machines including chest press, shoulder press, seated row; pull down, leg press, stack squat and new addition

Ann McCarthy, Damien McCarthy & Tom Hennessey at the opening of the new Gym Extension. cable machine with large selection of handles and attachments including cable crossover (chest), single standing exercises and duel action pulleys. Also, selection of racks including Olympic flat bar, incline and decline bench press and smith machine and adjustable benches.

We have large selection of loose weights plates ranging from1.25kg to 20kg.

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

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

Claire Egan (087-9713895) Health and fitness Degree from UL. Both our gym trainers will help clients reach their goals with are expert knowledge, they will encourage you to work to the best of your ability whatever your level.

These trainers will focus your fitness and training regime to work to your schedule, abilities, interests and life style, both can be contacted at any time to get you started in your new life style challenge.

WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Monday - Ladies Exercise Classes with Paul Murray 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Active Retirement 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m., Affane Bridge 7.30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Thursday morning Ladies Exercises with Paul Murray 10.30 am to 11.30 a.m., Community Soccer 8.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.

Friday Gymnastics 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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

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

COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €2,200 Lotto draw 3rd of December 2018 Jackpot €2,100. Numbers drawn 3, 16, 21, 22. No Winner.

Consolation prizewinners: Daniel Leahy, Tourin; Maud McLaughlin, Walsh’s Hotel; Finbarr Power Camphire; Brigid Wilkinson, Killahala; Leo O’Donnell, Bridane.

Next week’s draw is on the 10th December 2018, with a jackpot of €2,200.

Remember anyone looking to buy our lotto tickets, call to any of the local shops in Cappoquin, the Community Centre, Miriam Coughlan or Carmel Prendergast will look after you. If you wish you can also buy the popular annual tickets, if you’re not in you can’t win!

MODELIGO LOTTO RESULT 1st DECEMBER 2018 Numbers drawn 27, 28, 30. €25 winners: Aoife Power, Modeligo; Donal Fraher, Kilbrien; Derek Kelly, Bob Manahan, Modeligo.

Lotto tickets can be got from any Community Centre member. Next week’s Jackpot €1,200.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL St. Vincent de Paul will hold their annual Church Gate Collection next weekend. Modeligo collection will be taken up prior to weekly 10 am Mass on Sunday, 9th December. Your usual generous response is anticipated and be assured that all monies collected will be put to good use.

The Cappoquin conference of the St. Vincent de Paul will be having a raffle for a monster Christmas Hamper. Tickets are on sale at various outlets in the conference including Deckies, Modeligo, tickets are 3 for €5, your support is much appreciated. Hamper can be viewed in Cappoquinn Credit Union shop window.

MODELIGO SOCIAL GATHERING A get together for everyone of all ages. A chance to meet neighbours and new comers for a chat and light refreshments. Saturday morning, 8th December at 10.45 am in Modeligo Community Centre. All are welcome.

MODELIGO NATIONAL SCHOOL Modeligo N.S. Are having a clothes collection on Friday, 14th December. All clothes, pairs of shoes, bags and clean soft toys accepted. Donations can be left at the school prior to this date. Please contact Niamh Ryan for any further information.

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

BOOKINGS Anyone looking to book the Astro turf or Hall please contact John Power on 087 283 4600.

Cappoquin Civic Link – This week’s photo comes from the collection of Sheila Murphy and features the late Jack Brackett of Main Street and Mick Nagle of Barrack Street, stacking sides of meat at the Bacon Factory in 1961. The factory operated at its river-side location, where the present day Port na hAbhann houses are, from 1907 to 1980.

Jack, in particular, was also synonymous with the local GAA club for many, many years.

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS THIS FRIDAY NIGHT This Friday, 7th December at 8 pm, will see the turning on of Cappoquin's Christmas lights, with the action taking place at the Square.

Thanks to the wonderful support of Siobhán Hubbard and Waterford Area Partnership, this year will again see lots of goodies and games for all ages.

There will be baked goods, hot food and warm drinks, music from the Deise Brass Band and the a singalong led by the local Scouts. There will also be a Wobbly Circus performance, lots of children's goody bags and glowsticks to be distributed and one of the great local Christmas treats, Melleray Vintage ‘aglow’ will be in attendance too.

This year, in addition to all the lights from previous years, we have some new sets and an extra Christmas tree at the top of Castle Street, thanks to the generous support of Cappoquin Tidy Towns, and the cooperation of several local householders.

The work of getting the trees, putting up the lights and paying for it all too involves quite a sig-

nificant bit of work, for the good of the place, and it would be wonderful to see as many people as possible attending on Friday night next.

A great crowd turned up last year and the fun will be every bit as good in 2018, have no fear.

CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCE TREE RIBBONS In a well-established tradition, Cappoquin Civic Link volunteers will be offering ribbons for the Christmas remembrance tree at the Square over the coming few weeks.

There is no fixed ‘charge’ for putting the name of a loved one, who may be deceased or just not at home this Christmas, on a ribbon of your choosing, but any and every cent that is donated will go to support projects like the Christmas lights and insurance for a range of community events during 2019.

The ribbons are already available at Murray’s and the Credit Union, and we will be selling them outside Super Valu around the second weekend in December too.

All support will be greatly

appreciated, as Civic Link does not seek funding support from the public at any other time of the year, and we are sure the tree will look fantastic when decked out with loads of ribbons too.

SALES OF ‘WOMEN AT THE CORNERSTONE’ Sales of the Heritage Group’s latest book, ‘Women at the Cornerstone’ have been going very well.

The net cost of the project, including the launch event on November 10th, came to €5,700 and we are delighted to announce that we have now covered all of that cost, and have close to €1,000 in profit on top of that.

Books are still on sale in seven outlets in Cappoquin, four in Dungarvan and two in Lismore.

Approximately 70% of the books in the print run have been either sold or are currently on sale in these outlets.

With Christmas postage deadlines looming, please do not leave it too late if you want to purchase books, because there are absolutely no plans to print more at this stage.

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BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY BODY CONDITIONING & CIRCUIT TRAINING Body Conditioning & Circuit Training Classes continue in Ballinameela Community Centre every Monday night at 7.00 p.m.

Join us for an enjoyable hour of a well structured class that provides a great workout for all levels of fitness. It’s €5 per class - pay as you go. “ Give it a Go-Enjoy getting Fit”. Enquiries call or text 087-8229762.

BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP The Ballinameela toddler group meets every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the Halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945 FINISK VALLEY AC Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday and

Wednesday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Minimum age limit is 5 years old (child needs to be school going). Full programme of events can be obtained at our training session.

LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Ladies indoor soccer on every Tuesday night at 7.00 p.m. in the Community Centre. Contact Noirin Kelly on (086) 8362695 if interested.

BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Contact Mairead on 087-7681975 if interested.

COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087 3538347. It works in two ways. Firstly, a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout.

Secondly, you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent

around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.com munityalert.ie MAUREEN'S BAR AGLISH Here are some upcoming events for Maureen's Bar. Friday, December 21st - Staff Party. Music and craic. Food served. All Welcome.

Saturday, December 22nd Annual Christmas draw in aid of Crumlin Children's Hospital.

Turkey, Ham,Whiskey, Wine, Biscuits and Sweets.

Sunday, December 23d - Pat Walsh memorial Dart Cup. Starts at 7.00 p.m. Food Served. All Welcome.

December 31st - New Years Eve. Music and Finger Food Served.

BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087-8289147.

The Centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be

rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, contact Alison Curran also. William Buckley is responsible for the month of December for opening and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on (087) 6104634.

LOTTO RESULTS 3/12/18 – Numbers were: 7, 8, 30. No winner. €20 winners: Tom Ahearne, Scart; John O’Donnell, Ballinameela; John Moynihan, Kereen; John Stack, Cappagh; Micheál Phelan, Cappagh. Next week’s jackpot €1,850 and will take place in the Welcome Inn. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 0879194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.

TOURANEENA LITTLE BOB'S TRACTOR RUN The 8th annual Little Bob's tractor run will be held on New Year's Day 2019. The tractor run is in memory of the very popular Robert (Bob) Power, who was tragically taken from our midst at the young age of 25 years.

Little Bob's Tractor Run has really gone from strength to strength over the years and has raised over €24,000 for local charities.

The proceeds from this years Tractor Run will go to the Sesame School, Dungarvan for children with special needs and to St. Mary's National School, Touraneena.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS We extend many congratulations and warm wishes to Piery Butler, Lackendarra, Ballinamult, who celebrated his 93th birthday recently. We take this opportunity to wish Piery the best of health and happiness for the future.

SCÓR NA nÓG We are expecting many great nights of entertainment this year as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Scór. The first round of Scór na nÓg will be held in Modeligo on the 4th January, 2019 at 7.00 p.m. We look forward to seeing all our talented young boys and girls take to the stage in Modeligo.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION The annual local St. Vincent de Paul church gate collection will be held this Saturday night, 8th December at 7.30 p.m.

Mass in St. Mary's Church, Touraneena. To many people, the society of St. Vincent de Paul is an invaluable organisation not only at Christmas, but throughout the year. However, Christmas does place greater strain on resources and there is even greater pressure on parents to provide more than the basic requirements of food and fuel for their families.

SVP National President Kieran Stafford stated that, “Although we are now among the top five richest countries in the world we still have over 16% of the population (780,000 people) living below the poverty line. Poverty

in Ireland in 2018 takes many forms and is primarily driven by low income and lack of access to good quality jobs and affordable housing, health, education and childcare ''.

We don't have figures for Waterford but nationwide around 50,000 families are expected to be visited by St Vincent de Paul this winter and they are currently receiving over 1,000 phone calls a day from people in need. All support for the annual church gate collection will be really appreciated by our local St.Vincent de Paul Society.

SLIABH gCUA SET DANCING CLUB There was a great response to our recent raffle and we held the draw last Thursday night in the Community Centre,Touraneena.

The winners were as follows:- First prize, Niamh Hallahan, Spring Meadows, Dungarvan (€100 voucher for the Park Hotel), There were two second prizes of Comeragh Oil vouchers worth €25 each and the winners were Anne Walsh, Glenbeg ICA and Clara Power, Lickoran. Third prize was a €20 voucher for Easons, which was won by Gerardine Shine, Ballinameela.

Congratulations to all the lucky winners.

We would like to thank our sponsors and all the people who purchased raffle tickets.

We would also like to thank all the children in the Set Dancing Club who put in tremendous effort in order to make the raffle such a huge success. All proceeds from the raffle will go towards the upcoming visit from The Liverpool Irish Centre.

SYMPATHY We extend sympathy to the Sheehan and Hogan family on the recent passing of Kathleen Sheehan (nee Hogan), Ballybrien, Ballymacarbry.We extend our sincere sympathy to her sons Joseph and Ger; sisters Nora, Josie and Angela; brothers Michael, Denis and Jackie; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass was in St. Helena's Church, The Nire, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

May Kathleen rest in peace.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Kieran Hallahan who has been chosen as a selector for the Waterford senior football team. Kieran has a long history with Sliabh gCua GAA and we wish Kieran, fellow selector Ger Walsh, and the management team under new manager Benji Whelan, much success in the coming year.

Our hopes for our senior hurlers for 2019 have also been boosted by the news that Waterford icon Michael 'Brick' Walsh will line-out for his 17th year in a row, under new manager Pauric Fanning and new selectors, ex Waterford players James Murray and Pa Kearney. The hurling round robin fixtures in 2019 see us playing our first game against Clare, round 2 will be against Tipperary, round 3 against Limerick, round 4 against Cork and round 5 is a bye for Waterford.

If you are looking for a great Christmas present, the GAA season tickets are currently on sale at http://www.seasontickets.ie SLIABH gCUA LOTTO The winning numbers drawn in Dunne's Bar last Sunday night were 11, 14 and 17.

There was no winner of the €900 Jackpot.

The 5 x €20 winners were 1) Mary Ellen, 2) John Mike Fitzpatrick, 3) Sean Dalton, 4) Moira Barron, 5) Marion and Dermot, The promoters prize of €20 was won by Dunne's Bar. Next week's draw will be held on Sunday night, 9th December in Hanrahan's Bar for a Lotto Jackpot of €1,000.

COMMUNITY CENTRE There was great activity last Saturday at the Community Centre, Touraneena, with the setting of a new hedge along the boundary on the left hand side. Due to a combination of trojan work and the weather staying dry, the job was completed on the day. Huge thanks to Pat and the Commitee and to Tom Power, Tom Gleeson, Tom Condon, Mike Murray, Donagh Condon, Jamie and Mossie for all their hard work.

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Let’s Talk About Shampoo THERE wasn't always the multiple choice of hair products there is now. I'm not even going back to the days of carbolic soap and water. No, our first introduction to shampoo, back in the day, was a Silvikrin sachet. They weren't much bigger than a stamp but you could still get two washes out of them, if you found someplace safe to stand it up. The trouble with the sachets was once you snipped the corner off, there was no resealable option.

Conditioner did not exist, at least not in rural Ireland of the sixties and seventies. Mind you, everyone had dandruff anyway so shiny hair might only get you bullied. In fact, dandruff was so common that a windy day in the school playground was like a blizzard.

The health and beauty section of modern day supermarkets are a virtual Arabic Souk with all the perfumed scents and herbal aromas. The choices available to the customer are endless. There are shampoos and conditioners for every type of hair and some that don't exist.....yet. Probably the most frequently added ingredient in latter years is the extract of the Jojoba plant. It’s pronounced like the cry of a Waterford Santa, "Ho Ho Ba!".

Depending on which part of the South Western United States or Mexico its grown, there are several other names for this popular plant; Goat Nut, Deer Nut, Pig Nut, Wild Hazel, Quinine Nut, Coffeeberry and (no jokes please) Grey Box Bush. Jojoba doesn't have it all its own way either. There is competition from several other natural ingredients collectively called herbal extracts.

This could include anything from Tea Tree Oil, Henna, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass and the ever popular Ginkgo Biloba (I thought that was a song by Carlos Santana). To impress us ordinary mortals all this is blended with a concoction of Parfum (perfume) and Aqua (water). More importantly these exotic ingredients, we are told, contain such important elements as iron, calcium and vitamin C. Obviously your hair has a better diet than you do.

The variety of hair care products and the range of applications available to the customer are bordering on magical. Some of the claims made by the manufacturers are, at the very least, fantastical but more than likely impossible. Why would your hair need volume control? How loud can it get? For almost 35 years I've been using "strengthening" shampoo and yet my hair isn't strong enough to hold up my hat. The skylight at the back of my head is proof that "replenishing" doesn't work. As for the "thickening" version, that's working because I'm still buying it. How about "anti-breakage"? Too late, I'm broke. What exactly does "invigorating" and "revitalizing" achieve? Is it some form of Fountain of Youth where we all have the flowing locks of Thor (as played by Chris Hemsworth, of course)? Maybe its a Frankenstein formula that brings dead hair back to life.

Sitting on the shelf with these basics are hair tonic, hairspray, dry shampoo!?!?, scalp moisturiser, hair colour (in every shade imaginable), styling mousse, hair gel, curl enhancer and various "magic" elixirs. There are even words that have been specifically invented for confusing the already befuddled masses.

Can anybody explain “Aromachologie", "Elasticizer", "Phomollient" or "Blow Dry Accelerator"? I don't even want to know what "Sumotech" means. If I want I can now use a 'preshampoo' shampoo, apply 'plumping hair cream', wear a 'smoothing hair mask' work in some re-structuring conditioner and top it off with a fistful of re-texturing gel..

It’s hair raising stuff.

Ballinameela Creatives want you to give an old joke a home this Christmas English writer P.G.Wodehouse said,"There is only one cure for grey hair. It was invented by a Frenchman. It’s called the Guillotine"

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Jack Kelly’s book described as “an invaluable reference to life in Portlaw” at launch of memoir 77 Years ADreaming at Waterford Healing Arts Trust – The memoir of renal dialysis patient and amateur historian Jack Kelly was described as “an invaluable reference to life in Portlaw” and “a valuable insight into the social history of Ireland” by Mary Butler, TD, as she officially launched 77 Years A-Dreaming: Recollections and Reflections on a Wonderful Life at Waterford Healing Arts Trust, University Hospital Waterford (UHW) on Friday, 30th November. 77 Years A-Dreaming is available to purchase at Waterford Healing Arts Trust. Further details are available from www.waterfordhealingarts.com.Pictured at the event as Jack Kelly with his wife Bridget and extended family.

[John Power]

KILROSSANTY QUIZ Dungarvan Lions Club will hold a fun Table Quiz in Micilins Bar this Friday night, 7th December at 8.30 p.m. sharp.

Tables of four €40. All proceeds will go to Dungarvan Lions Club Christmas Appeal.Your generosity is always greatly appreciated.

PARTY Parish Christmas Party will be held this Sunday in the hall at 1.00 p.m. sharp. Names to be given to any one of the committee as soon as possible you need to give in your name as the caterers need the number that will be attending.

BINGO Once again the Bingo attracted a big crowd last Friday night in Crotty’s Inn. The next

Bingo, please note will be on 14th December with a jackpot of €2,000, prize money €1,200, raffle for cash prizes plus some extra prizes for Christmas. Eyes down at 8.30 p.m. sharp.

I.C.A. Hope all the ladies will enjoy the afternoon tea in Woodhouse Stradbally this Wednesday at 2.00 p.m. Meeting in the hall on Monday night at 8.00 p.m. sharp.

We will have a guest speaker who will be doing some Christmas craft items. All members bring goodies for the tea. The competition is for the best homemade xmas card.

WHIST All Whist players and their friends enjoyed the Dinner in Kierseys recently. Thanks to all

who organised it. Thanks to Kierseys for the lovely meal.

Happy Christmas to all members whist will resume in the new year.

LAUNCH Launch of Bachelors in trouble new DVD will take place this Saturday night in Crotty’s Inn. Dancing to John O’Shea, T.R. Dallas, Paddy Joe Ryan, Pat Daly.

Admission is €12. Proceeds will go to Church Funds and Irish Kidney Association.The name of the DVD is Magical Pension days.

SYMPATHY Sympathy to Nora Walsh, Comeragh on the death of her sister Kathleen Sheehan (nee Hogan) Ballymacarbry over the weekend. May she rest in peace.

A Guide to . . . The Comeragh Mountains AFTER many requests, A Guide to... The Comeragh Mountains has just been republished by Declan McGrath.

This latest edition is bigger and better than the previous editions and is packed with facts and information, which should give all those interested in upland areas, and particularly those who enjoy looking at or walking in the Comeraghs, a better appreciation of the majestic landscape asset that is on our doorstep.

The book is copiously illustrated with colour images throughout the 432 large-format pages.

Because of its size (250mm x 205mm), the photographs are large and striking: there are several double page spreads, in addition to several more single page and half page photographs. The front cover shows the magnificent cliffs at Coum Tay, and the beautiful amphitheatre that is Coumshingaun, probably one of the finest corries in all of Ireland, is shown on the back cover, in a photograph that captures the ambience and scale of this magnificent and enchanting coum.

The text too has been largely rewritten and there is an additional chapter in this edition on Comeragh Rivers.The chapters on Changes to the Comeragh Mountains and The Importance & Future of the Comeragh Mountains have been updated, and, the Walks Chapter has 21 walks, each fully illustrated and with an accompanying map.

The book will tell you all you need to know

about the Comeraghs, how they were formed, what lives in them, what use is made of them, why they should be cherished and protected and what changes have taken place since the book was first published in 1995.

The book is great value at €25 and is available in all the Waterford bookshops (from early December 2018).

CHRISTMAS FAIR Kilmacthomas 4th annual Christmas Fair in Kiersey's Tea Rooms on Thursday, 13th December 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

Stalls to include, Tignor Handcrafts, Liam's Knitwear, Mary's Cakes, Jo's Flowers, Comeragh Craft Rooms and Jill Casey’s Snowman Family plus many more great local stalls.

This is a great event and an opportunity to get you Christmas gifts sorted with lots of local beautiful handcrafts.

Come and enjoy and support local industry.

CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL TREE The Christmas memorial tree at the top of the village is a very welcoming feature, and now has numerous bows in memory of loved ones placed on it.

Bows still available at €2 each and all proceeds go towards the local St Vincent de Paul fund.

Your support is much appreciated.

GOOD LUCK We wish the Kilmacthomas

Junior B hurlers the very best of luck as they take on Dungarvan in a replay match on Saturday, 8th December.

The boys need lots of support to get this one over the line, so go along and cheer on Kilmac.

CHRISTMAS PARTY Kilmacthomas Day Care Centre invites you to a Christmas Party on Thursday, 13th December from 12.30 p.m. to 4.30 pm. Carol service, full Christmas lunch, music and raffle. Cost €12.

Bookings taken on Tuesday and Wednesday, phone 051 294828.

LOTTO DRAW Results of the Kilmacthomas AFC lotto draw on Saturday, 1st December, letters drawn C, E, G, O. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to: Eleanor O'Connell, Clonea; Erwin Foley, Kilmac; Damien Carey, Craughaun View, Kilmac; Tyrone Power, Kilmac and Alfie Mulcahy, c/o M. Dee. Next week’s jackpot €1750, be in to win.

WHIST Ballylaneen Whist Club results for Monday, 26th November, Mary O'Donnell, Stess Connolly, Kay Veale, Helen Lally, Mary B. Bowdren, Linda Dempsey, Brigid Power, Veronica Walsh, Nicola Carroll, Breda Galvin and Paddy O'Shea.

Raffle winners Brigid Power, Monica Gough and Mary Power.

DAY CENTRE It was nice to walk into the Centre last Tuesday on such a wet and windy day and be met with a lovely coal fire.

The morning saw Christmas decorations being made....lots of glitter, and also on the ladies!

Both Anne Phelan and Annie Kirwan have been busy making beautiful Christmas wreaths for Sale for Charity. Well done.

We played Bingo for lovely prizes and only 20c a game.

Christmas lunch is Thursday, 13th December for local Senior Citizens.

For more information please contact Centre.

VILLIERSTOWN JACK THE JOKER Last week’s winner of the Jack the Joker draw was Tory Barrett, who chose card number 38, the Two of Hearts and won €50.

Next week’s jackpot is €3,600.

Tickets can be bought locally.

Remember if you are not in....You can’t win.

“I am one step away from being rich...All I need now is money”.

ANNUAL CAROL SERVICE The Tidy Towns Council host their Annual Christmas Carol Service on Thursday, 6th December, tomorrow in Villierstown Church Hall. Doors open at 6.30 p.m. Featuring the High Hopes Choir, Ballinroad Church Choir, Dungarvan Gospel Choir and Aglish Church Choir. Admission is free.

Donations for the Homeless Charity will be welcome on the night. Refreshments will be served. If you feel you need a little spiritual uplifting, it’s the place to come to and bring a friend.

THE DEISE SINGERS TEA TIME RECITAL OF THE YEAR Sunday, 9th December in Villierstown Church Hall at 4 p.m. The programme includes, Christmas folk and popular songs, an hour of total enjoyment. Tickets are available from choir members, Barrons in Cappoquin and on the evening. €10 each.

LOCAL EMPLOYMENT Montessori Trained PreSchool Assistant (Part-time) Villierstown Education and Culture Project (Part-time) is currently recruiting for the position of Montessori Trained Pre-

School Assistant (Part-time). The position is part-time initially working two days per week with potential for additional hours later in the ‘18/’19 School year.

The successful applicant will have: • A degree level qualification in early years • A Montessori Qualification • A Minimum of two years experience in the sector • Two written references The start date for the successful applicant will be Monday, 7th January, 2019. Applications must be submitted by Friday, December 14th and can be emailed to: villierstown.montessori@gmai l.com or posted to Lisa Ryan, Villierstown Montessori School, Villierstown, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

UNESCO RECOGNITION FOR IRELAND The ancient games of hurling and camogie have been added to UNESCO’s list of protected cultural activities around the world.

The games, among the oldest and fastest field sports in the world, were chosen after a lengthy process. UNESCO maintains that cultural heritage does not end at monuments and collections of objects. It also includes traditions or living expressions, inherited from ancestors and passed on. It’s about time alternative sections of our heritage were recognised.

TORY’S CHRISTMAS FAYRE Yes, that season is creeping up n us so any tasty treats you need, contact Tory in our local shop to discuss the options available.

VILLIERSTOWN GARDENING CLUB Tips of the week: Before the birds eat them all, cut a few stems of holly with berries for making Christmas garlands. Stand them in a bucket of water in a sheltered spot where our feathered friends can’t take them.

Start to plant bare-root roses, they can be planted any time between now and March.

Plant out spring bedding displays of pansies, violas and primulas.

There’s still time to plant daffodil bulbs and other spring flowering bulbs for a magnificent start to next year’s display.

MAUREEN’S BAR, AGLISH December entertainment: Friday, 21st: Staff party, all welcome. Music, fun and food.

Saturday, 22nd: Annual Christmas Draw in aid of Crumlins Children’s Hospital.

Turkey, ham, whiskey, biscuits and sweets.

Sunday, 23rd: Pat Walsh Memorial Dart Cup starting at 7 p.m. All welcome, food served.

New Year’s Eve: Music and finger food.

JUST A THOUGHT When I was a kid, we didn’t need on Elf on the Shelf to motivate me to behave during Christmas time.We had a belt on the shelf, that motivated us to behave all year round.

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Foroige Clubs members who attended our workshop in Ballymacarbry over the weekend.

WEST WATERFORD CONTACT INFORMATION Please note items to be included in the West Waterford Notes column must be submitted at the latest 10 pm on the Monday night before publication. Items for the notes are always welcome and can be submitted by email to westwatnotes@yahoo.co.uk or by call, text, whatsApp or viber to 087 2076704 or calling 024 92249 thank you.

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT THIS FRIDAY On Friday, December 7th, ‘Carol’s

by Candlelight’ will be held in Clashmore Church from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm. This is a local initiative being undertaken by local talent as we approach the Christmas season.

This evening will help to fundraise for the much needed organ for Clashmore Church. Cost is €10 and this will include seasonal refreshments in the hall after the event. We would really appreciate your support.

CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO On Sunday night last, December 2nd our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place. Z,T, U, Q were the letters drawn out this week. We had no match four letters ticket among this week’s draw enteries to win our jackpot so next week we will have €1,800 to be won.

Congratulations to each of the following who were this week’s lucky winners of €20 spot prizes: the O’Doherty's; Alan McCarthy; Matt O’Rourke. Once again thanks to everyone who supported our draw.

NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to proud parents Michelle and James Roche, Ballycurrane on the birth of their baby boy whom they have named Jamie, a most welcome baby brother for Maisie and Rosie, best wishes from all your family and friends.

CLASHMORE TIDY TOWNS ASSOCIATION AGM Our Annual General Meeting took place last Friday evening at the Heritage Centre and we want to sincerely thank everyone who attended on the night.The incoming committee for 2019 is as follows: Chairman: Liam Dunne; Vice-Chairman: Pat Roche; Secretary: Suzanne Allen; Treasurer: Micheál Lombard; Committee Members: Eamonn Doherty, Colette Beresford, Billy Dunne.

We were delighted to announce the formation of a Junior Tidy Towns committee over the past few weeks,

who we are very much looking forward to working with in the future.

The Junior Committee includes: John Keane, Asia Lupton, Sarah-Jane Cashell, Kyle O’Doherty, Amy Cremin and Brona O’Doherty and we want to sincerely thank our local Foroige group for facilitating the formation of this committee. More about plans for 2019 in the New Year.

CLASHMORE VILLAGE TREE LIGHTING As the song says, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Hence we are very excited about the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event which takes place at the Grotto in Clashmore this Saturday evening, December 8th in conjunction with Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Foroige and Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Community Council.The festive events will kickoff at Clashmore Heritage Centre at 6.30 pm with refreshments for all and Santa’s Grotto for the kids. This will be followed by a parade with Santa down the village to the Grotto where the tree will be first blessed by Fr. Kelly at approximately 7.45 pm and then the switching on of the lights will take place. This promises to be a fun event for all ages, so we hope to see you all coming along on the night.

CHRISTMAS AT MAUREEN’S SAVE THE DATES We welcome you all to our Christmas celebrations at Maureen’s Bar in Aglish which begin on Friday, December 21st with our Staff Party.

This will be a night of great music and fun and food will be served.

On Saturday, December 22nd we will have our very special annual Christmas draw in aid of Crumlin Children's Hospital. There will be some great prizes of turkeys, hams whiskey, wine, biscuits and sweets. So, get you tickets to be in with a chance to win one of our fantastic prizes and support this very worthy charity.

On Sunday, December 23rd our Pat Walsh Memorial Darts Cup challenge takes place beginning at 7 pm.

Food will be served and a great night assured.

Ring in the New Year at Maureen’s with music and song with finger food served.

KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY GROUP DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Sunday, 13th January, 2019, our Senior Citizen Parish New Year’s Party takes place in Kinsalebeg Hall, 12.30 p.m. There is no cover charge

but you must book your place. Hope you can come along to this great community event.You can book your place, by ringing Joan on 024/94594 in December, remember we will need numbers to book meals. More details later.

CHEQUE PRESENTATION NIGHT On Saturday night, December 8th a representative of Bru Columbanus will be present at our social dance in the Youghal GAA Pavilion to accept the cheque – the proceeds of our 2018 fundraising on behalf of this very worthy charity. Teddy and Cathal Barry will be providing the music on the night. Some light refreshments will be served and great night’s entertainment is promised, so do join us on the night.

“CHAT AS GAEILGE” The 'Chat as Gaeilge' continues on Thursday evening at 8.30 pm in the Rising Sun (Beresford’s) Clashmore.This week’s guest speaker is “Midi Walsh as Sean Pobal.” This is a very informal gathering of people who just want to chat in Irish. The idea is to have a visit from someone who is very proficient in speaking Irish encourage those of us who aren't in conversation. Everyone is so welcome – “Cead Mile Failte gach daoine.”

COFFEE MORNING THIS SUNDAY This coming Sunday morning, 9th December 2018 – Clashmore Community Alert is hosting their annual festive Coffee Morning in the Heritage Centre from 9.45 am to 12.30 pm. All public information regarding the benefits provided by Community Alert, locally and nationally, will be available.

AGLISH 45 DRIVE The following are the results from last week’s 45 Drive, at Deise Bru House, in Aglish Village. In 1st place on ten games we had Liam O’Donnell and Jock O’Connell. In 2nd place on nine games we had John Corkery and Tommy Osborne.

Best of the last five were Watt Downing and Jimmy Dalton, Kathleen Twohing and Paul O’Connell. Our lucky last game winners Bobbie O’Keeffe and Gavin Kennifick.

Our spot prize winners this week were Kathleen Osbourne and Bernie McCarthy.

Cards continue in Deise Bru House, in Aglish Village, this Thursday, December 6th at 9 pm

sharp - €10 to play! All money is paid out on night!

DEISE BRU DARTS This Friday night, December 7th our Deise Bru darts team play Ring, come along and support our team.

On Saturday night, 8th we will have our open mike night, come along enjoy the music and join in with a joke, song, tale, or dance, all welcome.

On Friday, December 21st is Aglish Staff Party night -loads of food, fun and Christmas cheer with music by ADHOC. On Saturday, December 22nd we have our Christmas draw night loads of prizes and party fun in store.

St. Stephen’s Day – December 26th following the Aglish National school tractor run in the morning, plenty of country fun, finish off the evening at our Country and Western night. Ya'wl pull on your cowboy boots and dust off your stetsons and come along and join the fun with our visiting Country and Western DJ. Prizes for the couple.

Monday, December 31st - New Year’s Eve we have our BLACK AND BLING BALL: live music with Rob Weldon & friends, food, bubbles, ring in the New Year in style with a party to start off 2019.

CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE At our Clashmore 45 Drive on Monday night, December 3rd our winners on ten games were: Mary Anne and Bobby Connery. In second place were Una Kenneally and Margaret Leahy. In joint third we had Tom Osborne and John Motherway, Pat O’Halloran and Aine Curran, Paddy Kelleher and Edmond Og Ledingham, Roger Hynes and Eugene O’Halloran.

Best of the last five were Kathleen Osborne and Eileen Dower.

Our lucky last game winners were Gabriel Hynes and Tony Keane, Hannah Lucas and Mary O’Donovan.

Please note our Monday night cards start at 9.00 p.m. sharp - if you are late we will be starting without you.Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

CLASHMORE/ KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our weekly Clashmore Kinsalebeg GAA club lotto draw took place on Monday night last, December 3rd and the following were the numbers out of the drum 12, 14, 18, 30. We had no jackpot winner.

Next week our jackpot will be €2,700 when our draw takes place at The Rising Sun. Our lucky €20 spot prizeswinners this week were: Joey O’Neill, Brendan Glavin, James O’Leary, Sean Fleming, D & C Collins.

Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

NEW ARRIVAL IN AUSTRALIA This week, we extend our very best wishes down under in Australia to proud parents Eleanor (nee Joyce) formerly of Kilmaloo and John Hayes on the recent birth of their baby boy whom they have named Conor.

Best wishes to you both from all your family and friends in Clashmore.

BINGO A date for your diary our annual Christmas bingo takes place this year on December 16th.

Meanwhile, our weekly bingo in Kinsalebeg Hall continues as normal

on Sunday evenings over the Christmas season.

We would like to take this opportunity to say a sincere thanks to Brian Gleeson, Roger Ryan, David Dodge, Chris Ryan, Ml & Barry Coleman, Solo Hairdressers, Helen O’Rourke, Mike Foley, Donie Kett, Mary Trihy (Country Store), James Leahy, Johnny Flavin, Kieran Foley, Brian Power, East Cork Oil, O Murchu’s Bar, Pa O’Rourke, Tom Hennessy, Youghal Cabs, Seamie McGrath, Sean Griffin, Blackwater Cabs.

Also thanks to our raffle sponsors – Ardmore Open Farm, Mari Mina, White Horses and Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore; Diamond Cuts Tallow; Cutting Edge and Mossie Joyce Butchers Dungarvan; Neville’s Drapery, Lidl, SuperValu, and Red Store,Youghal.

Thanks also to Lawlors Hotel for the use of their premises, and thanks to Louise, Ger and Kay for all their help.

Clashmore and Piltown Parish FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Masses for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8th) are as follows: Piltown Church – Friday, December 7th Vigil Mass at 6.00 pm Clashmore Church – Saturday, December 8th Mass at 9.00 am WEEKEND MASS TIMES Piltown – Saturday Vigil Mass – 6.00 pm Clashmore – Sunday Morning – 9.00 am NO WEEK DAY MASSES Please note there will be no celebration of daily Masses in either of our two churches this week.

Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart JOHN PAUL AWARDS We thank the four girls who have joined the John Paul Awards Programme in Aglish. We also have the Papal Cross Award going in Ballinameela.

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Masses in the parish for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception – December 8th will be celebrated as follows: Ballinameela Friday, 7th Vigil Mass at 7.30 pm Aglish Saturday, 8th at 11.00 am NORMAL WEEKEND MASSES MASS TIMES CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENTS RECONCILLATION MASSES Ballinameela December 19th at 7.15 pm Aglish December 21st at 7.15 pm Christmas Eve – Monday, 24th Vigil Masses Aglish Church 6.00 pm Ballinameela Church 8.00 pm Christmas Day Tuesday, 25th – Mount Stuart Church – 9.30 am; Aglish Church – 11.00 am.

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Dungarvan Men’s Shed DUNGARVAN AGLOW We are delighted that Fenor man John Hayes has kindly agreed to volunteer two days of his precious time for the Shed during Dungarvan Aglow. John will demonstrate his world renowned talents as a professional wood carver in the Plaza on the Square in Dungarvan on Saturday, 8th and Sunday, 9th between 11.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. both days.

ART FOR FUN EXHIBITION IN DUNGARVAN DAY CENTRE ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5th Don’t forget to admire the wonderful work of the artists and to encourage the development of the creative skills of the members of the Shed and Day Centre on Wednesday 5th December 2018 at 1:30 p.m. for the Art for Fun exhibition. The event will be opened by Cllr Declan Doocey, Mayor of Waterford City and County.

Admission is free, so is the tea, coffee and biscuits generously sponsored by David Walsh Office Supplies, Main Street, Dungarvan.

WELL ATTENDED ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Our AGM was held on Thursday last and a large gathering of members attended.

We have a new Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer while the outgoing PRO didn’t seek re-election.

Oliver Whelan served as Chairman for three years and tributes were paid to his dedication and commitment to his role while leading the Shed during a period of steady progress in its development and continue to attract new members on a regular basis.

Nicky Sheehan is new Chairman and he recalled the

many activities and achievements for the past year. In the review he specially mentioned the new activities started during 2018 such as opening on Thursday nights for Music with Eddie Bennett as co-ordinator, Ciorcal Comhrá led by Sean Mac Aoire and the Art for Fun lead by Chris Heaphy.

We went on day outings to Ring Crystal, Ballydoyle Racing, Garda College in Templemore, Áras an Uachtaráin, Tour of Jameson Experience in Midleton and Spike Island. Members of the Shed participated on a Pollination programme for Waterford Mens Shed at the National Biodiversity Data Centre in WIT and later visited Mount Congreve Gardens organised by Waterford City and County Council. The Shed was represented at the Irish Mens Shed National Gathering in Cork and at the Cluster Meetings for Waterford Mens Sheds.

It was a busy year working in the local Community with Dungarvan Tidy Towns during the summer preparing for Entente Florale which was featured on RTE Nationwide. In the winter it’s all hands on deck helping with Dungarvan Aglow and Santa’s arrival. We helped Pieta House and many schools and organisations with their projects.We continue to enjoy a very special relationship with Waterford City and Council and this year it was all about making a start with the Bug Hotels for their Pollinator Project on the Greenway. This will continue for many years to come because the Shed is committed to contributing to the environment which gives us our food and pleasure and we must protect the wonderful insects that are part of the food chain.

Nicky acknowledged the contribution of GSK with their sup-

Fairy Doors fitted into tree cuts and decorated in the Brickey Rangers, Abbeyside and Dungarvan GAA Clubs colours.

Paul Walsh Wood Designer with a beautiful bowl and fountain he turned from a beech tree which fell during storm Ophelia.These pieces will auctioned by Kieran O’Connor for WLR Lions Christmas Appeal.

port and the staff of GSK who kindly volunteer to work in the Shed. We improved the facilities with a porch and doors for our comforts and purchased new woodwork equipment thanks to support from POBAL, Minister Michael Ring’s Department for Mens Sheds Funding, Waterford Area Partnership and Waterford City and Council.

Nicky ensured the members present that he will continue with more of the same for the next year in the Shed and stated that there is no I in team. He encouraged each member to work for each other by working with each other. He doesn’t want to hear about the problems but wants to hear the solutions for our Shed. He concluded his address by mentioning that while we lost a few members during the year we gained many more.

“All we can say to those we lost is that the door is open for a return at any time”.

The following were elected to serve as Members of the Management Committee for 2019: Nicky Sheehan Chairman, Oliver Whelan Vice Chairman, Chris Heaphy Secretary, Jay Murphy Treasurer, Dick Clancy Asst Secretary/Register, Billy Cowming and Adrian O’Driscoll, Shed Representatives.

3474 MEN ARE DIAGNOSED WITH PROSTATE CANCER ANNUALLY, MAKING IT THE MOST COMMON CANCER IN MEN IN IRELAND 'If you are at risk, don't ignore it, go and talk about it and seek some advice' A recent article in the Journal.ie written by Gráinne Ní Aodha recorded that almost eight in 10 men admit they have never spoken to their father or a significant male relative about their prostate health, new research released this week has found.

The study also revealed that two-thirds of men were unaware of this fact. Just 15% of those

Mary Butler, TD, pictured in Dungarvan Mens Shed with some of the paintings which will be part of the ‘Art for Fun’ Exhibition in the Deise Day Care Centre on Wednesday, December 5th. Also included are Nickey Sheehan, Chairman Dungarvan Men’s Shed and Chris Heaphy, Art Tutor & Secretary Dungarvan Mens Shed. Exhibition starts at 1.30 p.m.

[Dan McGrath] aged 35-44 were aware, making it all the more important that these conversations happen. The research was carried out by Empathy Research and conducted through an online survey across a nationally representative sample of 501 men aged 18 and over.

Speaking to TheJournal.ie, the Marie Keating Foundation’s director of nursing services Helen Forristal said that she was surprised by the high number of men who don’t speak to their family about their prostate health.“My background has been working with prostate cancer men. I would be surprised now, to be honest with you. I would have thought it would be better than that, but if you asked me maybe five or 10 years ago, it wouldn’t surprise me at all,” she said.

Despite the statistics above and despite her surprise, she said that “men have got so much better at opening up and discussing their health generally”.

That being said, The Irish Cancer Society said last year that over 75% of their interaction with the public is with women – which even include questions around prostate cancer. This is because it’s often men’s wives who call up on their behalf to ask the questions they have.

From her own experience, Helen Forristal said she has found that many men “haven’t necessarily wanted to talk about

Oliver Whelan finishing this made to measure open style Christmas Crib.

their health issues” and that they’ve “pushed things to the side”.

“What I have seen in my career is that their loving wives or partners are very much in tune with what might be going on and they’re aware. They often push their husbands or partners forward for the PSA test itself,” she said.

Starting conversations One in eight men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime, but that risk goes up by 2.5 times if a close male family relative has had it.

So, with that in mind, the Marie Keating Foundation is calling on more men to begin conversations about prostate health.

Helen Forristal has urged men to try to open up and speak out.

“It’s really important if there’s a family history or a genetic link within a family that family members are aware because the risk is 2.5 times greater if they have a father or an uncle or a brother who has had prostate cancer,” Helen Forristal said. “The GP will decide whether it’s the right time or not, usually it’s 50 years onwards, or if a man presents

with some sort of urinary symptoms, which incidentally don’t necessarily mean you have cancer.”

The advice is “If you are at risk, don’t ignore it, go and talk about it and seek some advice.”

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER ON THURSDAY, 6th DECEMBER We are looking forward to our annual Christmas Meal in the Park Hotel on Thursday, 6th December at 7 pm. Cost for members is €10 each. We are delighted that Siobhan Hubbard of Waterford Area Partnership is supporting this event under the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme. Members please put your name on list in the Shed.

ABOUT THE SHED You are very welcome to call in to the Shed at Wolfe Tone Road to see what we are about.

We are open from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Monday-Friday and Thursday night from 7-9ish.

Contact our Secretary Chris Heaphy at (089) 4026872 for further information.

Follow us on Facebook at Dungarvan Men’s Shed.

Sean Cullinane displays his very special Artefacts and objects collected during a lifetime of travels around the world with the Merchant Navy.

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Stage Coach Drama Group who entertained at the Active Retirement Christmas Party with a snippet of “A Christmas Carol”.

STRADBALLY ACTIVE RETIREMENT Tay and Mahon Valley Active Retirement were privileged that Martine Rogers and her “Stage Coach” Drama Group came to our Christmas Party in the Barron Hall on Sunday, 2nd December and entertained us with a snippet of “A Christmas Carol”.

The costumes, beautiful and colourful hand-made by the “Stage Coach” Drama Group, the singing, excellent.

The above group are part of 50 local children bringing to the Village a wonderful festive musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol”.

Performances in Barron Hall, opening night Friday 7th at 7.00 p.m. (sold out), also Saturday 8th at 8.00 p.m. and Sunday 9th at 3.00 p.m.

Any queries to Martine 0879609614.

[Photo courtesy of Richard Cutbill] COFFEE MORNING Please come and support a Coffee Morning on 10th December 11.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., in St. James’ Old School Stradbally, in aid of the Simon Community. Relax and enjoy some Christmas baking and buy a book or gift for someone special.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS There will be a "Bring and Buy Sale" in Stradbally GAA Centre on Saturday, 8th December from 2.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. in aid of funds for

Christmas tree lights in the "Village". All are welcome.

SOCCER LOTTO No jackpot winners in the Club Lotto Draw recently.

Numbers drawn 5, 9, 16 and 24. €25 winners Ger Crowley; Ludvic Connors and Nicky Comyn.

Promoter’s Prize: Francis Sheehan.

Next draw is on Sunday night in O'Mahony’s Bar, Durrow and the Jackpot on offer will be €2,500.

Thanks to all of those who continue to support our Club Lotto.

BARRON HALL AGM The Barron Hall Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday, 10th December at 8.00 p.m. in the Barron Hall. Everybody is welcome to come along and see what goes into the running of our community’s hall - you might even want to take part! There will be free wine and nibbles. It would be good to see you there.

CALENDAR 2019 The Barron Hall 2019 calendar will be launched on December 10th, immediately after our AGM.This is a beautiful calendar supporting local businesses and enterprise, and the Barron Hall appreciate your continued support, and it is great to see new enterprises starting up in our community. Any queries to Tom 087-9386209.

Stradbally Farmers’ Market Christmas Fair STRADBALLY Farmers Market-Christmas Fair opens this Thursday evening in the Cove Bar, Stradbally at 7.00 p.m., and will run on every Saturday morning from 10.00 a.m. until 12 noon. until Christmas.

The Image includes: James and Anne Costello (unusual quality jewellery), Paddy Joe Carey (kindling, including local delivery),

Margaret Murray (Best Quality Fresh Veg & Home Baking), Richard Hickey Proprietor Cove Bar (excellent tea/coffee room area with homemade scones), Mary Bagge (excellent Home Baking), Agnes O'Rourke (Hand Crafted Cards (personalised). Members not in the image are – Colette Lenihan (Stradbally 2019 Calendar and local Photographic

Images) and Bridget McNamara (delicious home-made Chutneys).

These few people are carrying on a local tradition of many years, in a lovely meeting place with a hearty welcome. So come and join the fun, you will be surprised and may pick up a bargain.

Notes & Image by Richard Cutbill.

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NOTAI NA GAELTACHTA MUSEUM MEMBERS’ CHRISTMAS DINNER The dinner this year will be held in The Interlude, Davitt's Quay on Sunday, 16th December at 7.30 p.m. The cost including entertainment and spot prizes is €27. Names and money to be paid on or before Tuesday, 11th December. We look forward to seeing you on the night.

YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Museum membership is available for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the museum. The museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and fund raising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member.

DONATION OF OBJECTS AND OLD PHOTOGRAPHS The museum relies on donations of objects from members of the public.

We do not have funds to purchase objects, so we would be very grateful for any objects of local historic interest which you would kindly be willing to donate to us. Also if you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. with a County Waterford connection we are very happy to accept them.

VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at (058) 45960 to arrange a visit.

OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m.

- 5.00 p.m.

Admission is free.

CONTACT DETAILS Tel: (058) 45960 Email: info@waterfordmuseum.ie Website: www.waterfordmuseum.ie Facebook: waterford county museum Twitter: @waterfordmuseum TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS See what people think of our museum on TripAdvisor at https://bit.ly/2ODTk9b Waterford County Museum is a non profit organisation, curated and managed by a voluntary committee.

OBJECT OF THE WEEK Poster advertising a performance of a Dungarvan band called The Royal Aces at the Town Hall c.1960s

The band members were: Matt Hayes (guitar), Michael Power (drums), Dessie Baumann (band leader and trumpet), Jim Atkins (bass), John Bulfin (sax), Tom Atkins (guitar), Vincent Byrne (trombone), and the manager was P. Foley.

TITHE INACMHAINNE / LÉIRITHE SPÉISE Tá fáilte roimh léirithe spéise ar thithe inacmhainne i nGaeltacht na nDéise. Táimid ag iarraidh éileamh ar thithe inacmhainne sa cheantar a mheas agus má bhíonn go leor éilimh, tabharfar coiste le chéile chun tús a chur leis an bpróiseas chun Comharchumann Tithíochta a bhunú sa cheantar. Tar i dteagmháil le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise ag cfdeise@gmail.com / 058-46664 i gcomhair a thuilleadh eolais.

SEARMANAS SOILSITHE CHRANN CUIMHNEACHÁIN NA NOLLAG Beidh searmanas soilsithe chrann cuimhneacháin na Nollag ar siúl ag Scoil Náisiúnta Bhaile Mhic Airt, Dé hAoine, 14 Nollaig ag 6.30 i.n. Beidh Deideigheanna Cuimhneacháin le cur ar an gcrann Nollag ar díol ar an oíche ar €5 an ceann. Beidh Carúil Nollag le páistí S.N. Bhaile Mhic Airt agus beidh tae/caife agus sólaistí ar fáil ar an oíche.Tá an ócáid tiomsaithe airgid seo á eagrú ag Coiste Tuismitheoirí S.N. Bhaile Mhic Airt le tacaíocht ó Choiste Forbartha an tSean Phobail.

A Christmas remembrance tree lighting ceremony will take place in Scoil Náisiúnta Bhaile Mhic Airt on Friday, 14th of December at 6.30 p.m.

Remembrance baubles will on sale for €5 each. There will be Christmas carols by the school children and tea/coffee and refreshments will be available on the night. This school fundraiser is organised by S.N. Bhaile Mhic Airt Parents Committee with help from Coiste Forbartha an tSean Phobail CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL | BAILIÚCHÁIN Beidh bailiúcháin ar mhaithe le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól ag dul ar aghaidh ag an aifreann an deireadh seachtaine beag seo, 8 / 9 Nollaig i bParóiste na Rinne agus an tSean Phobail.

Iarrtar ort tacú go flaithiúil leis an bailiúcháin seo.

A collection in aid of the St Vincent de Paul society will be taken up at Mass this weekend, 8th and 9th of December in the parish of An Rinn and An Sean Phobal.You are urged to support this collection generously.

DÁNLANN JOAN CLANCY Beidh fáilte roimh chách go “Found Edges”, taispeantais aonair d’ealaíon cois cósta ag Ivan Daly atá ag teacht go Dánlann Joan Clancy, Dé Sathairn 24 Samhain ag 3pm. De bhunadh Cluain Fhiadh, bhain Ivan céim amach in Scoil na hEalaíne, Deartha agus Priontála i Luimneach sa bhliain 1999.

Tá aitheantas mhaith faighte ag a gcuid saothar agus tá píosaí aige i mbailiúcháin tábhachtacha in Éirinn agus sa Ríocht Aontaithe. Beidh an taispeantais ar oscailt - 11rn go 5in agus an deireadh seachtaine agus ar an

Luain; 25, 26 Samhain; 1, 2, 3; 8, 9, 10; 15, 16, 17 Nollaig, agus is féidir coinne a chur in áirithe.

R-phost: info@joanclancygallery.com; Guthán: 0868134597.

All are welcome to Found Edges, a solo exhibition of coastal paintings by Ivan Daly opening in Joan Clancy Gallery 3.00 p.m.

Saturday, November 24th.

Originally from Clonea, Co. Waterford, Ivan obtained a degree from Limerick School of Art and Design in Printmaking in 1999. His work has been well received and is in important collections across Ireland and the UK. Exhibition open 11.00 a.m.

- 5.00 p.m. weekends & Mondays: Nov 25, 26; Dec 1, 2, 3; 8, 9, 10; 15, 16, 17 & also by appointment. info@joanclancygallery.com Mob: 086 813 4597.

AONACH AN PHÁTRÚIN 2018 Beidh Aonach an Phátrúin, margadh Nollag na nDéise ar siúl Dé Domhnaigh 9 Nollaig ag 12 i.n. in Ionad Pobail na Rinne.

Beidh ceardaíocht, ealaíon, scailtín fíona, bácáil bhaile agus bronntanais go leor. Más maith leat bord a bheith agat ag an aonach, tar i dteagmháil leis an gcoiste ag 086 3719115.

Please support Aonach an Phátrúin, the Christmas Market in An Rinn which will take place on Sunday, 9th December from 12 noon in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. There will be arts, crafts, mulled wine, home baking, and gifts galore. If you wish to have a stall at the market, please contact the committee on 086 3719115.

AN GHAELTACHT CLG TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl. Is féidir linn an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat. Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine.

SEIRBHÍS BUS I NGAELTACHT NA nDÉISE Tá seirbhís bus idir Aird Mhór agus Dún Garbhán ar fáil anois.

Tá stadanna in An Sean Phobal, Heilbhic, Baile na nGall, ag Oifig an Phoist agus i Maoil ‘a Choirne. Seirbhís ceithre uair sa ló, Luan go Satharn atá ann.

Tuilleadh eolas ar www.locallinkwaterford.ie SPRAOI – GRÚPA SÚGARTHA NA RINNE Tiocfaidh Spraoi, Grúpa Súgartha do thuismitheoirí agus páistí, le chéile i Halla Pobail na Rinne ar an Aoine beag seo ón 10 r.n. go 12 i.n. Beidh comhrá deas agus cupán tae/caifé ar fáil.

Tuilleadh eolais: tar i dteagmháil le Bríd: 087 7470428.

GRÚPA SÚGARTHA I nDÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa súgartha do leanaí agus tuismitheoirí ag teacht le chéile Dé Máirt i nDún Garbhán.Tá an grúpa lonnaithe i Leabharlann Dhún Garbhán gach Máirt ón 10.30 r.n. go 12 i.n.

Beidh scéalaíocht, rannta, ealaíon agus cluichí. Tuilleadh eolais: téigh i dteagmháil le Cabríní 083-4455914 nó cuir r-phost ag cabrini@glornangael.ie.

An Irish language playgroup will meet in Dungarvan Library from 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesday. Further information: contact Cabríní on 083-4455914 or email cabrini@glornangael.ie SCÉIM TÚS An bhfaigheann tú an Liúntas Cuardaitheora Poist? An bhfuil tú dífhostaithe agus ag iarraidh obair a dhéanamh ar tograí pobail?

Bíonn deiseanna ar fáil faoin scéim TÚS do dhaoine dífhostaithe sa Rinn agus sa Sean Phobal. Más rud é go bhfuil tú faoi 25 bliain d’aois, tá buntáiste mór ar fáil. Déan teagmháil le cigire TÚS Cian O hAileasa ag 087 3770256 nó Bainisteoir Comhlacht Forbartha na nDéise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin ag 058 46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com Are you on job seekers allowance? Are you Unemployed and interested in working in Local Community Projects? Tús

provides work opportunities for all unemployed people in the An Rinn/An Sean Phobal area. If you are less than 25 years of age there will be a major financial incentive for participating.

Contact the Tús supervisor Cian O hAileasa at 087-3770256 or the manager of Comhlacht Forbartha na nDeise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin 058-46664.

CAIRDE NA GAELTACHTA Buaileann Cairde na Gaeltachta, Cumann Gníomhaíochta Lucht Scoir i nGaeltacht na nDéise, le chéile an céad Máirt den mhí ag 3 i.n. in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. Tá fáilte is fiche roimh cách.

CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 0851422902.

The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902.

SCÉIM FOLÁIREAMH DO SHEANÓIRÍ Más maith leat cnaipe práinne agus siogairlín a fháil faoin Scéim Foláireamh do Sheanóirí, tar i dteagmháil linn – 058 46664, cfdeise@gmail.com.

If you think you could benefit from a panic button and pendant under the Seniors Alert Scheme, contact us on 058 46664, cfdeise@gmail.com.

MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar Twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise.

If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 05846664.

Liam Suipéil ón Rinn in éineacht le Seán Ó Murchú ó Dhroichead na Machan ag taispeáint an scannáin ‘Murdair Mhám Trasna’ i bPictiúrlann SGC, Dún Garbhán mar chuid d’imeachtaí deireadh seachtaine “Dúnmharú sna Déise – na rúin nár scaoileadh ariamh”, a d’eagraigh Oifigeach Gaeilge na Comhairle mar cheiliúradh ar Bhliain na Gaeilge agus Éire Ildánach. Liam Suipéil from An Rinn and Seán Murphy from Mahon Bridge pictured at the Screening of ‘Murdair Mhám Trasna’ at the SGC Cinema, Dungarvan. The screening was followed by a talk and discussion with Seán Ó Cuirreáin, author of the book on which the film is based, ‘Éagóir’, an account of the infamous Maumtrasna Murder Trial of 1882.

[David Clynch Photography]

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Dungarvan Flower & Garden Club CHRISTMAS arrived in The Park Hotel on Wednesday, 28th November, in the guise of Sheila Gilbert, AOIFA floral demonstrator, who hails from Clonakility, a softly spoken lady who gave us a veritable feast of floral arrangements, both traditional and contemporary for the Christmas holidays.

“Christmas Tidings” was the theme of Sheila’s demonstration. She used well known songs that we would all be familiar with and associate with Christmas. Her interpretations were wonderful, a very popular one being “The Christmas Song” with its opening line “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire”.

Lottie with Santa Ger and Yolandi with Santa Dick. Lottie and Yolandi were adopted from the Déise Animal Sanctuary.

[AllThatCanBe Productions]

1st Annual Paws for a Photo at the 360 Cookhouse is a Doggone success!

THEY came with friends and family. Some wore jumpers or bows. They were big, small and somewhere in-between. But all the dogs that came to have their photo taken with Santa Clause on 1st December in Dungarvan were adorable and fun!

Everyone got along, and everyone left with smiles on their faces!

The Déise Animal Sanctuary sends a special thank you to John and Eve of AllThatCanBe Productions for the wonderful photos; to Ger and Dick, our terrific Santas; Santa’s helpers Kay, Karen, Jay, Kathy, Bernie, Martin and Moira; to the staff of 360 Cookhouse for the use of their location and their assistance; and to all of the families, many

South East Bikers 23rd Toy Run

Saturday, 8th December, 2018 THE 23rd South East Toy Run will take place on Saturday, 8th December, 2018, leaving from The Royal Oak, Mooncoin at 1.00 p.m., travelling to The Topaz Service Station outside Clonmel for Pit-Stop, and returning to Waterford University Hospital – Collecting New Toys for Santa to distribute on UHW Paediatric Ward. Excess Toys and Cash Donations going to Touching Hearts, Sacred Heart Centre, Waterford City. Sesson the night at The Hub, The Applemarket, followed by Electric Avenue, The Applemarket.

Contacts: Paddy 087-2213541; Dave 089-4934757.

Email: setoyrun@yahoo.ie / southeastbikerstoyrun@gmail.com Facebook: Dave Flynn (South East Bikers) / South East Bikers Toy Run

with their own rescued dogs, for being a part of this event. Every cent raised goes to the Déise Animal Sanctuary (CHY21017).

And if you haven’t bought your Déise Animal Sanctuary raffle tickets yet, hurry: tickets are going fast!

First prize includes a 2-night stay with your dog at Twelve Hotel in Galway.

Sheila’s delivery was extremely pleasant, with many of the audience identifying with her stories and anecdotes.

Sheila’s final arrangement was the cave in Bethlehem depicting the Nativity. It is usual in this arrangement that figurines are used but Sheila chose to use flowers and plant material instead.

Déise Animal Sanctuary’s Pet of the Week

HERE are two kittens, each with their own story of being lost and finding their way to the Déise Animal Sanctuary.

One came in with a broken front leg, which has been treated. The other was found in a car engine, trying to keep warm. They are receiving good care at the Sanctuary while waiting for a home of their own.

Pat and Rob of the registered charity, Déise Animal Sanctuary (CHY21017), have had the kittens inoculated.

The adopters will agree to spay/neuter their kitten and continue to give them vaccinations as needed, plus lots of love. Please call Pat at 087-3119509 to learn more.

And a special shout-out to Trudi, who adopted Cotton the cat, a previous Pet of the Week. They are now very happy together. Way to go, Trudi!

Mary Frost proposed the vote of thanks to Sheila on behalf of a very appreciative audience.

The proceeds of the evening were donated to SEMRA. Michael Power gave a brief talk on how SEMRA works. The members are all volunteers. They receive a small amount of funding from the Government and the remainder of the money required to keep the service available for all has to be raised through fund raising events.

He thanked the Flower Club for their generous donation.

Anne Sullivan, President DFGC; Michael Power and Anne Hurley, Secretary, DFGC.

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Ivan Daly attracts canny buyers to Joan Clancy Gallery SKY landscape artist of the year finalist Ivan Daly is attracting many smart shoppers to Joan Clancy Gallery.

His debut solo show in 2017 at Triskel in Cork was a complete sell-out, with positive reviews in The Sunday Times and Irish Examiner.

Ivan Daly’s work is distinctive.

Selected for the 188th RHA Annual Exhibition 2018, he was a contestant in Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2015, and his work forms part of important collections across Ireland and the UK. Jimmy Mansfield who opened the exhibition on November 24th said he was proud to do so as he and Ivan’s late dad Michael had journeyed together for many years playing music and singing in venues in Ireland, London and East Germany.

“I first met Michael in 1978 at the Castle Folk Club in The Moorings.The Dalys are very talented family, and Ivan’s Uncle John is a published poet.

“There are so many different art forms: music, architecture,

IVAN DALY © Low Light (Detail) (Oil on canvas 40x50cm) painting, design, sculpture, poetry, literature, and here in Found Edges, Ivan Daly has skilfully captured the power and intensity of the sea.

“Picasso said “Bad artists copy.

IVAN DALY © Sentry (Oil on canvas 60x80cm).

Good artists steal”. But Ivan Daly has neither borrowed nor stolen, his fine technique reveals a style all of his own where he expresses his response to the rich and dramatic coastline of Co Clare”.

Originally from Clonea, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, he obtained a degree from Limerick School of Art and Design in Printmaking in 1999.

All are welcome to Joan Clancy Gallery which showcases some of Ireland’s best artists, in Mweelahorna, Ring, in the Waterford Gaeltacht near Coláiste na Rinne, Irish College and the Cunnigar. Easy parking.

Ivan Daly, Found Edges: Open 11.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Monday’s until December 17th and also by appointment. info@joanclancygallery.com 086-8134597 www.joanclancygallery.com

Jack Kelly’s book described as “an invaluable reference to life in Portlaw” at launch of memoir 77 Years ADreaming at Waterford Healing Arts Trust – The memoir of renal dialysis patient and amateur historian Jack Kelly was described as “an invaluable reference to life in Portlaw” and “a valuable insight into the social history of Ireland” by Mary Butler, TD, as she officially launched 77 Years A-Dreaming: Recollections and Reflections on a Wonderful Life at Waterford Healing Arts Trust, University Hospital Waterford (UHW) on Friday, 30th November. 77 Years A-Dreaming is available to purchase at Waterford Healing Arts Trust. Pictured at the event were Mary Butler TD who launched the book pictured with Jack Kelly, his daughter Tara Smith and grandson Conor.

[John Power]

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Portrait of an artist …

By Donal Buckley

William Wallace "THEY may take our lives, but they will never take our FREEDOM!!!!" exclaimed the Scottish warrior William Wallace, also known as Braveheart. But that is not the William Wallace we are talking about this week. Almost 600 years after the Highland hero strode across the heather, another William Wallace inspired the world.

William Vincent Wallace was a world famous pianist, violinist and composer and more importantly, he was a Waterford man. He was born in 1812 on Colbeck Street, which is situated (appropriately enough) beside The Waterford Treasures Museum. As they say in these parts, 'he didn't lick it off the ground'. His father, Spencer, was a regimental bandmaster with the North Mayo Militia in Ballina and was stationed in Waterford when William was born. Under the tuition of his father and uncle, he was immersed in music at an early age. From the age of just eight years old he composed and arranged music for various bands and musicians in his local area. He learned to play several different instruments including piano, clarinet, organ, triangle and violin. I was just joking about the triangle.

In 1826 the family left the military environment and moved from Waterford to Dublin.

William took to the music scene in the capital like a duck to water and performed at many society events and functions. In 1830 he became the organist in the Roman Catholic Cathedral in Thurles and taught music at the Ursuline Convent. He met and fell in love with a pupil there named Isabella Kelly. He converted to Catholicism so that they could marry.The married couple moved to Dublin where William played violin at the Theatre Royal.

Wallace had a restless spirit and in 1835, he moved to Australia with his wife and young son, Willy. After landing in Tasmania, they eventually moved to Sydney. Nicknamed the "Australian Paganini" as he was the first virtuoso to visit this colonial outpost, William Wallace played many renowned venues to large and enthusiastic audiences. His appetite for adventure didn't end there though. After separating from his wife in 1838, he travelled the world giving musical recitals in such far flung places as New Zealand, Chile, Peru, Argentina, Mexico, Cuba, Jamaica and eventually the United States where he stayed in New Orleans for some time. He published his first compositions in New York and had his Opera "Maritana" performed at Drury Lane in London in 1845. From there he travelled across Europe and back to Australia with his musical genius.

Throughout his career Wallace wrote and produced several Operas including "Lurline", "The Amber Witch" and "The Desert Flower". He wrote many songs for voice and piano, such as: "A Fireside Song", "The Flag Of Our Union", Annie Dear, Goodbye", "Song of May" and "The Bell Ringer. He wrote concertos for violin and countless pieces for piano including, "El Amistad", "La Gondola", "The Midnight Waltz", "Angelina's Solitude" and "The Blue Bells Of Scotland". He

William Wallace also arranged versions of Irish tunes " An Cualinn", "Garry Owen", "St. Patrick’s Day" and "The Last Rose Of Summer, Opus 74".

In 1864, William Wallace developed a heart condition from which he died a year later in Paris, aged just 53. He was a prolific composer and his work has been performed all over the world by such notable stars as Count John McCormack, Dame Joan Sutherland, The Kings Singers, The Irish Tenors, Enrico Caruso, The London Symphonic Orchestra and many other international orchestra's and Choirs. His music is still performed today in opera houses like La Scala in Milan,The Sydney Opera House, Covent Garden in London and Carnegie Hall New York.There is a watercolour portrait of Wallace painted by Henshaw in 1853, hanging in The National Gallery, Dublin and there are several books written about him from authors in Ireland, Australia, Britain and the United States.There is also a dedicated plaza to him on Waterford's Quays as well as the Maritana Gate and a bust of the composer outside The Theatre Royal in Waterford.

William Wallace was one of the most prestigious composers in Victorian Britain and the World. He was an Irishman and more importantly, his first breath was of Waterford air.

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Launch of Cárthach MacCraith CD in Merry’s Bar ONE of the greatest gifts this area has given to the modern Irish traditional music scene is the marvellous group Danú.

Called after the Gaelic earth goddess and origin figure of our whole mythological cycle, the group fulfils the same function of containing, inspiring and engendering all that is best in modern Irish native culture. This seminal and vital group is now, and was from its inception, an integral part of the new wave of burgeoning talent and interest in Irish trad music and singing. And “singing” is a vital part of that last sentence.

And their very first featured singer was the great Cárthach MacCraith who is about to launch his very first and longawaited solo album with us in

Cárthach MacCraith

The Dungarvan Singers Club upstairs in Merry’s on Monday, 10th December at 8.00 p.m.

Cárthach’s voice is nothing short of dreamlike. It is soft, flexible, emotional, capable of infinite subtlety and inflexion and yet can be powerful and exciting and rousing. His ornamentation is wonderfully varied, and is at once delicate and empathetic; also correct and traditional. He feels every note and every word he sings; and is capable of putting shivers down your spine when he sings. That’s my highest praise for a singer. As Beethoven said “the best music is ….. from the heart, to the heart”. This sums up Cárthach’s style completely.

The material he has collected for this album totally reflects and represents his local heritage and are all very important to him.

Thus his emotional commitment on this CD is impeccable – he feels the songs and is totally proud of his achievement in collecting, arranging and performing them.

Dungarvan Singers Club proudly presents Cárthach MacCraith launching his new CD in Merry’s Bar and Restaurant, Lr. Main Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford on Monday, 10th December at 8.00 p.m. sharp. Admission Free.

Still the best night’s free entertainment in town.

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Dungarvan Community Christmas Concert 2018

ON Wednesday, December 12th, at 7.30 p.m., at the Friary Church Dungarvan, the Dungarvan Community Christmas Concert 2018 will take place.

Always a local favourite, it will again be recorded for broadcast on WLRFM Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and over the Christmas holidays.

It will be presented this year by WLRFM's own Oliver Carroll.

A very talented local line up will include the Dungarvan Brass Band, Dungarvan Youth Band, the VoiceOver Choir, the Friary Choir and the Abbeyside,

Ballinroad and Garranbane Liturgy Group.

Set in the beautiful setting of the newly decorated Friary Church, admission is completely free, but there will be a collection in aid of the local St. Vincent de Paul.

All are most welcome along to a special night of Christmas music old and new, and all in aid of a most worthy local cause.

For more information please contact Dungarvan Brass Band at 087-7506398 or info@dungarvanbrassband.com.

Oliver Carroll, MC for Dungarvan Community Christmas Concert 2018.

Dungarvan Camera Club Winners of the Suir Challenge inter-club Photographic Competition DUNGARVAN Camera Club is the proud outright winners of the Suir Challenge Photographic Competition.

Pitched against three very good Photographic Camera Clubs, namely, Carrick-on-Suir, Waterford and Clonmel, we would have been delighted to competitively hold our own. But to be outright winners, including best panel of eight different pho-

tographic disciplines, Best overall Image, three other section winners, best novice, and generally high marks in all sections.The best overall Image by Sean O'Connor received the maximum of 20 points from both the international Judges, which is very rare indeed.

Full coverage of this Club and individual achievements in next week’s edition.

Dungarvan Camera Club Chairperson Ross Ledingham (centre) holding her own Best Still Life Image (left) and the Snipe in the Snow best overall image by Sean O'Connor, together with both international qualified Photographic Judges John Finn (left) and Bill Power (right).

A Christmas Celebration SINCE their formation in 1948 - Youghal Little Theatre have been entertianing audiences in the town for 70 years.

Following their recent sucessful producion of “A friend in Need” - Youghal Little Theatre Invites you to all to join them on Thursday, 13th December in Clancy’s Bar & Restaurant, Youghal, commencing

at 9.00 p.m. for their Christmas Celebration. This wll be a fun night of entertainment with lots of Christmas favourites featuring an array of local talent.There is no cover charge for this fun sing along night. Donations collected on the night will be for St. Vincent De Paul and Youghal Community Hospice.

Sinead Maher with sons Cormac and Ben pictured ahead of the Main Street Children’s Tractor Run, organised by [Dan McGrath] Murphy’s Toymaster in association with Dungarvan Aglow.

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VoiceOver at Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan Christmas 2018 AT this time of year, choirs everywhere are busily practicing for the upcoming favourite choral season and VoiceOver are no exception. This year VoiceOver welcomes Richard Bunn as our new accompanist and the Christmas diary will see him settling in very quickly with the Choir. Daniel Kearney (accompanist extraordinaire and international concert pianist) had been with us since our inception in 2014. The ladies of the choir and Musical Director Cordelia Burke would like to send best wishes to Daniel Kearney in his future adventures.

Christmas is always jam packed with performances and

this year is no exception for VoiceOver. On Sunday, 9th December, taking part in an afternoon of Christmas music and reflection, the choir will sing in the beautiful surroundings of Mount Melleray Abbey. ‘The Light of Christmas’ will start at 3 pm. No tickets are necessary but there will be a collection in aid of Pieta House.

Wednesday, 12th December will see VoiceOver returning to perform again at the annual Dungarvan Brass Band Community Carol Concert in the Friary Church starting at 7.30 p.m. With Oliver Carroll as MC this concert will be recorded

by WLR FM. It will be re-

broadcast over the Christmas season. Again this is non-ticketed event with a voluntary collection in aid of St.Vincent de Paul.

On Sunday, 16th December the Church of Ireland Community in St. Pauls Ardmore have very kindly extended an invitation to VoiceOver to take part in their Carol Service by Candlelight at 4.00 p.m.

This service in the atmospheric surroundings of St. Pauls Church will wrap up the choir’s Christmas performances.

Watch this space in the New Year for news of a very interesting performance opportunity for VoiceOver in 2019!

Dungarvan Junior Musical Stage School

‘All Shook Up’ The Musical THE talented students of Dungarvan Junior Musical Stage School are currently busy at classes getting ready for their end of term production All Shook Up the rock n roll musical packed with all the classic hits of the legend Elvis Presley that will be staged at The Sports Centre Dungarvan for four nights from Wednesday 23rd to Saturday, 26th January at 7.30 p.m. nightly. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, 13th December at The Wine Buff and Kelly's Pharmacy Abbeyside and early booking is strongly recommended. The stage school is now in its tenth year and have built up a huge reputation for the very high quality of their productions to date and All Shook Up is shaping up to be another must see musical from the talented students of the stage school.We are now taking names for our new term that will commence at the end of January and

run until June, we cater for students aged 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12 and 13 to 18 in our classes that take place every Monday and Wednesday in St. Joseph’s School Dungarvan. Places are limited in all our classes and are filling up fast so don't delay and secure your place today by calling Brian or David on 087-2360330 and we will happily answer any questions you might have. So why not see for yourself why so many happy students from Dungarvan and the West Waterford area cant be wrong.We have a strong emphasis n confidence building, having fun and making new friends while learning all the skills of the performing arts from the industries most talented, experienced and in demand professionals, skills that stay with and benefit the students way and beyond the world of the stage and rehearsal room.

Let The Fun Begin.

‘Ceol na Siúire’ by Kevin Power - Album Launch JOIN Kevin Power and friends to celebrate the launch of his new CD, ‘Ceol na Siúire’, at the Brewery Lane Theatre, Carrickon-Suir, on Saturday, December 8th.

'Ceol na Siúire' is a new album of traditional Gaelic songs from Carrick-on-Suir and the Suir Valley area.

A native of Carrick-on-Suir and a member of the world famous Clancy family, Kevin is steeped in the traditions of Irish traditional and folk ballad music.

‘My home town, Carraig na Siúire, is mentioned in many traditional Gaelic songs’, said Kevin.

‘Along with those from the Suir Valley, these songs form an important part of our tradition, and I’ve really enjoyed gathering a few of them together here for this album’.

Kevin will be joined on the night by special guests Martin Murray, Paul Grant, Maria O'Shea Enright, Walter Dunphy, Marietta O’Keeffe, Panie Bartley, Kristof Robert and young

French harpist, Divna Racunica.

Tickets are €15 and include a CD. Further CDs will be also available for €10.

This promises to be a very special evening of music. Space is limited so it is advised to book

early. Tickets are available from the Tudor Artisan Hub, 42 Main Street, Carrick-on-Suir, Tel: 051 640921.

A taster video of the album can be seen here: https://youtu.be/yV9Rim9mwj8

Creed 2

By Tamara Ní Shíocháin CEAPADH go raibh an tsraith dornálaíochta Rocky críochnaithe tar éis an scannáin cáiliúil Rocky Balboa. Ach sa bhlian 2015, thánaig an scannán Creed amach agus bhain go leor daoine an-taitneamh as. Is cinnte nár lig Creed 2 síos muid ach oiread. Bhí stiúrthóir difriúil ag an dara scannán – b’é Steven Caple Jr. an stiúrthóir in ionad Ryan Coogler agus b’iad Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad agus Dolph Lundgren cuid de na príomhcharactair sa scannán seo.

Ag tús na scannáin Creed 2, tá Adonis Creed tar éis 6 troideanna a bhuaigh. Ach, ba mhaith le Viktor Drago dul i gcoinne leis. Molann Bianca agus Rocky dó nach ndéanann sé é toisc gur mharaigh athar Drago athar Creed 33 bhliain roimhe sin.

Ach troideann said agus buann Creed. Tar éis sin, is cinnte go mbeidh dara troid acu agus níl a fhios ag Creed an mbuafaidh sé arís.

Tá gach rud ag tarlú go tapaidh sa scannán seo agus tá go leor plota agus sub-plota ar siúl ag an am céanna. Mar a gheall ar sin,

tá sé saghas deacair gach scéal a leanúint.

Ach é sin ráite, tá go leor dea-phointí sa scannán freisin. Tá óráidí spreagúla, caidreamh mothúchánach agus radhairc dornálaíochta iontacha le feiceáil sa scannán agus is scannán taitneamhach é, gan dabht ar bith.

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CBeebies Christmas Show: Thumbelina comes to SGC Dungarvan Cinema on 15th December at 4.00 p.m.

FOR the first time ever, Irish audiences are invited to enjoy the popular CBeebies Christmas Show on the Big Screen.

This holiday season, laugh and sing along with your favourite CBeebies stars and be part of a fabulous inter-active show for all the family.

The much-anticipated annual CBeebies Christmas Show is coming to the big screen for a family friendly Christmas cinema experience in 2018. CBeebies’ favourite personalities are lined up to star in this unique adaptation of the original Hans Christian Andersen tale,Thumbelina, which is playing at SGC Dungarvan on 15th December at 4.00 p.m.

The makers of Alice in Wonderland, A Christmas Carol and Snow Queen will delight audiences this year with the classic tale of Thumbelina and in addition cinemagoers will see an exclusive show, “Justin’s Countdown to Christmas” starring the much-loved Justin Fletcher (Something Special).

Produced by awarding winning BBC Children’s In House Productions, the show is set to deliver a colourful spectacle of music, dance and action packed comedy with a generous smattering of goodies and baddies.

Thumbelina follows the adventures of a thumb-sized girl in an oversized world of woodland creatures and giant plants as she

tries to find out the truth about her identity.

Born inside a flower, she marvels at the world around her but quickly realises she doesn’t know what, where or who she is.

She has no name and is lost and alone, with only a dream to fly like a butterfly. She is drawn to the warmth and excitement of a nearby animal party where bugs, spiders, toads, and mice are celebrating the End of Summer and Start of Winter, but the party is not what it seems. Can Thumbelina find the strength to stand up for herself as the animals bicker over her and will she discover the truth about who she really is?

The 60s influenced music will bring the whole show to life with new songs guaranteed to get the audience singing and dancing enough to raise the roof. The 2018 cast features many of CBeebies’ most popular actors and presenters including Justin Fletcher, Ben Faulks and Andy Day.

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Ardmore players “brew up” three storming performances of “Nobody’s Talking To Me” that has everybody talking LAST weekend saw the curtain come down on three outstanding sold out performances and three well deserved standing ovations for the Ardmore Players production of "Nobody's Talking to Me", written by Tommy Marren, and thoughtfully directed by Declan Hennessy.

The much anticipated production was sold out two weeks in advance and the lucky ticket holders were treated to a fabulous two hour roller coaster of laughter with intermittent lapse's of silence creating some of the funniest moments.

The play is a succession of jokes and misunderstandings and had some wonderful characters but it is the sort of script that in less capable hands it might fall flat, this certainly wasn't the case as all the Ardmore Players cast rose to the occasion with some hailing it as the best performance to date.

The play centred around couple Mattie and Maggie who were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, but have not spoken to each other for the last decade. Maggie played by Chris Ramsell was a wonderful anchor with a wry, dry humoured performance of the character. Cyril Flavin's first stage performance as Mattie was an excellent foil in a well executed performance of the character.

Andy, played brilliantly by Séamus Keevers, was a sort of protagonist, a semi-outsider who

allowed us a glimpse at this rather unusual family situation. He worked nicely opposite Carole Troy, as his girlfriend Josephine, whose character was beautifully performed for a typically dull scripted character. Claire Flavin's performance was strong as the maiden-aunt, the not so secret alcoholic, Minnie. Anthony O'Brien made the most of his appearance as the enthusiastic Fr O'Toole and was a very convincing parish priest. Rounding out the cast in brilliantly captured roles were Linda Troy as complex, bereaved neighbour

Kathleen who added hysterical laughter to Andy's well used hanky on stage and John Supple who created hilarity and confusion with his arrival and breathed life into the character of Maggie’s cousin, and Minnie’s former beau, Luke. There was some gorgeous stage business developing throughout, including a lovely extended joke with a hanky, which developed a character of its own, a crossword, a much moved and half boiled kettle that only managed to make one cup of tea and lots of silent arguments using other props, the

stage was used effectively and the set captured the era and the typical nature of a country kitchen beautifully.

Our sincere thanks to our Stage Managers who were with us every step of the way; Catherine Murphy, Ita Keevers, Rachel Flavin & Rose Lehane, our amazing Set Builders; Pat McGrath, Maurice Power, Mike Supple, Richard Hennessy, Liam Supple, John Troy, John Hennessy, John Supple and Bill Ramsell, our Make Up Artist; Mary Burke assisted by Chloe Yellop, our MC's Maurice Power & Bill

Ramsell and our Front of House Crew; Mike Supple, Breda Power, Linda Foley, Teresa & Maura Joyce, Claire Keaty, Louise Bradley, Teresa & Jason Power.

Our sincere thanks also to Sinéad Kennedy our Cartoonist and Aidan Foley our Designer. Huge thanks to Alice O'Brien & Breda Power for facilitating sales in Ardmore Post Office and to The Whitehorses Restaurant for nourishment for the hard working crews. A special word of thanks to the Ardmore/Grange ICA Guild for use of their fantastic ICA Hall and to the Hall

Committee who have accommodated us with rehearsals and provided us with a great venue as the home of Ardmore Players.

To our raffle sponsors, the Cliff House Hotel, the Round Tower Hotel, Mari Mina Pharmacy, Keevers' Bar, Currans Topline Hardware, The Quays Bar & Restaurant, Youghal and Magpi Art, Clonmel, thank you for your support.

Finally, thanks to our hugely supportive audiences who were tremendous on each night, your appreciation of our production was greatly enjoyed.

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More than 11,000 participated in Southeast Science Festival THE South East Science Festival, the regional celebration of National Science Week, was coordinated by Calmast, Waterford Institute of Technology’s STEM Outreach Centre with support from SFI and local industry: GSK, MSD, Bausch & Lomb, Sanofi and EirGen Pharma.

“Science is for all – and Calmast brought science to all through the Southeast Science Festival”, says Sheila Donegan, Director Calmast, “We had more than 100 events in the Southeast which makes the 2018 South East Science Festival the largest so far. Thanks to the support of county councils, libraries, local industry and partner organisations, events took place in Tramore, Dungarvan, Kilmacthomas, Dunhill, Lismore, Ferrybank, Mullinavat, Kilkenny, New Ross, Enniscorthy, Carrickon-Suir, Clonmel and several venues in Waterford. Calmast reached out to more than 11,000 in the region, making science accessible to all audiences and showcasing the important role science has in all our lives.”

More than 100 events took place in counties Waterford, Wexford,Tipperary and Kilkenny including activities for schools, afternoon shows for families and evening events for the general public. More than 11,000 participated in events in the South East. In addition, Calmast exhibited at the Wexford County Council’s WexSci Showcase event with about 1,000 visitors.

For two weeks, from 5th to 18th November, 2018, local, national and international high profile researchers, science communicators and performers pre-

Thomas Byrne, WIT, with a group of children from Syria at Dungarvan Library on 13th November. sented shows, talks and workshops at WIT and at schools, libraries, theatres and pubs across the Southeast.

“This year’s Southeast Science Festival was a huge success. We had a large variety of events – from circus performances explaining how circus artists use gravity to unicycle, juggle and balance to bubble shows for all the family where everyone got a chance to stand in a giant bubble and evening events at local pubs

to learn about the science of gin.

It is only because of the support of many groups and companies in the region which enables us to make science accessible to all through such a variety of events.

There was something for everyone.” says Cordula Weiss, Calmast Programme Manager.

For the first time, evening events took place in the comfortable atmosphere of local pubs: WIT researchers presented their projects in layman’s terms at the

Minister John Halligan and President Prof Willie Donnelly at the first show by the London Science Museum at WIT, [Patrick Browne] 12th November, 2018.

Munster Bar and Caroline Senior, Director Blackwater Distillery, explained the science of gin to Network Ireland members at Tully’s Bar. Science is for all – this is what Science Week is about. With the support of an interpreter, Mariana Gavendova and Thomas Byrne, postgraduate researchers in chemistry and health sciences at WIT, delivered an exclusive workshop on the human body to a group of Syrian children in primary school age. The children learned the English expressions for different body parts and organs, they got to know the inside of a human body, they studied how the systems of our body work together and they enjoyed an engaging and fun morning outside the classroom.

In cooperation with the Waterford Area Partnership, Calmast invited DEIS schools in the region to come to the Southeast Science Festival. Pupils who wouldn’t have had access to science events otherwise were able to attend the London Science Museum’s show ‘It takes guts’ at WIT, thus becoming aware of what science means to us and the importance of a balanced nutrition but becoming aware of the many opportunities WIT offers through many courses. The first show was opened by Minister John Halligan and WIT President Prof Willie Donnelly.

Events for families included a fast-paced circus performance by James Soper, the Juggling Scientist, a Guinness World Record holding juggler, fully qualified teacher and ex-profes-

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sional circus performer, who enthralled and inspired an audience of about 500 at the Theatre Royal.

In Lismore, Calmast and the Lismore Heritage Centre engaged young and old in magical chemistry experiments and intriguing maths puzzles at the Sunday Funday for families.

During the week, the London Science Museum presented their ever popular Bubble Show and ‘It takes guts’, the “most disgusting but also the very best show ever” as many pupils declared.

Additional family events took place in libraries in counties

Waterford, Tipperary and Kilkenny while primary and secondary schools were invited to attend lectures, shows and workshops during the day at venues all across the South East. 13 TY students from counties Tipperary, Kilkenny,Wexford,Waterford and even Westmeath helped at events and were trained to deliver events themselves. They ran workshops for primary schools at libraries in the Southeast.

Everyone has an idea of what science is and means to them – science can be a career, it can make life easier and also be a life saver and more. WIT staff and students captured their own idea of science as part of the Southeast Science Festival’s “Snap Your Science” competition with striking results: it was hard to find a winner as all entries were well thought out and of high photographic and scientific quality.

Congrats to PJ Cregg, who won with his entry ‘Droptics’ and the runners up Jenna Lee, Rebecca Power and Daniel Samair.

The ever increasing number of events and participants shows how keen people are to learn more about science and how important it is to introduce science and develop curiosity at an early age and to show the possibilities WIT and local companies offers to those considering a career in science.

The Southeast Science Festival aims at inspiring young and old to engage with science and technology and at showcasing the opportunities in the region.

All events were free to promote access which is courtesy of resources that WIT puts into the events with the support of major sponsors SFI and local sponsors GSK, MSD, Bausch & Lomb, Sanofi and EirGen Pharma.

James Soper, the Juggling Scientist at Theatre Royal.

[Patrick Browne]

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Employees of GSK presented the children and staff of St. John’s Special School with a cheque for €38,800, the total raised by the GSK Hop On For St John’s fundraising challenge. Pictured at St John’s School were Eileen Power, Stephen Power, Brian Fox, Brendan Mansfield, Sharon Cummins, Dermot Dee, Bethan Price (Deputy Principal St John's School), Louise Earley and Pádraig Begley.

[Karen Dempsey]

GSK employees raise €38,800 for St. John’s Special School FUNDS WILL PURCHASE A WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE BUS FOR THE CHILDREN THE children and staff of St. John’s Special School in Dungarvan are looking forward to having their very own wheelchair accessible bus parked out front in a matter of weeks, available for trips and outings that will support the children’s development and open up a world of opportunities and experiences for them.

Purchasing the bus is the result of a huge fundraising drive by GSK Dungarvan employees, who undertook a 46km challenge at the end of August, walking from Dungarvan to Kilmacthomas and back along the Greenway – a distance longer than a marathon!

Employees of GSK presented the children and staff of St. John’s Special School with a cheque for €38,800 – the total raised by the GSK Hop On For St John’s fundraising challenge.

24% of the children who attend St. John’s are either wheelchair users or have other factors that affect their mobility and restrict their access.

Brian Fox, GSK Site Director said: “Supporting our local community to do more, feel better and live longer is really important to GSK and our team in Dungarvan are really proud to have made the dream of a

wheelchair accessible bus a reality for the children and staff of St. John’s School. We wish them safe travels and lots of great adventures on board.”

Helen Forde, Principal St. John’s Special School said “This means the world to us!

No longer will the cost of bus hire or a rainy day be a factor that limits the activities we can provide for the children. Thanks to GSK and the new bus, we will be able to provide a much wider range of experiences for the children, to give them more learning opportunities to broaden horizons and push boundaries, and ultimately to help parents by working together to prepare the children for life activities such as going to cinema, a cafe etc.”

Irene Lawlor, GSK Communications Manager said: “We would like to say a huge thank you to our team in GSK and to the family, friends, businesses and everyone in Dungarvan and the wider area who donated money, time or services to promote and support our Hop On for St. John’s fundraising challenge. It is inspirational to see what can be achieved when people come together to do good.”

Employees of GSK presented the children and staff of St John’s Special School with a cheque for €38,800, the total raised by the GSK Hop On For St. John’s fundraising challenge. Pictured at St John’s School Eileen Power, Stephen Power, Brian Fox, Brendan Mansfield, Sharon Cummins, Dermot Dee, Bethan Price (Deputy Principal St John's School), Louise Earley and Pádraig Begley.

[Karen Dempsey]

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Ballyduff Cllr. Pat Nugent secures Upper Parents’ €27,800 for Old Parish Association School Development Christmas Fare LOCAL Fine Gael Councillor; Pat Nugent welcomed Minister of State with Responsibility for An Gaelteacht, Seán Kyne TD to Old Parish on Friday and welcomed his announcement of €27,800 for pitch facilities at the school.

Speaking on Friday after Minister Kyne's visit, Cllr. Nugent said: "I am absolutely thrilled to confirm we have now secured €27,800 for the develop-

ment of Scoil Baile Mhic Airt, this includes development of two new playing pitches, as well as advancing the drainage system, also incorporating a new independent side entrance. It was a pleasure to welcome my party colleague Minister Séan Kyne to the area on Friday to announce the funding."

Cllr Nugent continued: "I was really delighted to work with the local community

group, Comhar Spóirt na nDéise, and Senator Paudie Coffey to secure this funding. I want to thank the land owner, Michael Joseph de Paor and family who have been so generous in their support of the school and community."

"I look forward to seeing this project delivered thanks to this government funding and I know it will be a fantastic addition to the community."

BALLYDUFF Upper Parents’ Association are hosting a Christmas Fare on Sunday, December 9th from 12.00 noon - 4.00 p.m.

There will be many stalls available on the day catering for all those last minute Christmas presents.

Also Breeda Morgan from Frank Morgan photography Fermoy will be in attendance to capture your special family photo for only €10 please book a slot with Louise on 086-1859727. Also we have a Santa phone booth for all the boys and girls to chat to Santa for just €3 please book in with Louise to secure your time. Lots of homemade baking on the day, tea and coffee and hot chocolate. Free entry.

WIT’s Autumn Open Days in WIT Arena THE School’s Open Day on Friday 23rd and Saturday, 24th November, attracted thousands of secondary school students. The event focused on Undergraduate entry for September 2019 but also showcases the opportunities for Postgraduate Learning and Research and flexible study through our School of Lifelong Learning & Education.

The institute has 70 CAO courses across a range of disciplines including,business,engineering and

architecture, sports and nursing, law, social sciences, arts and psychology, the creative & performing arts, languages, tourism and hospitality, science and computing.

WIT's Autumn Open Days included presentations on all CAO courses, including new courses for 2019, as well as the opportunity to experience what it would be like to study on those courses and talk to lecturers directly.

Pictured at WIT's Autumn Open Days in the WIT Arena are Kate Lenihan and Roisin Dunne from St Declan’s, Kilmacthomas with Mary Doyle Kent from the Dept of Engineering.

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Munster Colleges Camogie Team CONGRATULATIONS to our 6th year student Roisin Dunphy who was selected for the Munster Colleges Camogie team who competed in the National Interprovincial Competition at the GAA National Games Development Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin last weekend.

TRANSITION YEAR On Thursday, November 23rd our Transition Years attended the Careers Expo held in Dungarvan College. It was held in the main hall of the college and was filled with different colleges from around the country.

It was not just colleges that were in the hall there was also the Gardai, the Army, A.I.B Bank and some other different places.

WLR had a stand on the day and some of our own students spoke about their hopes for the future and the benefits of this day and what their possible career choices might be.

It was a great day out for students to find out different information about each college, subject requirement, different facilities and courses that each college has to offer.

There was plenty information for the student and nearly all arrived back onto the bus not just with lollipops but also with plenty books from each college stand.

On Tuesday 27th, the Transition Years attended a talk all about the dangers of going out in town and what to do in different circumstances and how to deal with grief.

The talk was held in the W.I.T. Arena and the children from multiple schools were given talks from different guest speakers talking about a different each topic. The talks varied from a prison officer, a health doctor, a martial arts specialist to a kind woman speaking about stress and mental health. The

talk was very well presented as each speaker spoke about something different keeping everyone interested.There was different stories told that would make you so upset but it helped our Transition Years learn the dangers particulary of nights out in the future. It was a great talk to attend.

SOROPTIMIST GIRLS PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION On Thursday, November 29th girls from all over County Waterford competed in the Soroptimist Girls Public Speaking Competition.

In a hugely entertaining, informative and inspiring morning the girls spoke about issues ranging from Democracy and Environmental Destruction to Empowerment of women.

The standard was exceptionally high and the two St. Declan’s students, Martha Cleary and Hayley Phelan represented our school with distinction.

Well done to both girls and a special congratulations to Martha who won the Ciara Meehan award for best research and was also named as best runner-up.Well done also to teacher Miss Kelly for her great efforts.

A huge thanks to Ann Higgins and the local branch of Soroptimists for organising this wonderful event.

ENTRANCE SCHOLARS AWARD FOR JACK LIN Congratulations to Jack Lin who did his Leaving Cert in St. Declan’s this year and has now commenced study in UCD. Jack was recently presented with an Entrance Scholars Award in UCD. Jack is certainly a very deserving recipient of this award.

The staff in St. Declan’s would like to wish him continued success in his studies and his future career

Roisin Dunphy who was selected for the Munster Colleges Camogie team.

Soroptimist Girls Public Speaking Competition – Martha Cleary and Hayley Phelan.

Open Night at St. Declan’s Community College Kilmacthomas – Killian Power, Gearoid Power and Kian Dempsey, Crehana N.S. with 5th Year Student Jack Queally in the Metalwork Room.

[Sean Byrne]

Open Night at St. Declan’s Community College Kilmacthomas – Group of students who did the Cathering at the Open Night.

[Sean Byrne]

Junior Cert Metalwork – Congratulations to Hayley Phelan (4th Year) who is to receive an award from The Engineering Technology Teacher’s association based on her exceptional result in junior Certificate Metalwork Higher Level.

This award is richly deserved by Hayley who is a dedicated and hardworking student and always gives of her best. Congratulations also to Mr. Cummins who was Hayley’s metalwork teacher. Well done to you both.

Fashion Focus Workshop – Pictured are Leah Kirwan and Aoibhe Shanahan 4D who recently took part in Fashion Focus Workshop organised by EcoUnesco for thr Green Schools Committee.

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ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE

Gaeilge 24!

AR an 13ú Samhain 2018, ghlac níos mó ná céad dalta ó Árd Scoil na nDéise páirt i nGaeilge 24. Ar dtús, bhí orainn airgead a bhailiú do Chonradh na Gaeilge (a d’eagraigh an lá) chun t-léine a fháil.

Léirigh an t-léine na daoine a bhí ag glacadh páirte agus thaispeáin sé do dhaoine eile cad a bhí á dhéanamh againn.

Ar an lá chaitheamar na t-léinte don lá ar fad agus bhí orainn labhairt as Gaeilge an t-am ar fad, sa scoil agus sa bhaile.

Bhí a lán spraoi againn agus rinne gach duine, fiú na múinteoirí, iarracht speisialta.

Bhí sé go hálainn ár dteanga dhúchas a labhairt mar de ghnáth labhraímid as Béarla. Ar deireadh bhailíomar €1,345 do Chonradh na Gaeilge.

On the 13th November 2018, more than one hundred students from Árd Scoil na nDéise took part in Gaeilge 24. First, we had to raise money for Conradh na Gaeilge (who organised the day) to get a t-shirt. The t-shirt showed who was taking part and it showed other people what we were doing.

On the day we wore the t-shirts all day and we had to speak Irish the whole time, in school and at home.We had great fun and everyone, even the teachers, made a special effort.

It was lovely to speak our native language because normally we speak in English. In the end we raised €1,345 for Conradh na Gaeilge.

Written by Míde Delaney, Transition Year ARD SCOIL NA nDÉISE STUDENT TO REPRESENT IRELAND AT THE IWAS WORLD GAMES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Congratulations to Aislinn O’Regan, Transition Year, who has been selected to represent Ireland in the International Wheelchair and Amputees Sports Federation World Games in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates in February. This year’s World Games will welcome athletes from age fourteen years

and up including former Paralympic athletes and champions.Twelve athletes will represent Ireland and Aislinn is the youngest member of the Irish team again this year. Aislinn will compete in the shotputt and discus field events. This is a well deserved opportunity for Aislinn who is currently training three or four times a week in Dungarvan, Cork, and Wexford.We hope that she will thoroughly enjoy the experience and will also get to spend some time taking in the sights in the United Arab Emirates!

SCIENCE SHOWS In celebration of science week, Ard Scoil na nDéise had the great pleasure of hosting science shows for local primary schools. Pupils from many of our feeder primary schools visited our school to participate in these exciting, action packed shows presented by the science department. The pupils got hands on experience of carrying out experiments in a secondary school science lab and were blown away by the demonstrations.

The shows touched on areas of earth and space, biology, chemistry and physics. Pupils learned about the International Space Station and got to see the effect of zero gravity on everyday activities.They saw the power of electricity which had hair standing on end bulbs lighting up in their hands. The power of air pressure was demonstrated and pupils learned that a bed of nails is surprisingly comfortable!! They also learned how colour could be used to identify different chemicals and why we use them in fireworks. Everyone enjoyed the different chemical reactions from the elephant’s toothpaste shooting out of the conical flask, to blowing up our exploding can.

The pupils also got to see why ethanol was used as rocket fuel in the past with the whoosh bottle demonstration. Thank you to all those who attended, we look forward to seeing all the poster competition entries and to science week next year.

First Year students showed great enthusiasm in participating in their first Ard Scoil Gaeilge 24.

Our bed of nails was surprisingly popular.

Looks like someone was having fun!!

Scientists of the future get their first taste of lab work.

The science shows were a hair raising experience.

Congratulations to Aislinn O'Regan who has been selected to represent Ireland at the IWAS World Games in the United Arab Emirates in February.

Have they just made an important scientific discovery.

Serious work being done.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

Two Waterford schools named as County Winners in leading national art competition - ‘Someone Like Me’ Overall winner to be announced by Minister of State with special responsibility for Disability Issues, Finian McGrath, T.D. at Dublin City Hall on today Wednesday, December 5th, 2018.

Kilmacthomas Primary School PUPILS in Kilmacthomas Primary School and St John of God N.S., Waterford City are this week celebrating as the judges of a leading national art competition have named the school as County Winners in the Junior and Senior category respectively, placing them in the running for what has become a much sought-after national title.

The competition, which is entitled ‘Someone Like Me’, is supported by the National Disability Authority. It aims to promote disability awareness and nurture understanding amongst primary school students and to highlight the similarities that exist within people of all abilities.

Now an annual initiative, ‘Someone Like Me’ promotes inclusion and positive attitudes towards all persons, allowing children to learn about and discuss these topics and creatively express what they have learned through art and craft.

• The entry from Kilmacthomas

Primary School named as Junior County Winner, was from pupils in 1st and 2nd class for their collaborative art work “This is us!”, in which the pupils drew pictures of themselves in a circus ring performing their unique talents, in a celebration of everyone’s differences.

Teacher Roisin Briggs assisted in the school submission.

• The entry from St John of God N.S. named as Senior County Winner, was from 6th class pupil Sadbh Brennan whose drawing depicted people of differing abilities taking part in a variety of different sports, including snorkelling, ballet, and basketball. Teacher Claire Shane assisted in the school submission.

The judges, Caomhán Mac Con Iomaire, Mark Maguire and Ellen Keane, were greatly impressed with the artistic efforts of pupils and teachers at the two schools for their imaginative ‘Someone Like Me’ submissions which were selected for being exceptionally insight-

St. John of God NS

ful and inspirational.

Congratulating the Waterford pupils on becoming County winners, Minister of State with special responsibility for Disabilities, Finian McGrath T.D. said that he was hugely encouraged by the number of competition entries. “I am delighted to say that this year we received almost 2,400 entries for this wonderful competition, which highlights the passion and continued enthusiasm that teachers and pupils alike have toward this initiative,” he said.

“More than 600,000 people in Ireland have a disability, and children under 15 make up 53,000 of that figure. The National Disability Authority strive to promote inclusiveness in all of the work they carry out, and the fact that an entry was received from every county in Ireland highlights that by providing a creative outlet in which we can build understanding and awareness of our different abilities, we can truly discover the

Pictured during Science Week with WIT Waterford Institute of Technology. Pictured at the Dungarvan Town Hall during Science Week with James Soper, The Juggling Scientist. Pictured with James Soper are Christian Delaney from [Patrick Browne] Portlaw NS.

similarities that unite us all.”

“For the teachers and pupils who have all contributed to this competition, I would like to express our gratitude to you, and to point out that by taking the time to think and create an entry that your own knowledge and understanding of disability will have evolved. Education is integral to improving positive attitudes and inclusiveness for all members of society.”

National Disability Authority’s Chairperson, Helen Guinan, said, “The National Disability Authority (NDA) is very happy to be supporting Someone Like Me. The quality and breadth of the winning entries reflects the interest and creativity of the pupils involved. Creating positive attitudes at primary school level is very important. The NDA has commissioned four national surveys on public attitudes to disability, since 2001. The evidence from each survey suggests that the earlier that positive attitudes towards

disability and mental health are introduced the greater the opportunities are to promote inclusive education and to improve outcomes for persons with disabilities as they grow older.

Both Kilmacthomas Primary School and St John of God N.S. will now go on to compete with 45 other schools from around the country for the overall national “Someone Like Me” award which will be announced by the Minister for State with special responsibility for Disabilities, Finian McGrath T.D. at a ceremony at Dublin City Hall today Wednesday, December 5th, 2018.

The competition, which offers a range of prizes up to the value of €750 was open to all primary school pupils from junior infants to sixth class and 2,400 entries were received from individual pupils, class groups and whole schools right across Ireland. Entries ranged from posters and collages to large sculptural installations and multi-media pieces.

Pictured during Science Week with WIT Waterford Institute of Technology. Pictured at the Dungarvan Town Hall during Science Week with James Soper, The Juggling Scientist. Pictured with James Soper are Jimmy Walsh, Emma [Patrick Browne] White, Nina Keane from Portlaw NS.

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BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Fashion Focus Workshop TRANSITION Group TYE and the Green Schools Committee Members attend Workshop.

On Wednesday, 21st November, Eimear from Eco UNESCO, otherwise known as the UN, came to our school. She presented us with an 80-minute environmental workshop, funded

by Waterford City and County Council. We covered the theme of sustainable fashion. First, we had a walking debate about fashion choices. The results showed that we were all ignorant regarding fashion affecting the environment. It also showed that people tend to care more about their style than the consequences of their choices.

Then we discussed fashion and the environment.We were taught that it hugely impacts our environment especially by the transport. It goes from country to country by boat, planes and lorries. It emits a lot of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, break-

ing the ozone layer and allowing more sun rays in and causing more global warming.

We then moved onto the lifestyle of clothing production.

Did you know that 2,700 litres of water are used to make one cotton t-shirt? This is enough water for one person for 900 days.

Cotton plants need lots of water to grow on top of this, it is the thirstiest plant. Many people die earlier in life when they grow cotton, due to farmers spreading pesticides and causing severe problems to the lungs.

We discussed the concept of sustainable development, meaning we hope to meet the needs of people now without compromising the needs of people in the future. Most people aren't taking into consideration future generations living on earth which is influencing the environment.

Problems arise with what is known as fast fashion, which is quickly producing, manufactur-

ing and distributing clothes to many countries. In order to do this, many companies use child labor and have horrible working conditions. In Bangladesh, the Rana Plaza collapsed on 24th April, 2013, killing 1,134 and injuring 2,500 as a result of overcrowding and heavy machines used to make clothes for shops such as Mango, Primark and Monsoon for Accessorize. They were forced to go to work even though there were obvious cracks and damage to the building, as employers stated they would lose their job.

Solutions and ways to help include stop throwing clothes away, sell them on apps such as Depop and eBay, swap the with friends, put them in clothes banks or give them to charities.You can also restyle them by cutting them up. You can check in clothing items before buying to make sure it states where they were made.

We learned so much about the

The Soroptimist Public Speaking Competition: from left to right Edel Murphy, Teacher; Hannah Szanto, Isobel Cunningham, Angela Conway, President of Soroptimist Society; Anne Higgins, Conveyor; Chloe Kearney and Karen Begley, Teacher. impact of fashion on our environment and will think a lot more about our future purchases.

Thanks to Waterford City and County Council got funding the Workshop.

By Keelan Ardern and Rachel Prendergast.

PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION Well done to Hannah Szanto, 6th Year, Chloe Kearney, 5th Year and Isobel Cunningham, Transition Year who attended the

Soroptimist International, Dungarvan & District Public Speaking competition last week.

They represented the school extremely well and were a credit to their organisers Ms Murphy and Ms. Begley.

MUNSTER INTERPROVINCIAL Congratulations to Michelle Ryan who was part of the Munster Ladies Football team that beat Ulster in the InterProvincial Final last week.

ICE SKATING Our transition years went to Mahon on Monday to Skating on Ice and had a great day and first year students went there on Tuesday.

JUNIOR LADIES FOOTBALL Commiserations to our Junior Ladies Football team who bowed out of the Junior Girls championships at the quarter Final stages in their game against Cashel last week.

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Under 19 Girls’ Soccer OUR Girls' Soccer team came from behind today to draw with St. Angela's, Ursuline SS one goal apiece today. Captain Molly Shrubb from the penalty spot following a foul on Katie Ahern.There were stand out performances from goal keeper, Katie Wright and defender Ava Healy.Well done to

you all and best of luck in the next round.

PARENT/TEACHER MEETINGS A reminder to the parents and guardian of 3rd and 6th Year students that this meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 in the college.

Congratulations to our Transition Year students, Cara Dunne, Róisín Hurney and Emily Rousseau who took part Soroptomist Ireland Girls Public Speaking Competition (Local Heats) which were held in Lawlors hotel recently (from left) Cara, Róisín, Ms. Angela Conway, Mrs. Anne Higgins, Ms. M. McGann TY Co-ordinator and Emily.

Congratulations to Leah Keating (5th Year) who won a silver medal in the recent British Open Taekwondo Championships in the 45kg Sparring Category.

Greenschools TY – Green Schools Committee Members Ellen, Áine & Ailbhe working hard at keeping St. Augustine's “Green”.

TY Anti- Bullying Workshop – TY students Seán, Hugo, Jane and Katie pictured at Anti-Bullying Presentation by Monica Monaha.

Business Studies CBA – Smiling faces of students who completed their Oral Presentations today.

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St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Primary School, Dungarvan

2nd Class learned all about the history of The Late Late Toyshow. They were all set for the 2018 Toyshow with their treat bags! Let the festivities begin!

2nd Class girls who recently received their Hi-Glo Silver Awards. This initiative encourages the children to wear bright coloured or hi-vis clothing when out and about so as to be more visible for motorists.

6th Class girls singing Christmas carols in Garveys Supervalu last Friday.

5th Class girls who recently completed cycling lessons.

Senior Infants using ipads during a 'Mata sa Rang' session. These sessions enable the children to have fun while developing their number skills.

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SCOIL GHARBHAIN

Seachtain na hEolaíochta: Rang 5 & Rang 6 ar Cuairt san Ard Scoil BHÍ maidin ana thaitneamhach ag Rang 5 agus Rang 6 an tseachtain seo caite nuair a thugadar cuairt i dteannta le Múinteoir Sinéad agus le Múinteoir Jason ar an Ard Scoil chun a bheith gníomhach ag déanamh turgnaimh Eolaíochta.

Thángadar arais go dtí an scoil le méid milteach eolais agus le smaointe iontacha. Ár mbuíochas le hArd Scoil na nDéise as an gcuireadh.

SCIENCE WEEK: RANG 5 AGUS RANG 6 VISIT ARD SCOIL NA nDÉISE Rang 5 and Rang 6 spent a very enjoyable and educational morning in the Ard Scoil being active with Science Experiments.

They were accompanied by Múinteoir Sinéad and Múinteoir Jason.

They returned to school very knowledgeable and with wonderful ideas.

Well done to all and a big thank you to Ard Scoil na nDéise for their invitation.

RANG 6 AGUS NA NAÍONÁIN MHÓRA GNÍOMHACH LE HAISTEAR Bhain Rang na Naíonáin Mhóra ana thaitneamh as an cuairt a thug daltaí rang 6 orthu le déanaí. Thugadar cabhair iontach dos na páistí le linn Aistir.

Bhí na buachaillí ana bhródúil as an túr breá a deineadh le linn ‘Tógála’ Maith sibh agus molaim Rang 6 as an tslí ana dheas a bhí acu leis na Naíonáin.

RANG 6 AND OUR NAÍONÁIN MHÓRA ENJOYING AISTEAR Naíonáin Mhóra thoroughly enjoyed the impromptu visit from Rang 6 recently during Aistear. They were hands on and

Rang 6 ag cabhrú le buachaillí Naíonáin Mhóra ag tógáil le linn Aistear. helped the Naíonáin at their stations. The boys were very proud of their tower created during ‘Construction’.

Well done to all and especially to Rang 6 who had a great way with the Naíonáin.

MO SHAOL DO SHAOL Le déanaí ghlac Éva Ní Mhuirí ó Rang 6 páirt sa chlár Mo Shaol Do Shaol. 'Sé hé atá i gceist leis an gclár na go malartaíonn páistí le chéile chun a bheith páirteach sna himeachtaí is fearr leo.

Chuaigh Éva go Port Laoise agus d'imir sí cispheil le cúpla cailín.

Thainig na cailíní go dtí Port Láirge agus bhíodar páirteach i rang bhailé. Bhain Éva an-taitneamh as an gclár a bhí á stiúradh ag iar-dhalta Scoil Gharbháin, Pádraig Ó Lanagáin. Taispeánfar an clár ar TG4 i mí Mheán Fómhair na bliana seo chugainn. Éva Ní Mhuirí a pupil from Rang 6 participated in the filming for a Television programme ‘Mo Shaol Do Shaol’ Children chose their favourite hobby and

they participate in an exchange. Éva travelled to Portlaoise and she played a game of basketball with twin girls in Portlaoise. The girls then travelled to Waterford to join Éva in a ballet lesson. Éva thoroughly enjoyed the experience of being involved in this programme which was directed by a past pupil from Scoil Gharbháin Pádraig Ó Lanagáin. We’re all looking forward to this programme which will be broadcast next September.

Éva faoi agallamh ag lucht teilifíse.

Rang 6 ar cuairt dtí Ard Scoil na nDéise le linn Seachtain na hEolaíochta.

Rang 6 ar cuairt dtí Ard Scoil na nDéise le linn Seachtain na hEolaíochta.

Rang 6 ar cuairt dtí Ard Scoil na nDéise le linn Seachtain na hEolaíochta.

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Address Letters to: The Editor, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

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Democracy in the Dail?

More like Tyrants for TDs Editor, I feel disgusted and dismayed that our TDs rejected the few humane amendments that were put forward last week. The mask has indeed slipped off to reveal one of the most barbaric abortion regimes in the world. Mattie McGrath TD asserted that we were 'LIED' to by the Health Minister (Mr. Harris) as his promises did not come to fruition.

TD Danny Healy-Rae said, 'We are speaking....about a matter of life and death and he (Mr. Harris) is laughing at us..and grinning'. He was not alone. Pro-abortion TDs sneered and sniggered and heckled so much, that TD Eamon O Cuiv called for them to 'listen and give respect for other people's views' and Mattie McGrath had to defend the democratic right of TDs to analyse the Bill without intimidation.

By an overwhelming majority,TDs shot down pain relief for babies due to be aborted from 6 months onwards. So much for the baby being 'delivered with a full medical team ' to hand. We were lied to.

Surely a baby deserves pain relief before being painfully killed? Not one Fine Gael TD supported the pain relief amendment.

They rejected a ban on eugenics and gendercide so that 'a pregnant person' is free to terminate based on sex, race and disability. It is well documented that in other countries these babies are targeted for (ex)termination simply because they are different.

They voted down medical care for babies born alive after abortion where otherwise they are left to suffocate and die. The pro-abortion TD's 'think more of the dog on the street, than they do for an unborn baby'. (Mattie McGrath) TD Kate O'Connell fobbed off abortion survivor stories as 'Fairytales'.Yet Gianna Jessen, Dona Marie, Ana Rosa, Melissa Ohden, are some of the many survivors worldwide.

They rejected the call for parents to be informed and consent given, for their underage girl or teen to have an abortion. Perpetrators of rape can continue to get away with covering up their crime through abortion.

TD Carol Nolan said on behalf of the hundreds of thousands, that this free, universal 'healthcare' should NOT be funded by the tax payer.

This was rejected as well, which means millions every year, will be diverted from elsewhere to keep abortion mills and incinerators going.

Mr. Harris continues to show utter contempt for the tens of thousands of doctors, nurses and midwives, by bulldozing abortion through without any consultation, bar threatening them with legal sanction.

Mattie McGrath stated 'You have met people with the different genders and you REFUSE to meet the doctors, or the nurses'. 'You are going to pay the doctors MORE to carry out abortions than you are, for people to deliver healthy babies'.

TD Lisa Chambers proclaimed that ABORTION REGRET was a 'makey uppy thing. It doesn't exist'' Yet the HSE recently awarded 820,000 euro for post-abortion counselling. ANEW, GIANNA CARE, RACHEL'S VINEYARD, counsel women and men in Ireland. Is this TD suggesting that these people are liars? Doesn't she believe in her own mantra to 'Trust women'? 'Women Hurt' stated 'these remarks are offensive to the people who endure pain, suffering and depression daily, as a direct result of their abortions,' They 'continue to be silenced' and 'airbrushed out of the abortion picture', a billion dollar industry worldwide.

TD Michael Collins stated to Mr. Harris 'You DELIBERATELY, in my view, MISLED the public about what this bill would permit or prohibit', disturbing words about our so-called democracy and government. Where is the media out-cry? There will be no reports because the mainstream media are caught up in the propaganda and web of lies. It is my view that the majority of TD's are acting like deranged tyrants who cannot wait for the blood-fest to begin. What is worse, is that this country grinds on, without even batting an eyelid.

VIRGILA KILLIGREW, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

CarePlus Pharmacy in Waterford and Barnardos join forces to bring a little extra festive cheer CAREPLUS Pharmacy in Waterford, Ireland’s leading chain of independent pharmacies, has joined forces with Barnardos to raise at least €25,000 to support families in need this Christmas.

The campaign - being run in conjunction with each of the 50 pharmacies in the CarePlus network - will involve fundraising initiatives by staff and customers.

Every CarePlus pharmacy in Waterford has a special Barnardos post box in store to also collect gift set donations for Barnardos children and teenagers. Murray's CarePlus Pharmacy is located in Grattan Square, Dungarvan.

Customers of CarePlus Pharmacies will be able to donate in store throughout the weeks leading up to December 24th.

CarePlus will also run a dedicated Barnardos Celebration Day across the network of pharmacies on Friday, 14th December where all the pharmacies will host fundraising events for their customers.

With the majority of CarePlus Pharmacies located near a

Michael Mann, (4) and Sophie O’Toole (6) are pictured at the announcement that CarePlus Pharmacy has joined forces with Barnardos to raise at least €25,000 to support families in need this Christmas.

[Conor Healy / Picture It Photography]

Barnardos centre this means that that almost all funds raised locally will stay locally, to help provide vital supports and services for vulnerable families in the community and surrounds this Christmas.

Commercial Director with CarePlus Pharmacy Group, Niamh Lynch said: “We are delighted to partner with Barnardos this year with the aim of raising to at least €25,000 to support families in need this

Christmas. Staff at our 50 pharmacies nationwide will be starting some great initiatives over the coming days and weeks with the aim of helping the wonderful charity, Barnardos.We are hoping that our valued customers will join in the campaign too.”

Barnardos Director of Fundraising, Mary Gamble said: “We are delighted to partner with CarePlus Pharmacy who have set themselves an amazing challenge - to raise up to €25,000 to support children and families this Christmas. Barnardos currently works with over 15,300 children and families in 40 centres across Ireland - additional pressure is put on all families at Christmas time but it weighs heavier on those who are on the brink. Every child deserves to enjoy the magic of Christmas, and with your help we can ensure the children we work with will. Drop into your local CarePlus Pharmacy to lend your support between now and Christmas.”

Tour de Munster 2018 raises €223,486 for Munster Branches of Down Syndrome Ireland and individual beneficiaries SINCE its inception in 2001, Tour de Munster has continued to raise much needed funds and awareness for a number of worthy charities, and 2018 was no exception. The charity cycle raised a phenomenal €223,486 in total for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland and individual beneficiaries.

This year brings the total raised for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland since the partnership began above the €2.3 million mark and €2.78 million since the tour started in 2001. This is the ninth successive year that DSI has been the main beneficiary of the popular charity cycle. Cyclists also had the option to select their own beneficiary and raise funds and awareness for it. The incredible sum raised was announced, and a cheque presented to DSI and individual beneficiaries at a special celebratory event attended by cyclists, branch members, and their families at Clayton Hotel Silver Springs in Cork on Saturday, December 1st.

This year’s charity cycle saw over 120 amateur cyclists travel over 600km through the six counties of Munster from August 9th – 12th, supported by friends, family and the many volunteers who fundraised along the route. Each cyclist covered their own expenses, so all funds raised go directly to DSI and the individual beneficiaries. Sean Kelly, a dedicated supporter of Tour de Munster, once again took to the roads of Munster with the group for the full four days of the Tour, covering an average of 150 km per day through the beautiful towns and villages of Cork, Waterford, Tipperary, Limerick, Clare, Kerry.

Paul Sheridan who established

Tour de Munster in 2001 was once again blown away by the support the tour received. Speaking at the cheque presentation, Paul said “I couldn’t be any prouder of everyone involved and their efforts to raise awareness and funds for these fantastic charities. So many people have contributed in whatever way they can to raise this incredible amount of money for DSI’s Munster branches as well as a number of individual beneficiaries and it truly is fantastic. None of this would be possible without the dedication and efforts. We are very grateful to the many companies and the public who have supported the Tour in the past 18 years, in particular this year’s main sponsor, Nightline Delivery,

who continue to back us year upon year.”

The funds raised for the Munster branches off DSI will be shared among their six branches to fund services for people with Down Syndrome. Phil Keohane, Tour de Munster Branch Liaison Officer and cycle participant thanked all those who supported this year’s tour, “I’d like to thank all involved for their incredible dedication and hard work, their tremendous fundraising work and awareness campaign improves the lives of so many Munster families, and this is what makes Tour de Munster so special.

Tour de Munster really is an amazing experience and so many friendships have been formed between the

organisation, the families and the cyclists. We can’t express our thanks and gratitude enough.”

The individual groups that benefited from the 2018 Tour de Munster are West Cork Down Syndrome Support Group, The Alzheimer's Association of Ireland, the Lavanagh Centre, Tipperary Warriors and A Little Lifetime Foundation (ALLF), Friendly Call Cork and Cork Simon Community.

Special thanks was also given to this year’s media partners - Irish Examiner, Clare FM, Tipp FM, RedFM and WLRFM. For more information on Tour de Munster and DSI log onto to www.tourdemunster.com and www.downsyndrome.ie

Pictured with Santa Claus are Maya, 10, and Linda Gillick from Tipperary; Paul Sheridan, Tour de Munster; and Katie Connolly, 9, from Mayfield, at the Tour de Munster 2018 cheque presentation at Clayton Hotel Silver Springs in Cork on Saturday, December 1st. This year’s Tour de Munster charity cycle from August 9th – 12th raised €223,486 for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland.

[Diane Cusack]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

CATHERINE ‘Kathleen’ ROCHE (nee Nugent) Rinnabinna, via Youghal, and formerly Coolagurtwee and Churchquarter, Modeligo It is with great sadness and regret that we record the passing of Kathleen Roche, Tinnabinna, via Youghal, and formerly of Coolagurtwee and Churchquater, Modeligo, which occurred on Monday, 5th November, 2018, peacefully at home.

Kathleen was born the third youngest of seven to Paddy and Mary Nugent, and is predeceased by her brothers Frank and Jim, and sister Berry (O’Flynn). She received her education at Mount Melleray N.S. and St. Anne’s Secondary School in Cappoquin. A quiet natured and dignified woman, Kathleen always showed great care and compassion for others, and it was therefore fitting that she would pursue a career in Nursing. She qualified from Ardkeen in 1963, and after spending some time working in England and Dungarvan, she commenced work in St. Raphael’s in Youghal, where she would spend over twenty years.

It was here many lifelong friendships were made.

It was also in the late 1960s that Kathleen met her husband Tommy, and they had five children, Sinead, Pat, Oran, Cian and Maeve. She was at her happiest in the midst of her family, which was enriched further by her fifteen grandchildren, who range in ages from twentytwo years to two months old.

Kathleen was very house proud and was always pursuing an interior design project of some kind. She also loved staying on trend with current fashion and style, and even in recent years with failing health, a spot of retail therapy in Dungarvan or Cork gave her a greater boost than any medication could provide! Kathleen was also an active member of Aid Cancer Treatment in Clashmore and took great pride in all the fundraising and awareness this group achieved.

Kathleen lay in repose at Egan’s Funeral Home, Youghal, where removal took place on Tuesday, 6th November, to St. Cronan’s Church, Clashmore. Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr. Milo Guiry on Wednesday morning. Kathleen’s daughter Sinead delivered a moving and fitting eulogy. Symbols representing Kathleen’s life were presented at the altar by her grandchildren Katie (Nursing Qualification),Tadgh (scarf), Paddy (family photograph), Eily (Padre Pio medal) and Caoimhe (iPad). The significance of these items was explained by Kathleen’s grand-daughter Ornaith. The readings were recited by Kathleen’s daughters-in-law Fiona and Tracey. The Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandchildren Paudie, Tommy and Hollie, and nieces Amy O’Regan and Brenda Feehan. The Offertory Gifts were brought to the altar by Kathleen’s nieces Aisling Lansley and Una Nolan. A beautiful selection of music was provided by Paddy O’Brien.

Afterwards, Kathleen was shouldered from the church to the adjoining cemetery by her sons Pat, Oran and Cian, grandson Jack Keane and sons-in-law Tony Keane and David Britton.

Kathleen is survived by her husband Tommy; daughters Sinead and Maeve; sons Pat, Oran and Cian; daughters-in-law Valerie, Tracey and Fiona; sons-in-law Tony Keane and David Britton; grandchildren Aoire, Ornaith, Jack, Katie, Zoe, Caoimhe, Hollie, Tommy, Paudie, Paddy, Tadgh, Eily, Eoin, Billy, and Grace; sisters Teresa (Hickey) and Joan (O’Regan); brother Billy; sisters-in-law Hannah Nugent, Vera Nugent, Phil O’Connell and Breda O’Rourke, and many relatives, neighbours and friends.

A special word of thanks to those who provided outstanding care for Kathleen over the past few years, especially Ann, Breda, Catherine, Nora, Linda, Renate, Jacqui and Christine. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Also, thanks to Dr. Twomey and staff, Triona Hennessy (PHN), Dr. Patrick O’Connor and staff, and Chris and staff MariMina Pharmacy for all their help, support, and professionalism shown to Kathleen and her family during her illness.

May Kathleen Rest In Peace.

Month’s Mind Mass for Kathleen will be offered at 7.30 p.m. on Friday, 14th December, in St. Cronan’s Church, Clashmore.

(Funeral arrangements were by Egan’s Funeral Home,Youghal).

BIDDY POWER (nee McGrath) Knockadrumlea, Stradbally With sadness we record the passing of Biddy Power which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 27th November, 2018.

Rosary took place on Thursday evening at Drohan’s Funeral Home, recited by Fr. Condon, P.P. Funeral Mass took place on Friday morning in the Holy Cross Church, Stradbally, celebrated by Fr. Condon, P.P., assisted by Fr. Enright, P.E. Burial took place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

To her family and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy.

(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

OBITUARY/NEWS BRENDAN HERLIHY Conna Nursing Home and Chapel Street, Tallow With sincere sorrow and regret we record the passing of Brendan Herlihy, Conna Nursing Home and Chapel Street, Tallow, Co.Waterford, loving son of the late William and Catherine (nee McSweeney) and brother of the late Tommy, Vincent, Nora and Kathleen, which sad event occurred on 24th November, 2018, peacefully in the tender and loving care of the Matron and staff of Conna Nursing Home.

Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, on Sunday evening Rosary was recited by Rev. Fr. M. Melican, I.C., in the presence of his loving family.

On Monday evening, funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. M. Melican, I.C., in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends before removal took place to the Church of Immaculate Conception, Tallow. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. Symbols representing Brendan’s life were presented to the altar by nephew John Mulcahy (Rosary beads), grandniece Mary Flanagan (radio), nephews Killian (Tallow GAA jersey) and Adrian O’Herlihy (songbook).The significance of these were narrated by nephew Des O’Herlihy. Readings during the Mass were recited by nieces Fidelma O’Herlihy and Noreen McGrath. A lovely selection of music and hymns were provided throughout the Mass by soloist Dina Walshe. Prayers of the Faithful were read by nephews Killian and Des O’Herlihy, John Mulcahy, grandniece Mary Flanagan and niecein-law Betty O’Herlihy. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by Joe and Bill Mulcahy.The final song “Holy City of Jerusalem” was sung by Tom Mulcahy as Brendan’s coffin was shouldered from the church.

Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. G. McNamara officiated the graveside prayers where Brendan was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends.

May he Rest In Peace.

May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving brother Paddy; nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

CHRISTINE FITZGERALD (nee McCullagh) Emerald Terrace, Dungarvan Feelings of deep sorrow and regret were expressed in the local community with the passing of Christine Fitzgerald on Thursday, 29th November. We express our deepest sympathy to Christine’s husband Liam, family, relatives and friends. Christine is predeceased by her parents George and Lena, brothers Kevin, Jimmy and George, sisters Maura and Bernie, grandson Seán.

Christine lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Friday evening, 30th November. Following funeral prayers recited by Fr. John Harris, C.C., the removal took place to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Christine’s life was celebrated on Saturday morning, 1st December, by Fr. Harris, C.C., and afterwards Christine was laid to rest in St. Mary’s Old Churchyard.

May Christine Rest In Peace.

(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MICHAEL MOORE Abbot’s Close, Seapark, Abbeyside, and formerly of Canon Hayes Park, Tipperary We record with feelings of deep sorrow and regret the passing of Michael Moore, which occurred peacefully on Monday, 26th November, in the tender care of staff at St.Vincent's Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital. We express our deepest sympathy to Michael’s loving wife Theresa; brothers Eamonn Moore (Tipperary) and Liam Moore (Capetown); sisters Mary Kelly (Coolagh Road, Abbeyside), Annette Abberton (Galway) and Tess Heary (England); brothers-inlaw Michael Power (Dublin) and Tommy Power (Tipperary); sisterin-law Phyllis Bergin (Abbeyleix); extended family, neighbours and friends.

Michael lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Tuesday evening, 27th November, and where in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends the Rosary was led by Fr. Tony Egan, O.S.A. Removal took place on Wednesday evening, 28th November, to St. Augustine's Church, Abbeyside. Requiem Mass for Michael was celebrated on Thursday morning, 29th November, by Fr. Ned Hassett, P.P., and afterwards Michael was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan 2nd Sunday of Advent: Baruch 5: 1-9 - God means to show your splendor to every nation. Philippians 1: 3-6; 8-11 - Be pure and blameless for the day of Christ. Luke 3: 1-6 - All mankind shall see the salvation of God. Advent: The word ‘Advent’ means coming. It has a past, a present and a future. We celebrate the coming of God into the world as the Child of Bethlehem on that first Christmas night. We celebrate God coming into our lives each day and we look to the coming of God at the end of time to judge the living and the dead.

Advent – Christmas Reflection Evening: An opportunity to come aside for one hour to reflect on the MESSAGE OF ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS in St. Mary’s Parish Pastoral Room, Presentation Centre, Mitchell St. on Tuesday week next, 11th December at 7.30 p.m.

Sr. Angela Kiely of the Mercy Convent will lead the reflection.

Penance Service: The annual Advent Penance Service in preparation for Christmas will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Parish Church on Thursday, 20th December at 7.30 p.m.

Friary Sale of Work: The annual Friary Sale of Work in aid of the Missions takes place this Friday, 7th December in Lawlors Hotel at 7.00 p.m.

Give Blood: Give Blood this week at Lawlors Hotel - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 3.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.

8th December: Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A holyday of obligation.We celebrate that Mary was kept free from sin from the very first moment of her life. Masses begin with the Vigil Mass on Friday at 7.30 p.m. and continue with Mass at 11.00 a.m. and the 7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass of the 2nd Sunday of Advent on Saturday.

Parish Office: Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 058-42374.

Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136.

Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086-2334282.

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087-7747870.

Just think of it!

THIS is one priest who finds it very depressing to come on to the sanctuary of the church on a Sunday and to discover that the church is at least two thirds empty: in some churches it appears that the twelve seats in the front are plague infected, no one dares to sit on them!

For a person who doesn’t go to Sunday Mass for an appreciable length of time there is a consequence which isn’t often averted to, namely, they don’t hear a sermon. This means that they are unlikely to hear anything about God, about Jesus, about our dealings with God.When you think of the number of words they’ll be hearing about Brexit, or the Irish football team, or Leo Varadkar, the silence about God can only have a bad effect.

Of course, this raises all sorts of questions on the vexed topic of sermons. What is the quality of my sermons? What makes a sermon good, what makes a sermon boring? A priest is supposed to base the sermon usually on the readings that have just been heard at Mass. This prompts the question, are the readings at Mass relevant to the lives of the people who are present at the Mass? The readings are taken from the Bible, the revealed word of God. Do the people of God understand the message that their heavenly Father is sending to them? Do we need to take a fresh look at the choice of readings that were selected about fifty years ago?

Perhaps now you see that if we’re to have better sermons there are some very important matters that need to be delved into. And if that is to be done, I would hope that it would be done by people who are in touch with the huge number of “ordinary” members of the Church. Let’s begin by listening to the footsoldiers before letting the “high ups” take over.

Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford

FARMING Major move on lamb prices IFA National Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy said there is a major positive shift in the lamb trade this week with numbers tightening and prices rising. He said some factories are paying €5.15/kg to get lambs this week and some finishers are holding out for €5.20kg. In addition, he said weights were moving up to 23kgs in some deals.

Sean Dennehy said in order to meet demand and get lambs in recent days, some wholesalers had paid up to €113 per head for 46kgs lambs, which is the equivalent of up to €5.30/kg. He said farmers selling need to dig in and demand prices well above the lower quoted factory prices. In addition, he said the ewe trade had also moved on with top prices of €2.80/kg paid.

Speaking at a meeting of the IFA National Sheep Committee meeting in Dublin last week Sean Dennehy said the overall lamb kill is up 69,745 head to November 25th this year. The major increase is in the ewe kill which is up 57,834 head, while the mid-season lamb kill is down 9,199. Sean Dennehy said with the losses at lambing and weather-related difficulties in the snow last spring, supplies for the remainder of the year should be tighter.

Sean Dennehy said a unique feature developing in the lamb market in the next number of years is the convergence of the main Christian festival of Easter and the main Muslin festival of Ramadan. He said for 2019, Easter will fall on April 21st and Ramadan will commence 14 days later on May 5th. He said this should drive very strong demand into April and May. He pointed out that the second major Muslin festival if Eid takes place on August 10th in 2019.

The IFA Sheep Chairman also pointed out for the next five years from 2019 right through to 2024, there will only be a one to twoweek space between Easter and Ramadan. He said this should have significant implications for market for both early lamb producers and hogget finishers for the next five years.

Withdrawal agreement is necessary to avoid disastrous cliff edge Brexit IFA President Joe Healy said the agreement between the EU27 and the UK, which was endorsed at the special European Council meeting in Brussels, was critically important for the orderly withdrawal of the UK from the EU in four months’ time on 29th March 2019.

He was speaking in Brussels following a briefing by EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier to COPA-COGECA. Joe Healy said “IFA regards Brexit as a retrograde step for Europe and for Britain and the fact that it has taken two and a half years since the June 2016 referendum to hammer out the withdrawal deal demonstrates that there are no easy solutions”. He warned “there is no alternative deal possible and a no-deal, cliff-edge Brexit next March would be disastrous for Irish, British and European farmers”.

The IFA President said he endorsed the strong statement by the Presidents of the four farming unions in the UK supporting the withdrawal agreement.

The special EU summit signed off on both the withdrawal agreement, which is the draft “Divorce” Treaty setting out the terms of the UK’s withdrawal and the political declaration on the future EUUK relationship which describes the aspirations of both sides to have a close partnership across trade and economic co-operation and in the area of security.

Joe Healy said “the critical elements of the withdrawal agreement for the Irish farming and food sector are the transition period, which means no change to trading conditions until 31st December 2020 at the earliest, and the backstop which is an insurance policy to ensure no hard border on the island of Ireland”. The IFA President stressed that opponents of the deal had failed to put forward any credible alternative which would guarantee no hard border.

IFA noted that the political declaration calls for an ambitious EU-UK partnership going forward. However, Joe Healy said “the UK’s determination to leave the Single Market and pursue an independent trade policy is regrettable because it will inevitably lead to costly checks and controls on trade which will damage both Irish farmers and food exporters and their counterparts in the UK”.

The IFA President pointed out “Irish farmers’ interests lie in maintaining full access and frictionless trade, both north-south and east-west between Ireland and Britain, while retaining the full value of the UK market”.

Creed confirms €1.12bn paid to date under Basic Payment Scheme Basic Payment Scheme Balancing Payments Commence THE Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, T.D., confirmed that the balancing payments under the 2018 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Greening have now commenced.

The commencement of the BPS balancing payments now brings the total paid under the 2018 Scheme to date to €1.12bn to 121,000 farmers. In addition, over 90,000 farmers have been paid a total of €217m under the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) Scheme to date.

The Minister commented that; “In mid-October my Department began issuing 70%

advance payments under the BPS to farmers across the country.

This year saw an additional 2,000 farmers receive their advance payments on the 16th October compared to the same date last year.

This is in part due to the successful transition to 100% online applications for the BPS in 2018, reflecting the benefits to farmers the online application process provides. Regular pay runs have been in place since October, and I am happy to confirm that the 30% balancing payments under the BPS have now commenced on schedule.”

The Minister also confirmed

that payments under the 2018 National Reserve and the Young Farmers Scheme will also commence alongside payment of the 2018 BPS balancing payment.

The Minister commented “since mid-September, my Department has been issuing payments to farmers across a range of schemes, including BPS, ANC, GLAS, Knowledge Transfer and the Sheep Welfare Scheme.

Payments under the Beef Data and Genomics Programme are also due to commence shortly.

My Department continues to issue these payments at a rate which compares very favourably to the systems in place in other

Member States, and these payments provide a significant financial boost for individual farmers and the wider rural economy.”

Regular pay runs will remain in place under the 2018 BPS as further cases are cleared for payment. The Minister urged farmers who have outstanding queries from the Department to respond as soon as possible in order to facilitate payment. The Minister concluded “the timely processing of payments across schemes remains a key priority for my Department, as I am very aware of the importance of such schemes for the farming community.”

Minister Canney and IFA agree to build on the good work of the Farm Tyre Recycling initiative IFA President Joe Healy welcomed the positive discussions with the new Minister of State at the Dept of the Environment Sean Canney regarding the potential to expand the network of bring centres used to sustainably recycle old tyres, which were previously used to anchor silage pit covers.

Joe Healy said, “Minster Canney attended the bring centre in Athenry last month and saw at first hand its success, with 780 farmers bringing over 1,200 tonnes of tyres for recy-

cling in just one day. Many farmers have switched from pit to bale silage in recent years and need a sustainable recycling solution.This has been demonstrated by the huge success of the first four recycling bring centres. I look forward to working with Minister Canney in the coming weeks to further develop this necessary used tyre recycling service”.

IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney added, “There is a real demand for the further development of this successful

waste tyre collection service, with the equivalent of over 500,000 car tyres being collected and recycled in just four days, in Cootehill, New Ross, Athenry and Monard.

Farmers have a strong recycling record, for example over 27,000 tonnes of silage wrap are recycled annually. We want to work with Minister Canney to deliver the same success when it comes to the recycling of waste tyres and ensure this waste stream is sustainably managed”.

Waterford Macra na Feirme BEST OF LUCK JACK Waterford Macra would like to wish Dunhill Macra's Jack Mulcahy the best of luck as he prepares to represent Waterford in the National Welding Final this Friday, 7th December.

WELL DONE LAURA A huge well done to Waterford City's Laura Foskin who represented Waterford in the Impromptu Public Speaking Final last Saturday night in Mayo.

HEALTH NIGHT Waterford Macra would like to thank all those who attended our Health and Motivation Discussion in the Park Hotel Dungarvan last Thursday night. A very special thank you to our three fantastic speakers Joe

Quaid, Laura Murray and Alison Holmes for an informative and enjoyable night.

INDOOR SOCCER Well done to our Indoor Soccer Men's team who took part in the indoor soccer national final on Sunday last.

GAMES NIGHT Games night will continue this week in Crottys Bar Lemybrien at 8.00 p.m. All welcome!

YOUNG FARMER DEVELOPMENT GROUP An information evening on Waterford Young Farmers Development Group takes place on Monday, 10th December at 8.30 p.m. in Tudor House, Dungarvan. All welcome!

ABP LEADERSHIP AWARD – Congratulations to our NCR Marie Harnett, Waterford City, who was awarded an ABP Leadership Award in the Castleknock Hotel Dublin last Tuesday evening. This is a massive achievement and Marie was most certainly a deserving winner as she has put trojan work into both her club and county over the years. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication Marie and well done on your fantastic achievement!

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

FARMING

A managed farm forest can pay dividends

By John Casey

Teagasc Forestry Development Department

GOOD management is the key to getting the best returns from farm crops.Trees can be a complementary and valuable crop on the farm that will deliver if well planned and managed.

Michael Owens is a progressive farmer from north Kilkenny. Michael runs a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Spring calving dairy herd along with some beef cattleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in Co. Kilkenny, milking 125 cows on a holding of almost 80 hectares. Having trained in forestry, Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s late father planted a small section of his farm 29 years ago, consisting of 2.5 hectares of mainly spruce.

While forestry is certainly not the main farm enterprise, Michael has recently reaped the rewards of his late fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision, having overseen the management of his forest over the years. It has matured rapidly following two thinnings, in 2010 and 2014.

Michael harvested his farm forest crop in October 2018.

According to Michael: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;we are very happy with the way the harvesting worked out, the whole job was done in three days, it has produced over 750 tonne and the price we will receive is about â&#x201A;Ź55 per tonne, perhaps even more. It will cost over 10% of the money we receive to replant; the remainder is tax free anywayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.Timber prices can vary over time and according to a range of factors such as tree quality, forest type, woodlot size and access.

Managed forests are exempt from income tax but subject to relevant USC and PRSI charges.

With good management, forest owners can have a very valuable additional crop on their land.

Michael was impressed with the timber and financial return from his forest, explaining that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;It yielded pretty well, it was fairly straight and the product breakdown is 45% sawlog, 37% pallet wood and the remainder is going to pulp. So thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty decent for forestryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Michael is also very aware of the need for protection and enhancement of his farm environment.

He describes how â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;number one, the weather was super, the ground was bone dry, there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a mark on the ground, but the brash was piled up in rows along the site and the forwarder (collecting the timber) travelled along these. Basically it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t touch the ground and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t impact with the soil in any wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.The existing broadleaf trees in the forest were also retained and Michael will replant a further 10% through the site for environmental and aesthetic reasonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Michael can now make plans for his forestry returns. He is aware that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;when you are farming you have a lot of options for what you are going to do with money. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family is top of his priority list and he is also keen to invest in their future: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I have 4 small children and hopefully they might go to collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Many farmers like Michael could consider another crop on the farm without significant impacts on current enterprises. Through wholefarm planning, forests can fit into existing farms and provide options on appropriate land parcels. In this way, forestry premiums, combined with retained basic payments and income tax-free timber returns can provide additional income streams on the farm.

For a younger farmer forestry may be an ideal way to help pay off that mortgage on a new family home or help in relation to necessary farm investments. And for older farmers a forest makes for an ideal pension pot.

Michael is now looking forward to getting his forest planted again and seeing the next forest establish and rapidly grow, adding â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hopefully when I am about 70 I will get some retirement money out of it.

For further information contact: John Casey, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer 0872242283 or john.casey@teagasc.ie

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Teagasc DAIRY Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cut corners on the dry period!

To recoup some of the production costs of the year to date, there may be a temptation to continue milking cows as long as they keep producing milk. However, this could prove to be a costly exercise in the long run.

It is important to remember that every cow needs a dry period before she calves again and starts her next lactation.

This is the time when mammary tissue regenerates, repairs and prepares to produce milk again. It is also the period when cows have an opportunity to reach the optimal body condition score (BCS), in preparation for calving and the start of the next breeding cycle. The dry period is also the time when the milker gets to take a break, which is important for their own mental and physical health.

The general recommendation is that cows need a dry period that is at least 42 days long.

To ignore, or significantly shorten the dry period, could have a detrimental effect on the productivity of the herd in 2019. Shorter dry periods can also increase the risk of antibiotic

residues in milk after calving, if sufficient attention is not given to the minimum dry period duration of the product.

BEEF & DAIRY Effective Fluke Control Fluke are one of the most common internal parasites found in cattle.There are a huge number of products effective at killing them, farmers are aware of the parasites for decades and most treat their cattle at housing for them. However, every year we still see a high percentage of livers in meat processing factories from housed cattle that have live adult liver fluke in them. Why is this? There are a number of possible reasons, including: 1. Using a control product that only kills a proportion of the fluke in the animal; 2. Underestimating the weight of the animal and not giving enough product; 3. Incorrect treatment procedure; and, 4. Using a product that the fluke are resistant to.

When purchasing a product to kill liver fluke, the most important question to ask is: â&#x20AC;&#x153;When should I use this product so that it is most effectiveâ&#x20AC;?? Most of the flukicides that

are for sale only control older immature liver flukes and/or adult fluke.

This means that any fluke that have been picked up over the previous six to eight weeks or so will not be killed. A second treatment for fluke will then be necessary.

Triclabendazole-based products will kill much younger fluke, but Animal Health Ireland reports that resistance to them appears quite widespread in Ireland.

To be sure that a fluke control programme has actually worked, it is a good idea to send off dung samples for testing eight weeks after you have given the last treatment.

Only then will you know for certain whether or not it has been effective.

SHEEP Finishing Lambs Indoors Consider housing any remaining lambs and finishing them indoors. This will leave the remaining grass available to feed the ewes during the mating/post-mating period. Only feed concentrates to lambs that have been formulated for lambs. This will avoid problems with issues such as urinary calculi and copper poisoning.

Clean Livestock Policy Where lambs are housed it is important to maximise ventilation and prevent rain from getting into the building. Aim to keep the lambs as clean as possible by using adequate bedding and appropriate stocking densities in slatted floored sheds. Where lambs require remedial clipping prior to slaughter, the belly and neck area need to be clean or clipped.

Health & Safety This potentially fatal condition is contracted from material or watercourses contaminated by rat urine. Most commonly, humans are infected through cuts and wounds, especially to the hands. Infection results in fever, headache, vomiting and muscle pain. The condition can be confused with flu and, if untreated, can quickly escalate to cause jaundice, meningitis and kidney failure. Precautions include control of rats, covering cuts and wounds with a waterproof bandage, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) if you are handling material that might be contaminated. If you are unwell, seek medical care and let your doctor know about the possibility of Weilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease.

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FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

ifac Board Member Michael Flynn and his wife Mary pictured at a Farmers Seminar “2019 and Beyond” organised by Ifac, in conjunction with The Irish Farmers Association and The Farmers Journal in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

The event was held on Monday, 3rd December, at 8.00 p.m.

Shane Harrington, ifac Area Development Manager; William Conlon, Farmers Journal; John Coughlan, Munster Chairman IFA; Sean Clarke, IFAC Chairman; Eoghan Drea, ifac Dungarvan and Kevin Thompson, Financial Advisor, pictured at a Farmers Seminar “2019 and Beyond” organised by Ifac, in conjunction with The Irish Farmers Association and The Farmers Journal in The Park Hotel in Dungarvan. The event was held on Monday, 3rd December, at 8.00 p.m.

[David Clynch Photography]

[David Clynch Photography]

Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme – TAMSII Closing Date Next Tranche Friday, 7th December WHILE profitability in farming remains volatile across all sectors as price rise and fall from year to year, grants on farm capital investment are very attractive for all farmers. All of the main farming sectors – Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Tillage, Pigs & Poultry farmers are now also able to avail of the grant for on specific equipment – TAMSII. The grants available are 40% of €80,000 and this increase to 60% if an applicant is a Young Trained Farmer. Registered farm partnerships also allow for a “double” ceiling of a grant claimable on a total spend of up to €160,000. The Low Emissions Slurry Equipment grant is another grant that is often forgotten about. The grants available here on certain slurry spreading equipment are 40% of €40,000 and this increase to 60% if an applicant is a Young Trained Farmer (must apply through YFCIS). Registered farm partnerships are allowed an additional ceiling with a total spend of up to €60,000.

The scheme opens and closes on a three month tranche bases. The next tranche closes on Friday, 7th December. Farmers are advised to have their applications in by that date if the plan to build / purchase buildings / equipment in the coming months.

The following tranche after the 7th December will open on the 8th December and close early April. While a farmer won’t miss out being able to apply for TAMSII, however by applying in the wrong tranche it could delay their investments / time scale for their investment proposal. I.e. if a farmer applies for TAMSII post 7th December, they will in all probability not be approved until May / June which significantly delays any plans for this particular investment.

Beware! Don’t rush the decision on an investment for the sake of meeting a deadline, this could be far more costly than delaying your application and making the right investment for your farm. The following are three key areas when looking at a capital investment.

1. Should You Make the Investment?

• Will the capital expenditure give a Return of Investment?

2. Cash flow Pressures • Have you adequately financially planned the investment?

• If borrowing have you the required borrowing capacity?

3. Tax Planning Issues • Value Added Tax (VAT) • Income Tax • Capital Repayment Trap

Joe Roche, President Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber; Evelyn Cusack, Special Guest; Nollaig Heffernan, Heffernan Consultant; Gillian O’Sullivan, Guest Speaker & Zurich Farmer of the Year and Eoghan Drea, ifac, pictured at the Bank of Ireland & ifac Agri Seminar in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

[Dan McGrath]

Waterford delegates hear Big Phil commended for “taking on” the corporations over low margins SEVERAL prominent farmers from Waterford were amongst the 300odd delegates who attended the ICMSA Annual General Meeting in Limerick’s South Court Hotel last Friday.

A high-powered selection of speakers including Minister Creed, Commissioner Phil Hogan and John Jordan, CEO of Ornua heard ICMSA President, Pat McCormack, pay tribute to Commissioner Hogan’s efforts to reform margins in the EU food supply chain and make the farmers less vulnerable to the ‘margin-grabbing’ practiced by the giant transnational retail corporations who, the meeting was told, “dictate price forwards to the consumers and backwards to the cow” in respect of dairy price.

Speaking to the commissioner, Mr. McCormack said he was the very first commissioner who had not “stood idly by, wringing his hands” but had instead decided to confront a long-standing and endemic scandal that had systematically destroyed most of Europe’s indigenous family farm system and would do the same here unless reformed with margins made fair and transparent.

Pat Fitzgerald, Dunmore East, in the foreground, with John Skehan of Kilmeaden, behind and right.

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Minister Creed announces €15m advance payments under Year 2 of Sheep Welfare Scheme THE Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, TD, has announced that advance payments under year 2 Sheep Welfare Scheme have commenced on time to all eligible farmers. The Minister confirmed the rate for the advance payment was again set at 85%. The Scheme is cofunded by the European Union as part of Ireland’s Rural Development Programme, 2014-2020.

Minister Creed indicated that:

“A total of €15.1 million is now issuing to some 18,600 farmers, providing a significant financial boost to the individual farmers and the sheep sector in general”.

The Minister added: “The scheme, which was a key commitment in the Programme for Partnership Government, reflects the commitment of the Government to the sheep sector in Ireland, and will make an important contribution to the sustainability of the sheep sector”.

Dungarvan Mart Prices Monday, 3rd December DRY COWS 1 Fr. 745 kgs. made €825.

1 Fr. 785 kgs. made €800.

1 Fr. 785 kgs. made €900.

1 Fr. 675 kgs. made €770.

1 Fr. 745 kgs. made €825.

BULLOCKS 2 Lim. 552 kgs. made €1.080 each.

5 Lim. 544 kgs. made €1,055 each.

8 Frs. 576 kgs. made €965 each.

4 Her. 435 kgs. made €830 each.

3 A.A. 358 kgs. made €660 each.

7 A.A.515 kgs. made €885 each.

5 A.A. 416 kgs. made €760 each.

HEIFERS 1 Lim. 380 kgs. made €800.

2 Her. 475 kgs. made €820 each.

2 A.A. 472 kgs. made €790 each.

5 Her. 496 kgs. made €765 each.

6 A.A. 392 kgs. made €650 each.

Final Weanling Sale this Thursday, December 6th, at 11.30 a.m.

Sale to include (1) 15 A.A. Weanling heifers and bullocks (“Bucket Fed”) for a local producer. (2) 15 Black Hereford Heifers, off British Fr. Cows, all bucket-fed (for a local producer).

Final Sheep Assembly at Dungarvan Mart: Wednesday, 12th December, 2018, from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Quotes available Tuesday, 11th December. Booking required. Enquiries to 058-41611.

Final Cattle Sale of 2018 in Dungarvan Mart: Monday, 17th December.

Minister Creed urged any farmers with outstanding queries to respond to the Department immediately in order to facilitate payment.

The Minister concluded: “Year three of the Scheme will be opening in the coming weeks and my Department will be in contact with farmers shortly to advise them of this. At that stage, there will also be an opportunity for new entrants to the sector to join the scheme.”

READER’S QUERIES Question: I have never been in a disadvantaged area up to now however, a neighbour told me the other evening that the whole townland has now been put into the ANC which is the new name for it. I am semi-retired and although I keep a few cattle, I mostly sell silage to nearby dairy farmers. Does this mean I will receive extra money next year and if so, how do I apply?

Can you please advise?

Answer: Many new areas have recently been added to the Areas of Natural Constraints, (ANC). Farmers who want to check their status can look up the map on the DAFM website.

In general, this should mean an extra payment from next year however there are a few terms and conditions attached.

One applies for the ANC through the Basic Payment Application in spring of the year. One must however keep a minimum of 0.15 livestock units per hectare over the year average and stock must be retained for a minimum of 7 consecutive months to qualify. The stock must also be registered in your name. Before you start counting your chickens, an appointment with your adviser should be first on the agenda to see if your current stocking rate will satisfy the criteria or if you have a little more to do. I trust this will clear things up for you.

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Waterford Irish Farmers' Association reps visit Brussels – Concerns about the impact of cuts to direct payments to full-time farmers was raised by a delegation of Irish Farmers’ Association representatives visiting Brussels recently. With direct payments accounting for 70pc to 100pc of farm income on tillage and drystock farms, the delegation urged caution on further reforms of the CAP and the need for an adequate budget for the CAP in the 2021 to 2027 period. Mairead McGuinness MEP and first Vice-President of the European Parliament said there is strong support in the Parliament for the view that the CAP budget should not be cut. Here the MEP is pictured with (L-R): Director of Livestock with the IFA, Kevin Kinsella, Patrick Keane and National Livestock Chairman, Angus Woods.

Best of luck to ‘The Mount Melleray Abbey – The Light of Christmas’ which is taking place on 9th December

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Déise Newsround Ten successful years for the Déise Singers

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THE ten years since The Déise Singers launched themselves on the musical have gone quickly, but in that time they have acquired an enormous reputation, a faithful following and have built a legacy of highly enjoyable concerts across the entire County and beyond.

They are at present in the midst of their celebrations which will stretch well beyond Christmas, but first they will hold a series of Tea Time Recitals, the first of which will take place next Sunday afternoon, 9th December, at 4.00 p.m. in the Old Church Hall in Villierstown.

This will be followed by two Tea Time Recitals on Saturday and Sunday, 15th & 16th December in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland at 4.00 p.m.

They promise a wide collection of songs, going right across the genres from Irish Folk to American Folk via popular hits, all of which their Musical

Director, Fiona Tobin points out are songs which people know and enjoy. It being the Christmas Season, there will be a few appropriate seasonal songs and carols too.

A year of celebration reached an early high point in May when they took Second Prize at New Ross Choral Festival, their first ever competitive success. They joyfully and triumphantly – tastefully of course – brought home the Fr. John O’Brien Trophy to Dungarvan.

The Choir was founded in 2008, by a number of singers who came together and perform for the pure enjoyment of it. Competition was never on their minds, their own enjoyment and that of an audience were their only priorities. Lena Walsh became their founding Musical Director with Elaine Ryan as their accompanist.

They fulfilled their ambitions of enjoyment over the next

three years, when Lena handed over to the incoming Fiona Tobin who has steered the fortunes of the Choir ever since.

“We like to perform songs that people like,” says Fiona, “songs they are familiar with and like. We will include a couple of songs from John Denver as also the well known ‘Shenandoah’. There will be a few from the Nat King Cole collection, including ‘When I fall in Love’ and a song which will forever be associated with the Clancy Brothers, ‘Go Lassie Go’.

“Nostalgia of the happy kind will guide us through the programme,” says Fiona, “the kind that brings on happy memories of times past.”

So, that is what is in store for you in Villierstown or in St. Mary’s C of I in Dungarvan.

Tickets will be available each night at the door and be assured, you WILL enjoy yourself.

A Musical Trio of the Déise Singers: Elaine Ryan (Accompanist), Lena Walsh (Founding Musical director) and Fiona Tobin (Musical Director).

Wood Sculpture Demo IT is just a year ago since wood sculptor / chainsaw artist, John Hayes broke a world record by carving a Viking sword in one piece from a tree which had been knocked in a

storm outside Waterford City. It is on show in the City behind Reginald’s Tower and it is a very impressive piece of work.

If you ever wondered how John creates his

masterpieces, which can be seen in a growing number of locations, then you will have the ideal opportunity this coming Saturday and Sunday when he will be working

The Deer which gave Clonea its name captured in wood by John Hayes.

in Grattan Square on some new attractive piece. He will be located near the Christmas Bauble in front of the Bank of Ireland, probably from about noon each day.

When John works in public he attracts great crowds around him and has earned a justifiable reputation as a chainsaw artist. While da Vinci, Michaelangelo and Bernini might shudder at the thought of using a chain say for carving, John’s works are attractive, popular, pleasing to the eye, inspirational and even didactic in the scenes carved in the sword.

Pause a while where you see the crowds gathered and take a look at a modern artist at work and marvel at the delicacy of his style with a carving implement more suited to the deep forest.

Just one more interesting event from Dungarvan Aglow.

The excellent work which is being done at the Community Hospital here in Dungarvan can be helped by your support for this fundraising effort. Proceeds will go to the Friends of the Community Hospital for some extras and special works. Tickets at €10 for this attractive Christmas Concert are available from David Walsh’s and the Main Reception at the Hospital.

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SPORT

Vol. 106

Friday, 7th December, 2018

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BALLINAMEELA LOSE OUT TO CLOUGHDUV IN MUNSTER FINAL

MAHONY IS THE WLR/ GRANVILLE HOTEL AWARD WINNER FOR OCTOBER

CUMANN NA mBUNSCOL CO. FINALS

CAMPHIRE HORSE TRIALS TO HOST FEI NATIONS CUP SERIES IN 2019

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SEE PAGE 2 & 3 Abbeyside Captain Conor Prunty is presented with the Tony Mansfield Cup

by Moira Mansfield and Paddy Joe Ryan.

[Maurice Hennebry]

ABBEYSIDE ACHIEVES UNDER 21 HURLING HISTORY

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U-21 A COUNTY HURLING FINAL

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Abbeyside players celebrate with the cup after their win against De La Salle in the U-21 A County Hurling Final played in the Fraher Field.

[Maurice Hennebry]

Abbeyside's David and Neil Montgomery after their win over De La Salle.

Abbeyside Captain Conor Prunty pictured with Michael, Brendan, Moira and Caroline Mansfield and children after the presentation of the Tony Mansfield Cup. [Maurice Hennebry]

Tom Looby and Kevin Tobin.

[Maurice Hennebry]

Players Michael, Eoin and Shane Kiely pictured with D.J., Benny, Ian, Darragh, Colm and Moya Kiely.

[Maurice Hennebry]

Cousins Michael, Eoin and Shane Kiely with the Tony Mansfield Cup.

[Maurice Hennebry]

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Abbeyside achieve Under 21 hurling history JJ KAVANAGH AND SONS COUNTY UNDER 21 ‘A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Man of the match Abbeyside's Michael Kiely pictured wih his parents Dolores and Benny Kiely. [Maurice Hennebry] Abbeyside ………………… 3-13; De La Salle …………………1-12.

AS they say, ‘to the victors go the spoils’ and, Abbeyside, clear winners of last Saturday’s County under 21 hurling championship final took all the rewards of victory out of Fraher Field and over the bridge after a very impressive and deserving 0-7 win over champions for the past three years, De La Salle.

The spoils included winning the last under 21 hurling final to be played after winning the first one back in 1966, capturing the Tony Mansfield Memorial Cup which remembers an icon in the Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Club who must have been looking down so approvingly from his heavenly seat and Michael Kiely claiming the JJ Kavanagh Man of the Match Award with his team mate and goalie Aaron Beresford a close second.

This was the local club’s fifth title win and it must surely have been one of the most impressive ones.

Deep, deep into injury time, Abbeyside led by 0-10 and a goal

by Evan Whelan for the city side prevented the scoreboard from looking very one sided indeed at the final whistle.

Michael Kiely was the best forward on view, finishing the hour with a tally of 2-3 while at the other end of the field Aaron Beresford, once again, outlined his potential as a custodian of the highest calibre with judicious puck outs which resulted in his forwards scoring and a string of saves of the miraculous kind.

Despite Beresford being called upon a number of times to stop the sliotar crossing the white line, including a 48th minute penalty save from DLS’s most dangerous forward Thomas Douglas, the Village was always in control of this eagerly awaited final which collected a sum of €1,300 at the turnstiles.

Eoin Kiely (f) opened the scoring in the 1st minute and while Thomas Douglas gave the reigning champions a temporary lead by the 5th minute with a score of either variety, Abbeyside were beginning to win the outfield battle and a well taken goal by Conor Prunty from a well placed Aaron Beresford puck out in the 8th minute gave the champions in waiting a 1-2 to 0-3 lead they never subsequently relinquished.

Producing one of his best displays this year, Sean Whelan Barrett pointed a contender for score of the match in the 10th minute when trading with a Thomas Douglas pointed free and right at the end of the first quarter, Abbeyside full forward Kevin Dwane had a good opportunity to register his side’s second goal.

Their supporters didn’t have to wait long more for a major score, though, as in a period of total Abbeyside dominance on the scoreboard, the Kielys Michael and Eoin (f) stretched their lead to 1-5 to 0-4 before the Villagers really stamped their class on this game.

19 minutes in, a long delivery by Tom Looby was kept in play by the high fielding Kevin Dwane, who

dispatched the sliotar to Michael Kiely in front of goal and the net was soon bulging from his unstoppable effort, 2-5 to 0-4.

Thomas Douglas (f) brought the DLS deficit back to two clear goals in the 21st minute and Neil Montgomery was wide with another Abbeyside goal scoring effort but he came back two minutes later to dissect the posts and keep the initiative with the winners.

The trend of the game, apart from Abbeyside’s goals was a point swopping encounter like at the end of the first half when Sean Whelan Barrett, with his second score from play, and Thomas Douglas, with his fourth pointed free obliged but Abbeyside’s two goal lead was never threatened.

Abbeyside led at the break 2-7 to 0-7 with all but two of their points coming from play while DLS hit just 0-3 over the bar the same way.

Both teams shot five wides each.

The word around the grounds was that DLS were a second half team from their recent outings but Abbeyside proved to be a first and a second half outfit as they won the new moiety by 1-6 to 1-5, also remembering that the outgoing champion’s goal in the 66th minute was akin to the final whistle.

The winners never indulged in that period of 15 minutes of hibernation that featured at the start of the second half of their Western final clash with Cois Bhride.

Abbeyside midfielder Tom Looby and Thomas Douglas (f) opened the second half scoring

The Abbeyside team that defeated De La Salle in their J. J. Kavanagh & Sons U-21 A County Hurling Final played in the Fraher Field. [Maurice Hennebry]

and there was no signs of a DLS emergence with Eoin Kiely (f) and Looby, wide with efforts before Conor Prunty replied to yet another Douglas pointed free with an outstanding score from well out the field, 2-9 to 0-9.

DLS manager Bryan Phelan was sent to the stands in frustration of his team not impacting on the game while Abbeyside always possessed that goal threat and it took a mighty block from Conor Giles Doran in front of the country end goal in the 39th minute to deprive Eoin Kiely of a major score.

Full forward, Kevin Dwane, who had a fine hour long game, rifled over a point in the same minute before his team’s third goal came about and what an effort it was too.

One of the youngest players on the field, Michael Kiely, in the 42nd minute, again made winning possession look easy on the bank side and he tore down on goal and made room ahead of his chasing posse to swing the hurley and hammer the sliotar low into the net past Shaun O’Brien.

The DLS goalie knew what Kiely was going to do but he just could not do anything about it, 3-10 to 0-9.

Credit DLS they never stopped trying to get into the match despite trailing by a massive 0-10 and they were awarded a penalty in the 46th minute. The penalty was superbly struck by Thomas Douglas and equally superbly saved by Aaron Beresford, the introduction to a number of outstanding saves and clearances by the winner’s goal-

man between this stage and the final whistle.

Trade between the two sides continued as always with Mikey Costigan and Mikey Kiely first up followed by Thomas Douglas and Kiely, again by the 55th minute to leave the scoreboard reading 3-12 to 0-11.

There was no way back for DLS with five minutes of normal time remaining and Mikey Costigan’s second point from play was followed by an emptying of both benches. Neil Montgomery hit his second point as the game entered added time and DLS kept trying to raise green flags.

A Thomas Douglas goal effort came back off the upright in the 63rd minute with the brilliant Beresford denying other attempts before DLS eventually got their consolation goal in the 66th minute.

Abbeyside’s experience from the previous two County finals was worth everything to them on this occasion and they truly deserved to win the title. Apart from their main players on the day, their defence in general was superb and in 65 minutes they conceded just 0-6 from play. Conor Prunty and Tom Looby won the midfield battle and ensured a good supply of the ball into a forward line that five of the starting six scored from play along with the two midfielders.

A great day at the office for the Abbeyside/Ballinacourty club so and every credit must be given to their sideline of Donnacha Enright, Mark Ferncombe, Michael Kelleher, Donal Looby and Mickey

Enright for guiding their charges into the winner’s enclosure.

PRESENTATION Chairman of the County Board and Mrs. Moira Mansfield presented the Tony Mansfield Cup to the winning captain Conor Prunty amid scenes of great excitement.

Number of Scorers: Abbeyside 7.

DLS 4.

Scores from Play: Abbeyside 3-10.

DLS 1-6.

Frees For: Abbeyside 8. DLS 18.

Wides: Abbeyside 8. DLS 9.

Score of the Match: Michael Kiely’s 42nd minute goal for Abbeyside.

Scorers – Abbeyside: Michael Kiely 2-3, Conor Prunty 1-1, Eoin Kiely 0-3f, Sean Whelan Barrett and Neil Montgomery 0-2 each, Tom Looby and Kevin Dwane 0-1 each.

De La Salle: Thomas Douglas 0-8 (6f), Evan Whelan 1-1, Mikey Costigan 0-2, Gavin Coppinger 0-1.

Abbeyside: Aaron Beresford; John Elstead, Shane Ahearne, David Montgomery; James Beresford, Darragh McGrath, Mark Twomey; Tom Looby, Conor Prunty; Daithi Brunnock, Neil Montgomery, Sean Whelan Barrett; Eoin Kiely, Kevin Dwane, Michael Kiely.

Subs: Conor McCarthy for Daithi Brunnock (58), Ruairi Conway for Kevin Dwane (60).

De La Salle: Shaun O Brien; Lorcan Dwyer, Lee Wall, Darren Kenneally; Gavin Coppinger, Conor Giles Doran, Ryan Duke; Mikey Costigan, Sean Carton; Sam Flynn, Thomas Douglas, Evan Whelan; Eddie Meaney, Michael Roche, Cormac McCann. Subs: Dylan Finn for Mikey Roche (h/t); Luke Flynn for Lorcan Dwyer (44); Jack Hannon for Gavin Coppinger (57); Jamie Stone for Sean Carton (59); Aidan Gannon for Eddie Meaney (inj. 60).

Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Affane/Cappoquin).

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MUNSTER CLUB JUNIOR HURLING FINAL

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Ballinameela GAA's Club Chairman, James Maher, presenting a set of training tops to the Ballinameela hurlers and management team on Saturday afternoon last as they made final preparations for the Munster Club Junior Hurling Final on Sunday. Also included is Aoife Walsh, Ballinameela's Clubgear Co-ordinator. [J. Byrne]

Pat, Harry, Cailtin and Ella Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donovan supporting Ballinameela in the Munster final in Mallow.

[Dan McGrath]

Group supporting Ballinameela in the Munster final in Mallow.

[Dan McGrath]

Michael and Soairse Culloo supporting Ballinameela in the Munster final in Mallow.

[Dan McGrath]

Johnny and Sean Byrne supporting Ballinameela in the Munster final in Mallow.

[Dan McGrath]

Anna Barrett and Sarah Maher supporting Ballinameela in the Munster final in Mallow.

[Dan McGrath]

Maureen Culloo, Michael Hyland and Jackie Lynch supporting Ballinameela [Dan McGrath] in the Munster final in Mallow.

Shona Curran and Mary McCarthy supporting Ballinameela in the Munster final in Mallow.

[Dan McGrath]

Michael and Owen Phelan supporting Ballinameela in the Munster final in Mallow.

[Dan McGrath]

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Ballinameela lose out to Cloughduv in Munster Final AIB MUNSTER CLUB JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Ballinameela’s Michael Culloo gets away from Cloughduv’s Dave O’Leary and Brian Ahern.

[Dan McGrath]

Cloughduv …………………0-17; Ballinameela ……………… 0-11.

DESPITE trying to the very end of this Munster Junior hurling championship final in Mallow last Sunday afternoon, Waterford champions Ballinameela had to play second fiddle to a Cloughduv side that possessed some fine hurlers and who adapted to the big occasion better than their Deise opposition.

After playing with the strong wind, the signs were ominous for Ballinameela at half-time when they trailed by 0-8 to 0-6 after striking nine wides and in general playing well below par. The Waterford side looked stuck to the ground from the outset, their striking was poor, their team play practically non existent and they were not receiving the benefit of their own puck outs.

In contrast, Cloghduv were faring very well against the wind and with key player Brian Verling ever reliable from placed balls, they drew level with Ballinameela at 0-5 each after 19 minutes and they laid down a marker for the second half when being 0-2 to the good at the break.

Ballinameela won the toss and elected to play with the strong wind.

They had plenty of the ball from the off after Jim Curran opened the scoring after just 37 seconds.

However, the Waterford champions

did not make the best use of the amount of possession they enjoyed in contrast to Cloughduv who threatened scores every time they came back up the field.

Points by team captain Mark Verling and corner forward James Moynihan, either side of a Brendan Phelan pointed free had the sides level after five minutes at 0-2 each.

A second pointed free by Brendan Phelan and a contender for score of the match by older brother Brian had Ballinameela double scores to the good after ten minutes but the Cloughduv sideline were quick to switch UCC senior player Eoghan Clifford from wing back on Brendan Phelan on the edge of the square and they employed Ger Ahern as an extra man in defence.

Ahern was effective in this role and with Ballinameela shooting too many wides, it played into the hands of the Cork champions.

Three pointed frees by Brian Verling between the 12th and the 19th minutes were interrupted by only one Ballinameela score, a similar type by Brendan Phelan.

Ballinameela’s day was already beginning to unravel with Brendan Phelan wide from two more attempts followed by an effort from play by centre back David Phelan.

Cloughduv were more clinical in front of the posts with Mark Walsh and Brian Verling pointing from play

and giving the winners a 0-7 to 0-5 lead after 25 minutes.

Ballinameela midfielder Paul Curran and Cloughduv’s impressive free taker Brian Verling traded late half scores to leave the same difference between the teams heading into the dressing rooms.

In a game constantly interrupted by free taking, Ballinameela restarted well and a score by Brendan Phelan reduced their deficit to the minimum in the 34th minute.

However, the defining moments on the scoreboard then arrived with the winners striking four unanswered points to put daylight between the sides for the first time at 0-12 to 0-7.

This flurry of scores began with centre forward Andrew Cronin lifting the sliotar with both feet off the ground in a ruck and then striking a sweet point.

Brian Verling added 0-3 (2f) and now there looked to be no way back for the Waterford champions, though there was just 38 minutes on the clock.

Brendan Phelan replied with 41st minute pointed free but Cloughduv were really coming into their stride at this stage with some fine team play producing further reward.

Midfielder Mark Walsh sent over a contender for score of the match

and Mark Verling added his second to leave their side 0-6 to the good at the end of the third quarter at 0-14 to 0-8.

Ballinameela played their best hurling in a final quarter that finished even at 0-3 each and had they taken some decent goal scoring opportunities that came their way, there could have been a very interesting conclusion to this Munster final.

Corner forward Jim Curran saw a raspier of a goal effort come back off the cross bar in the 44th minute and younger brother Paul had another major score opportunity two minutes later. Cloughduv full forward Joe Ryan and Brendan Phelan (f) traded minors by the 50th minute and then the winners had the opportunity to really put the game to bed but Mark Verling’s handpass to an unmarked James Moynihan in front of goal was too high and the sliotar drifted wide, 0-15 to 0-9.

Come the 53rd minute, Verling was more accurate with his passing as he provided for Joe Ryan’s second score with Ballinameela commendably attacking to the very end and producing more goal scoring opportunities.

David Phelan and Brian Verling (f) exchanged points and in the 57th minute, Paul Curran saw his pile driver from close range sail

over the bar and brother Tom’s attempt hit the side netting. This completed the scoring with Brian Verling untypically wide with a 62nd minute free.

The honours deservingly went to the Cork side as Ballinameela never got out of the blocks.

Cloughduv’s constant tackling and blocking were the cause for much of this, they were a well drilled side but also Ballinameela’s performance had all the signs of the occasion affecting them.

When playing with the wind, their nine first half wides were crucial as was no return from four goal scoring attempts after the break. When little was going right for his team mates, wing back Lorcan Looby produced his best display in a Ballinameela jersey from start to finish.

His marker was replaced early in the second half and from start to finish he could be found in the thick of the action.

Cloughduv’s Top Three: Mark Walsh, Brian Verling, Eoghan Clifford.

Ballinameela’s Top Three: Lorcan Looby, Kealon Looby, Rob Shine.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Mark Walsh.

Number of Scorers: Cloughduv 6. Ballinameela 4.

Scores From Play: Cloughduv

0-10. Ballinameela 0-5.

Frees For: Cloughduv 15.

Ballinameela 14.

Wides: Cloughduv 10.

Ballinameela 11.

Score of the Match: Mark Walsh’s 43rd minute point for Cloughduv.

Scorers for Cloughduv: B. Verling (0-9, 0-7 frees), M. Walsh, M. Verling and J. Ryan (0-2 each), J. Moynihan and A. Cronin (0-1 each).

Scorers for Ballinameela: Brendan Phelan (0-6, 0-5 frees), P, Curran (0-2), J. Curran and Brian Phelan (0-1 each).

Cloughduv: J. Buckley; P. Buckley, E. Clifford, S. Curzon; G. Ahern, B. Ahern, D. O’Leary; M. Walsh, A. Murphy; M. Verling (Capt), A. Cronin, D. Corkery; B. Verling, J. Ryan, J. Moynihan.

Subs: G. Egan for D. Corkery (34), D. Sullivan for G. Ahern (43), A. Twomey for S. Curzon (47), K. Barry Murphy for A. Cronin (53), K. Walsh for D. O’Leary (60).

Ballinameela: D. Looby; R. Shine (Capt), M. Shine, K. Looby; K. Phelan, D. Phelan, L. Looby; P. Curran, T. Curran; L. O’Brien, Brian Phelan, C. Culloo; C. Buckley, Brendan Phelan, J. Curran.

Subs: M. Culloo for C. Buckley (40), E. Walsh for C. Culloo (42), M. Phelan for J. Curran (52).

Referee: Joe Mullins (Clare).

The Ballinameela team who played in the Munster Junior Hurling final. Back row L to R: Henry Griffin, Davy Phelan, Conor Buckley, Jim Curran, Lorcan Looby, Micheál Shine, Mikey Phelan, Mike Kiely, Tom Curran, James McGrath, Jack Sullivan, Jack Griffin, Brian Phelan, Aiden Browne, Brendan Phelan, Kevin Phelan, Cathal Daly. Front row L to R: Shane Flavin, John Harrington, Micheál Culloo, Donagh Looby, Liam O’Brien, Rob Shine, Sam Hallahan, Paul Curran, Cian Culloo, Robbie McGrath, Shane McGovern, Cian Horwood, Kealon Looby.

[Dan McGrath]

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Annual Western Board Convention this Thursday, 6th December in Touraneena THE Annual Convention of the above Coiste will be held in Touraneena Community Centre on Thursday, 6th December, 2018 commencing at 7:30 p.m. sharp.

Each affiliated Club which participated in a Junior or Higher Championship in 2018 is entitled to have three delegates in attendance.

CLAR OIBRE 1. Miontuairsci Comhdhail Bliantuil 2017 2. Consideration and Adoption of Accounts and Balance Sheet.

3. Tuarascail An Runai 4. Chairman's Address 5. Election of Officers 6. Presentation of Championship Medals 7. Date of Meeting for Affiliations 8. Any Other Business SECRETARY’S ADDRESS Seo dhibh mo thuarascail ar imeachtai Cumann Luthchleas Gael Portlairge Thiar in rith na bliana 2018. Seo é an triu bhliain a chuir me ós bhúr gcóir é agus ba mhaith liom mo bhuiochas a ghabháil do gach éinne a chabhraigh liom i ríth na bliana.

It is a privilege to present my third report as Western Board Secretary on the activities of the Board for the past year.

2018 CHAMPIONSHIPS Another competition year draws to a conclusion! Our annual Convention gives us an opportunity to reflect on what has been a busy year, both on and off the field of play. Congratulations to all the clubs who were presented with silverware and represented the division both at County and Munster level. I thank all the club players for their countless hours of preparation and dedication over the past year.

As well as playing with great commitment, the players conducted themselves in a manner that reflects well on all our clubs. Many thanks also to all the Club Secretaries, team managements and various other backroom personnel who were always available to ensure that all their players were as well prepared as they could possibly be when representing their clubs.

To successfully complete our competitions we rely on clubs to prvide their pitches, we acknowledge the clubs who go well beyond the call of duty in helping us out in this regard. Huge thanks to all clubs who have hosted games for the Board throughout the year, the grounds people and officials on gates who have pitches and facili-

ties in excellent condition. To Geraldine O'Keeffe and the Fraher Field Committee along with the Community Employment Participants who co-operated with us at all times and facilitated our fixtures, a sincere thank you for all your support.

2018 ROLL OF HONOUR Intermediate Hurling Clashmore/Kinsalebeag Intermediate Hurling League Brickey Rangers Junior A Hurling Championship Ballinameela Junior B Hurling Championship - Dungarvan Junior C Hurling Championship - An Rinn Under 21 A Hurling Championship - Abbeyside Under 21 B Hurling Championship - On Going Intermediate Football -Modeligo Junior A Football - Shamrocks Under 21 B Football - Cois Bhride REFEREES In concluding my summery of games activity in 2018, I wish to thank our match officials. I thank all our referees for their time, commitment and involvement in the delivery of our games programme which included 135 games in 9 dif-

ferent competitions in 2018.

Without referees there are simply no games. All of our referees make themselves available and some at very short notice. On behalf of CLG Portlairge Thiar I say thank you to all of our referees for their continued support. We all are well aware that refereeing is no easy task and some of the difficulties faced by referees and it is important that we treat our officials with respect. The campaign to recruit new referees will continue in the New Year.

SCOR 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of Scór and I would urge clubs to make a special effort to participate as it is very strong in certain parts of the division but could be worked on a lot harder in others. It gives a great opportunity to expose our membership to our Irish Culture, particularly during the Winter break when little happens on the pitch. I congratulate the participants on their successes and representing their clubs in 2018.

OFFICER BOARD I wish to thank my fellow Board Officers for all their work. Thanks to Pat Grant our Chairman and I wish him success in his bid in the upcoming election as one of our representatives at Munster Council

level for 2019. Thanks to Board Treasurer Pat Casey and Assistant Treasurer Clodagh Kearns for their continuous dedication to the board, P.R.O. Emer Barry, Assistant Secretary Richard Tobin and Vice Chairman Neil Moore. Each member played their part in ensuring a fixures calendar was in place and ran on schedule throughout the year. I would also like to thank our County Board Officers for their assistance and advice throughout the year.

SPONSORSHIP Our sponsors now form an integral part of the day to day running of our association and we in West Waterford are fortunate to have sponsors who are prepared in these days of rising costs to give so generously to promote our games.

Our sponsors for 2018 were Radley Engineering, Lawlors Hotel, Albert McGrath Newsagent, Comeragh Oil, The Local Bar, Sean Byrne Photography and The Park Hotel, Morrissey Family. I would earnestly request all members to support our sponsors where at all possible.

THE PRESS AND MEDIA Sincere thanks to the press and media for their coverage of our games during the year, a special

thanks here to our PRO Emer Barry for her excellent work throughout the year. Thanks to WLR FM for their coverage of our games and events during the year, thanks to all the local newspapers and their reporters for publishing the weekly notes, thanks finally to our photographer Sean Byrne for all his help during 2018. The coverage given in local media to the association and our games is second to none.

BUIOCHAS To the many people and clubs who assisted in the working on all aspects of CLG Portlairge Thiar activity in 2018- mile buiochas. We remember too, those friends, colleagues and volunteers who are no longer with us since our last Convention and honour the work they did in the promotion of our Association.

IN CONCLUSION On behalf of all involved in CLG Portlairge Thiar I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

Go raibh mile maith agaibh go leir, Is mise le meas, Padraigin Breathnach Runai CLG Portlairge Thiar

Kilmacthomas get the nod in Cappoquin/Affane Juvenile GAA Club Awards Night County Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship Final Replay JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship Final Replay at Fraher Field KILMACTHOMAS V DUNGARVAN in Fraher Field Saturday, December 8th at 2.00 p.m.

DECEMBER 8th is the traditional festive shopping day and both Kilmacthomas and Dungarvan will be hoping to get something nice for Christmas without visiting the shops this Saturday.

Kilmac looked to have this Junior ‘B’ title won the first day when they scored five uninterrupted scores in the final quarter before Dungarvan came back with an injury time goal to send the final to this weekend’s replay.

The Eastern champions welcomed their first break from competition last weekend and they will be fresh coming into this game while Dungarvan’s first game in three months two weeks ago should also stand to them.

The drawn game was enjoyed by both sets of supporters and neutrals who will be hoping for a second serving on Saturday in a game that will bring down the curtain on adult hurling competition in 2018.

Kilmacthomas should have finished off the game the first day and going on their final quarter dominence on the scoreboard and

in general play, they should take the honours here at the second time of trying.

Forecast: Kilmacthomas

CAPPOQUIN/Affane Juvenile GAA Club recently held their awards ceremony to mark the many achievements of club players during the 2018 GAA season with the highlight of the year being our U-15s completing a Divisional and County double in both hurling and football.

We were delighted to be joined by a very large crowd on the night together with some distinguished guests including Club President, Very Rev. Fr. Patrick Gear, adult club chairman Ned Heffernan current Waterford team member and former club player Shane Fives who made the presentations on the night In his opening address Club Chairman, Pádraig Nolan welcomed everybody and paid special thanks to our Club sponsors as well as the team mentors and

players parents whose dedication and support he said is very much appreciated. Padraig also encourage people to get involved where possible in club activities and pointed out that a person can make a massive difference even with the minimum contribution in terms of time and effort.

In an inspirational speech during the presentations County Hurling Star Shane Fives encouraged the young players in attendance to continue to work hard at their sport as the rewards and potential Inter County participation is well within their grasp. He reminded that it was only a few short years ago that he attended a similar awards night in Cappoquin where he was the recipient of a medal from Waterford legend Tony Browne.

Kilmacthomas' Adam Walsh on left and David Hallihan.

Supporters at the Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Juvenile Parish Leagues Finals.

WESTERN BOARD FIXTURES Dungarvan's Sean Hyslop on left and Conor Duggan.

Morrissey Family Under 21 B Semi-Final: Ballyduff Upper v St. Olivers on Sunday, 9th December at 11.30 a.m. in Fraher Field

WESTERN BOARD CONVENTION takes place Thursday night, 6th December at 7.30 p.m. in Touraneena Community Centre.

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Gaelic Jottings Walsh Park… The home of the Déise GAA – Paddy Joe WATERFORD GAA County Board Chairman Paddy Joe Ryan has called on the city’s GAA clubs to throw their weight behind the Board’s plan to redevelop Walsh Park.

Speaking at last Wednesday’s East Waterford GAA Convention held at the St. Saviours’ Clubhouse in Ballybeg, the Chairman stated: “I’d just like to say that we need all the clubs in the city to come on board…we need the support of the clubs. All the criticism of the redevelopment of Walsh Park seems to be coming from the city – I know there’s one (individual) from Dungarvan after ringing about 400 times but most of the opposition to what we want to do in Walsh Park has come from the city and I’m surprised because Walsh Park is a beautiful venue, it’s an historic venue and its status as the home of Déise GAA should never, ever be changed, honestly.”

Paddy Joe told delegates at a well-attended convention: “Moving out of Walsh Park would be lovely if we could lift it and move it and it would cost us nothing. We had a suggestion recently that we should go to Carriganore or that we should go to Dungarvan for that matter – much the same thing.

We could do that but if we did, we’d have to levy our clubs or like an individual said on the radio, buy it (a new stadium) like you’d buy a house, and make every club pay €10,000 a year for 30 years and you still mightn’t have it paid for after all that. These figures haven’t been plucked out of the sky, they’re true figures but we’ll have a lovely stadium in Walsh Park. You’ll be proud of it and I’ll be proud of it. We’ll play big games there and we’ll play small games there. We’ll have it for our Bord na nÓg finals there, we’ll have it for our county finals, we’ll have it for our school finals and we’ll have it for our ladies football and camogie finals – and we’ll look after it.”

The Chairman said that tillage and grassland expert Martin Kehoe of the Wexford-based Kehoe Farming company had run his eye over the Walsh Park sod two years ago and concluded that “the sod in Walsh Park is as good as Fraher Field, but ye don’t look after it, so the solution is to look after it. So again, let’s all stick together and let’s make sure that Walsh Park will be something we can all be proud of and I’m looking forward to seeing bulldozers in Walsh Park, I can tell you, because (that project) will really turn a huge corner for the Association here in Waterford without any huge debts on any clubs.

Members of the (County Board) Executive have made many trips to Croke Park and to the Munster Council over the last four to five years – this didn’t start last year – this has been going on since Timmy O’Keeffe’s time (as County Secretary), looking for funding and that’s what we’re trying to do, to put the least burden possible on the clubs here in Waterford.

We need all of our 50 clubs so I hope that when we gather for next year’s Eastern Convention that Walsh Park will be something we’ll be looking at and asking about when it will be re-opened and I look forward to that day.”

Addressing the stadium issue in his final report as East Waterford GAA Secretary, Seamus Cleere (Cnoc Sion) stated: “As somebody who’s involved in the process, I would be quite hopeful that works will be given the green light. Walsh Park is our home and long may that continue.”

IN PRAISE OF THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHISTLE On the topic of referees in his Chairman’s address at the Eastern Convention last week, Michael Wadding stated: “Our loyal band of referees continue to give us assistance whenever needed but we know that new blood is needed. Quite simply, our age profile is not getting any younger. Once again, I appeal to all the clubs, especially the ones not providing us with a referee, to rectify this situation. There will be a new referee foundation course taking place in late January 2019 and I look forward to engaging with those who have not got a referee.”

Referring to referees in his final report as East Waterford GAA Secretary Seamus Cleere stated: “In my five years…we have never lost a game due to a referee not turning up. That’s over a thousand games at Eastern level alone.

The referees in this Division have been of enormous help to me and my respect and admiration for them has grown year on year. Their dedication should be admired by all and treated with proper respect.”

When taking the floor to make his address, County Board Chairman Paddy Joe Ryan heaped praised on the division’s referees and also complimented the conduct of players and officials in relation to their treatment of match officials.

“The referees this year have just been brilliant. The standard of refereeing in Waterford has gone up in leaps and bounds in the last number of years, and after every County Final this year, I noticed that every losing team was shaking hands with the referee, as well as the winning team. A couple of years ago, you might have had a few running after the referee if their team has lost, and it is a great change in the times to see that, to see the change in attitude from losing team after a match, in shaking the hand of the referee. I hope that remains the case as that’s the way it should be in all of our County Finals. We need sportsmanship, we need to look after our referees as we need the referees to continue to look after our games.”

GATES UP IN THE EAST An increase of almost €7,000 in gate receipts was the standout financial figure revealed at last Wednesday’s East Waterford GAA Convention for 2018, which was held at the St Saviours Clubhouse in Ballybeg. Addressing a healthy turnout of delegates, Eastern Board Chairperson Michael Wadding said their improved financial position “was very pleasing to report. This enables the Board to fully support our County Board, City League, Walsh Park and other worthwhile projects”. Gate Receipts Per Venue: (As of October 31st 2018). Walsh Park: €12,240. Kill: €7,015.

Dunhill: €6,200. St Mollerans: €5,770.

WIT: €4,030. De La Salle: €1,010.

Clonea: €480. St Saviours: €350.

WALSH PARK START IN 2019 Regarding the redevelopment of Walsh Park, Michael Wadding stated: “As you are all aware, it is presently going through the planning process, and hopefully work can start on the project as soon as possible in 2019. In recent times there has been some negative press about the redevelopment of the venue.

We as a Board fully support the refurbishment of Walsh Park, and I urge all the Gaels of this division and county to positively back it as well. Whether you’re at work, home or generally conversing on the street, we most proactively show our commitment and stand together to ensure that the works are fully completed.”

Ballygunner's Pauric Mahony was the October winner of the WLR/Granville Hotel Monthly GAA Award and he is pictured receiving his award from Jackie Cusack, Granville Hotel. Also included are Liz Reddy and Gavin Whelan, WLR.

Mahony is the WLR / Granville Hotel GAA Award winner for October PAURIC was in a rich vein of form and hit thirteen points in the County Senior hurling Final as Ballygunner claimed their first ever five in-a-row with a 2-19 to 0-13 win over Abbeyside in Fraher Field.

The Waterford attacker continued his impressive form in the Provincial Championship, he finished with twelve points as

IN A NUTSHELL The Eastern Board Finances for 2019 in a nutshell are as follows: Gate Receipts: €37,095 (2017: €30,935). Referees Levy: €8,680 (2017: €8,680). Sponsorship: €3,300 (2017: €3,300). Credit Union Interest: €1.98 (2017: €4.78). Lions. Club Appeal: €1,000 (2017: €960). Floodlit Games: €0 (2017: €0). Football & Hurling League: €850 (2017: €1,050). Final Programmes: €335 (2017: €395). Total Income: €51,261.98 (2017: €45,324.78).

Total Expenditure: €47,592.73 (2017: €47,684.40). Balance brought forward from 2017: €17,558.53. Profit for the year 2018 (as of October 31st): €3,669.25.

Total: €21,227.78. Total cash at bank: €35,871.78.

Local Gael’s views on demise of Under 21 Championship THE following views on the under 21 grade have been forwarded to the Observer which like any other submissions are always welcome in this column.

“The culling of the under 21 championships will have a drastic effect on young lads going forward. I believe that the bigger clubs won’t be too badly affected but it will have a detrimental effect on rural clubs.

As you know U-18 is now gone to U-19. Therefore, the last underage grade that a club hurler in Waterford will play will be 19. If this lad is on the verge of making his first adult team but is just a little short, then there is a good chance

Ballygunner held on for a hard fought win against Cork outfit Midleton a book a place in the Munster semi-final.

Pauric also played a key role in Ballygunner's dramatic semifinal win over Ballyea, and he shot 1-6 in a famous Munster Final win over Na Piarsaigh in Thurles as they bridged a seventeen year gap.

he may not play any hurling for the year, for a number of reasons, not regarded or plays 10/15 minutes of a senior game, thereby making him ineligible for a lower grade.

In the past at least he had the knowledge he had u-21 to "fall back" on.

That is all gone now in one foul swoop. I think by doing away with u-21 the board are trying to make their lives that little bit easier. In reality it’s just another cut. We will be the only county in Munster (and probably the country) that won’t have any underage grade beyond u-19. I know from the Clonea point of view lads who prefer football with Rathgormack to the hurling but who at the same time love playing the hurling were looking forward to a bit of hurling at the back end of the year in the last few years.

The playing of the 21 championship has become at times very difficult to complete but just because things are proving difficult you don't just kick it into touch. The u-21, even though it is played on the worse of pitches at the worse time of year is highly competitive.

The club delegates have seemingly agreed on this and this is worrying because it shows a bit of a disconnection between the actual players and club officials. Ask any of the Abbeyside lads, who won the championship last Saturday who would have been underage again next year and they would give their right arm to play an U-21 championship next year.The real losers here are 19 and 20 year olds who have a genuine interest.

They have been denied in the most uncompromising of decisions a chance to play one last year at underage (an opportunity that absolutely every young fella relishes, just ask what Saturday

meant to Conor Prunty).

The decision should be reversed at Convention as a matter of urgency. It has been a well known fact that this age group has been the most impressionable and is a big factor in deciding as to whether a young lad will continue hurling or pack it in, often a lad struggling for a bit of form or confidence has got it from U-21 and its the club and association who ultimately benefit.

It is of my personal opinion that this decision is absolutely crazy and has no advantages.

First Abbeyside win NEXT week’s issue of the Observer will include the full report of Abbeyside’s first County under 21 hurling title win, the inaugural final, back in 1966. Abbeyside 4-12; De La Salle 2-9.

Scór Na Seachtaine MICHAEL Kiely’s 43rd minute goal for Abbeyside in their County Under 21 ‘A hurling final against De La Salle in the Fraher Field last Saturday afternoon.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s Fraher Field Classics Facebook page courtesy of the Editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy features the 1968 County Primary Junior Hurling Final between Eire Og and Griffith Place (Waterford City) in the Fraher Field on the paper dated December 15th, 1968.

Eire Og 4-6; Griffith Place 1-4.

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TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY SUPERB WIN FOR AUGUSTINE’S Championship: Munster Colleges Senior Football. Date: Thursday, 22nd October, 1998. Half-time score: St. Augustine’s 3-1; St. Michael’s (Listowel) 1-2. Full time score: St. Augustine’s 5-6; St. Michael’s (Listowel) 5-5.

St. Augustine’s: M. Grace (An Gaeltacht), A. Dalton (St. Mary’s), J. Phelan (Abbeyside), K. Foley (Cappoquin), N. Hennessy (Ardmore), G. Lyons, (Abbeyside), M. Lavan (Abbeyside), M. Walsh (St. Olivers), S. Briggs (Abbeyside), D. McCarthy (Cappoquin), G. Hurney (Abbeyside), E. Hayes (Abbeyside), C. O’Connor (An Gaeltacht), T. Power (Rathgormack), J. M. O’Leary (Ardfinnan).

Scorers: C. O’Connor 2-0, M. Walsh 1-1, J. M. O’Leary 1-1, D. McCarthy 1-0, G. Hurney 0-2, J. Phelan 0-1, E. Hayes 0-1.

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Club Focus Wednesday, 28th October, 1998 BANK OF IRELAND LADIES SENIOR FOOTBALL ALL-IRELAND FINAL

Wonderful Waterford LADY FOOTBALLERS EARN TITLE ‘TEAM OF THE NINETIES’ WITH THRILLING ALL-IRELAND FINAL REPLAY WIN OVER MONAGHAN Waterford 2-14; Monaghan 3-8.

MAI O’Higgins’ famous song “Dungarvan My Home Town” rang out around Croke Park on Sunday afternoon as Waterford celebrated their latest and probably greatest All-Ireland success. A little later on, as spectators drifted out on to Jones’ Road, their thoughts no doubt on a marvellous spectacle and a pulsating match, will eventually turn into a treasure of happy memories for those on the Southern side of the River Suir.

Three weeks ago there was a marvellous drawn match, some said it wouldn’t be equalled. They were right. It was surpassed and the women of Waterford and Monaghan deserve tremendous credit. Both sides fought tooth and nail, nobody shirked a tackle, the exchanges were fierce, the will the won was very evident.

The Waterford defence came into this game after a barrage of criticism, too old (there’s only one player over 22 years of age), too slow, you name it, it was said about them. At 3.05 p.m. on Sunday, that defence was asked to prove everybody wrong. By 4.15 p.m. they had proved Decies their mettle. Waterford were All-Ireland Champions.

Never in the 24 year history of Ladies Football did a team battle so hard, run so much, put in so many tackles, practice so many blockdowns and did down when the going got tough. The message was concentration, communication and pressure. The concentration was top class, the level of encouragement to one another as awareness of potential danger was crucial and the pressure applied on every Monaghan player was fierce.

It needed to be, Monaghan are a top class side with some brilliant players. However, it was overall ability of the Decies girls that won the day. They are a better balanced side and that won this final. This was a day when every single Waterford player stood up and was counted.

Waterford won the toss and elected to play with the wind into the Railway goal. It was Monaghan who opened the scoring with a first minute pointed free from Angela Larkin. Claire Ryan put Rebecca Hallahan through for Waterford’s first score in the 4th minute and Waterford took the lead, which they never relinquished in the 7th minute. Catriona Casey sailing through from midfield to pick up a Claire Ryan pass and she drilled the posts. Casey pointed a great long range free in the 12th minute and with 15 minutes gone a lead of 0-3 to 0-1 with a strong breeze hardly seemed adequate. Claire Ryan shot a point, a series of Monaghan attacks were quashed by some great defending and Julie Torpey raced up field, took a Geraldine O’Ryan pass and scored a great point. Anita O’Reilly, Monaghan right half back, attacked and did likewise. It was that kind of game.

Waterford put together the move of the game in the 21st minute. Claire Ryan, deep in defence, found

Mary O’Donnell, the young Old Parish player played a delightful one-two with Rebecca Hallahan before unleashing a bullet like drive that went inches over the bar. Two minutes later O’Donnell drifted out towards the Hogan Stand, won possession, and her long drive beat Monaghan keeper Brenda McAnespie and dropped into the right hand corner of the net. It was quickly followed by a Martina O’Ryan point and Waterford were 8 point to the good.

Monaghan finished the half strongly. Margaret Kearns and Catriona Casey (free) swooped points before Angela Larkin and Edel Byrne reduced the interval deficit to six points, 1-8 to 0-5. One wondered would it be enough.

Waterford faced the second half breeze by playing with an extra defender. First second half blood to Monaghan. An Edel Byrne point was followed by six scoreless minutes before Catriona Casey triggered a match winning speel for Waterford that featured three glorious scores. Rebecca Hallahan’s gem of a right wing point was followed by another from Aine Wall, the end produce of half a dozen passes.

Edel Byrne pointed a Monaghan free but Julie Torpey, for the umpteenth time, attacked and floated the ball over Monaghan’s McAnespie, an exact replica of her match winning goal in the 1997 Munster Final versus Clare. That score seemed to motivated Monaghan and they immediately set about reducing the 2-11 to 0-7 deficit.

Larkin and Greenan put Linda Farrelly in for a goal. Margaret Kearns had a point and Monaghan were back in contention.

Six more thrilling minutes saw Sarah Hickey produce two saves, but Annelisa Crotty slipped in the goalmouth and Diane Dempsey took full advantage – another goal. A Geraldine O’Ryan point put four between the teams.

Another Monaghan attack, a right wing cross was turned in by Niamh Kindlon and just a point, 2-12 to 3-8, separated the teams with ten minutes left.

It was now that the experience gathered in seven All-Ireland Final in Croke Park surfaced. Waterford attached and won a free way out on the right. Up stepped Catriona Casey, ice cool. The most vital kick of her life, straight through, a magnificent point. A minute later up pops Torpey again and the white flag waves.

Three in front, five minutes left. The hooter sounds and Waterford are All-Ireland Senior champions, another League and Championship double emulating 1992 and 1995. This is the team of teams, probably the greatest Ladies Football team of all time. An excellent Monaghan team have won two All-Ireland Finals out of five. Waterford have won five out of six.

Some record – some team.

Julie Torpey won the RTE Player of the Match Award and Martina O’Ryan took the West County Hotel Player of the Match.

Waterford: S. Hickey; A. Crotty, N. Walsh, S. O’Ryan (Capt.); T. Whyte, D. O’Rourke, J. Torpey (1-2); M. O’Ryan (0-1), C. Casey (0-5); R. Hallahan (0-2), M. O’Donnell (1-1), O. Condon; A. Wall (0-1), C. Ryan (0-1), G. O’Ryan (0-1).

Subs: D. Nagle, F. Crotty, P. Walsh, H. Fitzpatrick, M. Troy, A. Walsh.

Monaghan: B. McAnespie; C. Brady, M. Kelly, A. O’Reilly; A. O’Reilly (0-1), E. McElvaney, J. Treanon; J. Greenan, L. Farrelly (1-0); M. Kearns (0-2), A. Larkin (0-2), N. Kindlon (1-0); E. Byrne (0-3); B. Swift, D. Dempsey (1-0).

Munster CCC Meeting

Waterford’s proposed amendment to regulation defeated Munster Senior Hurling Championship fixtures ratified A MEETING of the Munster CCC took place on Thursday night, November 29th at Aras Mumhan, Limerick. The following decisions were made – SENIOR HURLING The fixtures for the 2019 Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship were ratified.

2019 Senior Hurling Fixtures: Round 1 Cork v Tipperary 12/5 at Pairc Ui Chaoimh Round 1 Waterford v Clare 12/5 Venue TBC Round 2 Limerick v Cork 19/5 at Gaelic Grounds Limerick Round 2 Tipperary v Waterford 19/5 at Semple Stadium Thurles Round 3 Waterford v Limerick 2/6 Venue TBC Round 3 Clare v Tipperary 2/6 at Cusack Park Ennis Round 4 Cork v Waterford 8/6 Pairc Ui Chaoimh Round 4 Limerick v Clare 9/6 at Gaelic Grounds Limerick Round 5 Clare at Cork 16/6 at Cusack Park Ennis Round 5 Tipperary v Limerick 16/6 at Semple Stadium Thurles Final 30/6 The draws for the Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round-Robin fixtures were made in 2017 for a five year period. The only changes possible as a result pertain to the running order each year. A discussion took place in relation to changing the running order of the 2019 fixtures in line with how Leinster Council will run their 2019 Round Robin Championship. While two counties will have to play three weeks in a row in the current Munster structure for 2019, this was deemed preferable to a County playing two away matches to begin the competition and another County playing two away matches to end the competition which would be the consequence of making such a change. The running order of fixtures will be reviewed again by the Munster CCC after the 2019 Championship.

WATERFORD’S PROPOSAL DEFEATED Waterford proposed to amend the regulation whereby in the event a County is unable to host home games, it would be possible to nominate venues outside the province. This proposal was defeated.

Discussions are ongoing in relation to Waterford hosting their 2019 Munster Senior Hurling Championship home games versus Clare and Limerick in Walsh Park Waterford.

SENIOR FOOTBALL The fixtures for the 2019 Munster GAA Senior Football Championship were ratified.

2019 Senior Football Fixtures: QF 1 Tipperary v Limerick 11/5 at Semple Stadium Thurles QF 2 Clare v Waterford 11/5 at Cusack Park Ennis SF 3 Cork v Winner of 1, 1/6 Cork venue SF 4 Kerry v Winner of 2, 1/6 Cusack Park Ennis or Fraher Field Dungarvan Final 22/6 All games will take place on Saturdays, including the Munster Senior Football Final.

UNDER 20 HURLING The draws took place for the 2019 Bord Gais Energy Munster GAA Hurling Under 20 Championship – the fixtures are as follows: 2019 Under 20 Hurling Fixtures: QF 1 Limerick v Cork 25/5 at Cork venue SF 2 Waterford v Tipperary 19/6 at Semple Stadium Thurles SF 3 Clare v Winner of 1, 20/6 at Gaelic Grounds Limerick or Cork venue Final 3/7 Under 20 Football: The draws took place for the

2019 Bord Gais Energy Munster GAA Football Under 20 Championship and are as follows: QF 1 Waterford v Clare at Fraher Field Dungarvan QF 2 Tipperary v Limerick at Semple Stadium Thurles SF 3 Cork v Winner of 1 at Cork venue or Clare venue SF 4 Kerry v Winner 2, at Semple Stadium Thurles or Austin Stack Park Tralee Final 2019 Under 20 Football Fixtures – A decision on dates for this competition was deferred.

MINOR HURLING The fixtures for the 2019 Electric Ireland Munster GAA Hurling Minor Championship were ratified and will once again serve as curtain-raisers to the Munster Senior Hurling Championship games.

2019 MINOR HURLING FIXTURES Round 1 Cork v Tipperary 12/5 at Pairc Ui Chaoimh Round 1 Waterford v Clare 12/5 Venue TBC Round 2 Limerick v Cork 19/5 at Gaelic Grounds Limerick Round 2 Tipperary v Waterford 19/5 at Semple Stadium Thurles Round 3 Waterford v Limerick 2/6 Venue TBC Round 3 Clare v Tipperary 2/6 at Cusack Park Ennis Round 4 Cork Waterford 8/6 at Pairc Ui Chaoimh Round 4 Limerick v Clare 9/6 at Gaelic Grounds Limerick Round 5 Clare v Cork 16/6 at Cusack Park Ennis Round 5 Tipperary v Limerick 16/6 at Semple Stadium Thurles Final 30/6 Minor Football: A new structure for the 2019 Electric Ireland Munster GAA Football Minor Championship was ratified at the September meeting of the Munster CCC. At last week’s meeting, the order of the Round Robin fixtures was determined and the fixtures were ratified as follows: 2019 Minor Football Fixtures Phase 1 Round 1 Limerick v Clare 10/4 at Gaelic Grounds Limerick Phase 1 Round 1 Tipperary v Waterford 10/4 at Semple Stadium Thurles Phase 1 Round 2 Clare v Tipperary 17/4 at Cusack Park Ennis Phase 1 Round 2 Waterford v Limerick 17/4 at Fraher Field Dungarvan Phase 1 Round 3 Tipperary v Limerick 24/4 at Semple Stadium Thurles Phase 1 Round 3 Waterford v Clare 24/4 at Fraher Field Dungarvan Phase 1 Final 7/5 Phase 2 Round 1 Cork v Kerry 7/5 Phase 2 Round 2 Loser of Cork v Kerry Phase 1 Winner 15/5 Phase 2 Round 3 Winner of Cork v Kerry Phase 1 Winner 23/5 Munster Final McGrath Cup Football: The fixtures for the 2019 McGrath Cup Football were ratified as follows 2019 McGrath Cup Football: Semi-Final Limerick v Cork 6/1 at Mick Neville Park Rathkeale at 2 p.m.

Semi-Final Waterford v Clare 6/1 at Fraher Field Dungarvan at 1 p.m.

Final 12/1 Co-Op Superstores Munster Hurling League: It was confirmed that the official launch of the 2019 CoOp Superstores Munster Hurling League would take place on Wednesday, December 5th and all fixtures will be confirmed on that occasion.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 4 Forecasts. 2 Correct. 2 Incorrect. Success Rate 50% This Week's Forecasts: County J’B’H Final Replay: Kilmacthomas v (Dungarvan).

West U-21’B’ H: Ballyduff V (St. Olivers).

East U-21’B’ H Final: St. Mollerans v (Roanmore).

To Date: 449 Forecasts. 300 Correct. 149 Incorrect. Success Rate: 67%.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg CHRISTMAS TREES Christmas trees will be on sale at the clubhouse on Saturday next, December 8th, from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Your support for this fundraising effort would be greatly appreciated.

FORUM The Club held a Forum on the causes of the high dropout rate from playing both Hurling and Football particularly among the age groups fifteen to twenty three. A large group of players and ex-players of all ages attended. We hope to analyse the feedback and use it to provide a Club which players will remain with for the duration of their playing career. Report will follow.

IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT- LOTTO GIFT VOUCHER NOW ON SALE Let us solve your Christmas gift dilemma! No need to join the never ending A phone call will suffice in order to purchase a Clashmore/Kinsalebeg G.A.A. Lotto Gift Vouchers.

Gift Vouchers are available from: Mary O’Halloran: 085 7237948. Barry O’Neill: 086 - 0665473. Declan Hickey: 087 6529320. Pat O’Halloran: 087 - 6430653. The 12 month subscription (Jan. 1st, 2019 - Dec. 31st, 2019) costs €100 (2 weeks free). The 6 month subscription (Jan. 1st, 2019 - June 30th, 2019) costs €50 (1 week free). The recipient will choose 4 numbers and return the receipt, showing their chosen Lotto numbers, to any committee member before December 31st 2018. The chosen numbers will then be entered into our weekly draw.

G.A.A. CLUB A.G.M. The AGM of the club was held in the Clubhouse last Saturday. The following Officers were elected for the coming year: Presidents: Davy Foley, Mick O’Neill & John Foley.

Chairperson: Declan Hickey.

Vice Chairperson: Tim O’Keeffe.

Secretary: Cillian O’Keeffe.

Assistant Secretary: Noel Nugent.

Treasurer: Mary O’Halloran.

Assistant Treasurer & Registrar: Billy O’Halloran.

P.R.O.: Rosemary O’Halloran.

Players' Rep: Jason Seward.

Irish & Cultural Officer: Pat O’Halloran.

Committee Members: Michael O’Halloran, Barry O’Neill, Eamon Beresford, Tim Bourke & J.J. O’Neill.

Juvenile Rep: Pa Ryan.

Ladies Rep: Ita Keevers.

Health & Wellness Officer: Deckie Allen.

Child Welfare & Designated Liaison Officer: Rosemary O'Halloran.

Déise Draw Co-ordinator: Mary O'Halloran.

Coaching Officer: Barry Dunne.

MÍLE BUÍOCHAS Sincere thanks to Nicky Troy and Noel Nugent who put in a massive effort, every week, selling tickets for the Club Lotto.

Thanks to Nicky's endeavours, we frequently have Modeligo names among the winners.

The club owes a debt of gratitude to our highly skilled and most obliging physiotherapist, Johnny Flavin, who ensures that our players are in tip top condition. Johnny can be contacted at Flavin Spinal & Sports Injury Clinic, Nelson Hse., Emmet Place, Youghal. Ring 024 - 85458 or 086 - 8149947 to make an appointment.

A big thank you to Jazz Fitzgerald, who ensures that our Gym runs smoothly. This gym will help improve the fitness,

health and training of the entire community. Membership is a mere €60 per year, (€40 for registered GAA players). The €60 membership includes €20 to become a member of the G.A.A. club as this is required for insurance purposes. To join or for further information, simply call Jazz on 086 - 1904593.

Significant redevelopment of the clubhouse will happen in late 2018/early 2019. We will be moving the social room upstairs, the kitchen into the old gym room, and the current gym downstairs.

INTER-COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES Brian O’Halloran and Tadhg de Búrca represented Clashmore/Kinsalebeg once again at the highest level in hurling. Aidan Trihy was the club's representative on the Waterford Senior Football starring in a historic over Wexford in the Qualifiers. Sam Fitzgerald continued his Inter-County hurling career, starting with the Waterford Minor Hurlers. Brian Lynch represented Waterford in U-20 Football, losing out to a strong Kerry team in the first round.

COACHING & EDUCATION Cúl Camp: A very successful and most enjoyable Cúl Camp was held during the Summer, with 125 children in attendance.

Club Nursery: The Club Nursery was run each Saturday, from the end of July. For 8 weeks, children from 5 to 8 years. were given their first taste of G.A.A. The children had lots of fun while learning the core skills. This is a wonderful initiative, organised by Barry Dunne, and involved up to 16 coaches.

Schools' Coaching: Eddie O’Halloran & Tim O’Keeffe are coaching in Piltown & Clashmore respectively. This is a very valuable contribution to the connection between the club and school.

Workshops: The club facilitated Coaching Workshops for budding coaches in the community, delivered by Pat Moore.

There was a good turnout and it provided invaluable coaching experience and tips for all levels of coaching.

First Response Training: The Community Council and Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA partnered to host a free First Response Training day in the clubhouse in January. This course was run by the Youghal First Responders. Its purpose was to teach participants how to deal with heart attack, stroke, resuscitating. What action to take if someone collapses on the field. How to use the defibrillator and how to deal with other crisis emergency situations.

Class of 2018 / 2019: All new entrants to Junior Infants in Ballycurrane, Clashmore & Kinsalebeg National Schools each received a free Clashmore/Kinsalebeg G.A.A. Club jersey with the caption of "Class of 2018 / 2019." This initiative was extremely well received and it's great to see the jerseys being worn. For some, it's their first ever introduction to the Club or even GAA in general. They were presented by Barry Dunne and James O'Leary in Ballycurrane, Ed Beresford and Brian Lynch in Clashmore, and Eddie O'Halloran and Jason Seward in Kinsalebeg.

VICTORY SOCIAL The Park Hotel will host a Social Night to celebrate the achievement of our historic Western Intermediate Hurling title.The Social will be held on Saturday, January 26th. We are delighted to welcome Derek McGrath as our guest of honour.

Both the mens and ladies clubs will present individual accolades, and the Junior Hurling team of 2000 will each be honoured with a special gift. If you have any items for inclusion in these notes please email to rosemaryohalloran@gmail.com or contact me on 085 1029111.

Tribute to the late Johnny Coffey 1932 - 2018 EARLIER this year, we said goodbye to Johnny Coffey. A man that made a tremendous contribution to Nire Valley and Ballymacarbry area over many years.

Although he never donned the jersey or took to playing fields he played a huge roll on many great days for Fourmilewater hurling club during a golden era as Fourmilewater captured five Western and two County titles, as a brilliant secretary/organiser.

In addition, he spent many years as Nire Valley correspondent writing weekly notes for a number of newspapers.

His first active involvement in Gaelic games dates back to 1950 as secretary of newly formed Sean O’Mara’s hurling club. Within two years the name of the club was changed to St. Bennetts but the club did not survive and in 1954 Johnny took over as Secretary of Fourmilewater hurling club and for the next 14 years he set incredible standards that were matched on the field of play as the club won five Western and two County junior hurling titles.

1955 was historic with the winning of the first ever County title won by the club defeating a Tom

Johnny Coffey Cheasty led Ballyduff Lower in a replay on the 4th December.

This feat was repeated in 1963.

This time De La Salle were the opponents as Fourmilewater overturned a 9 point first half defecit.

In 1964, Johnny was a selector as Ballymacarbry won the County Camogie title for the first and only time.

After stepping down from the hurling club he played a major part in the foundation of a youth club

where he spent a number of years organising activities, games and bus trips or excursions as they were called in those days.

But perhaps Johnny’s greatest contribution was as a Nire Valley correspondent a position he held for over 30 years.

During that time, there were no emails or fax machines so Johnny had to physically hand write the notes often late on a Sunday night and post on Monday mornings to meet newspaper deadlines.

His reporting was always meticulous, accurate and fair, with many posting copies of newspapers abroad, Johnny’s gospel was read around the world.

His minutes books, notes and great memory recollection played a vital part of the data for the history of Fourmilewater hurling club published in 1988.

He worked for a number of years in construction before moving to Waterford County Council travelling to and from on his red Honda 50.

Johnny was one of nature’s true gentlemen and he will be sorely missed and remembered for the huge part he played over many decades in the Nire Valley.

– By Michael Ryan.

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Affane/Cappoquin

Affane/Cappoquin – U-15 County hurling final Man of the Match award winner Sam Uniacke, Juvenile Club Chairman Padraig Nolan and Danny Costin U-15 County footballer final Man of the Match award winner were presented with their prizes at the Bord na nOg Port Lairge Annual Awards night held at the De La Salle GAA Complex.

AFFANE/CAPPOQUIN AGM Many thanks to all that turned up at last Friday night’s Affane/Cappoquin GAA AGM. 2018 has seen a great year for the club especially in our Juvenile teams and our fundraising events. We would like to acknowledge the Adult, Junior and Juvenile Hurling and Football Management and trainers and coaches for their continued support during 2018 and for their time and commitment.

We will be hosting a Juvenile AGM in January to review coaches and welcome any newly interested coaches into the club, further details will be announced at a later stage. On a Juvenile level we would like to acknowledge the support of Cappoquin National School and Principal Mrs. Brid Duggan.

Club Membership prices to continue as follows: 50 for adult player; €25 for non players; €20 student player; OAP €10; €50 Family (2 adults + kids).

The club would like to wish their upmost thanks to everyone who helped and supported the club over the past 12 months through coaching, our committee and extended committee members, volunteers and in particular: Lotto volunteers: John Mansfield, Fr. Gear, Martin/GracePower, Maurice Cahillane and Ned Heffernan Membership Officers: Maria Scanlan and Maurice Cahillane Ned Heffernan as Chairman All fundraising committee members and associated committee members All sponsorship and contributions to the club Maria Scanlan for all her hard work as secretary to date Cappoquin’s Camogie’s contribution. (All club representatives as referees).

National Draw tickets are available now from all committee members and we encourage as much ticket sales as possible before March 19 when the draw takes place.

Special thanks to the outgoing committee for their support in 2018. The 2019 incoming committee are as follows: Chairman: Ned Heffernan Vice Chairman: James Lacey Secretary: James Lacey Assistant Secretary: Maria Scanlan Treasurer: Maurice Cahillane Assistant Treasurer: Martin Power PRO: Michael Murray Development Officer: William Scanlan Field Chairman: Noel Looby Clubhouse Caretaker: Noel Landers Child Protection Officer: Bridget Murray Membership Officer: Maurice Cahillane and Maria Scanlan Delegate to the County Board: Dick O’Shea Delegate to the County/Western Board: Tommy O’Sullivan, J. J. Landers, Mick Murray Déise Draw: Brian Murray Juvenile Chairman: Paudraig Nolan Juvenile Secretary: Karen Twohig Juvenile Treasurer: Eilish Murphy Extended Committee: Geraldine Murray, Mary Coughlan, John Mansfield, Martina Murphy, John McGrath, Ollie Mangan, Shane Coughlan, Paul Murray Frank McCarthy, Tommy O’Sullivan, Noel Looby, Noel Landers, Jimmy McGrath, Paul

Murray.

Presidents: Fr Arthure, Fr Gear, Michael Fraher, Denis McCarthy.

Vice Presidents: James Morrissey, John McGrath, Eddie O’Shea, Michael O’Connor, Tony McCarthy, Jack Cullinane.

Hon. Life members: Mary Coughlan, John Mansfield, Nora Flynn, Denis McCarthy, Michael Fraher, James Morrissey, Tony McCarthy, David Power.

Trustees: Michael Fraher, Denis McCarthy, James Devine.

CLUB LOTTO Club Lotto Monday, 3rd December, Jackpot €11,700.

Numbers drawn 3-4-7-19. No winner.

The five €20 consolation prize winner are Coughlan family, Lacken; Ann McCarthy c/o Richmond; Paudi/Breda Galvin c/o Geraldine Murray; Micheal Cahill, Main St., and Veronica Costin, Carrigeen.

THREE TO ANSWER 1, Up to last year when Knocknagree (Cork) won the Munster club junior football title how many consecutive years did Kerry clubs win the title before that?

2, Name the four Cork clubs to defeat Waterford sides in Munster Club junior huring finals?

3, Name the only Cork club to be defeated by a Waterford side in a Munster Club junior huring final?

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1. Meath and Dublin had to meet four times to be separated in their Leinster Senior Football C’ship first round tie in 1991, with David Beggy eventually kicking the winning point for Meath.

2, Ray Whitty was the goalkeeper for Ballygunner when they first won the Munster Club senior hurling championship in 2001.

3, Donal O’Shea (Galway), the son of former Tipperary hurling manager Eamonn O’Shea was voted Minor Hurler of the Year in 2018.

CLUB GEAR Our O’Neil’s online club shop has a great variety of club leisurewear in both adult and children sizes available. They are plenty of options for Christmas gifts for both young and old.

DEISE DRAW Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets all year your support is very much appreciated.

GAA SEASON TICKET 2019 The very popular Waterford GAA Club Only Season Ticket is now available in both Intersport Elverys Waterford and Dungarvan, David Walsh’s Dungarvan and Walsh Park! This Season Ticket includes All Club games from Minor-Senior and Co Finals! #SeasonTickets #Club #PerfectForChristmas Alternatively you can purchase the Club and County one directly from Croke Park see link for more details on this option.

This is the best value option! http://waterfordgaa.ie/taggedNews/10045570/2119/2019_n ational_season_ tickets MUNSTER CLUB JUNIOR HURLING FINAL Hard luck to the Ballinameela team last Sunday in the Munster Club hurling final in Mallow who gave it everything.

But what a fabulous year the club had. Well done to everyone.

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GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

An Coilligean/Na h-Emmetigh CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Gary’s Lounge on Monday, 26th November. The numbers drawn were 1, 2, 15 and 21. The €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Avril Wall, Johno Radley, Riona Shalloe and Big John The seller’s prize went to Michael Wall. Last Monday (3rd of December) night’s jackpot was worth €9,050. Black and Amber lotto tickets will be on sale outside The Pike Service Station on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If anyone would like to help out selling tickets on Saturday mornings please contact Kevin on 087 2814712. As always your support is greatly appreciated. The Lotto will be held in Shalloe’s Bar next Monday, 10th December. Thanks to Gary Queally for his hospitality over the last two Mondays.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General meeting was held in the club dressing rooms on Friday, 30th November. The officer’s and incoming committee for the forthcoming year were elected as follows and the 2019: Committee of CLG An Coilligeán is as follows: President: Fr. Michael Kennedy, Vice-Presidents: Michael Wall, Paddy Walsh, Roger Casey, Chairman: Francis Tobin, ViceChairman: Gerry Quinlan, Secretary: Kevin Casey, Treasurer: Pa Drohan, PRO: Úna Maher, Lotto Co-ordinator: Michael Wall, Irish & Cultural Officer: Antóin Breathnach, Membership Officer: Antóin Breathnach, Player’s membership officer: Morrie Ferncombe, Children’s Officer: Richie Walsh, Deise Draw Coordinator: Ray Bannon, Healthy Club Officer: Gerry Quinlan, Committee: All of the above officers plus, Paddy Ryan, Pat Dunford, Patsy Coffey, Gavin Whelan, Maurice Butler and James Dalton.

Secretary Kevin Casey presented a comprehensive report outlining the busy year with which the club had both on and off the field in 2018. Reaching a Western Final in the Junior Hurling Championship was fantastic, however, we were beaten

by three points on the day. The Intermediate Football Championship was extremely competitive this year and we found ourselves in a relegation match against the Geraldines.

Colligan put on a mighty display in the second half and will remain in the Intermediate Championship for 2019.

Kevin also outlined the huge amount of work that went into our playing facilities this year, the pitch was sanded and shockwaved during the year and a vast improvement can be seen in the condition of the playing surface already. Kevin praised the fundraising events that were organised during the year, a big thanks was given to Johnny Wall who was the real driving force behind both Fight Nights. Both nights were very successful and complete sell-outs.

Thanks was given to all boxers, club member and all who sponsored these nights. Thanks to Kevin for diligently carrying out his duties in a real professional manner again this season.

A massive thanks as well to our treasurer, Pa Drohan for another detailed report of the club finances during the year gone.

Pa outlined that the club lotto and Deise draw are vital sources of income for the club and we should continue to support these draws going forward.

Francis Tobin gave his Chairman’s address and thanked everyone for their help, effort and support.

CONGRATULATIONS All at Colligan GAA would like to congratulate Alex Hennebry on his recent All Ireland win with Leinster in the Wheelchair Hurling Inter-Provincial Tournament. Alex now holds three All-Ireland Championship medals and three National League medals. Well done Alex!

O’NEILL’S CLUB SHOP The club shop is now open on the O’Neill’s website. There is somefantastic Colligan gear available, which would make for some lovely Christmas presents. Go to www.oneills.com/clubs and search for Colligan Emmets GAA.

Brickey Rangers LOTTO: Last week's draw was held in The Tudor House. Numbers drawn were: 2, 10, 19, 24. There was no jackpot winner. €25 winners were Blackwell Boys, Eleanor Ahearne, Ann-Marie Power, and Tom McCarthy. Next week's jackpot will be €1,100 and the draw will be held in The Local Bar. MONSTER CHRISTMAS DRAW Tickets will be sold at Dungarvan Shopping Centre this Saturday, 8th December.

1st prize: Trailer load of split hardwood timber.

2nd prize: 400 litres of home heating oil.

3rd prize: 1 tonne of coal.

4th prize: Mid-week 2 night B&B for any Flynn Hotel.

5th prize: Christmas Hamper.

The draw will take place on Friday, 21st December at 9 p.m. in The Tudor House.

Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5.

EXERCISE CLASSES Lorna's exercise classes are taking place in Bushy Park every Monday night from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. All are welcome.

A.G.M. The club held our adult AGM on Saturday evening last.

Chairman Matthew McCarthy welcomed all, and a minutes’ silence for all deceased members in the club was observed. He outlined all the clubs activities throughout the year, and thanked the various managers, selectors and players for all their work and commitment during the year.

He also thanked anyone who helped in any way during the year. He praised all at underage level for their continued work with the underage teams, and congratulated them on receiving the Western Juvenile Club of the year award.

Secretary Angela Whelan gave an account on all activities on the playing field throughout the year, and thanked all her fellow officers for their help.

Treasurer Mary McGrath gave a detailed account and breakdown on the finances for the year, and stressed the importance of fundraising to keep the club running smoothly. She thanked all who helped in any way with these fundraisers.

A comprehensive juvenile report was given by Siobhan Gardiner congratulating all underage teams who have done the club and themselves proud with so much success this year.

Pat Connaughton gave the Camogie and Ladies football report and outlined all their achievements on the field.

Child welfare officer Angela gave an update on new changes regarding child welfare.

Election or officers then took place: Patron: Fr. M. J. Ryan President: Mairead McGrath Vice Presidents: Lily Sheehan, Pat Barry, Jack Cooney.

Chairman: Matthew McCarthy.

Secretary: Angela Whelan.

Treasurer: Mary McGrath.

PRO: Jacinta Gee. Club Registrar: Jim McGrath.

Development Officer: Brian Hilliard.

Membership Officers: Kay O’Connell, Johnny Cooney.

Healthy Club Officer: John Hanlon County Board Delegates: Eddie O’Grady, Richard Tobin.

Child Welfare Officer: Angela Whelan.

Executive Committee: Jerry Tobin, Michael Keoghan, Pat Morrissey, Ronan Foley, Conor McGrath, Mark Scanlon, Darragh Duggan, Cormac O’Grady, Tommy Lynch.

Appointment of team managers then took place, Senior & Junior Football: Jim McGrath.

Intermediate & Junior Hurling: Colin Whelan.

U-19 football & Hurling: to be confirmed.

U-17 Football & Hurling: Micheal Gee. All managers to name their selectors.

That concluded the business of the meeting.

Kill CONDOLENCES Everyone involved in the club was saddened to hear of the death of one of the club’s greatest ever club men Nicky Whelan last week. To his wife Nancy, son Fergie and daughter Marie and all the extended family the club would like to extend their sincere sympathy. Nicky served the club in many different capacities over the years. He was goalkeeper on the great team of the sixties which brought four senior football titles to the village.

Indeed, he was also the hurling goalkeeper and was still between the sticks when Kill beat Modeligo in the junior hurling final in 1986.

After his playing career ended Nicky became very involved in the administrative side of the club. He served as chairman and Nicky’s vision was instrumental in purchasing and devel-

oping the Kill GAA playing facilities and turning it into one of the best venues in the county. After his role of Chairman was finished Nicky served on the committee for many years, and took up the role of grounds man with his great friend the late Tommy Mooney, where they took great pride in keeping the pitch and facilities in tip top condition. Nicky will be greatly missed by everyone in the club and everyone who new him, may you rest in peace Nicky.

LOTTO At last week’s lotto draw held in Kirwan’s Bar there was no winner of the €10,000 lotto jackpot.

On the night we had no match 3 winners so it was down to the lucky dip draw to decide the winners. The two winning tickets drawn out were Aoife Comerford and Brian Hennessy.

The numbers drawn were 1, 3, 9 & 19.

St. Mary’s Juveniles ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING A reminder to all that our AGM is fast approaching and we urge as many of our members to turn up on the night. Once again it’s on in Kill GAA’s Clubhouse on Wednesday next, the 12th December at 8 p.m.

SPEEDY RECOVERY Unfortunately, Corey Kennedy picked up a bad shoulder injury in our U-21 hurling championship game lately and will be on the sidelines for a few weeks. The only consolation Corey it’s a quiet time of the year on the playing front.

DCU win Senior Colleges League Final – Dublin City University made history by winning their first ever senior colleges All-Ireland hurling title when they beat University College Cork in the league final in Carriganore on Thursday last, November 29th. Brothers Patrick and John Curran were the Waterford representatives on the DCU team. (Photo: Patrick and John Curran with their parents and brother Brian).

Dungarvan JUNIOR HURLING Fraher Field is the venue this Saturday afternoon when our Junior hurlers will play Kilmacthomas in the Junior hurling final B replay. This fixture two weeks ago threw up an exciting hours hurling and was played in a great sporting manner. More of the same will do nicely. We wish the team and management all the best on Saturday and look forward to the same great support that the team had the last day out. Throw-in time is 2 p.m.

LADY FOOTBALL UNDER AGE AWARD FOR SARAH LACEY Congratulations to club player Sarah Lacey who has won the Waterford underage lady football award for 2018.

This achievement will not come as a surprise to anyone tracing Sarah’s underage development and it will give her great confidence to continue improving and to make the Sarah Lacey grade at adult level.

Sarah was also a member of the Waterford Munster title winning minor camogie team and the Dungarvan intermediate league and championship winners in 2018. All her friends in the club congratulates Sarah on this noteworthy achievement and wish her all the best in her future career.

THE AGM REPORTS Paid up members before March 31st last are invited to the clubhouse anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on this Saturday, December 8th to view the officers’ and team managers’ reports for the year 2018.

The AGM will be held in the clubhouse on Sunday, December 16th at 4 p.m. Nominations for officer roles closed on Sunday, December 2nd.

INDOOR TRAINING Indoor training continues in Sports Centre. Monday 5 pm 6 pm under 12s. Monday evenings 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. under 7s 8s and 9s. Friday 5 p.m. -6 p.m. under 6s. All are welcome to attend. Helmets and Hurley’s are provided.

HOULI LONG PUCK PRESENTATION Proceeds from this year’s David Houlihan Memorial long puck were presented to the Kevin Bell Repatriation trust at a function in Lawlor’s Hotel. In its third year, following last week’s presentation of €9,600 the total amount raised by the Houli Long Puck to date is a very impressive €40,000. Well done to the long puck committee and everybody who helped with the organisation and to everyone who participated over the past three years in making this event such a success and in remembering David Houlihan.

Thanks to Colin Bell and Kevin Heaney for travelling to Dungarvan to accept this year’s proceeds.The Dungarvan club is honoured to be associated with such an important fundraiser each year.

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CHRISTMAS RAFFLE One of the many projects promoted by the fundraising committee is the Christmas draw, the proceeds of which are important for the day to day running of the club. This year’s raffle is being held in Paddy Foley’s Bar on Monday, 17th December.

There is still plenty of time to buy tickets which are priced at €2 each or 3 for €5. Top prize is a Garvey’s SuperValu Shopping voucher to the value of €1,000. Thanks to everyone who is buying and selling tickets.

CLUB AGM The club AGM takes place in the clubhouse on Sunday, December 16th at 4 p.m. Everyone is most welcome to attend this very important date in the club’s year.

LOTTO Lotto results 26/11/2018. Numbers drawn: 23, 24, 26, 30.

No winner. One match three winner of €200 Breeda Brett.

ALL-IRELAND SENIOR COLLEGES LEAGUE WINNERS Congratulations to our club players Patrick and John Curran on winning an All-Ireland Colleges Senior Hurling league title with Dublin City University last week where they defeated UCC in the final. They were the sole Waterford representatives on the DCU team and did our club proud.

Imelda Killigrew on left and Kevin Fleming THE CHRISTMAS RAFFLE Imelda Killigrew on left and Kevin Fleming on right selling tickets for the club’s Christmas raffle outside the Fraher Field last Saturday afternoon. Well done guys.

SYMPATHY The club extends its sincere sympathy to the Fitzgerald family, Emerald Terrace, Dungarvan on the death of their mother Christine last week.

Kilgobinet GET WELL SOON All at Kilgobinet GAA Club would like to extend best wishes to Ned Phelan, who is in hospital at present. Ned is a loyal and long time supporter of the club.

The club also extends best wishes and a speedy recovery to Sean Drohan, presently in hospital. Sean is a former player and officer of the club. We hope Ned and Sean will be back in action soon.

AGM Club AGM takes place on Friday, 28th December, at Kilgobinet Sports Centre, following Mass for deceased members at 7.30 p.m.

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE Kilgobinet GAA Club’s Annual Christmas Raffle takes place on 21st December in Kilgobinet Sports Centre. Tickets now available €2 each or book of three €5. Great prizes on offer. All

players and members have tickets, so get on to friends and work colleagues to buy a book!

DÉISE DRAW Any outstanding Déise Draw money to be paid and collected by promoters.

CLUB GEAR Kilgobinet GAA Club gear is now available on the O’Neill’s website. It’s listed as Kilgobnet (without the i) Some great gear, kids and adult jerseys, shorts, socks, t-shirts, skinny pants and training shorts. Kids & Adult Club Jackets. Club gilets. Club bags. https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kilgobnet-gaa.html FACEBOOK Follow us on Facebook for the latest club news and updates. @kilgobinet.gaa

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

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Shamrocks Ladies Football MINOR SEMI-FINAL Shamrocks 3-12; Abbeyside 2-08.

Last Sunday, our minors booked their place in this year’s Minor County Final when they played their rescheduled County Semi-Final versus Abbeyside in Knockanore.

This game was originally due to be played two weeks ago but was rescheduled to last Sunday as Abbeyside were unable to field a team on the original date. From a Shamrocks point of view that was a lucky break as we were missing some key players due to injury.

The two extra weeks allowed for a fully fit squad to return last Sunday and it was the Shamrocks girls who led for the entirety of the game with the first score coming in the opening minute from a Catherine Hynes pointed free. That point was then followed by two further points from Catherine Hynes before Abbeyside opened their account with a point at the other end. With Abbeyside playing with almost their entire team behind the ball the Shamrocks fullback line of Amy O’Brien and Rebecca O’Keeffe were rarely troubled as most of the game was being played out in the Abbeyside half of the pitch.

Despite the congested pitch the next three scores were registered by the Shamrocks, with the most crucial being a goal from Aobhla Motherway just before half-time. In reply Abbeyside hit back with a point to leave the half time score Shamrocks 1-6; Abbeyside 0-2.

On the turnover the Shamrocks girls were straight on the offensive again and got their just rewards for their attacking play when a quick counter attack that started with a brilliant Rachel Roche tackle in midfield ended in a sweeping move that finished with Leanne Sheehan slotting the ball to the net. That goal was soon followed by another that would grace any pitch, as a superb Aobhla Motherway shot from just inside the 21 metre line rocketed into the top corner of the net to extend the Shamrocks lead to 3-6 to 0-2.

Abbeyside now had a mountain to climb and would have to abandon their defensive formation to get themselves back into the game. To their credit they replied with a goal and then added two points before the Shamrocks girls hit back with three points in a row to quench any possible Abbeyside comeback. With a sizable lead it was now the Shamrocks turn to go defensive and shut up shop at the back.

The final ten minutes of the game saw Abbeyside lay seize on the Shamrocks rearguard but they found the Shamrocks defense well marshalled by Anna Stewart, Jessica McSweeney and substitute Olivia Mason. Behind them goalkeeper Leanne Costigan was almost impenetrable, making one superb save when getting a strong hand to deflect an Abbeyside shot over the bar.

The final minutes say Abbeyside reduce the lead with a series of pointed frees but in the end the Shamrocks girls had done enough to book their place in the club’s

first Minor County Final next Sunday versus Kilrossanty/Brickeys.

Team: Leanne Costigan, Rebecca O’Keeffe, Amy O’Brien, Rachel Roche, Joanne Lonergan, Anna Stewart, Jessica McSweeney, Doireann Ormonde, Rebecca McSweeney, Catherine Hynes, Sarah Mulcahy, Leanne Sheehan, Aobhla Motherway, Caithlin Pratt, Emma Roche, Mairead Lucy, Ellen Ryan, Olivia Mason.

The Shamrocks Ladies Minor team who defeated Abbeyside in their Minor Semi-Final last Sunday.

Ardmore JOHN HENNESSY – MUNSTER HALL OF FAME 2018 Our own John Hennessy is to be honoured at the Munster awards function in Fota Island Resort Hotel on this Saturday.

John is selected as this years winner for his contribution to Ardmore, Waterford and Munster football.

For those of us who were lucky enough to have seen John in his prime will not be surprised as he was definitely one of the all time great footballers ever to come out of this county.

I suppose some would say that I may be biased but believe me, everything written here can be endorsed by players that he played with and against.

His record speaks for itself, three Railway Cup medals for Munster in 1975, ’76 and ’78 a time when the teams from Kerry and Cork were at their best. He was part of the Waterford team along with John Colbert (the best goalkeeper I have ever seen in this county) that actually played in the top tier of the league in the early seventies. He received many accolades for his displays against some of the top midfielders in the country.

John's displays against greats like Jimmy Duggan and Willie Joyce from Galway, Willie Brien of Offaly and others didn't go unnoticed, he received many favourable mentions in the national newspapers.

A lot more could be written about John's achievements, he was to the forefront when we won our only senior football championship, and was also named footballer of the year.

He trained the Waterford under 21 football team captained by his son Niall that won the Munster championship beating Cork and Kerry en route. He has given great service to the club on and off the field.

A true sportsman on and off the field and is respected by all that crossed his path. We in the club congratulate John on gaining this recognition that is truly deserved.

CHRISTMAS TREE SALE Anyone that hasn't their Christmas tree got yet, might be well advised to go along to the GAA field where the finest trees will be on sale at a very competitive prices. Drop up there on this Saturday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

AGM The club's AGM will take place on Friday at 7 30 p.m.

LOTTO DRAW Monday, 26th November. Numbers drawn 1, 9, 11, 27. No winner. €20 each: Pat Hennessy c/o Quinn's; Dick Lincoln c/o Ardmore Post Office; Liam O Loinsigh c/o Fleming's; Mary Foley c/o Quinn's; John Hennessy c/o Keevers.

Shamrocks (Kindly sponsored by Allen Engineering & Agri Sales Ltd).

CLUB LOTTO Last week's winning lotto numbers were 9-10-12-24, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Patricia Lonergan, Kitty O'Callaghan, Dave & Jack, Oliver Flanagan, John A. Kelly.

Next week's jackpot will be €9,250.

COIS BHRIDE MINORS Commisserations to the Cois Bhride minor hurlers who unluckily lost the county final replay last weekend to Naomh Brid.

Once again the match went to extra time, but this time Naomh Brid finished stronger. As a lot of this team will be still under age next year, I think we will be seeing more of them.

SHAMROCKS LADIES FOOTBALL, MINORS INTO COUNTY FINAL Congratulations to the Shamrock ladies football minor team who beat Abbeyside last Sunday in the semi-final to set up a County Final against Kilrossanty/Brickeys this Sunday, 9th December.

Considering this is their first year fielding a minor team, this is quite an achievement.

GET WELL SOON TONY Shamrocks would like to wish popular parishioner Tony O'Brien a speedy recovery as he recuperates in hospital. Get well soon Tony.

Ballinameela MUNSTER CLUB JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Heartbreak and disappointment greeted the final whistle on Sunday last against Cloughduv.

In a game where nothing seemed to go our way, we came out on the wrong end of the score line, losing by six points.

However, the players can be very proud of their achievements over the year in which we returned to the intermediate ranks in hurling, and reached an Intermediate Western football final.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Catherine Hynes, Rachel Roche and Aobhla Motherway who were presented with their U-16 Munster medals at a function in Lawlors Hotel last Saturday night. All three girls were important members of last year’s Waterford U-16 panel.

PARISH & COUNTY SUPPORT Thanks to each and every person within the parish who made their way to Mallow to support the team and everyone who put up any piece of blue and white. The team is greatly appreciative of all the support that was shown to them, not only over the last two weeks, but throughout the year.

Thanks also to our sponsors who have supported the team throughout the year and especially over the last two weeks.

Thanks also to the clubs within the county who wished us well on our Munster Final quest.

St. Pat’s Juveniles AGM The Annual General Meeting of St. Pat's Juvenile GAA & Ladies Football Club was held at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, 26th November in the gym at Bohadoon. All members were encouraged and welcome to attend, and this was reflected in the sizeable attendance.

The chairman outlined the club’s achievements over the year. This was a fairly lengthy address by necessity, as the club has been more than competitive at all grades. Memorable moments during the year included the participation in Féile, the Poc Fada and Family Fun Day, our under 10’s winning a place at the Noel Connors Hurling Challenge 2018 in Walsh Park, the hurling legends game, and the county finals that were won.

It was observed that on one evening during the summer, upwards of 90 children were training at the club grounds in Bohadoon. A great portent for the club’s future health.

The treasurer Garvan O’Riordan, gave a detailed report on the club’s financial position. It has improved slowly but surely over the past few years. It was noted that the recently retired James Dalton’s efforts with the “Split the Pot” draw played no small part in the improvement of the club’s financial situation.

He was thanked for his efforts by the Chairperson.

Each team in the club then gave in a report on their activities over the season. The commitment and enthusiasm of the mentors was a common denominator in each of the reports.

The election of the club’s officers then took place. All outgoing officers were returned.

Chairperson: Michael Walsh Vice-Chairperson: Stephen Ryan Secretary: Shane Hallahan Asst. Secretary: Marian Dennehy Treasurer: Garvan O’Riordan Membership Officer: Don Nix Deise Draw: Marian Dennehy

PRO: Willie Whelan Child Welfare Officer: Mary Fahey The nomination of team mentors then took place, with the majority of mentors moving up with their current teams. A list of team mentors and committee members will be included with next week’s notes.

MINOR CHAMPIONS The victorious minor hurling county champions Naomh Bríd/St. Pat's visited Coolnasmear and Kilbrien National schools last Monday. Thanks to the players for taking the time to inspire the next generation of hurlers.

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA Maybe you're looking for a gift, maybe you're looking to avoid headaches or perhaps you just want a stocking filler (for very big stockings). Mary Fahey has a great selection of juvenile hurling helmets available at bargain prices. Trade ins accepted.

"SPLIT THE POT" The winner of November's 'Split the Pot' €150 was Kevin Butler, the promoter was Olivia Butler. The draw took place in Queally’s Bar, Bohadoon. This is the club's main fundraiser which helps to top up registration fees, pay for footballs, sliotars, referee fees, subsidise bus hire, field maintenance and help towards any other bills which our club has fall due over the year.

Tickets for the next monthly draw are available from Mentors, Parents, Committee, Healy's Daybreak, The Pike Service Station. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5.

PROGRESSIVE 45 Cards are on each Thursday night at 8.00 pm in Coolnasmear Hall.

FACEBOOK Follow St. Pat's on Facebook for all the latest club news: www.facebook.com/saintpatsgaa

Tulach an Iarainn Notaí CLG Tulach an Iarainn sponsored by McGrath's Chemist TALLOW GAA LOTTO Sponsored by Kearney's Restaurant Tallow Numbers drawn were: 3, 12, 15, 27. No winner Consolation Prizes: Kate Sheehan, James Whelan, Patricia Condon, The Henley Boys. Promoter: Pat Murphy.

Next draw: The Corner House, December 12th. Jackpot: €7,400.

Our weekly lotto tickets are available to purchase from any of the promoters or any businesses around town.

COMHBHRÓN CLG Tulach an Iarainn wishes to extend our sincere sympathy to the Herlihy family, Chapel Street, on the sad passing of Brendan. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

AGM Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday, January 4th in the clubhouse. We look forward to seeing both current and new members.

SCOIL MHUIRE Best of luck to the boys of Scoil Mhuire, Tallow, who will play their Mini 7s Western football Final on Wednesday.

NATIONAL DRAW Tickets are now available from the club for the National Club Draw. It is run on an all Ireland basis. Tickets are €10. All funds raised will be retained by the club and so all ticket purchases would be greatly appreciated. Prizes include a car, travel vouchers and All Ireland hurling and football packages to name but a few. For tickets please contact Kate Ryan or any of the committee members.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

Allianz Cumann na mBunscol County Football Finals ON Thursday, November 15th, Walsh Park, Waterford was a hive of activity as Girls and Boys, teachers, team mentors and parents from all-over the county arrived for the county finals of the 2018 Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Football League. For the preceding number of weeks boys and girls football league games had been played in over sixty schools all over the East and West of the county with hundreds of pupils wearing their school jerseys and playing and enjoying our national game.

In the first game of the Allianz finals, the Roinn B Girls final, Western winners Scoil Mhuire Tallow played Eastern winners Rathgormack N.S., Rathgormack had a great run in the eastern league winning all their games but unfortunately Tallow proved too strong for them in the county final. This was a very exciting, skilful game, a pleasure to watch.

Rathgormack players: Katie Doyle, Croiadh De Paor, Alannah Walsh, Millie Barraclough, Kate Meehan, Brid Fogarty, Alice Sheahan Walsh, Joanne Brunnock, Ella Fogarty, Rebecca Murray, Clodagh Power, Lauren Sherlock, Aine power, Ava Connolly, Eilish Norris, Edel Kennedy, Lilly Lynch, Leanne Sherlock.

Tallow players: Aoife Condon, Ava Chambers, Amber Neville, Fiona McCarthy, Fiona Mulcahy, Caoimhe Whelan, Kate McIntosh, Rhona Casey, Lucy Donnelly, Moira Willoughby, Jessica Henley, Julienanne Daly, Alice Clohessy, Emma Power, Abbie Feeney, Emma Cronin, Katie Murphy.

The second game was the Roinn B Boys Final, Western winners Scoil Mhuire, Tallow played Eastern winners Killea B.N.S. This was a close, well contested game with both teams displaying great skill and determination.

Tallow pulled away at the end giving them their second victory of the day.

Well done to both team.

Killea players: Alex Verwijs, Roidy Bambury, Eoin McDonagh, Darragh Hogan, Andrew Verwijs, Sean Dowd, Noah Leane, Connor Kirwan, Adam Regan, Cathal O’Brien, Adam Dawson, Dillon Kennedy, Jack Power, Callum Burke-MacDonnell, Jack Redmond, Cian Lenehan, Shane Meehan.

Tallow players: Bryan Miguel, Taylor Twohig, Aidan Murphy, Paul Henley, Ben Grey, Stephen Murphy, Joseph McDonnell, Ben Sheehan, Alex Good, Luca Tobin, Billy Murphy, Oscar Karczeni, Darragh O’Brien, Jack Henley, Daniel Henley. Dean Cronin, Sean Daniel Murphy, Shay Pratt, Adam Pratt, Tagdh McCormack, Wiktor Sobczyk, Sean Mangan, Michael Murphy, Ryan Whelan.

The third game on the day was the Roinn A Girls final, Eastern winners St Marys Ballygunner played Western winners Ballymacarbry N.S. This was a very low scoring game with both sides very strong in defence making scoring difficult, a nail-biting game to the end between two very evenly matched team. At final whistle Ballygunner emerged winners by a slight margin, well played to both teams.

Ballymacarbry players: Amy Connolly, Sophie Hogan, Ella Morrissey, Ellie Mae Phelan, Eimear Ní hAllacháin, Rachael Moore, Zoe Tarleton, Sarah Mulcahy, Ellen Prendergast, Shauna Coffey, Rhea Dwyer, Clodagh Hallinan, Ciara Quirke, Anna Mae Condon, Emma Wall, Chloe Sexton, Clodagh Desmond, Orla Walsh, Roisin O’Grady, Brieanna Ryan, Samantha O’Brien, Sophie O’Brien.

Ballygunner players: Holly O’Sullivan, Emma Berry, Aoife Ryan, Rachel Flynn, Grace Cunningham, Grace Schult, Caoimhe Walsh, Ali Ferguson,

Ava Peelo Whelan, Lily Kavanagh, Sarah Abullo, Millie Sloan, Zoe Raethorne, Moilli Goff, Amber Phelan, Emma Murphy, Emer Quinlan, Lily Fives.

The last game of the day was the Roinn A Boys final, Western winners Bunscoil Bhóthar na Naomh, Lismore played Eastern winners St Marys Ballygunner. This was a very fast paced game played by two very skilful, well coached teams Ballygunner’s goal scoring gave them their victory at the end.

Well done to both teams on a very exciting, skilful display.

Bunscoil players: Seán Whelan, Rian O’Dwyer, Jack Walsh, Dara O’Brien, Adam Dungan O’Neill, Shane Barry, Eoin Kelleher, Sam Shanahan Quinn, Stuart Setterfield, Liam Duffy, Ben Cummins, John Hegarthy, Hugo Quann, Charlie Lineen, Tom O’Sullivan, Adam Cummins, Eoin Whelan, David O’Farrell, Kealan Dunne, Bary Skehan, Ruaidhrí Duffin, Iarlaith Meagher, Josh Kiely, Brian Hegarty, Seán Crowley.

Ballygunner players: Daniel Purcell, Rian Aylward, Cathal O’Sullivan, Ewan Tynan, Alan Grant, Philip Power, Fiacra Cooney, David Leavey, Mark Hartley, Ollie Fives, Colm Hartley, David Cullen, Jack Power, Ross Nolan, Ryan Sheridan, Dylan Delahunty, Seán Fitzgerald, Avinash Manoj, Hugh Devereux, Ben Power, Ronan Smyth, Jamie Williams, Alex Bilyk, Charlie Crawford, Ronan Bosworth, Larry Doyle, Aidan O’Dwyer.

Many thanks to all the players, teachers, supporters, referees, ground staff and officials who helped make our Allianz Cumann na mBunscol football County finals day such a success. Thanks to Walsh Park for the use of the pitch. Míle Buíochas.

Breda Cleary presents Tallow NS captain Alex Good with the winners plaque after they defeated Killea NS in their Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Roinn B County Football Final played in Walsh Park.

[Maurice Hennebry]

Tallow NS players celebrate after they defeated Killea NS in their Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Roinn B County Football Final played in Walsh Park.

[Maurice Hennebry]

Tallow NS captain Alex Good with the winners plaque after they defeated Killea NS in their Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Roinn B County Football Final played in Walsh Park.

[Maurice Hennebry]

Tallow NS players celebrate after they defeated Rathgormack N.S. in their Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Roinn B County Girls Football Final played in Walsh Park.

Breda Cleary presents Tallow N.S. captain Caoimhe Whelan with the winners plaque after they defeated Rathgormack N.S. in their Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Roinn B County Girls Football Final played in Walsh Park. [Maurice Hennebry]

[Maurice Hennebry]

Tallow N.S. captain Caoimhe Whelan with the winners plaque after they defeated Rathgormack N.S. in their Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Roinn B County Girls Football Final played in Walsh Park.

[Maurice Hennebry

Rathgormack N.S. who were defeated by Tallow N.S. in their Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Roinn B County Girls Football Final played in Walsh Park.

Ballymacarbry NS who were defeated by Ballygunner NS in their Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Roinn A Girls Football County Final played in Walsh Park.

[Maurice Hennebry]

[Maurice Hennebry]

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GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €9,800 held in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 02/12/18. Numbers were 7, 8, 13, 26. €30 won by the following people: Helen Quinn, Kealfoun; Michael Collender. The seller’s prize of €30 won by Harry Quinn, Kealfoun. Next Clotto will be held in Micilin's Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 9/12/18. On duty on the night Kenny Houlihan and Jason Dee. DEÍSE DRAW Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets throughout the year. Any outstanding money can be given to Máiread Coffey or Jason Dee. MONSTER BINGO Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our Monster Bingo for the continued development our juveniles, last Friday evening, 20th November in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien. Our next Monster Bingo will take place on Friday, 14th December in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien.

CHRISTMAS DRAW We are looking for people that would have a hour or two to sell tickets for the Christmas Draw in the Shopping Centre on Saturday, 15th December.

A.G.M 2019 Our Annual General Meeting will take in St. Bridget's Hall,

Kilrossanty, on Friday, 11th January at 8 pm.

ASTROTURF PITCH BOOKINGS Kilrossanty GAA are now taking bookings for our recently developed artificial playing pitch. If you would like to book a time slot please contact Kevin on 0876021964.

CLUB WEBSITE AND NEWSLETTER You now subscribe to Our Club Newsletter on the http://www.kilrossanty.waterford.gaa.ie which is Updated every-week.

SEASON TICKETS The Waterford Hurling and Football Seasons tickets for 2019 are now on sale and can be purchased from Intersport Elvery's Dungarvan and Waterford David Walsh’s Dungarvan and Walsh Park Prices are as follows Adult - €150 O.A.Ps €100. from www.gaa.ie/seasonticket Juvenile (U-16) - €30 you will also get discounted Ticket for the new Championship Group stages format all League games including play-offs semi-finals and final and the opening championship fixture.

Pay & Play starts after the opening championship fixture. If you have attended at least 60% of the games you will be entitled to buy an All-Ireland ticket.

Adult Club+ - €200 this includes club championship fixtures.

GAA Season Ticket for teams in Division 3 and 4 of the Allianz Football Leagues will remain at Adult €99.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the jackpot is €3,400 as on Sunday night Kurt Scrubb was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 34 which when turned was not the joker but he did win €50. The Tobin family and Dylan Hogan won €25 each.

UNDER 21 HURLING On Saturday afternoon last, our under 21 hurlers took on De La Salle in Fraher Field in the last ever under 21 Hurling County Final to be played. Having been defeated by the same opposition in the previous 2 County Finals our were not short of motivation and this showed early on in the game as they tore into the game with total commitment and by half-time they built up a 6 point lead.

Whilst De La Salle kept fighting right up to the full time whistle some fantastic defending along with some very well taken scores saw us emerge victorious on a score of 3-13 to 1-12. There were scenes of great celebration at the full time whistle as this group had completed a County Under 21 double this year whilst they also won the 2017 County Football title this year.

This is a remarkable achievement and we thank the players for their commitment all year as without this great commitment they wouldn't have won these County Titles. We thank their management team of Donnchadh Enright, Michael Kelleher,

Donal Looby and Mickey Enright for all they time they put into training the team for the past number of years.

Of course a big motivation for this group to win Saturday's game was the fact that it was our last chance to win the Tony Mansfield Cup. Tony would have been immensely proud of the performance of the team on Saturday and there were emotional scenes as Mrs. Myra Mansfield presented the cup to our captain Conor Prunty after the match. It was also wonderful to see so many of our 1966 team in attendance, as they won the very first under 21 title all those years ago.

Team: A. BERESFORD, S. AHERNE, J. ELSTED, D. MONTGOMERY, M. TWOMEY, D. McGRATH, J. BERESFORD, C. PRUNTY, T. LOOBY, S. WHELAN BARRETT, N. MONTGOMERY, D. BREATHNACH, M. KIELY, K. DWANE, E. KIELY. Subs: C. McCARTHY, R. CONWAY.

CLUB AGM Our AGM will take place in Ballinroad Hall on December 14th at 8 p.m. All with an interest in promoting Gaelic games in our parish are welcome to attend.

BOOKING OF PITCHES We would like to remind all our coaches to please ensure that they book the pitches with Michael Donovan before training.

CLUB BINGO Our club bingo returns to CBS Hall this Sunday night where the jackpot is €1,350.

Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s LOTTO RESULTS No winner of the €800 local lotto held on Sunday night, the winning numbers were 11, 14 and 17. €20 winners were Mary Ellen, John Mike Fitzpatrick, Sean Dalton, Moira Barron, Marian & Dermot. Dunne’s Bar won the promoter’s prize.

Remember – if you’re not in you can’t win!

FAMILY MASS Next family mass takes place on Sunday, 9th December in St. Mary’s Church Touraneena at 11.15 a.m.

AGM 2018 The club held our AGM for 2018 last Friday, 30th November, 2018.

Official positions: President: Piery Butler, Vice President: Michael Quinlan, Chairman: Brendan Tobin, Vice chairman: JP Fitzpatrick, Secretary: Paul Ahearne, Assistant Secretary – TBC, Treasurer: Tom Condon, Assist treasurer: James Codon, PRO: Tara McGourty, Culture: Kay Ware, Children's Officer: Paul Ahearne, Registration/Membership officer: Aiden Fitzpatrick. Committee members: Clodagh Kearns, Tom

Power, Jonny McGrath, Mike Murray, Jack Power, Aidan Kearney, Marie McDonald.

Hurling Manager: Dec Fitzpatrick, Football manager: David Whelan.

The club would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support throughout the year and looking forward to a great 2019.

‘THE LOCAL BAR' BIG BREAKFAST The players are currently putting together ‘The Big Breakfast’ event. On 26th December, after you wake from a rested Christmas day, we invite you to come along to Touraneena Community Centre where the players will be rustling up an Irish breakfast for you. Breakfast will be available between 10.30 and 13:00 and will be a very enjoyable event.

We would like to thank The Local Bar for sponsoring this event and Trevor Power for sponsoring the eggs. We will also launch the 2019 prediction quiz on the morning of the big breakfast! Please come along and bring your buddies!! Check out the clubs Facebook page for up to date details.

Modeligo MODELIGO GAA CLUB A.G.M. The Annual General Meeting of Modeligo GAA Club will now take place on Friday, December 14th at 7 p.m. in Modeligo Community Centre. All current players and members are expected to attend, and anyone who would be interested in getting involved is more than welcome to come along.

MUNSTER JHC FINAL Cloughduv 0-17; Ballinameela 0-11 Hard luck Ballinameela, who despite a gallant effort, lost out to Cloughduv in Mallow on Sunday last in the Munster Junior Club’s Hurling Final.

UCC WINNERS Congratulations to Mick Devine who won a Fresher's Hurling League title with UCC on Monday night last, lining out at corner back for the Cork College side.

DATES FOR THE DIARY • Friday, December 14th: MODELIGO GAA CLUB A.G.M.at Modeligo Community Centre at 7 p.m. sharp!

• Friday, December 28th: ANNUAL NAOMH BRÍD TABLE QUIZ! Deckies Bar at 8 p.m. sharp.

Lismore LOTTO DRAWS There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. Drawn No’s were:- 10, 15, 16 & 23.

€20 consolation prize winners were:- Emmet Quann, Pat Reaney, Kearns family and Donal O’Brien. Next week’s jackpot is €6,650.

Stradbally GAA Medal Presentation – Local athlete Kate Veale was special guest at Stradbally Ladies medal presentation last Friday evening in the Social Centre, where she presented the medals to the U-13, U-15 and U-16 players.

Stradbally RORY’S STORY Stradbally GAA club is proud to present an evening with Rory’s Stories in the Park Hotel on Friday, 18th January at 8.30 p.m. This will be an evening filled with GAA Comedy from the famous GAA comic Rory O’Connor. Tickets are now on Sale in Cunningham’s Shop, Park Hotel or contact Eamonn Clancy 087-9078101. These tickets would make an ideal Christmas present for any teenager, tickets are selling fast and this event is expected to be sold out soon.

BRING AND BUY SALE A bring and Buy Sale will be held in the GAA Centre on Saturday, 8th December between 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. All funds raised will go towards the Village Christmas Tree and Lights for the Village. Further details will be announced in next week’s notes.

AGM This year’s Annual General Meeting will be held in the clubhouse at 2 p.m. next Sunday, 9th December at 2 p.m. Come along and have your say. It’s no use saying after that they should hade done this and should have done that, so be in the clubhouse at 2 p.m.

CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY Stradbally GAA Club Christmas Party, will be held on Sunday, 16th December at 9.30 p.m. in the Social Centre.

Music on the night will be provided by Soundwave. There will be plenty of refreshments and spot prizes on the night.

Everyone is welcome to attend for what should be a great night’s entertainment.

MALE PILATES Takes place in the Social Centre each Tuesday at 9 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend. For further information. Please contact Brendan on 086 8733096.

LADIES NOTES Medal Presentation: The ladies held their medal presentation last Friday night in the Social Centre where local athlete Kate Veale presented the medals to the girls. Refreshments were held and a great night was had by all.

Christmas Party: The ladies will also hold their Christmas Party in the Cove Bar on the 22nd of December. There will be a raffle on the night with some great prizes. Hope to see you all there.

Ladies AGM: The ladies AGM will be held early in January, 2019. Time and Date TBC. CLUB PHONE NUMBER Stradbally GAA has a new phone number which is 087 1165549 and if anyone wishes to make contact with the club regarding club matter can do so at this number.

SOCIAL CENTRE Our Social Centre is a very important facility, which is used by a wide variety of people for various purposes. We encourage all our members to consider booking the club for any family events they may be planning, the center is for the benefit of

Special guest local athlete Kate Veale presents Molly Kate Hearne with her medal at Stradbally’s Ladies medal presentation held in the social centre last Friday evening. our members and we are lucky to have it. Anyone who is considering making a booking can contact Breda Kiely on 0876291930 for further information. There will be live music and dancing in the club next Sunday night with Connie and Collette.

Come along and join in a great night’s entertainment.

FUNDRAISING 50:50 Draw: Is our main development draw, which helps us to fund our ongoing pitch development. This draw takes place every second Sunday and the tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5. Tickets are available from Cunningham’s shop, Farm Relief Services, Whelan’s Bar and The Cove Bar as well as from any of the club committee. You can now log onto www.stradballygaa.com and purchase your tickets on line.

The club would like to thank these local businesses for supporting this vital initiative and all those who purchase these tickets. The next Draw takes place on Sunday, 18th November 2018. Remember if you are not in, you can’t win.

50:50 Winner: Well done to Liam Halpin who won €200 in our latest 50/50 draw. The next draw takes place on Sunday, 16th December, 2018. Remember if you are not in, you can't win!

Field Signs: We will be making a big drive this year for businesses to put up field Signs. This will be a great opportunity for businesses to advertise their products and services.

Contact Virgil Power (Alaska) on 087-7797401 for more details.

Ballyduff Upper U-21 HURLING Our U-21 hurlers face St. Olivers in the Western semifinal this Sunday at 11.30 a.m. in Fraher Field. Please get behind the team for this important game.

CLUB LOTTO Club lotto tickets are available in St. Michael’s Hall from 9 am – 1 pm on weekdays.

Tickets are also on sale before and after Sunday Mass

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

CLUB SHOP Our O’Neills club shop has a great variety of club leisurewear in both adult and children’s sizes available by logging on to www.oneills.com and searching for Ballyduff Upper. There is plenty of options available for Christmas gifts for both young and old

Geraldines CHRISTMAS PRESENTS If you are stuck for an idea for a Christmas present why not buy that someone special a years’ worth of lotto tickets. Please contact any of the lotto committee or send us a message on Facebook.

WELL DONE Well done to Ballinameela on reaching the Munster Final,

you done Waterford proud.

LOTTO No winner of last week’s lotto. Numbers drawn were 11, 28, 29. The €20 winners were Ann O’Brien, Magoo, Johnny Cotter, Hurley’s shop, Martin O’Connell. Next week’s Jackpot is €2,000. Stay tuned to our Facebook as we will be announcing some extra prizes for the lotto soon, just in time for Christmas.

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West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

Elverys Intersport Winter League concludes

Dungarvan Ladies Hockey Club Division 5 team who defeated Belvedere 6-0 at home last Sunday morning.

Dungarvan Ladies Hockey Club Linda O'Kane, Waterford Combined Credit Unions, presents Lucy Holmes with the November Credit Union Athletics Award.

After six very successful weeks of running the Elverys Intersport Juvenile Winter League will conclude on Wednesday next with the running of the handicap race when all athletes will run off their fastest times with prizes for the first two athletes across the line, so there is still a chance to win a prize! The standard in the league has been very high this year with many athletes recording personal best times and every athlete going under 10 mins during the course of the six weeks.

Storm Diane did her best to interrupt proceedings last Wednesday despite it being a miserable day 62 hardy athletes turned up to compete and some even recorded their best times to date.

Sophie Landers broke the 8 minute barrier for the first time this season and Eoin Prendergast knocked a further sixteen seconds off his best time in the league.

The winning teams will be announced next Wednesday. When all athletes have completed the course we will have the prize giving and Eunice Power will be in attendance to present the Power Family Cup to the captain of the winning team.

Below are the times recorded for all athletes on Wednesday, 28th November Cian O’Riordan Tommy Fennell Conor Mullaney Eoin Beneventura Lucy Holmes David Nyhan Rory Fennell David Gaffney Cal Tutty Robert Quinn Sarah Nyhan Eoin Prendergast Eoghan Lattimore Ian Holmes Darragh O’Regan Caoimhe Prendergast Mary Kate Prendergast Liam Broderick Angelina Chizhikova Ben Qualter Lia Cunningham Paddy McCarthy Sophie Landers Gráinne Moore Aoibh Murphy Mark Blackwell Emer O’Neill Sarah Gaffney Mark O’Donovan Isabel Gaffney Anthony O’Donnell Conor Keane Ele McDermott Claudia O’Halloran Aoife O’Donovan Elia Tutty Mattie Kupczyk Fiona O’Riordan Ally Cunningham Cathy Shanley Cillian Towey Sean Hogan Aodan O Rahallaigh

5.58 6.33 6.43 6.48 6.51 6.58 6.58 7.05 7.08 7.12 7.17 7.18 7.20 7.25 7.29 7.29 7.33 7.33 7.34 7.38 7.42 7.55 7.56 7.56 7.56 8.07 8.08 8.11 8.12 8.14 8.17 8.18 8.20 8.31 8.35 8.35 8.39 8.41 8.41 8.42 8.50 8.53 8.54

Cian O'Riordan, WWAC who competed with the Waterford under 18 team at the recent All-Ireland Championships.

Cal Tutty, Eoghan Lattimore, Ian Holmes, Ben Qualter Darragh O’Regan.

Under 15 Girls: Sarah Nyhan, Ally Cunningham, Leah Cunningham, Angela Chizhikova, Aoibh Murphy, Cathy Ní Sheanlaoich, Caoimhe Prendergast Under 15 Boys: Tommy Fennell Under 17 Girls: Lucy Holmes, Mary Kate Prendergast Under 17 Boys: Conor Mullany, Oisin O’Riordan Eoin Buenaventura, Robert Quinn, Mark Blackwell.

Under 19 Girls: Sophie Landers, Sinead O’Brien, Dani Cunningham.

Under 19 Boys: Cian O’Riordan

Mary Kate Prendergast and Lucy Holmes who were members of the Waterford who finished 2nd in the All Ireland Championships.

Sophie Crotty Catherine O’Donnell Eva Nogueira Cormac O’Regan Aoife Lattimore Caolan O Corraoin Cian Qualter Rian Curran Crea Frisby George Ruso Ami Flavin Sarah O’Riordan Judit Nogueira Short Lap: Oisin McGovern Amy Beresford Riona Towey Laura Beresford Leah Wall Amy O’Riordan

8.54 9.00 9.00 9.07 9.13 9.13 9.14 9.21 9.23 9.38 9.40 9.45 10.17 4.40 4.43 4.52 5.00 5.08 5.31

ALL-IRELAND DAY 2 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15th NAVAN The following West Waterford athletes have qualified for the AllIreland Championships in Navan.

The bus will leave the Park Hotel at 3 p.m. on Friday.

Under 11 Girls: Sarah Gaffney Under 11 Boys: Liam Broderick, Eoin Prendergast, Owen Morrissey, Conor Keane, Under 13 Girls: Grainne Moore.

Under 13 Boys: David Gaffney,

This will be an overnight trip so please let Mary Ashe know if you are staying with the club group in City West Hotel.

CREDIT UNION ATHLETIC AWARD FOR LUCY HOLMES The November winner of the Combined Credit Union Athletic Award is West Waterford’s Lucy Holmes. Lucy placed third in the girls under 18 race at the All Ireland Championships and this was the best placed finish of any Waterford athlete on the day.

Lucy was the first Munster athlete across the line and led Munster to second place in the Inter Provincial contest and Waterford to second place in the inter county contest. Lucy has had a very good cross country season to date finishing in the top three in both the under 17 and 18 races in the Munster Championships.

Later this month Lucy will compete in the All Ireland under 17 championships in Navan where she will again be in the shakeup for individual honours.

Victory on the double for Dungarvan ladies DIVISION 5 MATCH REPORT Dungarvan ............................… 6; Belvedere ..............................… 0.

ON Sunday morning, Dungarvan division 5 were in action against Belvedere, an 11 a.m. start out in the Friary grounds. Lining out for Dungavan was in goal, Lucinda, Sarah sweeping; in defence Jessie, Avril, Heather. Midfield saw Alex, Saoirse, Andrea. Up front for Dungarvan was Kelsi, Molly and Judith.

Dungarvan started the brighter of the two teams, dominating possession in the opening five minutes the game. A short corner was awarded, the ball was played out

by Sarah, across the top of the circle by Andrea, passing to Molly who hammered it in the back of the net. A great start for Dungarvan.

There was no let up in the pressure Dungarvan were applying and soon they found themselves 2-0 up. A lovely through ball played in

by Andrea as Saoirse Hayes ran on it, and cooly dispatched it past the keeper.

Some very hard work from Alex in midfield as she was picking up balls out of defence and sending into the forward line, great running

by Kelsi, Judith and Meabh who were keeping Belvedere on their toes.

Half-time whistle blew and Dungarvan went in at the interval two goals to the good. They will have been wondering how they let others chances go. Mary Roynane gave a spirited talk encouraging the girls to keep the up the intensity and working hard.

This they did as the second half started, Dungarvan were once again dominating play. Dungarvan hit in two very fast goals five minutes apart, both Alex and Andrea scoring great goals.

Belvedere on a rare occasion making a break but some solid defending by Avril, Heather and Jessie, with Sarah also clearing any long ball that came in past the defence, they ensured that Lucinda in goal would not have a touch of the ball all day long!

Dungarvan were on the attack again.

Andrea picked up the ball and outside the circle, she found herself with space and skilfully she lifted the ball high over all the defence and perfectly landed into space

Player of the Match is Alex Hally. onto which Molly doubled on it, the ball almost breaking the backboard of the goal. An absolute beautiful goal of sheer skill and quality finishing.

Saoirse and Alex continued to make a nuisance of themselves in midfield, and Avril was soaking up any lose ball that was coming through.

A very determined display from all Dungarvan players capped off in the last five minutes of the game with goal number six, the hardworking Andrea through on goal and made no mistakes as she slid the ball past the keeper.

The final whistle followed as relief perhaps for Belvedere but delight for Dungarvan who were on fire and luck was in as they ran out emphatic winners by six goals.

Congrats to all players who worked tirelessly throughout in keeping the level up and never releasing their dominance on the game.

With many players standing out, player of the match goes to Alex Hally who ran herself into the ground continuously and making great passes!

Well done to all involved, thanks to Sinéad and Cashel for umpiring.

Player of the Match - Alex Hally DIVISION 6 MATCH REPORT Harlequins ............................… 0; Dungarvan ............................… 2.

ON Sunday our division 6 team travelled to Harlequins for a top of the table clash.

Dungarvan were 1 point behind Harlequins so it was all to play for.

Lining out for Dungarvan – goal

Ella Harrington; defence Ciara, Lily, Molly and Katie, midfield of Saoirse, Ellen and Eabha forwards Ailbhe, Tess, Kate and Siun.

Dungarvan started the game very strongly and attacked Harlequins with everything they had. Some lovely interplay between our midfielders and attackers saw Dungarvan win some penalty corners but unfortunately we were unable to convert the chances.

The first half continued like this with chances falling to Ailbhe and Kate who made the Harlequins keeper pull off some decent saves to keep the score line 0-0.

Dungarvan went into half-time very frustrated. Dungarvan knew they had the beatings of this team and with a few positional changes Dungarvan went in search of a goal.

The girls were rewarded five minutes into the second half when some lovely play between Eabha, Saoirse and Molly resulted in Molly unleashing an unstoppable shot into the back of the Harlequins’ goal.

The relief for the girls was felt on the sidelines as it was nothing less than they deserved.

Dungarvan began attacking looking for a second goal. Siun and Tess worked tirelessly on the wings creating chances, helping out in defence and in midfield. Ailbhe, Ellen and Kate were keeping the Harlequins’ defence very busy and during one attack the ball came out to Ellen who calmly pushed the ball to the back of the Harlequins net.

Dungarvan were 2-0 with 15 minutes left. Harlequins started to pile on the pressure looking for a way back into the game.

Fortunately, for us our defence of Lily and Katie who kept their players out of the game by sticking to them and tackling them before they could cause any damage, Ciara and Ella kept them at bay.

We conceded two short corners all game and the defence stood strong and cleared their lines. The game finished Dungarvan 2; Harlequins 0.

Well done to everyone. Thanks to coach Lucinda who has this team inspired. Thanks to all parents who drove to the match.

Player of the Match: Katie Hickey.

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ATHLETICS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

Great turnout of West Waterford athletes at Waterford Half Marathon

Carol Pope at last Saturday’s Waterford half marathon.

Well done to the husband and wife team of Tomas and Michelle Horgan on completing last Saturday’s Waterford half marathon.

Daryl Kearns stops his watch as he crosses the finish line at last Saturday’s Waterford half marathon.

Team work as Kevin Casey, Debra Doherty and Cathal Gleeson cross the finish line together at last Saturday’s Waterford half marathon.

James Whelan checks the finish clock as he completes last Saturday’s Waterford half marathon.

Pat Fitzgerald shows his delight with his time at last Saturday’s Waterford half marathon.

Pictured at the finish line at last Saturday’s Waterford half marathon were Linda Foley, Sinead Ní Fhaolain and Geraldine Lacey.

Pictured after completing last Saturday’s Waterford half marathon were Eoin O'Riordan and David McNally.

THE Waterford half marathon was held in ideal weather conditions for the 2,338 finishers last Saturday.

The overall winner on the day was Freddie Sittuk, Raheny Shamrocks AC in a time of 1.08.01.

Former winner of our own John Treacy Dungarvan 10 Thomas Fitzpatrick, Tallaght AC was second in 1.08.05 and third place this year went to Thomas Hayes, Kilkenny City Harriers AC in 1.08.12.

First lady across the finish line was Lizzie Lee, Leevale AC in 1.18.45 from Ruth Fitzgerald, Waterford AC. Second in a time of 1.19.42 and Fiona Keogh, Kilmore AC was third in 1.22.01.

West Waterford was very well represented in this race once again this year as 68 club members took part. First home on the day for the club was Anthony Flynn 1.18.12 finishing 32nd overall. Anthony was our first finisher in last year's race also.

Next was Daryl Kearns in 1.21.24 and our third finisher was Sean Stilwell in a time of 1.22.36, excellent running from our top three runners. Our first lady home was Debra Doherty in an excellent time of 1.40.32, she was followed by Ann Dunford in 1.46.47 and third across the line was Bernie Prendergast in 1.48.38. Well done to Bernie as she finished second in her age category and likewise Ray Hahesy in his category.

There were some brilliant other

individual performances and person best recorded on the day also, very well done to all and congratulations to our friends in Waterford AC on organising yet again another highly successful half in the city.

WEST WATERFORD AC FINISHERS AT WATERFORD HALF MARATHON Please note results are per West Waterford athletic club listed finisher on official race results.

Anthony Flynn 1.18.12 Daryl Kearns 1.21.24 Sean Stilwell 1.22.36 Shane Power 1.23.05 James Whelan 1.25.28 Walter Drohan 1.26.04 Billy Ryan 1.28.23 Niall Barry 1.28.52 Tomas Mahony 1.30.27 Alan Cullen 1.30.59 Tom Longan 1.31.09 Ray Hahesy 1.32.10 Michael Dwyer 1.32.39 Trevor Mason 1.33.10 Peter Cunningham 1.35.17 Mark Cliffe 1.36.16 Noel Drohan 1.37.01 Gareth Pope 1.37.42 Anthony Dwyer 1.39.03 Liam Kavanagh 1.39.01 Conor Murray 1.38.50 Debra Doherty 1.40.32 Kevin Casey 1.40.39 Cathal Gleeson 1.40.38 Liam Fitzgerald 1.42.07 Martin Tobin 1.43.28 Kevin Ryan 1.45.46 Ann Dunford 1.46.47

Tony Ferncombe Stephen O'Reilly Bernie Prendergast David Regan Joe O'Rourke Kate Meskill Catriona Kiely Davy Tobin Geraldine Lacey Linda Foley Sinead Ní Fhaolain Ted O'Leary Sandra Moore Patricia Daly Tomas Horgan Michelle Horgan David McNally Eoin O'Riordan Alan Ryan Eileen Heffernan Caroline Ryan Marie Dwyer Hazel Crowley Cait Verling Neva Hodge Maria White Michelle Cunningham Eleanor Casey Linda Garcia Catherine Condon Paula Collins Carol Pope Rose Power Sharon Nugent John Roche Mary Cahill Noelle Conway Marie Moore Deirdre Clancy Terri Gough

1.47.10 1.48.21 1.48.38 1.49.32 1.50.20 1.50.37 1.51.14 1.53.05 1.53.17 1.53.34 1.53.58 1.52.56 1.54.57 1.57.18 1.57.32 1.57.32 1.58.39 1.58.41 1.59.12 1.59.14 2.00.11 2.00.31 2.00.21 2.03.17 2.04.07 2.03.40 2.03.47 2.03.54 2.05.01 2.06.51 2.07.49 2.08.26 2.09.01 2.10.13 2.12.30 2.13.09 2.24.26 2.24.26 2.36.30 2.40.24

National Awards for West Waterford AC and Joe Gough THE Athletics Ireland Irish Life Health National Awards were held last Thursday evening and a number of committee members and friends representing West Waterford athletic club were present.

It was a great evening enjoyed by all in attendance and what made it even a better evening for us was the fact that the club were awarded not one but two national awards.

A great applause echoed round the Crown Plaza Hotel in Blancharstown when the announcement came from the events host Greg Allen that we were to received the award for Development Club of the Year and shortly after this came the other award when the evergreen Joe Gough was presented with the Master Athlete of the Year. A memorable day for both Joe and the club, congratulations to all associated with our club and the great ongoing work taking place at both juvenile, senior and masters level.

IRISH LIFE HEALTH NATIONAL ATHLETICS AWARDS AWARD WINNERS Hall of Fame: Mary Purcell Lifetime Services to Athletics: Paddy Marley Athlete of the Year: Thomas Barr (Ferrybank) Endurance Athlete of the Year: Alex Wright (Leevale)

U-20 Athlete of the Year: Sommer Lecky (Finn Valley) U-23 Athlete of the Year: Matthew Behan (Crusaders) Track & Field Athlete of the Year: Thomas Barr (Ferrybank) Performance Club of the Year: Clonliffe Harriers Services to Coaching: Eamon Harvey Official of the Year: Sean Callan Team of the Year: Women’s U-20 4 x 100m Relay Team Inspirational Performance of the Year on Irish Soil: Phil Healy Development Club of the Year: West Waterford A.C. Mountain Runner of the Year: Sarah McCormack (Clonliffe Harriers) Master Athlete of the Year: Joe Gough (West Waterford) Ultra-Athlete of the Year: Aidan Hogan (Rising Sun) Schools Athlete of the Year: Sarah Healy (Holy Child Killiney/Blackrock), Aaron Sexton (Bangor Grammar/North Down) University Athlete of the Year: Elizabeth Morland (DCU/Cushinstown) Special Recognition Award: Frank Greally

Pictured are the West Waterford AC men's over 50 cross country team with their bronze team medals which they won last week at the Munster cross country championships, Ray Hahesy, Joe Gough and Michael Dunford. (Missing from photo is Joe Salmon).

ATHLETICS

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25th ANNUAL FORDE’S DAYBREAK WINTER LEAGUE

Weekly improvements from long course runners Pictured at the Forde’s Daybreak Winter League is Geraldine Lacey, Ann Lyons, Mary Cahill, Eleanor Casey with league sponsor Kevin Forde.

Pictured at the Forde’s Daybreak Winter League is Conor Ahearne, Ciaran Frisby with league sponsor Kevin Forde.

Never too late to start running OUR Run to Improve groups fill this need. They are aimed at athletes who can run but would like to take their running to the next level. Whether that is stepping up to the 10 mile distance, getting more comfortable over shorter distances or just putting some structure into your training.

We train on a Tuesday evening from 6.30-7.30 pm and meet at Eurospar, Abbeyside. As part of this group you will have access to a training plan for either 5k or 10 miles as well as support from your peers and our fully qualified running coaches.

Give it a try......nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Just a quick reminder to all our runners to be careful out on the course and obey the stewards at all times. Remember that the roads are not closed so be careful of traffic. For safety, high vis must be worn. Also the rules of the league prohibit the wearing of watches.

Anyone not wearing high vis or is caught wearing a watch won't be included in the results. Best of luck to all tonight and why not bring as friend along.

NUMBERS HOLDING WELL ON WEEK 4 OF SHORT COURSE Thankfully the wind and rain of earlier in the day had cleared meaning a nice but slightly cold running conditions awaited the runners as they gathered at Dungarvan Sports Centre for week 4 of the Forde’s Daybreak winter league before heading out on the 2.4 mile run.

There was a great number out again last Wednesday when 83 runners took up the challenge, on what was our fourth night of the winter league for 2018.

It was great to see some new runners that were trying out the league for the very first time. This section of the league specifically has first timers and beginners in mind and is a manageable distance for most as it covers 2.4 miles in total.

After registering make sure to check your start time on the sheets posted on the wall. First on the night was Willie John O'Shea in 16.15 followed by Ellen O'Brien in 18.58 (a minute improvement by Ellen).

Orla Quinlan was next in 20.10.

Fourth home was Conor Donovan in 1635 followed by Phil Coffey in 19.14.

There were some very good improvements on the night including Criostoir Kenneally (22.19), Mary Hogan (28.25), Elaine Curran (27.10), Patrick Ryan (20.15) and Mary Kinnane (22.58) who all knocked off aroind 90 seconds.

Others with significant improvements included Annie O'Brien (24.41) and Conor O'Neill (18.13) who both knocked off about 1 minute.

Others who had good runs on the night included Pa Reilly (21.11),

Sharon Murray (24.52) and Trevor Walsh (19.28).

Fastest time on the night was once again, Ciaran Frisby in 14.03 followed by David Towey in 14.48.

Fastest Lady was Brigid Coffey in 18.08 followed by Lisa McGrath in 18.12.

Well done to all who took part, and remember newcomers are always welcome. Just come along to Dungarvan Sports Centre on Wednesday night at 6.30 p.m. to register.

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF WINTER LEAGUE RUNNING A T-SHIRT TO BE AWARDED TO LEAGUE PARTICIPANTS To celebrate the 25th successive year of our winter league we are currently designing a very special tshirt to celebrate the milestone year of this unique event.

This t-shirt will be awarded to participants of this year's league by kind association with our sponsor Forde’s Daybreak.

All you have to do to attain one of these really nice once-off pieces come February and league end is complete nine from the 13 nights of the league, and it's yours. It will be worth it believe me!

TOP OIL - ASSOCIATE WINTER LEAGUE SPONSORS For the 2018/’19 Forde's Daybreak Winter League we have been fortunate enough to have received associate sponsorship from our friends in Top Oil, our own Kevin Casey and James O’Sullivan have come on board to generously sponsor two €20 vouchers, one for the short route and one for the long route each week.

We decided the best way to allocate the vouchers was to pick the 50th finisher in each route every week and to date we have six winners and they are: Week 1 winners were short route Nicola McCarthy. Long route Cathal Dwane Week 2 winners were short route Jackie Tobin. Long route Linda Foley Week 3 winners were short route Oisín Downey. Long route Éanna de Faoite Week 4 winners were short route Áine O'Brien. Long route Phillipa Keating.

St. Stephen’s Day Rehab Run

Running Quote PEOPLE don't know why we run, but it's the hard work you put into practice, and the reward you get from the race.

ANOTHER big turnout of runners were in action last Wednesday as the Forde’s Daybreak winter league continues with week 4 now completed.

It is plain to see by the times now being recorded on week 4 that the regular league runners are definitely starting to up the ante with some having knocked off minutes from the first outing at the league four weeks ago.

Eoin Kenneally was the man of the moment last week as he lead the long course runners home in a time of 47.05, he was followed in by Henry Ryan who recorded a time of 45.54.

Our third man to finish last week recording a time of 35.06 for 5th place was Alan Cullen.

Our first lady finisher last week was Ingrid Doublet 48.04, finishing third overall on the night and in 4th position overall and second lady home was Gráinne Desmond with a finishing time of 48.10.

There was also some fine running last week also from Fiona O'Riordan, Deirdre Clancy and Angela Tobin, all three ladies kept good company on the night running 56 minutes. Sean Stilwell was our fastest runner in round 4 as he clipped around the course in a time of 31.39.

Father and son Joe and Jordan O'Rourke are edging very close to the 40 minute mark as both recorded times last week of 42.32.

Stanislav Dudek almost broke the 40 minute mark and was just 14 seconds off last week. Claire Cosgrave broke the 60 minute mark last week, well done to her on her time of 59.41.

We have four nights completed but remember we still have another three nights to go before Christmas, so if you think this might be for you why not turn up any Wednesday evening at Dungarvan Sports Centre and give it a try, you will be glad you did.

Well done to all who ran the 5.2 miles and remember keep up your running over the next few weeks, clock starts at 6.50 pm sharp each Wednesday, so check out your starting time which are posted up on our club facebook page the day before.

Linda Garcia, West Waterford A.C., at the Waterford AC Half Marathon on Saturday, 1st December, 2018 at WIT Arena.

[Noel Browne]

Linda Foley in the early stages at last Saturday’s Waterford half marathon.

WE'RE delighted to announce this week along with our event partners Dungarvan GAA club that plans are at an advanced stage for this year’s St. Stephen’s day annual “Run and Walk” which this year will be held in aid of the Dane Power Rehabilitation Fund.

The event will take place from the Dungarvan GAA club grounds, starting at 11 am on St. Stephen’s morning and refreshments will be

served afterwards in the clubhouse.

There are two courses available to post Christmas dinner exercise enthusiasts, 2 miles and 5 miles and these are not races but participation events. This event has benefited many causes over the years and this year both clubs are delighted to support Dane in his continual rehabilitation.

Dane played with the

Dungarvan club from underage to adult level, giving great service to them on and off the field, and this is an ideal opportunity for all who played with him and the club membership in general and, of course, all the welcome visitors who are about this time of year to come along on the day to support Dane in his recovery.

For now pencil in St. Stephen’s Day, December 26th.

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GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

Waterford clubs consider ‘yes’ vote for Golf Ireland HERE’S the thing: If you wanted to start a golf club in the morning how would you do it?

As part of their mission to build a single governing body for golf in Ireland, the Golfing Union of Ireland (GUI) and the Irish Ladies Golf Union (ILGU) asked themselves the same question. They also asked players and volunteers across the island of Ireland and discovered that good governance, player development and club supports are shared ambitions. And they are central to the Golf Ireland proposal drawn up by the GUI and ILGU, and which has the support of the Board of each organisation.

“One of the primary reasons for why we are doing this is to support clubs in counties like Waterford in de-

veloping their membership, and to secure the future of the game,” said Sinead Heraty, CEO of the ILGU. “We have lost 25 percent of golf club members in the last 10 to 12 years. We’ve a huge body of members to attract back into the game, and to do that we’re going to put more services into clubs.”

Cost savings of €250k per annum, which would result from the creation of Golf Ireland, will enable the new organisation to provide greater resources for clubs.

“We intend on investing that saving straight back into the key areas like golf development and club support,” said Pat Finn, CEO of the GUI. As well as streamlining the administration of the

LISMORE GOLF CLUB Phone 058-54026. lismoregolfclub@eircom.net

www.lismoregolf.org RESULTS Mon., 26th to Sun., 2nd Dec. 12 hole singles s/ford sponsored by club members. 1st James Bennett (14) 30 pts (turkey); 2nd Frankie Corcoran (20) 29 pts (turkey); 3rd Paul Kenneally (9) 28 pts (ham);

4th Bill Moriarty (17) 28 pts (ham); 5th Craig Scotton (15) 28 pts (sweets); 6th Michael McGrath (6) 27 pts (sweets).

FIXTURES Monday, 3rd December to Sunday, 11th December 12 hole

WEST WATERFORD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. info@westwaterfordgolf.com

www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Club Competition Monday, 26th Nov. – Sunday, 2nd Dec. – 16 Hole Stableford Category 1 (0-9) Micheal Gee (8) 39 pts Category 2 (10-14) Pat Higgins (13) 38 pts Category 3 (15-18) Paul Carroll (15) 34 pts Category 4 (19+) Kevin Kelly (19) 35 pts b8 Domestic CSS: 35.

Monday, 2th Nov. – Sunday, 2nd Dec. – Open Gents 11 Hole Winner: Richard Ronayne (6) 24 pts.

Killeagh GAA 26th Annual Christmas Scramble 1st Ray Rochford, Matty Treacy and Trish Treacy – 69 2nd John P Murphy, Eamon Hickey and Davy O’Keeffe – 69 3rd Willie Murphy, Michael Murphy and Sean Supple – 69.

FIXTURES Monday, 3rd Dec to Sunday, 9th Dec. – Round 1 Comeragh Oil Winter league including weekly competition. Non league players are most welcome.

16 Hole Stableford. Holes 2 and 3 out of play for Round 1.

Monday, 3rd Dec. to Sunday, 9th Dec. – Lions Club Hamper Appeal Open 13 hole Stableford.

Competition open to ladies and gents.

TWO-IN-A-ROW FOR RAY ROCHFORD Killeagh GAA have been coming to West Waterford for their Christmas Scramble each year since 1993. Chief organiser Ray Rochford has played in each of the

26 events. Last year he won for the first time and completed the two-ina-row at the weekend. Proof that persistence pays and it will take a mighty effort to deprive him of the treble in 2019.

MEN’S CLUB AGM 2018 The men’s club AGM took place on Thursday, 29th November. Prior to the meeting our newly appointed marketing and promotional executive Gertie Murphy addressed a joint gathering from the ladies and mens clubs. Her aim is to increase membership numbers at the club as well as bringing new societies and classic to what she described as a fantastic venue. Gertie intends to form a separate committee from the ladies and gents clubs to drive West Waterford forward in 2019. West Waterford golf club is open for new business and will gain momentum in the coming year.

Our 26th Annual General Meeting then got underway.

Honorary Secretary Mr. Maurice Hallahan welcomed the crowd and went on to deliver his report on the 2018 golfing season at West Waterford Golf Club. It was a most successful year for our club teams with the South East League and county JB Carr pennants proudly displayed in the clubhouse. Our Bruen Purcell and Belvedere team teams also made great strides in 2018. Seamus Power retained his PGA Tour card while Gary Hurley had his first professional win.

Our treasurer reported on another successful year and urged members to increase their support

game, Golf Ireland will make it easier for clubs to run their affairs.

“Golf Ireland creates an opportunity whereby a club can be one, whereas that doesn’t exist at the moment,” said Finn. “The GUI requires a separate men’s section within the golf club with a separate AGM that elects certain officers, whereas if the GUI no longer exists, nor does the ILGU and it’s just Golf Ireland, there won’t be that need to have that separate, segmented governance structure within your club.”

Finding a way to honour and protect the game’s heritage while serving the needs of modern society is what the GUI and ILGU ultimately wanted to achieve when they started work on the Golf Ireland project three

years ago. Both unions have roots in the 19th century and were formed at a time when societal norms were radically different from those that pertain in today’s fastpaced, high-tech world. Learning to cope with those changes has been a huge challenge for golf; a game still governed in much the same ways now as it was in the 1890s.

That’s why clubs are being asked to support the Golf Ireland proposal agreed by the GUI and ILGU. The member clubs of each organisation are being asked to vote yes for Golf Ireland when the proposal is put before them on 19th January at an AGM of the ILGU and an EGM of the GUI. A yes vote will herald a new dawn for golf in Ireland, one that is long overdue.

singles s/ford. Turkeys & Hams.

Sponsored by club members.

Final Round of the winter league sponsored by Cavanagh’s of Fermoy Main Ford dealers.

STORY OF THE WEEKEND Winner of the first turkey of the week goes to Ballysaggart man James Bennett. He taught his playing partners a thing or two by turning with 24pts adding another 6pts on the last three to finish with an astounding 30pts. His round included two birdies and five pars.

Second turkey goes to Knockanore legend Frankie Corcoran. Frankie started straight out of the traps with three pars and did a tidy job of consolidating his round finishing with 29pts. Paul Kenneally has finally

shown us what he can do by winning the first ham of the week with 28 pts. Playing what some would say is conservative golf.

New comer Bill Moriarty won the second ham with 28 pts after domestic cuts. Some shooting again this week, very consistent.

First box of sweets goes to Craig Scotton with a fine 27 pts, getting closer to that ham and turkey!

And a deserved winner of the final box of sweets goes to Michael McGrath, shooting 27 pts after domestic cuts, playing his round at level par.

CAVANAGH’S OF FERMOY WINTER LEAGUE Big numbers played again this week in round five of the league.

The idea of not knowing the make-

up of the teams is proving very popular with players and judging by the scoring every week, there can’t be a lot between the teams.

We need everyone to play this week, especially as it’s the final round and that one score could prove to be vital.

TABLE QUIZ The club will be holding a table quiz on Thursday, 13th December at 8 pm. €30 per table. Quiz master on the night will be Edward Lynch.

LISMORE LADIES GOLF Autumn League: 6th and final round of Autumn League finished this week on Sun., 2nd Dec. - Team placings not fully decided before going to print. Question is will the final totting up bring changes to the placings? We must wait to see.

Comp Results w/e 2/12/18: 1st Mary Beecher (26) 21 Pts; 2nd Marie Condon (19) 20 Pts B3; 3rd Catherine Neville (30) 20 Pts B3.

Christmas Party this Friday: Please note time change to 7.30 p.m. Be on time so as not to miss the fun!

Table Quiz: Thursday, 13th December at 8 p.m. €30 per table.

Please bring your friends alont - a great night assured.

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY: DON’T FORGET TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS! From Monday, 3rd December to Mon., 31st December - 9 Hole S/Ford ongoing Entry and Reentry.

All competitions subject to change so please check the notice board regularly.

for club competitions. Outgoing captain Willie Lyons reflected on an enjoyable year in office and thanked committee, members and staff for their support. Incoming captain Mr. Tom Higgins then took over the chair and expressed his delight at being elected captain for 2019.

Tom brings a wealth of experience to the position and is determined to build on the current success of the club. We would like to wish Tom and Lady captain Jean O’Donovan every success in the coming year.

COMERAGH OIL WINTER LEAGUE The weather during the past week has interrupted the progress of the league and it has been decided to extend round one for another week.

Currently over 60 per cent of players have entered and we would hope to have sufficient scores by next weekend to complete round one. Despite the weather, the course is in excellent condition and all bunkers are in play.

So the message to team captains is to contact your team members and get them out for round one. The league will take a break over the Christmas holidays and will resume on Wednesday, 26th December.

DUNGARVAN LIONS CLUB HAMPER APPEAL Our annual fundraiser for the Hamper appeal will run from Monday, 3rd December to Sunday, 9th December. This will be a 13 hole stableford competition open to ladies and gents. Visitors are most welcome.

For those unable to play, a donations box is available at the office. We earnestly request your support for this worthy cause. All donations will benefit the needy in our community.

CAPTAIN AND LADY CAPTAIN’S CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER ON SATURDAY, 8th DECEMBER All are invited to an evening of Music and Song with The Friary Choir on Saturday, 8th December

at West Waterford Golf Club.

USPGA player Seamus Power will attend. Finger food will be served.

Please put your name on the sheet provided on the notice board.

Admission is just €5.

SOUTH EAST JUNIOR ALLIANCE The alliance will take a break for the remainder of the year. The next outing will be in Carrick-on-Suir on Sunday, 13th January 2019 with West Waterford playing host on Sunday, 27th January.

WINTER RULES The current weather conditions have led to the introduction of Winter Rules golf. This means you can mark, lift, clean and place your ball on the fairway and in the rough.

For the moment our weekend men’s competition will be played over 16 holes. Holes No. 2 and No. 3 are currently out of play for men’s competitions. A domestic CSS of 35 will apply for 16 hole competitions.

RULES OF GOLF Members are reminded that a number of changes to the Rules of Golf come into effect on January 1st 2019.

A summary of the new rules is posted on the notice board and booklets on the changes are available at the sign-in desk.

ONE GOVERNING BODY The GUI and ILGU have published a proposal for a single governing body for golf in Ireland.

Clubs will vote on this proposal in January 2019. Members can familiarise themselves with this proposal by logging on to Golfnet and clicking on the One Governing Body website.

LADIES GOLF On Thursday night a large enthusiastic group of members gathered in West Waterford Clubhouse for our AGM. The meeting was preceded by an EGM at which some small changes to our Constitution were passed. Austin Spratt thanked all the members for their support over the years and commented that 2018 had been a busy year for the Club with a number of improvements carried out on the course and he indicated that further upgrades will continue in 2019.

Ladies AGM: The 2018 AGM welcomed the appointment of Jean O’Donovan as our incoming Captain. An avid golfer Jean has been a member of West Waterford for a number of years. Her organisational skills are legendary and we can look forward to an action packed year. Jean thanked our very popular outgoing Captain

Noreen Byrne who had such a great year at the helm.

Jean will be assisted by our Lady Vice-Captain Phil Kelly, our efficient Secretary Ciara Donnelly, Stella Kinsella remains on as our capable Treasurer while Aine Parks holds the Scissors as the Handicap Secretary.

Nell Suipeil is in charge of Competitions while Frances Carroll is the PRO. Joining the committee are Denise Nugent and Bridget Blackwell. Noreen Byrne remains on the Committee in the Ex Officio role.

Winter League: Jean announced the most interesting “Named” teams for the upcoming Winter League. All the teams appear to be very well balanced so the competition should be fierce.

The first round, the Singles Format should be played between the 1st December and 23rd December.

Christmas Night: Next Saturday Night the two new Captains, Tom Higgins and Jean host a social evening in the Clubhouse commencing at 7.30 pm. Music, Song and Craic are guaranteed.

On behalf of all the Ladies I would like to wish Jean and Tom the very best of luck for their year ahead.

WINTER LEAGUE SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 1st Round – Singles – 1st December – 23rd December (incl).

2nd Round - Singles – 24th December – 20th January (incl).

3rd Round - Matchplay – 21st January – 3rd February (incl).

4th Round – Singles – 4th February – 24th February (incl).

5th Round – Matchplay – 25th February – 10th March (incl).

GRAND FINAL –– Sunday, 24th March (tbc).

WINTER LEAGUE TEAMS 2019 TEAM 1 “ROON THE BEN” Eithne Ashby

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Ann Rochford (Captain) Nora Flynn Stella Kinsella Trish O’Shea Mary Curran TEAM 2 “CA` CANNY” Joan Sheehan (Captain) Rena Landers Denise Nugent Mary French Joan Ronayne Laura Cliffe TEAM 3 “FIN ME OOT” Jean Conway Phil Kelly Mary Fahy Kathleen Broderick Ger Curran (Captain) Rosemary Curran TEAM 4 “LANG WHANG” Rosie Murphy (Captain)

25 28 35 36 36

Catherine Ruane Una Mulligan Reena McDonnell Noreen Byrne Niamh Hickey

21 28 33 36 36

20 24 29 33 34 36

TEAM 5 “TICKLY TAP” June Whyte Jean O’Donovan Ciara Donnelly Suzanne Dalton Mary Herlihy (Captain) Trish Meehan

17 26 27 31 34 36

TEAM 6 “DINNA FOUSTER” Deirdre Ruane Mary Donnelly Marian Hilliard (Captain) Mary Spratt Bridget Blackwell Nell Supple

15 20 28 33 36 36

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GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707.

Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087 2680597 Timesheets online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net

THE club and course remained busy this week with plenty of competitions for members and visitors alike. Our Get Into Golf Mixed Scramble was a great success with a large number of entries creating a great atmosphere around the club house.

Our Lotto total now stands at €5,500. What a fantastic Christmas present. Give yourself, a member of your family or a friend an opportunity to win the Jackpot and buy them a ticket.

GENT’S RESULTS Mon 26th Nov 1st Craig Susdorf (16) 38 pts, 2nd Paul Sarsfield (20) 37 pts, Danny Barry (14) 37 pts, John Kavanagh (13) 37 pts.

Winter League Results Wednesday 28th Nov – Sunday 2nd Dec: Category 1: 1st Donie Williams

(4) 34 pts 2nd Michael Leacy (8) 33 pts Category 2: 1st Maurice Conway (11) 35 pts 2nd Mark Raher (12) 33 pts Category 3: 1st John Clancy (17) 33 pts 2nd Kevin Croke (14) 33 pts Category 4: 1st Derek Power (18) 36 pts; 2nd Eamon Keane (19) 36 pts GENT’S FIXTURES Thurs 6th Dec Gents 14H Open Singles S/F – David Hayes PGA Winter League, Fri 7th Dec Gents 14H S/F – David Hayes PGA Winter League, Sat 8th Dec Gents 14H S/F – David Hayes PGA Winter League, Sun 9th Dec Gents 14H S/F – David Hayes PGA Winter League, Mon 10th Dec Open 16H Senior Singles S/F, Wed 12th Dec Gents 14H S/F – David

GOLD COAST GOLF CLUB You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is:

goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com JOHN WHITE CARPENTRY WINTER LEAGUE The rounds of golf are continuing to be clocked up and after 5 weeks the number of games played is up to 590. Dunhill continues to lead the way with 411 pts, Touraneena are gaining fast and are now on 409. Copper Coast are in 3rd place on 403 pts, Ballinacourty slip back to 391 pts, Abbeyside continue to make big gains and are now on 388 pts, Dungarvan on 387 and Deise on 382. It is early day yet and a real picture will not emerge until most of the players have their ten games in.

All scores on website.

THOUGHTFULNESS, GENEROSITY, CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Pick any of the above and you could apply it to the members of the Gold Coast.

Over the years we have asked our members to support many different charities and to their credit they have always got behind whatever charity was involved and contributed above and beyond what one would expect. Last year was an extraordinary year as the collection for the Lions Christmas exceeded €3,000.

We are now asking you, once again, to support this year’s appeal by contributing a little extra when entering competitions during Lion’s Week or by purchasing tickets for the raffle.

The Lions week takes place from Monday, 3rd to Sunday, 9th December and every cent contributed during that week will go directly to the appeal.

There will also be the usual raffle for a Hamper for first prize, a turkey for second prize and a ham for third prize.

Our outgoing Captain, Tim O’Driscoll, has once again sponsored the hamper, for which we are truly grateful. Tickets for this raffle can be purchased in the kiosk at €2 a strip or 3 strips for €5.

IRISH CUPS AND SHIELDS TOURNAMENTS 2019 AIG JIMMY BRUEN SHIELD 11/12 May Faithlegg AIG PIERCE PURCELL SHIELD 25/26 May Waterford Castle IRISH MIXED FOURSOMES 15/16 June Gold Coast IRISH SENIOR CUP 22/23 June Thurles IRISH JUNIOR CUP 29 June/ 30 June Tramore NEW RULES TO COME INTO FORCE ON 1st JANUARY 2019 Listed below are the changes that will come into effect on 1st January. Also there could be some new local rules as well.

Drop from knee height (NOT shoulder height) Measure the area to drop in with the longest club in your bag (except a putter) Drop in and play from the relief area When dropping back-on-theline, your ball cannot be played from nearer the hole than your chosen reference point Time to search – 3 minutes (NOT 5 minutes) If you accidentally move your ball when searching for it, replace it without penalty

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Hayes PGA Winter League.

LADIES RESULTS Tues 27th Nov Ladies 11H S/F Winner: Bridget Aherne (15) 23pts Runner Up: Miriam Matthews (24) 22 pts. Fri 30th/Sat 1st Dec 14H S/F Winner: Ann Stack (27) 29 pts, Tish Baumann (19) 27 pts, 3rd Breda McCarthy (6) 27 pts, 4th Angela Murphy (20) 26 pts.

LADIES FIXTURES Fri 7th Dec Ladies 14H S/F & Home Alliance, Sat 8th Dec Ladies 14H S/F & Home Alliance, Sun 9th Dec Ladies Christmas Scramble, Mon 10th Dec Open 16H Senior Singles S/F, Tues 11th Dec Ladies 11H Singles S/F. LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY AND GOLF SCRAMBLE Our Christmas party and golf scramble will take place on Sunday, 9th December. Shot Gun start at 1.30 pm – don’t forget to put your name on the list before 6th December. It promises to be a very enjoyable day and evening.

GET INTO GOLF UPDATE CHRISTMAS GET INTO GOLF MIXED SCRAMBLE This competition set the scene for our Christmas season in Dungarvan Golf Club. We had thirty five entries with a great buzz around the clubhouse.

RESULTS FIRST: Miriam Matthews, Bridget O'Shea, Bernie O'Reilly

and Anne Murray. SECOND: Peter Moloney, Mary Prendergast and Emily Johnson. THIRD: Michael Gildea, Ned Morrissey, Helen O'Neill and Helen Walsh.

FOURTH: Colette O’Mahony, Marcella Mc Govern, Phyllis Davis and Breid Scanlon. FIFTH: Pat Cummins, John O’Shea, Margaret O'Mahony and Nano Fitzgerald.

Well done to all who participated and made the event so enjoyable.

Thanks to Tom, Chris and Cassie for supplying the food when they came in and to the ladies who baked the mince pies.

GET INTO GOLF WINTER LEAGUE Draw has taken place for this exciting competition which started this week (December 1st) and runs until the end of March 2019. We are thrilled to see fifty of our GIG ladies and men entered. See notice board in the relevant locker room to check your team and also to check the Conditions of the Competition.

So, start playing your nine holes - your best score will be recorded for your team. Thanks to Anne Hennebry who is the brains behind this and to Marcella McGovern for helping her in the organisation.

CGI (CONFEDERATION OF GOLF IN IRELAND) Jennifer Hickey (CGI) paid her annual visit to Dungarvan Golf Club recently. She was delighted at the

success of our GIG Programme and as usual passed on some words of wisdom to help us improve and consolidate the GIG programme.

60.COM We had no 60.com competition on Wednesday, 28th November due to Storm Diana. On Wednesday, 5th December we have our 60.com Christmas party which is one of our big days.

FUN FRIDAY FOURSOMES The men were in the majority last Friday for our foursomes. We were delighted to see so many supporters of this fun event after a lot of wet weather earlier in the week.

RESULTS WINNERS: Jack Elstead and Nollaig McCarthy; SECOND: Martin Carroll and Matt Whelan; THIRD: Martin Carroll and Pat McCarthy So, if you would like nine holes of social golf, with coffee and a chat afterwards, be in the foyer next Friday, December 7th at 9.30 am.

Draw at 9.45 am followed by play at 10 am. All are welcome.

SOCIETY BOOKINGS Our society bookings are filling up fast for 2019 and we look forward to welcoming back familiar faces and also welcome new Golf Societies to Dungarvan Golf Club.

We have great midweek and weekend rates available for 2019. Call Karen on 058-43310 for further details.

PROGRESSIVE 45 Winners: Patsy Hackett & Tim Brown; 2nd: Mary-Anne McCarthy & Paddy Boland. Last 5: Seamus Fitzgerald & David Fitzgerald.

Lucky Table: Tom Daly & Pat Power.

LOTTO RESULTS Our Lotto draw was held in the clubhouse on Sunday, 2nd December. There was huge crowd in the clubhouse due to the “Get into Golf” scramble taking place.

The numbers drawn in the Lotto were 7, 9, 14 and 22. There was no winner of the Jackpot which increases to €5,500 next week! We had one Match 3 winner this week – Mary Ann Coffey who wins €100 – congratulations to Mary Ann. What a Christmas present our Jackpot would make. Give yourself, a member of your family or a friend an opportunity to win the Jackpot and buy them a ticket. The draw next Sunday will be held at 4:30 pm in the clubhouse.

UPCOMING EVENTS 60.com Christmas Party – Wednesday, 5th December. Ladies Christmas Party & Golf Scramable – Sunday, 9th December. Our Captain’s Drive will take place on New Year’s Day.

No penalty for a double hit – it only counts as one stroke No penalty if your ball hits you or your equipment accidentally after a stroke No penalty if your ball strikes the flagstick when you have chosen to leave it in the hole Spike mark and other shoe damage on the putting green can be repaired Ball accidentally moved on putting green – no penalty and replace Ball marked, lifted and replaced on putting green is moved by wind to another position –replace ball on the original spot Penalty areas replace water hazards, and you can move loose impediments, ground your club and take practice swings in penalty areas without penalty, just as you can on the fairway or in the rough You can’t take relief from a penalty area unless you are at least 95% certain your ball is in the penalty area In bunkers you can move loose impediments In bunkers you cannot touch the sand with your club in the area right in front of or right behind your ball, during your backswing or in taking practice swings Free relief is allowed if your ball is embedded on the fairway or in the rough (but “embedded” means that part of your ball is below the level of the ground) Unplayable ball in bunker – extra option to drop outside the bunker for 2 penalty strokes You cannot have your caddie or your partner standing behind you once you begin taking your stance Pace of Play - it is recommended that you take no longer than 40 seconds to make a stroke (and usually you should be able to play more quickly than that) and Ready Golf in stroke play is encouraged GENT’S FIXTURES Monday, 3rd Dec – Friday, 7th Dec: Rd 6 Winter League Monday, 3rd – Friday, 9th Dec: Lions Club Christmas Appeal Week Tuesday, 4th Dec: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ Friday, 7th

Dec: Open Gents 18 holes Singles.

Saturday, 8th Dec – Sunday 9th Dec: Rd 7 Winter League GENT’S RESULTS Tuesday, 27th November Open Seniors 1st: Martin Raftery (Lismore) (18) 40 pts; 2nd Des Cleary (West Waterford) (14) 39 pts.

Monday, 26th Nov. – Fri., 30th Nov. Wk 5 Winter League 18 Holes singles CSS 40pts 1st Michael White (1) 41pts; 2nd Tony Lonergan (22) 40pts; Gross Alan Harty (0) 36pts.

Friday Open Singles 30th Nov. 1st Jim Kirwan (Carrick on Suir) (14) 36 pts.

Gents 10 Hole #6 Ham: Kiki Cullinane (8) 26 pts Sat. 1st & Sun. 2nd Dec Wk 6 Winter League 18 Holes Singles, CSS 1st: 1st Ian Pericho (13) 45 pts Cat (0-7): Michael Lenihan (2) 44pts Cat (8-13): Kiki Cullinane (8) 43 pts Cat (14-18): Maurice Swan (16) 41 pts Cat (19+): Tim O’Driscoll (20) 43 pts SOCIETIES AND GREEN FEES WELCOME Gold Coast Golf Club warmly welcome Societies and Green fees and we look forward to greeting you and your guests and friends in 2019.

Here at the Gold Coast our golf course is maintained in excellent condition, with our greens offering superb playability and presentation all year round.

With our top quality golf course, spectacular scenery, comfortable surroundings in our hotel bar and restaurant, a warm and friendly welcome awaits our visitors.

Our society rates are very competitive for 2019 and our Director of Golf Irene Lynch is available to provide advice and assistance to the Organisers of outings and Classics.

Contact Irene on 05844055 or goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com for favourable rates and to discuss your booking requirements.

We aim to ensure that all our visitors enjoy their day with us and we look forward to making your outing

in 2019 a memorable one.

EVERY TUESDAY OPEN GENTS & LADIES SENIORS Every Tuesday at the Gold Coast we host our popular Open Seniors (50+) Gents and Ladies Singles competition. Visitor Entry is €12 or Golf and Carvery €20.

EVERY FRIDAY OPEN GENT’S SINGLES Every Friday at the Gold Coast we host an Open Gents Singles Stableford competition. Visitor Entry is €15 or Golf and Carvery €25.

GOLD COAST GOLF CLUB GIFT VOUCHERS Wondering what to get that special someone this Christmas?

Gold Coast “Gift Vouchers” are the ideal Christmas gift and can be purchased from the Hotel or Golf Kiosk for any amount and can be redeemed against any of the following: 2019 Golf Membership vouchers: Special introductory rates for new golfers New Full Member €450 and new Over 65’s just €350 including all levies Green fees & Societies vouchers: Greenfee and Society Bookings are being taken for 2019.

Preferential group rates available.

Vouchers can be inclusive of food and beverage from Hotel Restaurant Open Competitions vouchers: Tuesdays: Open Ladies and Gents Seniors (50+) €12 entry or Golf & Carvery €20 Fridays: Open Gents Singles €15 entry or Golf & Carvery €25 Leisure Centre Membership & Hotel lunch and dinner vouchers: For further information on Greenfees, Societies, Open days or Membership contact Irene Lynch, Director of Golf. Tel. 058 44055 Email: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com Website: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com LADIES NOTES FIXTURES 10 Hole On-going Ham Competition 13 Hole 2 card competition sponsored by Dalton Jewellers running to 15th December 9 Hole on-going for beginners

RESULTS 18 hole Winter league Rosie Murphy (11) 41 pts Moorings Winter League Rd 3 1st Ger Hallinan (17) 23 pts; 2nd Mairead Ryan (26) 20 pts; 3rd Esther McGuckian (12) 20 pts.

CHRISTMAS FUN DAY Our Christmas Fun Day takes place on Sunday, 9th December and will be a team event to include all handicap categories and especially our G.I.G ladies, please add your name to sheet in the kiosk a.s.a.p. This is an all inclusive fun event and we would urge as many as possible to take part, tee times are reserved from 11 am to facilitate the draw.

Our day will be rounded off with a meal at the Moorings Bar & Restaurant scheduled for 7 pm and all are invited to attend, please add your name for meal only if you are unable to play golf on the day!!

As usual, this is a wonderful social evening for the ladies to relax and catch up with old and new members – an event not to be missed!!

WINTER LEAGUE SPONSORED BY THE MOORINGS BAR & RESTAURANT Our winter league kindly sponsored by The Moorings Bar and Restaurant over 10 holes has now finished Round 3.

So the race is on for Round 4 which will be our last round before Christmas and with two weeks to play we are hoping the weather will be kind to us!!

Well done to the team managers who are very busy contacting and encouraging their members - remember a point is awarded for each round played even when your score is not counting!!

Please note - It’s imperative that all scores be entered in computer, only the best score will count for competition!!

SOUTH EAST COASTAL ALLIANCE Our next outing will be to West Waterford on Thursday, 6th December which will be the Christmas outing!! This is always a special event, I would like to see a good representation from our club, tee 9.45 – 11.30 am.

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SOCCER

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

Stradbally FC RESULTS Munster Junior Cup: Stradbally 3; Dungarvan Utd 1 Under 13 Schoolboys League: Stradbally 6; Ferrybank 2.

ACADEMY & LITTLE DRIBBLERS A great morning of Underage games took place last Saturday.

Thanks to our Annestown neighbours, Seaview Celtic, for attending and all the parents for providing Aprés Match sustenance. More games this Saturday (Dec. 8th), this time at 12.30 p.m. versus Dungarvan United.

SCHOOLBOYS Under 13s lined-out at home versus Ferrybank. A lively start saw Stradbally take the lead via Joe Campbell. Immediately the visitors hit back and equalised from the kick off, with a neat one-two from their front pairing. Unperturbed the locals continued to press, and on the stroke of half-time Evan Gough beat a couple of defenders to pull the ball back for Reece Donnelly who struck home for the lead at the break.

Second half continued iin a similar vein, with Joe Campbell scoring goal 3. Ferrybank rallied and got their second from the resulting kick off. Stradbally rallied and went in search of more goals and the 4th wasn't long in coming when John Bruton swung in a lovely free kick, which was meet at the back post from Pauly Cunningham to score his first league goal for the club.

Ferrybank again came at us but some how missed a golden opportunity to score a third, when they inexorably shot wide of the target with only the keeper to beat.

Stradbally added two more to the scoresheet, Shane Weldon netting from close range and Evan Gough with the goal of the game: a shot from outside the box.

Team: Sean Kelly, Sean Roche, Evan Drohan, Eoin Murphy, Conor Power, Pauly Cunningham, Evan Gough, Joe Campbell, Reece Donnelly, John Bruton, Shane Weldon, Dara Gough, Jack Crotty.

JUNIOR For the second season running, Stradbally claimed the scalp of Premier Division side Dungarvan United in a knockout exterior competition. The visitors took the lead, pouncing on a loose ball to shoot home. Stradbally regained their poise and deservedly equalised, via Paddy Kiely before the break.

Stout defending and good goalkeeping on both sides meant that there were no further scores in regular time. Stradbally had the higher percentage of possession, and created better attempts at scoring.

On to extra-time, where the home side hit gold. Firstly, a goal direct from a corner, courtesy of David Power and then in a counter attacking pincer movement, the

town side were ambushed as Kevin Lawlor and Daniel Weldon combined for the latter to slot home and secure a place in the next round versus Hibernians. Final score Stradbally 3; Dungarvan 1.

Stradbally: Pa Collins, Nicky Connors, Damien Sheehan, Alan Darcy, Jay Hurton, Brian Fitzgerald, Ricky Power, Paddy Kiely, Stephen Lawlor, Daniel Weldon, Kevin Lawlor. Substitute: David Power.

LOTTO Club Lotto Draw takes place on Sunday night in O'Mahony’s Durrow. Jackpot Prize on offer will be €2,500.

LAST MAN STANDING Down to the final five after eleven weeks and 259 starters. Will week 12 provide a winner? Follow midweek movements on our club Facebook page 'Stradbally AFC'.

The winner will receive €500 and thank you to all who supported our LMS and to Sallyfort Mini Farm for sponsoring our Last Man Standing.

IRELAND The draw for Euro 2020 qualifying campaign was not overly unkind to Ireland. We should fancy our chances against Switzerland, Denmark and Georgia. The flip side of that though, means they won't be quaking in their boots at the prospect of facing us either.

Low scores, tight games and draws, the prediction of local media.

CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM The proceeds of the Christmas Day Swim in Stradbally Cove is going to the Irish Wheelchair Association. Sponsorship cards are now available from club secretary Damien Sheehan, as well as Amy Fitzgerald and Caroline Lacey.

ASTROTURF HIRE Astroturf Pitch is available to hire. A game of 5-a-side with your friends, is an ideal way to keep fit during the winter. For booking contact Alan D'arcy at 087 698 7387.

ON-LINE CLUB SHOP Our on-line club shop is now open for business. For a myriad of playing and leisure gear, go to www.oneills.com Ideal birthday and Christmas presents.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL StageCoach Productions presents a 'Musical Adaptation of A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens, in the Barron Hall, Stradbally. Times & Dates: Fri., Dec. 7th 7 p.m., Sat., Dec. 8th 8 p.m., Sun., Dec. 9th 3 pm. Tickets available from Cunningham’s Shop. Adults €12, Children €8.

FIXTURES Saturday, December 8th Waterford Junior League Div. 3: Abbeyside v Stradbally 2 p.m.

Under 12 Schoolboys League: Stradbally v Piltown 10.30 a.m.

Sunday, December 9th Munster Junior Cup: Hibernians v Stradbally 11 a.m.

Kilmacthomas FC UNDER 13 Kilmacthomas ........................... 2; Tramore ....................................... 1.

Another great performance from the boys, they showed great spirit to get back into the game after falling behind to an early goal.

Tramore started brightly and had us under pressure for the first ten minutes. The boys dug deep and gradually got a grip on the game and started to win the ball back.

Our back four got on top and kept the visitors at bay.

The midfielders were winning

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the battle and the boys up front were putting the keeper under pressure. The keeper had a great game and managed to turn away several shot that looked certain goals. The ground conditions made it hard for both teams, the boys kept at their job and got the vital goals to secure all three points.

Well done lads.

KENNEDY CUP We congratulate Sam Lineen on making the squad for the Kennedy Cup and wish him and all the squad members well.

Dungarvan and Youghal players and coaches at Kilrush Park last Saturday.

MUNSTER YOUTH CUP LAST 32 Piltown ........................................ 1; Dungarvan United ..................... 3.

De Melia Tommy Hyslop Jamie Veyvet We travelled down to Piltown on Sunday last with 14 players.

Waterford U-16 played Cork in the U-16 development squad league where three of our youths featured, Alan Dunwoody, Kian Carey and Sam Uniacke and got a great 2-2 draw where Kian got Waterford’s second goal.

We also had players away and one had a bereavement (RIP).

However, this was possibly our biggest game as the winners got an away game vs either Lakewood Athletic or Carrigaline FC. (Both Cork sides) We got on top of the game early and eventually went 1-0 up when Toby Taylor put in a great free to meet DJ Melia’s head! He’s scoring goals for fun this season! Piltown dug deep and got it to 1-1 on the 42nd minute. Half-time came and it was even at the break.

Second half we knew the next goal would be vital! Piltown doid well and had their chances but our back line was solid. Conor Coward and Tadhg Turner did brilliantly!

Especially Tadgh when he was playing out of position but played a blinder.

Lee Lannon in the second half got a boot into the face and got a few cuts on his forehead, lip and nose but the type of lad he is he wiped away the blood and played on. (He got treatment and no major injury just some marks from the studs). Lee and David Hayes put in a great game and won plenty of ball and got up and down the pitch during the game.

Keeper Taidgh Murray couldn’t do anything about the goal that went in but in fairness to him he swept five balls over the top.

Kicking was perfect! A super 1v1 save at 1-1 and saved two frees and gathered two corners. You can’t ask for more than what he gave today.

Wide players Ben Shanahan Quinn and Jack O Flionn played out of their skin out wide and both are very unlucky not to get a goal.

They linked with the midfield very well and were a treat to watch them enjoy their football and get forward and back like they did.

Midfield three of Cameron Maguire, Toby Taylor and De Melia were keeping the tempo going and they made sure we were always on top and covered every blade of grass and won the majority of the 50/50s and two of the three got on

Dungarvan United U-7 team. the scoresheet and Cameron hit the post.

Tommy Hyslop was up top and found the net with his left foot and what a finish it was.

Our Spanish subs Javi and Jamie Veyvet did brilliantly and Jamie scoring a great finish into the bottom corner after Tommy Hyslop beating two players to pull it back to the rushing Spaniard to finish cooly!

We move onto our next game which is away in Cork and will be in late January!

Well done, Blues done the club proud!

Dungarvan U-18 are proudly sponsored by Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal.

OTHER RESULTS Munster Junior Cup: Stradbally 3; Dungarvan 1 (after extra-time).

Over 35 League: Dungarvan 0; De La Salle 0.

U-13B League: Bohemians 2; Dungarvan 3. (Cathal Walsh 2), Zach Power.

DARTS Great game of darts at home against Deise Brew last Friday night. Thanks to Jacko, Bear and the team for a great game and everyone’s support of our bar.

ACADEMY NEWS We welcomed Youghal down to Kilrush Park last Saturday for a few friendly games with our U-7’s. It was the first time for most of the kids to put on the club jersey and everyone did their absolute best and represented themselves and the club very well. There is definitely some great talent coming through the ranks of our academy.

Many thanks to David and the

lads from Youghal for travelling and we look forward to returning the fixture in the new year.

ACADEMY NEWS This Saturday our academy will travel en masse to Stradbally with our U-7 U-8 and U-9 teams. All Registered players have been notified.

Saturday Academy: NO U-7, U-8, U-9 TRAINING DUE TO GAME AWAY TO STRADBALLY. 2.30-3.30 p.m. U-10 Training.

Tuesday, 11 Dec. 4-5 p.m.

U-9 Training (this session is open to U-9 and U-8s If they feel able.

2010 and 2011 players only).

Thursday, 13th Dec., 4-5 p.m.

U-10 players only.

Saturday, 15th Dec. ACADEMY CHRISTMAS PARTY HO HO HO. U-15B Dungarvan United ..................... 3; Ballyduff ...................................... 2.

Dungarvan started extremely strong and went 1-0 when Mark Loftus got on the end of a through ball and put it into the corner of the net. Ballyduff from here pushed on and took over and dominated for a long period and in doing so got two well earned goals. The keeper T. J. Wright keeping it to 2-1 kept us in the game. Cameron Ashraf player CB, won every header and made some great last ditch tackles. He actually played a blinder!

We went in at half-time down 2-1. Good chat about the positives and credited the away side but knew if we upped our game we could get that result.

Our midfield three got stuck in more and started to win the breaks.

We got a foul in our half and Kyle

Healy put a brilliant ball into the box and it broke to Mark Loftus who drove it into the back of the net.

At 2-2 we pushed on and a big through ball from Eoin O’Callaghan left Mark Loftus through, keeper came running out and Mark was at most 10 yards off the end line and well outside the box but he managed to lift the ball over the keeper and into the net to put us 3-2 up.

With 15 minutes to go Dungarvan defended extremely well and the subs who came on had a huge part in the work rate that was put in to see out a great result.

Man of the Match was a close one because Cameron Ashraf in CB played an absolute blinder but to win a game 3-2 and to only have one goal scorer meant our man of the match had to be Mark Loftus, our hat-trick hero who has scored in every game that he has played so far this season.

Pictured is Mark Loftus whose hattrick got the result for the U-15B team last Saturday.

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The WLR Quiz team pictured at the recent Ultimate Premier League Quiz held in the Cove Bar, Dunmore Road, the Quiz which was presented by WLR duo of Timmy Ryan and Matt Keane. The event kick-started this year's WLR Christmas Appeal. Included are Des Whelan (Managing Director WLR), Gavin Whelan (WLR Sports Editor), Neil Gough (WLR Sales Manager) and Adam Wyse (WLR Sales team).

Brideview United AFC AMBER SERVICE STATION/HILLBILLY’S FERMOY U-14 PREMIER LEAGUE SANTA ON HIS WAY Our U-14 team found the going tough on Saturday last in Inch. It was a funny weekend for Utd at all levels with games being called off due to no referees and one of our junior teams travelled to Clashmore where again we had no referee.

Santa arrives this Friday night.

RESULT AMBER SERVICE STATION/HILLBILLY’S FERMOY U-14 PREMIER LEAGUE Inch United ...........................… 5; Brideview United ..................… 1.

A big defeat here for Utd against their East Cork neighbours Inch.

Our lads were never in this game as the homeside were on top from the first whistle.

Our lone scorer here was Alex Bennett.

Utd’s Squad: Joe Morrissey, Taylor Twohig, Ian Martin, Ciaran Lenehan, Alan Hurley, Jack McDonnell, Steve Murphy, William Kenneally, Josh Good, Alex Bennett, Chris Bowes, Arjuna Cantwell.

PDP 1 COURSES The above will take place at Leonard Fraser Park, Tallow on Saturday, 5th January. Please give names to Michael Looby or Liam Fraser. Times given next week.

MICK McCARTHY LOOKS FORWARD The UEFA 2020 draw saw Ireland in with Switzerland, Denmark, Georgia and Gibralter.

Some very exciting games ahead.

SANTA ARRIVES ON FRIDAY NIGHT Yes, it’s finally here. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive in Tallow on Friday night next, 7th December. It promises to be bigger and better than ever. Mulled wine, juice, pizzas, and who knows what else.

It all kicks-off at 7 p.m. sharp.

WELL DONE To Alex Good, Joseph McDonnell and Danny Power who were on our U-12 inter league team that played Cork United on Sunday last. Well done lads.

FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY, 8th DECEMBER O’Rourke Family Youth League - Lismore v. Brideview Utd. Kick-off at 2.30 p.m.

U-11 Academy - Brideview Utd v. Castlebridge Celtic.

Fixtures for Saturday, 15th December Goodies Party Hire U-12 Premier League - Brideview Utd v.

Valley Rangers.

Amber Service Station/Hillbilly’s Fermoy U-14 Premier League Brideview Utd v. Kilworth Celtic B. WWEC LEAGUE NOTES SUBWAY INTER LEAGUE CORK UNITED PROVE TOO STRONG Our U-12 inter league teams made the trip to Carrigaline on Sunday morning last to take on Cork United in two games. Both our teams suffered defeats but we can take some good points from the day. One, the boys enjoyed the games and two, they were well behaved and were a credit to both parents/guardians and clubs.

RESULTS SUBWAY INTER LEAGUE U-12 Cork United ...........................… 7; WWEC ...................................… 1.

A big league with a huge pick Cork United proved too strong for our lads in Carrigaline. We were 3-0 down at the break.

United were well on top in the second half. Our scorer on the day was Mark Buttimer.

WWEC Squad: Alex Good (Brideview Utd), Oran Cunningham (Inch), Ciaran Murphy (Mogeely), Oran Murphy (Mogeely), Ciaran Cotter (Cappoquin / Railway), Joseph McDonnell (Brideview Utd), Mossie Keogh (Clashmore Ramblers), Ronan Uniacke (Cappoquin / Railway), Ty Corcoran (Lismore), Mark Buttimer (Inch), David Wall (Ballymacarbry), Donnacha Hickey (Lismore), Luke Hennessy (Ardmore).

RESULTS OF SECOND GAME FRIENDLY Cork United ...........................… 6; WWEC ...................................… 0.

We had no luck here either against United but the boys did their best and enjoyed their trip to Carrigaline.

WWEC Squad: Luke Hennessy (Ardmore), Jook Reels (Castlebridge Celtic), Thomas Reilly (Ballybridge Utd), Dominic Broderick (Ardmore), Danny Power (Brideview Utd), Denis O’Riordan (Kilworth Celtic), Fionn Carroll

(Ardmore), Eoin Rooney (Cappoquin/Railway), Matt Sweetnam (Mogeely), Aidan McNamee (Inch), Donnacha Hickey (Lismore).

GOOD RESULT IN NENAGH WWEC ...................................… 3; North Tipperary ....................… 1.

Our U-14 Kennedy Cup squad travelled to the excellent Nenagh AFC facilities to take on North Tipperary in the second leg of our home and away arrangement. The squad travelled with 13 players missing many regulars due to injury, unavailability etc. Nonetheless the players that travelled were a credit to themselves and their clubs.

Following the toss for choice of ends, our boys had to play against the wind in the first half and had to defend really well as we were put under pressure from the home side.

However, the in-form Evan Geary kicked a goal on 30 minutes from a brilliant header from a free kick. Geary’s goal still separated the sides at the break.

Our boys started the second half well. Five minutes in Noah O’Sullivan was alert to steal the ball off the home sides keeper and finish well into the bottom corner. Two minutes later Ronan Mansfield was unlucky not to score from a free kick. His effort just over the crossbar.

It wasn’t long before the third goal arrived. It came from our lethal striker Evan Geary. His strike found the bottom corner giving the keeper no chance.

North Tipperary scored late in the game but our lads held out for the remaining few minutes. North Tipperary had a large squad and played two different 11s in each half. We have had two great games against them in the last couple of weeks which is great for our boys.

THANKS To all the parents who travelled.

Well done boys, onwards and upwards.

WWEC Squad: Sean Og Kenneally, Kieran Kelleher, Bobby Coonan, Ronan Mansfield, Pierce Riordan, Shay Cotter, Kyle Moloney, Tim Cliff, Evan Geary, Ben Lombard, Noah O’Sullivan, Shane O’Donovan, Pa Kenny, Eoin Potter (injured).

JUNIOR RESULTS Sunday, 2nd Dec. 3rd Division: Abbeyside vs Red star 11 a.m. Postponed.

Youth B: Johnville vs Abbeyside 2 p.m. Postponed.

Div 4: Park Rangers 3; Abbeyside 1 TRAINING 1st and 3rd division training is out in Ballinroad astro with a 8 p.m. start. All players asked to be there.

Youths C training in Ballinroad astro Tuesday at 6.00 p.m. All players asked to make an effort for training.

CLUB REGISTRATION With the new season well underway all players are reminded that any outstanding membership owed must be paid in full to the club before a player is available for selection. If any player has any questions on the matter they are advised to speak with their manager. Thank you.

COMMUNITY HELP Abbeyside as both a club and community has been overlooked time and time again for development of an astro turf and upgrade to our current clubhouse.

We ask all people of the community to help in anyway they can to try and keep the club going forward. It’s amazing that the club is still going with little to no support over the years but for the small group of members and players who

have grown the club from strength to strength each year. Now we ask our community to get behind YOUR LOCAL CLUB ABBEYSIDE A.F.C. and help improve the area for the whole community as we hope to develop a youth and community centre for the people of Abbeyside and surrounding areas.

If you have any interest or ideas please contact the Club Facebook page or email liamsheehan85@gmail.com

SCHOOLBOYS FIXTURES Sat., 8th December Under 12C League: 10:30 Mooncoin v Abbeyside.

Under 14C League: 11:45 Abbeyside v Park Rangers B. Under 16B League 2:30 Tramore B v Abbeyside.

JUNIOR FIXTURES Saturday 8th Dec. 1B League: St. Pauls Vs Abbeyside 2 p.m.

K.O. Away 3rd Division: Abbeyside Vs Redstar 2 p.m. K.O. Home

West Waterford/East Cork Schoolboys League RESULTS Goodies Party Hire Under 12 League Premier Division: Mogeely F.C. 2; Valley Rangers 1 Kilworth Celtic 1; Inch United 8 Ballymac F.C. 0; Lismore A.F.C. 3 Goodies Party Hire Under 12 League 1st Division:

Ardmore A.F.C. 3; Ballybridge United 0 Cappoquin Railway F.C. B 9; Kilworth Celtic B 0 Castlebridge Celtic 2; Clashmore Ramblers F.C. 0 Under 14 League: Lismore A.F.C. 13; Ballybridge United 3 Inch United 5; Brideview United 1 Kilworth Celtic B 1; Ballymac F.C. 6 Valley Rangers 1; Cappoquin Railway F.C. 7

Kilmacthomas Badminton Club UPCOMING COMPETITIONS Best of luck to our club players taking part in both the Haynes Shield in Kinsale and the Ballyduff club doubles and mixed doubles competition.

CHRISTMAS PARTY A great night was had by all who attended our Christmas party on Saturday last in The Reg. Many thanks to our social committee for organising the event.

DOUBLES COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS MEN Well done to all who took part in the men's doubles competition on Monday. Martin Walsh and Shane O’Mahony have qualified for the Grade E final while Sean Walsh and Fabien Scossa-Baggi have made it to the Grade H final.

Best of luck to our ladies taking part in their competition on

Wednesday night in Kilmac.

CLUB NIGHT There will be no juvenile or adult badminton on Wednesday, December 5th as the ladies doubles event takes place in Kilmac from 7.00 p.m.

LEAGUE GAMES A number of our teams are still in action over the coming weeks.

Best of luck to all in their remaining games.

Members of the Abbeyside Ballinacourty Community Games Team for National Finals 2017.

Abbeyside Ballinacourty Community Games SWIMMING County Finals for Swimming Community Games will be held this January 18th. Closing Date for County

Finals is Friday, 14th December to Yvonne 087 1339012. Events are available online at community games, ages, strokes, distances.

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Camphire International Horse Trials to host FEI Nations Cup Series in 2019 SOME of the world's greatest event riders will be heading to Waterford next year as it was announced recently that Camphire International Horse Trials will host the Irish leg of the 2019 FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Series. Established in 2012, the series runs from April to October each year and includes venues in Italy, Great Britain, Poland, France, Belgium. As ratified at the recent FEI General Assembly in Manama, Bahrain, Camphire will stage the fourth leg of the series from 24th-29th July 2019.

Millstreet, Ballindenisk (Co. Cork) and Tattersalls Ireland (Co. Meath) have previously hosted the Irish Nations Cup leg and attracted strong representation from Great Britain and France to contest the home nation. The 2019 FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ is likely to feature prominently in the competition schedules of countries seeking qualification for the 2020 Olympic Games. Ireland’s superb silver medal performance at the World Equestrian Games in Tryon, North

Carolina last September saw them join six other nations in securing their tickets to Tokyo. The 2019 Nations Cup Series winners will be joining them in two year’s time and with a number of European nations still seeking qualification, Camphire offers an opportunity to rack up valuable points on the overall leaderboard.

The FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ will take place in addition to the existing two, three and four star level classes at Camphire which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2019. A favourite fixture on the calendar of many event riders based in Ireland and the UK, Camphire has also developed into an unmissable sporting and social event on the local diary, with thousands of visitors enjoying the Country Fair, shopping village and children’s activities that run alongside the equestrian action each year.

Speaking after the announcement, Camphire International Horse Trials director Paul Brady said; “It’s an honour to be bringing the

Irish stage of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ to Waterford for the first time next July. The late Susie Dobbs had the vision of hosting world-class equestrian competition on the banks of the River Blackwater in this special part of Co. Waterford and ten years on, we look forward to further enhancing and improving the Camphire experience for visitors and athletes from far and wide.”

Further information will be made available in the coming months.

FEI Eventing Nations Cup Calendar 2019, Leg 1 – Houghton Hall (GBR) 23-26 May, 2019, Leg 2 – Pratoni Del Vivaro (ITA) 5-8 June, 2019, Leg 3 – Strzegom (POL) 27-30 June, 2019.

Leg 4 – Camphire Cappoquin (IRL) 24-29 July, 2019.

Leg 5 – Le Pin au Haras (FRA) 8-11 or 15-18 August, 2019.

Leg 6 – Waregem (BEL) 19-22 September, 2019.

Leg 7 – Boekelo (NED) 10-13 October, 2019.

Jonelle Price competing at last July’s Camphire International Horse Trials.

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Three Munster medals for KCK at the Munster B Cross Country Championships KCK headed to Riverstick in Co. Cork last Sunday for the Munster B Cross Country Championship. We had a team of 20 athletes participating in our last big club outing of the year. Despite the rain and the soft underfoot conditions all our athletes competed really well.

First up were our U-9 girls where Becky put in a fine performance, one of her best to date, to lead her team home in 16th place. Holly also ran powerfully to finish in 25th place and Laura got her first taste of Munster Championships and finished very well in 42nd place.

Next up were the U-9 boys. Eamonn led the team of three home with a steady run throughout to finish in 25th place. Robert, one of three brothers representing the club, was next home with a very good run in his first Munster championship race and Conor was our third boy home running a very steady race to finish well inside the top 50.

Next up were the U-11 girls which was

by far the biggest race of the day with over 100 athletes competing in this 1,000m race. Isobel led the team home with a strong run in 20th place. Alana in her first Munster championship and relatively new to cross country was the next girl home for KCK finishing in the top half of the race with a 51st place finish. Gráinne, a girl who is improving week by week, was only two places behind in 53rd place. Orlaith who always gives it her all was the 4th girl home in 81st place.

Our U-11 boys were next up. Ronan, ran a super race from beginning to end and led the team home and earned himself an individual medal by finishing in 12th place.

He trained hard all year and saved his best performance for this race. Peter wasn’t too far behind in 16th place and has his own All Ireland in Navan to look forward to in two weeks time. Tadgh who was running out of his age on this occasion ran steadily throughout and finished in 60th place.

KCK U-13 team that competed recently in Riverstick.

James, the 2nd of his family running today and new to cross country running finished very strong and not far behind in 67th place.

The U-13 girls were next up. Hannah ran a really gutsy race and was agonizingly only one place outside of a medal in 13th place. This was a massive performance from Hannah and she can be very proud of her effort. Second home was Anna, who always gives 100% and did well to finish inside the top 60 in deteriorating conditions.

One of the moments of the day was Róisín’s performance. Running out of her age in her first Munster race she was coming up the last 100m with the rain pouring down and other girls around her pulling up, she put her head down and showed great determination to finish the race. A never give up attitude from Anna and Róisín will stand to them always.

The U-13 boys were next up. Darragh was first home for KCK and ran steady

throughout to finish in 46th place. He was closely followed home by Thomas, the 3rd of the brothers running and finishing well in 68th place in his first Munster championship. Conditions had really worsened by the time Colm took to the starting lineup in the boys U-15 race. In this grueling 2,000m race. Colm had a fine performance to finish in 18th place. A great performance from this young GAA player from Kilrossanty.

As we were heading home the news got better for KCK when we heard that Isobel and Alana had secured Munster bronze medals as they were scoring members of the Waterford team who finished in bronze medal position in the girls U-11 race. All in all a great performance from the club and a huge thanks to all the parents for getting the athletes to the venue in the bad conditions.

Everyone can now enjoy a long and well earned rest for the Winter as club training

KCK U-11 boys team that competed in Riverstick last weekend.

and competitions are over for this year. We will return again for track and field training at the end of March. Caragh, Rebecca, Peter and Senan will have to train for a few more weeks as they will be representing our club at the All Ireland A cross country in Navan on December 15th.

A big thanks to Richie and his team for having our athletes so well prepared for events.

To finish off the year and to say thanks to all the athletes for their efforts all year we will be having an end of season party in Crotty’s, Lemybrien from 6-8 p.m. this Friday, December 7th. We hope to see as many as possible and their parents turn up on the night.

Club gear order has now gone in and we’ll meet up at the end of January to distribute it.

Our club AGM will be on Saturday, January 12th. More on this closer to the date.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 7 December, 2018

DCC IN GRAN CANARIA The first Sunday in December began with dry, bright skies, perfect cycling conditions.

SPIN REPORTS With some G4 cyclists busy this Sunday numbers were small. Judit and Tom headed out for part of the spin with Group 3 and Majella doing a solo spin to Lismore.

However, Majella met Tom on the way to Lismore so they had a quick coffee stop and headed back to Dungarvan. Overall, a muggy misty morning but not a bad day in December for a spin. You'll always meet another DCC cyclists on the road on any given Sunday to share the spin and the chat! No pics- we'll be back next week!

An enthusiastic bunch of 17 riders left Dungarvan on the Group 3 spin on a cold but bright morning.

A puncture was expertly dealt with and without delay the group continued through Lismore and on to Tallow. Then it was Camphire and back to Cappoquin where there was a minor tumble with no injuries sustained. Some riders chose a direct route home while the remainder of the group tackled the Geosh climb and the fast run in to home on a wet and windy Sweep. All in all a great way to start December spins.

G23k: G23k took to the road for the Sunday spin along the coast road out of Dungarvan with group 5 hot on our tails for the start. The group met with Frank and wel-

comed him back after his long absence. The group then reached sealfield turning left for Kilmac. The group then stopped in Kerseys in Kilmac for the coffee meeting up with Group 5. The group then headed for mahon bridge and then onto Leamybrien turning left on the N25 for Durrrow. The group then headed for home 55km avg 22kph The first Sunday in December started out dry and bright with perfect cycling conditions as G5 managed to tag along with G23 as far as Durrow. One cyclist needed to return home early and branched off at 5 Cross Roads while the remaining 4 riders continued to Seafield and on to Kilmacthomas where they once again joined G23 for the customary coffee and catch up at Kierseys. Slightly different aesthetics on the homeward leg of the journey as the group faced a headwind returning by Griffins Garage to Durrow and coast road home. All glad to return to base safe and dry having completed 51k at 20kph.

Don't forget DCC annual Christmas party in Anchor Bar on Friday next, 7th Dec. OTHER NEWS Our Christmas party will be at The Anchor bar at 8.30 pm on Friday, 7th December. A great night out is promised.

The annual Lions Club Christmas spin will be on Sunday, 16th December. Meeting outside Civic Offices. Put your sparkle on.

Dungarvan Cycling Club members enjoying the beautiful weather in Gran Canaria last Sunday.

Dungarvan Boxing Club DUNGARVAN Boxing Club is bringing a boxing team to the Odivilas Box Cup in Lisbon, Portugal next week the 14th to the 17th of Decenber.

This tournament brings teams from all over the World and is something similar to the Celtic Box Cup which Dungarvan hosts every September.

Our team is made up of champions of the Celtic Box Cup and are called Team Celtic Dungarvan, it also includes some of our local younger boxers in total we have 18 boxers taking part.

The local lads are: Leon Lannon, Joe McGuire, Donnchadh O’Brien, Bernie Cleary, Adam Barry and Cieran Tompkins.

The senior team are: Jordon Mulldoon, Frankie Cleary, Cahan Hallihan and Joanne Furey Cunningham from Ballina, Mayo.

Brandon Griffin and Joanne Nic Phaidin, Killarney, Jake Cox Wexford, Tommy Hyde, Cork, Jordan Moore, Robert Burke and Thomas Carthy, Glasnevin, Dublin and Kenny Ikponmwosa, Mullingar.

The team leaves Dublin airport on Thursday and returns Monday morning. Boxing will be over three days.

CLUB EVENTS This Wednesday will conclude a six week healthy bodies programme which was run with the I.A.B.A. and Waterford Sports Partnership for the more mature ladies and was a great success which everybody enjoyed including club coach Killian Walsh.

It is hoped to restart this programme again after Christmas and may even include some men if they think they are up to it, but I can assure you the ldies will be a hard act to follow.

Killian is also running box fitness classes in the Peter Crotty Gym every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

LOTTO Next week’s Boxing Club Lotto will be on Saturday night and the JACKPOT is €1,500. For just €2 you could be sorted for Christmas.

Please support.

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Dungarvan Credit Union Player of the Month. Pictured here (from left to right): Mark Lubek (U-12’s Coach), Neasa McGovern (U-8), John Power (U-12), Fionn Bowdren (U-14), Noah Commins (U-10) & Michael O’Grady (U-10’s Coach).

DUNGARVAN RUGBY CLUB SENIOR TEAM SECURES IMPRESSIVE 34-14 WIN OVER ENNIS AT BALLYRANDLE Dungarvan took on Ennis on Sunday in what was a huge grudge match after being beaten three times by Ennis last season all away from home. Dungarvan chose to play against a strong wind in the first half.

This did not stop them getting an early lead after strong running from backs and forwards alike created a chance out wide, where Alan McMahon dotted down to keep his good try scoring record going.

Dungarvan kept the pressure on and we're rewarded again for hard working phase and clean set piece work when Shane Norris touched down mid way through the first half.

Ennis hit back though with an intercept try as Dungarvan were in full flight attacking tight and wide despite the conditions. Just before the half the home side responded scoring their third try through Martin Houlihan. Dungarvan got off to a slow and sloppy start to the second half and Ennis got their second try as a result.

However, the home side kicked on to get the bonus point through Lár Houlihan. From there Dungarvan controlled the game adding another try and penalty from outhalf Dave Hickey. This left the full time score at 34-14.

A well deserved and hard fought win for the lads as they march on!

Next up is a trip to Dingle to take on Corca Dhuibhne next Sunday!

DUNGARVAN CREDIT UNION PLAYER OF THE MONTH AWARDS FOR NOVEMBER On Saturday morning we were delighted to present our Dungarvan Credit Union Player of the Month Awards for November to our underage players.

Congratulations to our November winners; Neasa McGovern (U-8), Noah Commins (U-10), John Power (U-12) and Fionn Bowdren (U-14). Thanks as always to all our underage volunteer coaches - we couldn't do it without you!

OVER 250 BUDDING RUGBY PLAYERS TAKE PART IN DUNGARVAN MINI'S BLITZ Over 250 Minis from Dungarvan, Tramore, Waterpark and Clonmel participated in our biggest blitz so far this season at Ballyrandle on Sunday.

All age groups competed strongly with tries and wins coming regularly from our Dungarvan players. Best of all it was a great sporting occasion with all the kids having great fun and the spectacle enjoyed by all.

Well done to all the coaches for making it happen and a particular thanks to parents for providing a

feast of food for our players and their guests. A special thanks to Donna, Therese, Hilda and the rest of the very busy catering crew for their work on the day. Well done one and all!

U-14'S V CLANWILLIAM On Sunday Dungarvan U-14's travelled away to Clanwilliam for a quarter final league match.

Clanwilliam were strong favourites going into this match on the back of their league form.

The game started strongly for Clanwilliam who carried the ball through their big forwards and we're soon camped in the Dungarvan 22.

Some stout defending was called for but after sustained pressure gaps were found and a try conceded.

Clanwillian came back from the restart and repeated the same process but we're finding that things weren't going all their own way. In what could be described as a battle of the packs this was a bruising encounter with no quarter being given by either side.

Dungarvan worked the ball into the Clan half and a driving maul all of 20 meters brought Dungarvan in sight of the posts. From the scrum Dungarvan again applied pressure and a huge clearance lifted the siege for Clan but not for long.

Dungarvan Barracudas attend Captains’ Workshop TEAM Club Captains Aoife Kiely and David O’Connor headed to Limerick last weekend for a team captains’ Workshop, mixing with swimmers from all over Munster. The workshop was held in Thomond Park and attended by many teenage swimmers for the provience. Both captains came away with loads of knowledge and motivational skills, to help represent the club at a very high level. Well done to both.

In the coming weeks we will hold our Annual Christmas Gala, so a reminder to all to bring their PJs and candles.

Upcoming Galas in the new year, Level 1 in January, with a number of swimmers competing for the first time, keep the heads down with the training and you will all fly the gala, good luck to all.

Community Games entries are now open for all swimming events, please contact your area secretary if you wish to enter.

David O’Connor and Aoife Kiely Team Captains

Dungarvan came back and as this team has shown all season straight hard running reaps rewards and they soon crossed for a try of their own, converted by their lock forward. Clan slighted by this threat, attacked again and we're awarded a soft penalty and a quick tap scored under the posts.

Dungarvan struck back in the same manner as before with some big carries and good cleanout at rucks started to hurt the Clan side.

Their effort warranted and they scored a second try, unconverted.

After half time, Dungarvan facing into a slight breeze started well and we're thwarted on the line by clan.

At this stage Dungarvan playing hard throughout were starting to tire.

Clan sensing this made a number of telling substitutions which changed the game in their favour from which they pushed on. While victory was not to be Dungarvan's, the team playing without a number of their stalwarts had to adapt to the changes in the team format and to a man performed admirably to the end.

Training at 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday, and 10.30 a.m. on Saturdays as normal.

UPCOMING FIXTURES Sunday, 9th December Corca Dhuibhne (Dingle) v Dungarvan. Kick-off 2.30 p.m.

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Talking Horses Upcoming Fixtures Clonmel - Thursday, December 6 (First Race 12.05) Dundalk - Friday, December 7 (First Race 6.00) Navan - Saturday, December 8 (First Race 12.00) Cork - Sunday, December 9 (First Race 12.05) Punchestown Sunday, December 9 (First Race 12.20)

Prolific day for Orr brothers FRIDAY was a prolific day for the Orr brothers too. Donegal isn’t renowned for its production line of jockeys even though it has a strong tradition of excellence in equine pursuits generally.

Conor Orr is the older sibling and he is carving out a very fine niche for himself after returning home having struggled to make an impact in England.

The Limerick card provided him with his best day in the saddle to date as he recorded a treble, with two of those provided

by James Dullea and another by local trainer Austin Leahy.

That gave him bragging rights over former champion apprentice Oisín, who tried hard to match his feats at Dundalk later in the evening but had to be content with recording a double.

That made it a very proud day for the family, who while they may be worried about how the two lads get on living together and doing the laundry, need have no concerns about how they are likely to fare in the saddle.

Judgement Day ridden by Rachael Blackmore, winner, at an early stage in The Betdaq 2% Commission Rated Novice Steeplechase at Punchestown. [carolinenorris.ie]

Judgement Day made all the running for De Bromhead and Blackmore IT was a good start to the week for the combination of Knockeen trainer Henry De Bromhead and rider Rachael Blackmore as they shared winners at Punchestown on Wednesday and at Thurles the following afternoon.

Judgement Day made all the running for the pair to land the rated novice chase at the County Kildare venue, the 7/2 chance one of four winners on the day for owner Gigginstown House Stud.

The following afternoon it was more of the same as Game Of War came good on his first try over fences in the beginners’ chase at odds of 7/2, another winner in the famous maroon and white.

Plan Of Attack was another for De Bromhead when winning the 2m5f qualified riders’ handicap hurdle at Limerick on Friday. Ridden by Barry O’Neill, the 7/2 chance made almost all the running to win from the gambled-on 9/4 favourite Whatisthecorner.

Dempsey’s Dinnie a Fairyhouse dish HE went off a 16/1 shot but Dinnie’s Vinnie never saw another horse as he secured a commanding victory in the Baroneracing Porterstown Handicap Chase. The 10-year-old clearly had loads left in the tank at the end of the 3m 5f test, asserting his dominance once more when challenged in the home straight to win by five and a half lengths. It was a big win for trainer Philip Dempsey and his son Luke, who did the steering. Dempsey has invested heavily in improving the facilities at his Carbury yard and enjoyed his most fruitful season last year with 14 winners.

He hasn’t started as quickly this term but this was his fourth success of the campaign and coming on such a significant day in the racing calendar will come as a considerable boost. Also, with Mr Diablo finishing runner-up in the Troytown Chase, the former jockey

looks to have two contenders for all the prestigious staying chases for the rest of the campaign. Certainly, given that it was Dinnie’s third win at Fairyhouse, it is easy to imagine him returning for the Irish Grand National, although he would probably need to record an eight career success under Rules to get into that.

Given he has been victorious four times this calendar year, you couldn’t rule out this lateblooming gelding doing just that however. It would be a return journey his owners would relish making. The TFC Syndicate comprise three members of the Beattie family in Enfield, who have been supporters of Dempsey’s for a number of years now and invariably have a strong representation, with children and grandchildren ensuring a raucous welcome for their hero. It’s what the sport is all about.

A week to remember for Davy Russell DAVY Russell had a week to remember with the highlight being his Grade 1 Baroneracing.com Drinmore Novice Chase on the Gordon Elliott-trained Delta Work at Fairyhouse on Sunday. The 100/30 chance got the better of 11/4 favourite Le Richebourg by half-a-length.

Russell had earlier won the Grade 3 juvenile hurdle with 5/1 shot Chief Justice and completed a treble on the day on the Charles Byrnes-trained Wonder Laish, another 100/30 chance, in the 2m handicap hurdle.

He landed a double at the same track on Saturday where he rode two more winners for Elliott, Mrs Lovett in the mares’ handicap chase and Duca De Thaix in the handicap chase. The pair had also

scored with the impressive Mengli Khan which made a winning start to his chasing career at Punchestown on Wednesday.

Another Corkman James Dullea shared a double with County Donegal conditional rider Conor Orr at Limerick on Friday.

The Bandon trainer saddled outsider Rocky’s Silver to win the opening 2m3f maiden hurdle. The 33/1 chance was at the head of affairs running down to the second last flight and he comfortably accounted for Lill Smith in the hands of Conor Orr. Stable star Just Get Cracking completed the brace when battling well to take the 2m handicap at odds of 7/1 for owners Sean O’Connor and Catriona O’Donovan.

Delta Work ridden by Davy Russell, winner, at an early stage in The Baroneracing.com Drinmore Novice Steeplechase at Fairyhouse. [carolinenorris.ie]

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Christmas Special 2018

CONTENTS PAGE 3 Jimmy’s top tips for cooking your turkey this Christmas PAGE 4 How the Déise rocked the Kingdom PAGE 5 Over 600,000 Irish Christmas Trees are due to be harvested PAGE 6 The Symbols of Christmas PAGE 7 Waterford can change the lives of hundreds of people PAGE 8 The indomitable Wendy Howell PAGE 9 New Homes Development – Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds PAGE 10 The recovery of the Treaty Papers PAGE 11 Flood Relief PAGE 12 The twelve herbs of Christmas PAGE 13 Home for Christmas PAGE 14 The Beast from the East PAGE15 An Garda Síochaná and RSA launch Christmas campaign PAGE 16 Mai O’Higgins – Dungarvan’s own songwriter, poet & author PAGE 17 South East Simon Community launch Christmas Jumper Day PAGE 18 The tradition of Women’s Christmas – Nollaig na mBán PAGE 19 Children’s Boutique in an old world setting PAGES 20 & 21 Ten iconic bird species in County Waterford PAGE 22 As Christmas looms SVP is receiving an average of 1,000 calls a day PAGE 23 Dogs, not just a Christmas gift PAGE 24 A memorable year for Waterford Equestrian stars PAGE 25 Drinkaware urges motorists to take time to understand new drink driving law ahead of Christmas PAGE 26 2018 International Rose of Tralee visits Kolkata PAGE 27 Homeowners asked to ‘lock up and light up’ in anti-burglary campaign PAGE 28 Holidays are Coming as Coca Cola unveils the 2018 Magical Christmas Truck Tour PAGE29 Christmas cards made by the Sisters of Glencairn Abbey PAGE 30 The Irish ‘Soaps,’ older thank you think PAGE 31 The Paddy Box delivers more Christmas magic to Irish abroad PAGE 32 Books for Christmas PAGE 33 This Christmas your gift can help families farm PAGE 34 ‘Tis the Season PAGE 35 Christmas Spot the Difference PAGE 36 Year Ahead Horoscopes for 2019 PAGE 37 Sweet Mount Melleray PAGES 38 & 39 Ladies may your Christmas wardrobe be filled with magic cheer for the party circuit PAGE 40 Printmaster – Your Image Is Our Image

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Mrs. Claus and I love reading the letters we receive from all the boys and girls in Ireland, especially when they draw lovely colourful pictures of Mrs Claus and me, and Rudolph loves to see drawings of his bright shiny nose.

This is what the boys and girls should do: • Write their letter to me straight away • Put it in an envelope, seal it and address it to ‘Santa Claus, The North Pole’; • Write their own name and full postal address (in very clear handwriting) on the top left-hand corner of the front of the envelope; • Stick a €1.00 stamp on the top right-hand corner and • Post it in a green An Post post box – that’s important!

It’s that easy! My friends in An Post are helping me to reply to as many children’s letters as possible.

I hope you have a wonderfully magical Christmas.

Very best wishes SANTA P.S. Rudolph is on a diet but I have agreed to allow him enjoy his treats on Christmas Eve.

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Jimmy’s top tips for cooking your turkey this Christmas

Turkey on the Bone REMOVE the turkey from the fridge 15 minutes before cooking to take the chill off it.

Smear the turkey with soft Irish butter, season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

Preheat the oven to 200C, 400F, gas mark 6 for 15 minutes. Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting dish or tray. Add some water to the base of the dish. Lightly cover with foil (shiny side in) Reduce the temperature of the oven to 180C, 350F, gas mark 4. Roast for 33 minutes per kilo and 20 minutes over.

SIZE Allow roughly 375g (13oz) turkey (meat and carcass) per person when calculating what size turkey to buy.

COLLECTION & STORAGE Collect your turkey from the Fresh Food Courtyard as close to Christmas as possible, bring it home as quickly as possible and store it in the fridge immediately. Do not leave your turkey in a larder or utility room – all meat must be refrigerated properly.

Plan your fridge space the night before.

STUFFING The safest way to cook stuffing is outside the bird. But if like many people you prefer to cook it inside the bird, prepare the stuffing just before cooking the bird.

Stuff just the neck region, not the cavity.

Do not overstuff the bird.

Allow extra time for cooking.

TYPES OF OVENS No two ovens perform in exactly the same way.

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Krzystof Orzolek and Stephen Kinghorn – Qualified Butchers heat, top and bottom, keeping an even temperature throughout the oven. A meat thermometer is the best method of ensuring food is cooked to your liking.

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Pre-heat the oven to 200C, 400F, gas mark 6 for 15 minutes. Place the turkey breast on a rack in a roasting dish or tray. Add some water to the base of the dish.

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Fresh Food Courtyard Traditional Homemade Bread Stuffing INGREDIENTS: 1 finely diced large onion, 450g white breadcrumbs, 30g dried mixed herbs, 300g real Irish butter, sprinkle of salt and ground black pepper METHOD: Mix the breadcrumbs and mixed herbs in a bowl Saute the onion on a hot pan with butter and olive oil Add the sauteed onion to the breadcrumbs and mixed herbs Melt the real Irish butter and add to the mix

Season with salt and ground black pepper Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180C for 20 minutes

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The Spirit of Christmas “WITHOUT Jesus, there is no Christmas,” Pope Francis told pilgrims at a General Audience held in Rome in December last year.

His message draws attention to the fact that the elimination of the celebration of the birth of Jesus leaves “another party, but not Christmas”.

“If Christ is in the centre, all the other magical characteristics of the celebration - the lights, sounds, various local traditions, including the characteristic foods - all combine to create the atmosphere of the celebration properly, but only when Jesus is at the centre,” Pope Francis told pilgrims, adding that if we take Jesus away from the Christmas celebrations, “the light goes out and everything becomes fake”.

We should remember that Christmas (shortened version of Christ Mass / the Mass of Christ) is a Christian feast and people can get caught up in the commercialisation of the festivity - toys and Santa, snow and Christmas trees and gift giving - but where is Jesus? As well as giving this Christmas, consider accepting - accepting Jesus into your heart, because

INCORP. MUNSTER INDUSTRIAL ADVOCATE Serving the community of County Waterford for over a century 1912–2018 the love, peace and generosity of Christianity is not limited, and extends to all people regardless of their persuasion in life.

It was that love, peace and generosity which Mary and Joseph found in Bethlehem during Jesus’ birth, when they were homeless - something which will resonate with many people and families in Ireland this year, who, due to continuing government policy, find themselves without a permanent home and are facing homelessness, or are already homeless and have to make do with emergency accommodation in a hotel room or B&B, or a shelter or even a doorway on a busy city street. Homelessness is now a huge crisis in this country and a challenge for everyone to ensure that no-one is left out on the streets.

Each of us can do something, even for one person, to brighten their Christmas this year. But, like many other things, good deeds are not just for Christmas, but should be an all-year, lifelong pursuit in the true Christian way by showing love and generosity to those in need and poor in spirit - “...I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for Me” - Matthew 25: 31-46.

Even a simple act of kindness could make the biggest difference in someone’s life - such a visit to a vulnerable or elderly person or neighbour who lives alone or in rural isolation; or a visit to someone ill in hospital.

You don’t have to look too far in your own community to find someone who is disadvantaged or lonely, particularly during Christmas time.

Finally, Christmas is celebrated around the same time as the Winter Solstice - the shortest day and longest night of the year, after which the evenings begin to get brighter again - an analogy of light defeating darkness - so similarly, let the light of Christ into your life and spread the Christian message of love, joy, peace and goodwill to all.

All at the Dungarvan Observer would like to wish our readers, advertisers, followers and friends a very Happy and Holy Christmas and a wonderful and prosperous New Year.

Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi Mhaise Daoibh.

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How the Déise rocked the Kingdom

By Tom Keith “THE match is never over until the final whistle blows” is a rule which can apply to any sport. Even if your team is ‘top of the heap’ playing the ‘minnows’ in your league, vigilance and attention are still called for.

Had the Kerry Senior Football Team adhered to that doctrine on 2nd June 1957, in the Waterford Gaelic Field, they might have had another Munster title or even an All Ireland to their credit. Kerry were League finalists earlier in the year and came to play lowly Waterford in the first round of the Championship, in an invincible frame of mind and paid the price accordingly.

It was a hot and sunny June day in Waterford, conditions which limited the numbers attending, as many of the regular GAA followers opted for the beach or the mountains, instead of to a football match, the result of which was a foregone conclusion anyway.

About 3,000 Déise fans watched the match that day and had a unique sporting experience.

Among the wider Gaelic fraternity, particularly Kerry, Waterford’s function was to turn up at the venue to provide opposition and fulfil the fixture, so that Kerry could get on with the more important business of preparing for the Munster Final.

However, that was not to be and the loyal Déise supporters who turned up to the game got much more than they expected . . . a Waterford win against the mighty, unassailable, invincible Kingdom, at least to minnows like Waterford and many of the other County teams.

In those days the Waterford Football team did not come together for pre-match training in the early rounds, they just assembled on the day of the match, discussed tactics and speculated on how they might contain the stronger opposing players. There was an unspoken acceptance that they were going to lose this match, as Kerry were regarded as almost invincible in those years and in many seasons since.

There were no psychologists, physiotherapists, Team Managers or Kit Men, the team were lucky enough if they had a kit.

THE TEAM The teams’ arrival on the pitch was met with applause of approval and the match got under way under the supervision of Referee, S. Hayes (Tipperary) One newspaper report writes that ‘In Waterford Gaelic field on the June afternoon, the football was never great and the opening half exchanges were often uninspiring, but my goodness, what excitement was crammed into that breath-taking last quarter.

Bouquets there are aplenty for the Waterford men - for men like Tom Cunningham, whose last minute winner and all-round performance made him the toast of the evening. Lionhearted Jimmy White whose transfer from full-forward to midfield utterly smashed the losers’ early stranglehold in that most crucial of sectors. That most unyielding of rearguards comprised of Mick Prendergast, Matty Lonergan and Con Crowley; tenacious Seamus Power, a midfielder in the same irrepressible mould as partner Whyte; the vital score-getters Jim Timmons, Noel Power and Billy Kirwan half-backs Michael O'Connor and Jimmy Power who so capably handled Lyne and Sheehy; goalman Jer McCarthy who kept his net intact and Georgie Whyte and Tommy Power who were always in the thick of the fray.

Right full-back Jerome O'Shea and John Dowling alone in the Kerry rearguard maintained their customary steadiness when Waterford turned on the pressure.

THE PLAY One reporter wrote: “Before the throw-in, even up to half-time, the air was laden with a defeatist attitude of the Decies supporters. Kerry were in front by six points to two at the interval and they had earned that lead without be-stirring themselves unduly. They were still likely winners when Waterford goaled to reduce their deficit to three points. But if the home fans were despondent in mood

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earlier on, they were jubilant when a pointed free cut Kerry’s lead to a brace of' points. And when the twenty-fourth minute produced the second goal that levelled the scores they went really wild with excitement.”

The Dungarvan Observer report carried a major headline: “Waterford Confound Football World” followed by “Kingdom Sensationally Humbled in Glorious Finish”.

“Waterford Senior Footballers,” wrote the buoyed up correspondent, “mighty battlers and right enthusiastic ballplayers all, must have accomplished the greatest feat in the history of football in the Decies, when they sensationally humbled the might of storied Kerry in the opening round of the Munster Championship at the sun-drenched Waterford Gaelic Field on Sunday last.” The report went on to detail the individual contributions of the players.

A GREAT SURPRISE The Irish Press was more than happy to acknowledge the success and significance of Waterford’s achievement. They were very enthusiastic about the historic Waterford win, or was it at the Kerry loss?

They reported under their somewhat restrained headline: ‘Kingdom Conquered, Waterford Win Way to Final’.

“The first line of the report read: “Fantastic, Amazing, Sensational! Even these apt superlatives cannot adequately describe the Munster Senior Football Semi-Final in Waterford yesterday, in which the Waterford team that was not even given a chance by its most avid supporters, sprang one of the greatest surprises in the history of the GAA. A last minute point beat Kerry who openly had cherished ambitions of another All Ireland title.

So, for the first time since 1946, Waterford have qualified for the Provincial Final against either Cork or Clare. Indeed, so seldom has a Déise team reached this final that many of the older fans were trying to recollect when this was last achieved.

“So confident were the Kingdom men of victory yesterday, that three of

their National League Final side, Marcus O’Neill, Sean Murphy and Tom Moriarty did not travel. Hero of this sensational triumph was the Dungarvan and inter-county hurler, Tom Cunningham who, having left his own half - he played centre half back – raced over to the right wing and snapped up a loose ball to send, straight as a die, between the posts for the decisive point a minute from the end. When the final whistle sounded, the crowd, wild with excitement, carried him shoulder high to the dressing rooms amidst the most animated scenes of jubilation ever known at a sports fixture in Waterford.

So intense was the excitement among local fans that the players, most of whom were borne off the pitch, took over five minutes to reach the dressing room which for many minutes resounded to the banging fists of jubilant supporters calling for their heroes.

Perhaps never was a Championship defeat of Kerry taken so much to heart by their followers as this astonishing result. Indeed, one Kerry official; ruefully told me we will have to wait till they’re all gone to bed before we can enter Tralee. The roar which greeted Waterford’s win virtually could be heard at the foothills of the Comeragh Mountains, from near where some of the architects of this surprising victory hail.

Special toast of Kilrossanty last night, and deservedly so, was the former Railway Cup player Billy Kirwan, who at left-half forward spearheaded the moves that led to Kerry’s downfall.”

While every Waterford man who strode the football pitch that day shared equally in that sweet and historic victory, a special mention must go to the Kilrossanty Club, the backbone of Waterford Football and holders of thirteen Senior County Titles who provided six players for that victorious team.

The success of the Senior Footballers did not end with the 1957 campaign. Perhaps buoyed by that win and with a more organised style, they won some matches and registered

Tom Cunningham who scored the winning point against Kerry.

some success in subsequent seasons.

Three years later, Waterford beat Cork in the Munster Semi-Final, but were defeated by Kerry in the Final in the old Cork Athletic Grounds.

They had trained hard as a team for that game under the guidance of Paul Lannen who was their dedicated trainer in all of the good years, perhaps hoping that they could repeat the sensation of 1957, but it was not to be.

The Kingdom, on the other hand took seven Munster Titles in the 1940s; another seven in the 1950s and eight in the 1960s amassing eighty in all. This was a measure of the near futility of Waterford’s mission back in 1957, a mission which they completed with honours.

The teams were: Waterford: G. McCarthy; M. Prendergast, M. Lonergan, C. Crowley; M. O’Connor, T. Cunningham, J. Power; S. Power, S. Forde; G. Whyte, N. Power, W. Kirwan; J. Timmons, J White, T. Power.

Subs: B Daniels for Forde; S. Roche for Daniels.

Kerry: T. Barrett; J. O’Shea, E. Roche, T. Lyons; M. Dwyer, J. Dowling, M. Kerins; T. Long, M. O’Connell; P. Sheehy, N. Fitzgerald, T. Lyne; P. P. Fitzgerald, T. Collins, D. McAuliffe. Sub: D. O’Shea for Collins.

Over 600,000 Irish Christmas Trees are due to be harvested before the end of the year THIS year the Irish Christmas Tree Growers are encouraging everyone to choose an Irish grown tree this year by looking for the ‘Love a Real Tree’ label as part of the campaign launched by the ICTG, this national labelling system will help consumers to support the local economy and find a tree that has been grown in Ireland with ease.

Over 80 Christmas tree growers from across the country are currently harvesting their seasonal crop. The work has intensified this week with growers working to meet deadlines to ensure an adequate supply of trees in advance of Christmas. Up to 400,000 trees are expected to be sold throughout Ireland and a further 200,000 will be exported to European markets, such as UK, Germany and France.

Christy Kavanagh Chairman of the Irish Christmas

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The Symbols of Christmas

By Tom Keith HOW many symbols can you think of which represent Christmas in one way of another? It is surprising how many objects or images are associated with, or bring to mind one of our oldest and most enduring events, preparations for which are in full swing just now.

First and foremost, we should acknowledge that Christmas is a Christian Feast over two thousand years old whose influence and need for celebration has spread worldwide in one form or another.

It is even celebrated in places by people who have little or no idea of the origin or significance of the event, only that it is a time for celebration.

As has happened with other Christian Feasts, local pre-Christian celebrations of the changing seasons were merged with the ‘new’ Christian events.

THE CRIB This is the definitive representation of Christmas, illustrating the birth of the Christ Child, the Saviour of mankind who was promised to come from ancient times.

It shows Jesus as a new-born babe and the Virgin Mary, His mother and St. Joseph His Guardian. It was St. Francis who first defined the classical Nativity scene in the Middle Ages.There are two animals placed traditionally near the Manger, as it was a stable in which Jesus was born. It is claimed that as the inns in those days accommodated people in a dormitory setting, Mary and Joseph retreated to the stable for privacy. The Donkey is featured several times in the Biblical story, the first which carried Mary and the Infant Jesus on the flight into Egypt. It was also the lowly donkey on which Jesus rode on his final triumphal arrival into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. It is said that Jesus repaid the humble donkey by giving them dark stripes forming a cross on their backs.

THE STAR The Christmas star symbolises the star of Bethlehem, the new star which hung over the Stable in Bethlehem which guided the three Kings or Wise Men, Melchior, Balthazar, and Gaspar to visit and worship the baby Jesus. These three visitors from afar, represented the outside world, an early fulfilment of the prophesy ‘all kings shall fall down before him: all nations serve him’. They arrived at the stable in Bethlehem on the 12th Day of Christmas. This event is mentioned in the

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Gospel of St. Matthew. The Three Kings brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn baby. Gold for a King, incense for a God and myrrh, an embalming oil representing death.

ANGELS “Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o’er the plains” are the first lines of one of the most popular Christmas Carols. After the birth of Jesus, Angels appeared praising the arrival of the Saviour, Jesus, the Son of God, as is one of their primary duties. The Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she was to be the earthly mother of Jesus. The same Angel appeared to Joseph to tell him not to be afraid to take Mary as his wife. An Angel also appeared to the Three Wise Kings to advise them to go home another route to avoid the evil King Herod.

CHRISTMAS WREATHS AND HOLLY The Christmas wreath has significant meaning for the season. Its circular shape represents eternity, for it has no beginning and no end. From a Christian religious perspective, it represents an unending circle of life. The evergreen, which was used traditionally in Nordic countries making wreaths, symbolizes growth and everlasting life. Holly branches have thorns and when used in a wreath it represents the thorn on the crown of Jesus when he was crucified. Bright red holly berries symbolize the blood of Jesus that was shed for us. The Advent wreath carries four candles, three purple and one pink to be lit consecutively on the four Sundays before Christmas.

First Purple candle: represents hope; the Second Purple Candle stands for love; the Third Candle is Pink representing Joy and is lit on Gaudete or Joyful Sunday. The Fourth Purple Candle: is a symbol of peace. A fifth white candle, centrally placed is lit to represent the arrival of Jesus, the Saviour on Christmas Day. SANTA CLAUS This is an easy one which everyone should know. St. Nicholas was a Greek Bishop of Myra which is in present day Turkey. He was renowned for his giftgiving, especially to the poor at Christmas.

He lent his name to such charitable works and slowly his name evolved from Santa Niklaus to Santa Claus or Santy in its shorter version. Depicting Santa in red may go back as far as the American Civil War cartoonist, Thomas Nast, but the colour was popularised in Coca Cola advertisements since the 1920s, an element of the tradition which has stayed with us.

THE CHRISTMAS TREE Pagans used pine branches to decorate their homes during the winter solstice, as it made them think of the spring to come.

The Romans used Fir Trees to decorate their temples at the festival of Saturnalia.

Christians use it as a sign of everlasting life with God. Nobody is really sure when Fir trees were first used as Christmas trees. It probably began about 1000 years ago in Northern Europe.

It was Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, who brought the idea of the Christmas tree in the house, from Germany to England. English people

found this quite funny at the time, but this new practice soon became widespread.

The tradition of placing a Christmas Tree as well as the life-size Nativity scene in Saint Peter's Square in Rome started in 1982 during the Pontificate of Pope John Paul II, when the Polish-born Pontiff introduced the northern European symbol of Christmas spirit. The German folk song and ode to the Christmas tree, "O Tannenbaum", was written in Germany in the mid-1500s. The original folk song has been rewritten many times over the centuries.

YULE LOG The custom of burning the Yule Log was originally a Nordic tradition which took place around the Winter Solstice Festival known as Yule in Scandinavia and Germany. The tradition dates from before Medieval times. The Yule Log was originally an entire tree that was carefully chosen and brought into the house with great ceremony. The largest end of the log would be placed into the fire hearth while the rest of the tree stuck out into the room. The log would be lit from the remains of the previous year's log which had been carefully stored through the year.

The log was slowly fed into the fire through the Twelve Days of Christmas.

THE POINSETTIA The Poinsettia derives its name from John Poinsett, the first US Ambassador to Mexico who brought the plant back to the US in 1832. The plant’s use for Christmas décor began in 16th Century Mexico, where a young girl, the story says, was too poor to afford gifts for Christmas. She was told by an Angel to pick weeds and place them by the Altar in Church. Crimson blossoms sprouted from the weeds and became beautiful poinsettias. From the 17th Century, Franciscan Friars in Mexico included the plants in their Christmas celebrations. The star shape is said to represent the Star of Bethlehem, while the red colour represents the blood sacrifice of Jesus.

CHRISTMAS OR XMAS The abbreviation Xmas is often used for secular advertising, or other reasons outside the Christian context. This seems to take the Christ out of Christmas, losing the whole Christian meaning of the word.

However, this is not as undesirable a representation as some might think. Chi (or X) is the first letter in the Greek word for Christ. In the early days of the Christian Church, believers used the letter X as a secret symbol to indicate their membership in the church to others.

Local Waterford poet, Tadhg Gaelach O’Suilleabháin used the ‘Chiastic Structure’ in some of his great Christian poetry, weaving in the shape of the cross through the placing of certain words in consecutive lines.

There are other, less notable Christmas symbols which are local to particular areas and have also been practiced for centuries.

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Launching the 2018 Christmas Gifts range, the Irish development agency revealed that generous people in Co. Waterford spent over €5,500 on the charity’s gift campaign last year, allowing Trocaire to bring vital support 170 families.

This support provided people in the developing world with clean water, essential seeds and tools, livestock and help with education, the charity said.

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The indomitable Wendy Howell

The Devastated Long Island Shore

By Tom Keith

IN the grounds of St. Mary’s Church of Ireland in Dungarvan, there is a gravestone with two names on it, Noreen Twyman from Warwickshire in England and Wendy Howell who came from Boston in the United States. Wendy lived in the Coole near Kilgobinet and passed away in 1990.

Wendy came from a wealthy family, her father, William Goodrich Thompson being a famous lawyer and a member of the Boston legal elite. He obviously had a strong social conscience, for over three years, during their Court Appeals he defended two Italian immigrants, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, who had been accused of the murder of a payroll clerk and a security guard during a robbery in Braintree, Massachusetts on 15th April, 1920. It was accepted it was a wrongful conviction and he dedicated three years of his life to their defence.

In the first years of their trial, the unfortunate Italian pair were defended by lawyers paid by the labour movement. However, when that source of finance ceased,

William Thompson took on their defence pro bono and was by their side for the next three years until they were executed in Charlestown State on 23rd August, 1927.

It still stands as one of the most notable criminal trials in American legal history and, due to the unfair procedures of the trial, it is considered a blight on the legal system of the United States.

On the death of William Thompson in 1935, the New York Times wrote: Died. William Goodrich Thompson, 70, indefatigable defense counsel for executed Radicals Sacco & Vanzetti, whose cause he adopted in 1924 (three years after their conviction) and carried valiantly until final defeat in 1927; in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

ACTIVE LIFE This was the background of Wendy’s early years – she was born in 1914 – and the trial may have influenced her at an early age.

Wendy became an accomplished aviator and, in her early adult years, ran her own air-freight business out of Bisbee Airport in Arizona, crash-landing twice without serious

mishap, once with her young son, her only child aboard. Wendy also trained American pilots during the Second World War. SURVIVING THE STORM One of the most spectacular events in her very eventful life took place during the great storm which hit Long Island, New York on 21st September 1938. Such was its ferocity that it became known as ‘The Long Island Express’.

Wendy may have been living in Long Island at the time, but in any event, she was there for that tumultuous event. On the evening of the storm she was sitting on the stoop of a beach house, close to the water, in the company of a friend in a wheelchair. Wendy may have been unaware of the impending disaster, or, as a highly independent woman, she and her friend decided to ride it out when a warning finally came in the form of quickly deteriorating weather conditions.

A local woman, Sherrill Foster recalls that she was in high school when the hurricane of '38 struck.

“The school was not closed,” she said. “The story goes that the

principal, Leon Q. Brooks, who was "from away" had been notified by phone about a hurricane approaching. He is reputed to have said, "We don't have hurricanes around here," and slammed the phone down. He kept the school open - until the kindergartners, upon leaving the building, were blown up against the chain link fence.

WENDY’S NIGHTMARE Presuming themselves to be safe on dry land, Wendy and her friend watched the growing storm, the rising tide and the thunderous waves. Suddenly, the promised tidal wave arrived and surged up the Long Island shore, lifting the beach house and stoop and carried them with Wendy and friend still ‘aboard,’ over a thousand yards inland where it deposited both safe and unharmed. An added concern for Wendy was that she was pregnant after several miscarriages. However, the baby too survived the storm and Hunt Barclay went on to have a productive life in the state of New Hampshire where he lives today.

The storm claimed over 600 lives, with many more injured and

Margaret Kiely, Jamie Kiely (inside carriage), carriage driver unknown, Ned Kiely, Wendy Howell and Vincent Morrissey.

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the town was devastated. The photo of the destruction shows the ferocity of the wave.

WASHINGTON POST “At its core, winds howled at a whopping 115 mph,” reported the paper. “That alone is bad, but consider this: The storm was moving at the forward speed of 70 mph when it made landfall, which is simply unheard of. Hurricanes do not move at highway speeds. This was an extremely unusual case, and part of the reason it struck without warning.

“But that’s just half the battle. The hurricane’s exceptional forward speed amplified wind gusts east of the centre. In other words, its motion combined with the inwardspiralling winds to enhance gusts well beyond anything ordinary for a Cat-3 storm. So instead of a gust to 115mph, that suddenly became 115 + 70, or 185 mph. Indeed, a gust to 186 mph - stronger than anything recorded in the later Katrina, Harvey, Maria, or Irma - was measured at the Blue Hills Observatory in Milton, Mass.”

NEW YORK TIMES “In the days before such storms were given official names,” wrote the New York Times,, “the 1938 hurricane was dubbed the Long Island Express because it advanced at speeds of up to 60 m.p.h. and, after finishing with the Island, it hit five New England states in just six hours.

It remains the most devastating weather event on Long Island, and with about 600 total deaths it was the fourth deadliest hurricane in United States history. In addition to those killed, 63,000 were left homeless, 8,900 buildings were destroyed, 3,300 boats were lost and two billion trees were destroyed.”

DEVASTATION According to an account of the storm by Charles F. Brooks (Minsinger, 1988), close to 19,000 buildings were destroyed by water, wind, or fire, including permanent and summer dwellings, barns, and other structures. In addition, 2,600 boats were destroyed in the storm surge and 26,000 automobiles were ruined by flying debris and floodwaters. The majority of the fatalities in the 1938 event resulted from the storm surge as, unfortunately, no warnings were issued in time for residents to evacuate the low-lying coastal areas.

As we have seen in this country, advance notice of such storms can reduce possible fatalities, but mother nature can be tough and we will see many more major storms come to our shore, as we cause greater and greater adverse conditions through our neglect of global warming.

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The Recovery of the Treaty Reports W

By Tom Keith

HEN Winston Churchill made his infamous (in Irish terms) victory speech on 13th May, 1945 at the end of the Second World War, after congratulating the British people on their victory, he cast his gaze on Ireland and castigated us for staying neutral when he could have done with the use of the ports on the South Coast and on Lough Swilly.

These three ports which had been held

by Britain after their withdrawal from Ireland in 1922, Spike Island, Berehaven and Lough Swilly on the northern coast, had been handed back by the Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain on 11th July, 1938, a year before the Second World War commenced, The hand-over date of 11th July held another and different significance, as it was seventeen years to the day since the truce

colonial forts around the world.

Summing it up in 1938, the Irish Press wrote: “Nearly one hundred and fifty years ago, the British rulers of the sea were about to march out to contest with France the military domination of Europe. Prisoners-of-war were becoming plentiful and Britain needed many places wherein to house her captives. Monasticmemoried Spike Island, sprawling in the waters of Cork Harbour looked remote and desolate enough for the purpose. And so, in 1791, the Union Jack was flown from yet another outpost of the world.

That flag, symbol of power and Empire in the minds of subject peoples under its coloured square, has never been absent from the flagstaff at Spike in all the stormy years since. It has flaunted its haughty message to the despairing Irish exile fleeing on the emigrant ship from the horrors of the famine; it waved unheedingly over the sorrow of John Mitchel as he wept in

Irish troops arrive in Cobh en route to Spike Island for the hand-over ceremony.

with the British had been called in 1921, bringing an end to the military campaign for independence.

During the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations in 1921, British delegates raised concerns that a newly independent Ireland would not have the naval capability to ensure adequate defence of the Irish coast and that Ireland might prove a gateway for an invasion of Britain.

This was accepted and the Treaty permitted Royal Navy warships to use the three ports in Ireland.

A BITTER MOMENT Now, as Spike Island passed from British to Irish hands, it must have been a bitter moment for the Government of Northern Ireland. To add salt to the colonial wounds, the event took place on 11th July, the day before the big Orange celebrations in Northern Ireland on the 12th with those of Orange persuasion having to read the reports of another brick crumbling from the wall of the British Empire as they prepared for their annual celebrations.

The history and purpose of the great fort was clear and, in many respects, no different to the thousands of other

the captivity of the island before transportation for 14 years to Bermuda; it still waved when the Fenians went out in the snow of March, 1867, and it survived the bitter fight of later years to bring it down.

Today, the Irish Flag will rise to put the green above the red for the first time in the history of the once British fortress.”

SENSE OF SHAME Now, the flag was coming down, not after a battle, but as a result of vigorous diplomatic efforts on the part of the Irish Government and, no doubt, against the wishes and even better judgement of some well-placed Britons.

In Crossgar, Co. Down, Mr. J. M. Andrews, Six-Co. Finance Minister, after observing that Britain had surrendered all claim to sovereignty over the three Treaty ports, remarked that: “Only yesterday, with pomp and ceremony, the Union Jack was hauled down and the Tricolour run up.

“None of us, I am sure,” he continued, “could dwell on that incident without feelings of sorrow and a sense of shame, following, as it did, the events of a few weeks ago, when, with another display, there was installed in Dublin a President

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to displace the King.”

The concept of Irish Independence sixteen years after the war with Britain had ended, had not yet fully sunk in.

THE CEREMONY The ceremony of departure of the British troops and the taking charge of the Fort by the Irish soldiers was executed with military precision.

The island was formally taken into charge at 5.30 p.m. by Major Patrick Maher, Irish Director of Artillery from Captain M. O’Halloran, Commander of the British Forces. A courtesy salute was fired by the British artillery.

The Union Jack was lowered in Fort Westmoreland at sundown as protocol demanded and as had taken place thousands of times before. Precisely at 6.20 p.m., the first Irish artillery salute came from the island, speeding the departing British soldiers who were transhipped by tender on to the motor vessel Innisfallen, en route for Fishguard.

The destroyer, H.M.S. Acosta, which had been lying out in the harbour with British officers on board, glided in the wake of the Innisfallen, in the view of the thousands of people watching the historic scene from Cobh.

From that moment, the island that had successively housed saints, scholars, convicts, patriots and soldiers of an alien power, passed again into the control of the Irish nation.

An hour after the troops had departed, the Taoiseach, Mr. de Valera, arrived in Cobh accompanied by several Cabinet Ministers and he was met by a military Guard of Honour. He then crossed to the island in a launch.

A salute of 19 guns was fired when An Taoiseach reached the Island. He immediately walked to the fort accompanied by the Chief of Staff, Major General Brennan; the Minister for Defence, Mr. Frank Aiken and Mr.Vivion de Valera wearing the uniform of a Volunteer Officer.

TRICOLOUR HOISTED At 8.00 p.m., the Mr. de Valera hoisted the Tricolour to a salute of 21 guns.

For the purpose of the ceremonies, "Sundown" had been changed to 9.00 p.m. Tricolours were raised simultaneously at Forts Carlisle and

Camden.

Later, the Taoiseach’s party made a tour of the island.

At every military barracks and camp around the country, all officers, N.C.O.'s and men paraded An Taoiseach, Eamon de Valera. under arms facing the flagstaff and at 8 o'clock the troops presented arms.

A feu-de-joie was fired at Collins Barracks, Dublin, Custume Barracks, Athlone, Curragh Camp and Collins Barracks, Cork. Garrison flags were flown at all military Stations.

The ceremony was carried live on Radio Eireann, one of the early outside broadcasts by the fledgling radio station.

Throughout the ceremony, thousands lined the seafront at Cobh and other vantage points and many pleasure boats had crossed to the island for the spectacle also.

When the launch carrying the Taoiseach and his party arrived back in Cobh, a band ashore played ‘The Legion of the Rearguard’.

An address of welcome from Cobh Urban Council was read in Irish and English and signed by the Chairman Mr. Seamus Fitzgerald, and the Clerk.

Replying in Irish, the Taoiseach thanked the Council and said there was nothing for him to say as everyone understood the meaning of that day’s ceremony.

Mr. de Valera was also greeted by Cork Old IRA and later was escorted by cheering crowds to his car.

And so, another chapter was closed on the fraught relationship between Ireland and Britain, the conclusion of which has not yet been reached.

Spike Island is now one of the country’s leading tourist destinations where visitors hear the long and fraught history of the island fortress. It was named Winner of Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2017 at the World Travel Awards.

An Taoiseach, Eamon de Valera (second from left on boat) arrives on Spike Island for the hand-over ceremony.

Flood Relief

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By John Daly IF you take the coast road from Dungarvan to Bonmahon you will pass by Ballinroad and the turn-off for Clonea Strand. Keep on going and you will leave Morrissey’s Crooked Bridge and the old historic church and graveyard of Clonea behind. Soon you will come to a little road to Ballyvoile Cove. Continue on down and you will come to the ancient bridge over the Dalligan River, which in fact is not a river at all but sometimes a turbulent stream that flows all the way from the foothills of the Comeragh Mountains. Here it ends its journey and trickles over the stones into the sea at Ballyvoile.

On this particular long ago evening, Willie Norris was leaning on the parapet of the bridge contentedly smoking his pipe and gazing out to sea in the peace and tranquility of a late Summer evening.

Willie was known as being something of a philosopher whose advice was listened to, and whose opinion was often sought on the myriad matters that affected a small close-knit rural community. He lived in a small thatched cottage on the furze-covered hillside overlooking The Cove with an uninterrupted view of the ocean in all its ever changing moods.

It was indeed a beautiful place and Willie was often heard to remark ‘you could live on a meal a day up there, it’s so lovely.’ Then, with a short burst of laughter, he would add ‘which is just as well, one of these days I might have to; the way the world is going.’

He eked out a precarious existence on the few hungry, hilly acres below the house which he haphazardly tilled when the mood struck him. It was, as he used to say, his ‘refuge from the tedious world of servile bondage.’ Willie prided himself on being the originator of the no-working-day week.

Here at The Cove bridge was where the locals would gather in the quiet of an evening when work was done to meet their neighbours and talk about the happenings of the day and to reminisce about the old times. Here also they would often pass a contented couple of hours playing “pitch and toss” or a game of “skittles”.

Simple pleasures for simple people who lived in tune with the ever changing seasons and who listened to the quiet heartbeats of nature.

As the last lingering rays of the setting sun made way for a quiet reflective twilight, Willie was joined at the bridge

by Wattie Moloney, a neighbour from over the road who looked as if there was some insurmountable problem troubling him.

Willie didn’t take any notice because, to tell the truth something always seemed to be bothering Wattie. If it wasn’t the news of a small war that had broken out in some far corner of the world, where he feared ‘one of them aeroplanes might take a wrong turn and start dropping bombs on Ballyvoile!’ to a more local problem such as a pig or a cow getting sick. The weather too was a constant cause for concern.

He dreaded an unexpected deluge of rain or a particularly high tide that would force the river to back up and overflow its banks and flood his house.

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Wattie’s house was situated on the bank of the river and had in fact been flooded numerous times through the years. After being flooded twice in the space of a few months some time previously, he decided to do something about it. Now being in the company of a man whose advice he knew he could depend on, and observing the niceties of the occasion, he first enquired after Willie’s state of health. To which Willie replied ‘sure I’m the same as ever, overworked and undernourished.’ This from a man whose rotund figure didn’t in any way hint at hunger and to whom work was a four-letter word.

Having satisfied the requirements of good manners, Wattie got down to business and broaching the subject of the intermittent encroaching water asked Willie, what, in his considered opinion, would be the best way to approach the difficulty?

Willie sized up the situation from all angles and giving due diligence to the fact that he had to eliminate the possibility he himself might be asked to labour in Wattie’s flood-prone vineyard replied: ‘I would go to someone who is accustomed to the building trade; particularly house repairs: Sean Dower is the man you want.’

The very next day Wattie approached Sean, a local “Jack-of-All-Trades” and asked him if he would, as he put it, ‘throw your eye on the problem; and if possible come up with an agreeable solution, bearing in mind the hard times that were in it.

Sean arrived one evening after supper laden down with the various tools of the trade which he thought he might need to make an accurate assessment of the proposed project, and also if the truth be known, to impress the prospective client with the gravity of the undertaking.

After taking various measurements and levels with a lot of head-shaking and teeth-sucking and muttering to himself, informed Wattie, ‘if the floor was raised around a foot higher than it was at present, the problem would be solved!’

This information was delivered in the sonorous tone and with the gravitas of a teacher enlightening a rather dense student on the intricacies of building the great Pyramid of Geza.

‘And how much would that cost?’

Wattie enquired in the plaintive, rather wheedling voice he always used when asking the price of anything.

With a further bout of head-shaking and teeth-sucking and scribbling indecipherable equations in his little dog-

eared notebook, Sean proclaimed ‘about twenty pounds should cover it!’

Wattie turned pale, clutched his chest and staggered around a bit before he could get enough air in his lungs to reply.

‘Are you trying to put me in the poorhouse? I couldn’t afford to pay out a fist of money like that. Twenty pounds!

Twenty pounds!’ he wailed. ‘Surely there must be a cheaper way of doing the job than that.’

Sean looked crestfallen that his expert opinion had been dismissed out of hand, and realizing there was no easy money to be made from a skinflint like Wattie, retreated into the sullen ‘No-Man’sLand” of the rejected righteous.

A pregnant silence fell between the two men as they analysed the proposed flood-relief scheme from every possible angle.

The silence seemed to stretch interminably, broken only by an occasion raised arm and an exclamation of ‘Ah’ by Wattie as if he were about to say something but then thought better of it and lapsed back into silence. Suddenly he gave a shout, and his eyes lit up as if a light had been switched on inside his head. ‘I have it! I have it!’ he cried out with excitement.

When Sean’s heart had settled down to its normal rhythm after the fright he got, he asked ‘What is it?’

Wattie, still chuckling at the brilliance of the solution he had come up with said, ‘If you drilled a little hole in the back wall of the kitchen wouldn’t the water run out as quick as it came in? And it would cost next to nothing’.

Sean stared at him with a look of near disgust on his features. ‘Listen!’ he said in a tone dripping with unrestrained sarcasm, ‘I’m a tradesman, not a rat.

A little hole in the back wall, indeed!

What a liberty to ask such a thing of a craftsman.’

Without another word, he gathered up his bits and pieces and with an expression on his face as if he had just taken a big bite out of an extremely sour lemon, stuffed them into a tattered canvas toolbag and, jumping up on his ‘High-Nellie” bicycle, beat an unseemly hasty retreat away from Wattie and his floodprone kitchen. He didn’t look back even once.

As Wattie watched his diminishing figure speed away up the road, he muttered to himself, ‘Them handymen; they’re all the same; mad for money.’

Wattie’s house is still prone to flooding when the tide is exceptionally high or when the weather is exceptionally wet.

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Marshmallow Root CELEBRATING the origins of Christianity and spreading the message of peace amongst nations can be a rough enough challenge these times.

With the mind to be merry and the instinct to be indulgent, trouble threatens those who practice their faith in celebration over the festive season. Others, merely prone to the seasonal fluctuations, may find themselves making another down payment on the price of being born this Winter!

Most people would bet their last ounce of frankincense that God hadn’t factored in sore throats, hangovers and frayed nerves when He sent His son to save mankind 2018 years ago. Perhaps He had His suspicions though; for he sent us herbs.

Having done that, He created medical herbalists to manage these creations. Mags Noonan from Ballyduff Upper heard the message and answered the call.

Mags practices at the Clinic of Herbal Medicine in the Youghal Enterprise Centre, Office 17, Emmet Place. It’s an ironic setting given it was a residence of Richard Boyle, whose

Lismore-born herbalist son Robert is known as the ‘father of modern medicine’.That was back in the days when Ireland’s health system didn’t feature on Primetime specials of course!

Mags qualifications include a BSc in analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry and a BSc (hons) in herbal science. She is also the first woman in Ireland to hold both disciplines. She has worked in pharmaceutical laboratories, hospitals and clinical practices and served six years as a senior herbal pharmacist in Lismore Clinic.

Her years of experience in the medical service qualifies her to combine traditional and modern medicine in the provision of safe and natural solutions towards health need.

With Christmas in mind, the west Waterford woman obligingly agreed to offer her own contribution towards saving mankind over Christmas.What follows may be the answer to all your prayers: Preventative herbs: 1. Elderberry: Elderberry is one of those ‘boosting’ herbs that should be in all home medicine cabinets. It contains two compounds that are active

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against the flu virus and that help to prevent it from invading respiratory tract cells. Black elderberry extracts and flower infusions have been shown to reduce the severity and length of influenza.

Commercial preparations of elderberry come in various forms, including liquids, capsules, lozenges and gummies.

2. Reishi mushrooms: Medicinal mushrooms such as reishi are another great way to boost the immune system at this time of year. These mushrooms have a long history of use in China, where they once were favoured by royalty to improve health and extend life. They contain high amounts of organic compounds that are proven to strengthen our immune cells and improve general immune system health You can buy dried, ground reishi mushrooms and actually use them to make tea (if you don’t mind the bitterness). Otherwise, buy it as liquid extracts or capsules, available in health food stores.

Sore throat & coughs: 3. Sage: I have found that sage used for any inflammation or ulceration of mouth, gums and throat can bring great results, with its stringent, antiseptic and antibacterial qualities. It can be used fresh or dried and even makes an aromatic tea, which has been found to be quite soothing to sore throats.

To make sage tea, pour one cup of almost-boiling water over two tablespoons of fresh sage or one tablespoon of dried sage leaves. Cover and steep for 10-15 minutes and strain. Add honey and/or lemon, if desired. Sage tea may also be used as a throat gargle.

4. Thyme: Thyme heals! This is my favourite antiseptic and antibacterial herb for pesky coughs and respiratory infections.Thyme also relieves smooth muscle spasms, such as coughing, and has antioxidant effects. Brewing a tea or making a concentrated tincture is one of the best ways to achieve relief from respiratory ailments using thyme.

5. Marshmallow root: Marshmallow root supplies an abundance of mucilage, the gluey substance that helps with dry, tickly coughs. The mucilage coats the dry and irritated mucous membranes of the throat bringing much needed relief. Best taken as a tea or a tincture between 5 and 15 ml.

To get the maximum benefit from sage, thyme and marshmallow I would recommend making syrup, tea or a tincture with them. Combining these three herbs into a strong tea -with local honey added- can arm you with

a natural and powerful antibacterial cough remedy.

Stress reducing: The festive season is a wonderful time of year but, of course, it can bring about undue stress, what with stuff like trying to remember on what floor you parked the car and if your grandmother will still be in it when you eventually find it.

6. Mag’s choice of herb to counteract stress is Ashwagandha – a tonic and adaptogen herb native to southern Asia and synonymous with the Ayurvedic tradition. Amongst its many properties it helps the body adapt to stress and improves stamina for those suffering from lack of sleep.

The stress response initiates a set of reactions leading to excitability in the nervous system and feelings of anxiety. Ashwagandha’s reportedly positive effect on anxiety is hypothesised as being due to its ability to lower cortisol levels and mimic the effects of the neurotransmitter GABA. (Neurotransmitters are naturally occurring chemicals in the brain that transmit communications and GABA means Gamma aminobutyric acid – slows down these signals and aids relaxation) Ashwagandha is thus one of the best herbs for treating stress due to its powerful tonic effect and also because it is calming and non-stimulating. It can be taken in fluid extract form 7. Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) is probably more recognisable as one of the most popular choices for Christmas trees! The invigorating pine scent pervades the home and is perhaps the signature aroma of the holiday season.

Sometimes wreaths and pine cone displays take the place of a bulky tree but either way a few drops of essential oil of pine can freshen the scent.

But pine has a long history of use as a pain reliever. Applied externally, essential oils of Scots pine help against arthritis, aches, pains and sore muscles and as an antiseptic for respiratory disorders. It should not be used by people who are prone to allergic skin reactions however. A tincture comprised from needles, shoots and resin can be taken internally but only under professional medical supervision.

8. Lemon balm: This is a common garden herb with many virtues, including the ability to ease insomnia. It also relieves fever, fights viral illness, calms the digestive tract and eases headaches. So if you experience unrest, sleeplessness and headaches over the festive season, lemon balm is a good choice and as a tea tastes delicious. It’s also available in tablet form as Melissa Dreams from pharmacies and health shops.

Lemon Herb Over-indulgence (Just in case, like...): 9. Milk Thistle: This herb’s active ingredient silymarin has been shown to provide relief from the symptoms associated with over-indulgence in drink and food such as indigestion and upset stomach. It works by helping to protect the liver from alcohol damage and from premature ageing, by helping to regenerate liver cells. It can be taken as 20 to 40 drops of tincture twice daily or one to three capsules daily 10. Ginger tea: A cup of freshly grated ginger tea can do wonders for settling an upset stomach. Just grate 1.25 cm (1⁄2 inch) of ginger root into a cup and cover with boiling water.

Leave to infuse for a few moments before sipping slowly.

Cats and dogs: So much for the human race but the Creator in His wisdom gave us company, both feathered and furred and often fragile. Dogs and cats, being housemates, may also suffer seasonal stress –not to mention over indulging if there’s a bit of turkey lurking unattended. Mags has recommendations to address their consequences too.

11.Valerian root: This is a valuable helper in calming nervous excitement and anxiety tension in animals. Administered in small doses it relaxes the nervous system and aids a good night’s sleep.

According to Veterinary Herbal Medicine, by Wynn and Barbara Fougere, the recommended dose of dried valerian root for a dog is between one and 7.5 grams.Tincture for dogs is between seven and 15 ml and for cats 3 to 5 ml. Powdered valerian root is also available in capsule and tablet form.

12. Chamomile: Chamomile is the old-time favourite remedy for anxiety, relaxing the nervous system and easing digestive complaints that may accompany anxiety.This herb has a mild anti-inflammatory action on the digestive muscles, helping gastrointestinal issues and discomfort.

A medicinal tea made from the flowers is the best way to take this herb as it is gentle and safe. A tincture is also available; follow guidelines as with Valerian root.

All herbs mentioned are available at the Clinic of Herbal Medicine; most are also available at the Goodness Me Health Shop, North Main Street, Youghal or online at www.liveeka.ie.

Tele: 087-6417392.

Mags wishes all her clients and friends a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year.

Home for Christmas

By John Daly THE Railway Arms pub in Burnt Oak in North London was almost empty that night.

There were a couple of people playing what was obviously a boring game of darts.

Five or six others were standing morosely in separate little groups at the bar, occasionally mumbling a few disjointed words to each other, hardly waiting for, or expecting, an answer. And three or four more were, like me, sitting on the long bench seat at the wall, each one at a separate table. All were islands of solitude with an invisible rampart of silence built around them that in their present mood would be difficult, if not impossible to breach.

It was a Thursday night and money was scarce, which accounted for the small crowd and the reason why everyone there was nursing a pint, taking long delays between short sips, before they ventured out onto the cold and damp of a bleak November night-time street.

The majority of the patrons of the Railway Bar would not be paid until lunch-time on Saturday, and right now, that seemed an eternity away.

The place would be hopping then; the drinks would be all “top-drawer” on Saturday with nips of whiskey and brandy being washed down with foaming pints of “best bitter”. “The Boys from the Bog”, a group of local musicians, would be giving “gongo” to the “Masons Apron” and “Mrs. McLeod’s Reel” in the corner. The talk and the laughter would be loud and raucous and good-humoured and the “craic” would be mighty. The bad times would be forgotten and “Paddy was going to town”.

The lads who worked “on the lump” for the sub-contractors would be paid in the pub by the foreman of the job, who expected a “kickback” from the hard earned wages he distributed from the big bundle of notes he carried in his pocket.

If you did not oblige, you would not have a job on Monday morning. But what the hell!

There was always another job to be got.

Young Paddy O’Keeffe, the barman, who came from the village of Rathgormack outside Carrick-on-Suir, was trying to keep busy polishing glasses he had polished ten minutes before and wiping down the counter that was still damp from the previous wipe-down. He seemed to be the only one in the bar who was in good spirits, quietly singing to himself and passing the odd frivolous comment to the longfaced group at the other side of the counter as he went about his task of keeping the bar clean and tidy.

I had been talking to him earlier in the evening, and he told me he was going home for Christmas, which was also his birthday.

He would be twenty one on Christmas Day, and as he said, if things worked out as he hoped they would, he would not be coming back.

He had never really settled down in England.

He was always missing home, particularly as his mother was living alone and was nervous in the house on her own these dark nights. ‘I know she would be much happier if I could come home to stay’, he mused.

Then he told me he’d had an unexpected letter from the Chairman of the local GAA Club asking him if he would consider coming home as he was badly needed on the hurling team. The Chairman went on to explain how the team had done rather well the previous season, reaching the quarter final. They could have done much better, he thought, but for the fact they were lacking somewhat up front in the attack. But with their star full forward back again they would have a good chance of winning the country honours in the next year’s championship.

The letter also stated that a new factory in Carrick-on-Suir would be taking on workers in the New Year and if an application was received from “one Patrick O’Keeffe” it would be looked at favourably. So much so, success could be said to be guaranteed.

We were told a few weeks later by the young girl who replaced him behind the bar in the Railway Arms and who happened to be a neighbour of his at home that is exactly what happened.

He arrived home on Christmas Eve to the delight of his mother.

The first person to call to welcome him home was the Chairman of the Hurling Club who could not be stopped from babbling on about the great prospects for the club now that their star full forward was back again. The County Championship was theirs for the taking, in his considered opinion, he said.

All that day there were neighbours dropping in and out to welcome him home and to wish him and his mother a Happy Christmas. To celebrate his birthday, she had made a cake with “21” written in the colours of the Hurling Club on top. For both of them, it was the best Christmas they had ever had.

The day after New Year’s Day, he met with the factory manager at his office in Carrick-onSuir. After a brief chat about factory work and a much longer chat about hurling and the team’s chances in the upcoming County Championship, he was offered a job starting work the following Monday morning.

The next day he got a lift from a passing motorist into Dungarvan and after filling out all the necessary hire-purchase forms and giving his required particulars became the proud owner of a brand new Honda 50cc red and white motor-bike. The salesman at the shop where he had purchased the Honda told him it was the “Rolls Royce” of the working man.

‘There is no comparison between the comfort of the Honda which allows you to cruise up hill and own dale with no effort whatsoever and an ordinary bicycle which was nothing but effort.

Sure, you would be tired before you’d started your days work’, he added.

Having showed Paddy the rudiments of riding the Honda and how to operate the clutch, brake and throttle, wished him luck with his purchase and turned to the next customer.

Paddy pushed the Honda to the outskirts of the town and on the fall of ground on the Abbeyside side of Dungarvan Bridge, sat on the saddle and with mounting excitement let the bike freewheel to Mulcahy’s corner.

He was hooked!

With the impetuousness and impatience of youth, he could not wait to try it out properly and decided to ride it home to Rathgormack.

‘Won’t Mam get the surprise of her life when she sees me coming up the road riding a brand new motorbike’, he thought.

After a few false starts, he soon got going and with the exhilaration of the wind in his hair and a sense of newfound freedom, drove towards home in total contentment.

It was one of those glorious days you get in early January with the air crystal clear, the sun shining, Spring not far off and a feeling of a new beginning everywhere. ‘What a lovely day’, Paddy thought.‘A new year, a new job and a new Honda. It really is good to be alive.’

Passing through Leamybrien, he crashed into a tractor that drove out onto the road from a field where it had been ploughing.

He was killed instantly!

But that was all in the future.That night long ago as he polished the glasses and sang softly to himself in the Railway Arms in Burnt Oak, he was on top of the world at the thought of going home for Christmas.

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A Children’s Bedtime Story …

The Beast from the East

By Paddy Phelan THE Beast from the East was a very cold wind that began in the Arctic near the North Pole where Santa lives. This cold wind blew down across Europe and then across England and was heading for Ireland. At the same time, a warm wind from the South called Emma began to move towards Ireland and, when the Beast saw her he immedi-

ately fell in love with her and wanted to marry her. They met up in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland and Emma agreed to marry the Beast and together they would blow a very strong wind over Ireland. At their wedding, loads and loads of confetti was thrown about.

The wicked Witch from the East was very annoyed when she saw all this as she was secretly in love with the Beast and wanted

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to marry him herself. So she cast a bad spell that turned all the confetti into snow and she made tons and tons of more snow to go with it. Then all the loads and loads of snow was carried by the wind all over Ireland. The roads were all blocked with snow, the people could not go to work, the lorries and vans could not deliver milk and food to the shops and the children could not go to school. Farmers had to take in all

their cattle and sheep into sheds to give them shelter from the cold wind and snow. When the Wicked Witch saw this she thought of another evil plan. She caused a lot of snow to pile up on the roofs of farmers’ sheds.

Some sheds were not able to bear the weight of snow and collapsed sending loads of snow into the shed on top of the poor animals - some got killed and some were injured and they were all very scared. All the animals had to go out again in the cold and the Witch was delighted.

Then she thought of another evil plan.

She cast a spell and sent a very severe frost. This froze all the water pipes. Farmers had no water for their cattle and people could not use their dishwashers or washing machines or flush their toilets. Some people had no water to make their tea and they could not go anyplace to get water because they were blocked in by big snowdrifts. So they had to get some snow and melt it in a saucepan on the cooker to make their tea or coffee. And some people had no electricity because the snow broke down the wires and the repair men could not travel through the very high snow.

The Wicked Witch was cackling and rubbing her icy hands together in great glee at the trouble she had caused. But then she saw something that made her feel very unhappy once again.

She saw all the children in Ireland having a great time playing in the snow. In County Waterford she saw Katie and Paddy to-

bogganing down a steep hill with their Daddy and she saw Darragh and Abbie throwing snowballs and making snowmen with their Daddy and Mammy.

In Dublin she saw a boy named Jude making a snowman in the Phoenix Park. Then she saw a family in Co. Down making a snowball on their farm, and she was really angry. “I’ll soon put a stop to all this fun!” she cackled and then she made a spell to melt the snow. But she did not melt the big banks of snow that made it difficult for lorries to collect farmers’ milk and for everybody to move around freely. Instead she sent frost every night so the big banks of snow would stay for a long time.

But the Good Witch from the South was watching all this carry on and after a week she could not watch it no longer. She made a very strong spell and created a big warm wind and some lovely soft rain which she sent up over Ireland. Immediately the big banks of snow began to melt, the birds began to sing and build their nests, the grass began to grow for the cattle and sheep and the young lambs were gambolling in the warm sunshine.

And in the evenings after school and on weekends all the children were out again playing on their scooters and bicycles. Some tried to pull their sleds on the grass but it was no good without snow to slide on. But they can all look back to the fun in the snow and tell stories about the great time they had when The Beast from the East blew over Ireland in March, 2018.

An Garda Síochána and KENNETH’S & PARTY The Road Safety Authority 52PET O’CONNELL STREET, DUNGARVAN, CO. WATERFORD (RSA) launch Christmas T: 058-41505 • M: 087-9186043 Campaign 2018 An Garda Síochána and RSA highlight dangers of driving the morning after consuming alcohol.

11% of fatal collisions in which a driver had consumed alcohol, occurred between the hours of 7.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.

AN Garda Síochána and The Road Safety Authority (RSA) have appealed to all road users to act responsibly and safely on the roads throughout the Christmas and New Year period. Drivers have been especially warned of the dangers of driving the morning after a night of drinking when their driving could still be impaired by alcohol.

Analysis of Garda Síochána Investigation Files for fatal collisions, by the RSA, shows that 11% of fatal collisions in which a driver had consumed alcohol, occurred between the hours of 7.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.

Meanwhile, An Garda Síochána statistics indicate that 6% of all Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrests to date this year have taken place between 7am and 11am. The highest number of DUI arrests, at 104, occurred on a Sunday morning representing 26% of all arrests between 7.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. This is followed closely by Monday, at 90 arrrests, representing 22% of all morning after arrests.

Speaking at the launch of the annual Christmas and New Year Road Safety Appeal, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr. Shane Ross TD, said: "The focus of our appeal this year is to warn the public about the dangers of driving the morning after consuming alcohol.

We know that alcohol remains a significant contributory factor in fatal crashes and is responsible for far too many deaths and injuries on Irish roads. I appeal to all those socialising over the Christmas and New Year period to do so responsibly and never, ever, drink and drive, including the morning after. It’s simply not worth the risk now that new penalties have been introduced which mean drivers detected with a blood alcohol concentration between 50mg and 80mg face losing their licence for three months. So if you have done the right thing the night before, don’t forget to do the right thing and make alternative arrange-

ments to travel the morning after.”

Ms. Liz O’Donnell, Chairperson, Road Safety Authority, said: "Drink driving is a behaviour that must no longer be tolerated in our society and for that to happen people need to know all the facts. Drink driving at any time of the day or day of the week is drink driving, which is why you must take extra care the following morning if you have been drinking the night before. If you have been on a drinking session the night before and got to bed very late you could still have alcohol in your system. As we can see from our analysis of Garda forensic investigation files, the morning after is a risk zone for alcohol related fatal crashes as 11% of fatal collisions in which a driver had consumed alcohol, occurred between the hours of 7.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.”

At the press conference to launch this year’s Christmas and New Year road safety campaign, the RSA showcased its new Oculus Rift virtual reality (VR) experience.

Using VR technology the RSA has been able to put someone in the shoes of a driver who makes a foolish decision to drink and drive and experience first-hand the terrible consequences of drink driving.

Ms. O’Donnell commenting on the launch of the new RSA virtual reality drink driving experience said that "the new VR experience is designed to show road users the severe consequences of getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. The use of new and emerging technology to spread important road safety messages is a key tool in changing behaviour.

We demonstrated this technology at the National Ploughing Championships in September and received excellent feedback from attendees who tried it. By using virtual reality technology, we are exposing people to hazardous experiences in safe circumstances.”

Assistant Commissioner

David Sheahan, Garda Roads Policing Bureau said: "An Garda Síochána will be launching its six week Christmas and New year road safety campaign beginning this weekend. This will include a focus on Mandatory Intoxicant Testing checkpoints around the country to deter people from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or a combination of both. With just over one in ten alcohol related fatal collisions happening the morning after An Garda Síochána will also be focusing operations to address this issue. Indeed, 6% of all DUI arrests to date this year have occurred in this period. Please don’t risk it – keep your loved ones and our roads safe this Christmas and New Year.”

Professor Denis Cusack, Director of the Medical Bureau for Road Safety, said: "While many people accept the dangers associated with drink driving, some people often overlook the potential dangers of driving the morning after drinking the night before. It’s important to remember that if you’ve been drinking the night before, there could still be alcohol in your system the morning after. There’s no quick fix nothing can help to remove alcohol from your body, only time. Remember that there is no safe level of alcohol you can consume before driving and you take a serious gamble trying to guess how much would still keep you under the limit for driving. Don't take the risk and never ever drink and drive.”

The HSE’s website askaboutalcohol.ie is an excellent resource for people who are looking for advice on how to cut down on their alcohol intake and includes information on alcohol and driving.

136 people have died on Ireland’s roads to date in 2018 according to provisional figures from An Garda Síochána. There have been three fewer deaths this year compared to the same date last year.

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Mai O’Higgins

OLD KATE

Dungarvan’s own Songwriter, Poet and Author

By Tom Keith

MAI O’Higgins, songwriter, poet and author was born in Mary Street, Dungarvan (a plaque marks the house) and spent some of her early childhood in the idyllic setting of Old Parish where she was free to roam the wooded countryside by the Glenanna River and stroll the beaches in the company of her aged friend, Tom Carty, who taught her about the natural beauty which abounded the countryside and seashore.

As an artist, Mai was first and foremost a songwriter and had a string of hits in the ’50s and ’60s including ‘Beautiful Bundoran’ which took on a new lease of life in the film, ‘The Butcher Boy’, ‘Dungarvan My Hometown’ which she wrote as an anthem for the town of her birth, ‘Evening in Mount Melleray’ which RTE inexplicably banned, as well as ‘Moonlight on the Shannon River’, ‘My Dublin Bay’ and ‘The Silvery Sands of Tramore’ to name but a few.

Mai was a prolific writer and had numerous stories to tell, often inspired by her travels abroad and the many cruises she undertook. She treasured

the people she met, the friends she made and the companionship of those among whom she travelled.

Her songs, her stories, and, above all, her travels gave her more than ample material for her biography, ‘All for a Song’ of which she was very proud.

Mai had a simple and uncomplicated view of life which translated itself into her poetry and, through much of her work, her deep spirituality shone through. She wrote feelingly about Christmas and Easter and their place in our Christian lives; she wrote about St. Patrick and St. Therese; she wrote of spring, summer, autumn and winter; of seeing God in nature; of gardens and birds and ‘The things she knew of flowers’, the title of her compendium of poetry.

Mai loved people, and had a collection of friends all over the world with whom she kept in constant contact by letter.

Mai never spoke of age and perhaps she believed the words of the famous American photographer, Ruth Bernhard who said that: “I shall die young at whatever age that experience occurs.”

Mai at Bridge.

Mai O’Higgins passed away at a great age, but was forever young and as long as her songs are sung and her poems are read and recited, then she will be remembered as the young woman who thrived in the difficult world of showbusiness

and the person who gave Dungarvan and a host of other Irish towns an anthem of which they could be proud.

This poem, ‘Old Kate’ was written with Christmas in mind and we feature it here in her memory.

At Christmas time, I thought I’d ask Old Kate to come and stay She’s now alone in her wee house Since her youngest moved away.

“But she’s much too old”, the children said “No fun with her we’d find”.

“Come on, let’s have her stay”, I said, “You must not be unkind”.

And so on Christmas Eve she came, I had so much to do.

And the children were so troublesome, I thought I’d not get through.

But, somehow looking at Old Kate With her happy, ready smile As she fussed about the children Made my efforts seem worthwhile.

And soon the tea was over And the children good as gold, As they gathered round Old Kate To hear the fairy tales she told.

And later by the fire we sat With a midnight cup of tea, And we talked about old days, old friends, And joys that used to be.

Four happy days we spent with Kate A Christmas full of cheer, And we knew that it was she who brought The lovely atmosphere.

Then all too soon it was goodbye, And each one shed a tear As the children hugged Old Kate, they said, “Please come back for next year”.

Mai O’Higgins

Over 4,300 Older people in Waterford Live Alone SuperValu encourages more time for chat as it supports ALONE in tackling loneliness in communities this Christmas

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CHRISTMAS can be a very lonely time for many, so SuperValu, is set to help address this by supporting ALONE and raising funds to support people who are suffering from loneliness this Christmas. With statistics indicating that there will be over 300,000 people over the age of 65 living alone in Ireland by 2021, there has never been a greater need for action. SuperValu through a range of fundraising initiatives will amplify the issue of loneliness this Christmas and highlight the importance to reach out to both young and old in the community. With SuperValu at the heart of 217 communities, this year they are asking their shoppers to Consider Taking Time to Catch up with someone in their community who may be lonely this festive season and drop around to have a chat and cuppa along with a mince pie. A 0.20c donation from all packs of Signature Taste mince pies will go to ALONE. Speaking about the Christmas Campaign, ALONE CEO Sean Moynihan said. ‘At ALONE, our mission is to support older people to age at home. We provide friendship, support, and housing to ensure that older people can live independently at home without suffering from loneliness. Most people aren’t aware of the severe impact loneliness can have on a both physical and mental health. We are delighted to be work-

ing with SuperValu on this campaign which highlights the real need for people to consider older people in their community, particularly around Christmas time. Their support with this campaign and across their retailer network helps us to continue the great and vital work that our organisation does.’

Des O’Mahony, SuperValu Marketing Director said, ‘With the statistics on loneliness particularly stark in Ireland there has never been a greater need for action. SuperValu stores are at the heart of every community across Ireland and we play a pivotal role in providing not just a shop but a place to go to every day to see a friendly face for many elderly people.

Coupled with our online delivery service, our retailers are supporting the elderly in every which way we can in communities.

This Christmas, we want to do more and our partnership with ALONE means that we can use our unique position to inspire people to consider time to catch up with someone that they may not have seen for some time and help us raise funds for ALONE to combat loneliness for many elderly people at this time of year.’

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The Tradition of Women’s Christmas - Nollaig na mBan

By Tom Keith DESPITE the fact that the Christian element is being left a little further behind with each passing year, Christmas is still the most popular time of year, a time when people make a little extra effort to bring peace and tranquillity to their lives, and to the lives of others, if only for a few days.

For two thousand years, since the Saviour of the World was born in the humblest of surroundings in a stable in

Bethlehem, the Feast of Christmas has been celebrated in wider circles around the world. It is true that in some countries, while people only get an extra day or two from work around the 25th December and wish each other ‘happy Holidays’, the spirit of Christmas still prevails. There are many customs and practices in different countries around the world. We are well familiar with what happens in our own country, where Christmas is still largely celebrated as a Christian Feast

and where people attend at Church, perhaps for the only time in the year.

While Christmas Eve and Christmas Day get all the attention, and rightly so, we in Ireland used to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany – meaning revelation – falling on the 6th January, with almost the same fervour as Christmas Day itself. It is still a special day in Ireland, well recognised in rural communities, and is also known as Little Christmas, or Nollaig na mBan – Women’s Christmas.

A Polish representation of the Three Wise Kings paying homage to the Infant Jesus at the Crib in Bethlehem.

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The Three Wise Kings arriving at the Crib in traditional dress in Lima, Peru.

This was the day the Three Wise Men or Kings arrived at the stable in Bethlehem, bearing their gifts and coming from afar. Hence the day is called the Epiphany, the announcement of the arrival of the Messiah to the rest of the world.

The Epiphany is celebrated

twelve days after Christmas on 6th January. It has always been a special day in Ireland, with most women holding out for the celebration of their special day. Traditionally, the women got the day off from their usual routine and men did the household chores instead. Ireland should be proud that for at least one day every year, since the dawn of Christianity, women were treated in this special way.

In the rural areas of Cork and Kerry particularly, women still celebrate Little Christmas with enthusiasm, having the night off and ‘going on the town’ with some close women friends.

There is a tradition whereby the celebration at home would pause for a moment, to say a prayer to St. Brigid our female Patron Saint. They ask her to take their troubles of the past year and ask for a better and happy year ahead. This is sometimes followed by a minute of silence, after which the women can go back to their own celebrations.

Many Irish people treat the 6th of January as the end of the Christmas season, and the tree and decorations are taken down and put away for another year. There is now provision for natural Christmas trees to be recycled, although a growing number of Christmas trees are of the artificial kind.

In Spain, the Epiphany is still a big and important festival and is a time when Spanish children receive their presents - as they are delivered by the Three Kings!

There is also a special cake for the day. It is a ring-shaped roll, decorated with a paper crown. There is normally a little figure of a king within the cake and, if you find that, you can wear the crown.

There is also dried bean and the finder has to pay the price of the cake.

In Portugal, people take part in a special Epiphany Carol singing service to mark

the end of the Christmas season.

In Italy, there is a tradition of children receiving their presents on the Epiphany. But instead of Santa Claus, they believe that an old lady called 'Befana' brings them.

Children put stockings up by the fireplace the night before for Befana to fill.

In Austria, at Epiphany time, some people draw a special sign in chalk over their front door. It is a reminder of the Wise Men that visited the Baby Jesus. The figure is made from the year split in two with initials of the names that are sometimes given to 'the Three Wise Men', Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar, in the middle. So 2018 would be represented as: 20*C*M*B*18.

The sign is meant to protect the house for the coming year. This tradition is also marked in some parts of Germany.

The Epiphany is celebrated in Belgium in much the same way as in traditional Ireland.

The children dress up as the Three Wise Men and go from door to door to sing songs similar to what the Wren Boys used to do on St. Stephen’s Day in Ireland.

People give them money or sweets, somewhat like ‘trick or Treating’ as we now have in Ireland.

In Mexico the Epiphany is known as 'El Dia de los Reyes' (the day of The Three Kings). It is traditional to eat a special cake called 'The Three Kings Cake. A figure of Baby Jesus is hidden inside the cake and whoever finds it their piece is the 'Godparent' of Jesus for that year.

There are many more traditions of events on the 6th January around the world and probably many local traditions here in Ireland, still practised in rural area. In time too, these may fade out, but, for the moment, let us practise them and keep that part of our heritage fresh for the moment.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boutique in an old world setting UIRI K Boutique ~ Styling Children, Dungarvan, is a boutique where they love to dress children for their busy lives. Set in an old world setting with collections from all over Europe and the UK. The age range is baby to twelve years but stocking up to age 14/16y in sizes as children are taller and broader these days and must be accommodated also.

Exclusive labels include MiniConf, Boboli, Billieblush, Le Chic, Tuc Tuc and Tutto Piccolo to name a few but contain many different styles for different occasions; fun party occasions, home time, preschool, after school and special days out and also the very important religious affairs like Weddings, Christening, Communion and Confirmation.

An outfit is not complete without matching pieces and accessories so plenty to choose from is so important. Every little girl wants to look beautiful in her style and every little boy wants to feel very proud on his big day out. Muiri K's aim is for you to try on a selection of outfits and leave having chosen a beautiful outfit that makes you shine on your big day.

Communion season is now underway and Muiri K stocks a large range of great names like Joan Calabrese, Isabelle, KoKo etc. From age 6y to 14y, you choose your dress that looks the most fabulous on you. The deadline for reorders is 31st December for delivery in April for your May Communion. So the advice from Muiri K is, if you are looking for a particular style dress or a size that is on either end of the scale now is the time to do your shopping. After this time you will suddenly find yourself in a size

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hunt which is a nightmare for all involved. The advice is to shop now before the 31st December deadline and give yourself breathing space and choice.

Confirmation will commence in January and Muiri K is getting stronger in this area and tells me they have really enjoyed this new business. So if you are looking for a most gorgeous dress or a trendy outfit they will have a lovely selection for you.

Boys Communion is also at this time; so suits with waistcoats, blazers, chinos and shirts with matching pocket squares, bow ties and braces are the norm and so you have a great choice; suit or smart casual. I believe "Cheeky Blinders" are having an influence this year so we have that to look forward to. Muiri K advertises all the new collections on social media as soon as they arrive so you won't miss out.

As mentioned above, Muiri K has a Facebook page and an Instagram account to promote their business and they say they find it is a great asset for interaction, photo sharing, videos and advice that can be offered when you are unable to visit the boutique. A courier service is available too. They make it so easy!

Muiri K would like to take this opportunity to wish all their customers a "HAPPY CHRISTMAS" and to thank their customers for their support throughout the year and for shopping local because without you we would not be here.

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Ten Iconic Bird Species in County Waterford

By John A. Power.

WATERFORD is a coastal county and Ireland has four distinct seasons. As a consequence, many unusual and spectacular bird species turn up here – often after being lost on migration or simply by overshooting their desired destination.

Waterford has hosted in excess of 310 species and below are 10 of the most iconic.

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IN County Waterford, just three species of owl are regularly seen.

Long-eared Owl and Barn Owl are sedentary and Short-eared Owl is a scarce winter visitor.

However, one other species has made it to Waterford.

Scops Owl is a tiny owl species – about the size of a starling.

Scops Owl is a summer visitor to Europe, overwintering in Africa, although there is a sedentary population in Southern Europe.

Usually it hunts at night, avoiding crepuscular hours. It is extremely difficult to see by day and hard to see at night, even when its location is known. It is best located by Scops Owl by Tom Shevlin its call, which is distinctive.

On 5th April, 1998 a birder walking on Brownstown Head spotted small taloned feet pointing skyward with sharp claws, clearly those of a bird of prey. On closer inspection the small ‘ears’ and delicate feather patterns confirmed it was a beautiful Scops Owl. However, the finder’s elation was tempered by the realisation that the owl was dead.

The corpse was in excellent condition, with the barely sunken eyes suggesting that it had died in the previous few hours, during the cold night. What a sad end to a beautiful bird that had made it so far – overshooting its Mediterranean home range on its northern migration from wintering grounds in Africa.

AMERICAN YELLOW WARBLER IN Europe and Ireland we are familiar with the “Old World” warblers such as Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler and Chiffchaff. These warblers breed in Europe in the summer and over winter in Africa. By and large, they have fairly muted plumages and do not normally appear in North America.

In North America our warblers are replaced by a large diverse family generally known as Wood Warblers. These warblers can have Yellow Warbler by Sean Cronin spectacularly colourful plumages, particularly in breeding plumage. They arrive in North America in spring, breed there in summer and usually depart in autumn to overwinter in The Caribbean, Central and South America.

On migration many Wood Warblers fly south off the Eastern American coast. On occasion they are blown off course by the remnants of autumnal hurricanes and pushed out into the Atlantic Ocean. A few of these waifs arrive in Western Europe each autumn, mostly in Ireland and Great Britain.

These circumstances may explain how a single first year Yellow Warbler turned up on Brownstown Head on the 11th October, 1995. This was the first ever record in Ireland and created great excitement amongst the birding fraternity. Alas, despite a large group of observers arriving at Brownstown Head the following day, it was not seen subsequently, other than by two fortunate individuals.

(PIED) AVOCET

CHIMNEY SWIFT

GREAT AUK

AVOCETS are one of our most beautiful waders. Their unique black and white plumage, slender upturned black bill and long blue legs make them unmistakable.

Most waders feed by probing in mud to capture their prey. Avocets feed by swinging their bill side to side through water or soft mud to capture small insects and crustaceans by touch.

Avocet by Dave Fox Pied Avocets have a wide Eurasian/African distribution and are migratory with some overwintering in the east of England. In Ireland avocets are rare.

Their preferred habitat is areas of shallow brackish water with exposed mud. The appearance of two birds at Kilmacleague Wetlands on 4th May, 2017 was a welcome re-appearance in Waterford, the first since 1880. Sadly, they did not linger and were only observed by the single lucky finder.

One of the two birds, a male, was wearing a ring which could be read. This individual was ringed as a chick at Fahretofter Westerkoog, Schleswig- Holstein in Germany on the 9th July, 2010. The two avocets were probably the same birds seen in Belfast subsequent to their departure from Waterford.

COUNTY Waterford has just one regularly occurring swift, the Common Swift - now sadly in decline. Another swift species, the Alpine Swift, is occasionally seen in County Waterford, mostly in spring. These records are overshoots by Alpine Swifts returning to continental Europe to breed.

On 1st-2nd November, 2005 a Chimney Swift, an American species, was seen at Shandon, Dungarvan. This was the first and only record in County Waterford.

Chimney Swift by Dave Fox Chimney Swifts are considerably smaller than our Common Swift and have a very short tail and somewhat resemble a bat in flight. Chimney Swifts get their name for their preference for nesting on chimneys.

Chimney Swifts breed in the Eastern half of the U.S.A. and Southern Canada. They leave North America in autumn to overwinter in South America.

As with Yellow Warblers, Chimney Swifts are sometimes caught up in hurricanes as they migrate south. They are then carried across the Atlantic by the prevailing winds, ending up in Western Europe rather than their preferred destination in North-eastern Peru.

GREAT Auks were somewhat similar to Penguins in appearance.

Both Great Auks and Penguins were/are flightless and both adapted their wings and bodies to pursue fish underwater. In fact both are totally unrelated. This is an example of convergent evolution – this is a process whereby species not closely related evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches.

Ballymacaw Great Auk courtesy Great Auks were once wideof TCD Zoological Museum spread in the North Atlantic, thought to have numbered millions at their zenith. They ranged as far south as Spain and along the coastlines of Canada, Greenland, Iceland, The Faroe Islands, Norway, Ireland and Great Britain.

Human persecution gradually reduced their population. The last Great Auk (Falcóg Mhór) in Ireland, was captured in May 1834 at Ballymacaw, off Brownstown Head, Co. Waterford and later presented to Trinity College Zoological Museum. It is now on display there.

The last incubating pair was killed (at the request of a museum wanting their corpses for display purposes) on 3rd June, 1844 on Eldey Island off Iceland. The very last accepted sighting of Great Auk was on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland in 1852. The Great Auk is now extinct – the only Irish species known to have gone extinct worldwide in the last 500 years.

YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO IN October 1989 two mechanics working with the then C.I.E. arrived at the offices of a practicing accountant in Waterford City with a very unusual request.

The two knew the accountant was an enthusiastic birdwatcher and they wanted him to decide on a bet the two of them had struck.

They had found a moribund bird, which subsequently died, and one reckoned it was a House Sparrow and the other a Chaffinch. They produced the dead bird. Far from being a House Sparrow or a Chaffinch the dead bird, to the absolute amazement of the Yellow-billed Cuckoo by Dick Coombes accountant, was an American Yellow-billed Cuckoo.

This was the only County Waterford record ever of this cuckoo and indeed it has only been recorded on about 10 occasions in Ireland.

Yellow-billed Cuckoos breed in Canada and Eastern U.S.A., south to Mexico. They migrate in autumn into South America for the winter. The Waterford bird would have been blown by adverse winds towards Ireland while on its autumn migration to South America.

Yellow-billed Cuckoos build their own nests and raise their own chicks, though they do sometimes lay eggs in the nests of other birds. This is in contrast to our familiar Cuckoo which is a total brood parasite of other birds-the young Cuckoo ejecting the young of its host from the nest and being subsequently fed by the host to maturity.

EURASIAN GOLDEN ORIOLE THE Golden Oriole is the only member of the Oriole family of passerine birds breeding in Northern Hemisphere temperate regions. It is a summer migrant in Europe and Western Asia returning to Central and Southern Africa to overwinter.

Golden Orioles are probably annual in Ireland, mostly on migration to Europe in May with occasional autumn records. It is scarce in Waterford.

Male Golden Orioles are Golden Oriole by Killian Mullarney stunningly beautiful birds. The beautiful golden plumage of its body contrasts sharply with its black wings and tail. The bill is reddish with the black lores extending to the red eyes. A truly handsome bird!

IVORY GULL THE Ivory Gull breeds in the high Arctic and has a circumpolar distribution through Greenland, Northernmost North America, and Eurasia.

The Ivory Gull is a smallish, pigeon like, compact gull. The adults are all white with a yellowIvory Gull by Sean Cronin tipped bill and short black legs.

Younger birds have a dark face with variable black-spotted white plumage. Ivory Gulls breed in the far North and winter in open water areas at the edges of pack ice. They feed on fish, crustaceans, rodents and amphibians. They are also scavengers, feeding on the corpses of seals, whales and other mammals. Ivory Gulls are known to follow Polar Bears, Arctic Foxes and other predators and to scavenge on their kills. This can be a very dangerous strategy as Ivory Gulls have been known, on occasion, to fall prey to Polar Bears. It is believed that Ivory Gulls will sometimes follow floating whale carcases for weeks, or even months on end, as the carcasses are borne south by winds and currents. Perhaps, this was how the single Waterford occurrence arrived at The Gold Coast, Dungarvan on 21st January, 1988, where it lingered for just 30 minutes.

INDIAN HOUSE CROW MANY ornithologists now consider Crows to be the most intelligent of birds. Experiments suggest that Magpies are selfaware – the only non-mammal to be so. The New Caledonian Crow has shown an extraordinary ability to use tools to catch insects. They can design complex tools and can House Crow by Sean Cronin even evolve and improve the shape of their tools over time.

Hooded Crows can readily be seen in Waterford dropping shellfish and crabs from a height to access the flesh.

House Crows are also highly intelligent and native to the Indian Subcontinent. They always live adjacent to human habitation and are very adept at taking advantage of the surfeit of human food available to them. They have also evolved a very intelligent and simple method of expanding their range. They hop on board ships to travel from place to place, often over large distances. Using this strategy they have reached Africa, Israel, Hong Kong, Australia and Holland, among other countries.

In 1974, true to form, a House Crow arrived, by ship, at Dunmore East. This was the first documented record in the Western Palearctic. It must have liked what it found in Dunmore East as it stayed until 1979 when it finally disappeared. House Crow has only been recorded on one other occasion in Ireland, at Cobh, Co. Cork, in September, 2010.

LESSER GREY SHRIKE SHRIKES are carnivorous birds eating a variety of prey such as insects, rodents and other birds.

Unlike raptors such as falcons and hawks, shrikes are passerines basically a perching bird and a songbird. Shrikes are also noted for their practice of impaling their prey on thorns or other Lesser-grey Shrike by Killian Mullarney thorn-like objects. This enables them to tear their prey to pieces to more easily consume it. They also use this as a method of storing their food for later use. This practice has given rise to an alternate name – Butcherbirds.

Four separate species of shrike have been recorded in County Waterford – Great Grey Shrike, Woodchat Shrike, Red-backed Shrike and finally Lesser Grey Shrike.

Lesser Grey Shrikes breed in South and Central Europe and Western Asia in the summer and migrate to winter quarters in Southern Africa in the early autumn, returning in spring.

The one and only record in County Waterford was on the 20th September, 1991 at Dungarvan. The shrike was presumably off course while migrating to Southern Africa. Lesser Grey shrikes are extremely rare migrants to Ireland with just six records to date. The Dungarvan bird lingered for a few days. This allowed birders from all over Ireland to travel to Dungarvan to catch up with and view this very beautiful bird, much to everyone’s delight.

Some links which might be of interest to readers over the Festive Season • Local wildlife at https://www.facebook.com/West-Water ford-Wildlife-718187358205083/ • Pelagic trips and wildlife tours at www.shearwaterwildlife tours.com • Found a rare bird? Check out www.IRBC.ie for more details on how to submit your sighting. Twitter@TheIRBC • Irish Whale and Dolphin Group www.iwdg.ie • If you have any comments or questions please email them to japwatntr@gmail.com

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LI VE MUSIC THROUG HOUT THE CHR ISTMAS SEASON Wishing all our pat rons and f r ie nds a ve r y h appy Chr is t mas and prospe rous Ne w Ye ar December 5, 2018 | Dungarvan Observer | 21

As Christmas looms SVP is receiving an average of 1,000 calls a day seeking help DESPITE the improvement in the national economic figures, calls to the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) are at a very high level.

“Last year, our volunteers visited approximately 50,000 families over the Winter and we expect to visit at least the same number this year.

At the moment we are receiving over 1,000 calls a day to our offices around the country”, said SVP National President Kieran Stafford at the launch of the Society’s Annual Appeal.

Save someone from a life of poverty is the theme of the SVP Annual Appeal which emphasises the effect of poverty on children and their future.

Mr. Stafford said, “Although we are now among the top five richest countries in the world we still have over 16% of the population (780,000 people) living below the poverty line.

“Poverty in Ireland in 2018 takes many forms, and is primarily driven by low income and lack of access to good quality jobs and affordable housing,

health, education and childcare.

“In our engagement with families and individuals living in poverty, SVP volunteers encounter many complex situations that require a variety of responses.”

“Many of the families we visit will struggle to make ends meet this Christmas and some will consider borrowing money to meet the extra expenses they face at this time of year. Being able to access affordable credit, rather than loans with extremely high interest rates is essential if families are to avoid becoming over-indebted.

We would urge anyone who is struggling, particularly with the cost of education, fuel and food to come to SVP for help.”

SVP ANNUAL APPEAL HOW TO DONATE 1. Give locally through bucket collections.

2. Go to www.svp.ie.

3. By cheque to SVP, PO Box 1234, Dublin 1, made payable to Society of St. Vincent de Paul National Council or direct to a regional office, ad dresses can be found on www.svp.ie.

4. Pay direct to Bank of Ireland. Phibsborough Dublin 7 to St. Vincent De Paul Council of Ireland. A/C Number: 80005599. Sort Code: 90-06-23 5. Call the SVP National Office on 01 884 8200.

This Christmas, SVP has put children at the heart of its Annual Appeal and Kieran Stafford said that is because they are the most vulnerable and should not suffer because society has got things so wrong.

“In his inauguration speech, President Michael D. Higgins quoted some lines from the Democratic

Programme of the First Dáil in 1919 setting out the first duties of the Government of the Republic. This included the duty ‘to secure that no child shall suffer hunger or cold from lack of food, clothing or shelter’.

Although written almost 100 years ago, it remains pertinent today.”

Mr. Stafford also said that the generous support of the public is so important for those SVP help each year at Christmas.

In addition to direct donations, there are other options to support at www.svp.ie/appeal, including the Giving Tree Appeal, the Food Appeal and a virtual gift store.

Below are some examples of how poverty impacts on families with children. All are based on real life experiences. They are only edited to protect the identities of those involved as all SVP visits are made in a confidential and non-judgemental way . . .

Liam and Brian LIAM (18) and his younger brother Brian (16) had to leave a difficult situation at home.

They stayed with friends sleeping on coaches and floors. Both worked parttime to save for a deposit so that they could find a place to rent. Liam was also studying for his Leaving Certificate at the time.

Someone in their school mentioned St. Vincent de Paul and they called the local SVP office. “Sinead’ was one of the volunteers who called to see them.

She helped them when they found a place to stay with food vouchers, bus tickets and coal to heat the place.

“We would have frozen that Winter without the help of SVP. It was also a huge relief knowing that we had someone to talk to as we had never opened up about our family situation. The help we got from SVP changed our lives.Without this help we could have been on the street.” Said Liam Today Liam and Brian are both working and supporting themselves.

Mary MARY is a single parent with two children. She contacted SVP over five years ago. SVP supported her not only just financially but emotionally as well.

She says, “SVP has always been there to help and also to talk to and support me

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and my family. They helped me with different requests over the years like, education, food costs, medical costs and fuel allowance.”

“But more importantly it was hard for me to trust anyone with what I was going through.They were always there for me in my time of need and have become very good friends.”

Teresa TERESA and her children have been in a hotel room for over two years. She lost her home because she could not afford the mortgage repayments.

SVP volunteers have been helping homeless families stuck in hotels for a number of years. They use public dona-

tions to provide food, clothes or vouchers to do something with the kids. Anything to help with the stress of living in such terribly unsuitable accommodation.

Teresa says, “Being here over Christmas is very hard. We’re on the first floor and right now its party season, the music often belts out until one or two in the morning.

It’s hard to keep the kids asleep so they’re okay for school in the morning. Plus I’m trying to study for exams so I can get a job.”

“The SVP volunteers have been very good to us. They’re helping with things like food and school books so the kids can go to school. It’s such a relief to have someone on the end of the phone who listens and cares about your problems.”

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Dogs, Not Just A Christmas Gift

Author Unknown

It is Christmas day today, And all are full of cheer, But I lay freezing on the step, I always sleep right here.

I never get to go inside, And join in all the fun, I'm what they call a yard dog, When all is said and done.

They have given me some scraps, I think it was last week, Now lying in the snow today, I am feeling tired and weak.

I can hear the children playing, As my head lies on my paws, This time last year I was a gift, From good old Santa Claus.

I don't know what I did so wrong, To be shut out in the yard, I only lived inside six months, Since then my life's been hard.

The snow is falling heavy now, I'm just a block of ice, And when I breathe the cold, cold air, My lungs feel like a vice.

A miracle then came to pass, An Angel did appear, She glowed and I could feel the heat, As she gently floated near.

She reached her hand and beckoned, It was such a sight to see,

She smiled and said "Good Dog, It is time to come with me.

I will take you to the bridge, she said, Where all the Good Dogs go, You can play in bright sunshine, There’ll be no freezing snow."

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My bag of bones stood up then, I shook the snow from off my fur, And as I slowly followed, This is what I said to her.

"I’m m not a Good Dog though, I said,” ”In that I think you're wrong, No one would shut a Good Dog out, In the garden for so long."

The Angel turned and smiled at me, As I walked with head hung low, Then she said "I'm sorry, I thought that you would know. ”You really are a Good Dog, The reason your time is up, It is just unfortunate, You were born a Christmas pup."

I now live at the Rainbow Bridge, And I am filled with joy, But remember this at Christmas time, A dog is NOT a toy.

To clarify this message, To which I have alluded, Animals are living things, Batteries are not included.

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Waterford's Katie Power pictured on the podium with her Irish pony team members after winning the European Championship team gold medal.

A memorable year for Waterford Equestrian stars on National and International stage

By Brian Hennessy AS we look back on the past 12 months, once again County Waterford can be immensely proud of its achievements on the equestrian front, with a host of riders from the County taking coveted titles at home and abroad.

On the international stage, Cappagh’s Anthony Condon and Colligan’s Peter Moloney, consistently featured in the prizes throughout Europe.

At the historic Hickstead Nations Cup in the UK back in July, Condon was the Irish hero when he came out on top after a jump-off to help Ireland to a memorable Nations Cup win. Condon was also part of the Irish team that won the Lisbon Nations Cup in Portugal and was also a member of the Irish team at the Nations Cup final in Barcelona, helping Ireland to a

third place finish on the podium.

Peter Moloney meanwhile helped Ireland to a third place finish in the Danish Nations Cup at Uggerhalne back in May. Riding the gelding Compelling Z, who is owned and bred by Carmel Ryan from Waterford City, he jumped a vital clear round to help Ireland to a podium finish as they shared third place with Belgium. Moloney also had a number of excellent results individually, not least at Bonheiden in Belgium where he scored a double of wins in September. At the Brussels Stephex Masters in Belgium, Peter Moloney was crowned the Leading Rider in the three-star competitions, collecting a brand new STX 2 Horses Truck which he will keep for one year.

During the last 12 months, Irish equestrian athletes have

won an incredible eleven World and European Championship medals at Senior and Youth level.

Without doubt the biggest Irish equestrian result on the international stage came at September’s World Equestrian Games in Tryon, North Carolina in the USA.The Irish Eventing team of Sam Watson, Sarah Ennis, Cathal Daniels and Padraig McCarthy, managed by Sally Corscadden, claimed the team silver medal, while McCarthy also took home the individual silver.The result means the Irish Eventing team are now qualified for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

In Show Jumping, Irish horses and riders claimed gold, silver and bronze in the 5-yearold final at the World Championships for Young Horses at Lanaken in Belgium.

At Youth level it was another

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incredible year for Ireland at the European Championships.

The GAIN Irish Under 14 Show Jumping team won the European team silver medal and individual gold. The GAIN Irish Under 16 (Pony) Eventing team won European team silver and individual silver, while the GAIN Irish Under 18 Show Jumping team won European team bronze and individual gold.

The gold medal winning Irish pony team included Waterford’s Katie Power, who enjoyed a superb year in 2018 at top venues throughout Europe.

On the national stage, County Waterford riders once again claimed more than their share of the top honours on offer. Francis Connors continued his incredible dominance of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league, filling the top two places on the final league table.

The Kill native took the top prize with HVL Consun following a run that included victories at Clonmel and Dualla. Connors also finished second on the table with Clarabelle. The leading young rider prize also went to Waterford with Dungarvan’s Nicholas Connors coming out on top.

The TRM/HSI News Heights Champions Series saw Fenor’s Capt Geoff Curran finish as league runner-up with the Minister For Defenceowned Ringwood Glen, while Francis Connors finished fourth overall with Erne Ladygoldilocks. Aglish-born Tholm Keane and Cappagh’s Gemma Phelan also finished inside the top 10 in a competition which is the pinnacle of show jumping at national level in Ireland. The SJI

Capt. Geoff Curran National Grand Prix league saw Capt Geoff Curran finish fourth overall.

COUNTY WATERFORD RIDERS SHINE AT THE RDS The annual showpiece on the Irish equestrian calendar, The Dublin Horse Show at the RDS once again saw notable success for the Deise.

Waterford pony rider Alice Power scored a superb victory in the 138 championship final with Bear Me In Mind having finished as runner-up in the opening qualifier.

Nicholas Connors scored another win for Waterford in the 1m40 Young Riders Championship final with Abordable Du Talus after producing the only double clear round of the competition on their way to victory. Connors also finished sixth in the Young Riders 1m30 qualifier with Lantino.

Ellen Power riding Kiltormer Ruby teamed up with Britain's Harriet Nuthall to take victory in the 128/International rider pairs relay, while Waterford's Jess Widger and Emma O'Connor combined to finish third in the Children On Horses (U-14) team competition.

In the international classes, Fenor's Captain Geoff Curran finished fifth in the Land Rover Puissaance with Dollanstown after making it into the second round, while in the Young Horse competitions, Tholm Keane and Krafty Kitty finished sixth in first six-year-old qualifier.

History was made at the RDS when Mexico lifted the Aga Khan trophy for the very first time. Rodrigo Pessoa’s Irish team of Mark McAuley, Paul O'Shea, Cameron Hanley and Shane Sweetnam finished in a share of second place.

Drinkaware urges motorists to take time to understand new drink driving law ahead of Christmas DRINKAWARE is responding to major concerns raised by members of the public on the lack of clarity around recent changes to drink driving laws, by reminding motorists that newly updated drink driving provisions of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018 are now in effect.

These new provisions increased the penalty for drivers detected with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) between 50mg and 80mg from a €200 fine and three penalty points to three months disqualification from driving (plus a €200 fine).

What is the drink driving law?

As of Friday, 26th October 2018, ordinary fully licenced drivers detected by An Garda Síochána with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of between 50mg and 80mg, will receive an automatic disqualification from driving of three months and a €200 fine.

The penalties for learner, novice and professional drivers have not changed.

Penalties for drivers in these categories remain the same at three months disqualification from driving and a fine of €200.

Why is this change in law important?

Drink driving arrests in Ireland have been steadily increasing for the past three years. Last year, 8920 drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of an intoxicant (DUI), compared to 8067 arrests in 2016 (an 11% increase). It is clear that drink driving remains an issue in Ireland, with the latest Road Safety Authority statistics showing that alcohol is a factor in 39% of all driver fatalities.

Speaking on the need to address concerns raised, Drinkaware CEO, Sheena Horgan, said: “There is clearly confusion out there about the new drink driving laws, we can see this with the volume of calls and emails we are receiving from people who are looking for clarity on the change. The crucial thing to understand is

that this legislation update increases the penalties for drink driving at lower alcohol levels; it does not change the legal limits.

At Drinkaware, one of the most common questions we are asked is, ‘How many drinks can I have and still be okay to drive?’ The simple answer is none. Drinkaware continues to strongly support official guidance from the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána and advocates that any amount of alcohol will impair your ability to drive. However in reality what we see is a tendency to weigh up the risk based on past behaviour. For instance, a person who has driven their car after having one or two drinks and faced no consequences may be likely to use this as a justification for repeating the offence, with little or no regard for endangering all road users in their path as a result. We would ask anyone considering this behaviour to not take the risk, the consequences are just not worth it.”

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2018 International Rose of Tralee Kirsten Mate Maher visits Kolkata with The Hope Foundation THE 2018 International Rose of Tralee Kirsten Mate Maher is taking to her role as Rose of Tralee with all the compassion and humanity one expects from the winner of the title.

Recently, like her Rose predecessors, Kirsten took her first overseas trip to Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) to visit The Hope Foundation’s projects with street and slum children. There she witnessed the shocking conditions endured

by Kolkata’s most vulnerable children, those who live in the slums, dumps and streets of India’s 2nd most populous city. It is estimated that approximately 250,000 children sleep out on the street, homeless, hungry and without proper shelter. ‘Home’ is often no more than a ragged sheet between them and the concrete.

Speaking after her first day in Kolkata Kirsten said “It was shocking to see the scale of the poverty that these people are living with on a daily basis. It is just really difficult to see innocent children in that kind of environment and coming here has definitely been an eye opening experience for me, I had seen photos of places like Bhagar dump before but nothing can really compare to seeing it for yourself".

Kirsten had a busy trip to the Indian city, visiting many of The Hope Foundation’s projects, ranging from hospitals and medical clinics, to life skills training cafes, children’s homes and education programmes.

Speaking about the most difficult experience of her trip to Kolkata, Kirsten says that accompanying the night ambulance was upsetting and it struck her that all that is different between us is where we were born.

"During my time in Kolkata I saw how HOPE are giving these little children an opportunity, through education and protection, to lift themselves out of the poverty that they were born into.

Looking back at the pictures she took while over there and her experiences Kirsten says that she feels very emotional and appreciative of the trip.

“I am truly grateful for my experience in Kolkata with the Hope Foundation. I saw a lot of people living in very heartbreaking and difficult situations, but I was also able to witness first-hand the incredible work the Hope Foundation has accomplished during its time in Kolkata. I am so proud to act as an Ambassador for the Hope Foundation, and

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look forward to supporting them in their efforts in any way I can. It was really uplifting to see where the fundraising goes and the difference your donations are making to thousands of lives”.

HOPE Honorary Director, Maureen Forrest thanked The International Festival and Kirsten for their ongoing support and stated: “Kirsten is a wonderful role model and we are delighted she is an Ambassadors for HOPE. It’s the joy and love that we extend to others that brings true happiness. When we give, we reap the joy of seeing a bright smile, laughter, and tears of gratitude. Gift by gift, as people give just a little of their time, skills, knowledge, wisdom, compassion, wealth and love the world becomes a better place.”

From Kolkata Kirsten appealed to people to lend their support to The Hope Foundation Christmas campaign: "You can feel a little helpless when you see this many people and children living like this, some of them have nothing, just maybe a blanket to throw on the ground at night and a mosquito net. But you can help, we want you to invest in this mission this Christmas, join our fight for justice for those who need it the most.You can buy a gift of HOPE on www.hopefoundation.ie or you can donate what you can to the work.

Buy or Download the amazing new album Friends of HOPE online. I have seen first-hand the difference your support is making on the ground here and it is incredible".

Over the coming weeks HOPE will be encouraging people to buy a Gift of HOPE, download or purchase their new album called ‘Friends of HOPE’ or donate to help continue the work in Kolkata for Christmas, please see www.giftsofhope.ie. For as little as €5 donation a week you can sponsor a child’s education and make a huge difference.

For more information see www.giftsofhope.ie and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ HopeFoundationIreland and Twitter @HopeFoundation

2018 International Rose of Tralee Kirsten Mate Maher in Kolkata with The Hope Foundation pictured here with Hon. Director Maureen Forrest.

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Homeowners asked to ‘lock up and light up’ in anti-burglary campaign DUNGARVAN Gardaí are encouraging people to ‘Lock Up Light Up’ their home during the Winter months as part of an anti-burglary awareness campaign.

According to Garda statistics burglaries tend to rise by as much as 25% during the Winter months, with nearly half of burglaries (46 percent) taking place between 5.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m.

One third of all burglaries are through front doors, according to data from the Garda Analysis Service - with most burglars using their own body to gain entry.

Other key findings include: burglars also commonly target back doors (26%); back windows (24%); and front windows (8%); with one in five cases involving a burglar getting access through

an unsecured door or window.

Householders are advised to secure all their doors and windows, as well as light up their home when leaving the house, even if you are just nipping to the shops or a quick visit to the neighbours.

Use timer switches to turn on lights, lock all doors and windows, store keys away from windows and letterboxes, and use your alarm.

Jewellery and cash remain the most common objects stolen, with €600 being the average value of goods taken.

Computers, mobile phones, TVs and games consoles are also among the top items stolen.

The practice of ‘fishing’, where car keys are fished through a letterbox by burglars, also remains a problem.

Avoid displaying lots of presents under the tree which are clearly visible from the window.

When presents are opened, don’t leave empty boxes on view outside the house to advertise your good fortune to criminals.

Having your home burgled is a distressing and traumatic experience. An Garda Síochána is hoping that by raising awareness of some simple crime prevention measures, such as locking up and lighting up, less families will have to endure the pain of being burgled this Winter.

Taking these simple steps will lessen a home’s vulnerability, deter burglars and protect homes.

More information on crime prevention in the home is available at www.garda.ie or contact your local Garda station.

Old Market House Arts Centre LOWER MAIN STREET, DUNGARVAN INVITE YOU TO VISIT THEIR

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS EXHIBITION which continues until 22nd December, 2018 Join us for our Festive Christmas afternoon on Saturday, 8th December from 2pm for free Art demonstrations and refreshments Nollaig shona dár a gCustaiméirí go léir.

Waterford City & County Council supporting artists and the arts.

See www.waterfordcouncil.ie for details of opening hours and special events. Tel. 058/48944

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Crime Prevention

IF YOU LOVE IT, LOCK UP AND LIGHT UP.

Simple steps can help protect your home.

Whether you are at home or going out, remember to turn on some lights, use timer switches, lock all doors and windows, use an alarm, store keys away from windows and letter boxes, and don’t keep large amounts of cash or jewellery in the house.

Lock Up and Light Up as part of An Garda Síochána’s Operation Thor.

Call in December 15th from 4pm to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and their Elves for hot Chocolates, Festive Music and Treats!

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Holidays are Coming as Coca-Cola unveils the 2018 Magical Christmas Truck Tour Sunday, December 9th - Waterford, Winterval 2.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Waterside Carpark, Waterford ‘TIS the season to be jolly and the countdown to Christmas has started as Coca-Cola announces the return of the iconic Christmas Truck Tour.

Now in its eighth year, CocaCola’s Christmas Truck Tour has delighted thousands of visitors across the country with many more visitors expected to experience the magic in 2018.

Bringing magic to people across the country during the festive period, each Truck Tour stop will feature a glittering Winter Wonderland setting

nestled amongst a festival of lights.Visitors will be able to enjoy a can of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke or Coca-Cola Original Taste at each stop, enjoying exclusive photography opportunities and creating magical memories that will last a lifetime.

This year all Truck Tour visitors will also be able to purchase exclusive Coca-Cola merchandise at each stop. All proceeds from the sale of merchandise will be donated to St.Vincent De Paul.

Over the past eight years, the hugely-popular Truck Tour racked up serious mileage, travelling the length and breadth of Ireland delighting families with the iconic ‘Holidays are Coming’ jingle.

This year, as well as celebrating the magic that the Coca-Cola Truck Tour brings to Christmas, each Truck Tour stop will encourage consumers to recycle their cans, in line with CocaCola’s World Without Waste global commitment to collect and recycle a bottle or can for

each one sold by the year 2030.

Often said to mark the official start of Christmas, and a regular feature of the festive TV schedule, the famous ‘Holidays Are Coming’ advert will also return to Irish screens once again.

Petre Sandru, Country Manager of Coca-Cola Ireland said: “Christmas is all about sharing festive goodwill with friends and loved ones. We can’t wait to start spreading holiday cheer across the island of Ireland with the return of our iconic red truck.

We’re excited to announce lots of new additions at each stop, with the tour bringing a sprinkling of festive magic to our customers and also reinforcing an important message by encour-

aging more people to recycle on the go.”

To find out more about the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour and see the full schedule, visit www.coke.ie/trucktour.

Christmas fans can also get involved through facebook.com/cocacolaireland and on Twitter @cocacolaie. Join the conversation using #HolidaysAreComing.

St. Vincent De Paul – This year all truck tour visitors will be able to purchase exclusive CocaCola merchandise at each stop.

All proceeds will be donated to St Vincent De Paul, please find list of items available:- CocaCola 4 x 330 ml Basket Packs €5; Coca-Cola Socks - €5; Coca-Cola Santa Baubles - €2; Coca-Cola Christmas Mug - €2.

Post early this Christmas For letters, parcels, including Santa letters!

AN Post is advising the public to post early to ensure delivery before Christmas.

Posting early can help avoid delays as international packets and parcels may be subject to customs examination at the destination.

LAST POSTING DATES For Ireland (Republic) Standard post letters and parcels and registered post - 20th December.

Express post, 21st December.

For Ireland (north): Standard post letters and parcels

and registered post - 19th December.

Express post - 20th December.

For Britain: Standard post letters and parcels - 18th December, 2018; registered post, express post and international courier service - 19th December.

For Europe: Standard post letters, registered post and international courier service - 18th December.

Standard post parcels - 12th December.

Express post - 17th December.

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For USA: Standard post letters - 10th December.

Standard post parcels and registered post - 7th December.

Express post - 12th December.

International courier service 18th December.

For rest of the world: Standard post letters, parcels and registered post - 7th December.

Express post - 10th December.

International courier service 17th December.

LETTERS TO SANTA The Chief Elves at An Post, Ruth and Feargal are advising children to send their letter to Santa early.

In your Santa letter, ensure you write your name and address clearly and post your letter using a €1 stamp to: Santa Claus, North Pole. Santa’s helpers at An Post will ensure you receive a personal reply from the great man himself just before Christmas.

There will be no mail collection on 24th December and there will be no mail delivery or collection on 27th December.

OPENING HOURS Monday, 24th December, open until 1.00 p.m.

Tuesday, 25th, Wednesday, 26th and Thursday, 27th December, closed.

Friday, 28th and Saturday, 29th December, normal business hours.

Sunday, 30th December, closed.

Monday, 31st December, 2018, normal business hours.

Tuesday, 1st January, 2019, closed.

Wednesday, 2nd January, 2019, normal business hours.

Christmas cards made by the Sisters of Glencairn Abbey THE Nuns at Glencairn Abbey are offering unique Christmas card designs in their catalogue this year in both Irish and English.

Now is the time to place your order with the Sisters, who are based at St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, Lismore.

All who send and receive Glencairn Abbey Christmas cards are included in the prayers of the Nuns at Christmas.

As well as designs by the Sisters, the 2018 Christmas card range includes art-

work by several other talented artists, including Gillian Brady, Ken Buggy, Margaret Byrne, Alina Cojocaru, Clodagh Creedon, Nodlaig Ryan Donegan, Hélène Garetta, and Valerie O’Sullivan.

The Christmas cards are available at Glencairn Abbey, online, and in selected shops around the country.

Christmas and Greeting Card-making at Glencairn Abbey began back in 1955, using traditional and contemporary designs to reflect the religious ethos of St.

Sister Robert and Sister Mairead in the busy Cards Department at Glencairn Abbey.

Mary’s Abbey. It was started by the late Sister Paula Kiersey OCSO, a well-known professional artist before she entered the Cistercian Monastic Community.

One of Sister Paula’s classic designs will be included in the 2018 selection of Christmas cards.

In his Rule for Monasteries, St. Benedict encourages: “Live by the labour of our hands”.

One of the main sources of income at Glencairn Abbey is the production of cards for various occasions, as gaeilge agus as bearla, including Christmas, Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, memorial, acknowledgement and thank you cards.

Using their own print works, the Sisters also print personalised cards, bookmarks, prayer cards, and printed reproduction flower cards, as well as photo cards depicting scenes of surrounding nature at the Abbey.

For more information on the cards produced by the Sisters at Glencairn Abbey, or to order your Christmas cards, visit their website www.glencairnabbey.org/glencairn-cards.

LAST POSTING Have you sent off your Christmas cards to family and friends around the country / world before the last posting dates?

Check out the last posting dates by An Post on page 28 of the Christmas supplement.

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The Irish ‘Soaps’, Older Than You Think

By Tom Keith PEOPLE may think that the national addiction to the so called soaps, those never-ending TV and radio serials, began with Radio Éireann’s ‘The Kennedy’s of Castleross’ which was first aired in April 1955, or on TV with the Dublin based ‘Tolka Row’ which came on air in January 1964.

Perhaps deciding like its British counterpart, the BBC, that there was a market for rural based drama also, the then Telefis Éireann two years later, launched ‘The Riordans’, which was the forerunner of ‘Bracken’. This led on to ‘Glenroe’, all rural based ‘Soaps’.

The term ‘Soap’ for a longrunning mainly domestic and community based drama serial, originated in America and, as their popularity grew, the programmes became attractive for soap manufacturers to advertise their wares. As most married women stayed at home in those days, even in America, the scripts and plot-lines were beamed mainly at the female population.

Among the first major sponsors of these serials were soap manufacturers Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, and Lever Brothers – all well known in Ireland too. Eventually, due to the fact that so many of the sponsors were soap manufacturers, the media started calling these shows “soap operas”. The term ‘opera’ is a popular one, also used in ‘Horse Opera’ the slang name for a ‘Western’ or ‘Cowboy’ film.

Here in Ireland, the earliest ‘soap’ was ‘the Kennedys of Castleross’ which was first broadcast on 14 April, 1955.

The programme was sponsored by the chocolate company Fry Cadbury who also made Fry’s Cocoa drink which was very popular at the time.

True or not, it was suggested that when the script called for Mrs. Kennedy, played by the veteran actress, Marie Kean, to offer visitors a cup of tea, she had to suggest cocoa instead.

FILMS Marie, like many other Irish actors, often had parts in films being made in Ireland. Marie had the warmest, homeliest, motherly sympathetic voice, which belied her rather severe looks in real life. Her scathing rebuff to Sarah Miles, the titular ‘Ryan’s Daughter’ of that wonderful film, was superb, but seemed totally out of her normal character.

Two of the better known writers who came through ‘The Kennedys’were the prolific Hugh Leonard and later radio Journalist, David Hanly, one of the first co-presenters of RTE Radio’s ‘Morning Ireland’ programme.

‘The Kennedys’ went out twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1.00 p.m., with many people making a quick dash home from work at lunchtime to hear the latest from Castleross. The series finished in 1975.

To replace The Kennedys, RTE created Harbour Hotel in 1975 going out in the original Kennedy lunchtime slot.While it never really challenged its fore-runner in popularity, it stayed on air until the end of 1990, although those who listened to it then, would be hard-pressed to remember any of the characters today.

The BBC, of course, have the longest running radio serial, but, in accordance with

Some of the cast of Coronation Street.

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its charter, there is no advertising attached.

Their radio serial, ‘The Archers’, first broadcast on 2nd June 1950 and having aired almost 18,800 episodes, is the world's longest-running radio soap opera, the first episode having taken to the airwaves to entertain post-War Britain on 1st January 1951. It is still broadcast on Radio 4, the BBC's main spoken-word channel. The Archers goes out to its avid listeners six times per week and was originally billed as ‘an everyday story of country folk’, but embraced urban living as well.

This serial had a certain following in this country also.

BBC on the Long Wave was easily picked up in Ireland in those early days of broadcasting and the reception was often better than for Radio Éireann.

Such was the popularity of ‘The Archers’ among listeners, young and old, that every effort was made not to miss a daily episode.

The cast of 'The Kennedys of Castleross' recording an episode. he be allowed to listen to ‘The Archers’ on BBC.The residents were probably oblivious to the existence of the programme at all, but more often than not, he was accommodated.

The BBC’s late afternoon radio serial, the first of its kind, which came after ‘Workers

Moira Deady and John Cowley as Mary and Tom Riordan.

One young man of my acquaintance, in his teens, when out ‘for a Sunday drive’ with his parents often demanded that the car be stopped outside a random house where he equally demanded of the residents that

Playtime’ during lunch and ‘Music While You Work’ in mid-afternoon was ‘Mrs Dale's Diary’.This was the first significant BBC radio serial drama.

It was first broadcast on 5th January, 1948 and ran until 25th April, 1969

FIRST VENTURE ‘Tolka Row’ was RTE’s first venture into TV Soaps. By the nature of TV, the characters were more visible than their radio counterparts and were recognisable to the viewer in the street. They were the first ‘soap’ personalities’ in Ireland.

The lead characters were played by Des Perry as Jack Nolan and May Ollis as Rita Nolan, two endearing actors.

This show also introduced ‘Mrs. Butler’, one of the most popular characters, as the saucy local gossip, back-biter and allround interferer in other people’s business. She was superbly played, with appropriate leer and lighted cigarette,

by Mai Cluskey, sister of the one-time leader of the Labour Party, Frank Cluskey.

This era saw the emergence of ‘the personality’. Up to now, no one knew what the actors looked like and eventually, when people saw on screen who played the people of Castleross they often looked far different than what they had imagined.

So called Soaps, of course, were not the only drama on Radio in those early days.

There was the Sunday night play, the centrepiece of the evening, featuring the Radio Éireann players, who were often actors with The Abbey Theatre as well.

The Sunday Night Play was rivalled in popularity only by Micheal O'Hehir's Gaelic games commentaries and Hospitals' Requests, one of the best music programmes of the week.

Quite often social problems and controversies of the day were incorporated into the script. In ‘The Riordans’, Tom and Benjy, father and son, often spoke of developments and investment in farming and problems of the day.

Marriage problems raised its head long before divorce was legalised, or even proposed and

there was even a suggestion of a poltergeist which was bothering a neighbour’s child.

Perhaps the most popular of all ‘Soaps’ on TV on this side of the Atlantic is ‘Coronation Street’ carried three nights a week on the ITV Network.

Created by Granada TV, one of the Independent Regions, it has been the most popular and successful of its kind.

‘Corrie’, as it is popularly known, aired first on the 9th December, 1960. It is set in the fictional town of Weatherfield in Manchester and is named Coronation Street which was built in 1902 in honour of the Coronation of King Edward VII. It has an immense following around the world wherever it is screened, including Ireland.

It has also been a major financial success for Granada TV. In 2010, Corrie became the world’s longest-running Soap and looks like it is not going away anytime soon.

THE FOLEYS There was also ‘The Foley Family’, a ‘Play by David Hayes’ which was an annual season of half hour comedy programmes set in the Dublin suburbs.

The know-it-all Tom Foley was played by George Greene, while the role of his distracted wife Alice, was originally played by Peig Monahan later replaced by Daphne Carroll along with her real-life son, Paul Brennan who played their Brendan Foley.

While it was simple drama, it was highly entertaining and very funny and the radio Éireann audience was disappointed when the last of the season’s programmes aired. Bigger budgets, state of the art equipment and new techniques have brought broadcasting out of the stone-age. But, while the programmes may be more sophisticated, the screen more colourful and less fuzzy, the entertainment is the same.

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IRISH company ‘The Paddy Box’ are excited to announce the launch of two additional care packages to their brilliantly nostalgic offering, just in time for Christmas, ‘The Irish Breakfast Box’ and ‘The Christmas Box’. The Paddy Box offers a wide selection of care packages aimed at Irish living abroad who miss home and all those items related to home comforts. Each box option encapsulates our unique Irish culture and affection for instantly recognisable Irish products. These two new box additions have been designed to quench the homesick feelings of Irish living away from home, especially during the festive period when family nostalgia is at its highest.

The first of the latest range, and the one The Paddy Box are most excited to introduce is ‘The Irish Breakfast Box’ .The Irish breakfast fry up is synonymous with what represents home and is sorely missed by many Irish abroad. Now, thanks to The Paddy Box, all of your favourite breakfast items are available to order and have shipped to your loved ones anywhere in the UK and EU just in time for Christmas.These limited edition Breakfast Boxes will be available for order up until December 18th (or until stock lasts) and will be shipped via DHL on the 19th of December, just in time for your Christmas morning fry up! Be sure your loved ones are sitting down to a Christmas fry up and that little bit of the magic from home this Christmas.

The second and equally renowned with the Irish Christmas is ‘ The Christmas Box ’. The Christmas box is bursting with Irish treats that represent Christmas to a tee! Iconic items like Selection Boxes, Cadbury Roses, Christmas Puddings and loads more make up this outstanding gift. If your loved ones are spending Christmas away from home this year this is a gift that is sure to put you straight to the top of the Christmas card list! Help your loved ones bring a bit of Irishness to their festive period and feel like they are right back home.

To celebrate the launch of these two new Paddy Box options, The Paddy Box conducted their own research on the likes, interests and cravings of Irish currently living abroad.The results showed; ● Tayto Cheese and Onion crisps are the most missed food item of all of Irish living abroad, followed 2nd by Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, 3rd by Barry's Tea, 4th by Ballymaloe Relish and 5th by McDonnells Curry Sauce. ● 70% of respondents said the first thing they eat when they land back home is a fry up. ● 85% of respondents said they miss Bally-

maloe Relish more than their in-laws. ● 68% of Irish living abroad would prefer a good cup of Barry's Tea over the local pint of the country they have moved to. ● 59% of respondents said they would give up social media for one month in order to have a box of their favourite Irish food delivered to them abroad. ● 29% of respondents said they would call an ex for a 15 minute ‘clear the air’ chat in order to have a box of their favourite Irish food delivered to them abroad. ● Asked what they would do if they were flown to Ireland for one day only, 58% of Irish living abroad respondents said they would go to Penneys, 56% said they would have a rasher sandwich and a cup of Barry's Tea, 33% would visit their grandparents, 74% would spend time with their parents and 23% would attend a GAA match. ● The most missed dinner in Ireland by those living abroad is ‘Mum’s Sunday Roast’.

Through the website people can also choose from a range of pre-packed, individually themed, 10 item boxes, or choose to make their own custom 10 item box, tailoring them specifically for someone they love using all your favourite Irish treats, foods and gift items. Boxes start from €49.95 and go up to €59.95. The Paddy Box team hand pack each gift box, input personal notes and ‘ship with Grá’ anywhere in the world. The Paddy Box can do this at a cheaper rate than doing it yourself; by covering most of those high international postage fees.

Speaking about these two new box launches, Mark Loftus, The Paddy Box Founder, said; “We're really excited to continue with our mission of spreading grá, one box at a time this Christmas. Since we launched The Paddy Box in November 2017, the response has been incredible. We’ve delivered to over 80 countries worldwide and now, we’ve taken customer feedback on board and are so excited to introduce “The Irish Breakfast box”, this is something that was highly requested and top of the list of what reminds Irish living abroad of home the most.

“The Christmas Box” is something we know will offer an alternative idea for Christmas gifting and the anyone living abroad will love it.We can't wait to start shipping our boxes around the world and sending a little piece of home to everyone living abroad who are not home to see loved ones this Christmas.”

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BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS The perfect gift for fans of Irish Rugby

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IRELAND is now playing at the top table in world Rugby, with clubs and country considered among the toughest around.

It wasn't always like this, and for decades we propped up the bottom of the tables, with moral victories often the most we could hope for. Ray McManus and his team at Sportsfile have been there throughout, passionately following the boys in green (and blue, red, white and the dark green of Connaught), capturing the essence of this physical, punishing sport and those who play it.

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WATERFORD Whispers News 2018 is the fifth anual from Ireland’s leading online satirical site, featuring the funniest stories and snippets of the year, including the latest on Donald Trump, the housing crisis, and Dublin traffic. Find out the latest developments in politics from home and abroad, and discover what’s in store for the future in your horoscopes. Many of Ireland’s most recognisable faces and personalities feature with hundreds of unbelievable insights and revelations inside! Colm Williamson created Waterford Whispers News in 2009 when he was unemployed. Though it began as a hobby, with Colm sharing stories with family and friends, his unique brand of topical, distinctly Irish satire quickly attracted thousands of fans. Now,WWN has over 570,000 Facebook followers, and an average of over 2 million page views on the website every month. €16.99

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ST. Thérése’s suffering as a nun, the bullying she experienced at school, and details of her tragic death from tuberculosis aged 24 are revealed in this groundbreaking book.

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From fearless aviator, Lady Mary Heath, the first woman in the world to parachute from an aeroplane, to Margaret Bulkley, the 18th-century surgeon who lived as a man, meet 28 remarkable Irish women who have taken the world by storm.

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It is also the biggest, by some distance. They have been staggered, very often, by the stories we have unearthed, and hope that you, the reader will be too. Local women’s experiences across all five continents have been documented, and we have gone back as far as the 16th century, or into world conflicts, economic crises and foreign missions for others. As a Heritage Group, their primary focus has been on telling the stories of Cappoquin’s women from the past, naturally.

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Author,Tom Keith outlined some of the highlights of Peter’s five year international career as well as his domestic campaigns and his trips to the Olympics and to Chicago for the International Golden Gloves bouts.

He said he was pleased to be able to create a record of Peter’s career which would be available for generations to come.

Tom said it was a pleasure to record the successes of a true native of Dungarvan, the only Waterford boxer to go to the Olympics, or to box in the prestigious Golden Gloves Tournament in Chicago.The book is on sale in several outlets in Dungarvan and Abbeyside. €10.

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FAMILIES LIKE LEYA’S Leya, with her husband William and their four children, are supported by Self Help Africa to farm a small plot of land in an extremely impoverished region of North West Zambia. When they fled their country of the Congo, due to the ethnic conflicts, they had to start from scratch in their new-found home.

They could barely survive on what they produced on their small farm, Leya recalled: “Life was really hard for us”.

When Self Help Africa began working in NorthWestern Zambia last year, Leya and William received piglets and quality seeds for planting.

They attended training, learned new ways to plant and care for their crops, and began to grow much more than they had done previously. Meanwhile, with proper care and feed their piglets grew and fattened.

Those simple gifts were truly life-changing for Leya and her family: “There is really a big change

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‘Tis The Season

By Donal Buckley WHEN you work side by side with someone every day, you get used to their little quirks and foibles.You can even persuade yourself that you know these people like the proverbial 'back of your hand'. And, for most of the year, you would be correct in that assumption. But the one flaw in that belief will rear its ugly head at a particular time of the year, the Christmas party. All of a sudden, the person you thought you knew becomes somebody else entirely. In fact, the whole party will be populated by complete strangers.

However, these are strangers we have all met before.You will have met them at family weddings, sporting celebrations, grown up birthday parties and yes, other Christmas gatherings.

They may be wearing different guises but the characteristics are the same.

See if you recognise any of these party-goers, and which one is you?

1. The Christmas groupie.

Here's a person that takes tacky to a new level. This is their special time. If there is any tinsel left in the shops by Christmas Eve, it’s because they didn't see it behind the stack of reindeer jumpers.

Wham!, Slade and Wizard seasonal songs will have them going hyper. They may even go for that second glass of mulled wine.

Most likely to say, "Oh, I wish it could be Christmas every day" 2. Mister or Miss Mistletoe.

This individual can be, at the very least annoying and sometimes very, very scary.

They will start off the night with a fresh sprig of the offending plant and threaten everything in range with it.

Men, women, dogs, cats, doorknockers, lamp-posts and statues are in serious danger of 'death by snogging'. As the night wears on and the mistletoe withers, they become less fussy. Now the targets are bearded old men (sometimes bearded old women), Gardai, cars, even-

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tually footpaths and even their own reflection. Most likely to say, "Givusakiss".

3. The Boss. The Boss will arrive fashionably late, make a sober entrance and cast a critical eye on the proceedings. The boss will gravitate towards the ambitious workers and live off the fawning employees and the free drink lavished on him/her. Unlike their entrance, their exit will be early and quiet. The next day, nobody will remember if the boss was actually there. But the Boss always remembers.....everything! Most likely to say, "Do you know who I am?"

4. The Suck-up, This is a person who will mingle around every group without committing to anyone while constantly checking the door and the clock. Then, when The Boss turns up, the face will light up, the barman’s eye will be caught and The Boss will suddenly grow a Siamese twin. When the Boss leaves, the Suck-up will crawl into a corner on their own and get

progressively drunker and more bitter. Most likely to say, "I want to have the Boss' children" 5. The Party Animal. This one gets excited the moment they arrive at the party. There will be half-drank drinks all over the place because the animal is so busy trying to get everyone to join in games.

Putting this person in a party setting is like giving a hyperactive four year old chocolate and cola.The only positive to this person is that they will run out of energy and fall asleep before 10 o'clock (probably covered in tinsel).

Most likely to say, "C'mon, ye have to join in" 6. The Grinch. There's always a Grinch. Even though they are basing their misery on real concerns, nobody wants to hear it.Yes, there will be hangovers tomorrow.Yes, almost everyone will be financially embarrassed and yes, there will be fractious encounters. But, its a party, everybody wants to avoid the killjoy. Most likely to say, "you'll be sorry!"

7. The Expert. This is usually a male. At every conceivable opportunity, he will poke people on the shoulder and give a lecture on all he knows about back boilers, concrete shuttering, security lights and the best place to buy diesel. He will hold forth on Rhododendrons, home brew and even childbirth. If you try to change the subject to something you are more interested in, he will look pityingly at you, step closer to your face and intensify his lecturing.

Most likely to say, "D'ya know what I'm going to tell you now?"

8. The Social Medium. This is a fairly recent phenomenon brought about by the advances in technology. More than likely this will be a young male. He will carry on

conversations whilst texting, web surfing and doing deals on line. He may even have two devices on his person.

His eyes will never meet yours as they will be glued to the screen. He won't eat or drink as it would interrupt his concentration and he may miss something earth shattering like the latest news from the I'm A Celebrity camp or where Mo Dunford buys his underpants. Most likely to say, "Lol" 9. The Non Drinker. It could be any or none of the above. It can happen that this person is on medication, pregnant or driving. Sometimes it’s because the person in question had a 'problem with de drink' but nobody mentions this as it might reflect back on themselves.

The Non Drinker will feel at ease with their choice but everyone else will feel cautious around them (it’s just the Irish way) Most likely to say, "Nothing for me, I'm off it."

10. The Gossip. I'm afraid this is more than likely the preserve of the girls. She will arrive in whispered tones, telling tales on someone she just witnessed falling out the door of a nearby establishment. From then on she flits from group to group spewing and digesting stories of a dubious nature. Her talent lies in her ability to both talk and

listen at the same time. Most likely to say, "Lads, ye won't believe this."

There are a few other characters to be experienced at the 'Christmas do'. There's the girl who has one sweet sherry at this time of year, sings her heart out for an hour, loses her voice, cries and texts daddy to come and collect her. Then we have the guy that wants to fight everyone, takes a swing at his own shadow and knocks himself out. There'll be the quiet lad who has a few drinks and fancies himself as a republican rebel and tries to sing nationalist songs, without knowing all the lyrics of any of them. There'll be the little clique of girls who spend the night commenting on other peoples fashion sense. Across from them will be an equal number of lads who think those girls are snotty cows.

And an old sage, sitting in the corner will observe it all and smile to himself.

These and other personalities are to be seen in this celebratory environment.

Enjoy them all because you may not see them again for twelve months.

At least not in this par- ticular guise. So, which one was I? At one stage or another, most of them. That was then, now it’s your turn.

Which one will you be?

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SOLUTION: Santa is no longer wearing a cuff link on his right sleeve, his scroll is beige rather than red, the ribbon is missing from the stack of letters, there is an extra bauble on the crate, the picture has moved on the piece of paper in the crate, and there is an extra gap on the floorboard to the right of Santa.

Year Ahead Horoscopes for 2019

BY CASSANDRA NYE

ARIES (March 21st – April 20th) Right from the beginning of this year your enthusiasm for the future is fired up. Uranus is encouraging you to make real changes. Some give you pause for thought and yet you know they are meant to be. You flit from one area to another without taking too much in. Even so, when your dreams start to show the way ahead, thoughts turn more long-term. How are you going to be able to get where you want to be without upsetting anyone? Bring your passions into line, as Neptune urges you to look deeper inside of yourself. You will need vision and courage to go for what you really want. Giving more quality time to your relationships means sharing your thoughts, ambitions and feelings.

OVERALL: A YEAR THAT MAKES DEMANDS OF YOU BUT BRINGS REWARDS OF WHICH YOU CAN ONLY DREAM.

LIBRA (September 24th – October 23rd) Being able to see the funny side is what will help to fire you through the year ahead. Perfect situations are what you like but there will be few of those. Instead, the unexpected and downright bizarre take their place. Should you ever feel like a fish out of water, take charge. This can mean anything from asserting your view to just walking away. Because you always think the best of others, it surprises you that others do not understand your motives. Well, have you ever told them? And being someone who is generally self-sufficient (I'll sort out my own problems) sometimes others assume they know you. Those who are looking for someone special should keep looking. When you find them you will know it was worthwhile. Really, polish up that optimism!

OVERALL: A YEAR IN WHICH YOU FIND OUT WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU NEED TO MOVE AHEAD.

TAURUS (April 21st – May 21st) The planets do a dance around your life this year that may truly make your head spin! Change is in the centre of it all (not something that you’re over-fond of). So, what is wrong with your life at the moment? Probably not very much but you are being urged to do better. Being yourself is not always easy. Take charge, Taurus!

Don't sit at the gate snorting, barge through it! Progress at work gives you more independence and this is the area in which you can truly thrive. Be admired for your courage, enthusiasm and confidence, not your willingness to go with the flow.

Relationships are there for your satisfaction and enjoyment, not to tie you down and stifle your talents. When you believe this, your mind will open.

OVERALL: A YEAR IN WHICH YOU WILL LEARN MUCH ABOUT OTHERS AND, EVENTUALLY, FIND THOSE WHO ARE GOOD FOR YOU.

SCORPIO (October 24th – November 22nd) Still seeing a certain amount of disruption due to Uranus on your tail, determination is key. The planets are urging you to keep moving forward. Not always a good place to be. However, in business and personal ambitions this can be very rewarding.

A bit of adventure and the odd challenge keep your mind and body sharp. There is a great deal of power in your chart and most of it comes from one place, you! Be aware that, in order to win the game, you do not always need to run ahead of the ball. Using your experience and one or two sharp turns can see you score big-time.

Share you feelings and dreams with someone special or just take special note of them yourself. Know where you are going, Scorpio. Start to enjoy the journey.

OVERALL: A YEAR IN WHICH YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDS AND MOTIVES. EASY-PEASY. WHAT DO YOU WANT?

GEMINI (May 22nd – June 21st) This is the year when you truly start to value your own beliefs and talents. Of course it is hard for any of us to see ourselves clearly.

We are biased and tend to value ourselves according to others.

This means that any negative comments go right to the heart of our confidence, either boosting it or (more likely) chipping away at it. Enough, Gemini! Now is the time to get rid of any negative influences. Develop relationships with people who appreciate and support you. Using your imagination, especially if it is attached to work, brings a highly creative burst of innovation. Of course you remain a bit of a social butterfly. What is a passion to you one minute could become boring the next. For that reason you need to be honest and open, especially when it comes to love and romance.

OVERALL: A YEAR IN WHICH YOU BECOME STRONGER, MORE DETERMINED AND ABLE TO ENJOY LIFE AS IT COMES.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd – December 21st) A wonderful year is ahead for you, Sagittarius. To make the most of it, keep moving forward. You may think that you do not want to change very much. Fair enough. Even so your curiosity leads you down the streets of your imagination. Where family are involved there is not the problem of having to spend time away if you communicate. All in all there is a strong air of optimism. Good old Jupiter, eh? One word of caution. Being lulled into a dreamlike state may be nice but can be dangerous. Stay sharp when it comes to folk you do not know very well and keep your secrets and purse well under cover. You don't like to be told what to do but sometimes your friends have a point to make. Common sense must have a place in the everyday life of an adventurer such as you.

OVERALL: A YEAR OF ADVENTURE AND OPTIMISM IN WHICH TO BE AT YOUR IMPRESSIVE BEST AND MAKE THE RIGHT MOVES.

CANCER (June 22nd – July 23rd) A big part of last year saw you being shunted out of your comfort zone and into awkward situations, but by this Spring, life becomes more ordered. Even so, your most creative moments and ideas will come out of the blue. This is likely to be because you decide to go with the flow a bit more and stop fretting. Spontaneous journeys take you to new places and people. Meeting like-minded folk makes such a difference to your mood and feelings of security. You are happy to take responsibility but don't want to be bogged down with it.

There is a sense of wanting more freedom to grow and experience new things. Give priority to you own health and wellbeing. Show appreciation for what you have in this area and give up any bad habits. Who needs them anyway? Not you, Cancer!

OVERALL: A YEAR IN WHICH YOU NEED TO SHOW YOUR CONFIDENCE AND BUILD ON YOUR ABILITY TO INFLUENCE OTHERS.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd – January 20th) Last year stirred you up enough to bring out your determination.

This continues right through the year, and you can look forward to the entry of Saturn as a period of greater optimism and stability. Much as you like to be in charge there will be times when events overtake you. However, you can and do influence events, just not all of them! There are challenges ahead (and you know how much you love those!) but the joy of being able to meet them is so, so satisfying. Being asked to look inside your own mind can be uncomfortable but can show you what is really worth having.

Partners of any kind expect a little more from you now and you should be willing to face that. A parting of the ways? Maybe.

OVERALL: A YEAR FOR BEING REALISTIC AND GAINING THE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE TO CARRY YOU FORWARD.

LEO (July 24th – August 23rd) With your naturally high standards and expectations of others you are sometimes bound to be disappointed. When others fail you somehow feel it in a personal way but this is set to be a year when you finally get rid of any negative people or things in your life. The freedom of mind and body and the joy of feeling one with yourself can be stripped away if you take on too much. This year a deep personal fulfilment comes with your partner (who some of you have yet to meet!) and they help you to look after yourself and your wellbeing. The best times ahead are when you decide to live in the present. Here is where the best memories are made and personal growth flourishes.

OVERALL: A YEAR IN WHICH YOU NOURISH YOUR INNER SELF AND WHERE YOU WANT TO BE IS WHERE YOU MUST GO.

AQUARIUS (January 21st – February 19th) Well, here we go again! Uranus is stirring the pot of change and will soon be joined by Taurus. Here and there you see odd flashes of where you are heading and it looks good.

Work-wise there is a need to get up to date and be ahead of the competition, or at least up with colleagues. As you know that you are very adaptable, clearly this is going to be a part of a new you. Relationships need a bit of a shake-up as there is sometimes the tendency to take others for granted.

What you see is what you get, right? If closeness is what is desired, though, a lot more effort in the romantic stakes is needed. Maybe a holiday based around what your partner wants rather than what you think they should want?

OVERALL: A YEAR OF HONESTY, CHANGES AND LEAPS INTO THE FUTURE. DO YOUR BEST.

VIRGO (August 24th – September 23rd) As this new year begins you may have the sensation of treading water. Your efforts are ongoing but nothing much seems to be happening. However, think again. Gradually the future takes on a different look. This is a wonderful year to build on your relationships. Encourage and nourish those that are kind and positive. When pushed for time (you do sometimes take too much on), ask for help or involve those colleagues who are willing. Remember that others need to build their confidence so be generous with your praise and advice. Romantically it is important to pay attention to your special friends, even if you are busy. A few well-chosen words can make someone feel closer to you, even if you are not together.

OVERALL: A YEAR WHEN YOU CAN AFFORD TO BE LESS CRITICAL OF YOURSELF AND LEARN TO LOVE THE PERSON OTHERS SEE.

PISCES (February 20th – March 20th) As the year begins the changes you hoped for seem slow to come, but bide your time. In spring Uranus brings the push you need to move ahead. A sense of freedom to be yourself takes over. What has changed? Probably very little but your own attitude. This could be triggered by someone new in your life, perhaps someone very similar who understands your quirky ways. To be appreciated for who you really are is a great confidence builder. You know all of those things from the past that you dwell on? Yes, those things that nibble away at you and affect the future before it even arrives? Jettison those thoughts. You are new. Only those who like that need apply for the job of friend, partner or lover! Pisces, this is truly your year.

OVERALL: A REVELATION AND, BY THE TIME THAT AUTUMN COMES, A FEELING OF BEING TRULY FREE.

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Sweet Mount Melleray

Electrical Wholesalers and Distributors W ishing all our customer s a ve r y h a p py C h r i s t m a s a n d p r o s p e r o u s N e w Ye a r

Oh! Knockmealdown, you gracefully stand and gently shade from view A scene more rare, enhanced by prayer, so radiant bright and true.

A picturesque scene of emerald green, just like the scenes of old Of which our poets and bards have praised, in sounds of purest gold.

Oh, sentinel so huge, so tall, guard o’er that scene with pride.

Feel honoured that so rare a gift should nestle on your side.

It nestles, nay, it slumbers in blissful happiness, Untarnished and unsullied by iniquity’s caress.

It is the reward of years of toil, of labour of the hand, Where many a Monk in saintly garb did cultivate the land.

It stands alone, that building capped by its sword-like stately spire And shelters within its royal fold, a true celestial choir.

A choir no mortal voice did chant in sounds so soft and sweet And truly it ascendeth, unto the Saviour’s feet.

And He, in His considerate love, doth clasp it to His Heart.

Pours down a shower of blessings, that from them they ne’er shall part.

Oh! Melleray, sweet Mount Melleray you are the true sweet home Of Him who with consuming love, this earth of ours doth roam, Seeking where’er His feet may guide the wanderer from the fold To bring him back to cleanse his heart that towards Him had grown cold.

You are the home of many a one, like unto him that strayed, Who returned to that narrow winding path and unceasingly had prayed.

That path self-made like unto that our Saviour dear did tread And suffering yet so patiently, with scarcely any bread.

Yet they alone but have the bread, it is the bread of life, That troubled not with earthly cares or its continuous strife.

But concentrate their thoughts alone on the Eternal Home, Ever mindful of the Master’s words: ‘Man lives not on bread alone’.

Then let us turn unto ourselves, unto our inmost soul, And say a prayer, that we may reach our Everlasting Goal.

And let that fervent prayer be one, for those so far away, That all may reach that Paradise, therein to rest all days.

FRANK GLEESON

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Ladies may your Christmas wardrobe be filled

By Cathy McGrath CHRISTMAS parties are time to dazzle, so don't settle for just any look, Cathy McGrath, Image Consultant & Stylist, provides tips to you party poppers, whether you are attending Christmas Dinner, office party or New Years Eve bash. With just weeks to Santa's arrival, we need to get you noticed at every event.

Styling is about making a woman feel better about themselves.This is the season to dress up and hit the party circuit.

You can never go wrong with the LITTLE BLACK DRESS (LBD), never a better time to embrace this, its party time, bring disco into fashion. All BLACK

outfits look amazing with one pop of colour, whether shoes, clutch or earings, never wear all, less is best. Reserved is classic for a reason. While you can always refresh your LBD number with some fur or feather detailing, lace and luxe echoes a sophisticated look, find a good dressmaker.

OVER THE KNEE BOOTS: Casual with a midi skirt and oversized casual sweater, is fully acceptable as a Christmas day outfit.

If you wish to be powerfully posh, LEOPARD SKIN COAT is in, full of lightness & fun, so throw a luxurious faux leopard skin over a white blouse (good investment) and denims/black panse for a

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dinner look. Add a burgundy lipstick for a huge dose of glam. Although I am a fan of leopard prints, I do like it to be subtle, so team a leopard animal touch skirt with a fab lace top, less is best.Too much is overpowering, colour is the smile of nature, but we don't want you to be laughing colour out loud.

METALLICS act as the ultimate neutral on party circuit, silver/gold according to your colour skin tone, eyes and hair. Silver/gold sheen for the party with a little glitz, sprinkle some magic crystals and high shine to the max.

Simple & Flattering: SLEEK DRESS PANSE can be paired with a flowery pussy bow blouse or comfy satin/silk bodysuit for a party ready look.

VELVET: Turn heads with velvet dress, There is nothing screams Happy Christmas, quite like an emerald green cocktail dress, fancy a velvet trouser suit, my knees go weak when I speak velvet, I am addicted for Christmas or take the festive route further by opting for a deep red, royal blue or purple, feel like royalty.

Alternatively fancy having a touch of scarlet fever, head to toe in red velvet, shoes, bag and earings.

JUMPSUITS: Plunging necklines work and look well with some gold/silver accessories.

TUXEDO DRESS: Sets the bar high for your office cocktail party, or go for a wrap dress in one of the festive colours.

ACCESSORIES: CLUTCH: A cute clutch is a must, a jigsaw box size called a wristlet (available in New Look) just big enough to fit lippy and phone for after six party.

BLOCK SIX INCH HEELS in SHOES are in, this allows you to party on

your feet in comfort all night, but ensure there is bling and bows, dip in velvet, a few beads or a touch of fur.

Have a golden hour in shoes and match to earings.

JEWELLERY: Is huge this party season, if budget cant stretch to a new look, new earings will add a whole new lease of life to last years party dress, its big in earings or go home.

GLOVES & SPECS: Make these part of your party game, if one happens to need specs, when purchasing match the colour to your colour palette, do not omit the long evening gloves with a dress, a touch of class.

LINGERIE: A new Christmas outfit is only as good as what's underneath, finding the perfect lingerie, the key to the best silhouette for your body.

with magic and cheer for the party circuit Finally for me, you need to be aware of your body shape, that is the key for any woman. My advise is look at your body, not to find faults but accentuate the parts that are good and play down the parts you feel uncomfortable with, you wear the clothes instead of they wearing you.

A full length mirror is your best friend, allow an hour everyday for yourself, we owe ourselves that. Don't shy away from letting your inner self shine be more than your clothes, even though I'm an image consultant, I encourage grooming a priority, I do not claim to be a hairdresser, dietician or beautician, but essentially the following are paramount before you go to the shops. A good hair cut to suit your face shape, a good daily skin regime with regular facials, good posture, ears behind shoulders, shoulders behind hips, a good diet, plenty of green juicing. If like me take it a step further, a full alkaline diet omitting sugar totally, a daily 30 minute walk, last of all a good sleep 7/8 hours each night. All these add to your inward appearance, then dress the look and be a fashion victim. Being happy in yourself never goes out of style and a smile will add to your style.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS.

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