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D-day for council on €1m funds gap FRIDAY is decision day for Waterford Council as it struggles to agree a budget despite a huge gap in its finances. The Government has eased the problem by granting the local authority an extra €2 million to help bridge the €3.3m gap caused by a change in the way Irish Water pays its rates. But that still leaves a shortfall of more than a million euro to be met by increasing rates or cutting services. Councillors are deeply divided on the issue with Sinn Féin vowing to “stand firm” against cutbacks and People Before Profit threatening “a people power campaign of nonpayment” against any increase in rates or rents. Others have welcomed the increase in Government funding. It was announced by Fine Gael councillor and election candidate, John Cummins, who said his colleague, housing minister Eoghan Murphy,

Santa meets Evelyn O’Brien from Waterford at the opening of Winterval. Report: Page 4. Picture: Patrick Browne

had granted the council an additional €2 million to assist in the budgetary process. He pointed out that the council had dealt with a budget shortfall of €1.2m some years ago. “The current shortfall, while challenging. is now commensurate with that figure following our increased subvention of €2 million and I am sure there will be a vast array of opinions on how that gap should be closed,” he said. The shortfall has been caused by a decision to treat Irish Water like other public utilities and spread its rate payments throughout the country, in proportion to use, rather than going to the counties where the company’s properties are sited. “There is nothing unusual about difficult budgets,” said Cllr Cummins. “In fact, our income from Irish Water (separate to rates) has dropped by €3.2 million over the past Turn to page 4

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IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Santa has called, the lights are on, and Winterval is in full swing. Ireland’s biggest and best Christmas festival got underway on Saturday when Mr Claus turned up to help Mayor John Pratt with the big switch-on. Waterford city has been transformed into a magical

winter wonderland with over 60 free and ticketed events on offer . Visitors will be enchanted by the brand-new interactive Wizards + Dragons exhibition at Waterford City Hall and the magical Santa’s Grotto experience in Choristers Hall. Other highlights include the iconic big wheel, Waterford Eye, at Merchants Quay and

a brand-new 3D music and lights show for Winterval Illuminates taking place at Cathedral Square. Winterval runs until December 23. Full programme at www.winterval.ie Picture: Santa with Saoirse O’Brien and Rebecca Robinson. Photo: Patrick Browne

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five years while our housing maintenance budget, for example, has increased by €985,000 over the same period. Difficult decisions always face the pact of the day but positions come with responsibility. Over the past decade when we were members of the controlling group we always managed to pass a balanced budget.” If a council refuses to strike a budget, the Government has the power to step in, suspend the authority, and order measures to fix the problem. People Before Profit, in a statement, called on councillors to “ignore any threat of abolition if no agreement is reached”. It said that, if the council were suspended, it would organise a campaign of non-payment “in conjunction with other progressive forces including community organisations and trade unions”. Sinn Féin TD for Waterford David Cullinane called for compensation from the Government. He said the allocation of €2m was for one year only and did not address the problem but was “a sticking plaster solution”.

Centres sought to house 560 refugees

THE Government is seeking accommodation for 560 asylum applicants in Waterford and four other counties in the South East. It has promised to engage with local communities as it moves to finalise negotiations on the locations of new regional direct provision centres. The State has issued tender documents to find accommodation for 5,500 asylum seekers spread across the 26 counties for one-year contracts worth €324 million. The other South East counties involved are Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Wexford. In the midlands, which covers counties Longford, Westmeath, Offaly and Laois, accommodation for a minimum of 425 people is sought. In the mid-west, which covers counties Clare, Limerick and Tipperary, accommodation is sought for 318 people. Evaluation is under way for bids in the southwest and western region, which covers Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Cork and Kerry.. Accommodation for a minimum of 1,400 asylum seekers is needed in these areas. Bids for the mideast region - Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth - will be considered shortly. According to the tender

documents, accommodation is needed for a minimum of 1,256 people there. Advertisements for bids for the Dublin region were published on September 18 and advertisements for the Border region, covering Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan and Donegal, were published on October 14. Accommodation for 1,370 asylum seekers is needed there. Details of where the remainder of the 5,500 places will be located have not yet been revealed. The secretary general of the Department of Justice, Aidan O’Driscoll, has written to the Public Accounts Committee, describing as “highly unsatisfactory” that more than 1,500 asylum seekers were currently being housed in hotels. The situation “can only be shortterm”, he added. “The Department of Justice and Equality needs to find new accommodation centres as the numbers of people arriving to seek international protection in the State continue to rise, figures are up 50 per cent so far this year. Because of a shortage of places in centres, there are now, as of October 29th, 1,531 people in emergency accommodation in hotels and guesthouses,” Mr O’Driscoll said.

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Happy new year for Faithlegg’s facelift

FAITHlEGG Golf Club is looking forward to substantial refurbishment next year. Its owners, FBD Hotels & Resorts, plan to invest in the green side bunkers on the course, refurbish the locker

rooms and pro shop and to complete the final phase of the machinery upgrades, including a fairway mower and machinery for aerating the greens on the course. And they will be adding more buggies to the fleet.

It will be the fifth year of a substantial investment programme by FBD Hotels & Resorts into Faithlegg Golf Club as they continue to improve the course and facilities. “We are now coming to the end of the large investment programme by FBD Hotels,” said Director of Golf, Karl Cullen. “Having the green side bunkers renovated is a massive undertaking and will improve the course consistency for the large number of members and guests who play Faithlegg.” Faithlegg Golf Club has announced a new dual club partnership with The Heritage Golf Club in Co. Laois. It will allow societies to play both courses for a reduced rate. Societies that play both courses will be invited back at the end of 2020 to play for a prize of a three-night stay at La Cala Golf Resort in Spain to be won by the top society from each club. 2020 is shaping up to be a big year for Faithlegg Golf who are also looking forward to hosting the AIG Senior Cup Qualifiers for the first time. For information on membership and society packages see www. faithlegggolfclub.com

Expert tells students about the menace of human trafficking

KEVIN Hyland, the former UK Anti-Slavery Commissioner and Head of New Scotland Yard Human Trafficking Unit, was a guest at De la Salle College. Students from other schools attended to hear Mr Hyland talk about smuggling and human trafficking, the role of communities and what

is required of government, multilateral bodies and private business. Visiting Waterford schools included St. Angela’s, Mercy, Presentation and Newtown Secondary and Scoil Mhuire from Carrick-on-Suir. Mr Hyland, who is Ireland’s representative on the Council of Europe Trafficking Group of

Experts, also told the story of Frederick Douglass who came to Ireland in 1845 and spoke in Waterford having escaped slavery in Maryland, Virginia. He was later to be appointed the State Marshall of Washington DC. Picture: De La Salle transition year students with Kevin Hyland .

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Thank you, Barnardos BARNARDOS, the children’s charity, has been celebrating the twentieth anniversary of its Waterford Family Support project in Ballybeg. It provides a range of services, which include individual work with children and families, practical family support including weekly food parcel deliveries, and group parenting programmes.

Barnardos Waterford also provides a fully supervised weekend playground service to children. “Our Family Support Project has provided a safe, respectful and nonjudgmental space to work in partnership with families and children over the last 20 years,” said Una Conroy, Project Leader. “The level of work and dedication from the team

since we opened our doors in 1999 has ensured that we have been able to support children and their families when they have needed us.” To learn more about the services or to donate to ensure they will continue, see www.barnardos.ie Picture: Susan Cooley and Karen Joyce, Barnardos staff, celebrate the anniversary. Photo: Gerard McCarthy.

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to the general population and consumers are feeling bullish. US consumers are the key factor in economic growth because consumer spending accounts for 70% of US GDP. Retail in the US is very dependent on sales in the 4th quarter of the year. In 2018, retail sales bucked the trend and fell sharply, putting retailers and suppliers under pressure. Analysts are predicting a return to normality this year. Trade war tariffs have increased prices with the potential to reduce sales. However, the recent cooling off in hostilities between the US and China, with further action being delayed and discussions beginning for a ceasefire are undoubtedly related to the upcoming Presidential election. The incumbent President will not want to do anything to hurt the US consumer before the election.

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planning notice Waterford City & County Council I, Dean Hennessey, wish to apply for full planning permission for construction of a bungalow and all associated site works at Islandkeane East, Fenor, 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 at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during it’s public opening hours (9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm Monday to Friday excluding Public Holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grand permission.

DUBLIN OLD SCHOOL It seems that no matter where you are on the social scale there is no getting away from hierarchy. Even if you are a drug addict it would appear that some drug addicts are better than other drug addicts. In this movie that seems to be one of the central themes when two brothers who haven’t seen each other in an age meet up by accident on the streets of Dublin. One likes to pop pills by the cartload and the other is a heroin addict, the shame of the family, because when it comes to drug addiction heroin, it seems, is the lowest of the low. The pill popping brother has a job in a record shop which he is just about managing to hold down while the other is just back from living on the streets in London to live on the streets of Dublin. There is a lot of chaotic running around, lost phones, bumming money and trying to score in this movie which is something that you might expect. What is more difficult to grasp are the ever increasing poetic flights of fancy that the film takes. It is one thing to try and be all urban and gritty and quite another to be lyrical about those experiences and this movie just can’t pull it off and the overall effect is quite jarring and discordant. The writer and director and everyone involved might have wanted to say something profound with this movie but they don’t quite pull it off.

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Pictured with celebrity chef Edward Hayden is Valerie Leahy as she launched her Christmas Classics CD , in St Patrick’s Gateway recently. Photo: John Power

266 horses seized as council reins in strays THOUSANDS of stray or abandoned horses have been seized by councils in Ireland since 2015, according to the latest official figures. Across Waterford city and county 266 have been seized. Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed told the Dáil the number being seized by county and city authorities is dropping. But the figures reveal big variations in the numbers

seized from county to county. In Waterford 31 horses had been seized by the end of September, compared to 28 for the whole of last year. Mr Creed said the Control of Horses Act 1996, provides the necessary powers to local authorities to deal with stray and abandoned horses. He said the Act contains provisions for the licencing and identification of horses and was introduced to

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address the issues caused by stray and wandering horses due to public safety concerns. “The number of horses being seized nationally continues to decline,” he said. “This reduction is reflective of a number of factors including initiatives by my Department in the animal welfare area as well as active enforcement of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013.”

MADELINE CASTAING: A LIFE. Madeline Castaing was as famous for the way she lived her life as she was for genius for interior designing. For some reason she always wore wigs even though her own hair was fine but what was even more quizzical was what she did to her face. To combat the signs of aging she thought it was a wonderful idea to wear a huge elastic band around her face to lift everything up. Those who knew her pointed out that everyone could see the elastic band so why was she doing it to which she always replied ‘but I can’t see it’. Her real innovations were the way in which she approached interior design. Her main credo was to find ‘the perfection in the imperfection’ of a room. When a room was finished being painted she made her workers take the dust from the vacuum cleaners and spread it all over the walls. Nothing should ever look too new or too perfect. She was also a fierce champion of the 19th century manner of decor and reusing old pieces.. It might seem that all of this was quite rarified, and to an extent it was and is, but the way she viewed the world still has relevance to how we live today.

Council policy is blamed for illegal dumping

WATERFORD council is contributing to the problem of heavy electrical equipment being illegally dumped in residential areas, a councillor has claimed. Councillor Eamon Quinlan blames the council’s policy of not taking in commercial electrical equipment at its civic disposal centres. He said the local authority takes in a huge variety of items at its civic centres and disposes of them for people either for a small fee or free of charge. But the council refuses to take office equipment such as photocopiers and printers. “Other county councils do take in this type of equipment for a small disposal fee,” said the Fianna Fáil councillor. “This short sighted policy means we are ensuring the cost of doing business in Waterford is higher

than comparable counties nearby. This is crazy stuff we really aren’t helping either ourselves or local economy with this type of carry on”. “The regulations around this issue are known as the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) where the costs of recycling the items must be incorporated into the costs at sale. This can be done by the seller or the customer,” the councillor said in a statement. “Environmental authorities have been dealing with an upsurge as people seek to avoid these charges by purchasing without the recycling fee but then illegally dumping them around local communities. This has lead to a domino effect of not just electrical equipment but all manner of office equipment being dumped in traditional residential areas.

“The costs of taking these dumped items away is ultimately born by the council and its taxpayer-funded resources. This is a slap in the face to all those who pay to have their rubbish dealt with officially. If we are ultimately to bear the cost, then let’s take them in at our facilities, charge a small fee, and not have this stuff being dumped on sides of roads and in ditches. “ I have had calls from parents who find dirty chairs left on estate greens and dangerous electrical equipment left out where children stumble upon them . “ We don’t want anyone to get hurt. The council’s position undermines not only our street cleaners but the efforts of local communities who through Tidy Towns are really pushing us out there as a consistent performer.”

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Citywide Notices Ferrybank Library Sensory Yoga - Yoga as a therapeutic process can help children gain additional coping skills for day to day life management. This FREE event is suited to children with ASD aged between 5–10years. Saturday 30th November at 11am at Ferrybank Library. Limited spaces. Booking Essential. Contact Ferrybank Library on 051 897200. Fenor Sale of Work/Fenor Bingo Fenor Sale of Work will take place on Sunday December 1st at Fenor National School Hall at 2pm. Santa will open the Sale of Work. Fabulous prizes can be won on the Spinner. The Draw for the famous Fenor Hamper will take place on the day. See you there for a great day out. Fenor Bingo will take place on Friday 6th December at Fenor National School Hall commencing at 8pm. Bus will leave Shop at Riverstown at 7.15. The winner of last weeks Jackpot was Sheila Holden. Come along and enjoy the Craic. U3A Christmas concert 2019 notice Waterford U3A (University of the Third Age) welcomes members and friends to join in our Christmas 2019 celebration on Monday December 2.

The Bealtaine Choir under the direction of Anne Woodworth will be our much appreciated centre-piece. In addition, there will be poems and readings from U3A members. And please stay for refreshments afterwards. The event takes place in Carrickphierish Library, Waterford, starting at 2 pm. Members of the public are invited to come along to see what U3A is all about and enjoy this traditional afternoon. Carrickphierish Library is on the Carrickphierish Linkroad between Cleaboy and Gracedieu. Comeragh Mountaineering Club See photos from our recent walks on our Facebook page or check us out on http://comeraghclub.ie/walks/. We are going for a hike this coming Sunday and carpool from the top carpark at the Hypermarket. If this will be your first time coming with us, please phone 087 2631321 for further info. Waterford Philosophical Society Waterford Philosopical Society presents at Stand Alone Lecture - The Philosophy of Spinoza at 7:30pm, on Monday 2nd December, at Waterford Cheshire, John’s Hill

Pictured at St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas Open Night on Thursday 21st November were Teacher, Ms. Rebecca Casey in the Science Room with Elizabeth Kirwan, Katie Flynn and Daniel Smith, 2nd Year and Thomas Óg Dee and Clodagh Casey, 1st Year’s. (Photo: Noel Browne) Spinoza’s work has contributed much to our understanding of the essentially contested relationship between Philosophy and Religion. His engagement with core tenets of Judaism, and his understanding of key problems in the writings of Descartes were formative elements in his development as

a thinker. This lecture will explore Spinoza’s emergence as a seminal figure in the history of ideas by specifying the ways in which his philosophical views can be understood in relation to the biographical and broader intellectual contexts in which he worked. No prior knowledge of this lecture topic is required. For further information, please visit our Facebook page (The Waterford Philosophical Society) or email amleopardi8@gmail.com. Slievekeale Active Retirement The Slievekale Active Retirement group will mee on Tuesday 3rd December at 2.30pm in the Waterford Health Park. All are welcome. Book launch Compass Writers is proud to launch “Towards Words and Uneding Depth” an illustrated Anthonolgy of Poetry and Short Stories, at the Viking Hotel (for-

merly The Ramada) Cork Road, Waterford on Thursday 28th of November at 7.30pm. Guest speaker on the night is Colette Colfer, lecturer at WIT, writer and radio awards winner. All are welcome. A Day of Healing In honour of Our Lady on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception - A day of Holy Spirit filled healing and worship with Catholic Evnagelist Brendan Walsh on Sunday December 8th at the Bridge Hotel, Waterford from 11am-4.30pm. Christmas Music Table Quiz, A Fun All Christmas Music Table Quiz, where all questions are based on pieces of music will take place on Tuesday 3rd December, 8pm at Jack Meades Bar. Table of four costs €20 to enter. Quizmaster on the night is Liam Walsh and all proceeds go to Order of Malta Ambulance,

Waterford Unit & Faithlegg Scout Group. Please come along and support. Yoga Inversions workshop Join Aoife Lacey on Sunday the 1st of December at 11:30am for a 2 hour workshop to explore inversions. After a focussed warm up for these great postures, Aoife will work individually with you or with small groups if you prefer, answer any queries and give a personalised practice plan to help nourish your inversions practice. This workshop is suitable for those who are new to inversions or practice them regularly. €30 per person. Book online at our www.mindbodyonline.com Taize Evening Taize Evening with The Island of Ireland Peace Choir at The Edmund Rice Centre, Mount Sion, Barrack Street. Waterford on Friday 6 December at 8 p.m. All are welcome!

Anne O’Neill, Cork Rd. was the winner of a Mazda 3 in the St. Dominic Credit Union Members Car Draw for the month of October, pictured accepting the keys to her new Mazda 3 from Marian Murphy of St. Dominic Credit Union with Dave Keoghan of George Corbett Car Sales. pic: Aileen Drohan

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Fresh hope for families seeking to stay in homes THERE is fresh hope for Waterford householders disqualified from a Government scheme designed to keep them in their homes. New figures from the Housing Agency show that 77 households in the county were ruled out of the Mortgage To Rent scheme that aims to keep homeowners with unsustainable debt in their current homes. However, a leading expert in the field says many of those who had their applications rejected could now find solutions thanks to changes in the scheme which allows householders to remain in their homes as tenants of their local authority, paying an affordable incomebased rent. “There has been a widening of the house value eligibility parameters by the Government, which have risen to €305,000 in Waterford,” said Paul Cunningham, CEO of the only Government-approved private Mortgage To Rent operator, Home For Life. “Another reason is Home For

Life’s arrival into the scheme. Unlike many other operators, we are happy to consider rural dwellings or houses that need money spent on them to bring them up to a good standard. “In the past, those two categories were responsible for high numbers of termination decisions. “Home For Life is happy to assess each case on its merits and we will do everything in our power to ensure that those wanting their mortgage debt resolved can achieve that. “We do not reject cases because of the location of the property or the level of repairs needed which was a problem in the past.” According to Central Bank figures, there are over 400 family home loans around the county in arrears for two years or more. Under the Mortgage To Rent scheme, 34 cases have either been completed or are being actively progressed, and this number is expected to increase significantly in the coming 12 months.

Santa arrives to launch Winterval

Look who Santa met at the Winterval launch last weekend... Waterford hurling hero John Mullane and family and Mayor of Waterford John Pratt were on hand to welcome the big man to town. (Photos: Patrick Browne)

Region is lagging in education and employment DESPITE the presence of Institutes of Technology in Waterford and Carlow, the South East is lagging behind the rest of the country when it comes to people with third-level qualifications. A new report published by the Central Statistics Office(CSO) indicates that this is hurting employment prospects in the region. It reveals a direct connection between high unemployment rates and the proportion of the population with third-level qualifications. The Educational Attainment Thematic Report survey shows early school leavers are up to three times more likely to be unemployed than those who have educational certificates. The recently published CSO figures reveal unemployment rates in the South East region currently stand at 7.2%, the highest of any region in the country. The Educational Attainment Thematic Report report reveals

that just 37% of people living in the region have third-level qualifications. This is in contrast to Dublin, where unemployment is as low as 4.2% and 57% of the people living in the region have thirdlevel qualifications. The South East ranks lower than the North West and Borders in both unemployment rates and third-level qualifications. Only the Midlands is on a par with the South East for people with third-level qualifications. Unemployment rates in that region there are marginally lower than in the South East. Nationally, the latest CSO figures reveal that 25% of early school leavers are unemployed compared to 8% of people with either secondary or third level qualifications in the 18-24 age group. Nearly half of all adults aged between 25-64 years old now possess a third level qualification (47%) in Q2 2019, while just 5% have no formal education.

Works on way for 15 local schools

FIFTEEN local schools will benefit from improvement works next summer funded by a Government scheme. They are Scoil Baile Mhic Airt, Carrickbeg NS, Ballyduff NS, Butlerstown NS, Scoil Naomh Muire Ballygunner, Fenor NS, Scoil Naomh Gobnait, Our Lady of Mercy Junior & Primary School, St. Mary’s NS Touraneena, Portlaw NS,Waterford Educate Together NS, Presentation Secondary School, Dungarvan College and St. Paul’s Community College. Cllr John Cummins said the works are a vital investment for the future education of students in Waterford. “As a secondary teacher myself I know the importance of continuing capital investment in our education system,” said the Fine Gael general election candidate. “Our students and staff deserve to have a quality teaching and learning environment.” Any school which receives funding for car parking will be required to identify a point for electric vehicle charging.

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he guiding principle of the British Royal family down through the decades of the 20th Century was ‘never complain, never explain’. The Royal Family always considered themselves above the fray of ordinary life and no matter the vicissitudes they encountered they always stood back relying on their natural reserve and the deference of the British public to carry them through whatever crisis they were embroiled in. That all began to change with the advent of a much more adversarial media towards the end of the century and the all out war that broke out in the Prince and Princess of Wales’ marriage. The British Royals might have had the indignity of seeing pictures of the Duchess of York having her toes sucked by a man other than her husband splashed all over the tabloids but it was the Wales’ marriage that had the potential to cause the most damage to the Royals. The Duchess was dealt with and packed off to America to tour the talk shows and flog tat on various shopping channels but Princess Diana was a different matter altogether. It was only when the Queen intervened and instructed the Prince and Princess to divorce did some semblance of normality return to the British Royals. There have been minor moments of scandal since then but nothing on the scale that has engulfed the Royals with the Duke of York’s involvement with child sex abuser Jeffrey Epstein culminating in a car crash interview a number of days ago. Not very bright, indulged and pampered as well as being feted wherever he goes through an accident of birth the Duke is the epitome of what the British Royals are all about. What has happened though, is that he and those around them have not fully understood the rules of the game they are involved in. In America the Royals are treated as celebrities, there is an intense interest in them. But they are not treated as Royals in the manner they are back home and in much of the rest of the world. So, when they mess up on a scale like the Duke has through his continued friendship with Epstein he is now suffering the backlash of the American public who would treat any other celebrity in such a manner. The Royals are not used to being questioned and put under scrutiny in such a manner and with Gloria Allred being one of the attorneys for some of the Epstein sex abuse victims this problem is not going away anytime soon. Dropping under the radar won’t work. The Duke of York will have to do a lot of explaining about his relationship with the child sex abuser Epstein yet.

Mother’s day

A Waterford woman went on the National Lottery TV game show Winning Streak on behalf of her mother and won her prizes totalling €37,000. Marie Ward from Dungarvan, won her mum, Margaret Keenan a Renault Zoe electric car worth €25,000 plus €12,000 in cash.

Sleep-out

Focus Ireland is calling on the people of Waterford to take part in a sleep-out on Friday, December 6 at the Edmund Rice Centre to raise funds for homeless families.

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Writers’ debut

Waterford Writers are launching a debut collection of poems and short stories.on Friday 6 December at 8pm in St Patrick’s Gateway Centre. The anthology features the work of 17 writers.

Coffee morning

Felipe, Rodrigo and Diego Garduno from G Force Taekwon-Do Club in Waterford doing a demonstration of their skills at the mayoral reception given to their club in recognition of their achievements at the ITF European Taekwon-Do Championship’s in Cork last July. Photo by Noel Browne

The next coffee morning in aid of Tramore Hospice Support Group will be in O’Shea’s Hotel, Tramore, at 11.00am on Thursday 28 November.

Festive favourites

Notable Works Waterford will present Bach and Handel Christmas Favourites on December 1 at 7.30 in St. John’s Church, Parnell Street.

It’s the €3bn National White Elephant Plan

ork on installations for the National Broadband Plan will begin in January and the Government believes it will all be completed by 2027. Well, that’s what it says. But there are elections looming and politicians would say Mass if they thought it would get them a few extras votes. Judging by other State projects, 2037 is a more realistic date and, given the problems that have jinxed this particular plan, we should probably add a few years to that. The saga began in 2012 with an announcement by the then Minister for Communications, Pat Rabbitte. His officials estimated that the scheme would cost €350m. Today the price is put at €3bn. By the time the work is finished, it will, I have no doubt, be the most costly project any Irish government has ever embarked on - one that will make the National Children’s Hospital

look like a model of fiscal rectitude. And I fear it will also prove to be a white elephant. When the Children’s Hospital is finally completed we will at least have a hospital. But there is no certainty that the Broadband Plan will deliver what is promised - high-speed broadband cabled to every house that wants it. That’s not what the contractor, National Broadband Ireland (NBI), is offering. NBI is a wholesaler, not a service supplier. It will lease lines to other retail operators who will then sell the broadband services to individual customers. NBI will bring its broadband to somewhere near your house. But if that house is at the end of a boreen, halfway up a mountain, you will still have to find an operator who is willing to hook you up and maintain the service come hell, high water, or the usual winter storms. Retail operators may not be easily found but, there again, I’m not sure there will be any great number of customers

clamouring for the service. We have been told by countless politicians that this plan is vital for the survival of rural Ireland but where is the proof of that contention? Of course, most people would like access to reliable and speedy broadband. But how fast does it have to be and why does the fibre have to be brought directly into every house? Quietly, without any fuss, several wireless services have been delivering broadband to homes around the country. One, called Imagine, has been supplying large swathes of the South East, including some pretty remote areas. A company called Viatel has brought excellent broadband to the Aran islands and another, called Ivertec, has brought it to Kerry’s Black Valley, the last place in Ireland to get electricity. It is not as fast as a full fibre service and it might not do for, say, a major company trading worldwide. But it is fast enough for home use and for small rural businesses. If you want to run an Amazon-

style company from your rural kitchen you may need the sort of service promised by the National Broadband Plan but for the vast majority of users, there are viable alternatives and advances in technology will make them more viable still. Work on the broadband plan will begin with a survey of ducts, poles and other infrastructure. Ducts? Poles? It’s sounding very dated already and the work has not even started. In the seven years since this plan was mooted, technology has advanced enormously. In the seven years it will take to complete (believe that if you will!) telecommunications will have changed beyond recognition. The Government is proposing to spend a fortune on a scheme which is not really needed, may never be fully supplied, and will probably be out of date before the work is finished. And they think that’s a vote winner? Think on, ministers, think on. - Michael Wolsey

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christmas greetings from tramore

Time for Tramore to sparkle for Christmas

Elaine, Anne and Marie O’Connor. tramore is set to sparkle this Christmas! From Thursday 5th December the Christmas lights will brighten up the town and Santa and the Fairy Snow Queen will be there to enjoy the atmosphere, the musical performances as well as the Christmas Market. Gather at the Fairy Snow

Queen’s House outside Apache Pizza on Thursday, December 5th and follow her and her special friends down Main Street at 5pm in search of Santa, because we really need him to turn on the Christmas lights! There will be musical performances and a fabulous Christmas market on Queen Street, plus more. Santa will be too busy to join us on December 13th

and 20th but don’t worry, the Fairy Snow Queen and her friends will still be there to lead us in song down Main Street and don’t forget to look out for the fairies in the windows on your way! This event is being run by Waterford Chamber, in association with Waterford City & County Council. These are free events for all the family to enjoy!

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Starling Murmuration (Photo Wikicommons William Baxter) Picture the scene. It is dusk on a winters’ evening. As the last light begins to fade in an otherwise featureless and lifeless skyline a strange phenomenon starts to unfold. Wave upon wave of black shapes arrive from all directions to coalesce into one huge, living, breathing entity. And so one of the most breath taking and awe inspiring performances you are ever likely to witness begins. The gigantic shadow creature begins an aerial, shape-shifting ballet. Constantly twisting and turning, ebbing and flowing so the dance continues. But look closer and you will see that the creature is not a single entity but consists of thousands, even millions of black specks moving in unison, for all the world like iron filings on a sheet of paper being controlled from beneath by a magnet. Suddenly as if a switch has been flicked, they drop from the sky and the performance is over for another day.

Juvenile Starling (Photo Justin Ivory) What you have just witnessed is a flock of starlings, or a murmuration, arriving at their evening, winter communal roost. The Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is a highly sociable bird and they roost communally throughout the year. During the breeding season these roosts are relatively small and mainly consist of non-breeding birds. It is in late autumn and winter that these roosts can reach an incredible size, some in excess of a million individuals. Typically, the roosts are in small woods, reed beds or suitable man-made structures, although in recent years urban roosts have been in decline. While a murmuration is the collective noun for a group/flock of starlings it is particularly associated with the large winter groups and their pre-roost aerial stunts and acrobatics.

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Inside Europe: 10 Years of Turmoil Wednesday 27 November 11.15pm RTE 1

Three extraordinary people begin their life together, a life that will be full of drama, transformation, passionate and painful devotion to art and to one another. Henry Irving, is the volcanic leading man and impresario; Ellen Terry is the most lauded and desired actress of her generation; and following along behind them in the shadows is the unremarkable theatre manager, Bram Stoker. Fresh from life in Dublin as a clerk, Bram is wrestling with dark demons in a new city and with his own literary aspirations. As he walks the London streets at night, streets haunted by the Ripper, he finds new inspiration.

A look at how Europe’s leaders fought one another over how to deal with the arrival of refugees and migrants from north Africa and Syria, bringing the EU to the brink of collapse. German chancellor Angela Merkel managed to wins over French president Francois Hollande to the idea of compulsory quotas for relocating migrants across the EU, but they ran into intense opposition from Eastern European member states - bringing the EU to brink of collapse as the leaders tried to force their deal through. Last in the series. Catch up on player.

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Last christmas Released 22 November 2019 Kate (Emilia Clarke) harumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jingle of bells on her shoes, another irritating consequence from her job as an elf in a yearround Christmas shop. Tom (Henry Golding) seems too good to be true when he walks into her life and starts to see through so many of Kate’s barriers. As London transforms into the most wonderful time of the year, nothing should work for these two. But sometimes, you gotta let the snowfall where it may, you gotta listen to your heart ... and you gotta have faith. Featuring the music of George Michael, including the classic of the film’s title.

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AriesAdvance to the next level with a partner. A test or challenge is resolved, with satisfying results. Celebrate with a favorite treat. TaurusEnergize your work with love and passion. Put heart into your performance and it soars. Physical action produces results. GeminiImagine a dream realized, especially with love and romance. Play and have fun with someone attractive. Get creative. CancerEnergize a homeimprovement project. Decisions made now can have long-lasting impact ... consider color, lighting and mood. LeoStudy options and possibilities. Opportunities could hide behind more obvious changes. Consider messaging and responses.

PROTEST AGAINST HOMELESSNESS WATERFORD. LESS TALK MORE ACTION December 5th @ 5pm John Roberts Square

core creations youth circus Monday, December 2, 4:30 - 6:30 Olaf’s Hall. www.corecreations.ie

Festive Afternoon Tea Sunday, December 1, at 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Parlour Vintage Tea Rooms, George’s Street

Protest against HOMELESSNESS meeting at John Roberts Square at 5pm on Thursday, December 5th. This is the day of the Dublin protest which will march on Dáil Éireann and is for Waterford people who want their voices heard in protest against the current homelessness/housing crisis. For those who can’t make it to the protest in Dublin on December 5th, a local group have started organising a local protest. In line with the Dublin protest we are a non political party group, this is a people’s movement.

The participants are welcomed to enter the extraordinary world of contemporary circus and physical theatre. Our workshops cater for all different ages and abilities and you don’t have to have previous experience. Core Creations experienced practitioners provide a safe and supportive environment, where you will get to explore Stilt Walking, Uni Cycling, Juggling, Hula Hoop, Cyr Wheel, Walking Ladder and all things youth circus. 7yrs 11yrs 4.30pm - 5.30pm; 11yrs - 18yrs 5.30pm - 6.30pm. https://www.corecreations.ie/

WLR and The Parlour Vintage Tearooms are delighted to present a brand new event for Christmas Appeal 2019, a vintage themed afternoon tea with Prosecco in the magnificent surroundings of The Parlour Vintage Tearooms on George’s Street in Waterford City on Sunday 1st December at 2:30pm. Go back in time and celebrate a Christmas from times gone by with live jazz music and vintage parlour games. Enjoy delicious sandwiches and treats washed down with bubbling prosecco and unlimited tea or coffee.

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VirgoThings could get lucrative. Harvest a windfall. Keep things simple and save extra nuts for winter. Don’t take risks or gamble. LibraAdvance toward a personal goal. Let others know what you’re up to and gain valuable support. Dress for the part you want. ScorpioCreativity and imagination thrive with peaceful conditions. Careful planning now saves money and time later. Sagittarius-

Team efforts can surge ahead. Speculate, collaborate and coordinate. Share resources, ideas and possibilities. CapricornCareer opportunities have your attention. Accept an inviting challenge. You can figure out this puzzle. Keep your objective in mind.

Rough Edges in Crystal Thursday, November 28, at 7:30 PM – 9 PM House of Waterford Crystal, Tickets · €15

Silent Night - the Christmas Truce Saturday, November 30, at 8 PM – 10 PM Sacred Heart Church, The Folly, Waterford

Birds of Burden Christmas Gig Friday, December 13, at 9 PM – 11:30 PM Henry Downes & Co 8-10 Thomas Street,

Rough Edges are a jazz trio formed last year for the final year performance exam of pianist Killian Browne.The group consists of music alumni from the Waterford Institute of Technology, all who are active in the music scene of Waterford. Their repertoire consists of original compositions in the jazz idiom that fuse with other styles, such as traditional Irish music; and classic standards of the jazz tradition reimagined. The band consists of pianist Killian Browne, guitarist Brendan Hickey, bassist Sean Carey and drummer Eddy Blake.

The Christmas Truce occurred when a series of widespread unofficial ceasefires happened along the Western Front of World War I around Christmas. The Island of Ireland Peace Choir travelled to Messines, Belgium in 2014 to remember the Christmas Truce in song 100 years on. They will be joined by the Dublin High Hopes Choir on what promises to be a night to remember. Something timeless spilled out on the battlefields that must never be forgotten. Tickets FREE.

Birds Of Burden bring you melodic musings from Waterford. Consisting of Eoin Dalton Guitar, Vocals; Joe Meaghar - Vocals, Ukulele; Éadaoin Breathnach - Piano; Paul McDonald - Bass and Heather Troy-Whelan - Drums, Birds of Burden return to Downes on the 13th of December for a night of merriment and music that will warm your heart. The silly season of Christmas will be well upon us and we will be selling our records at a deliciously, deliciously, deranged and special price. Put the date in your diaries, it’s not to be missed.

AquariusFair winds and smooth sailing grace your journey. Explore, investigate and discover. Learn from respected elders and teachers. PiscesTackle detailed tasks to manage financial, legal or insurance matters. Bolster your shared investments through careful monitoring.

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Arts & Entertainment

Have a very Project Xmas

It’s time to start planning your big Christmas night (or nights) out and Project Venue & Club in the Apple Market has a great selection of live and DJ events to suit all ages and tastes. Advance tickets for the following shows are available now at projectwaterford.com: FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER – QWEEN: Qween are the best live tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time and in 2019 they have been selling out shows all over the country as well as playing high profile music festivals. The lads sold out Project on the same night last year with what many said was the best gig of the year. The show is a powerful 2 hour set of all of Queen’s Greatest Hits played by a superb band and brilliant vocalist. MONDAY 23 DECEMBER – MAD FERRITT: Mad Ferritt ‘s 2 hour old skool Oasis Tribute on Christmas ‘break-up’ night is now a Waterford institution and this is the sixth year in a row at Project that the lads will be sending people home in the early hours of Christmas Eve with all those classic Oasis songs ringing out. It’s always a full house, so get your advance tickets now be ready to ‘Roll With It’ FRIDAY 27 DECEMBER – SMASH HITS: Ireland’s best party band return to Project for

their first Waterford show since Easter. Smash Hits are an absolute phenomenon and sell more tickets on the live circuit in Ireland every year than any other band. Their winning formula is very simple; fully decked out in 90s gear they perform a fun filled and high energy set of 90s dance, pop and R’n’B chart classics. SATURDAY 28 DECEMBER – A VERY ROXY CHRISTMAS: After a fantastic sold out event back in October, Waterford’s most legendary and infamous clubnight returns to Project for a Roxy Xmas Bash. This time around the Deise’s blues brothers Soul Reason will be playing live along with Lorcan Reidy. DJs Zoe Staunton and Louis Quinlan will be playing

all the super cool retro classics from the 90s. SUNDAY 29 DECEMBER – STRICTLY HOUSE: Strictly House will be doing exactly ‘what it says on the tin’. House music ALL NIGHT LONG from Irish legends Fish Go Deep plus Waterford’s most successful DJ exports Get Down Edits and Tasty originator Jonnie Walsh. This is the first time that lineup has played together in the city and with all sharing a dedicated fan base should be a stomper of a night. Tickets are also on sale at Eventbrite.ie for 2 other dance music nights happening at Project over the Christmas; Mango presents Or:la on Sat 21 Dec and Tribe presents Rebekah on Thur 26 Dec.

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In Loving Memory

1stAnniversary Rita Troy

17th Anniversary james fergal power

Unseen and unheard but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear

2nd Anniversary MAUREEN HURLEY

1st Anniversary PAUL TUBBRITT

3rd anniversary Paddy Dower

39th & 7th Anniversaries Butler

Treasured memories of a loving wife, mother and grandmother, Rita Troy, late of Ferndale, whose first anniversary occurs December 1st. Rita’s anniversary mass will be held in the Sacred Heart Church, The Folly, Sunday Dec 1st at 11:15am

In loving memory of James Fergal Power late of 5 Summerhill Close, Waterford whose anniversary occurs on the 27th Nov. RIP. Mass will be offered on 28th November at 10:00 am in Ballybricken Church.

There is a bridge of memory, From earth to heaven above. It keeps you always near me, It’s called the bridge of love. May you always walk in sunshine And God’s love around you flow. For the happiness you gave me, No one will ever know. It broke my heart to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of me went with you. The day God called you home. A daily thought, a silent tear, A constant wish, That you were here. - Remembering you today and always from your loving husband Jimmy The day you left us mam, Our hearts just broke in two, The smallest part is still with us, The biggest part with you. For the rest of our lives, We will miss you mam, Our secret tears still flow, Oh, how we really loved you, No one will ever know. As we look upon your picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all. You were always there when we needed you, No task too great or small, With loving heart and willing hands, For us you did it all. Look around Your garden Lord, And when she turns and smiles, Put your arms around her, And hold her for a while. - Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts; with love from your sons, Aidan and Keith, your daughter, Celine, daughters-in-law, Martina and Kathryn and son-in-law, Brendan

In loving memory of Paul Tubbritt, late of Monastery St., whose anniversary occurs on 24rd November. Mass offered

In loving memory of Maureen Hurley, Ashbourne Village whose 2nd Anniversary occurs on 1st December. Mass offered on 1st December in St. Pauls Church, Lisduggan at 11:30am. May the winds of love blow gently, And whisper for you to hear, That I love and miss you, As it dawns another year, In our home there is a picture, With a face more precious than gold, To one who has loved and lost you, Your face will never grow old. - Always remembered by your beloved husband Joe. No special day is needed, For us to think of you,

16th Anniversary rosemarie breen née mcloughlin

You were someone special, And we thought the world of you. Take care of her dear Jesus, In her heavenly home above, Tell her that we miss her, And give her all our love. - Sadly missed and always in our thoughts, your brothers Richie, Noel, sisters Breda, Margaret, brothers in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews and extended families. Your name is often mentioned, Our thoughts are with you still, You haven’t been forgotten, You know you never will. Hoping you are happy, In your heavenly home above, This is your annniversay, And we send you all our love. - Always remembered by your sister in law Nellie and family.

31st Anniversary Thomas O’loughlin

Just a prayer from the ones who loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you. -Loved and remembered by your grandchildren; Aoife, Hannah, James, Sinead, Anthony, Rachel, Cora and Emily

Christmas Remembrances Readers are advised to submit their Christmas Remembrances as early as possible as space may be limited. The Christmas Edition is 18th December. The deadline for inclusion will be Friday 13th December. Thank you

Paul, A smile for all, a heart of gold, One of the best the world could hold, Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories you left behind, To hear your voice, to see you smile, To sit and talk with you a while, To be together in the same old way, Would be our dearest wish to day, Never got a chance to say goodbye, Never a day that I don’t cry, For a son that I have always loved and always will, And someday we will meet and continue our road together. - Loving and missing you always, your heartbroken mam, Ann. Dad, We never fail to pray for you, We never cease to care, We wish we could go home again, And find you waiting there, To the throne of Christ you will guide us, And with us you will stand, And that golden chain will be linked again, Locked by Christ’s own hand. - Loving and missing you always, yourt son William xxxx. Daddy, No farewells were spoken, We did not say goodbye, You were gone before I knew it, And only God knows why, But I always will remember, A dad I loved so dear, And the memory of your loving heart, I always will hold near. - Loving and missing you always, your loving daughter Rachel xxxx.

In loving memory of Rosemarie Breen nee McLoughlin late of York, England and ‘The Tavern Pub’, Lower Yellow Road. Rosemarie, a wonderful wife, a loving mother and friend. Taken from us on the 26th November 2003 age 39 yrs. R.I.P. Also remembered her son Damien, who died. R.I.P. Mass offered. -Sadly missed, Dee, her brother Tosh, nieces Niamh and Roisin and grand nieces Kayla, Faye and Emily.

In loving memory of Thomas O’Loughlin, late of 73 Ardna-Greine, who died on 29th November 1988. Long is the road to yesterday, That leads us back to you, And memories of us together And happy times we knew, We shared so much together, Laughter, joy & tears, For us who thought so much of you. They were our happiest years - From your wife Bridie, son Damien, daughters Annette and Eimear and grandchildren Tommy, Jack, Daryl, Charlotte, Kielan and Sam.

Paul, Brother since you passed away, Life just hasn’t been the same, I would move heaven and earth, To have you here with us again, The time we spent together meant the world to me, Your laughter and your precious smile as we grew up so happily, I’m so grateful for the years we had and the closeness we shared, Your heart was so kind and thoughtful, I always knew you truly cared, You were a wonderful brother, I miss you no end, But more than just my family, I lost a very special friend. - Love and miss you always, your sister Suzanne, brother in law Willie xxxx.

A special day, another year, A loving thought, a silent tear, A little tear to keep in touch, With a precious husband I loved so much.

In loving memory of Paddy Dower, late of Lisduggan. 3rd anniversary occurs on Mon 2nd of December Mass will be held in St Pauls church at 6.30pm Saturday30th of November I’m Free Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I’ve found that peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, As yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, A loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free. - Loved and never forgotten by h is wife Marie, sons, daughters, sons-in law, daughters in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

18th Anniversary Ann Carroll

In loving memory of Ann Carroll, late of 78 Ballybeg Park, Waterford who died 2nd of December 2001. R.I.P. Softly in the morning, You heard a gentle call, You took the hand God offered you, And quietly left us all, The day you left me Ann, My heart just broke in two, The smallest part is still with me, And the biggest part with you, For the rest of our lives, We will miss you Ann, Our secret tears still flow, Oh how we really loved you, No one will ever know. - Your loving husband Jimmy Quietly today your memory is kept, No need for words, we will never forget, Like falling leaves the years roll by, But memories of you will never die. - Always remembered by your friends Mary and Helen.

- Always remembered by your loving wife Breda Dad, Now we have a family of our own, The measure of your efforts And endeavours serves, As a guide for us on the journey. In loving memory of Jimmy Butler, late of 163 St. Johns Park, whose 39th anniversary occurs on 27th September, and Teresa Butler, also late of 163 St. Johns Park, whose 7th anniversary occurs on 27th November. As time goes on without you, And the days turn into years, They hold a thousand memories, And a million silent tears, For those who loved and lost you, And whose parting brought such pain, I will treasure your memory forever, In a world that is never the same. - From your loving family.

- Anthony, Fiona and Alison and Daniel My darling Dad, Sixteen years and I miss you as much as ever, I cherish every memory of you, Especially during the “Magic” of this season! - Love you always Angela. No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Is always kept for you. -Always remembered by your brother and friend Eamonn.

4th Anniversary michael ennis

Anniversaries DeLandre

In loving memory of James Delandre and his son Patrick whose 15th and 38th anniversaries occur at this time. Mass offered in St.Pauls Church on 30th November at 6pm. In Heaven you rest, No worries or pain, In God’s own time, We will meet again, Simple words but very true, We will always love & remember you. - Always remembered by your wife and mother Kathleen, Deirdre, Ciara, Jim and families.

In loving memory of Michael Ennis, late of 18 Lismore Park, whose 4th anniversary occurs on the 3rd of December. Mass will be offered in St. Paul’s Church at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday the 30th of November. The golden gate stood open. God saw you needed a rest, His garden must be beautiful, As He only takes the best, Each day we think of you, Each night we say a prayer, We ask God to look after you, With love and tender care. - From your wife Susan, son, daughters and extended family

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In Loving Memory

25th Anniversary mick flynn

Biethday Remembrance JOHN POWER

Unseen and unheard but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear

In loving memory of a much loved wife, mother and grandmother, Kathleen Dreelan, née O’Connor, late of 71 Morrisson’s Road, whose 15th Anniversary occurs on the 29th November. Mass will be offered on 30th November at 7:00pm in Ballybricken Church. We wish that we could see you, Sitting in your chair, We wish that we could go back home, And find you waiting there, Those special years will not return, When we were all together, But loving memories within our hearts, Will stay with us forever. We hold you close within your hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. - Loved and remembered by your husband Tommy, daughter Kathleen, son Joseph, son-inlaw Matt, daughter-in-law Anne, grandsons Paul, Patrick and Stephen.

1st Anniversary NED SOMERS

4th & 25th Anniversaries May & Pat O’Connor

In loving memory of May O’Connor, late of German Road, St. John’s Park whose 4th anniversary occurs on the 27th of November, and her husband Pat (Double Top) whose 25th anniversary occurred on the 9th October. Mass offered Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us day by day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed & very dear. - With love from Marie & Michael, Tom & Catherine, grandchildren and great grandchildren, family and friends

Cherished memories of a wonderful husband and friend. We cannot bring the old days back. When we were all together, The family chain is broken now, But our memories live forever.

Memories are a keepsake, To be treasured all life through, They are very special Dad, they are of you, You’ll never be forgotten. - Love always, your son Tommy, daughter in law Eilish, grandchildren Deborah and Ian, great grandchildren Chloe, Kate and Luke.

In loving memory of Gerard O’Connor, late of 7 St. John’s Park, whose anniversary occurs on 28th November. Mass offered in Sacred Heart Church on Saturday 30th November at 6:30

- Your son John, daughter in law Shirley, grand daughters Rachel and Erika.

Eleven years have passed, How quickly time goes by, Our thoughts of you go on and on, But the memories never die. I thought of you today Dad But that is nothing new, I thought of you yesterday And the day before that too, I will think of you tomorrow As I will my whole life through For the day I fail to think of you Is the day God takes me too. - From your son & daughters, John, Hilary, Anne, Geraldine, Carmel and Brenda

- Always remembered by your grandchildren Colm, Sarah and Elaine, grand daughter in law Angela and great grand daughter Elyse.

Your life was love & labour, Your love for your family true; You did your best for all of us, We will always remember you. - From all of your grandchildren

- Deeply loved, sadly missed and always remembered by your daughter Catherine and son in law Eamon. Thinking of you Dad on your first anniversary.

1st Anniversary DAVID LENNON

3rd Anniversary EILEEN KENNEDY In loving memory of Mick Flynn, late of 10 Arbor Road, Lisduggan, Waterford who died 29th November 1994. Mass in St. Paul’s Church at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday 1st December.

In loving memory of David lennon, late of Griffith Place, whose 1st anniversary occurs on 30th November.

13th Anniversary Gerard O’Connor

- Missed everyday by your loving wife Maura

Anniversaries Catherine & Michael flynn

In loving memory of our dear son and brother Michael Flynn, late of 195 Clonnard Park, Ballybeg, whose 21st anniversary occurred on the 19th November, and our dear sister Catherine Flynn, late of 15 Sexton Street, whose 33rd anniversary occurs on 29th November. Mass offered on Saturday the 30th of November in the Dominican Church at 7pm. There is a face before us, A voice we would love to hear, A smile we will always remember, Of a sister we loved so dear, Deep in our memories lies a picture, More precious than silver or gold, It’s a picture of our sister, Whose memory will never grow old, On earth you toiled in heaven you rest, God bless you Catherine, You are the best. - Happy anniversary Catherine, loved always, your sister Maggie, Angela, brothers Mickey, Ray, Anthony, nieces, nephews and in-laws. A tribute of love to a son and brother so dear, So close to our hearts each day of the year, Your memory is our keepsake Michael, A wonderful nature, kind and true, These are the memories we have of you, Your memory is our keepsake Michael From which we’ll never part, God has you in his keeping, We’ll always have you in our hearts. - Happy anniversary Michael, loved always, Mam, Dad, brother Snowball, Lisa and family, sister Linda and family, uncles, aunts and cousins.

A prayer from the family who loved you, A memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you. - Always loved and remembered, David, Isobel, Aidan, Alex and Anna.

2nd Anniversary MARY CROWLEY

With love we remember Eileen Kennedy (née Butler), Skeard, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny, who departed this world on 27th November 2016. Anniversary mass will be held in Edmund Rice Chapel, Barrack St. on 28th November at 7pm. We gathered near your bed, So very close to you, For we knew the pain and suffering, That you were going through, I thought about so many things, As I held tightly to your hand, And heard your last words said to me, Before you left this land. So I gave to you life’s greatest gift, The gift of letting go. Now my heart will carry memories, Of the love you gave to me, Until we meet again in Heaven, Where the best is yet to be. Death changes everything, Time changes nothing, I miss you as much today, As I did the day you died - Martin.

In loving memory of Mary Crowley, late of Morrisson’s Avenue. Mass offered on 30th November at 6:00 in St.Pauls. November is here with sad regret, it brings a day we will never forget, You closed your eyes, Without saying goodbye, But memories of you will never die. - From your sons and daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Two years have passed, How quickly time goes by, Our thoughts of you go on and on, But memories never die. - From your sister Bebo.

Novena to the Sacred Heart Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask for this one special favour (mention favour). Take it Dear Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart, where Your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. A.P.

I was thinking today of what a wonderful world it would be, If everyone had the mother God gave me, I remembeer being with you on cold, rainy days, And you would be my friend, Because I couldn’t go out and play, You took the time with me and taught me, Things that only a mother can, Things that ony now I completely understand, A mothers love is the sweetest love on earth, And sometimes mother never knew, Just how much they’re worth, But you were a priceless gift to me, And I want you to know this day, That I had been given a treasure, I know God sent the best my way, You’ve been my dream friend, I’ll never forget the things you gave me, I love and thank God for you always.

Birthday Remembrance ELIZABETH TWOMEY

Birthday remembrance of Elizabeth Twomey, late of 10 Mount Sion Avenue, Waterford whose birthday occurs on 22nd of November. R.I.P. Also remembering Bridget Finn, of 36 Keane’s Road whose anniversary occurs on the 22nd November. A special day another year, A loving thought, a silent tear A little prayer to keep in touch Dear Elizabeth we love you & miss you so much. And although we send no present or card On this, your special day, We will lay a flower for you And send it with all our love On this your Birthday. - Marie and family

9th Anniversary & Birthday Remembrance MARIE ANNETTE PLUNKETT

- Your loving son Alan You can only have one mother, Patient, kind and true, No other friend in all the world, Will be the same as you, When other friends forsake you, To mother you will return, For all her loving kindness, She asks nothing in return, As we look upon your picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all, Sweet Jesus take this message, To our dear mother up above, Tell her how we miss her, And give her all our love. - From son Brian & Sam, grandchildren Leanne and Calum.

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Memories of a lifetime, Are wrapped up in our hearts, Of happy times long ago, Though now we are apart, So always stay beside us, It helps to know you’re there, And thank you for the memories, Of the times we loved and shared. - Always loved and remembered by your wife Rita, children and grandchildren

Although we smile and make no fuss, No one misses you more than us, And when old times we do recall, That’s when we miss you most of all. - Sadly missed, your brothers and sisters.

In loving memory of our dear mother Marie Annette Plunkett, late of Lyon Tce, Tramore, whose anniversary occurs on the 1st December. R.I.P. Mass for all deceased family members will be held on Sunday 1st December 2019 in the Holy Cross Church, Tramore at 10:30am. She will always be in our hearts and memories live forever. - Fondly remembered by Mark, Nicola, John and extended family.

In loving memory of John Power, whose birthday occurs on 4th December. Little we knew that morning, The sorrow that day would bring, The shock was great, the loss severe, To part with someone so very dear, Your end was sudden, Your thoughts unknown, But you left us with memories, We are proud to own. - Always loved and never forgotten, Mam and Dad xx. Look around your garden Lord, John won’t be hard to find, For he had a heart so full of love, And a face that always smiles, Call his name out gently Lord, And when he looks your way, Please tell John that we love him, And miss him every day. - With love, Ray, Maria, Kirsty and Grace. From the depths of my heart, Come the words of a brother, Where our souls and our minds, Are like that of no other, The spirit of competition will always be there, In the look of our eyes and the glance of our stare, Protecting each other is always a must, Good times or bad times, never losing that trust, Like a vision of Indians, riding across desert sand, Or the heart of a raider when he conquers new land, We never lacked courage, or showed too much pride, With no thoughts of guilt or feelings put to the side, It’s important to strive forward, and not live through regret, But savour the memories and never forget, To be such close companions always made me so proud, Never scared to express feelings, our emotions speak loud, Wheather it’s heaven or on earth, our souls are always together, We share that sacred bond, knowing that brothers last forever. - Always loved Mark, Edel, Jessica, Holly and Millie. John since you passed away, Life just hasn’t neem the same, I would move heaven and Earth, To have you here again, The time we spent together, Meant the word to me, I have many treasured memories, As we grew up together happily, I’m so grateful for the years we had, And the closeness that we shared, Your thoughtfulness and loyalty, And the way you always cared, You were more than just my family, You were a kind and supportive friend. - Always in our thoughts, Lisa, John, Katie and Darragh. Novena to the Sacred Heart Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask for this one special favour (mention favour). Take it Dear Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart, where Your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. P.W.

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Waterford girls win National X Country team titles The Irish Life Health National Cross Country Championships Day 1 went ahead on Sunday last in The National Sports Campus in Abbotstown with hundreds of athletes from all over the 32 counties competing including many from Waterford.Huge fields were the order of the day in each event and Waterford athletes did well in the individual and team sections.Two Waterford AC runners came up with big performances Una O’Brien was 3rd under 18 and David Mc Glynn 4th u23 -he was15 th senior home. For West Waterford AC Sarah Gaffney was 5th u 12 and Lucy Holmes 6th u 18,another high scorer was Ruth Heery Waterford AC 8 th in the junior race.The ladies junior race turned out to be a very successful one for Waterford with the County team winning the Inter County team award and Waterford AC winning the Inter Club award. The scorers on the County team were Ruth Heery, Una O’Brien, Lucy Holmes and Anna O’Connor and on the Waterford AC team Heery,O’Brien, O’Connor and Emma Caulfield. West Waterford boys u 14 team were third In the Inter club section also. Provincial team awards were also awarded and a few Waterford athletes were members of Munster teams that won and were placed in the first three. Munster Juvenile “B” and Intermediate Cross-Country Championships On Sunday next there’s a Munster X Country Championship fixture in The Turnpike,Two Mile Borris in Tipperary starting at 11.30 am. The events on the programme are Intermediate Championships for men and women as well as the B Championships for boys and girls u9,11,13,15,17 Athletes can move up one age group in the juvenile section except the u 9.Other X Country fixtures in December are Sunday 8th European X Country Lisby the bon Portugal,Sunday 15th National All Rounder Novice and Juvenile uneven ages Dunboyne Co Meath.

Golf Tramore RESULTS 18th November, 2019. 11 Hole Scramble 1st Catherine Mc Guire (23) Joyce Moran (13) Betty Bowe (23) 40.1 c/b; 2nd Marian Cantwell (20) Claire Crowley (23) Mary Burns (25) 40.1 21st November 30’s Winners Martin Geary, Denis Mc Carthy, Owen O’Sullivan. 22nd November, 2019 Ladies & Gent’s Open Singles 1st Rory Fitzgerald (6) 39 pts; 2nd Peter Kirwan (4) 38 pts c/b; 3rd Danny Linehan (2) 38 pts; Visitor Diarmuid O’Neill Dungarvan Golf Club (5) 33 pts; Date’s for your Diary: Captains (Don Buckley) Dinner Saturday 30th November, 2019 Ladies AGM Thursday 5th December, 2019 Poker Friday 6th December, 2019 Men’s Club @ 6:30 & Join Club AGM 8:00 Sunday 8th December, 2019 Family Day Sunday 15th December, 2019 – with Konor Halpin & Santa

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Waterford AC Half Marathon The Waterford AC Annual Half Marathon is on Saturday week December 7 th 9.30 am (please note change of time) at WIT Sports Campus Carriganore see event website. This race is already sold out and entries closed. Please note the organisers are not operating a waiting list but do offer a transfer facility but this is between the two participants they are not capturing names.A reminder of the Annual General meeting of Waterford AC on this Wednesday November 27 th at 7.30 pm in WIT Carriganore Winter League The Annual Winter League is up and running in the City every Thursday evening starting at 7pm at the RSC,registration from 6 pm. Whether you are running in the winter league or just training around our roads its essential that in the dark months especially you all wear reflective clothing its just common sense. Drivers,cyclists(who also should be well lit up ) need to know where runners are and runners need to be aware of where drivers and cyclists are.

Faithlegg RESULTS November 19 Ladies Club, 9 Holes Stableford. 1st: Cait Caulfied (27) 21pts, Cat 1: Marie Quann (15) 14pts, Cat 2: Nuala Murphy (34) 19pts. November 19 Seniors Social Golf (3 Person Scramble). 1st: Eamonn Power, Dermot Jacob, Vinny McElroy nett 33.9 (gross 39), 2nd: Pat O’Gorman, Bryan Cunningham, Martin Mooney nett 34.8 (gross 39) 3rd: Ger Lodge, Tony Brennan, Michael Keating, Eddie Lonergan. nettt 35.2 (gross 39). Oh ye of little faith – 13 brave and just men turned up - enough for a jury (plus one) - on a drizzly morning that was forecast to improve at 10.00. The forecast was spot on and those that stood in bed missed a gorgeous sunny warm morning, one of the nicest we have had. The scoring on the day was good considering the soft conditions. November 24 Ladies Club, 9 Holes Stapleford. 1st: Mary Lewis 20pts, 2nd: Vera Harding 18pts, 3rd: Joan McCrum 17pts.

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The Mayor of Waterford City & County Council, Cllr.John Pratt held a mayoral reception for G Force Taekwon-Do Club, Johnstown Business Park to mark their success as part of the Irish team at the ITF European Championship’s held in Cork last July. At the championship’s G Force Taekwon-Do Club members won a total of 4 Gold, 5 Silver and 7 Bronze medals. G Force Taekwon-Do Club is located in the heart of Waterford city at Johnstown Business Park and their lead instructor is Felipe Garduno, 3rd Degree Black Belt. Pictured are Javier, Felipe, Rodrigo and Diego Garduno, Michelle and Santiago Garduno, Dionne Ogunfeuimi, Ellen Roche, Mia Hayes and Wiktoria Kowalczyk. Photo by Noel Browne

RESULTS Sunday 17/11 Week 3 Winter League 1st Johnny O’Connell 19pts 2nd Leo Lynch 19pts 3rd Tom Wiltshire 19 pts After 3 weeks Team Anthony Ryan are taking the lead on 101pts. Everything is bunched up at lots of positions to play for. Sunday 24/11 9 Hole. 1st Patrick O Farrell 21pts 2nd Shay Sweeney 19pts 3rd Eoin Kelly 19pts. Due to soft conditions this is not a qualifying week for Winter League.

Carrick-on-Suir

RESULTS Club Nine Hole Re-entry competition Cat. A Ciarán Dunphy (11) 21pts c/b [No penalty points] Cat. B Declan Sexton (17) 26pts Winter League Round 3 Cat. A Noel Drohan (8) 22pts Cat. B Michael Whelan (16) 23pts c/b Cat. C John Hunt (20) 23pts Cat. D Paul Byrne (23) 19pts 15 Hole Stableford 1. John Kelly (13) 36pts 2. Seamus Bourke (15) 35pts

Vice Captain: Tom Joe Power, Secretary: Paddy Heylin, Treasurer: Frank Moriarty, Competition & Handicap Secretary: Marcus McNamara. Due to the inclement weather the course remained on Friday, Saturday and Sunday last causing the scheduled singles competition on Sunday to be cancelled. Weather permitting next Sunday’s competition will a two man 14 hole stableford competition.

Fixtures Monday Nov. 25 – Dec. 1 Club Nine hole re-entry, Monday Nov. 25 – Sunday Dec. 8, Winter League, Round 4Wednesday Nov. 27 Ladies Stableford Competition, Sat. Nov. 30 - Sun. Dec 1, 15 Hole Stableford, (Holes 14, 15 & 16 excluded from this competition)

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Dungarvan Gents Results Mon 18th Nov 1st Mossie Walsh (7) 36pts, 2nd Rogie O’Connor (20) 32pts, 3rd John T Moloney (16) 30pts (B9). Gents Fixtures Wed 27thth Nov Gents 14H Singles S/F (PGA David Hayes Winter League) & Social Golf, Thurs 28th Nov Open Gents 14H Singles S/F (Winter League), Fri 29th Nov Gents 14H Singles S/F (PGA David Hayes Winter League), Sat 30th Gents 14H Singles S/F (PGA David Hayes Winter League) Sun 1st Dec Gents 14H Singles S/F (PGA David Hayes Winter League), Mon 2nd Dec Open Seniors 16H Singles S/F (50+), Wed 3rd Gents 14H Singles S/F (Winter League sponsored by PGA David Hayes) & Social Golf. Ladies Results Tues 19th Nov 1st Nollaig McCarthy (41) 22pts, 2nd Mary Power (13) 21pts, 3rd Sue Mahony (24) 20pts (B6). Tues 19th Nov (GIG 9H) 1st Mary Dunbar (45) 6pts. Ladies Fixtures Wed 27th Nov Social Golf, Fri 29th Ladies 14H Singles S/F, Sat 30th Ladies 14H Singles S/F, Mon 2nd Dec Open Seniors 16H Singles S/F (50+), Tues 3rd Ladies 11H Singles S/F & Home Alliance, Wed 4th Social Golf.

Waterford Castle AGM The AGM of Waterford Castle Golf club was held on Wednesday last, 20th November, in the clubhouse. Outgoing captain, Mick McGarry, welcomed the members and expressed his gratitude to the outgoing committee for their cooperation during his term as captain. He also wished the incoming captain and committee every success for the coming year. The following officers were elected: Captain: Tom O Brien, President: Frank Treacy,

Gents Club Competition Sunday 24th November 13 Hole Stableford 1st Kieran Mulligan (22) 28pts b7, 2nd Vincent O Mahoney (21) 28pts. Comeragh Oil Winter League Table – Round 1 Ongoing Team E 112pts, Team G 111pts, Team L 110pts, Team C 105pts, Team K 103pts, Team I 102pts, Team F 98pts, Team D 97pts, Team B 97pts Team A 94pts, Team H 80pts, Team J 51pts. (Based on 4 best scores where applicable) Winter Rules Please note that all competitions are now being played under Winter Rules Lift clean and place on fairway and rough within 6 inches. The good news is that all our bunkers are in play unless otherwise stated in local rules. Please keep an eye on the notice board for additional local rules and the number of holes being played in different competitions. Ladies Phil Kelly at the Helm: On Wednesday night last despite the horrendous weather conditions we had a very good attendance at our Annual General Meeting. Phil Kelly donned the 2020 Green Jacket and on behalf of all the ladies I would like to wish Phil the best of luck for her year as Lady Captain. Phil has been one of our most committed members for many years and I have no doubt she will make a great Lady Captain and will ensure that we are all out playing! Phil thanked all the members and commended Jean O Donovan on her very successful year. The only other change on the Committee was the appointment of Bridget Blackwell as Club Secretary. Bridget replaces Ciara Donnelly who has taken a well earned break from Committee duties. Winter League: The Winter League has got underway with the Singles competition. All matches must be played by December 15th. Members have been circulated with the teams and there are some very interesting combinations. Please consult the noticeboard. The competition will now run over 13 holes. This is a great opportunity to keep your golf game ticking over. Christmas Celebrations: On the 8th December Phil has organised a 9 Hole Ladies

Scramble. There will be a shotgun start at 1.00pm followed by some beverages, hot or cold and some Christmas Treats. Unfortunately Santa Claus is otherwise engaged, but there should be plenty of fun and banter. Everybody is welcome. Coastal Alliance: The Coastal Alliance competition certainly encounters bad weather and last Thursday event in the Gold Coast had to be deferred to the New Year. We are hopeful that the December event will take place on December 5th in West Waterford. On-Going Competitions: At the moment there are 2 competitions running – the 13 Hole and 9 Hole competitions

New Ross The course, like the rest of Ireland, has taken a battering from all the recent rainfall which has seen some other courses closing in recent days. However it is still in remarkable order. Members can play a part in this continuing by heeding club decisions about buggies and also taking care with trolleys an as always repairing pitch marks and divots etc. Please make sure to check the rules of the day when playing in competitions so as to avoid any confusion on the course. The Annual General Meeting of New Ross Golf Club will take place in the Clubhouse on Friday 6th December 2019 at 7.30 pm. All members are invited to attend. A good number of over 100 golfers took part in round 2 of the winter league with strong scoring again. The results were: 1st Richie Aylward (20) 33pts 2nd Mick Kavanagh (17) 32pts (last 9) 3rd Mick Butler (10) 32 pts Gross Derek Ronan 29pts Cat1 Tom Healy (6) 29pts Cat2 Seamus Power (15) 31pts Cat 3 Johnny Kinsella (18) 31pts. Apologies for an error in last weeks results. Martin Murphy was in fact the winner not Mark Murphy. Sincere apologies for any confusion. Next weekend we have a club sponsored 16 hole singles stableford competiton for Hampers.

Gold Coast Gents Mon. 18th – Fri. 22nd Nov. Winter League WK 4: 1st Ted Casey (22) 40pts CSS 39pts. Tuesday 19th Nov Open Gents/ Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles: 1st Jim Kirwan Carrick on Suir (14) 36pts. Sat 23rd , Sun. 24th Club Singles S/f Winter League WK 5: 1st Nicky Dee (13) 48pts Cat 0-8. Colin McArthur (6) 39pts Cat 9-13. Brendan O’Brien (13) 41pts Cat 14-16. David O’Connor (16) 44pts Cat 17+. Willie Bloomer (25) 39pts CSS: 40pts. Ladies Results of Moorings Winter League Rd2 1st Mary Clancy (14) 21pts 2nd Mary Kiely (11) 19pts

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Young Blues too hot Double win

Waterford Youths easily accounted for Kilkenny in the FAI Youth Cup at Ozier Park on Sunday afternoon last. Callum Stringer was the two goal hero for the young Blues as he hit two terrific goals to seal a comfortable win for Anthony Browne’s side. Blues striker Jamie Brazil set up the first chance Salim Ahmed on six minutes, but his shot was saved by Kilkenny keeper Vinny O’Grady. Minutes later Brazil whipped drove in a left-wing corner kick but Joe Hawkes headed over the bar. The young Blues continued to create the chances with Jack Brennan joining close on eight minutes, then captain John Fredrick Tamen got free at the far post but he headed a Jamie Brazil cross narrowly wide. It was Brazil that broke the deadlock on 27 minutes, Callum Stringer found winger Ben Grace and he played a clever ball into Brazil who beat keeper O’Grady with a neat right-footed finish from 16 yards. Salim Ahmed should have doubled the Waterford lead three minutes later when he got on the end of a Ravelli Kilonda cross from the right, but he couldn’t direct his close-range effort on target. Kilonda then forced the Kilkenny keeper into a good save seconds later with a pow-

for Wildcats

The Waterford Youth Squad that defeated Killkenny Youths in the FAI Youths Cup at Ozier Park on Sunday last. erful right foot shot. The Blues scored a second goal on 39 minutes, Jamie Brazil did well on the left-side of the area to play the ball into the feet of Ben Grace and he outpaced the Kilkenny defence before firing past Vinny O’Grady from inside the area. Waterford keeper Gavin Buckley was called into action just before half time as he had to make a top save, Kilkenny striker Cian Franey tried his luck with a cracking shot from distance, but his shot was superbly tipped past the post by

Buckley. The home team continued to dominate the tie in the second period with Jamie Brazil bringing the best out of keeper O’Grady on 49 minutes when his stunning effort on the run was tipped around the posts before Ravelli Kilonda should have done better with a chance soon afterwards as he blazed over from a good position. Brazil was denied his second goal of the game when he struck the far post with a stunning effort from the left-side of the penalty area on 68 minutes. Then Callum Stringer

stretched his sides advantage with a goal of quality three minutes later when he burst into the area before firing past Vinny O’Grady from 12 yards. Blues striker Kealon Graham brought a fine save out of the Kilkenny keeper soon afterwards when he looked certain to score. Callum Stringer grabbed his second goal and Waterford’s fourth in the closing minutes when he took a pass from Jamie Brazil just inside the area and beat O’Grady with a powerful right foot finish.

A step too far for Ballygunner

Sunday last at Pairc Ui Rinn half and Ballygunner still saw Ballygunner relinquish ahead, Borris-Ileigh had the their Provincial crown as opening goal. A devastating they went down to Borris-Ilrun out of defence by Ray eigh by the narrowMcCormack saw Kieran est margin (1Maher collect and he 12/1-11). The crashed past a helpless Gunners, Stephen O’Keeffe. following Teams level again. some outBrendan Maher standing fired over two displays by the points and the preagainst SixVillager mier side were in milebridge front. The Gunners and Patrickswell reply was swift and had been installed clinical. Dessie Hutchinson as hot favourites. On the collected and laid on a magnificent defence splitting pass other hand the Tipperary to Barry O’Sullivan who champions were on a mission goaled. Gunners ahead (1to bridge a gap of over thirty 10/1-09). A Jerry Kelly point years. tied it up but Conor Sheahan On a bitterly cold and wet edged the Deise side back in day the opening minutes front as the game entered the saw little between the sides final ten minutes. Brendan with Pauric Mahony sharing Maher a colossus at centrepoints with Jerry Kelly and back levelled with a point Brendan Maher. Through and in the final drive a long some superb efforts from delivery was collected by Dessie Hutchinson, Paddy Niall Kenny. Referee Johnny Leavy and the afforementioned Mahony, the Gunners Murphy called a free for the led by three points (0-9/0-6) full forward and Maher hit at the break. over for his seventh of the Midway through the second day.

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Despite a final push from Ballygunner, who saw their crown slipping away, some magnificent defending by the McCormacks and Maher held the citadel together and Borris-Ileigh were champions. Huge disappointment for Ballygunner but they could never put “clear water” between the teams and in the end 1-2 in the final thirty plus minutes was never going to be enough. BALLYSAGGART JUST FAIL Waterford Intermediate champions, Ballysaggart, suffered defeat in the Munster final as they went down (215/0-17) to Cork champions Fr O’Neills. Indeed this is three in a row for the representatives of the rebel county as both Charleville and Kanturk were successful in 2018 and 2017 respectively. It has been an outstanding year for Ballysaggart. Achieving senior status for 2020 was the priority and winning a Munster title

would certainly have been the “icing on the cake”. Despite some terrific point scoring by Stephen and Shane Bennett and Christy Murphy it was the Cork side who led at the break (1-8/0-9). The goal midway through the half from Billy Dunne. Fr O’Neills had a second goal just after the restart from Declan Dalton and despite a huge effort the Waterford representatives just could not claw back the deficit. However Ballysaggart can be justifyably proud of their 2019 efforts and we look forward to seeing them in the senior championship in 2020. ST MARY’S THROUGH Against all the odds Waterford Junior Hurling champions St Mary’s have continued on their winning ways with a 1-13 to 0-14 victory over Carrick Davins. This result will see the deise club contest the final on December 8th in Mallow against Russel Rovers. The year is not finished yet lads.

WIT Wildcats Abby Flynn in possession against Marble City Hawks. Photo: Noel Browne Waterford Wildcats recorded two vital wins over their Kilkenny neighbours over the past weekend when their U/18 team proved too good for Kilkenny Stars in the U/18 National Cup quarter final in the Watershed arena Kilkenny on Friday night. Then on Saturday night in front of a packed Mercy Sports Hall Wildcats Super League team came out best winning by 73

points to 43 over Marble City Hawks. These past two weeks have been exciting for all involved in Wildcats as they had similar success the previous week when they beat Glanmire of Cork to progress to the U/20 National Cup semi final and the Super League team recorded a massive away win over reigning champions Liffey Celtics.

Vikings self-destruct against Tolka Rovers

WIT Vikings started this game against Tolka Rovers on fire with some excellent team basketball allowing them to score at will, Grassey, O’Neill, Jay Kavanagh and Sheehan all getting on the score sheet. The ball and player movement were excellent and aside from some poor defensive lapses it was almost the perfect quarter of basketball, Vikings leading at the end 34 to 26. Both teams tightened their defence in the second period resulting in a drop in the scoring rate. Starters Sheehan and O’Neill both picked up their third fouls before half time curtailing their playing time. In what was anything but a dirty game from either team the total foul count was 46 making it the highest total of any of the Vikings this season. Jay Kavanagh added 9 points coming up to half time ensuring that WIT Vikings extended their lead slightly 52 to 42. Knowing how to take back control of a game that is running away from you is something this WIT Vikings team

still has to come to terms with, as Tolka mounted their comeback they seemed to press the self-destruct button. The team play that was so good at the start of the game disappeared and they paid the price. By the end of the period Tolka had cut the lead to a single point 61 to 60. The fourth quarter followed the same pattern. The Viking players trying continuously to force the game instead of letting it come to them The harder they tried the worse it got. It was nothing spectacular from Tolka just good solid team basketball while the Vikings continued to try and force it on the offensive end. Other than a short period with about three minutes to go when Vikings pulled the lead back to seven, Tolka kept control and ran out winners 95 to 84. The big difficulty for WIT Vikings this season is the amount of points they are giving up. They have to improve on the defensive end to have any chance of putting a few wins together.

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