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Tragic death on Kilrossanty farm THE farming industry and communities across the wider County Waterford area were stunned and saddened last week over the tragic death of a farmer in his 50s who was killed while out working on his farm. It is understood that Maurice (Mossie) Coffey was crushed by his tractor on the farm at Cutteen, Kilrossanty, last

Tuesday week, 5th June. He was alone at the time and it is believed the tragedy occurred while Mr. Coffey was working in a silage pit on his farm. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) confirmed it is carrying out an investigation. The family of Mr. Coffey said they are still coming to terms with this tragedy. c Continued on page 16

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By Christy Parker WATERFORD Councillor James Tobin has accused the wind energy company intent on building a wind farm at Knockanore, of trying to “bribe” the local community into accepting its plans. Cllr. Tobin was speaking at June’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting, where he further condemned the “divisive” nature of the plans by Dublin-based Innogy Renewables Ireland and accused State forestry company Coillte of betrayal. Cllr.Tobin recalled being told by a Council Planner at a previous meeting that he was “scaremongering” when he raised the issue, after the company had initially erected a wind test mast. “Well, the scaremongering has come home to roost now,” Cllr. Tobin stated. He said it “isn’t scaremongering” to fear for 800 people in his locality facing the “mon-

strosity” of 25 wind turbines reaching a height of 150 feet every day of their lives. Cllr. Tobin said on visiting a project information day in his neighbourhood recently, he had been “shocked to see bribery”. He described seeing posters promising community benefits such as “computers for the school” and much more. “We were almost getting a helicopter pad!” he dismissed. Cllr. Tobin was scathing on Coillte’s presence at the event, describing them as “our own country people” and “people we fought for”, who had charge of “the best of our land.” Yet now they were “standing there telling us why we should give it to this company to make €75bn profit!” He said Coillte’s role was to grow trees, not facilitate turbines. Speaking emotively, Cllr. Tobin noted that amidst all the promotional spin, there was “not one word about the destruction and

division that these people are going to cause” to people who had “fought to make a living all their lives in this little parish”. COUNCIL CONSULTATION Cllr.Tobin conceded he was “not qualified to speak about the health aspects of wind farms” but had other concerns for the executive. He wondered at what stage would Waterford Council’s planning be consulted, given that the developers were as he believed, about to go into consultation with An Bord Pleanála. (Due to its high magnitude the proposed development bypasses the Council and goes directly to An Bord Pleanála for approval). He also asked whether it would be the Board or the company that would consult the council, adding that his views on An Bord Pleanála and its workings have long been publicly known! c Continued on page 16

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Council urged to ‘think outside the box’ in relation to provision of affordable housing WATERFORD Council has been urged to ‘think outside the box’ in regards to the provision of affordable housing. Cllr. John Cummins told last month’s Plenary session of Waterford City and County Council, that the local authority “needs to think outside the box” when it comes to the provision of social and affordable housing. “There are a large cohort of people who are earning too much for social housing, but yet, they are not earning enough for a mortgage,” Cllr. Cummins said. “Or at least, if they are earning enough for a mortgage, they can’t afford the deposit because they are paying high rents. “There is room for a scheme like a ‘buy to rent’ scheme where individuals or families could rent a property for two years and that rent could be used as a down payment or deposit on the purchase of the house,” he suggested. “We should be going to the department with that as an example of an affordable proposition that we can put to the market in Waterford. The onus is on us to do that.” Director of Services, Ivan Grimes agreed with Cllr. Cummins suggestion and said it is something that could be ‘teased out’ at a pro-

posed summit to be held in the coming weeks and expected to be attended by representatives of the construction / banking industries, local authority and other stakeholders. Mr. Grimes also pointed out that recent communication from Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy suggested his intention to sign commencement orders in respect of legislation dealing with an affordable housing scheme. “We are awaiting to hear further developments on that because it is something that I know you have been actively promoting over the last few months and something we would be anxious to push on,” Mr. Grimes added. MORTGAGE RESTRICTIONS Meanwhile, Cllr. Sean Reinhardt said the government are further restricting people from buying homes by increasing the amount of deposit needed from three percent to ten percent (on a mortgage from the Council) and restricting those mortgages to first time buyers only. “If someone earns over €31,000 [per year] they can’t go on our housing list and if we refuse someone a loan because they are not earning enough money, we still can’t put

them on our housing list, so we have a situation where people are caught in limbo paying rents higher than a mortgage and no scheme for them,” Cllr. Reinhardt pointed out. “If people had a clear step-by-step transparent guide to owning their own home I guarantee you they would probably be leaving the housing list.We have to look at those possibilities and give people a pathway out of homelessness and this crisis because it’s just not tolerable,” Cllr. Reinhardt added. Mr. Grimes said Cllr. Reinhardt was correct about the changes made to the Council’s housing loan, under the ‘Rebuilding Ireland’ government programme, which made the Council’s housing loan only available for first time buyers and the deposit required was increased from three percent to ten percent. “I would say that our discretion in this scheme is non-existent. It is a national scheme delivered through local authorities, but the rules are set at national level,” Mr. Grimes said. He reiterated that Minister Murphy sent correspondence to the Chief Executive about the introduction of an affordable housing scheme and they are awaiting further details about it.

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Councillor questions if IDA has left Waterford NO NEW JOBS ANNOUNCEMENT IN WATERFORD OVER PAST TWO YEARS THERE hasn’t been any new jobs announcement in Waterford over the past two years, which led to one Councillor questioning if the IDA (Industrial Development Authority) has left Waterford? The question was posed by Cllr. John O’Leary at the recent Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council. “There hasn’t been any new jobs announcement since the announcement by West Pharma,” Cllr. O’Leary said. West Pharma announced 150 permanent jobs in 2014 followed by a further announcement that the figure could be increased to 300. However, since that announcement, Cllr. O’Leary said that there hasn’t been any other FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) announcements from any other companies. “During the week I was

blinded in the newspapers with announcements of jobs in places like Longford, Drogheda, Dundalk, Cork, Sligo, Dublin and Limerick.There wasn’t a mention of Waterford in any of those announcements,” Cllr. O’Leary said. Director of Services, Michael Quinn said the concerns of Waterford Council have been expressed previously to the IDA representatives directly. “All we can do is work with them [IDA] and be available and supportive when the opportunity presents itself for a potential visit,” Mr. Quinn said. “It is one of my priority areas to engage with the IDA to see if there is any more that we can do in relation to encouraging visits by potential FDIs into Waterford to show them what we’ve got and make the case as to why they should invest with us. So, it is

something I will follow up directly with them,” Mr. Quinn said. UNEMPLOYMENT FIGURES Cllr. O’Leary said the unemployment figures are “still higher in Waterford than the national average”. KILMEADEN CHEESE FACTORY AND UNEMPLOYMENT Cllr. O’Leary also sought an update on whether there would be any industry going into the Kilmeaden Cheese Factory. “The factory is part of the Council’s Economic Development Plan. It is a wonderful site,” he said. However, Cllr. O’Leary warned: “We are falling behind again and we will find ourselves at the bottom of the list” in relation to investment and economic development.

“If we don’t have substantial increased employment, I don’t believe the development at the North Quays will sustain itself from day-trippers and tourists,” Cllr. O’Leary said. Mr. Quinn replied that unemployment levels in Waterford, which were higher than the national average have dropped significantly over the past while. “Whilst there are probably still some pockets [of unemployment], we are very close to the national average, so that difference, or shortfall, has been gradually made up over the last couple of years,” he said. “We are very close to the national average as I understand it.” Mr. Quinn concluded that he was unaware of any proposals in relation to the factory in Kilmeaden.

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Applicants on CBL will be informed when houses are allocated WATERFORD Council is to update its Choice Based Letting scheme to inform applicants when a house has been allocated. At the recent Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Siobhán Whelan asked if the improvement to the CBL scheme had been made. She said it would be beneficial to people who apply for houses on the CBL scheme to be informed when a house has been allocated. Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, said it was something his Department were looking at to build it into the website, so applicants can be informed when a house has been allocated on the CBL scheme. “We hope to have that change made shortly,” Mr. Grimes said.

HOUSING ADAPTATIONS Meanwhile, Cllr. Whelan sought an update on the grants issued under Housing Adaptations for 2018. “No money has been given out up to now. The report says it is under review,” Cllr. Whelan noted. Mr. Grimes said the Council was only informed of the 2018 allocation of funding for adaptation grants the previous week. “Our allocation is over €1.9m which is a slight increase of 3.7 percent on the allocation we got in 2017,” Mr. Grimes revealed. “We are currently in the process of assessing what allocations can be made this year with the funds which have been made available,” Mr. Grimes added.

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Homelessness continues to increase in Waterford HOMELESSNESS in Waterford has continued to increase in 2018, with figures showing that those who presented to Waterford Council as homeless up 47 percent in the year to date. At last month’s Plenary meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Eddie Mulligan noted that homelessness is up 36 percent for the month of April. “With these drastic increases how are we analysing these people who are declaring themselves as homeless?” Cllr. Mulligan questioned. “Are we carrying out any assessment

THE Director of Services for Roads, Fergus Galvin, gave an assurance that a full service would be maintained throughout the Summer and issues like holidays, sick leave and long term breaks would be covered. Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald told last month’s Plenary session of Waterford City and County Council that “Summer is fast approaching”. “I believe the Director of Services was to revert to me regarding men in the Roads crews who will be going on holidays - I want to ensure that the Roads Department, particularly in my area, is not put at a disadvantage because of lack of personnel,” Cllr. Fitzgerald said. He had previously pointed out that certain jobs in the Roads section may not be completed, or carried out as some areas of the county already have a limited number of Council workers. Mr. Galvin said the Road crews and work schedules are rostered to minimise any disruptions. “Where there are issues like long-term breaks or sick leave, we look to fill those posts on a temporary basis,” Mr. Galvin said. “I can give assurances that where at all possible we will be maintaining a full service throughout the Summer time,” he added.

into what is causing the homelessness, such as the percentage of repossessions or evictions; how many are new to the homeless list; because these figures are drastic increases,” Cllr. Mulligan said. According to the figures in the Monthly Management Report, there were 71 new cases of homeless presented to the Council (up to 27th April) The cumulative number of homeless cases presented in the year to date was 323 (220 in 2017). The figures show that there are nine families with dependent children living in

homeless accommodation; 21 individuals with dependent children; and 98 individuals. Currently, there are two families with a child each, who were in emergency B&B homeless accommodation in Waterford; while there were 19 adults on the waiting list for emergency accommodation in Waterford. Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, acknowledged that the increased rate of homelessness year-on-year “is a cause for concern”. He said it is also reflective of the crisis

Landlords should be fully aware of their responsibilities towards tenants LANDLORDS of private-rented dwellings should be fully aware of what their responsibilities are towards their tenants, as it is the law - last month’s Plenary session of Waterford City and County Council was told. Cllr. Breda Brennan noted that the Council recently inspected 34 private-rented dwellings. “Alarmingly, only four are compliant [with legislation],” Cllr. Brennan said. She said that for a private-rented dwelling to be non-compliant, it might have only been something like fire extinguishers / fire alarms or fire blankets in the kitchen which were missing. “Can we, as a Council, reiterate to landlords that these things are lifesaving pieces of equipment which need to be provided in private-rented properties,” Cllr. Brennan said. “It will also avoid the Council having to go back and re-inspect properties,” she added.

Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, said it is the landlords responsibility to meet the standards for rented accommodation. “It is not really our job to inform landlords of what their responsibilities are - it is the law that they are responsible and they are also required to register with the Residential Tenancy Board (RTB). The RTB is very detailed on what the obligations are for landlords,” Mr. Grimes said. “Our role [as a Council] under legislation is to carry out inspections and as part of those inspections we inform both the tenant and the landlord of the cause for non-compliance. “Informing the tenant is useful as it reduces the amount of time we have to go back and re-inspect the property, because we encourage the tenants to let us know if the non-compliance issues have been resolved and that removes the need for a re-inspection,” Mr. Grimes added.

with homelessness nationally. He said the information in the Monthly Management Report is done at a very high level, “but we would, as part of the assessment on each individual, do a detailed analysis of what the cause is of their individual homeless situation”. Mr. Grimes said he would look at how the information could be presented in the Monthly Management Report and make the change from next month onwards, so Councillors can see the reasons which are causing each individual homeless situation.

Councillor wants Gardaí involved in review of Tenants’ Handbook A COUNCILLOR has asked that senior members of An Garda Síochána be involved in the review of the Tenants’ Handbook. Speaking at last month’s Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. John Hearne said he has been dealing with a lot of families who are being put out of their homes due to anti-social behaviour. “In fairness to the Council officials, they have given commitments where we have serial offenders and who have gone to prison, that they will take out a court order to make sure that person doesn’t go back to their homes or communities - that is to be welcomed,” Cllr. Hearne said. “I know we are reviewing the Tenants’ Handbook, and I wonder if we could get ourselves and senior Gardaí together so we get

it right this time and we are all on the one page as to what we want, because we really need to put the victims first,” he said. Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, said he “totally agreed” with Cllr. Hearne about “putting the innocent tenants first”. “However, we work closely with the Gardaí in relation to anti-social behaviour issues and quite often there are ongoing criminal investigations or matters going before the courts, so, obviously we do not want to do anything that would be regarded negatively in the eyes of the courts by taking action. So, we generally wait for the Garda criminal investigations to be completed,” Mr. Grimes said. Cllr. Hearne sought a workshop on anti-social behaviour, which Mr. Grimes said “can certainly be arranged”.

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By Christy Parker strosity” of 25 wind of 150 feet every turbines reaching a height WATERFORD division that these day of their lives. Councillor James people are going Cllr. Tobin said has accused the Tobin to people to cause” on visiting a project wind energy intent on building company mation day in his neighbourhood infor- all their who had “fought to make a living lives in this little a wind farm recently, he Knockanore, of parish”. at had been “shocked to see bribery”. trying to “bribe” COUNCIL He described community into the seeing posters accepting its plans. local community CONSULTATI promising Cllr. Tobin ON benefits such as Cllr.Tobin conceded was speaking “computers for he was “not Dungarvan-Lism at June’s the school” and much to speak about THE farming ore Municipal the health aspects qualified “We were almost more. industry and meeting, where District farms” but of wind communities getting a helicopter Tuesday week, he further he dismissed. across pad!” executive. had other concerns for County Waterford the wider alone at the 5th June. He was “divisive” nature of the plans condemned the the Cllr. Tobin was time and it by Dublin-based area were stunned and He wondered is Innogy Renewables Ireland scathing on Coillte’s saddened last believed the tragedy occurred forestry and accused State presence at the event, Waterford Council’sat what stage would week over the company while Mr. Coillte Coffey tragic death of own country people” describing them as “our of betrayal. planning be consulted, Cllr.Tobin recalled given that the developers a farmer in his in a silage pit on was working and “people we his farm. fought were as Planner at a previousbeing told by a Council for”, who had charge of killed while out50s who was The Health “the best of our about to go into consultation he believed, land.” working on meeting that he with An Bord his farm. Pleanála. (Due Authority (HSA) and Safety “scaremongering” when was to its high magnitude Yet now they were confirmed it after the he raised the issue, proposed development It is understood is carrying out “standing company the had initially erected there telling us why an investigation. test bypasses the Council (Mossie) Coffey that Maurice and goes directly a wind make we should give it to this company mast. The family of Mr. was crushed by to An Bord Pleanála €75bn profit!” to approval). his tractor on they are still comingCoffey said “Well, the scaremongering for the farm at He said Coillte’s to terms to roost has come home Cutteen, with this tragedy. He also asked now,” Cllr. Tobin Kilrossanty, facilitate turbines. role was to grow trees, not whether it would last c Continued stated. Board or the company be He said it “isn’t on page 16 scaremongering” Speaking emotively, that would consult the council, adding 800 people in Cllr. Tobin the that his views his locality facing to fear for amidst all the on An Bord promotional spin, noted that Pleanála and its the “mon- “not workings have there was publicly one word about long been known! the destruction and c Continued on page 16 [Patrick Browne]

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WEDNESDAY – A mainly dry start, with a few bright spells. But soon turning cloudy and breezy, with rain pushing in off the Atlantic. Some heavy bursts in western parts of the province later in the day. Top temperatures 16 to 18 C. It will become windy too, fresh southwest winds will increase strong and gusty southerly, with gales by the coast by evening. Forecast for Thursday/Friday – Windy at first Thursday morning, with fresh to strong and gusty westerly winds with a little drizzle about. But brighter, less windy weather, with sunny spells will develop by afternoon. Top afternoon temperatures 17 or 18 C. Friday is expected to see a good deal of cloud with some showery rain. Highs of just 15 or 16 C., in moderate southwest winds. Forecast for Saturday/Sunday – Saturday will see a mix of sunny spells and showers. Some of the showers turning locally heavy and possibly thundery in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 17 to 19 Celsius with light to moderate northwest breezes. Sunday will start dry with a few bright spells however cloud will build from the west with outbreaks of rain and drizzle developing by late afternoon or early evening. Highest temperatures of 17 or18 Celsius. Outlook (Monday/Wednesday) – At present the early days of next week look set to see a good deal of dry and fine weather. Some sunny spells with just the isolated light shower. Temperatures generally around 20 to 22 Celsius with moderate west to southwest breezes.

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Land disposals bring in €2.7m windfall for Council LAND disposals - where the Council sells parcels of land to members of the public or other organisations - has brought in an estimated capital of €2.7m for the local authority over the last number of months. The spending of capital money is due to be set out in the capital plan which is expected to be presented to Councillors shortly. Cllr. Mary Roche noted at the recent Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council that the local authority “has taken in rather a lot of

capital over the last number of months, in terms of land disposals”. She questioned when the Capital Plan would come before Councillors for consideration and discussion. Head of Finance, John Murphy, said he expected the Capital Plan to be brought to the Council shortly. Cllr. Declan Clune said that taking a conservative look at land disposals over the last couple of months, “we’ve had an additional income of €2.7m”.

He asked that €1m of that money should be ringfenced. “At the moment the money is going into the capital account, which can be a ‘black hole’,” Cllr. Clune said. He pointed out that the Chief Executive of the Council, Michael Walsh, had initially wanted to increase Local Property Tax (LPT) last year by ten percent to raise €960,000, of which €600,000 would go towards footpath renewal and €360,000 towards the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Councillors did not agree to

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The countdown is on for the 16th annual Immrama Festival of Travel Writing in Lismore THE visiting travel writers and explorers Jacki Hill-Murphy, Rosemary Mahoney, Michael Smith, Isambard Wilkinson and Bob Jackson will explore the theme of ‘Exploration’ at the 16th annual Lismore Immrama Festival of Travel Writing set to take place this weekend of June 13th to 17th. Opening the festival on Wednesday evening, author John Devoy will host an event with an introduction from his book Quondam, this will be followed by a screening of a documentary titled ‘Biafra – Forgotten Mission’ voiced by Waterford’s own Carrie Crowley and focussing on the Irish aid effort in 1968. On Thursday, June 14th author and journalist Isambard Wilkinson will discuss his book “Travels in a Dervish Cloak” based on his time spent working in Pakistan as a foreign correspondent during the war on terror. Seeking the land behind the headlines Bard sets out to discover the essence of a coun-

try convulsed by Islamist violence. Isambard has worked in journalism all of this life and is presently based in Hong Kong as a correspondent. On Friday evening author Rosemary Mahoney will discuss her travels; she is the author of Down the Nile; Alone in a Fisherman's Skiff. The author and adventurer bought a small Egyptian rowboat and row herself – a lone female – “along the 120-mile stretch of river between the cities of “Aswan and Qena” … it may all sound ill-advised, but Mahoney’s “quicksilver intelligence ... sharp eyes ... and slightly astringent voice” make her an excellent narrator and a worthy travel companion in this real-life adventure. She has also written a New York Times Notable Book, A Likely Story: One Summer with Lillian Hellman, The Singular Pilgrim: Travels on Sacred Ground, Whoredom in Kimmage: The World of Irish Women, a National Book Critics Award Finalist and New

York Times Notable Book, and The Early Arrival of Dreams; A Year in China, a New York Times Notable Book. On Saturday at 3.00 p.m. keynote speaker, author and Tom Crean expert Michael Smith will delve into “Discovering Ireland’s History and Ireland’s Antarctic Explorers” will take to the podium, and at 8 pm the second keynote will be offered by explorer and author Jacki HillMurphy at 8 pm when she will continue the theme of exnploration as she plans to discuss ‘Women adventuring off the beaten track’, Jacki has also travelled to some of the most inhospitable places on earth to re-create the journeys of daring women adventurers. Also taking place on Saturday, June 16th is a travel-writing workshop with Dr Robyn Rowland. Historian Donald Brady will host a talk on Sir Richard Musgrave of Tourin 1746-1818. Adventurer and mountaineer Michael Whelan

will host a talk on his journey by bicycle from Islamabad to the world’s highest border crossing on the Karakoram Highway and onto Shipton’s Lost Arch in Western China. Bob Jackson will host the famous literary breakfast at Immrama at 8.30 a.m. on June 17th. He will discuss the story of the incredible life of Dr Aidan MacCarthy the only person to have survived the two events that mark the beginning and end of World War II; being evacuated from the beaches of Dunkirk after three days of relentless attacks in May 1940, and he was trembling in a makeshift bomb shelter in the center of Nagasaki when the atomic bomb destroyed the city in August 1945. On the final day of the festival, a host of fringe events will be on offer including a ‘Family Fun Sunday’ at the Millennium Park, the Lismore Farmers Market will be on the castle avenue and Gregorian Mass. Full details of the festival

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Cliff House Hotel launch their Outdoor Spa for the summer months THE Well by the Sea, the view wrapped ‘wet spa’, at Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore, County Waterford, have taken some specially selected spa services outdoors and into nature this summer.The Well by the Sea already has an outdoor hot-tub and outdoor baths overlooking beautiful Ardmore Bay, and this summer you will also be able to enjoy your nourishing spa treatment outdoors while breathing in the fresh sea air.There’ll be no need for spa music, with bird song and the gentle sound of the waves below providing the perfect soundtrack for relaxation. The Well by the Sea uses The Well at Cliff, an array of divine handcrafted products created with leading Irish spa consultants to offer a natural, botanical and bespoke spa experience, available uniquely at CLIFF venues. Based on a time-proven selection of 100% natural ingredients, The Well at Cliff range includes Irish peat, carrageen moss, oat oil, beeswax, sea salt and Atlantic seaweed from the seas around the country, along with essential oils, wild marjoram and rosemary and other handcrushed herbs from the gardens. Some of their bespoke, one-of-a-kind nourishing treatments available in their outdoor spa this summer include the Cliff House Scalp and Hair Ritual, which releases tension from the scalp and neck while nourishing the hair with a conditioning white clay hair treatment (30 minutes, €40), the Cliff House Peat for the Feet treatment, a deeply nourishing foot treatment with peat mask and a massage treatment which finishes

with a file and polish for the toenails (45 minutes, €55) and The Well by the Sea Escape which involves a warm seaweed soak for the feet while your therapist releases tension for your arms, shoulders, neck and scalp. Innovatively designed to take advantage of its location, Cliff House Hotel, a member of Relais & Châteaux, is an intimate 5 star hideaway carved into a cliff in West Waterford, set against the backdrop of the striking coastline. In the spa,The Well by the Sea, the breath-taking coastal view is inescapable. A 15m indoor infinity-edge swimming pool is at the heart of the spa, with floor to ceiling windows creating a sense that you could swim right into the Irish Sea outside. Outside, a natural outdoor rock pool can be enjoyed at full tide, for those who want a bracing swim.Warm up afterwards in the outdoor heated Jacuzzi, again with endless sea views, and the relaxation terrace which features two outdoor stone baths, meaning you can be up to your neck in soothing, warm water while enjoying the fresh sea, air. Inside, The Well by the Sea has a sauna, steam room and four treatment rooms, including a couple’s treatment room, a light, peaceful space where couples can relax together in the hands of expert therapists. Active wellness is also encouraged at The Well by the Sea, with maps of local walks and jogging routes provided, including the famous Cliff Walk, private yoga and meditation and more.You could also choose a sea activity such as kayaking, paddle boarding, coasteering, rock

climbing and abseiling. The Outdoor Spa in Cliff House Hotel will open for June, July and August. Appointments are essential and will be weather permitting. Cliff House Hotel Middle Road, Ardmore, Co Waterford P36 DK38, Ireland T: +353 (24) 87800 www.cliffhousehotel.ie OUTDOOR SPA TREATMENT MENU Cliff House Scalp and Hair Ritual Unwind in our outdoor treatment area and allow your therapist to release tension from your scalp and neck, finishing with conditioning white clay hair treatment. 30 minutes, €40 Cliff House Botanical Facial Refresher Refresh your senses with our unique facial using our soothing facial oils and peat mask to remineralise and restore the skin, includes and lymph draining eye treatment. 40 minutes, €60 Outdoor Peat for the Feet - A deeply nourishing foot treatment with peat mask and massage treatment, finishing with a file and polish on the nails. 45minutes, €55. The Well by the Sea Escape - Allow your feet to soak in warm seaweed, while your therapist releases tension from your arms, shoulders, neck and scalp. All treatments available in the outdoor treatment area only by appointment only, weather permitting through the months of June, July and August 2018.

Counting down to the Immrama Festival of Travel Writing in Lismore County Waterford is budding explorer Joe McCabe age six and a half. [Mary Browne] programme and for event tickets for the Immrama Lismore Festival of Travel Writing 2018 see www.lismoreimmrama.com or call (058) 53803. The Saturday Special ticket

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Five weeks to go to Entente Florale Competition THE countdown is on to Entente Florale, there is only five weeks to go until we welcome the international judges to enjoy the delights of Dungarvan. One town and one village in Ireland have been selected to represent the country at the prestigious Entente Florale competition. Dungarvan is that exceptional town and Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny is the selected village. Entente Florale is an International horticultural competition that promotes social and cultural development and celebrates the importance of green spaces at the heart of our community. Other competing countries include Austria, Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands and Slovenia. This is a huge honour for Dungarvan and a valuable opportunity to turn an international spotlight on our beautiful town. The adjudication for this competition will take place on 19th July. For the past number of months a team has been working on preparing Dungarvan for the competition and planning for the judge’s important visit. This team is comprised of a team of volunteers assisted greatly by the Waterford City & County Council. Dungarvan Tidy Towns is the main driver of the community element of this initiative, various departments of the Council are involved including environment and economic development preparing

Dungarvan from a presentation aspect. Adjudicators from Entente Florale have visited to give guidance and tips on how to present Dungarvan at its best. This competition is not just about visual appeal, it is very much a community involvement competition - we are depending on as many people, from as many areas of our community as possible getting involved. Everyone can play a role and you are invited to attend the meeting to find out more. There are so many benefits to Dungarvan being involved in this competition and we need the support of every business, school, residents association, community group and individual volunteer who has even a free hour to contribute. By lending your support and getting involved you will be playing an important role in demonstrating the incredible community spirit and pride that Dungarvan is known for – working together we can make a powerful impression and win this for our town! A public meeting will take place soon – date TBD- detailing about the competition, the judges route, criteria that needs to be met and how people can get involved. For further details in advance please contact Tidy Towns c/o Capitol Cleaners, O’Connell Street, and Dungarvan. Tel. 05841412.

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Councillors’ concerns over potential job losses in construction industry dismissed as ‘too little too late’ National firm wins contract to refurbish Council houses for next two years

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“I am confident that the new arrangements will significantly reduce the turnaround times for the work process,” Mr. Grimes said. He said CTS Projects Ltd., have a number of similar contracts with other local authorities and they are operating quite well. Mr. Grimes also revealed that a contractor for the DungarvanLismore and Comeragh Districts will be appointed shortly. “I’m not in a position at this stage to outline who won that contract,” Mr. Grimes said. Cllr. O’Neill wanted to know if they would have the same dedication and presence which was previously there for the past 20 years with the local contractors. He warned that there will be over 100 local people who will be out of a job because of this and said local contractors refurbished Council houses over the past 20 years “when none of the

COUNCILLORS who expressed concerns about national procurement rules which could lead to job losses locally were told it was ‘too little, too late’, as the issue had been flagged months ago by one of their colleagues. At last month’s Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Cha O’Neill said that local contractors “did some fantastic work” over the past 20 years to refurbish the Council’s housing stock. But, he noted that one large contractor has won the tender to refurbish Council houses for the next two years and said that there will be over 100 local people who will be out of work now as a result. His concerns were echoed by other Councillors. However, Cllr. Siobhán “It’s a bit late now Whelan pointed causing hassle over it. out that she We should have stuck raised this issue together a bit better two months ago at the Plenary earlier on, when it was originally flagged” ... meeting. “We didn’t have any rí rá Cllr. Siobhán Whelan about it then,” big contractors wanted to go Cllr. Whelan said. there”. “It’s a bit late now causing “It is just sad to see that we are hassle over it. We should have taking work away from our own stuck together a bit better earlier in the city - 100 people are going on, when it was originally to be out of work tomorrow flagged,” Cllr. Whelan added. morning over this contract being At the time Cllr. Whelan had given,” Cllr. O’Neill said. flagged the issue, a number of “I hope it doesn’t come back local contractors had expressed to haunt us in two years’ time.” concerns to her about the potenCllr. Joe Kelly, who is also Vice tial job losses, as well as the President of the Council of Trade impact it will have on the local Unions, said he could understand economy, because they can’t the need to get houses back into compete for tender contracts circulation faster, but said it was with the larger, national develop“discriminatory towards local ment companies. builders”. Meanwhile, Cllr. O’Neill was “It is potentially putting up to told by Director of Services, Ivan 200 workers out of work,” Cllr. Grimes, that the contractor who won the tender was CTS Projects Kelly said. “While we gain on one hand, Ltd., a company that is based in we, as trade unionists, have to Newry, County Down. Cllr. O’Neill queried the con- recognise the potential loss of tract being awarded to a com- work to people around the city and county and it is very hard to pany from Northern Ireland. Mr. Grimes said that while reconcile both positions,” he said. “The Trade Council position CTS Projects Ltd., are based in Newry, he said CTS Projects is and my position, as other Councillors, is that I think to an All-Ireland group. “The All-Ireland group has have to sacrifice local jobs to offices in Dublin and in Portlaw,” turnaround the houses quicker, to me, is a bad deal. I would Mr. Grimes pointed out. Mr. Grimes said CTS Projects rather we hadn’t done it,” Cllr. Ltd., were awarded the tender Kelly added. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said maintenance contract for the Metropolitan District to refurbish he concurred with Cllr. O’Neill, that the awarding of the contract vacant Council houses. “They will commence the to a company based outside the works in the next couple of State “sends out an awful message from this Council, that local conweeks,” Mr. Grimes said. He explained that previously, tractors won’t get work in the each vacant dwelling that had to future, bringing our housing be refurbished was separately ten- stock back into use as that condered to a panel of contractors. tract went outside of here”.

“We come in here every their work on time,” Cllr. month and we talk about how Fitzgerald said. “But, the contractor could we could revitalise Waterford’s economy and how can we put drive past the house two or three money back into the local months later and it was still economy – yet here we are as a vacant. I believe it is unfair to lay Council giving a contract to “It sends out an awful somebody who is outside the message from this Council, j u r i s d i c t i o n ,” that local contractors won’t Cllr. Geoghegan get work in the future, said. bringing our housing stock “We’ll be back into use” ... here next Cllr. Damien Geoghegan month talking about how everything goes to Dublin and the blame on slow turnaround the regions don’t get anything, times on our local contractors.” but here we are adding to that,” Cllr. Fitzgerald also wanted to he added. know if CTS Projects Ltd., were Cllr. Sean Reinhardt con- going to hire local labour to curred saying Councillors were carry out the work or are they trying day-in day-out to promote bringing in labour from outside local tourism and local work for the State? local people. He also asked if the contractor “When will this whole thing “doesn’t deliver the goods”, will be reviewed?” he asked. “The the runner-up be awarded the way I see it, it is going to cost us work? money, instead of saving us Mr. Grimes said there are “cermoney, because the contractor tain commercial sensitivities will have to make a profit out of about the actual details of the this if they are going to start sub- contract that has been awarded” contracting. We need to look and so couldn’t go into the after the workers in Waterford specifics of it, but he did confirm who have families here and who that the contract is performanceare putting money back into the based. economy in Waterford,” Cllr. “We will expect, and we will Reinhardt added. demand, that the targets for turnMr. Grimes reminded around of vacant houses are met. Councillors that earlier this year, If they aren’t, then the terms of performance indicators for the the contract will be enforced,” turnaround of refurbishing Mr. Grimes said. Council houses was significantly He also stressed that “at no reduced at the request of the stage did I, or anyone else in the Council. Council, ever suggest that local “The approach we’ve taken is contractors were responsible for intended to achieve better value the delay in turnarounds - at no for money and the turnaround of stage whatsoever”. refurbishing the houses will be “The whole approach is presignificantly quicker [than dicated on taking procurement previously]. out of the process for refurbish“I would add that we expect ment of individual units.That has the turnaround of refurbishment been achieved,” Mr. Grimes said. works would be reduced by “We expect, and know, that more than half as a result of this CTS are in the process of trying approach,” he added. to recruit staff locally, because Cllr. O’Neill said it seemed the they will be expected to be based blame for the lengthy turnaround here to deliver on the terms of times was being laid on the local the contract. contractors. “It is commercially sensitive “I was led to believe that a lot and I can’t go into the details, but of the hold-ups were actually in- we will be enforcing the terms of house here (at the Council,”) he the contract and my expectation said. is that we will significantly Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald agreed, say- reduce the turnaround times for ing it seemed the local contrac- refurbishments.” tors were being blamed for the Mr. Grimes pointed out that long turnaround time of refur- the average turnaround times for bishing Council houses in the refurbishment of vacant Council past. houses was 21.9 weeks in 2016 “I spoke with a contractor at and 21.1 weeks in 2017. length about what timeframe “From this year onwards, I they were allowed to do the would expect that figure to be houses - and they said that even significantly lower,” Mr. Grimes houses which were taking six to said. eight months to turnaround, the Cllr. John Hearne suggested local contractor was only allowed that there should be a clause in four to six weeks to actually such contracts which specifies complete their work, and 90 per- that at least ten percent should be cent of the time they completed local employment.

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Exclusive Wedding Showcase at Faithlegg Sunday, June 24th PLAN YOUR FAIRYTALE WEDDING THE beautiful Faithlegg invites you to their exclusive Wedding Showcase on Sunday, June 24th. As the Summer wedding season kicks off at Faithlegg, Wedding and Events Manager Suzie Molloy and team are inviting couples to join them to get a glimpse into what your wedding day could be like at this stunning four-star property. Guests will enjoy Prosecco on arrival while taking in the stunning property. Faithlegg is renowned for their delicious and award-winning food offering, and brides and grooms-tobe will get the opportunity to sample canapés during a gourmet showcase led by awardwinning head chef Jenny Flynn. The canapés will be paired with

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Waterford’s most creative offered grants up to €5,000 each Got a creative idea or project? Get your application in by 22nd June CREATIVE individuals or communities across Waterford are being urged to apply now for funding support through Waterford’s Creative Ireland Programme, a culture-based initiative which is offering grants of up to €5,000. The short application form is available at http://www.waterfordcouncil.ie/departments/culture-heritage/creativeireland.htm and must be completed and returned to Waterford’s Creative Ireland team before June 22nd at 5.00 p.m.Those intending to apply can get further information by emailing creativewaterford@waterfordcouncil.ie Creative Ireland focuses on promoting individual, community and national wellbeing through creativity and is built around the themes of identity, culture and citizenship, Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Pat Nugent, explained. “The aim of this open call is to encourage new, ambitious and meaningful collaborations between people, including communities and artists, archaeologists, historians, archivists, schools, colleges and everyone else involved in the culture and creative sectors within County Waterford “Waterford is renowned as a creative, cultural hub with internationally recognised, award-winning festivals, events and activities. Waterford City and County Council has shown significant leadership in cultural development for many years, recognising

the value of culture and creativity as both central to the well-being of our citizens and in driving the economic fortunes of the region into the future. Creative Ireland fosters and encourages this endeavour. I would encourage and urge individuals or communities to apply now and leverage the available support.” Qualifying projects and initiatives must take place or be started in Waterford at some point in 2018, Creative Ireland Co-ordinator, Jane Cantwell explained. “The maximum grant available to an individual project in this round of funding is €5,000. Three quarters of the approved project cost will be supported by the County Waterford Creative Ireland Programme with the remainder being met by the successful applicants. “This funding is to support individuals and groups in their plans to develop both their individual and collective creative energy across the county. It is an open call and we look forward to getting some exciting applications from across Waterford City and County,” she added. Intending applicants should note that projects or initiatives already supported through any other funding stream from Waterford City and County Council will not be eligible. • For more information, email creativewaterford@waterfordcouncil.ie

Gemma Power, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber; Eamonn Terry, Criostal na Rinne, and Garvan Cummins, The [Dan McGrath] Greenway Man, pictured at the Chamber 'After Hours' at Colaiste na Rinne.

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Work practices changed at Council to work more closely with housing loan applicants WATERFORD Council has changed its work practices to work more closely with housing loan applicants to ensure there are not any incomplete applications being submitted. At the recent Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Joe Kelly noted that to date there were 35 housing loan applications, of which 19 were refused.“That’s 54 percent of those applications which were refused and another ten applications had a request for more information,” Cllr. Kelly said.

He also noted that there were 323 new cases which presented as homeless. “When you look at people who are trying to house themselves, they are finding it difficult to jump the fence - the bar seems to be set terribly high,” Cllr. Kelly said. “When you are running at a rate of 50 percent to 60 percent of refusals, it just shows you how difficult it is for people who are trying their best to get a house. I don’t think the system is working,” Cllr. Kelly added. Director of Services, Ivan Grimes noted

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

Spending money wisely LAST November the State repaid €5.5 billion to the International Monetary Fund, as well as another €1bn in bilateral loans we got from Sweden and Denmark. Everyone is agreed that the debts which we accrued from bailing out the banks and financial institutions seven years ago would have to be repaid at some point, but this money was repaid before its due date. Is there any logical reason why we should pay international bankers early, when at least some of the money could have been diverted to easing the suffering of many, many Irish people. We have 400,000 people waiting for medical treatment and 10,000 people – at least – without a proper roof over their heads, as well as tens of thousands waiting for a proper home. We have many more who have returned to their family homes with spouse and children, creating an overcrowding problem there. There seems to be little or no understanding at any level of administration in this country, of the hardship which is being visited unnecessarily on a large percentage of our population through a lack of understanding or knowledge of how bad these crises are and a greater lack of compassion for the hundreds of thousands who need relief in one form or another. Our news columns this week carry a report from a recent Waterford City and Council meeting where it was announced that the significant sum of €2.7 million has come available to the Council through the disposal of public land. This, it is reported, is destined for the Capital Account with no suggestion of what it will be applied to. Some of that windfall, it is suggested, should be diverted to footpath renewal and Town and Village renewal. While these are admirable and necessary projects, they can hardly carry a greater priority than putting a roof over people’s heads or keeping them out of hotel rooms. If a million euro is to be ring-fenced, then it might be

INCORP. MUNSTER INDUSTRIAL ADVOCATE Serving the community of County Waterford for over a century 1912–2018 diverted to house-building, acquisition and refurbishment of available properties. While there are families living in one room with little in the line of services – a situation which would attract censure or even prosecution in the private sector – then at least some of the available windfalls which come available should go to alleviating suffering and the support of families who have fallen on difficult times.

Our hurling disappointment WHAT a disappointment for hurling fans who travelled to Thurles last weekend to see Waterford take on an up and coming Limerick side. While most people knew that the task of overcoming this Limerick team would not be an easy one, no one seemed to be prepared for the scale of the defeat inflicted on the Déise. With absences through injuries still to be allowed for, this was a negative which would have an effect. The robbery of the previous Sunday through a loss to Tipperary over a controversial goal, was bound to have dampened peoples spirits on and off the field. So, there were many obstacles to be overcome to get Waterford’s campaign back on track. Not least is the absence of any home advantage, with Waterford having to play their games at venues which gives an advantage to the opposition.

Waterford may be known as the ‘gentle County’ but some commentators are suggesting that we should become more robust in our dealings in administration and our general approach to the opposition. From a situation last year where Waterford contested the All Ireland to within one puck of the ball, our fortunes have slid quite considerably. The pundits and the commentators and hurling experts will ponder and debate what is wrong in the Waterford camp, but the fans on the terraces are interested only in knowing when we are likely to win a game. Just now, that is a greater imponderable than usual and we can only wish the players well on the field and urge them to give even more than their best, while the administrators should be striving to make that seventy minutes on the pitch as easy and successful as possible.

A change of weather HAVING sweltered through the first week of their exams, it appears that the weather conditions may cool down considerably for students in the exam halls later in the week. There are no reports of disastrous exam papers and students generally, especially those who have studied sufficiently, have few complaints so far. If the papers continue in agreeable fashion, the weather may not. Forecasters warn of a major change in conditions this week. While this may not suit the population at large and the students and holidaymakers in particular, the farming community would favour some decent rain just now to keep up the momentum of the grass they will need for the rest of this year. They too, will not want the rain to stay too long. Summer weather is always a balancing act between interests. So, the message is clear, enjoy this splendid Summer weather while you can, it may not be around for much longer.

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HIQA called to lower eligibility age for Cervical Checks WATERFORD Council passed a Notice of Motion calling on the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) to lower the age of eligibility for Cervical Checks to 20 years, instead of the current age of 25. Proposing the Notice of Motion, Cllr. Joe Conway welcomed the statutory investigation into Cervical Check announced by the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, recently. “The medical screening process is clearly broken in many features and my motion is asking to look at one feature of the rebuilding of Cervical Check so the women of Ireland are not given an excuse of a system, but given a proper system like the one they have in New Zealand

where women aged from 20 to 70 are automatically eligible for inclusion in the scheme,” Cllr. Conway said. He pointed out that the age of eligibility in Ireland starts at 25. “Statistics show that young people of both genders [in Ireland] are sexually active from early teens. So, by the time they get to 25 they could be sexually active for 12 years,” Cllr. Conway said. “And if they have that cancer, or are in contact with the HPV virus, they could be in trouble, so it is important that we intervene earlier,” he added. The Notice of Motion was seconded by Cllr. Mary Roche and unanimously supported by the rest of the Council.

Signage sought at childcare facilities WATERFORD Council will look into providing signage to alert motorists about community childcare facilities. A request was submitted by Cllr. Breda Brennan at last month’s Plenary meeting of the local authority. She said that in light of a recent collision at a Community Childcare Facility in Waterford, she was seeking proper road signage before and after such facilities.

She suggested that signage either side of childcare facilities might help prevent any further road traffic collisions. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin, suggested that the individual groups or associations running such childcare facilities should make direct contact with the Council. “We can take them on a caseby-case basis. We are quite happy to see what we can do,” Mr. Galvin said.

Delay in allocating storm funding is impinging on local roads budget THE Director of Service for Roads, Fergus Galvin, confirmed that the delay in the Government allocating funding for damage incurred during Storm Emma (26th February – 5th March) is impinging on local roads budgets. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan told last month’s Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council that engineers “are feeling the pinch” because the money is not forthcoming.

Waterford Council put in for €1.7m from the Department. “Now is the time for us to be doing work on our roads, but if they are impinging on our local budgets, we won’t get to do that work later in the year because the road temperature won’t be high enough,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. “Here we are over ten weeks later and there is still no word from the Department about our application.” Mr. Galvin agreed that the delay in alloca-

tion of funding is impinging on local road budgets. He said he was talking to senior officials in the Department and he is hopeful of getting some news shortly. “I’ve no definite commitment in terms of the money to be recouped. But we have incurred over €500,000 in direct costs which have left a hole in our budget at this stage and that hole needs to be filled fairly quickly,” Mr. Galvin added.

Council calls for occupational first aid training for teachers WATERFORD Council is to call on both the Department of Education and Department of Health to introduce occupational first aid and CPR training for teachers and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs). Cllr. John Cummins, who is a teacher by profession, proposed the Notice of Motion at last month’s Plenary session of Waterford City and County

Council. He sought the Council to ask both government departments whether they would introduce a scheme to provide all teachers & Special Needs Assistants (who are physically able) with Occupational First Aid training, encompassing CPR. “As a secondary school teacher, I think this is very

important given the interaction between teachers and children and the risks with Sudden Adult Death (SAD) syndrome and other issues that can occur in the daily classroom life, with children present - that teachers and SNAs who are physically able, are trained in occupational first aid,” Cllr. Cummins said. “There are some schools

which provide this, but at the expense of the school,” he pointed out. “This scheme should be provided by the Department of Health, or the Department of Education, or both, and funded by them because it is a necessary thing,” he added. His Council colleagues unanimously supported the Notice of Motion.

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Two Waterford Rose Escorts Ready for 2018 Rose of Tralee International Festival THE TWO WATERFORD men who have been selected as Rose Escorts at the 2018 Rose of Tralee International Festival have begun their preparations for the life-changing trip to Kerry’s Capital in August. The 2018 Rose of Tralee International Festival will take place from Friday 17th to Tuesday 21st August, while the Rose Escorts will need to be in place to welcome the Roses to Kerry on Wednesday, 15th August. Shane Foran (24) from Portlaw and Kieran Dunphy (24) from Kill made the cut following the Rose Escort Boot Camp which took place along the Wild Atlantic Way in Kerry over the Bank Holiday Weekend. The lads, who already came through an interview process at the Glen Royal Hotel in Maynooth in April, had to pass a number of endurance tests and team-building exercises before they could graduate as fullyfledged Rose Escorts. In addition to the 10 farmers in the camp, a wide range of professions have featured among the profiles of this year’s Rose Escorts with two doctors, five teachers, a nurse, distiller and forester to name a few. The Rose of Tralee International Festival’s Communications Manager, John Drummey, said: “The Rose Escorts spent three days in Kerry where they undertook a number of gruelling, yet fun, tasks to prepare them for the festival in August. The Boot Camp weekend in the Kingdom is a teambuilding exercise that is also designed to help them cope with

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the demands of a busy week in Tralee. We are particularly grateful to our friends in Kerry County Council for putting together such a packed programme of activities throughout the magnificent Kingdom of Kerry.” The lads, all aged 21 to 30, had to carry out a range activities including a hike over Mount Brandon - Ireland’s second highest mountain - cliff diving, waterskiing, cookery, swimming, kayaking, surfing, ironing and sewing in order to prove they will have the stamina to be a Rose Escort. This year’s Rose Escort Boot Camp activities were supported by Kerry County Council and Kerry Civil Defence, under Civil Defence Officer Tom Brosnan and Kerry Fire Service, who played a major role in the transport and logistics of the event. Over the course of the weekend, the Rose Escorts experienced the visitor facilities in

Castlegregory, Ballyheigue, Banna Strand, Dingle, Kerry Head, Tralee. The entire Rose Escort Team thanked everyone who contributed to the programme of events from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd June, including: Kerry County Council, The Rose Hotel, RTÉ, Castlegregory Community Council, The Half on the Head (Kerryhead Half Marathon), Mick Harkin, Marion Godley, Ballyheigue Summer Festival, Ballyheigue Family Resource Centre, Ballybargains Discount Store, Lisa Harkin, Tom Brendan O’Connor, Ray Stack, Ballyheigue Inshore Rescue, Offshore Surf School Banna, Meadowlands Hotel Tralee, Kerry Civil Defence, Dingle Cookery School, Dingle Ocean World, St. Brendan's Memorial Garden, Fenit Development Association, Kerry Fire Services, Aqua Dome Tralee, Tralee Bay Wetlands and Blennerville Windmill.

Looking ahead to the year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival, one of the men will be selected as the Rose Escort of the Year live on RTÉ One on Monday, 20th August. The 2017 Escort of the Year, Thomas Lynch from Castleisland, Co. Kerry, said: “Being from Kerry, I was always a huge fan of the Festival. I grew up watching the parades, going to the Town Park and enjoying the selections on TV, so when a friend of mine suggested I sign up to be Rose Escort, it was really a no-brainer. It’s such a fantastic week with so much packed in it’s hard to choose highlights. There are three key moments that stick out: 1) Seeing my Rose’s awe at the huge crowd at the Saturday parade; 2) Sitting on the float with [Rose of Tralee] Jenny at the Midnight Madness Parade; and 3) Seeing how happy my mother was when I was announced as the Rose Escort of the Year.” The 2018 Rose of Tralee International Festival will take place from 17th to 21st August when a full line-up of FREE family-fun entertainment is planned for the streets of Tralee with The High Kings, Jake Carter, Sean and Conor Price, Hermitage Green, Oasis Tribute Band, Neil Diamond Tribute Act and Rolling Stones Tribute Band. The Dome will play host to the Rose Ball, OktoberFest, Fashion Show and televised selections presented by Dáithí Ó Sé. Full details of this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival are available from www.roseoftralee.ie, Facebook and Twitter @roseoftralee_.

The Dominance Myth UNLESS you have been living under a stone for the last 40 years you will have heard about Dominance in dogs and why it’s important to set yourself up as the Alpha in your pack so you may be surprised to learn that it is absolute codswallop and doesn’t actually exist. In the early ’70s scientist Professor David Mech did a study on captive wolves in a zoo and observed some fighting and skirmishes that he mistook for jostling for position in the pack. He named the top breeding pair the Alpha and published a paper and the myth was born. It was easy for us to buy into – human arrogance loves the idea of being the “Alpha” we understand that and it feeds into our human traits of wanting to better ourselves and our natural competitive characteristics. David Mech retracted those

findings 30 years ago as he realised the science was flawed and has continued to do so for the last 30 years but many people refuse to listen or accept the mistake, desperately clinging onto an outdated and debunked theory – simply because it make us feel good and makes it easy to explain away any undesirable behaviours in our dogs. So let me say this once and for all … Your dog is not trying to dominate you. Honestly, if your dog is not doing what you ask of it then it either doesn’t understand the cue or you have failed to make it a positive experience and therefore not worthwhile in the dogs mind. The other thing to remember is dogs are not wolves any more than we are apes.Yes we descended from a common ancestor and have some characteristics and traits that are similar, but we have also evolved

from there and have developed many significant differences – just as dog have moved on and developed many changes from their wolf ancestors- sadly many choose to ignore these differences between dog and wolf and concentrate only on the similarities. The dictionary definition of Dominant is “having power and influence over others” now we as owners decide when our dogs eat, what they eat, how often they eat, when the go outside, when they toilet, how much exercise they get, if they mate or reproduce, if they get to live alone or with others of their kind, how they are groomed, if and when they are vaccinated, if they sleep inside or outside, how much interaction they get from us and others … trust me on this, your dog already knows you are important and he already knows that he is depen-

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THE Park Hotel, Dungarvan is pleased to announce details of a €400,000 refurbishment project, which has been ongoing since earlier this year, with the majority of works now complete. The work sees 40% of the property’s bedrooms upgraded to ensure that hotel guests experience the perfect night’s sleep in the popular, family-friendly, Flynn family owned hotel; as well as upgrades to the hotel’s Leisure Centre and lobby. Located at the start of the picturesque Waterford Greenway, it was important to the Flynn family and hotel management that the latest refurbishments reflect the hotel’s commitment to their guests’ experience. General Manager of The Park Hotel, Declan Moriarty explained the thinking behind the project “Our refurbishments will enhance the hotel services and highlight our commitment to providing a high standard of service to all of our guests.” This refurbishment project saw a mixture of Petit Double Rooms, King Rooms and Queen Rooms, refurbished and upgraded to Boutique and Executive Double rooms in January. Each of the rooms has been freshly painted, with new beds and new headboards, as well as new fixtures and fittings, installed. A muted colour scheme of green, grey, brown and gold, has created an easy on the eye, inviting space for guests to enjoy and relax in, blending in with the

hotel’s coastal location €160,000 has been invested in upgrades to The Park’s Leisure Centre, which see the changing rooms remodelled and upgraded, including division of all showers; an extension to the ladies and family changing unit; the installation of new lockers and swimsuit dryers; new toilet facilities; new tiling; and the installation of new air-conditioning units. The pool hall roof has also been repainted and a new floor was also installed in the reception. €9,000 worth of new equipment has been purchased for the Leisure Centre gym including a new lat pull down with a rower, seated leg curl machine, chest press, and dumbbells with stand. On Sunday, June 17th, the Leisure Centre will host a Free Open Day for the general public to showcase the new facilities. Visitors are invited come along and use the swimming pool and gym free of charge on that day; and anyone who signs up for a full year’s membership will receive one month’s membership free of charge. Also planned as part of the works is the refurbishment of the hotel lobby, which is due to take place in October this year. Upon completion, the overall investment in the hotel refurbishments, valued in excess of €400,000, will bring The Park Hotel up to four star standard. The works in The Park Hotel are part of a €3m investment in refurbishment works across the

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Inflatable Obstacles and Coloured Powders put the Fun in Summer Fun Runs! Saturday, 7th July – Tramore Racecourse RUN Ireland is now ticket agent for the ultimate colourful dayout for the whole family this summer, with the announcement of dates and venues for this year’s Inflatable Colour Run series. Appealing to all ages and abilities, the Inflatable Colour Run is entirely focused on fun, regardless of fitness levels, no recorded times, and no age restrictions. Participants don’t even have to run. All that matters is that they enjoy themselves and finish in fits of laughter and a blaze of colour, the organisers explain. The course covers a fun 3-5k route of invigorating fun, and there are even sneaky shortcuts for anyone wanting to reduce the distance, while not missing out on any colourful bouncing! Guaranteed to put a spring in the step of young and old alike, Inflatable Colour Runs are scheduled right across the country all Summer long. June sees Mallow and Tramore racecourses host the fun event, as well as Donabate in Dublin, where Newbridge House and Farm is the venue for the fun day out. Punchestown in Naas, Clonmel Racecourse, the Mervue United grounds in Galway,Tramore Racecourse and Downpatrick Racecourse are all scheduled for Inflatable Colour Runs in July, while August is the turn of family fun runners at Killarney racecourse and in Belvedere House Gardens in Mullingar. There’s more detail on dates and timing on www.inflatablecolourrun.com, as well as on Facebook, www.facebook.com/InflatableColourRun/

Inflatable Colour Runs bounced their way across Ireland last summer too, and the fun run saw hundreds of families, work colleagues and neighbours walk, run and bounce their way to fitness. “Think bouncy castles and obstacle courses, with liberal showers of coloured powders, while friends and families laugh their way around the most fun fun-run ever”, organisers say. Inflatable Colour Runs are entirely focused on fun, so there are no age restrictions or pressure on participants. Participants don’t even have to run. All that matters is that they enjoy themselves and finish in fits of laughter and a blaze of colour, the organisers say. After the craziest fun run ever, music and family entertainment greet competitors at the finish line, with a magnificent multicoloured powder shower to negotiate first! Runners get a sachet of powder colour on the day, and the organisers add to the riot of colour with regular rainbow showers throughout the run. The powder is non-toxic and made from natural corn-starch that doesn’t stain skin or hair or cause injury. It does wash off clothing, eventually, although it is recommended that everyone taking part wears old clothes, and preferably white ones, to show off their true colours in style! Ticket prices are €25.95 for adults and €12.95 for children, and there are family deals and group discounts available. All tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.ie

Sinn Fein voter registration drive to commemorate Voting Rights Act ON Tuesday next, exactly 101 years to the day, local Sinn Féín cumann members will be in Grattan Square, Dungarvan to mark the passing of The Representation of the People Act of 1918. As a way to commemorate this most significant event in Irish political history, local Sinn Féín Councillor Siobhán Whelan will join with other party members to take part in a voter registration drive to provide information for anyone who isn’t yet registered to vote, whether it be due to a change of address or for those just turning 18 years of age. There is still time to register before the next elections and it’s worth remembering that on 19th June 1917, women in Ireland

were granted the right to vote in General Elections for the first time, albeit still with some restrictions; that they must be aged 30 and have a property with annual rental of at least £5. All men of 21 years became eligible to vote for the first time as well, and service men aged 19. These were big changes at the time; rights hard fought, especially for women and ordinary workers. It serves as a reminder of how important our democratic system is; how important it is for everyone who can to engage and exercise their right to vote. BY LOUISE BRIERLEY (West Waterford Sinn Féín Representative)

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Council has power to reinstate people removed from housing list WATERFORD Council has the power to reinstate people to the housing waiting list, depending on the circumstances. At last month’s Plenary session of the local authority, Cllr. Eamon Quinlan noted that a new Housing Needs Assessment is being undertaken by the Council at the behest of the Government. Cllr. Quinlan said it seemed like ‘dejavu’ for some Councillors, as they are still dealing with the effects of the last Housing Needs Assessment where people were removed from the waiting list, losing their place after so many years on the list, and having to start from scratch. He also noted that there was an extremely short deadline (two weeks) for people to respond to the Council’s correspondence in the Housing Needs Assessment. “There are 101 legitimate reasons why a person can’t respond in that timeframe, whether they were in hospital, away from their home, caring for someone, etc.,” he said. Cllr. Quinlan asked if the Council has the power to reinstate someone who has

been removed from the list, without them having to start from scratch. “I have a big reservation that when you have something like this - when it is being done so quickly - it appears to me to be designed to remove people from the housing list and that Councillors are being used as pawns so they can exclaim that the housing crisis is not as bad as we think because the housing list figures are going down!” Cllr. Quinlan said. “This is something that the people of Waterford are entitled to and I feel we should have the power to look after the people of Waterford in this regard,” he added. Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, confirmed the Council has commenced the Housing Needs Assessment. “I accept the timelines for completing the forms are challenging, but the timelines and guidance given to the Council are set down by the Department,” he said. In relation to reinstating people on the housing list - he said the Council looks at it on a case-by-case basis. “And, it would depend on the individual’s circumstances,” Mr. Grimes said. “We have, in the past, reinstated people

based on the information supplied after the [deadline] date.” Mr. Grimes stressed that where circumstances change for applicants on the housing list, “they don’t have to wait for the Housing Needs Assessment to inform the Council - it is in their best interests to inform the housing section in the Council if there are any changes to their household size or income or anything like that”. “There are dedicated housing staff working with customer services to facilitate the completion of forms by applicants,” he pointed out. Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald said he agreed with Cllr. Quinlan that the exercise “is a cynical attempt to bring down housing waiting list figures”. He asked that if there is no response from applicants to the Housing Needs Assessment, that a second attempt be made to contact the person by telephone or letter, before they strike that person from the housing list, considering that the guidelines “are only guidelines from the department”. “I’ve come across people who have been years on the housing list and they

were suddenly struck off, yet they were under the impression they were still on the housing list - and they are ringing me asking why they are no longer on the list,” Cllr. Fitzgerald said. “One person was working in Dublin because that was the only place he could get work, so he never received the correspondence,” he added. Mr. Grimes said the timelines for the Housing Needs Assessment “are tight, and it might not be possible to follow up with a second letter”. “But, we will make every effort to contact people who have been written to, by phone.We’d urge people to also get in contact with us,” he said. “Your example of the individual working in Dublin reinforces the point I made earlier that the obligation is on the applicant to inform us of any change of circumstances, be it household size, household income, or change of address because, if someone moves to Dublin and doesn’t tell us, how are we meant to know? It is in the applicants interest to let us know if there are any changes of circumstances to the household,” Mr. Grimes added.

Winning Council contracts is Councillors agree to restructure Shared based on price and in some Ownership mortgages cases, quality of service provider THE awarding of tenders to contractors is based on price, and in some cases, quality of service provider, as well as price. At last month’s Plenary session of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Eamon Quinlan wanted to know if the Council has any discretion when it comes to awarding tenders across the board, or do they always have to take the cheapest option? “We here in the chamber have been watching for the past number of weeks how the provision of services in the health service, in relation to a particular provider, has fallen short for many people in this country because they were essentially the cheapest, and it’s been found that because they were so low in what they tendered that they couldn’t provide the service adequately,” Cllr. Quinlan said. “Do we always have to take the cheapest, or can we choose between the lowest three / five tenders?” he asked. “What I want is for us to have a little bit of discretion when it comes to local knowledge, local experience and keeping money in the local economy, or are we a hostage to fortune and essentially going to be stuck with the ‘cowboys’ in every industry who can come in cheaper than everyone else?” Cllr. Quinlan asked. Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, said procurement levels are set down at a national level. He pointed out that it would depend on the value of the proj-

ects, and while he didn’t have full details, he said the LEO (Local Enterprise Office) can provide mentoring and training in relation to public procurement. Director of Services, Michael Quinn said the local authority sets the criteria within the tender document as a general rule. “Very often, if it is a straight forward service delivery, it will be based on price. In other cases, where there is a design content, or where there is a particular skill or competency required, we might split the award criteria between quality of the service provider as well as price,” Mr. Quinn explained. “That leads to a calculation, but pretty much once there is an outcome winner, then the contract goes to the winner. There is no discretion or flexibility to award to the runner-up or the second / third runner-up, other than where the actual winner pulls out and you can then move to the second contractor in the tender process. “But, it is a winner takes all process in very simple terms. We put out the specification and people submit their application to meet that specification. You apply the adjudication criteria, which in some cases is purely financial, in which case the lowest price wins; and in other cases it will have quality criteria and that will be determined by the nature of the service, and the winner is the winner,” Mr. Quinn added.

UP to 160 people in Waterford City and County have had their Shared Ownership mortgages restructured into ordinary annuity mortgage loans by the local authority. Head of Finance, John Murphy sought Councillors to approve the restructuring of the Shared Ownership loans of €12m at last month’s Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, which would convert the loans into ordinary annuity loans. He said that there was no additional loans being handed out and the redemption and

reissuing of the loans was for the same value. Councillors unanimously agreed to the restructuring of the loans. Cllr. Cha O’Neill said the restructuring of the Shared Ownership loans is something he asked for a couple of years ago. “The Shared Ownership loan was the most expensive mortgage you could get at the time,” Cllr. O’Neill said. “I think it will help out those who are in distress with their loans, and there are a lot of them,” he added.

Mr. Murphy had previously told Councillors that the Council was encouraging people to come forward so they could be taken off those Shared Ownership loans. The Shared Ownership mortgage was a scheme aimed at people who could not afford to buy their entire home in one go. It allowed people to start by buying a portion of their home, with ownership shared between the buyer and the local authority. Buyers would make payments on a mortgage for the

part being purchased and pay rent to the local authority for the other part at a rate of 4.3 percent. The scheme has now been discontinued, as many of the people are facing affordability issues with their Shared Ownership properties. NEW HOME LOANS Meanwhile, Councillors also unanimously passed the allocation of €2m to be used to hand out home loans. Mr. Murphy said the money would be used to give out home loans as appropriate.

Council training session for Councillors on GDPR WATERFORD Council intends to hold a training session for Councillors in regards to their role / responsibility towards the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which came into force from 25th May, last. Cllr. Declan Clune pointed out at last month’s Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council that Councillors would have a lot of personal data of constituents etc. “How are we affected and what can we do to protect ourselves?” he asked. He also noted that other organisations are running training courses and educational sessions about what their staff / members need to know, implications, etc., of the GDPR. Director of Services, Fearghal Reidy, said that quite a piece of work has been undertaken by the Council in preparation for GDPR. He said he envisaged a training programme for Councillors in September. “We are pretty advanced. We have our Data Protection Officer in place and we have reassigned people from other sections to look

at it as well.” Mr. Reidy said the guidance in terms of the role of elected members has not come yet from the Office of Data Protection. “I understand there is one issue that is delaying it, that is why we are holding the training session in September, because we hope to have that guidance from the Office of Data Protection at that stage to provide a more robust training. But, if we don’t we will still have the training session, so members are aware of their obligations,” Mr. Reidy said. He added that the Council can issue the general principles and objectives of the GDPR to all members. The GDPR replaces the existing data protection framework under the EU Data Protection Directive. As a regulation, does not generally require transposition into Irish law (regulations have ‘direct effect’), so organisations involved in data processing of any sort need to be aware the regulation addresses them directly in terms of the obligations it imposes. The

GDPR emphasises transparency, security and accountability by data controllers and processors, while at the same time standardising and strengthening the right of European citizens to data privacy. The GDPR gives greater control to individuals over their personal data by setting out additional and more clearly defined rights for individuals whose personal data is collected and processed by organisations and businesses. Meanwhile, the GDPR will very significantly increase the obligations and responsibilities for organisations and businesses in how they collect, use and protect personal data. At the centre of the new law is the requirement for organisations and businesses to be fully transparent about how they are using and safeguarding personal data, and to be able to demonstrate accountability for their data processing activities. More information for individuals and organisations / businesses on the GDPR at www.dataprotection.ie.

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7th Robert Boyle Summer School DO you know about Big Data? Well you should, because it’s already influencing your life and that influence will grow in the future. Enormous amounts of data are being generated on everyone and everything today. This data has been used to manipulate elections, to spy on people and to influence purchasing. Big data and the perils and promises of big data are just some of the issues for discussion at the 7th Robert Boyle Summer School which takes place from June 21st–24th at Dungarvan and Lismore. London based comedian, Timandra Harkness is the author of Big Data, Does Size Matter?” and will look at the good, the bad and the ugly of big data. At the same time Lismore Castle Arts presents “When Facts Don’t Matter”, a group exhibition exploring how artists are responding to internet surveillance and data capture at St. Carthage’s Hall. Robert Boyle is known around the world and this festival celebrates his life and legacy and the connections with west Waterford. Boyle was born in Lismore, Waterford in 1627 and became one of the greatest scientists of his day.The Robert Boyle Summer School celebrates

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The Garden party at the Lismore Castle Gardens is one of the highlights of the Robert Boyle Summer School. Boyle’s life and works and a lineup of national and international speakers will explore exciting ideas and issues of today. University of Limerick’s Professor William (Billy) O’Connor is internationally known for his research and education in neuroscience. He will be showing how the brain works in understanding the world around us. Robert Crease is professor of philosophy at Stony Brook University New York and is a well-known commentator on science in the US and author of

a dozen books and has written in New York Times, Wall Street Journal and other media communicating science to the public. He will be looking at the mistrust of science in media and politics in the US. Amy Burns, from Cork is based at the University of Ulster where she runs the Food and Consumer Testing Suite (FACTS). She is an expert in product innovation and new product development, nutritional evaluation, the sensory evaluation of food and drink products. The audience will be able to par-

A group of attendees enjoying the lovely Lismore Castle Gardens.

ticipate in some fun experiments with food and drink, learning that we cannot always trust our senses! Other speakers include philosopher William Eaton from Southern Georgia University who will explain how Boyle used experiments to establish knowledge in the Seventeenth Century. Award winning author Paul Strathern has written five novels and many books on philosophy, history, science and travel. Paul will examine Boyle alongside other great figures of science such as Galileo, Newton and Einstein. The festival will also feature costumed re-enactments of Boyle’s own experiments. These were performed before kings, princes and bishops and will still amaze and entertain. A highlight of the festival will be the Garden Party in Lismore Castle Gardens, with local produce served and 17th Century music. The festival is coordinated by Calmast STEM outreach centre at Waterford Institute of Technology and Lismore Heritage Centre. More information and booking can be found at www.robertboyle.ie or by ringing Lismore Heritage Centre at 058 54975.

DRAFT CONTROL OF HORSES BYE-LAWS 2018 Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council proposes to make Control of Horses Bye-Laws in accordance with sections 13, 39, 40, 46 and 47 of the Control of Horses Act, 1996 (No. 37 of 1996) for the purpose of regulating the control of horses within the administrative area of the city and county of Waterford. Copies of the Draft Bye-Laws are available to view on the Waterford City & County Council website www.waterfordcouncil.ie and are also available for inspection, free of charge, at the Waterford City and County Council Offices, in Baileys New Street, Waterford and in the Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. A copy of the Draft Bye-Laws will be given to any person applying for same at these offices. The Draft Bye-Laws will be on public display during office hours (9.30am to 4.00pm) for the period from Thursday 7th June, 2018 until Tuesday 10th July, 2018 both dates inclusive (excluding Bank & Public Holidays). Waterford City & County Council will consider any submissions in relation to the draft which are submitted to Waterford City & County Council in writing before 4pm on Wednesday 18th July, 2018. Submissions should be addressed to Mr. L O’Brien, Administrative Officer, Waterford City and County Council, City Hall, The Mall, Waterford or by email to lobrien@waterfordcouncil.ie Mr. F. Galvin, Director of Services, Roads, Water & Environment, Waterford City & County Council.

Keneally abuse survivors to attend Seanad Announcement debate on Commission Terms of Reference expected shortly SPEAKING ahead of the upcoming Seanad motion on the terms of reference for the commission of investigation into the handling of paedophile Bill Keneally’s abuse case, victims of the convicted abuser said they welcome the motion. Jason Clancy and Colin Power will be attending the debate in the Seanad this Thursday. Jason Clancy says it’s important to him and Colin to be there in person. “We want to be there to see this public acknowledgement of the seriousness of what happened. The motion is another step in our journey towards full justice.We’ll be sitting in the gallery to witness what we hope will be one more advancement in our quest to see full transparency. Anything that’s highlighting what happened to us and the many many

other victims of this man can only be a good thing. This has been a tough journey and there’s a long way to go yet. We know of a shocking number of victims so far, but there are others.” Speaking on the terms of reference, Colin Power said he is confident that the motion will pass. “We fully expect the terms of reference to be passed through the Seanad and Dáil unhindered, with support from all parties and independents. This is such an important matter. We’ve been contacting the offices of various individual politicians and parties. I’d be surprised if there was anyone who would not lend their full backing on this.” Jason Clancy has welcomed the support of the Government in framing the terms of reference. Minister for Justice, Charlie

Flanagan, he says, has been particularly helpful. “Charlie Flanagan listened to us. But not only did he listen, he took action. We’ve had a lot of lip service and denial in the past. Nothing changes without movement and action though. Nothing can undo the past. Nothing can take away the depth of pain that has stayed with us throughout our lives. Maybe this is an example of a country starting to mature and move forward into a more open and transparent future, where children will be safeguarded, where the state will do everything in its power to ensure that perpetrators will be punished for their heinous crimes, where the coverups that were such a prevalent part of our history will be just that – history.”

on CIS funding WATERFORD Council is expecting an announcement shortly in regards to funding for the Community Involvement Scheme (CIS). The CIS is a scheme for the improvement of local roads which are in charge of the Council. The scheme, which covers strengthening, road surfacing, drainage and footpaths, seeks a contribution from those living along those roads - of money (15 percent), work (30 percent),

or both. Cllr. John Pratt told last month’s Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council that he was aware of 20 projects which have been submitted to the Department under the scheme and asked whether they had been successful. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said he has been talking to the Department recently and he is expecting an announcement fairly shortly.

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Accusations of ‘betrayal and bribery’ FROM FRONT PAGE Senior Executive Planner Joe O’Brien explained that under current legislation, “once the company has consulted with the Board and are proceeding with the strategic infrastructure proposal”, it must inform the public through a notice in the local press that the development proposal had been made. There then follows a minimum six-week public consultation period for submissions. Within ten weeks of the proposal being made, continued the planner, the local authority must prepare a report for the Board reflecting its views. As part of that process a manager’s report is compiled, to which elected members can make additions. That information raised the question of whether the ‘elected

members’ concerned were the entire Plenary Council or just the Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Council. Nobody knew the answer. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan believed such consultations “must reflect views of those in the Municipal District in which a planning application is proposed. But I might be wrong”, he added. Mr. O’Brien said he would inquire, adding in perfect civil service terminology, that as he understood it, “the developers have formed the opinion that they are over the threshold in terms of the site”. COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN Meantime, Cllr. Pat Nugent sought clarification on when the next regional development plan

was due. Mr. O’Brien said it would likely be the first quarter of 2019, following the completion of the Regional Spatial Economic Strategies process. Cllr. Tobin remarked how “unfair” it was that the development plan affecting the Dungarvan-Lismore region would have been as good as finished by now had not the city and county amalgamation “pushed everything back two years”. He said Councillors had been sick of hearing from the executive for 20 years that development plans were really Councillors’ plans but, still seething and sensitive over wind farm impositions, warned that “by God ’twill be our plan the next time!!”

Blackwater Wind Aware LACK of Information on a day that really matters - international wind developers and Coillte treat local community with utter contempt. Once again the wider community of Knockanore / Glendine / Kilwatermoy on the border of West Waterford and East Cork were shocked to learn earlier this week that Innogy Renewables Ireland Ltd a subsidiary of German multinational RWE had already made a pre-planning application to An Bord Pleanala on 29th May. Despite having assured the working committee since early March that the proposed industrial wind farm was still only in a feasibility study stage and confirming with members of public at the recent Public information day that the next steps in the process were to circulate a scoping report to statutory and non-statutory consultees, it has just come to light that Innogy had, two days previously, lodged a pre-planning application to An Bord Pleanála. They are looking to have the massive wind development viewed as a Strategic Infrastructure

Development (SID) thereby by-passing the local planning authority. Peter Power, local resident and member of the working committee said “I can’t believe it, while representatives of Innogy, Highfield Energy and Coillte were stood in our community hall assuring the local community that they would be consulted and listened to every step of the way, the developer has already lodged an application to An Bord Pleanála.” Peter went on to say: “The lack of meaningful information presented on the day was an insult to the community’s intelligence, yet the developers seem to have enough information gathered to make an application to An Bord Pleanala. It is a planning requirement that developers have meaningful engagement with the community yet it seems Innogy and its partners Coillte and Highfield Energy are disingenuous using the ‘information event’ as a box-ticking exercise. The level of trust we have for them is non-existent.”

UHW called on to introduce free parking for long-term ill patients WATERFORD Council passed a Notice of Motion calling on the management of University Hospital Waterford to introduce free parking for long-term seriously ill patients and their families while receiving treatment at the hospital. The motion came before last month’s Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, which was proposed by Cllr. Jason Murphy and seconded by Cllr. John O’Leary. “I hope the Health Minister will come to the table and get his act together in relation to the aspect of the whole health situation,” Cllr. O’Leary said. Cllr. Jim Griffin, whose wife suffers from cancer at present, suggested an amendment to include the word-

ing ‘long-term seriously ill patients’, rather than just ‘cancer sufferers’. “I feel the motion is just focusing on cancer. We have people going in and out of hospital who are diagnosed free of cancer, but still have to go back a year or two later,” Cllr. Griffin said. He said his proposed amendment came as a recommendation from people his wife is in contact with on a daily and weekly basis. Cllr. Murphy agreed to Cllr. Griffin’s amendment. Cllr. Murphy added that he submitted a similar Notice of Motion to the South East Health Forum. The motion, as amended, was unanimously supported by Waterford Council.

Plenary Council agrees to feasibility study into westwards extension of Greenway A NOTICE of Motion calling on a feasibility study into extending the Waterford Greenway westwards towards Cappoquin, Lismore and Tallow, was passed unanimously at last month’s Plenary session of Waterford City and County Council.

The motion was proposed in the names of the Dungarvan-Lismore District Councillors (Pat Nugent, Siobhán Whelan, Damien Geoghegan, Tom Cronin, James Tobin, Seamus O’Donnell and Declan Doocey).

Speaking at the Plenary meeting, Cllr. Pratt said they are asking the feasibility study be carried out without any presumptions and “see what comes of it”. The motion was unanimously supported by the rest of the Council.

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Farmers called on to assist with hedgecutting at junctions By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is appealing to landowners to assist them in trimming hedges and preserving sigh lines at junctions across the county. Senior Executive Engineer Josephine McGrath made the appeal at June’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Tom Cronin had raised the issue, noting that visibility at some junctions was “at an all-time low” and possibly “worse this year than in other years.” Ms. McGrath said the council cannot undertake hedge cutting n general until the end of August, under the Wildlife Act. Nevertheless the council can trim hedges at any time in the interests of safety and had commenced cutting on some of the regional roads and junctions. However, the engineer said the council had a limited budget and

asked that landowner s “assist us.” The Council would provide a letter of assurance if needed and she would welcome any communication to the council on the matter. FEARFUL Cllr. Declan Doocey said landowners who wished to cooperate in hedge cutting were “often afraid of their life” to do so in case Government wildlife officials responded against them. He said they simply needed the protection and co-operation of the council while those not willing to co-operate with hedge cutting, “would want a kick in the arse!” The councillor noted that many stop signs and yield signs were buried in briars for years and it “wouldn’t take much to

... visibility at some junctions was “at an all-time low” ... Cllr. Tom Cronin, Cathaoirleach give them a few belts of a bill hook or a slash hook but for the fear factor. He spoke of a letter in the current Farmer’s Journal whereby a farmer had “cried for two nights” prior to a farm inspection from the Department of Agriculture. Cllr. Doocey observed that landowners sometimes had a fear of the local authority also. That said, he compared the council to be what someone once described as “a duck with a rubber beak” – in that “you don’t hurt when you bite!” It was “important to have your protection and understanding about cutting briars”, he concluded.

Another pedestrian crossing sought for Tallow By Christy Parker COUNCILLOR James Tobin wants Waterford Council to install a pedestrian crossing close to the dispensary on Convent Street, Tallow. The Councillor told June’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting that the service was heavily attended, with many elderly people visiting the premises. He described traffic speeds coming down from the square as “frightening.” Senior Executive Engineer Josephine McGrath, however, said there were already two controlled

crossings with lights on Tallow Main Street. “There’s a library, a health centre and a convent”, responded Cllr. Tobin and a crossing is needed, as all were busy. Cllr. John Pratt intruded that one set of lights – beside “the corner house” were “very slow to change” and there had been “a few incidents” after people had gone to cross while waiting for the change. “It’s a quite dangerous junction there, with the lights so close to the turn”, he explained. Ms. McGrath said she would review the location and also check on the lights timing near the junction.

Tennis Club still waiting service as lease ball in Department’s court By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council Director of Services for Corporate, Culture and Human Resources, Fearghal Reidy has been “speaking directly” with a legal officer at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment in regard to finalising the lease arrangement for Dungarvan’s causeway Tennis and Bowls Club. Responding to a request for an

update from Cllr. Pat Nugent, the director told June’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting that he “now knows it’s at the right desk.” He added that he would be “glad to meet” with the club again as he tried “to move things forward.” The issue has been (very) slowly progressing, prior to the May sitting of Waterford’s plenary council approving a 75-year lease of 1.19 acres of land at €200 per annum.

Cllr. Damien Geoghegan told that meeting that the issue had “run on for years and years” with three government departments at one stage involved in negotiations. He said nobody seemed to know who was directly responsible for the dealing with the matter before it emerged that the Department of CCAE needed to provide the lease.“It’s an example of bureaucracy gone crazy”, he told June’s meeting as the wait continues.

Tragic death on Kilrossanty farm FROM FRONT PAGE A statement from the family said: “We are deeply saddened by the untimely death of our beloved brother, Maurice (Mossie) Coffey, who died tragically on Tuesday evening last in a farm accident involving a tractor, at his farm at Kilrossanty”. “The family is still coming to terms with this tragedy and would be grateful for privacy at this difficult time. “Maurice will be sadly missed by his brothers and sister, John, Tom and Bridget, and their extended families. Please remember Maurice in your prayers.”

The family extended their thanks to the Emergency Services and their neighbours for their assistance and help. Following Funeral Mass at St. Brigid’s Church, Kilrossanty, last Saturday, Mr. Coffey’s remains were buried in the adjoining cemetery. He is survived by his brothers,Tom and John; sister, Bridget; sisters-in-law, Marian and Ann; brotherin-law, Conor Blackwell; aunts, Kitty Cullinan and Algie Power; nephews, niece, relatives and a large circle of friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

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Home Instead Senior Care urges care for older people in the sun THE country seems to have well and truly emerged from a long, cold Winter with a welcome and steady rise in temperatures. With Ireland set to bask in the sunshine for the next few weeks Home Instead Senior Care has advised exercising caution for seniors in the sun. Older people are at increased risk of heat related illness, especially if they live alone, have medical conditions or take certain medicines. In many cases being frail, not able to move as easily or having dementia can affect an elderly person’s ability to take adequate care of themselves in hot weather. Home Instead Senior Care Waterford has issued guidelines to enable people to put together a plan for how to assist an older person cope during extreme heat. • Arrange to check on an older person twice a day if you can during extreme heat, especially if he/she lives alone. If possible, do not rely on just talking on the phone, as you need to be able to make sure they are drinking enough water and assess any changes to their physical condition, • Make sure the older person has a phone which will work during a power failure. If they have a safety alarm pendant, make sure this will work if the power was off. • If an older person seems to be suffering from heat stress, they need to be cooled down immediately. Use cool baths, showers, or place cool, wet towels on their neck and underarms. • Call a doctor or an ambulance if an older person’s condition does not improve within an

CATHERINE Fulvio, one of Ireland’s favourite chefs and food writers, has teamed up with Fáilte Ireland to showcase the culinary richness of Ireland’s Ancient East in a new social media video which was launched recently. As part of Fáilte Ireland’s work to promote food experiences across Ireland’s Ancient East, the tourism development authority brought Catherine Fulvio on a tour of the region to procure local ingredients and create authentic dishes which bring to life the culture of the area. The video content also highlights some of the key visitor attractions in Ireland’s Ancient East, including the Boyne Valley in Meath, The Irish National Stud in Kildare, Wicklow’s Glendalough and the Comeragh Mountains in Waterford. The video has been trailed with a number of short teasers in recent weeks and went live last week on the Ireland’s Ancient East YouTube and social media channels. Speaking about the new video content, Jenny De Saulles, Head of Ireland’s Ancient East, said: “The Ireland’s Ancient East brand is all about storytelling and heritage, both of which we are bringing to life through food in this video. Catherine Fulvio’s culinary creations are synonymous with top quality, local produce and it was great to get her on board for this unique piece of content. Teaming up with her helps to showcase the culinary richness of the region as well as the amazing visitor gems across Ireland’s Ancient East.” In the video, Catherine Fulvio speaks about why the region stands out to her, saying: “One of my favourite parts of Ireland is Ireland’s Ancient East with rich, lush farmland that provides some of the most sumptuous and natural foods that you will find anywhere.” The full video can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U43jQ hVgrJg Follow us on Twitter @Fáilte_Ireland

hour after taking steps to cool them down, or if they have any heat related symptoms that are causing concern. • People caring for others also need to look after themselves in extreme heat, or they put at risk their own health as well as their ability to care for others. KEEPING COOL Try to encourage the older person to take simple steps to keep cool such as: rinsing a cloth in cool water and using it to wipe their arms and neck; sleeping with just a sheet over them; putting their feet in a bowl of cool water; making ice cubes from water or cordial and sucking them to keep cool; and/or putting a bowl of ice cubes in front of a fan to create a cool breeze. CLOTHING AND PERSONAL AIDS Encourage them to wear light coloured, loose fitting clothing. Sunscreen should always be worn by an older person, even if they only go outside for a short time, as their skin is much thinner and can burn easily. A wide-brimmed hat that shades the face and covers the head is advisable if going outdoors in the heat. Sunglasses should always be worn outside but make sure they are taken off before going inside to prevent an accident. Pausing inside for a few minutes is a good idea to help eyes adjust from the bright sunlight. Check that wheelchairs, walkers and other metal equipment that may be used by an older person do not become hot to touch, as this can cause a burn.

EATING AND DRINKING Older people may not always be able to tell when they are thirsty so encourage them to drink water regularly, unless their doctor has advised them to limit the amount of fluid they drink. It is a good idea for an older person to have a water bottle with them at all times in the heat to avoid becoming dehydrated. Encourage them to eat smaller meals more often during hot weather. Using stoves or ovens less often also keeps the temperature cooler in their home and reduces the risk of accidentally leaving them on. MEDICINES If they take prescribed medicines, they must continue to take these during periods of extreme heat. Some medicines can make an older person more prone to sunburn and heat stress, so extra care should be taken to watch for signs that they are becoming affected by the heat. If you need more advice on particularmedicines, speak to a pharmacist or a G.P. If you are concerned about a senior family member or friend, call Home Instead Senior Care Waterford on 051-333966 or 058-75298 or visit www.homeinstead.ie

C a t h e r i n e Fu l v i o j o i n s fo rc e s w i t h F á i l te I re l a n d to highlight the unique ta stes of I re l a n d 's A n c i e nt Ea st

Join us for BikeFest 2018 WATERFORD Sports Partnership is organising a day of fun for all the family on Saturday, 16th June, in Walton Park, Dungarvan. ‘Bikefest’ will consist of two routes catering for all cycling capabilities followed by fun games and entertainment in the park. The 12k route, for cyclists aged 8 and over, is a scenic cycle largely on the Waterford Greenway taking in Abbeyside, Clonea Road and the Gold Coast with cyclists enjoying some open roads from Walton Park to

Clonea Roundabout. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. Start time for this event is 10.00 a.m. The second route is a new 3km cycling route aimed at families, parents with small children and people with limited mobility. We hope to see lots of balance bikes, old bikes and baby carriers on the Waterford Greenway route from Walton Park to Sallybrook. Start time for this event is 10.10 a.m. Entry is €2 per person, with Bikefest wrist bands, refreshments and other

goodies available on the day. Helmets are essential for all participants. Registration opens from 9.15 a.m. on the day or you can register online now on www.eventbrite.ie Following both events, Walton Park will host a variety of bike related games and activities, coffee vendors, ice cream machines, face painters and fun for all the family from 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. For more information please contact Peter Jones on 076 1 10 2191 or by email at pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

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Harris called on to have HSE review decision to restrict Versatis patches

Pictured at the highly successful Bank of Ireland Home Event at the Tower Hotel, Waterford, recently were David, Gerardine and Sinead Reynolds and Cormac Curran of Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds with Guest Speaker Dermot Bannon of RTE’s Room to Improve TV series.

WATERFORD Council has called on Health Minister Simon Harris to have the HSE review their decision to restrict the use of Versatis pain relief patches to people with chronic pain. Earlier in the year, the HSE decided to restrict access to the Versatis patches, which caused huge uproar nationwide. The HSE decision means that the Versatis patches are only covered by drug payment and medical card

Council road re-lining taking place during better weather David and Gerardine Reynolds, Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds, with Ella Dunphy, the first lady President of IPAV, at the IPAV Annual Conference in Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny recently.

David and Gerardine Reynolds, Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds, with Mary Kennedy of RTE’s Nationwide Programme at the IPAV Annual Conference in Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny recently.

Josephine Ryan Registered Reflexologist WHAT IS REFLEXOLOGY? Reflexology is a science that deals with the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet which correspond to all of the glands, organs and parts of the body. Reflexology is a unique method of using the thumb and fingers on these reflex areas. Thus working on the whole body and balancing all the organs and part of our body. REFLEXOLOGY 1. Relieves stress and tension. 2. Improves circulation – sending fresh blood supply and promotes the unblocking of nerve impulses. 3. Helps nature achieve balance. Since approximately 75% of today’s diseases are attributed to stress and tension, various body systems are affected in different ways and to varying degrees. One person may exhibit cardiovascular problems, another gastrointestinal upset, anorexia,

JOSEPHINE RYAN palpitations, sweating, headaches … to mention but a few of the myriad of bodily reaction to stress. REFLEXOLOGY IMPROVES NERVE AND BLOOD SUPPLY In order to keep the body at a normal balance, it is imperative that the blood and nerve supply to every organ and gland be at a maximum. Of course the organs and

glands contribute to the overall well-being of the day … each making contributions to maintaining an efficient, fully operated mechanism which is the most intricate of all networks, the nerves. As tension is eased, with reflexology, pressure on the nerves and vessels is relaxed, thus improving the flow of blood and oxygen rich nutrients to all parts of the body. Reflexology helps nature to normalise. Overactive glands or organs can be helped to return to normal. If a gland or organ is underactive, reflexology can also help return it to its normally functioning level. Josephine Ryan is a registered Reflexologist practicing in Dungarvan Healing and Osteopathic Clinic, Youghal Road, Dungarvan. Josephine also does Full Body Healing Massage and Indian Head Massage. For appointment call 086 3887888.

WATERFORD Council is currently undertaking a road re-lining programme during the warm, drier weather, to update the road lines around the city and county. At last month’s Plenary meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Breda Brennan had questioned when the road markings re-lining programme would commence, particularly the re-painting of cycle lanes, yellow boxes and stop lines? Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said that due to cold, wet weather at the time, the road relining programme couldn’t take place, but he expected it would commence shortly, once there was drier, warmer weather.

Call for Free Style Libre to all Type 1 Diabetes sufferers COUNCILLORS unanimously supported a Notice of Motion at the Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council last month, calling on the Minister of Health, Simon Harris, to include those that are not Children or Young Adults in the provision by the HSE of Free Style Libre to sufferer’s of Type 1 Diabetes. The FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system is indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in people (age 4 and older) with diabetes mellitus. The Notice of Motion was proposed by Cllr. Eamon Quinlan and unanimously supported by his Council colleagues.

schemes if the patient is experiencing post-shingles pain. Otherwise, a GP can send in an application for the patient to be considered as an exception, but a large number patients who suffer from chronic pain slammed the HSE decision, because many of the applications sent in by GPs are not successful. At last month’s Plenary session of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. John Pratt proposed a Notice of Motion calling on Health

Minister Simon Harris to have the HSE review their decision to restrict the use of Versatis patches to patients who are in chronic pain, outside those who are experiencing post-herpetic neuralgia (post-shingles pain) and to revert back to the pre-December status, while the review is being undertaken. The motion, which was seconded by Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, was unanimously supported by the Council.

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS SECTION 75 ROADS ACT 1993 Notice is hereby given that Waterford City & County Council, having complied with the above Act, will close the following roads, temporarily, on Sunday 24th June 2018 from 8.00am to 6.00pm to facilitate the holding of the ‘Ravens Rock Rally’ by Carrick-on-Suir Motor Club Ltd. Roads to be Closed: Stage 1, 4, 7 Portlaw to Ballydurn From Portlaw (junction where the L4501-2 meets the L 4027) along the L4027 by Guilcagh, turning left onto the L8024 by Beallough turning right onto the L4025 and then right onto the L8023 by Ballyvallikin, turning left onto the L4027 to Whitestown Cross Roads, turn left onto the R677 and left onto the L40252 Whitestown East, along the L40252 straight through the junction with the L4025 and along the L40251 to Ballydurn Cross Roads, turn left onto the L3055 and right onto the L7058, turn left on to the R677 to finish at the junction where the R677 meets the L7057 at Ballydurn. Stage 2, 5, 8 Shanakill, Kilmacthomas to Coolagadden, Ballyduff From Shanakill (junction where the L7041 meets the L7044) along the L7044 to Whitestown, turning right onto the L7045, and along the L8009 to Bucks Cross Roads, turn right onto the L4015 and left onto the L4016, at the next junction turn right onto the L8012, at the next junction turn left onto the L8011 and left again onto the L8013 at Crinalisk, along the L8013, L8019 by Carrickphilip and Ballygarran, turn right onto the L8018, left onto the L4016 to finish at the junction where the L4016 meets the L8014 at Coolagadden. Stage 3, 6, 9 Bedparka Cross Rds, Bonmahon to Annestown From Bedparka Cross Roads along the L8001 through the Bohernamuck Cross Roads and along the L8000 at Tankardstown to the junction with the R675 Coast Road, turn left along the R675 Coast Road in the direction of Annestown to the junction with the L8002 at Foilnaclogh, along the L8002 and the L8003 at Woodstown to finish at the junction where the L8003 meets the R675 Coast Road at Annestown. Alternative Route: Please follow diversion routes on day of event. Fergus Galvin Director of Services Roads, Water and Environment

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

Bouncer pleads guilty to assault A BOUNCER in a County Waterford night club pleaded guilty in the Circuit Criminal Court, last week, to viciously assaulting a man who sought admission to the night club. The doorman Patrick Burke 47 of Lisadobber, Carrick-on-Suir, initially pleaded not guilty to the attack on Darragh Power in Creation Night Club, Dungarvan, but on the third day of the trial he changed his plea to one of guilty. The court was told that the incident occurred on April 18, 2016, and the victim was knocked unconscious when he suffered a three cm laceration to the back of the head. Garda Colm O’Callaghan came on the incident outside the night club and saw the injured man lying on the ground. His mouth was bloody and one of his teeth had been knocked out and he was taken to Caredoc for treatment. When the case for the prosecution closed and

CCTV footage was shown to the Jury of seven men and five women, the accused man was re-arrigned and changed his plea to guilty. Judge Eugene O’Kelly said the change in the plea was quite a surprise but the accused was entitled to take that course. He said it must be frustrating for the Jurors who were asked to come to court and sit through all the prosecution evidence but did not get a chance to make a contribution. Barrister David Bulbulia, defending, instructed by Newell, Gillen and Cunningham, applied for sentencing to be adjourned for the preparation of reports.The accused had a small number of previous convictions and had stayed out of trouble for many years. Recently he was involved in a “hijacking” at risk to his life and he was still traumatised. The Judge directed the preparation of probation and welfare reports and a victim impact report and the case was adjourned to October 9 next.

Minister welcomes prosecution for illegal deer hunting near Knockanore MINISTER for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Ms. Josepha Madigan has welcomed the prosecution under the Wildlife Acts in Lismore District Court of a County Waterford man convicted and fined a total of €250 for illegally shooting a female deer in September 2017 near Knockanore, outside the hunting season. Deer hunting is regulated under the Open Season Order which set outs the dates which allow the hunting of deer species. It is prohibited to hunt female deer in September. Persons are required to be in a possession of a licence from the Department in order to

hunt deer during the Open Season. The Department is aware of the illegal killing of deer in certain areas of the country and officials from the Department have carried out increased number of patrols, including night patrols, in such cases. The Minister said: “I know the vast majority of deer hunters are law abiding but it is not acceptable that certain hunters are flouting the law”. “My Department will pursue those hunters who are acting illegally and bring them to court,” she said. There are a number of ongoing cases and investigations involving officers from the

National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department and An Garda Síochána relating to illegal deer hunting. Meanwhile, Damien Hannigan of Wild Deer Ireland said this was “one of the worst forms of wildlife crime and will be welcomed by the wider public and those involved in deer management”. He said the initial report was made by one of their members and it was followed up by the local conservation ranger. “We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all involved in bringing about this outcome, which in itself will act a deterrent to such criminals,” Mr. Hannigan added.

Pictured above are the prizewinner in the recent Gold Coast Open Day Competition sponsored by SuperValu. From left: Ruth Hannigan, Angela O’Connor, Geraldine Hallinan, Bernie Morrissey, Lady Captain; Mairéad Ryan, Teresa Queally and Serena Roche.

Pictured above are the prizewinners in the Fun Day Golf Tournament held at the Gold Coast Golf Club recently from left front: Anne Keane (sponsor), Bernie Morrissey, Lady Captain; Joan O’Dea and Mary Fenton. At back from left: Angela O’Connor, Mairead Ryan and Mary Dunford.

Council says agreements in place to ensure delivery of housing units under Part V mechanism WATERFORD Council has said that agreements are in place to ensure they receive housing units in private developments under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000. Part V is a mechanism which was introduced by the government years ago which enables local authorities to obtain up to ten percent of a development through the provision of houses (either transfer of land or the building and transfer of houses). Cllr. John Cummins asked the recent Plenary meeting of the

Council “why are we not taking up our Part V allocations in housing estates immediately?” “If there is a housing development of 30 or 40 houses, why are we not taking up our allocation in the first phase?” he asked. Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, pointed out that the Council enters a Part V agreement with developers prior to them obtaining permission for the development. “We would generally work constructively with developers to ensure that we get early delivery

of Part V housing units, but also being mindful of the requirements for contractors to finance the development,” Mr. Grimes said. “I am not aware of any issue in relation to us backloading Part V acquisitions. In fact, I’d say that we are actively seeking to ensure delivery of Part V in early phases of developments. “Part V agreements are in place and we will get the housing units as they come on-stream,” Mr. Grimes added.

Pictured above at the Prizegiving ceremony after a recent competition in the Gold Coast Hotel are from left: Mairead Ryan (winner); Bernadette Morrissey, Lady Captain; Rosemarie Murphy, Comserv (sponsor), and Gillian Cashman 2nd. Not in photograph is Esther McGuckian, 3rd.

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Final preparations underway for Scoil Mhuire’s ‘Aladdin Junior’ EXCITEMENT is building as final touches are put to the set, costumes and dance moves of Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside National School’s production of Aladdin Junior. This is the school’s second time producing a full scale musical following on from the hugely successful production of ‘Annie Junior’ in June last year. The very talented cast and backstage crew are working hard to make sure that they are ready to entertain audiences with the adventures of Aladdin and Princess Jasmine. The show will run for three consecutive

nights from Monday, 18th June to Wednesday, 20th June. Tickets are selling fast, so to avoid disappointment, be sure to purchase your tickets from Joe Kelly’s pharmacy in Abbeyside or directly from Jenny in the school office. A magical and entertaining night of music, dance and drama is guaranteed. Come and join us on our magic carpet ride!

The Genie (Matvey Mikols) appears after Aladdin (Cormac Lehane) rubs the magic lamp during Scoil Mhuire’s rehearsals for their upcoming production of ‘Aladdin Junior’.

Aladdin’s capture. Left to right: Megan Foley, Adryan Khan, Dean Norris and Cormac Lehane.

Magic carpet ride! The Genie (Matvey Mikols) and Aladdin (Cormac Lehane) take a trip on the flying carpet in Scoil Mhuire’s production of ‘Aladdin Junior’.

The Villian’s plot: Charlie Feeney and Evan Walsh.

Pictured above: ‘Aladdin, Aladdin, where fore art thou Aladdin?’ - Sorcha O’Meara White. Pictured left: Shannon Conway, Sarah O’Shea, Caolín Drummey, Cara Hallahan and Cormac Lehane.

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Plastic Free Waterford

QQI Level 6 Courses WE have a choice of courses for anyone interested in progressing from QQI level 5 courses. HEALTH SERVICE SUPERVISOR An ideal course for those that wish to progress to management level in nursing homes and daycare centers. A relevant level 5 QQI award and a strong interest in the area would be desirable. Experience in the area of healthcare would also be an advantage. The modules on the course include Supervisory Management, Disability Awareness, Rehabilitation Practice, Conflict Management and Team Leadership. Career opportunities include Nursing Home Supervisor and Home Carer/Co-ordinator. There is also the opportunity to progress to third level. SOCIAL CARE This is an advanced programme for those that wish to pursue a career in the social services field. Rehabilitation practice, Disability Awareness, Person centred planning, Health promotion. Graduates of this course may pursue careers in social services, respite care, community services, residential units, voluntary services, home help and care assistants SUPERVISORY CHILDCARE This course is suited for anybody who is interested in progressing as managers or supervisors in a childcare facility.The ideal candidate will already have experience working in a childcare setting and may even have a previous childcare qualification. Childcare is a growth area at the moment and so employment prospects are excellent. Modules include Supervisory Management, Early Childhood Curriculum and Child Psychology. BUSINESS (ADVANCED) A business course suitable for people interested in expanding their business/computer skills or interested in a supervisory role. Business management, word processing, team leadership, supervisory management, computerised accounts. Progression to courses such as Commerce in UCC and Business Studies in WIT for students with full QQI certification. APPLY NOW FOR REMAINING PLACES The application form is available from the school office or on our website at www.ccndungarvan.com. Some places have been offered at the May interviews. Applicants will be contacted in August about interviews in September. Follow us on facebook at Coláiste Chathail Naofa – College of Further Education @ccnplc for the latest updates. Our website address is ccndungarvan.com and has further details of all of our courses. Contact us on 058 41184 or by email at ccn@wwetb.ie.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

IRELAND South MEP, Deirdre Clune has welcomed the Plastic Free Waterford initiative which launched its summer campaign on 8th June. Plastic Free Waterford is an initiative of the Waterford One World Centre and aims to cut down on the amount of single use plastic littering the streets and shores. Ms. Clune has called for people across Waterford to get involved in the initiative and make a difference. Ms. Clune said: “Businesses can also play their part by supporting their staff to help make Waterford plastic free. The campaign is running for the summer and ending with a week-long event in September. Ms. Clune has also urged people as they head to the beach this summer to take care of the oceans and make sure they stay clean. “Ireland led the way with the plastic bag tax and now we can do more with deposit on return schemes for plastic bottles, banning once off plastic and ensuring research is focused on developing recyclable containers. The impact on our oceans and marine life will be catastrophic unless we act now. It is very important that the people of Waterford look after their oceans.” Ms. Clune added: “We can all play a part in making sure the oceans stay clean. Plastic production is 20 times higher now than in the 1960s and is set to quadruple again by 2050. We cannot continue to produce and use this amount of plastic, which is impacting hugely on our environment.”

Irish Men’s Sheds wins European Citizen’s Prize FINE Gael MEPs Seán Kelly, Mairead McGuinness, Brian Hayes and Deirdre Clune have congratulated the Irish Men's Sheds Association on winning the 2018 European Citizen's Prize, following the organisation’s nomination by the MEPs. The prestigious award recognises projects or individuals that promote cross-border co-operation and EU values. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament Seán Kelly described the accolade as a “well-deserved award in recognition of the positive, constructive impact the Men’s Sheds movement has had on its members and in local communities”. The European Citizen’s Prize celebrates projects and initiatives that facilitate cross-border cooperation or promote mutual

understanding and EU values, which the sheds movement perfectly reflects according to the four Fine Gael MEPs who jointly nominated the Irish association: “The Irish Men's Sheds Association creates a space where men can discuss health issues and emotions while engaging in purposeful activities. “The Sheds are in urban and rural areas and promote the health and well-being of members by combatting issues such as loneliness and isolation while creating a culture where men can openly discuss their thoughts and feelings without stigma. It has shown how integration is one of its key values by being a dedicated, friendly and welcoming meeting place where men, regardless of age, background or ability, come together and undertake a variety of mutually agreed activi-

ties. These activities include carpentry, bike and vehicle repairs, upholstery, gardening, bee keeping, painting, singing, developing IT skills, and playing cards," the MEPs said. The Association is part of a larger network of Men’s Sheds associations in England, Scotland, Wales, Finland, and Greece thereby inducing European cohesion and it provides information, resources and support for others to set up their own Sheds. The four MEPs also congratulated Inner City Helping Homeless from Ireland who were also announced as winners of the European Citizen's Prize. Representatives of the Irish Men’s Sheds Association will join other winners at the official prize-giving ceremony at the European Parliament, Brussels on 9th October.

Germander Speedwell By Mandy Tompkins BLOOMING in May and June this 15 to 20cm tall Perennial with bright blue flowers is found on banks, gardens, hedgerows, road sides, and on waste ground. The Germander, or Birds Eye Speedwell is a slender wiry plant whose stem sometimes creeps along the surface of the ground before it grows upwards.

Local Waterford businesses join Guinness World Record holder to go Bright For Sight INSPIRATIONAL blind sporting hero and marathon runner Dr. Sinead Kane joined some little pals decked out in their sunniest yellow to launch Sightsavers Bright for Sight campaign.Taking place on Friday, June 22nd, the charity is asking people from across Ireland to go Bright for Sight for the day, by wearing something yellow and making a donation to Sightsavers. Also taking part in Bright for Sight will be local Waterford businesses The Book Centre and Teva Pharmaceutical. Why yellow? Because yellow is the colour that stands out most to people with visual impairments. For more information and to download a fundraising pack visit www.sightsavers.ie/bright All round inspirational power-house Sinead, who has only five percent vision and is registered as legally blind, is the holder of a Guinness World Record for being the first blind person to complete a marathon on each of the seven continents, a feat which she completed in less than seven days in January 2017. She also made sporting history when she became the first visually-impaired Irish person to run an ultra-marathon in Ireland in 2015. Speaking about the campaign Sinead said: “Bright for Sight is such a fun and easy fundraiser to host. Make sure to ask your friends, family and colleagues to get their workplace involved and wear something yellow on June 22nd and make a donation. I’ll be wearing yellow proudly on the day and helping Sightsavers work to rid the world of avoidable blindness.”

Sightsavers is looking for as many people as possible across Ireland to join with them and take part in the fundraising initiative by wearing something yellow to work on the day. Whether you work in an office or a shop, it’s the local tennis club or football team, get your colleagues, friends or team members to join you on the day and make a difference to those living with visual impairment in developing countries across the globe. A staggering 285 million people around the world are visually impaired, of which 36 million are living with blindness. It’s a sad and startling fact that 75% of this is avoidable. A little donation can go a long way in a developing country. Just 17 cent can protect someone against the blinding disease trachoma, while less than €2 provides a pair of glasses, €3 pays for a lens for a child’s cataract operation, €32 pays for a sight-restoring cataract operation for an adult, €104 can restore a child’s sight through a cataract operation, €530 can purchase the equipment to perform the surgery, and €1,745 can purchase a motorbike, helping Sightsavers’ surgeons save sight in poorest and most remote places. So if you fancy adding a little colour to the office this summer, dig out that yellow t-shirt, or those lemon socks on June 22nd and go Bright for Sight. Remember to share photos on social media and mention @SightsaversIE so we can see you go Bright for Sight!

The flowers have four small petals of the brightest blue which are joined together to form a tube, and within the flower at the base of the petals is a small white circle, resembling a small eye. Two stakes with crimson heads rise from the white circle, and in the very centre of the flower is a tiny green seed capsule, with a spike coming out of the top, carrying the flat ovoid seeds, which when ripe are dispersed by wind, rain and Ants. The Germander Speedwell has oval, dark green hairy leaves with the edges cut all around resembling the teeth of a saw. They have no stalk and grow in pairs opposite each other. From the axils of these leaves grow the long stalked clusters of the brilliant blue flowers. As well as being an ancient herb used in the treatment of wounds, as a blood tonic and a cure for jaundice, nursing mothers of ages long past in Ireland used it to soothe their sore breasts, hence its Irish name lus na banaltran, or Nurses Herb. Germander Speedwell was also traditionally sewn into the garments of travellers to protect them from accidents. In Munster folklore this pretty weed was also known as jumpup-and-kiss-me, but anyone caught wearing it was greeted with shrieking laughter.

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Big attendance at Mgr. Olden’s book launch “AS we gather to launch ‘The Faith Journey of the Deise People’, we are praising the illustrious people, our ancestors in their successive generations who have been part of that faith journey, stretching back before the arrival of St. Patrick in Ireland.” So said Canon William Ryan, P.P., Dungarvan, as he introduced Mgr. Michael Olden, on the occasion of the launch of a most remarkable book entitled ‘The Faith Journey of the Déise People’ which, as the title proclaims, follows the course of Christianity in Ireland from earliest times and its spread across the country in the generations and centuries after the arrival of St. Patrick to our shores. The Pearse Room of Lawlors Hotel was full to capacity last Friday evening for the launch of the magnificent 422 page tome which bears the research of a lifetime and is the work of Mgr. Michael Olden who has been the de facto Diocesan Historian for decades. This book is truly a magnum opus and, as the capacity audience showed, it has generated great interest across the Diocese and further afield.

As a diocese we are proud that one of our own has played such a distinguished part not only in the history of this diocese, but also in the Irish Church. “Michael, we praise your work which gives us such insight into our proud past and into moments of which we may not be so proud.” I am delighted to offer these words of congratulations and to officially launch this wonderful addition to the history of our diocese. Thank you, Michael.” In a highly entertaining address to the audience, Mgr. Olden took his listeners in a verbal resume of the book’s contents, visiting many of the locations which are described at length in his book, along with the history of the monasteries, churches, convents, burial grounds and other significant locations across the diocese. Mgr. Olden also pointed out one of the cover photos by photographer, Terry Murphy which shows a man walking along a mountain path in the Comeraghs. “It is supposed to remind us,” he said, “of the people of the Déise who are on a journey of

Tara. They were there for a considerable amount of time and were expelled and wandered down south and gave the Ossorians – the people of Kilkenny – a tough time.” He said a branch of that tribe seemed to have gone to Wales, to an area called Dyfed. That dynasty of the Déise carried on to about the year 1000. They came further south and settled in the territory that is now known as Waterford and South Tipperary.” “Waterford did not become a formal county until 1211 and Tipperary became a county in 1254. The first county to be established was Dublin, with Wicklow being the last. A branch of the Déisi went to Clare at the same time. This was well before St. Patrick came to Ireland and many of the placenames are not of Christian origin.” Mgr. Olden also traced the arrival of Christianity to this district. The Déise people began to move out of their own area, going to modern-day Britain and then to the Continent, where they saw the different civilisations and this great city called ‘Roma’. There they picked up scraps of

Mgr. Michael Olden signs copies of his book for some of the large attendance. Continuing his introduction, Fr. Ryan said that given that this book has 422 pages, it would be impossible to praise the illustrious people by name. “However,” he continued, “it is possible to praise the illustrious man who has given us this work and made this occasion possible. The man who over many decades has studied the history of our diocese and now brings those years of research together in this magnificent publication. Thanks to this work, our ancestors in all the messiness of their lives will not be forgotten.We rightly proclaim their wisdom and celebrate their praises.” Fr. Ryan said that Michael Olden’s story brings us from his native Cappoquin to Mt. Melleray, UCC, Maynooth, Rome, a few short appointments in this diocese, Maynooth as Dean, Vice President and Professor of Church History, President 1978 – 1985; Kilsheelan, Clonmel, Tramore and Waterford where he has lived in retirement from parish ministry since 2009. “It has been an active retirement,” he said. “He has already published The Life and Times of Patrick Comerford OSA (1586 – 1652) in 2012.

faith. It is an untarred surface of a boreen in the Comeragh Mountains.There is a gloomy sky and the man does not know what is around the next corner. He is walking with some kind of purpose, yet, not so sure. That could represent the life of the Déise people. We keep on struggling and walking and thanking God for each day that comes, but we are never too sure about ourselves, or about the good we are doing. We are vocal and hopeful that we will be forgiven for anything bad that we do. I think that is better than any statue or crucifix in that location.” “Speaking of the origins of the Déise people, whom, I think were Celtic people as they were here long before Christ, they are especially associated with the barony of Daece not far from

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knowledge about this new religion which seemed to have three gods. They would have heard of the ‘Papa’ who seemed to be head of the movement. While this new movement had begun in ‘the Holy Land’, Rome had become the centre of it. He traced the history of the Saints of the Diocese who number as many as sixty-one. Some are remembered better than others, St. Declan of Ardmore being one. “He is probably our greatest boast in regard to sanctity,” said Mgr Olden. “there were also St. Carthage (Mochuda) of Lismore and St. Otteran of Iona and Waterford, who lived in a slightly later time. He mentioned St. Ailbe of Emly in Tipperary which is in the Diocese of Cashel. He was

Mgr. Donal O’Connor, Mgr. Michael Olden and Canon William Ryan at the launch of ‘The Faith Journey of the Deise People’ by Mgr. Olden. [Tom Keith] considered all across Munster as the outstanding saint of the region. He traced the arrival and occupation of the Vikings who were of several northern countries, Norwegians, Swedes, Danes and Finnish. “They were attracted because they saw so much of their own countries in Ireland.They and we were seafaring, and farming, as they were farming. They were attracted by valuable things and found the settlements and the monasteries very interesting and which they plundered for their valuables. “After them came the cousins of the Vikings, the Normans who were Christian when they came. The people of northern Europe had a big influence on the southern peoples.” He recalled the Tudors, Oliver Cromwell and a succession of rulers of Ireland who were not of Irish origin. It was an enthralling hour of information, presented in a very clear and understandable way, just as the book presents the Déise in a very readable and ordered manner. The large attendance were loud in their applause at the end of the talk and queued eagerly for a copy of the book. ‘The Faith Journey of the Deise People’ is available at St. Mary’s Parish Office at a price of €40, or from The Book Centre, Waterford.

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A section of the large attendance at Mgr. Olden’s Book Launch.

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Motion calling for expulsion of Israeli diplomats fails to gain support at Council meeting A NOTICE of Motion which proposed that Waterford Council calls on the government to expel all Israeli diplomats from Ireland over the killing of Palestines, did not succeed at the recent Plenary meeting of the local authority. The motion, which was proposed by Cllr. Siobhán Whelan sought the Council to call on the government “to expel all Israeli diplomats from Ireland until such time that Israel respects International law, ends the siege of Gaza and ends the occupation of Palestine. The IDF (Israeli Defence Forces) have killed 15 Palestinians as they protested peacefully against this brutal regime”. Cllr.Whelan said that since the motion was written, up to 45 Palestinians, including five children and two journalists have been killed by the IDF since 30th March, when Palestinians began their peaceful protest against the continued occupation of their country by Israel. “Since the violent establishment of the state of Israel on

Palestinian land in 1948, Israelis have denied Palestinians their fundamental rights and have refused to comply with international law,” Cllr. Whelan said. “It is imperative that Ireland expel all Israeli diplomats - it is a gesture, but an important one. Ireland should not be silent in the wake of these atrocities,” Cllr. Whelan told the Council. Earlier in March, the government controversially expelled a Russian diplomat in relation to an alleged attempted assassination of a former defected Russian spy and his daughter in Britain. The Russians have hotly disputed the allegations of the chemical attack on the former spy and his daughter. The government’s expulsion of the Russian diplomat is not based on solid evidence, but rather at the behest of Teresa May’s government in England. Cllr. Whelan said Ireland “should not be silent in the wake of these atrocities” committed by Israel. “Be assured, I’m not antisemitic, as all those who dare

question Israel are accused of, but I am pro-human rights for the tortured, forgotten people of Palestine. The peaceful protests are continuing and the number of Palestinians who have been killed is increasing,” Cllr. Whelan added. Cllr. John Hearne accused Israel of “butchering one child every day for the last 18 years”. “They [Israel] used chemical weapons on hospitals. They used stolen Irish passports to facilitate the murder of Palestinians. They starved people in Gaza and they practice apartheid with their laws; internment without trial and they’ve killed 45 civilians since we last met,” Cllr. Hearne claimed. “It is apartheid and we should not ever support apartheid. We should not only expel [the diplomats] but we should also promote dis-investment sanctions against Israel as well,” Cllr. Hearne added. However, Councillors who spoke afterwards did not support the motion as presented. Cllr. Mary Roche said she

supported the spirit of the motion, commenting: “I think it is absolutely disgusting what Israel, as a State, have been doing against the Palestinian people”. “But, I do not support the expelling of diplomats. The only way this is going to be solved is to build bridges, not expel people,” she said. Cllr. Joe Conway said he doesn’t support the motion because Ireland is “fundamentally neutral”. “We shouldn’t be copying the ‘macho politics’ of Putin and Trump in expelling people ‘tit for tat’ for whatever reason,” Cllr. Conway said. “As a neutral country, we should be more interested in keeping the diplomats in Ireland and building up a rapport. I am not condoning the awful things that have been done, but you ain’t going to get anything from anybody by throwing them out,” he added. Cllr. John Cummins similarly said that “nobody condones violence on any side”. “But, I think Notices of

Invitation to attend Waterford Council meeting to be extended to Kilkenny-based Junior Minister Councillors want answers about future governance of South Kilkenny area FINE Gael Junior Minister, John Paul Phelan (a Kilkenny-based TD) is to be invited to Waterford City and County Council to explain his proposal to enshrine existing boundaries in new Local Government legislation. Concern was expressed previously by Cllr. Mary Roche that the language used by Minister Phelan that the current boundaries would be enshrined could jeopardise Waterford’s interests in extending its city boundary northwards into South Kilkenny. Previously, the independent Boundary Commission concluded that an extension of Waterford’s northern boundary should go ahead, where a large tract of land sought of the N25, approximately 20,000 acres and around 4,500 people from within

the Kilkenny jurisdiction would be annexed into Waterford’s jurisdiction. Minister Phelan, who was appointed Minister of State at the Department of Local Government in June, 2017, had threatened to leave the Fine Gael party over the Waterford boundary dispute back in late 2016 Minister Phelan is a resident in the South Kilkenny-side of Ferrybank. Following political lobbying from Kilkenny-based politicians, the then Minister for Local Government, Simon Coveney, decided not to proceed with the independent Boundary Commission’s recommendation to extend Waterford’s boundary into South Kilkenny. In recent months, Minister

Phelan has indicated that the ‘Kilkenny boundary threat by Waterford’ has been ‘put to bed for good’, via the enshrining of boundaries in legislation. This has caused extreme concern in Waterford, as the proposed boundary extension into Kilkenny is seen as essential if Waterford City is to succeed as a regional city and economic driver in the South East, as outlined in the government’s National Development Plan and the National Planning Framework. At last month’s Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Roche asked if an invitation could be extended to Minister Phelan to visit Waterford Council and share his thoughts.

“We don’t need to be approaching this from an adversarial point-of-view,” said Cllr. Roche. “Minister John Paul Phelan is an affable and capable person and I’m sure he would have no issue coming in and sharing his thoughts,” she added. Seconding the proposed invitation Cllr. Eddie Mulligan said he has raised concerns in the past about the administration and governance of the South Kilkenny area which Waterford was looking to expand into. “We all need to ask the minister some questions about the future governance and future administration of that area, in the aftermath of the development at the North Quays,” Cllr. Mulligan said.

Motions like this are unhelpful. We have some companies in Waterford, particularly Teva Pharmaceuticals and I don’t think they would look too kindly on us expelling the Ambassador for their country, especially when they are looking to move operations back to Israel, and it would send out the wrong message if Waterford City and County Council was to pass a motion like this.We would be effectively saying that we don’t want Israeli diplomats when they have invested significant expenditure in our city and county, so, I won’t be supporting this motion,” Cllr. Cummins said. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan confirmed that the Fianna Fáil group would not be supporting the motion either. “Ireland has come a long way itself, not only by being neutral, but by engaging in dialogue and we are celebrating 20 years since the Good Friday Agreement dialogue is the way to go,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. “We feel that if you are in a room talking, that is the way to

do it, but acting first and thinking later is not a good recipe. And, the minister has even done that recently - bowing to pressure but by doing that we are not gaining anything. We need to sit down and do what we did 20 years ago and do it in other parts of the world. A roll call vote was sought and Cllr. Roche asked that on the basis of the roll call vote, that people’s contributions be recorded in the minutes “because otherwise it looks like we voted against the spirit of the motion, which we certainly aren’t”. In a roll call vote the motion fell, as six Councillors voted in favour (Councillors: Breda Brennan; Declan Clune; Pat Fitzgerald; Jim Griffin; John Hearne; Siobhán Whelan) and 15 voted against (Councillors: Joe Conway; Tom Cronin; John Cummins; Damien Geoghegan; Blaise Hannigan; Joe Kelly; Jason Murphy; Mayor Pat Nugent; John O’Leary; Cha O’Neill; Michael J. O’Ryan; John Pratt; Eamon Quinlan; Mary Roche; and James Tobin).

Waterford Council seeks meeting with Steering Group over university for South East WATERFORD Council is to look at inviting representatives from the Steering Group examining the potential for a technological university of the South East to give an update on the issues which need to be addressed. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan told last month’s Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council that he was recently invited to the launch by Kilkenny Council of a case for higher education based in Kilkenny. “The launch went on to be very much about a university campus based in Kilkenny,” Cllr. Mulligan said. “Quite a lot seems to be happening from the Steering Committee. I would consider the development of a technological university of the South East as a vital economic driver,” Cllr. Mulligan said, noting that there was “nothing in the management report in relation to it”. “We need to look at this from a Plenary point-of-view. Could we invite the Waterford members of the Steering Committee to look at where and how far advanced we are in relation to developing a technological university of the

South East? For us, as a Council, I feel we need to take a more proactive role in being a collaborative partner in the development of the technological university of the South East,” Cllr. Mulligan said. “We can quote many examples of where it has been a catalyst to attract industry to the area, and if we could look beyond WIT (Waterford Institute of Technology), to groups such as TSSG (Telecommunications Software and Systems Group) and the vital part that has played.” Cllr. Mulligan sought the Council to invite the members of the Steering Group to the Council “to see how we can actually facilitate them”. Director of Services, Michael Quinn, said the Chief Executive of the Council, Michael Walsh, has been supportive of the process in regards to the technological university of the South East. “It’s just been more of an informal approach we’ve taken,” Mr. Quinn said. “We can certainly invite the representatives, perhaps in a workshop format, to give updates of where we are at and what the issues are for the Council,” Mr. Quinn added.

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Good night’s boxing at Dungarvan’s 30th Anniversary bouts THIS year, Dungarvan Boxing Club celebrates its 30th Birthday as one of the premier clubs in Munster today. From modest beginnings the Club has grown to a strong membership, has its own clubhouse and as organisers of the Annual Celtic Box Cup, which draws boxers not only from Ireland, but across Europe, the US, Australia and New Zealand, is seen as a very go-ahead club. Last weekend, the Club held their 30th Annual Tournament when local boxers hosted the North East Fire and Rescue Boxing Squad from England in the very suitable artificial pitch of Dungarvan Soccer Club, where a ring was erected with the floodlights allowing for contests after dark. This is the second year this English club has travelled to Dungarvan and the visitors expressed their satisfaction with the arrangements for the tournament and especially the welcome which was extended to them, not only by the Club, but also by the local people they met while socialising. The visitors took on a team drawn from Dungarvan Boxing Club, with some of the younger club members providing plenty of entertainment in the early warm-up

bouts against boxers from the Thurles and Mullinahone Clubs. In those early bouts, Dungarvan’s Sean Whitley got the better of Thomas O’Shea from Thurles. These were followed by Denis Ryan from Thurles who took the honours over Donnchadh O’Brien from Dungarvan. Mullinahone’s Pa Monahan proved too strong for Dungarvan’s Leon Lannon. Dungarvan’s Ava Lannon, who looks to have a great future in the ring, took on Rebecca Ryan from Thurles BC. After a very energetic and skilful three rounds, the judges were unable to separate the two girls and declared their bout a draw. This was a just result after a very entertaining contest. There was some great boxing between the Irish and English boys and the crowd was treated to some exhilarating bouts through the course of the evening. The link between Dungarvan and the NEFS Club from England dates back to the first Dungarvan Club Invitation Tournament almost three decades ago when boxers from the Birtley Club in Newcastle visited Dungarvan for an inter-club event. One of the boxers in that club, Ronnie Rowe is now a member of North East

Fire and Rescue Boxing Squad and he arranged for bouts with the Dungarvan Club last year. A great servant of the sport, Ronnie was awarded an MBE for his services to boxing. This inter-club venture was very successful from a sporting and social point of view and both clubs and their members are now firm friends and sporting associates. This year the NEFS presented the Dungarvan Club with their colourful banner which will be displayed proudly in the Iron Man Gym. Last Saturday, as the contest proper began, Colin Cronin of the Dungarvan Club opened the account with a good win over Paul Caffity from NEFS. The visitors equalised when Gordon Lennox beat Dungarvan’s Ian Walsh. However, just before the interval, Stephen Shasby put Dungarvan in front again with a good win over Craig Proudlock in the 69k division. After the resumption and as the sun began to set behind the ring, Killian Walsh, making another great comeback, registered a fairly decisive victory over NEFS’s Terry Griffen. Dermot Fahey was unlucky to lose a very close decision against Adam McGuffogh of NEFS.

The unluckiest fighter on the night was Dungarvan’s Tony Mills who severely injured an ankle and the fight was stopped in favour of Chris Moore NEFS on medical grounds. At Welterweight Ogie O Ceilleachair (DBC) had to concede to Nathan Grey after a very spirited display which was much appreciated by the crowd. He lost the bout on what must have been a close decision. Heavyweight Alex Novakovski (DBC) was bested by Steve Wickham while in the LightHeavyweight Division, Pa Bagge had a clear win against Ben Mullen. The final victory of a good evening’s boxing went to Mark Trevethick who overcame Keith Moroney (DBC).The final outcome was a just draw between the sides and it will have to be left to the next meeting of these friends to reach a decisive decision. On Saturday, the visitors attended the Munster Council Awards Lunch and saw veterans of the Munster organisation acknowledged for their exceptional service. A separate report on this event appears in this issue. All in all a very satisfactory weekend for Dungarvan boxing.

Before the fighting started! MC Michael Wright, Boxing Club Chairman Gerry O’Mahony and Judge / Referee Larry Durand enjoy a lighter moment at the ringside in Dungarvan Soccer Club.

Standing by in case of difficulty were First Aid Team Antoinette Coffey, Timmy Coughlan and Jon Doyle with Boxing Coach and Colin Cronin (DBS) Winner with Paul Caffity Stephen Shasby takes the victory over Craig Proudlock, NEFS. Pa Bagge (DBC) is delighted with his win over Ben Munster Award Recipient, Tom Landers. [Tom Keith] (NEFS) with Gerry O’Mahony, Referee. [Tom Keith] [Tom Keith] Mullen (NEFS). [Tom Keith]

Sean Whitley, Dungarvan BC takes the win over Thomas O’Shea, Thurles. [Tom Keith]

Young boxers Ava Lannon, Dungarvan, and Rebecca Ryan, Thurles, score a draw at the bouts last Friday night. [Tom Keith]

Dermot Fahey (DBC), Adam McGuffogh Alex Novakovsky (DBC) takes the win over Steve Wickham (NEFS) (NEFS) winner and MC Michael Wright [Tom Keith] after a bout. in last Friday’s bouts.

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Funeral Home FOLEY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Joe Foley, late of The Hermitage, Abbeyside, whose 2nd Anniversary occurs on 10th June. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 16th June, at 7.00 p.m. in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside. God saw you were getting tired, When a cure was not to be, He closed his arms around you, And whispered ‘come to me.’ In tears we watched you sinking, We watched you fade away, And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, It broke our hearts to see you go, God only takes the best. Your painful days are over Dad, Your restless nights have passed, God gently closed your eyes, And gave you peace at last. Your gave us years of happiness, Then sorrow came with tears, You left us lovely memories, We will treasure through the years.

–Sadly missed by Helen, Philip, Mairead, Roberta, Marion, Michelle, Susan and respective families.

LONERGAN (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kitty Lonergan, late of Lackendarra, Ballinamult, who died on 12th June, 2013. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 15th June, in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, at 7.30 p.m. Your memory is precious, And never grows old, It is locked in our hearts, In letters of gold. On earth you toiled, In Heaven you rest, God bless you Mam, You were one of the best.

–Always remembered by your loving family.

MORRISSEY (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Pat Morrissey, late of 12 Kilrush Park, Dungarvan, who died on 17th June, 2014. A daily thought, A silent prayer, A constant wish, That you were here, You left a place, No one can fill, We love you, And always will.

FOLEY (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Tom Foley, late of Ballyguiry, Dungarvan, who died on 14th June, 2013. R.I.P.

–Missed and loved always by your wife Jacinta; daughter Claire; son Owen; daughter-inlaw Pamela; grandchildren Ryan and Grace. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 15th June, at 7.30 p.m. in Kilgobinet Church.

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

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We had a beautiful daughter, Catherine was her name, In life we loved her dearly, In death we do the same. In the silence of our minds, Where no one else can see, Your smile, your voice, your memory, Is kept so tenderly. Twelve years have passed already Catherine, We can’t believe it’s true, We thought about you a lot today, But then we always do. No words were ever written, No verse will ever say, How much we love and miss you Catherine, On this our saddest day. God saw you getting weary, A cure was not to be,

He put his arms around you Catherine, And whispered “come to me.” Keep your arms around her Lord, And give her special care, Make up for all she suffered, And all that seemed unfair.

–Forever loved and sadly missed, Mammy and Daddy. ––––––––––––––––––––

McCARTHY (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear grand-daughter Catherine, late of 55 Glendine Drive, Seapark, Abbeyside, who died on 14th June, 2006. Rest in peace. Catherine, you always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke and time to care, A wonderful nature warm and true, Catherine, these are the memories, We have of you.

–Always remembered with love, from your grandparents Sean and Maggie.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT POWER (15th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear mother June, late of ‘Beechcroft,’ Deerpark, Lismore, who died on 14th June, 2003. MUM Thinking of you today, And every day.

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–From his sister Eleanor and family. Anniversary Mass for Tom will be celebrated in Dungarvan Community Hospital on Sunday, 1st July, 2018, at 10.00 a.m.

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McCARTHY (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear daughter Catherine, late of 55 Glendine Drive, Seapark, Abbeyside, who died on 14th June, 2006, aged 16 years. Rest in peace.

† AUSTIN DEASY Kilrush, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford Who died on 10th June, 2017 Lovingly remembered on his First Anniversary by his wife Kathleen, sister, brothers, daughters, sons, grandchildren, daughters and sons-in-law and extended family. We, his family, would like to extend sincere thanks to all our relatives, friends, Austin’s colleagues and supporters, who travelled long distances to attend the Funeral Mass and burial. We appreciate the help and support offered by neighbours and friends who called to our home and the large number of Mass cards and messages of condolence received. Special thanks to the staff at University Hospital Waterford who cared for Austin in the final days of his life, and to David, Margaret and Darragh Kiely, Funeral Directors, for their efficiency and kindness. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

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WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, the Board of Management of St. Declan’s National School, Ardmore, Co. Waterford, intend to apply for permission to amend the current planning permission granted in June 2016, ref 16/311, at College Road, Ardmore, Co. Waterford. The proposed amendments include moving the proposed building further north, reducing the size of the proposed building and changing the layout of the roof. 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.

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PATRICK LYONS DECEASED WILL any person with a relationship closer than a first cousin once removed to Patrick Lyons, late of Logleagh, Ballysaggart, Lismore, Co. Waterford, who died on 26th February, 2017, contact Anthony Carroll & Co., Solicitors, of Carlton House, Fermoy, Co. Cork, within 21 days from the date hereof. Dated the 13th day of June, 2018. Anthony Carroll & Co. Solicitors Carlton House Fermoy Co. Cork

AFFANE BRIDGE CLUB (21/5/2018) – 1st Nellie Moloney & Mary Navin; 2nd Betty Kelleher & Helen McGrath; 3rd Laboure Cliffe & Claire Meaney; 4th Kathleen McGrath & Beckie Keevers, Andrew McGrath & Valerie Coughlan. At a recent Bridge Night our President Mrs. Ben Flynn presented the proceeds of our successful Summer Bridge 2017 and our Charity Night held within the club recently to the three beneficiaries. Mrs. Helen McGrath accepted the donation on behalf of Cappoquin Day Care Centre; Mrs. Pat Murphy accepted on behalf of St. Carthage’s House,

Scoil Gharbháin: Seisiún Iar-Scoile Cúntóirí ag teastáil don Seisiún Iar-Scoile. Is post páirtaimseartha é seo, ar chonradh de thréimhse áirithe ama ó Mheán Fómhair 2018 – Meitheamh 2019. 10 uair sa t-seachtain ar a laghad. Sonraíocht an Iarrathóra: • Gaeilge de chaighdeán ard, scrúdófar í seo le linn an agallaimh. • Taithí i suíomh chúram leanaí • Cur chuige páiste lárnach • Eolas ar rialacháin agus reachtaíocht maidir le Cúram Leanaí. • Scileanna maithe cumarsáide • Sásta uaireanta solúbtha a oibriú Seol d’iarratas i bhfoirm C.V. chuig Katrina Ní Bhroin, Bainisteoir, Seisiún Iar-Scoile, Scoil Gharbháin, Clais na Lachan, Dún na Mainistreach, Dún Garbhán, Co. Phortláirge. Roimh nó ar an 22/06/2018. Is fostaitheoir Comhionannas deiseanna é Bord Bainistíochta Scoil Gharbháin.

Lismore, and Mr. Andrew McGrath accepted on behalf of St. Vincent de Paul Cappoquin. President Mrs. Ben Flynn said, we are proud in the club to continue our association with these three deserving groups who do such valuable work in the community. Summer Bridge commenced on Monday, 11th June, at 7.30 p.m. sharp in the Cappoquin Community Centre.

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WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Jack Nugent, wish to apply to the above Authority for planning permission for the construction of a dwelling house, wastewater treatment plant, percolation area, bore hole, garage, new entrance and associated site works at Ballynacurra, Rathgormuck, 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 perscribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Louis Dunne, wish to apply to the above Authority for planning permission for the construction of a dwelling house, wastewater treatment plant, percolation area, and associated site works, using the existing entrance at Ballycahane, Portlaw, 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 perscribed 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, Richard Power, intend to apply for planning permission to remove existing agriculture buildings and construct a milking parlour, dairy, holding yard, cubicle house, slatted tank feed passage and associated site works at Ballyclough, Carrick-on-Suir, 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.

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WATERFORD COUNTRY FAIR

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

Attendance records broken at 4th annual Waterford Countr y Fair

Eoin and Réaltín Galvin trying out milking.

Pictured during the Knights and Jousting event.

GLORIOUS weather on Sunday spurred thousands to pack into their cars and head for Curraghmore for what was the biggest and best Waterford Country Fair on record. From early morning, cars and jeeps with horse boxes arrived and hundreds of cars made their way across the dusty path down towards Curraghmore for what was a magical, mystical day with funds raised going to Make A Wish Ireland. Very early, provisional estimates suggest that at least 5,000 people attended. The Make A Wish volunteers greeted festivalgoers as they lined into the venue from 10.00 a.m. Regional Co-ordinator, Trisha Quinn, was delighted with the reception they received. “This was a great family day out and it was a fantastic opportunity for us to chat with people

and make them aware of the work we do. “It truly is a magical setting and the feedback from the public was just great. The weather really helped and everyone was in festival form.” The jousters were back, as were the birds of prey. And the many who gathered to watch the gundog classes, the equestrian events and more were treated to a great afternoon. And there were queues from early afternoon for the artisan food stands, the giant big wheel and other attractions in the massive, enclosed courtyard. The Waterford Country Fair is organised by a voluntary committee and spokesperson, Jo Breheny, was absolutely over the moon. “The weather made it. We changed the layout this year and it really worked too. Curraghmore

is a huge space and we worked together with our exhibitors and the competition organisers to really make sure there was plenty going on all across the grounds. “The crowds came in from early morning and entries in the dog show, the equestrian events and a host of other competitions were way up. It was fantastic to see so many families with young children taking such an interest in all that is great about country life and country living. “We are very thankful to all of our sponsors and supporters and we couldn’t have asked for more from everyone who played their part. It has been a fantastic showcase for all our exhibitors, for everyone involved in country life and country living and we’re already looking forward to next year,” Jo said.

Pictured are James and Raven Joyce.

[Patrick Browne]

Pictured are Charlie Lynch from Ferrybank with archer Nicky Furlong from Na Laoch Dall Archery Club, Waterford. [Patrick Browne]

[Patrick Browne]

Pictured during the Knights and Jousting event. Pictured are Paul and Katie Mahon with their dog Winnie.

[Patrick Browne]

Pictured is Sergie, A Cossack performer and Sue Zacharias.

[Patrick Browne]

Pictured are Ana, Tom and Robyn Strappe with their dog Crockett. [Patrick Browne]

Kaitlin Mullally and Agnes Puskorius with her Irish ferrets.

[Patrick Browne]

Pictured is Sergie, during the Cossack display.

[Patrick Browne]

Pictured are Brian, Chloe and Isabel Codyre.

[Patrick Browne]

Pictured are the Trinity Gospel Choir.

[Patrick Browne]

Eve and Michael Quinn and A Stilt Walker from the Wobbly Circus.[Patrick 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.

Aglish Community Development Group AGLISH Community Development Group (ACDG) presents a Disco by DJ Shasby in Aglish Community Centre on Friday, 15th June, 2018 from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Lots of spot prizes on the night for best dance moves! Entry fee €5 per child. Over 7’s, tuck shop available. We are hoping to enhance the village of Aglish going forward and have plans to build a new Community Centre as our first project, your support would be appreciated.

Mount Melleray Family Day THE Diocese of Waterford and Lismore in anticipation of World Meeting of Families is hosting a Diocesan Fun Day on Sunday, June 24th, 2018 from 2.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. at Mount Melleray Abbey. The purpose of the event is to celebrate family life...to reflect on the importance of family in our lives and to celebrate the Joy of Love. We are calling all sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers and sisters to join us on Sunday, June 24th for a picnic and activities. We will have music, face painting, a bouncy castle and an obstacle course, kite making, treasure hunts, arts and crafts, tours of the Abbey, prayer service, candle ritual, and much, much more. This is a free event and there is something for everyone of all ages. People can bring a picnic or there will be food, coffee and tea available for purchase.

KCK Ladies News K.C.K. Ladies will hold their annual outing on Wednesday, July 4th. Bus leaves Shalloe’s Car Park (formally Quill’s) at 9.00 a.m. This year we have decided to stay/shop local and enjoy some places of interest in our own County. The Viking triangle has become a great tourist spot in the heart of Waterford city. The Japanese Gardens in Tramore a haven of beauty and tranquillity, along with a visit to Maguires Garden Centre will provide us with plenty of ideas and colour for our gardens. A day out is never complete without an evening meal, this year in the Tower Hotel. So ladies hurry and get your name in to Chairperson, Patricia 087-9580167 or any committee member. New members always welcome.

Secondary School Arts Programme WATERFORD City & County Council’s Arts Office is now accepting expressions of interest from groups and/or individuals to deliver a strand of their Secondary School Arts Programme for the school year September 2018 / May 2019. This scheme applies to the delivery of a programme to secondary schools throughout Waterford City & County, including the Transition Year module. Guidelines and the application form are available from www.waterfordcouncil.ie or contact the Arts Office on 058-41416. The closing date for receipt of submissions is 12.00 noon on Monday, 23rd July, 2018.

4th Waterford Scout Group with friends and locals who volunteered their time to keep the Cunnigar beach looking beautiful at the 2017 Annual An Taisce Coco-Cola Beach Clean organised by Coiste Maisithe na Rinne –Ring Peninsula Community Group. From left: Pakie Harty; Oyster producer Paddy Cullen; Mairead Kiely; Catty Connolly, Coiste Maisithe na Rinne Committee; Angela Hoarty; Paul Mullarkey; Joanne Mullarkey; John Mullarkey; Jamie Coonan; Mark Finnegan; Adam Barry; Oyster producer Criostoir O Chionnfaolaidh; David Horgan; Jonathon Hamer; Seamus Phelan Coiste Maisithe na Rinne Committee; Diarmuid Harty; Andrez Zalecki; Robert Zalecki. [Joan Clancy] EVERYBODY is welcome to pitch in on Saturday, June 16th between 11.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. as part of An Taisce Coca-Cola Clean Coasts Week, and lend a hand to keep our beaches on the Helvick peninsula in the Waterford Gaeltacht in Ireland’s Ancient East looking lovely. Bring the kids too! Bags and gloves will be provided at the car parks of the four locations: the Cunnigar beach, Poll a’ Phúca, Ballinagoul and Helvick. Info: 086-8134597; 0879860532.

Derek Sedaki pitched in for the 2017 Annual An Taisce Coca-Cola Beach Clean on Mweelahorna beach organised by Coiste Maisithe na Rinne –Ring Peninsula Community Group, with Helvick Head in the far right. [Joan Clancy]

Registration open for swim across Dungarvan Bay “REGISTRATION is open for the 24th Annual Helvick Swim across Dungarvan Bay from Ballinacourty to Helvick” said RNLI Swim Co-ordinator Oliver Clancy. “The swim, scheduled for 1.00 p.m. on Sunday, July 22nd is at an optimum time with high tide, but swimmers are required to wear wet suits and need to have done the distance in open sea to enter. “Swimmers can choose either the 2k or 4k option.The 4k distance is from Ballinacourty Pier to Helvick Pier, and the 2k is from a point in the bay off Ballinacourty Lighthouse to Helvick Pier. “We can accept over forty swimmers and we have an excellent support structure with a fine flotilla of kayaks and boats. Feedback from swimmers in previous years has been excellent and they really enjoy the event. There are over six weeks to prepare for the swim, and the sea water has warmed up considerably” he added. The Helvick Swim & BBQ is a great family fiesta and the main fundraising event for the Helvick Lifeboat Station which has become a lovely tradition on Helvick Pier in Co Waterford attracting people from all over the country and beyond, who meet up to enjoy our famous BBQ and hospitality, RNLI merchandise, King and Queen of Helvick competition, face painting, music, entertainment, dog show and other family attractions. Oliver Clancy can be contacted at ofclancy@gmail.com or by mobile on 087-8210420. The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. RNLI Dungarvan and Helvick Head Fundraising Branch

Mad Hatter aka Michael Wright entertains the crowd at the 2017 Helvick [Anne McCarthy] Swim & BBQ in support of RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

CATECHISM of the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore being the Most Rev. Dr. James Butler's Catechism Revised, and the Smaller Catechism c.1920. Printed by Guy and Co. Ltd, Cork. Butler's Catechism was compiled by Dr. James Butler in 1775 and was revised in the late 19th century and a new edition produced in the early 1950s was popularly known as the 'Green Catechism' because of the colour of its cover. These rare examples of the Waterford catechisms are inscribed Con Sheehan, Dungarvan 1920. CRUINNIU NA NOG NATIONAL DAY OF CREATIVITY FOR CHILDREN AT WATERFORD COUNTY MUSEUM Cruinniu na nOg is a government initiative in conjunction with local authorities which aims to celebrate and encourage children and young people's participation in culture and creativity. On Saturday, 23rd June there will be a free children's event in the Museum - "Drawing the Past - Now & Then" Two local artists will assist the young people to create artworks based on items in the museum collection. The event takes place from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and is aimed at the 10 to 14 year age group. To book a place contact the Museum at 058-45960 or email info@waterfordmuseum.ie ANNUAL MUSEUM FUNDRAISING BOOK SALE We are now accepting book donations in the museum for our

annual fundraising Book Sale. Please note that we will not be accepting any books that have aged and are brown, we will not be accepting any books that date from the 1800s or earlier unless they are of historical significance and we will not be accepting any magazines unless they are of historical significance. RECENT PUBLICATIONS The Museum supplied photographs to two recently launched publications. ‘A History of the Dungarvan GAA Club from 1885-2017’ by Tony Ryan, and ‘Dunmore East A Living History’ by Maria Walsh. Both books come highly recommended and are available in local outlets. 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 fundraising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member. As a member you will benefit from knowing that you are supporting the important work of the Museum in County Waterford, plus being informed of various talks, new exhibitions and activities taking place throughout the year. There is also a member’s annual trip and Christmas meal. Please do consider joining us as a member. You can see the very varied and interesting work of the Museum on our website www.waterfordmuseum.ie including volunteers taking part in local archaeological digs. Call in to see us in Friary Street, or ring us on 058-45960 for more information. 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 may have in your possession which you would be willing to kindly 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. We can scan them to add to our extensive photographic archive and give you back the originals. By donating items to us you will be playing your part in helping to preserve local history for future generations. You can drop items into us in Friary Street, or call us on 058-45960 to discuss any items you are thinking of donating. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at (058) 45960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free. CONTACT DETAILS Tel: (058) 45960 Email: history@waterfordmuseum.ie Website: www.waterfordmuseum.ie Facebook: waterford county museum Twitter: @waterfordmuseum

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 13th JUNE, 2018 Surname First Name Service No. Rank Service Unit

Costigan Patrick

5205 Pr.

Where Born Death Category Date of Death

Army Conn.Rang.5Bn Carrick

Died

6/8/’18

The excitement is building for this Saturday's Fabulous Fun Day at the Copper Coast, a community fundraising event in aid of the primary schools within the Copper Coast.

BONMAHON THE FABULOUS FUN DAY AT THE COPPER COAST Only days to go for the Fabulous Fun Day. The countdown is on - we have such an exciting day lined up for you all this Saturday! Don't forget, you can book your free surf lessons on 0876398210. Places are limited so please book ASAP. Come and build some sand

castles, come see the Copper Coast's Got Talent Show, come see New Foundland, come and get fit, come see the emergency services, come for the cake, for the dog show, for the amazing prizes in store - just come and have buckets of fun! We can't wait to see you all there. Don't forget your sunscreen and please be aware that this is an alcohol free event.

BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO The numbers drawn recently were 5, 7, 9 and 24.There was no Jackpot winner but two lucky players, Thomas Power and Ann Concannon matched 3 numbers to win €50 each. Congratulations! Our next Jackpot now stands at €10,750. Be sure to be in it to win it!

KILL BBQ Remember the days when we had cowboys and cowgirls competing in the Rodeo? We do, too, and the memories just gave us a little giggle. Well, we're doing it again! Watch this space for this year's theme but pencil the date into your diaries: Kill Action Group's annual BBQ takes place on July 7th in Kirwan's Bar and promises to be a great night out again. Avalon will join us on the night, marking their last performance and keeping us on our toes and/or singing all night. Be sure not to miss it! Tickets will be going on sale soon.

LITTER PICK A big thank you to all who helped out with Saturday's Litter Pick.There is so much more to do but we are getting there! Please consider giving an hour every now and again to make our village and it surrounding areas the best it can be. CONGRATULATIONS! A big well done to the Ladies who recently participated in the VHI Women's Marathon in aid of the Elaine Sarah Comerford Fund. Congratulations on your brilliant achievement and on the funds raised for such a wonderful cause.

Waterford youths compete in Irish Cancer Society’s national X-HALE awards FOUR youth clubs from Waterford are calling on their local communities for support ahead of the Irish Cancer Society’s national X-HALE Youth Awards 2018 in July. Foróige Ferrybank Drug Prevention Project, WYTEC, DAY GYDP and Dungarvan Youthreach are asking people to log on to cancer.ie/xhale2018 and watch their short films about being ‘smoke free’. The film with the most views between now and 4th July will win the public vote and a national award as part of the X-HALE Short Film Competition 2018. XHALE is an initiative of the Irish Cancer Society that supports young people to tackle smoking in their communities and raise awareness about the dangers of smoking among their peers. The X-HALE Youth Awards national showcase event in the Helix, Dublin on 5th July will be the finale of months of hard work by the youth groups. In addition to promoting their

films online, they will also be running campaigns to drum up local support by putting up posters, organising screenings of their films and taking part in radio interviews. This is the eighth year of the X-HALE Youth Awards. Forty three youth groups from around the country are taking part in 2018.This year participating groups also had the opportunity to have their say on how young people can become more involved in making the tobacco free generation a reality. A number of groups attended a workshop and the Tobacco Free Ireland Partners’ Conference on World No Tobacco Day (31st May). For further information about X-HALE and to watch the entries visit www.cancer.ie/xhale. Follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/XHaleYouthAwards and join the X-HALE conversation using #xhale2018.

Grace Colbert, Marie Hayes and Brid Walsh with friends. Not pictured is the amazing Ann Murphy who also ran and finished less than five minutes behind the winner, with Marie Hayes coming in over the finishing line not long after.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

Annual Antiques Fair in Ardmore ARDMORE/Grange ICA will be holding their Annual Antiques Fair in Halla Deuglán, Ardmore, on Sunday, 22nd July, from noon to 5:30 p.m. Admission remains at €5 inclusive of afternoon tea in the ICA Hall at the rear of Halla Deuglán. Dealers come from far and wide to present a varied selection of antiques and collectables for sale. We are hoping to see as many members, friends and interested visitors as possible. Come and participate in what should be a very enjoyable day for families and friends - take a walk on the beach, visit the Farmers’ Market, spend some time visiting the Antiques Fair, and follow this by enjoying afternoon tea in the ICA Hall where there will be delicious cakes and desserts on offer, with the usual cups of tea or coffee, all for the price of €5. A perfect day out for everyone.

Patrick Feeney performs in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore ANOTHER year and already the legendary country star Patrick Feeney and his band is drumming up great excitement since the announcement that he will perform in St. Declan’s Church Ardmore on July 13th at 8.00 p.m. in what should be a concert to remember in the lovely seaside village. Patrick's new single I Believe is getting great reviews and couple this with songs like Red Haired Mary, Caladonia, Boulovogue and Someone to love me we know concert goers are in for a treat. St. Declan's Church Ardmore is a unique venue and has hosted many concerts over the last number of years where the acoustics lends itself to each artist and has always produced some wonderful nights entertainment. As always concerts in St. Declan's Church are charity fundraisers for different organisations and this one is for the Ardmore & Grange Parish funds. Tickets are selling very well so people who are interested pick up your tickets priced at €25 at either Ardmore or Grange Post Offices or by ringing John on 086-2330810 or Maurice on 085-1741614.

Women on the Move Portlaw – Now Booking! WOMEN OF PORTLAW – DO YOU WANT TO GET FIT THIS SUMMER? Due to the huge success of our previous programmes in Waterford City, Lismore and Dungarvan we are delighted to announce that this Summer we will be bringing ‘Women on the Move’ to Portlaw. The programme is suited to all age groups and includes activities which cater for all fitness levels and will take place each Tuesday night for six weeks. Each session will last for 1 hour and will take place in different locations in the area each week. The programme will include games and workouts which help to improve cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility and mobility. All the women who have participated in our previous programmes thoroughly enjoyed the experience, one participant said ‘it has made a huge difference to my fitness and I am now feeling so much better about myself.’ Others commented on the social aspect of the programme; ‘I really loved doing it with friends that I made and helped me get fitter also’. Women on the Move, Portlaw

will provide an opportunity for women to meet once a week and be physically active in a fun and social environment! Come on and join in the fun! The programme Starts on Tuesday, 19th June | 7.00 to 8.00 p.m. at Portlaw Soccer Club. Total cost of Programme is €20pp. PLACES LIMITED | BOOK YOUR PLACE ON WWW.EVENTBRITE.IE NO W! For more information please contact Kate Connors on 0761 10 2428 or email kaconnors@waterfordsportspartnership.

Girl Guides, Brownies and Ladybirds are busy building their Garden from plastic waste collected from the beach.

ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS FULL CREDIT UNION RESUMES After nearly a year ‘on the homeless list’ when a temporary ‘cashless’ service was operated from St. Declan’s Hall, Youghal Credit Union resumed full services last weekend at the refurbished old Fire Station. The security at The Hall was not up to standard and despite a few attempts Credit Union management failed to convince The Hall committee to include them in their restructuring plans. Hence, we had a limited and little used service for most of the past year as various alternative ‘homes’ were evaluated for this most valuable and widely used community facility. Thankfully, Waterford City and County Council came to the rescue and we’re up and running. WOW RUBBISH GARDEN Last week we spoke about the ‘wow’ weekend. This week it’s the ‘wow’ garden. Take a stroll along Rocky Road and look into An Cuilín (Keevers Field) and you will say ‘wow’. The girl guides and ladybirds have been picking plastic rubbish from the beach all winter and they’ve been spending their spare time and many wet days indoors transforming this awful dumped rubbish into delightful flowers. And now under the inspiring guidance of Jane Moloney, Caroline Casey, Alison Twomey and many others, they’ve started to create a fabulous, really colourful garden from the whole lot. Like any garden in takes time and it’s not finished yet and is still very much a work in progress. On the journey, Jane got great support from sponsors, family members, Waterford City and County Council and Paddy Mac, who erected the framework for her. Well done to all. BEES Regular readers, gardeners, farmers and anyone with an interest in nature will know that the world bee population is in decline and under serious threat. Much of our efforts in Ardmore Tidy Towns in recent years had that fact to the forefront of our agenda and many of our projects have targeted provision

of food and shelter for bees. Last year we invested in two bee hives and I’m delighted to report that they appear to be doing really well and working hard. Also, though our opinion is only anecdotal and we intend to survey soon and confirm it, it appears that our local bumble bee population has increased. The gorgeous bumble is hugely important as they are much more prolific pollinators than the honey bee. SPLIT THE POT! The Ardmore School Parents Association have come up with a really simple and novel fundraiser with their ‘Split the Pot’.Very simply, they’ve put envelopes in all shops, pubs, Chemist, Post Office in Ardmore and in Ardmore Open Farm. It's simple and easy. Just place €2 in the envelope with your name and phone number. They will pick out a winner every week. Geraldine Flavin was the inaugural winner and both she and Ardmore school received €158 each. Nice one. Simple idea. They look forward to pulling out another winner next Wed night in the Round Tower Hotel. Thanks for all the support. DEIRDRE O’KANE Ardmore GAA Juvenile committee are holding a fundraiser in St. Declan’s Hall Ardmore on Friday, July 6th and it's sure to be a great night out as Deirdre O'Kane returns to the village with her brand new show – A Line of O’Kane. Deirdre has really hit her stride this year. Footloose from a glittering turn on Dancing with the Stars and revelling in her return to stand-up. Don't miss Deirdre at her hilarious best in a straight-talking look at twelve frantic months in the life of this tango-tripping, family-minding, tellymaking, house-moving, comedy dynamo. Tickets are available from Ardmore Post Office and the Round Tower Hotel, priced at €20 each, it's sure to be a sell-out so don't delay get your tickets today. For further info contact 087–3642318. UNDER 12s VICTORIOUS They say a rising tide raises all boats and

the under 12 hurlers recent unbeaten journey through their division is the first sign of the impact our Junior All-Ireland victory has made. More to come we hope. Well done mentors, parents, girls and boys. POKER AT THE ROUND TOWER HOTEL I missed out on last week’s results so I’ve a bit of catching up to do. Catherine Mansfield and Ger Cronin were winners and James Bryan and Jerome Curran the runners-up and Fr. Finbarr Lucey and Shane Lehane were third in the respective weeks. Jason Lenane and Damien Gleeson won the runner up tables. These results have returned Jerome to top of the league table with Redmond Foley 2nd, James Bryan 3rd, Fr. Lucey 4th just one point clear of Catherine Mansfield. PROGRESSIVE 45 AT KEEVERS Willie & Brian Keane were in the winners enclosure again last week in a share with Fr. Finbarr Lucey and Billy Harty at Keevers. There was also a tie for 3rd place between Des Fitzgerald and Gerry O’Brien and Anne Hally and Terri McGrath. Best of the last five were Biddy Power and Liz Griffin. John Cronin and James Flavin won the last game. OISÍN ON THE MOVE Congratulations to Oisín Langan on his recent major career move. Oisín has been appointed as account director in sports marketing and sponsorship practice Wilson Hartnell. Oisín, as we know has been with Newstalk for a number of years and is particularly well known in his native parish as a member of our 2009 victorious junior hurling team and more recently for his wonderful match commentaries during our triumphant march to All-Ireland glory and his brilliant compering of our never to be forgotten welcome home party. Oisín is a Broadcasting & Journalism graduate of Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa in Cork and is currently completing his Masters in Sports Management at U.C.D. We wish him all the best in his new position.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

STRADBALLY SYMPATHY Deepest sympathy is extended to Rita McArthur, husband Colin and family, Cill Aoidh, Stradbally on the recent death of her mother Mrs. Mary O’Rourke, Glenahoglisha, Ballylanders, Limerick. The funeral took place on Saturday last, 9th June at the Church of the Assumption, Ballylanders with burial in the local cemetery. CHURCH GATE COLLECTION The Irish Kidney Association Annual Church Gate collection will take place at all Masses in Stradbally, Faha and Ballylaneen next Saturday and Sunday, 16th and 17th June. SPECIAL COLLECTION A special collection inside the church will also take place next weekend in aid of the World Meeting of Families. The envelope for this collection is included in the box of church envelopes.This collection will be taken up at all Masses in the Parish in Stradbally, Faha and Ballylaneen on Saturday and Sunday. TIDY TOWNS NEWS Last minute jobs are being seen to with a lot of energy going into watering to keep the plants standing in the very hot weather. Richard has been extremely busy looking after both coves and the huge amount of litter left behind by visitors or dropped out the windows of passing cars, in spite of us pleading that we are national competition. Our thanks to John Kelly, local painting contractor for his help with painting the statue at the church, washing the wall at the Eir Exchange in preparation for painting and for providing the paint for this wall. This is another job on the agenda for Monday night. As mentioned in last week’s notes the judges are due any day now so please help by keeping Stradbally litter free and tidy. We appreciate all the help given and hope to increase our marks again this is our 36th year in the National Tidy Towns competitor. STRADBALLY MARKET Stradbally Market was extremely busy last Saturday with passing tourists calling to sample the home baking and variety of jams, chutneys and choice of fruit and vegetables.There is also the chat and the tea and if you are looking for a birthday card or a local view for a keepsake or framed picture, the market is the place to be. Drop into the Cove Bar, Stradbally any Saturday morning from 10.30 a.m. or wards and you will be more than welcome. WHIST CLUB Results for the 6th June – Overall winner Steve Smith. Agnes Hearne, Cissie Kiely, Agnes Thomes,

Carrie Wilkins, Marianne Coffey, Maureen O'Sullivan, Breda Galvin, Monica Gough, Joan Smith and Ellis Wilkins. First prize winner of the raffle, a beautiful planted basket - Cissie Kiely We meet every Wednesday with a 8.00 p.m. start at The Barron Hall. All are welcome, just turn up. WOODHOUSE MUSEUM "Hugh Beresford' was the subject of an Historic talk by Marianna Lorenc onThursday night last, it was an excellent presentation. If I had to pick one item from the "talk" it would be a letter, not seen in public before 1939, from Hugh Beresford to an Taoiseach Éamon De Valera. I will invite Marianna to share this material with others through the local papers. COFFEE MORNING Pre-School, Coffee Morning/Bake Sale, in house raffle on the day with some great prizes, come and enjoy a cuppa. Something for the kids too. Saturday morning 23rd June. 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in the Barron Hall.

WHY One of a number of signs in Stradbally Cove. In one way one must be thankful to WCCC to inform people of the health hazards of swimming in the Cove. It is nearly twenty years since seven children became sick at a swimming lesson class here, thankfully we have had no fatalities. Numerous water samples have being tested from the river Tay, bridge to bridge from Stradbally Cove to the main Waterford/Cork road in Leamybrien, and the samples taken from the latter are the only samples that are satisfactory. A lot of money has been spent on a sewage treatment plant in the area in the last few years, which is welcome. Stradbally Cove is looking its best. This is not a finger pointing or blame exercise, we would like to work with WCCC to identify the problem, maybe anyone of us might be doing something which is wrong and affecting the water quality. If it was me I would like to know, would you? Any queries please telephone Tom on 087-9386209. [photo courtesy of Tom Hickey]

Woodhouse Summer evening lectures THE latest in the Woodhouse summer evening lecture series will take place this Thursday, June 14th, at 8.00 p.m. when Cian Flaherty will give a talk entitled 'The Stradbally Photographic Archive:

Photos as sources for local history'.The event is free and will take place in the Woodhouse Museum (old stables).There will be refreshments afterwards. Entry is via the gate beside the gate-lodge.

The Square, Stradbally, circa late 1920s, showing Canon Beresford's car.

[courtesy of Elizabeth Quinn]

Nicky Sheehan,Ray Moloney and Oliver Whelan during the Garden Tour of Mount Congreve.

Dungarvan Men’s Shed VARIETY MUSIC NIGHT FUNDRAISER IN WOODHOUSE FOR MENS SHED. The exciting news this week is that Jim and Sally Thompson have kindly invited us to organise a Variety Music Night in the Walled Garden of Woodhouse Stradbally. The date has been set for Tuesday, 10th July at 7.30 p.m. Numbers are confined to 120 persons and the admission price is €20 per ticket. Tickets are on sale from Nicky Sheehan at 0877722037 and from Cass & Co. Main Street, Dungarvan. ANNUAL FLAG DAY A GREAT SUCCESS Our annual street collection was held recently and the support we received was massive. On behalf of the Shed we would like to thank every person who gave so generously during the two day collection. This money will be used to help us face the same financial challenges as any other voluntary not-for-profit organisation. Our financial worries are eased and we will now look forward to doing what we are best at- working together for a better community. During the collection many people asked “how is Geddy”. Well Geddy is presently in Lourdes with his wife Bridget and we hope they have a most pleasant pilgrimage away from Dungarvan. THANK YOU DUNGARVAN DRAMATIC CLUB Thanks to Dungarvan Dramatic Club for their generous donation generated by their very successful play ‘Of Mice and Men’. The cheque was presented last week by Siobhan Buckley

Andrew Green painting in the shed.

and her colleagues.We received a sizeable quantity of timber last year from the Club, some of which was used last Christmas to make Santa’s Workshop in the Elf Village. POLLINATOR PROJECT We had a most enjoyable and informative day during National Biodiversity week and on Wednesday 23rd, Waterford City and County Council organised an educational programme for the six Sheds in the City and County which was hosted by The National Biodiversity Data Centre located on the WIT Campus at Carriganore Waterford City. The purpose of this event was to learn about the Pollinator Project which is planned for the Greenway. Following the WIT session 30 shedders travelled by train on the Waterford Suir Valley Railway from Kilmeaden to Mount Congreve for a very enjoyable and educational garden tour hosted by Michael White who is the jovial Curator of Mount Congreve. Before the tour we had a tasty lunch in the Tea Rooms. Thanks to Ray Moloney of Waterford City and Council for a fantastic day out in brilliant sunshine. The Mens Sheds will work

together to construct bee hotels on the Greenway from Waterford to Dungarvan over the next three years. Our Shed is planning to construct bee hotels on the Greenway from Dungarvan to Durrow and we will start immediately so that some bug hotels are ready and in place for the Entente Florale in Dungarvan in July. All help with this important environment project about the Birds and the Bees will be greatly appreciated. ABOUT THE SHED You are very welcome to call in to the Shed at Wolfe Tone Road to see what we are about. We are open from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Monday-Friday or contact Jack Nolan at (089) 4026872 for further information. Follow us on Facebook at Dungarvan Men’s Shed.

POEM I know there is rain but it just won't fall. Ah, those rain storms of old I often recall. Showers so fresh so often I miss. Rain soaked days my kind of bliss. They refresh the pastures and refill every river. Swells the wild fruits the briar will deliver. I look in the fields now so very dry. Not a cloud above and I wonder why? Where are the showers I long to know? Are they just memories from so long ago? Ger Dalton

Michael White Curator Mount Congreve talks from his vantage point in the trees.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

Abbeyside Awards this Friday THE ‘Abbeyside Awards 2018’ will take place on Friday night in Minnies Bar. This annual event has gone from strength to strength over the years, honouring individuals from the Parish of Abbeyside, Ballinroad and Garanbane. It will again be generously sponsored by Minnies Bar. During the course of the night, there will be a special tribute to the late Paddy Power, who served the community as an elected representative and had a huge involvement in sport. In a change from previous years, there will also be a Business Award which will be presented to David Walsh and a Community Award, which will be presented to the Abbeyside Senior Citizens Group. Sports Hall of Fame Awards will be presented to Tony Elstead, Marty ‘Mauga’ Foley and Lar Hurney. A number of sportsmen and

women will also be recognized on the night, Megan Dunford, who had a great season with the Waterford Ladies Football, Donal Looby, GAA, manager to two Ballinacourty County winning teams within 6 weeks of each other, Martina Landers, Hockey, who lined out for 30 years with the local club and reached an AllIreland final, Neil Montgomery, GAA, and Donie Williams, manager to the successful St Augustine’s College Golf team. It all starts at 8.30 p.m. and admission is free. All are welcome.

Abbeyside Scouts

AFTER the usual housekeeping, scouts went outside and the PLs (Patrol Leaders) got some ball games organised. They split into two teams and got straight into them. All too soon it was time to go inside and get the hall ready for a Parents Information Night. At 8.30 p.m. Paul did a presentation on the upcoming annual camp. We try and have a foreign camp every three or four years. We do our utmost to keep costs to a minimum so that it is accessible to as many of our scouts as possible.This year we are going to Lisbon in Portugal. Should be a great camp, being so close to the beach and the city. It was Willie next, who gave a quick talk on fundraising and specifically our fundraiser in ALDI on the 16th June (we need more parents to volunteer). Up next was our three PLs. who gave a quick presentation on the year that was (2017/18) in 4th Waterford.Well done to Bryan, Andrzej and especially Sean who did most of the talk - very entertaining. Next Wednesday is our last meeting of our Scouting year. Ahh....but we'll be back in September!

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Dungarvan Tidy Towns GREAT to see new volunteers coming out to join us as we took part in Coca Cola Coastal Clean week at Abbeyside beach and our Litter Pick Up in Garvey’s Super Valu Dungarvan and surrounding areas. We hope to see more of you come join in with our weekly Litter Pick Up. This Wednesday, 13th June you will find us at the Church Of Ireland, Dungarvan from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Meeting the following Wednesday, 20th June at the entrance to Seapark, Abbeyside. If you have some spare time come along bring a friend, a family member let’s get together "Team Up 2 Clean Up". Congratulations to Samantha Campbell who won Dungarvan Tidy Towns Facebook competition with thanks to Blasta Whole Foods who sponsored a Punc bottle made of food grade stainless steel and BPA free.Well done Sam! Don’t forget to Like and share our facebook page. Did you know One million disposable cups are thrown away every minute globally? ● In Ireland we use over 200 million disposable cups a year. ● Only 1 in 400 of those cups is recycled because we do not have the facilities to recycle in Ireland. ● Most disposable cups can’t be recycled anyway, because they are paper lined with plastic. ● Switching to compostable disposable cups will reduce plastic pollution but not waste. ● Compostable cups should be disposed of in the compost bin, they cannot be recycled. But incredibly, most businesses do not have a compost bin and send their food waste out with general waste so switching to compostable cups does nothing to reduce waste. Reduce plastic pollution and climate change by bringing your own travel mug. Check out the Conscious Cup campaign for a map of coffee shops in Ireland offering a discount for travel mug users.

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BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY

By Donal Buckley

More Than This

DELHI Belly is one of the biggest reasons why I won't travel to India. Also the heat, the crowds, the long haul flight and poverty (mostly mine) are good reasons. Apart from all of the above, I have nothing in particular against India. In fact I could watch TV programmes or read books about The Sub Continent all day. It’s a vast country with a population that is going to overtake that of China in a few years time. And what a beautiful population. Sultry dark eyes, long raven hair and broad bashful smiles, and that's just the men (I was never confused). The colours look amazing and if a curry house is anything to go by, then the aroma's must be too. (I can say that, can't I?) India's history is as convoluted and erratic as anywhere else in the world. The most confusing aspect of their culture and heritage is the Caste system. It is basically an ancient class structure that keeps the various strands of society separate.The only difference with this class system is that it is inherited for eternity. There are four levels of Indian Caste. At the top are The Brahmin (priests and religious guru's), then there is The Rajanyas (royalty, civil servants and warriors). The third strata is The Vaishyas (merchants, farmers and skilled professionals) and at the bottom,The Shudra's who are the poor or working class.The Caste you are born into, reflects your position in Indian society. No amount of financial good fortune or disaster can ever change that. Unlike class systems in other countries, India is unique. There is a clear demarcation line between the castes. So much so that intermarriage, business dealings and even socialising between the groups is not just frowned on, but actively and sometimes, violently discouraged. The poor Shudra are publicly spat at and are in many places dubbed "the shunned". Even though the caste system has been outlawed in India for many years, it is still used as a social guide in provincial society. A crime against a person will be treated more seriously by the police according to how high they are on the caste ladder. Many countries in the world still adhere to some type of class system or other. Britain has always had a three tiered class based society, but those lines have been somewhat blurred over the years, especially when the monarchy continue to marry the riffraff of the world (is nothing sacred anymore?). In 1927, a group of coal miners in Northumberland formed the Workers Education Association. Their first meeting was on the subject of "Evolution" (controversial for the time). Many more classes, lectures and events of an educational nature followed. Several new societies sprung from this basic idea, such as; choirs, dramatic and writing clubs, historical societies, etc., etc. The idea behind the project was to promote equality through education and creating opportunity for communities and individuals. One of the most successful classes was the Art Appreciation Society.This group did some evolving itself by starting their own art classes. The newly named Ashington Group were all life long miners whose imagination and deeper thoughts could be expressed through the medium of paint. In the 1930's and 40's the group became so popular and successful that they held exhibitions in Newcastle, Leeds and eventually London. Some of the famous artists in the group were; Oliver Kilbourn (1904-1993) who exhibited “My life as a Pitman” in Nottingham 1977 and Tom Lamb (1928-2016) who exhibited all over the North of England. These artists and their creative colleagues were lauded and feted where ever they went. Though they were known as the Pitmen Painters, their opinion was sought on the various aspects of modern and classical art. In many cases they wrote articles and essays on subjects as diverse as the 14th and 15th century Dutch School of Art and the French Impressionists. While they had acquired the skills and knowledge through hard work and ambition, they were still considered as just lowly pitmen. The spontaneous celebrations at Dublin Castle after the announcement of the Referendum result was raucous and, maybe, a little hysterical. This is not because, as some would have you believe, that people were joyous at the killing of babies in the womb. It was because women were celebrating that they had finally been believed and that they had been accepted as citizens with equal standing. There are no throngs of pagans lining up to murder children. This is a good country, with good people, despite much misguided leadership over the years. Nobody celebrates death. If people rejoice, it is because of long overdue equality and freedom. Only those who never had to fight for these simple privileges would deny such euphoria. Ballinameela Creatives have been, are now, and always will be Ballinameela Creatives. Pakistani politician Muhammad Ali Jinnah once said, “No Struggle can ever succeed without women participating side by side with men.”

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) 836 2695 if interested. 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. 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 BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game for the winter 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. Pauline Ryan is responsible for the month of June for opening

and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on (087) 2480321. LOTTO RESULTS 11/6/’18 – Numbers drawn were 3, 7 and 14. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners: Michael and Sinead Ronayne, Aglish; Jim Cliffe, Cappagh; Sue Genc c/o Ann Cliffe; Rian, Sean and Aila Connery, Aglish; Michelle Beresford, Deise Brú. Next week’s Jackpot is €2,300 and the draw 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 MARY GOUGH (NEE FLYNN) We extend our sincere sympathy to the Gough and Flynn family on the recent passing of Mary Gough (nee Flynn),Vickerstown, Modeligo. We extend sympathy to her husband John; sons Jimmy and John; daughters Margaret, Mary and Carmel; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Funeral mass was in the Church of the Assumption, Modeligo, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace. BIRTHDAY WISHES Many congratulations to Nancy Kiely, Sleady who recently celebrated her 95th birthday at a party in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We wish Nancy many more years of health and happiness. MAURICE (MOSSIE) COFFEY We extend our sincere sympathy to the Coffey family, Cutteen, Kilrossanty on the recent death of Maurice (Mossie) Coffey, following a tragic farm accident. Deeply mourned by his brothers Tom and John; sister Bridget; sisters-in-law Marian and Ann; brother-in-law Conor Blackwell; aunts Kitty Cullinan, Bleantis and Algie Power, Glenanane; nephews, niece, relatives and large circle of friends. Funeral Mass was at St. Brigid's Church, Kilrossanty followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace. WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to Pauline Cliffe and Pat Ahearne who got married recently. Pauline is daughter of Pat and Bernie Cliffe, Knockboy and Pat is son of Mary and the late Michael Ahearne, Aglish. Pauline's two great grandmothers, Mary Cliffe and Sally Kiely were in attendance and a great day was had by all.

CHRISTY MOORE We extend our sincere sympathy to the Moore family on the recent passing of Christy Moore, Deerpark, Ballymacarbry. Christy was predeceased by his daughter Gillian. We extend our sympathy to Collette and his sons, John, J.J. and Michael; daughter Sharon; brothers; sisters; grandchildren Tiernan, Gemma, Keegan, Freya and Kaelyn; nephews, nieces, son-in-law and daughtersin-law. Funeral Mass was in Fourmilewater Church, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace. TOURANEENA RUNNERS CLUB Training is in full swing for the Borrisoleigh 5k which will be held on Tuesday, 26th June at 8.00 p.m. Entry fee for adults is €10 and €5 for under 18's.The prizes for both men and women are 1st place, €200, 2nd place, €100 and 3rd place €75. There is also a bonus prize of €100 on offer to the top 3 men and top 3 women should they break the course record which stands for the men at 14.56 and the women at 16.42. There are also handcrafted trophies for the first placed boy and girl under 18, the first man and woman over 40,50 and 60 and prizes for every 25th finisher. There is also a team event with teams consisting of three men and three women with the winning team receiving the Track Attack perpetual trophy and €300. Athletes who finish in the top three individuals are not permitted as members of the team. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Still no winner of either jackpot at the draw held last Sunday night in Hanrahan's Bar. The numbers drawn for the €3,000 jackpot were 1, 10 and 16 and the numbers drawn for the €800 jackpot were 4, 11 and 29. The winners of the 5 x €20 were 1) John

Hennebry, 2) Mossy Cliffe, 3) Nora Walsh, 4) Sean Dalton, 5) Keelin and Dean. The promoter's prize of €20 was won by Tom Gleeson. Next week's draw will be on Sunday night, 17th June in Dunne's Bar for the lotto Jackpot of €3,000 and if this is not won, there will be a second draw for a jackpot of €900. GAA CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 Unfortunately, Waterford along with Tipperary have made an early exit from the hurling championship this year. Even though our senior hurlers have a game to play against Cork next Sunday, we cannot overhaul either Limerick, Cork or Clare. Our injury ravaged team were well beaten by Limerick on Sunday with a final scoreline of Waterford 1-16, Limerick 2-26. However, our senior men's footballers had a fabulous win over match favourites Wexford at the weekend with their first qualifier win since 2011. Waterford 3-14, Wexford 1-18. Congratulations to Tom and the team and we wish them all the best in round 2 of the qualifiers where they will play Monaghan in Fraher Field, Dungarvan on Saturday, 23rd June. Throw-in is at 2.00 p.m. and we hope to see a good turnout out of support for the lads. DEISE DRAW Don't forgot to have your money in on time for the June Deise Draw which will be held on 27th June at Stradbally GAA Centre. BROADBAND IN BALLINAMULT If you would like to ensure that fiber broadband will be made available in the Touraneena/Ballinamult area, please phone 062-69111 quoting your Eircode. If enough interest isn't generated the installation will not go ahead.

11th Waterford Scout Troop Investiture Reunion ORIGINALLY founded in 1938 and reformed in 1968 this July 2018 marks the 50th year since the reformed troop had their investiture on the 25th July, 1968. All in all thirty five scouts were welcomed into the Scouting family on that historic evening. Sadly, four of the Scouts have gone to their eternal rewards, Seamus Nagle, Tommy Murphy, John Houlihan and

James O’Donnell. Bill Denmead and Peter O’Brien remain of the Scout Committee, a group that did trojan and much admired work at the time. Scoutmaster of the troop Jack McCarthy is very supportive of the reunion and indeed all the scouts from those early days owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Jack for his vision and guidance over the years.

A celebratory dinner is planned for Saturday, 28th July, 2018 and former scouts from 1968 to 1970 are asked to contact one of the following as soon as possible: John O’Mahony 086 886 9626; Frank Denmead 086 385 8679; David Kiely 086 252 5663. Photographs and further details will be published in next week’s issue of this newspaper.

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BALLYSAGGART COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Mary Power and Ber Coughlan; 2nd: Stephen Cunningham and Mike Fennessy. Lucky Tables: Bill Leady and Christy Higgins; Peg Murray and Helen Cunningham. Tickets: Ber Coughlan, Nellie Devine, Mary Power, Bill Leady and Sean Higgins.

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Promoting Waterford City & County Council's anti roadside litter campaign and pictured with the relevant signs are a group of Lismore Tidy Towns members. From left: Liam Ahearne, Ciaran Russell, Pat Fleming, George Hennessy, Willie Henry, Anne Brennan, Michael McBride and Joan Ahearne.

LISMORE Lismore Tidy Towns "BIN IT, DON'T FLING IT. HELP KEEP OUR ROADS LITTER FREE'' - this is the slogan of an anti roadside litter campaign recently launched by Waterford City & County Council in association with other local authorities in the South East. Lismore Tidy Towns is glad to be involved with the initiative. It was decided by the tidy towns group to target four car parking areas in Lismore and place signage at those locations - the public car park, the Community Centre car park, the car park at Canal View Park and the car park of Centra Supermarket. Thanks to Willie Roche Centra for agreeing to put up the sign in his car park and Lismore GAA for giving us permission to place a sign at the Community Centre. We should be in the adjudication period of the 2018 Super

Valu Tidy Towns competition now. Nobody knows when the adjudicators visit so everything needs to be in tip top condition for the coming months. A sincere thank you to the owners of some business premises who were asked to to do work on their properties and did so and to those who do maintenance work without being asked. Last week was our busiest week to date and with the good weather people were out working every day of the past week morning and evening - to ensure that all of planned work for the competition would be completed. The only project not completed in time for the first adjudication is the new carving for the park but this was expected and hopefully will be in situ before the end of June. Reminding dog owners that

the biodegradable dog waste bags in the public dispensers are for dog walkers and not for use in the home. People have been seen taking bunches of bags from the dispensers. Dog owners should be able to buy their own waste bags which are cheap to buy in discount shops and only use those in the dispensers if they leave home without one. The bags in the dispensers bags are offered free to the public but people need to remember that companies don't supply those bags free of of charge and that somebody has to pay for them. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Grow your own food in the garden, on a balcony, in a container - WHY 1. The security of knowing how your food is produced is reason enough to grow your own

and it adds another dimension to the word "local''. After all there is nothing more local than food that comes from you own garden or containers it is the ultimate in traceability and it gives you a supply of organic fresh food ready to eat at a moment's notice. 2. Because you reap the health benefits of eating your own fresh produce, grown on rich soil which will include the beneficial bacteria and enzymes of your local area known to enhance your immune system. 3. It gives you more choice you can choose from a wide range of seed to deliver the natural flavours that you crave. 4. Because fresh locally grown herbs, vegetables and fruit are higher in nutrients than those that have travelled long distances over several days.

PARISH life revolves around the celebration of the Mysteries of Christ but also around the life of the Catholic School. We will celebrate the End of Year School Mass on Thursday, 14th June at 10.00 a.m. The school community would love to see as many parents and grandparents participate with them in this Mass. It will be a prayerful time of thanks for what has been achieved by all. It will be a profession of Faith that all is gift from God. Many visitors will be part of our Parish with the annual Immrama Travel Writers festival. Great credit is to the organising committee. To do a once off event is not too difficult but the sustain interest and enthusiasm every year is more challenging. This year is a celebration of Exploration. On Sunday morning we will have our Gregorian Mass. The parish choir will lead in beautiful Gregorian chant. The Word of God will be proclaimed in English. We welcome those who will travel to be part of the congregation. If Exploration is the theme of

the Travel Writers Festival our Mass theme in the context of the Mass is that of Ways of God are unhurried. We must walk in nature. We judge nature by its fruits, so too our lives will be judged by Love. The parables of growth in the Gospel remind us that God’s power is at work in us through our prayer and patience. Being ‘Father’s Day’ we want to praise all those good men who truly own their fatherhood and are active role models for their children and teenagers, engaging actively with the young men and women in their families. Fatherhood has a unique quality of leadership and community building.Thanks the Fathers who do their Christian duty as promised the day they sought to have their child Baptised. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 16th June - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 17th June - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in the Gregorian style for Immrama Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO(E) Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

Antarctic Adventures Workshop at Lismore Heritage Centre

Music Generation Waterford Teen Vocal Camp June 27th – 29th

MUSIC Generation Waterford are delighted to launch its first event for performance music education opportunities across Waterford City and County. As part of Music Generation, Ireland's National Performance Music Education Programme, Music Generation Waterford are funded nationally through U2, The Ireland Funds and The Department of Education and Skills. Locally, Music Generation Waterford is cofunded by Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board along with Waterford City and County Council. MG Waterford invites teenagers to get involved in an exciting three day popular vocal camp from June 27th to 29th in

Blackwater Community College, Lismore, County Waterford. Led by acclaimed singer and vocal coach, Gemma Sugrue of Voiceworks Cork, our vocal team will work with participants of the vocal camp over three days to develop areas such as: • Learning popular vocal technique • Group vocal coaching sessions • Exploring creative arranging of popular songs • Learning to sing backing vocals • Experiencing group singing • Build confidence in performance • Make new friends Teen singers from all experience levels and training backgrounds are welcome to

participate, the course will have something exciting and new for every singer to make great music with friends. Details: Date: June 27th - 29th inclusive Time: 11.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. each day €55 per singer for all three days Sign Up on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/teen-vocalcamp-music-generation-waterford-registration-46318775705 Additional Information: Participants will need to bring their own lunch each day For more details or if you have any questions contact us: T: 058 51405 / 087 319 1973 E: musicgenerationwaterford@wwetb.ie

TO celebrate Lismore Immrama Festival’s stellar line up of speakers, we are running a STEM workshop on Saturday 16th June. “Antarctic Adventures” will feature experiments, interactive activities and exploration of all things South. We will look at Science and Engineering in the World’s most inhospitable place. This workshop takes place in Lismore Heritage Centre from 12.30 pm-2.30 pm and is suitable for children aged 6-12 years. The cost for materials is €10 per child. Grab your woolly jumpers in June and come along to the chilliest workshop of the year!

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John McGrath, Anthony Prendergast and Christina Johnson making a presentation to Cappoquin’s Jayson Molumby of Gym Membership in recognition of his soccer debut with Brighton and Hove Albion FC and playing for the Republic of Ireland at all under age levels, which included being Captain of the Under 17 team.

CAPPOQUIN Phone (058) 52746, Facebook is Cappoquin Community Centre and email ocappdev@eircom.net NATHAN CARTER IN JUNE Cappoquin Community Centre are thrilled to welcome back Nathan Carter to play in Concert on Saturday, June 16th. If previous concerts are anything to go by a great night is guaranteed! HIGH KINGS IN JUNE Cappoquin Community Centre are proud to have the High Kings to play in Concert on Saturday, June 30th. This bands reputation is second to none with a fantastic show assured. GYM Opening Hours MondayFriday 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Membership €200 per year, €60 for 3 Months, €25 per Month, €5 per casual, OAP/ Unemployed €3 per session. Top of the range equipment cardio equipment, we provide a wide range of the lasted cardiovascular equipment, from cross trainers to rowing machines to help maximize your fitness. Resistance equipment - These states of the art machines provide resistance against a certain movement, isolating the targeted muscle group. They operate using weight stacks, allowing total control of your work out. Up to 37.5 Kg Dumbbells, loaded machines including chest press, shoulder press, seated row; pull down, leg press, stack squat and new addition cable machine with large selection of handles and attach-

ments 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 - Conor 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. – 10.00 p.m.

Wednesday: Quiddlers from 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon. Thursday morning Ladies Exercises with Paul Murray 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Community Soccer 8.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Friday Gymnastics 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. MARY BUTLER TD Mrs. Mary Butler TD Fianna Fail will hold a Clinic on the first Saturday of every month at 12.30 p.m. in the Community Centre, all are welcome. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Edel Walsh (058) 52570 first floor of the Community centre. COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €7,100 Lotto draw 11th of June 2018 Jackpot €7,000. Numbers drawn 12, 17, 20, 28. No Winner. Consolation Prize winners: John O’Connell c/o Glanbia Green Street; Mary McGrath, Boherboyrea; Brian McCarthy, Kilminion Close; Peg Fleming, Shanbally; Peggy Coffey, Knockboy, Melleray. Next week’s draw is on the 18th June, 2018, with a jackpot of €7,100. 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!

TREKKIN EEJITS We start this week with a gentle reminder that anyone with Trekkin Eejits charity walk money from late April should please drop it to any member of the organising committee as soon as possible. The Eejits got honourable mention at the opening of the new ‘Le Chéile’ Autistic Spectrum unit at Bunscoil Gleann Sídheáin last Tuesday, as all funds raised in the 2018 walk have been earmarked to support the wonderful new facility. A BLOOMING TREBLE Heartiest congratulations this week to our mate Danny Fletcher, and to the children of Villierstown primary school on their joint win in the postcard garden section at Bloom recently. This makes a total of three local successes for Danny’s designs at Bloom, the 2016 win being in collaboration with the Heritage Group and ‘head builder’ David Mason as we paid tribute to the Red Bridge at Cappoquin. In 2018, as has been well publicised, the Villierstown design focused on Dromana Bridge and the story of the search for a lost sliotar. What a lovely way of highlighting some of our local architectural treasures. Well done to everyone involved. THANKS LADS Despite great delight at the success of the Déise footballers last weekend, it has been a tough week for all involved with and supporting Waterford hurling. While the overriding feeling is bound to be one of disappointment, we ought to spare a thought for the local lads who have fought so hard for so long to try to bring glory to Waterford. How cruel it has been for Darragh and Shane Fives in particular, to be injured at such vital times in the championship. We wish them well in their recoveries, and in just getting on with work and life – injuries mean a lot more than just missing matches, of course. Let’s hope Gavin will be able to keep the family flag flying against Cork next week. No pressure, but nothing to fear either. THIS WEEK’S PICTURE This week’s picture is a lovely

Maggie Lincoln collage remembering the great Maggie Lincoln and Lincoln’s shop at Cappoquin. Lincoln’s has stood at Cook Street since the late 19th century, and saw nearly a century of railway traffic pass literally by its gable wall as well as the road traffic past the front door. Apart from running a very busy shop right up to the present day, the family was heavily

involved in the independence struggle from 1916-22, and Maggie and her two sisters will be among the Cumann na mBan women to be featured in our forthcoming heritage publication next November. Many thanks to Mary and Kasia Coughlan for their assistance in getting this lovely collage to us for this week’s notes.

MODELIGO WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to Richard Nugent, son of Michael and Catherine, Scart, Modeligo and Dianne Morrissey, Abbeyside, daughter of Michael

and Breeda Morrissey who got married June weekend and are on honeymoon in Las Vegas and Mexico. Many years of happiness to you both.

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Knockanore Fete 2017

KNOCKANORE TEXT ALERT Great to see the Text Alert warning signs at all the entrances to our Parish. Would-be thieves and villains can be assured that their movements on our roads will me monitored and anything suspicious will be reported to the Gardaí. We have no tolerance whatsoever for those who put lives and property at risk with their nefarious activities. GOOD NEWS FOR THE FESTIVAL We are delighted to welcome the fabulous TORCÁN Irish Music group to our Ceól an Óir entertainment night in Knockanore on Saturday, June 30th. More on this

later. This, of course, is part of the Annual Festival which begins with the KNOCKANORE 4 Run on Thursday, 28th July, and ends with the FETE in the Community field on Sunday, July 1st. LOCAL GROUP TO TRAVEL TO BRUSSELS From 9th to 12th July, the trip to Belgium is being organised to mark the Centenary of the death of Knockanore born soldier, Edmund Hynes. Edmund was a native of Ballybrack, Knockanore, and enlisted in 1915 in Queensland, Australia. He was killed in action in Belgium in January 1918 and is buried in plot

No A 47 in Underhill Farm Cemetery. The group hope to visit such places as the Menine Gate, the European Parliament, Brugges, etc. If you would like to join the group please contact Michael Murphy as soon as possible at 087-1775624 or molivermurphy@gmail.com DEFIBRILLATOR As promised, the defibrillator is now mounted on the wall of the Community wall and is available to the public. These easily used machines can be the difference between life and death in the event of cardiac arrest, as was evidenced recently in a neighbouring parish.

BALLYDUFF UPPER SPECIAL OLYMPICS The very best of luck to Elaine Martin from Glencairn who is competing in the Special Olympics Ireland games on 15th and 16th of June next in Dublin. Elaine is representing Munster in the Equestrian competitions. This is a fantastic achievement! Elaine has been riding through her local club “Finisk River Riders” under instruction from Theresa White for a number of years. Over the last few months she has been training with her team in Cork in Castlewhite Riding Centre near Waterfall. Special Olympics is all about fun, friendships and team spirit – it’s about a feeling of belonging. Well done Elaine on realising your dreams and getting to the Ireland Games. We congratulate Elaine and wish her all the best in her competitions. Ballyduff is very proud of you! BALLYDUFF UPPER PARENT & TODDLER GROUP The Parent and Toddler Group meet every Friday Morning 9.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. - €2 per session. Parents, Grandparents, childminders all welcome enjoy a cuppa and a chat. WALKING CLUB The next walk is Sunday, June 17th. Galtee walk. Of course new members are always welcome. FESTIVAL TIME! The festival is drawing closer and closer! This year’s Festival runs from Sunday 24th to Saturday, 30th June. Starting after Mass on Sunday 24th the Field Day is first up. Some of the attractions include Birds of Prey, Bouncy Castles, Dunk Chair and of course the ever popular Obstacle Course and many more. Wednesday 27th there’s a 5K Run/Walk.There will be chipped timing for the runners. Registration for Walkers

Elaine Martin getting ready for Speical Olympics Ireland this weekend. [Courtesy Kathy Martin]

is from 7.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. for runners in St. Michael’s Hall. Thursday 28th is Bingo Night with Tom McCarthy. There is a guaranteed Jackpot of €100. Friday 29th is just full of questions with the Car Treasure Hunt starting from the Community Field at 7.00 p.m. followed by Table Quiz in An Síbín at 9.00 p.m. The morning of Saturday, 30th June, our underage boys and girls will provide great entertainment at the community field with underage matches. After resting for a while it’s back out for the Fancy dress at 6.30 p.m. on the main street. While the judges are deliberating, the Go Kart race will run then. So start getting your teams together for this event and remember, the Driver of the Kart must be 16 or over and helmets are a must! Commentation will be provided by DJ Mike Rourke followed with bouncing fun in the Garden at the back of the Log Cabin.The results of both the Fancy dress and the winner of the best Go Kart will be announced here. The Festival will finish up with music in both pubs. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! STALLS AT GALA FIELD DAY If you or someone you know would like to have a stall at this year’s Gala Field Day on Sunday, 24th June, please contact Agnes in St. Michael’s Hall at 058-60390 Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. GET CREATIVE! Time to get creative as this year’s festival will see the return of the Homemade Go Kart Derby on Saturday, 30th June. Drivers must be 16 or over and helmets must be worn. There will be a prize for the best Go Kart. SOCIAL DANCING Gently reminder of Social Dancing night in St Michael’s Hall, Ballyduff this Saturday, 16th June 9.00 p.m. to 12.00 noon. All ages are welcome! The first night’s entertainment will be by Pat Daly. There will be tea/coffee on the night as well as a shop and of course a raffle. PHOTOS WANTED! With the Festival drawing near, it was suggested to add a few photos in the coming weeks of Festivals gone by. If you would like to have a photo you’d like to be included in the notes over the next few weeks, please contact Denise on 087-2273737 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 and stories you would like to be included, please contact Denise at ballyduffuppernews@gmail.com, or 087-2273737 by Sunday night each week.

WELL, the notes are back from holidays and everything seemed to have happened in the village while I was gone, a very busy social time. Please keep all the local news coming. The ‘Down Memory Lane’ photo that was published recently was a big hit, lots of positive feedback. So if anyone has a phot they want shared, we want to share it. The Classic Car display on the 26th was a fantastic occasion. The Opera in Villierstown Church and the high tea afterwards was a delightful afternoon. Our local school winning at Bloom. The Annual Summer Social evening in the Church Hall. JACK THE JOKER Last week’s winner was Shane Tutty who chose card number 13, the seven of diamonds and won €50. Congratulations. Next week’s jackpot is €1,100. Tickets are available locally. TIDY TOWNS COUNCIL The National Tidy Towns judging is currently underway and we would ask you all to be a little extra civic minded as you go about your busy daily lives, every effort helps the cause no matter how small it may seem. Our aim as always is to keep the village in the splendour to which we have become accustomed. TIDY TOWNS COUNCIL We are hosting a special night at the Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal on Saturday, 30th June. Music is by Paddy O’Brien and his band. Special guest is Louise Morrissey, between them Paddy and Louise are celebrating sixty

one years in the county music business this year so a great of entertainment is guaranteed. Transport available from Villierstown village via Aglish and Clashmore. Practice your jiving. Tickets available soon. Contract Mary at 087137 1500. Put the date in your diary. VILLIERSTOWN BROWNIES Last week saw the Gardening Club help out the Brownies position their latest creation,‘The Bug House’.The Brownies created this amazing interpretation of a Bug House using all their recycle, reuse, knowledge and skills.The bug house was made from recycled pallets cut in half with plastic pipes and twigs and other everyday items. It is positioned on the bank by the green container near the Gardening Club’s polytunnel. ‘Our greatest natural resource, is the minds of our children’ Walt Disney. VILLIERSTOWN BOATING CLUB VBC would like to remind everyone about safety on the water, especially during these lovely warm days. Our main aim is to encourage safe use practices of the river and with the RNLI, Swim Ireland and Waterways Ireland, warning over the dangers of swimming and diving we would encourage all to be aware of our local tides, pay attention to the notices down at the quay whether swimming, in a boat, canoeing, sailing or just enjoying jumping from the quay wall. Keep safe and look out for each other. VBC new membership appli-

cation forms can now be sourced from Tory, in the shop on Main Street,Villierstown. WEST WATERFORD SOCIAL HISTORY Congratulations to Monica’s shop in Dungarvan on celebrating 70 years in business. I hear this shop has been a mainstay for nearly every local family and at some time Breda has given great advice on school uniforms and any knitting or crochet difficulty. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to local owner/trainer Pat Duffy on his recent win at the Tramore Races with ‘Courtin Bb’ who won the DFL Fitouts and Joinery Ltd. Handicap Hurdle. BIKEFEST Waterford’s Sports Partnership is hosting a family fun cycle on Saturday, 16th June from 10.30 a.m. SYMPATHY Sincere sympathy to Carol Smith and her family on the death of her mother Joan who was a regular visitor to Villierstown over the years. CHILDREN’S RIDDLE I have hands, I can move but cannot clap, what am I? NEWS FOR INCLUSION This is a community notice page and we need your help to keep it topical and of interest locally. If you have any photos, announcements, stories you would like included in the notes please contact virtue.pc@hotmail.com RIDDLE ANSWER A clock.

Villierstown Tidy Towns VILLIERSTOWN Tidy Towns Council is hosting a very Special Country Music evening at the Walter Raleigh Hotel Youghal on Saturday, 30th June. Music is by Paddy O'Brien & His Band. Special Guest is Louise Morrissey. A great evening’s entertainment of music and dancing is guaranteed as Paddy has just recently celebrated 30 years in the Country Music Business and Louise is currently celebrating 30 years there so both are legends of country music in their own right. Admission is €10. A bus to the venue is leaving Villierstown Village at 8.30 p.m. via Aglish and Clashmore Villages. For bookings of tickets/bus contact Mary at 0871371500. For those travelling by bus early booking is advised. Judging in the National Tidy Towns Competition

Villierstown Brownies showing off their “Bug House.”

is currently underway and we would ask you all to make a little extra effort in keeping your own spaces neat and tidy, and for those of you using the Bring Bank Area a little reminder that when the banks are too full to place your bottles, jars, clothes, etc. in them there is a phone number on each bank that you can use to let the bank suppliers know they are full. When it happens they are too full please take your bottles etc. back home with you. Also take away empty bags and boxes and avoid making the area unsightly. Cameras are in operation in the area so we are aware of who misuses the services. As we continue to enjoy the lovely Summer Sunshine and balmy Summer Evenings stay safe while you work, rest or play.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

COUNTY NEWS

KILROSSANTY WHIST Results from the hall 1st June, 2018 – Kay Veale, Mary Flynn, Ellis Wilkins, Breda Hennessey, Carrie Wilkins, Mary O’Donnell, Brigid Power, Emer Norris, Margaret Riordan. Raffle: Brigid Power, Biddy Keating, Mary Anne Coffey, Peggy Sullivan. Next Whist on 22nd June at 8.00 p.m. New members welcome. MAURICE (MOSSIE) COFFEY Sincere sympathy is extended to the brothers Tom and John; sister Brigid Blackwell; aunts Kitty and Algie; sisters-in-law, brotherin-law on the death of Maurice (Mossie) Coffey, Cutteen whose tragic death took place last Tuesday. Sympathy also to his nephews and niece on their sad loss. Burial took place in Kilrossanty Cemetary. May he rest in peace. DEISE DRAW The club had no winner in the Deise Draw last Wednesday

week. The next one will be held in Stradbally. SYMPATHY Sympathy to the Baldwin family Kilnagrange on the death of Edmond Baldwin recently. May he rest in peace. ICA The guild held their Annual General Meeting on Monday night last. It was well attended. Officers elected:- President: Margaret Cassidy; Secretary: Molly Casey; Treasurer: Kay Veale. All present thanked Liz O’Riordan for the years that she was President and the work she put into ICA Federation meeting in Crotty’s Inn on 27th June at 7.30 p.m. Raffle winners were Marjorie Keane and Margaret Cassidy. A vote of sympathy was passed to the Coffey family, Cutteen on the death of Maurice (Moss) Coffey who died recently. We will have a day outing in July. More details nearer the time.

Stars set to shine in Dungarvan! THE hugely popular A Night With the Stars show returns to the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, next Wednesday, 20th June, for another Country Cracker and will feature six of Ireland’s top Stars all on one super show with Declan Nerney, Patrick Feeney, Gary Gamble, Stephen Smyth, Michael Collins and Patrick O’Sullivan all set to showcase there biggest hit songs in the company of Ireland’s top band Keltic Storm with compere on the evening the great John O’Shea from WLR. Tickets are now on sale from the Park Hotel reception on 058 42899. So keep next Wednesday

Patrick Feeney

night free in your diary as all Country Roads are Dungarvan bound. Show kicks-off at 8.00 p.m.

Members of the Mahon Valley Gun Club present a cheque for €500 to the Kilmacthomas Tidy Towns.

[Michael Faulkner]

KILMACTHOMAS SPECIAL OLYMPICS IRELAND Best of luck from family and friends goes to Willie McGrath, Riverview Estate, Kilmacthomas who is competing in the Special Olympics Munster Tournament in Dublin. HOSPICE SUNFLOWER DAYS Many thanks to all who supported the Waterford Hospice Sunflower Day event by buying the merchandise, giving of your time to sell same and helping out in any way. Thanks to Pat at Centra for use of his premises. A very successful day was had. FUN DAY The Copper Coast is host to a fabulous Fun Day on Saturday next, 16th June, starting at 11.00 a.m. till late. Numerous events taking place for the whole family which include surfing, sand art,

Dog show, talent show introduced by DJ Tyrone, baking competition, colouring competition, wheel barrow challenge, Flash Mob Yoga, Craft Stalls, Food Stalls, Coast Guard Demo on the Sea, Family Treasure Hunt, music by New Foundland and many many more events. Schools will benefit from this event so we are asking all parents to come along and enjoy a fun filled day at the Copper Coast. CHURCH GATE COLLECTION The Irish Kidney Association Church Gate collection takes place this weekend 16th & 17th June at all churches in the parish. Please be as generous as you can. GRAVEYARD MASSES The graveyard masses will take as follows, Kill Monday 16th July at 7.30 p.m., Newtown Monday, 23rd July at 7.30 p.m., and

Kilmac on Friday, 27th July at 9.30 a.m. for those buried in the local cemetery, prayers afterwards. LOTTO DRAW Kilmacthomas AFC lotto draw results for Saturday 9th June, letters drawn D, J, K and M. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Katie Mulhearne, Kilmac; Eleanor O'Connell, Clonea; Louis Power, The Hill; Clara McCormack, Shanakill and Saoirse, Paddy and Rian Hayes, The Pike. Next week’s jackpot is €600, be in to win. WHIST Whist winners at Ballylaneen on Monday night 11th June, Mary B. Bowdren, Mary Daye, Linda Dempsey, Breda Galvin, Monica Gough, Agnes Thomas, Nicola Carroll, Rosie Keane, Sheila Morrissey, Biddy Carroll and Eileen Power. Raffle winners Brigid Power, Eric Townsend,

Sheila Morrissey, Hannah McGrath and Monica Gough. DAY TRIP Last Tuesday the Tuesday Club Ladies at Kilmacthomas Day Centre set off for a lovely day trip. Shopping, then 3 course lunch at Jack Meades. They were excellent, the lunch and dessert were very good and enjoyed by all. Then we had a coastal tour and stopped for an ice-cream in Tramore and sat in the sun. That is what life is about, relaxing with friends. If you feel that you would like to find out just what the Day Centre offers then come and meet us on Tuesday, we are there from 10.00 a.m. -4.00 p.m. Enjoy a cup of coffee/tea and see all the activities we do. Another trip is planned for the end of the Month.

Declan Nerney

Patrick O'Sullivan

Insights to Success: Elaine Fennelly, Crystal Valley Tech; Eamon Keane, Deise Today on WLRfm; Sean Gallagher; John Flahavan, Flahavans; Frank Dolphin, BPO Rigney Dolphin and Richie Walsh Waterford City & County pictured at ‘Insights to Success’ organised by the Local Enterprise Office (Waterford) & WLRfm in the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

COUNTY NEWS

NOTAI NA GAELTACHTA PICNIC AN tSAMHRAIDH Beidh Picnic Teaghlach ar siúl san Imearlann, An Rinn, Co Phort Láirge ar an Satharn 16 Meitheamh ag 12.30 i.n. Tóg picnic leat agus bí réidh chun a bheith ag spraoi! Gaeilge agus fáilte roimh chách. Scaip an scéal le do thoil. A Family Picnic through Irish will take place in An Imearlann (playground), An Rinn, Co. Waterford on Saturday, 16th June at 12.30 p.m. Bring a picnic and be ready to have some fun! All welcome. This event will be run through Irish. HÚLAÍ SAMHRAIDH Beidh campaí Húlaí ar ais an samhradh seo. I mí Iúil beidh cúrsa do dhéagóirí 13+ i Meánscoil San Nioclás gach Luain i rith mí Iúil. €75 is ea an táille don cúrsa iomlán, €60 i gcomhair ceithre oíche, nó €20 i gcomhair oíche amháin. Beidh Húlaí Lúnasa ar fáil do dhaoine óga 5 go 15 bliain d’aois arís i mbliana chomh maith. Beidh an campa seo ar siúl i Meánscoil San Nioclás, 7-10 Lúnasa. Beidh oíche clárúcháin ar siúl, Déardaoin 21 Meitheamh ag 7in sa Mheánscoil agus beidh ráta speisialta ar fáil do dhaoine óga a bheidh ag freastal ar an dhá champa. Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ó Mary: 087-2714671. GLANADH NA dTRANNA Tá fáilte roimh cách tacaíocht a thabhairt dúinn Dé Sathairn 16 Meitheamh idir 11rn agus 1in chun tránna na nDéise a ghlanadh. Tabhair na páistí leat. Beidh málaí agus láimhíní curtha ar fáil sna cairr clóis ag an Coinigéar, Poll a’ Phúca, Baile na nGall agus Heilbhic. Tuilleadh Eolais: 086-8134597 nó 0879860532 Everybody is welcome to pitch in on Saturday, June 16th

between 11.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. and lend a hand to keep our beaches on the Heilbhic peninsula in the Waterford Gaeltacht in Ireland’s Ancient East looking lovely. Bring the kids too! Bags and gloves will be provided at the car parks of the four locations: An Coinigéar, Poll a’ Phúca, Baile na nGall and Heilbhic. Further Info: 086-8134597 or 087-9860532. 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. Tá táille socraithe ag uasmhéid €3.00 an turais i gcomhair dhaoine fásta agus tá táillí laghdaithe i gcomhair mhicléinn agus pháistí os cionn 5 bhliain d’aois. Glactar le pasanna saorthaistil ar gach seirbhís de chuid Local Link. Má tá a thuilleadh eolais uait ar aon seirbhís de chuid Local Link, féach ar www.locallinkwaterford.ie, nó déan teagmháil le: James ar 0761102845, Teresa ar 0761-102197, Caroline ar 0761-102076, nó r-phost chuig info@locallinkwaterford.ie The Ardmore to Dungarvan bus service is now available. There are stops in An Sean Phobal, Heilbhic, Baile na nGall, the Post Office and in Maoil ‘a Choirne. There are four daily return services Monday to Saturday. Fares are set at a maximum of €3.00 per single trip for Adults. Reduced fares apply for students and children over 5 years of age. Free travel passes are accepted on all Local Link services. For information on this service please check timetables at www.locallinkwaterford.ie.

Contact details; James on 0761102845, Teresa on 0761-102197, Caroline on 0761-102076, or email info@locallinkwaterford.ie AN GHAELTACHT CLG TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl. Is féidir linn an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat. Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine. SPRAOI – GRÚPA SÚGARTHA NA RINNE Tiocfaidh Spraoi, Grúpa Súgartha do thuismitheoirí agus páistí, le chéile i Halla Pobail na Rinne ar an Aoine beag seo ón 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 12.00 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?

Comhgháirdeachas le Jeslyn Ní Fhoghlú ó S.N. Bhaile Mhic Airt, a bhuaigh bonn óir i graobh an chontae ins na Comóirtisí Luthchleasa Bunscoileanna.

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 05846664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com Are you on job seekers allowance? Are you Unemployed and interested in working in Local Community Projects? Tús provides work opportunities for all unemployed people in the An Rinn/An Sean Phobal area. If you are less than 25 years of age there will be a major financial incentive for participating. Contact the Tús supervisor Cian O hAileasa at 087-3770256 or the manager of Comhlacht Forbartha na nDeise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin 058-46664. CAIRDE NA GAELTACHTA Buaileann Cairde na Gaeltachta, Cumann Gníomhaíochta Lucht Scoir i nGaeltacht na nDéise, le chéile an céad Máirt den mhí ag 3i.n. in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. Tá fáilte is fiche roimh cách. SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ar fáil i gcomhair coinne in Ionad Pobail na Rinne, Dé Máirt agus Déardaoin ach é a chur in áirithe roimh ré. Déan teagmháil le Strandside Medical i gcomhair tuilleadh eolais, 05841227. Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú is available on appointment in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday. Contact Strandside Medical for further information, 058-41227. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag 058-46125 nó 0851422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St.Vincent de Paul are 058-46125 or 085-1422902. SCÉIM FOLÁIREAMH DO SHEANÓIRÍ Más maith leat cnaipe práinne agus siogairlín a fháil faoin Scéim Foláireamh do Sheanóirí, tar i dteagmháil linn – 058-46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. If you think you could benefit from a panic button and pendant under the Seniors Alert Scheme, contact us on 058-46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar Twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 058-46664.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

Waterford Gaeltacht Man Appointed to Board of National Theatre

Ógie Ó Céilleachair ÓGIE Ó Céilleachair from the Gaeltacht of An Rinn has been appointed to the board of An Taidhbhearc, the national theatre for the Irish language. In a press statement this week, chairperson and film director, Aodh Ó Coileáin, named Ó Céilleachair amongst four other new members appointed to the voluntary board. From Maoil a’Chóirne in the Waterford Gaeltacht, and a former pupil of S.N. na Rinne & Meánscoil San Nioclás, Ógie Ó Céilleachair is a teacher at Limerick’s Gaelcholáiste. He also teaches Irish in Mary Immaculate College, the University of Limerick and Coláiste na Rinne. The UCC & NUIG graduate divides his time between Limerick and his native home of An Rinn. He has won many creative writing and singing prizes at Oireachtas na Gaeilge. In 2010 he published a Junior Certificate history text book for Irish-medium secondary schools. In 2011 he published his first novel for teenagers, Cúpla, with the Cló IarChonnacht label. In 2017 he published a collection of short stories for teenagers, Katfish agus Scéalta Eile. Both books were launched in Coláiste na Rinne and have been selected as prescribed reading material for Junior Cycle students studying the new Irish Language curriculum. He has written, produced and staged four plays with his Transition Year drama students in Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh. In

2017 he staged one of those plays, Superstarz, in the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan on the 30th of April and the 1st of May. All proceeds were donated to Helvick RNLI Lifeboat and to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, South Eastern Branch. He a member of the popular Cór Fear na nDéise choir who perform regularly locally, nationally and internationally. Taibhdhearc Chairperson, Aodh Ó Coileáin, said: “It is encouraging to see so many people showing interest in serving on the Theatre’s Board, evidence that the concept of a National Irish Language Theatre is important in the eyes of the public. This new energy and mixture of skills will really benefit the theatre as we plan and decide strategies for the future. We look forward next month to BAOITE, a new play by Darach Mac Con Iomaire which opens at the Galway International Arts Festival.” The four other newly appointed members to the board are Dr. Siobhán Nic Fhlannchadha of the Irish Universities Association; Máiréad Ní Chualáin, Artistic Director & founder of No Ropes Theatre Company and present artist in residence at Druid Theatre Company; former Senator and present communications manager with TG4, Trevor Ó Clochartaigh; Orla King who has worked extensively in human resources with TG4 and Údarás na Gaeltachta.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

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WEST WATERFORD CASH IS BACK! In case you missed our notice last week just to remind you all that Youghal Credit Union sub office, with cash facilities is now open for business each Saturday morning between 9.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon at its new premises, the old Fire Station in Ardmore Village.We do not need to remind you that this office is based on a use it or lose it basis.We encourage everyone young and old to support our Ardmore office.We would also like to thank each and everyone of our loyal customers for their continued support We also ask you to support your children to partake on the schools Sammy stamps saving programme which is available in all our local schools. PARISH OF AGLISH – BALLINAMEELA – MOUNT STUART St. Declan’s Well Mass: Mass to celebrate the Feast of St. Declan will be celebrated at St. Declan’s Well Toor on Thursday, July 26th. CLASHMORE 5K The 17th annual Old Still Bar sponsored West Waterford Athletic Club 5k road race took place last Friday evening, June 8th, in Clashmore village. A big thank you to everyone for their help and cooperation to host the race. A big thank you also to the staff and management of the Old Still for their very generous sponsorship of the race and providing the refreshments afterwards. The winner of this year’s race was Clashmore native James Ledingham. Great to see James back in winning form again following his return from overseas duty with the Defence Forces in the Congo. Well done James. CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA club weekly lotto draw took place last Monday night, June 11th and the following were the numbers out of the drum 2, 23, 25 and 27. We had no jackpot winner. Next week our jackpot will be €4,300 and our draw will take place in Clashmore at The Ole Mill Bar. Our weekly lucky draw ticket winners of €20 each this

week were: N. Troy; Jack & Derry c/o Cards; Nick Troy; Bobby Connery and Nick Troy.Thanks to everyone for supporting our draw. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE At our Clashmore 45 Drive on Monday night last (June 11th) in the Decies Bar, our overall winners this week were Conor Lynch and Edward Hynes. In joint second we had Jock O’Connell and Derry Cotter; Terri McGrath and Mary Foley. Best of the last five were Hannah Lucas and Mary O’Donovan. Our lucky last game winners were Ann Ledingham and Terry Ledingham. Well done all and thanks to everyone for your continued support. SYMPATHY On behalf of all of us here at the weekly Clashmore 45 Drive we extend deepest sympathy to our colleague Carmel Buckley on the death of her mother Mrs. Mary Gough,Vicarstown, Modeligo, Co. Waterford. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. DEATH OF PATRICIA (PAT) HURTON With deep sadness we record the death of Patricia (Pat) Hurton (nee Heaphy) of Coolbagh, Clashmore, and formally of Youghal, a so dearly loved wife and mother who died peacefully in the presence of her family at Waterford University Hospital, on Thursday last, June 7th. Family, neighbours and friends came to pay their respects to Patricia and support her family as she lay in repose at her home in Clashmore on Friday, followed by a service of life celebration for Patricia at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, on Saturday morning. Our deepest sympathy is extended to Patricia’s family who will miss her so dearly especially her loving husband and best friend Paddy; and loving sons Terry, Tommy and Brady; her grandchildren Davin, Jason and Chance; daughters-in-law Marguerite and Lisa-Marie; brothers Gussie and Noel Heaphy; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. BBQ & LIVE MUSIC On this Sunday evening, June 17th we will be hosting a fundrais-

The boats come sailing home in the Pablo Regatta race.

Marie Quinn, Josephine and Aoife McGrath and John Daly.

One of our many traffic stewarts Ron O’Brien.

John Kelly and Angela McCarthy leading the parade.

Winner all right Liam Troy at the finishing line for the Pablo Regatta. ing BBQ with live music here in Aglish at Deise Bru in aid of Geraldines GAA Club and your support will be very much appreciated. Live music this and every Sunday evening 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. from now till September! CLASHMORE RAMBLERS Our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place on Sunday night last, June 10th. Our letters drawn were K, J,

T and F. We had no winner of our Jackpot which is now €550. The following were our lucky weekly prize winners of €20 each: Paul Marks; Bernie Nicolson; Richard White c/o Eithine. The previous week (June 3rd) letters were F, I, T and Z. We had one winner of our €4,550 jackpot Maurice Fitzgerald. Congratulations to Maurice on his win. PABLO’S REGATTA During the Clashmore Strings and Things Festival, Clashmore Ramblers hosted their annual boat race The Pablo Regatta on the river here in the village, a brilliant day was had by all. A huge thank you to all our organisers and supporters. The proceeds of this event will be shared between the Ramblers and Cancer Research. Congratulations to the following winners of our boat race:- 1st prize was won by Dan Goggin; 2nd prize was won by Sheila Ring; 3rd prize was won by John Kenneally. The last boat home prize was won David Smiddy. KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY GROUP CHURCH GATE COLLECTION Kinsalebeg Community Group will hold their annual Church Gate Collection on 16th and 17th June at all masses at the Churches in Clashmore, Piltown, Ardmore and Grange.Your donation is really appreciated.

High above the roof tops.

Face painting at the Teddy Bears Picnic.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

No Name Club’s Graduation 2017/2018

Brigid Walsh (centre) presented the Paul Walsh Perpetual Trophies to Conor Coleman (Host of the Year) and Tirna Connors (Hostess of the Year).

Fusion Centre, Dungarvan

Back row - Orla Keane, Cordelia Burke, David Hayes and Matt McGrath. Front row - Karla O’Brien, Hanna Kirwan and Joe McNamara.

Shane Coleman presents the Michael Coleman Perpetual Shield to Gabor Villanyi (Most Enthusiastic Male 2017/18).

2018 Super Talent Dance Group Winners – Back row: James Kavanagh, John Donovan, Laura Griffin, Cormac Mahony and Gabor Villanyi. Front row: Alanna O’Connor, Laura Harty, Tirna Connors, Katelyn O’Brien Landy and Caoimhe Power.

Alanna O’Connor (Most Enthusiastic Female 2017/18) is presented with the Catherine McCarthy Perpetual Shield by Mary McCarthy.

Adult Members of Dungarvan No Name Club 2017/18 – Back row: Audrey Donovan, Sam Hayes, Dawn Drummey, Mary Leahy and Cordelia Burke. Front row: Heather Sheehan, Katie Leahy, John Donovan, Craig Sheehan and Gerry Power. Missing from photo are Paddy Fitzgerald, Teresa Daly and Lizzie McCarthy.

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NO NAME CLUB GRADUATION NIGHT

Back row - Grainne McGrath, Mary Leahy and Tara Fitzgerald. Front row Shona O’Neill, Kate O’Mahoney and Katelyn O’Brien Landy.

Back row - James Kavanagh, Craig Sheehan and Darragh Pender. Front row - Hannagh Hallahan, Evelyn Kiely and Emily Murphy.

Back row - Sean Roche, Heather Sheehan and Eoin Bohane. Front row - Belle Dipple, Matthew Hamer and Anna Spratt.

Back row - Gabor Villanyi, Craig Sheehan and Isaac Barry. Front row - John Donovan, Sarah Phelan and Eoin Killigrew.

Back row - Brenda Organ, Sam Hayes and Jason Power. Front row - Mollaí Gough, Molly Shrubb and Natalia Burdys.

Back row - Saoirse McDonnell Moynihan, Katie Leahy and Dearbhla Beresford. Front row - Henry Griffin, Andrea Baker and Carly Dunford.

Back row - Cormac Mahony, Gerry Power and Aeva-May Conway. Front row - Jenny Drohan, Jessie Mulcahy and Jennifer Barry.

Back row - Ronan Bohane, Cordelia Burke and Eoin Pollock. Front row Ciara Prendergast, Alanna O’Connor and Chloe Smiddy.

Back row - Justyna Burska, Victoria O’Hara and Jodi Kavanagh. Front row Laura Harty, Audrey Donovan and Aaron Foley. Back row - Alex Fahy, Heather Sheehan and Michael Cliffe. Front row - Aimee Cliffe, Caoimhe Power and Aoife O’Donovan.

Back row - Colin Foley, Cameron Maguire and Conor Browne. Front row Katelin Cliffe, Audrey Donovan and Sheena McGuckian.

Back row - Rhona Curran, Louise Casey and Kellie Hamilton. Front row Laura Griffin, Dawn Drummey and Lucy Holmes.

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‘Why We Cycle’ Set for Dungarvan Screening THE Waterford Cycling Campaign is to host a screening of the Dutch cycling documentary ‘Why We Cycle’ later this week as part of Waterford Council’s Bike Week programme. The event is to take place on Thursday, June 14th at the SGC Cinema in Dungarvan at 7.30 p.m. Admission is free. Bookings can be made through EventBrite.ie. “It is not a film about policy and strategy. Instead, it is more of a manifesto, showing people why they should want to aspire a cycling society,” stated Marco te Brömmelstroet (aka Cycling Professor), in interview with bikebiz.com. Brömmelstroet said the film

should help advocates to “know what to ask from your politicians and why you should start fighting for such a future.” Chairperson of the Waterford Cycling Campaign is Marc Ó Cathasaigh, who has stated that having children changed his view on cycling. “So for me, it started with a bike trailer,” says Ó Cathasaigh. “I’d been a cyclist all my life, and biking on busy roads had never really bothered me. But once I had my boys in the bike trailer behind me, suddenly I was thinking: ‘This is my whole family here. This isn’t safe enough’.” After a very successful screening of the film earlier this year in Waterford City, Mr. Ó

Cathasaigh believes Dungarvan, with its newly emerging cycling culture, is the perfect spot to show this documentary again. “Cycling in Dungarvan has transformed over the last decade. The Smarter Travel initiative has made active transport, and cycling in particular, a viable choice for school kids, parents and commuters alike.” “But of course, the main impetus has to be the Greenway. With 250,000 visitors in its first 9 months, it has really changed people’s attitudes to cycling in the county. It’s a good news story that Waterford really needed in a place that’s so often in the ‘nearly man’ category,” said Ó Cathasaigh.

“Legally Blonde the Musical” tickets now on sale OMG You Guys! Dungarvan Junior Musical Stage School makes a welcome return to The Sports Centre, Dungarvan, with their production of the stunning musical Legally Blonde for four performances from Wednesday 20th to Saturday, 23rd June, at 7.30 p.m. nightly. Fresh from their recent productions of Annie and Sister Act at The Sports Centre, we will once again be building a forty foot stage along with stunning stage sets, costumes and lighting and you can be guaranteed the talented students of the stage school will once again deliver a performance that is not to be missed. Legally Blonde tells the story of Elle Woods who enrols at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend with hilarious consequences. This smash hit Broadway musical is packed with fantastic songs that include

Omigod You Guys, Ireland, Chip On My Shoulder, Whipped Into Shape, Legally Blonde and many more. If past productions are anything to go by Legally Blonde is a must see production for all the family and tickets are now on sale at Kelly's Pharmacy, Abbeyside, and The Wine Buff, Grattan Square, and early booking is strongly recommended in order to secure your seats at the musical event of the year. NEW TERM We are now enrolling for our new term that will commence in August and run until January.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. We have a strong emphasis on confidence building, having fun and making new friends while learning all the skills of the perform-

ing arts from the industries most talented and in demand professionals, skills that stay with and benefit students way and beyond the world of the stage and the rehearsal room. If you like to sing, dance, act and perform, or you just like to have fun, then Dungarvan and West Waterford's premier stage school is the place for you. All our students get to perform live on stage in our mush talked about end of term productions. No experience is required to join the stage school and new students are always more than welcome at our stage school family. So why not see for yourself why so many happy student cant be wrong. You can secure your place today by simply calling David or Brian on 087-2360330 and we will happily answer any questions you might have. Let the fun begin.

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Portrait of an artist … By Donal Buckley

Niccolo d'Ardia Caracciola DID you hear the one about the Irishman, the Englishman and the Italian man. Its the same person, so there's no joke there then. But, let me explain, Niccolo Caracciola was born in Dublin in 1941. His father was Ferdinando Caracciola, Prince of Cursi, from an old Neapolitan family in Italy. His mother was also from an old family, the Fitzgerald's from Waterford. To be more precise, Waterford Castle. In fact, this is where he was brought up. The Castle is set on The Island at the Eastern side of Waterford City. The Island is so called because it is surrounded by the River Suir on one side and The Kings Channel on the other two sides.To the North of the Castle is the Kilkenny border and to the East, County Wexford. His unique surroundings can only have been an inspiration to the young Niccolo who would turn out to be one of the finest artists this country has ever produced. He was sent to boarding school in England, specifically The Oratory, 6 miles NorthWest of Reading in Berkshire. The Oratory was founded by Cardinal John Henry Newman as a Roman Catholic alternative to Eton school. At the age of 19, Niccolo went to Florence to study art. He had a home there and he travelled between Italy and Ireland for the rest of his life. He studied Fine Art Painting under "La Signorina" Nerina Simi (1890-1987) at the suggestion of arist Pietro Annigoni who believed the teenager had a talent that should be developed. In 1965, American movie director Carol Reed made

"The Agony and the Ecstasy", starring Charleton Heston.The film portrayed the events around the painting of the ceiling of Rome's Sistine Chapel with Heston playing Michelangelo. The Vatican, rightly so, refused to let a film crew anywhere near the priceless and delicate work of art. So, the Sistine Chapel had to be recreated in a Roman film studio. Of course that great painting had to be reproduced perfectly through its various stages of progress for the film. Step forward young Niccy from Waterford. He was one of a handful of artists chosen to paint replica's of Michelangelo's famous works. If you are ever asked in a quiz "What was the nationality of the artist who painted the ceiling of The Sistine Chapel?" The answer is, an Italian painted the first one but an Irishman painted it better and quicker. Though Niccolo was trained in High Renaissance painting, his true love was painting the Irish countryside. Between 1975 and 1978 he lived at Rosemount House in Moate, County Westmeath where he got inspiration for many of his landscapes.These were exhibited in The Lad Lane Gallery, Dublin in 1978. He was also notable for his portrait painting. Among some of his famous subjects were Lord Iveagh and author J.P. Donleavy. He also did several self portraits, one of his last being in 1984. Niccolo Caracciolo exhibited his work in Italy, London and Ireland. His Irish exhibitions in The Hugh Lane Gallery, The Solomon Gallery and The Royal Hibernian

Niccolo Caracciola - Self Portrait Academy were very successful and in 1983 he was elected an associate member and eventually, in 1984, a full member of the RHA. In 1989 Niccolo d'Ardia Fitzgerald Caracciolo died in a car accident near Siena in Italy. He was buried in Bunclody, County Wexford. The Royal Hibernian Academy award a medal in his honour called The Don Niccolo d'Ardia Caracciolo RHA Medal Niccolo's sister, Maria Levinge is also an exceptional painter who lives and works in County Wexford.

Femme Fatale by Niccolo Caracciolo

Singer / Songwriter Kevin McCarthy from New York - debut tour in Ireland SINGER / songwriter Kevin McCarthy was born and raised in New York but has been drawn to Ireland his whole life. At very young and impressionable age, Kevin was able to meet his idols growing up - The irish Rovers - backstage after their concert. It was from then on that he knew music would be his path and his passion. He joined his first rock band in 1985 and a few years later he co-found his very successful original band in Western New York; a music scene which would made a huge impact in alternative rock and included bands such as the Goo Goo Dolls and 10,000 Maniacs. His band grew for 10 years into one of the top bands in WNY and, in 2009, he was

inducted as co-founder, into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. In 1999, Kevin embarked on his solo career and travelled extensively throughout the USA and Canada. He has shared the stage with international music acts opening for Dave Mason, Rick Springfield, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Proclaimers, and Coldplay as part of the Labatt Outfitter Tour. His solo show is a party and celebration of rock music from classic rock, alternative and pop music from over the years. He also mixes in rocked-up versions of trad Irish tunes as well. Making his Ireland debut this coming week, Kevin plays 2 shows at the An Cruiscin Lan in Waterford – June 23rd at 9.00 p.m. and June 24th at 6.00 p.m.,

Top of the Town in Askeaton on June 29th at 10.00 p.m., and at Nixy’s The Square Bar – June 30th www.kevinsmccarthy.com

Halfpenny Bridge

Kevin McCarthy

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End of Season Celebrations and AGM ON Friday, 25th May, we marked the end of a very successful theatrical season with a celebratory gathering in Merry’s Gastro Pub, Dungarvan. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of certificates and awards to Club members who had received either nominations and/or wins in the Munster Express and Waterford News and Star Critics’ Awards.The work of our directors and performers in both “ONE MAN TWO GUVNERS” and “OF MICE AND MEN” was acknowledged by Club President, Siobhan Buckley who made the presentations on behalf of the Committee. A great night was had by all!! At our AGM (in the same venue) on Wednesday, 30th May, following a review of the season by outgoing officers, a new committee was duly elected and we are delighted to welcome Tara Mc Andrew on board for the 2018-2019 season. Thanks also to outgoing members and to those willing to continue on the Committee for what promises to be another exciting year of theatre. ERIE PLAYHOUSE – “THE GLORIOUS ONES” IN DUNGARVAN No sooner was the new committee elected than planning began apace for the impending arrival from Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. of our friends from The Playhouse Theatre (one of the top ten community theatre groups in the U.S.) on June 30th.

During their time in Dungarvan, they will present their award-winning production of the one act musical comedy “THE GLORIOUS ONES” for 2 NIGHTS ONLY on the 4th & 5th JULY, in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre. Hailed by the New York Times as “joyfully naughty with buoyant music” (Book by Lynn Ahrens & Music by Stephen Flaherty), these performances will provide Dungarvan audiences with a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the best of what American community theatre has to offer. A great way to celebrate Independence Day in Dungarvan. Details re bookings, tickets and times will be available shortly. See our Facebook Page and local press during the coming weeks for updates and further details.

Siobhan Buckley and Ruaidhri De Paor.

Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom By Bill Tubbritt IT’S hard to believe but we are now five movies into the Jurassic franchise with this the sequel to the 2015 Jurassic World. Directed by J. A. Bayona who must take a lot of credit for a visually spectacular movie that starts off fast and just keeps going with lots of high octane action throughout. The plot continues on from the events of the previous movie where the humans have closed the park and left the dinosaurs to their own devices. When the Volcano on the island begins to erupt, the fate of the dinosaurs is at risk. Will the human race stand by and watch as the dinosaurs face extinction for a second time? The plot to this one is not very complicated which will leave many feeling like this was a weak effort in some ways as it seems to be fresh out of new ideas.The movie does have a huge fan base that will eat it up as we certainly get what we expected with this one. That’s not saying it’s a bad movie thought as it does have a lot of pluses which more than make up for everything else. The special effects look amazing as usual which is all the more impressive considering it was not all CGI used. Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom is the second part in the Jurassic World trilogy so expect to see our prehistoric friends back for another instalment in the near future. 4/5

Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale” live from Opera De Paris Tuesday, June 19th at 18.15 p.m.

By Jim Ryan

Emma O’Donnell and Siobhan Buckley. Siobhan Buckley and Con O’Sullivan.

Orla Glascott and Con O’Sullivan. Des Feeney and Siobhan Buckley.

David Zannis and James Fraher. Sandra Landers and Deirdre Collender.

Aileen Hogan, Mary O’Neill and Carol Elstead.

David Mansfield, Des Feeney and Pat Power.

“DON Pasquale is furiously alive with its own unfailing brand of delight”. (Brockway and Weinstock) Donizetti last opera, “Don Pasquale”, premiered in Paris in 1843, with a star-studded cast of four legendary singers, Mario, Grisi, Tamburini and Lablache. This opera, the last comic opera to be performed up to the present day, has been described as “a jolly jape of mistaken identity, young love and old love, with lots of gorgeous melodies, particularly the serenade towards the end.” We’ve just had those delightful performances of Rossini’s “The Italian Girl in Algiers”, at the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival and after Rossini retired from opera following the premiere of “William Tell” in 1829, there were only two more comic operas, “Don Pasquale” and “L’Elisir d’Amore”. “L’Elisir” is an unfailing joy but “Pasquale”, with its almost nonsensical plot, is the most comic of all its composer’s operas: Alan Blyth calls it “Donizetti’s comic masterpiece”. The plot is laden with comic possibilities: The elderly, wealthy bachelor (Pasquale), the nephew who refuses to marry his chosen bride (Ernesto) – instead, he wants to marry his own true love (Norina) – the uncle enlisting the help of a scoundrel friend in finding a wife (Dr Malatesta).The false friend suggests that his own ‘sister’, ‘Sofronia’ (who’s really Norina in disguise) would be an ideal bride for the old man. The beguiling young bride goes through a ‘marriage ceremony’ with the old man. But it’s a fake ceremony. Straightaway, the innocent, charming ‘wife’ becomes a tempestuous, shrewish, impossible-to-live-with wife who turns the old man’s life upside down. He begs to be released from his torturous ‘marriage’ bond and gives his blessing to the real marriage of the young lovers. And they all live happily ever after. Donizetti’s comic touch and his inspired music along with the gorgeous arias, the magical duets and ensembles sweep all before them; we are left with a heart-warming evening’s theatre sure to lift the spirits. We get bel canto singing at its most melodious from one of the three great masters of same.The tenor arias are among the most graceful ever composed for that register – many operagoers of today would give anything to have Enrico Caruso back on earth for just one more rendition of the afore mentioned serenade, ‘Com’e gentil’; when Lablache sang it on that opening night it brought the audience to its feet. Donizetti, who came from Bergamo in Italy, (birthplace of one of the twentieth century’s most beloved men, Pope John the 23rd) is one of my favourite composers; all the accounts of his life suggest he was also

one of the most lovable. Sadly, his life was clouded by tragedy; he and his wife, Virginia, had three children, none of whom lived more than a few days and she herself died of cholera aged only twenty-nine. He was only fifty-nine when he died, having underwent debilitating bouts of mental illness. Most of his nearly seventy operas were neglected for decades but today his star shines brightly in the operatic firmament; his operas are performed everywhere; we can only rejoice and be glad. Denis Forman writes: “In the music of ‘Don Pasquale’ there is casual magic … an alpha. An evening of Donizetti at his musical best”. In our production from Opera de Paris, Bass, Michele Pertusi, should be a delightful ‘Pasquale’ and, for me, Lawrence Brownlee is a magnificent Bel Canto tenor. I believe this screening to be unmissable for lovers of great opera. Donizetti’s melodies haunt the memory and a good production of ‘Pasquale’ is guaranteed to lift your spirits and bring tears of joy and laughter to your eyes. I wouldn’t want to miss it! [Simon Rattle’s farewell concert with the Berlin Phil on Wed, June 20th, ‘Carmen’ from Sydney Harbour on Sat, July 14th and Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” from the superb Royal Shakespeare Company on Wed, July 18th are some upcoming screenings at SGC to put into our diaries.]

SCHOOL NEWS Official Opening of the ASD Unit in Cappoquin Primary School by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan

Fr. Arthure, Mary Casey and James Casey, Vice Principal, pictured at the Official Opening of the ASD Unit in Cappoquin Primary School. [Dan McGrath]

Denis McCarthy, Chairman Board of Management, makes a presentation to Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan at the Official Opening of the ASD Unit in Cappoquin Primary School. [Dan McGrath]

Eamon O'Shea; Fr. Arthure; Regina Gannon, Dept of Education; Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan; Mrs. Brid Duggan, Principal; Denis McCarthy, Chairman Board of Management and Josephine McGrath, Waterford City & County Council. [Dan McGrath]

Denis McCarthy, Chairman Board of Management, receives a presentation from Fr. Arthure, at the Official Opening of the ASD Unit in Cappoquin Primary School. Also included is Mrs. Brid Duggan, Principal. [Dan McGrath]

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan cuts the ribbon to officially open the ASD Unit in Cappoquin Primary School, watched by pupils, staff, guests and parents, including Mrs Brid Duggan, Principal and Denis McCarthy, Chairman Board of Management. [Dan McGrath]

Denis McCarthy, Chairman Board of Management makes a presentation to Josephine McGrath, Waterford City & County Council at the Official Opening of the ASD Unit in Cappoquin Primary School. Also included is Mrs. Brid Duggan, Principal. [Dan McGrath]

Denis McCarthy, Chairman Board of Management, makes a presentation to Regina Gannon, Dept. of Education at the Official Opening of the ASD Unit in Cappoquin Primary School. Also included is Mrs. Brid Duggan, Principal. Some of the pupils and parents who attended the official opening of the ASD Unit in Cappoquin Primary School.

[Dan McGrath]

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MODELIGO NATIONAL SCHOOL

Busy few weeks in Modeligo NS WE have had a very busy few weeks in Modeligo NS. Our Open Day was a huge success.We would like to thank all of the children and parents who came to see our fantastic school. A huge thank you to Mary and Bríd for organising the tea and coffee and the tasty treats. We look forward to welcoming our new pupils in September making them part of our wonderful school community! Gymnastics is well underway in our wonderful school. We are so lucky to have our fantastic teachers Kenny and Mikey, who have been working with us for the last few years! They know all of the children so well and can really build on the techniques they have learned. We have lots to celebrate this week in Modeligo Ns. Congratulations to all of the children who competed in the school sports over the last few weeks! Each child really represented our school well and we are thrilled at your hard work. A huge congratulations to our champion Lucy, definitely the fastest lady in Modeligo (and probably the whole of Ireland!!!) Congratulations to James, our soccer star, who competed in the All Ireland soccer tournament in Mullingar over the weekend. Well done to James and all the other boys who played on the soccer team. Flying the flag high for Modeligo, both the school and the community! Congratulations to all of the children who represented Modeligo community in the Fleadh in Ballyduff over the weekend also. There were several winners from our school, including Katie, Emily, Aoife, Jessica, Céire, Lucy and Mikey. Well done to you all! Finally, a huge congratulations to the boys who completed in a hurling

tournament in Ballyduff last weekend and are through to the semi-finals! Well done to Niall, Rory, James, Paddy, Conor, Jack, Kevin, Jack, Oisín, Brian and Conor. Congratulations to our girls camógie team who made it all the way to the finals! They got pipped to the post at the last moment, but true to form, they remained strong and played a thrilling game. Well done to all of our Hip Hop dancers! We had a fantastic display of all the skills learned on Thursday last! Both teachers and parents were absolutely thrilled with the children's hard work. A huge thank you to our teacher Laura! Our Knitting with Nannies group has also come to an end. Thank you so much to all of the Nannies who came in to help us learn this very difficult skill. We are thrilled to say that our knitters are absolutely flying, making hair-bands, wrist-bands and even some mini-mini-blankets! Well done to all! This week, we are gearing up for our Sports Day and our School Tours. It's all happening in Modeligo NS. To view our full selection of photographs, please visit our school blog on modeligons.scoilnet.ie

St. Joseph’s Primary School, Dungarvan – Pictured are 2nd class planting carrot and lettuce seeds and caretaker Paddy explaining the process of planting seeds.

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West Waterford Primary Schools Allianz Hurling & Camogie Finals 2018. An Rinn who beat Knockanore in the Roinn C Camogie Final. [Sean Byrne] West Waterford Primary Schools Allianz Hurling & Camogie Finals 2018. Scoil Mhuire Abbeyside who beat Lismore in the Roinn A Camogie Final. [Sean Byrne]

West Waterford Primary Schools Allianz Hurling & Camogie Finals 2018. Villierstown who lost to Kilbrien in the Roinn E Camogie Final. [Sean Byrne] West Waterford Primary Schools Allianz Hurling & Camogie Finals 2018. Kilbrien who beat Villierstown in the Roinn E Camogie Final. [Sean Byrne]

West Waterford Primary Schools Allianz Hurling & Camogie Finals 2018. Bunscoil Bothar na Naomh, Lismore beaten by Abbeyside in the Roinn A Camogie Final. [Sean Byrne]

West Waterford Primary Schools Allianz Hurling & Camogie Finals 2018. Modeligo beaten by Stradbally in the Roinn D Camogie Final. [Sean Byrne]

West Waterford Primary Schools Allianz Hurling & Camogie Finals 2018. Waterford Senior Hurler Stephen Bennett presents the Roinn D Camogie Cup to Stradbally's Captain, Orla Kiely. Included is Waterford Senior Hurler Conor Gleeson. [Sean Byrne]

West Waterford Primary Schools Allianz Hurling & Camogie Finals 2018. Scoil Mhuire, Tallow who beat Ballyduff in the Roinn B Camogie Final. [Sean Byrne]

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SCOIL GHARBHAIN

Rang 3 ar eachtra ar Oileán Pic agus ar Bhord an Titanic THAISTIL Rang 3 go Cóbh le déanaí agus bhí lá iontach ar fad acu. I dtosach chuadar ar bhád go hoileán Pic agus tugadh turas thimpeall an Oileáin dóibh a bhí thar a bheith spéisiúil. Ina dhiaidh cheannaíodar ticéad le dul ar bord an Titanic agus bhí turas breá acu fiú na paisinéirí a bhí I stíris. Bhí sé ana shuimiúil go deo. Tugadh eolas dóibh mar gheall ar teocht na farraige, na báid tárrthala, an long é féin. Bhí na ghrian ag spalpadh agus cuireadh deireadh le cúrsaí le huachtar reoite gan dabht. Maith sibh Rang 3, Múinteoir Fíní agus Múinteoir Clár, Michelle agus Sandra. RANG 3 ON AN ADVENTURE TO SPIKE ISLAND AND THE TITANIC EXPERIENCE Rang 3 travelled to Cobh recently and they had an extremely memorable experience. Their travels began with a boat journey to Spike Island and they were given a guided tour of Spike which was very very informative. They visited the

Titanic Experience afterwards where they purchased a passenger ticket to board the Titanic and they had an extremely comfortable journey even those in steerage. We were given many facts about that disastrous journey including information about sea temperatures, lifeboats and about the ship itself. The sun was splitting the stones and we ended our day with a cooling ice-cream. Well done Rang 3, Múinteoir Fíní and Múinteoir Clár, Michelle and Sandra Rang 2 ar Cuairt ag an RNLI: CUAIRT AR AN RINN AGUS AR STÁISIÚN AN RNLI Mar chuid de Chéiliúradh na Comaoine chuaigh Múinteoir Siobhán Ní Mhuirí, Múinteoir Clár Ní Mhuiris, Michelle agus rang 2 ar cuairt go dtí An Rinn le deanaí. Cuireadh tús leis an turas le cuairt ar Stáisiún an Bháid Tárrthála. Bhí slí álainn ag Tomás Rua ó Cadhla (deartháir le Seánaí) leo sa Stáisiún Tarrthála in Heilbhic agus d’inis

Cailíní Rang 3 ag ligean a scith i gCóbh.

Rang 3 i dteannta le paisinéirí a thaistil ar an Titanic. sé dos na páistí mar gheall ar shaol an chriú ar an mbád tárrthála. D’fhreagair sé na ceisteanna go léir a bhi acu mar gheall ar eachtraí ar an mbád tárrthála. Ár mbuíochas ó chroí le Tomás as an gcuairt. Chuadar as san go Baile na nGall go dtí an trá ag lapadáil sa bhfarraige agus ag déanamh caisleáin agus cuireadh deireadh le cúrsaí le cuairt ar Siopa Spar agus gníomhaíochtaí san Ionad Spraoi. Míle buíochas le Múinteoir Siobhán le Múinteoir Clár agus le Michelle bhí lá ana thaitneamhach ag rang 2 a chur deireadh iontach le Céiliúradh na Comaoine. A VISIT TO THE RNLI STATION As a continuation of our First Holy Communion celebrations Múinteoir Siobhán Ní Mhuirí Michelle and Rang 2 visited the Gaeltacht of An Rinn recently. The tour began with a visit to the RNLI Station where Tomás Rua ó Cadhla (Seánaí’s brother) informed the children of the daily lives of the lifeboat crew. He had a lovely way with the children and he answered all their

questions about rescues aboard the life boat. A big thank you to Tomás. They then proceeded to the strand in Baile na nGall where they spent an enjoyable time pad-

dling in the sea and making sandcastles. The weather was fantastic and so the day drew to a close with ice-creams for all and some play time in Ionad Spraoi na Rinne.

A big thank you to Múinteoir Siobhán to Múinteoir Clár and to Michelle from Rang 2 as they had a wonderful day which brought an end to their communion celebrations.

Rang 2 ar cuairt i Stáisiún an RNLI i Heilbhic.

Two Waterford Schools chosen to participate in pilot Creative Schools scheme from September 2018 Thousands of children and young people to have increased access to creative activities in schools as part of Arts Council led initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme 150 SCHOOLS across Ireland, reflecting all types of education settings across the country, have been chosen to participate in the Scoileanna Ildánacha/Creative Schools pilot programme. Launched earlier this year by Minister Bruton and Minister Madigan, the programme is a central initiative of Pillar 1 of the Government’s Creative Ireland Programme, which puts the arts and creativity at the heart of children and young people’s lives. The chosen schools in Co. Waterford are – Crehana National School and St. Paul’s Community College. Chosen from over 400 applicants, schools chosen to take part in the programme include primary schools, secondary schools,Youthreach centres, special schools, DEIS schools, co-educational schools, rural, urban, single-sex and Irish-language medium schools. Work will begin in September 2018 and run through to the end of the school year in 2019. In their application, schools had to explain how their

participation would support learning and development in the arts and creativity, their capacity to engage as a school and their plans for ensuring that children and young people play an active role in developing, implementing and evaluating their work as a Creative School. Through the programme, the Arts Council is engaging with children and young people across the country enabling their creativity and linking them in with the arts and creative infrastructure in their locality and nationally. Margaret Bailey of Crehana National School said: “We are eager to develop the children's thought processes and problem-solving skills. With the programme, we’ll be able to broaden the children's awareness of their own creativity to provide them with life skills to help their educational learning and emotional wellbeing.” Hilary Cantwell of St. Paul’s Community College said: “We want to use the arts to inform, inspire and

ignite learning. We believe giving students access to the arts will improve motivation and attendance. Participation in cultural activities will improve the quality of their life, raise their self-esteem and confidence and widen their horizons.” Schools selected for the pilot will be provided with a package of support which includes funding and expertise from a Creative Associate to enable them to explore the potential impact of the arts and creativity on school life. With the support of their Creative Associate, schools will develop a Creative School plan and design a unique programme that responds to the needs and priorities of their school. This process will support children and young people to challenge themselves in new ways, to gain in confidence and to take a more active role in learning. Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan T.D., said: “Today is a hugely significant moment, not just for the Creative Ireland Programme,

but for the thousands of children and young people who will have the opportunity to experience creativity as a key part of school life. Today, we reinforce the idea that the arts are a powerful means through which our children and young people can develop their creative capacities and skills, which in turn will help guide and empower them as they embark upon their own journeys of discovery, inspiration and achievement. I am delighted that every county across the country will have the opportunity to participate in the pilot Creative Schools programme and to see the range and diversity of schools who will begin the programme in September. Today’s announcement would not be possible without the support of my colleague Minister Bruton and the passion and commitment of the Arts Council and the many artists who will be involved in bringing the Creative Schools programme to life in the coming weeks and months.”

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Annual Awards Ceremony at St. Declanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community College THE Annual Awards Ceremony took place at St. Declan's Community College, Kilmacthomas on Friday 25th May. Guest Speaker was Ms. Aisling Lawlor, distinguished culinary author and T.V. personality. In attendance was Mr. Oliver Coffey (Chair BOM), Mrs. Mary Kiersey (Chair Parents Council), Mrs Carmel Ryan to present the Derek Ryan Perpetual trophy for GAA, Ms. Grainne Walsh (Principal), Mrs Mary Dunbar (Deputy Principal), Staff, Students and Parents.

Sports Star Awards: Standing - Cormac Rooney (Junior Boy); Colm Kennedy (Derek Ryan Perpetual Trophy); Darragh Power (Senior Boy). Seated - Ms. Aisling Lawlor (Guest Speaker); Shiona Dunphy (Junior Girl); Aisling Allen (Senior Girl); Mrs. Mary Dunbar (Deputy Principal). [Sean Byrne]

Derek Ryan Perpetual Trophy: Mrs. Carmel Ryan presenting Colm Kennedy (6th Year) with the Derek Ryan Perpetual Trophy. Also included in the photo is Mr. B. Murray (PE teacher). [Sean Byrne]

Language Scholarships: Ms. Grainne Walsh (Principal); Sophie O'Reiilly (Irish Scholarship); Laura Reynolds (French Scholarship); William Murphy (Irish Scholarship); Mr. Kevin Lewis (Chief Executive Officer, WWETB). Missing from photo: Tara Kett (German Scholarship); Rosa Wheaton (German Scholarship). [Sean Byrne]

Spirit of the Year Awards: Standing - Mr. Oliver Coffey (Chair BOM); Peter Walsh (2nd Year); Ava Ruane (1st Year); Jack Lin (6th Year Boy); Lauren Galvin (6th Year Girl); Thomas Walsh (5th Year). Seated - Ms. Grainne Walsh (Principal); Annie Quinn (4th Year); Ciara Sheahan (3rd Year); Ms. Aisling Lawlor (Guest Speaker). [Sean Byrne]

Best Results in State Exams 2017: Standing - Mr. Oliver Coffey (Chair BOM); James Power (Junior Cert); Oscar Fitzgerald (LCA); Mrs. Mary Dunbar (Deputy Principal). Seated - Ms. Grainne Walsh (Principal); Sophie Cummins (Junior Cert); Seona Willins (Best Results in Leaving Cert 2017 & Sean Aherne Award for Excellence in Science); Ms. [Sean Byrne] Aisling Lawlor (Guest Speaker).

Certs of Excellence: Standing - Mr. Kevin Lewis (Chief Executive, WWETB); Louise Casey (Waterford Enterprise Final); Michaela Kavanagh-Foran (Waterford Enterprise Final & Soroptomist Public Speaking Award); Mrs. Mary Dunbar (Deputy Principal). Seated - Ms. Grainne Walsh (Principal); Sophie Cummins (Seanad Debate - Diospoireacht na nOg 2018); Alannah Szajda (Soroptomist Public Speaking Award & Microsoft Office Specialist in the Four Nations Championship); Ms. Aisling Lawlor (Guest Speaker). [Sean Byrne]

Certs of Excellence for Full Attendence for Six Years: Standing - Ms. Grainne Walsh (Principal); Billy Power; Mrs. Mary Dunbar (Deputy Principal). Seated - Mr. Oliver Coffey (Chair BOM); Evelyn Keane; Aisling Larkin; Ms. Aisling Lawlor [Sean Byrne] (Guest Speaker).

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Annual Awards Ceremony at St. Declan’s Community College – Gaisce Awards: Transition Year pupils who received Bronze Gaisce medals with their teacher Mrs. Gemma O'Connor.

[Sean Byrne]

Annual Awards Ceremony at St. Declan’s Community College – 1st Year Mentors for incoming 1st Year pupils with their teacher Ms. Eileen Carroll.

[Sean Byrne]

President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina pictured with students and representatives from Villierstown National School who received a Certificate of Distinction for Best in Show for its Postcard Garden ”Dromana Gate and the Lost Sliotar” which took place at Bord Bia’s 12th Annual Bloom festival in Phoenix Park recently.

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St. Mary's N.S girls over 12 relay gold medallists the Blackwater Catering sponsored Primary School Sports Country Finals last Thursday.

Foireann chomhnascaithe Scoil Náisiúnta na Rinne/Scoil Náisiúnta Bhaile Mhic Airt agus Scoil Gharbhán, Dún Garbhán, a ghlac páirt i bhFéile Peile Gael Linn i gColáiste na Rinne ar an 5/6 Meitheamh.

Féile Peile Ráthúil Sa Rinn! CHRUINNIGH suas le 160 scoláire agus a gcuid múinteoirí i gColáiste na Rinne le déanaí don chéad fhéile i gCúige Mumhan de chuid Féilte Peile Gael Linn 2018. Thar dhá lá, Dé Máirt, 5ú agus Dé Céadaoin, 6ú Meitheamh a reáchtáladh an ócáid bhliantúil seo. Chuaigh ocht bhfoireann chun páirce ó Ghaelscoil Chluain Meala, Scoil Gharbháin, Dún Garbhán, Gaelscoil Mhichíl Cíosóig, Inis, An Mhódhscoil, Luimneach, Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn, Trá Lí, Gaelscoil Pheig Sayers, Corcaigh, Scoil na nÓg, Gleann Maghair agus foireann nascaithe áitiúil ó Scoil Náisiúnta na Rinne/Scoil Bhaile Mhic Airt, An Sean Phobal. Scoláirí ó na hardran-

ganna, idir bhuachaillí agus cailíní, sna scoileanna seo a bhí ag imirt agus tháinig roinnt de na foirne seo tríd babhtaí réamhcháilithe le bheith páirteach sa bhféile. Bhí neart cluichí le n-imirt ag na foirne thar an dá lá agus ba é Domhnall Ó Murchadha ón Rinn a bhí ag feidhmiú mar riarthóir orthu ag an bhféile. Chas peileadóirí Scoil na nÓg, Gleann Maghair agus Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn,Trá Lí, ar a chéile sa chraobh i gcluiche a bhí cothrom, spórtúil, ach is ag foireann Thrá Lí a bhí an bua ar deireadh, le scór 4-8 go 4-4. An cúigiú bua as a chéile don scoil sa chomórtas seo, bhí áthas an domhain ar na captaein, Ella Ní Chonchúir agus Shane Ó

Ceallaigh, Corn Gael Linn a ghlacadh ar ais arís. Ba iad Colm Ó hAiniféin, Déaglán Ó Cuill agus Cáit Uí Churraín na múinteoirí a thraenáil agus a d’ullmhaigh an fhoireann don chomórtas. Bhí an aimsir go breá le linn na féile agus bhain na daoine óga ar fad an-sult as an bpeil agus as as na himeachtaí sóisialta a eagraíodh dóibh istoíche. Tá Gael Linn an-bhuíoch de fhoireann Choláiste na Rinne agus de gach éinne a chuidigh ar aon bhealach le reáchtáil na féile. Beidh an dara féile i gCúige Mumhan, chun freastal ar éileamh ó na scoileanna, ar bun i mBaile Bhúirne ar an 12ú agus 13ú Meitheamh.

Pictured are Scoil Náisiúnta Na Rinne N.S. boys under 11 relay gold medallists at the Primary School Sports Country Finals last Thursday.

Pictured are the boys under 8 County Primary Schools bronze medallists in the relay from Clashmore N.S at the Primary School Sports Country Finals last Thursday.

Bhain peileadóirí Scoil Gharbán, Dún Garbhán, sult as Féile Peile Gael Linn i gColáiste na Rinne ar na mallaibh.

Ballyduff National School Clothes Collection THERE will be a Clothing Recycling Drive in aid of Ballyduff National School on Friday, June 22nd at Millennium Sports Hall. Please drop off all items before 9.30 a.m. Collection will also take place at 9.30 p.m. on Thursday evening, June 21st. Please donate all your clean unwanted

clothes also bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts, boots, wellingtons and soft toys. Wearable clothes will be recycled and reused and other items will be recycled for items, such as, industrial wipes or soundproofing. No household bric-a-brac.

To make arrangements for collection of items please contact:Noreen Geary 086-0781326. Louise McGuinness 086-1859727. Thank you for your support and taking the time and effort to support our fundraising drive.

Under 8 girls 80 metres County champion at the Blackwater Catering sponsored Primary School Sports Country Finals last Thursday Leah Queally, Coolnasmear N.S. silver; Isabelle Gaffney, Glenbeg N.S. gold and Kate Nugent, Modeligo N.S bronze.

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Scoil Mhuire Abbeyside N.S. winners of the Big School girls trophy at the Western Primary Schools Sports. Making presentation is Pat Earley to Niamh Looby, Teacher.

Pictured are the girls under 11 gold medal relay winners Scoil Mhuire Abbeyside N.S. at the Blackwater Catering sponsored Primary School Sports Country Finals last Thursday.

Michael Healy presents the Nora Healy Memorial Trophy to overall winners of the Western Primary Schools Sports Kinsalebeg N.S. Accepting the trophy is teacher Karen Walsh. Included are Una Healy, Séan Darcy, Kevin Healy and Michelle Healy.

Boys under 12 County champions over 100 metres at the Primary School Sports Country Finals last Thursday Darragh Murphy, St. Josephs N.S silver; Ian Holmes, Glenbeg N.S. Gold and Corey Scanlon, Whitechurch N.S. bronze.

Pictured are winners of the Small School Boys Trophy at the Western Primary Schools Sports. Included are Shane Scanlon, Antoinette O'Brien, Chairperson West Waterford Juvenile Athletic Club and Martina Collins, teacher Whitechurch NS.

Pictured are the girls under 10 relay team from Scoil Gharbháin N.S. gold medallists at the Primary School Sports Country Finals last Thursday.

Rosemary O'Riordan presents the Small Schools girls trophy for the Western School Sports to Carriglea N.S., accepting it is School Principal Gillian Hayes. Included are teachers Michelle Dwyer and Michael O'Halloran.

Lola Holmes presents the big schools boys trophy to winners Glenbeg N.S. at the Western Schools Sports. Included are teachers Kelis Walker, Mary O'Donnell and Bríd Ní Breathnach.

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Letters to the Editor … Address Letters to: The Editor, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Fax: 058 41559. e-mail: news@dungarvanobserver.ie ALL letters MUST include your name, address and telephone number for authenticity purposes.

Compassion in World Farming Day this Thursday, 14th June Dear Editor June 14th is Compassion in World Farming International Awareness Day. All around the globe, in major cities, small towns and even villages, compassionate and caring folk from all walks of life will be making their voices heard and demanding an end to the appalling cruelty of the live export trade. Here in Ireland, I wonder how many readers of the Dungarvan Observer are aware of this disgraceful trade; a trade which includes the shocking trafficking of un-weaned calves, mainly sent to white veal farms in Spain and the Netherlands? Shipments of calves are regularly sent from Ireland to the Netherlands and other European countries. Calves are meant to be rested for 12 hours after a maximum of 19 hours travel.This is clearly not possible when exported, as the ferry to France takes over 19 hours. There is a bend in the rule for roll on roll off journeys where they are permitted to exceed the 19 hours but they ARE meant to stop for 12 hours at the port in France. However, the designated rest point there can only hold 1,500 calves whereas there can be 5,000 in one shipment meaning that the remainder then have to travel onwards for several more hours before they can stop - which is in breach of all EU regulations, is shamefully condoned by the Irish Government and is also incredibly cruel. Over 100,000 vulnerable calves have already been exported from Ireland this year, the majority being sent to veal farms. These 2 - 3 week old calves have to endure a horrendously long journey culminating in a slatted floored crate where they cannot even turn around and then, only months later, they are slaughtered. What a very ugly picture. Yours faithfully P. J. HEMMING Kinsalebeg, Co. Waterford.

KILBRIEN NATIONAL SCHOOL

Sanofi Tour On Friday, 25th May, the senior room in Kilbrien N.S. departed at 9.50 a.m. to begin our journey to Sanofi in Co.Waterford. We received an invitation from Clair Daly to Sanofi. Clair came each Tuesday for 6 weeks from March to April inclusive giving us science instruction both in theory and practical experiments. On arrival we were greeted by Clair who gave each student along with Mr. Delaney and Regina, visitor badges, notepaper, pens and a quiz sheet to test our memory as we continued the tour of the factory., We learned Sanofi originated in Paris France and also has a depot in Boston. The dove is the animal on Sanofi Logo. A healthy lifestyle is promoted in Sanofi. Renegal is one of the drugs manufactured in Sanofi and is used by patients suffering from

kidney diseases. Staff safety is huge in Sanofi. In the carpark, cars reverse into position and drive out. Pedestrian walkways are used to avoid any possible accidents. Sanofi Motto is: Work safe, Drive safe, Home Safe. In the canteen colour coding is used as in: green, orange, purple and blue to help staff make healthy choices. Employees at Sanofi must wear safety clothing. Goggles for eye protechon, a lab coat and gloves to keep the working area clean and germ free, a hairnet is used also along with safety boots. Finally the four values of Sanofi are: *Courage *Integrity *Respect *Team work Having finished the tour each child was given a goody bag

Congratulations Congratulations to Lucy Fraher, Mairéad Hickey and Ciaran Coffey who recently took part in the Waterford Primary Games. Well done also to Catriona Walsh, who recently competed in the West Waterford Athletics U-9 80m and 300m County Final.

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which contained healthy treats and a small carton of juice to wash it all down. A huge thank you to Clair Daly of Sanofi for inviting us to the factory. Thank you alson to our

Principal Mr. Delaney and Regina our SNA who helped us have a safe trip. Of course we also need to thank our bus driver Pat. Typed by Clodagh Walsh (3rd Class Kilbrien N.S.)

Ezekiel 17:22-24 - I make low trees grow. 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Whether we are living in the body or exiled from it, we are intent on pleasing the Lord. Mark 4:26-34 - It is the smallest of all the seeds; yet it grows in the biggest shrub of them all. Fun Day at Mt. Melleray – In preparation for next August’s the World Meeting of Families, the diocese of Waterford and Lismore is hosting a Fun Day at Mt. Melleray on Sunday, June 24th from 2.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.This is an afternoon of celebration for families throughout the diocese and it will include something for people of all ages. The day will include both a fun element and a faith element, set in the beautiful grounds of Mt. Melleray Abbey. Activities will include music, face painting, bouncy castles, kite making and much, much more. There will also be an opportunity to join in Adoration and the Closing Liturgy. This is a free event for people of all ages. Please bring your own picnic! Please take note of the date, Sunday, June 24th, 2.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. Th he Fourth National Collection for next August’s World Meeting of Families will be taken up as a second collection after Holy Communion at all Masses next weekend, June 16th and 17th.

Children’s Joy of Faith Summer Camp in Dungarvan: Monday, July 2nd – Friday, July 6th, 2018, 10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. each day. For boys and girls, ages 6-13. Drama, arts and crafts, sport and games, catholic prayer and teaching, dance and action, songs, music and lots of fun. Leaflets/Applications Forms available in the church porches. The Faith Journey of the Déise People: This wonderful book by Monsignor Michael Olden was launched in Lawlors Hotel on Friday night last. Each page of this book has so much information that we may need to be read it Again and again to gain greatest benefit. This has been a lifetime’s work for the author, it will give us a lifetime’s enjoyment and will be treasured by Déise People yet to be born. Copies are on sale in the Parish Office at €40 each. 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: 0862334282. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087-7747870.

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MARY COTTER Janeville, Tallow It is with deep sadness and regret we record the passing of Mary Cotter, Janeville, Tallow, Co.Waterford, loving wife of the late Tom and sister of the late Dennis, which sad event occurred peacefully on 18th May, 2018, in the presence of her cousin and the Nursing staff of Conna Nursing Home. Mary was born on 4th May, 1923, to parents Patrick and Annie Whelan, Camphire, Cappoquin. Mary went to Camphire School and helped her parents out on their small farm. In her early days she worked for the Dobbs at Camphire House. During her years there she travelled with them to Scotland where they had another house and Mary continued to housekeep for them. It was during this time that she met her husband Tom Cotter. He was from Carrigtwohill and was also working in the area at the time romance blossomed and they got married in Scotland. On returning to Ireland, Mary and Tom lived in Carrigtwohill for a while before buying their farm in Janeville, Tallow. Having both come from a farming background, they settled in well, Mary loved the country life and taking care of the animals on the farm with her husband Tom. She always kept hens and would give some eggs to friends in the local towns every Friday. When her husband passed away in 2000, Mary continued to live in Janeville. She always had great neighbours and friends and although she never learned to drive, she was never short of a lift to anywhere she wanted to go. She was religious and a regular Church goer. Mary always loved to bake, her scones and apple tarts were her speciality and many of her friends had the pleasure of sampling them. She loved her garden and would spend hours tending to the flowers in the evenings. Her pink Hydrangeas always took pride of place at her front door. She would enjoy going to the Hairdresser and always looked her best. On Sunday nights she would go to Bingo in Tallow and enjoyed meeting everyone for a chat. Mary had a great love for dogs and cats and her last dog ‘Jack’ was a particular favourite and a faithful companion. There was always a welcome at Mary’s house.When her health started to fail and she was no longer able to live at home, she spent a year in St. Carthage’s House in Lismore. She then moved to Conna Nursing Home where she spent the last eight and a half years of her life, in the kind care of the Nursing staff there until God called her home peacefully. Rest in peace Mary. Mary lay in repose at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Tallow, on Friday evening where Rosary was recited by Rev. Fr. M. Melican, I.C., in the presence of her loving family. On Saturday evening, before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, Rev. Fr. M. Melican, I.C., recited funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family and friends. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Sunday morning by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Readings during the Mass were recited by cousins Shane and Gavin Bradley. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Gavin Bradley. A lovely selection of music and hymns were provided by Dina Walshe. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by cousin Margaret Bradley. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in St. Declan’s Cemetery, Cappoquin. Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., officiated the graveside prayers where Mary was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 16th June, at 7.30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. (Funeral arrangements were by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

PHILIP DUGGAN 18 St. Brigid’s Well, Dungarvan We write with feelings of deep sorrow and regret on the passing of Philip Duggan on 7th June, 2018. We express our heartfelt sympathy to Philip’s loving wife Caroline; son Stephen; daughter Gillian; grandchildren Cassie, Kayleigh, Mark, Kirsten, Mia and Tadhg; brothers George, Noel, Leonard, Anthony, Liam, Eugene and Michael; sisters Patricia, Eleanor, Biddy, Mary Carmel, Ursula, Theresa and Rita; nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Philip is predeceased by his parents Mary and Philip; son Philip Junior; grandson Chad and brother John. Philip lay in repose at his home on Monday, 11th June, where many people came to pay their respects and console his bereaved family. In the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends the Rosary was recited. Removal took place on Tuesday morning, 12th June, to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Philip’s life was celebrated by Fr. John Harris, C.C., and afterwards Philip was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

OBITUARY FINN McCARTHY Moanfune, Tallow, Co. Waterford It is with great sadness that we record the unexpected and untimely death of Finn McCarthy, Moanfune, Tallow, Co. Waterford, on 15th May, 2018. Finn was born in 1949, eldest child of Luke and Nora McCarthy, Main Street, Tallow. It was there at Lukie’s Bar that he grew up along with his three sisters. He had many fond memories of a happy and carefree childhood. After Primary School in Tallow National School he attended De La Salle College in Waterford. Finn’s working life began at C.B.S.Youghal in 1972 and he continued teaching for 37 years. He had a great love for teaching. He had a great relationship with his colleagues and his pupils. He could bring out the best in all the children he taught. Finn met his wife Margaret in Youghal.They married in 1976 and went on to raise five children. In recent years he was very proud of his eight grandchildren. Family was very important to him. Finn also loved farming.When he retired from teaching in 2009 he threw himself wholeheartedly into farming, getting involved with the IFA and Teagasc discussion groups, etc. The Farmers’ Journal had to be on the table first thing every Thursday morning! Finn loved Tallow. He took part in many community events over the years, including a pageant for the Toastal Festival, a Mock Wedding, Fashion Shows, Christmas Day Swims, Strictly Come Dancing, shaved his beard to raise money for charity. Nothing was impossible! He was greatly involved in the G.A.A. taking up many roles over the years, from being Chairperson of Cois Bríd to washing jerseys. Friendship was extremely important to Finn. During his lifetime he gained a wide circle of true and loyal friends and always maintained those friendships. He had friends in the G.A.A. to go to all the Tallow and Waterford matches with; friends to go to the rugby matches with, at home and abroad; farming friends for IFA meetings and discussion groups; friends to go drinking with! The list goes on. He never liked to turn down an invitation to any event. He was the life and soul of the party. He was a brilliant conversationalist and had the ability to talk to everyone and anyone. He always had a laugh and a joke for everyone with his great sense of humour. He had a lust for life and packed more than most into his 68 years. His passing has left a great void in the lives of all his family and many others too. “Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.” Lying in repose at his home on Wednesday evening, Rosary was recited in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons Funeral Home, Tallow, on Thursday evening where Funeral Prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. M. Melican, I.C., in the presence of his loving family, relatives and many friends, before removal took place to The Immaculate Conception Church, Tallow. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday morning by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. Symbols representing Finn’s life were presented to the altar by Finn’s children Aoife (family photograph); Niamh (Farmers’ Journal and Irish Times); Shane (Rugby scarf and programme); Deirdre (GAA programme); Luke (School book); all were narrated by daughter-in-law Michelle. Readings were recited by daughters Niamh and Aoife. Music for Finn’s Funeral Mass was provided by soloist Sarah Barry and organist Marjorie Moran. Prayers of the Faithful were read by nephews David and Paul O’Brien, daughter Deirdre and son Shane and nieces Jill and Claire Stauffer. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by his sisters Anne and Nuala. Luke delivered a lovely tribute to his father, recalling to the congregation about his comings and goings in his life. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev Fr. G. McNamara, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Finn was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and a large cortege of mourners. Following the burial Dick O’Mahoney paid a tribute and final farewell by singing one of Finn’s favourite songs “Spancil Hill”. May he Rest In Peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Margaret (nee Cotter); much loved dad of Aoife, Niamh, Shane, Deirdre and Luke; sadly missed by his sisters Nuala, Anne and Philomena; grandchildren Fiona, Orlaith, Aodhán, Colm, Tadhg, Oran, Ava and Darragh; sonsin-law Paul Hodkinson, V.J. Bronk and Anthony Marucco; daughter-in-law Michelle and Luke’s partner Sarah; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 16th June, 2018, at 6.30 p.m. in the Church of Immaculate Conception, Tallow. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

59 MAURICE (Mossie) COFFEY Cutteen, Kilrossanty With deep regret we record the passing of Mossie Coffey which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 5th June, 2018. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Friday evening to St. Brigid’s Church, Kilrossanty. Following Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To his family and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

MARY GOUGH (nee Flynn) Vicarstown, Modeligo With sadness we record the passing of Mary Gough which sad event occurred on 10th June, 2018. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Monday evening to the Church of the Assumption, Modeligo. Following Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To her husband John and family we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

Bereavement Information Evening BEREAVEMENT Information Evening on Tuesday, 19th, June at 7.00 p.m. in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Guest Speaker: Brid Carroll. Brid is a qualified Psychotherapist and Counselling Supervisor who has worked with a special interest in loss and bereavement issues for over twenty years. This talk will cover: • The complex issues that people often face when they have experienced the death of a loved one, highlighting what is normal in this process. • The gender differences in facing such a loss will be explored to give an understand-

ing for both genders of their differing view-points. • It will highlight the milestones on the journey through grief and the small supports that can make the journey a little easier. • Various types of loss, whether expected or sudden, will also be discussed to understand their impact. Please contact the Solas Cancer Support Centre to register. Phone: 051 304604. E-Mail: Info@solascentre.ie

Just think of it! A FEW weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of believing that God loves each individual person and that includes me. Perhaps it needs a special grace from God to accept his love, to really feel comfortable with the thought that God doesn’t always think of me as a sinner, but he wants to see me as a converted, forgiven sinner. And anyway God deliberately created me so that he could love me. Before ever the world was made, and therefore before I was made, he chose me so that he could pour out his love on me. Try praying about that the next time you’re at Mass. I think another way of learning about God’s love is to look for instances when God’s love is happening before our very eyes. God’s love comes to us through other peopole: each one of us can be a channel through which God’s love flows into the life of someone else. I thought about this recently when I was present at the official opening and blessing of a special unit for autistic children in our local Primary School. The atmosphere in the school that day was full of love, and all that love was flowing into the lives of the twelve special children who are enrolled in the Le Chéile Unit, as it is called. The parents (and there were some grandparents there too) were unashamedly pouring out joy and love on their children, who were basking in the warmth of so much special attention. And the whole school staff, and all the other pupils, combined to provide prayers and readings and music to show that these special children are part of the school community and that they are very welcome. In the light of recent events in Ireland, it was wonderful to see that so many people were able to give love, to pass on God’s love to children who are starting their journey through life with a special difficulty. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

FARMING LIC International reaches significant milestone with One Millionth Straw Sold this season to Irish Farmer

Pictured at Grouse Lodge, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford were from left - Tim Bunnett, Sales Operation's Manager, LIC Europe; Bill Keane, Farmer, Grouse Lodge, Kilmacthomas; Linda O'Neill, Sales Manager, LIC Ireland; Mairead Hayes, Office Administrator, LIC Ireland; Tommy Connors, AI Technician and Larry Burke, Territory Manager Ireland, Eurogene AI Services. [Noel Browne] NEW Zealand farmer-owned co-operative, Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) has sold its one millionth straw offshore this season, marking the 2017-18 season as the most successful to date for its international business. Popular Premier Club bull Priests Sierra was the one millionth straw sold, purchased by young farmer Bill Keane from Grouse Lodge, Kilmacthomas. Timothy Bunnett, Linda O’Neill

and Mairead Hayes from LIC Ireland along with Larry Burke from Eurogene joined Keane on his impressive 400-cow Grouse Lodge farm to present him and his team with a New Zealand hamper to celebrate the occasion. Keane established his herd in 2011. Since then he has not only grown the number of cows he is milking but also the performance of those cows. “Having spent two years in

New Zealand, I was very happy with the genetics of the herds and the production and performance of the cows,” said Keane. “So, when I came back to farm in Ireland, I wanted to go breeding with LIC. I feel I’ve bred better genetics and milk solids into the cows and I am very pleased with how they are performing.” Timothy Bunnett, LIC Europe sales operations manager, said it is with the backing of innova-

tive farmers like Keane that LIC can keep improving their products and solutions, working towards their goal of improving the prosperity of farmers all around the world. “We’re proud and pleased that our one millionth straw has ended up in Ireland and on Bill’s farm,” said Bunnett. “The LIC Ireland team have been working with Bill for a number of years now and really appreciate his on-going support. The partner-

ship we have built with farmers like Bill is important to us as we continue to invest in Ireland. We look forward to continuing our work with Bill and other Irish farmers in the years to come, with more exciting plans in the pipeline.” As the end of the Ireland Spring AI season nears, LIC and Eurogene representatives are still available to offer advice and support to farmers on their individual breeding needs.

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More milk needed to cover demand in 2030 NEW TECHNOLOGIES WILL AND MUST HELP BETWEEN now and 2030 worldwide demand growth for milk and milk products will be three times the level of current US milk production. This was one of the main findings of the latest publication, from the IFCN – the Dairy Research Network – discussed at the 19th IFCN Dairy Conference, which opened on Monday, 11th June, in Teagasc, Moorepark, Cork. Today, about 876 million tonnes of milk is produced worldwide with Oceania, EU and India among the leading producers worldwide. But how much additional milk is needed in 2030? Dr Torsten Hemme, Managing Director of the IFCN, stated:‘More milk will be needed on the market. The increase of demand is not only due to more people living in the world, but also the per capita consumption will increase, due to growing prosperity and worldwide investments in dairy product development’. The founder of IFCN

underlined that the increased demand will be covered by higher global milk supply.The dynamics of structural changes of dairy farms internationally will continue and farms will intensify their farming systems. Hemme said that ‘By 2030, IFCN forecasts an increase in milk production per farm of over 50%.’ Speaking in advance of the conference, Dr. Fiona Thorne, economist with Teagasc, and Irish IFCN representative, said ‘I am honoured to have Teagasc host the IFCN conference for the first time, which brings over 80 participants from more than 40 countries to Ireland to see first-hand the sustainable low cost grazing system operated by Irish dairy farms and discuss latest international dairy developments’. Trevor Donnellan, Head of the Teagasc Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department said: “The conference has allowed international researchers to gain a better understanding of how the

recent expansion of Irish milk production has been achieved.Visitors have been particularly impressed by the way in which dairy expansion has been achieved at relatively modest cost.” Conference participants include researchers and representatives from dairy and dairy related companies. A key topic for discussion is the future role of new technologies in milk production. The most significant developments that are expected in the future are in the area of biotechnology and big data. Robert Walker from the Alltech Company observed: ‘New technologies will come from the capacity to collect more data. Think about drones, blockchains and picture analysis. Better technology will also help to interpret data to make production more efficient and help to safeguard resources’. The short-term IFCN Outlook points towards a continuing increase in milk supply worldwide. In 2017 world milk production

grew by nearly 4%, which is significantly higher than the growth level achieved in 2016. However, growth has started to slow down significantly in 2018. Key factors in the slower growth in 2018 are climate anomalies in New Zealand, the EU and Argentina and a challenging economic situation for dairy farmers in the United States. For the second half of 2018, IFCN expect supply and demand growth to be more aligned, with an expected world milk price level of 35-37 USD / per 100 kg, or 30-32 EUR per 100 kg, 6.4 -6.7 per NZD per kg solid, 15-16 USD/cwt. IFCN has published a brochure with illustrations of key numbers of milk production which is free for download. IFCN thanks Teagasc for hosting the conference and DSM, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Alltech, Bank of Ireland, Dairygold, ICOS and Ornua for their financial support.

Farmers losing €85m yearly to non-farming landowners COMMENTING on the publication of a study in relation to the leakage of direct payments from active farmers to non-active landowners, the President of ICMSA has said that the data shows that Irish farmers are losing approximately €85m in direct support payments due to higher land rental costs. Pat McCormack said the study highlighted the problems that saw what he said was “very substantial” amounts of direct payments to farmers effectively being diverted to non-farming landowners through inflated land rents. “CAP and direct payments were specifically designed to support active farmers farming the land and the conclusion that €85m of that support is being lost to non-farming landowners confirms a major flaw in the direct payment system - actually ICMSA would estimate that

€85m is an underestimate.We also think that the CAP Post 2020 regime should be unapologetically designed to suit the active farmer and to ensure that that sector can receives as much of his/her direct payment as possible and that it is not simply passed on to non-farmers through higher land rental costs”, said Mr. McCormack. The ICMSA President stressed that this is not just an Irish problem with the study identifying losses in the region of €10bn per annum across the EU but he reiterated that the technical regulations following the final CAP Post 2020 conclusions must address this matter and ensure that the direct payment budget is put in the hands of active producers and not merely diverted to non-farming landowners as is happening under the current regime. “With that in mind, the structure of entitlements, the system

of trading entitlements and the introduction of a regime to assist farmers who lose rented/leased land and thus possibly direct payment support must be considered”, he noted. “There has long been talk about targeting direct payments to active farmers but, to-date, the system just has not delivered in this regard. We have to be crystal-clear on this: Irish farmers cannot afford to be leaking €85 million in direct payments out of agriculture and over to nonfarming landowners. A clear problem has been identified by this report and it’s up to the EU Commission and the Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine to clearly analyse this matter and make the necessary changes to the regime that will eliminate this diversion of direct supports from active farmers to non-active landowners”, said Mr. McCormack.

Dungar van Show - July 26th

HOME INDUSTRIES MAKE, BAKE, SEW OR GROW – Classes for Adults & Children in Art, Crafts, Baking, Jams, Eggs, Fruit and Vegetables, Cut Flowers, Floral Arrangements. Children, let your imagination run and ‘Make a Model’ using vegetables and / or fruit. You might like to try your hand at a Miniature Farm or Miniature Garden. (Size limit 5” x 15”) or try putting flowers ‘In a Wellie’ or put a Mini Beach on a biscuit tin lid. Fill a Healthy Lunch box or decorate an egg

or a wooden spoon. It will be well worth a visit to the Home Industries Tent to see all these exhibits. Maybe you would prefer to bake. Try your hand at a Novelty Cake for a Child and come see the fabulous cakes on display. Find the free colouring Competition in the papers. Adults, whatever your taste in Cooking, Crafts, Growing, Jam Making, Flower Arranging and Art there will be lots there to please the eye. There will be a raffle in the tent, with lots of prizes thanks to our local businesses. Entries cost €2 and will be accepted up to

our closing date Friday, 20th July so still plenty of time to start planning and collecting those 1st Prize stickers and Rosettes! Admission to Showfield: Adults €10; Concessions €5. Children free with Adult. Entry Forms and Schedules for this section will be available from next week at The Tourist Office & Jane Casey Florist, Main St.; Secretary Dina Walshe 05842196; www.dungarvanshow.com If you would like to volunteer to help on the day we would be most obliged. Please contact Dina.

AUCTION REMINDER

Georgestown, Kill 26.7 Hectares (c.66 Acres) Roadside Farm Public Auction – 21st June, 2018, at 2.30 p.m. In The Park Hotel, Dungarvan For further details contact Harty & Co. on 058-41377 058-41377 HARTY & CO. Dungarvan, Co. Waterford info@hartyauctioneers.com Licence No. 001888

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Dungarvan Mart Prices Monday, 11th June DRY COWS 1 Fr. 725 kgs. made €1,260. 1 Fr. 675 kgs. made €1,130. 1 Fr. 680 kgs. made €1,130. 1 Fr. 710 kgs. made €1,040. 1 Lim. 605 kgs. made €1,000. BULLOCKS 1 A.A. 590 kgs. made €1,335. 1 A.A. 520 kgs. made €1,200. 3 Her. 566 kgs. made €1,180 each. 8 Frs. 520 kgs. made €1,080 each. 3 A.A. 433 kgs. made €915 each. 4 A.A. 390 kgs. made €850 each. 4 Her. 397 kgs. made €855 each. 4 A.A. 471 kgs. made €1,005 each.

6 A.A. 330 kgs. made €690 each. HEIFERS 1 Sim. 520 kgs. made €1,075. 5 A.A. 382 kgs. made €800 each. 2 Her. 455 kgs. made €880 each. 5 A.A. 308 kgs made €590 ech. CALVES Fr. Bulls made from €100 to €170 and up to €240 for strong reared Fr. Bulls. Aberdeen Angus Bull calves made from €160 to €230 and up to €280 for reared bulls. Hereford Bull Calves made from €170 to €260 and up to €355 for strong Hereford bulls. Heifer Calves sold from €160 up to €240.

READER’S QUERIES Question: I was thinking of changing the milk pump and my agent said there might be a grant going for it. I checked under the TAMS but had no luck as not putting in a parlour. Is there perhaps a grant available under any other scheme? Can you please advise? Answer: There is a new grant available for variable speed milk pumps but it is through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). It is available for all herd sizes however applicants must be current registered milk suppliers and must also be registered with the DAFM as a herd owner or keeper. The grant rate available is 50% and caters for both single and three phase arrangements. Benefits of such pumps are reduced energy costs, reduced noise and improved vacuum. For further information, see www.seai.ie . Completed applications can be sent electronically to info@seai.ie. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Make sure to wear sun protection when working outdoors. Farmers tend to be high up the risk ladder when it comes to skin cancer! Check out the sun smart code: www.hsa.ie.

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Teagasc BEEF Current Pasture Performance PastureBase Ireland: www.pbi.ie Teagasc Demonstration Farms: Beef, Sheep, Dairy & Heavy Soils Programme

• Massive growth rate of 90 kg DM/ha across these farms. • Cover per livestock unit is higher than the target 160-180 kg DM/LU for the mid-season. • Surplus bales must be cut on these farms to maintain grass quality. • Growth is exceeding demand by 32 kg DM/ha on these farms. Grazing Tips to Maintain Grass Quality on Drystock Farms: 1. Close off enough ground for 2nd cut silage to maintain an adequate stocking rate on the grazing platform to deal with high levels of growth. 2. Cut surplus bales from the poorest quality paddocks when there is surplus grass on the farm. 3. Enter low covers <10cm and avoid grazing heavy covers. 4. Operate a short rotation length of 16-20 days. 5. Include sulphur in fertiliser being spread on the farm this week. 6. Make sure to graze out paddocks well to have quality grass in the next rotation. Cutting Surplus Bales: 1. Cut immediately if demand is high so the paddock is back in grass as soon as possible. 2. Mow in the middle of the day when the dew has evaporated. 3. Aim for a dense, well-packed bale greater than 220 kg DM/bale. 4. A long wilt will increase sugar content (24-36hrs). 5. Any damage to bales should be repaired immediately to ensure good preservation of the bale. 6. Make sure to replace P and K (especially K) on cut paddocks in the form of slurry and/or compound fertiliser.

Beef 2018 The Teagasc Beef Open Day at Teagasc Grange, Co. Meath will take place on Tuesday, June 26th. The theme of this event is ‘€nhancing Knowledge’. The short term outlook for beef prices in 2018 is good; however in the medium term there will be significant challenges around Brexit, reform of the Common Agricultural Policy and climate change. The emphasis in BEEF2018 is on highlighting those technologies that will help underpin the future profitability of the beef sector. Technologies related to grassland management, animal nutrition, beef genetics, reproductive management and animal health, including farm planning and implementation that will be essential in increasing the competitiveness of the beef sector will be on display. The focus of BEEF2018 will be on the application of technologies that will help beef farmers increase the profitability and sustainability of their farming family business. BEEF2018 is your opportunity to see first-hand the results of the comprehensive research and innovation programme at Teagasc and to meet research, advisory and education staff. HEALTH AND SAFETY Be SunSmart Almost one in four (23%) skin cancer deaths in Ireland are people working in the construction, outdoor and farming industries. The Irish Cancer Society SunSmart Code is as follows: • cover up – wear a shirt with a collar, long shorts, and a hat that gives shade to your face, neck and ears; • seek shade – especially from 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.; • wear wraparound sunglasses – always carry your sunglasses on the farm and make sure that they give UV protection; and, • slap on sunscreen – make sure your sunscreen is SPF 15 or higher and has UVA protection. Visit www.cancer.ie/SunSmart for more information.

IMPORTANT EVENT Teagasc Smarter Milking Event Teagasc, Glanbia and FRS will hold a Smarter Milking Event on the farm of Andrew Claxton, Kilminion Upper, Stradbally, Co. Waterford X42YK57 on Wednesday, June 20th at 11.00 a.m.The focus of this event is on improving efficiency and reducing labour at milking time. There will be information stands on: 1. Cow flow: Good facilities, easy movement of the cow and gentle handling by the milker all lend itself to ‘happy cows’. 2. Milking technique: Improve your milking technique and reduce repetitive strain injury (RSI). 3. Energy: Reduce your energy costs around the milking process and make more profit. 4. Milk quality: Managing and maintaining milk quality at farm level is key for the dairy industry. 5. Standard operating procedure (SOP): SOP’s are an excellent tool for dairy farmers and their employees; they provide clear direction, improved communication and consistency. Teagasc Talking Timber A Teagasc Talking Timber, Timber Marketing Day will take place on Tuesday, 19th June, 2018 at the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross, Co. Wexford. This year’s focus is on realising the potential from your forest and will include; • an outdoor timber products demonstration • short indoor presentations • opportunities to network with timber buyers, forestry researchers and government organisations relating to forestry. All are welcome. Teagasc BETTER Tillage Farm Open Day A Teagasc BETTER Tillage Farm Open Day hosted by John Collins, Cappoquin Estate, Co.Waterford P51D324 on Tuesday, June 19th at 2.00 p.m. Teagasc specialists and researchers will discuss: crop planning and financial targets, evaluation of precision technology, nutrition planning, precision application of fungicides, integrated pest management and oat agronomy. This is a DAFM KT approved event. All are welcome.

Launch of BEEF2018 Open Day BEEF2018, a major Teagasc Beef Open Day will take place on Tuesday, 26th June, at Grange in Dunsany, Co Meath. Thousands of cattle farmers, from all over the country, are expected to attend this major national beef event, which is sponsored by FBD. The theme of this year’s event is ‘€nhancing Technologies’. The short term outlook for beef prices in 2018 are good, however in the medium term there will be significant challenges around Brexit, CAP reform and climate change. The emphasis of BEEF2018 is to highlight those technologies that will help underpin the future profitability of the beef sector. Technical updates will be provided on how to exploit

superior genetics, improve performance from pasture and plan your herd’s health. Speaking at the launch of the Open Day in Teagasc Grange last Thursday, Professor Gerry Boyle, Director of Teagasc, said; “The beef sector is among the most important Irish indigenous industries.Total production increased by 4.5% to 615,000 tonnes in 2017. Beef exports in 2017 were worth €2.5 billion, representing a 65% increase in value compared to 2010. BEEF2018 will be a day not to be missed by anyone with an interest in the Irish beef industry.” There will be something to be learned by all cattle farmers at this beef open day in Grange in June, from suckler beef producers to those

specialising in dairy calf to beef systems. There will be a focus on all the key determinants of profitability – breeding, grassland management, herd health, and financial management. Teagasc will be supported by key industry experts from Bord Bia, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation, Animal Health Ireland, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Irish Farmers Journal and University College Dublin in providing the complete picture for cattle farmers. TECHNOLOGIES A new addition to this year’s event will be a demonstration of the design and implementation of an ideal grazing infrastructure, which includes drainage, roadways, water and fenc-

ing. This will be followed by four technical stands which will provide updates on ‘Suckler Calf to Beef ’, ‘Dairy Calf to Beef ’, ‘Profitable breeding and herd health’ and ‘High performance from pasture’. Then the event will open out into a series of interactive villages covering GRASS10’ Teagasc/Irish Farmers Journal BETTER Farm Beef Programme’, ‘Dairy Calf to Beef ’, ‘Health and Reproduction’, ‘Feeding and Meat Quality’, ‘Being both Competitive and Sustainable’, Education’ and ‘Keeping Yourself Safe on Beef Farms’. Another new feature this year will be the display of calves of varying genotype from the new Dairy Calf to Beef programme, as well as replace-

ment heifers of varying suckler €uro Star Indexes for the new Grange Maternal herd. LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS In addition to the live demonstrations in the various villages there will be a live animal interactive stand on selecting tomorrow’s suckler cow with the Irish Farmers Journal and Irish Cattle Breeding Federation. Kevin Dundon arguably one of Ireland’s most respected chefs will hold a range of live cooking demon-

strations, using beef recipes, at the Open Day. FARMERS’ FORUM In the afternoon, there will be a panel discussion facilitated by Richard Curran from RTÉ. The panel will include a number of successful beef farmers, as well as a representative from the beef industry. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Michael Creed, TD will also contribute to this discussion.

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week of 11th June, 2018 Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day KG Meal KG/Cow/Day Average Farm Cover Cover Per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA

Grange, Waterford 24.6 3.76 3.50 1.79 4 594 142 1,400 63 51

South Kilkenny 24.5 4.42 3.57 1.96 4 448 129 1,800 31 51

Comments: Grange Waterford • Range in growth rates from 20 to 80 kg DM/HA. • Feeding 4 kgs meal due to drop in growth rates.

Pictured at the launch of the event were: Prof. Gerry Boyle, Teagasc Director; Pat Dillon, Head of Programme AGRIP, Teagasc; Michael Berkery, Chairman FBD Trust; Cliona Murphy, Teagasc Authority; Richard Curran, RTE; Dr. Noel Cawley, Teagasc Chairman; Brendan Gleeson, DAFM and Teagasc Authority; Pearse Kelly, Head of Drystock KT, Teagasc; Edward O’Riordan, Beef Enterprise Leader, Teagasc; Loreto Ferguson, Teagasc.

South Kilkenny • Range in grass growth from 16 to 100 kg DM/Ha. • Feeding 5 kgs of silage, and 4 kgs of meal, until growth increases.

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Positive news on live exports IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said the live exports trade has performed very positively in 2018 with exports up 25% to 154,650 head. He said the latest developments on Turkey, clearing the way for private business on live exports, are very positive and should see a strong boost to the trade for the second half of the year. This follows an IFA and Bord Bia visit to the Turkish market late last year. Angus Woods said it was very clear from the IFA-Bord Bia visit that there is major potential to grow live exports to Turkey. During the trip, IFA met with various Government agencies including the Turkish

Meat and Milk Board, ESK, and with a number of private buyers who indicated a strong wish to buy Irish livestock. The IFA Livestock leader said some exporters have already commenced assembling stock under the necessary quarantine arrangements for export to Turkey. To date this year, more than 8,920 animals have been exported to international markets, the majority to Turkey. A small level of exports have also gone to Libya and Morocco. Angus Woods said there is also potential to export to Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria. A recent Bord bia visit to Tunisia reported that the Government has given approval for live exports to resume for the first time since

2015. There is a demand to import quality weanlings from Ireland with the specification between 6 to 12 months of age and up to 400kgs. Live exports to May 20th totalled 154,650 head compared to 123,505 this time last year. The vast majority of exports are calves at 128,700 head and 25,950 adult animals. Angus Woods said IFA is very supportive of the live export trade which he described as a key driver of competition and provider of essential market outlets. On payments, Angus Woods said farmers should make sure that their payments are secured and sell through their local registered livestock mart.

Push back against factory attempts to undermine cattle price IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said farmers should push back hard on the propaganda from agents and the factories on price and insist on full value for their stock. He said the negative rumours are a trap to try

and squeeze out very tight supplies and to undermine confidence in the trade. He said the base price for steers is €4.20/kg and €4.30 for heifers with more paid in places on various deals.

Factories reverse on lamb price cuts IFA National Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy has said it is clear that the factories overcooked the price cuts last week and are having to reverse this week to get lambs. He said the reality is that supplies are extremely tight and factories are unable to buy lambs at the lower quoted prices. He said factories are paying €6.20/kg to get lambs.

Sean Dennehy said farmers need to dig in hard and insist on full value. They should desist from moving any under-finished or underweight lambs and continue to sell as lambs become fit. He said supplies are very tight on the ground and factories are struggling to get numbers to meet market demand.

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Déise Newsround A mystery in a photo! tomekeith@hotmail.com

THIS photograph by Dungarvan Photographer, the late Tom Tobin of passengers alighting from a train in Dungarvan Railway Station has stumped even the best memories and we can only speculate on the reason why the passengers are arriving (back?) in Dungarvan in Sunday clothes. The most credible explanation is that it is a Sunday, more than likely the 11th July, 1954. The event which the crowd may have been attending was the visit of Fr. Patrick Peyton, the well named ‘Rosary Priest’ from America who visited Ireland during what was the Marian Year. This was the year in which many of the Marian Shrines and Grottoes were built and, of course, many women whose name is Marian may well have been born that year, or close to it. Fr. Peyton made a three day visit to Ireland and came to Dungarvan twice during that time. The first was to attend a Civic Reception in his honour on Friday night, 9th July and he returned on Sunday afternoon for a Rosary Rally in the

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Showgrounds, now part of Fraher Field. A crowd of fifteen thousand people flocked to the assembly with schools arriving in long marching lines.There were hundreds of bicycles parked all along the route and some, if we believe the interpretation of that photograph, came by train. Those who remember it said it was a magical moment. I have a recollection of his coming to our school, the Mercy Convent in Cahir, and he shook hands with the long line of pupils stretching from the school to the Convent, including yours truly. According to the website in his home Parish, Fr. Patrick Peyton was born on 9th January, 1909, in the townland of Carracastle in Attymass Parish, Co. Mayo. He was one of a family of nine children. At the age of 19 he and his brother, Tom, emigrated to the United States to join their sister, Nellie. His wish from boyhood was to be ordained a priest but his family in Ireland were unable to meet the cost of his education.

In the United States he returned to full-time education and studied for the priesthood. During his final year in the seminary he was diagnosed as having tuberculosis, which at that time was incurable. Fr. Patrick was very weak and was given little hope by the medical team of recovering his full health. Fr. Patrick had great faith and prayed to the Blessed Virgin Mary for a recovery to health. His prayers were answered and his health began to improve to the amazement of the medical profession. He was eventually ordained to the priesthood on 15th June 1941. Fr. Peyton was so grateful to the Blessed Virgin Mary for his health that he, with the permission of his superiors, began the Prayer Crusade which took him all over the world preaching the importance of prayer, especially family prayer. He appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows with many of the famous movie stars of Broadway and Hollywood taking part. He was the founder of "Family Rosary" and "Family

Theatre". His famous slogan was: "The family that prays together, stays

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Jewels in the Déise Crown

The Clog Teach or Round Tower in Ardmore.

I CAN truthfully claim Déise roots having been born in Cahir which is on the border of the Déise and about a mile from the Diocese of Cashel and Emly. I lived just across the road from the ruins of a 12th century Augustinian Abbey which had been dissolved in 1540. In my youth it was an ivy covered ruin with its residential tower used for storing hay by an adjacent farmer. Now, it has been beautifully restored and is worth a visit on the banks of the Suir. Just a couple of hundred yards further on is the railway bridge over the River Suir, which, in my lifetime, has seen the train crash through it on two occasions, into the river eighty feet below. On the first occasion, the crew of two lost their lives. Just beside us was a Presbyterian Church, originally a Society of Friends (Quakers) Meeting House dating back to just 1834. There were also several other places and objects of interest within sight of our house. The point of all this is that

we do not always recognise the interesting features on our own doorstep and the historic value which they represent. I was reminded of this as I listened to Mgr. Michael Olden, originally of Cappouin, speak last Friday night at the launch of his new book entitled: ‘The Faith Journey of the Déise People.’ In the course of a highly interesting talk on the religious history of the Diocese, he recalled a visit he received from the brilliant Gaelic scholar and historian, the late Cardinal Tomás O Fiach. Mgr. Olden asked what he would like to do in the district during his visit. “Without hesitation,” said Mgr. Olden, “he said he would start in An Rinn, as he wanted to kneel at the tomb of Archbishop Michael Sheehan of Sydney, who was so involved in the foundation of Ring College “Secondly, said the Cardinal, “of all the different types of Irish that we hear around the country in Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Kerry and Cork, I prefer the Deise Irish to them all. He

said it has a musical quality and he loved the phrases which are peculiar to this part of the country.” Bishop Sheehan was born in Waterford, but grew up in Dungarvan and received his education here, going on to St. John’s College and then Maynooth. He was considered by the lecturers in Maynooth to have been the most brilliant student they had trained at the time. The Cardinal chose as his second destination, the Holy Well of Canty near where it is reputed that St. Cathaldus of Taranto was born and reared. He is greatly revered around the Mediterranean district where many churches are named for him. The Cardinal’s third choice was to walk the streets of Lismore, ‘that great monastic city that could stand with Clonmacnoise and so many other of the early Irish schools.” The Cardinal went on to nominate Tubrid not far over the border into Co. Tipperary,

but still in the Diocese which he visited on his south coast holiday. The Church at Tubrid is situated in the parish of Ballylooby. There he knelt at the grave of Archbishop John Brennan, a close friend of St. Oliver Plunkett who was a predecessor of the Cardinal as Archbishop of Armagh. Brennan is buried beside Seathrún Céitinn, a historian and chronicler of his time. His most famous work is Foras Feasa ar Eirinn, or loosely translated, the History of Ireland. While it may not have been on the Cardinals list of favourite places, we must include Ardmore and St. Declan. One of the earliest Christian foundations, Ardmore is truly one of the jewels of a very extensive crown of the Deise and, with the weather so good at the moment, a visit to these sites and a little exploration and research would yield a wealth of information and a very enjoyable tour.

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16th ANNUAL OLD STILL BAR CLASHMORE 5K ROAD RACE

THIRD ANNUAL HOOLIE LONG PUCK

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James Ledingham wins family trophy

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SEE PAGES 12, 13 & 14 Waterford's D. J. Foran gets away from Limerick's Cian Lynch and Richie English during their Munster Senior Hurling Championship match played in Limerick. [Maurice Hennebry]

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Minnies Fit4Life Summer Running League - perfect conditions for Round 1 THE grass was cut and the sun was shining on a perfect evening for running in The Friary grounds for round 1 of the 6 week Minnie Fit4life running league last Thursday evening. The Friary grounds this time of year is always at its best from a running point of view, it's nice and forgiving underfoot for us all after a tough few months on the roads of the town over the winter months it always great to be back on grass for a few runs during the week. Our club and the local population in general are so lucky to have the use of such a facility right on our door step and we as a club are so fortunate to have the use of it for our Juvenile training and indeed for the many senior club leagues held there over the year. The distances for the Minnie's league give a great choice to runners as you can run 1, 2, 3, or 4 laps so something for all levels. (A lap of the Friary is approx 2 km or 1.2 miles). The turnout on the night was brilliant with a great crowd taking part. This league has always proved very popular and is one where many newcomers come along have a go for the first time; the league caters for all levels of runners, from the well-seasoned runner through to the complete beginner. The fee each night is €2 and water is provided for all runners at the finish. The league itself gets underway at 7 p.m. and registration will begin from 6.30 p.m. onwards at the club van. The league is on again next Thursday and will continue on Thursdays for the remainder of the league. The dates for the league are: Thursday, June 14th, 21st and 28th and July 5th and 12th.

After last week there are five nights remaining so you still have plenty of time to join. You don't have to run every night of the league, just come along whenever you can. Pretty soon, we will have division tables in place for each of the laps and it's your best five nights out of the six nights that will determine your overall score at the end. Thanks once again to the O'Brien family of Minnie's for coming on-board again this year as sponsors. Please support our sponsor when appropriate. ONE LAP LEAGUE First home was Onra Power in 8.49 followed by Michael Coakley in 10.53. Next was Mary Whyte in 13.35 followed by Joanne Breen and Carmel Hourigan who finished together in 14.31. Well done to all the runners that took part in the one lap league, TWO LAP LEAGUE The two lap league had a mixture of new faces as well as regulars and all did really well with more to come no doubt. First home was Yevgeniy Chizikov in 16.38 followed by James Casey in 17.16. James was followed home by our first lady, Orla Mulvihill in 18.37. Next in were league regulars Gerry Cummins and Anne Quinn in 19.17 and 19.28 respectively. Others to record good times included Shane Curran (20.51), Margaret Whelan (21.04) and Aisling Hourigan (25.05). THREE LAP LEAGUE Johnny Burkin led home the 3 lappers in 27.28. He was followed by Angeline Drennan in 28.16. In third was Darren Coogan in 29.01. Kelly Shalloe will be happy to have

broken 30 minutes when running 29.57. Other good times were recorded by Nuala Hogan (30.22), Mairead Foley (31.55) and Evelyn Bereford (35.33). We look forward to hearing more about all the three lap runners over the coming weeks. FOUR LAP LEAGUE Well done to all 22 runners that took part in the 4 lap league. First home was Mossie Koegh in 32.12. Next was Sean Stilwell in 33.36 just ahead of Tom Leahy on 33.42. Tom was followed in Michael Callaghan (34.22) with Stephen Reilly next in 34.30. First lady was Ann Dunford in 39.50, just 1 second ahead of Karen Ryan and Orla Bannon. Others to record good times included Sandra (41.45), Joe O'Rourke (41.36) and Liam Fitzgerald (41.44). Paul Brunnonck ran 39.49 and was given a presentation after running to mark his magnificant achievement of running 100 marathons. Well done to all and best of luck for the remainder of the league. THANKS Thanks to the St Augustine’s College for permitting the league to be held on their grounds. Many thank to our ongoing league sponsor Pat O'Brien of Minnie's Bar Abbeyside, and, of course, to all the crew who helped with the smooth running of the league especially Ray and Shirley. Thanks so much. Remaining dates for the Minnie’s Running League: Thursday, June 14 Thursday, June 21 Thursday, June 28 Thursday, July 05 Thursday, July 12

P.B for Yuri Kanash at Leinster Championships CONGRATULATIONS to club member Yuri Kanash who competed recently as a guest at the Leinster Track and Field Championships where he won the pole vault with a new personal best vault of 4.50 m.

Sympathy WEST Waterford athletic club extend sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Maurice (Mossie) Coffey, Cutteen, Kilrossanty, Co. Waterford. who passed to his eternal reward last week. May he rest in peace.

Patrycja Daly runs Killoskully half WELL done to club member Patrycja Daly who completed the tough Silvermines-Killoskully half marathon in very warm conditions last Saturday with a time of 3.24.54 recoded.

Anthony Whelan gives superb performance on the hills up North CLUB member Anthony Whelan was in mountain running action last weekend when he took part in the prestigious Mourne Way Ultra Mountain race in Co. Down last Saturday, held over a grueling 52 miles with 3,000m climbing this race attracts mountain running athletes of the very highest standard and is one of the most prestigious events on the Irish calendar. After a brilliant performance, the Abbeyside man finished a superb second in what was described as horrendous heat on a very tough course. He absolutely blitzed the rest of the field only losing out on the win by five minutes after a 52 mile battle with the eventual winner Peter Cromie, one of the very best in the hill running business. Well done Anthony, a performance of this magnitude was coming with a while.

Kate Veale crossing the finish line to take 5th place in Lithuania last weekend.

26th Annual Dromana 5 this Friday evening NOW in its 26th year this very popular race will once again uses the same course over the fabulous Dromana Drive from Villierstown to Cappoquin. This race is kindly sponsored again this year by the Nagle family of the Dungarvan Leader. The race takes place on Friday, June 22nd at 7.30 p.m. The winning athlete receives the Michael C. Nagle Memorial Trophy. Entries will be taken in the Community Hall in Villierstown with the presentation of prizes at Danny Flynn's Bar, Cappoquin. This is a great course and a great race. Entry fee €7 pre-registration and its €10 on race night. Race open to all over 16 years of age on race day. Prizes - 1st 5 men and women and 1st two men's and 1st ladies team of three outside ind prize winners plus plenty spots. Course record: Pauline Lambe 29.20 (2010) John Treacy 23.49 (1999) BUS TO RACE START Please note those taking the bus to the race start in Villierstown from Cappoquin that registration for the race will be taken for those who haven't entered online, the bus will be leaving from the GAA pitch at 6.15 sharp. Race start at 7.30 pm. ONLINE ENTRY FOR DROMANA 5 NOW OPEN You can register for the Dromana 5 now at the link below for €7, or you can also register on race night for €10. use this link to enter online from Dromana. https://endurancecui.active.com /event-reg/selectrace?e=45825551 CASH BONUS FOR COURSE RECORDS IN DROMANA Like all our summer series races The Dromana 5 will also have a cash bonus for the top contenders if the course records

for either male and female are broken. Our sincere thanks to Nagle family along with all the staff at Dungarvan Leader for through their generous sponsorship these course record bonuses are available, there will also be a large array of prizes on offer for the race again this year which will include the 1st 5 men, 1st 2 men’s teams of 3. (Both Men's and Ladies team prizes are outside of individual prize winners). 1st 5 ladies and 1st 2 ladies team of 3, a €100 bonus will be awarded to the first man to break the course record of 23.49 (set by John Treacy) and another €100 will be awarded to the first lady to break the ladies record of 29.20 (set by Pauline Lambe). The usual spot prizes will also be given out at the presentation to the winners which this year will again be held at the Central Bar Cappoquin by kind permission of Danny and Nora Flynn, also shower facilities will be available for all here and refreshments will be provided for the runners. MASON FAMILY PERPETUAL CUP TO FIRST LADY FINISHER IN DROMANA 5 We thank the Mason family, Cappoquin who have for many years been huge supporters of the Dromana race. The whole Mason family under the stewardship of Trevor have put a huge amount of work into the event, year-in year-out and added to the high regard this race is held in by the running community when seven years ago they introduced the Mason Family Perpetual Cup which is awarded to the first lady finisher of the race, complementing the Michael C. Nagle trophy which is awarded to the race winner each year. We thank the Mason family especially Ger and Eileen for their commitment to athletics in the

area. It’s with the help of people like the Mason family whose commitment to their local road race each year means we can just arrive up on the night knowing that no stone is left unturned in their efforts ensuring that the event goes off without a hitch and of course not forgetting Mark Mason who is a generous sponsor of our Hill league in Colligan each year and plays a major role in organising this year's race. 2011 Corinna Walsh, West Waterford AC 30.40 2012 Angela McCann, Clonmel AC 30.12 2013 Nollaig O’Neill, Leevale AC 30.44 2014 Martina O'Dwyer, Carrickon-Suir AC 30.55 2015 Corinna Walsh, West Waterford AC 31.43 2016 Mary Molloy, Carrick-onSuir AC 34.41 2017 Maeve Fenton Doonen A.C. 32.37 ENTRIES TO INTERSPORT ELVERYS/ASICS SUMMER SERIES CLOSE IN DROMANA A reminder again to all runners that entry to this year’s Intersport Elverys / Asics summer series will close at registration on Friday in Dromana. Entry fee to the series is €5, (where would you get it). For those that join the series, we keep track of your finishing position in each race that you do and your final score will be your best 7 races. You must do a minimum of 7 races to be part of the series. After the final race overall prizes will be awarded. In the ladies. A €30 ASICS voucher (redeemable at Intersport Elverys Dungarvan) will be awarded to any runner that takes part in any seven of the 12 races. For those that run in all twelve races a special prize courtesy of our sponsors awaits you all.

West Waterford Athletes secure medals at Munster Track and Field Championships

Kate Veale competes in Lituania International Joe Gough breaks Irish record KATE Veale was on international duty last weekend when she and a small Irish team of race walkers competed in Lithuania at the European race walk international Meet held over two days. Kate finished 7th in 1.46 over 20k on Friday amongst a good field of walkers. Then there was a 5k the following day Saturday and she finished 5th here in a time of 23.56 again an excellent performance. Well done Kate.

THE Munster track and field championships were held last Sunday in Castleisland, Co. Kerry and a good number West Waterford AC athletes made the long journey to the Kingdom. Joe Gough set the tone for a great day for the club when competing in the shorter 400 metre distance from his hall mark event over 800 as he was in superb form when taking gold in the over 65 cat-

egory and setting a new Irish record for the age and distance, this old mark which was 1.08.90 stood for 26 years until today when Joe smashed this recording a time of 1.02.76. Michael Tutty was competing in the over 55 Javelin where he took a great gold with a throw of 32.88. Yevgeniy Chizhikov was in action in the over 45 category 800m and finished 5th in 5.10.29. Harry

O'Brien competed over 55 in the 800m and secured gold when he clocked 2.22.14. Mossie Keogh in the 800m over 40 took gold with a time of 2.12.68. Mossie also had a crack to the 1,500 metres and finished up 4th just outside the medals in a time of 4.41.07. Diana Chizhikova competed in the over 35 1,500m and she took gold in a time of 6.00.67. Well done to all.

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24th Annual Intersport Elverys/Asics Summer Series 2018 - Race 6

Race winner of the Old Still Bar Clashmore 5 last Friday evening James Ledingham receives the Edmond Ledingham Memorial C up from April Ledingham included are Dermot Ledingham, Oisin O'Connell, Liz Salmon race sponsor, Maurice Ledingham, Anne O'Connell, Katie O'Connell.

Liz Salmon The Old Still Bar sponsors presents overall ladies race winner Alana Barbar with her prize last Friday evening.

3rd man home Raivis Zakis with his prize last Friday evening.

Liz Salmon The Old Still Bar sponsors presents Diana Chizhikova 1st over 35 with her prize last Friday evening.

Mossie Keogh 1st over 40 with his prize last Friday evening at the Clashmore 5k.

16th Annual Old Still Bar Clashmore 5k road race LAST Friday evening we were in the village of Clashmore for our 16th Annual Old Still Bar sponsored event. The race this year was changed from the traditional 5 miles to the more popular 5k distance and this proved a good move on behalf of the race organisers as the numbers were up quite substantially from previous years. Using an out and back course we competed over what was a much flatter, faster course than the old course. Unlike last year when the race was run in heavy rain, we had beautiful sunny conditions for the duration of the race also. The event was race number 6 in the 24th Annual Intersport Elverys/Asics summer series for 2018 and a field of about 150 took part on the night which was a good turn-out in this new course. Like all our events we rely on voluntary help from the local community in the various parts of the county we visit to hold our races and as usual the organisers and helpers on the night in Clashmore are second to none, we sincerely thank all in Clashmore for this ongoing support and help each year. To our loyal sponsors Joe and Liz Salmon and family of the Old Still Bar; to all the stewards organised by Kay and Ann Ledingham. Race entries were taken at the Old Still Bar courtesy of our race sponsor. A huge thanks also the Salmon family and staff for the great amount of food and the teas after the race. Our sincere thanks to all the members of the Ledingham family who were present to award the winner with the Edmund Ledingham Memorial Cup. Thanks also to Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA club for providing the use of their dressing rooms and showers, a gesture

which was very much appreciated. To our own club race crew, another flawless job efficiently done, and as usual they had everything under control with the entries and at the finishing line and of course our crew out on the course, Jamie and Conor on traffic management and Liam on van duty for their efforts for this and every race.Thanks to DC images for the brilliant photos on the night. JAMES LEDINGHAM CLAIMS THE EDMUND LEDINGHAM MEMORIAL CUP It was a clear victory for local man, James Ledingham, Kilkenny City Harriers AC who claimed victory and as a result was presented with the Edmund Ledingham Memorial Cup which was was provided by the Ledingham family in memory of the late Edmund who was very involved in this race before his untimely passing some years ago. It it was fitting to see Edmund's son James being presented with the cup after his win. James a long time member of our club is now working, living and married in Kilkenny and some years ago joined the local club there KCH where he is daily training with a group of Kilkenny athletes in the city. All at his former club were delighted to see him make the trip back home and to win last Friday evening as it was a brilliant moment for the Ledingham family I'm sure to see James lift the winners cup in memory of his and their father. The race was a three-way battle for the first 1 km with James, last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winner, Kevin O'Leary and Raivis Zakis in a leading group. At this point, James made his move and opened a gap which he held all the way to the line. Second went to Kevin O'Leary (East Cork) with Raivis Zakis (WWAC) third.

The 0/40 winner was West Waterford AC's Mossie Keogh in 17.32. Over 45 went to race sponsor, Joe Salmon also West Waterford AC in 18.54. Over 50 for the 4th year-in-a-row went to Ray Hahesy, West Waterford AC in 18.30. Youghal AC's Eddie O'Regan the over 55 category in 20.38. First over 60 was Anthony Dwyer (West Waterford AC in 21.30 and our first junior was Tony Dwyer, also of West waterford in 22.46. Another top class participant on the night was International race walker, Damian Blocki from Poland. Damian is currently coached by club life member Jamie Costin and is training in Ireland at the moment he is hoping to qualify for the upcoming European Championships in Berlin. Well done to all prize winners. VICTORY FOR INTERNATIONAL ATHLETE FROM NEW ZEALAND ALANA BARBER Turning to the Ladies race in Clashmore last Friday evening, victory in the ladies race went to New Zealand's Alana Barber in 20.13. Alana is a top level international race walker who recently took bronze in the 20k walk at the Commonwealth Games in Brisbane and it was great to have an athlete of her calibre winning the race on the night. Second place went to Julie Kenneally of Youghal AC in 20.37 with Stephanie Ilsley third in 21.23. The host club West Waterford AC dominated the category prizes on the night with the over 35 going to Diana Chizikpova (23.05), over 40 Eveleen Drohan (21.50), over 45 Brigid Coffey (23.12), over 50 Alice Fitzgerald (22.56) for the third yearin-a-row, with the over 55 winner being Bernie Prendergast in 23.27. Well done to all the ladies.

Liz Salmon The Old Still Bar sponsors presents Brigid Coffey 1st over 45 with her prize last Friday evening.

Prize Winners Men 1st James Ledingham Kilkenny City Harriers 15.56 2nd Kevin O'Leary East Cork AC 16.17 3rd Raivis Zakis West Waterford AC 16.54 O/40 Mossie Keogh West Waterford AC 17.32

O/45 Joe Salmon West Waterford AC 18.54 O/50 Ray Hahesy West Waterford AC 18.30 O/55 Eddie O'Regan Youghal AC 20.38 O/60 Anthony Dwyer West Waterford AC 21.30 Junior Tony Dwyer West Waterford AC 22.46

Prize Winners Ladies Joe Salmon 1st over 45 receives his prize From Liz Salmon at the Old Still Bar Clashmore 5k last Friday evening.

Anthony Dwyer 1st over 60 with his prize last Friday evening.

1st Alana Barber New Zealand 20.13 2nd Julie Kenneally Youghal AC 20.37 3rd Stephanie Ilsley IND 21.28 O/35 Diana Chizikova West Waterford AC 23.05

O/40 Eveleen Drohan West Waterford AC 21.50 O/45 Brigid Coffey West Waterford AC 23.12 O/50 Alice Fitzgerald West Waterford AC 22.56 O/55 Bernie Prendergast West Waterford AC 23.27

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

GOLD COAST GOLF CLUB You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is:

goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com GOLD COAST TO PLAY WEST WATERFORD IN IRISH MIXED FOURSOMES Gold Coast will travel the short journey to West Waterford on Saturday 16th June to play the hosts in the 1st round. Any support from members would be greatly appreciated. BELVEDERE TROPHY 2018 The draw for this tournament has been made and Gold Coast will play Waterford Golf Club in a preliminary round. This will be played on a home and away basis with the first match in Waterford. The date for these matches to be completed by is 18th June. Liam Clancy is the man in charge here. MICHAEL CASHMAN FOURSOMES Gold Coast will play Ballykisteen on Saturday next, 16th June at 11.30 a.m. in the Gold Coast. Team Manager Liam Clancy is in the process of finalising his team and he will be in contact with all the players involved during the early part of the week. THREE COURSE MEAL, BURGERS, SAUSAGES, SANDWICHES, 2 ROUNDS OF GOLF That is what is in store for the players taking part in the Annual Tony Dunford Memorial, which takes place on Wednesday 20th June. A shotgun-start at 9 a.m. will get proceedings underway and play will continue until all players have completed their two rounds. Refreshments will be available at the 10th hole and again at the start

from 10 a.m. onwards. For further details contact Bob. WELL DONE TO SEAMUS POWER Good to see West Waterford’s Seamus Power playing well last weekend. Seamus finished in joint 12th place in the Fedex St. Jude Classic and this helped him to improve his Fedex Cup standing to 120. NEW CHILL TOPS New Gold Coast Chill Tops are now available to order. They cost €55 each. If interested please try one of the tops in the kiosk for size. MIXED FOURSOMES COMPETITION The mixed foursomes competition held on Wednesday evening last was won by Tom White and Mairead Ryan. GENERAL DATE PROTECTION REGULATIONS (GDPR) These new regulations came into effect on Friday last and all companies and clubs are obliged to carry out these regulations with immediate effect. What this means to members is that the kiosk now needs your permission to give out your phone numbers to other members of to the GUI or to opposing team managers. That means that if you are to play someone in a match we cannot release that person’s phone number for you to contact him unless he has given us permission. The same applies to emails and as nearly all emails contain some information which could be construed as marketing, again it is necessary for us to get

LISMORE GOLF CLUB Phone 058-54026. lismoregolfclub@eircom.net

www.lismoregolf.org RESULTS Sat./Sun. 9/10th June 18-hole singles s/ford: 1st PJ Coughlan (8) 41 pts; 2nd Eamon O Shea (13) 39 pts Friday Mixed: 1st Seamus Neville, Jo Jo Tobin, Una Dowd 47 pts; 2nd Ml McGrath, Mary Aherne, Catherine Neville 46 pts FIXTURES Monday to Friday inclusive Top 40 Open Qualifier 12-hole s/ford. Tuesday Bacon at 5.45. Thursday Seniors at 10.30 am. Friday night mixed at 6.20. Sat./Sunday 16/17th June 18-hole singles s/ford. STORY OF THE WEEK Hollow tining of the course started last Tuesday. While it is an inconvenience to do it in the month of June, it was the first window of opportunity this year. Tony assures us that by next weekend we will have top quality greens to match the rest of the course which is in excellent condition. Hollow tining didn’t bother this week’s winner PJ Coughlan playing off 8. His card is a pleasure to look at. While he had a double bogey 6 at the first, he went on to par the next 8 holes to turn on 20 points and 2 over. PJ added 4 pars and 2 birdies on the back

9 to add 21 points to his score and sign for 41 points and 3 over for his round. His playing partner Sean Daly said it was a pleasure to watch him play especially the par 5 which he made in 2. Well done PJ. A fantastic round. In second place was Cappoquin man Eamon O’Shea. Eamon played good steady golf all the way turning with 19 points and adding 20 more on the back 9 to sign for 39 points. Well done Eamon. CAPTAINS PRIZE This year’s Captain’s Prize takes place on 22nd to 24th June. Qualifying will be on Friday and Saturday with the top 40 plus ties playing the final round on Sunday. This year the Lady Captain’s Prize will be held in conjunction with the Men’s Prize which should make for a very busy weekend. Time sheets are now up in the men’s locker room. Lads please put your name up and make life a bit easier for the comp. committee. CLUB MATCHPLAY Draws for all the club matchplay competitions have taken place, see club notice boards for the pairings. The first round must be played by June 24th.

Eamonn O'Donnell receiving his prize from Gold Coast Golf Club Captain Tim O'Driscoll.

Teresa Queally receiving her prize from Gold Coast Golf Club Lady Captain Bernie Morrissey.

permission to send you emails. Forms are available in the kiosk for members to sign and the sooner you sign it the sooner we can start sending you emails again. FIXTURES Friday, 15st June: Open Singles. Saturday 2nd 16th June: Club Competition. Sunday, 17th June: Club Competition Tuesday, 19th June: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ RESULTS Monday, 4th June: CSS 38 pts 1st: Alan Landers (17) 41 pts. Tuesday 5the June: Open Seniors, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Frank Cogan (24) 41 pts. 1st Lady: Margo Condon (27) 26 pts. Friday 8th June: Open Singles, CSS 34 pts. 1st: Gerry Comerford (14) 36 pts. Gross: Clive Cooney (6) 26 pts West Waterford. Saturday 9th June: Club Competition, CSS 36 pts. 1st: Tony Lonergan (24) 40 pts. Gross: Derek Power (3) 29 pts. Sunday 10th June: Monthly

Medal, CSS 72 - 1st: Brian Fahey (9) 70; 2nd: Jody Hallinan (9) 72; Gross: Micheal White (1) 77; 3rd: John W Walsh (12) 73. LADIES NOTES OPEN DAYS Monday, 11th June sponsored by Shaws Department Stores Sunday, 1st/Monday, 2nd July sponsored by Willow & Oak Sunday, 19th/Monday, 20th August sponsored by Dawn Meats. ILGU JUNIOR FOURSOMES Gold Coast played Cobh in Youghal on Sunday last in the ILGU Foursomes. On the day Cobh were the stronger team and went on to defeat Gold Coast after a great battle. We wish them well in the next round. FIXTURES 10 hole ongoing 18 hole ongoing 2 card 18h ongoing comp sponsored by Murray’s pharmacy 26/27 May Quinlan’s Butchers sponsored comp. 16/17 June mixed competition in West Waterford 23/24 June Deise Golf comp(GOY)

3 Course Meal, Burgers, Sausages, Sandwiches, 2 Rounds of Golf That is what is in store for the players taking part in the Annual Tony Dunford Memorial, which takes place on Wednesday, 20th June. A shotgun-start at 9 a.m. will get proceedings underway and play will continue until all players have completed their two rounds. Refreshments will be available at the 10th hole and again at the start from 10 a.m. onwards. For further details contact Bob. LADY CAPTAIN’S DAY A fantastic sunny day brought out the best golf and a superb day and evening was had by all, congrats to Bernie. The winner, in a very close run competition, was Teresa Queally with 70 and Deirdre (DD) Hannigan hot on her heels, pipped on countback. RESULTS Club Competition 26th May 2018 - 1st Mairead Ryan (36) 42 pts; 2nd Noirin Darcy (27) 36 pts Lady Captain’s Day 3rd June kindly presented by Bernie Morrissey - 1st Teresa Queally

(24) 69 (B.9); 2nd Deirdre Hannigan (31) 69; Gross Rosie Murphy (13) 83; 3rd Geraldine Hallinan (21) 70; 4th Mairead Ryan (33) 70. Past Captain: Gillian Cashman Front 9: Angela O’Connor Back 9: Breda Conway Category 1: Lorraine Troy Category 2: Patricia Doyle Category 3: Joan O’Dea Guest: Kathleen Morrissey Revive Active: On Monday, 4th June the Gold Coast team played Dungarvan in this always exciting format. Manager Mary Clancy has put together a very solid team, and after a marathon battle the home advantage helped Dungarvan over the line. All the games were played in a sporting manner as befits our noble game and the sun shone on excellent golf, what more could one ask for? Get into golf: Tomorrow, Thursday 14th June is the final scramble of the programme. The participants will each get a certificate, and there will be fingerfood. Can volunteers please attend to assist in the scramble. Please be there at 6.45 p.m. as usual.

COUNTRY CLUBS Lismore lost out in a very close match to Dunmore in Donerail on Sunday. Full report next week. IRISH MIXED FOURSOMES Lismore play Tramore Saturday, 16th June at 9.30 a.m. BELVEDERE TROPHY Members interested in playing for the club please put your name on the sheet in the club house. Interested members must be of a handicap of 18 or greater. MEMBERSHIP A gentle reminder from our Registrar John McGrath, anyone not paid please do so immediately. A NON-GOLF THOUGHT Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions. LISMORE LADIES This week was an extremely busy one for the ladies with our first open sponsored by the ever popular Knockanore Farmhouse Cheese taking on a new format of a 4 Ball B/Ball, which ran from Sunday until Friday June 1st. This was followed by our Vice Presidents Prize kindly sponsored by Seamus Beecher, played on Saturday, 2nd and Sunday, 3rd. During the week the sun shone brightly for all competitions and the ladies took full advantage with the largest delightful cheese hamper going to Eleanor Coughlan & Hannah Lucas who had a super 44pts, just 2 pts behind were Patricia Bolger McCarthy & Mag Morrissey, followed in third place by Patricia Lonergan & Katherine Moynihan. It was very humid and close out on the course over the weekend and the scores for the Vice Presidents prize were equally close with the first 4 ladies coming in with a 37 on their cards. When Esther had counted them

all again Joan Cahillane proved to have the better back 9, proving just how cool she is. Helen Farrow’s was next best, and she took second spot, Fiona Howard playing her usual sublime golf took Gross with Chrissie Denn snatching the last of the 37’s places which earned her 3rd spot. Brid Henry was the best of the rest and took the 4th spot with her 35 pts. RESULTS Sun., 27th to Fri., 1st June - Open 4 Ball B/Ball - Kindly sponsored by Knockanore Farmhouse Cheese 1st Eleanor Coughlan (17) & Hannah Lucas (22) 44 pts; 2nd Patricia Bolger McCarthy (16) & Mag Morrissey (23) 42 pts; 3rd Patricia Lonergan (17) & Katherine Moynihan (19) 28pts 40 pts

Sat., 2nd & Sun., 3rd June, 18 Hole Stableford, Vice President’s Prize, kindly presented by Mr. Seamus Beecher 1st Joan Cahillane (14) 37 pts; 2nd Helen Farrow (19) 37 pts b9; Gross Fiona Howard (5) 32 pts; 3rd Chrissie Denn (32) 37 pts b9; 4th Brid Henry (21) 35 pts. Well done to all prizewinners, ladies and gents ant to Seamus on a great weekend.The ladies have no pressure this week with a day trip to Castlemartyr this Thursday as we have no weekly competition due to coursework. Next week is our last competition before we have the Double Delight of our Ladies Captains Prize, which is Kindly sponsored by Mrs Mary Ahearne and the gents Captains Prize presented by Mr

Nicky Walsh, both on the weekend of June 23rd /24th. FIXTURES Sunday 10th & Wed 14th 18 Hole Stableford, members Prizes. Seniors Thursdays at 10.30 am Mixed Friday nights at 6.15 p.m. Ladies Scramble every Monday night at 6 p.m. All competitions are subject to change so please check the notice board regularly for any changes. As the golfing year started on the 1st of October you should have all received your renewal notices by now your prompt payment would be much appreciated to help with the day to day running of the club. Please contact our Registrar Mr. John McGrath with any queries.

Lismore Golf Club Vice Captain’s Prize Cal Aherne. Front Row Left to Right: Dermot O’Leary for Paddy O’Leary (2nd), Cal Aherne (Vice Captain), Andrew Hamilton (1st), Martin O’Driscoll for Pa Morrissey (4th). Back Row Left to Right: Seamus Beecher (Vice President) (5th), Sheila Denn (President), Nicholas Walsh (Captain).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 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

MAEVE MORRISSEY TAKES THE LADY CAPTAIN'S Another hectic week at the club with our Lady Captain Colette Power taking centre stage. The sun shone all weekend for our popular Lady Captain. A huge crowd of ladies took to the course on Saturday for round one in very hot sunny dry conditions. Aoife Lowry shot a sizzling 69 closely followed by Maeve Morrissey on 70 and Miriam Matthews with 71. Conditions were perfect for golf. Cloudy warm conditions on Sunday gave everyone a chance and first to set a target was Margaret Harty with 143. Out of the chasing group came Bridget Aherne and Linda Buckley with two rounds of 70 to hit 142 nett but the overnight leaders were still on the course. The last group arrived on the 18th to a packed gallery. Maeve Morrissey was coolness personified to par the 18th to finish the day with 68 and an overall total of 138 to land her the prize. She was followed in by Aoife Lowry who finished 2nd with 141 nett. The ever steady Breda McCarthy took the gross prize with 166 gross. To a packed clubhouse our Vice Captain Maria Kiersey led the tributes to Colette and the club house was buzzing for a worthy Lady Captain and a worthy winner in Maeve! What an amazing score by a very worthy winner! Well done to all on a fantastic weekend! Results: 1st Maeve Morrissey (20) 138, 2nd Aoife Lowry (4) 141, Gross: Breda Mc Carthy (7) 166

gross, 3rd Linda Buckley (28) 142, 4th Bridget Aherne (17) 142, 5th Margaret Harty (28) 143, 6th Mary Power (14) 144. Cat 1 (0-19) Angela Murphy (19) 148, Cat 2 2023 Hilary Browne (23) 145, Cat 3 24-28 Carmel Fox (27) 150, Cat 4 (29-36) Miriam Matthews (34) 144, Best Nett 1st Day Maura Kindregan (20) 72, Best Nett 2nd Day Michelle Mernin (13) 70, Past Captain June James (21) 149, Best 18 Hole Sunday: Una O’Connell (33) 39 pts, Best Guest 18 hole Virgil Murphy (21) 35 pts Youghal, Best Junior 9 Hole Ciara Whelan Barrett, Best 9h Sunday: Ann Moloney (40) 9 pts. Lady Captain’s Prize to Men: Declan Walsh (9) 43. LOTTO Our Lotto draw was held in the clubhouse on Sunday, 10th June. The numbers drawn were 2, 10, 15 and 23. There was no winner of the Jackpot which increases to a massive €3,000 next week! There was no winner of our Match 3s which means that next week there will be a €200 weekly prize. Remember that our €90 annual ticket is continuing to sell for one more week. We also have €2 and €5 weekly tickets available in the clubhouse – many thanks to those of you who are selling them to family and friends. The draws are held each Sunday at about 5 pm – come along and have a coffee and chat while we do our draw GENT’S RESULTS Mon. 4th Open Singles: 1 Jake O’Riordan (2) 39 pts, 2 Richard Crean (Fermoy) (4) 39 pts, 3 Sean

WEST WATERFORD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. info@westwaterfordgolf.com

www.westwaterfordgolf.com GENTS RESULTS Club Competition Sat 9th/Sun 10th June – 18 Hole stableford 1st. Steve Bumster (19) 38 pts; 2nd. Niall O’Sullivan (16) 36 pts; Gross: Aaron Crotty 30 pts. CSS: 34 Scotch Foursomes Fri 8th/Sat 9th June - 1st Stephen O’Mahoney (19) & Jeremy Cooney (17) 66 b9; 2nd Justin Spratt (19) & Ray Spratt (13) 66, Visitor Peter Whelan (13) & Noel McNamara (13) 68 Lismore. Tuesday Treats 9 Hole June 5th - Cat 1. Billy McCarthy (21) 16 pts, b6; 2nd Percy Walsh (20) 16 pts Cat 2. Liam O’Brien (8) 17 pts, Cat 3. Seamus Cronin (24) 16 pts. Nearest to Pin: Tony Condon, Long Drive Liam O’Brien. Al Eile Open Qualifier Wednesday, 6th June - 1st. Paddy Barry (20) 38pts b9, Dungarvan, 2nd. Tomas Curran (18) 38 pts. CSS: 37

Midleton GAA Society - 1st Paudie O’Keeffe 35 pts; 2nd Mick Hennessey 33 pts. FIXTURES Wednesday, 13th June - Al Eile Open Qualifier 18 hole stableford singles. Friday, 15th June Open 9 hole Singles all day. Saturday, 16th & Sunday, 17th June - Irish Mixed Foursomes. Saturday, 16th & Sunday, 17th June – Club Competition 18 Hole Stableford. SEAMUS POWER FINISHES TIED 12th IN FEDEX ST. JUDE CLASSIC Seamus topped the leaderboard on day one with a brilliant 65 for a 5 under par round. He followed this with rounds of 69, 70 and 70 to finish tied 12th and just one shot outside a top ten result. This adds another $125,000 to his earnings and places him at 120th in the Fedex cup rankings. The top 125

Dungarvan Golf Club Lady Captains Prize 2018 kindly presented by Colette Power. Front Row L-R: Virgil Murphy, Best Gross 18 Hole; Bridget Aherne, 4th; Linda Buckley, 3rd; Breda McCarthy, Best Gross; Maeve Morrissey, Winner; Colette Power, Lady Captain; Aoife Lowry, 2nd; Margaret Harty, 5th; Mary Power, 6th; Declan Walsh, winner Lady Captain’s Prize to Men. Back Row L-R: Seán O Ciarba, Captain; Maria Kiersey, Vice Lady Captain; Michelle Mernin, Best Net 2nd Day; Angela Murphy, Cat. 1; Maura Kindregan, Best Nett 1st Day; Ann Moloney, Best 9 Hole Sunday; Carmel Fox,Category 3; Una O’Connell, Best 18 Hole Sunday; Miriam Matthews, Cathegory 4; June James, Past Captains; Hilary Browne, Category 2; Johan Moran, President; David Shanley,Vice Captain. [Pat Crowley]

Daly (13) 39 pts, 4 Barry Hamilton (3) 38, 5 J Horgan Foxrock (16) 38 pts. Thur. 7th SPAR Open Singles: 1 Daniel Raher (2) 41, 2 Michael Maher (7) 40, 3 Robbie Bourke Tramore GC (18) 38, 4 Francis Maher East Cork (8) 38, 5 Billy Goodwin (12) 38. Sat. 9th 1 Donal Williams (5) 42 pts, 2 Stephen Slater (10) 40, 3 Tom Quinlan (6) 38, 4 Frank O’Donoghue (9) 38, 5 PJ Kindregan (9) 37. Sun. 10th Lady Captain’s Prize to Gents: 1 Declan Walsh (9) 43, 2 Ml Troy (5) 41, Gross Jake O’Riordan (1) 40, 3 Eamon Keane (21) 39, 4 Denis Ryan (19) 39. LADIES RESULTS Mon. 4th Open Singles: 1 Ann Buckley (Kinsale) 38 pts, 2nd Serena Roche Gold Coast (36) 36. Tues 5th Obsen Consulting and Walsh cup: 1 Frances Moynihan (31) 41, 2 Michelle Mernin (14) 40, Gross Breda McCarthy (6) 24, 3 Brenda Cummins (35) 38 pts, Best 36 Colette O’Mahony (36) 23, Front 9 Elizabeth Walsh (35) 19, Back 9 Maria Ryan (22) 21 pts. 9 H Qualifying Carmel Fox (28) 19 pts.

Colette Power’s Lady Captain’s Prize 9th, 10th June: Results: 1st Maeve Morrissey (20) 138, 2nd Aoife Lowry (4) 141, Gross: Breda McCarthy (7) 166 gross, 3rd Linda Buckley (28) 142, 4th Bridget Aherne (17) 142, 5th Margaret Harty (28) 143, 6th Mary Power (14) 144. Cat 1 (0-19) Angela Murphy (19) 148, Cat 2 20-23 Hilary Browne (23) 145, Cat 3 2428 Carmel Fox (27) 150, Cat 4 (2936) Miriam Matthews (34) 144, Best Nett 1st Day Maura Kindregan (20) 72, Best Nett 2nd Day Michelle Mernin (13) 70, Past Captain June James (21) 149, Best 18 Hole Sunday: Una O’Connell (33) 39 pts, Best Guest 18 hole Virgil Murphy (21) 35pts Youghal, Best Junior 9Hole Ciara Whelan Barrett, Best 9h Sunday: Ann Moloney (40) 9 pts. FIXTURES Thu 14 Thursday SPAR Open Gents 18H Singles S/F-Visitors €15.00 Fri 15 Ladies Singles S/F, Fun Friday Foursomes Sat 16 Gents Monthly Medal

Singles Stroke (David Hayes PGA) Ladies Singles S/F Sun 17 36H Senior Scratch, Gents Stroke P.I.Power Cup Blue Tees, JnrGirls InterClub 3 pm Mon 18 Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) 18H Singles S/F Tue 19 Open Ladies 18 Hole Singles S/F (Shaws) SIXTY.COM We has another great turnout last Wednesday with members taking advantage of the beautiful weather. The golf was of a high standard with only fractions separating all the teams! The winners of the 60.Com Scramble on 6th June were First Jack Elstead (19), Rogie O’Connor (19) and Maurice Cliffe (16) with a score of 28 ¼ Second Sean De Paor (28), Tom Phelan (30), Donal Verling (19) and Pat Power (20) with a score of 28 5/6. Next week’s competition is on 13th June with tee-off at 2 pm so please be available for the draw for partners at 1:45 pm. New members are always welcome – it is about chat, coffee and

banter as much as golf. YOUNGONES Results 6th June: 1 Maria Ryan (22) 16 pts, 2 Frances Moynihan (29) 16 pts. Next competition is 13th June tee off 12 noon. JUNIOR NEWS A great turnout again last weekend for our junior tuition. Thanks to Niamh for her invaluable assistance. Lessons resume on Saturday, 23rd June with the girls at 2 pm followed by the boys at 3 pm. Mattie Mullaney claimed the honours in Sunday’s 9 Hole shooting a brilliant 24 points. Our next 9 Holes is on Sunday, 24th June at 4.30 pm. Our Summer season kicks-off on Monday, 25th June when we host the Knocknagranagh Shield kindly sponsored by Bob Troy & Sons. Timesheet is now live for bookings. Any enquiries relating to junior activities can be directed to Club Professional David. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net

will retain their tour cards for 2019. FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT CLUB TEAMS Due to the success of our teams in various competitions, we are holding a fundraising event on the weekend of June 23rd and 24th. This will replace the normal weekend club competition and entry fee is €10 with re entry for €5. All proceeds will go to supporting our club teams. The weekend is kindly sponsored by the management of West Waterford Golf Club and your support is greatly appreciated. PURCELL SHIELD AREA FINAL THURSDAY, 7th JUNE A brave effort from our team was not enough against All Ireland champions Thurles at Carrick on Suir on Thursday. The final result was 4-1. Well done to Stephen and his team on reaching the area final. IRISH MIXED FOURSOMES AT WEST WATERFORD The action gets underway at 8.30 am on Saturday, June 16th when we face near neighbours Gold Coast in the opening round. The winners here will play the winners of the Waterford Castle v Dungarvan match at 3 pm. The final round is on Sunday at 12 noon. Best of luck to Mary, Justin, and the team. Supporters welcome. Members are asked to note available tee times and to book early to ensure your time slot. JB CARR TROPHY West Waterford will play Templemore in the home leg on Thursday, 21st June and the away

leg is scheduled for Tullamore on Thursday, 28th June. BELVEDERE TROPHY We meet Waterford Castle in the first round and will have home advantage in the first leg. Members with a handicap of 18 or over needed for the panel. Contact Pat Power or Edward Hickey. UPCOMING CLUB COMPETITIONS The draw for the Club Singles sponsored by Pat Murphy and the club Fourball sponsored by Quinlan Butchers will be held on Wednesday night. You can enter by ringing 058 43216 or by putting your name on entry sheet on noticeboard. WEEKLY COMPETITIONS FOR 2018 AT WEST WATERFORD Tuesday: All day 9 hole Open Singles. Friday: Open 9 hole singles all day. Wednesday: Al Eile Open 18 hole Singles. Top 25 with best 3 cards qualify for Grand Final in September. Along with the weekly prizes all entrants who return 3 cards are included in free draw for a four-ball with USPGA player Seamus Power. JUNIOR NOTES RESULTS TUESDAY, 5th JUNE 1st Peter Cummins (36) 51 pts; 2nd Mark Blackwell (36) 38 pts; 3rd Jack Mulligan (26) 36 pts. Best 36: Alan Curran 30 pts; 2nd. Niall Brown 28 pts.

SUMMER GOLF CAMP FROM TUESDAY, 3rd-FRIDAY, 6th JULY Girls & boys (only two places left for girls). Taking bookings now. Equipment supplied. Cost €25. Tim Murphy Coaching, E.G.T.F., European Golf Teachers Federation. Tel: 086 352 1070. Email: Twmurphy9@gmail.com West Waterford Ladies Golf FIXTURES 9 Hole June (2 cards to count) sponsored by Marie T. Curran. Sunday 10th or Thursday 14th 18 Hole Stroke/GOY/Medal sponsored by Merry’s Gastro Pub. Thurs., 21st June – LADIES OPEN DAY – 2 Person Event – sponsored by Maria Moloney Boutique. Sunday, 17th June – 1 Day Competition – 18 Hole S/f – sponsored by The Shamrock Restaurant. Sat. 16th & Sun., 17th June GUI Mixed Foursomes. Tuesday, 5th June – Sunday 1st July – Eileen Murphy Qualifier. MNÁ EILE QUALIFIER JUNE – RESULTS Rena Landers (24) – West Waterford Golf Club – 39 pts Fidelma Fitzgerald (21) – Dungarvan Golf Club – 38 pts Phil Whyte (23) – Clonmel Golf Club – 35 pts Marian Hilliard (27) – West Waterford Golf Club – 35 pts Rosie Murphy (13) – West Waterford Golf Club – 34 pts Ann Rochford (26) – Youghal Golf Club – 34 pts

Eleanor Murnaghan (20) – West Waterford Golf Club – 33 pts Phil Kelly (24) – West Waterford Golf Club – 33 pts Jean O’Donovan (28) – West Waterford Golf Club – 33 pts Theresa Queally (23) – Golf Coast Golf Club – 33 pts Noreen Darcy (28) – Golf Coast Golf Club – 33 pts Mary Donnelly (19) – West Waterford Golf Club – 32 pts. PRESENTATION Presentation of all outstanding prizes on Sunday, 17th June at 7 p.m. JUNIOR FOURSOMES The ILGU Junior Foursomes took place on Sunday, 10th June in Youghal Golf Club. West Waterford came out victorious against Harbour Point. Congrats and well done to June Whyte, Marie T. Curran, Jo Swayne, Jean O’Donovan, Eithne Ashby & Jean Conway. Next round is Sunday 24th June in Dundrum vs Cobh. If we win in the morning we will play next round in afternoon vs winners of Youghal and Mallow. GET INTO GOLF PROGRAMME All ladies help would be appreciated with the ongoing scrambles for the beginners on Thursday nights 6.45 to 8 p.m.. Please let Jean O’Donovan know if you are available. GOLF OUTING Still some slots left for our golf outing in August if you want to put your name up. Reminder to all heading on outing monies now due.

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Senior hurlers have it all to do against Cork MICHAEL WALSH BREAKS CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCES RECORD MUNSTER SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 5

WATERFORD V CORK in Thurles Sunday, July 17th at 2.00 p.m. THIS must be the first time in the history of the Munster senior hurling championship that the old firm meeting of

Waterford and Cork doesn’t decide which team’s campaign comes to an end. Irrespective of the result in Thurles this Sunday, Waterford are out of the championship following their defeat to Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds while Cork, without playing at all last week, learned that their championship year continues even if they lose in Thurles. The likelihood of Cork losing though isn’t great as they come in to this fixture on the back of a two week break in contrast to an injury stricken Deise camp who looked fatigued in Limerick and who will be togging out for the fourth Sunday in-a-row.

Sunday will be a special day for Waterford hurling at the same time as Michael Walsh will play his 74th championship game and in the process beat the all time record of Tipperary’s former goalie Brendan Cummins, having eclipsed the legendary Henry Shefflin’s 72 games last week. The loyal supporters of Waterford hurling will travel to Thurles with this in mind to pay tribute to a man who has not just been a ‘brick’ but a foundation stone of Deise hurling for so many years. His display against Tipperary in Limerick two weeks ago at this stage of his career rated the Stradbally clubman as one of the best

players on the day and it was a travesty of justice that he didn’t end up on a winning side. Certainly, Thurles is the place to be on Sunday to witness what is likely to be Michael’s swan song at intercounty level Unfortunately, it will be Waterford’s final outing this year too after the results of the previous two weeks. One would normally expect the ‘kick from the dying horse’ in sport but Waterford are currently an understrength fatigued side and it could well be another long day for Deise hurling in Semple stadium. Many of us have not agreed with the

Waterford system of play in the Derek McGrath era but we have been given many good days out including a National League title, a trip to Croke Park on the biggest day of the hurling year and, of course, a championship win over Kilkenny for the first time in decades. This is another reason to be in Thurles on Sunday and, of course, there is also the slight opportunity of the bite from the wounded animal if our players can produce one final effort for their mentors and this is what makes this sport so special. Cork to win but this may be the ‘La eile ag an Paorach’. Forecast: Cork

Minors prospects in their own hands Electric Ireland Munster Minor Hurling Championship Round 5

Waterford v Cork in Thurles Sunday, June 17th at 12 noon OPPORTUNITY beckons for the County’s minor hurlers when they play Cork in their second ‘home’

game in the Munster minor hurling championship in Semple Stadium this Sunday. Following our first day defeat to Clare Gary Morahan’s charges have turned their season around with thrilling wins over Tipperary and Limerick. The County’s prospects of qualifying for the Munster final or playing in the All Ireland qualifiers is therefore in their own hands and a draw or a win will prolong the team’s involvement in this year’s

campaign. Certainly the team is on an upward curve as their display last Sunday in Pairc Na nGael was out of the top drawer. Both the team as a unit and individuals on it improved their form greatly and despite playing for the fourth week in a row, these youngsters are fast becoming the surprise packet of the minor championship. The new system is definitely unfair to the team playing on four con-

secutive Sundays and one wonders what mindset came up with this format and all the ‘concern’ in recent years about player welfare. Hopefully this system will not be judged at the end of the year on the amount of revenue that it generates but on how the players and teams coped with it. Cork come into this clash of these old rivals after a two week break while Waterford are not only out for the fourth week in a row but

they cannot play this home game at home because of a new directive that minor games must be played on the same day and at the same venue as senior games. The mind boggles really when you think hard and fast about this and it questions the capabilities of the organisers in running this championship. While Cork have not been firing on all cylinders in this grade and currently prop up the championship table, they are still in contention if

they win. Their freshness allied to this fact should see them sprinting out of the blocks and we will soon learn if the previous three consecutive games have effected Gary Morahan’s charges. The Waterford team’s confidence, though, is in a good place and if they can reproduce last Sunday’s form, then the County should have a presence in the final on the first of July. Forecast: Waterford.

Third Annual Hoolie Long Puck At Dungarvan GAA Club Grounds on Saturday, June 30th THE third Annual Hoolie Long Puck in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust was launched in the Dungarvan GAA grounds last Saturday morning. Waterford’s inter county hurlers took time out of their busy schedule to attend the launch as well as players from clubs in the area who are involved in organising the ‘Puck’. Paul Houlihan, brother of David, welcomed everyone to the launch and stated that it was all systems go for Saturday, June 30th when the event will take place. The juvenile long puck will literally get the ball rolling ay 9.30 am followed by the main event. The Hoolie Long Puck remembers David Houlihan who lost his life in Thailand in 2015 and the money raised is presented to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust who assist in bringing loved ones lost abroad home to their families. To date, the Hooli Long Puck has raised over €30,000 which has been presented to Colin Bell and his trust, the Bell family having lost their own son Kevin some years back. Entry fee to the Long Puck is €10 and refreshments will be served on the day.

Hooli Long Puck 2018 in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund Launched. Pictured at the launch are Dan Shanahan and Waterford hurlers, Seamus Keating, Colin Duford, Jamie Barron, Maurice Shanahan, Darragh Lyons, Tommy Ryan and Tom Devine. This year's Long Puck will be on Saturday, June 30th at Dungarvan GAA Club. [Dan McGrath]

Launch of Waterford Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps 2018 HERE we go again for the 2018 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps which will be the biggest camps in Waterford again this year. After a record year last year where almost 4500 children attended the camps across the county we will have 44 camps across 8 weeks in July & August. The camps are open to all boys and girls aged 6-13 and take place Monday-Friday 10 am-2.30 pm. Children born in 2012 who will be 6 during this year are welcome to attend if they wish. There will be Hurling / Camogie, Gaelic Football/Ladies Football & Rounders at all camps and many

camps will have Handball also. Skills coaching, fun games, competitions & county player visits are just some of the highlights of each week. Book early to get kit before school holidays As ever we plan to give out kits to those pre booked before the school holidays arrive so they can wear the kit for the whole summer. Anyone booked in through the club coordinator or online at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie by 11th June will get the kit through the club coordinator before the school holidays. The kits are proving very popular with the children

and parents alike this year. HOW TO BOOK YOUR PLACE AT THE CÚL CAMPS Booking is available online at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie or application forms can be got in all GAA clubs and all primary schools. Cost of camps is €60 for 1 child, €110 for 2 children & €40 for 3rd and subsequent children from same family. All children receive a Cul Camp kit & Rucksack. Completed application forms can be returned to your club coordinator or posted to Coaching Office, Waterford GAA, Walsh Park, Keane’s Road, Waterford.

2018 All-Ireland Féile Champions TURLOUGHMORE from Galway lifted the Féile na nGael Division 1 title for a second time following a 0-8 to 0-6 victory over Durlas Óg at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence near Ballyhaunis on Sunday last. The Galway lads laid the foundation for their win in the first half when they established a 0-4 to 0-2 lead after playing against the wind. Their Tipperary opponents battled back with points from free-taker Tommy Maher, but two late scores from Tom Nolan secured Turloughmore's second Christy Ring Cup in eight years. Cork's St. Finbarr's won the

Division 1 Shield following a comprehensive 2-11 to 0-2 victory over Ballygunner from Waterford, while Kildare's Naas landed their second Division 2 title after overcoming Ballinascreen of Derry in the final. In an all-Galway Division 2 Shield final, Kilnadeema Leitrim accounted for Tommy Larkins on a 3-6 to 0-3 scoreline. Kildare's Emeralds edged out Mount Leinster Rangers of Carlow by 2-9 to 2-8 in a dramatic Division 3 final, with Kinvara defeating Galway rivals Carnmore to win the Shield. CRC Gaels of Offaly defeated Cois Farraige by 1-4 to 0-6 to claim the Division 4 spoils,

with Castletown Geoghegan of Westmeath taking the Shield in the same division. Meanwhile, Crumlin of Dublin overcame another Galway outfit, Mullagh Kiltormer, in the Division 5 final at TEG Cusack Park in Mullingar, while Clann na nGael of Westmeath were the Shield winners. Sarsfields of Cork and Kilrush of Wexford shared the camogie Division 1 crown after extra-time couldn't separate them, while Ballygalet (Down), The Harps (Laois) and O'Moore's (Laois) won the respective Division 2, 3 and 4 titles.

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Waterford footballers raise County’s spirit ALL IRELAND SENIOR FOOTBALL ROUND 1 QUALIFIER

Referee Cormac Reilly pictured with team captains Michael Furlong (Wexford) on left and James McGrath (Waterford).

Waterford …………………. 3-14; Wexford …………………… 1-18. WATERFORD’S senior footballers scored a rare championship win last Saturday afternoon when they proved deserving winners against pre-match favourites Wexford by 0-2 in this first round All Ireland qualifier which was played in the Model County. This was the best performance we have seen from Tom McGlinchey’s charges since the clash with Cork at the Fraher Field last year as the defence played a very controlled game and the forwards constantly opened up the Wexford rearguard with searching runs outpacing their opponents. The Deise players led by 0-8 come the 68th minute on a score of 3-14 to 0-15 but the referee found six minutes of added time somewhere and it was in this period alone that the home side threatened Waterford’s unexpected victory. The heat was intense in Wexford Park and the home side respected it more bringing on six second half subs which pushed a tiring Waterford team back into defence. With a Wexford goal disallowed for a square ball after some consultation by the officials in the 64th minute, this could have gone all so wrong for a visiting team that would not have deserved to be caught at the post but who should have brought in fresh legs throughout the second moiety. PRENDERGAST’S PERFORMANCE It was a case of heroes all in the Waterford camp as they produced a standard of football much higher than their current rating. The spirit in the side is a credit to their mentors and back room staff exemplified by the presence of in-

jured players Paul Whyte and Joey Veale on the line dishing out water to their colleagues. This duo’s clubmate Tommy Prendergast stood out head and shoulders above one and all, and not just for his height, as he produced his best game in a County jersey with a superb display during all of the match at midfield. His fitness levels and his partnership with Kieran Power sealed a dominance for Waterford in this sector and as a result the scores consistently flowed from their team mates Wexford won the toss and elected to play with the slight breeze at their backs but scores by Jason Curry (f) and Conor Murray from a Kieran Power pass either side of a point by Wexford’s top scorer Donal Shanley had Waterford in front come the 9th minute. FIRST HALF GOALS The locals settled into the game thereafter and scores by Ben Brosnan, John Tubritt, Shanley (f) and Eoghan Nolan launched the game along its expected path. However, Waterford’s abilty to open up the Wexford defence soon became apparent and Tommy Prendergast and JJ Hutchinson combined to sent the Nire’s Shane Ryan through for the first major score of the day, 1-2 to 0-5 after 15 minutes. Donal Shanley settled Wexford with a pointed free but three minutes after his first goal, Shane Ryan should have delivered a second when Tommy Prendergast send him through once more only for his similar type effort to go left of the goal and wide. Still, this period of opportunity for Waterford continued as they took complete control on the scoreboard. Consecutive minors by

The Lyons and Hurney families from Dungarvan and Abbeyside.

Jason Curry (f), JJ Hutchinson, Kieran Power and Tommy Prendergast were temporally interrupted by Wexford midfielder Brian Malone who somehow was awarded a yellow card for his effort, 1-6 to 0-7. Real signs and hopes of a ‘Deise Day’ surfaced in the 26th minute when Brian Looby provided for a cracker of a goal by JJ Hutchinson, followed by a free won by Tommy Prendergast which Jason Curry converted and Waterford now possessed a clear two goal advantage on a score of 2-7 to 0-7. Credit Wexford, they met this challenge head on and three white flags in the final minutes of the half per Eoin Porter, Donal Shanley (f) and Ben Brosnan left just 0-3 the difference at the break, 2-7 to 0-10. WEXFORD SEND IN SIX SUBSTITUTES Aware of the unexpected threat the Deise were producing, Wexford introduced two subs for the second half and Waterford were called on to snuff out a goal chance early on. Three minutes in the winners showed they were in this game for the long haul when Conor Murray provided for a point from a distance by Kieran Power. A needless black card was picked up by Gavin Crotty four minutes in to be replaced by his Dungarvan clubmate Joe Allen. John Tubritt kicked the second of his four points for the home side as they introduced a third sub in the 45th minute. Yet, the cracks in the Wexford defence were ever increasing and in the same minute Man of the Match Tommy Prendergast sent in Joe Allen for as confidently taken a goal as you will ever see, 3-8 to 0-11. Conor Murray added a point

and with 46 minutes on the clock, the winners now enjoyed a deserving seven point advantage. Wexford looked a beaten side and they couldn’t respond as they would wish. Conor Murray attempted to hammer in the final nail with a point perhaps a better option and home scores by Donal Shanley and John Tubritt left 0-5 the difference on the 50th minute mark on a score of 3-9 to 0-13. Thomas O’Gorman was introduced for a tiring Kieran Power, who had run himself to a standstill, and the Nire man was given the duty of curbing the influence of Donal Shanley. This he achieved keeping him scoreless from play for the rest of the match. Shanley and Jason Curry traded pointed frees by the 55th minute, 3-10 to 0-14 before JJ Hutchinson was wide with a point attempt. IMPORTANT SCORES Between the 58th and the 63rd minutes Waterford scored three of the four points delivered and these proved invaluable at the end of the day. Conor Murray, JJ Hutchinson, with a contender for score of the match and Jason Curry (f) were the providers with John Tubritt kicking over his fourth score for the ‘yellow bellies’. Waterford now possessed an impressive 3-13 to 0-15 advantage and they received the rub of the green when the referee and his umpires disallowed a Donal Shanley goal for a square ball infringement. WEXFORD’S CLAWBACK Credit the home side, though behind by 0-7, Wexford produced a commendable comeback and they dominated the rest of the play, eleven minutes in all, against a tired

Waterford unit. Costly at the end, Donal Shanley kicked two free attempts wide and John Tubritt was also off target from play. JJ Hutchinson provided for a reassuring Jason Curry score, our final one, in the 68th minute with Donal Shanley (f) replying on the call of normal time, 3-14 to 0-16. No sooner was the six minutes of added time announced and Wexford struck for their only goal of the game via their centre back Naomhan Rossiter, 0-4 the difference. Waterford introduced defender Conor McCarthy, only their second unforced substitution, for Conor Murray and halfway through the added time, Donal Shanley (f) reduced the difference to one kick of the size 5 at 3-14 to 1-17. Retreated into defence Waterford were not going to score again this way and desperate defending was the order of the day resulting in Stephen Prendergast picking up a black card to be replaced by Mark Cummins. Try as they commendably did and despite a final pointed free by Shanley, Wexford could not breach the Deise defence for a major score as Tom McGlinchey’s men had no intention of handing over the game after the effort they had produced to win it. HEROES ALL Heroes all for Waterford who enjoyed their moment in the sun after so many narrow defeats in recent years. Their loyal group of supporters joined them on the field post match in a special moment for football in the County before the team and their sideline left Wexford Park with their heads held high. HOME GAME IN ROUND 2 VERSUS MONAGHAN Waterford were drawn at home

to Monaghan last Monday morning in the draw for round 2 of the All Ireland qualifiers. This will be a special day for football in the County and a home championship game at last for our travelling weary supporters in 2018. The game will be played on the weekend of 23rd/ 24th of June. Waterford’s Top Three: Tommy Prendergast, Kieran Power, Jack Mullaney. Wexford’s Top Three: Donal Shanley, John Tubritt, Eoin Porter. Observer’s Man of the Match: Tommy Prendergast. Number of Scorers: Waterford 7. Wexford 7. Scores From Play: Waterford 3-9. Wexford 1-12. Frees For: Waterford 13. Wexford 15. Wides: Waterford 7. Wexford 7. Score of the Match: Waterford’s 26th minute goal engineered by Brian Looby and executed by JJ Hutchinson. Waterford: Stephen Enright; Aidan Trihy, Stephen Prendergast, James McGrath; Brian Looby, Michael Curry, Shane Ryan (1-0); Tommy Prendergast (0-1), Kieran Power (0-2); Gavin Crotty, Dylan Guiry, Conor Murray (0-3), Jason Curry (0-6, 5 frees), JJ Hutchinson (1-2), Jack Mullaney. Subs: Joe Allen (1-0) for Crotty (black-card, 40); Thomas O'Gorman for Power (51); Conor McCarthy for Murray (70+3); Mark Cummins for S Prendergast (black-card, 70+5). Wexford: Conor Swaine; Michael Furlong, Eoin Porter, Conor Carty; Shane Doyle, Naomhan Rossiter (1-0), Tiarnan Rossiter; Brian Malone (0-1), Eoghan Nolan (0-1); James Stafford, Ben Brosnan (0-3), Glen Malone; David Shannon, Donal Shanley (0-9, 6 frees), John Tubritt (0-4). Subs: Robert Frayne for Shannon (half-time); Martin O'Connor for Doyle (half-time); Nick Doyle for Nolan (42); Barry O'Connor for T Rossiter (48); Craig McCabe for Brosnan (57); Donnacha Holmes for Stafford (63). Referee: Cormac Reilly (Meath).

Three generations of the Prendergast family Kilrossanty: Man of the match Tommy with his father and son.

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The Local Bar Western Junior B Hurling Championship

Dungarvan qualifies for knockouts Dungarvan …………………2-24; Tallow …………………….…1-13. DUNGARVAN’S junior hurlers made it three wins out of three when they proved comprehensive winners over Tallow at the Aglish venue last Friday evening. The Blues tore into this game from the outset and they led at the break by 1-13 to 0-2. Mark Boland opened the scoring with a brace of points and further scores by Sean Crotty (4), Denis Kirwan, Sean Ryan, Brendan Cullinan and Liam Ryan (2) gave the winners a 0-10 to 0-2 advantage at the end of the first quarter. Liam Ryan’s 22nd minute individually worked goal put Dungarvan firmly in the driving seat and two further minors by Sean Ryan and Sean Crotty were replied to by Eoin Condon and Martin Murphy of Tallow who finished the first half scoring. Tallow started brightly on the restart with three unanswered points per Rob O’Sullivan (65), Eoin McGrath and Eoin Condon before points by Sean Crotty (f) and Liam Ryan settled the winners back into the game. Tallow received a timely boost in the 41st minute when Joey Power finished the sliotar to the net, 1-14 to 1-7 but Dungarvan answered this threat to their lead with fine

scores by John Havens and Brendan Cullinan. The Blues won this more even second moiety by 1-11 to 1-9 managing to reply to Tallow’s scores throughout and they registered five of the final six scores of the game. Sub Steven Donovan struck their second goal after a darting run in the closing minutes while Sean Crotty and Liam Ryan kept the scoreboard ticking in this half with an equal share of eight points between them. Tallow battled away and finished with a good tally of 1-13 with such as Eoin Condon, Rob Sullivan, Brian McCarthy, James Murray and Eoin McGrath working the scoreboard. Scorers – Dungarvan: Liam Ryan 1-6, Sean Crotty 0-9 (5f), Steven Donovan 1-0, Brendan Cullinan 0-3, Mark Boland and Sean Ryan 0-2 each, Denis Kirwan, and John Havens 0-1 each.

Tallow: Joey Power 1-0, Eoin Condon 0-3, Rob O’Sullivan 0-3 (1f, 1’65’), Eoin McGrath 0-2, James Murray 0-2 (1’65’), Billy Henley, Martin Murphy and Brian McCarthy 0-1 each. Dungarvan: Gavin Power; Gary Donnelly, Derek Barry, Ger Cusack; Kealan Barry, Peter Queally, Aidan Kirwan; Sean Ryan, John Havens; Mark Boland, Eamonn Crotty, Denis Kirwan; Joe Duggan, Liam Ryan, Brendan Cullinan. Subs: Aidan Connolly, Stephen Donovan, Conor Mulcahy, Craig Barry, Daniel Kiely. Tallow: Alan Buckley; Ken Kearney, Jack Tobin, Sean Curley; Noel Condon, James Murray, Rob O’Sullivan; Kieran Fraser, Thomas McGrath; Brian McCarthy, Eoin Condon, Billy Henley; Eoin McGrath, Martin Murphy, Joey Power. Subs: Stephen Pratt, Ben Ahearne, John Paul Grey. Referee: Domhnall O Murchadha (An Rinn).

LEAGUE TABLE THE LOCAL BAR WESTERN JUNIOR B HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Dungarvan Ballyduff Tallow Fourmilewater Lismore

p 3 1 2 2 2

w 3 1 1 0 0

d 0 0 0 0 0

l 0 0 1 2 2

for 71 23 30 28 23

against 41 14 43 37 40

dif 30 9 -13 -9 -17

pts 6 2 2 0 0

Tallow's Ken Kearney in possession ahead of Dungarvan's Joe Duggan in their junior hurling championship game in Aglish last Friday evening.

Kilgobinet turns on the style Kilgobinet …………………3-21; Abbeyside ………………… 1-11. KILGOBINET made a major statement about their title winning intentions in the junior ‘C’ hurling championship with a comprehensive 0-16 win over a capable Abbeyside team in the Dungarvan club grounds last Saturday evening. This was certainly the best hurling Kilgobinet have played in a long time and their forthcoming group game against the only other unbeaten side, the Brickeys, will tell us a lot about the well being of the current champions from Bushy Park. Centre forward Ger Hickey was in tremendous form against the Villagers scoring 2-5, all from play while young James Walsh again caught the eye as well as seasoned players Tomas Fahey, Neil Phelan and Kevin Curran. Ruairi Conway,Tony Collins, David Hickey, Nicky Dee and Owen Young did as much as anyone could to stem the Kilgobinet tide but there was no stopping the winners on this occasion who led at

the interval by 2-10 to 0-8. Ger Hickey and James Walsh scored Kilgobinet’s goals and also accounted for minor scores while others to work the scoreboard in this half for the winners included Conor Kavanagh, Stephen Coffey, Gavin Clarke and Tomas Fahey 3 (2f). Abbeyside’s centre forward Tony Collins hurled well scoring three first half points with Ruairi Conway shooting 0-3 (1f), and Owen Young 0-2 (1f) each. The winners continued their domination of the match on the restart and they confined Abbeyide to 1-3 in the second half, the

Villagers goal coming at the very end by Tony Collins and earlier points by Owen Young, David Hickey and Nicky Dee. Kilgobinet scored a further 1-11 in the second half, Ger Kavanagh continued his good form with 1-4 and Conor Kavanagh, Tomas Fahey, James Walsh, Eoin Curran and Stephen Coffey also found the target.

Local Bar Western Junior ‘C’ Hurling Championship

David Hickey and Nicky Dee 0-1 each. Kilgobinet: James Fennell; Kevin Curran, JJ Fitzgerald, John Moloney; Mark Dunford, Paudie Fahey, Gavin Clarke; Tomas Fahey, Neil Phelan; Conor Kavanagh, Ger Hickey, James

Walsh; Joe Curtin, John Fennell, Stephen Coffey. Subs: Johnny Hallinan, Eoin Curran. Abbeyside: Laurence Power; Shane O’Gorman, Jack Kiely, Pa Bergin; Bearach Moore, Joey Mullen,

Jamie Organ; Nicky Dee, David Hickey; Owen Young, Tony Collins, Pa Collins; Ronan Proctor, Ruairi Conway, Darragh Smith. Referee: Domhnall O Murchadha (An Rinn).

Scorers – Kilgobinet: Ger Hickey 2-5, Tomas Fahey 0-8 (2f, 1’65’), James Walsh 1-3, Conor Kavanagh and Stephen Coffey 0-2 each, Gavin Clarke 0-1. Abbeyside: Tony Collins 1-3, Ruairi Conway 0-3 (1f), Owen Young 0-3 (1f),

THE LOCAL BAR WESTERN JUNIOR C HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Kilgobinet Brickeys Abbeyside Shamrocks Melleray Cappoquin Modeligo An Rinn Ballysaggart Clashmore

for

against

dif

pts

6 5 5 6 5 5 6 4 6 6

6 5 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1

0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 4 1 2 1 4 0 5

163 137 111 106 74 73 69 59 80 48

72 50 84 116 80 93 105 57 128 135

91 87 27 -10 -6 -20 -36 2 -48 -87

12 10 6 6 4 4 4 3 3 2

Referee Domhnall O Murchadha (An Rinn) pictured with team captains Owen Young (Abbeyside) on left and John Moloney (Kilgobinet).

FOOTBALLERS FOR THE FUTURE

CIAN FAGAN (Ballinacourty)

BRIAN LYNCH (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg)

REECE POWER (Kilmacthomas)

CIAN HOREWOOD (St. Olivers)

DEAN RUSSELL (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg)

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

Gaelic Jottings Footballers taste championship win WATERFORD football manager Tom McGlinchey was euphoric after his team shocked Wexford to end a seven-year wait for a championship win. "We don't do media bans, drink bans and we definitely enjoyed last Saturday night," he said, after the 3-14 to 1-18 victory at Innovate Wexford Park. "It's fantastic. It's great for the players to get this reward. "We try so hard. We know we're in Division 4 and understand that, we wouldn't be considered one of the top teams. Over the last number of years we haven't had the reward. We've been close. Last year against Cork (in the Munster SFC) we were close. "Some of the lads involved against Galway a couple of years ago were close to getting that elusive win and a championship win away to a Division 3 team is absolutely fantastic. The odds were totally against us." SEVENTH HEAVEN Waterford registered their first championship victory since 2011 after withstanding a late Wexford rally in the first of this year's All-Ireland senior football qualifiers at a sun-kissed Innovate Wexford Park last Saturday. Goals from JJ Hutchinson, Shane Ryan and substitute Joe Allen propelled Tom McGlinchey's underdogs to a famous win after a late Naomhan Rossiter goal for the hosts made for a nail-biting finish. While the final whistle brought delight for the Deise, it was a desperately disappointing result for Wexford who came into this first-ever championship meeting of the neighbouring counties as firm favourites after running Laois close in the Leinster SFC. Jason Curry and Conor Murray fired the winners into an early lead before Wexford responded with points from Ben Brosnan, John Tubritt, Eoghan Nolan and Donal Shanley (two frees) to lead by 0-5 to 0-2 after 15 minutes. But Waterford took control with goals from wing back Ryan and full forward Hutchinson over the next 10 minutes to open up a 2-6 to 0-7 lead. Paul McLoughlin's men hit back with points from Brosnan (two) and Shanley (free) to trail by 0-10 to 2-7 at the interval. Allen stretched the visitors' advantage to 3-9 to 0-11 after 47 minutes following a quick break out of defence. Wexford had a goal controversially disallowed when Shanley was adjudged to be in the 'square' before centre back Rossiter netted in the final minute of normal time to reduce the gap to four points, 1-16 to 3-14. But despite six minutes of injurytime being allotted, the Modelmen couldn't rescue the game as Waterford enjoyed a rare day in the sun. WATERFORD RECEIVE HOME DRAW The round 2 qualifier draw of the 2018 All-Ireland senior football championship took place tlast Monday morning on Morning Ireland on RTE Radio 1 and involved all of the defeated provincial semi-finalists against the round 1 winners. Mayo will be on the road again when they travel to Semple Stadium to take on Tipperary while, following their close call against Meath on Saturday, Mickey Harte and Tyrone will be up against Carlow in Netwatch Cullen Park. Monaghan will aim to bounce back from the disappointment of their Ulster SFC semi-final exit at the hands of Fermanagh when they travel down to Waterford for their next game in the Fraher Field on Saturday, June 23rd at 2.00 p.m. ALL-IRELAND SFC ROUND 2 QUALIFIER DRAW Tipperary v Mayo. Waterford v

At the Kellogg’s Cúl Camps Launch 2018 in the Fraher Field were Eoin Breathnach, Games Manager; Fionnuala McGrath, Naomh Bhrid Co. Ordinator; Lauren McGregor and Lorraine Bray, Waterford Lady Footballers; Shane Dawson, Kelloggs; Stephen Bennett and Noel Connors, Waterford Senior hurlers; John Quinn, David Robinson and Barry Dunne, GDA; Tomas O'Brien, Waterford Coaching & Games; Lia and Caoimhe Bhreathnach, Colm, Pol and Lochlan McGrath, Ronan and Adam Dawson. [Sean Byrne]

Monaghan. Cavan v Down. Carlow v Tyrone. Offaly v Clare. Kildare v Longford. Sligo v Armagh. Leitrim v Louth. The first team drawn has home advantage except where a Division 3 or 4 team from this year's Allianz league was drawn against a Division 1 or 2 team. That means, for example, that Kildare will have to travel to Glennon Bros Pearse Park to take on Longford. All matches will be required to finish on the day under the new Championship protocols.

Senior hurlers make their exit LIMERICK produced another superb performance to send Waterford packing from the Munster SHC at the Gaelic Grounds last Sunday despite the Deise having one game more to play against Cork in Thurles this Sunday. John Kiely's side had the win all but wrapped up by half-time time when they held a commanding 2-14 to 0-7 with Gearoid Hegarty and Graeme Mulcahy finding the net in the 10th and 13th minutes respectively. Substitute Tommy Ryan gave last year's beaten All-Ireland finalists hope with a goal six minutes after the restart, but the Treaty were always comfortable as they set up a big showdown with Clare in Ennis next Sunday, the winners of which will qualify for the Munster final on July 1. Limerick have shown steady improvement all season and they were far too slick for the visitors who only scored two points from play in the second half. Pauric Mahony top-score with 0-10 (0-9 from placed balls), but he was eclipsed at the other end by Shane Dowling who shot 0-15 (0-13 from frees) on his return to the Limerick starting line-up. The visitors, who were unlucky not to beat Tipperary last weekend, led by 0-2 to 0-1 after three minutes thanks to points from Tom Devine and DJ Foran, but that was as good as it for them as the unerring Dowling put Limerick in the driving seat with three quick points to lead by 0-5 to 0-2 after nine minutes. Hegarty's goal a minute later tightened their grip on proceedings before Mulcahy punished a mistake by Stephen O'Keeffe to raise a second green flag four minutes later. The hosts were purring now and hit six points in-a-row, including three from the impressive Cian Lynch, to take a big lead into the break at 2-14 to 0-7 and the result was done and dusted at this stage.

Minor hurlers win again TWO stoppage time goals applied the gloss to Waterford's impressive Munster MHC victory over previously unbeaten Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds last Sunday. David Byrne and Gavin Corbett raised late green flags to give the Deise a 2-17 to 1-13 success. Gary Morahan's charges enjoyed the better of the first-half exchanges and took a 0-10 to 0-7 lead into the break. A 43rd minute Cathal O'Neill goal brought Limerick back into contention and the sides were level (0-13 to 1-10) with 10 minutes to go. A James Power point edged Waterford ahead with two minutes of stoppage time played before Byrne and Corbett put the end result beyond any doubt.

An incorrect score was given.... Referees’ Chairman REFEREES Development Committee chairman Willie Barrett says he's open to extending the use of Hawk-Eye for goaldetection technology. It comes after last Sunday week’s highly controversial Munster SHC draw between Tipperary and Waterford at the Gaelic Grounds, where Tipperary's second goal in the 62nd minute from Jason Forde's longrange free was wrongly awarded after an umpire had adjudged the sliotar to have crossed Waterford's goal-line. "It was a big call and unfortunately on the day human error got it wrong. We have to acknowledge that an incorrect score was given to Tipperary," Barrett said. "Going forward, how best can we assist umpires and referees in decision making and goals? "I think scores are the most important thing because they win matches. We have a point detection system with Hawk-Eye in Croke Park and Thurles and we have to look at the possibility of extending that, particularly with the way the hurling championship is in Munster and Leinster at present. I think that is something we will be reviewing. "Obviously we can't bring it in for this year, I don't think. But in future we must try and ensure we have, where possible, detection systems for all scores. "That's my view on it. I think we could extend, not just in terms of venues but the use of

Hawk-Eye for not alone points but goals as well. And I think that's something we'll review at the end of the championship season."

Bookies pay out ANYONE that backed Waterford to beat Tipperary in last Sunday week’s Munster SHC clash should root out their dockets if they did their bet in Boylesports. For the Irish owned bookmakers has decided to pay out on the Déise even though their game against Tipperary ended in a draw, albeit a controversial one. A goal was awarded to Tipperary when the umpire adjudged that Waterford defender Austin Gleeson dropped the ball over the line, but replays showed that clearly wasn't the case. Boylesports are paying out on all win, draw, win bets placed on Waterford and a spokesperson for the independent bookies stated that they felt Waterford were the rightful winners and thus they would pay out on them. "We have to take action by paying out on Waterford as the rightful winners in their clash with Tipperary on Sunday after what was a ludicrous decision to award a goal that very clearly wasn't over the line," said Boylesports spokesperson Aoife Herron. She added: "We have also paid out double winnings as a free bet as a result of Tom Devine's goal in the ninth minute of the match, however the double winnings does not apply to the win draw win markets on Waterford that we paid out as a goodwill gesture." As we speak, there are a number of people rumbling through bins and refuse sacks for dockets!

Record championship appearances WATERFORD manager Derek McGrath has heaped praise on veteran Michael 'Brick' Walsh who will claim the all-time championship appearances record in the senior hurling championship in Thurles this Sunday. Last Sunday week Walsh made his 72nd championship appearance for the Deíse, overtaking Kilkenny's Henry Shefflin in the process and last Sunday he equalled Tipperary goalie Brendan Cummins’s record of 73 against Limerick in Pairc Na nGael. Derek McGrath stated that Michael Walsh keeps surprising him as he

continues to produce a high performance regardless of where he is asked to play. "We actually mentioned it in our dressingroom. He goes back wing back, unexpectedly perhaps, and I just couldn't speak highly enough about him," said McGrath. "He's a winner, if any man deserves a record in terms of championship appearances and getting the best out of himself as being the best team player and perhaps even the best sportsman to represent Waterford, it's him.’’

CPA to have input in 2019 Fixtures Plan THE Club Players' Association (CPA) has revealed that it will have a say in the GAA's master fixture plan for next year. In a statement, the players' body said it had been "offered the opportunity to the present our ideas" to the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC), who are starting to compile the 2019 master fixture plan. It followed a recent meeting between CPA representatives Micheál Briody and Liam Griffin and the GAA's new directorgeneral Tom Ryan. The CPA also met GAA president John Horan and asked him to convene a National Fixtures Forum later this year.

Scór Na Seachtaine CAOLAN Mac Craith’s 58th minute individually worked point for Waterford in their Munster minor hurling championship game against Limerick in Pairc Na nGael last Sunday.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s Fraher Field Classics, courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy features the 1968 Western Primary hurling championship game between Ballysaggart and Kilgobinet which was reported on the newspaper dated June 1st. Ballysaggart 3-7; Kilgobinet 2-6.

Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the Moore family on the death of their father Christy from Fourmilewater and Ballymacarbry. The Moore family have given sterling service to the Nire and Fourmilwater clubs over the years.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

Western Under 14 Division 3 Football Final

Dungarvan outscores St. Olivers in second half WESTERN rivals St. Olivers and Dungarvan clashed in the under 14 Division 3 Football final recently in Fraher Field. A great game of football was ultimately decided in a second half where Dungarvan outscored their opponents by 2-5 to 1-1 to win the title. Final score: Dungarvan 3-6, St. Olivers 2-2. St. Olivers got the perfect start to the match when after a fine move almost directly from the throw in Ben Buckley opened his teams account with a good goal. It was end to end stuff and when St. Olivers conceded a penalty in the sixth minute one felt that the score would be level in no time however the shot from Mark Loftus was to hit the cross bar before being cleared by the Oliver’s defence. Moments later Mark made amends for the penalty miss with a nicely pointed free that left two points between the teams. Olivers were now gaining plenty of possession but were proving a little wasteful in front of goal and in the twelfth minute of the half Dungarvan bounced into a lead when Mark Loftus hit a fine goal from long range. Both teams exchanged wides late in the half before St. Oliver’s fullback Aiden Mansfield, who was having a fine game, soloed the length of the field to fire home a point that levelled the game. However, with time practically up in the first half Dungarvan regained the lead with a Fionn Nagle goal that exploited an overlap in the Oliver’s defence. Dungarvan really increased the pressure very early in the second half. Mark Loftus drove the ball wide when he had the goal at his mercy just before Brian Curran hit a wide of his own from play. A pointed 14 yard free from the boot of Mark Loftus did extend the Dungarvan lead to four points after just five minutes of the second half. Sensing the danger to their title ambitions Olivers started to exert some influence on the game primarily from Aiden Mansfield who was now operating in the middle of field. In the eight minute, Michael McGrath put in some great work to secure possession and found a pass to Ben Buckley who scored his and his teams second goal of the game leaving the bare mini-

mum between the teams – game on! The Buckley goal really ignited the St. Oliver’s men and a fantastic flowing move down the field involving some super passes between Aiden Mansfield, Kieran Sheridan and Ben Buckley found Michael McGrath resulting in a free that was unfortunately hit wide of the mark. Dungarvan finally lifted the siege with a point from play from Kyle Healy after a long solo run. Moments later, Fionn Nagle showed a quick turn of foot to fire a great shot goalwards only for the St. Oliver’s goalkeeper to make the save of the game. Kyle Healy had certainly found his range now and hit another point from play with just ten minutes left in the game leaving three points between the teams. Olivers responded with a raid back into the Dungarvan half after a terrific interception by Kieran Sheridan resulting in a free that fell short and into the hands of Harry O’Donovan and he scored a nice point from close range. Almost immediately from the kick out Dungarvan secured possession and travelled the length of the field with the ball to find Kyle Healy in space to score a goal that practically put the destination of the silverware beyond a doubt with just five minutes left on the clock. The final score of the game was delivered shortly thereafter when Fionn Nagle hit a lovely point from all of 30 yards directly off the Fraher Field surface that saw Dungarvan crowned champions. MAN OF THE MATCH St. Olivers were well served with some fine performances from Aiden Mansfield, Kieran Sheridan and Captain Andrew O’Connor and Ben Buckley’s goals really kept them in with a great chance in this game for a long time. Dungarvan just had the edge on their opponents in this final with excellent work throughout the game from Matthew Coles, Kyle Healy and Fionn Nagle. However, the Man of the Match goes to Mark Loftus who, at times, seemed to be playing all over the field for Dungarvan. In particular his goal and a point early in the first half in response to the flying St. Olivers start was without doubt the platform on which his

Western Bord na nÓg Chairman Tom Cronin presents the winner’s Shield to Dungarvan Captain Gavin Christopher.

Dungarvan Under 14 Footballers – Western Division 3 Champions 2018. team’s victory was built. St. Olivers Panel: 1. Ryan Cahill, 2. Aidan Mansfield, 3. Paddy Osborne, 4. Joe Cotter, 5. Ronan Mansfield, 6. Dylan Troy, 7. Andrew O’Connor (Capt.), 8. Kieran

Sheridan, 9. Daniel Buckley, 10. Ben Buckley, 11. Eoin Hally, 12. Jack Mulhall, 13. Michael McGrath, 14. Noah Quilty, 15. Shane O’Donnell, 16. Harry O’Donovan, 17. Dara Keenna.

Dungarvan Panel: 1. Darragh Healy, 2. Sean Galvin, 3. Kevin Collins, 4. Eddie Burke, 5. Eoin O'Callaghan, 6. Matthew Coles, 7. Gavin Christopher (Capt.), 8. Mark Loftus, 9. Brian Curran, 10. Gabriel

McGovern, 11. Kyle Healy, 12. Leon Lannon, 13. Fionn Nagle, 14. Shea Cullinan, 15. Michael Burke, 16. James May, 17. Tomas Geary, 18. Camelo Crivello, 19. Martin Downey.

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Abbeyside achieve league semi-final spot

Presentation of the County & Western Junior B Hurling (Senior Attached) medals to the Abbeyside team at a function in Minnies Bar. Pictured are Michael Briggs, Abbeyside Ballinacourty GAA Club Chairman; Evan Collins; Gavin Breen, [Dan McGrath] Team Captain and David Collins, who presented the medals.

JJ KAVANAGH AND SONS COUNTY SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE Abbeyside ………………....3-23; De La Salle ………………....2-11. ABBEYSIDE secured their fourth win in this year’s County senior hurling league when they proved too strong for a depleted DLS outfit at the Burgery grounds last Saturday. This win gives the Villagers a place in the semi finals of the competition. Abbeyside: Aaron Beresford; James Beresford, Sean O’Hare, John Elsted; Tom Looby, John Hurney, David Collins; Maurice Power, Michael O’Halloran; Sean Daly, Tiernan Murray, Sean Whelan-Barrett; Patrick Hurney, Mark Ferncombe, Eoin Kiely. Stephen O’Connor, Eoin Brackett,

Steven Cliffe, Jack Duggan, Shane Ahearne. De La Salle: Shaun O’Brien; Ryan Duke, Kenneth Byrne, Michael Doherty; Tom Moran, Bryan Phelan, Lee Wall; Sean Carton, Gavin Coppinger; Bryan Cunningham, Evan Whelan, Matthew Barden; Aidan Gannon, Dean Twomey, Mike Costigan. Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Cappoquin). In the other Group games, An Rinn scored a notable win over Passage by 3-14 to 1-17 and Mt. Sion made the trip to Ballymacarbry worthwhile with a 212 to 1-9 win over Fourmilewater. Despite Lismore beating Ballyduff by 3-21 to 0-21 in Group B, it is Roanmore and Ballygunner who have qualified for the semis on scoring difference.

INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE There were two games played in the County Intermediate hurling league last weekend. Fenor held Cappoquin to a draw at home on a scoreline of 1-17 to 0-20 while Clonea defeated St. Mollerans by 3-14 to 1-15. LOCAL BAR WESTERN JUNIOR’C’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Ballysaggart caused a bit of a surprise when defeating Melleray by 2-12 to 0-12 while Brickeys had matters all their own way with a 6-21 win over Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg. Modeligo continue to be competitive in this year’s championship playing well against Shamrocks before going under by 3-16 to 3-8.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

Improving Déise minor hurlers win again Electric Ireland Munster Minor Hurling Championship

Waterford's Ciaran Keating in action with Limerick's Eoin O'Mahony during their Munster Minor Hurling Championship match played in Limerick. [Maurice Hennebry]

Waterford ……………….… 2-17; Limerick …………………… 1-13. THE County’s minor hurlers prevented a day of total disappointment for Waterford followers in Pairc Na nGael last Sunday with a pillar to post deserved win over a fancied home Limerick fifteen. Certainly this was a truly merited win by a side who refused to share the spoils with the home side after Cathal O’Neill had levelled the game in the 61st minute on a score of 1-13 to 0-16. Three minutes of added time were announced and Waterford, who had led all the way, showed their true quality by not crumbling to the home team and their large support when the match was levelled for the fourth occasion and the momentum seemed to be swinging the Shannonsiders’ way. Rather, it was as if Waterford punished the audacity of their opponents to try and claw the two championship points away from them by lashing in two injury time goals per substitutes David Byrne and Gavin Corbett. PLAYERS OF QUALITY Certainly this Waterford team impressed on Sunday and their improvement can be mirrored in the confidence that they are now playing with. The win over Tipperary at the same venue is largely responsible for this as well as the mentors getting them to believe in their true ability as regards challenging strongly for championship contention. There were many fine individual performers on Sunday in a very competent team performance. The side played like a seasoned outfit and anytime Limerick came within range on the scoreboard, Gary Morahan’s charges won the next puckout or passage of play and replied on the board. Kevin Mahony, Rory Furlong and Cian Wadding have found their feet at this level and they turned in much improved performances while the hurling skill of Gavin Fives and Caolan Mac Craith was a joy to behold. Once again after putting in a good shift i lar na pairce Michael Kiely was a key figure in front of goal and it is no coincidence that his presence there was at a time when Waterford finished strongly. The team’s first touch, skill, team play and confidence on the ball stood out and their loyal band of followers will once again travel to Thurles this Sunday to see if they can continue in this mode. CONTROLLED FIRST HALF Despite being in the lion’s den, Waterford were the better team throughout the first half. Michael Kiely opened the scoring with his

Waterford's James Power in action with Limerick's Dean Kennedy during their Munster Minor Hurling Championship match played in Limerick. [Maurice Hennebry]

third pointed ‘65’ of the championship in the 3rd minute and he followed up with a pointed free four minutes later after a foul on Tristan Loftus. The teams were level by the 10th minutes following scores by Cathal O’Neill (f) and Patrick Kirby for the home side but Oisin O Ceallaigh who enjoyed a great first half had the Deise back in front for the remainder of the half, 0-3 to 0-2. Limerick full back Ben Herlihy picked up a 13th minute yellow card for a foul on the already threatening Caolan Mac Craith and Michael Kiely pointed the resulting free. Cormac Ryan replied for Limerick before Waterford took control of the game with four consecutive scores. Christopher Kavanagh pointed at the end of the first quarter, Oisin O Ceallaigh popped over his second score, Caolan Mac Craith pointed a sideline and then struck a point from play after good work by both Aidan Organ and Tristan Loftus, 0-8 to 0-3 and 24 minutes played. GOAL CHANCES Earlier, there were three goal

chances with Tallow’s Dean Beecher making a fine save from Limerick’s Brian Nix, Aidan Organ put Caolan Mac Craith through on goal and Cormac Ryan had a second Limerick opportunity. Waterford avoided major scores at this stage helped their winning ambitions as Limerick came back with points by their impressive midfielder Patrick Kirby and a contender for score of the match by their ever threatening full forward Bob Purcell, 0-8 to 0-5 and 26 minutes played. Aware of the strong challenge Waterford were now providing for their charges, the Limerick sideline introduced a pair of subs. Michael Kiely pointed a 30th minute free but it was Limerick who finished the half the stronger with three scores via Barry O’Connor, Brian Nix and Cathal O’Neill (f), 0-10 to 0-7 at the break and Waterford the happier camp coming off the field. WATERFORD SUBS On the restart Waterford introduced Sam Fitzgerald for Ryan Tierney and Gavin Corbett for Tristan Loftus and this reflected the depth in the panel as both players

contributed well to this second championship win. Fitzgerald made his mark early with a fine point from play and the Limerick midfield sector produced their fourth point of the game via Barry O’Connor, 0-11 to 0-8. Full forward Bob Purcell struck the second of his three game points in the 38th minute but the story of the second half was that anytime Limerick scored, Waterford replied. In this period it was Caolan Mac Craith and James Power who replied with points and by the 40th minute the Deise had increased their half time lead to 0-4, 0-13 to 0-9. REAL TEST Waterford’s winning ambitions received a real test on 43 minutes when Limerick’s Brian Nix placed their top scorer Cathal O’Neill for a peach of a goal. Three minutes later, Michael Kiely was moved to full forward which worked well the previous week but Limerick were now enjoying a commanding spell on the strength of their morale boosting goal. The Shannonsiders struck a costly wide from a free in the the 48th minute before Bob Purcell

levelled proceedings for the second occasion at 1-10 to 0-13. Waterford were scoreless for ten minutes when Michael Kiely registered a badly required score from play. Immediately, Caolan Mac Craith added another and these scores emphasized the mettle in this team, 0-15 to 1-10. MELTING POT The result was in the melting pot from here to the end, Waterford, who were on top up to now were now having their dominance threatened by a home strongly supported side who looked to be coming good at the right time. Sub Micheal Martin and Cathal O’Neill (f) had the teams level once again in the 53rd minute but the defining stat is that Antoin Power’s charges were never allowed jump into the lead. SUPER POINT Between the 54th and the 57th minutes, Waterford struck two wides and Limerick one before Caolan MacCraith, despite the pressure on all the players at this stage showed that he has what it takes to make the top. 58 minutes in, he dummied his marker that he was going to strike from the right and then the left before briefly tapping the sliotar forward on his hurley and pointing from his left side without catching the ball. While it wasn’t the winning score, it was one worthy of it. Waterford followed up with a goal scoring missed opportunity, Limerick struck a wide and three minutes of added time were announced. NO PANIC The winners showed real maturity in not panicking when Cathal O’Neill fired over the 61st minute equalizing point from play. Instead they upped their intensity further. James Power pointed to restore the ream’s lead in the 61st minute and one way to silence a large partisan crowd is what happened next, two quick fire goals, by second half substitutes David Byrne and Gavin Corbett, agus sin-sin mar a adheirtha. CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE Despite losing their first game to Clare, Waterford’s last two victories have put them into qualifying contention. No side is out of contention going into the last round of games.

If Waterford draw or win against Cork we are qualified. If we lose to Cork we are out of the championship and if we win we will be in the Munster final. Waterford’s Top Three: Caolan Mac Craith, Gavin Fives, Michael Kiely. Limerick’s Top Three: Bob Purcell, Patrick Kirby, Barry O’Connor. Observer’s Man of the Match: Caolan Mac Craith. Number of Scorers: Waterford 8. Limerick 6. Scores From Play: 2-12. Limerick 1-10. Frees For: Waterford 6. Limerick 5. Wides: Waterford 8. Limerick 7. Score of the Match: Caolan Mac Craith’s individually worked point in the 58th minute. Scorers for Waterford: Michael Kiely (3fs, 1 65), Caolan MacCraith (1 s-l) 0-5 each, David Byrne, Gavin Corbett 1-0 each, James Power 0-3, Oisin O Ceallaigh 0-2, Sam Fitzgerald, Christopher Kavanagh 0-1. Scorers for Limerick: Cathal O’Neill 1-4 (3fs), Bob Purcell 0-3, Patrick Kirby, Barry O’Connor 0-2 each, Micheal Martin, Cormac Ryan 0-1 each. Waterford: 1. Dean Beecher (Tallow); 4. Jack Ó Floinn (An Rinn), 6. Cian Wadding (Roanmore), 3. Rory Furlong (Roanmore); 14. Kevin Mahony (Ballygunner), 2. Gavin Fives (Cappoquin), 8. Ryan Tierney (Ferrybank); 7. Michael Kiely (Abbeyside), 15. James Power (Clonea); 10. Ciaran Keating (Ardmore), 22. Christopher Kavanagh (Butlerstown), 20. Tristan Loftus (Dungarvan); 17. Oisin O Ceallaigh (An Rinn), 13. Caolan MacCraith (An Rinn), 9. Aidan Organ (Brickey Rangers). Subs: 11. Paddy Leavy (Ballygunner) for Loftus (H-T), 5. Sam Fitzgerald (Clashmore) for Tierney (H-T), 19. David Byrne (Erins Own) for Kavanagh (42), 18. Gavin Corbett (Ballygunner) for Organ (48), 21. Tom Gallagher (Ballygunner) for O Ceallaigh (59). Limerick: 1. Bryan Heavey (Garryspillane); 2. Padraig Harnett (Ahane), 3. Ben Herlihy (Castletown/ Ballyagran), 4. Michael Keane (Adare); 5. Eoin O’Mahony (Garryspillane), 6. Emmet McEvoy (Na Piarsaigh), 7. Jack Nicholas (Murroe/ oher); 8. Patrick Kirby (Patrickswell), 9. Barry O’Connor (Ballybrown); 10. Diarmuid Hegarty (St Patricks), 11. Cormac Ryan (Doon), 12. Cathal O’Neill (Crecora/Manister); 13. Colin Coughlan (Ballybrown), 14. Bob Purcell (Doon), 15. Bryan Nix (Newcastlewest). Subs: 17. Kyran O’Donnell (Pallasgreen) for Herlihy (26), 18. Danny O’Leary (Bruff) for Coughlan (28), 20. Micheal Martin (Ballybricken/ Bohermore) for Hegarty (42), 22. Dean Kennedy (Claughaun) for O’Donnell (53). Referee: Simon Stokes (Cork)

2018 MUNSTER MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE p w Tipperary 4 2 Limerick 3 2 Waterford 3 2 Clare 3 1 Cork 3 1

d 0 0 0 0 0

l 2 1 1 2 2

for against dif pts 83 (71) +12 4 (59) (58) +1 4 (62) (64) -2 4 (67) (66) +1 2 (60) (72) -12 2

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

Munster Senior Hurling Championship Round 5

Limerick lays Waterford low CHAMPIONSHIP YEAR COMES TO EARLY CONCLUSION Limerick ……………………..2-26; Waterford ………………..…..1-16. MORE than likely it will take quite some time for Waterford GAA followers to realise that their 2018 senior championship year has come to its earliest conclusion ever after this defeat to Limerick in Pairc na nGael in Limerick last Sunday afternoon. In 2017 we hadn’t begun our championship campaign on June 10th but two defeats in the Munster hurling championship and the infamous draw with Tipperary will see us become spectators for the rest of the 2018 championship. C’est la vie, get on with it and hopefully our improving minor hurling side will continue to give us something to shout about while in the big ball game we welcome Monaghan to the Fraher Field for a rare home championship encounter in either code this year. It was certainly a case of entering the lion’s den last Sunday and the deafening roars that greeted every Limerick score told us all we need to know about the ratio of Limerick to Waterford support at the venue. 2018 is a year that we will not take much satisfaction from and our task now is to regroup for the future and build from division 1B of the National league. SUPERIOR SIDE It was obvious from early on last Sunday that this was going to be

Limerick’s day as they were superior in every sector, physically stronger, rested after a two week’s break, well supported, in good form this year anyway and in retrospect what we thought would be a 50-50 game was a lambs to the slaughter scenario in our third game in a row and short some key players. We started well though with Tom Devine pointing after just 46 seconds but signs of disaster soon unfolded when Shane Fives had to retire injured after just four minutes on the clock. DJ Foran replied to a Cian Lynch equaliser and all was going well until a Darragh O’Donovan sideline cut over the bar roused both the Limerick team and their following. Full forward Shane Dowling scored three times in three minutes and when we didn’t respond the inklings increased that there was a long day in store. This was confirmed when Kyle Hayes placed Gearoid Hegarty for a well taken goal in the 10th minute the scoreboard read 1-5 to 0-2. Pauric Mahony was off with a pointed free attempt and when Stephen O’Keeffe didn’t deal adequately with a long ball in, Graham Mulcahy was on hand to finish the ball to the net. BAD TO WORSE It only went from bad to worse from a Deise viewpoint. Shane Dowling (f) and Cian Lynch added

further minors and with just 17 minutes played this game was effectively over as a contest on a score of 2-7 to 0-2. Waterford regrouped somewhat for the next four minutes. Stephen Roche had a goal chance thwarted but Pauric Mahony (f), Stephen Bennett and Mahony (f) again gave slight hope at 2-7 to 0-5. Yet, Limerick were on fire and there was no living with them by a Waterford side that just were not ready for a game of such importance. They scored the next 0-6 per Tom Morrissey (2), Kyle Hayes and Shane Dowling 0-3 (2f) to stretch their advantage to 2-12 to 0-5 and 29 minutes played. Two scores by Pauric Mahony (1f) and a third Cian Lynch point ended the first half with Limerick thirteen points to the good on a score of 2-14 to 0-7. SECOND HALF LEVEL Interestingly, the second half finished level at 0-12 (L) to 1-9 (W) but of course the damage was already done. Tommy Ryan and Maurice Shanahan replaced Stephen Bennett and Patrick Curran for the second half and Waterford started well with scores by Pauric Mahony (f) and goalie Stephen O’Keeffe from an Austin Gleeson pass. The odd little boost came our way in the 42nd minute when Tommy Ryan pounced on a breaking ball to snatch a trademark goal, 2-16 to 1-9.

RELENTLESS However, the Shannonsiders were relentless in their approach and they continued to raise white flags left, right and centre. John Kiely’s men scored four of the next five via Man of the Match Shane Dowling, 0-3f and Seamus Flanagan - 2-21 to 1-10 and still twenty minutes to go. Between the 47th and the 59th minutes, Waterford were confined to three pointed frees by Mahony and until Maurice Shanahan fired over a point we hadn’t scored from play for all of seventeen minutes. In fairness to Derek McGrath’s charges they battled away as if there was only a few points the difference but scores from play were just not forthcoming and the only other players apart from Maurice Shanahan to score such a point were goalie Stephen O’Keeffe and 65th minute substitute Mikey Kearney. DOWLING’S DAY The game turned into a Shane Dowling Show as he scored seven points in the first moiety and eight in the second. Thirteen of his points were from placed balls scored from every distance and angle as he constantly punished the indiscretions of a severely under pressure Waterford defence. CHANGING OF THE GUARD After this Sunday’s game there is

likely to be a changing of the guard both on the team and on the line as one era of our senior hurling set-up will come to an end and another one will begin. That has been the story in every County since day one and it will be Waterford’s turn this time. Limerick’s Top Three: Shane Dowling, Cian Lynch, Mike Casey. Waterford’s TopThree: Pauric Mahony, Conor Gleeson, Austin Gleeson. Observer’s Man of the Match: Shane Dowling. Number of Scorers: Limerick 9. Waterford 7. Scores From Play: Limerick 2-12. Waterford 1-7. Frees For: Limerick 16. Waterford 13. Wides: Limerick 13. Waterford 7. Score of the Match: Limerick’s 10th minute goal engineered by Kyle Hayes and executed by Graham Hegarty. Teams and Scorers: Limerick: Nickie Quaid; Sean Finn, Mike Casey, Richie English;

Diarmuid Byrnes, Declan Hannon, Dan Morrissey; Darragh O'Donovan (0-1, 0-1 sl), Cian Lynch (0-3); Tom Morrissey (0-2), Kyle Hayes (0-2), Gearoid Hegarty (1-0); Seamus Flanagan (0-1), Graeme Mulcahy (1-0), Shane Dowling (0-15, 0-13f). Subs: David Dempsey (0-1) for Hegarty (54), Barry Murphy for Mulcahy (61), Willian O'Donoghue for O'Donovan (63), Barry Nash for Flanagan (68), Paul Browne for Lynch (68). Waterford: Stephen O'Keeffe (0-1); Shane Fives, Conor Gleeson, Noel Connors; Philip Mahony, Austin Gleeson, Michael Walsh; Stephen Roche, Jamie Barron; Kevin Moran, Pauric Mahony (0-10, 0-9f), DJ Foran (0-1); Tom Devine (0-1), Stephen Bennett (0-1), Patrick Curran. Subs: Shane McNulty for Fives (4), Maurice Shanahan (0-1) for Curran (35), Tommy Ryan (1-0) for Bennett (35), Jake Dillon for Roche (52), Mikey Kearney (0-1) for Barron (65). Referee: Sean Cleere (Kilkenny).

Waterford Go Games team that played Limerick.

[ Maurice Hennebry]

2018 MUNSTER SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Paddy Joe Ryan, chairperson of the Waterford County Board, pictured at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, with his two grandsons, Cillian Ryan and Billy Byrne who played on the Waterford Primary Game Hurling team on Sunday last.

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Meabh Byrne with the Kiely family from Dungarvan supporting Waterford in Limerick.

Waterford who were defeated by Limerick in their Munster Senior Hurling Championship match played in Limerick.

[Maurice Hennebry]

Breda and Joe Cleary from Dungarvan supporting Waterford in Limerick.

[Maurice Hennebry]

Thomás and Mary Curraoin from An Rinn supporting Waterford in Limerick.

WATERFORD HURLING SUPPORTERS IN LIMERICK

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Geraldine Coll, Patricia Langan and Pat Langan from Lismore supporting Waterford in Limerick.

[Maurice Hennebry]

Danielle Moore, John Connelly and Joey Connelly from Waterford City supporting Waterford in Limerick.

The O'Connell family from Clashmore supporting Waterford in Limerick.

[Maurice Hennebry]

The Downeys from Dungarvan supporting Waterford in Limerick.

[Maurice Hennebry]

Supporting Waterford in Limerick.

Susan, Lilly and Emma Elliott with Amy Donnelly from Waterford City supporting Waterford in Limerick.

John O'Donnell, Jay Prendergast and Declan O'Donnell from Ardmore supporting Waterford in Limerick.

[Maurice Hennebry]

Tadhg and Cathal MacCraith from An Rinn supporting Waterford in Limerick.

The Abbeyside Junior Hurling Team pictured after they received their County & Western Junior B Hurling (Senior Attached) medals at a function in Minnies Bar.

Western GAA Board Results and Fixtures RESULTS The Local Bar Junior B Hurling: Dungarvan 2-26; Tallow 1-12 The Local Bar Junior C Hurling: Brickey Rangers 6-21; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-2 Melleray 0-12; Ballysaggart 2-12 Kilgobinet 3-21; Abbeyside 1-11 Shamrocks 3-16; Modeligo 3-8

FIXTURES Friday, 15th June, 2018 The Local Bar Junior B Hurling: Lismore v Fourmilewater 7.30 p.m. at Dungarvan Club Grounds Ballyduff v Tallow 7.30 pm at Tallow The Local Bar Junior C Hurling: Cappoquin v An Rinn 7.30 pm at An Rinn Saturday, 16th June, 2018 The Local Bar Junior C Hurling: Melleray v Abbeyside 7.30 pm at Colligan

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TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY COUNTY FEILE WIN FOR ARDMORE U-14 FOOTBALLERS Championship: Feile Peil na nÓg U-14. Venue: Walsh Park. Date: Friday, 7th May, 1998. Half time score: Ardmore 2-1; De La Salle 0-5. Full-time score: Ardmore 3-2; De La Salle 0-5. Ardmore: Kevin Mahony, Declan Power, Patrick Trihy, Steven Conway, Maurice O’Connor, Gary North, Michael Flavin, Niall O’Brien, Walter Mansfield, Brian Keane, Alan North, Cormac Morel, Evelyn O’Brien, Anthony Troy, William Fitzgerald. Subs used: Declan Barron.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 15 Forecasts. 8 Correct. 7 Incorrect. Success Rate: 55%. This Week’s Forecasts: Munster SHC: Cork v (Waterford). Munster MHC: Waterford v (Cork) Co. SFL: Gaultier v (Nire), An Rinn v (Stradbally), Brickeys v (Portlaw), Kilrossanty v (Ardmore), Ballinacourty v (Dungarvan). Co. IHL: Ferrybank v (Brickeys), Clonea v (Ballysaggart), Ballyduff Lower v (St. Saviours). Co. JFC: Gaultier v (Kilrossanty), Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v (Dungarvan). West J’B’H: Fourmilewater v (Lismore), Ballyduff v (Tallow) v (Tallow). West J’C’H: Abbeyside v (Melleray), An Rinn v (Cappoquin). To Date: 211 Forecasts. 146 Correct. 65 Incorrect. Success Rate: 69.1%

[Dan McGrath]

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Club Focus Wednesday, 20th May, 1998

Dungarvan CBS Munster Hurling Champions Dungarvan CBS …………………………………0-8; Charleville CBS …………………………………1-0. DUNGARVAN CBS capture the Munster Colleges under 15 Hurling title Corn an Phiarsaigh at rain soaked Fermoy on Wednesday. A highly rated Charleville CBS side, who had brushed aside the challenges of Nenagh CBS, Doon CBS and Scariff in earlier rounds, conceding a goal, had no answer to Dungarvan’s first half performance, when the Waterford side’s first time hurling caused all sorts of problems for the Cork side. Sean Kiely had Dungarvan CBS’s first point in the second minute. Jimmy Moore had a second point in the fourth minute when he broke through the Charleville defence and drove the ball over the bar when a goal looked more likely. Sean Kiely with a point from a 20 metre free opened up a three point lead by the tenth minute. Both sides were defending well making jobs difficult for the forwards. Brendan Lynch hit two points in two minutes from over 50 yards to increase the Dungarvan lead to five points. Donal O Murchadha had the final score of the first half in the 24th minute to leave his side leading bu 0-6 to 0-0 at half time. Charleville CBS took a grip of the game early in the second half and dominated the opening 15 minutes, but their only reward was a goal in the 36th minute. Dungarvan CBS weathered the storm and widened the lead to four points, 0-7 to 1-0 with a point from Jimmy Moore in the 45th minute. Both sides strove valiantly over the final fifteen minutes, but the only score was from Dungarvan midfielder Christopher Morrissey in the 57th minute to give his side a five point win. Nicky Donnelly in the Dungarvan goal was given great protection over the hour by a marvellous Dungarvan defence. Denis Coffey at left corner back had his best game ever in the CBS colours. Willie

Kiely at centre back also hit his best form of the season turning in a powerful performance. John Ahearne at full back was once again in outstanding form. Eoin Murphy in the full back line worked hard. John Myles at right half back hurled with great courage, toughness and determination throughout the whole competition. Brian Flynn turned in a fine performance at left half back with plenty of first time hurling. Christopher Morrissey and Sean Kiely battled hard throughout the match to more than hold their own with the Cork side. In attack, Philip Beausang gave a thundering performance at centre forward to give Charleville’s star player of earlier rounds, Tim Shanahan, a torrid time and never gave him a chance to make any impression on the game. Dungarvan’s wing forwards, Johnny Lynch and Brendan Lynch, worked tirelessly, with Brendan Lynch keeping his best game for the final and scoring two glorious first half points. Dungarvan’s full forward line of Ronan Keating, Jimmy Moore and Donal O Murchadha met very stiff resistance from a very strong Charleville full back line. After the game amid scenes of great excitement, the cup was presented to CBS captain Christopher Morrissey. Scorers: Brendan Lynch 0-2, Sean Kiely 0-2 (0-1 free), Jimmy Moore 0-2,Donal O Murchadha 0-1, Christopher Morrissey 0-1. Dungarvan CBS: Nicky Donnelly (Dungarvan), Eoin Murphy (do.), John Ahearne (Naomh Brid), Denis Coffey (do.), John Myles (do.), Willie Kiely (Kilgobinet/Colligan) Brian Flynn (do.), Sean Kiely (Abbeyside), Christopher Morrissey (Brickey Rangers, Captain), Brendan Lynch (Kilgobinet/Colligan), Philip Beausang (Ardmore), Johnny Lynch (Dungarvan), Donal O Murchadha (Gaeltacht), Jimmy Moore (Abbeyside), Ronan Keating (Dungarvan). Subs: Sean O hArtaigh (Gaeltacht), Ricky Tobin (Dungarvan), Seamus Flavin (Ardmore), Eddie Fitzpatrick (Dungarvan), Diarmuid Molloy (Abbeyside), Richard Flynn (Dungarvan), Tony Sheridan (do.), Sean Fitzgerald (do.), David Hickey (Brickey Rangers), David O’Donovan (Naomh Bríd), Jonathan Donnelly (Dungarvan), Justin Houlihan (do.).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

St. Pats Juveniles St. Pat’s ST. PAT'S/NAOMH BRÍD'S GREAT ADVENTURE ENDS AT ALL-IRELAND SEMI-FINAL St. Pat's/Naomh Bríd under 14 hurlers bowed out of the National Féile Finals held at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence last Sunday. The John West Féile na nGael competition is a national festival for Gaelic football, and is the biggest competition of its kind in Europe. After winning a qualifying tournament in the springtime, St. Pat's/Naomh Bríd were selected to represent Waterford at this year's competition hosted by Connacht GAA (assisted by Westmeath and Longford). Our host club for the weekend away was Castletown Gheoghegan in Westmeath. After winning four great games to get to the semifinal they came up against a very strong Cois Fharraige team from Galway. It was just a step too far for our brave lads who have given their all. St. Pat's/Naomh Bríd 2-4; Clonkill (Westmeath) 1-1. Our lads got off to a very slow start in this the first of the group matches to decide who would progress to the quarter-finals. Clonkill scored a goal and a point before the Déise boys retaliated. Our defence took complete control of the Clonkill forwards as the game went on and our forwards got the scores that brought us victory. St. Pat's/Naomh Bríd 1-4; Dungannon Eoghan Rua (Tyrone) 1-2 Another slow start for the Waterford team. Dungannon Eoghan Rua are the current Tyrone champions and it showed in the manner that they approached the game. St. Pat's/Naomh Bríd had a physical advantage but the nimble, athletic Tyrone players really put it up to us. At the final whistle we had done just enough to merit a hard fought win. St. Pat's/Naomh Bríd 2-10; Castletown Gheoghegan (Westmeath) 0-0 St. Pat's/Naomh Bríd hit their stride from the get go and were out of sight before Castletown really got going. A very comfortable win in some ways for our lads, but like all of the games this weekend it was played in blazing sunshine. This really put a premium on fitness, player rotation and taking on water. The group stage had seen us win three games from three, scoring an impressive 34 points whilst conceeding only 9. St. Pat's/Naomh Bríd 3-5; Mountbellew Moylough (Galway) 0-7 The quarter-final was held at Sarsfield's GAA Grounds at New Inn, Co. Galway, an 80 minute drive from our Castletown base. The first period of this game was neck and neck but in the second half St. Pat's/Naomh Bríd upped their game and accelerated away from their opponents. Our mean defence provided the springboard for our midfield and forwards to play some exciting, traditional, Déise hurling. The last quarter of the game was exhibition stuff. It was an especially impressive display given the oppressive heat. St. Pat's/Naomh Bríd 0-3; Cois Fharraige (Galway) 2-7 On to the semi-final and our biggest challenge yet. St. Pat's/Naomh Bríd started well but after creating three scoring opportunities were dealt a grevious blow when a mishit free by Cois Fharraige ended up in our net. Shellshocked from this development, we conceeded a further two points quickly. In the very humid, sticky conditions St. Pat's/Naomh Bríd had given themselves too much to do. Chasing the game they were picked off by their opponents and the great adventure came to an end. Everyone is heartbroken for the lads but they have written another chapter in their club's history, nothing can ever take away from what they have achieved this weekend. When they look back on this adventure, it won't be today's defeat that they'll remember, it will be the memories they made that will last a lifetime. They've represented Naomh Bríd, St. Pat's and Waterford with distinction & we can all be proud of that. Other adventures await these players and their mentors. Team: Thomas Byrne, Seanie Flavin, Ciaran Coffey, Michael Flavin, TJ Fitzgerald, Mark Power, Pa O'Brien, Gus Nugent, David Butler, Joseph Mannion, Sean Condon, Alex Petit, Eoin McGrath, Connor Hickey, Michael Knightly, Stephen Quinn, Eanna Drohan, Dylan Foran, Alan McGrath, Eoin Flavin, Eamonn Ryan, Connor Reddy, Eoin Dennehy, Adam Daly

A special thanks to the mentors from both clubs, Aiden McGrath, PJ Hickey, Maurice Butler and John Kiely. Club stalwart Olivia Butler, as ever provided First Aid support to the team. All of them put so much time and effort into the competition. The tournament itself was just the culmination of five months of training, fundraising, meetings and planning. On behalf of the parents and clubs I'd like to thank them for doing what they do so well. We should also thank the sandwich makers, cake sellers, sponsors, supporters, jersey washers (Emma, Anne & Sandra), and Eibhlin (foreign correspondent for our Facebook pages that kept everyone up to date). You all helped make the experience a great weekend for our team, our clubs and our community. HURLING LEGENDS v FEILE FATHERS Modeligo GAA Club transformed into the Colosseum last Sunday week when a Hurling Legends Selection played a Féile Fathers team.

The St. Pat's/Naomh Bríd under 14 hurlers and mentors who fought their way to an All-Ireland Semi-Final at Féile na nGael last weekend. The game was a fundraiser for the St. Pat's / Naomh Bríd under 14 team representing Waterford in the National Féile Finals. A lot was on the line here, many of these players had reputations burnished and polished over several decades. At that happy age when most players are better acquainted with the dinner table than the training ground, for the good of the Féile team, they had returned to the field of battle. The referee on the night was Tom Devine, the Hurling Legends were captained by Pat Dunford and Maurice Butler captained the Féile Fathers. The early evening sun made for bucolic spectating conditions for the appreciative attendance, but a sauna-like playing atmosphere for the players. From the throw-in it looked like the highly fancied Legends outfit would steamroll their way to victory. That they didn’t open a more substantial lead in the first quarter was due to the goalkeeping prowess of Declan Ryan who kept finding a way to stop the ball hitting the net. For one particularly fine save he confounded the laws of physics by shoveling a powerful shot over the crossbar while on his knees. The Féile Fathers defended doggedly but were helped by the lack of accurate shooting by the Legends team. Displaying a waywardness rarely seen outside of the North Korean Missile Programme, the Legends shot wide after wide. Buoyed by several let offs, the Féile Fathers conjured some chances of their own. A goal and a series of swift points, including one incredible strike from distance, gave them the lead. Stung by this turn of events, the Legends manfully went about proving that they didn’t have feet of clay. Right corner forward for the Legends, James Dalton started to come into the game. Going up through the gears (although perhaps not as far as fifth) he started to torment his marker. On the other wing Kieran Hallahan was ‘Roadrunner’ to the hapless Wile E. Coyote’s playing in the Féile Fathers backline. Effort and commitment are not enough when faced with such speed. Inexorably the Legends overtook their opponents. Fitness is temporary, class is permanent. As we approached half-time even the heroic Rock-like displays of Maurice Flavin and Maurice Butler, (part Dwayne Johnson, part Diarmuid O'Sullivan) were not enough to turn the tide. Legends Benny Dunford, Garvan O'Riordan and Pat Dunford had manipulated time, not only had they turned back the clock, they had decapitated Father Time with their hurleys. Vincent Pettit manfully tried to rally the Father’s team, but he was cruelly stopped in his tracks with time winding down in the first half. The resulting free closed the gap but there was a growing sense that the Legends were writing another chapter in their history. Half-time saw water been taken on in abundance and tactics being tweeked by the managers. In a sensational big money move, JP Ryan, a marquee player for the Legends in the first half, secured a transfer to the Féile Fathers. The start of the second half saw two cruel blows dealt to the Father’s team in rapid succession by the Ferrari-like Hallahan. Both goals were magnificent solo efforts and carbon copies of each other. Sprinting clear of a floundering defence, he shot home a powerful shot to the bottom left hand corner of the net. Simply unstoppable. The Féile Fathers midfield rallied and placed some pressure on the Legends replacement goalie Michael Tobin. Though unorthodox in dress and in play, he proved very effective in his new-found role. Time and again the Féile Fathers pushed hard to raise the green flag. But over and over they fell slightly short. They scored some fantastic longrange points, but it was against the background of the Legends ticking the scoreboard over incessantly. As the shadows lengthened across the pitch so did the prospect of a Fathers win. In the dying embers of the game, St. Pat’s chairman Michael Walsh played a brilliant defensive cameo for the Legends. With a perfectly timed leap, he plucked a sliotar from the sky, before clearing the danger. He was playing like a man who brings his

own time zone around with him. There was time for one last hurrah for the Féile Fathers. A booming clearance dropped into the heart of the Legends defense. The evergreen JP Ryan took to the air and secured the sliotar in his out-stretched hand, two markers grasping at air. A marvellous piece of skill, but the threat was snuffed out when he was cynically felled. From the resulting free, the mathematics of the situation meant the Father’s team had to go for goal. The shot was drilled in low and hard into a forest of hurleys on the edge of the box. A Legends player calmly controlled it before clearing it powerfully. The ball hadn’t landed when referee Devine had the last say on proceedings by blowing the final whistle. The players made their way to the centre circle to congratulate each other and hear the speeches of the Naomh Bríd and St. Pat's chairmen. Younger, fit, players like Tom Kiely or Stephen Ryan had the look of athletes who had another game in them there and then, but for most players the end of the match came as a relief from the intensity of the heat and the game. Both juvenile clubs would like to thank everyone for their efforts, players, bakers, hall and kitchen helpers, ice cream vendors and referee Tom Devine. U-8 GIRLS FOOTBALL Maith sibh to our U-8 cailíní, who turned out in great numbers to An Sean Phobal last Wednesday. A pleasure to watch, fantastic football played. U-10 BOYS FOOTBALL After three weeks of tough football competition, St. Pat’s won out the u-10 Western football league tournament last Tuesday in Ballinameela. Well done to players and mentors. U-12 HURLERS A hard fought game last Wednesday for our U-12 hurlers who played a strong Dungarvan side away. CÚL CAMP 2018 Cúl Camp this year will take place from Monday, 6th August to Friday, 10th August. "SPLIT THE POT" 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 & 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.

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST TALLOW GAA LOTTO SPONSORED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW 11/6/’18 – Numbers drawn were: 2, 17, 19, 25. No winner. Consolation prizes: Clíona Ní Mhurchú, Carmel Daly, Skippy Donnelly, Marian Forbes. Promoter: Pat Murphy. Next draw: The Hotel, June 18th. Jackpot: €2,400. Lotto results from Tuesday, June 5th – Numbers drawn were: 2, 4, 18, 20. No winner. Consolation prizes: James Gill, Angela O'Hara, Aileen Twomey, Liam Fraser. Promoter: Chuck. Next draw: Keniry’s, 11th June. Jackpot: €2,200. FIXTURES Junior hurling v. Ballyduff on Friday, June 15th, at 7.30 p.m. in Tallow. JUNIOR HURLING Our junior hurlers were defeated by Dungarvan on Friday last in Aglish on a scoreline of 2-24 to 1-16. Tallow team: S. Pratt, S. Curley, J. Tobin, K. Kearney, N. Condon, J. Murray, R. O'Sullivan, K. Fraser, T. McGrath, B. Henley, E. Condon, B. McCarthy, J. Power, M. Murphy, E. McGrath. Subs: B. Aherne for M. Murphy, A. Buckley for B. Henley.

WATERFORD HURLING A disappointing result for the senior hurlers when they lost out to Limerick on Sunday last. This puts them out of contention for this year’s championship. Is it a coincidence/sheer bad luck to say that the two Munster teams who had to

play four games in 21 days are now out of the championship on the 10th of June. Surely these players deserve at least one extra rest week between games? Waterford will play Cork this Sunday, June 17th, in Thurles at 2.00 p.m. We wish Thomas Ryan and the Waterford panel the best of luck. The minor hurlers had a fantastic victory over Limerick prior to the senior game. Well done to Dean Beecher and Sean Henley and best of luck to them this weekend as they take on Cork on Sunday in Semple Stadium, Thurles also. WATERFORD FOOTBALL Well done to the Waterford footballers who recorded their first championship victory since 2011 defeating Wexford on Saturday last. They will play Monaghan next on the 23rd of June in Fraher Field at 2.00 p.m. SCOIL MHUIRE Well done to the boys and girls of Scoil Mhuire who won both hurling and camogie county finals on Thursday last.

Bhride Cois Bhride Cois Cois Bhride Notes kindly sponsored by Cunningham's Hardware MICHAEL CONDON SHIELD The Condon Shield was played in Tallow pitch recently with two Cork teams, Eire Og and St. Catherine's and two Waterford teams Cois Bhride and Ballyduff in attendance. Each team played three matches with Cois Bride winning all three of their matches and receiving the Condon Sheild. There was a great atmosphere in the pitch and everyone enjoyed the morning of hurling. Many thanks to the Condon family for supplying the medals and refreshments for all the players. JUMPING JACKS BLITZ Well done to St. Catherine's who won the Jumping Jacks Blitz recently. Denis Tobin presented the shield to the joint captains. SCHOOLS COUNTY FINALS Well done to the boys and girls from Scoil Mhuire Tallow who won their hurling county finals. U-9 HURLING Cois Bhride u-9 hurlers who played a blitz in An Rinn last Saturday. They played great hurling winning 2 out of 3 games. Thanks to An Rinn for invite! PRIMARY GAMES Well done to Callum McCarthy from Scoil Mhuire Tallow who was picked to represent Waterford at the Primary Games during half-time of the Munster Senior Hurling championship against Limerick last Sunday.

Shamrocks Ladies Shamrocks Ladies Football COMMUNITY GAMES MUNSTER FINALS The draws for the Munster Community Games Finals were made last Monday evening in Mitchelstown. Both our U-12 and U-14 teams avoid the preliminary round on June 30th and will both play their semi-finals on July 7th in the University of Limerick Sports Campus. The U-12 team were drawn to play Adare (Limerick) and our U-14s will play the winners of Bruff (Limerick) and Fethard (Tipperary). The girls continued their preparation for the Munster Finals with a coaching session with Cork Ladies Senior forward Orlagh Farmer last Saturday morning. A big thanks to Orlagh for offering to do a coaching session with the girls, she was really impressed with their skill and commitment, especially as a lot of the girls on both teams are in only their first or second season playing competitive football. U-12 LEAGUE Our U-12s play Ardmore this Wednesday evening at 7.30 pm in Ardmore. U-8/U-10s Our U-8s and U-10s played Ballyduff last week in a practice games and both teams put in very impressive performances. This Friday evening they are back in action when they travel to Clashmore to play the home team in practice

games. Their first blitz of the season is fixed for Ballyduff on Saturday, June 30th. MOTHERS & OTHERS The Mothers & Others team continue their training every Monday evening in Knockanore. If you’re interested in joining in and having some fun playing a bit a football please come along. PRIMARY SCHOOLS CAMOGIE COUNTY FINAL Congratulations to the girls from Scoil Mhuire Tallow who claimed an historic double following their football county title earlier in the year by defeating Butlerstown in the Primary Schools Camogie County Final last Thursday.

Melleray/Glen Rovers Melleray/Glen Rovers ON THE PITCH Last Saturday evening we took on Ballysaggart in the junior hurling championship. We had a poor start missing numerous goal and point chances and found ourselves 1-5 to 0-1 down after 15 minutes. The lads battled back and by half-time had reduced the deficit to three points 1-6 to 0-6. We continued to reduce the lead and even lead by a point during the second half 0-11 to 1-7. We were also awarded a penalty which was scored but to the surprise of all present at the match a retake was then ordered and the retake was saved. It was the turning point of the game as Ballysaggart forged ahead and sealed the win with a late goal. Our lads will be disappointed as we had numerous goal chances that we failed to convert. After a poor start they went from seven points down to one up during the second half but couldn't keep it going. We now take on Abbeyside on Saturday, 16th June at 7.30 p.m. in Colligan. We have 4 points from 5 games so qualification is still in our own hands. Team: K. O’ROURKE, J. CROWLEY, P. O’ROURKE, J. O’NEILL, S. COUGHLAN, K. POWER, J. KEARNEY, C. O’SHEA, S. ORMONDE, D. O’ROURKE (0-7), B. HENNESSY (0-2), J. HOULIHAN (0-1), J. NUGENT (0-1), R. HEFFERNAN, G. O’CONNOR (0-1). Subs: J. BEGLEY, D. NUGENT, J. O’DWYER, M. O’ROURKE.

Phobal Sean Phobal LOTTO No winner of the Lotto Jackpot 10th June, 2018. Numbers: 3, 5, 7, 24. Winners of €15: Sean O Fhoghlú, Tucker Curran, Power Girls, Rionach McCafferty, Brendan Hogan. Next week’s Jackpot €5,450.

Modeligo WESTERN JUNIOR'C'HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP RESULT Shamrocks 3-16; Modeligo 3-8 Played on Saturday, June 9th, in Lismore. Hard luck to the Junior lads who put in a huge effort on Saturday night in a very competitive game. FÉILE Well done to the Naomh Bríd - St. Pat’s U-14 hurlers who travelled to take part in the National Féile na nGael Hurling competition over the weekend. The lads represented the club with great pride, competing in Division 4 where they won all 3 games. They won their quarter-final on Saturday afternoon, and progressed to the Semifinals on Sunday morning at the Connaught GAA Centre of Excellence. Unfortunately, they came up against a very strong Cois Fharraige side from Galway. The lads gave it absolutely everything, and should be very proud of their achievement on reaching this stage of the competition. Well done to PJ and everyone else involved. SYMPATHY Our sincerest sympathy is sent to the Gough and Buckley families, Modeligo on the death of Mrs. Mary Gough, Vicarstown, Modeligo. "Ar deheis Dé go raibh a hanam"

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

Ardmore Ardmore ARDMORE U-12s WIN LEAGUE Big celebrations for our under 12 team who clenched the league by beating Stradbally in a hard fought encounter. This was an exciting game and fair play to both sides played their hearts out but thankfully for us our boys and girls came out on top. So well done to all including the people in charge. All the players played well but a special mention has to go to young Tony Quirke who hit a hat trick. Our other goal was scored by Sean Power who hit a dipping free and caught the opposition off guard. Well done all. GIRLS UNDER 12S Our under 12s girls had a thrilling win in the first round of the championship Big shout out to Grace Moloney who played very well in this game and Grace also played in the under 12 league final. Well done all, Clashmore were the opposition in this one. DISAPPOINTMENT IN LIMERICK Our hurlers are out of this year’s championship after Sunday’s defeat at the hands of an accomplished Limerick side. Waterford can have no excuses, from very early stages in this game it was pretty obvious that Limerick were well on top and when they scored two goals in quick succession they never looked like being caught. Some will say that this new system is a success but it has its flaws. Playing four games in succession is tough going and a big ask for players who have jobs and families to look after. Another thing the Munster teams are suffering more as on the 10th June (last Sunday) Tipperary and Waterford are out of the championship and next year it could be two others while in Leinster Kilkenny, Galway, Wexford will always be there bar a challenge from Dublin. In the old system the losers in Munster would be facing the losers in Leinster and to be honest would be backing Waterford or Tipperary to beat Wexford. LOTTO DRAW Numbers drawn: 2, 10, 17, 21. No winner. €20 each: Paddy Mac c/o John O’Donnell; Eileen Lee c/o Keevers; Paudie Allen c/o Round Tower Hotel; Lindsey Prendergast c/o Mary Prendergast; John Quinn c/o Quinn's. These results are from 4th June.

CappoquinCamogie Camogie Cappoquin REELING IN THE YEARS AMERICAN TEA PARTY - JUNE 22ND Please support our upcoming club fundraiser: Our 'Reeling in the Years American Tea Party' to raise much needed funds for the running of our club. All are welcome - players, parents, supporters or anyone interested in a night of good food and entertainment! Three course meal and entertainment at Lismore Golf Club June 22nd at 8 pm. Music by Mike Humphries. All are welcome! Tickets can be purchased in advance either directly from your host or if you don't have a host yet, contact Tricia, Elaine or Rachel to get your ticket or by emailing Secretary.cappoquin.waterford@camogie.ie. We look forward to your continued support in the running of our club. RESULTS *Well done to our u-8 girls who took part in the Butlerstown blitz last week, and won all three of their games. Thank you to Butlerstown Camogie Club for hosting. *Congratulations to the Under 14C girls on winning the county final against Clonea in Walsh park last week. Cappoquin 5-9; Clonea 1-2. *Well done to our Feile team in both matches against Dunloy (Antrim) and Kilmacud Crokes (Dublin) they came up against very strong opposition in Division 2 of the regionals. Despite the strong opposition the girls played very well and we are very proud of them TRAINING *U-8/U-10 training is Thursday from 6-7 pm *U-12/14 training is Tuesday at 6-7 pm *U-14/U-16 training is Saturday at 11 am-12 noon *Minor Training Wednesday and Friday at 7.30 pm *U-18 and Senior training will be held on Sunday morning at 10 am New members always welcome.

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €7,300 held in Micilin's Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 10/6/18. Numbers were 5, 6, 21, 22. €30 won by the following people Gavin Whelan, Colligan; Margaret Mulhearne, Mahonbridge. Sellers prize of €30 Robbie Whelan, Leamybrien. Next week’s Clotto to be held in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 17/6/18 for a Jackpot of €7,400. On duty on the night Liam Brazil and Pierce Whyte.

SYMPATHY The Kilrossanty GAA Club would like to extend their sympathy to the family of Mossie Coffey, Cutten who tragically died last week. Mossie's nephew David played in all grades for the club. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. The club would also like to express their sympathy to the of family (Eddie) Edward Baldwin, Laois and formally of Kilnagrange who died recently. Eddie played for the club in his youth. Ar dheis Dé do raibh a anam. CLUB DEVELOPMENT DRAW Kilrossanty GAA confined club development draw is due to commence in the next few weeks (date to be confirmed). We are now inviting people who would be interested in joining the draw to please get in touch with any development committee member. There will be four draws held every three months at a cost of €50 per draw with a total prize fund of €6,000. All proceeds from the draw will go towards club development. We are making great strides at the minute with the Astro turf pitch, hurling wall and second grass pitch due to be completed shortly, we are also developing an underage pitch and car parking area amongst the list of projects we still have to complete. If you would like to be part of developing the Club for the future we would love to hear from you. None of the above would be possible without the support of the people who join this draw. WATERFORD FOOTBALLERS Well done to the Waterford Senior Footballers and particularly our own Clubmen Tommy and Stephen Prendergast and Joey Veale and also to trainers Pierce Connell and Emmet Doherty on their excellent victory 3-14 to 2-17 against Wexford last Saturday, 9th June in Wexford Park in the All-Ireland Senior Football Qualifiers, a first win since 2011. They were drawn against Monaghan in Round 2 of the Senior Football Qualifiers in Fraher Field on Saturday, 23rd June at 2.00 p.m. DÉISE DRAW The next Déise Draw will take place on Wednesday, June 27th Stradbally GAA Centre any outstanding monies can be given to Mairead and Jason This has been a great fundraiser with 70% coming back to the club.Thank you to all for your continued support. KILROSSANTY GAA CLUB JUVENILE Under 6 to Under 10 Football: Training for this age group takes place in the new field each Monday evening at 7 p.m. New members always welcome. Under 16 Hurling: Division 2 Group A Fixtures. All games are at 7 p.m. Wed., June 27th. Fourmilewater v Kilrossanty. Wed., July 11th. Kilrossanty v Cois Bhride. Wed., July 25th. St. Mollerans v Kilrossanty. Wed., August 8th. Kilrossanty v Naomh Brid. Fri., August 17th. Clonea v Kilrossanty. Helmets: Any juvenile player requiring a hurling helmet should contact Colette or Bernie for details. If purchased through the club the helmets can be got at a discount. Cul Camp 2018: This years camp, which will again be in the GAA grounds in Leamybrien, will take place from July 16th to 21st inclusive. More details over the coming weeks. Teen Camp: On the 26th and 27th of this month, a Teen Camp will take place in Leamybrien for 13, 14 and 15 year olds. A number of clubs from within the county will be participating. Further details in next weeks notes.

Camogie Lismore Camogie Lismore U-8/U-10 BLITZ Our U-8 and U-10 camogie teams travelled to Butlerstown on Saturday, 9th June for a blitz. Both teams played Butlerstown, Tramore and Modeligo on the day and both age groups winning each of their three games. Well done all! U-12 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP Our U-12 camogie team travelled to Ballyduff Upper on Tuesday last, June 5th for the 1st round of the U-12 County Championship but unfortunately were beaten - Ballyduff 4-1; Lismore 21. They played An Rinn on Tuesday, 12th at home. OLD CLOTHES AND TEXTILE RECYCLING Friday, June 22nd It's that time of year again to tidy out those hot presses and wardrobes in time for our summer. Lismore Camogie Club are once again gathering your old and used clothing and textiles, shoes, handbags and belts as their fundraiser The following are the times and venues: Lismore Community Centre Thursday, June 21st at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 22nd at Bunscoil Bhothar Na Naomh at 8.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. Lismore Community Centre 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Alternatively contact Mary Russell on (086) 3326128 or Jojo Tobin 0872063880 to arrange pick up or drop off of clothes in the coming weeks if you should be doing a clean out in the meantime. So please remember to keep us in mind when doing your Spring/Summer Clean. SINCERE CONDOLENCES All in Lismore Camogie Club would like to pass on their sincere condolences to Mag, Nicola

Ardmore Under 14 footballers v St. Oliver’s.

and Tanya Morrissey on the sad passing of Mag’s mother. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. ALL IRELAND SENIOR CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP Best wishes to the Waterford Senior camogie team who will travel to Galway on Saturday, June 16th to play them in the first round of the AllIreland Senior Championship. Best wishes to our three club players Shauna Kiernan (captain), Caithriona McGlone and Marie Russell.

Shamrocks Shamrocks (Kindly sponsored by Allen Engineering & Agri Sales Ltd.) CLUB LOTTO Lotto numbers drawn on Saturday, 2nd June, 7-10-24-27, no winner. €20 winners were Mary Stakem, Ann Flanagan, Liam Casey, Noel Tobin, and Sandy & Ellen McGrath. Numbers drawn on Saturday, 9th June, 11-16-24-28, and no winner. €20 winners were Linda Ahearne, Darrach & Emma O’Donovan, Kevin Crawford, Joe Leahy, George Mills. Next week's jackpot will be €5,550. JHC: Shamrocks 3-12; Kilgobinet 3-16, Shamrocks 3-16; Modeligo 3-8. Our Junior hurlers had two championship matches over the last two weekends, and we lost the first one to Kilgobinet by four points, and won the second one last Saturday night against Modeligo in Lismore by eight points. So after six rounds we have 3 won, and 3 lost. I feel if we had our full panel to play with, we could give this championship a good lash, but we have been missing players every game, so it's been a bit of a struggle at times. However it's been a good learning experience for a lot of the younger players who have been going very well. Keep it going lads. BABY BOOM Congratulations to two players on the recent arrivals of their first offspring, to Brian and Emma Harnedy on the birth of a baby boy, and to Keegan O'Farrell and Christine on the arrival of a baby girl. Congrats to you both! DEISE DRAW Congrats also to Conner Goulding who won €200 in the first Deise Draw of this year. Doubled your investment in the first draw. Well done. EILY O'NEILL RIP Shamrocks CLG would like to sympathise with the family and friends of Eily O'Neill, Carrigeen, Glendine, who passed away recently in her 91st year. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. WATERFORD OUT OF HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP I think if you were to draw out a blueprint for a disastrous year, Waterford got it this year. Last year's All Ireland finalists had no home matches, no game on the first weekend, which meant they would play their first match cold against Clare who had a game under their belts, four matches in a row, (Tipp were the other county with that unlucky draw also, and see where they finished), an awful run of injuries and missing players, and of course, the ultimate disgrace, the 'ghost' goal that wasn't against Tipp which was so unfair and cost them a victory they thoroughly deserved. I think that if the GAA continue with this format next year, they will have to address the issue with teams playing four weeks in a row. These are amateur players after all. They can surely make sure that every team gets one week's rest during that time. 2018 will be remembered as a year best for-

gotten for the Deise, and I can't help thinking that our lax attitude to the National League at the start of the year led to a massive drop in confidence among the players which had a knock-on effect going into the Championship. Perhaps a change of management is needed, and I think that will probably happen. DEISE FOOTBALLERS BEAT WEXFORD Well done to the much-maligned Waterford footballers who defied the odds and beat Wexford away last Saturday. Don't forget they almost knocked Cork out in Dungarvan last year, so well done to them.

Ballysaggart Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Draw 5th June: Numbers drawn were 8, 12, 16 and 25. No jackpot winner. €30 weekly prize winners are Dierdre O’Donnell, Ann Nugent and Maria Kearney. Lotto on every Tuesday night at Meagher’s, tickets €2. Jackpot this week €5,000. WATERFORD HURLING Limerick showed Waterford how much a force they are with a very strong blistering opening to the game last Sunday in the Gaelic Grounds, with a commanding lead Waterford found it hard to bridge the gap in the second half. With a final score of Limerick 2-26, Waterford 1-16. Waterford now bow out of the Munster Championship. They meet Cork in Semple Stadium next Sunday at 2.00 p.m. in the last game of the round robin series. JUNIOR C HURLING Well done to our Junior C hurlers on their much deserved win over Melleray in Cappoquin last weekend. Score: Ballysaggart 2-12; Melleray 0-12. INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE Ballysaggart play Clonea this Friday evening in Ballysaggart at 7.30 p.m. in the County Intermediate Hurling League. As it stands all teams in our group are on two points so a win here is important. Come along and support. BALLYSAGGART GAA COMPLEX Ballysaggart GAA wishes to announce the development of the Ballysaggart GAA Community Complex. Following on the outstanding success of the redevelopment of the playing field, stage 2 the development of the Ballysaggart complex is about to proceed. This will be another ambitious project for the club in the provision of a modern complex for the people of Ballysaggart. The complex will cater for all of the people of Ballysaggart and its environs. All activities will be catered for from community, parish and sporting activities. Ballysaggart GAA now invites interested parties to tender for the provision of construction and or materials in the development of the GAA complex for any stage of the proposed development. Anyone interested in tendering for any part of the development or to get further information on the tendering process can contact Billy Devine or Pat Ryan or email secretary.ballysaggart.waterford@gaa.ie

Marys Juveniles St. Mary’s St. Juveniles U-14 EASTERN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS Sun drenched Walsh Park was the venue as ourselves and neighbours Clann Na Gael locked horns last Saturday night for the right to play St. Pats in the Division 2 County Final next Saturday. A great game saw us come out on top and by

looking at the scoreboard you would think it was a comfortable victory, but it couldn’t be further from the truth. Despite we getting the opening score of the game, Clann Na Gael came roaring back into contention with an unanswered 1-2 in the opening 10 minutes and we looked to be in a spot of bother. However our fears were shortlived. Thankfully the hard working Dylan Mooney’s persistence paid off. Following a good team move his initial shot hit the post only for him to follow up and tuck the ball home and points from Jack Hennessy and James Fitzgerald saw us take a slim one point lead at the break. We began the second half with a tonic early goal from Alex Whelan but the opposition were not for lying down. Back they came with 2 points to narrow the gap before Dylan pointed again. We then got a slice of good fortune when Nathan Powers mishit free ended up in the net to give us a 6 point cushion. At this stage, we were starting to get the upper hand all over the field with Conor Keating, Brian Dowdall and Aaron Foran driving the team on from the rear, allied to the hard working Daniel Webster and Muiris Boyle O’Connell in midfield. The last ten minutes saw Nathan and Jack kick some fine points as we kicked on to seal the victory on a flattering scoreline of 3-8 to 1-4. After the game, our joint captains Jack and Dylan received the cup from Eastern Board Chairman, Eric Furlong to terrific cheers from our followers. As I have said Western champions St. Pats now provide the opposition this Saturday in Walsh Park and we would like to see as many of our supporters as possible get there. We have no time as of yet but check on Facebook or the Waterford GAA website closer to the weekend. U-12 HURLING City League action was limited to our ‘white’ team last Friday night, 8th June, as the ‘maroons’ match was deferred until this Thursday. Kill was the venue for this one as Sacred Heart made the journey from the city. Our lads competed very well for long stages and got some lovely points, but it was the ability of the town team to get goals that proved the difference as it finished up Sacred Heart 4-8; St. Mary’s 0-6.

Kill LOTTO At last week’s lotto draw held in Dunphy’s Bar there was no winner of the Lotto jackpot worth €10,000. At the draw there were no match 3 winners so it was down to the lucky dip draw to decide the winners. The winning tickets drawn were a combined ticket of Aggi and Zack, and a second combined ticket of Joanne Flanagan and Eddie Fitzgerald. The numbers drawn were 19, 23, 28 & 30. INTERMEDIATE HURLING In theire final group game of the All County Intermediate Hurling League Fenor hurlers drew with Cappoquin in a very entertaining game in Fenor last Friday evening. The final score was Fenor 1-17; Cappoquin 0-20, with some great scores being taken by both sides. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to everyone involved with Waterford Footballers on their great win in the first round of qualifiers last weekend over Wexford. Also congratulations to St. Mary’s under 14 footballers on their victory over Clann na Gael in the Eastern Football final, and best of luck in the County Final next Saturday.

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Stradbally MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP HURLING It was a disappointing day for Waterford in Limerick, the lads gave their all for the county but came out second best on the day. Congratulations to our own Michael Walsh who equalled Brendan Cummins record of 73 Championship appearances which is the highest in hurling history. If selected next week against Cork he becomes record appearance holder in the history of the All Ireland Hurling championship. This is some achievement from a man who has represented his club, community and county with distinction for over 15 years. Next up is Cork away next weekend and this team deserves the support of all Waterford supporters, they have given us some great days out and made us proud on many occasions. Déise Abú. FIELD DEVELOPMENT UPDATE This week saw the resumption of the field development works on our new field, the contractor will remain on site until the field is seeded. This is a huge step forward for our club in terms of accommodating the growing number of children which are using our club. It’s now more than ever that we need our supporters to rally behind our fundraising efforts to pay for this field so we can deliver for future generations. Please support our 50;50 draw which helps us to pay for the field. Deise Draw - Congratulations to Johnny Troy who won €12,500 in the first of this year’s Deise Draws, Johnny purchased his ticket from Breda Kiely who organises the draw which is our main club fundraiser. STRADBALLY PARENT, BABY & TOT GROUP Stradbally GAA Club is proud to support the new parent, baby and tot group which takes place every Wednesday from 9 am to 11 am in the GAA Social Centre. It takes place every school week from September to June. For further information, please contact Catherine Crowley on 0877495076 and keep an eye on the clubs Facebook page for updates. SEAN AHEARN CÚL CAMP 2018 This year’s Stradbally Cúl Camp takes place from Monday, 2nd July to Friday the 6th of July, anybody who registers online before Friday, June 15th will receive their kit before primary school ends or on the first day of camp. PRE-SCHOOL CAMP Our pre-school camp goes ahead this year again. It takes place from Monday, the 2nd July to Friday, 6th July. This camp takes place from 10 am to 12 noon daily. It’s open to 4 and 5 year olds and the children can only register on the first morning of the camp. The cost of this camp is €40 and each child will receive a Kellogg’s Cúl Camp Kit. JUVENILE NEWS 3 AND 4-YEAR-OLD PLAY GROUP Continues this Thursday at 6 pm in Sallyfort Farm, children participate in age appropriate games and the enjoyment can be seen on all their faces each and every night. Stradbally GAA club wishes to thank each and every parent for making the effort to attend. Training for our under 5/6/7/8’s will be announced on Facebook later in the week and parents will be informed via text message with details. U-9’s and 10’s will train as normal on Friday evening at 6 pm. U-10’S (BORN 2008/2009) Our U-10’s played the 4rd round of the City League last Saturday morning against Ballygunner, led by captain Tagdh Fitzgerald we put in the most comprehensive performance this team has ever produced. Every child contributed to what was a great team performance, the skill levels of this team have improved significantly this year and it is clear to see that the kids are being encouraged to play hurling at home by the parents. This has helped to build the confidence of the kids and we are developing a well behaved group of young men, who are a credit to the club and their parents. U-12’S (BORN 2006/2007) Played at home to Armore in the latest round of the Town and Country League, the lads fought for every ball and put in a massive display for the club. They lost narrowly to a very good team, this group continues to improve each week and the work they are doing with their coaches is clear to see. Training will be held at the usual time. MINOR Our minors have qualified for the county semifinals and as of now we are awaiting the name of our opposition, details will be published on Facebook. THIS WEEK’S UNDERAGE FIXTURES Under 9’s (Born 2009/2010) - Next fixture is at home to Erins Own on Saturday, 23rd June at 11.30 am. Under 10’s (Born 2008/2009) - Next fixture is at home to Erins Own on Saturday, 23rd June at 11.30 am. Under 11’s (Born 2007/2008) - Next fixture is away to St. Pats on the 15/06/18 at 18.30 pm Under 12’s (Born 2006/2007) - Next fixture is at away to Naomh Brid on Friday 22/06/18 at 18.30 pm. U-14 Hurling - Next fixture is at home to Coise Bhride on the 16/06/18 at 15.00 pm

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018 U-15 Hurling - Next Fixture is at home to Kilrossanty on the 18/06/18 at 7 pm. Minor Football - Fixtures awaited. ADULT NEWS Senior Football - Play away to An Rinn on Saturday, 16th June at 7 pm in the league. Junior Football - No fixtures this week. Intermediate Hurling - Next fixture in the Intermediate Hurling league is provisionally fixed for the 23/06/18 at 7.30pm at home to Ballyduff Lower. LADIES GAA Our under 12 girls had a point to spare over a strong Kilrossanty/Brickeys side in Lemybrien two weeks ago in the first round of the championship. They then drew with Abbeyside last Thursday evening away, with a never give up attitude against a much bigger team. Their next championship fixture is fixed for Monday, 18th V Comeragh Rangers at home at 7.30 p.m. Come along and support the girls. Thanks to Michael Kiely and Ray Davis for all their work with this great bunch of players. FUNDRAISING 50:50 Draw - Congratulations and well done to Aoife Kiely who won €180 in our latest 50/50 draw, the next draw takes place on Sunday, 17th June 2018.

Chartaigh Naomh Chartaigh Naomh (Lismore/Ballysaggart Juvenile) U-9 HURLING The boys were delighted to be invited to Dungarvan on Saturday to take part in the U-9 Blitz, The Johnny Houlihan Cup. A big honour and surprise on the day was to be presented with their winning medals by County player Patrick Curran, a great end to a really enjoyable event. Many thanks to Dungarvan for the invitation and hospitality shown to the team and to Patrick for his patience with the boys, endless photos etc. U-12 HURLING The lads played Fourmilewater at home on Friday night in the Town and Country League and played very well to come away with the points. U14 HURLING The lads struck off for Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny early Saturday morning to take part in the Regional Feile na nGeal tournament. Early matches warmed up the boys nicely, and the management team had them firing on all cylinders, for the final against O’Laughlin Geals. This final turned out to be a tough encounter which saw the lads finishing in style - victorious. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh who last week won two impressive titles. Firstly the school hurling team beat Ballygunner to win the County Primary School Division A Hurling Final for the second year in a row. Secondly a team of 3 students from the school won the Munster Hurling Skills Competition, seeing off some very skillful challengers from across the entire Munster Province. Well done to students and to all the teachers who so freely give their time to the promotion of our national sport and the athletic development of the children.

Brid Naomh Bird Naomh U-14 FÉILE NA NGAEL HURLING 2018 A huge congratulations to the St. Pat’s/Naomh Bríd U-14 squad who competed in the National Féile na nGael Division 4 cup at the weekend and reached the All-Ireland Semi-Final, this is a great achievement for the club. The team were representing Waterford and they have certainly done their County proud, both on and off the pitch. The troops began their journey last Friday morning leaving Touraneena at 11.00 a.m. to head for Castletown, Co. Westmeath. The boys were well looked after and had a plentiful supply of chicken and ham rolls/sandwiches, fruit and even porridge, with plenty of water to keep themselves hydrated. The lads played five games over the weekend which saw them advance to the All-Ireland SemiFinals. The first two games were played on Friday against Clonkill and Dungannon Eoghan Rua which resulted in two wins for the lads. The third game was played on Saturday morning against hosts Castletown which secured win number three for the boys. All roads led to New Inn for the All Ireland Quarter-Final on Saturday evening vs Mountbellew Moylough which again resulted in another great win for the lads. The team then travelled to the Connacht GAA centre on Sunday to play the All-Ireland Semi-Final vs Cois Fharraige of Galway. Unfortunately, the lads lost out on the day but this does not take away from the outstanding displays of hurling they produced over the weekend to win four games in order to reach the semi-finals. The club are extremely proud of each and every one of the boys involved and would like to thank you for your commitment all year. We would like to thank the Castletown Geoghegan club for being such fantastic hosts. The boys (and girls) really enoyed the disco and the hospitality shown by you was second to none. It was much appreciated and we look forward to welcoming you all down South at some stage in the future.

Waterford Primary Go Game Camogie team versus Cork – Standing from left: Ella Cotter (Clonea-Power N.S.), Mya Kelly (Presentation G.N.S.), Ciara Sherlock (St. Mary’s Ballygunner), Hayleigh Acheson (Glor na Mara N.S. Tramore), Emma Kavanagh (Butlerstown N.S.) and Eimear Ni Dhonnacha (Gaelscoil Philib Barun). Kneeling from left: Niamh Halley (Kill N.S.), Ella Holohan (St. Saviours N.S.), Ava Fitzpatrick (Portlaw N.S.), Orlaith Walsh (Passage East N.S.) and Sarah Byrne (Holycross N.S. Tramore). [Maurice Hennebry] Thanks you to all the sponsors and contributors for the weekend, it would not have been possible without your help and it is sincerely appreciated. Also, the numerous parents who helped out with organising the fundraiser on the bank holiday weekend and who also helped keep everything running smoothly for the weekend, even managing to get jerseys washed between matches; your help was much appreciated. A special mention must go to the selectors and coaches who have put in tremendous work, training and organising the boys over a few parishes in order to prepare them for this. A lot of work goes into organising venues for training, sorting out match schedules and nights out training to ensure the lads were ready and it is an unbelievable achievement to have brought them so far. Thanks to the selectors and coaches: Aiden McGrath, PJ Hickey, James Condon, Maurice Butler and John Kiely and also to Olivia Butler who looked after First Aid for the team. Well done lads! PATH TO THE SEMI-FINAL Féile Game 1: St. Pat's/Naomh Bríd 2-4 to 1-1 Clonkill (Westmeath) Féile Game 2: St. Pat's / Naomh Bríd 1-4 to 1-2 Dungannon Eoghan Rua (Tyrone) Féile Game 3: St. Pat’s/Naomh Bríd 2-10 to 0-0 Castletown Féile All-Ireland Quarter Final: St. Pat's/Naomh Bríd 3-5 to 0-7 Mountbellew Moylough Féile All-Ireland Semi Final: St. Pat's/Naomh Bríd 0-3 to 2-7 Cois Fharraige (Galway) U-14 FOOTBALL DIVISION 2 COUNTY FINAL Best of luck to St. Pat’s/Naomh Bríd who take on St. Mary’s on Saturday next in the Division 2 Football County. The game will be played in Walsh Park at 11.45 a.m. All support would be greatly appreciated.

Affane/Cappoquin CLUB LOTTO Monday, 11th June Jackpot €9,200. Numbers drawn 1-5-11-27. No winner. The five €20 winners were: Mary Foley, Shanbally; Mary, Caoimhe/Aaron Coughlan, Lacken; Joan Cahillane, Lacken; Eve Fitzgerald, c/o Breda O’Sullivan; Chloe/Layne McDaniel, c/o Miriam Coughlan. COUNTY INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE FIXTURES Friday, 15th June: Cappoquin V St. Saviours at 7.30 pm in The Sportsfield. West JHC’ship fixture An Rinn v Ceapach Choinn on Friday, 15th June in An Rinn at 7.30pm COUNTY MHC Teams in Group: Cappoquin, Dungarvan, Fourmilewater, Ballyduff Upper, Ardmore, Clashmore, Kilrossanty. Propoosed fixture dates: (subiect to how Waterford minor hurlers progress in C’ship). WEST JH CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE An Rinn v Ceapach Choinn on Saturday, 16th June, 2018 in An Rinn at 7.30 p.m. THREE TO ANSWER 1, How many times has Michael 'Brick' Walsh represented Waterford senior hurlers in championship hurling?

2, When did Monaghan win the National football league? 3, Where is St. Conleths Park? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Sean Finn is the Bruff player that plays right full back for Limerick. 2, Limerick have won the Munster Senior Hurling championship on nineteen occasions. 3, The last time the Dubs were beat in a Leinster senior football final was in 2001 to Meath. SPECTACULAR LATE SHOW SEES WATERFORD MINORS DOWN LIMERICK The Waterford minor hurlers produced another late, late show as injury time goals from subs David Byrne and Gavin Corbett inspired them to their second win of the campaign. Tricky inside forward Caolan MacCraith scored five points (four from play) while Gavin Fives also starred at centre back. We wish them the best of luck again this Sunday when they take on Cork in Semple Stadium, Thurles.

Ballinameela Ballinameela LEAVING CERT The sun splitting the stones and the smell of fresh cut grass in the air can only mean one thing, exam time. Best of luck to all club members who are doing exams at present. PRIMARY SCHOOLS CHAMPIONS Congratulations to Whitechurch NS on winning the Waterford Schools hurling final last week. A very talented group of players. WATERFORD SENIOR HURLERS Commiserations to the Waterford hurlers who were defeated by Limerick. WATERFORD MINOR HURLERS The minors march on after a thrilling victory over Limerick. It will be well worth getting to Thurles early on Sunday to cheer them on.

Marys Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s Sliabh LOTTO RESULTS No winner of the €3,000 local lotto held on Sunday night, the winning numbers were 1, 10 and 16. Second numbers drawn for the €900 prize, 4, 11 and 29. No winners in both draws. Tom Gleeson won the promoter’s prize. €20 winners: John Hennebry, Mossy Cliffe, Nora Walsh, Sean Dalton and Keelin & Dean. SCRAP COLLECTION Scrap collection will take place Saturday, 23rd June at Kirwan Park from 10 a.m. You can drop off unwanted scrap to the pitch from 10 a.m. or if you need assistance bringing scrap please contact Brendan 087-2701947 or Tom 087-6653179. All types of scrap accepted EXCEPT: No fridges or fridge freezers. No gas bottles. No tyres NAOMH BRID REACH SEMI-FINAL OF FEILE Sliabh gCua / St Mary’s would like to say well done to Naomh Brid on the fantastic achievement taking part in the Feile, held in Westmeath and Mayo. Naomh Brid won the quarter final playing and unfortunately got knocked out at the semifinal stages. Well done to all involved.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg JUNIOR ACTION Our footballers were beaten by Rathgormack on a scoreline of 1-14 to 13 during the week. Also our Junior hurlers were beaten on Friday by Brickeys. Junior Football play-off against Dungarvan scheduled for Friday at 8 pm in Clashmore. Our Intermediate hurlers are due to play against Portlaw also in Clashmore on Friday at 7.30 pm. INTER COUNTY HURLING Hard luck to the senior hurlers who bow out of the championship for 2018. They have one match left to play in the round robin series this coming Sunday in Thurles against Cork. Well done to the Minor hurlers who recorded a great win over Limerick on Sunday and especially to Sam for his performance. They play their final round robin match against Cork in Thurles on Sunday. Well done to Darragh O’Neill who put in a great display for the Primary Game. INTER COUNTY FOOTBALL Congratulations to the footballers who pulled off a great win against Wexford on Saturday and to Aidan Trihy for his sterling performance. They are drawn against Monaghan in the second round of the qualifiers which will be played with home advantage on weekend of 23rd June.

Lismore LOTTO DRAW Last week’s lotto draw of Tuesday, 5th June result. Jackpot of €20,000 was won on the night by Niall & Anne O’Brien of Shrough, Lismore. The winning numbers were 12, 22, 24 & 29. This week’s draw for a jackpot of €2,900 wasn’t won. Drawn Numbers were 2, 6, 16 & 29. The €20 winners were: Damien Harris, Mary Mouse, Sinead Kearney & Declan Dalton. CONGRATULATIONS Well done to the Primary School boys team that won the Primary School’s County Final last Thursday, when they came from well behind in the first half to beat a strong Ballygunner side. SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE We travelled to Ballyduff on Saturday last to play in our final group match of the league. Lismore got off to a great start and led with a scoreline of Lismore 2-14; Ballyduff 0-11. We ended up running out winners of 3-21 to 0-21. JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP On Friday evening next we will play Fourmilewater in Dungarvan GAA grounds. Throw-in time 7:30 p.m.

An Coilligean/Na h-Emmetigh CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Shalloe’s Bar on Monday, 4th June. The numbers drawn were 6, 8, 11 and 12. The €20 winners were: Carmel O’Neill, Pat Moore, Johnny & Mikey Hallinan and Larry Kiely. The seller’s prize went to The Pike Service Station. Last Monday (11th of June) night’s jackpot was worth €5,300.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 15 June, 2018

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