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Red flag at Clonea Strand over presence of Lion’s Mane Jellyfish A RED flag was raised for several hours at Clonea Strand beach last week to warn the public that there was no swimming allowed at all due to the presence of the dreaded Lion’s Mane Jellyfish.

It is understood that a single Lion’s Mane Jellyfish was spotted by a member of the public late on the evening of Tuesday, 10th July last, at Clonea Beach.

The red flag was then flown as a precautionary measure for several hours while Lifeguards assessed and monitored the situation.

A red flag means it is unsafe to swim.

While there were no further sightings, the Lifeguards on duty will continue to monitor the situation on an ongoing basis.

There have been several sightings of the jellyfish along the South East coast, including Dunmore East the previous day, when the red flag was flown for several hours as a precaution.

However, Waterford City and County Council said that at this time, all beaches along the coastline are open for swimming.

The Lion’s Main Jellyfish is the largest and most venomous known species of jellyfish and is common in the Irish Sea. It uses its stinging tentacles to capture, pull in and eat other fish and sea creatures. c Continued on page 2

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Dungarvan looking colourful and resplendent for judges’ visit this Thursday DUNGARVAN is buzzing with excitement ahead of a visit by Entente Florale judges this Thursday, 19th July, when they will adjudicate on the town during a six-hour judging process, writes Paul Mooney.

The town is looking ship-shape, colourful and resplendent, but the Steering Committee behind Dungarvan’s bid in the Entente Florale competition has made a final appeal to the people of the town to row in behind their efforts and be on high alert to ensure areas are clean and tidy in time for adjudication day.

Earlier in the year, it was revealed that Dungarvan will represent Ireland in the international competition, alongside Kilkenny village Inistioge.

Dungarvan won its first gold medal in the Tidy Towns Competition last year, and from that it was selected to represent Ireland in this year’s Entente Florale.

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clubs, schools, and other organisations were asked to embrace the spirit of the competition and get involved.

Dungarvan’s entry in the Entente Florale is being jointly led by Dungarvan Tidy Towns Committee and Waterford City and County Council.

Chairperson of Dungarvan Tidy Towns, Ann Marie Rossiter appealed for everyone to clean up outside their own area / premises / home, which would make a huge difference, particularly along the route to be taken by the judges on the day.

Ms. Rossiter described the months of hard work by the Council’s outdoor staff, the volunteers and Tidy Towns Committee as “outstanding and phenomenal” particularly over the past few weeks when there has been no rain, making the planting of new flowers a near impossible task. She said that recycled water has been used to water flowers and shrubs around town. c Continued on centre pages, 34 & 35

Local artist Sinead Wynne Violet decorates the old buoys at the Strandside Roundabout with yellow roses against a blue background to highlight the official colours of Entente Florale. Judges from eight countries will be present in Dungarvan on Thursday, 19th July, to carry out their adjudication of the town. They will be formally welcomed by the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Declan Doocey and Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Council, Cllr. John Pratt.

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Irish Water expected to start work on new pipeline to An Rinn in September WORK is expected to commence this coming September to construct a pipeline that will deliver a new fresh water supply to An Rinn agus An Sean Phobal.

Independent Councillor Seamus O’Donnell said he was informed that Irish Water contracts have been signed for An Rinn and An Sean Phobal and the work will start in September, in the Mapstown area of Dungarvan, where the water will be drawn from.

“The work is costing in the region of €8m. It is a welcome investment and will be a big addition to the Gaeltacht area,” Cllr. O’Donnell told the Dungarvan Observer.

Waterford City and County Council granted permission for the work back in 2016 – for a pumping station, enclosed building and ancillary works, etc., at the existing water supply site at Clogherane (Springmount), Dungarvan (Council reference: 16549) and development of infrastructure for An Rinn / Heilbhic Water Supply Scheme comprising of two water storage reservoirs, a control building, access road and ancillary works at Gort na Daibhche Uachtarach (Gortnadiha Upper) An Rinn (Council reference: 16550).

Previously, Irish Water submitted a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for the acquisition of lands

and wayleaves needed for the construction of the new pipeline and said the new water supply scheme “will ensure a safe and secure drinking water supply for local residents, while also facilitating the removal of the scheme from the EPA’s Remedial Action List”.

Irish Water said supplying the An Rinn Gaeltacht from a single scheme supplied from a safe and reliable source – the existing Ballinamuck wellfield in Dungarvan – will ensure that local residents have access to safe and reliable drinking water that is compliant with all drinking water regulations.

“As a Councillor I’ve worked hard on getting this up and run-

ning for the past four years and I’m delighted that it will commence in September,” Cllr. O’Donnell said.

He said there will be approximately seven kilometres of pipeline constructed between Mapstown and the Gaeltacht, while there will be one reservoir built near Robert’s Cross, An Rinn, and a second reservoir at Gortnadiha Upper.

“I’m hopeful that by this time next year the people of the Gaeltacht will have a new drinking water supply,” Cllr. O’Donnell said.

“The problems with An Rinn water supply have been going on for 20 years or more, and they had a recent boil water notice in place for months.

“The current water supply to An Rinn is at high risk all the time, and boil water notices have to be issued if there has been heavy rain.”

Cllr. O’Donnell expressed one concern about the new supply to the Gaeltacht: “With all the new developments in and around Dungarvan, is there enough water to go around?”

However, in a previous statement from Lisa Cogan, Irish Water’s Regional Infrastructure Lead, she said the scheme has been designed to ensure that the infrastructure “has sufficient capacity to meet long-term demands and that there is sufficient storage within the water supply network”.

She added: “Providing a new water supply will also facilitate the removal of almost 900 customers from the Remedial Action List and ensure a sustainable supply of quality drinking water now and into the future”.

Meanwhile, Cllr. O’Donnell expressed his disappointment that Irish Water closed a reservoir at Barranastook approximately three months ago.

“That reservoir has supplied An Sean Phobal for 60 years. It means they are dependent on one pump / borehole for their water now.

There are tankers going out every day to top up the water supply,” Cllr. O’Donnell added.

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By Christy Parker WATERFORD Councillor Damien Geoghegan has criticised the procedure for naming housing estates and streets in the county and says elected representatives should have a greater say – or some say – in the process.

The Councillor told July’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipality meeting that the name chosen for one particular street in Dungarvan recently drew a lot of public comments. “Where did the Council come up with the name?”, he asked. “We certainly had no input, weren’t asked for approval, or had any criteria put before us as to why that name was put on the street!”

The Councillor said elected members “should be given a reason” why a name is proposed and “given the final say” on the matter.

Cllr. Geoghegan continued that the addendum ‘An Cluan’ and suchlike were particularly commonplace now amongst both public and private developments which was causing “confusion.”

Citing ‘Cluan’s’ of various addresses he said the naming committee “went mental” in its pursuit.

Senior Executive Engineer Josephine McGrath said the naming committee was “more planning-led than housing” but that usually the names chosen relate to some historic or geographical event.

She said she would convey the councillor’s concerns at not being involved in the naming process.

“If brought before us at a meeting it would be fine, but when a mistake is made or a controversy arises, that’s when you find yourself in trouble because a name is there for perpetuity,” Cllr. Geoghegan replied in conclusion.

Red flag at Clonea Strand over presence of Lion’s Mane Jellyfish report their sightings to the FROM FRONT PAGE While most encounters will National Biodiversity Data result in pain and localised Centre website: www.biodiversiredness in healthy individuals, tyireland.ie. medical attention is recommended as symptoms can include blisters, irritation, muscular cramp, severe headache, impaired respiratory and heart function, anaphylactic shock and even cardiac arrest in some people suffering from certain types of allergies.

Several swimmers in the West were reported to have been hospitalised after coming into contact with the jellyfish. An appeal has been made to the public to report any sightings of the Lion’s Mane Jellyfish off the Irish Know your flags, from Irish Water Safety. A full red coastline. People can flag means no swimming at all, as it is unsafe.

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No applicants for housing adaptation schemes THE fact that there hasn’t been any applications under schemes to adapt homes for people with a disability / mobility aids reflects the level of activity, last month’s Comeragh Municipal District Council was told.

Cllr. Ray Murphy noted from the monthly report that there

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need these adaptations, yet the figures show there haven’t been any applications,” Cllr. Murphy said.

Director of Services, Ivan Grimes said all information in relation to grants is available on the Council’s website (www.waterfordcouncil.ie).

He said the schemes are demand-led.

“If people aren’t applying - it is reflecting the level of activity,” he said.

“But the information on all the schemes is definitely available on our website,” Mr. Grimes added.

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Limited budget means small sections of footpath repairs only ONLY small sections of footpath repairs can be carried out at certain locations around the Comeragh area due to a limited budget.

Cllr. Ray Murphy told last month’s Comeragh Municipal District Council meeting that there has been very little footpath replacement work carried out in Portlaw over the past year.

He asked if there will be repairs carried out over the Summer, adding that many areas have become “very dilapidated

were no applications under the schemes ‘Housing Adaptation for people with a disability’ and ‘Mobility Aids Scheme’.

He asked if the Council has the schemes advertised on its website.

“I’m disappointed to see this, because there are people who

in the town”.

District Engineer, Maria Goff, said the Council has a limited budget for footpath replacement and footpath repairs.

She pointed out that the Council does plan to carry out some footpath repairs in Portlaw - namely a section on William Street and Lower Queen Street - as well as “a bit of work in Kilmacthomas”.

“But, we’ve only a limited budget and can only do small sections,” Ms. Goff added.

The alarm was raised just before 8.00 p.m., Saturday, 14th July, 2018, by a member of the public who was fishing off the Cunnigar Beach, Dungarvan Bay. He spotted the vessel in difficulty and relayed the information to the Coast Guard.

The casualty vessel had lost paddles and had no mobile phone or VHF radio to call for assistance.

RNLI Lifeboat reached the casualty within minutes.

The craft was in an area over mussel trestles which made reaching the casualty vessel dangerous.

However, due to a South Westerly wind the craft drifted into a safer area within a short time.

All persons were taken on board RNLI Lifeboat and returned to Helvick Lifeboat Station.

The casualties were suffering from the cold but recovered quickly with assistance from Ambulance Paramedics and Helvick RNLI volunteers The four people on board were from County Tipperary on

Helvick Head RNLI Lifeboat in action. holidays in the area.

It was the combined efforts of On-Board crew and Shore Helpers which made this rescue so successful as communication of the location of the casualty, the

speedy recovery of the casualties in a dangerous situation as well as the aftercare which was administered brought about a happy conclusion.

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raised for A RED flag was Clonea Strand several hours at to warn the beach last week was no swimpublic that there due to the all ming allowed at dreaded Lion’s presence of the Mane Jellyfish. that a single It is understood was spotand other organisLion’s Mane Jellyfishthe public clubs, schools, the of is buzzing asked to embrace ted by a member of Tuesday, DUNGARVAN ahead of a ations were competition and get late on the evening spirit of the with excitement Clonea Beach.

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10th July last, at then flown in the Entente visit by Entente July, when The red flag was Dungarvan’s entry led by measure for this Thursday, 19th precautionary on the Florale is being jointly as a Lifeguards they will adjudicate six-hour Dungarvan Tidy Towns Committee several hours while a the City and County town during assessed and monitored writes Paul and Waterford judging process, Council. situation. it is unsafe Dungarvan Tidy means flag Chairperson of Mooney.

A red ship-shape, Marie Rossiter The town is looking to swim. but the Towns, Ann to clean up no further colourful and resplendent, behind appealed for everyone / premises / While there were on duty their own area Steering Committee sightings, the Lifeguards the in the Entente outside which would make a huge bid monitor to Dungarvan’s will continue along the has made a final home, ongoing basis.

Florale competition of the town to difference, particularly situation on an by the judges on several appeal to the people efforts and be route to be taken There have been their jellyfish along row in behind the day. sightings of the described the ensure areas are coast, including Ms. Rossiter on high alert to the South East work by the time for adjudicthe previous day, months of hard clean and tidy in volunDunmore East was flown for outdoor staff, the ation day. when the red flag Committee as it was revealed Council’s a precaution.

Earlier in the year, teers and Tidy Towns several hours as will represent phenomenal” parCity and “outstanding and that Dungarvan However, Waterfordthat at this the international ticularly over the past few weeks said Ireland in County Council Kilkenny been no rain, makalong the when there has a competition, alongside time, all beaches of new flowers for swiming the planting village Inistioge. coastline are open its first gold task. She said that Dungarvan won near impossible to ming.

Tidy Towns has been used Jellyfish is recycled water medal in the The Lion’s Main year, and from that water flowers and shrubs around most venomous Competition last the largest and is to represent Ireland town. of jellyfish and it was selected pages, 34 known species centre Florale. on Irish Sea. c Continued in this year’s Entente common in the public, as well as tentacles to & 35 Members of the It uses its stinging other groups, sporting and eat businesses, residents capture, pull in fish and sea creatures. on page 2 c Continued

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WEDNESDAY will bring a mix of bright or sunny spells and isolated showers. Highs of 18 to 22 degrees, highest values in across the midlands and east. Winds will be mostly light northwesterly though local sea breezes will develop.

Dry with sunny spells on Thursday. Highest temperatures of 21 or 22 Celsius in mostly light westerly or variable breezes. Cloudy overnight Thursday night with patches of mist and drizzle developing by dawn. Lowest temperatures of 10 or 11 Celsius.

A cloudy day on Friday with patches of rain and drizzle. West to northwest breezes will be mostly light. Highest temperatures of 19 or 20 Celsius. It will be mostly dry Friday night with light northwest or variable breezes. Lowest temperatures of 13 or 14 Celsius.

A good deal of dry weather on Saturday with just the chance of a little patchy light rain or drizzle in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 19 to 21 Celsius with light northwest or variable breezes. Dry overnight with just a few mist patches occurring. Lowest temperatures of 14 or 15 Celsius with light breezes.

Largely dry Sunday with light west to northwest breezes. Highest temperatures of 22 to 24 Celsius with light breezes. Dry overnight with lows of 15 or 16 Celsius.

The early days of next week will see a little patchy rain or drizzle at times but amounts will be small. Overall a good deal of dry weather is expected. Highest temperatures of 19 or 20 Celsius expected.

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Council to ban HGVs from Dungarvan town centre

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council plans to ban HGVs from travelling through Dungarvan town centre amidst concerns over pedestrian safety, noise emissions, pollution and infrastructural damage.

Senior Engineer for roads revealed the plan at July’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. Similar bans exist elsewhere in Ireland, including in Waterford city and in Kells, County Meath.

The issue has been simmering at monthly meetings in Dungarvan over the past year, following a call from Cllr.

Damien Geoghegan for action to be taken against the heavy goods traffic in the town. The Councillor had expressed bewilderment at drivers choosing the town centre – often in the middle of the night – rather than following the bypass.

Cllr. Geoghegan believed that damage to a section of Mary Street, refurbished under Dungarvan’s €3.3m street improvement scheme, was caused

by HGVs. He told the meeting that further damage was inevitable unless the ban was imposed.

Mr. Hynes said the route was being chosen “to avoid the numerous roundabouts” on the bypass with the assumption being that drivers perceive the town centre as something of an alternative ‘short cut.’

The Engineer said the ban was

needed because the heavy vehicles were “causing unnecessary conflict with pedestrians and other road users, additional noise and environmental emissions and structural damage to the road pavement.”

The ban will apply “24/7” said

Mr. Hynes with exemptions “only in very exceptional circumstances.” He added that consultations with An Garda Siochana and other relevant groups would now follow prior to the plan being finalised and the measure implemented.

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Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D. Higgins presents the Award for the Best Irish Feature Film, ‘The Dig’ to Ryan and Andy Tohill Moe Dunford (far right) and Brian J. Falconer at the Galway Film Fleadh last Sunday night. ‘The Dig’ stars Moe Dunford, Emily Taaffe, Francis Magee and Lorcan Cranitch.

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How we respond when we are stressed and what we can do to help ourselves THE very most of us do not respond to stress in our life in a healing way or even any way resemble self care. We all register fear, it has been scientifically proven even plants feel fear.

We get into a panic, our head (or mind) go into overdrive. We can’t stop thinking – our mouth goes dry and heart rate goes up and our adrenalin gland is pumping far too much adrenalin around our body. Now we don’t know what to do, so the last thing we feel like doing is relaxing.

We scurry around physically – talking too fast, moving like a panther on the prowl, ready to pounce.

Our breathing increases, we have all heard the saying “fight or flight.” This is natural when we are in a dangerous situation and need to remove ourselves quickly, but long term, when we can’t relax, not sleep well, erratic eating habits and can’t sit down for any length of time.

We lose energy – we have loss of vitality and in general we do not feel well and we are not happy.

WHEN FEAR GROWS POWER GOES This means we feel drained. Fear depletes our energy and we feel tired, sad and often depressed. It has a chain reaction that leads us into a lot of negative emotions. Throughout any of our lives, challenges or stress is part and parcel of life. We all react the same, to a more or lesser degree. This is normal.

The very most of us are not taught or equipped with the knowledge of what to do for ourselves.

At the moment, in the world, we have the twelve young teenagers just rescued in Thailand from the underground cave. The sweltering heat here, where some people find difficult to function. The

JOSEPHINE RYAN farmers are in dire straights with their cattle, crops and land. Whether it’s too much snow, too much sun – a crisis like in Thailand or our own personal dilemma going on – we need help to deal with these challenges. We need to learn what to do to bring peace and tranquility back to our lives, so we can centre outselves (get our feet back on the ground) and regain our confidence in ourselves.

Stress or challenges are so wide or varied in our lives, from work stress, to family, relationships, health, loneliness, feeling vunerable makes us feel raw, stressed and fearful.

WHAT CAN WE DO FOR OURSELVES? Number one is realising that what you are feeling is normal! We need to acknowledge we are in a challenging situation and need to look after ourselves better. If we can do plenty of deep breaths, go for gentle walks/exercise, as this brings us out of our head (too much mental thinking can cripple us), use up excess adrenalin on exercise or doing something rather than over-thinking.

Eat very basic, simple, nurishing food, keep warm if it’s cold or cool if it’s too hot.

Go to bed at normal times, read something gentle or pleasant, or watch something

on TV. When we are stressed/vulnerable, we often feel too much and become over exposed. We feel things that are not even there.

Quietness, gentleness and safe and simple living with time in nature helps to regain our composure. This does take time and we have to respect ourselves enough to allow ourselves to be nutured.

It is good to do what we find is our normal routine – like getting up at a reasonable time, doing what we need to do, eating, sleeping, etc., while we allow ourselves time to recouperate. We all have different limits and you only know yours.

The passage of time and care brings us over these challenges. There is no point feeling that nobody else would react like us and reprimand oursleves for feeling like we do, or feel silly. We are human and human beings are thinking, feeling, emotional beings.

It is not silly or unusual to react – it is normal.

It is good to get support from someone who has the knowledge to understand. We can feel very impatient and vulnerable and wonder why we are in such pain (emotional). Every man, woman and child can feel stress.

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Moe Dunford’s film takes Best Feature in Galway THE highly talented Dungarvan actor, Moe Dunford had one of the busiest years of his career in 2017, featuring or starring in five films. His hard work in a very demanding schedule paid off last weekend when one of those films, ‘The Dig’ took the Award for the Best Feature Film at the Galway Film Fleadh.

The long days in the biting winds and searing cold of the Antrim Hills before last Christmas, had paid off handsomely for the small crew and a cast of just four adults and a boy, working to a very tight schedule and budget, when the film was given the supreme accolade in Galway on Sunday night last.

This follows in the footsteps of a similar award for ‘Patrick’s Day’ in which Moe magnificently played the leading role.

Moe’s enormous workload last year, in sometimes immensely difficult conditions, was worth every moment as he saw three of those films featured on the Galway schedule, one of which took the Best Feature Film Award.

Also featured with ‘The Dig’, were ‘Black ’47’, also destined for a successful run and ‘Metal Heart’.

“It is wonderful to be back here in Galway again,” Moe told the Dungarvan Observer, in the

aftermath and euphoria of the success. “and of course we are all thrilled that ‘The Dig’ has taken the award for the Best Feature Film. Thank you Galway Film Fleadh.”

“I am incredibly proud of all the crew who worked so hard to get the film made,” he Tweeted later. “I am delighted to have worked with the Northern Irish team as well.”

‘The Dig’ is set in the Glens of Antrim and the schedule called for a working day from 6.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. in what was very difficult terrain and very harsh weather which people much further south will remember all too well.Trying to set up cameras and lights, as well as perfect the moves in front of the camera on uneven, marshy ground, posed very serious practical problems as well.

However, the cast and crew achieved their goal, held their deadlines and delivered the premier award in Galway.

As well as Moe, the film stars Emily Taaffe, Francis Magee and Lorcan Cranitch. It is the story of a murderer who returns home to help the victim’s father find closure and also the body.

Now, with this first award under its belt, the film is probably set for a successful run when the formalities for its release have been completed. It also means

another boost in stature for Moe and his fellow actors, producers and director.

Outside of the great and the good of screen and stage in Ireland throughout the week, the Galway attendance was graced by Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina, who attended the screening of ‘Black 47’, also starring Moe before he presented the Awards to the festival winners.

Predictably, this film, probably the first to deal with the horror of the Great Hunger in a realistic way received what one critic described as ‘an amazing response’. Moe and some fellow actors met with the President later and posed for a photograph together.

Last week, Moe was one of the guests at the British Embassy in Dublin for the Ambassador’s Garden Party to honour the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

In the gardens of the Embassy, ‘Glencairn’, Moe and Prince Harry chatted for some time, first on the popular theme of ‘Vikings’ and later, prompted by his role in ‘Patrick’s Day’, on the subject of mental health.

Moe will now to look his next commitments and, with the success in Galway, the possibility of other awards on the Festival circuit as well.

Dungarvan road claims over 60 burst tyres in five years

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council has promised to take remedial action after Cllr. Pat Nugent told the Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal district meeting that he believed over 60 cars have had their tyres burst at the Burgery stretch of road in the last five years.

In one recent incident, the councillor reported being told, a young doctor on his way to Cork suffered two burst and an activated air bag at the juncture all of which cost him €2,500 to rectify.

Cllr. Nugent said the damage was apparently caused by drivers hitting the kerb or the ridge of a ramp as they suddenly switch from 100 km/h to a 60 km/h zone, approaching the chicane. Most of the victims were predominantly foreign visitors on

first time visits to Dungarvan”, he added.

The councillor further informed that road marking that might warn of the danger had all been removed “through wear and tear.” He called for the the bottom of the chicane to be “marked with yellow paint immediately”, or alternatively “some sort of warning sign such as ‘reduce speed’ or ‘watch the kerb’ It’s not a good experience for any visitor to Dungarvan”, he deduced with some understatement.

Senior engineer for roads Gabriel Hynes said that “in the medium term a new road surface and lining was planned for the area next year, but meantime the council would look at the situation “do something towards painting additional reflectivity on the kerbs.” Speed warning signage would also be reviewed in regard to its visibility, etc.

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Unusual car crash in Youghal

By Christy Parker A HIGHLY unusual car crash occurred in Youghal last weekend when a driver somehow wedged his car between a house and a boundary wall on a narrow stretch of road in the town. The single vehicle accident happened at Ashe Street on Saturday, June 7th at about 11.40 p.m.

The impact from the two-door 02 KE Honda Civic, caused large cracks to the front of the house and other unspecified structural damage

The driver, described as a local a man in his 20’s, was taken to Cork University Hospital with leg injuries. It appears that he was alone in the car. The family living in the house were physically unharmed but temporarily moved out pending damage assessment.

Ashe Street, which remained closed for some days, connects Windmill Hill to the Gaol steps area. It is the town’s narrowest street, with scarcely room for a single car to travel in the section in question. Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

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Purchase of land for social housing is dependent on funding WHILE the Housing Minister may state that local authorities can go off and buy land where there is a social housing need, it is dependant on whether the Council has a budget to purchase land.

Cllr. Liam Brazil has repeatedly raised the issue of social housing need in Kilmacthomas and said there is Council-owned land that could be used.

“I was talking to the Housing Minister (Eoghan Murphy) lately and he told me that anywhere where there is a housing need, the Council could go off and buy land there,” Cllr. Brazil said.

“There is definitely houses needed in Kilmacthomas.When can we start acquiring more land in Kilmacthomas for social housing? If we don’t start somewhere, we are going to be in the same situation five years’ down the line and there will still be no social houses built there,” Cllr.

Brazil warned.

Director of Services, Ivan Grimes said his team is looking at landbanks owned by the Council

across the city and county.

“It is a fairly large exercise,” he said.

“In relation to Kilmacthomas, the engineer and technical staff have indicated there is a particular difficulty with the Council-owned landbank in Kilmacthomas, in terms of developing it for social housing.

He said the Housing Minister’s indication that Council’s can go off and purchase land for social housing “is dependent on me having a budget to do that”.

“In the current year I don’t have a budget specifically for land purchase,” Mr. Grimes continued.

“However, there are a series of summits with the Minister and his Department taking place for Director and CEOs over the next fortnight. I will raise the matter with Department officials about what funding exactly is available and where we can secure it from,” he assured.

Council procedure to grit road when tar bubbles up WATERFORD Council’s procedure when tar begins to bubble up on the road surface during hot weather is to grit the road.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan asked last month’s Comeragh Municipal District Council how they can “protect our asset”.

“What is the procedure when

the road turns black?” he asked.

He said the tar is getting onto cars, particularly if the temperatures hit the high 20s and into the 30s.

Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes said where tar bubbles up and comes to the surface, the Council’s procedure is to grit the

road with 6mm grit.

“We do that on a case-by-case basis as resources allow,” Mr. Hynes said.

“Our engineers will monitor it and we’ll act where the issue arises, which is gritting the road and putting up additional signage,” he added.

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Ted and Mary O’Regan Arts Bursary Awards announced THE 2018 Ted & Mary O’Regan Arts Bursaries were presented at a ceremony in Garter Lane last week.

This year’s winners were musicians Dylan Tierney and Fabian O’Flynn, actor, Kieran Walsh, film-maker, Richard McGuire, and singer, Chloe Kiely.

Dylan Tierney is a member of the WIT Orchestra and the City of Waterford Brass Band and his bursary will assist with the cost of pursuing his music studies. Fabian O’Flynn is just ten years old and a student at Gaelscoil Philip Barún in Tramore.

His bursary will assist him to undertake a Musicianship Course at WIT. Local singer, Chloe Kiely’s bursary will enable her to join the World Youth Choir this Summer for performances in Hohhtot, Inner Mongolia. Actor Kieran Walsh’s award will support a production of Macbeth by the recently formed Suir Look Theatre Company at Garter Lane later this year.

Richard McGuire is a member of the film-making co-operative, Red Lead Productions. The company has already made a series of short fiction and documentary films and the bursary will enable the acquisition of a computer with enhanced editing facilities.

The Award Scheme is the brainchild of a group of friends

and colleagues of the late Ted and Mary O’Regan and was created to honour the couple’s invaluable contribution to the artistic and cultural life of Waterford.

Launched in 2005, the bursary is financed by local arts organisa-

tions and statutory bodies as well as by the O’ Regan family and by friends and admirers of the much loved couple.

To date, the Award Scheme has disbursed more than €80,000 to local artists.

Among the organisations who have contributed to the bursary are Waterford Youth Committee, Waterford City and County Council, Garter Lane Arts Centre, Spraoi, Theatre Royal and Waterford Youth Arts.

Bursary Committee Chairman, Bertie Rogers, said that the applications for this year’s awards provided compelling evidence of both the range and quality of artistic activity in Waterford city and county.

He paid tribute to Bursary Assessor, Robert Browne and thanked the Bursary’s many benefactors, who have maintained their support for the project in the face of difficult financial circumstances.

Pictured at Garter Lane for the presentation of the 2018 Ted & Mary O'Regan Bursary Awards was Richard McGuire (film-maker) receiving an award from Bertie Rogers, Committee Chairman.

Included are Bob Browne, Bursary Assessor, Pauline Kennedy, Alan Flynn, Philip Cullen and Philip O'Regan.

[John Power]

Pictured at Garter Lane for the presentation of the 2018 Ted & Mary O'Regan Bursary Awards was Mary Kiely receiving an award on behalf of Chloe Kiely (singer) from Bertie Rogers, Committee Chairman. Included are Philip O'Regan, Pauline Kennedy and Bob Browne, Bursary Assessor.

[John Power]

Pictured at Garter Lane for the presentation of the 2018 Ted & Mary O'Regan Bursary Awards was Fabian O'Flynn, Harpist receiving his award from Bertie Rogers, Committee Chairman. Included are Ollie Breslin, committee, Theresa Hayes, Damon O'Flynn and Bob Browne, Bursary Assessor.

[John Power]

Pictured at Garter Lane for the presentation of the 2018 Ted & Mary O'Regan Bursary Awards was Kieran Walsh (film-maker) receiving an award from Bertie Rogers, Committee Chairman. Included are Bob Browne, Bursary Assessor, Pauline Kennedy, Anne Queally and Ollie Breslin, Bursary Committee.

[John Power]

Pictured at Garter Lane for the presentation of the 2018 Ted & Mary O'Regan Bursary Awards was Bridget Tierney receiving an award on behalf of Dylan Tierney (musician) from Bertie Rogers, Committee Chairman. Included are Sile Penkert, Garter Lane, Bob Browne, Bursary Assessor and Anne Queally, Bursary Committee.

[John Power]

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More fingerpost signs for Dungarvan

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is engaging in a signage programme that will see the more urban Dungarvan area served, Senior Engineer Gabriel Hynes assured July’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipality meeting.

The Engineer was responding to an inquiry from Cllr. Damien Geoghegan who

recalled that when the City and County Council’s merged, “there was a stimulus fund put in place for Dungarvan and signage was to form part of that.”

The Councillor wasn’t sure signage had been put in place as per Dungarvan town centre such as signs over the bridge indicating Grattan Square ahead.

Mr. Hynes said the outer ring had been prioritised but now the Council was address-

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Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell intervened that he had noticed that a sign was removed from the top of Mary Street and he believed it was still in the Council yard. The Engineer promised to “look into that as well.”

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The move, announced at July’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipality meeting, followed a proposal from Cllr. Damien Geoghegan.

The councillor said the massive influx of visitors and locals

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 July, 2018

The Presidential race THE race for the Presidency is warming up as the names of potential candidates begin to emerge. With President Higgins declaring as a self-nominated candidate, the horizon becomes clearer and Sinn Féin have now formally indicated that they will be fielding a candidate who has not yet been named. The process may well entail another Árd Fheis to endorse the chosen one.

Party Leader, Mary Lou McDonald made the point over the weekend that nobody under the age of 25 has had an opportunity to vote in a presidential election and that this section of the electorate should not have to wait until they are 32 years of age to have an opportunity to choose a President.

Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Labour are not putting forward candidates, preferring to endorse the incumbent who has enjoyed a popular Presidency and may be the strongest candidate in any race.

As usual, there are several unknown names stepping forward to join the contest, but some of these may not last to Polling day. One of the candidates in the last election, Seán Gallagher, who believes he lost out due to an ill-timed intervention on a televisoin show, has also signalled his candidacy. He is petitioning County and City Councils for the four necessary endorsements to gain entry to the election as a candidate.

Other non-party people are considering entering the contest via either the endorsements of local authorities, or twenty members of the Oireachtas.

However, there may be a groundswell of support

INCORP. MUNSTER INDUSTRIAL ADVOCATE Serving the community of County Waterford for over a century 1912–2018 across the political spectrum and from the uncommitted voters for President Higgins who has been seen as ‘a safe pair of hands’ and a person of stature lending gravitas to the Office in the Árus over the last seven years. However, at seventy-seven years of age, with a possible further seven years in office, age may become a factor.

It is early days yet and there are many dramas yet to be played out over the coming three months.

Public toilets required A TOWN without public toilets is incomplete. This essential service, in which everyone has an interest, has

been missing from Dungarvan for some years. Without them, pubs, hotels and other business premises have to provide the service which, in some cases, they do reluctantly. Patrons of the Shopping Centre have ready access to toilets, but other than that, the town is devoid of the facilities.

Now, with increasing numbers coming to town to use the Greenway, a public toilet is becoming an greater necessity.This is a contentious service, as it is difficult to maintain high standards without the active and positive co-operation of the public who use them.

The matter was raised at a recent meeting of the Waterford City and County Council. The toilet block which was built in the early Sixties was demolished thirteen years ago and replaced by a modern ‘automatic’, self-contained building which was considered to be more hygienic and suited to the needs of the population of a modern town.

However, there was so little use made for its services that it became unjustifiably expensive and was removed.

While there is always a need for a public toilet, history would suggest that it will be expensive to provide no matter whether by a conventional block or a modern, self contained pod.

One solution may be to come to an agreement with a town-centre business to provide one with separate access and regular maintenance for a suitable annual fee.

For practical reasons and to maintain our good reputation, especially among our ever-growing number of visitors, we need to provide one of the most essential social services there is.

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Big Turnout for Paddy Joe’s CD Launch

By Tom Keith LAST Friday night, Lawlors Hotel was the venue for the very successful launch of a CD compiled by Paddy Joe Ryan and Friends to raise funds for the West Waterford Hospice and Waterford Community Hospital.

Among the guests were Justin McCarthy, Cork Hurler supreme and Seán Kelly, MEP and former President of Cumann Luthcleas Gael and one of Waterford’s most popular former players, Dan Shanahan, as well as many figures from the world of GAA. There were also many friends and supporters of both beneficiaries and followers of Paddy Joe Ryan and friends Band.

With guest singers coming from the audience regularly, the band played a lively programme of music which kept feet tapping and dancers on the floor through the night.

The proceedings were very competently managed by MC, Kieran O’Connor who is regarded as the definitive voice of GAA coverage in Waterford.

Special guest, Justin McCarthy said that he was

delighted and honoured to have been invited to launch the CD and he thanked the audience for coming in such numbers.

“I have known Paddy Joe for many years,” he said and it is a pleasure to be here tonight. Whatever you give, you will get back,” he continued, “and I compliment Paddy Joe with his band, the volunteers and all who have had a hand in producing this very entertaining CD.” “I will play my copy on the way back to Cork,” he said, “it will keep me entertained and awake on the journey.”

“He said it was a memorable night and the people who organised and put the evening and the CD together must be complicated on their initiative and generosity.

“They do a lot of good work through the course of the year for many good causes,” he said, “Nobody minds putting their hands in their pockets for a few euro for a good cause and together, it will make a significant sum for both beneficiaries.”

Director of Nursing at Dungarvan Community Hospital, Paula French said that she was delighted that

such a great crowd turned out to support the event and the charities. “We are very grateful to Paddy Joe and all of the band as well as the guests who have come here this evening to provide this wonderful entertainment. There has been enormous effort and work put into tonight.”

“The support is wonderful,” she said, “and we have continued support from the public.We are presently looking to provide another dementia unit which requires a great many resources, in many fields. This donation will go some way to providing that. Patients are coming to us younger and younger every year,” she said, “and we must provide for the future.”

Mary Sheridan,West Waterford Hospice, extending her thanks to the generous organising group led by Paddy Joe Ryan, said that they needed to find €75,000 per year to contribute to the running of the Hospice Homecare Team.

“There are five nurses on the team between West Waterford and Waterford,.” She said. “Work on the new Palliative Care Unit has commenced in Waterford which,

it is hoped, will be available for use by next year.

“This undertaking cost about six million euro,” she continued, “and any extra funds we raise from charitable events will go directly towards that unit.”

She thanked everyone who had helped in organising the night and the talented musicians and singers who had entertained so well.

Thanking Justin for lending his support and coming to launch the CD, Paddy Joe Ryan said that they had been friends for thirty-five years and that he has had a tremendous influence on him.

“I am delighted that he could come here this evening, because Justin, was a magnificent hurler and the greatest hurling coach ever in this country.

Paddy Joe told how he became a supporter of the Hospital since his mother had been nursed there and passed away there some years ago.

He thanked the band and especially musician Michael O’Keeffe for all his help with the CD and the years of support he had given to fundraising.

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Congratulations to Michael Foley, winner of the June Car Draw. Michael opted to take the car. In the photograph (l. to r.): John C. Flood, Dungarvan Nissan, presenting the winner Michael Foley with the keys of his new car; Noel Devereux, DCU Promotions Committee, and Teresa Collins DCU.

RIVER SUIR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT BRIDGE PUBLIC CONSULTATION Waterford City and County Council are inviting submissions and observations, in writing, from interested parties regarding a proposed bridge across the River Suir which will provide a new sustainable transport link between the North Quays and South Quays, promoting the further development of Waterford City and facilitating the development of the North Quays Strategic Development Zone lands.

A Public Consultation event will be held in: The Granary building, WIT School of Architecture, Merchants Quay, Waterford Wednesday, 18th July from 4pm to 8pm Staff from Waterford City and County Council and Roughan & O’Donovan Consulting Engineers project design team will be on hand to answer queries and provide information on the project.

The purpose of this consultation is to present the proposed bridge design to the public.

Information leaflets will be available at the Public Consultation event and from the following Waterford City and County Council Offices, until 22nd August 2018: • Waterford City and County Council, Customer Service Desk, Baileys New Street, Waterford City (Office Hours 9:30-4:00) • Waterford City and County Council, Civic Offices, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (Office Hours 9:30-4:00) Submissions/Observations Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed River Suir Transport Bridge, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, may be made, to arrive no later than 3pm on 22nd August 2018, by any of the following methods: • In writing, marked ‘River Suir Sustainable Transport Bridge’ to: Peter Keane, Economic Development, Waterford City & County Council, 35 The Mall, Waterford.

• By email, with the subject ‘River Suir Sustainable Transport Bridge’ to northquays@waterfordcouncil.ie • By electronic submission by filling out the online form at http://bit.ly/SustainableTransportBridge Information on Plans and particulars may also be viewed on Waterford Council’s website – www.waterfordcouncil.ie

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Congratulations to John O'Mahoney who won €1,000 in the July Car Draw.

The two other winners of €1,000 were Bernadette Daly and Carmel Duggan.

Chasm develops between Councillors and Executive Councillors vow to seek independent legal advice on Chief Executive’s decision not to implement proposed variation to County Development Plan

By Paul Mooney A CHASM has opened between the elected members of Waterford City and County Council and the Executive over a decision by the Chief Executive, Michael Walsh, not to implement a variation of the County Development Plan which would make West Waterford a ‘no go’ area for wind turbines.

Councillors passed a motion at their June Plenary meeting, which called for the County Development Plan to be amended so that the area centred on Tallow currently shown as blue in the Wind Energy Map (a preferred area) and the area north of this area coloured green (area open for consideration) and south of Lismore be amended so that both of these areas are changed to red and included in the ‘no go’ area. The motion was passed with 28 Councillors in favour and one Councillor against.

The motion was in response to a German energy company, Innogy Renewables Ireland Ltd., which has an office in Dublin, and is proposing to erect 25 industrial sized wind turbines, to be known as ‘Lyrenacarriga Wind Farm’ at various townlands which straddle the county boundary between Waterford and Cork, near Knockanore and Tallow.

However, at the July Plenary meeting held last Thursday in Dungarvan, Mr. Walsh delivered his decision in an emailed letter to Councillors, in which he stated that he does not intend to

commence the variation as passed by the Council at the previous month’s meeting.

In his letter, Mr. Walsh outlined six reasons as grounds not to implement the Council’s wishes after seeking legal advice on the matter: 1.That the variation is too site specific and designed to frustrate a specific development proposal and does not take into account the objective grounds that were considered for the whole county in the framing of the development plan.

2. The 2011 Development Plan was validly made for objective reasons and subjected to the environmental assessments necessary.

3.There would be an extremely high probability that such a variation would be set aside, either through a judicial review or ministerial direction.

4. The proposal broadly conflicts with National Policy.

5. To do so would expose the Council to unreasonable financial and legal risks.

6. Any development proposal can be tested through the planning permission process, including in respect of many of the environmental and other issues raised, and this is the appropriate mechanism for so doing.

Despite Mr. Walsh saying he does “not make this decision lightly”, Waterford Councillors have vowed to seek independent legal advice.

Cllr. James Tobin, who noted that Councillors only received the Chief Executive’s decision at 3.00 p.m. that day, said he was not happy with the reply and the fact

that the variation which was passed by the Council at the previous month’s meeting won’t be implemented.

“I’ve listened for 19 years that this was our [Development] Plan, but today proves beyond any shadow of a doubt that it is not our plan, it is a plan for the executive. I’m beginning to seriously wonder if we [Councillors] have any business here at all,” Cllr.

Tobin said.

“It is our right, as elected members to vary the plan.”

He proposed that the Councillors be entitled to seek independent legal advice about the matter, to be paid for by the Council and that Councillors have the right to chose the legal representative.

He also proposed that no planning be considered on the site until Councillors have received their independent legal advice.

The proposal was seconded by Cllr. John Pratt and was unanimously agreed by the rest of the Councillors present.

“I am very, very disappointed by this decision,” Cllr. Pratt said, describing it as “a sad day for Tallow, Knockanore and West Waterford”.

He requested that the legal advice provided to the Chief Executive be made available to the Councillors for their perusal.

“It is not like this hasn’t happened in other areas - Donegal and Tipperary have had similar [proposals] and they have been successful in their bids to vary their County Development Plans,” Cllr. Pratt said.

He pointed out that Waterford Councillors were denied the

opportunity by the government to put together a new County Development Plan due to the amalgamation of Waterford’s local authorities in 2014.

“We didn’t have that opportunity, so we had no other choice but to go down this road. I hope we find a way to overturn [the CEO’s] decision,” Cllr. Pratt added.

Cllr. Damien Geoghegan noted the “chasm which is after opening up between the elected members and executive in this regard”, but said there is “an onus on us as elected members” to seek independent legal advice.

“It is not a power that we’ve exercised too often, or too lightly, in fact in my 19 years as a public representative I don’t believe it has been exercised before,” he said.

“I believe it is our entitlement and our right, as elected members, to get independent legal advice regarding the interpretation of the rules regarding the initiation of a variation to the County Development Plan. That should happen, it is the very least we should do and the very least we are entitled to,” Cllr.

Geoghegan added.

In response, Mr. Walsh said he was happy to make available to Councillors the legal advice which he received.

“If Councillors so wish to seek independent legal advice, I am happy to facilitate that, as long as it’s proper, from a person of consequence,” Mr. Walsh said.

He acknowledged that the Council will pay for the independent legal advice sought by Councillors.

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Community spirit ensures Waterford will benefit from Wellness Workshop THE people of County Waterford are set to benefit from a massive community fundraising effort that took place last Easter Sunday.

The annual 50km Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Cycle saw over 300 participants cycle from Crotty’s Inn, Lemybrien, through the scenic areas of midCounty Waterford, including the Copper Coast, and back again.

It was organised by Cllr. Liam Brazil who recently presented the €8,000 proceeds to the Suicide or Survive charity to fund their pioneering work throughout County Waterford.

Charity founder Caroline McGuigan has said that Waterford remains one of the organisation’s national priority areas and expressed gratitude for local fundraising efforts.

“We are so grateful for Liam Brazil and to everyone involved,” said Caroline.

“Year after year the people of Waterford come out to support the cycle. It is a shining example of community spirit in action and it inspires us to keep going in our efforts.

“For me, it was also a reminder of the power of people coming together. Social media is great but you cannot beat the power of face-to-face human connection for a common cause,” she said.

“The success of this year’s fundraising efforts means that over €30,000 has been raised since the cycle first started five years ago. All of these funds go back into running programmes for the benefit of people in County Waterford,” Caroline added.

Her words were echoed by Cllr. Brazil who said he hopes to continue his fundraising efforts into the future.

“There are so many people who helped make this happen, not least my wife Marie,” said Cllr. Brazil.

“It was a true community effort and I want to thank everyone involved. This includes all those who stood cheering at crossroads, the stewards, the marshals, the local businesses who got involved and all those who baked cakes and donated generously,” Cllr. Brazil said.

“As well as the helpers at the water stop

in Kill and helpers at the food stop in Lemybrien, and the Morrissey family for giving their premises, Crottys Inn for a halfday. The cycle isn’t just about fundraising, it’s about awareness and creating momentum for change. We feel this is happening and look forward to supporting Suicide or Survive’s ongoing efforts in County Waterford.”

Cllr. Brazil continued: “This charity cycle is all about creating a positive mental health and remove the stigma that is attached to suicide”.

“I do believe that the government is not doing enough for those poor people that are suffering from mental health issues and for young people that are suffering from self-harm. I do believe that we have to go in to our schools and educate our young people about life in general, such as money and stress management,” he said.

“I know that social media is taking over our lives but we do need to do something about this. People need to share their problems and to look for help when needed, because the help is there.”

Cllr. Brazil continued: “When suffering from any other health issues we find it easy to seek help. But I do believe that we need a 24/7 help facility and some type of first aid medical facility for people that are suffering from mental health issues”.

“We all need to education our people about suicide and effects that it having on family and community. People who take their life by suicide often just want to kill the pain or make it disappear. But, suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem and by killing the pain you’re only passing that pain onto another,” Cllr. Brazil added.

Suicide or Survive will continue to work in Waterford, which will include the popular Wellness Workshop, a one-day workshop aimed at helping people to take charge of their own mental health.

It allows participants to take time out and learn a wide range of practical tools and tips which they can use in their everyday life to improve their own wellness.

The workshops are delivered in an infor-

mal and relaxed setting and are facilitated by people with experience of mental health difficulties and people with experience of working in various mental health arenas.

“The workshop is a really practical one day investment in your mental health which is delivered in a way that’s free from jargon” explained Caroline.

She says the approach of her organisation is community-based and accessible, creating spaces for people to feel welcome and relaxed.

“Everybody is different so we don’t claim to have the answers for everyone. What we do is help people understand their own needs and work to support them to find their own answers. It’s much more interesting, empowering and effective than trying a one size fits all approach.”

Another of the charity’s offerings include the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), which is a two-and-a-half day programme held over a three week period that helps participants to develop their own personally tailored Wellness Action Plan which can be used on a day-to-day basis to manage their wellness.

Caroline is urging all of those who supported Cllr. Brazil’s cycle to avail of the programmes in order to experience the benefits themselves.

“Our workshops are for everybody. We would encourage everyone to consider attending. Mental health is just a normal part of who we are and it’s important to take some time out and see how we can improve our day to day wellness,” she said.

Bookings are now open for 8th November, 2018 one-day Wellness Workshop and there are fifty places on offer.

The two-and-a-half day Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) programme takes place on 17th and 24th November and 1st December.

Both the Wellness Workshop and WRAP Programme will be held in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

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Councillors ‘bend ears’ over bins

By Christy Parker GIVEN the time of year it was always likely that the topic of litter bins would spill over into discussions at July’s DungarvanLismore Municipality meeting.

Cllr. Siobhán Whelan commended the work of all involved in keeping the Dungarvan area tidy before asking if the student workers “doing mighty work” at Clonea beach might empty the bins more often during the day. She said she had received numerous pictures of full bins.

Cllr. Whelan also questioned the absence of dog fouling bins on the Tallow Ramp Boreen walk, reporting that people were throwing plastic bags of their dogs’ excrement over ditches!

“Maybe bags should be biodegradable?”, she wondered.

Cllr. Damien Geoghegan then criticised the council for

commencing full-time beach litter patrols on July 1st, some weeks after the heatwave had started. He said it “wouldn’t have broken the bank” to commence them earlier and might have pre-empted some problems now being highlighted on social media.

Cllr. Geoghegan also requested that “one or two of the lads on patrol in Clonea give a run to Abbesyside every so often” where he also wished to see a replacement for burnt out bin that had been removed.

The Councillor further asked that a second round of emptying bins take place on Sunday evenings if at all possible.

ROADS DEPARTMENT Administrative Officer for Environment, Luke O’Brien responded that issues relating to bins, whether at “primary” beaches like Clonea or Ardmore or elsewhere, came under the remit of the Council’s Roads Department. “But they are represented here so will be well aware of the issues”, he added.

This observation seemed to carry the double significance that i) the issues should have been raised under roads issues and ii) the roads officials didn’t feel obliged to respond when they arose under environment.

Ultimately it seems that while the environment section may provide bins, the roads department has to empty them! So Mr. O’Brien explained that while his department may provide bins for dog fouling material in Tallow, it was the responsibility of the roads department to service them!

Nonetheless, the administrator said he would investigate installing a “less combustible” bin at Clone, adding that there seemed to be “an ongoing issue” at the location, about which the council had already liaised with Gardaí.

As for the Greenway, he would consider whether a second bin collection on Sunday evenings would be feasible in regard to changes in work schedules, etc.

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Parking problems in Abbeyside to be discussed at workshop

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is to convene a workshop meeting with Councillors from the DungarvanLismore Municipal district amidst ongoing concerns about parking in the Abbeyside/Greenway entrance particularly. The meeting is set to happen in September.

The matter has been raised at recent Municipality meetings and Cllr. Damien Geoghegan did so again at July’s sitting.

The Councillor referenced several streets in the area as he explained how the Greenway’s success was leading to visitors’ vehicles occupying spaces previously used by locals and also blocking entrances to drives.

Cllr. Geoghegan said that while the Greenway’s benefits were very much welcomed, the consequences were leaving “a sour taste”, not just on

Abbeyside but in the Strand area too. He called for bollards in some areas to prevent drivers parking on footpaths and improved road markings.

Cllr. Siobhán Whelan suggested that wasteland near Curran’s Home-Style and Hardware store, previously earmarked for Mercyhurst development, might help ease the parking situation in Summertime at least.

Cllr. Tom Cronin argued that signs depicting ‘residents only’ parking merely “moved the problem from one street to another.” He suggested the eight councillors should co-operate towards gaining as much funding to help solve the problem when a workshop on capital funding was held later that week.

Senior engineer for roads Gabriel Hynes said he intended hosting a September workshop on parking and by-laws in general, at which the issue could be addressed.

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Councillors have choice between funding Comeragh Drive passing bays or footpath / road repairs COUNCILLORS will have a choice in the Council budget for next year, between funding the provision of extra passing bays along the Comeragh Drive leading up to Mahon Falls, or funding for footpath / road repairs and traffic calming.

The contrasting choice was delivered at last month’s meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council after Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan queried if there was an update on his proposal at the previous month’s meeting in regards to the Comeragh Drive loop.

Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes had gave a commitment at that meeting to carry out a review of the Comeragh Drive to examine the possibility of additional lay-bys and improving the road structure, after Cllr.

O’Ryan highlighted incidents of traffic congestion on foot of a suggestion from Kieran Hartley, Fianna Fáil European candidate for Ireland South (and substitute for MEP Brian Crowley) to make the Comeragh Drive a one-way system.

However, at the June meeting of Comeragh Council, Mr.

Hynes said the review of the Comeragh Drive would be included for consideration with next year’s road works programme when the budget is being decided.

He said there isn’t a budget in the current year to provide the additional lay-bys.

“When we are deciding our budget next year, we can put it to you if you want to spend money on providing those passing bays, or if you want to spend it on issues like footpaths and road repairs and traffic calming,” Mr. Hynes told Councillors.

Council and Inland Fisheries to meet over concerns at Nire Bridge WATERFORD Council is to meet with Inland Fisheries regarding concerns over the bridge near Nire Church.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan told last month’s Comeragh Municipal District Council that it is an important bridge but it is being undermined as water is going under the concrete and the gabions of stone are failing.

“Inland Fisheries were out there at the bridge and they are hoping they can work with the Council on it. It is a pity the bridge is not listed for improvement works,” Cllr. O’Ryan said.

District Engineer, Maria Goff, confirmed the Council is to meet with representatives of Inland Fisheries in relation to Nire Bridge, with a view to examining the deterioration of the bridge.

Meanwhile, Cllr. O’Ryan said 100 yards further along the road there is a four foot drop at the side of the road.

He sought junction definition posts for the location.

“There is a drop of four foot into the field,” he warned.

Cllr. O’Ryan also highlighted damage to a bridge between Ballymacarbry and Rathgormack, near Knocknaree, known as Cain’s Bridge.

“Apparently, something struck the bridge and it is now damaged,” he said.

DRAINAGE PROBLEMS Cllr. O’Ryan also drew attention to drainage problems along a road at Croughateskin.

“There is an issue with drainage under the road as you come off the Dungarvan to Clonmel Road, at the water reservoir, before the village of Ballymacarbry,” Cllr. O’Ryan said.

He urged the Council to look at the road and carry out work to sort the drainage.

Cllr. Liam Brazil said he was aware of drainage problems at Carrigeen, Kill.

“There is flooding there every year and it will flood again before the year is out. I would hope there will be something done there,” Cllr. Brazil said.

Ms. Goff confirmed that the Council plans to carry out drainage works on that stretch of road.

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Construction of 12 houses in Portlaw to be completed in early 2019 TWELVE houses being constructed in Portlaw should be completed in the First Quarter of 2019, the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council was told.

Cllr. Ray Murphy had asked for an update on the development.

Director of Services, Ivan Grimes replied that construction is in process and it is expected the development will be completed by Quarter 1 of 2019.

He said he was hopeful that some of the housing units will be completed before then, so the Council can allocate them.

“We are in discussions with the contractor about that,” he added.

Design expected later in year linking Portlaw town and church A DESIGN of a new footpath linking Portlaw town with the church should be carried out later this year.

Cllr. Ray Murphy told last month’s Comeragh Municipal District Council that there was a plan nearly 12 months ago to create a new footpath from the town the church.

He sought an update on the situation, noting that a design team were to examine which route could be taken to get up to the church yard without having to go around the bend of the graveyard.

District Engineer, Maria Goff said the Council would be carrying out a survey on the land and looking at a design for later this year.

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THE July Public Rosary was recited in Grattan Square as usual on Saturday last, 14th July. The Monthly Rosary Crusade is to honour Our Lady of Fatima who asked the people of the world to pray the Rosary In the aftermath of the provision of abortion in this country, many people are dismayed at the downward turn our society has taken with this vote. It will shortly be legal to kill babies in the womb, which is contrary to all interpretations of the Law of God. However, the Message of Fatima is that the Gospel of the Lord is for everyone around the world, wherever it is preached. This was borne out by the celebration last Saturday of the Feast Day of the first Saint from North America. The 14th July celebrates the life and ministry of Kateri Tekakwitha (1656 – April 17th, 1680), a Mohawk-Algonquin woman who is the first Native American to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. She was so recognised by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012, over three hundred years after her death.

Rosary and Prayers were recited in the sunshine of Grattan Square where many of the usual attendance had gathered as usual.

Council CEO’s decision shocks people of West Waterford IN a move which surprised Councillors and shocked residents of West Waterford and East Cork, Michael Walsh CEO of Waterford City and County Council refused to start the process of implementing the proposed variation of the County Development Plan which would see the area centred around Tallow and to the south of Lismore rezoned from a ‘preferred area for wind development’ to a ‘no go area’.

Despite Donegal and Tipperary County Councils implementing similar variations to their Development Plans in recent years, Mr. Walsh, in an email to Councillors sent only an hour before the most recent Plenary Meeting of the Council held in Dungarvan on 12th July, gave a number of reasons as to why he could not progress the proposed variation to the Development Plan.

As result of Mr. Walsh’s decision, Cllr. James Tobin along with Cllr. John Pratt robustly proposed that the Councillors seek independent legal advice which they are entitled to.

Councillors Tobin and Pratt also requested to see all legal advice which Mr. Walsh had received on the matter. Again they are within their legal rights to do so.

David Walsh of the Knockanore, Glendine, Kilwatermoy (KGK) Committee commented: “While we are disappointed with Mr. Walsh’s decision we are delighted that our Councillors are going to continue the fight to protect the environment and residents of West Waterford and East Cork and the water supplies of Tallow and Youghal which are under threat by this proposed development”.

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David Walsh went on to say: “It did not seem to create an issue when a similar variation was put in place in Tipperary so we are baffled as to why a neighbouring county cannot seek to amend the County Development Plan”.

In a demonstration to show the scale of the development and height of the turbines, members of Blackwater Valley Wind Aware flew ten, six foot diameter weather balloons up to a height of 150 metres.The balloons were placed along the most Westerly and Easterly points of the site and dotted throughout.

Declan Butler, Committee member of KGK Committee said: “We felt we needed to do something to really highlight the scale of the development and height of the turbines”.

Mr. Butler went on to say:“We have received reports that the balloons were visible from Villierstown Quay, the Clashmore-Aglish Road, and as far away as Melleray”.

“People have been genuinely shocked, appalled and deeply upset by the prospect of this development and the fact that no one in Government apart from our Councillors seem to care.

“We are immensely grateful to Cllr. Tobin and Cllr. Pratt for championing this variation which makes total sense given the increase in size of industrial scale turbines since the Development Plan was first adopted. They are now over four times the height that they were back then but nobody in government has sought to take that into consideration. We will be sentenced to living with these horrors over our heads forever more,” Mr. Butler added.

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

Margaret Fleming - Dessert First

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 July, 2018

Work to take place later this year at Downey’s Cross CHANGES to Downey’s Cross on the N25 to make the junction safer should take place sometime later this year, it was confirmed to Cllr. Liam Brazil at the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council.

Last month, Cllr. Brazil was informed that funding has been approved for the work at Downey’s Cross, following a lengthy campaign by him to have the junction altered to make it safer.

TII (Transport Infrastructure Ireland) changed the white lines on the N25 several years ago, which removed a left filter lane on the N25 turning into the L3018 at Downey’s Cross (coming from the Lemybrien direction).

Since then, Cllr. Brazil has highlighted how the junction has become extremely dangerous, particularly for traffic wanting to turn left onto the L3018.

The junction has become a lot busier in

recent times, as it is a gateway for people looking to access the Greenway.

Cllr. Brazil warned there could be a fatality sooner or later if work is not carried out to make the junction safer.

Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes said the next step in the process is to finalise land agreements with the two landowners at the junction.

“Following on from that we will be going to tender and we will be anticipating to be on site in Quarter three of this year with the objective of having it completed this year,” Mr. Hynes said.

LEMYBRIEN TRAFFIC CALMING Meanwhile, Mr. Hynes informed Cllr.

Brazil that the engineers are still finalising their drawings for traffic calming at Lemybrien.

He said the next stage would be to place those drawings on public display for submis-

sions, as per Part VIII of the planning regulations.

“That will take place in the next four to six weeks, but we wouldn’t envisage any work starting until Quarter 1 of 2019,” Mr. Hynes said.

JUNCTION DEFINITION POSTS Cllr. Brazil also drew attention to several junctions where definition posts are missing.

“Those junction definition posts were fairly useful on junctions and bends. They seem to have disappeared - is there any hope of getting them replaced?” Cllr. Brazil asked.

“They were great landmarks for people, especially at night-time, coming off the main roads going onto the by-roads. It would be very important to get them replaced.”

Ms. Goff said the Council has only a certain amount of funding, but she would look at a few junctions with missing definition posts with a view to replacing them.

Road near Portlaw is a ‘horror zone’ - O’Leary MARGARET Fleming’s passion for homemade baking is fuelled by a vivid memory from her Waterford childhood. “I remember baking lemon biscuits with Nana Kelly, my mother’s mother…I was about seven years old but the pleasure I got from tasting those hot, buttery biscuits fresh from the oven has never been forgotten.”

In 2010, she set up Dessert First to produce “traditional, old fashioned baking using real, natural ingredients” - food, the ‘Waterford Way’.

“It’s back to the days of using just fresh eggs, flour and real butter,” Margaret said. “We like to source as much as our ingredients as possible from local,Waterford suppliers, which is easy as there are so many of them out there at the moment, each one flourishing. We use Early Bird Eggs from Ballinamult and we’re obsessed with using real butter, which I think is actually our unique selling point because nobody else seems to be using it. We really want to recreate the memory that everyone has of their mammy or their nanny baking wonderful tarts and scones on a Sunday morning.”

Since the early days, when Margaret operated out of a small unit in Ferrybank, Dessert First has risen, like a fine dough, to a purpose built premises in the Westside Business Park where it now employs 13 full and part time local staff.

“There are two different sides to our business – the retail side with the pre-packed Dessert First brands, and the catering range, which supplies deli counters and in store bakeries,” Margaret said.“There’s been a huge upsurge in tourism in the south east because of the Greenway and we have expanded our range of products for cafes and restaurants off the back of that.”

What motivates you?

Waterford has a rich tradition of making and baking using what’s growing all around us. I’ve always been fuelled by a desire to promote natural, local ingredients and to bake like our parents and grandparents baked. I love the idea that when you take a bite of something, you can almost taste its story and the passion that went into making it. Most of the commercial bakeries, because they are trying to produce to scale, are using big machines that will never touch a human hand and it’s just not the same as how it used to be, and how it should be. I want people to be able to taste, smell and feel Waterford with every bite of something we make.

What do you think of the food industry today?

There is a huge need to go back to basics. So many products on the market today are driven, almost exclusively, by price, rather than quality.

That needs to change. There needs to be more of a balance between price and quality because at the end of the day if someone pays €2 for a tart, then they must ask themselves what’s in it…how can it be sold so cheaply.

There are too many additives and artificial sweeteners being used in food today and we really don’t know what they’re doing to our bodies. That’s why we try, as much as humanly possible, to only use natural ingredients.

What’s next for Dessert First?

We’re looking at healthier options – in as much as you can be healthy when you’re making desserts! One of the products in particular that I’m looking at is reduced sugar cookies because they really shouldn’t have the amount of sugar that a lot of commercial companies put into them. Sugar is a cheap ingredient so they often bulk up their stuff with it. What I’m doing is attempting to bake something that has about half the sugar as you’d expect but still tastes just as good.

To learn more, check out www.foodthewaterfordway.com or follow us @Waterford_Way

A ROAD near Portlaw which was described as a “horror zone” will be examined by the District Engineer, but she pointed out that the road has not been included for works this year.

Cllr. John O’Leary drew attention to the road at last month’s Comeragh Municipal District Council meeting, which he said is “on the left” coming from the Five Cross Roads.

“It is an absolute disgrace,” Cllr. O’Leary said, voicing his amazement that the road was not included in the Road Works Programme for 2018.

“It is a very poor road and is a

terrible mess now,” he added.

District Engineer, Maria Goff said she would examine the road in question, but acknowledged that it wasn’t included in this year’s programme of works.

FURTHER EDUCATION BEAUTY THERAPY At Coláiste Chathail Naofa, we have dedicated teachers that are passionate about Beauty Therapy. Course Coordinator Martyna Coffey is on the board of the Irish CIDESCO Section and is very proactive in maintaining Ireland’s high standards in beauty therapy.

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

There are several fantastic options within Beauty Therapy.

HOLISTIC BODY MASSAGE This is a one year hands on course that emphasises professionalism and personal integrity. It is ideal for anybody interested in the alternative approach to treating stress, muscle aches and pains as well as relaxation.

As well as the theoretical and practical aspects of massage, students also complete modules in Professional Conduct and Business Awareness and Anatomy and Physiology. New for this year is a module on Massage with Pre-blended Aromatherapy oils which is a fantastic introduction to aromatherapy.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES After successful completion of the ITEC exam you will be qualified to work in beauty salons or health spas. Successful graduates can also become self employed and work as a mobile therapist or from

home. The Health and Wellness sector is predicted to grow by 40% by 2020 making now a great time to train as a massage therapist.

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

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

JOB OPPORTUNITIES The successful graduate will obtain both ITEC and CIDESCO qualifications and will be fully equipped to work in salons, spas, cruise ships, nail bars and make up counters. Having passed the prestigious CIDESCO exam students are fully qualified to enter the workplace. CIDESCO is sought after by employers as the highest achievement in the beauty industry.

PHOTOGRAPHIC MAKE UP AND NAIL TECHNICIAN This one year course is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a professional make up artist as well as carrying out nail treatments.

Students will complete ITEC exams in skincare, make up and photographic make up, manicure and pedicure.

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

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 late August about the next round of interviews.

Follow us on facebook at Coláiste Chathail Naofa – College of Further Education @ccnplc for the latest updates.

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Judge reprimands motorist for driving at a ‘homicidal speed’ A WATERFORD driver who had a speeding charge struck out because the address on the fine was incorrect, thereby denying him an opportunity to deal with the fine, was reprimanded by a District Judge for driving “at a homicidal speed!”

Michael Blackwell, who had an address at 22 Bridgeview Court, Bridge Street, Waterford, but now with an address at 30 Bridgeview Court, was before last week’s Dungarvan District Court in relation to failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice after his vehicle was detected travelling at 144 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N25 at Parkeenaglogh, Newtown, Kilmacthomas, on 10th July, 2016.

Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Marie Keane that the accused was the registered owner of the vehicle at the time of the offence. The fixed charge penalty notice was sent to the accused at 22 Bridgeview Court, but it was never paid.

Insp. Sheahan acknowledged that the accused may have not received the fine because of his change of address within the same block of apartments.

“It is a block of around 100 apartments in the same complex,” Insp. Sheahean explained to the court.

He said the address on the accused’s Vehicle Registration Certificate was listed as 22 Bridgeview Court.

The accused, who was present in court to answer the charge, confirmed that he previously lived at 22 Bridgeview Court, but moved to number 30 in 2016.

When Judge Keane enquired why the accused did not change his address on the Vehicle Registration Certificate, the accused replied that he didn’t think of it at the time.

Striking out the matter, Judge Keane stated: “You are lucky I’m not disqualifying you for driving at a homicidal speed!”

Driver disqualified over motor tax offence A DUNMORE East driver whose motor tax was expired by one year was put off the road for six months at last week’s Dungarvan District Court.

Michael Whitty (37) with an address at 11 Ard na Coille, Dunmore East, County Waterford, was fined €250 by Judge Marie Keane last week, and disqualified from driving for six months, for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice,

which issued after Gardaí stopped his vehicle at Knockyelan, Lemybrien, on 13th February, 2017 and observed it did not have a current tax disc displayed.

The court heard that the tax disc on display had expired in February, 2016 and the vehicle was not subsequently backtaxed.

The accused did not appear in court.

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Man steals empty beer keg in ‘stupid drunken act’ A DUNGARVAN man who stole a beer keg from a local pub, only to discover it was empty, was handed a suspended jail sentence in court last week.

John Duggan (38) with an address at 53 Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to the theft of the beer keg from the Lady Belle pub, Crossbridge Street, Dungarvan, on 28th July, 2017.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan said the accused was walking past the pub at around 5.50 a.m. and took the keg, which was outside the pub premises ready to be collected later that morning.

“He believed the keg was full of beer, but

it was empty,” Insp. Sheahan said.

The court heard that the accused loaded the beer keg into a wheelie bin (also belonging to the Lady Belle) and made off.

“Gardaí were soon onto him and the beer keg and wheelie bin were recovered,” Insp.

Sheahan told Judge Marie Keane.

The court heard Duggan has nine previous convictions.

Solicitor David Burke said his client’s previous convictions “are all drink-related”.

“He has made efforts to turn his life around,” Mr. Burke said.

He acknowledged that the theft of the keg and wheelie bin “was a stupid drunken act”.

“The area from where my client took the

beer keg is covered by Garda CCTV, which enhances the stupidity of the offence and added to that, the keg was empty,” Mr. Burke said.

“His recall of the incident is zero - except when he woke up in the cell,” he added.

While Judge Keane was considering community service for the accused, she was informed that he is already carrying out the maximum number of community service hours (240 hours) in a 12 month period, for this year.

Instead she imposed a two month jail term, suspending it for two years on condition the accused be of good behaviour and keep the peace.

Cappoquin man jailed for ‘disturbing attack’ on partner A CAPPOQUIN man with a “horrendous record of criminality” who carried out a “disturbing attack” on his partner was handed a four month jail term last week.

Gary Power (31) with an address at Upper Shanbally, Cappoquin, but currently in custody, pleaded guilty to assault of Maura Hickey, contrary to Section 2 of Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, at Shanbally Upper, Cappoquin, on 26th June, 2018.

He also pleaded guilty to a separate burglary charge at a house in Cappoquin on 11th June, 2018.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Marie Keane that Gardaí were called to Upper Shanbally, Cappoquin on the evening in question.

“The neighbours observed the injured party in a distressed state. She had been assaulted by the accused,” Insp. Sheahan said.

“On the date, the accused was very intoxicated. He was arrested and later interviewed.”

Insp. Sheahan said the accused had a ‘blackout’ due to the level of intoxication, but admitted “he could have caused the assault”.

He said both Power and his partner had alcohol taken on the night and a row had flared up in the house between them.

In relation to the separate burglary charge, Insp. Sheahan said the householder awoke on 11th June, 2018 to discover the accused in her house.

“The accused was shouting and the injured party recognised his voice. She contacted the Gardaí to say the accused was in the house.”

Insp. Sheahan said the accused may have lived in the particular house on a part-time basis several years ago.

He said the householder in question “got a fright” at the time.

He outlined to the court that Power has 53 previous convictions.

Solicitor Neil Twomey acknowledged Power’s “litany of previous convictions”.

“He received his first conviction when he was aged 17,” Mr. Twomey said.

“And over the past 14 years, he has spent around eight of those years in jail. He is a chronic alcoholic.While in jail he is on medication [for the alcoholism] but when he is out of jail, he reoffends.

“Most of his offences are while he has alcohol in his system.”

Mr. Twomey said his client is “quite easily caught”.

“There has never been a situation where he hasn’t owned up. He admitted respon-

sibility straight away.”

Mr. Twomey said Power’s family situation “is not good”.

He said Power has “gone the full gamut of services” including rehab and psychiatrists.

“Every time he comes out he gets into trouble because of alcohol,” Mr.Twomey said.

“It is an awful situation that there doesn’t seem to be an end to. He has made some efforts, but has not been successful.”

Mr. Twomey revealed that Power’s partner, Maura Hickey, was present in court to support him and their relationship is still continuing despite the assault.

There was no Victim Impact Statement available to the court.

Judge Keane said Power “has a horrendous record of criminality” and said the assault upon Maura Hickey “is most disturbing”.

“This lady is lucky to be alive,” Judge Keane said, noting that there was no Victim Impact Statement from her due to “certain loyalties to the accused”.

She handed down a four month jail sentence for the assault charge, backdating it to 4th July when Power was first placed into custody.

The burglary charge was marked as proven and taken into consideration.

Drugs charge struck out Suspended jail term for Waterford Crystal

A STRADBALLY man who paid a donation to the court poor box had a drugs possession charge struck out last week.

Kyle Walsh (23) with an address at Forge Lane, Stradbally, pleaded guilty to possession fo cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at his home, on 31st March, 2017.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Marie Keane that Gardaí obtained a search warrant to search the home of the accused on the date in question.

“During the search a small quantity of cannabis was found - approximately €25 worth,” Insp. Sheahan told the court.

He said the accused has no

previous convictions.

Solicitor Niall King said his client is employed as a full-time qualified engineer.

“He was a student at the time and this was exploratory on his part,” Mr. King said.

“I don’t expect him before the courts again. He hopes to travel abroad and possibly emigrate to Australia in the next year.”

Mr. King asked for leniency from the court and not impose a conviction, pointing out that his client’s use of the drug was exploratory, he has no previous convictions and was co-operative with the Gardaí.

The accused made a €200 donation to the court poor box and Judge Keane struck out the drugs charge.

theft from local retailer A WOMAN with 180 previous convictions who took a quantity of Waterford Crystal from a local retailer was handed a suspended jail sentence last week.

Mary Ryan (34) with an address at 17 Sharwood Estate, Newcastle West, Limerick, but currently in custody, pleaded guilty to a charge of theft from Shaw’s Electrical Stores, Mary Street, Dungarvan, on 7th September, 2017.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Marie Keane that Gardaí stopped the accused in a vehicle and recovered a quantity of Waterford Crystal, which had been stolen

from Shaw’s. CCTV was viewed and the accused was identified.

“She was interviewed and made a full admission. The property was recovered in a resaleable condition,” Insp.

Sheahan said.

He told the court that the accused has 180 previous convictions.

Solicitor David Burke said his client has been in and out of institutions since she was young.

“She has never before sought help. She has now sought to attend Aiséirí [treatment centre]. My client is due for assessment next week and subject to assessment, a bed will be avail-

able to her from the end of July,” Mr. Burke said.

“My client and her partner have put the money together for this treatment. They are not relying on the Probation Service or the Health Board to do this.”

Mr. Burke said his client has been brought before the courts at least twice before and this charge is only coming before the courts now.

“This is the first time she has been in court to deal with this matter,” Mr. Burke said.

He said his client has been in custody for the past few months, which has focused her mind and she is due for release

shortly.

He asked the court “to take a huge leap of faith” with his client.

“She was using all types of drugs at the time - heroin, cocaine, tablets, and she was totally out of control,” he said.

Judge Keane handed down a four month jail sentence for the theft charge, suspending it for 12 months on condition the accused goes into rehab forthwith, and she keeps the peace and be of good behaviour for the 12 months.

Judge Keane warned that the matter will be re-entered into court if the accused fails to go to rehab.

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Waterford Circuit Court

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Man warned to cut back on smoking in order to pay compensation to Scouting Ireland SCOUTING volunteer Edward Hartley (46) of No. 46, Lismore Park, Waterford, who stole funds from Scouting Ireland was warned by the Circuit Criminal Court in Waterford, last week, to cut back on his smoking habit in order to pay compensation.

The window glazier repaid €4,000 to the scouts in 2016 but no further money was handed over to reduce the outstanding €8,308.

Barrister David Bulbulia, defending, said his client earned €750 a week when working.

But he smoked 60 cigarettes a day which cost him €200 a week. He was not in a position at present to pay compensation.

The defendant was a treasurer in Scouting Ireland and he took funds from the organisation for his own use.

Judge Eugene O’Kelly said if the defendant diverted the money he had spent on cigarettes the outstanding compensation would have been paid off. In future when he looked at a packet of cigarettes he should think of going to prison.

The court was told that he

recently found work in Dublin and was hopeful a personal injuries action going through the High Court would discharge his debts.

The Judge said that anybody who stole from a charitable organisation would go to prison.

The court was not prepared to put this matter on the “never-never”.

Adjourning the matter to 9th October, next the Judge said he expected to see substantial money in court and if not the accused would go to prison.

Ballysaggart man convicted of assault A COUNTY Waterford man who assaulted his girlfriend and broke her leg, also gave her a swollen eye and cheekbone in a second attack, the Circuit Criminal Court heard last week.

Shane Meagher of Feagarrd, Ballysaggart, Lismore, pleaded guilty to committing an assault on the woman on 27th November, 2016.

The court was told the couple were the parents of a young boy.

Following the first assault the accused man paid compensation and completed a 12 month addiction programme. A Safety Order was also granted against him.

The couple were out socialising with friends in Lismore and a lot of alcohol was consumed.

They returned home to her house at 1.30 am and a row

broke out over a cigarette lighter.

Following the assault, food was ordered in a Kebab Shop and the injured party went to bed.

Later that day she went to a friend’s house and was advised to report the matter to the Gardai.

The woman did not want to see him go to prison.

He had a good relationship with his young son and was working full time and contributing towards the child’s maintenance.

For the accused it was stated that he had a temper problem and was drunk and he deeply regretted what happened.

At that time he was 21 but had now matured and had completed a domestic violence programme.

A total of €4,000 compensation was paid for the first assault

and he was willing to pay further compensation.

Judge O’Kelly said the accused kicked the woman in the face and body and treated her like a football.

The appropriate sentence was four years in prison which would be reduce by 18 months in view of his guilty plea.

The Court would have no hesitation in letting him serve the full sentence had it not been for the extraordinary generosity of his partner.

The Judge imposed 240 hours community service work.

“You should be very much obliged to the mother of your child. Only for her you would be going to prison” the Judge said.

The case was adjourned to January next for the payment of further compensation.

Investigation into Waterford assault is upgraded to murder investigation GARDAÍ in Waterford investigating a serious assault which occurred at the junction of John Street and The Manor at approximately 3.00 a.m. on Saturday, 7th July, 2018, have confirmed that the investigation has been upgraded to a murder investigation.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for anyone

with information, to any person who may have witnessed this assault and any drivers who have dashcams who may have been in and around the scene at that time to contact the Gardaí at Waterford 051305300, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666111 or any Garda Station.

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Dungarvan man targeted elderly woman to rob on ‘pension day’ A COUNTY Waterford man went to a local shopping centre on “old age pension day” specifically to rob an elderly woman of her handbag, the Circuit Criminal Court was told in Waterford, last week.

Joseph McGoey of No. 15, Thomas Terrace, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to robbing a pensioner in her late 60’s of her handbag containing €150 in notes and coins, in the car park of Dungarvan Shopping Centre on 10th May, 2017.

The court heard the woman tried her best to hold on to her bag but she fell to the ground and was dragged along for some distance before letting go.

Detective Garda Brian O’Callaghan said the accused man and his girlfriend were in the car park at 10.00 a.m. on pension day. After the robbery the Gardaí viewed CCTV footage and the accused man was seen there with an apparently pregnant woman.

The Gardaí went to his address and found him in bed.

The court heard that the man went to the shopping centre on the day to rob an elderly person but not necessarily the victim.

An older person was specifically targeted because it was “pension day”.

The stolen money was used to pay a drug debt to people who had threatened they would “cut his throat”.

A victim impact statement read in court stated

the injured woman sustained a shoulder tendon injury as well as cuts to her knee and elbow. She no longer felt safe in public places.

Judge Eugene O’Kelly said it was an appalling assault on an elderly lady. It was a deliberate targeting of the victim because she was an “easy target”.

The accused man also pleaded guilty to assaulting Kayleigh Fitzgerald, his pregnant partner, by striking her on the head with an implement.

He blamed her for getting him caught for the robbery of the elderly woman.

For the accused it was stated that he was “disgusted and embarrassed” by his conduct and had done everything he could to make himself a more decent member of society.

The Judge noted that the accused man had 33 previous convictions and was now the father of a ten month old child and Ms. Fitzgerald remained his partner.

Imposing a sentence of four years for robbery, the Judge reduced it by one year for the guilty plea.

A further year was suspended for his efforts towards drug rehabilitation and his part-time work, leaving two years to be served in prison.

For the assault on Ms. Fitzgerald, the court imposed a two and a half year prison sentence with 18 months suspended for the guilty plea.

The remaining year was suspended for two years post release on the charge of robbery.

Council concentrating investment in new house builds WATERFORD Council has not purchased as many individual houses as it would have in the past number of years because investment is to be concentrated in construction of new houses.

Cllr. John O’Leary asked last month’s Comeragh Municipal District Council what the local authority’s policy is in regards to purchasing houses on the market?

“I know of one or two houses in an area that would be suitable for a person who is not in a

financial position to buy it,” Cllr.

O’Leary said.

Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, said over the last couple of years, Waterford Council did have an emphasis on purchasing houses to meet the social housing needs of applicants on the housing list.

“Under the Rebuilding Ireland project, the Housing Minister (Eoghan Murphy) has indicated that we are not necessarily stop buying houses, but concentrate investment more on

new construction because of the wider economic spin-off,” Mr. Grimes explained.

“We do look at individual house purchases for medical needs specifically, but we are not purchasing as many houses as we would have in the last couple of years.”

However, Mr. Grimes said if there are specific individual houses which might be ideal, to bring it to his attention and they would look at it.

Councillors praise work carried out on roads around Comeragh ENGINEERS and Council staff were commended for their work around the Comeragh District to fill pot holes and continue drainage works to ensure good road surfaces.

At last month’s meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan complimented the Roads Section on filling pot holes, as well as drainage work, which he described as “money in the bank”.

Concurring, outgoing Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Seanie Power noted a lot of resurfacing work has been car-

ried out “on a good few roads”.

“The weather is ideal for it,” he said.

Cllr. Power complimented the Council for work at Scartlea Hill, near Rathgormack.

“A lot of new piping and concrete work took place along that road. It was badly needed,” Cllr.

Power said.

He said when good work is carried out on a road, it will last for many years and complimented the Council staff on the “good work being done” on the roads.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 July, 2018

Works to be carried out on seven Comeragh roads under CIS WATERFORD Council intends to commence work on four roads under the CIS (Community Involvement Scheme) in the Comeragh area later this year.

At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. John O’Leary asked if there were any details on the number of applications under the CIS - which are joint ventures between the local authority and members of the public living along local roads or cul-de-sacs which wouldn’t normally be included on the Council’s main roadworks programme. The scheme is aimed at improving the quality of the public road which is in need of repair.

Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes, said Waterford Council received a total allocation of €1.172m for 20 schemes in Waterford City and County under the CIS, seven of which will be in the Comeragh area.

“We will be in a position to commence four schemes in the current year in the Comeragh area, with the other three schemes to commence next year,” Mr. Hynes said.

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Car park open, but playground is closed

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is now making its staff car park available for free parking over the weekends.

Cllr. Damien Geoghegan had demanded the measure at July’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipality meeting and was caught by surprise to learn it had already been agreed!

“It needs to be advertised”, he suggested in appreciation.

The move will provide over 50 badly needed parking spaces close to the greenway entrance between 6.00 p.m. on Fridays to 7.00 a.m. Mondays with bank holiday Mondays also included.

PLAYGROUND Meanwhile, the playground

at Abbeyside will remain closed midweek for the coming weeks, due to maintenance improvements. Cllr. Geoghegan said the public need to know that funding in respect of the works was provided in tandem with Dungarvan’s Entente Florale aspirations. The work has to be finished by July the 19th, he added hence the closure.

Senior Engineer Gabriel Hynes said the tasks constituted sand blasting and a sort of paving that could only be conducted at high temperatures.

“But the treatment will be long lasting”, he assured, adding that notice had been placed at the site that the town’s other, Linear playground was open.

Defunct ‘Sean Kelly Tour’ signs to be removed SIGNS which advertised the now defunct ‘Sean Kelly Tour’ are to be removed around the county.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan raised the matter at last month’s meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council.

He said he was contacted by Tidy Towns groups who wondered if that since the cycle tour is no longer there, are the signs required to remain up?

Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes confirmed that the signs can be removed.

District Engineer, Maria Goff noted that some of the signs are permanent, and said it came under the Council’s Economic Development Section.

She said Johnny Brunnock of the Economic Development Section is in contact with Tidy Towns groups about the matter.

Pictured outside The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, are (l. to r.): Barclay Clibborn and Joanna from Bord Gàis Energy, beginning the second stretch of a cross county charity cycle from Cork to Dublin, to raise much needed funds for Focus Ireland.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 July, 2018

Campervans ‘not usually parked illegally’ European Cycle

By Christy Parker

WATERFORD Council cannot take action against vehicles ‘illegally parked’ camper vans unless there is a breach of a bylaw, Senior Engineer for Roads told July’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting.

Mr. Hynes was responding to concerns raised by Cllr. Tom Cronin who had asked what powers the Council had against “camper vans or caravans or whatever, in an area where they are not meant to be.”

Cllr. Cronin contended that many camper van owners “take out their gear and have a picnic.”

This sometimes coincided with

tying a clothes line to “one of our poles”, from which “you could see anything hanging.”

Exasperating the situation further, he added, this may occur adjacent to signage denoting ‘no camper vans’!

Cllr. Cronin said these incidents seemed to happen primarily at weekends, whereby similarly in car parks “they move in and take over, starting with one and ending up with 20. It’s a serious, serious problem.”

With camper vans legally afforded the same recognition as cars and vans, Mr. Hynes didn’t have any option but to clarify that they parked under similar conditions. “We have separate beach by-laws”, he explained,

without much reassurance, “but we don’t want to be sending out the wrong messages.”

The Engineer agreed that parking in beach areas and putting out furniture “can take up a lot of room” and that some way of delegating a specific area was desirable, but there was “no easy solution” under current policy.

Cllr. Cronin nonetheless asked how long it took to move on a caravan “that’s illegally parked?”

Mr. Hynes informed, “If we have by-laws in place, we have powers in relation to towing away and clamping. If you mean currently the Ardmore area, then there are no by-laws there for that and no designated area for those caravans to park.”

Colouring Competition

Challenge

PICTURED last week high on the hills of Slovenia, just after crossing the manned border from Croatia and cycling into a flock of two thousand two hundred sheep, was Tramore man John O’Gorman who was taking part in his eighth consecutive annual European cycle challenge for the Irish Hospice Foundation. Founded just ten years ago, the team, drawn from the four Provinces of Ireland, has now raised nigh on two million euro nett for the foundation.

Sponsored since day one by the hugely successful Irish international company Kingspan, the team has cycled through major cities of Europe including Dublin, London, Paris, Genoa, Nice, Barcelona, Rome, Narbonne, Carcossonne, Pamplona, Geneva, Treviso, Piran, Ljubliana, Udine, plus countless towns and villages.

This year’s 600km cycle through Croatia, Slovenia and Italy was regarded as one of the most successful tours and augurs very well for the future for John. It was a most fitting farewell to the team and on the final night’s celebration dinner in Treviso, he

was presented with the 2018 Yellow Jersey from the cycle by team leader and former Tour de France rider Paul Kimmage.

Commenting on the sheep photograph, taken by fellow cyclist Noel Gavin from Clare, John said it was a sight to behold as they made their way for well over one hour through the oncoming endless flock. Having grown up on a farm near Lismore in the ’40s and ’50s, he certainly enjoyed the scene and recalled to his fellow team cyclists the joy he had got out of feeding “pet lambs” from a baby’s bottle in his youth.

Finally, John paid a special tribute to other Waterford cyclists who had cycled with him on the Irish Hospice Foundation team down the years and recalled former Lord Mayor Pat Nugent (Dungarvan), Stan Power and his daughter Kelly from the Athenaeum Hotel, Waterford, and husband and wife team from the Dunmore Road, Ger and Assumpta O’Neill. He also wished his room-mate for many tours Martin O’Neill from Dunamaggin in Kilkenny a speedy recovery to full health.

The Heatwave

Robins are unable to penetrate the hard dry ground to extract earthworm to feed their young.

Fish are threatened by the falling water levels as rivers and streams run low, causing them distress, as they cannot move upstream to spawn, while Frogs, Toads and Newts are suffering from a lack of damp places to hide. They are prevented from foraging for slugs and snails as night time temperatures remain too high.

A Wildlife Garden does not need constant attention as long as the water levels are maintained. Long, uncut grass locks in moisture which would help some invertebrates, that will in turn feed chicks and fledgling birds, and leaving ground level leafy areas undisturbed creates much needed shade.

Although Bees, Butterflies, Grasshoppers and Crane Flies are actually benefiting from the hot weather, providing shallow containers of water, such as a dustbin lid, regularly topped up around the garden will ensure the survival of many of the smaller species, including this fledgling Coal Tit.

By Mandy Tompkins

DOG SHOW

Mini-Farm

Dungarvan Agricultural Show on Thursday, 26th July. Colouring competition sponsored by McDonalds, Dungarvan, and David Walsh Office & School Supplies, Dungarvan. 1st and 2nd prizes in two age categories 4–7 years and 8–12 years. Entries to be sent on or before 12 noon on Friday, 20th July, 2018, to Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

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AN early morning mist greets the dawn.

Each cool refreshing droplet of moisture is welcomed as it settles upon even the smallest of leaves, before being quickly evaporated by the emerging sun, whose powerful rays burn through the condensation in a matter of minutes. As the temperature begins to climb, the Wildlife Garden settles into another day of searing heat, with the stillness of midday only broken by a loud popping as the gorse bush bursts its seed pods.

The Bramble, Honeysuckle and Meadow Sweet are in full flower in the Hedgerows. While the native plants appear to be resilient to the dry spell and the Mediterranean plants such as Rosemary, Thyme, Sage and Lavender have thrived, the near drought conditions have impacted upon the Wildlife itself in many ways.

Swallows and House Martin’s rely upon gathering damp mud from the edges of ponds, streams and muddy puddles to build or repair existing nests, but the hot dry weather means the nests are cracking, endangering the chicks inside. Blackbirds, Thrushes and

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8–12 August 2018

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS! BOVE all else, the Dublin Horse Show is an event for action. Each August some of the world’s best international Showjumpers descend upon Dublin for what is recognised as one of the top equestrian events in the world in the refined surrounds of the RDS Showgrounds.

International riders mix with the best national and junior riders in Ireland at this celebration event.

They compete for the almost €1 million prize fund in famous competitions including the Aga Khan Trophy in the FEI Nations’ Cup, the prestigious Longines International Grand Prix and the spectacular Land Rover Puissance.

But it’s not all about the action in the arenas.

Spend your day perusing the many fashion stalls before enjoying one of the many food offerings dotted around the grounds. Or why not treat yourself to a glass of bubbly at the Champagne and Seafood bar? You are at the Dublin Horse Show after all, one of the finest events of the Summer.

Invite the girls to enjoy the style of Dundrum Town Centre Ladies Day or bring the family for an experience like no other: shopping, food, horses, style and entertainment. It’s an event for all.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 July, 2018

New app gives patients the ability to manage their medication through the touch of a button STRUGGLING to keep track of your prescriptions? With the launch of the brand-new Sam McCauley Chemist app, consumers can now say goodbye to long pharmacy queues and can instantly view their medical history, with the touch of a button.

The new innovative app provides an all-in-one platform for patient and carer medical management.

The all-inone app provides a direct link to a local Sam M c C a u l ey Chemist, allowing patients and carers to upload their prescriptions to the system and order within a few quick clicks. Once the prescription is ready, the app will send a notific-ation directly to the phone and can be collected with the original paper prescription at the customer’s own convenience*.

This click-and-collect service is ideal for busy parents and carers alike, they can simply pre-order a prescription and avoid having to wait in the queues for it to be prepared. The app also allows consumers to directly message their pharmacist with queries about their medicines, receive medication reminders, and provides access to their complete medicine history. These unique elements will be useful for consumers who require an out-ofhours emergency service, if they are attending a different GP, or

for those in caring roles for older people who often have several different prescriptions at one time.

Launching the app, Geraldine Ramage incoming Group Superintendent Pharmacist for Sam McCauley Chemists, said: “Sam McCauley Chemists is delighted to launch our new app, and help our customers and healthcare professionals manage their medication at ease.

The app will be especially beneficial for parents of young children or those caring for the elderly as they can, subject to valid consent, have the medication history for those they are caring for on their phone. It will also be extremely useful for attending emergency doctors or hospitals whilst away from home such as on their holidays. We believe this app will truly revolutionise medication management.”

Sam McCauley Chemists, which has approx. 200,000 unique patients annually across its 32 stores, will have dedicated App ambassadors available in certain stores throughout the summer, introducing the app and training patients on the app’s features and functionality.

BENEFITS OF THE APP CURRENT MEDICATION The patient or carer can order

The new Sam McCauley Chemist app and brand ambassador, Triona McCarthy. the medication items that are on ‘repeat prescribing’ in their pharmacy, and these will automatically be notified to the pharmacy and placed on the work schedule of the dispensary, ensuring that they are prepared and ready to be collected on the date that the patient has indicated.

PRESCRIPTION HISTORY The patient or their approved carer can view their prescription and medicines dispensed history.

This feature is particularly useful if the patient needs to access emergency or out-of-hours care, or when on holiday as it gives other health care professionals a full and clear view of the medication which the patient has

been prescribed.

PHARMACY DETAILS The Sam McCauley App also provides the patient with contact details and opening hours of all Sam McCauley Chemists.

Patients can also take and send a photograph of any new prescription, thereby speeding up the time that the patient needs to spend in the pharmacy waiting for the prescription to be filled. *Customers collecting repeat prescriptions from their regular Sam McCauley Chemist will not need the original paper prescription as it will be stored on file. In this instance, customers can simply show a photo of the repeat prescription on their Sam McCauley Chemist app.

Renowned Waterford based Surgeon receives prestigious award from Royal College of Surgeons MR. Patrick Carton MD FRCS (Tr&Orth), Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Specialist in Hip and Groin Surgery (pic), has been awarded Fellowship of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine (FFSEM), at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

The award, presented on 10th July, 2018, recognises Mr. Carton’s contribution to the field of sports and exercise medicine, and surgery in particular. It is a privilege earned through hard work and commitment to excellence.

Having graduated from Queen’s University of Belfast in 1995, he trained in the speciality of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery between the years 19972005. During this time Mr. Carton was awarded a Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.) at the Queen’s University of Belfast for his research into bone healing.

• Surgeon has successfully treated over 2,000 athletes in Waterford’s Whitfield Clinic • Fellowship Award to Specialist Hip and Groin Surgeon, Mr. Patrick Carton Following his initial appointment as consultant in the Southern Health Trust in Northern Ireland, he was promoted to Clinical Director of the Trauma and Orthopaedic department; a post he held until his move to UPMC Whitfield in 2008, where he established The Hip and Groin Clinic.

Mr. Carton is internationally renowned for his contribution as a surgical investigator and hip preservation surgeon. He has pioneered a keyhole surgery technique known as a ‘labral cuff refixation’, which permits the removal of harmful bony spurs around the hip joint which can result in arthritis, while protecting vital soft tissue structures that

previous techniques may damage.

This technique has been peerreviewed by global leaders and published in the field of hip arthroscopy.

In 2014, he was appointed as Honorary Research Associate with the Faculty of Exercise, Sports and Health Sciences at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT). This role includes regular collaboration with WIT to deliver research in sports and exercise medicine with a primary focus on the hip and groin region. He is also an active faculty member of the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy.

Approaching its 10th year in September this year, Mr. Carton’s

practice at The Hip and Groin Clinic has already successfully treated more than 2,000 athletes utilising the keyhole ‘sports-hip repair’ technique.

Mr. Patrick Carton [Lorraine O’Sullivan Photography]

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Saturday 28 July

KIDS GET CREATIVE

ART, CRAFT & SCIENCE WORKSHOPS AT ARDMORE SCHOOL Note - Places are limited and admission is on first come first served basis

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FESTIVAL WEEK Monday 23 July 8:00pm THE 2 JOHNNIES live in Ardmore.Tickets €15 from www.ardmorepatternfestival.ie or 087 6592573. Halla Dhéagláin .......................................................................................................................

Tuesday 24 July 5.30pm PATTERN WALK from Grange Church to Ardmore. A bus will leave Ardmore at 5:30pm. Walk leaving Grange Church at 6pm. Halla Dhéagláin .......................................................................................................................

JUNIOR EINSTEINS SCIENCE CLUB All Ages €2 per child Bringing our AMAZING science experiments to Ardmore. A range of fun experiments to entertain all ages.

Workshop 1 10.30am - 11.15am Workshop2 11.30am - 12.15pm Workshop 3 12.30pm - 1.15pm

Tuesday, 24 July 7.30pm PATTERN DAY MASS in St. Declan's Church, Guest Speaker: Monsignor Michael Olden P.E. St. Declan's Church .......................................................................................................................

Tuesday, 24 July 7.30pm TROY CUP Invitational Ladies Football Tournament (Adults) Organised by Ardmore and Grange LGFA. Ardmore GAA Field .......................................................................................................................

Tuesday, 24 July 8.30pm MUSICAL DELIGHTS FROM BYGONE DAYS hosted by Noel Cronin, with refreshments. €5 to Hall funds. Halla Dhéagláin .......................................................................................................................

Tuesday, 24 July 9.00pm TABLE QUIZ FOR MS IRELAND - Table of 4 €40 further details ardmore@esatclear.ie or 087-2938911. The Round Tower Hotel

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1st, 2nd, 3rd Class Students Workshop 1 11.00am - 11.30am Workshop 2 12.00pm - 12.30pm 4th, 5th, 6th Class Students Workshop 1 11.30am - 12.00pm Workshop 2 12.30pm - 1.00pm

Wednesday, 25 July 8.00pm MONSTER BINGO with great cash prizes. Halla Dhéagláin .......................................................................................................................

Wednesday 25th July 9.30pm MONSTER POKER TOURNAMENT Standard 5 card poker.

Limited to 36 - first come, first served. Round Tower Hotel .......................................................................................................................

Thursday 26 July

8.00pm

THE FUREYS Tickets €30 from

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Friday 27th July 6.30pm LURE FISHING DEMONSTRATION A talk with Stan Ryan from Ardmore Sea Angling. Club Boat Cove

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Children will learn how their body absorbs nutrients; how we use food to run , jump and play and how the digestion system works in our bodies.

Workshop 1 11.00am - 12.00noon Workshop 2 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Friday 27th July 7.30pm ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS SWIFT PROJECT - Talk by Sean Hogan to view nest boxes. Tea Flag Restuarant .......................................................................................................................

Friday 27th July 8.30pm ARE YE DANCIN? Swing/Jive and Set Dancing organised by Helen Kealy. Music by Tim Joe and Ann. Entry €10, Tea & Biscuits served. Halla Dhéagláin .......................................................................................................................

CRAZY GLAZING WORKSHOPS Ages 5-12

Saturday 28 July

12.45am -1.30pm 1.30pm - 2.15pm 2.15pm - 3.00pm

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC FREE

12.00noon-2.00pm with music and party games. The perfect picnic atmosphere. Bring your own picnic!

There will also be FREE Fun House, Face painting and Balloon Magic in the festival square on Saturday & Sunday. Free Bouncy Castle / Obstacle Course in the field next to the Beach Car Park (Farmer's Market Area) on Saturday & Sunday

Sunday 29 July Mind, Body, Spirit

10.00am-3.30pm

Meet the following inspiring practitioners:

Anne Ross (Ardmore Medical Centre) - Free blood pressure & blood sugar checks Caroline Caffrey Angel Card Readings.

Eleanor Carlton (Chiropodist & Reflexologist) Reflexology.

Maggie Burns (Slainte and Lismore Clinics) Acupuncture.

Rebecca Canning - Mental Health Awareness | Solas Centre Cancer Support Charity.

The Well Spa, Cliff House Hotel Mini hand treatments and special promotional offers.

Michelle Barry, Butterfly Barry Healing - Reiki Marie Ronayne Ardmore Jewellery | Sally Crowley Energy Healing

Try our free taster classes: Gabrielle Humphreys / 11.30am / (Hatha Yoga Instructor)Light Hatha Flow Yoga Session Maeve Lankford / 11.00pm-2.00pm / The Vision Workshop: 3 keys to Accelerating your results.

Would you like to increase your success on your own terms? Do you want to experience more balance in your work and personal life? Do you want to eliminate fear & doubt and move confidently toward your goals?

Sally Crowley / 1.00 pm-1.30pm /Heal Your Life Talk Personal development and positive change.

Maeve Lankford / 2.00pm-3.00pm / 6 Steps to Change New Perspectives and clear direction on how to achieve the results you'd love in your life and career

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Foundation Ireland and ESERO Ireland Free Discover the wonders of the night sky

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STARDOME from CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory brought to you in association with Science Workshop 1 Workshop 2 Workshop 3

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12.30pm-1.30pm Ready for a journey through space with hands on experiments, lots of interaction and a blast off finale this work is sure to be out of this world.

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€2 per child Paint your own Pottery. Children will make a splash of colour with their own unique piece of pottery, and take it home to treasure.

Workshop 1 11.30am-12.00noon Workshop 5 1.30pm-2.00pm Workshop 2 12.00noon-12.30pm Workshop 6 2.00pm-2.30pm Workshop 3 12.30pm-1.00pm Workshop 7 2.30pm-3.00pm Workshop 4 1.00pm-1.30pm Workshop 8 3.00pm-3.30pm

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31 July - 4 August

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Saturday 4th August

ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS DISCO The 3rd Annual 70s/80s/90s Disco will be on Saturday August 4th (Bank Holiday Weekend) in St Declan’s Hall, Ardmore 9.00pm. Music by WLR's John O Shea Raffle on the night with Fantastic Prizes

Halla Dhéagláin

5th - 6th August

BOOK FAIR in aid of Ardmore Hall from 12noon to 6pm. Free Entry

Halla Dhéagláin

Monday 6th August

DR JOE MEEHAN FUNDRAISING WALK In 2016 our community lost a gentleman and friend to many, Dr Joe Meehan.To honour Joe the local branch of SVP will organise a charity 5k walk. €10 per person/family.

Come along and join us for this special event with proceeds going to Marymount Hospice & our own St Declan's Conference of SVP.

Halla Dhéagláin

6th - 10th August

KELLOGG'S GAA CUL CAMPS Register at gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps Local contact Kirsten O'Sullivan 083 3520114. Cost €60

Ardmore GAA pitch

ARDMORE ADVENTURES. Running daily activities - stand up paddle boarding & kayaking.

Summer Camps for 8-12 & 13-16 year olds. Contact 083 3743889 Friday 26th October

JOHNNY MCEVOY IN CONCERT in aid of Ardmore, Grange & Kinsalebeg SVP Conference. Tickets €30. Contact John 086 233 0810

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Pope Francis: A Man of His Word Opens 10th August Written and directed by three-time Academy Award® nominee Wim Wenders (Buena Vista Social Club, Pina, The Salt of the Earth), Pope Francis - A Man of His Word is a personal journey with Pope Francis, rather than a biographical documentary about him. The pope's ideas and his message are central to this film, which sets out to present his work of reform and his answers to today's global questions. From his deep concern for the poor and wealth inequality, to his involvement in environmental issues and social justice, Pope Francis engages the audience face-to-face and calls for peace.

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Saturday 4th August

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Fire engulfs remnants of Youghal’s once renowned Hilltop Hotel

By Christy Parker ARDMORE firefighters were amongst several units summoned to a fire that engulfed a large part of the derelict Hilltop Hotel in Youghal last weekend.

The Ardmore appliance joined two units each from Youghal and Midleton and a water tanker from Mallow to fight the inferno.

The alarm was raised about 11.00 p.m. on Sunday night and the firefighter spent about six hours bringing the blaze under control.

The once renowned hotel in the Strand area stands close to residential properties and a caravan park. While the fire did not threaten their premises, locals were advised to keep their doors and windows closed as thick smoke enveloped the area.

The fire was the latest sad episode in the demise of a once popular venue. Managed for a period by the late Clashmore businessman Jim Fitzgerald, in its 1970/’80s heyday the hotel was an immensely popular venue. With a vibrant bar and night club scene, it drew custom from across east Cork, west Waterford and beyond. Many of Ireland’s top acts played there and on at least one occasion a young 2FM DJ called Pat Kenny spun discs.

The hotel closed about 15 years ago and the site was purchased by a Wicklow-based property development company.While the furniture, fittings and even beds, remained in situ the subsequent years saw the building fall into a relentless decline. Anti-social behaviour was frequently reported, a storm collapsed a roof in 2008 and two years later a minor fire broke out in an adjoining boiler room close to 200 gallons of heater fuel still in situ.

Youghal Chamber of Tourism and Commerce repeatedly called on

the local authority to declare the site derelict and in recent weeks had also written to the owner’s expressing environmental and safety concerns.

Following the fire, Cork County Council says it has served a derelict sites notice in regard to the structure and was “liaising with the owner”. Gardaí meanwhile say their investigations are ongoing.

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SITUATIONS VACANT RELIABLE AND CARING CHILDMINDER REQUIRED – To mind three children in their own home on a part-time basis.

Driver’s Licence and car necessary for school and pre-school collection. Please reply with CV and references to: gaileen2309@gmail.com or Box No. 7007.

(3-8) GENERAL OPERATORS REQUIRED – Dungarvan area.

Full-time positions. Reply in writing to: Box No. 7003.

(20-7) CHILDMINDER REQUIRED FROM SEPTEMBER – To mind 10 month old baby, Monday to Friday. Stradbally area. Replies in writing to Box No. 7004.

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PLANNING PERMISSION WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Colum Murphy, wish to apply to the above Authority for planning permission for the demolition of existing single-storey workshop to the side of my existing dwelling to be replaced with a new 2-storey extension to same side, along with a new singlestorey extension to the rear to existing dwelling and minor interior alterations, with all associated site works at No. 16 Ballyrandle Drive, Ballinroad, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours. 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, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Margaret Keane intends to apply for permission for construction of a silage pit, concrete apron, slurry storage tank and associated works at Ballymoat Lower, Tallow, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours, i.e. 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions and observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Richard and Louise Dowling, wish to apply to the above Authority for planning permission to remove a existing dwelling and existing septic tank, and the construction of a new dwelling house, wastewater treatment plant, percolation area, garage and associated site works, using the existing entrance at Ballinasissla, Bonmahon, 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.

Aidan Walsh & Sons Funeral Directors & Monumental Works Cappoquin and Tallow REQUIRE

Full-time & Part-Time Assistants • Candidates who are highly motivated, with good communication skills and interested in working in all aspects of the business.

• Assisting in funeral directing, trade and internal monumental services.

• Full clean driving licence.

• Computer skills essential.

• Evening and weekend work will be required with a flexible approach.

Send CV to aidanwalshandsons@gmail.com Member of the Irish Association of Funeral Directors

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Re: Proposal to introduce a 5 Axle Ban for Dungarvan HGV’s are currently travelling through the centre of Dungarvan and in particular at night time in order to avoid the numerous roundabouts on the By- Pass.

This is causing unnecessary conflict with pedestrians and other road users, additional noise, environmental emissions and structural damage to the road pavement.

To eliminate this practice it is proposed to introduce a 5 Axle Ban to prohibit heavy good vehicle with 5 or more axles from entering the Town Centre. A permit system will be operated to allow vehicles enter the cordon in exceptional circumstances where necessary.

The attached map shows the proposed extent of the cordon and alternative routes. A similar ban exists in Waterford City and other cities and towns in the Country.

If you wish to make a comment or submission in relation to this proposal you can do so by email to ajacob@waterfordcouncil.ie or by post to the undersigned by 4pm 3rd August, 2018.

Fergus Galvin, Director of Services, Roads, Water and Environment, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford.

18th July, 2018.

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

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

TREE FELLING

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HEALY TREE FELLING AND LANDSCAPING – Fully insured and certified.

Specialising in tree felling, tree pruning and reducing, chipping and removal, landscaping and garden construction including grass and hedge cutting, lawn laying, gravel gardens, paving, decking and fencing. Contact: Eamonn (085) 7784335.(28-9)

RE-UPHOLSTERY, CARPETS, CURTAINS, FURNITURE – Free estimates in your own home. Collection and delivery. Sofas and Couches made to order.

Curtains and Pelmets made to measure. Extensive range of fabrics to choose from.

Colour co-ordinating service free in Showrooms. A visit to our Showrooms is a must.

Open Monday to Saturday incl. All work guaranteed.

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

CLOTHESLINES / GATES T-BAR CLOTHESLINES WITH PULLEYS, ROPES AND WINDERS – €160 Delivered. Also Timber Side Gates €250 Fitted. www.grangeironcraft.ie / 087-2549996.

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

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

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

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

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

Skip Hire and Waste Collection Services in Dungarvan and surrounding areas • Domestic & Commercial Skip Hire • Wide Range of Skip Sizes from Mini to RoRo • Mattress Collection • Contaminated Soil Collection • Sludge Collection

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

MASSAGE DO YOU NEED A MASSAGE? – Massage benefits the physical body and promotes positive mental health. €40 per hour. €25 per half hour. Call: Niamh on (083) 1418246 to book in. The Greenway Health Clinic, Tournore, Dungarvan.

NOVENA A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail) – O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me therein you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee (3 times). Holy Mother I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Holy Spirit you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from You in eternal glory. Thank You for Your mercy towards me and mine.

The person must say this prayer three consecutive days. After three days the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favour is granted.

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Written enquiries to: Box No. 7005.

AFFANE SUMMER BRIDGE (2/7/2018) – 1st Monica O’Sullivan & Betty Kelleher; 2nd Mary Fives & Claire Meaney; 3rd Maureen O’Neill & Ned Whelan; 4th Margaret Foley & Cait Christopher.

POINT OF LAY PULLETS, DUCKLINGS & BROILERS FOR SALE – Outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 23rd July, from 11.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Tel. (026) 41905 / (087) 2208061.

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

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I CAN HELP NEED HELP WITH PAPERWORK? – But don’t want to take on permanent staff. I CAN HELP! I have over 35 year’s experience in Secretarial and Office Administration.

Invoicing, Data Capture, Bi-Monthly VAT schedules, Copy/Audio Typing, Filing, Stock Take, Maintaining Web Pages – you name it – I can probably help. Available for once-off “sort outs” or weekly / monthly maintenance work.

Can work from your place or mine and willing to collect and deliver. Competitive hour/day rates. Phone Bev on 083 050 4125 or email bevstafford10@gmail.com to find out how I can assist.

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

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

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

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

IN MEMORIAM † CASEY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Eileen Casey, late of Old Parish, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, and New York, USA, who died on 19th July, 2017.

Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true, You did your best for all of us, We will always remember you.

–Forever in our thoughts and sadly missed by your loving daughters, sons and their families.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Old Parish, on Sunday, 22nd July, at 10.30 a.m.

HENNEBRY (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of William Hennebry, late of Knockenpower, Colligan, who died on 3rd July, 2010.

R.I.P.

HENNEBRY (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Hennebry, late of Knockenpower, Colligan, who died on 12th August, 2012.

R.I.P.

The face we loved is missing, The voice we loved is still, The hands that did so much for us, Are resting at God’s will.

You never failed to do your best, Your heart was true and tender, You simply lived for those you loved, And those you loved remember.

We will never cease to love you, Or never cease to care, For in the corner of our hearts, You will live forever there.

Your memory is precious, And never grows old, It is locked in our hearts, In letters of gold.

Your presence we miss, And memories we treasure, Missing you always, Forgetting you never.

–Always in our thoughts, your loving sons, daughters and their families.

–Always in our thoughts, your loving sons, daughters and their families.

McGRATH (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Johanna (Joan) McGrath (nee Kiely), late of Drumslig, Grange, who passed away on 22nd July, 2017.

Not time, not space, not even death, Will ever separate you from your mother, You carry her inside of you.

–Always in my prayers Mam – Marie, Joe and Katie.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 21st July, in St. Anne’s Church, Colligan, at 7.30 p.m.

FIVES (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Maureen Fives, late of 12 The Hermitage, Abbeyside, who died on 20th July, 2009. R.I.P. –Your loving family.

LYONS (17th anniversary) – A loving tribute and remembrance of a loving mother Breeda Lyons, late of Toor, Lismore, who died on 17th July, 2001. R.I.P. There is a special person in Heaven, So special and so rare, That special person is our Mam, The best beyond compare.

In our world full of memories, You fill our hearts with pride, We never walk alone, You are always by our side.

You left us precious memories, That made us laugh and cry, The times we shared together, No millionaire could buy.

We seldom ask for miracles, But today just one would do, To have the front door open, And see our Mam walk through.

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

–Always remembered by your loving family.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Touraneena, at 5.00 p.m., on Saturday, 28th July.

McGRATH (1st anniversary) – Treasured memories of a Dear Mother Joan McGrath (nee Kiely), late of Drumslig, Grange, Youghal, who died on 22nd July, 2017.

McGRATH (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Johanna (Joan) McGrath (nee Kiely), late of Drumslig, Grange, and Shandon, Dungarvan, who died on 22nd July, 2017.

McGRATH (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Johanna (Joan) McGrath (nee Kiely), late of Drumslig, Grange, and Shandon, Dungarvan, 1st Anniversary, 22nd July, 2017.

Not a day passes by, Mam, That you do not cross my mind, Not all of you departed, When you left this earth behind.

In my heart there is a place, That only you can hold, Filled with loving memories, More priceless than gold.

I know you still hear me Mam, So please know that this is true, Everything I am today, Is all because of you.

You heard a gentle call, You took the hand, God offered you, And quietly left us all.

We thought of you today, But that is nothing new, We thought of you yesterday, And many more days too.

Your memory is a keepsake, From which we’ll never part, God holds you in his arms today, While we hold you in our hearts.

You are always with us, We’ll never be apart, Always in our thoughts, And forever in our hearts.

–Miss and love you always, Ursula and Robert, xx.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, Grange, at 10.00 a.m. on Sunday, 22nd July, 2018.

–Love Carmel, Denis, Joan, Nick, Chris, Jonathan, Nicola, Jake, Chanelle and Davin.

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Some people knew you as neighbour, While others knew you as friend, But to our family you were our world, Our beginning through to the end.

You always taught us by example.

You were strong with a giving heart.

Although Dad died nine years before you, We know now you’ll never be apart.

You’re still the rock on which we stand on.

You are the bright star in the dark night.

You are our laughter through any heartache.

You’re still our Mum when things aren’t right, We thank God you were our Mother And though it hurt to say good bye, We will treasure the many memories Knowing one day our tears will dry.

One day Mum, we’ll see you in heaven.

Let Dad know that we’ll see him too.

You were the best parents a child could ever ask for.

From now on, we will live for both of you!

–Deeply mourned and never forgotten, you are missed every day, love always Paula and beloved grandchildren Colleen, Déarbhla and Callum.

Aware: Support through depression.

Dungarvan – Deise Day Centre, Dungarvan Community Development Centre, Mitchell St. Group meets every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m.

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

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MEEHAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of William Meehan, late of Ballykerin, Modeligo, who died on 24th July, 2017. R.I.P. Will those who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

O’BRIEN (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Patrick (Paddy) O’Brien, late of 12 College Road, Ardmore, Co. Waterford, who died on 18th July, 2014.

–Sadly missed by the Meehan and Brown families.

Anniversary Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated on Sunday, 22nd July, at 10.00 a.m. in Modeligo Church.

Gone is the face we loved so dear, Silent is the voice we loved to hear, Too far away for sight or speech, But not too far for thought to reach, Sweet to remember him who once was here, And who, though absent, is just as dear.

MORRISSEY (40th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear father William, late of Ballybrusa, Grange, Ardmore, who died on 21st July, 1978.

R.I.P. Masses offered.

–Remembering you always and forever, from your loving family Terri, Fiona and Jacqueline; grandchildren Lennon, LilyRose, Leo and Lola Grace.

4th Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, on Sunday, 22nd July, at 11.30 a.m.

There comes a time for all of us, When we must say goodbye, But faith and hope and care and trust, Can never, never die.

As down the road of beautiful memories, I gently tread today, My loving thoughts are with you Dad, As life goes on its way.

–Loved and remembered always by your loving daughter Mary, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

O’BRIEN (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Paddy O’Brien, late of 12 College Road, Ardmore, who died on 18th July, 2014.

MULCAHY (11th anniversary) – In loving memory of Helen Mulcahy, late of 11 Hillside Crescent, Kilmacthomas, who passed away on 17th July, 2007.

You were so special Mam, So hard to be without, But we know you are beside us, Of this we have no doubt.

No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, There is a special place within our hearts, That is always kept for you.

If we could have one single wish, And never have another, It would be to have one hour, And spend it with our Mother.

So on your Anniversary, We’ll think of you and smile, And in our dreams we’ll visit you, For just a little while.

–Thinking of you always and never forgotten by your husband Jim; son Alan; daughter Fiona and extended family.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 29th July, in Newtown Church, Kilmacthomas, at 11.30 a.m.

Today like many others, Brings special thoughts of you, Of happy times we shared, And caring things we used to do.

For you were someone special, Who was thought so highly of, Who’ll always be remembered, With affection, warmth and love.

So sending thoughts to Heaven, On the day you went away, And hope you know you’re missed, More than words could ever say.

–Always remembered never forgotten, Teresa.

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O’BRIEN (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Paddy O’Brien, late of 12 College Road, Ardmore, who died on 18th July, 2014.

Time and years slip quietly by, But love and memories never die, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.

–Sadly missed by Maura and Tom.

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Birthday Remembrance

IN MEMORIAM

LYNCH – Birthday remembrance of a dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother Patsy Lynch, late of ‘Tara,’ Tournore, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, whose birthday occurs on 22nd July.

R.I.P. Masses offered.

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To the world she was a part, To us she was the world.

O’CONNOR (17th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear husband Maurice (Monnie) O’Connor, late of Clonea Middle, Dungarvan, who died on 21st July, 2001.

Although you’ve left your favourite chair, And your smiling face has gone, Although we cannot hear your voice, Your spirit still lives on.

No one can ever tell, But you seem to come back now and then, To see if all is well.

Your photo stands with pride of place, A gentle smile lights up your face, You always seem to be so near, Oh, how we wish you were still here.

–Always remembered, never forgotten, by your loving wife Margaret; son David and daughter Anita.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Garranbane Church this Sunday, 22nd July, at 11.00 a.m.

–Always in our thoughts and prayers, your loving family.

REYNOLDS (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Bernie Reynolds, late of 24 McCarthyville, Abbeyside, who died on 28th July, 2017. R.I.P. BERNIE We would give the world if we could say, We are going to see our Mam today, To hear her voice, to see her smile, To sit and talk to her a while.

Put your arms around her Lord, Treasure her with care, For you have in your possession, A Mam beyond compare.

Our life goes on without you Mam, But things are not the same, It’s hard to lift the heartache, When someone says your name.

–Sadly missed and always loved by husband Tommy; sons Tommy, Mark and Pat; daughters Christine and Paula; sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and all your grandchildren.

REYNOLDS (30th anniversary) – In loving memory of a son and brother Francis (Franny) Reynolds, late of 24 McCarthyville, Abbeyside, who died on 18th July, 1988.

R.I.P. FRANNY No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place in our hearts, Is always kept for you.

The years have swiftly passed, With sad and deep regret, But the hearts who loved you dearly, Are the ones who won’t forget.

–Sadly missed and always loved by Dad; brothers Tommy, Mark and Pat; sisters Christine and Paula; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and all your nephews and nieces.

Anniversary Mass for Bernie and Franny will be celebrated on Sunday, 22nd July, at 12 noon in Abbeyside Church.

As we opened our eyes this morning, We looked to the Heavens above, We whispered, “Happy birthday Mary,” And sent you all our love.

MORAN – Birthday remembrance of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Dansforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, whose birthday occurs on 18th July.

You are the kind of person, Who leaves lovely memories behind, And special days like your birthday, Bring many fond memories to mind.

And memories are possessions, That time can never destroy, For it is in happy remembrance, The heart finds its greatest joy.

–Happy birthday Mary, I will always love you, John Paul, XOXOXO.

POWER (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael Power, late of Ballylaneen, Kilmacthomas, who died on 22nd July, 2017. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass for Michael will be celebrated on Friday, 20th July, in Ballylaneen Church at 7.00 p.m.

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

We never part from those we love, No distance can divide, For every step along life’s way, We are still side by side.

–Always loved and remembered by your wife Eileen, Noreen, Michael, Sean, Joe, Maura and grandson Adam.

SEWARD (17th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kathleen Seward, late of Ballybrusa, Grange, Co. Waterford, whose Anniversary occurs on 20th July.

As down the road of memories, We gently tread today, Our loving thoughts are with you, As life goes on its way.

Time may heal the heartaches, Like the smile that hides the tears, But happy memories keep you close, Despite the passing years.

–Always loved and remembered by your loving husband Mick, sons, daughters, sonsin-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

SEWARD (17th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kathleen Seward, late of Ballybrusa, Grange, Youghal, whose died on 20th July, 2001. R.I.P. Wonderful memories, Silently kept, Of a special sister, I will never forget.

–Always in my thoughts and prayers, your loving sister Maureen and family.

MORAN – Birthday remembrance of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Dansforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, whose birthday occurs on 18th July.

–Happy birthday Mary, love your always, Róisín and Meadhbh, XOXOXO.

OBSERVER EMAIL ADDRESSES The Dungarvan Observer has updated their email addresses as follows: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie news@dungarvanobserver.ie sport@dungarvanobserver.ie

MORONEY – Birthday remembrance for Eugene Moroney, late of Graiguemore, Modeligo, whose 40th Birthday occurs on 20th July.

We never need a special day, To bring you to our mind, For days without a thought of you, Are very hard to find.

–Happy Birthday Eug, forever loved and missed by Mam, family and friends.

TRIHY – Birthday remembrance for Thomas Declan Trihy, late of Prap, Grange, whose birthday occurs on 21st July.

A birthday wish for you today, Not a card or a present in the usual way, But on a cloud written in gold, Is all my love for you to hold, With aching heart I whisper low, ‘Happy birthday, T.D., I miss you so.’

–Never forgotten, Nan.

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James Kiely & Sons MORAN – Birthday remembrance of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Dansforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, whose birthday occurs on 18th July.

No birthday cards today, A heartache, a tear, A memory so dear, Everyday of our lives, We wish you were here.

–Happy birthday Mary, love always and forever, Mum and Dad.

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

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SEAN POWER Curraghduff, Carrick-on-Suir Remembering Sean Power, late of Curraghduff, Carrick-on-Suir.

Martin, Helen and Linda Power would like to thank all their family, friends, neighbours, colleagues and customers who offered support and kindness when their beloved Sean died on February 26th.

We miss Sean desperately and we know other people share in our loss and sadness.

Please remember Sean especially on July 22nd, the occasion of his 38th birthday.

DAVID KIELY MONUMENTAL WORKS MORAN – Birthday remembrance of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Dansforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, whose birthday occurs on 18th July.

We cannot send you a birthday card, Your hand we cannot touch, But God will take our greetings, To the one we love so much.

–Happy birthday Mary, love always and forever, Eamon, Niamh, Cal and Cian.

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

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 July, 2018

Just a day to go before Entente adjudication WITH judging in Entente Florale taking place this Thursday, residents and businesses of the town are asked to make one final effort to get out a little extra decoration in their windows, along their frontages or on their windowsills.

If you have flower pots, tubs, hanging baskets or other floral presentations, let’s see them, but people can also display signs and artefacts depicting our heritage or any aspect of our environment.

The town is looking splendid at the moment despite the drought, although the grass and shrubbery along the By-Pass are suffering somewhat. However, the overall presentation still looks very well, reflecting the planning and work which has gone into he overall look.

This initiative, as has been pointed out regularly, is NOT all about flowers, but includes preservation of our heritage, developing a sustainable environment, looking after our natural habitats and ensuring proper and orderly planning and development to maintain the environment where we live in the most acceptable, comfortable and sustainable manner.

All of these facets of Dungarvan and many more categories as well, will be on the judging panel’s marking sheets as they tour the town and immediate hinterland.

We are fortunate to be situated in a magnificent setting which has been greatly enhanced within the town in recent decades making it a very attractive place in which to live, work and relax in the evenings.

We are fortunate to have two parks inside the town limits, as well as other open spaces within a short distance of the town centre

Outside King John’s Castle, at the Quay, Dungarvan.

such as the green spaces around Dungarvan Castle and the walk at Quanns Outside of a tour of the town itself, the judges from the eleven countries will take to the immediate countryside and will see our town and Bay from The Sweep viewing point; along the greenway as well as the efforts of schools and industry. It will be a comprehensive tour of inspection, but much planning should ensure a positive result.

We are the only town of all of the entrants which is by the sea, in our case a great advantage. The Quay, the Lookout and particularly the Causeway as they pass by – and they WILL pass by – with its natural beauty enhanced by flowers in Walton Park and the baskets along the frontage will be very impressive.

Added to that is the Monument to Saint Cathaldus, showing one aspect of our early international history and who was destined to serve the people in Taranto as their Bishop in the 7th Century. His burial in that City inspires a very active link with that Italian City.

Then there are the flags of the nations with whom we have the oldest and strongest ties, enhanced this year with the official flag of Entente Florale alternatively along its picturesque length.

Much has been done, aided, and sometimes hindered, by the beautiful sunshine. It now rests with the adjudicators and the people of town and district to place the final touches in position.

We look forward to a positive adjudication and especially the positive exposure from this initiative.

Main photograph: inside the flagpole at Walton Park, Abbeyside.

Shop front of Jane Casey Florist, Main Street, Dungarvan.

Civic Offices

THIS week sees the arrival of the judges to Dungarvan for the international competition 'Entente Florale' in which Dungarvan is the only town in Ireland representing the country!

You might notice many improvements and maintenance taking place across Dungarvan right now; lamp posts, railings and buoys being painted, flower beds repaired & stock replaced etc. This is all so Dungarvan will look its very best on the days we are being judged.

Shops have been decorating their windows, home owners on the route are decorating the outside of their homes, the town has been lifted with paint, bunting, banners etc welcoming the judges to our beautiful town.

Entente Florale Locations No

Location

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Windgap, The Sweep

2

GSK Biomass Energy Plant

3

St. Mary’s National School

4

Grattan Square

5

Sean Dún Housing Estate

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Walton Park

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Waterford Greenway

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Dungarvan Tourist Office

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World War 1 Memorial Wall

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St. Mary’s Church of Ireland

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Gibbons Park

Dungarvan Tidy Towns

Pictured above left is a map of the Dungarvan area, outlining the route to be taken by Entente Florale judges during adjudication this coming Thursday, 19th July. Pictured right is a map specifically of Dungarvan Town Centre where the judges will be visiting and the route they will take through the town. Following the flag raising ceremony outside Council’s Civic Offices and tree planting ceremony and formal welcome by Mayor and Cathaoirleach on Thursday morning, the adjudication process will begin at 10.00 a.m. and include visits to The Sweep, Windgap, Dungarvan; the Seanachaí pub; GSK Biomass Energy Plant; and St. Mary’s National School. The judges will visit Grattan Square and the Farmers’ Market later that morning, followed by a visit to Sean Dún Housing Estate. After lunchtime, the judges will visit Walton Park, as well as take part in a short cycle along the Waterford Greenway and meet with the Heritage Officer, Head of Enterprise and Men’s Shed. In the afternoon, they will also visit Dungarvan Tourist Office; the World War 1 Memorial Wall, Church of Ireland, and Gibbons Town Park at the Lookout and the 1916 Monument. In the late afternoon, the jury will retire to the Civic Offices to deliberate and afterwards provide feedback for the Entente Florale Steering Committee.

Final appeal ahead of Entente Florale c FROM FRONT PAGE Ireland is up against seven other countries in Europe: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, and Slovenia.

There will be a gold, silver and bronze plaque based on overall marks achieved, with an overall winner announced.

The international jury will consist of eight judges who will assess the town according to criteria.

Following a welcome by the Mayor, a flag raising and tree planting ceremony will be held at the Civic Offices.

ROUTE OF THE JUDGES The judges’ journey of adjudication will then begin, at the Sweep, Windgap, overlooking Dungarvan; followed by visits to: GSK Biomass Energy Plant, which has been operating for nearly two years and helped reduce its carbon emissions by 33 percent in the first 18 months; St. Mary’s National School who have participated in Green Schools for 14 years and achieved Green Flags under numerous categories; Grattan Square, which has undergone a facelift in the Smarter Travel Programme and achieved a modal shift from cars to other travel modes such as walking and cycling.

A recent addition are the 32 flagstones around the Square, and the judges will also have the opportunity to visit Dungarvan Farmers’ Market on the day; Sean Dún Housing Estate - a

mix of private and social housing coming together in the development of community allotments; Walton Park which caters for all ages and is a focal point at the start of the Waterford Greenway, as well as hosting many events throughout the year; Waterford

Greenway, a haven for biodiversity and a pollinator-friendly programme, it will include the judges cycling a section of the route; Dungarvan Tourist Office, is unique as it is open 52 weeks of the year which provides year-round tourism services and

The Entente Florale Flag flying at the Causeway, overlooking a colourful display of flowers in Walton Park, Abbeyside.

is supported by a partnership of local interests; the World War 1 memorial wall, beside King John’s Castle is a recent addition to the historic quarter of the town; St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, is used for a variety of community events and activities, while its graveyard, which also has the Moresby grave, is maintained by volunteers.

The adjudication route will then finish up at Gibbons Town Park, the Lookout, which is the town’s oldest park (developed in 1895) and offers stunning views of Dungarvan Harbour.

While the judges will be able to provide feedback afterwards, the winner won’t be announced until the prize giving ceremony and gala dinner at Tullamore, Offaly, on 24th September, next.

Ms. Rossiter said that Dungarvan will be showcased at the International Market which will also be held that weekend in Tullamore.

TIDY TOWNS ADJUDICATION Ms. Rossiter also appealed to the public to keep Dungarvan in peak condition, as the Tidy Towns judges are also due a visit shortly to carry out their adjudication process.

The Tidy Towns adjudication is carried out on a date which is not specified in either June, July or August.

The winners of the Tidy Towns Competition are also announced in late September.

The bandstand in Gibbons Town Park, the Lookout, Dungarvan.

The judges route will take in the following places, Shandon, Davitts Quay (all), Civic Offices, Windgap and An Seanachai, GSK, St Marys National School, Sean Dun Estate, St Marys Church of Ireland, The Causeway Tennis & Bowls, Seapark and The Greenway, Grattan Square, Main Street, O'Connell Street, Mary Street, Mitchell Street, Bridge Street,Youghal Road, Sexton Street, New Line, Church Street & The Lookout.

We would really appreciate everyone's support, as all eyes will be on Dungarvan this week - anything you can do to show your support will increase our chances of winning this international accolade for Dungarvan and Ireland!

Dungarvan Tidy Towns volunteers have been increasing in numbers every week helping to make sure Dungarvan's presentation is at its best. Crews from the Waterford City & County Council have been deployed to ensure all aspects of the competition criteria are met and exceeded.

Dungarvan Tidy Towns will be in Sean Dún Housing Estate (just beyond Dungarvan Mart) this Wednesday, 18th July, from 7.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. Come join us, the more the merrier!

Be part of the team to help prepare Dungarvan for Entente Florale.

COUNTY NEWS NEWSREEL …

Anxious or Depressed?

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.

West Waterford Hospice

WEST Waterford Hospice Support Group National Sunflower collection held in June realised the sum of €11,253. This money will be used to sustain the services of the Hospice Home Care Team and to assist with the completion of the dedicated Inpatient/Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital Waterford. Special thanks go to all our volunteer collectors, contributors and all the local businesses for the use of their premises in Ardmore, Cappoquin, Dungarvan and Lismore.

Cappoquin Health Centre Chiropody Clinic THE next chiropody clinic with our chiropodist Karena will be held in Cappoquin Health Centre on Tuesday, 31st July, with appointments available between 1.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.

Booking is essential and can be made by contacting Tina or Audrey on 05854406.

Pictured at the Greenway are Michael Harte, Lion's Club President, Waterford and Phyllis Davis, Lion's Club President, Dungarvan presenting a cheque for €20,000, the proceeds of the annual “East Meets West” Greenway Cycle to Danette Connolly, Waterford Hospice. Included are John Lawless, Dungarvan Lions; Tony Ruane, Waterford Lions; Paul O'Gorman, Dungarvan Lions; Denis Kennedy, Waterford Lions; Helen Ridgard, Waterford Hospice; Niall Moran, John Moran, Waterford Hospice; Anthony Phelan, Waterford Lion's; Canice Cantwell, Waterford Lions and Geraldine Carroll, Dungarvan Lions.

[John Power]

11th Waterford (Dungarvan) Scout Group WELL with the recent fine spell of weather we’ve been having it was time to get up the hills.

So we meet at the Nire Carpark and headed for the Nire Gap, on a scale of 1-10 this was a 5 hike not too hard a small oull up to the gap and then a gradual drop to the lakes at the lakes a few for the scouts and leader took a dip in the lake which was nice and refreshing.

After an hours resting and swimming at the lakes we headed down, it was most unusual to have what would normally be boggy ground under foot so we made good time in getting down.

Our Tuesday night meetings have been replaced by outdoor activites and we headed to the cove in Helvick for a swim.

Annual camp is nearly upon us and we are all hoping that the fine spell will continue until we are finished. We don’t mind it breaking for a few days as long as it comes back.

This year we are heading to Stradbally, Co. Laois where we are taking part in a National Jamboree with up to 5,000 other Scouts from Ireland and abroad.

Also as some of you may have

seen the group is celebrating its 50th year in Dungarvan.

In 1968 under the leadership of Jack McCarthy, the group was re-formed after a 20-year absence.

Some of the original scouts that formed the group are having a celebration event to mark this occasion on the 28th of July.

Unfortunately, the current, Scouts are away on camp that week, but we’d like to wish them the best of luck on the night.

If it was not for them we would not have the Dungarvan Scouts.

Even though 50 years have passed since the current group

formed, down through the years the spirit of scounting remains the same, where friendships are formed for life, skills are learned, and an appreciation of the outdoors.

A big call-out to all the former Leaders and Scouts.We hope that you have a good night, and well done to John O’Mahoney, Frank Denmead, David Kiely, Tom Meehan, for organising this event for the founding section.

Please remember that like you we are the current caretakers of the scouts in Dungarvan, and we’d like your support to ensure that the next generation will have a bright scouts future.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 July, 2018

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

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

Taking part in the Waterford Sports Partnership Bikefest 2018 were Clare and Sean Murray.

[Sean Byrne]

Taking part in the Waterford Sports Partnership Bikefest 2018 were Yasmin and Ella Casey.

[Sean Byrne]

THE LITERARY DIGEST MARCH 29TH 1930 This magazine published in New York has a cover with a reproduction of a painting by Dungarvan born artist Power O'Malley titled: 'The Hill of Muckish'. Michael Augustine Power O'Malley was born in Mary Street Dungarvan on the 19th of January 1877. His parents were Michael Power and Bridget Hannigan. When his father died his mother married Dennis O'Malley and the artist combined the two surnames and signed all his work Power O'Malley. He settled in New York where he acquired work as a magazine illustrator. He returned to Ireland regularly and painted landscapes and people mainly in the West of Ireland. He had a retrospective show in Waterford City in 1939. He died in New York on the 3rd of July, 1946 aged 68.

Waterford County Museum has examples of his work such as this magazine cover.

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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 18th JULY, 2018 Surname Flaherty Rogers

First Name Michael Joseph

Age 44

Service No. Rank Service Unit 26456 Pr. Army S.Lanc.Regt.1/5Bn 1992 Pr. Army (Australia) A.I.F.25Bn

Where Born Waterford Crooke

Death Category Killed in action Wounds

Date of Death 7/13/18 7/17/18

American visitors at Waterford County Museum

Taking part in the Waterford Sports Partnership Bikefest 2018 were Eddie [Sean Byrne] and Charlie Walsh.

SOMETIME back Lynette Stonefeld from the USA contacted Eddie Cantwell. She had received a series of articles which were written by Eddie about her grandfather Paddy Curran from Glenmore who had carried out a rescue mission at the then ‘County Home’ St. Joseph’s Hospital in Dungarvan in 1922 during which time the hospital was occupied by Free State troops.

Republican Bill Lennon who had been shot at Grange had received surgery and was hospitalised at St. Joseph’s Hospital. During this time Lennon was also awaiting

execution. Paddy Curran and his company decided to carry out a daring rescue and took the wounded Lennon from the hospital. Paddy then had to flee the country and go to America.

Among the group that came from the States were grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews from both the USA and Ireland. The group were entertained by Eddie

Cantwell and Nioclás Ó Griofáin. Eddie then took the group to St. Joseph's Hospital and recounted the story of the amazing rescue to the extended family.

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Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch CONGRATULATIONS! The Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch would like to congratulate all involved in the Community Hub in Clodiagh House for their recent initiative which led to an additional public access defibrillator being installed at the premises. Community groups have now been contacted by the team and have been invited to avail of a number of spaces on upcoming free training. We are delighted to have been chosen to deliver this training in due course. Well done to all on this great initiative.

JOINING FORCES We are delighted to announce that the Irish Red Cross Dungarvan Branch merged with the Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch earlier this year. A significant number of members from the Dungarvan area now train and provide services throughout Waterford County with their colleagues from Portlaw and surrounding areas, including the provision of medical cover and public access defibrillators.

Joining forces has been mutually beneficial to all members who are now jointly using all resources including the ambulance vehicles, training facilities and administration services. All funds raised for the Dungarvan Branch in the past were designated for expenses occurred in the Dungarvan area such as the upkeep of the three public access defibrillators. It is envisaged that the establishment of a Cardiac First Response Group linked with the National Ambulance Service will be completed later on this year. If you are interested in joining the Cardiac First Response Group or would like further information about requirements for responders, please contact us on 087-6792328 or on 087-4133522.

BONMAHON CLIFF RESCUE! Bonmahon Coast Guard was requested for a four-legged cliff rescue last week when a young colt fell from a cliff onto a ledge.

The horse (now aptly named Cliff) had fallen onto a ledge and was unable to return to the field. The team quickly set up a cliff system and lowered climbers to the stricken animal.

Following the rescue,Waterford Animal Welfare was then requested to take the colt into care. With the support of My Lovely Horse Rescue, a foster home was found in Co. Kildare and Cliff was immediately transported to his new home.

The Irish Coast Guard is the national emergency service responsible for Cliff Rescue, if you see someone in difficulty on the cliffs, beach or water, don't delay dial 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.

We would like to congratulate the team on this wonderful action, there are so many great deeds done that are not publicised in order to protect a person's privacy, and rightfully so, so it is wonderful to be able to share this act of heroism. Well done to you all!

Recent dramatic Cliff rescue by Bonmahon Coastguards.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 July, 2018

KILL KILL GAA BBQ We’ve had storm Ophelia, we’ve had the Beast from the East. Well now we think you deserve a night out.

Whether you're new to the community or part of the community, why not come along to Kill GAA Club's barbecue at Dunphy’s Bar on Saturday, July 28th at 8.00 p.m. Paddies Pride will provide the entertainment for you on the night.

The night is a superhero fancy dress theme, or you can come as you are. So go on, meet your neighbours, meet your community.

Tickets are just €10 and can be bought from any Kill player, committee member, Happy Days Shop or Dunphy’s Bar. We hope to see you there.

LOVE IRISH? If you love Irish music of all types, tune in to Annestown Community Radio ACRfm via http://annestown.wixsite.com/r adio when you get a chance, there is a fantastic programme with lots of local updates available.

The station is broadcasting live from Annestown, Co. Waterford, seven days a week from 4.00 p.m. to midnight.

If you have any special requests, please e-mail them in to annestownradio@gmail.com or text us on 083-8114538. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @annestownradio.

KILL ACTION & ALERT GROUP'S BEACH PARTY Wow, what a night we had!

The Kill Action & Alert Group would like to thank everybody who attended or supported our recent Summer Beach Party at Kirwan's Bar and made it such a night to remember.

Between the surf simulator competitions, tropical cocktails, fabulous food, some hilarious costumes and of course Avalon's farewell gig in the area, we had a wonderful night with many friends caught up with, new friends made and lots of fun had in the beer garden which had been decorated with palm trees, bunting and so much more which required people organising generators, power supply, plants, bunting and of course manpower.

As a passer-by from Galway (who ended up staying for the night, having a wonderful time) said: "this community is fantastic, such a warm welcome, so much fun, so much energy from everybody, I am glad I stopped in Kill and the entire Copper Coast is definitely one of the best places to be in this country!" Well done everybody and keep up the great work!

A huge big thank you to all our sponsors: Kirwan's Bar and Pisces' Restaurant, Kill GAA, Imagine Fitness, Dye'n 2Style, Dunhill Sports Centre, The Art Hand, Norris' Bar, Morris Builder Providers, Bunmahon Surf School, First Class Castles, Avalon, Kill Community Centre, Happy Days Shop, Dunphy's Bar,

A flavour of Kill Action & Alert Group's recent Beach Party.

Ballinlough Garden Centre, Shanakill Horse Stud and Riding Centre, Wisteria Landscaping, Hotel Minella, Beautified by Gemma, Copper Coast Minifarm, Nissan Dungarvan and Waterford Motor Village.

We are truly grateful and can assure you all that all monies raised on the night are going straight back into the community.

Next up is Kill GAA's barbecue on July 28 in Dunphy's Bar, make sure you don't miss another fabulous night!

KILL GAA LOTTO At last week's Lotto draw held in Kirwan's Bar, there was no winner of the €10,000 Lotto jackpot.

On the night there were no match 3 winners so it was down to the lucky dip draw to decide the winners.

The winning tickets drawn were Peter Torpey and Niall Murphy. The numbers drawn were 18, 22, 24 and 26.The Lotto draw was sponsored by Dunphy's Bar, Kill Village.

A flavour of Kill Action & Alert Group's recent Beach Party.

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ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS 70’S FANCY DRESS DISCO The hugely popular 70s Disco is happening again this year on the Saturday of August weekend.

Again John O’Shea from WLRFM will be our DJ and will share his brilliant collection of music with us.

We’ve had great craic at the this over the last few years and this and the Fancy Dress Disco get better and better each year and the the ‘not so young’ revellers get into the spirit of things and dress up 70s style.

Once again, we will be selling tickets in advance at the farmers Market and through our network and again we have brilliant prizes on the tickets with an over stay for four persons at Ardmore Glamping as 1st Prize.

ANTIQUE FAIR & AFTERNOON TEA Ardmore/Grange ICA host their Annual Antique Fair & Afternoon Tea at Halla Déuglán on this Sunday from 12-5.30 pm.

This is one of the most popular events of the summer in Ardmore, so do drop in when passing by.

OPEN GARDEN FOR SVP Mark and Trish Horgan invite you to stroll around their beautiful garden on Rocky Road on this Saturday from 11 am.

Proceeds from this event will go to St. Declan’s Branch of SVP. While you’re there pop in next door to see the fabulous plastic garden created by the Brownies & Guides from plastic rubbish collected from the beach.

ARDMORE OPEN FARM DUCK RACE Like the rest of the country water is scarce in Ardmore and our Sruthán is nearly dry. So the jury is out on our annual duck race. They’ll never get through the stream and we’re currently testing them to see if we can train them to salt water. We’re still working on the ducks and the jury remains out whether we’ll be able to have the race or not.

We certainly will not be having it in An Sruthán.

POKER We were rightly rolled over at The Round Tower Hotel last week with Redmond Foley winning both games. Ann Mooney was runner up to him in the main game & Jerome Curran in the second game. This leaves Jerome on 244 points with Redmond closing in on 222 and James Bryan some distance behind in 3rd and the rest more or less ‘also rans’!

PATTERN POKER Poker players please note that we will be having the Monster Poker Classic again on the Wednesday night during The Pattern Festival. This game will be strictly limited to 36 players and it will be on a ‘first come first served’ basis. So book your place now with Jason or Billy and be assured of your seat. It will be standard 5 card poker under the usual house rules and entry will be €15 each. Top player on each table after approx an hour qualifies for the final.There will be no ‘buy backs’ but a second game at €10 per head will be arranged for

the 30 who do not qualify for the final.

PROGRESSIVE 45 AT KEEVERS There was a right pile up at the end of last week’s game with no less that 4 pairs sharing the winners pot viz: Tess Mansfield and Nora Mai O’Neill, Jason Lenane & Liz Griffin, Marie Stilwell & Peggy Keevers and Terri McGrath & Anne Hally.

Best of the last 5 were Des Fitzgerald & Gerry O’Brien and Willie & Brian Keane won the last game.

SPLIT THE POT Congratulations to "Hannah and Orla" from Healy’s Caravan Park on winning half the pot last week in our draw on Wednesday night in the Round Tower Hotel.

They won €375 and the School Parents Association received €375. Don't forget to get your envelope in Ardmore before this week’s draw, simply put €2 in the envelope and write your name and phone number on it and leave with any of the participating businesses in the village.

Thank you all for your continued support and thanks to all the businesses who sell and keep the envelopes for us.

For the summer months you will also find us at Ardmore Farmers market on Sundays from 11 - 3 p.m.

SYMPATHY Our sincere sympathy to the brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends of the late Henry Power, Main St. who died unexpectedly recently. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Drama Camp in Tallow Enterprise Centre last week

TALLOW TALLOW is a busy place at present with various Summer camps running for children.

Soccer camp is currently running in the soccer field and Tallow Enterprise Centre is now in their second week of Cookery Camp.

Last week saw a very successful Drama Camp with Marie Barry putting the young actors and

actresses through their paces.

They even gave a performance on the last day for parents on the final day and, a fun week was had by all. Next week sees the beginning of the Art and Craft camp, with the children learning how to be creative through various different mediums, clay, paint, paper etc.

Bingo continues in the Community Centre every Sunday night at 8.30 pm with the Jackpot now standing at €900.

Tallow Tidy towns are being kept busy during the unusually hot weather and the flowers and planters are looking splendid throughout the town.

KILROSSANTY WHIST RESULTS FROM THE HALL Betty Coffey, Margaret Riordan, Kay Veale, Agnes thomas, Mary O’Donnell, Kathleen Whyte, Brigid Power, Mary Fynn, Monica Gough, Breda Galvin, Eric Townsend. Raffle; Kay Veale, Brigid Power, Betty Coffey. Next whist on 20th July at 8 p.m.

New members very welcome.

DEISE DRAW Deise Draw will be held on 25th July in

Kilmacthomas. Money for draw to be with Mairead or Jason by then and all other outstanding money also to be paid as members will be deleted from the draw if money is not paid.

BINGO Bingo will be held on Friday, 27th July, in Crottys at 8.30 p.m. sharp. Jackpot is €1,500 prize money given out €1,200. Also raffle for cash prizes. All proceeds go to Kilrossanty GAA Juvenile Club.

KILMACTHOMAS

A group of children from St. Declan's Summer Camp pictured on The Greenway, Kilmacthomas.

[Michael Faulkner]

COMERAGH WILDS The Comeragh Wilds Festival held over the weekend was an outstanding success, all events were well attended and much enjoyed by young and old.

The Street Fete on Saturday in Kilmacthomas had an abundance of entertainment, brilliant music with numerous artists on stage, many stalls selling their beautiful wares, including home made cakes, jams, honey, ice cream, crafts and more.

A vintage car and tractor display, small animals enclosure, face painting and story telling for the young and street food provided

by O'Rielly's and Kirwan / Mulhearns. A brilliant day in glorious sunshine, roll on next year.

GRAVEYARD MASSES The Graveyard Mass will be celebrated on Monday, 23rd July, in Newtown Parish Church at 7.30 p.m., a collection will be taken up for the upkeep of the graveyards, and you are asked to please keep the graveyard clean

and tidy at all times.

Mass will be celebrated in Kilmacthomas at 9.30 a.m. on Friday morning, 27th July, with prayers afterwards for those buried in Kilmacthomas cemetery.

LOTTO Winners in the Kilmacthomas AFC lotto draw for Saturday, 14th July, letters drawn B, F, G, U. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to: Ann Marie Brown, Rathmeaden; Ger Callaghan, Lemybrien; Crowley twins, Ballydwan; Peter Walsh, c/o PPI, and Marie Behan, Kilclooney. Kilmac. Next week’s jackpot €850 be in to win.

WHIST Whist winners at the Ballylaneen Whist Club on Monday, 9th July, Nicola Carroll, Rosie Keane, Paddy O'Shea, Mary A Coffey, Mary Walsh, Stess Connolly, Kathleen Foran, Biddy Carroll, Brigid Power, Mary Power and Mary B. Bowdren.

Raffle winner Eileen Power, Paddy O’Shea and Brigid Power.

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TOURANEENA TOURANEENA PGA TOUR It was a great week for Seamus Power at the John Deere Classic where he shot rounds of 68-6865 and 69 to finish on 14 under and in a tie for 16th. Seamus got 47 Fed Ex Cup points which has moved him up to 117.

He is very close to closing out his position inside the 125 which would guarantee him full playing rights for next year and also an opportunity to play in the Play Offs.

Seamus needs about another 30 points and he has four tournaments remaining in which to hit his target. The first one is this week at The Barbasol Championship in Nicholsville Kentucky. The purse is $3.500,000 with the winner getting $650,000. Wishing Seamus all the best of luck this week.

SLIABH gCUA LOTTO It took a very long time for any jackpot to be won, however, we have had two jackpot wins in succession. Last Sunday nights draw in Dunne's Bar saw the €3,000 jackpot being won and the lucky winner was Marie Power, Ballinamult.The numbers drawn were 4,16,24.

Huge congratulations to Marie on her great win. As the main jackpot was won, there was no draw for the 5 x €20. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won

by Marion Cliffe. Next week's draw will be in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult for a lotto jackpot of €200.

FLEADH CHEOIL The Munster Fleadh which is

being hosted by Clare County Board CCÉ this week in Ennis will see a large contingent of musicians, singers and dancers from Sliabh gCua and County Waterford take part against the best of the rest of Munster.

Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan is the largest provincial Fleadh in Ireland.The Fleadh competitions will commence this weekend and we wish the best of luck to all our Sliabh gCua contestants who will be competing for a place in the 2018 All Ireland Fleadh which will be held in Drogheda.

This year for the first time ever, Fleadh TV will be broadcasting live from Ennis on Sunday night, 22nd July at 8.30 pm on TG4. There will be live performances and interviews, with some of the competition winners from the weekend also being featured.

A great weekend of outdoor entertainment, concerts, céilithe, workshops and sessions is assured.

TOURANEENA RUNNERS CLUB Well done to all who took part in what was a fairly tough 5 miler in Clerihan last Friday. This week's race is the local Ballymacarbry 5 miler which will be held this Friday night, 20th July at 7.30 pm. If you would like to register online, please go to https://endurancecui.active.co m/event-reg/select-race… If you register in advance online, the cost is €7 per person versus €10 on race night.

SYMPATHY We extend our sincere sympathy to the Moran and Butler

family on the recent passing of Sheila Moran (nee Butler), Moynish House, Mulranny, Westport, Mayo and formerly of Ballymacarbry. Sheila was predeceased by her husband Ciaran.

We extend our sincere sympathy to her son Ciaran; daughters Teresa (Clonmel) and Fionuala (Castlebar); brother Jimmy (Deerpark, Ballymacarby, Co. Waterford); son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, family and friends.

Funeral Mass was in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Mulranny with burial afterwards in Murrivaugh Cemetery. May Sheila rest in peace.

GAA CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 The senior ladies footballers were very unlucky last weekend when they were beaten by the narrowest of margins by Westmeath.

The final score was Waterford 2-11, Westmeath 2-12. Round two of the championship will see the ladies take on Galway this Sunday, 22nd July at 4.45 pm in Birr.

The Waterford senior camogie team had a great win in Walsh Park over Limerick at the weekend. Both teams desperately needed the 3 points. Limerick got off to the better start but Waterford's Beth Carlton's was on fire, scoring 1-10, with 1-02 coming from play, ensuring the win for Waterford.

Final score Waterford 2-11, Limerick 0-15. Waterford's next match is an away game against Clare this Sunday 22nd July.

GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Many congratulations are extended to Willie and Helen Cunningham, Green Street, Cappoquin, who recently celebrated 50 years of Marriage. The accompanying photo shows Willie and Margaret on their wedding day being ably assisted by flower girls Margaret and Heleine Gee from Kilrush, Dungarvan. Willie who is originally from Modeligo and Helen from Carrowgarriffe, followed their marriage ceremony in Dungarvan with a fabulous reception for family and friends in The Hotel Minella, Clonmel.

We extend our best wishes to Helen and Willie and we take this opportunity to wish them many more years of health, happiness and wedded bliss.

Tay & Valley Active Retirement - Pictured (l. to r.) seated: Maureen Baldwin, Pauline Kavanagh, Rosarie Keane, Mary Power; standing Biddy Carroll, Mary Daye Guiry, Mai Guiry, Marcella Moore, Mary B Bowdren, Lynda Dempsey, Eileen Rabbett, Theresa Power, Agnes Thomas, Biddy Morrissey, Monica Gough, Maureen Browne and Anne Power.

"Tay and Mahon Valley Active Retirement" Wednesday, 12th July, visited Mount Congreve Gardens. They travelled in style, by train from Kilmeaden Railway station. This is a heritage narrow gauge railway follows 8.5 kilometres of the abandoned Waterford-Cork railway route.

We travelled in a partially open carriage. This carriage was initially made for a Safari track in South Africa, but when that deal fell through it was purchased by the "Waterford & Suir Valley Railway". The rolling stock itself had an interesting history, restored, at one stage the "Simplex Locomotive" had an arduous working life in the peat industry in North of England and Scotland, and was also used in excavation of the Channel Tunnel.

It should be noted that "Waterford & Suir Valley Railway" is a voluntary, community heritage project with charitable status. This group restored and reopened this derelict station and railway in 2003.

On our return journey we visited Mount Congreve Gardens, over 70 acres of intensively planted woodland gardens and four acres of walled gardens. If I was to pick one outstanding memory from the visit, it was the quality of the fruit bushes, raspberry and blackcurrants in the gardens, laden down with ripe fruit, the mystery is how does this fruit survive the birds? (photo courtesy of Tom Hickey).

Tay and Mahon Valley ARA will now take a break until mid September, I think singing/choir practice is being mentioned for the Autumn.

STRADBALLY GRAVEYARD MASS The Annual Graveyard Mass for Holy Cross Cemetery in Stradbally will take place on Wednesday evening next, 18th July, 2018 at 7.30 p.m. Families with loved ones buried there are all invited to be represented. The Mass will take place outside weather permitting.

TIDY TOWN NEWS A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Church Gate collection at Stradbally, Faha and Ballylaneen last weekend, we appreciate your generosity.

Our thanks also to Christopher Fennell and family, Ballyvoile for coming to our aid after our water appeal in last week’s notes. Christopher brought us some river water in a tank to fill up our water butts during the week to keep our flowers going in the village.

STRADBALLY MARKET Great to see the many visitors enjoying tea and scones and catching up with local happenings at the Stradbally Market in the Cove Bar on Saturday last.

There was some brisk trade among the producers with a great array of fruit and vegetables and home baking to chose from.

The new stall with jewellery and collectables was an instant hit, as was the choice of handmade cards and local scenes available to the visitors who had popped in.

You too can enjoy the Stradbally Market any Saturday from 10.30 a.m. until 12.30 p.m. at the Cove Bar on the Square.

CITIZENS INFORMATION If you have children going back to school in September

speak or call to your local Citizens Information Centre.

They will help people figure out any entitlements they may have regarding grants for 3rd level, pre-school education and back to school clothing allowances. The Dungarvan Office is located at Scanlan’s Yard tel. 0761 07 6550 opened from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Monday to Thursday and 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Friday. Waterford offices at Merchants Quay tel 0761 07 6560 and 37 Lower Yellow Road tel. 0761 07 6580.

Waterford Citizens information service if free and confident and impartial.

The above, inside page of the "The Parish of Stradbally, County Waterford" signed off by Fr. Michael Ryan, P.P. in July 1990 and published soon afterwards. It is one of the "Collector’s Items" on display, but not for sale at our vintage tea book jamboree. A little gem from the book, from 'It is said that:' "A Stradbally man drove a gaggle of geese from here to Waterford-down the Main Road and put them on a train to Dublin. He could not get a good price at Stradbally Fair." A member of the team who worked

with Fr. Michael Ryan, P.P. will be present to talk to any interested party about this publication. It's that time of year when the Barron Hall hosts its Vintage Tea extravaganza. Relax in the old fashioned way with a cuppa, whilst enjoying a sumptuous array of cakes and other homemade delights. An added interest this year is the Book Jamboree, where you'll find a myriad of stalls including second hand and newly penned books. A special feature will be "Author Live on TV", where a local celebrity will be interviewing authors on TVlive! The "Live on TV". It is experimental, and it is hoped that the "Live TV" format can be adopted for future events, low budget "live film" adaptions.

Creative Ireland is organising events involving culture and creativity in the autumn, who knows. To add to the fun, come dressed as your literary hero or heroine and you may win a prize!

It all takes place in the Barron Hall on Saturday 28th July 25pm. So if you're having a clear out and would like a stall or maybe a unique chance to publicise your book, give Nicola a ring on 087 7160700 to book a table.

WHIST CLUB Last week’s overall winner was Biddy, Marie, Maureen, Marieanne, Kay, Agnes H, Mary O', Kathleen, Cissie, Agnes T. Raffle winners: Agnes T, Kathleen & Mary O'. Enjoy the wonderful weather and we look forward to seeing you Wednesday 8.00 pm Barron Hall. A super hall, plenty of parking and lots of good company,

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BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY

By Donal Buckley

That irritating soundtrack of life

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 program 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.

BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8 pm to 10 pm. 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.communityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087 8289147.

The Centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, contact Alison Curran also.

Claire Tobin is responsible for the month of July for opening and closing the Community

Centre and can be contacted on 087 6808287.

NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 087 9194287.

BALLINAMEELA LOTTO RESULTS 16th JULY, 2018 Winning numbers were: 9, 12, 27. No winner. €20 winners: VGOJRALM, c/o Cruiscin Lan; Mickeen Ronayne and Tom Cullinane, c/o Ginas; Christy Morrissey, Villierstown; Adam Ahearne, Scart; Olivia Carlton, c/o Cruiscin Lan. Next week’s jackpot €3,050 and the draw will take place in the Welcome Inn.

MODELIGO YOU have to appreciate how technology has made our lives comfortable and more efficient. Every little gadget and doohickey that enters our lives can perform functions that are time and effort saving, or supposed to be.

Mobile phones, satellite navigation and e-mail have greatly enhanced our lives and business practices. But, of course, anything that is successful draws the attention of the fun police or Health and Safety as they're called. So now, every little detail of our lives has its own "beep", "ping", buzzer or klaxon.

It will take several years to decipher which sound announces the various apps on your phone. Facetube,Youbook, Twitchat and Snapper all have their own distinct tone and frequency. Even though you were the one that assigned the tones, its now too complicated to attempt changing them without the phone vaporising your arm.

The truth is, that reversing beepers, CO2 sensors and burglar alarms are necessary and even vital noises in our lives. That's all well and good but are they really imperative in more mundane gadgets. We have an egg timer.

This frivolous little item has a pre-ping warning ping, a preping ping and a ping ping. In the time it takes to boil an egg, more alarms have gone off than were serviceable at Grenfell Tower. The fridge will also let you know if you are taking too long to close its door, and with increasing intensity should you ignore it.

The car is no different with a constant assault on your eardrums and nerves reminding you to close the door, check for fuel, put on your seat belt or that you are in imminent danger of touching the garage wall.

Doctors are treating people for tinnitus who really only need a break from modern life and gadgets. Maybe we weren't always aware of the latent dangers in our immediate vicinity. Maybe we did let the odd egg boil over.

Scratches on cars prove that we some times need directions. But there are some things that just don't need an announcer or a town crier.

When a kettle boils, its because you want a cuppa. There is no need for a digital countdown to the 100 degrees since you are already standing there with a grip on the handle waiting to pour the water. In the same way, microwaves waste energy pinging down the last five seconds.The reason I put something in the microwave in the first place is because I want something cooked really quickly.

If I forget, maybe I didn't need it in the first place.

I know that 'ranting and raving' isn't going to change anything.

This constant ringing is going to get more intrusive in our lives.

There will probably come a time when a nuclear powered, digital dial will tell us when the lead in our pencil is running out (that's not a euphemism, folks). I know I'm wasting my time, but I am entitled to complain, and I will.

What’s that ringing sound? Where's it coming from? Oh, its just the alarm clock. It was only all a dream.

PING! Ballinameela Creatives enjoyed our participation in the Comeraghs Wild Festival. Some people spent the whole weekend there, totally agog with the scenery.

Roman statesman Lucius Annaeus Seneca said, a long time ago,"There are more things to alarm us than to harm us, and we suffer more often in apprehension than reality."

LOTTO RESULTS 14th July, 2018 – Nos drawn 12,16, 29. No Winner. €25 winners: Johnny Barry, Annie Ryan, Gavin Dalton, Phil Kearns. Lotto tickets can be got from any Community Centre member. Next week’s Jackpot €900.

MODELIGO SUMMER CAMP Another hugely successful Modeligo Summer Camp took place last week. Great to see all ages from 4 years up to 14 years having such an enjoyable week in such fantastic

weather. Great credit must go to Michael Power for all the hard work he has put into the running and organising of this camp Big Thank you to Michael from all the parents for running this camp for the past 9 years.

MODELIGO PATTERN 2018 The annual Modeligo Pattern will take place on Saturday, 11th August.

MODELIGO DANCING CLUB Best of luck to all dancers and to their teacher Kathy McGrath who are taking part

in the Munster Fleadh in Ennis this coming weekend.

MODELIGO GRAVEYARD MASS The Annual Graveyard mass will take place in Modeligo church on Wednesday, 8th August, at 7.00 p.m.

BOOKINGS Anyone looking to book the Astro turf or Hall Please contact John Power on 087 283 4600.

VILLIERSTOWN JACK THE JOKER Last week’s winner was Tory Barrett and won €50.

Congratulations. Next week’s jackpot is €1,600. Tickets are available locally.

KAYAK CHALLENGE V.B.C. Kayak Challenge took place last Friday evening at Villierstown quay. The shrieks of enjoyment and the cheers of the competitors’ rang throughout the Backwater Valley. A large group of kids, teenagers and adults, some experienced, some not so experienced, tried their hand at paddling & kayaking.

Winners on the night: kids – Suin Mernin.

Teenagers – Cameron Realton.

Adults – Linda Robinson.

Mixed relay – Linda and Julie Robinson.

Kayak Challenge takes place every second Friday, 7–9 p.m.

Next Kayak challenge Friday, 27th July. Open to all.

CAMPHIRE International Horse Trials & Country Fair 25th – 29th July Villierstown to Camphire Camphire Horse Trials.

Enjoy the experience from Villierstown Quay. Note tide times. Saturday, 28th July, 8.30 - 10.30 a.m. 3.30-7.00 p.m.

Sunday, 29th July, 9.00-11.30

a.m. 4.00-7.00 p.m.

VILLIERSTOWN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP Villierstown Outdoor Adventure Camp. Contact – 089-2538699.

INLAND FISHERIES IRELAND Inland Fisheries Ireland is asking anglers and the general public to report any sightings of distressed fish which may be caused by high water temperatures and low water levels.

The public is invited to make reports of fish in distress to Inland Fisheries Ireland’s 24 Hour Hotline on 1890 34 74 24 or 1890 FISH 24.

ST. DECLAN’S WELL MASS The annual St. Declan’s Well Mass will be celebrated at Toor, on Thursday, 26th July.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Of course women don’t work as hard as men … they get it right first time….”

NEWS 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

No age discrimination here.

Kayak challenge.

Fun for everyone.

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Unveiling of new wood sculpture in Lismore’s Millennium Park THE highlight for Lismore Tidy Towns last week was the installation and unveiling of the new wood sculpture in Lismore's Millennium Park. This replaced the original wood carving of St. Carthage carved in May 2005 from a living tree but the condition of this carving had deteriorated due to honey fungus disease in the tree and so the time came for its replacement.

The opportunity to do this arose in November 2017 when Minister Michael Ring Department of Rural & Community Development announced grant aid to all Tidy Towns participants in the 2018 competition to help groups celebrate sixty years of Tidy Towns in the Irish Republic. So Lismore Tidy Towns came up with the idea of using this money and its own funds to pay for a new wood sculpture to enhance the Millennium Park and be a worthy celebration of the sixty years of tidy towns nationwide.

The new two-sided figure features on one side St. Carthage patron saint of Lismore who established a monastic settlement

in 630 which led in time to Lismore becoming a university city and on the other side the famous scientist Robert Boyle born in Lismore Castle in 1627 who is known as the Father of Modern chemistry with his formula “Boyles' Law”' still used by scientists today.

The wood carving was unveiled by the chairperson of Lismore Tidy Towns, Mr. Willie Henry and by long term Lismore Tidy Towns member Mr. George Hennessy in the presence of the new Waterford City & County Mayor Mr. Declan Doocey.

In his address to those who attended the unveiling Lismore Tidy Towns chairperson Mr. Willie Henry outlined the background to the project and made special mention of the following who helped to get it off the ground, Mr. John Hayes Wood Sculptor for his advice and help and his assistant James McCarthy, Lismore outdoor staff Waterford City & County Council especially engineer Josephine McGrath, GSS John Foley, Gareth Quirke, Joe Barry, John Troy and Sonny McNamara for

their work on the plinth and surrounds, Lord William Burlington and the following staff of Lismore Estates Adrian Booth, Dennis Nevin, Declan Gaffney, Drue Dickenson and Jerry Twomey, Department of Rural & Community Development, Emma Rourke, Pobal and Pat Ryan local builder.

Willie also thanked Lismore Tidy Towns Member Michael McBride and Secretary Mary O’Brien who along with Willie himself were responsible for the organisation of the project.

Jacinta Uniake, Munster Signs was thanked for her work on the information plaques. Mealla Fahey Project Manager Lismore Heritage Centre and her staff were thanked for allowing the Heritage Centre to be used for hospitality after the unveiling.

All involved with Lismore Tidy Towns send good wishes to Dungarvan Tidy Towns and all those involved with the Entente Florale effort in Dungarvan for the judging by a team of adjudicators from participating European countries on Thursday, 19th July.

Members of the Lismore Tidy Towns planning sub committee who organised the wood sculpture project with the wood sculptor John Hayes, Fenor, Co. Waterford. From left Mr. James McCarthy, Special Branch Carvings Assistant to Mr. John Hayes, Mr. Michael McBride Lismore Tidy Towns, Mr. Willie Henry, Lismore Tidy Towns, Mr. John Hayes Wood Sculptor Special Branch Carvings and Mary O'Brien, Lismore Tidy Towns.

Lismore Tidy Towns Chairperson Mr. Willie Henry and long term Tidy Towns member Mr. George Hennessy unveiling the wood sculpture in the Millennium Park on Thursday, 12th July.

Faces in the crowd at the unveiling of the sculpture in the Millennium Park Lismore.

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Unveiling of the new wood sculpture in Lismore’s Millennium Park – Pictured in front of the new two sided wood sculpture of St. Carthage and Robert Boyle are group of Lismore Tidy Towns members with other people from the Lismore Community who helped to get the project off the ground and complete it.

Parish of Lismore Lismore / and Ballysaggart Ballysaggart KEEPING commandments is part of every day life.

There are man made rules laid down and there are serious sanctions visited on those caught infringing them. We have inspectors and supervisors, we have unannounced checks as well as pre-announced checks. We could say that there is a whole industry there for making sure these man made laws are obeyed, it seems so alien for many people that the law of God is to be obeyed! Those who do not believe in God or that vitrue is rewarded, freely make up their own rules to their own likes and dislikes. For us who anchor our lives on a personal God who is Trinity have a different set of ground rules.

There is no holiday time for being a Christian.

Christians do enjoy holidays and it is so good to welcome visitors to our Sunday Mass. I enjoy meeting visitors during the week in St Carthage's Church. The magnificence of the building express what the people thought of their Catholic faith.

Church buildings were used to teach people about the glory of the Faith. There is an art in being able to read the Church architecture as expressing many

aspects of Faith.When you stand outside the building try and understand the message this building has for today. The secular world is trying to compete with grand secular buildings. Aesthetic values are needed to counter the vulgar and the banal.

Jesus led his disciples away to be on a holiday, a time of rest. Many families make a big sacrifice so as to take their children on a holiday. Our rare summer weather made going away to the sun a bit strange.Thanks to the families who welcome home family members and make them feel they belong.

Those who have never had to emigrate do not fully appreciate what coming home means. Hospitality is surely keeping God's commandment.

MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Saturday, 21st July - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m.

Sunday, 22nd July - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m.

Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m.

PRO(E) Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

Melleray Vintage Club’s 3rd Show Pastoral Council at Lismore Castle lands

ANYONE wishing to avail of transport to the Papal Mass in the Phoenix Park organised by the Lismore / Ballysaggart Pastoral Council on Sunday, August 26th, are asked to give their names and €10 deposit to any of the following people: Helen Hardway, Michael McBride, Tom O’Grady, James Bennett, Martina O’Keeffe.

Seats are filling up so you are advised to book early to avoid disappointment. Anyone who would like to travel from neighbouring parishes are most welcome to join us, just make contact with any of the above people.

MELLERAY Vintage Club’s 3rd Show at Lismore Castle Lands is this coming Sunday, 22nd July, 2018.

Vintage Combine entries now closed. Only combines that were booked in prior to June 25th will cut on the day.

Static Exhibit entries welcome on the day.

This year we will be putting on a Corn Cutting Day along with full vintage show, cars, trucks, bikes, stationary engines and tractors are welcome, trade stands, farm safety and tractor skills demos, fire safety demos,

artsian food village and entertainment on site for all the family including musical entertainment and social dancing with the one and only Adrian Ryan. The roar of Southern Ireland Tractor Pulling Club will be sure to grab your attention as they entertain the crowds.

Trade stands still available.

Gates Open at 10.00 a.m.

Commencing at 12 noon.

Admission €10 adults. €5 OAP’s/students. U-12’s Free Further information from Jimmy Power on 0876386376 or Jean Cahill 0876429404.

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CAPPOQUIN Phone (058) 52746, Facebook is Cappoquin Community Centre and email ocappdev@eircom.net CHRISTY MOORE ON THE ROAD TOUR Cappoquin Community Centre are delighted to announce Christy Moore and his On The Road Tour will play in our Centre on Friday, September 14th, 2018. Tickets are available from the Centre Office (058) 52746 or Feerick’s Pharmacy (058) 54165.

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 attachments including cable crossover (chest), single standing exercises and duel action pulleys. Also, selection of racks including

Olympic flat bar, incline and decline bench press and smith machine and adjustable benches.

We have large selection of loose weights plates ranging from1.25kg to 20kg.

Functional Area, a dedicated area aimed to help improve fundamental strength, acceleration and endurance using the following equipment, Kettle bells, Swiss balls power bags, medicine balls dumb bells and suspension training.

Physical Trainers – Connor Prendergast (087/1247025) fully trained in strength and conditioning training (LIT Certified).

Claire Egan (087/9713895) Health and fitness Degree from UL. Both our gym trainers will help clients reach their goals with are expert knowledge, they will encourage you to work to the best of your ability whatever your level. These trainers will focus your fitness and training regime to work to your schedule, abilities, interests and lifestyle, 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.

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 Aoife Fitzgerald (058) 52570 first floor of the Community centre.

COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €7,600.00 Lotto draw 16th of July, 2018, Jackpot €7,500.00. Numbers drawn 8,9,21,24 Winner: No Winner. Consolation Prize winners: Eddie & Jean Cahill Coolagortwee; Alice Mackey Abbey Glen; Fionn Meaney, Dromrue; Patrick Lehane, Main Street; Very Rev. Fr. Gear, Mass Lane.

Next week’s draw is on the 23rd of July, 2018, with a jackpot of €7,600.00.

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!

Tom Hennessey and his crew pouring the concrete for the foundations of the new Gym Extension.

Enjoying the Ballyduff Upper Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in Ballyduff's GAA Grounds.

[Sean Byrne]

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Stunning Cappoquin!

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KNOCKANORE KGK COMMUNITY COUNCIL Check us out on our Facebook pages (Knockanore Area KGK Community Council) and (Knockanore Heritage and History).

SET DANCERS Best wishes to Mary Casey and her under 12 set dancers who are competing in the Munster Fleadh in Ennis this Sunday.

THE WEATHER On Sunday last there were rumours of rain but very little fell. Just as well perhaps, as it was the Feast

of St. Swithin. As much as we need rain we really don’t require forty days of the stuff.

DEADLINE APPROACHING August 31st is the closing date for Ads and articles for the 2018 Parish Magazine.

Many thanks to those who supported us last year and we hope that they will do so again this year.

If you have photos of you with the magazine in foreign parts, please send them in to westford@eircom.net as soon as you can. We will include them in this year’s issue.

Mary Casey’s under 12 Set Dancers.

Torcán left to right Jason Turk, Brian Morrissey, Robin Turk, Seán Murphy.

Councillor James Tobin and Martin O’Keeffe studying art at the recent Fete in Knockanore.

BALLYDUFF UPPER SOCIAL DANCING A huge thank you to everyone who supported the social dance last Saturday night in any way! A great night was had by all. Watch this space for information for next month’s line up! Or join us on the Facebook Group page Ballyduff Social Dancing.

CÚL CAMP Well done to all the boys and girls who took part in the Kellogg’s Cúl camp last week.

Check out the Cúl Camp photos around the county.

WALKING CLUB The next walk is Sunday, 29th July. Meeting at the Mountain Barracks at 1pm, Tom Feeney will lead this walk. New mem-

bers are always welcome.

BOOLEY HOUSE SEASON Don’t forget to book your place at the Booley House this season. Tonight, Wednesday, Ballyduff ’s Youth Trad band take the stage to kick off the proceedings this year in St Michael’s Hall.

The show itself will run proper next week 25th July to the 29th August. Tickets can be booked through Lismore Heritage Centre from 9am to 6pm at 058 54975, through 058 60456 and 086 8208242 and of course through the website www.thebooleyhouse.com. The Booley House predates Riverdance by two years and is still going strong!

See Ballyduff Comhaltas Notes

and The Booley House poster for more details.

NO NEWS NEXT WEEK. There will be no news notes next week as I’m not around, but please keep your notices coming in and I’ll gladly add them the following week.

NEWS FOR INCLUSION Thank you to all who contributed this week. To keep this notice page topical everyone’s help is needed. If you have any photos, announcements, congratulations or condolences and stories you would like to be included, please contact Denise at ballyduffuppernews@gmail.com, or 087 2273737 by Sunday night each week.

BALLYSAGGART 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Rita Doocey and Delia Cashell; 2nd: Helen Morrissey and Eddie Sheehan. Lucky Tables: Kathleen Coleman and Stephen Cunningham. Joan Hannon and Helen O'Keeffe.

Tickets: Joan Hannon, Helen Morrissey, Christy Higgins x 2 and Eddie Sheehan.

FESTIVAL TIME Preparations are well underway for this year’s Ballysaggart Community Festival. It will commence on Tuesday, July 31st and the events are as follows: Tuesday evening - Art Competition and Pongo in the Community Centre.

Wednesday evening - 5K Road Race and Walk.

Registration from 6:30 pm in the Ballyvera Inn, Ballysaggart.

Walkers off at 7:15 pm and runners at 8:00 pm. Prizegiving and refreshments in the Ballyvera Inn afterwards.

Thursday evening - 45 Card Drive in the Community Centre.

Friday evening - Car Treasure Hunt and Table Quiz in the Ballyvera Inn. Saturday afternoon - Ladies Football and Juvenile GAA in the GAA Field.

Saturday evening - Adult hurling match in the GAA Field Saturday night - Disco and

Karaoke with a "Lovely Girls" competition in the Ballyvera Inn. This is sure to be a great night.

Sunday - Family Fun Day in the GAA Field featuring an Obstacle Course, Long Puck competition, Dog Show and many more activities and Side Shows to keep the whole family entertained.

Sunday evening - Fancy Dress Parade followed by a night of music and craic in the Ballyvera Inn. There are still some minor details to finalise so whtch this space.

For more information call 087 7523386 or email festivalballysaggart@gmail.com

Torcán at Knockanore Fete THE concert to kick off this year's Knockanore Fete was very well supported. In the first half we had a lovely children’s choir followed by a number of talented acts by young people both singing and performing.

A comedy skit composed and performed by the people of Knockanore brought the first half to a dramatic close. It featured many topical references which had the audience in fits of laughter.

It is amazing that Knockanore which is such an isolated parish is able to produce such a wealth

of talent.

The second part of the show featured new style Irish music by the band Torcán led by a Jason Turk who was raised in Knockanore from the age of three and has been playing there since the age of 13 along with his brother Robin Turk.

The two brothers were delighted to be kicking off the Knockanore Fete this year as the parish has always been very encouraging of their musical talents. It's was also great to see such attention during the show from all the young children in the

front row who were quiet for the slow parts but were clapping and stamping in time to the music for the upbeat parts! For the finale of the show Torcán was joined by students from Blackwater Community School in Lismore who performed their All-Ireland winning entry from the ‘Briery Gap’ competition in Macroom this year.

Torcán will be performing this Sunday Night (22nd) at the prestigious Townlands Festival in Macroom and at the Rostellan Chocolate Cafe on Saturday 28th.

Pictured at this year’s Knockanore Fete 2018

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Dungarvan Men’s Shed Taking part in the ‘Friends of Padre Pio Nursing Home’ Noreen O’Neill taking part in the ‘Friends of Padre Pio Fundraising 10K and 5K Run and Walk at Tourin, Nursing Home’ Fundraising 10K and 5K Run and Walk Cappoquin, ahead of the big match was Andrea Bjelic [Dan McGrath] at Tourin, Cappoquin.

[Dan McGrath] from Croatia with her dog Vidra.

Celyn O’Connor, Shannon Conway and Allannah O’Connor pictured during the ‘Friends of Padre Pio Paddy Leahy and Brian Murray taking part in the ‘Friends Nursing Home’ Fundraising 10K and 5K Run and Walk of Padre Pio Nursing Home’ Fundraising 10K & 5K Run [Dan McGrath] at Tourin, Cappoquin.

[Dan McGrath] & Walk at Tourin, Cappoquin.

Ollie Flynn mans the ‘Water Stop’ at Lismore during the ‘Friends of Padre Pio Nursing Home’ Fundraising 10K and Emmet Steward and Kay Steward pictured taking part in 5K Run and Walk at Tourin, Cappoquin. the ‘Friends of Padre Pio Nursing Home’ Fundraising 10K [Dan McGrath] and 5K Run and Walk at Tourin, Cappoquin. [Dan McGrath]

Laura Roche, Linda Devinny and Evelyn Coady pictured after finishing the ‘Friends of Padre Pio Nursing Home’ Aidan Walsh about to finish the ‘Friends of Padre Pio Fundraising 10K and 5K Run and Walk at Tourin, Nursing Home’ Fundraising 10K and 5K Run and Walk Cappoquin.

[Dan McGrath] at Tourin, Cappoquin.

[Dan McGrath]

SHED FUNDRAISER IN WOODHOUSE A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS Our Variety Music Night in the Walled Garden of Woodhouse, Stradbally on Tuesday, 10th July was a tremendous success. The event was sold out a week in advance and we were delighted with the welcome support. The appreciative and relaxed audience enjoyed a top class line up of talented musicians and singers including Cahir Mens Shed whose seven piece band anchored the show while some people listened outside in the beautiful and peaceful surrounds of the Walled Garden thanks to Jim and Sally Thompson.

'Fear an Ti' Kieran O’Connor did a superb job and introduced all the talented performers for an evening of entertainment in the local community which celebrated the best music and song from the East and West of the County backed up by Cahir Mens Shed Band.

Our surprise guest was Glenn O’Connor who wowed the audience with wonderful tunes played on the piano both classical and pop. Glenn is an aspiring pianist living in Abbeyside and has just completed his Leaving Certificate.

His performances surprised very many people and we have no doubt Glenn will be a star in the future based on the feedback from the audience. We wish him well and hope to see him perform at many local events in the meantime.

We wish to thank all those who attended from far and wide to be with us on a warm sunny evening. A special thanks to our entertainers: Cahir Mens Shed Band members, Mattie Fahey, Ellie Skehan, Liam Clancy, Isme Drohan, Barry Duffy, Pat Power, Roisin O’Shea, Busty Griffin, Ann O’Brien, Noel Dunphy and Neil Hurley who all made a huge effort to be with us on the night. Thanks very much for sharing your wonderful talent for our pleasure and to raise funds for the Shed.

Thanks to Jim and Sally Thompson for inviting us to Woodhouse.

Dick Clancy and the members of the Shed who planned and organised this event, to June James and Woodhouse staff for their kindness and ever cheerful disposition which contributed in no small part to making this musical evening so very special for us and finally we would also

like to thank our superb Fear an Tí Kieran O’Connor.

We are grateful to Stephen Cass of Cass & Co, Bonmahon Joinery, Linda Heaphy, Terra Nua, Stradbally Community Centre, Ballymaloe Foods, Criostal na Rinne, FDC Accountants, The Park Hotel Dungarvan, Topline Currans, Dungarvan Lions Club and Paddy Joe Ryan for their support with the booking, seating and spot prizes for the event.

Entente Florale Judging this week Good luck to Dungarvan Town Community who are being visited by the international jury of Entente Florale Europe on Thursday, 19th July for judging of the competition.

This is D day for our town and preparations have been ongoing for months and particularly evident in the past few weeks with so much activity with painting and provision of flowers and plants in the public spaces and town entrances.

Great credit is due to the Town Council staff and community volunteers including the Shed for their efforts during the dry weather to ensure our town is blooming and pollinating is at its peak.

Good luck to all concerned and let’s hope the judges see this beautiful area at its best.

Hopefully the rain over the weekend will boost our chances!

Shed members visit the Aras President Michael D. Higgins and Sabina Higgins hosted a Garden Party at Aras a Uachtaráin last Friday, 29th June in glorious sunshine and we were there! During his speech the President expressed his strong opinions which reflect our own thinking about changes in Irish Society, ethics, social fragmentation and responsible citizenship.

The President’s Speech (continued) We must remember, of course, that we are also citizens of a wider global community. In 2015 the international community set out a clear and widely agreed road map, detailing what it takes to meet our global challenges head on.

We collectively agreed to do all we can to attain 17 goals for a better world. By the year 2030

Anne Cass pictured with Glenn O’Connor who performed at Woodhouse Walled Gardens

we must have achieved these Sustainable Development Goals.

We have a historic opportunity, and indeed duty, to lay the foundations of a new model for human flourishing and social harmony.

As members of that global community let us all commit to playing our role, in working together to ensure that future generations will inhabit a more just and equitable society.

May I thank you all, therefore, for the profound and valuable contribution you make to your communities and to our society.

The work you do demonstrates the spirit of active participation that animates our communities and the lives of those with whom we share that communal space.

Mar sin, tig linn saol an phobail a cheiliúradh inniu, agus is mian liom arís eile, comhghairdeas a dhéanamh agus moladh a thabhairt daoibh go léir as na hiarrachtaí a dhéanann sibh go fial mar shaoránaigh, leis an pobal agus an teaghlach a choinneáil i gcroílár ár sochaí.

So today, let us celebrate community life and may I, once again, congratulate and commend all of you for the efforts you generously and unstintingly are putting into your role as citizens, for working so hard to keep community and family at the heart of our society.

Poem Hotels for all creatures will soon appear.

Along the greenway this very year.

All bugs welcomed to rest or stay.

A haven of safety along the way.

For bugs and bees a home from home.

A cosy retreat to call their own.

For creatures all from far and near.

A gift the people give to share.

Ger Dalton

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Comeraghs Wild 2018 breaks all records THE four day Comeraghs Wild Festival was the best on record, it was a complete sell-out and it will be hard to raise the bar further next year, organising committee chairperson, Mary Flynn said.

An extra date was added; new events like open air yoga, painting workshops and the Nire Valley Summer Drop were introduced and both the Street Fete in Kilmacthomas and the open air concert featuring the Dublin Gospel choir and Newfoundland stood out most, Mary believes.

“It was definitely our best Festival ever. From start to finish. It will be hard to follow this year. But we’ve an incredible voluntary team together now; we’ve got the ingredients right for a festival that appeals to all ages and all tastes and we’re extremely thankful to Richie Walsh, to Bernadette Drohan and Brid Kirby from the Council for the exceptional work they put in.

“Whether someone is a mountaineer or a culture vulture, the Comeraghs Wild has something for them. Mahon Falls stood out for me this weekend. There’s something very special about those mountains and every single person who attended was totally and utterly

blown away by the setting, the performances and the welcome,” she said.

Among the many visitors to the region for Comeraghs Wild was Swiss native, Alexei Evsioukov, who travelled to the Festival with his 16 year-old daughter, Anna. He had only arrived into Rosslare that afternoon and headed straight for the Mahon Falls for the event.

“We wanted to take in some cultural and sporting events and when we were planning this trip, Comeraghs Wild stood out and we contacted Bernadette Drohan. She was most welcoming. She really sold this event to us. The concert in the mountains was very special – a delightful evening. It was a real pleasure to attend the festival.The setting, the atmosphere and the authenticity of participants have captured our hearts. It was a great start to our road trip in Ireland,” Alexi said afterwards.

Sublime weather conditions spurred great crowds to gather for the Silver Screen and Summer Sounds gathering in gorgeous Portlaw. And hundreds and hundreds of people to flocked to Kilmacthomas for the Street Fete. Many of the volunteers who helped had been out from

4.00 a.m. to help get the two legs of the Sean Kelly Dawn Chorus off the ground. Among them was Martin Morris of Kilmacthomas Social Enterprise Group.

“We’re absolutely thrilled with the Street Fete. The feedback from the public and from the stallholders was phenomenal. The words we heard over and over again were well organised, professional, friendly and welcoming. We couldn’t ask for more.

“We’re very thankful to the entire Social Enterprise Group; to the Civil Defence, Kilmacthomas GAA Club, DJ Tyrone Power, Quan Butler for the vintage displays and to the Greenway Joggers and Kilmacthomas Badminton Group who helped out on the morning cycle, along with our own members. It was a cracking weekend and Kilmacthomas should be very proud,” he said.

Among the many, many sell-out events were Sea Gardening with Marie Power; the Brake for the Border cycle; the Magical Morning Yoga; Mountain High Music; the Nire Valley Summer Drop;Teas,Tales and the Troubles; Lackendarra Jim, the Masterclass in the Mountains event and the Hoolie in the Hills Ceili.

Pictured at the "Mountain Music" at Mahon Falls, Co. Waterford, a Comeraghs Wild Festival night event which featured The Dublin Gospel Choir and Newfoundland. Pictured are Tom and Mandy Norris.

[Patrick Browne]

Pictured at the "Mountain Music" at Mahon Falls, Co. Waterford, a Comeraghs Wild Festival night event which featured The Dublin Gospel Choir and Newfoundland. Pictured are Alexei and Anna Evsioukov from Switzerland.

[Patrick Browne]

Pictured at the "Mountain Music" at Mahon Falls, Co. Waterford, a Comeraghs Wild Festival night event which featured The Dublin Gospel Choir and Newfoundland. Pictured are Jeff O’Toole, Jody Sutton and Treasa Forestall.

[Patrick Browne]

Pictured at the "Mountain Music" at Mahon Falls, Co. Waterford, a Comeraghs Wild Festival night event which featured The Dublin Gospel Choir.

Pictured at the "Mountain Music" at Mahon Falls, Co. Waterford, a Comeraghs Wild Festival night event which featured The Dublin Gospel Choir and Newfoundland. Pictured are Sheila Smyth, Eileen and Tom Acheson.

[Patrick Browne]

[Patrick Browne]

Pictured at the "Mountain Music" at Mahon Falls, Co. Waterford, a Comeraghs Wild Festival night event which featured The Dublin Gospel Choir and Newfoundland. Pictured are Geraldine Quinn, Seamus McNamara, Paul Moore and Hilary Creedon.

[Patrick Browne]

Pictured at the "Mountain Music" at Mahon Falls, Co. Waterford, a Comeraghs Wild Festival night event which featured The Dublin Gospel Choir.

[Patrick Browne]

Painting group participating in the Comeraghs Wild Festival led by Roisin O’Shea. Pictured (l. to r.): Breda Power, Carmel Power. Group: 3rd place Breda Power, Artist Roisin O'Shea, 2nd place Katerina, Organiser Ger Barron, 1st place Declan Pierce.

Pictured at the "Mountain Music" at Mahon Falls, Co. Waterford, a Comeraghs Wild Festival night event which featured The Dublin Gospel Choir and Newfoundland. Pictured are Bridget Harney, Thomas Healy, Linda Lonergan, Maria Phelan, Eleanor McCarthy, Anne Marie McCarthy, Ellen Lonergan, John Phelan and Sean McCarthy.

[Patrick Browne]

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Some of the contestants at Clancy's Bar getting ready for Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2018 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Youghal Cardiac First Responders.

[John Hennessy]

The Sean Kelly Dawn Chorus Cycle which took place on the Greenway as part of the Comeraghs Wild Festival.

[David Clynch]

Winners of the Sand Castle Competition; Gabii Boguszewska, Lily Desmond, Nikola Golebiewska and Wonika Buczko as the mermaid at Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2018 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Youghal Cardiac First Responders.

[John Hennessy]

Maria White from Dungarvan, Frances Gavin from Wexford and Pauline Dowdalll from Kilmacthomas pictured at the Sean Kelly Dawn Chorus Cycle which took place on the Greenway as part of the Comeraghs Wild Festival.

[David Clynch]

Laura Smyth, Emma Quinn, Emily Walker and Teegan Lowther, all from Seafield Caravan Park, Youghal, at Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2018 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Youghal Cardiac First Responders.

[John Hennessy]

Local Youghal band, New Bedford, performing live on stage at Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2018 in aid of [John Hennessy] Youghal RNLI and Youghal Cardiac First Responders.

Maria and Rohan Kiely pictured with Tony Walsh all from Kilmacthomas at the Sean Kelly Dawn Chorus Cycle which [David Clynch] took place on the Greenway as part of the Comeraghs Wild Festival.

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St. Cronan’s Church Graveyard Mass.

GRAVEYARD MASS On this Friday night family, friends and neighbours where ever you live of loved ones at rest in the cemeteries of St. Cronan’s Church, Clashmore, and in the old cemetery at the top of the village are invited to attend the annual grave yard mass.This mass will be celebrated on this Friday evening, July 20th, at 7.30 p.m.

FIRST ANNIVERSARY MASS The First Anniversary Mass for our beloved late parish priest Fr. Maurice O’Gorman will be celebrated here in Clashmore Church on Thursday of next week – July 26th at 7.30 p.m. and all are welcome.

at 8.00 p.m.Transport is available to and from the bingo from Youghal town via bus leaving Youghal for the Kinsalebeg from all the usual pick up points.

CLASHMORE TIDY TOWNS ASSOCIATION We have, of course, been enjoying a fantastic spell of weather of the past few weeks and the village looks very well but the unusually dry conditions have put a lot of pressure on the flowers and plants around the village so we wish to thank all of those dedicated residents who are continuing to water their planters and flower boxes on a daily basis and urge you all to keep up the good work. We also wish to thank Peter Fitzgerald for his

takes place on Thursday, July 26th, at 12 noon with confessions at 11.30 a.m.This annual celebration has been the highlight every year for many decades. It is hoped that those who help out every year will do so once again this year Details from Fr. O’Connor at [024] 96287 or [087] 2632796.

CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE At our Clashmore 45 Drive on Monday night last [July 16th] in the Decies Bar, our over all winners this week on ten eleven games were Derry Cotter and Jock O’Connell. In joint second on seven games we had Roger Ledingham and Anne Ledingham; Aine Curran and Pad O’Halloran.

Best of the last five were Mary O’Donovan and Hanna Lucas.

Our lucky last game winners were Terri McGrath and Noel Nugent, Edmond Og Ledingham and Paddy Kelleher, Tom Osborne and John Motherway Well done all and thanks to everyone for your continued support.

CLASHMORE – KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our Clashmore Kinsalebeg GAA club weekly lotto draw took place last Monday night, July 17th, and the following were the numbers out of the drum 9, 19, 25, 26 we had no jackpot winner. Next week our jackpot

will be €4,800 when our draw takes place at the Rising Sun Bar. Congratulations to the following who were the winners of €20 spot prizes: Mary O’Halloran, Ferrypoint; Brian Dunne; Mikey Hynes; J&M Seward. Thanks to everyone for supporting our draw.

MUSIC IN THE BEER GARDEN Another lovely addition in our village is the recently established “Beer Garden” at the Rising Sun pub in Clashmore Village. Back playing in the “Beer Garden” this coming Sunday evening, July 22nd, will be popular local duo Tony & Brendan of “WOUNDED.” Music begins at 6.00 p.m. and if you have not heard this group play before you are in for a real treat on Sunday evening.

CLASHMORE RAMBLERS LOTTO RESULTS Our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place on Sunday night last, July 15th. Our letters drawn were C U H X.We had no winner of our Jackpot which now stands at €800.

The following were our lucky weekly prize winners of €20 each: Roche family; Liam Troy; Keane family. Lotto results Sunday, 8th July. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

LIVE AT DEISE BRÚ!

Live at Deise Brú House, Aglish, next weekend we have our “open mike sessions” on Saturday [July 22nd] at 9.00 p.m.

All musicians and singers welcome to take part.

On this and every second Saturday and Sunday evening we have duo “Out The Gap” playing outside in the garden. Hope to see you all there.

ARDMORE PATTERN FESTIVAL People will be glad to hear that the Festival brochure will be available this coming weekend.

We can’t wait to show you all that is happening.There are sneak peeks on our Facebook page so if you are online, please take a look. There should be a piece in the local papers this week with further details of what to expect.

The festival is not possible with the help of our volunteers.

Paul & Trish will be contacting those on our volunteer list who would have helped in previous years.

If there is anyone new who would have an hour or two to

An Siopa Nua

Our community on alert.

A COMMUNITY ON ALERT Yet again our community has been the target of crime and we would like to remind you all of the very successful text Alert system which our two community alert groups have in place. If you see or hear any thing which is not of the norm please report it and keep our community safe.

BBQ & BLUEGRASS Take a seat at “the Well” this Thursday evening, July 19th, and enjoy some great food and the wonderful music of bluegrass band Jeff Scroggins & Colorado, all the way from Colorado USA. When Clashmore Stings & Things host their fundraising Summer BBQ in the beautiful surrounds of St. Mochua's Well, at 8.00 p.m.Tickets are €15 or €20 for a family which includes the music and BBQ … a bargain!

Hope to see you all there.

BINGO Bingo this and every Sunday night takes place here in Kinsalebeg Hall at its eyes down

help with repairing the light halo on the statue at the Grotto recently and to Aidan O’Rourke for assisting with this on the electrical side of things.

BEAUTIFUL GARDENS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC IN ARDMORE THIS SATURDAY A wonderful event takes place this coming Saturday morning in Ardmore when Mark & Trish Horgan will open up their gardens to the public from 11.00 a.m. onwards.

Located on the Rocky Road only 100 yards from the Health Centre this will be a special event and well worth a visit on the day.

All donations on the day will go to St. Declan's Conference of SVP Ardmore, Grange & Kinsalebeg thanks to the Horgan family.

PARISH OF AGLISH – BALLINAMEELA – MOUNT STUART MASS AT ST. DECLAN’S WELL The annual celebration of Mass at St. Declan’s Well, Toor,

When in Clashmore be sure to stop in for some good food.

The Old Still.

Beresford’s Pub.

Gretta’s House.

spare at any stage, please let us know and we will accommodate you where possible.Thank you in advance for your help and support in this.

Don’t forget that there are still a number of tickets available for The Fureys, playing on Thursday 26th at 8.00 p.m. in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, and The 2 Johnnies who play on Monday 23rd at 8.00 p.m. in Halla Deuglán, Ardmore. Tickets for both concerts are available online at www.ardmorepatternfestival.ie and from Ardmore and Grange Post Offices.

WOMEN ON THE MOVE! Kinsalebeg Community Group / With Waterford Sports Partnership we are putting on a 6 week “Women on the Move” programme in Kinsalebeg hall beginning on July 16th to the 20th August. €20 per person at 7.00 p.m. Please come along have some fun and get fit as well.

Names can be given to Helen Collins or any member of the Kinsalebeg group. Keep an eye out for posters with all the details.

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Dungarvan Camera Club AT this month's meeting of Dungarvan Camera Club we welcomed visitors from Kilkenny Photographic Society, Club Chair John Hughes, John Cuddihy, and Andrew McCann. The trio gave a rundown on the history of their club and their recent successes in National Competitions.

The upcoming Suir Valley Challenge was discussed and the monthly competition Deep Depth Of Field was critiqued by John Cuddihy.

The results were: Grade 3 - Iris Graham. Grade 2 - 3rd Julian Ashleigh, 2nd Louise Neylin, 1st Ann Dunleavey. Grade 1 - 3rd Michael Loftus, 2nd Breda Hennessy Duggan, 1st John Pelham.

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Members of the Sonas band who were performing at Araglin Carnival last weekend.

Sonas Show on Wednesday, July 18th DCC June 2018 GIII - 1st - Iris Graham - Greenway.

DCC June 2018 GII - 2nd - Louise Neylin - Bay. DCC June 2018 GII - 1st - Ann Dunleavy - Old Stone.

FOR anyone interested in top quality traditional Irish music being played by truly talented and original young performers, look no further than Ballyduff on Wednesday, July 18th.

The amazing Sonas band will be staging their annual Summer show in St Michael's Hall, Ballyduff, from 8.15 p.m. for one night only. This is a lovely show which is guaranteed to entertain the whole family.

Come along to Ballyduff on Wednesday, July 18th for this special evening. Bookings for this show can be made at (086)8208242 BOOLEY HOUSE SHOW The famous Booley House will begin its Summer run on Wednesday, July 25th, at 8.15 p.m. in Ballyduff and will be running every Wednesday until the end of August. Patrons are advised to book in advance to guarantee tickets for their chosen night and come along early to St. Michael's Hall, Ballyduff Upper, to enjoy the hospitality and the complimentary cup of tea/coffee and home baking.

Bookings for this highly recommended show can be made either online at www.thebooleyhouse.com <http://www.thebooleyhouse.com/> or by phon-

ing the direct booking line (058) 60456 2.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.

Lismore Heritage Centre also takes bookings at (058)54975.

For further informations on The Booley House Show, email thebooleyhouseshow@gmail.com <theboolyhouse@gmail.com> or talk to Thomas Hyland at (086)8208242.

MUNSTER FLEADH The comhaltas branch in Ballyduff are keenly looking forward to the Munster Fleadh which will be held in Ennis from July 20th to 22nd.

The following competitors will be representing the Ballyduff/Ballysaggart/Ballinvella branch in the music/singing competitions: Ríona Ní Chadhain, Bríd McMagh, Gavin Kenneally, Cormac Martin, Jack Condon, Domhnall Mac Murchú, Dubhalta Mac Murchú, Joe Motherway, Jason Turk, Cian Smith, Thomas Aherne and Emma Corbett. This year we have a lovely grupa cheoil taking part in the 12-15 age group.

Ballyduff has a great tradition and success in the dancing competitions and there will be 11 teams participating in Ennis.

Good luck to Jack and AnnaMay Condon dancing in the Sean Nós dance competitions.

"Stage School New Term" DCC June 2018 GI - 2nd - Breda Hennessy Duggan - Cliffs.

DCC June 2018 GII - 3rd- Julian Ashleigh - Track.

DCC June 2018 GI - 3rd - Michael Loftus - Up, up and away.

DCC June 2018 GI - 1st - John Pelham - Quay.

DUNGARVAN Junior Musical Stage School are currently recruiting students for their new term that will commence on Monday, 20th August, and runs until January. The stage school is going from strength to strength with each passing term and this is your opportunity to come and join our Stage School family.

If you like to sing, dance, act and perform live on stage or you just like to have fun and make new friends then why not see for yourself why so many happy students from Dungarvan and the West Waterford area cant be wrong.

No experience is required to join the stage school and all levels of ability are catered for in our classes that take place every Monday and Wednesday in St. Joseph’s School, Dungarvan.

We cater for students aged 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12 and 13 to 18 and new students are always more than welcome.

All our students get to perform live on stage in our much talked about full scale end of term productions that include our most recent productions of Sister Act, Annie and Legally Blonde to name just a few and we are delighted to announce that our next end of term production will be the hilarious

musical comedy All Shook Up based on the much loved music and songs of Elvis Presley and we are sure it will prove to be a huge hit and great fun for all our students and audiences alike.

All Shook Up will be staged at The Sports Centre Dungarvan in January.

We will be holding a registration / open evening on Friday, 17th August, in St. Joseph’s School, Dungarvan, from 5-30 p.m. to 7-30 p.m. for new students to enrol for the new term. If you can’t make it on Friday 17th don't worry as 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 and enrol you over the phone or you can contact us through our Facebook page and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

We have a strong emphasis on confidence building, having fun and making new friends while learning all the skills of the performing arts from the industries most talented and in demand professionals, skills that stay with and benefit the students way and beyond the world of the stage and the rehearsal room. Let the fun begin!

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Portrait of an artist …

By Donal Buckley

Brendan Peppard

Back row left to right: Shane Houlihan, Matthew McCarthy, Eamonn Meehan, David Creed, Noel McGregor, Seamus Connolly, Liam Duggan. Front row left to right: John Queally, Luke O’Brien, Alan Donnelly, Ned Kiely (Committee Chairman), Fr. Joseph Bracken C.C. (Troop Chaplain), Peter Kelly, Ger Wyley and Donal Dempsey.

11th Waterford Scout Reunion . . .

Jack McCarthy to be honoured with Civic Reception A CIVIC Reception to honour Jack McCarthy former Scout Master and founder of the reformed 11th Waterford St. Mary’s Scout Troop will take place on Saturday, 28th July at 5.30 p.m. at the Civic Offices, Dungarvan.

Jack who was a teacher by profession, spent his entire teaching career at the local CBS Primary School now St. Joseph’s National School. In the late 60s he embarked on a project to re-establish a Scout troop to cater for the boys of the town, and on 25th July, 1968 an Investiture Ceremony took place in St. Mary’s Parish Church.

Former Scouts of the 11th Waterford gathered to mark and plan the 50th Anniversary of their investiture and indeed to express their heartfelt gratitude to Jack, their ex teacher and Scoutmaster they made representations to Waterford City and County Council regarding a Civic Reception for Jack. The authorities looked

favourably on their request and on Saturday, 28th July, Jack will be joined by his wife, family, relatives, former scouts, friends and by the Council Chamber to receive this well deserved honour.

Former Scouts will gather shorty after 5.00 p.m. at the Civic Offices. The Ceremony will follow at 5.30 p.m. As the investiture took place in St. Mary’s, Jack and former Scouts will attend the 7.30 p.m.

Mass.

A celebratory dinner will follow at Lawlor’s Hotel at 8.30 p.m., close on ninty ex scouts, wives, partners, Jack’s family including wife Breda (nee Kelleher) will join invited guests. A DVD of that night half a century ago will be shown followed by slides of happenings in the early years of the troop.

Tickets can be booked and purchased from John O’Mahony 086-8869626; Frank Denmead 086-3858679 and David Kiely 086-2525663.

Back row left to right: James McGrath, Brendan Kelly, Joe Moynihan, Austin Curran, John Creed, Garvan O’Keeffe, Edmund Power, Pat Flynn. Front row left to right: Charles Wilson, Michael Denmead, Tony Murphy (RIP), Ray Burke, Robert Denmead, Joe Wilson, Thomas Houlihan, John Wall, Eamonn Morrissey.

EVERY World Cup, we are reminded how our neighbours last won the tournament in 1966 and we are regaled with stories of heroics and daring perpetrated by that English team captained by Bobby Moore. In Ireland, we were acknowledging things of a more eclectic nature. It was the 50th anniversary of The Rising, The Bishop of Clonfert protesting over the content of The Late Late Show (a woman told Gay Byrne that she hadn't worn a nightie on her wedding night!) and Nelson's pillar was blown up. Also in 1966, "The Blue Max" was filmed in Ireland.This was one of the biggest budget Hollywood movies of the time. The World War 1 epic shot many of its aerial dogfight scenes in Fermoy.

The film starred Ursula Andress, James Mason and the cigar-chomping George Peppard.

Now I'm not saying that Brendan and George are related, though he did hint at such an association on more than one occasion. But, you will agree, that "Peppard" is an uncommon name. So, the possibility is there and the probability is high, but I couldn't really comment.

Brendan is a watercolourist who trades under the name of Abbey Watercolours. His studio is at the beautiful "Marja" in Melleray, across the road from The Pilgrims Rest. I met him there for an exceptional coffee and some light conversation about life, the world and, of course art. *Who is your favourite artist?* One of my favourites is Graham Berry. His beautifully sun dappled seashore watercolours have a wonderful sense of light with a touch of humour about them. Another artist I really enjoy is Hazel Soan. She captures exotic and mundane images and animates them with simple brush strokes. Marilyn Allis can do minimalism or extravagant vibrancy. Her watercolours will brighten anyone's day. There are many more that I admire, like our own Frank Clarke or Dagenhams Mick Cawston whose humorous animal portraits are world famous. For examples of loose watercolour paintings, you won't get finer than Andrew Geeson. *What do you read for pleasure?* At night time I like to read a good thriller. Frederick Forsyth, James Patterson, Jeffrey Archer and Jack Higgins can all spin a good yarn. Lee Child with his Jack Reacher novels and anything by Robert Ludlum are always welcome additions to my book shelf. My guilty reading pleasure is anything by Harold Robbins. *Have you a favourite colour?* If there is one colour I couldn't do without, it is blue.There are so many dimensions to and applications for blue that it would be impossible to replace it. I wouldn't want to try. *What type of music do you listen to?* Being a child of the sixties, its difficult to resist the sound track of that era.There were so many good songs and so many good bands. The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan and many, many more. They had a modern sound that empathised with the angst and ambitions of the young. *In your travels, have you found an idyllic place?* Spain is a country I could lay my hat any time. In the north west is an area called Galicia which has Santiago de Compostela as its main attraction. On the eastern side of the country, there is the vibrant region of Catalonia (maybe TOO vibrant for the Spanish government at the moment). Then there is the wonderful wine region of Rioja.....heavy sigh! *Apart from "The Blue Max", do you have a favourite film?* I love a good war film. Films like "633 Squadron" and the "Great Escape" have all the drama of a thriller

and as many historical facts as a documentary.

Entertainment and education in one package!

Brendan Peppard is a man of many talents. He studied the technicalities of site management in his early years and set up his own successful business. In the 1990s he undertook a 10 week cookery course under the renowned chef Alix Gardner where he achieved a certificate in Cordon Bleu cooking. He is a baker, a maker of home brew beer and wine. In fact if he wasn't already spoken for, I'd marry him myself. He is also a fisherman of rare talent. In other words, he rarely catches anything.

His daughter Victoria is the one he can thank for looking after his Facebook page and other social media.

Without her, my research would have been fruitless, so I also thank you,Victoria.

The paintings of Brendan Peppard explore many categories, from; landscapes, sport, still life and animal portraits. There is a softness to his watercolours that portray a compassion for his subjects. His paintings can be viewed at his Melleray studio, at the Haven Art Gallery or online at Abbey Watercolours.

And to top it all, he is an absolute gent. Brendan, I just love it when a plan comes together.

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Experience the magic of Fossett’s Circus …

130 Year Anniversary Show THIS year Fossett's Circus, the oldest continuously touring circus in the world, is delighted to bring our all new 2018 production to the people of Dungarvan and surrounding areas with our "5 Star Show" ratings from customers on our Facebook page.

We feature the very best in international circus performers while presenting the incredible skills and daring of our own family members all in our unique style of circus show, featuring Jugglers, Hula Hoop artistry, Aerial acrobats, Contortionist, DEATH DEFYING DAREDEVILS and much more.

We are thrilled to include exciting and new circus presentations never before seen in this country from all over the world for 3 performances at Waterford Road in Dungarvan beside the Coolagh Service Station, a show definitely not to be missed.

Throughout the 2 hour, fast paced performance our very own Clown

Otto will bring his special brand of magic (and mayhem) to the show! A firm favourite with children and adults alike, Otto has promised us that he has a few new tricks up his sleeve this year.

Our Ringmaster, Marion Fossett, will keep the whole show flowing as usual.

We are very proud of our 2018 production and we look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones as we tour the country for the 130th consecutive time.

Book on line for Great Value circus tickets on www.fossettscircus.com BOOK NOW! We visit DUNGARVAN – WATERFORD ROAD ~ THURSDAY 26th TO FRIDAY, 27th JULY. IT’S FOSSETT’S ….

WORTH THE WAIT…. TRUST THE NAME YOU KNOW FOR SPECTACULAR CIRCUS ENTERTAINMENT EVERY JULY IN DUNGARVAN! www.facebook.com/ fossettscircus1888 Pictured left is Marina.

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New Music for An Ancient Legend: Buile Shuibhne at the Dungarvan Summer Music Festival FEATURING DAVID POWER, THE RTÉ CONTEMPO STRING QUARTET AND ACTOR EAMONN HUNT DUNGARVAN Summer Music Festival is three days of exciting and groundbreaking music taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The festival features a wonderful line-up of Irish music that is eminently forward-looking, but grown from traditional roots.

Following the acoustic concert from Lúnasa on Friday 3rd and the multi-media performance of Antarctica on Saturday (both featured in previous weeks newspapers), the third and final performance in the Dungarvan Summer Music Festival features an intriguing newly-composed work incorporating music alongside the spoken word.

Hurry, Hurry, Hurry! Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Premiere is Friday and tickets are going fast PLEASE come out and help support this Lions Club musical extravaganza fundraiser. Yes! The long awaited sequel to Mamma Mia with the music of ABBA is finally here. ABBA is a Swedish pop group, formed in Stockholm in 1972 by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad.

The group's name derives from the first letter in each of the first names of its members. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of popular music, topping the charts worldwide from 1974 to 1982.

ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 at The Dome in Brighton, UK, giving Sweden its first triumph in the contest.

Tickets are still on sale at Joe Kelly's, The Wine Buff, Dungarvan Tourist Office and at the SGC cinema, priced at €15.

Don’t forget, the wine and cheese reception starts on Friday, 20th July, at 6:45 p.m. sharp with the movie at 7:30.

Eamonn Hunt The unusual work is based on the ancient literary epic of Buile Suibhne (“The Madness of Sweeney”) - one of the richest expressions of poetry in the canon of Gaelic literature.

Penned by an unknown 12th century poet, the work has inspired writers from TS Eliot to Flann O’Brien and the epic legend has been translated by Séamus Heaney, who in 1983 reworked an earlier translation as Sweeney Astray.

It is believed that Sweeney was an early 7th century King of the Dál nAraide in Ulster. One legend describes how the king was enraged when word came to him that St. Ronan planned to build a church on his lands. The king rushed from his home to confront the saint, and in an

attempt to prevent him, his wife grabbed at his cloak to hold him back. As she did, the cloak unfurled and the maddened king rushed from the house, entirely naked. On confronting the saint, the king was cursed by Ronan, who condemned him to wander the slopes for the rest of his days, naked, and flying like a bird.

In another version of the legend, Sweeney was engaged in the long and bloody Battle of Mag Rath (Moira, Co. Down) against Domhnall II, High King of Ireland in 637AD. Driven mad by the noise of battle, Sweeney fled and in his madness acquired the power of flight, sprouted feathers, and took to the trees. His insanity produced a talent for poetry, so that the description of his subsequent tribulations, and of the many locations through which he passed, became the classic of early literature.

Dungarvan Summer Music Festival is very excited to present this unique performance of new music and spoken word based on the great and ancient myth of Sweeney. With the gratefully acknowledged support of the Arts Council, the work was commissioned by David Power and composed by New York-based composer Dana Lyn for string quartet and uilleann pipes. It will be performed by David with the acclaimed RTÉ ConTempo

RTÉ ConTempo String Quartet

David Power String Quartet. Interwoven with the music, Actor Eamonn Hunt will read excerpts from a translation of the ancient story.

This very special performance with some of Ireland`s leading artists will be the fabulous finale concert of the 2018 festival.

Buile Shuibhne will be performed at 12 noon on Sunday 5th August in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan.

Tickets for the performance (€20) can be purchased locally from The Wine Buff in Dungarvan (058 24523) and SGC Dungarvan (058 45796).

They are also available to purchase on-line at www.eventbrite.ie Note:- FESTIVAL TICKET Further details of the Special Festival Ticket (all 3 festival concerts for a combined price of €50) can be found on the festival website: www.dungarvansummermusicfestival.com

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Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan

Skyscraper

By Bill Tubbritt

Helvick Swim and BBQ this Sunday An aerial view of Helvick Head Lifeboat Station on the occasion of the multi-agency debriefing recently. [Joseph Foley] FINAL preparations are well under way for the 24th annual Helvick Swim & BBQ and we are all working hard in preparation for a great community celebration in support of Helvick Head Lifeboat Station scheduled for 1.00 p.m. this Sunday, July 22nd, said Hon Fundraising Chairman Kevin Ó Morchoe.

This great family fiesta is the main fundraising event for the Helvick Lifeboat Station and Tony Hennerty, Bríd Uí hIonnachtaigh and Sabrina Uí Réagáin enjoyed a has become a lovely tradition on spectacular afternoon in Helvick during the multi-agency exercise recently.

Helvick Pier in the Waterford [RoseAnn Foley] Gaeltacht attracting people from all over the country and beyond, who meet up to enjoy our famous BBQ and hospitality, Dungarvan Brass Band, King and Queen of Helvick competition, face painting, music, entertainment, dog show, other family attractions and our exciting new range of RNLI quality merchandise.

“Tickets for the raffle for 18 great prizes, sponsored by local businesses, are being quickly snapped up” said raffle co-ordinator RoseAnn Foley from the RNLI Fundraising Committee. Parking restrictions will be in operation, so we would ask that drivers leave their cars on the main road.

There is extra parking in Murray’s field near the pub in Helvick.

General info: 087-2120039; 086-8134597; 087-1740141.

The RNLI is the charity that Pat Devereux, Darren Ó Droma, John Foley and Richie Foley are some of our saves lives at sea. locals in training for the 24th Annual RNLI sponsored swim across Dungarvan RNLIDungarvanandHelvick Bay to Helvick Pier this Sunday. Darren enjoys the distinction of having parFundraising.com ticipated in all of the Helvick Sponsored Swims right from the beginning.

Derek, Sarah, Fionn and Odhran McGrath enjoyed a spectacular afternoon in Helvick during the multi-agency exercise [RoseAnn Foley] recently.

JUST in case anyone was missing the busiest and most bankable star in Hollywood at the moment Dwayne Johnson returns in his latest all action adventure. Skyscraper is a 2018 American action film written and directed by Rawson Marshall ThurberIt and stars Dwayne Johnson, Chin Han, Roland Møller, Noah Taylor, Byron Mann, Pablo Schreiber, and Hannah Quinlivan.

The Rock plays Former FBI agent and skyscraper security assessor Will Sawyer who lives with his family in the world’s tallest skyscraper.

The skyscraper in question is known as "The Pearl" which is considered to be impenetrable security-wise despite Sawyers concerns about certain elements of building activities increasing the chances of security risks. When the building comes under attack by terrorists, Sawyer is forced to take action when his family are trapped on the 96 floor of a burning skyscraper. Things become even more complicated when Sawyer finds himself framed for the attack.

It’s great to see Neve Campbell back on the big screen after been largely missing since the conclusion of the Scream movies back in 2011.

This movie itself is probably as big a cliché as the actual skyscraper but nobody can pull this off better the Dwayne Johnson who as usual puts in a very solid shift here. There are a lot of unrealistic

elements to the movie but that’s not enough to turn it into a bad movie. Skyscraper is after all one of the few movies out this year that has not originated from another movie/sequel, TV show or arcade game which makes it worth checking out for that alone.

Rating 3/5

Adrift

By Claire Ní Neachtain MÍ Meán Fómhair, 1983 thosaigh Tami agus a fiancé Richard turas mór fada 4,000 míle ó Tahiti go San Diego. Leath bhealach tríd an tAigéan Ciúin buaileann siad le hairicín Raymond, stoirm thrópaiceach a bhí ar an mbealach ar feadh cúpla seachtain.Tá an bheirt acu gortaithe agus chuaigh Richard thar bord le linn an stoirm. Creideann Tami go bhfeiceann sí Richard ar snámh ar rafta, úsáideann sí gach unsa fuinneamh atá inti é a tharraingt chun bháid. Le linn an tubaiste seo, is minic a thagann athchuimhní chuig Tami maidir le scéal grá an lánúin.Taispeánn sé seo don lucht féachána conas a bhuail an bheirt acu le chéile agus an ceiliúir pósta. Is brise deas é seo de radhairc an bád ag imeacht le sruth. Mar gníomh baothdhána, athraíonn Tami cúrsa an bháid i dtreo Haváí. Seans mór é seo mar má theipeann uirthi Haváí a shroicheadh níl aon mórthír eile ar an gcúrsa sin. Tá a lán brú ar Tami, tá uirthi an bia a roinnt amach go ciallmhar. 41 lá ina dhiaidh tagann an éacht dhochreidthe seo chun críche. Is scéal é seo ní amháin faoin aistear go sábháilteacht ach faoin scéal grá agus an guth taobh istigh duit

faoi a bhfuil ag impí duit gan géilleadh. Tá neart ionann ar fad atá thar cionn an rud a féidir leat samhlú.

Rating 4/5

Elma Fleming and Jacqui Henley, Jacqui's Hair Salon, and Orla Dawson, Dungarvan Credit Union, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Hog Roast at The Park Hotel.

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Dungarvan welcomes the Friends of Cross as they launch their three day charity cycle along Ireland’s epic Ancient East FRIENDS of CROSS charity is delighted to announce this year’s CROSS cycle is taking place over three days from Thursday, 6th September to Saturday, 8th September. The cycle challenge will, for the first time, take in the stunning scenery of the Ireland’s epic Ancient East. Taking in Dungarvan to South Tipperary and all the beauty in between – this is set to be an unforgettable journey for a fantastic cause.

Based from The Park Hotel in Dungarvan, this three-day adventure along Ireland’s Ancient East is not only an opportunity for participants to support a great cause, but also a chance to push themselves physically. Taking in history, beauty and of course - a slight challenge with a large measure of craic!

– Day one starts in Dungarvan taking in Ardmore, Kinsalebeg,Youghal Bridge, Cappoquin and returning to Dungarvan.

– Day two departs from Dungarvan heading north through Ballymacarbry, Clonmel, Fethard, and Cashel with the route heading back through Cahir and Ardfinnan returning to Dungarvan.

– Day three will depart Dungarvan and head east through Lemybrien, Dunmore East, Kilmeaden, Tramore and cycling back through Bunmahon and Stradbally finishing in Dungarvan.

A NOTE FROM PROFESSOR JOHN REYNOLDS “The Friends of CROSS support the integrated cancer clinical and research programme connecting Trinity College

Dublin and St. James’ Hospital.

Approximately €600,000 has been raised to date by the Friends to purchase cancer research equipment. In recent years the annual Cycle, the initiative of Paul Wallace, and supported by Uniphar, has for instance funded a gene scanner for DNA analysis, equipment to look at cancer metabolism, and state of the art resources to evaluates the immune system and how it can impact on cancer care and offer hope to so many with new drugs. This association between a major University and Cancer Centre brings science and medicine together for all our cancer patients, and progresses high impact cancer research in Ireland.

All involved in cancer research at Trinity College and St. James’ Hospital are indebted to the Friends of CROSS, all its sponsors, and those that participate in cycles and other events, for supporting patient connected research that drives improvement in cancer clinical care and outcomes.”

ABOUT FRIENDS OF CROSS Now in its 7th year, the Cross Atlantic Cycle raises funds for C.R.O.S.S. Charity and Cancer Research in St. James' Hospital and Trinity College, Dublin.

Funds raised by the C.R.O.S.S cycle have allowed the purchase of crucially important state-ofthe-art pieces of equipment, which have been used by over 60 researchers working in a number of cancer types, including oesophageal cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer and lung cancer.

The number of newly diagnosed cancers is increasing by 6-

Friends of Cross launch their 2018 three day Charity Cycle at Dungarvan Rugby Club, Co. Waterford – From left to right: Paul Wallace, David Wallace, Johnny Lynch, President Dungarvan Rugby Club, Shane O’Dwyer, Aidan Murphy and Prof John V Reynolds, Professor of Surgery, Trinity College Dublin / St. James' Hospital. This year’s cycle which is based in Dungarvan, will be taking in Co Waterford and South Tipperary over three days in early September.

[Dan McGrath]

7% annually and unless a major reversal of trends occurs in the near future, the number is likely to double in the next 20 years.

Therefore, the way we treat cancer is changing. The 21st Century marks the dawning of a new age of personalised medi-

Friends of Cross launch their 2018 three day Charity Cycle at Dungarvan Rugby Club, Co. Waterford – Pictured at the launch of the Friends of Cross Charity Cycle are Eddie Phelan, Dungarvan and former Irish International Rugby Players, David Wallace and Paul Wallace. This year’s cycle which is based in Dungarvan, will be taking in Co Waterford and South Tipperary over three days in early September.

[Dan McGrath]

cine. New targeted therapies are delivering remarkable responses in selected patients. We also have an enhanced understanding of the role that our immune system plays in how a cancer develops and how specific genes may contribute to how a patient responds to a particular treatment. This has allowed us to identify specific vulnerabilities in cancers that we can target therapeutically to improve quality of life and survival for cancer patients.

A strong collaborative approach between the scientific and medical worlds is the best way to make real advancements in cancer diagnosis and treatment. This is highlighted by the development of the Trinity St. James’ Cancer Institute, which will be the first of its kind in Ireland. The development of the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute is one of the most significant developments in Ireland’s response to cancer for a generation: an entirely new distinctive vision that places the patient as the central focus and integrates basic, translational and

clinical research to improve the prevention, detection and cures for cancer and to make cancer a manageable chronic disease.

The Trinity St. James’ Cancer Institute model will provide state-of-the-art cancer care for adults and children, providing access to the latest medicines and most advanced treatment options available. We aim to streamline testing, treatment and care delivery for our patients and to work with them to achieve the best results possible.

The Trinity St. James’ Cancer Institute’s compassionate healthcare team will include medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists, nurse practitioners, research nurse clinicians, treatment nurses, pathologists, social workers, oncology education specialists, pharmacists, and clinical psychologists who will work alongside scientists to deliver the best possible medical care.

Understanding the stress and worry associated with dealing with illness, the Institute aims to provide a place of refuge and a sanctuary for patients.

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Irish Cancer Society X-Hale Youth Awards Waterford Youth Training and Education Centre, Foroige Ferrybank Drug Prevention Project and DAY GYDP, Dungarvan take prizes home to Waterford from Irish Cancer Society X-HALE Youth Awards WATERFORD Youth Training and Education Centre has been awarded the Community Campaign Winner’s prize at the Irish Cancer Society X-HALE Youth Awards 2018. The group scooped the award for its short film “Waiting to breathe” which was showcased at the recent event in the Helix in Dublin.

At the same Awards Ceremony, Foroige Ferrybank Drug Prevention Project picked up the prize for Best Impact of Tobacco Message for its short film “CEE4our Killing Me”.

Fellow Waterford group DAY GYDP from Dungarvan also entered a short film to the competition. They won the award for Best Social Media Post of the day for their post by “Spokeslady Niamh”, at the awards ceremony in the Helix.

Over 350 young people from 45 youth and community groups came together to showcase their anti-tobacco films and projects which they created to contribute towards establishing Ireland’s first smoke-free generation.

While smoking rates have declined in recent years, a new report published by the HSE and Healthy Ireland revealed that 16% of children aged nine or older have smoked cigarettes in their lifetime and 6% are classified as current smokers. Of those who smoke, one in two experience irritability or bad temper, one in three reported ‘feeling low’ and one in three reported difficulties in getting to sleep. In addition, schoolchildren who smoke are 12 times more likely to have consumed alcohol in the last month and 39 times more likely to have consumed cannabis in the last month. Donal Buggy, Head of Services at the Irish Cancer

Niamh O'Donegan, Jane Hayes, Lorna Tamer Hayes, Blaithin Murray and Niamh Hayes from DAY GYDP, Dungarvan receiving their Best Social Media Post of the Day award from Joanne Vance, Community Programmes Manager and Sarah Chadwick, Cancer Prevention Officer at the Irish Cancer Society’s X-HALE Youth Awards 2018.

Society said: “Thankfully, smoking rates have declined but there’s still a lot more work to do. These findings are extremely worrying. We know that smoking is the biggest preventable cause of cancer in Ireland, responsible for one in three cancers overall and nine in ten lung cancers. But this report shows the additional negative impact that smoking can have on the

mental and physical wellbeing of young people in particular.”

“We need to look at what Waterford Youth Training and Education Centre, Foroige Ferrybank Drug Prevention Project, DAY GYDP and the rest of the #TheXGeneration are saying. The entries submitted show that young people truly understand the dangers of smoking and the power of the

Members of Waterford Youth Training and Education Centre receiving their Community Campaign Winner award from Joanne Vance, Community Programmes Manager and Sarah Chadwick, Cancer Prevention Officer at the Irish Cancer Society’s X-HALE Youth Awards 2018.

tobacco industry. The people have a vital role to play on the journey to Ireland becoming a tobacco-free country.”

I would like to congratulate Waterford Youth Training and Education Centre, Foroige Ferrybank Drug Prevention Project and DAY GYDP on winning their awards and for making a positive impact on their health and that of their

peers. They have been recognised at this awards ceremony for exceptional effort.”

This is the eighth year of the X-HALE programme, a youth smoking prevention initiative of the Irish Cancer Society. The programme aims to de-normalise smoking and encourage young people to drive the movement towards a tobacco free generation.

The winners of the 2018 XHALE Youth Awards are listed below. For further information or to watch the X-HALE entries visit www.cancer.ie/xhale2018.

Follow the X-HALE conversation using the #TheXGeneration or visit the Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/X HaleYouthAwards

Members of Foroige Ferrybank Drug Prevention Project receiving their Best Impact of Tobacco Message award from Joanne Vance, Community Programmes Manager and Sarah Chadwick, Cancer Prevention Officer at the Irish Cancer Society’s X-HALE Youth Awards 2018.

SCHOOL NEWS Retirement function for Liam Suipeil, Bainisteoir Coláiste na Rinne

Aonghus Ó hEocha, Cathaoirleach Bord an Choláiste na Rinne, making a presentation to Liam Suipéil at the function in the Park Hotel to Liam’s retirement as Bainisteoir Coláiste na Rinne.

[Dan McGrath]

Liam Suipéil pictured at his retirement function as Bainisteoir Coláiste na Rinne in the Park Hotel, with his wife Nell and children, Pádraig, Caoimhe, Liam and Áine.

[Dan McGrath]

Cáit Mhic Craith, presenting flowers to Nell Suipéil at the retirement function in the Park Hotel for Liam Suipéil, Bainisteoir Coláiste na Rinne. [Dan McGrath]

Olive Cróc agus Liam Suipéil pictured at the retirement function in the Park Hotel for Liam Suipéil, Bainisteoir Coláiste na Rinne.

[Dan McGrath]

Liam Suipéil and Monnie Hallahan pictured at the retirement function in the Park Hotel for Liam Suipéil, Bainisteoir Coláiste na Rinne.

[Dan McGrath]

Seán Mac Sheáin Mac Eochaidh, Mícheál Ó Máirtín, Mac Dara Mac Donncha pictured at the retirement function in the Park Hotel for Liam Suipéil, Bainisteoir Coláiste na Rinne.

[Dan McGrath]

Máire Ní Chéilleachair, John Teeling and Eibhlín Nic Philib pictured at the retirement function in the Park Hotel for Liam Suipéil, Bainisteoir Coláiste na Rinne.

[Dan McGrath]

Joan Clancy, Liam Suipéil, Therese McDermott pictured at the retirement function in the Park Hotel for Liam Suipéil, Bainisteoir Coláiste na Rinne.

[Dan McGrath]

Joe Dunphy, Ann Mulqueen and Mathúin Ó Caoimh pictured at the retirement function in the Park Hotel for Liam Suipéil, Bainisteoir Coláiste na Rinne.

[Dan McGrath]

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Class of ‘53 Dungarvan CBS Reunion ‘Kids go Free’ on LocalLink services in Waterford until July 30th

It is sixty-five years since thirty-five boys started their Secondary School education in Dungarvan CBS in September 1953. On Saturday, 21st July, a Reunion will take place to celebrate the Leaving Certificate Class of 1958. That is sixty years ago and some of that class, along with others, will be in attendance for Mass at 12.30 p.m. followed by lunch and many memories will be shared of our days in the Brothers where every subject (except English!) was taught through the medium of Irish by the Brothers and three lay teachers, Bill Comerford, Jim O’Keeffe and Charlie Doherty. Photograph of Leaving Certificate Class Dungarvan CBS 1958 – Back row: Paddy Power, Pat Kiely (RIP), Michael Power (RIP), John R. Walsh, Davy Byrne, Tom O’Connor. Front row: Mick Enright, Sean Hennebry, Paddy Duggan, Jim Flynn, Michael (Twig) Lyons, Tom Quinlan.

ALL children and young people up to 19 years of age can avail of the free travel on any of the Local Link services provided in Waterford until Monday, 30th July.

The ‘Kids go Free’ promotion encourages families, children and teens to use the over 1,000 Local Link services provided nationally for their leisure activities, and to get out and about in rural areas in advance of children returning to school following the summer holidays.

It also highlights the viable public transport options available to all age groups in local and rural areas across Ireland and serves as a reminder that rural services form a permanent and critical part of Ireland’s public transport system.

Funded under the Rural Transport Programme, Local Link passenger numbers have continued to increase with over 1.9m passengers accessing rural transport services in 2017. That was an increase of almost 6% compared to 2016.

Anne Graham, CEO of the National Transport Authority, said: “Now that children are off school, and we hope that as many families as possible use Local Link services within their locality to experience all the exciting events and festivals taking places across the regions.

“This promotion provides young people with a valuable incentive to become familiar with using public transport, whether it is to meet up with friends in their nearest town, or to visit family members in other areas of their local county.

“The initiative illustrates the NTA’s commitment to rural public transport services and the role it plays in improving people’s quality of life and tackling social exclusion in rural areas.”

This promotion is part of a wider ‘Kids Go Free’ campaign across all modes of public transport.

More information on the offer can be found online at www.locallink.ie

ST. MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, DUNGARVAN

Second Class in St. Mary’s – a busy year!

2nd Class learning to cook healthy meals with chef Lena run by the guidance of Mrs. Curran and facilitated by the parents of St. Mary’s Primary School.

OUR 2nd class girls had a very busy year. Not only did they prepare for and receive their First Holy Communion but they also learned how to create Powerpoint presentations, took part in Maths for Fun sessions with parents and they even cooked up a storm with Lena!

They learned how to play the tin whistle and created some masterpieces from clay. They will sorely miss their teachers Ms. McGrath and Mrs. Gildea but we wish them the best for a great year in 3rd class.

Having learnt all about castle defences, 2nd Class pupils enjoy a trip to Dungarvan castle.

Miss McGrath and Miss Gildea's Second Class enjoying Maths for Fun with parents in St. Mary’s Primary School.

Ger Cusack from KSEG, Councillor Pat Nugent, John Kiersey from Kilmacthomas, Sean Kelly MEP, John Flahavan from Flahavan's and Councillor Liam Brazil at the Rainbow Hall Kilmacthomas for the Sean Kelly Dawn Chorus Cycle which took place on the Greenway as part of the Comeraghs Wild Festival.

[David Clynch]

Looking for that Someone Special?

Check out the Déise Animal Sanctuary!

YOU probably already know that the Déise Animal Sanctuary is a safe home for animals in crisis. But did you know that you can adopt a healthy pet from the Sanctuary?

Whether it’s a dog, cat, puppy, kitten, rabbit, hedgehog, goat, donkey or maybe even a miniature horse, you’ll be sure to find a new friend at the Déise Animal Sanctuary. Every animal has been evaluated in terms of health and as to what type of family would be the best match.

A pet can provide love, companionship and a sense of purpose. But before you bring any new pet into your heart and home, please consider the following.

Who will care for the animal? Is there someone who will be consistently available? A young child may plead for a pet, but after a few weeks may lose interest. Then what?

Pets need more than food and water. They need inoculations, a licence, a microchip, exercise, grooming and love. (Even a pet goat needs a herd number and tag). It doesn’t take a lot of money, but there are expenses.

How big will that puppy get? That little one with the big paws sure is cute, but what happens when Tiny becomes Hugo? And what’s with all that hair? Be sure the pet will fit in with the family lifestyle and home.

And who will train that puppy? It takes a lot of time and attention for a puppy to become a wellbehaved dog. Perhaps an older pet is the answer.

We have many dogs and cats that due to an owner’s change in circumstances are up for adoption. One of these healthy, socialized pets might be the answer.

Where did all those kittens come from? Be sure your pet is spayed or neutered.

You are welcome to visit the Déise Animal Sanctuary and meet all our available pets. We are located in Ballymacarbry, just a short spin from Dungarvan. Check out our Facebook page or give us a call at 0873119509. Love could be just a short trip away!

Please stop by and see us at the Déise Animal Sanctuary bucket collection in Grattan Square on Saturday, August 4th!

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 July, 2018

SCOIL GHARBHAIN

Sciath Mhac Dara agus Corn Greg Fives BÍONN gach páiste sa scoil ag tnúth leis na sraitheanna fíor thábhachtach seo. Bíonn an iomaíocht do chreidte i measc na nimreoirí, gach Captaen i rang 6 ag súil gurb iad a bheidh sa Chraobh. Molaim gach captaen mar bíonn siad chomh séimh agus cineálta leis na daoine óga go háirithe i Rang 1 agus i Rang 2 mar is cuimhin leo féin an cumhail agus an eagla a bhí orthu nuair a cuireadh ar an bpáirc iad leis na daltaí i rang 5 agus i rang 6.

I ndeireadh na dála is foireann le Cormac Ó Sléibhín agus foireann le Dylan Doublet a bhí sa chraobh i Sciath Mhac Dara. Bhí Mac Dara féin inár dteannta an fear a thosnaigh na sraitheanna céanna sa scoil i bhfad ó shin Cuireadh tús leis an gcluiche agus bhí an sliotar siar agus aniar agus na bun ranganna go mór ag glacadh páirt, Dylan agus Cormac ag moladh na n-imreoirí agus lucht féáchana á ngriosadh chun cinn. Cuireadh cluiche den scoth ós ár gcómhair agus bhí scileann d’ard chaighdeán le feiscint ach nuair a shéid an réiteoir an fheadóg is foireann le Cormac a bhí chun tosaigh. Molaim iad araon agus comhgháirdeachas leo araon.

I gCraobh an Choirn-Corn Greg Fives in onóir dár gcara mór atá imithe ar shlí na fírinne, bhí foireann le Alannah de Paor agus foireann le Daniel Ó Muiríosa.

Bhí gach dalta scoile amuigh chun an craobh a fheiscint agus gach lú agus scréach astú. Bhí na sliotar ag taistil ar luas lasrach agus gach lú as an lucht féachana agus gach lú as na himreoirí chomh maith. Deineadh tarraingt ar an sliotar, cuireadh cosc ar an sliotar, tarraingíodh ar ón taobh line agus cuireadh san aer é ach nuair a shéid Muinteoir Lorcán an fheadóg is foireann le Daniel a bhí chun tosaigh.

Molaim Alannah agus Daniel.

Bhí na tádh linn an bhliain ar fad

go raibh Seánaí Ó Cadhla linn mar thraenálaí ó Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Dhún na Mainistreach – Baile na Cúirte.

Gach Máirt dhein Seánaí réiteoireacht ar na sraitheanna dúinn. Ár mbuíochas ó chroí leis agus le Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Dhún na Mainistreach – Baile na Cúirte as an tacaíocht a thugann siad dúinn ó cheann ceann na bliana.

Tháinig Peter Power chun Corn Greg Fives agus na boinn a bhronnadh ar na himreoirí. Bhi moladh speisialta ag Peter do gach imreoir chomh maith. Ár mbuíochas ó chroí leis as teacht chun an Corn agus na boinn a bhronnadh ar son a chara Greg agus as na páisti a spreagadh agus a mholadh.

Bhronn Mac Dara na boinn ar gach imreoir a d’imir sa chraobh agus bhronn sé an sciath breá ar an gCaptaen- Cormac Ó Sleibhín. Ár mbuíochas ó chroí le Mac Dara as na páisti a spreagadh agus a mholadh. Molaim go mór rang 6 agus na Múinteoirí a eagraíonn na Sraitheanna seo go bliantúil.

Every pupil in the school looks forward to this important competition and rivalry becomes unbelievable amongst the players as every Captain dreams of being in the final. Every pupil in sixth class deserves exceptional praise for the kindness and their manner in encouraging the young players on their team as they can remember the shyness and fear in playing in the leagues when they were only in 1st and 2nd class.

After many battles during the competition Dylan Doublet and Cormac Ó Sleibhín’s teams reached the final of Sciath Mhac Dara. The sliotar was whizzing from end to end with the younger players contributing to the battle. We were given a fabulous display of hurling with some exceptional skills on display but when the final whistle blew

Daniel Ó Muiríosa agus an fhoireann a bhuaigh an comórtas ag glacadh le Corn Greg Fives. Peter Power a bhronn. Sa Phictiúr Seanaí Ó cadhla, Lorcán Ó Muirí agus Silvia Uí Sheanlaoich.

Cormac Ó Sleibhín’s team were the winners. Well done to both Captains and congratulations to Cormac’s team.

In the final of the Greg Fives’ Cup in honour of our great friend Greg we had Alannah de Paor’s team and Daniel Ó Muiríosa’s team.

We were given a classic display of hurling from both sides. Every pupil in the school trying to get a vantage point to view the final, encouraging both teams with every roar from the crowd. We saw striking, blocking, side line cut of a fantastic standard but when the final whistle blew however it was Daniel Ó Muiríosa’s team who were the winners of the Greg Fives Cup. We were very fortunate to have Seánaí coaching the children every Tuesday from Abbeyside / Ballinacourty GAA Club. Every Tuesday Seánaí did a fantastic job of refereeing our leagues. A big thank you to

Seánaí and to Abbeyside / Ballinacourty GAA Club for all their support.

Our great friend Peter Power came to present the Greg Fives’ Cup in honour of his great friend Greg. Peter also had a special word of praise for each player. A big thank you to Peter for his continuous support to us and especially for all his words of praise and encouragement to the children Mac Dara presented each player with their medals and presented the Captain Cormac with Sciath Mhac Dara. A big thank you to Mac Dara who began this competition many years ago.

Congratulations to Rang 6 and to all the staff who are involved in the organisation of Sciath Mhac Dara and Corn Greg Fives annually.

LÁ SPÓRT Bhí lá spórt den scoth againn i mbliana. Cuireadh gach rogha d’imeachtaí ós cómhair na páistí

Sciath Mhac Dara buaite ag foireann le Cormac Ó Sléibhín, sa phictiúr Lorcán Ó Muirí, Seanaí Ó cadhla, Peter Power Mac Dara Mac Donncha agus Silvia Uí Sheanlaoich.

idir rothaíocht, Tógáil caisleáin, snámh sa bhfarraige, Taekwondo le Luke Laffan, caisleáin preabaigh, trampailíneacht le Pamela Boyce, rince deilbhe le Múinteoir Hilda ar Henry agus an rásaíocht traidisiúnta : rás na dtrí gcos agus spúnóg agus práta.

Buíochas le Múinteoir Jason a eagraigh an ionad dúinn i mBaile an Róid leis an gCumann Sacair i mBaile an Róid as an bPáirc agus ionad a thabhairt dúinn agus le Coiste an Pharóiste as an Halla breá a chur ar fáil dúinn.

Buíochas chomh maith le Luke as ranganna Taekwondo den scoth a dhéanamh leis na daltaí agus le Pamela Boyce (mamaí le Kacie agus Sarah) as ranganna fíor thaitneamhach a dhéanamh le daltaí na scoile, - Bhaineamar ard thaitneamh as an lá Tá moladh speisialta tuillte ag Karen Dempsey a chaith an lá inár dteannta ag tógaint griangrafanna fíor álainn don suíomh scoile nua. Beidh roinnt des na griangrafanna le feiscint ar na suíomh scoile nua i Meán Fómhair. Ár mbuíochas ó chroí le Múinteoir Sinéad a eagraigh Karen le teacht agus atá ag eagrú an suíomh scoile nua dúinn. Árd mholadh tuillte ag foireann na scoile agus foireann an Seisiún Iar-scoile as lá iontach a eagrú agus a stiúriú agus le daltaí na scoile a bhí chomh béasach agus buíoch. Is léir go bhaineadar ana thaitneamh as chomh maith.

We enjoyed a fantastic Sports’ Day this year. Each pupil had their choice of a wide variety of sports from cycling, building sandcastles, swimming in the sea, Taekwondo, bouncy castles, statue dances with Múinteoir Hilda accompanied by Henry to our traditional races of the three legged and potato and spoon. A big thank you to Múinteoir Jason for organising the venue, to Ballinroad Soccer Club for the use of their grounds and facilities, to the Parish Committee for the

use of the Hall as a venue, to Luke who captivated the children’s attention with Taekwondo, to Pamela for classes of trampolining which were a big hit, to H & P Castles who came to our rescue with their bouncy castles.

A special word of praise for Karen Dempsey who spent the day with us and captured fantastic photos of the children in action for our new school website. Some of these photos may be viewed on our new website in September. A big thank you to Múinteoir Sinéad who organised Karen to be with us on the day and who is extremely busy organising our new website.

Well done to all the staff of Scoil Gharbháin and to the staff of the After School Service for organising and ensuring the success of a great day. Pupils and staff thoroughly enjoyed the occasion and this will definitely be an annual event an annual location.

TUISMITHEOIRÍ Ár mbuíochas ó chroí le Coiste na dtuismitheoirí as an tacaíocht iontach a thugann siad do dhaltaí na scoile agus d’fhoireann na scoile ó cheann ceann na bliana agus daoibhse ár dtuismitheoirí as an tacaíocht leanúnach d’imeachtaí a bhíonn ar siúil i rith na bliana.

Guímíd gach rath oraibh agus tá súil againn go bhfuil sibh ag baint ana thaitneamh go deo as an aimsir bhreá.

A big thank you and note of appreciation to our fantastic Coiste na dTuismitheoirí for their unbelievable support to both pupils and staff of the school, Naíonra and seisiún iarscoile and also to you our parents for your continuous support annually for all the events on our School Calendar. Míle buíochas.

We wish you all good wishes and happiness and we hope that you all have an opportunity to enjoy the fine weather during the holidays.

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Scoil Gharbhain – Comhgháirdeachas le daltaí na Scoile nár chiall ach lá amháin i 2017-18.

Scoil Gharbhain – Fear óg cróga, Samuel Mac Tréinfhir ag cuimilt an ceann cait sa Seisiún Iar-Scoile.

Scoil Gharbhain – Cormac Ó Sléibhín ag glacadh le Sciath Mhac Dara Ó Mac Dara Mac Donncha.

Scoil Gharbhain – Comhgháirdeachas le daltaí na Scoile a bhain lán tinreamh amach i 2017-2018.

Scoil Gharbhain – Daltaí ó Rang 3 ag baint ana thaitneamh as an gClár Píolótach a eagraigh Roisie de Brún ó Nemeton. Sa phictiúr Noel Connors, daltaí Rang 3, foireann Ó Nemeton agus Foireann na Scoile

Scoil Gharbhain – Daltaí ó Rang 5 ag baint ana thaitneamh go deo as an bpreabadh le Pamela Boyce ar an Lá Spórt.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 July, 2018

School children with teaching staff.

VILLIERSTOWN NATIONAL SCHOOL

Busy Year at Villierstown National School ANTI-CYBER BULLYING / INTERNET On Tuesday, 29th May, Ger Brick came to our school to deliver an Anti-Cyberbullying / Internet safety training to our young children in 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th classes. The children really enjoyed the session, found it very informative and fun. Ger taught them certain things about being safe online but in a child friendly matter and way. It was great to hear them still talking about the session afterwards.

On the same day the parents of Villierstown National School had an Anti-Cyberbullying/Internet Safety Parent Information Evening. We learned an awful lot from this and it really does give us an insight into what could happen online. Ger spoke to us about what he discussed with our children. It was very interesting

for us as parents of these children to learn what the children had to say about internet safety and staying safe online. We the parents of Villierstown National School are thankful to the Parents’ Association and the Board of Management of the school for funding this information event for both our students and parents.

BLOOM Title: Dromana Gate and the Lost Sliotar Designer: Villierstown National School – Small school with big dreams.

On Thursday, 31st May, the children all headed for Phoenix Park in Dublin for the International Bloom Festival.The children were really excited and looking forward to their day. On the day they met with the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina. The

children were very taken with the President as he spoke with interest to them about their garden and the design. News had filtered home to Villierstown that the children’s postcard had won at Bloom.

Postcard Garden Awards Best in Category - Best in Show – Villierstown National School – ‘Dromana Gate and the Lost Sliotar’ Certificate of Distinction – Villierstown National School – ‘Dromana Gate and the Lost Sliotar’ The children’s journey home was one of delight and excitement. The bus arrived into the village at quarter to ten on Tuesday night with the welcome home committee waiting for the children. There were roars of delight and excitement from the children telling us they won at

Frist Holy Communion – Our 2nd class boys and girls who made their First Holy Communion – Luke Hallahan, Stephen O’Brien, Dylan Mernin, Noah Hackett, Abbi Lombard, Saorlaith Mernin, Elsa Lombard, Eda Cullinan & Cian Hayes. Also included is teacher Miss Ciara Demand and Principal Sarah Fitzpatrick as well as Father O’Connor & Father Kiely.

Bloom. We got a photograph at the school gate upon their return despite how tired they were, the children were still on a high.

The garden is available to be viewed in the yard of Villierstown National School for those of you who didn’t make Bloom. You are all very welcome to come and view the children’s garden. A lot of the garden materials are all from recyclable material which the children collected over a few weeks. The children are very proud of their garden. We would like to thank the teachers, Danny and everyone who made this possible for the children of Villierstown National School.

Photographs by Ashling Hayes.

BIKE SAFETY WORKSHOP On Tuesday, 19th June, Hans Van De Ven, Green Schools Travel Officer delivered a Bike Safety Workshop for the children of Villierstown National School. All pupils had to attend school with their bicycles and helmets. The children enjoyed the Safety Workshop with Hans Van De Ven. SPORTS DAY Our annual Sports Day took place on Friday, 8th June. We would like to thank our former Sixth class students who came on the day to help out.

SCHOOL TOUR On Tuesday, 12th June the pupils and teachers headed off from the school at 7.50 a.m.

END OF YEAR SCHOOL MASS & GRADUATION Our End of Year Mass and Graduation celebrations took place on Wednesday, 20th June.

We started with Fr. O’Connor saying Mass. We then had our

presentation of certificates for work done throughout the year.

We also said goodbye to our sixth class students who all move on to the next chapter of their lives.

Cormac Kennelly, Regan O’Brien, Rian Mernin and not forgetting Tommy Kennedy who left last year. We are sad to see them go, we have some great fond memories and we wish them all well.

Regan O’Brien also got an Attendance Award for not missing any day in her attendance of primary school.

There were also a few presentations made to Danny Fletcher who gave his time and services to the school. The Parents’ Association, children and Board of Management thanked Danny for all his help especially with the successful win at bloom. Two children wrote a poem about Bloom and presented this to Danny. Another student presented Danny with a miniature version of their winning Bloom garden.

Photographs by Ashling Hayes.

PARENTS ASSOCIATION The Parents’ Association would like to say a thank you to Sarah Fitzpatrick, Ciara Denmead (teachers), Nuala O’Donnell (secretary), Grace Scanlon (SNA), Marian Flavin (resource teacher), and Rosemary O’Riordan (resource teacher).

In recognition of their achievement in Bloom the Parents’ Association presented the teachers and school children with a bench in honour of their success. The Chairperson of the Parents’ Association Val informed all that were present that the children can decorate it next year on

their return but it can also be a Buddy Bench.The Buddy Bench is a simple idea to eliminate loneliness and foster friendship on the playground. Let's spread the message of inclusion and kindness when a child in seen sitting on the bench another child comes along and asks him or her would they like to join in.

The Parents’ Association would also like to say a special thanks to Ashling Hayes for taking photographs for us throughout the year.

CASH FOR CLOBBER CLOTHES COLLECTION The Parents’ Association would also like to take this opportunity to request donations of old or unwanted clothing for the “Cash for Clobber” initiative currently taking place.We would ask people to store these for us until the return of the school year as it was a beneficial fundraiser for our school this term. Items accepted are as follows: clothes (clean, dry and reusable), paired shoes and trainers (tied), handbags, belts, duvets, pillows, sheets or bedding.

NEW TERM Villierstown National School closed on Friday, 22nd June and re-opens for the new school year on Wednesday, 29th August. We look forward to seeing you all for the new year ahead and welcoming our new students for the 2018/2019 school year.

Have a great Summer and a final a word of thanks to everyone in the local community who supported Villierstown National School during our school year.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 July, 2018

Villierstown National School – Regan O’Brien with her attendance certifcate for 100% attendance.

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Villierstown National School – Presentation to Danny Fletcher who gave his time and services to the school. Danny was presented with a miniature version of their winning Bloom Garden.

Villierstown National School – Three 6th class students Cormac Kenneally, Regan O’Brien and Rian Mernin sitting on Buddy Bench presented to them from the Parents’ Association on there achievement in Bloom.

Villierstown National School – Students pictured at the End of Year Graduation Mass.

Villierstown National School – Pictures of the Bloom display.

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Open letter to: Waterford Hurling Supporters Editor, 16/07/18 I did an interview on WLRfm on Tuesday, 19th June, 2018, where I called on the Waterford County Board to resign en block. I made this call as I believe there is clear evidence that the County Board lacks commercial acumen, drive, ambition and vision and is willing to accept and perpetuate mediocrity, is parochial, petty and defensive. I understand that WLRfm was inundated with hundreds of messages and texts supporting my view, with just a mere handful not agreeing.

Following this interview I received two calls from members of the County Board. One telling me that I was no longer welcome in Walsh Park, the other telling me that my interview has set back GAA in Waterford by 15 years.

I felt compelled to do this interview to express my feelings as a loyal life-long hurling supporter as I believe our Senior hurling players and managers were very badly let down by the County Board. We have first class players and management with third class facilities and support.

We were not granted by Munster Council GAA the benefit of a home venue in this year’s ‘Round Robin’ series because Walsh Park was deemed unsuitable. However, Roscommon and Kildare who found themselves in a similar situation, stood their ground and had the advantage of playing at home.

We are blessed to have some world class sportspeople who are proud to call Waterford their home, John Tracey, Sean Kelly, John O’Shea, Tommy Barr, Seamus Power, Robin Dawson, Niamh Briggs to name but a few, these sportspeople compete or have competed on the World stage at the highest level and hold their own with the very best.

Perhaps the most important lesson that we can learn from their success is the undeniable evidence that with proper preparation, organisation and training Waterford can produce world class sportspeople.

In the case of Waterford GAA we are stuck in a 1950s time warp.

There could hardly be a greater contrast in the success of Waterford Hurling compared to our nearest neighbours across the river. Our entire structure needs radical change.

Walsh Park must be the worst County grounds in Ireland.

When a respected Irish Examiner journalist writes that the ‘Walsh Park press box is filthy, has no chairs to sit on, and the glass is too dirty to see through’ we must ask, do we have any pride?

I am reliably informed that one of the greatest Politicians ever to serve Waterford (Martin Cullen) was rubbished at last Monday’s, 9th July, County Board Meeting. Comments were made such as: 1) Martin Cullen spun a story completely false with not one word of truth. Misinformation and lies have been put into the public domain.

2) It was said at this meeting that WLR agreed that Tom Murphy’s interview was a disgrace. This is a lie.

3) A former Chairman stated that during his Chairmanship that he asked Tom Murphy for support and found him wanting – this is another lie.

4) Another board member stated “We dodged a bullet by not going ahead with Carriganore”. This comment despite it being said at the start of the meeting that Martin Cullen spun a story with no truth… ..where do the lies end?

5) The most noxious comment of the evening referred to a point in Martin Cullen’s interview, where he mentioned individuals and groups who supported Waterford Teams, the comment by a delegate said he had seen the County Board accounts for the last number of years and nowhere were any of the said names mentioned. This again shows the disconnect between some board members, and the loyal supporters together with Club Deise who in 2017 contributed almost €200,000 to Waterford GAA teams.

The loss of Carriganore, which Martin Cullen referred to as an events centre with up to a 25,000 capacity, is a huge loss to the business community in Waterford City and County.

Imagine the lift a concert or event with up to 25,000 people attending would give to the local business community, Hotels, B&Bs, Restaurants, Pubs, Shops, filling stations etc. Has anyone bothered to consider the benefit that Kilkenny received from the Bruce Springsteen concert in Nowlan Park.

Another example is the benefit that Thurles gets, and indeed this year Ennis and Limerick, from hurling games, in fact you need look no further than Kilmacthomas and Dungarvan to see the benefits accruing to them from the crowds that use the Greenway. Since the launch of Winterval, trade in Waterford City has been transformed from mid-November with visitors coming from all over the Country.

In light of the foregoing you might ask, why are we in such a time warp with Walsh Park and ask if the proposed development is a sticking plaster 5/8 approach.

The points made re the development of Walsh Park and indeed

LETTERS/NEWS/OBITUARY Carriganore are made to influence the future generation. In order to ensure the proper nurturing, fostering and growth of the future potential players and to support their proper development, on and off the field, a cohesive, collective and forceful approach concerning our facilities is drastically needed.

Tom Murphy Car Sales has been a proud sponsor of the Senior Hurling Managers car for over 20 years at a significant cost. We receive many requests for support from various sports clubs from all over the city and county on a weekly basis and endeavour to do our best to support as many as possible.We are currently working with seven local GAA clubs in association with WLRfm and Waterford Council in a major clean-up of litter problem areas in the city in the hope that Waterford can retain its Ireland’s Cleanest City Status for 2018.

Finally, I personally took responsibility last August to raise €35,000 towards the All-Ireland Hurling final travel expenses so as our Senior Hurling panel and their partners could travel to the All-Ireland hurling final in the appropriate comfort and style of their opponents on the day. Anyone who attended this fundraising meeting on the 14th August last year will attest to the fact that it was a battle with the County Board representatives present to meet the needs that the Manager was trying to attain.

Yours faithfully, TOM MURPHY

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan SIXTEENTH Sunday in Ordinary Time - The Remnant of my flock I will gather and I will raise up shepherds to look after them.

Ephesians 2:13-18 - Christ Jesus is the peace between us, and has made the two into one.

Mark 6: 30-34 - They were like sheep without a shepherd.

THE HOLY FAMILY ICON FOR WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2018 (1) Over the next few weeks an explanation of the icon which will have a special place in next month’s World Meeting of Families will be included in these notes. An A4 size copy of the Icon is available in parishes for family homes.

The word ‘icon’ comes from the Greek word for ‘image’. It is an image which invites us to prayer. An icon is written rather than painted as it tells a story. This Icon of the Holy Family for the World Meeting of Families 2018 (WMOF 2018) was written by Mihai Cucu, a Romanian iconographer. He was assisted by the Redemptoristine Sisters of the Monastery of St. Alphonsus, Iona Road, Dublin. It is truly a work of their prayer and love.

This icon is written on lime-wood with a centre panel and two side panels, attached to the centre panel by hinges. By design, it is called a triptych, which looks, from the outside, somewhat like a house with a double front door. When closed we are pre-

sented with the Archangels Michael (left) and Gabriel (right).They represent the protection of God. They adore and serve God. ST. DECLAN’S WELL. The annual Mass at St. Declan’s Well, Toor, Aglish will be celebrated on Thursday, July 26th at 12 noon.

Confessions from 11.30 am.

Prayer to St. Declan.

God our Father, we give thanks for the life of St. Declan who sowed the seeds of faith among the people of the Deise.

We praise his name.

We visit the places made holy by his presence.

We walk in his footsteps, on a path taken by generations of pilgrims as we journey to the Father’s House.

We pray that we may step out in faith, hope and love, walking with Jesus, guided by the Holy Spirit on our journey home.

We make this prayer through Christ your Son, our Lord. Amen.

Parish Office - Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 058-42374.

Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136.

Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086 233 4282 St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087 774 7870.

Just think of it!

SOME people give up practising their religion because they may never have really engaged with it. They can give up their religion as casually as they discard yesterday’s newspapers. It is possible to go through life keeping the externals of religion, but without allowing yourself ever to ask “What does all this mean?” or “Why do we do this?” It seems to me that it is more difficult nowadays to get beneath the surface of religion because our way of living doesn’t give us a chance of thinking in the heart. We have very little silence in our lives. We go into a room and automatically turn on the TV or the radio. We’re not going to sit down to watch it or to listen to it, but we somehow believe that it will be company for us: there’s someone else in the world besides ourselves! Or we may be a phone addict, having to check every two minutes in case the rest of the human race feels the need to text us. Or we may even have a thought, and so we have to tweet it, even if it’s a useless thought – ask the eejit in the White House!

We need to pray if our religion is to really enter into our hearts. And real prayer must include listening for God as well as talking to God. For too many of us prayer means asking for something – rain, a new car, 550 points in the Leaving; you name it, we’ll pray for it. But we’re not good at just being in God’s company: he looks at me and I look at him! We could try thinking of some episode in the life of Jesus and putting ourselves in the heart of it, not commenting on it but just gazing and getting the feel of seeing Jesus talking and smiling and relating to people. Suddenly you find yourself liking this man Jesus and not one bit afraid to walk up to him and start chatting him up and, most of all, giving him a chance to speak while you do the listening.That is genuine praying, even if you’re not saying a word, but just being there!

Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 July, 2018

MAUDIE TUTTY (nee White) 14 Mitchell Terrace, Dungarvan With sadness we record the passing of Maudie Tutty which sad event occurred on Friday, 13th July, 2018.

Reposing at Drohan’s Funeral Home on Saturday evening where Rosary was recited by Sr. Philomena. Removal was from her residence on Monday morning to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Funeral Mass was celebrated on arrival by Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., and burial took place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

To her sons Tony, Tommy and Stephen; daughters Noreen, Mary, Dolores, Philomena, Cora and Linda; sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters Eileen, Cathy and Enda; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy.

(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

Pupils from Kilbrien N.S. enjoying their School Tour in Activate in Waterford on the second last day of school

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 July, 2018

NELLIE CURRAN 7 Park Lane Drive, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford It is with feelings of deep regret we record the death of Nellie Curran which sad event occurred on Thursday, 4th July, 2018, at Waterford Regional Hospital.

She was born on 21st October, 1924, to Margaret (nee Dahill) and Matty Curran, Ballyknock, Kilgobinet, Co. Waterford. Following school in Abbeyside, she worked for the Moloney and Power families in Dungarvan. In 1952 she married Tom Curran, Ring.They had nine children, eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren, and was extremely proud of them.

Nellie loved cooking and baking and cycling to the beach. She liked nothing better than having a cup of tea and a chat with members of her family or one of her many relatives and friends. She was also a women of deep religious faith and attended Mass daily in Abbeyside Church. Her passing is very much regretted, not only by her sorrowing family, but also by her many friends.

May she Rest In Peace.

Rosary was recited by Sr. Bernadette on Thursday evening and her remains were removed on Friday evening to St. Mary’s Parish Church, followed by a large cortege of mourners, where the remains were received and blessed by Very Rev. Fr. Edmond Hassett, P.P. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Saturday morning by Very Rev. Fr. Edmond Hassett, P.P., followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. The lessons were read by Trish (daughter-in-law) and Raymond (son). Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Maria (daughter-in-law), Darragh, Shane and Arthur (grandsons), Kelly-Marie and Masha (grand-daughters). The Offertory Gifts were brought to the altar by Andrea and Agnes (daughters-in-law).

The chief mourners were – Margaret and Eileen (daughters); Matt, Thomas, Raymond and Frank (sons); Lar (son-in-law); Agnes, Trish, Maria and Andrea (daughters-in-law); Paul, Shane, Jason, Daryl, Kenny, Darragh and Arthur (grandsons); Lisa, Kelly-Marie, Clodagh and Masha (grand-daughters); Calvin, Jamie, Karl, Oliver and Quinn (great grandsons); Fiadh (great grand-daughter); and her nephews and nieces.

She was predeceased by her son John in 2006 and her husband Tom in 2015.

Month’s Mind Mass for Nellie will be celebrated in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, on Sunday, 5th August, at 12 noon.

(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

MONICA WALSH (nee Roche) Springfield, Cappoquin With sincere sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Monica Walsh (nee Roche), Springfield, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, loving wife of the late James Aidan and grandmother of the late Rian, which sad event occurred on 8th July, 2018, peacefully, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Monday evening, Rosary was recited by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.E., in the presence of her loving family and relatives.

On Tuesday evening, funeral prayers was recited by Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends before removal took place to St. John The Baptist Church, Affane. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday morning by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.E. Readings were recited by daughters Cathy and Aideen.

Prayers of the Faithful were read by daughters-in-law Juliette and Anne, niece Catherine Roche, grandson Robin and grand-daughter Aoife. A lovely selection of music and hymns was provided by Dina Walshe. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by son James and grand-daughter Niamh.

Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P, officiated the graveside prayers where Monica was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she Rest In Peace.

We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sons James, Conor and Norman; daughters Aideen and Cathy; daughters-in-law Anne and Juliette; son-in-law John Gossip; grandchildren Aoife, Niamh and Robin; nephews, niece, relatives, neighbours and friends.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

OBITUARY JOAN O’ BRIEN St. Garvan’s Terrace, Dungarvan We write with feelings of deep sadness and regret of the passing of Joan O’ Brien, on Wednesday, 23rd May, 2018, peacefully, in the tender care of staff at CareChoice. We express our deepest sympathy to Joan’s sister Kay; brothers Peter, Donal, Joe and Seán; sisters-in-law Frances, Violet and Theresa; nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Joan is predeceased by her parents Michael and Jane; brothers Liam and Michael; brother-in-law John Keane; sister-in-law Margaret.

Born on the 3rd August, 1929, Joan attended the local Presentation Convent and subsequently completed her education at Dungarvan Technical College. She took up her initial employment at the L&N and then was a valued member of staff at John Lynch Fruit Merchants for several years. She then took early retirement in order to care for her mother Jane.

A lady who was held in the highest of esteem, Joan was a person of deep religious faith and she attended daily Mass with her friend from her schooldays Theresa Connolly and in her youth was a Child of Mary. She loved the Sacraments and always remembered her family and friends in her prayers. She had a great devotion to St. Anthony and always lit candles in the Church on Tuesdays. Although not a sufferer herself she also had a great devotion to St. Peregrine known as “The Mighty, The Wonder Worker” because of his intercession on behalf of those suffering from cancerous illnesses. Joan provided numerous people with the special prayer leaflet to St. Peregrine and all recipients have expressed their gratitude for same.

The essence of good company, Joan always looked forward to her weekly communication by phone with her special friend Margaret who had moved to Galway to live with her family. She followed the various soaps on television and loved cycling. Joan had not enjoyed the best of health for the past duration and the O’Brien family are very thankful to her great neighbours Anne and Maeve for their great care and kindness.

As a result of the death of Joan, the family chain is broken again, and nothing seems the same. But, as God takes one by one, the chain will link again. May Joan Rest in Peace.

Joan lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Thursday evening, 24th May. Many people came to remember Joan and in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends the Rosary was led by David Kiely. Following Funeral Prayers recited by Fr. John Harris, C.C., on Saturday morning, 26th May, the removal took place to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Requiem Mass for the repose of Joan’s soul was offered by Fr. Harris, C.C. Also in attendance were Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A., and Canon William Ryan, P.P. The Liturgy of the Word was shared with the congregation

by Michael O’Brien (nephew). The Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Michael O’Brien (nephew), Ann Keane, Lorraine O’Brien and Mary Mangan (nieces).The offertory gifts of Bread and Wine and a prayer book, symbolic of Joan’s life were presented at the altar by Jenny O’Brien (niece) and Jane Keane (grandniece). Throughout the Mass beautiful sacred hymns were played and sung by Dina Walshe.

Afterwards Joan was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery; Fr. Harris, C.C., led the Rite of Committal and imparted the graveside blessing in the presence of a large gathering of Joan’s family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Jesus Mercy, Mary welcome her into the Kingdom of Heaven.

Mass will be offered for Joan at 12 noon on Sunday, 22nd July, in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan.

63 MICHAEL A. O’BRIEN Parklands, Tallow It is with deep sadness and regret that we record the passing of Michael A. O’Brien, Parklands, Tallow, Co. Waterford, loving brother of the late Mollie, Helen, Margaret and Willie, which sad event occurred peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family on 10th July, 2018.

Lying in repose at his home Parklands, Tallow, on Wednesday evening, Rosary was recited by Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P., in the presence of his loving family.

Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, on Thursday evening. Funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P., in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends before removal took place to the Church of Immaculate Conception, Tallow. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P. On Friday morning Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P., and assisted by Rev. Fr. B. O’Donovan, P.P., and Rev. Fr. S. Cummins, O.P. Readings during the Mass were recited by son Kieran and daughter Caroline.

Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandchildren Riley, Aoibhe, Darcy, Ciarán and Gearóid and daughter-in-law Deirdre. A lovely selection of music and hymns were provided by Rory and Sarah Hall throughout the Mass.

Symbols representing Michael’s life were presented to the altar by son Kieran (grain of barley), grandson Ciarán (jersey), daughter Caroline (mobile phone), grand-daughter Aoibhe (family photograph) and family friend Ciara (Sacred Heart photograph). Son Aiden narrated the significance of these symbols.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by grandchildren Riley and Darcy.

Following Communion sons Kieran and Aiden delivered a lovely and fitting eulogy. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P., and assisted by Rev. Fr. B. O’Donovan, P.P., and Rev. Fr. S. Cummins, O.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Michael A. was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends.

May he Rest In Peace.

May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Marjorie (née Hegarty); sons Kieran, Aiden and Jerry; daughter Caroline; brothers James and Patrick; sisters Betty Mills, Bridget (Bridie) Gallagher and Nora Ryan; daughters-in-law Deirdre and Daniella; son-in-law David Larkin; grandchildren Aoibhe, Ciarán, Gearóid, Riley and Darcy; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

FRANK O’DONOGHUE Monagown, Conna

It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Mary O’Neill (nee Sherry), “Willow”, Deerpark Road, Lismore, Co. Waterford, and formerly of Knockballyroney, Scotstown, Co. Monaghan, loving wife of the late Patrick (Paddy), sister of the late Eugene Sherry, which sad event occurred peacefully on 14th July, 2018, at Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin, in the presence of her loving family.

Lying in repose at her home “Willow”, Deerpark Road, Lismore, on Monday evening, where funeral prayers was recited in the presence of her loving family followed by removal to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore.

Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning, followed by burial in St. Carthage’s Cemetery, Lismore. May she Rest In Peace.

May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sons Gerard, Conor and Padraig; daughters Patricia and Anne-Marie; brothers Pat, Tommy, Mickey, Frank and Brendan; daughters-in-law Catherine, Noreen and Rachel; grandchildren Lisa, Shane, Patrick, Michelle, Mark, Kevin, Adam and Helen; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends,.

With sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Frank O’Donoghue, Monagown, Conna, Co. Cork, formerly of Glencairn, Co. Waterford, loving husband of the late Peggy (nee Keane), grandfather of the late Rachel, which sad event occurred on 8th July, 2018, peacefully in the tender and loving care of the staff at Conna Nursing Home.

Lying in repose at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Tallow, on Sunday evening, funeral prayers and Rosary were recited by Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P. P., in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

On Monday evening Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P., recited prayers before removal took place to St. Catherine’s Church, Conna. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning by Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P. Readings during the Mass were recited by grand-daughters Jessica and Nicola O’Donoghue. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandchildren Katelyn, Amy and Kian O’Donoghue. A lovely selection of music and hymns were provided by soloist Martha O’Brien.

Symbols representing his life were presented to the altar by grandson Ronan (Waterford hurley clock), niece Catherine (photograph) and sons Patsy (the Farmers’ Journal) and Billy (bus). The significance of these was narrated by grand-daughter Nicola.The offertory gifts were presented to the altar by daughters-in-law Rose and Angela O’Donoghue.

Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the New Cemetery Conna. Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Frank was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Following the burial soloist Martha O’Brien paid a moving tribute by singing ‘One Day at a Time’.

May he Rest In Peace.

We extend of deepest sympathy to his loving sons James, Patsy and Billy; daughters-in-law Rose, Angela and Margaret; grandchildren Jennifer, Nicola, Amy, Jessica, Kian, Katelyn and Ronan; brother-inlaw Michael Keane; sister-in-law Nora O’Donoghue; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh and Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin and Tallow).

(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MARY O’NEILL (nee Sherry) “Willow”, Deerpark Road, Lismore

FARMING Round-up …

IFA secures almost €700,000 to support the recycling of waste tyres IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has welcomed Environment Minister Denis Naughten’s decision to provide funding for a number of bring centres across the country to support the recycling of waste tyres, which are typically used to anchor silage pits.

Thomas Cooney said, “IFA has lobbied for a number of years for the introduction of a take back scheme for waste tyres, which ensures the sustainable management of old and worn tyres that can no longer be used to anchor silage pits. We are delighted to have secured almost €700,000 in funding and look forward to the current tendering process being concluded and the bring centres commencing.”

Concluding, Thomas Cooney said, “Farmers continue to demonstrate a real willingness to recycle waste streams generated on farms. Each year thousands of tonnes of farm plastics, bale wrap and meal bags are recycled. I am sure that farmers will also support this worthwhile waste tyre initiative and I look forward to working with Minister Naughten to ensure its success.”

Anger at Agri-loan delay IFA President Joe Healy has said it is a complete farce that the agri-loan scheme announced in last October’s Budget would not be available to farmers until the end of this year.

“Farmers were already frustrated that the Minister had indicated that it would be the second half of 2018 when money would be available to farmers. Now it looks like it will be a race against time to have the money available at any stage in 2018. It is a complete farce,” he said.

Joe Healy said an IFA delegation were informed of the further delay at a meeting with the SBCI. The IFA has now written to Minister Creed seeking an urgent meeting to try and get the scheme up and running immediately.

“Farmers are crying out for some sort of help during what is an extraordinarily difficult time on farms due to the ongoing drought. These loans may have helped some farmers to fund some of the increased costs that have piled on in the last few weeks.Yet it is clear that it is now a long way off,” he said.

IFA Farm Business Chairman Martin Stapleton said he was hugely frustrated by the delays in getting a new agri-loan package up and running. “The late Spring and the ongoing drought conditions have imposed savage costs on farmers. This is a practical measure that could give them some sort of break, yet all we see is inertia across Government Departments and State Agencies.”

Martin Stapleton said, “It is clear that the decision to extend these loans to include food companies has not helped matters as it has made complying with relevant EU rules more complex.

The scheme should be implemented immediately for farmers and all the money should be for the farmers”.

Lakeland holding June milk price disappointing - other Co-ops need to do better IFA National Dairy Chairman Tom Phelan said farmers were disappointed that Lakeland had missed the opportunity to increase their June milk price at a time when this was justified, and their suppliers needed it badly.

He said farmers would not tolerate other co-ops, many of which paid less than Lakeland for May milk, using the Lakeland example as an excuse: “They can and must do better”, Tom Phelan said.

“I have called for co-ops to include the May fodder/weather support into the June base price, and to further increase the June base by at least 1c/l. This is fully justified by increased market returns during June, and absolutely necessary to support farmers’ cash flow in one of the most challenging years many have ever experienced,” he concluded.

AIB support for Waterford farmers, encourages them to determine additional costs associated with weather • 2018 has been an exceptional year which has resulted in higher costs on most farms • AIB has put in place a wide range of support options for farmers including Farmer Credit Line • Extended phone line hours for farming customers and 48 hour decision on business loans and overdrafts up to €60,000 for AIB customers in place AFTER a difficult and late Spring, which caused challenges on most farms, the current persisting weather conditions are adding additional costs, workload and are going to impact on already low Winter fodder reserves. AIB is encouraging farmers to take action now to try to quantify the effect of higher costs on their individual farm situation and determine their cashflow requirements for the weeks and months ahead.

Bryan Doocey, AIB Agri Advisor in Waterford said: “2018 has been an exceptional year from a weather perspective which has resulted in higher costs on all livestock and arable farm systems. What is unique about this year is that all farms have been affected - farmers on heavier land more so in the Spring and farmers on drier type soils more so in recent weeks”.

On many livestock farms, recently replenished silage stocks are being reopened and many farmers are eating into their Winter fodder reserves, which in many instances are well below

desired levels. The limited grass growth, which was already back by over 1.2t/ha at the beginning of July on the previous year, is resulting in many farmers feeding higher levels of concentrates, silage and other supplements.

Water supply is also starting to affect some farms. On the output side, poorer grass quality is also affecting animal thrive and milk output. And while the harvest is starting to commence in some parts of the country, crops on lighter soils are likely to be suffering and yields of later sown Spring crops are likely to be back.

Bryan continues “It looks like the current weather conditions will continue for a further period and even when rain does arrive, it will be some time before normal grass growth resumes.We are encouraging our farming customers to determine how the additional costs are likely to affect their individual farm systems, be that poorer yields/output, reduced thrive and/or higher feed costs. For farmers who need additional cash flow support our

Farmer Credit Line product may be an appropriate solution and we are encouraging our customers who may need support to contact us early. We will work with farmers on a case by case basis to find the most appropriate and cost effective solution for their farm. Our latest edition of Agri Matters is now available in branch and online and it contains two practical articles on rebuilding fodder and cash reserves which may be of interest”.

AIB has a range of options to support our farming customers which are subject to normal lending conditions, including: • 48 hour decision on business loans and overdrafts up to €60,000 for AIB customers; • AIB Farmer Credit Line; and, • Extended contact hours for farmers via a dedicated phone line, 1890 47 88 33, which is available Monday to Friday 8.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Customers can engage with our team of Relationship Managers through a number of

Bryan Doocey. channels including in branch; on phone at 1890 47 88 33 or online at www.aib.ie/farming.

Lending criteria, terms and conditions apply. Credit facilities are subject to repayment capacity and financial status and are not available to persons under 18 years of age. Security may be required. Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Stop cutting cattle prices Ornua PPI increase for June justifies fully badly needed price lift SPEAKING at a National Livestock Committee meeting in Dublin recently, IFA Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said the factories have to stop cutting cattle prices and stabilise the market.

He said IFA has been in contact with Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed and the key factory players on the price issue. He said, “Our message is clear. Stop cutting prices and stop undermining confidence in the market place.”

Angus Woods said Minister Creed needs to urgently act and respond to the seriousness of the situation.

“Minister Creed needs to call in the meat factories and tell them that they have to stabilise the beef price and stop undermining confidence in the markets. Stability on cattle prices is critical at this juncture and the Minister needs to ensure that the factories act in a responsible manner.”

Members of the National Livestock Committee and IFA County Chairmen, along with beef farmers will

meet with factory management throughout the country to highlight the damage from the cattle price cuts and the need to stabilise the price and markets, and restore confidence.

The IFA livestock leader said the factories need to act in a responsible manner and must stop using the drought issues to undermine prices. He said the factories can stabilise the prime cattle prices as there is no additional volume of prime cattle and the market for prime cattle remains strong.

Angus Woods said the fall in cattle prices is seriously undermining incomes on beef farms and extremely damaging to the suckler herd. He said the most efficient beef farmers cannot produce beef at a price below the costs of production.

On numbers, he said the Department of Agriculture AIMS data on the key 12 to 24 month age category shows that there are only 9,000 more cattle in the system in April compared to last year and the kill to date this year is already up 22,000 head.

IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Tom Phelan recently said the Ornua PPI June increase of 3.6 points to 109 points was close to the 110 points of June 2017, when the average of the Irish Farmers Journal Milk Price League was 32.3c/l + VAT (34.04c/l including VAT).

Tom Phelan said the PPI reflected the fact that market trends during June had improved to meet at least the full pay-out for May (base price plus any weather/fodder support). He said co-ops, who are meeting either today or in coming days to decide on milk prices, owe it to farmers to roll the support into the base price, and add at least an extra 1c/l to the June base.

“Not only do markets justify this increase comfortably, farmers need it very badly after an exceptionally challenging year for fodder and for cash flow,” Tom Phelan concluded.

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Dungarvan Agricultural Show 2018: Launch of the GAIN Dog Show at this year's Dungarvan Agricultural Show sponsored by GAIN Pet Nutrition (l. to r.): Lisa Curran, GAIN/Countrylife; Jill Coffey, The Dog Lady, and Sarah Conway, Secretary Dungarvan Show.

[Dan McGrath]

Dungarvan Agricultural Show GAIN Cattle Section Sponsorship – Ger O'Brien, Glanbia Board member, presents sponsorship for this year’s Dungarvan Show to Liam Curran, Chairman Cattle Section. Also included are Ned Phelan, Show Committee, and Roger McGrath, GAIN. [Dan McGrath]

Dungarvan Agricultural Show 2018 – Cattle Section Sponsorship by Forestry Services Ltd. Pictured are Liam Curran, Chairman Cattle Committee Dungarvan Show, and Tommy Enright, Forestry Services Ltd. [Dan McGrath]

Dungarvan Show

Farmers – Don’t cut corners on insurance INSURANCE is a necessary expense on all farms.While recognising the need for insurance, there has been a drive to cut insurance costs on farms over the last number of years.

This is arising as a result of fluctuating farm incomes across all sectors. At the same time insurance premiums, in particular, vehicle and machinery have been creeping up.

However, reducing farm insurance costs can be a short-term saving. It’s not about simply cutting farm expenses by reducing your insurance cost but more about getting the right insurance to cover all your needs – private & business.

The real benefit of farm insurance is the safety net of being fully covered in the event of there being a claim.

Therefore, if a farmer is looking at reducing the cost of farm insurance, he or she must ensure that they are still getting the best cover that they want for their own business.

When you are changing insurer or reducing insurance cost, you must ensure that you are getting like-forlike cover.

Each farm is a separate business and the risks on each farm, while common to each other, may be very individual. Farmers would need to carry out a risk assessment on their own farm as to any particular cover they would want.When carrying out a risk assessment on the business, farmers should be very mindful and never over look health and safety standards. The best insurance is a policy you hopefully never have to use.

Insurance is individual but is necessary and the comfort of being properly insured will be of great benefit to you, but also to your bankers, who may have lent on the farm.

It is important when choosing or changing your insurance provider that you take time to assess exactly what each company is offering and to identify any differences between them.

Here are some critical points to consider: • Has the insurer experience of this type of business?

• Has the insurer a proven track record in paying the types of claims associated with this portfolio of insurance?

• Will they review and service as part of any new business transaction be provided during the lifetime of the policy.

• Who do I contact at renewal date?

• Who do I contact to query my cover or complete an amendment on my policy?

• Will there be administration fees to amend my policy and how much?

• How much is the excess on each policy?

CONDITIONS • Check the conditions, exclusions and any endorsements on all policies if switching insurance provider. You may be happy to accept more restricted cover but you need to know what you are getting.The concept of like-for-like rarely exists because all policy document wording

varies from insurer to insurer.

• Will my track record count?

Tenure of custom and customer performance is reviewed by insurers.

Depending on the company, various factors may be considered on customer files where request for non-standard cover is sought or if the customer encounters difficult times.

• Tell them everything, omitting certain information when completing application forms could later render your policy null and void.

• Make sure to answer fully the new business qualifying questions proposal and declare all material facts to the insurer.

• Am I guaranteed my previous insurer will requote me? Insurers underwriting criteria can change and generally is continuously reviewed, so you may not be able to return to your original insurer if you change your mind.

Waterford’s County Show takes place on

Thursday, 26th July at Ballygagin, Dungarvan • Admission €10 for adults, €5 for Over 16 & free for Under 16 • Top Class Show Jumping • Showing Classes for Horses and Ponies, Cattle and Sheep • Home Industries showcasing the best local produce, arts and crafts • Lots of Entertainment including Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Birds of Prey, Dog Show, Mini Farm, Trade Stands, WLR FM....

• Entries for horses/ponies, cattle and sheep close Wednesday, 18th July, schedules and forms on www.dungarvanshow.com • Home Industries entries close Friday, 20th July, forms available in Casey's Florists and the Tourist Office

For entry forms and general info please contact the Secretary on 0876023993/ info@dungarvanshow.com

Factories must Stabilise lamb prices

Eoghan Drea Head of IFAC’s Waterford Office

IFA National Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy warned the factories that lamb prices must stabilise and there is no need for any further price cuts.

Sean Dennehy said he had met with all the main factories in the

last week and they all agreed that prices need to stabilise at this stage. He said market demand is strong, supply numbers are forecast to be less than last year and the main Muslim festival of Eid is on August 22nd.

He said the amount of underfinished lambs is adding significantly to numbers at the plants and this in turn is working against farmers on the price. He said if these lambs were not presented the price would be better.

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Drought Message • It is crucial to continue to measure grass in this period of low growth. Grass is the primary source of feed on our farms. It is important to quantify how much you have in order to maximise utilisation.

There is a danger that farmers will underestimate cover in these weather conditions.

• Supplementation should be secondary to utilising grass that is available on our farms.

• See below for dry matter content of grass samples taken in Moorepark in the week (2nd-6th July):

• Hold rotation length at 25-30 days to maintain a level of grass in the diet during this difficult period of drought. It is crucial that grass supply on farms is “stretched” to keep grass in the diet of the animal.

• Every farm should be meeting residuals of 4cm (average height no higher than the second knuckle on your index finger). Meeting residuals is critical in maximising utilisation. Avoid topping as it is wasting feed available to livestock and will also inhibit regrowth on these paddocks.

• Any cows that are not being kept for next year should be targeted for culling. Any underperforming cows should also be targeted for culling. Scan early this year and empty cows should be culled to reduce demand.

• Farmers can reduce demand by grazing second cut silage ground. Grazing this ground with a strip wire and back fence can extend the rotation and supplement the feed deficit. Make sure to utilise all grass available on ground being grazed, including silage ground.

• Carry out a fodder budget for next Winter. If you are short on silage, you may have to supplement alternative feeds to stretch your silage reserves. Be proactive.

Supplementation Strategy • When farmers are formulating diets in this period, it is hugely important to note that a cows overall diet should contain a protein concentration of 16%.

• A dairy farmer should feed concentrates first, up to 6kg/head/day.

• Surplus bales were cut on many farms in May and early June to maximise utilisation in a high growth rate period. These bales are high quality (many 75 + DMD). The purpose of these surplus bales is to supplement them in extreme weather conditions such as the current drought conditions.

• Many farms are using the following strategy to reduce demand: • If farmers are feeding a proportion of the diet as silage, this should be quantified and measured.

It is important to be strategic in feeding silage, so that grass utilisation is not compromised. Ad-lib silage feeding will reduce grass utilisation on farms and reduce milk solids being produced.

• If silage reserves are very low on a farm, a feed like palm kernel, soya hulls, or a 3 way mix can also aid in supplementing the feed deficit. It is important to keep enough energy and protein in the diet when formulating mixes, while also having enough fibre to avoid acidosis. At least 50% of the diet must be grass and/or silage to avoid overfeeding concentrates.

• Ensure that all livestock have enough water. If water flow is slow out in paddocks, hold cows following milking if water supply is stronger in the yard. Cows will drink 120 + L in this weather.

The Relative Cost of Forages, Wet Feeds and Concentrates in the Market on an Energy Basis

Spreading Water/ Irrigation?

The merit of irrigation and spreading water is a common question being asked by farmers. With soil moisture deficits being so high, irrigation will not be sufficient to have an impact on growth and is a very expensive practice. 27,000 gallons water/acre is equivalent to 1 inch of rain/acre. Soil moisture deficit is currently 3-4 inches of water in the South East.

Key Drought Messages for Future Plant Growth: • Avoid short rotations (target 25-30 day rotations).

• In a drought, Spring tillers die and the remaining tillers are stressed.The period following drought is critical to allow Autumn tillering to occur, otherwise pastures will thin out over autumn, production will be poor, and weeds will invade.

• Plants that are still alive but growing slowly due to lack of moisture can quickly recover, green up, and be back into production.

• Dormant plants where above-ground parts have died back but buds at ground level are surviving, can begin tillering from these buds when rain falls. New green shoots can be seen in the base of dead pasture within 1-2 weeks after rainfall, but recovery in terms of pasture growth rates will still be some weeks away.

• Grass that looks dead now (although of reasonable quality) will be lost to decay once the rain returns; therefore needs to be utilised now.

Dungarvan woman represents Waterford at recent ICMSA National Council – Catherine Quinlan of Dungarvan was one of the Waterford delegates at the ICMSA National Council held in Limerick on 11th July. Mrs. Quinlan, who also acts as Secretary of Waterford ICMSA, is pictured here with (l. to r.) Michael Guinan, Offaly; Pat O’Brien, Offaly, and Seamus Miggins, Meath.

June milk price announced

by Glanbia still lags Ornua Index ICMSA Dairy Committee Chairperson, Ger Quain, has said that while farmers will obviously acknowledge the Glanbia price rise it was still a fact that the Ornua PPI translated across to 32.8 c/L which left Glanbia’s June price to their suppliers still short of what Glanbia itself was receiving. Mr. Quain said that Glanbia “and all other Co-ops” should be treating that Ornua 32.8 c/L price as the minimum base and any discretionary payments - such as the 1 c/L drought payment announced by Glanbia– should be on top of that base price, giving Glanbia suppliers a June milk price of 33.8 c/L. “Spot prices for butter/SMP in May and June ranged from 34-37c/L and while they have softened in the last three weeks those better prices did feed back into the Ornua Purchasing Price Index. The PPI has risen by 3.2cents per litre from April to June and - not unreasonably – farmers expected their milk price to rise proportionately.

Those milk processors and Coops who have yet to announce their June price should be following that Ornua trend of the last two months,” said Mr. Quain.

“The shortfall that has opened up between Glanbia milk price and that paid by other processors since the start of 2018 has still not been addressed by this rise and will

still concern their suppliers.

Questions will also be asked about the Lakelands June price announcement that leaves their milk price unchanged from

May despite the fact that the markets have strengthened since then and also the fact that they, too, are short of the Ornua price.

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week of 16/07/2018 Grange, Waterford Milk Kg/Day 22.4 Fat % 4.30 Protein % 3.42 Milk Solids/Day KG 1.73 Meal KG/Cow/Day 6 + 3* Average Farm Cover 497 Cover Per Cow 181 1,400 Pre Grazing Yield KG DM 14 Demand KG DM HA 5 Growth KG DM HA

South Kilkenny 22 4.40 3.66 1.8 6 + 6* Bare None

Comments: Grange Waterford • Feeding 6 kgs of ration in parlour and *3 kgs Palm Kernal in the field and 5 kgs D.M. Silage.

• Grazing 2nd cut silage by night also.

South Kilkenny • Feeding 6 - 7 kgs DM of bale silage (made early July), 6 kgs of ration in parlour & *6 kgs Palm Kernal being fed in the fields.

• Hoping for rain.

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Big names confirmed for Camphire International Horse Trials SOME of the World’s top riders have confirmed for next week's Sema Lease Camphire International Horse Trials & Country Fair which run from Friday 27th to Sunday, 29th July, on the picturesque setting of Camphire Estate on the banks of the Blackwater.

This year's winner of the prestigious Badminton International Jonelle Price of New Zealand has confirmed along with her international colleague and former Olympic Gold Medal winner Blyth Tait who has won a total of 4 Olympic medals in his illustrious career. In total over 300 horses have been entered with over 30 entered for the highlight of the week end - The Sema Lease CC1 3* International Class.

Riders from Nine nations including GB, USA, Brazil, New Zealand, Japan, South Africa, Norway, China and Ireland will be in action over the week end in seven International Classes as well classes for 4 and 5 year old

young horses and amateur riders.

Irish riders competing at Camphire include Sam Watson, Sarah Ennis, Padraigh McCarthy and Michael Ryan.

Camphire is much more than Horses & International competitions in Dressage, Cross Country & Showjumping with added attractions of – Country Fair, Shopping Village, Gain Dog Show in aid of Irish Guide Dogs, Birds of Prey Display and Family Fun Area.

Camphire Estate is just 10 minutes from Cappoquin, Lismore and Tallow and less than an hour from Waterford and Cork.

Blackwater Eco Tours will also be running a Ferry Service from Villierstown as well as River Tours from the Camphire Pontoon. - www.blackwaterecotours.ie Admission to Camphire is just – Friday €10 per car and Saturday / Sunday €15 per car www.camphirehorsetrials.com

Sarah Ennis, Ireland, and BLM Diamond Delux taking part in the CIC 3* Cross Country at last year's Camphire International Horse Trials.

[Dan McGrath]

DUNGARVAN MART

Dungarvan Mart Prices MONDAY, 16th JULY, 2018.

DRY Cows: 1 Fr. 825 kgs made €960; 1 Fr. 730 kgs made €925; 1 Fr. 625 kgs made €805; 1 Fr. 635 kgs made €805.

Bullocks: 2 Frs. 730 kgs made €1,175 each; 5 Her. 625 kgs made €1,065 each; 3 Frs. 620 kgs made €1,040 each; 6 Lim. 390 kgs made €920 each; 5 A.A. 399 kgs made €770

each; 1 Lim. 450 kgs made €980.

Heifers: 1 Bel. Blue 585 kgs made €1,020; 1 Bel. Blue 565 kgs made €1,000; 3 Limousins 383 kgs made €800 each; 4 Char.

345 kgs made €800 each; 4 Char. 345 kgs made €710 each; 3 A.A. 391 kgs made €750 each.

Next Sheep Assembly collection at

SHEEP ASSEMBLY COLLECTION

Dungarvan Mart on Wednesday, 25th July, 2018 between 11.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.

Prior booking essential. Enquiries to Dungarvan Mart on 058 41611.

NO SALE There will be no Sale in Dungarvan Mart on Bank Holiday Monday, 6th August.

at Dungarvan Mart on Wednesday next, 25th July between 11.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.

Prior booking essential.

Enquiries to 058-41611.

READER’S QUERIES Q. I am in a KTP beef group. Due to one thing or another I am at the stage where I have only attended 3 meetings and there is only two weeks to go. My group is having a meeting next week which should give me 4. Is there any way I could attend another groups meeting to bring me up to the 5? I have a friend in Tipperary who is having one the week after and it would be great if I could attend his. I would hate to lose out on money at this stage of the game. Can you please advise?

A. Unfortunately you can only attend group meetings of your own group; however you could attend one of the open days or national events that are eligible for KTP. I do know of one that is being held in New Ross next week. That should see you to the 5, however a word of caution, make sure to have all other tasks such as profit monitor, health and safety plan and herd health plan completed by July 31st or you could still face a reduced payment after all your running around. I trust this will clear things up for you.

Tip of the Week: Play your part in Farm Safety Week.

Plan your schedule of work. Make safety your Number One priority!

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Straw Harvest in full swing: Straw being baled near Tallow.

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Déise Newsround From the Camino to the Greenway

tomekeith@hotmail.com We welcome positive, good news stories for this page! Where the news is always good! info@dungarvanobserver.ie

WHILE the Deise Greenway is a story all by itself, there is probably never a day which goes by without it creating another related story.The Greenway may not be the Camino, but with the blazing sunshine we have been having in recent weeks, it could well be. Indeed, if a group in the City achieve their goal, then the two designated walk-ways, here and in Spain, could have a much stronger relationship.

Last Saturday, my eye fell on a group of yellow shirted cyclists on the Quay, looking very organised and preparing to eat lunch. Never one to leave the absence of an introduction hold me back, I approached the leader to find out what their mission was.

They turned out to be a small group from the larger Waterford Biscuit Club which has about 140 members in the City on a 40% Ladies / 60% men divide.

Every Saturday and Sunday, they arrange a Club spin for their cyclists, with the different levels of experience choosing the length that most suits them.

“We come to Dungarvan regularly,” says the leader,

Michael Garland from the City.

He has a keen interest in history and was a founding member of the 1848 Tricolour Committee.

He is also a former CEO of the Chamber of Commerce.

He has now founded his own company Waterford Camino Tours to take advantage of what could be a growing relationship between the two walks.

“We have a group of Travel Agents visiting with us today,” he said, “so we are taking them along the Greenway for a few hours.”

They were meeting the party coming from Dublin with a view to bringing more people in to use the Greenway next year.

The proposal is that the Biscuit Club would meet them and take them along the Greenway, using Dungarvan and the City as the destinations.The Club has cycles every Saturday and Sunday as well as Wednesday evenings during the Summer.

“We believe that there is a significant untapped market for cycling and walking tours, with the Greenway as the catalyst which will assist tourism in the region,” says Michael.

The Biscuit group had cycled from the City in about an hour and twenty minutes to meet the Dublin party after which they would cycle back home. “I cycle about four or five times a week,” he says, “covering about 400km in all.”

“We formed Waterford Camino Tours in September last and we have been looking to bring a couple of the main tour operators down to here. We hope to see a couple of them shortly and what we propose is to bring in tour groups from North America and Europe specifically to Waterford and the region to spend some time here.

“There are many opportunities for other activities here including fishing in the Bay, and mountain walking in the Comeraghs.

“We have been hearing from people who are looking for walking, cycling and different experiences on their holidays,” he says. “We think we are ahead of the game with Waterford Camino Tours and the reaction has been very positive from some of the large tour operators

here.”

Now that the Camino authorities have begun to allow Pilgrims to do the first 10k at

home, then there is likely to be interest in doing that 10k on the magnificent Greenway.”

We wish the Club and the

Company well in their endeavours and look forward to seeing those yellow shirts regularly in Dungarvan.

Members of the Waterford Biscuit Cycling Club who visited Dungarvan last Saturday.

The early spuds NOBODY really knows when potatoes were first grown in Ballinacourty, one of the traditional homes of the early potato in Munster and Leinster, but having reputedly brought into Youghal

by Walter Raleigh around 1585 from America. It is probable that they spread along the South coast soon afterwards. The suggestion that they were brought from South America into Europe by the Spaniards somewhat earlier has also gained traction.

While other areas in the vicinity of the town also grow potatoes, Ballinacourty became the byword for early potatoes and vegetables.

Having been denounced by the medical profession a generation ago as ‘fattening’, the potato is now acknowledged to be ‘the best package of nutrition in the world, being rich in calories, minerals, vitamins and protein and virtually free of fat’.

Which is why, after the land was taken from the Irish people during the 18th Century and they had to subsist almost exclusively on potatoes, the people survived, if not exactly thrived on the humble potato, with milk or water.

The irrigation sprays in full production from the non-domestic water of the old Pfizer factory supply which passes through Ballinacourty.

The potato is quite a hardy vegetable and if treated properly can survive fairly extreme conditions. This can range from frost on the stalks in the early days of development overground, to the kind of drought we are experiencing now.

For some farmers – more accurately, market gardeners – in Ballinacourty, the headland remains remarkably free of frost in the period after St. Patrick’s Day, the traditional deadline for planting.

Having St. Patrick’s Day as a deadline for ‘setting the spuds’ is something of a fallacy, as the weather and ground conditions always have the last word on planting.

The other threat came from the dreaded blight which was one of the reasons for the loss of the potato crop causing the Great Hunger. There was sufficient other food being produced on this island to feed the population, but this was not available to the Irish.

This is a whole other very sad story.

The discovery that blight could be eliminated by spraying with copper sulphate saved many a crop. This was superseded by the product Dithane (Spray with it, stay with it) which was a contact spray and later again by a systemic spray which entered the tuber system giving better protection.

Like any commodity, those who send their produce into a market early, get the best prices, so great attention was always paid to getting the potatoes into the ground as early as possible, ‘rising’ to them to add to protection to the tubers and promote growth.

This year was a particularly difficult one for potato and vegetable growers as the torrential rains of ‘Spring’ kept the ground extremely wet and totally unsuited to tractor usage. In the days of ploughing with horses, this did not present as big a problem. The drought is being counteracted by some Ballinacourty producers who luckily have raw, untreated water available to them from the big main which supplied the Pfizer factory to feed the irrigation sprays. (See photograph). This water is unsuited to human consumption in its present form, but saves some of the potato crop for us.

It is interesting that one of the townlands where potatoes were extensively grown in the general Ballinacourty area, is known as Ballynalahessery defined by historian Canon Patrick Power in ‘The Placenames of Decies’ as “Homestead of the Half-Plowland.”

Seisear is a group of six persons, from which comes Seisreach, a yoke of ploughing oxen, or rather the six men who ploughed.”

Being some of the earliest of the new crop of potatoes, the Ballinacourty produce was always in great demand. A generation ago, the Sheehan and Sullivan lorries from Cork would arrive in the afternoon and take the potatoes, bagged and tied to be certified and sealed by the Customs Service and then brought to the cross-Channel ports. From there, they were sent to a British port and railed to the London Market, from where they were bought for English lunches and dinners the following day. The Irish clay was hardly dry on them!

That practice was also a feature of other produce of the ‘Great Houses’ which would be petitioned from London for salmon, grouse and pheasant which would be delivered to the London Town Houses the following day.

Traditionally, the first ‘dig’ of potatoes took place about the 22nd May usually from the Home Guard variety, but in the exceptional year of 1946, they were dug first in late April. These were followed by the second earlies, the ‘Queens’ and then the main crop later if sowed.

The field was then planted with cabbage, cauliflower of which there are up to twenty varieties, which would mature on a phased basis between November and April.

‘Picking spuds’ was a way of life for local youths who spent much of their summer holidays between the drills until the mechanical harvester arrived. Likewise, the planting was done mainly by hand until that too became mechanised.

Stories abound around the neighbourhood of days spent in the fields in summer weather, but that too is another story which we might pick up on another day.

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Senior Football championship round 3:

CHAMPIONS COME GOOD IN FINAL QUARTER Pages 2, 3 & 4

COUNTY BOARD REFUTES FORMER MINISTER’S COMMENTS Page 5

CARTON MASTERCLASS GIVES DÉISE THREE VALUABLE POINTS Page 9

SEE PAGE 27 Dungarvan’s Saoirse Curran receiving the trophy for the 148 1.10 metre Championship class at last Sunday’s Cavan Home Pony International at Cavan Equestrian Centre.

WIN FOR SAOIRSE CURRAN AT HOME PONY INTERNATIONAL

DUNGARVAN HILLWALKING CLUB HOSTS COMERAGH CROSSING Page 27

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Portlaw wins second senior game JJ KAVANAGH AND SONS COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 3 Referee Thomas Walsh (Modeligo) pictured with team captains Niall Fitzgerald (Portlaw) on left and Seamus Keating (Ardmore).

Portlaw ……………………………….1-8; Ardmore ………………….…………..1-7.

IN the senior football championship system up to this year, two wins would more or less qualify a team for the knockout stages and relieve any relegation worries but despite Portlaw doing so this year, they still have some work to do regarding both after recording their second win in 2018.

Though this wasn’t a classic game of football, we were treated to a grandstand conclusion when Ardmore came with a late run in an attempt to record their own first championship win. The seasiders hadn’t scored at all in the first half at the end of which they trailed by 1-4 to 0-0.

The first fourteen minutes were scoreless and for the remainder of the half, Portlaw looked a decent enough senior outfit. Despite the Easterners stretching their advantage to 1-6 to 0-0, a clear nine points advantage by the 33rd minute, it was Ardmore who dominated the rest of the game.

However, crucial easy scoring opportunity misses in the final minutes denied

Ardmore at least a draw which they may not have deserved over the hour but which was very much a possibility. Ardmore will now be unseeded for the draw in the quest of a quarter final spot while Portlaw will enjoy this whatever advantage it presents after two championship wins.

Practically all the first quarter had passed before the scoreboard was brought into action. Lively Portlaw corner forward John Power was the first to do so in the 14th minute and his team mate Luke Woods followed suit six minutes later.

Both players combined in the 21st minute to score the only goal of the half when Woods placed Power for a peach of a goal in the country end. The winners, boosted by this major went from strength to strength after this and a Michael Donnolly pointed free and a score from play by Shane Foran gave the Tannery a clear 0-7 advantage come half-time. The nearest Ardmore came to scoring in the first half was a Niall Hennessy (wing back) effort back off the upright in the 26th minute.

One would have expected a more positive beginning by Ardmore on the restart but it was Portlaw who kicked the first two scores via Michael Donnolly and Niall Fitzgerald, 1-6 to 0-0. Ardmore’s first score arrived on 33 minutes engineered by second half influential sub Jack Keane and kicked over by John Gartland.

Seamus Keating kicked a contender for score of the match in the 35th minute and though Keating added a second from a free four minutes later, Portlaw’s lead was not threatened at 1-6 to 0-3. John Power steadied Porlaw with a 45th minute pointed free before the score that eventually ignited this match arrived on 47 minutes.

The two Seamuses, Prendergast and Keating and John Gartland were involved in a move that delivered the ball to newcomer Eoin O’Connor from Cork in front of the country end goal and Tom Walsh was left helpless denying Ardmore a revival score, 1-7 to 1-3.

Following this major, Ardmore took over completely in general play as Portlaw became a pale shadow of their dominant

first half play. John Gartland kicked his second point in the 48th minute and Eoin O’Connor pointed in the 53rd minute to leave the scoreboard reading 1-7 to 1-5.

Yet, Ardmore, despite their dominance could not drive on from there. Stephen and Seamus Keating (f) were off target before Niall Hennessy reduced the deficit to the minimum in the 58th minute as Ardmore welcomed the correct four minutes of added time with Portlaw players going down regularly with injuries during the second half.

SCORED THE WINNING POINT The experienced Michael Donnolly scored what proved to be the winner in the 61st minute before Seamus Keating was again off target with a scoreable free two minutes later. Substitute Richard Stillwell pointed for Ardmore in the 64th minute but the seasiders chance had gone and Portlaw deserved to take the honours, especially on their first half display.

Portlaw’s Top Three: John Power, Michael Donnolly, Shane Foran.

Ardmore’s Top Three: Joe Murphy, Niall

Hennessy, Jack Keane.

Observer’s Man of the Match: John Power.

Number of Scorers: Portlaw 5. Ardmore 5.

Scores From Play: Portlaw 1-6. Ardmore 1-6.

Frees For: Portlaw 14. Ardmore 11.

Wides: Portlaw 6. Ardmore 11.

Score of the Match: Seamus Keating’s 35th minute point for Ardmore.

Scorers – Portlaw: John Power 1-2 (1f), Michael Donnolly 0-3 (1f), Luke Woods, Shane Foran and Niall Fitzgerald 0-1 each.

Ardmore: Eoin O’Connor 1-1, John Gartland 0-2. Seamus Keating 0-2 (1f), Niall Hennessy and Richard Stilwell 0-1 each.

Portlaw: Tom Walsh; Blake O’Connor, Chris Mackey, Gary Morahan; Niall Fitzgerald, Darren Rockett, Shane Foran; Jordan O’Sullivan, Luke Woods; Noel Mackey, James Rooney, Peter Boylan; John Power, Michael Donnolly, Shane Power.

Ardmore: Niall Power; Joe Murphy, Declan Prendergast, Kieran Conway; Niall Hennessy, Seamus Prendergast, Richie Hennessy; David Gartland, Seamus Keating; Stephen Keating, John O’Brien, John Gartland; Jack Walsh, Eoin O’Connor, Seamus Cronin. Subs: Jack Keane for Jack Walsh, Richard Stilwell for Seamus Cronin.

Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

Fourteen men deny late Brickey comeback Clashmore/Kinsalebeg ….. 1-16; Brickey Rangers ……………3-7.

LEADING by 0-4 at half-time, Clashmore/Kinsalebeg reserved their best football for when they were reduced to fourteen men on the throw in for the second half in this third round County senior football championship game at the Fraher Field last Thursday evening.

A goal and a point from the influential throughout Mark Cummins had the sides level in the 33rd minute but it was from this stage onwards that Conor Counihan’s charges showed that they were the better side.

Their increased tempo, fast team running on and off the ball added 1-5 to their half time tally and with 48 minutes played they enjoyed a 1-13 to 1-5 Ten minutes later this lead was still the same at 1-15 to 1-7 before the fourteen men winners tired allowing the Brickeys to finish strongly and leave just three points the difference between the teams at the long whistle.

Ryan O’Neill was at the end of a sweeping movement in the 59th minute to finish the ball with his hands into the net while Cormac O’Grady blasted a 61st minute close in free past a not altogether prepared winner’s defence. This left just 0-3 the difference but time had run out for the Brickeys and Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg duly recorded their deserving win.

From the outset, this encounter

was noticeably faster than the first game and the Brickeys matched the winners for the first quarter at the end of which they were level at 0-3 each. The game’s top scorer Brian Lynch and Sean Fleming opened a 0-2 lead before Fintan Walsh made a terrific save from Mark Cummins, the latter enjoying his best game in a Brickey jersey.

Conor Phelan opened Brickeys account in the 6th minute and following a second pointed free by Brian Lynch, John Morrissey and Cormac O’Grady had the teams at level pegging a quarter’s way in to the play.

Brickeys had the opportunity to record the first major score of the day when a Maurice Daly free to Cormac O’Grady resulted in paint coming off the town end cross bar before an O’Grady pointed free in the 16th minute gave the Bushy Park side the lead for the only time in the hour.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg always seemed to have that little bit in reserve and when they were being threatened on this first occasion, they produced five unanswered points via James O’Leary (2), Brian O’Halloran, Sean Bourke and Sean Fleming to open a double score lead at the short whistle, 0-8 to 0-4.

Brickeys had to start the second half without their full back Philly Walsh who was blackcarded in the 26th minute while the winners were reduced to fourteen men just after

the throw in when James O’Leary, who was playing quite well, was red carded for an off the ball incident. Circumstances became worse before they got better for the winners when they lost County player Aidan Trihy to injury in the 33rd minute. Fortunately, Dean Russell proved to be a more than adequate replacement.

Brickeys smelled blood on the dismissal of O’Leary and in a flash the teams were level after Mark Cummins struck for his 1-1 in close proximity. For the second occasion, Clashmore/Kinsalebeg proved their worth when needed most. They ran the Brickeys ragged for a 25 minute period despite being down a man, culminating in scores by Brian O’Halloran, now operating to affect out the field, Brian Lynch 0-3 (2f) and Sean Bourke, the latter also opening up a 0-7 lead when his second goal attempt in the one play in the 45th minute produced its desired result, 1-13 to 1-5.

Scores by Mark Cummins and sub Darragh Duggan in the final ten minute period were replied to by Sean Fleming and Brian Lynch before Brickeys late goal rush kept the sparse attendance at the Shandon venue until the final whistle.

Both teams, who were each short some regulars, gave of their best here in an enjoyable mid week encounter.

Clashmore’s Top Three: Sean

Referee Alan Kissane (Dunhill) pictured with team captains Conor Phelan (Brickeys) on left and Sean Bourke (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg).

Bourke, Brian Lynch, Declan Allen.

Brickeys Top Three: Mark Cummins, Oran Keevers, Cormac O’Grady.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Sean Bourke.

Number of Scorers: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 6. Brickeys 6.

Scores From Play: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 1- 10. Brickeys 2-6.

Frees For: Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 14. Brickeys 11.

Wides: Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 8.

Brickeys 7.

Score of the Match: Mark Cummins’

33rd minute goal for the Brickeys.

Scorers – Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Brian Lynch 0-6(5f), Sean Bourke 1-2, Sean Fleming 0-3, James O’Leary 0-2, Brian O’Halloran 0-2(1f), Edmond O’Halloran 0-1.

Brickeys: Mark Cummins 1-2, Cormac O’Grady 1-2f, Ryan O’Neill 1-0, Conor Phelan, John Morrissey and Darragh Duggan 0-1 each.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Fintan Walsh; Barry Dunne, Ciaran Bourke, Eric O’Connor; Aidan Trihy, Kieran Connery, Edmond O’Halloran; Sean Bourke, Declan Allen; Jason Seward, Sean Fleming, James O’Leary; Adam

O’Sullivan, Brian Lynch, Brian O’Halloran.

Subs: Dean Russell for Aidan Trihy (inj. 36).

Brickey Rangers: Emmet Gaffney; Conor Whelan, Philly Walsh, Darragh O’Grady; Johnny Cooney, Ciaran O’Neill, Darragh O’Herlihy; Mark Cummins, Conor Phelan; Jamie Kiely, Maurice Daly, John Morrissey; Ryan O’Neill, Cormac O’Grady, Oran Keevers.

Subs: Dylan O’Donovan for Philly Walsh (b/c26), Darragh Duggan for Maurice Daly (45).

Referee: Alan Kissane (Dunhill).

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Fearghal O Cuirrin turns the screw on Rathgormack JJ KAVANAGH COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 3 An Rinn’s Ferdia O hAodha is tackled by Rathgormack's William Hahessy during the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior football match in the Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne]

An Rinn ……………………... 4-9; Rathgormack ………………0-11.

AN Rinn were most deserving winners of this third round County senior football championship game at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening and in defeating the up to then table toppers the men from An Rinn have now qualified for the quarter finals of the championship at the first given opportunity.

Rathgormack aren’t as poor a side as they looked in this encounter but the breath was sucked out of them early on by the concession of three goals which was something they never recovered from. An Rinn required this win to recover last year’s form and the manner in which they did this goes down primarily to the footballing speed and intelligence of their number 11 Fearghal O Cuirrin who produced a quite remarkable first half individual feat.

In a seventeen minute spell between the 5th and the 22nd minutes, O Cuirrin planted the size five in the country end goal on three occasions as well as sprinting through for a point very close to a

goal opportunity on a fourth occasion.

The effect on Rathgormack who had started with the strong breeze was devastating. Having opened the scoring with a Jason Curry pointed free in the second minute, they recovered from O Cuirrin’s first goal through minors per Conor Murray, Billy Power, Jason Gleeson and Jason Curry (f) to lead by 0-5 to 1-1 at the end of the first quarter.

Yet, a two minute spell between the 20th and the 22nd minute decided this game. Firstly, a defensive error on a kick-out was collected by Donie Breathnach and he fed the inrushing Ferghal O Cuirrin for his second green flag, 2-1 to 0-5. If this goal was a killer blow, the next one two minutes later was lethal when Liam O Lonain and Breathnach combined to send their team mate in for his hat-trick, this one perhaps the classiest of the three, 3-1 to 0-5. Donie Breathnach added a minor from play and with seven minutes of normal time remaining in the first half, An Rinn held a commanding 0-6 advantage.

Though playing with the wind,

Rathgormack’s plight was evident in that they scored just one more point in this half from a Jason Curry free while An Rinn continued to press home their advantage resulting in a brace of Cory De Roiste pointed frees in front of the post and the final score of the half via Lorcan O Corraoin, 3-5 to 0-6.

Rathgormack pressed hard on the restart. Conor Murray should have had an early goal and Jason Curray was wide with a free. Curry scored from play in the 37th minute, answered by Fearghal O Ceallaigh, and the game was put to bed as early as the 41st minute when Donie Breathnach burst through his opposing defence for goal number four, 4-6 to 0-7.

Wides from placed balls and from play kept Rathgormack well behind on the scoreboard though points from play by both Michael Curry and Billy Power decreased their disadvantage a little come the end of the third quarter on a scoreline of 4-6 to 0-9. Rathgormack kicked eight second half wides.

Rathgormack had the opportunity to make further inroads when

Jason Curry was footblocked in front of the country endin the 48th minute but Billy Power’s resulting penalty was expertly saved by Odi O hUallachain. As if a punishment for this miss, Donie Brethnach ran up the field in the same timeframe to kick a contender for score of the match, illustrating that this was just not Rathgormack’s day.

Jason Curry pointed twice (1f) between the 52nd and the 55th minutes but the highlight of the remainder of the game was two fine scores by An Rinn sub Jack O Lonain in the 56th and in the 62nd minutes. A convincing win for An Rinn but there is still a distance to travel to recover last year’s form.

The opposition was poor on this occasion and Feraghal O Cuirrin will be a marked man (if possible) against future opposition.

Rathgormack may never play as poorly again. Ronan Cahill and Jamie Kirwan were missed in defence and the team should be one of those favoured to reach the quarter final via the scenic route.

An Rinn’s Top Three: Fearghal O Cuirrin, Donie Bretahnach, Ray O

Ceallaigh.

Rathgormack’s Top Three: Jason Curry, Jason Gleeson, Willie Hahessy.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Fearghal O Cuirrin.

Number of Scorers: An Rinn 6.

Rathgormack 3.

Scores From Play: An Rinn 4-7.

Rathgormack 0-6.

Frees For: An Rinn 11.

Rathgormack 12.

Wides: An Rinn 6. Rathgormack 9.

Score of the Match: Conor Murray’s 10th minute point from play for Rathgormack.

Scorers – An Rinn: Fearghal O Cuirrin 3-1, Donie Breathnach 1-2, Jack O Lonain 0-2, Corey De Roiste 0-2f, Lorcan O Corraoin agus Fearghal O Ceallaigh 0-1 an duine.

Rathgormack: Jason Curry 0-8 (5f), Billy Power 0-2, Conor Murray 0-1.

An Rinn: Odhran O hUallachain; Shane O Cuirrin, Darach O Cathasaigh, Noel O Murchadha; Lorcan O Corraoin,

Conor O Cuirrin, Fearghal O Ceallaigh; Ray O Ceallaigh, Ferdia O hAodha; Padraig O Murchadha, Donoe Breathnach, Fearghal O Cuirrin; Conor Mac Diarmada, Liam O Lonain, Corey De Roiste. Fir Ionaid: Seanai Mac Craith do Conor Mac Diarmada (45), Pauric O Lonain do Donie Breathnach (50), Cillian O Murchadha do Padraig O Murchadha (55), Jack O Lonain do Fearghal O Ceallaigh (57), Lucas O Cuirrin do Corey De Roiste (57), Billi Breathnach do Lorcan O Corraoin (59).

Rathgormack: Padraig Hunt; Ciaran Fogarty, Liam Connolly, Conor Walsh; Ronan Crotty, Michael Curry, Billy Power; Jason Curry, Jason Gleeson; William Hahessy, Robbie Flynn, Daniel Crotty; Stephen Curry, Conor Murray, Paul Drohan. Subs: Declan Hennebry for Conor Walsh (h/t, inj.), Liam Walsh for Stephen Curry (b/c, 35), Adam Nugent for Willie Hahessy (55).

Referee: Tadhg Tobin (Brickey Rangers).

JJ KAVANAGH & SONS CO. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP C LEAGUE TABLE

An Rinn Rathgormack Kilrossanty Gaultier

p 3 3 3 3

w 1 2 1 0

d 2 0 1 1

l 0 1 1 2

for 39 48 44 32

against dif 29 10 45 3 39 5 50 -18

pts 4 4 3 1

Impressive win by Kilrossanty in Kill Kilrossanty ……………...…2-16; Gaultier ………………………1-9.

PLAYED in sunny Kill last Friday evening, Kilrossanty scored 1-10 in the first half of this third round senior football championship game, they led by 0-10 at the end of the third quarter and of the three games played thus far in last weekend’s championship, they were by far the most impressive team on view.

The previous Tuesday, Kilrossanty played Eire Og of Carlow in a challenge game and the lessons learned there stood to them this time out. On the other hand it is not happening for Gaultier at senior level despite their under age successes in recent seasons.

They were competitive for the first twenty minutes but from this point on the writing was on the wall as Kilrossanty stamped their class on proceedings.

Over six minutes of added time were played here as a result of a serious accidental facial injury to Gaultier’s Billy O’Keeffe. It put a damper on an otherwise enjoyable encounter at the Eastern venue and he is wished a full recovery from all Gaels present at the match.

Stephen Prendergast opened the scoring for Kilrossanty in the first minute and then he reverted to the full back position where he did a good marking job on Gaultier’s

danger man J. J. Hutchinson with Mark Prendergast also playing to effect in front of this duo.

Brad Carroll, Hutchinson and David Cullinane boosted Gaultier’s confidence with minors before the sides were level for the second time in the 10th minute after the first of Donie Fitzgerald’s five pointed frees and a contender for score of the match by a maturing Pa Cunningham, 0-3 each.

J. J. Hutchinson and wing back Richard Hurley had Gaulier back in front by 0-2 in the 14th minute but this was as good as it got for the Barony as Kilrossanty moved up a gear in intensity and proceeded to draw clear of their opposition.

Minors by Martin Dunne, a decided addition to the Comeragh club, and Donie Fitzgerald (f) had the teams back level on 17 minutes and a lead point by the foraging throughout Pa Whyte kept his team on the front foot for the rest of the hour.

Man of the Match Tommy Prendergast and Fitzgerald (f) put some daylight between the sides at 0-8 to 0-5 and when one of their young guns Josh Kay was quick to finish a Tommy Prendergast effort into the dressing room end goal, serious questions were asked of Gaultier’s ability to reply. In fairness to them they hit back straight away with white flags per Conor

O’Riordan and Billy O’Keeffe but their luck was not in when a J. J. Hutchinson ‘45’ came back off the upright.

Kilrossanty closed out the half the better side with 0-2f by Donie Fitzgerald giving them a comfortable 1-10 to 0-7 advantage at the short whistle.

The second started with Kilrossanty very much on the offensive. Joey Veale had a good goal scoring chance before Donie Fitzgerald reopened the scoring with a minor from play. Tommy Prendergast made a searching trademark run in the 35th minute and on being upended in front of goal Veale dispatched the size 5 past David Whitty to really put the winners in the driving seat on a scoreboard reading 2-11 to 0-7.

Immediately, Darren Mulhearne made a full length important save from Conor O’Riordan and here again the man with the Tir Na nOg qualities was outstanding between the posts.

The damning fact from a Gaultier point of view is that they didn’t score from play in the second moiety until late into injury time. JJ Hutchinson pointed a 37th minute free and Richard Hurley had a good goal chance but it was the winners who knew where the posts were and scores by Tommy Prendergast, Joey Veale and Pa

Cunningham left 0-10 between the sides at the end of the third quarter on a score of 2-14 to 0-8.

J. J. Hutchinson (f) scored Gaultier’s final second half point with ten minutes remaining while defender Paul Hayes and sub Michael Walsh brought the amount of Kilrossanty scorers to double figures with fine points from play.

Benches were now very much emptied in both camps and David Cullinane’s well struck goal in the 66th minute was more of a consolation score as Kilrossanty had run out the most deserving of winners.

Gaultier performed well in general play but scoring inadequacies left them down. They are still over dependant on J. J. Hutchinson for their scores and when he was marked out of the game, they were on the backfoot throughout.

Kilrossanty will be pleased with this performance and it is one which they can and must build on if they hope to make their mark this year. Apart from their usual top performers, the likes of Conor Hayes, Pa Cunningham, Eoin Houlihan and James Whyte showed up well and they seem to have a deeper bench than in previous years.

Kilrossanty’s Top Three: Tommy Prendergast, Martin Dunne, Pa Whyte.

Gaultier’s Top Three: Ricard Hurley, Billy O’Keeffe, J. J. Hutchinson.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Tommy Prendergast.

Number of Scorers: Kilrossanty 10.

Gaultier 6.

Scores From Play: Kilrossanty 1-11.

Gaultier 1-6.

Frees For: Kilrossanty 10. Gaultier 17.

Wides: Kilrossanty 7. Gaultier 8.

Score of the Match: Kilrossanty’s 11th minute point scored by Pa Cunningham.

Scorers – Kilrossanty: Donie Fitzgerald 0-6 (5f), Joey Veale 1-1 (1-0 pen.), Josh Kay 1-0, Pa Cunningham and Tommy Prendrgast 0-2 each, Stephen Prendergast, Pa Whyte, Martin Dunne, Paul Hayes and Michael Walsh 0-1 each.

Gaultier: David Cullinane 1-1, J. J. Hutchinson 0-4 (3f), Brad Carroll, Richard Hurley, Conor O’Riordan and Billy O’Keeffe 0-1 each.

Kilrossanty: Darren Mulhearne; Paul Keating, Stephen Prendergast,

Eoin Houlihan; Barry Prendergast, Mark Prendergast, James Whyte; Tommy Prendergast, Martin Dunne; Donie Fitzgerald, Pa Whyte, Conor Hayes; Josh Kay, Joey Veale, Pa Cunningham.

Subs: Michael Walsh for Tommy Prendergast, Jack Whyte for Barry Prendergast, Niall Walsh for Josh Kay, Alan Quinn for Joey Veale, Michael McHale for Pay Whyte.

Gaultier: David Whitty; Stephen Lynch, Darragh Lynch, Nick Byrne; Richard Hurley, Gary Cillinane, David Jones; Wayne Hutchinson, Dean Kearns; Conor O’Riordan, Brad Carroll, Billy O’Keeffe; Darragh O’Keeffe, J. J. Hutchinson, David Cullinane. Subs: Conor Cullinane for Darragh O’Keeffe, Dale Cullinane for Wayne Hutchinson, Darragh O’Keeffe for Billy O’Sullivan (inj.).

Referee: Dessie O’Leary (Erin’s Own).

Senior football knockout fixtures Friday, July 27th: CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG V DUNGARVAN in Fraher Field at 8.15 p.m.

Saturday, July 28th: PORTLAW V GAULTIER in Kill at 7 p.m.

Sunday, July 29th: RATHGORMACK V ARDMORE in Fraher Field at 6 p.m.

Sunday, July 29th: KILROSSANTY V BRICKEYS in Fraher Field at 7.30 p.m.

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Ballinacourty best in average game JJ KAVANAGH AND SONS COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 3 Ballinacourty's Brian Looby in possession against Nire's Darren Guiry during the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior football match in the Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne]

Ballinacourty ………………1-10; Nire ………………………… 0-10.

THERE was no doubting that Ballinacourty were the better side in this round 3 senior football championship game between these modern day rivals at the Fraher Field last Sunday evening. As this was not a knockout tie, this latest meeting lacked the usual intensity one would associate with a game between these two teams and after the weekend’s fixture both are safely seeded in the quarter finals which will be played in early September.

The difference between the teams in the end was Mark Ferncombe’s 20th minute goal, scored on one of the few occasions that he evaded the attentions of his tight marker Thomas O’Gorman.

This was a very interesting duel all night as was Brian Looby’s and Conor Gleeson’s at the other end of the field.

With the possibility that Ballinacourty may not have made

the quarters at the first time of asking if they didn’t achieve a positive result here, their approach to the game from the outset was clear and only twenty five seconds had elapsed when Mark Ferncombe opened the scoring in the town end. Sean Whelan Barrett doubled their lead inside the minute while at the other end Stephen Enright denied Tom Barron a good goal scoring opportunity.

A brace of Shane O’Meara pointed frees had the teams level for the first of only two occasions in the 7th minute and Nire enjoyed their best patch in the match at this stage when O’Meara (f) again and Dermot Ryan made it four scores in a row for the 2016 Munster finalists. ‘Courty assumed control at the end of the first quarter with a brace of Gary Hurney pointed frees, 0-4 each, and at this stage five of the eight points scored had come from placed balls.

Hurney kicked over a contender for score of the match in the 16th

minute, this effort matched by the winner’s next flag when Neil Montgomery, Mark Ferncombe and Gary Hurney combined to send Sean Whelan Barrett through for his second minor, 0-6 to 0-4.

Nire looked very static out on the field at this point and consequently they never regained their earlier lead. In this low scoring encounter, the defining moment arrived with Mark Ferncombe’s 20th minute goal, 1-6 to 0-4 and though Nire recovered somewhat before the break with three unanswered points via Shane O’Meara (2f) and Jamie Barron, Ballinacourty always looked likely winners.

Gary Hurney’s third pointed free opened the second half scoring and Stephen Enright confirmed his good form with a 34th minute save from Darren Guiry. Dylan Guiry left just 0-2 the difference by the 49th minute but two David Looby pointed frees reassured ‘Courty supporters entering the final ten minutes of normal time with the

scoreboard reading 1-9 to 0-8.

Conor Gleeson, who was not as effective in the second half and who was never brought into the game more by a move more further out, pointed a 59th minute free. The game continued for another ten minutes due to a litany of subs being introduced and some minor off the ball incidents, though Conor Gleeson was fortunate not to receive a greater sanction for a tackle on Brian Looby.

Stephen Enright made his third notable match save as six minutes of added time were announced.

One would have expected Nire to make good use of this added time but they wasted much of it getting involved in skirmishes around the field. Six minutes became nine as yellow cards were correctly being dished out left, right and centre while in the more important area of scoring, there was just two scores in this lengthy period of added time.

Conor Gleeson’s 61st minute point from play, 1-9 to 0-10, prom-

Montgomery, Mark Ferncombe and Gary Hurney and executed by Sean Whelan Barrett.

Scorers – Ballinacourty: Mark Ferncombe 1-1, Gary Hurney 0-4 (3f), Sean Whelan Barrett 0-2, David Looby 0-2f, Patrick Hurney 0-1f.

Nire: Shane O’Meara 0-5f, Conor Gleeson 0-2 (1f), Dermot Ryan, Jamie Barron and Dylan Guiry 0-1 each.

Ballinacourty: Stephen Enright; Conor McCarthy, John Elsted, Brian Looby; Darragh McGrath, Conor Prunty, Shane Briggs; John Hurney, James Beresford; Neil Montgomery, Gary Hurney, Sean Whelan Barrett; David Looby, Mark Ferncombe, Patrick Hurney. Subs: Tom Looby for Gary Hurney (48); Sean O’Hare for James Beresford (53); Maurice Power for John Hurney (60); James O’Mahony for David Looby (63).

Nire: Diarmuid Murphy; Conal Mulcahy, Thomas O’Gorman, James McGrath; Jamie Barron, Shane Ryan, Dermot Ryan; Tholum Guiry, Craig Guiry; Darren Guiry, Dylan Guiry, Michael O’Gorman; Shane O’Meara, Conor Gleeson, Tom Barron. Subs: Kenny Brazil for Tom Barron (47), Ciaran Walsh for Shane O’Meara (56).

Referee: Tom Dee (John Mitchels).

ised a rare old finish but it proved to be Nire’s final visit to the scoreboard. Patrick Hurney confirmed match long trends of a ‘Courty win when he pointed a 65th minute free while in the midst of all those yellow cards Nire’s Dermot Ryan received an unclear either second yellow or a straight red in the 65th minute.

A fitter and more focused Ballinacourty topped the table after this victory while it would seem that the Nire will require the return of Shane Walsh if they are going to improve on this showing.

Ballinacourty’s Top Three: Brian Looby, Stephen Enright, Shane Briggs.

Nire’s Top Three: Conor Gleeson, Thomas O’Gorman, Shane O’Meara.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Brian Looby.

Number of Scorers: Ballinacourty 6.

Nire 5.

Scores From Play: Ballinacourty 1-4. Nire 0-4.

Frees For: Ballinacourty 20. Nire 19.

Wides: Ballinacourty 5. Nire 6.

Score of the Match: Ballinacourty’s 17th minute point engineered by Neil

Champions come good in final quarter Stradbally ………………… 3-12; Dungarvan …………………2-11.

COUNTY senior football champions Stradbally called on their vast amount of experience to see off a battling Dungarvan fifteen in this third round championship game at the Fraher Field last Saturday afternoon. The Reds started as if they were going to run away with this tie when they led by 1-3 to 0-0 after seven minutes but once Dungarvan settled into the pace of the game they matched their more vaunted opponents everywhere except on the scoreboard.

As with many clubs, both teams were short a number of regulars for this final Group game but the second half in particular was a lively affair as the Blues asked questions of Stradbally’s resolve to win the game.

This the champions did in style under the leadership not for the first time of Michael Walsh, especially in the latter stages of the third quarter after which the winners held a 0-4 advantage at 2-10 to 1-9. The final quarter itself finished level at 1-2 each but overall the honours went where they were deserved.

Stradbally won the toss and elected to play with the strong breeze blowing into the town end goal. Points of different varieties by Eoin O’Brien, a 5th minute goal by Tony Grey following a defensive error and a minor per Paul Tobin

had the Reds 0-6 to the good before a Gavin Crotty pointed free opened Dungarvan’s account in the 15th minute.

After a barren first quarter on the scoreboard Kieran Power quickly added a second Blue’s minor before Jack Mullaney kicked over a contender for score of the match in the 17th minute, 1-4 to 0-2. Gavin Crotty (2f) and Eoin O’Brien (0-2, 1f) traded a brace of flags but a second Dungarvan defensive effort saw Paul Tobin place Shane Aherne for the Reds second green flag, 2-6 to 0-4.

On the play up to this point, Dungarvan didn’t deserve this scoreline but they had to learn the hard way against the multi times champions.

Despite playing into the strong breeze, Dungarvan took the game to Stradbally from the beginning of the new half and by the 36th minute they had reduced their deficit to 0-1 at 2-6 to 1-8. In doing so, Gavin Crotty kicked two scores out of four attempts, Kenny Moore claimed a 34th minute goal and Joe Allen and Kieran Power scored a point each.

Who else but Michael Walsh steadied the Covesiders with a superbly kicked 38th minute point into the breeze, replied to by a Kenny Moore pointed free two minutes later. The champions responded to Michael Walsh’s efforts and between the 41st and 45th

minutes and they registered 0-3 via Eoin O’Brien, Shane Ahearn’s lengthy free kick and O’Brien again.

The Reds also had a good goal chance denied by an over worked Dungarvan defence but with three quarters of the game played, Stradbally’s 0-4 lead at this stage was the winning of the game, 2-10 to 1-9.

Credit Dungarvan, they didn’t fold at this stage and in defending well at one end, they also worked the scoreboard at the other end with points by Joe Allen and Gavin Crotty (f) which reduced their deficit to 0-2 at 2-10 to 1-11. The Blues however were wide with another free but Stradbally were more clinical at the other end and minors by Ricky Power and Robert Aherne and a well worked goal finished by Paul Tobin eased the inners into a 0-7 lead at 3-12 to 1-11.

Though the game was now in injury time the Blues continued to drive forward when the opportunity arose and in one of these forays in the 62nd minute Michael Kiely finished the size 5 to the net to bring his side within 0-4 of the winners at the final whistle.

This third Stradbally win sees them seeded for the quarter finals while Dungarvan will have to take the scenic route if they are to progress further in this year’s championship.

Stradbally’s

Top

Three:

Eoin

O’Brien, Jack Mullaney, Michael Walsh.

Dungarvan’s Top Three: Kieran Power, Gavin Crotty, Kenny Moore.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Eoin O’Brien.

Number of Scorers: 8. Dungarvan 5.

Scores From Play: Stradbally 3-9.

Dungarvan 2-5.

Frees For: Stradbally 10. Dungarvan 19.

Wides: Stradbally 5. Dungarvan 8.

Score of the Match: Eoin O’Brien’s 45th minute point into the wind for Stradbally.

Scorers – Stradbally: Eoin O’Brien 0-6 (2f), Paul Tobin 1-1, Shane Aherne 1-1 (1f), Tony Grey 1-0, Jack Mullaney, Robert Aherne, Michael Walsh and Ricky Power 0-1 each.

Dungarvan: Gavin Crotty 0-6 (5f), Kenny Moore 1-1 (1f), Michael Kiely 1-0, Joe Allen and Kieran Power 0-2 each.

Stradbally: Eoin Cunningham; Ciaran Cusack, Kevin Lawlor, Paul Connors; Cathal Cusack, Tony Grey, Jack Mullaney; Michael Walsh, Shane Aherne; Paul Tobin, Tommy Connors, Paul Tobin; Eoin O’Brien, Robert

Aherne, Ricky Power.

Dungarvan: Mark Boland; Kealan Daly, Aaron Donnolly, Jack Lacey; John Curran, Conor Sheridan, Kealan Barry; Kieran Power, Joe Allen; Gavin Crotty, Michael Kearney, Michael Kiely; Kenny Moore, Darren Duggan, Luke O’Callaghan. Sub: Luke Egan for Conor Sheridan (h/t, inj).

Referee: Paddy Smith (Shamrocks).

JJ KAVANAGH & SONS CO. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP A LEAGUE TABLE

Stradbally Portlaw Dún Garbhan Deuglán Naofa

p 3 3 3 3

w 3 2 1 0

d 0 0 0 0

l 0 1 2 3

for 56 33 47 33

against dif 37 19 36 -3 46 1 50 -17

Referee Paddy Smith (Shamrocks) pictured with team captains Tommy Connors (Stradbally) on left and Gavin Crotty (Dungarvan).

pts 6 4 2 0

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WATERFORD GAA STATEMENT

Waterford County Board refutes former Minister’s comments WATERFORD GAA County Board strongly refutes comments made by former Minister Martin Cullen in an interview broadcast on WLRfm on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018.

Mr. Cullen claimed in the interview that he never met the Waterford County Board. However, the fact is that in January 2006 representatives of the Waterford County Board including the Chairman Pat Flynn met with Martin Cullen regarding the Board’s application for Sports Capital Funding for Walsh Park.

Matching funding was also sought from the GAA centrally and the Munster Council and the Board never looked for or would expect 100% funding for a project as claimed by Martin Cullen. At a meeting in June 2006 Martin Cullen in-

formed the County Board Chairman that there were two major applications for Sports Capital Funding from Waterford in the Department and the Government would only fund one project namely WIT and not Walsh Park.

The Board, who had been in talks with WIT since 2005, decided to re-examine the joint venture regarding a new stadium in Carriganore. The negotiations included joint meetings between Croke Park, WIT and Waterford GAA. In 2007 the Board commissioned Atlantic Sports Management to carry a feasibility study to examine the options for the development of a stadium in Waterford.

Plans and budgets for a stadium were drawn up by Horgan Lynch in March 2008.

In June 2008 County Board Officers met with Martin Cullen following his appointment as the Minister for Arts, Sport & Tourism regarding the stadium project. The Consultant’s report was presented to the County Board meeting on July 14th, 2008 and the recommendation of commencing negotiations with WIT to create a partnership to develop a major GAA stadium in conjunction with a Third Level College was unanimously agreed.

Negotiations with WIT were still ongoing in December 2008, however, the development landscape had changed dramatically due to the 2008 financial crisis and it was clear at that stage that the proposed project could not be realised.

The Waterford County Board would like to re-iterate that a figure of €25 million

for a new stadium was never mentioned, discussed or presented to Waterford GAA, its officers or indeed Croke Park by former Minister Cullen or any Government representative of that era.

In fact, no figure of any description was offered or presented and the Waterford County Board would call on Martin Cullen to withdraw his comments or produce documentation to substantiate such a claim.

Mr Cullen’s assertion that there is an East / West divide crippling progress in Waterford is totally unfounded.

The County Board is made up of 50 clubs and 17 Executive members from across the East and West of the County and works effectively as a unit with a common purpose and vision for the enhancement of the Association in

Waterford.

In relation to the development of a stadium at the time in question, the County Board unanimously approved: • the redevelopment of Walsh Park in 2005.

• the commissioning of a feasibility study into a new stadium in 2007.

• the findings of that study recommending Carriganore as the site for a stadium in 2008.

The Board also in February this year unanimously approved the current plans for the redevelopment of Walsh Park.

Our focus is now on developing a first class stadium at Walsh Park which everyone in Waterford can be proud of.

Waterford GAA acknowledges and appreciates all the support it has received recently.

Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football Championship

Group stage completed and quarter-final games known THE Western IFC is well on its way to the real action after the final three Group games were played last weekend. Top two teams respectively Modeligo and Ballinacourty are already in the semi-finals and they will meet the winners of the quarters between Geraldines and Ballinameela and Emmetts and Sliabh gCua, the latter two games providing mouth watering local derbies. There will be an open draw for the semi-finals and the losers of the quarter-final games will play the dreaded relegation play-off game.

The big surprise of the weekend was Geraldines win over unbeaten Modeligo. Some will say that Modeligo were short key players but Geraldines have been in this position for the past two years.

Credit to the Gers who are really getting their act together under Paul Connery and they have now won their last two hurling and football games. Their progress will be watched with interest. Modeligo really brought this game down to the wire and a Thomas Walsh effort from a placed ball took some paint off the upright in Cappoquin, thus denying his team a share of the spoils.

Conor Prendergast’s charges remain firm championship contenders The displays of Ballinameela is one of the disappointments in this year’s championship. They started well with wins over Geraldines and Sliabh gCua but they have lost out badly in their past two outings to Modeligo and Emmetts. They are fortunate that under the present system they are still in the championship and certainly they are underperforming at the present time.

A back to form Emmetts side were too speedy for Ballinameela in their game last weekend in the Burgery Grounds where unfortunately Ross Browne received a leg injury that may keep him out of action for the business end of the championship. Emmetts may not have been firing on all cylinders

themselves in the Group stages but they are not to be discounted in the knockout stages. At their best they are a match for the best.

At the end of the day, all clubs will be now glad that the game(s) ahead will be played at the right time of the year and hopefully in good conditions. Every game from now on is a meaningful one and may the best team win. Hindsight is a lazy tool so our prediction for the team to win this year’s championship is Emmetts after some great championship tussles over the next two months, Modeligo to reach the final and Ballinameela to be relegated.

Cracker in Cappoquin Geraldines ………………2-10; Modeligo …………………1-12.

THIS game turned out to be a cracker with Modeligo holding a two point lead at the break and they had led by five with 8 minutes remaining but credit Geraldines who never gave up and with two goals in as many minutes they were victorious at the final whistle.

Modeligo opened the scoring with a point in the 6th minute through Jamie Troy. Aidan O'Dwyer replied to level matters in the 9th minute. Jamie Troy then pointed two frees for Modeligo and Pat Fitzgerald had their fourth point in the 13th minute. Aidan O'Dwyer and Jason O'Keeffe reduced the deficit to the minimum and then Rian Reddy and Niall Browne had further points for Modeligo.

Alan Lawlor finished the scoring in the first half when he pointed a free for Geraldines in the 26th minute. Modeligo led at the break 0-6 to 0-4.

Alan Lawlor levelled the match at the start of the second half with two points from play and this was followed by a point from Keith

Hickey for Modeligo. Jason O'Keeffe had his second for Geraldines in the 39th minute and Geraldines took the lead for the first time in the 41st minute when Steven Halley pointed. Modeligo then scored 1-3 without replay the goal coming from Niall Browne in the 48th minute and he pointed a free in the 52nd minute and at this stage Modeligo led 1-10 to 0-8.

The final eight minutes were played at a frantic pace and Peter Coughlan started the Geraldines comeback with a point in the 53rd minute but this was cancelled out by a point from Shane Troy in the 56th minute. Aidan O'Dwyer had the first of Geraldines goals in the 58th minute. Modeligo responded with their final point through Shane Troy but in the next passage of play Modeligo were rocked when Jamie Landers burst through their defence to crash the ball to the back of the net to level matters.

In the final minute Aidan O'Dwyer kicked a point from a '45 to give them a victory. This was a game that Geraldines looked to have lost but their never say die attitude helped to turn the defeat into victory and serves as a reminder to all teams to play the game to the final whistle.

Geraldines: S. Lambden, M. Lynch, S. Fitzgerald, R. Fitzgerald, J. Landers (1-0), L. O'Connell, E. Mernin, M. Ronayne, P. Coughlan (0-1), S. Kenny, S. Halley (0-1), A. O'Dwyer (1-3, 0-1 '45), J. O'Keeffe (0-2), A. Lawlor (0-3, 0-1f), G. O'Donovan. Subs. John Healy for M. Ronayne, T. O'Connell for M. Lynch.

Modeligo: T. Walsh, N. O'Donovan, B. McCarthy, J. McGrath, S. Hennessey, S. O'Donovan, K. Hickey (0-1), R. Reddy (0-1), N. Browne (1-2, 0-1f), P. Fitzgerald (0-2), P. Wright, M. Devine (0-1), R. Buckley, J. P. Ryan, J. Troy (0-3, 0-2fs). Subs.

Shane Troy (0-2) for J. P. Ryan, M. Power for P. Wright.

Sliabh gCua's midfielder Brendan McGourty gets his delivery in ahead of Ballinacourty's Pa Collins in their Western IFC game at the Fraher Field last Friday evening.

Ballinacourty qualify for semi-finals Ballinacourty ………………2-10; Sliabh gCua …………………0-7.

After beating Emmetts in their local derby encounter the previous weekend, Sliabh gCua turned in a very disappointing display against Ballinacourty at the Fraher Field last Friday evening. From the outset they were off the pace of the game here and a goal in either half

by Richie Ryan and the ever improving Mark Twomey for Ballinacourty sealed the Touraneena side’s fate and their third championship loss.

Many are discounting Ballinacourty’s chances for the rest of the championship because they lost Gary Hurney and James

Beresford to their senior side but Shane Ahearne, Pa Collins; Patrick Power, Jack Duggan, Richie Ryan; this would be a foolish path to walk on as the depth in talent in the local Aaron Beresford, Joey Mullen, Tiernan Murray. club is available to continue their Sliabh gCua: Daniel Flynn; championship cause. ‘Courty have Jack Skehan, Jack Power, Willie won three of their five games and Power; Gearoid Hallinan, Eoin they are already qualified for the Kearns, Ronan Gleeson; Brendan semi’s so they are in a good position heading into the business end McGourty, Mike Kearns; David Doyle, Kieran Barron, Denis in this grade.

Coffey; Dermot Tobin, Kevin Ballinacourty: Kevin Dwane; Sheehan, Jason Sheehan.

Conor Brennan, Diarmuid Henley, Referee: Paddy Smith David Montgomery; Mark Twomey, (Shamrocks).

Patrick Lynch, Shane O’Gorman; RADLEY ENGINEERING WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPLEAGUE TABLE p w Modeligo 5 4 Ballinacourty 5 3 Geraldines 5 2 Emmetts 5 2 Sliabh gCua 5 2 Ballinameela 5 2

d 0 0 0 0 0 0

l 1 2 3 3 3 3

for 91 90 62 82 70 73

against dif 65 26 66 24 68 -6 90 -8 87 -17 92 -19

pts 8 6 4 4 4 4

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The Local Bar Western Junior A Hurling Championship

Junior Hurling games holds centre stage IN a light Western fixtures programme in the West of the County this weekend, the Junior hurling championship holds centre stage with six of the seven clubs in action.

Top meets bottom in the Fraher Field on Thursday evening at 8pm when St. Mary’s will be well favoured to overcome pointless Kilrossanty in the Fraher Field and confirm their position in the grade.

The best game of the weekend could be the meeting of Abbeyside and Colligan in the Fraher Field on Friday at 8pm. Both sides have two wins out of three under their belt and the Rockies may just about edge this one. Tiernan Murray will be a loss to Abbeyside as he has

Michelle Kiely and Eilish Kiely pictured at the launch of the Healthy Club at Abbeyside-Ballinacourty GAA Club.

[Dan McGrath]

FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER 66 Main Street, Dungarvan

(058) 45590 nicky@mckennacomputers.com

Club Focus Wednesday, 29th July, 1998.

ALL-IRELAND QUARTER-FINAL

Golden Browne glitters against Tribesmen Waterford 1-20; Galway 1-10.

WATERFORD hurlers marked their return to Croke Park for Championship action by recording a comprehensive 10 point victory over Galway in the quarterfinal stages of the All-Ireland championship. In doing so they set up a mouth-watering semi-final encounter with local rivals and Leinster champions Kilkenny.

Waterford’s victory was all the more meritorious due to the fact that they were playing a major championship game for the third successive Sunday. This is particularly so when one takes into account that Waterford were coming off a 12 point defeat in the Munster Final replay, not to forget the ‘lash of the ash’ which took place in the opening minutes of that game and the resultant controversy.

Fair dues to Gerald McCarthy and his management team as they got on with the job in hand concentrating on playing Galway and how well they succeeded to put that Clare controversy behind them with a sparkling display of hurling.

BRILLIANT BROWNE Tony Browne, Waterford’s 1992 Under 21 AllIreland winning captain, has truly emerged on to the national stage in 1998. His consistent and stylish displays at centre field have surely marked him out as the best midfielder in the game this year. Tony, just like the team, really bounced back to his brilliant best and it was most satisfying for himself and the Deise supporters who have always rightly regarded him as a class act and it was great to see the Mount Sion player prove a point at headquarter on Sunday last.

EARLY DOMINANCE Waterford dominated the first half exchanges as they displayed extraordinary spirit with Tony Browne lording the scene at centre field. He showed once again what a wonderful hurler he is.

Waterford played into the breeze again and while Darragh Coen opened the scoring with an early point, Waterford replied as Paul Flynn, collected a Brian Flannery clearance, cut in for goal with a 65 resulting which Tony Browne slotted over the bar. Sean Daly placed Dave Bennett but the Lismore player was engulfed by the Galway defence. Joe McGrath and Alan

Kerins were off target for Galway.

Ken McGrath, who was showing much better, won a sideline with a Tony Browne cut resulting in a 65.

Again Tony Browne flighted it well with Sean Daly getting a touch to put the ball in the net in the 9th minute, 1-1 to 0-1.

More points followed from Tony Brown, Paul Flynn, Ken McGrath to leave Waterford ahead at half time

by Waterford 1-9; Galway 0-5.

GREAT SAVE From the throw-in to start the second half, the Tribesmen came raiding down into the Canal goal with Joe Rabbitte passing to the unmarked Darragh Coen whose blast for the net was excellently saved by goalkeeper Brendan Landers, for a 65.

Injured in the process, the Lismore goalkeeper was soon back to his feet after receiving treatment. Tom Feeney and Brian Flannery were also in great form to add to their growing reputations. Meanwhile, the return of Sean Cullinane to the full back berth had the desired effect as the lion-hearted Passage player added that extra ingredient of experience in this area.

Waterford led 1-19 to 0-9 after 63 minutes.

Galway at last struck for a goal when Liam Burke’s shot went through a hole in the net in the 68th minute.

Fittingly, Tony Browne pointed a 65 for the final score of the game which ended 1-20 to 1-10.

HEROIC HALF BACKS Brian Greene followed up his display in holding Jamesie O’Connor scoreless from play by containing Kevin Broderick to a single point from play. Stephen Frampton and Fergal Hartley added their contributions to effectively shut out the Galway half forwards and a unit the three half backs were in supreme fettle.

ALL STAR PERFORMANCE Above all this was an outstanding team effort in which every player played his part to the full. While limbs were tired Waterford were the sharper outfit, being first to the ball in most sectors of the pitch and their hurling was slicker and neater.

Waterford scorers: T. Browne 0-7, P. Flynn 0-5, S. Daly 1-0, K. McGrath and A. Kirwan 0-2, D. Bennett, B. O’Sullivan, P. Queally and D. Shanahan 0-1 each.

Galway scorers: L. Burke 1-1, D. Coen 0-3, F. Forde 0-2, J. Rabbitte, O. Fahy, K. Broderick and A. Kerins 0-1 each.

Waterford: B. Landers; T. Feeney, S. Cullinane, B. Flannery; B. Greene, F. Hartley, S. Frampton (Capt.); T. Browne, P. Queally; D. Shanahan, A. Kirwan, K. McGrath; D. Bennett, S. Daly, P. Flynn. Subs: B. O’Sullivan for D. Bennett; D. McGrath for A. Kirwan.

Galway: R. Burke; G. Kennedy, L. Hodgins, B. Feeney (Capt.); P. Kelly, V. Maher, P. Hardiman; M. Coleman, L. Burke; A. Kerins, J. McGrath, K. Broderick; D. Coen, J. Rabbitte, O. Fahy.

Referee: D. Murphy (Wexford).

progressed to senior ranks.

Cappoquin hosts the meeting of Tourin and Ballinameela on Saturday at 7 pm. Tourin are the only team to have taken a point off table toppers St. Mary’s and on that

score alone they get the slight nod to overcome a Ballinameela side that are doing better in hurling than in football and who have the potential to be in the frame at the latter stages of this championship.

LEAGUE TABLE THE LOCAL BAR WESTERN JUNIOR A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

St Mary's Ballinameela Abbeyside Colligan Geraldines Tourin Kilrossanty

p 3 4 3 3 4 4 3

w 2 2 2 2 2 1 0

d 1 0 0 0 0 1 0

l 0 2 1 1 2 2 3

for 62 79 55 48 66 57 36

against 49 68 50 47 69 64 56

dif 13 11 5 1 -3 -7 -20

pts 5 4 4 4 4 3 0

Local Bar Western Junior ‘C’ Hurling Championship THIS very successfully run Western championship is nearing the Group completion stages. There are four games remaining and three of them will be played this Sunday morning at 12 noon.

The tie of the round will be in Lismore when Cappoquin and Melleray meet in a local derby game.

This should bring a good crowd to the Castle farm venue and on recent showings, the Cornerstone will be favoured to continue their winning sequence.

Last year’s Western finalists Kilgobinet and Brickeys face each other in the Dungarvan club grounds and this game will tell us more about the current well being of the Brickeys side who were defeated by Cappoquin

last weekend. Kilgobinet are an improved side on last year and it is difficult to see their eight match winning run halted here.

Another very interesting game will be that between An Rinn and Abbeyside in Bushy Park. The Villagers are down a little on last year’s form while An Rinn seem to be coming with a late run in this championship.

Abbeyside have five wins from eight outings while An Rinn won three out of seven with one draw. It’s a game that could go either way. A Rinn require the win to stay in line in qualifying for a quarter final berth before they play the championship’s remaining Group fixture against Brickey Rangers.

Minor Hurling The Local Bar Western ‘B’ Junior Hurling Championship Championship games this semi- final TALLOW and Fourmilewater play the Junior (senior attached) Western hurling semi-final in Cappoquin this Thursday evening at 7.30 p.m. Both teams have improved since the beginning of the championship in learning from their Group games. When they played in their first round game, Tallow won by 1-12 to 0-11 but the position in which both teams lined out then will bear little resemblance to this week’s knockout fixture.

Fourmilewater have been adding to their resources in recent games while Tallow lost a good defender in Ken Kearney and a good forward in Brian McCarthy to their senior win over the same opposition. The odds favour a Fourmilewater win for an improving side that are capable of going on to win this championship out.

Wednesday evening

ACROSS the three divisions there is a full schedule of minor hurling championship games this Wednesday evening. All games start at 7.30 p.m.

See Forecast Corner.

David Buckley, Kevin Power, Shane Kelly and James Hayes, who played in the Knight Frank Golf Classic at the Hermitage Golf Club in aid of the Waterford Ladies Football Development Fund.

[Dan McGrath]

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WESTERN DIVISION 2 UNDER 15 HURLING FINAL

Dalton dominates to deliver title for Cois Bhride Cois Bhride ……………...…3-15; Brickey Rangers ……………3-7.

DESPITE Brickeys Rangers getting the perfect start to the game when Peter Cummins pounced to score a fine goal inside a minute of the throw-in the men from the Brickey Valley were to find themselves four points behind by the thirteenth minute of the first half.

The early Brickeys goal was cancelled out almost immediately when Mark Dalton drove the ball to the back of the net after a long run through the middle of the field.

Moments later he gave his team the lead for the first time when he slotted a 65 between the posts – a lead that Cois Bhride were not to relinquish!

Another goal and a point from play from Mark Dalton had his team ahead by four on a score of 2-02 to 1-01 midway through the half and at this stage the silverware seemed destined for Tallow.

To their credit, The Brickeys did rally and managed to get back within two points with five minutes to go to half-time with points from Cillian Ryan, Brayden Dee-Carter and a free off the stick of their captain Tom O’Donnell.

A point from play from Tom Dalton brought the first half to a conclusion with Cois Bhride ahead by three on a score of 2-05 to 1-05.

Brickeys needed to get a good start to the second half but it was Cois Bhride who were first out of the blocks. Mark Dalton pointed a free to extend the lead to five points

after just three minutes of play. Cois Bhride were well on top now and by the tenth minute of the half had a lead of seven, points after point from a free and play from the unstoppable Mark Dalton.

The Brickeys were not done just yet and two quick points – one a beauty from Brayden Dee Carter had the deficit back to a manageable four-points midway through the half.

However, Mark Dalton finished the match as a contest with his third goal which was set up nicely by his ever hard-working brother Tom. The score of the game was to follow shortly thereafter when, you’ve guessed it, Mark Dalton stood over a free inside his own 65 and with a deft strike he floated the ball between the posts.

Two more points from Mark had his team nine points up with time running out. A good goal late in the game from Brickeys wing back Niall Browne was not enough to see the Cois Bhride men crowned Champions on a final score of 3-15 to 3-07.

SCORE OF THE GAME On a day when he hit many fine scores Mark Dalton’s long range free from well inside his own half was a joy to behold for hurling enthusiasts and worthy of any contest in any grade in any venue.

MAN OF THE MATCH For Brickey Rangers their best performers were goalkeeper Tom Gardner, Captain Tom O’Donnell,

Cois Bhride Under 15 Hurlers, Western Div. 2 Champions 2018.

Brayden Dee-Carter at midfield and Niall Browne in defence.

However, on a day that saw him scored 3-10 of his team’s 3-13 Mark Dalton is without doubt the man of the match for an absolutely

peerless individual performance.

Cois Bhride Panel: 1 Cathal Hunt, 2 Eolann Costello, 3 Darragh Spillane, 4 Alan Hurley, 5 Ian Martin, 6 Cian Hurley, 7 Stephen Roche, 8 Tom Dalton, 9 Shane Martin, 10 Jack Murphy, 11 Mark Dalton-Capt., 12 Jake O’Brien, 13

Shane Cronin, 14 Ethoan Scotton, 15 Ciaran Lenehan, 16 Callum McCarthy, 17 Cian O’Brien, 18 Jake Henley, 19 Jack McDonnell.

Brickey Rangers Panel: 1. Tom Gardner, 2. Eoin McGrath, 3. Alan Curran, 4. James Fennell, 5. Niall

Browne, 6. James Daly, 7. Brayden Dee Carter, 8. Cameron Ashraf, 9. Peter Cummins, 10. Kieran Power, 11. Jack Ronayne, 12. Tom O'Connell-Capt., 13.

Sean Spratt, 14. Justin Whelan, 15.

Mikey Sheehan, 16. Dylan Aherne, 17.

Cillian Ryan, 18. Mark Blackwell.

WESTERN DIVISION 3 UNDER 15 HURLING FINAL

Six shooter Sam seals victory for Cappoquin Cappoquin …………………. 6-6; Stradbally ……………………1-7.

FIRST to take the field in the Western Under 15 double header on a bone dry Fraher Field drenched in searing sunlight were the young men from Cappoquin and Stradbally where six goals from dangerman Sam Uniacke were to prove decisive.

Stradbally stared well with Darragh Farrell and Mickey Mullaney getting their hands on plenty of ball in the middle of the field. An early surge forward by Darragh was halted by the tenacious Cappoquin wing back Conor Rooney but moments later Rory Fennell was not to be denied with a nice point from play.

Cappoquin were under a little pressure at this early stage of the game and in the fourth minute goalkeeper Neil Collendar was called upon to strike a ‘65 to level the match and settle the nerves.

Stradbally, playing with the wind, got back into their stride quickly but spurned two good scoring chances when Tommy Fennell and Daragh Farrell dropped efforts short and wide.

Midfield maestro and Cappoquin Captain Tadgh Kelleher finally broke the deadlock in the seventh minute when he hit a fine effort over the bar from play to give his team the lead for the first time in the game and Stradbally’s ever dependable Mickie Mullaney had the teams level for the second time moments later with a fine point from far out on the right wing from play.

However, the floodgates were well and truly opened in a four minute period of play between the eight and twelfth minute of the first

half when Sam Uniacke hit two goals without reply. It was end to end stuff at this stage! Stradbally rallied and threatened the Cappoquin goal and were unlucky not to score before Cappoquin broke back down the field and spurned a goal chance of their own when Sam elected to kick the ball wide off the mark. The resulting puck-out was fielded by Conor Rooney who found Sam on the edge of the Stradbally box and this time he was not be denied his third goal of the game. A point almost from the puck-out from Sam had the Cappoquin men in front by eleven with ten minutes left in the half.

Further Cappoquin pressure yielded a free for Tadgh Kelleher and another ‘65 from goalkeeper Neil Collendar extended the lead.

Stradbally did finish the half well with two points from the two Michaels – O’Brien and Mullaney that saw their team head to the half-time pep talk behind by ten on a score of 3-05 to 0-04.

Cappoquin started the second half well in terms of possession but not in terms of scores as they hit two wides from play and a ‘65.

Cappoquin goalkeeper Neil Collendar lost possession after a long run from his goal line and was lucky to show a quick turn of pace to get back to his position before Stradbally could take advantage from a rare opportunity. Another pointed free from Mickie O’Brien was encouraging for the Stradbally men however the game was put beyond a reasonable doubt when Sam hit his, and his teams fourth goal of the game after being set up

by Conor Rooney.

As a club Stradbally have a reputation of never giving up on the cause and this team are no exception. A goal chance by Mickie Mullaney could have been a turning point had it been converted with fifteen minutes left in the game.

Moments later Cappoquin’s wing forward Mark Ormond and Stradbally’s dangerman Mickie Mullaney exchanged points from play and a well taken goal from Stradbally full forward Mickie O’Brien was a rapid and welcome response to Sam Uniacke’s fifth goal with just ten minutes left to the full time whistle.

Late in the game Stradbally needed goals and several frees were speculatively dropped into the

Cappoquin box but the goals were not to materialise. One goal bound effort from Stradbally’s Rory Fennell was fielded under considerable pressure by Cappoquin corner back Adam Hallahan and cleared down the field just before the final whistle rang out crowning Cappoquin the Champions.

SCORE OF THE MATCH A feature of this final was that Cappoquin’s goalkeeper Neil Collendar was called upon on several occasions to take some long range frees for his team. One effort, early in the game with the destination of the title still very much in the balance was a fine effort hit right between the posts against the wind!

MAN OF THE MATCH Stradbally’s best performers in this Western final were Mickie Mullaney, Rory Fennell and Mickie O’Brien who never took the scoreline into consideration as they fought all the way to the very end of the game.

For Cappoquin, Neil Collendar had a fine game as did the hard working Tadgh Kelleher at midfield.

Tom Coffey and Adam Hallahan were very solid on the full back line and Adam Burke, Micheal Dalton and Mark Ormond were a constant threat throughout.

But as the old adage goes “goals win matches” and when a player scores six of them, as Sam Uniacke did, then he is without

Cappoquin Under 15 Hurlers & Mentors, Western Div. 3 Champions 2018.

doubt the Man of the Match.

Cappoquin Panel: 1 Neil Collendar, 2 Adam Hallahan, 3 Tom Coffey, 4 Danny Costin, 5 Eoin Coffey, 6 Conor Rooney, 7 Adam Burke, 8 Oisín Power, 9 Micheal Dalton, 10 Tadgh Kelleher-Capt., 11 Mark Ormond, 12 Rory Byrne, 13 Sam Uniacke, 14 John O’Donnell, 15 Conor Wilkinson, 16 Sean Begley, 17 Dylan Sheehan, 18 Conor Ormond.

Stradbally Panel: 1 Donnacha O’Brien, 2 Donnacha Dunphy, 3 John McArthur, 4 Oran Grant, 5 Daire Walsh, 6 Darragh FarrellCapt., 7 Tommy Fennell, 8 Mikey Mullaney, 9 Connor Fennell, 10 Rian O’Reilly, 11 Rory Fennell, 12 Connor Organ, 13 Andrew Weldon, 14 Mikie O Brien, 15 Liam Kiersey, 17 Connor Power, 18 Roan Keane, 19 Dara McGrath, 21 Cormac McGrath.

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Waterford ladies lose out to Westmeath by the narrowest of margins

By Thomas Keane WATERFORD’S Senior Ladies Football team will have to beat Galway in Birr on Saturday afternoon next if they are to stand a chance of progressing to the quarter final stages of this year’s AllIreland Championship after they narrowly lost out to Westmeath at Nenagh on Saturday last.

The Déise ladies will have felt disappointed to have made the journey back home after that game empty handed, but will be the first to admit that over the hour, the midlander’s were marginally the better of the two sides over the course of the hour, especially in the opening half.

The winners in this one went into the game on the back of a heavy defeat to Dublin in the recent Leinster Final at Dr Cullen Park in Carlow and intent on getting that defeat out of their system as quickly as possible.

Waterford on the other hand did not have a competitive outing in five weeks since they lost to Kerry in the Munster Semi-Final, but while they would have worked hard

in those five weeks, when it comes to playing big games like this, nothing beats playing in competitive games.

Waterford made four changes in personnel to the side which lost out to Kerry for this game, bringing in Kelly Moroney for her Championship debut, Caoimhe McGrath, Emma Murray and Maria Delahunty in place of Carragh McCarthy, Aoife Murray, Lauren McGregor and Eimear Fennell, and also made a number of positional changes.

Westmeath for their part kept the changes to the minimum as teenager Caoimhe Clarke McMahon came into the team in place of Vicky Carr.

Waterford started this game the brighter of the two sides racing into an early 0-3 to 0-1 lead as Maria Delahunty hit a hat-trick of scores with Leanne Slevin pulling one back for the midlander’s after the Abbeyside players first score.

Annie Dolan and Keeley Corbett Barry swapped scores to keep Waterford two in front, but in the minutes that followed it was the midland county that enjoyed a

purple patch as they would land 1-3 before Waterford would score again.

Leanne Slevin put a free between the uprights before Maud Annie Foley and Annie Dolan scored from play with twenty five minutes played. Dolan’s score gave the midlander’s the lead for the first time in this game, one that they would never give up.

With four minutes of normal time to play the first goal of the game came along when Laura Lee Walsh waltzed through the Waterford defence to beat Kelly Moroney.

But Waterford quickly cancelled out that score almost straight away as Aileen Wall, a player who is no stranger to causing opposition defences all sorts of troubles ran at the Westmeath backs and finished past Karen Walsh to leave just one between the sides.

The sides however would go to the dressing rooms with two between them on the scoreboard as Aoife Connolly nailed a free to give her side a 1-6 to 1-4 lead at the interval.

The eventual winners began the second half once more the stronger

of the two sides hitting points from Leanne Slevin and Maud Anne Foley, and they would stretch their lead to a double score advantage with an Aoife Connolly goal on thirty seven minutes.

It was now Waterford’s turn to enjoy a purple patch as Michelle Ryan, Maria Delahunty and Kate McGrath all landed scores for the Déise Ladies before Aileen Wall netted a second goal on forty seven minutes to leave her side trailing by just one.

Sinead Ryan levelled matters before Maud Annie Foley and Leanne Slevin from a free kicked points putting Westmeath two in front. Eimear Fennell and Aoife Connolly swapped scores before Maria Delahunty put over a brace of points to level matters deep in stoppage time.

But no game is up till the final whistle blows and with literally the last kick of the game Annie Dolan pointed from a free to give her side the full quota of points on offer in this game.

Westmeath: Karen Walsh; Lucy Power, Rachel Dillon, Nicole Feery; Fiona Coyle, Jennie Rogers,

Caoimhe Clarke McMahon; Karen McDermott, Maud Annie Foley; Fiona Claffey, Leanne Slevin, Annie Dolan; Aoife Connolly, Lucy McCartan, Laura Lee Walsh.

Subs: Anna Jones for McDermott (50), Johanna Maher for Connolly (55), Ciara Blundell for McCartan (62).

Scorers: Aoife Connolly 1-2 (0-1f), Leanne Slevin 0-5 (5f), Laura Lee Walsh 1-0, Maud Annie Foley 0-3, Annie Dolan 0-2 Waterford: Kelly Moroney; Megan Dunford, Caoimhe McGrath, Rebecca Casey; Kate McGrath, Karen McGrath, Michelle McGrath; Emma Murray, Keeley Corbett Barry; Mairead Wall, Grainne Kenneally, Katie Murray; Aileen Wall, Maria Delahunty, Michelle Ryan.

Subs: Kelly Anne Hogan for Keeley Corbett Barry (30), Kate Hahessy for Katie Murray (50), Sinead Ryan for Michelle Ryan (50), Eimear Fennell for Mairead Wall (56), Geraldine Power for Kelly Anne Hogan (61).

Scorers: Aileen Wall 2-0, Maria Delahunty 0-6 (4f), Keeley Corbett Barry, Michelle Ryan, Kate

McGrath, Sinead Ryan, Eimear Fennell 0-1 each Referee: John Gallagher (Dublin).

GREAT START TO WATERFORD U-13 AND U-15 DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY! 96 girls register for U-13 Development Academy in Kilrossanty GAA field every Saturday morning at 11 a.m., same time again next week. All 2005 and 2006 girls welcome to register Saturday at 10.45 a.m.

54 girls registered for U-15 Development Academy on Kilrossanty GAA field every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., same time again next week. All 2003 & 2004 girls welcome to register Wed. at 7.15 p.m.

U-17 Development Academy starting Wed., 18th July at 7:30pm in Kilrossanty GAA field. All 2001 and 2002 girls welcome to register Wed at 7.15 p.m.

Any questions please e mail development.waterfordlgfa@gmail.co m<mailto:development.waterfordlgfa@gmail.com> or ring 0876167891.

Edel Curry and Timmy Riordan, Tagh Riordan Motors, pictured with the Toyota Car which was the Hole in One prize, at the Knight Frank Golf Classic at the Hermitage Golf Club in aid of the Waterford Ladies Football Development Fund.

[Dan McGrath]

John J. Byrne, Jimmy Mansfield, Tom Higgins and John Cartright, who played in the Knight Frank Golf Classic at the Hermitage Golf Club in aid of the Waterford Ladies Football Development Fund.

[Dan McGrath]

The winning team in the Knight Frank Golf Classic at the Hermitage Golf Club in aid of the Waterford Ladies Football Development Fund on a score of 93 pts, Codge Construction Limited, Jim McBride, Will Murphy, Cormac McBride and Cathal McBride pictured with Evan Lonergan, Knight Frank (Sponsors).

[Dan McGrath]

The organising team behind the Knight Frank Golf Classic at the Hermitage Golf Club in aid of the Waterford Ladies Football Development Fund, L-R: Michael Ryan, Edel Curry, Crohan McGregor and Paul Heffernan.

[Dan McGrath]

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All-Ireland Camogie Championship

Carton masterclass gives Déise three valuable points

By Thomas Keane Waterford ………………....2-11; Limerick …………………...0-15.

FULL forward Beth Carton was at her brilliant best on Saturday evening as Waterford got the win they needed to stay in the hunt for the All Ireland quarter finals.

The home side led by seven after seventeen minutes but came under pressure when Sibeal Harney picked up a controversial second yellow, a third Déise dismissal in as many matches.

Limerick closed within a point but the hosts kept their noses in front.

Donal O’Rourke jumped for joy at

the end as he celebrated his first championship success.

Carton contributed 1-10 (1-2 from play) and had a part in all bar one of Waterford’s scores. She batted home the first goal, assisted the second and converted eight out of ten frees. After the sending-off, she came out around the half forward line to win a crucial puckout.

She has accounted for 1-23 out of 2-29 in championship 2018. Her 63rd minute free sealed a hardearned victory. Full back Muireann Creamer endured a horrible evening and it got worse when she also received a second yellow in added time.

Waterford’s Kaiesha Tobin scoring her goal in the first half.

The summer heatwave has left Walsh Park dry and dusty, with barely any green grass in evidence.

After the pre-match parade in front of the stand, Waterford played with a fresh breeze towards the city end.

A three-point half time advantage (2-5 to 0-8) was unsatisfactory given their positive start.

Limerick star name Niamh Mulcahy moved out to midfield from the off leaving Aine Lyng as an extra defender. It took the Ahane ace just 20 seconds to open the scoring. Their lead barely lasted a minute however. Carton drilled over two difficult frees and collected a pass from Lorraine Bray to strike her first in open play.

Waterford’s first championship goal arrived in the tenth minute.

Annie Fitzgerald was blocked down twice in the build-up but ploughed on and fed Carton who slipped the ball to the net. The second came just four minutes later. Lyng found Fitzgerald inside the Waterford half and she drove the ball in the direction of Carton. She nudged it along the ground to Tobin and the Déise minor rifled past Laura O’Neill.

Carton then forced Creamer to take too many steps and the resultant free left them seven clear (2-4 to 03).

Instead of driving on, Waterford mistakes allowed Limerick back into the contest. Ten first half wides, eight fouls and two yellow cards helped the Shannonsiders recover. The visitors hurt the home team down the centre. Five of the last six points were theirs. Three Mulcahy frees increased her tally to six while Dearbhla Egan and Karen O’Leary pounced on errors in defence. At the other end, Waterford overhit deliveries into Carton and company. O’Rourke decided to introduce Fiona Morrissey before the

break and the versatile An Rinn player put herself about under the dropping ball.

The margin shrank to two when Aisling Scanlan pointed within fifteen seconds of the resumption.

Carton replied from a free and that set the trend for the second period.

Every time Limerick got within two, Waterford responded.

Carton shot her second point from play over her right shoulder after taking a pass from Niamh Rockett. She should have stretched the lead to four but her free drifted right and wide.

Waterford’s indiscipline at the back was punished by Mulcahy to keep Limerick within touching distance.

Subs Jenny McCarthy and Aisling Power freshened up the home side. Entering the last quarter, Aine Lyng picked out Rockett from a quick free and the vice-captain squeezed her shot just inside the right-hand post (2-8 to 0-11).

Limerick wing back Caoimhe Costelloe cut through the middle again for the score of the game.

Carton and Mulcahy exchanged points before Sibeal Harney got her marching orders. She tried to solo out of defence before she was met

by Dearbhla Egan. Liz Dempsey deemed that the defender was charging and brandished a second yellow. Crucially, Mulcahy missed the subsequent dead ball from the stand sideline. Waterford claimed the next score via a Carton free.

A long ball from O’Leary caused panic in the home defence before Sarah Carey fired wide. Mulcahy and Rebecca Delee whittled it down to a point a minute into injury time. Waterford threw on Orla Hickey and Clara Griffin to eat up the clock. In the third added minute, Kaiesha Tobin won a relieving free off Creamer. The Limerick number

Waterford’s Beth Carton was in top form throughout from placed balls at the Waterford v Limerick Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship on Saturday, 14th July at Walsh Park.[Noel Browne]

three was shown a second yellow and Carton’s eighth conversion was the clincher.

A draw or a win away to Clare next Sunday will send them into the knockout phase.

Scorers for Waterford: Beth Carton 1-10 (8fs), Kaiesha Tobin 1-0, Niamh Rockett 0-1.

Scorers for Limerick: Niamh Mulcahy 0-10 (8fs), Caoimhe Costelloe, Karen O’Leary, Rebecca Delee, Aisling Scanlan, Dearbhla Egan 0-1 each.

Waterford: Ciara Jackman; Kate Lynch, Sibeal Harney, Iona Heffernan; Shauna Kiernan, Aine Lyng, Claire

Whyte; Lorraine Bray, Aoife Landers; Annie Fitzgerald, Niamh Rockett, Deirdre Fahy; Kaiesha Tobin, Beth Carton, Caithriona McGlone. Subs: Fiona Morrissey for Landers, Jenny McCarthy for Whyte, Aisling Power for McGlone, Orla Hickey for Fitzgerald, Clara Griffin for Morrissey.

Limerick: Laura O’Neill; Megan O’Mara, Muireann Creamer, Mairead Ryan; Neamh Curtin, Sarah Carey, Caoimhe Costelloe; Karen O’Leary, Rebecca Delee; Aisling Scanlan, Niamh Mulcahy, Deborah Murphy; Caoimhe Lyons, Dearbhla Egan, Kate Hennessy.

Sub: Laura Stack for Hennessy.

Referee: Liz Dempsey (Kilkenny)

Déise minors return to winning ways

By Thomas Keane MUNSTER MINOR A CAMOGIE PRELIMINARY ROUND Waterford ………………..…2-12; Tipperary ………………….…1-7.

THE Waterford minors beat Tipperary for the second time this season on a muggy Wednesday evening as their formidable forward unit paved the way to victory. The Déise exited the All Ireland series back in March but Kevin Barry’s side cast that disappointment aside to set up a Munster semi final meeting with Limerick.

2-3 without reply in the opening half, including goals from Annie Fitzgerald and Ciara O’Sullivan, put them in control of this tie. Scorer-inchief Kaiesha Tobin struck over eight of her nine frees, added one from play in the second half and created the second goal for O’Sullivan. Clodagh Carroll, Abby Flynn and Sarah Lacey also punched holes in the Tipp defence throughout. At midfield, hard-working pair Keeley Corbett Barry and Clara Griffin gained the upper hand.

A wasteful Tipperary, who finished with a dozen wides, only managed three scores from play over the hour. Déise netminder Megan Foran pulled off two vital saves in the first half from main threat Casey Hennessy while

Shauna Fitzgerald and Mary Kate Curran blocked up the centre of the defence.

On the sunburnt surface, three Kaiesha Tobin frees gave Waterford a two-point lead after ten minutes of play. The home forwards got to grips with Tipp sweeper Sarah Delaney and managed to feed Tobin and Annie Fitzgerald in the corners.

The visitors were guilty of five wides inside the first quarter. On twelve minutes, Casey Hennessy weaved her way through the Déise rearguard but Megan Foran deflected her powerful shot over the bar. From the next Premier attack, full forward Rosanna O’Donnell fetched Hennessy’s high delivery and fired the ball home. Waterford responded immediately as the persistent Annie Fitzgerald found the top of the Tipp net (1-3 to 1-2).

Referee Mike Flannery granted the teams a water break on the quarter hour mark.

Fitzgerald and industrious midfielder Keeley Corbett Barry won frees that Tobin converted into the city end. Shauna Fitzgerald and Mary Kate Curran held Tipp scoreless for eighteen minutes. The away side ended the opening half with nine wides.

On 28 minutes, Sarah Lacey controlled a high ball and sent over Waterford’s first point from play. A

crossfield pass from Tobin then picked out the unmarked Ciara O’Sullivan who made no mistake from close range. A productive second quarter left them six to the good at the break (2-6 to 1-3).

Another brilliant Megan Foran save thwarted Hennessy again in injury time.

After Emma Flanagan increased Tipp’s wide tally to double figures, Grace O’Toole got the scoreboard moving again. The leaders replied with two Tobin frees and a Ciara O’Sullivan effort from play to widen the gap to eight. Clodagh McIntyre dashed through on the Waterford goal but a fussy Flannery penalised her for charging, welcome relief for the Déise backs.

Hennessy popped up with two frees in a slow paced second period. Lacey then supplied her Dungarvan club mate Tobin for a point. With three minutes remaining, the hosts survived a mad goalmouth scramble. Abby Flynn raced up the other end to put Waterford seven up.

Annie Fitzgerald was denied a second goal by Aoife Butler but they had done enough. Tobin’s ninth point of the evening wrapped it up.

Scorers for Waterford: Kaiesha Tobin 0-9 (8fs), Ciara O’Sullivan 1-1, Annie Fitzgerald 1-0, Sarah Lacey, Abby Flynn 0-1 each.

Scorers for Tipperary: Casey Hennessy 0-6 (4fs, 1 45’), Rosanna O’Donnell 1-0, Grace O’Toole 0-1.

Waterford: Megan Foran; Izabella Markiezch, Shauna Fitzgerald, Hannah Flynn; Kate Lynch, Mary Kate Curran, Roisin Dunphy; Keeley Corbett Barry, Clara Griffin; Clodagh Carroll, Ciara O’Sullivan, Abby Flynn; Kaiesha Tobin, Sarah Lacey, Annie Fitzgerald.

Subs: Sally Kelly for Carroll, Lorna Foley for Annie Fitzgerald, Lucy Hogan for Flynn.

Tipperary: Aoife Butler; Anna Gavin, Sorcha Ryan, Niamh Long; Grainne Long, Gemma Fox, Thea Curtin; Clodagh McIntyre, Grace O’Toole; Karin Blair, Casey Hennessy, Aine O’Dwyer; Sarah Delaney, Rosanna O’Donnell, Emma Flanagan. Subs: Katie Ryan for Gavin, Eimear Bourke for Flanagan, Ciara Dwan for Blair, Lucy McEvoy for Grainne Long, Rachel O’Dwyer for Delaney.

Referee: Mike Flannery (Limerick)

UNDER 16B CHAMPIONSHIP Waterford ……………………1-5; Derry …………………….… 3-11.

THE Waterford under 16 team were on the road again this weekend to take on Derry in the 3rd round of the All Ireland Championship. Even though there was a respite to the sweltering playing conditions, we came up against another very physical and mature northern team.

The Derry team got off to a flyer with their centre forward pointing 4 times from play in the first 10 min-

utes. Waterford then registered their first point with a sweetly struck free from Ciara Sheahan.

Our side showed great sprit in taking the game to Derry for the rest of the half with a well taken point form Aoife Fitzgerald before she was denied by the wood work on two occasion within 20 seconds of each other.

Not prepared to take no for an answer, Aoife goaled shortly afterward following some good inter play through the middle. Ciara tagged on another point from a free and as we approached half-time, Waterford were very much in the contest. A goal just on the stroke of half time from Derry changed that complexion and the half-time score of 1-09 to 1-03 left our ladies with a lot to do in the second half.

As in previous weeks, Waterford again created numerous chances, but we unable to convert goals on three occasions when it looked like the back of the net was getting nervous.

Derry's defence was very impressive and their goalie made a number of top class saves, none greater that when she stopped a rasping penalty from Aoife.

Waterford went on to register a point from a free by Ciara and a hand passed point from Clodagh Hoctor. Derry added two goals and two points with the final score 3-11

to 1-05.

A special mention to the Waterford defence on the day and in particular Sheena McGuickian who impressed with her tenacious tackling when moved to the half back position.

The final group game is fixed for Walsh Park next Sunday at 2.30 p.m. when Waterford entertain Westmeath.

Scorers for Waterford came from Ciara Sheahan (0-3, 3f) Aoife Fitzgerald (1-1) Clodagh Hoctor (0-1), Dara Fitzgerald (0-2) Clodagh Hoctor (0-1) Starting team:- Amy Coffey, Mide Delaney, Elisa Flynn, Shauna McGuickian, Sorcha Cantwell, Annie Quinn (cpt) Helen Connelly, Alannah Jones, Roise Ni Mhuiri, Rachael Walsh, Aine O’Neill, Dara Fitzgerald, Ciara Sheahan, Clodagh Hoctor, Aoife Fitzgerald.

Subs: Clodagh Hoctor, Mary Kate Prendergast, Beth Gardner, Clodagh Tutty, Hannah Walsh, Natasha Dobbyn, Hannah Leamy, Kate Foley, Niamh Crowley, Rachael Jones,

LIBERTY INSURANCE ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 4 Waterford vs Clare Venue: Clare Time and Date: Sunday, 22nd July 2.30 p.m.

Best of luck to our seniors who play Clare next Sunday. A draw or a win will be enough for Waterford to qualify for quarter- final.

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LOCAL BAR WESTERN JUNIOR ‘C’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Surprise win for Cappoquin Cappoquin …………………2-18; Brickey Rangers ……….… 1-12.

CAPPOQUIN threw a spanner in the works of anyone thinking this championship was a two horse race when they proved convincing winners against second placed Brickey Rangers in Bushy Park last Saturday evening.

Goals from Brian Crotty and Damian Murphy, and five star performances from Pat Morrissey, Keith O’Sullivan and Evan McGrath set up the Cornerstone lads for a well earned win.

Brickeys seem to be already experiencing the loss of some key players to the Intermediate grade and going on this result, they will be up against it in the run into this championship.

However, some players not currently available will be back in the

colours soon for their remaining games. Cappoquin will take on the parish neighbours Glen Rovers in Lismore this Sunday morning in a vital game for both clubs regarding securing one of the top six qualifying positions for the knockout stages.

HURLING LONGEVITY Questions will be asked around the County this week enquiring who is the oldest person to play junior hurling with their club?

James Gossy Mason, who held the legendary Jim Greene scoreless in a County SHC semi-final in the early 1980’s, threw his cap into the ring in Bushy Park when he came on as a second half substitute at 59 years of age and delivered a Tir na nOg performance when he set up some vital scores in the forward division.

THE LOCAL BAR WESTERN JUNIOR ‘C’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHP LEAGUE TABLE

Kilgobinet Brickey Rgs Shamrocks Abbeyside Cappoquin An Rinn Melleray Modeligo Ballysaggart Clashmore

p 8 7 9 8 8 7 8 9 9 9

w 8 6 6 5 4 3 3 3 1 1

d 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0

l 0 1 3 3 4 3 5 6 7 8

for against dif 185 84 101 185 74 111 130 137 -7 152 126 26 114 132 -18 118 106 12 102 123 -21 69 138 -69 80 128 -48 48 135 -87

Cappoquin Junior Hurling ‘C’ team who defeated Brickey Rangers. pts 16 12 12 10 8 7 6 6 3 2

Not far behind Gossy Mason in years is the Cappoquin team manager Sham McCarthy who also sent himself into the action in the second half. We would be delighted to know if anyone in their sixties donned their club jersey in former days.

Cappoquin: Shane McCarthy Simon Power, Colin Murray, Damian McCarthy; Colin Landers,

Pat Morrissey, Craig Dunne; Damian Murphy, Keith O’Sullivan; Brian Murphy, Evan McGrath Jamie McGrath; Brian Crotty, Richie Scanlan, Frankie Keniry.

Subs used: Luke McLaughlin, James Mason, Sham McCarthy, Mick McCarthy.

Brickeys: Cian O’Halloran; Michael Lancaster, Ray Landers, Nigel Whelan; Ian Walsh, Sam

The Game to be screened on RTE 1 on Sunday, 30th July THE first episode of the Game will be screened on RTÉ1 on Sunday, 30th July. In this three-part documentary, Gerry Nelson and Crossing the Line films conducted interviews with some of Ireland's foremost historians, poets, hurlers, managers and broadcasters in an attempt to gain a greater understanding of hurling and its place in Irish culture.

In the opening sequence of the upcoming RTÉ documentary 'The Game' a young boy

hurls alone in a floodlit ball alley while we listen to Ger Loughnane distil to perfection what the sport means to each and every young boy or girl who ever picked up a hurl.

"When you start off with hurling, the thrill of that leather ball hitting off the ash. And you controlling the leather ball with the ash. And that feel from the hurley, from the bás of the hurley of the leather hitting it, it runs up along the handle, into your hand and really into your soul."

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TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY VICTORY FOR KILROSSANTY SENIOR FOOTBALL TEAM Championship: County Senior Football championship. Venue: Kill. Date: Saturday, 25th July, 1998. Full-time score: Kilrossanty 1-13; Meaghers 0-6.

Kilrossanty team: A. Kirwan, P. Coffey, R. Power, S. McElduff, C. Dee, B. Whelan, B. Kirwan, D. Kirwan, C. Whelan, B. Kirwan, C. Keating, T. Kirwan, M. Kiely, N. O’Connor, G. Walsh.

Kilrossanty Scorers: N. O’Connor 0-10, T. Kirwan 0-2, B. Kirwan 1-0, C. Keating 0-1.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 14 Forecasts.10 Correct. 4 Incorrect. Success Rate: 71.4 %.

This Week's Forecasts: Co. MHC: Div 1: Ballygunner v (Mt. Sion), Naomh Charthaigh v (DLS), Abbeyside v (Roanmore).

Div 2A: Clonea v (Clan na Gael), St. Mary’s v (Portlaw/Ballyduff), Passage v (Tramore).

Div 2B: Cois Bhrid v (An Ghaeltacht), Naomh Brid v (Brickeys).

DIV. 3A: Erin’s Own v (Ferrybank), St. Mollerans v (St. Saviours), Stradbally v (Ballygunner 2).

Div 3B: Kilrossanty v (Ardmore), Dungarvan v (Cappoquin), Ballyduff Upper v (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg).

East IHC: Ballygunner v (Ferrybank), Portlaw v (Butlerstown), Clonea v (St, Saviours), Erins Own v (Dunhill), DLS V (Fenor), Ballyduff Lower v (St. Mollerans).

West J’A’H: St. Marys v (Kilrossanty), Colligan v (Abbeyside), Tourin v (Ballinameela).

West J’B’HSF: Fourmilewater v (Tallow).

West J’C’H: Cappoquin v (Melleray), Kilgobinet v (Brickey Rangers), Abeyside v (An Rinn).

To Date: 280 Forecasts. 184 Correct. 96 Incorrect. Success Rate: 65.7 %.

Mikey O’Donnell, Paul Lannon.

Subs: Darragh Tobin, Donnacha Tobin.

Referee: Joe Salmon (Clashmore).

THIS WEEK’S GAMES Sunday, July 2nd at 12 Noon.

Abbeyside v An Rinn in Bushy Park. Cappoquin v Melleray in Lismore.

Kilgobinet v Brickey Rangers in Dungarvan Club Grounds. Following these games, there is one more game to play before the knockout stages and that will be between the Brickeys and An Rinn.

All-Ireland semi-final fixture clash possible

But even to those not gifted with the talents of an All-Star like Loughnane, even those who never played a competitive game of hurling or camogie in their lives, it is a sport written large across the history of Irish society and culture.

These unique insights, coupled with amazing action sequences and previously unseen archival footage, give an insight into the history of the sport, its role in the formation of the Ireland of today and a glimpse into its future.

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THE LGFA and the Camogie Association wish to confirm that their respective All-Ireland semi-finals will take place on Saturday, August 18th.

Due to live television broadcast commitments – Camogie with RTÉ and Ladies Football with TG4 – it is not possible for either Association to move their respective fixtures and therefore there remains a possibility that dependent upon which counties reach these fixtures that a fixture clash for some dual players may occur. Whilst both Associations recognise and commend the dedication of all such dual players and work closely together to avoid such scenarios from arising, it is not always possible to do so in light of both Associations’ various commitments such as television coverage which aim to help to further promote and grow both sports respectively.

Both the Camogie Association and LGFA have been in contact with the respective County Boards and management teams in the past number of weeks to highlight these potential clashes so as to minimise the impact upon them.

Lawlors Hotel Western Junior ‘A’ Football Championship

Shamrocks on top in Cappoquin Shamrocks …………………0-13; Kilgobinet ……………………1-6.

SHAMROCKS were pre-match favourites in Cappoquin and they controlled this game on the scoreboard from the off. They led by 0-8 to 0-3 at the short whistle and went on to maintain their 100% record of Group wins.

Kilgobinet will be pleased enough with their performance here. Michael Guiry’s charges won the second half by 1-3 to 0-5 with the only goal of the game coming from the penalty spot via Paul Walsh. This was early in the second half but Shamrocks stretched their lead from there on to a comfortable enough margin in a relatively low scoring game The warm weather doesn’t seem to be affecting the more experienced players up West as Liam Dalton, in his 35th cham-

pionship year, popped over 0-2 for his side and others to score for the winners included Bernie Kelleher 0-5, Ciaran O’Keeffe 0-1, Shane Roche 0-2, Ed Hynes, Kieran Crawford, and Chris Murphy 0-1 each.

Shamrocks scorers: Bernie Kelleher 0-5, Liam Daltom 0-2, Shane Roche 0-2, Ciaran O’Keeffe, Ed Hynes, Kieran Crawford and Chris Murphy 0-1 each.

Kilgobinet scorers: Paul Walsh 1-4 (1-0 pen, 3f), James Walsh 0-2.

Shamrocks: Tim Lenehan; Tom Roche, Tommy O'Donovan, Padraig Roche; Liam Motherway, Shane Roche, Cathal Herlihy; Edward Hynes, Kieran Crawford; Chris Murphy, Bernie Kelleher, Alan Kelly; Padraig Ahearne, Liam Dalton, Padraig Tobin.

Subs: Ciaran O'Keeffe, Eamonn Forbes, Thomas Goulding, Ivan O'Neill.

Kilgobinet: James Fennell; Kevin Curran, JJ Fitzgerald, John Moloney; Mark Dunford, Tomas Fahey, Gavin Clarke; Paul Walsh, Neil Phelan; James Walsh, Joe Curtin, Ger Hickey; Stephen Coffey, Paudie Fahey, Mark Phelan. Subs: Eddie Cullinane for Mark Phelan (inj), Stephen Curran for Joe Curtin, Referee: Killian O’Sullivan (Affane/Cappoquin).

COUNTY JUNIOR 'B' (SENIOR ATTACHED) SEMI-FINALS Friday, July 27th: The Nire v Stradbally in Fraher Field at 6.45 p.m.

Friday, July 27th: Gaultier v Brickeys in Leamybrien at 7.45 p.m.

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Gaelic Jottings Senior football knockout games FOLLOWING the senior football championship game between Ballinacourty and the Nire at the Fraher Field last Sunday evening, the following teams have progressed to the quarterfinals, Stradbally, Ballinacourty, An Rinn and the Nire. Their opposition will be provided by the winners of these pairings drawn on Sunday. Rathgormack v Ardmore, Portlaw v Gaultier, Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v Dungarvan and Kilrossanty v Brickeys. These four games will be played on the weekend of July 29th.

New County Senior Hurling Manager THE County Board at its meeting on June 18th gave the Executive the authority to establish a committee to set about the process of recommending a new Senior Hurling Manager.

The Committee appointed July 3rd was PJ Ryan, Sean O'Regan, John Jackson and Pat Flynn with the entitlement to co opt additional people as the committee deem appropriate. Clubs were invited to forward names for consideration of those who have expressed an interest in the position by Tuesday, July 17th at 5 p.m.

Junior ‘B’ Football Semi-Finals THE following are the pairings for this year’s County Junior Football (senior attached) sem-finals. Nire v Stradbally and Gaultier v Brickeys. Last weekend Stradbally accounted for Rathgormack in their quarter final clash and Brickeys defeated Ballinameela by the minimum of margins. Dungarvan conceded their game to Gaultier on Sunday morning.

Like a duck to water DONAL O'Rourke will always be remembered as the manager who oversaw Waterford's first ever win in the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship but the Cappoquin man deflected forthcoming praise towards his players.

The Déise girls have made steady progress since making the step up from Intermediate in 2016. Beth Carton scored 1-10 and Kaiesha Tobin took a pass from Carton to grab a goal as they held off Limerick to claim a success that leaves them needing just a draw against Clare next weekend to continue the breaking new ground with a place in the quarterfinals.

"We had to be very strong" O'Rourke noted. "We couldn't get away from Limerick to be fair to them, they kept hanging in there. Every time they'd come back to two, we'd get up to three but when you've a player of Niamh Mulcahy's class on the opposing side, you're never going to go too far ahead. She's a fantastic talent. She was keeping them in it.

"But our girls showed some grit at the end and I'm so proud of them. They really deserved that victory."

The on-pitch celebrations told of the extent of the workload required to achieve history but O'Rourke emphasised that the job was not yet finished.

"You've no idea the effort they put in.

They train three, four nights a week collectively and then will train a night or

two on their own. The effort they've put in since October is phenomenal. They train as hard as any Dublin Senior football team or Galway Senior hurling team, there's no doubt about that. So when they get a victory like that it's extra special for them.

"We're really up to the pace of Senior Camogie now. It took them a year or two to get there but they're getting there.

Every game they're improving and that's all you can ask for. Progression is about results and today we got the result. It was massive.

"It was always going to be between ourselves, Clare and Limerick with Galway and Kilkenny in the group. They were always going to fill two of the three qualifying positions. We targeted Limerick and targeted Clare. It doesn't matter who we're playing, we will always look for a performance. Clare are going to take beating, especially on home soil.

It's going to be very hard to beat them down there."

Clare are going into the game however off a 4-13 to 0-2 defeat by Kilkenny, who will play Galway next week to determine who qualifies directly to the Semi-Final from Group 1.

Pitch Burn-out WE hear plenty about player burn-out and the way that it is not being addressed. Now the latest problem in GAA circles is pitch burn-out which is rampant in club and County grounds all over the country.

The long dry spell has taken its toll on GAA pitches up and down the country.

Walsh Park resembled a desert for last Saturday’s All-Ireland senior camogie clash between Waterford and Limerick which resulted in a two-point victory for the home side. Other parts of the country experienced rainfall for the first time in weeks last Saturday night and judging by the pictures from Walsh Park, we could badly do with some in the sunny south east as well.

If the will is there, there is a human solution to player burn-out but for pitch burn-out we are totally relying on the clouds opening and gallons of H2O descending upon us.

Pipped at the Post LEANNE Slevin’s last ditch free helped Westmeath take a huge step towards the quarter-finals of the TG4 ladies All-Ireland senior championship as they got the better of Waterford at MacDonagh Park in Nenagh. Westmeath were the better team in the first-half but they didn’t take the lead until the 25th minute. Laura Lee Walsh and Aileen Wall exchanged goals before half-time and Westmeath were 1-6 to 1-4 in front at the break. Aoife Connolly scored Westmeath’s second goal after the break but Aileen Wall hit back again and it required Slevin’s heroics at the death.

Waterford started better and Maria Delahunty sent over their first point after just two minutes. Delahunty scored again and then for a third time as the powerful Waterford attackers began to wreak havoc, but Westmeath held their nerve. Annie Dolan and Keeley Corbett Barry traded points before Westmeath wrestled control, took the lead for the first time, and scored 1-3 without reply by the 26th minute. Waterford were rocked and trailed by 1-5 to 0-4 before Aileen Wall made a great run up-field and powered her low finish past Kelly Moroney.

Waterford needed to find scores on the restart and Michelle Ryan did the needful with Delahunty’s third free meaning they only trailed 2-8 to 1-6. And

Waterford's Tom Devine was the May winner of the WLR/Granville Hotel Monthly GAA Award and he is pictured receiving his award from Richard Hurley, Granville Hotel and Liz Reddy, WLR FM. [Noel Browne]

Tom Devine - May winner of WLR Granville Hotel GAA Award TOM Devine has won the May WLR Granville Hotel GAA award. The Modeligo man who was back in the fold this season, put in a fine individual display against Clare in the Munster Championship in Ennis.

Waterford suffered a number of injury blows on the day and lost out to the home side. Despite this, Tom caused a lot of problems for the Banner defence with his direct running style and winning of frees.

Kate McGrath reduced the deficit even further. Aileen Wall scored a second Waterford goal in the 47thminute and were level four minutes later. But Foley hit back to give Westmeath the lead.

Waterford came with a late drive and Delahunty drew the sides level in the 65th minute but three minutes later Slevin secured victory.

Fraher Field visitors win again Monaghan 0-15; Kildare 1-10.

MONAGHAN have endured their difficulties in All-Ireland quarter-finals but a fresh format brought an end this afternoon to their losing streak at this stage.

In a tight and tense battle, the teams were deadlocked with eight minutes of normal time remaining before Monaghan kicked for home against Kildare to get their Super 8s campaign up and running.

Midfielder Niall Kearns and ace attacker Conor McManus swept over scores from play to push Monaghan ahead 0-14 to 1-9. Substitute Eamonn Callaghan grabbed a point back in response for Kildare yet it was goalkeeper Rory Beggan who strode up field to land the insurance score from a placed ball to seal Monaghan’s victory.

The result places Malachy O’Rourke’s side in a healthy position ahead of a home tie with Kerry in Clones next Sunday. Kildare could not quite scale the scoring heights they had reached throughout the qualifiers and were forced to rue the fact that they couldn’t hit the front in the second half, when the teams were level on three occasions.

Monaghan were in front 0-10 to 1-5 after an enterprising opening period. They leaked the only goal of the game early on

Tom Devine made his first championship start against Clare in Ennis and followed it up with 1-2 against Tipperary. He was away travelling last year, and put in a massive effort with Derek McGrath’s side who bowed out of the Championship following the Limerick defeat.

Tom will be lining out with his club Modeligo in the Western Intermediate Hurling and Football Championships for the remainder of the Summer.

but it was a wonderful individual effort from Kildare’s Daniel Flynn as he scythed through the rearguard and finished impressively.

But Monaghan packed a greater scoring punch as the half progressed and it was a crucial factor in their eventual victory. Karl O’Connell was excellent and clipped over 0-3 during the game.

Kearns, Conor McCarthy and McManus also chipped in with vital points for the Ulster outfit.

Sean Cox regains consciousness THERE was some great news last Saturday when it was reported that Liverpool FC fan and Dunboyne GAA stalwart Sean Cox has regained consciousness three months after he was the victim of a vicious assault outside Anfield.

The 53-year-old father-of-three was attacked before Liverpool's Champions League semi-final first leg against Roma.

He was initially treated for his injuries at Liverpool Walton Centre before being airlifted to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin at the end of May. A statement on the electric.ie read: "Sean has regained consciousness and is undergoing dedicated rehabilitation.

Recovery is progressing positively but very slowly.

"His colleagues in Precision Cables are overwhelmed by the support and good wishes for Sean and his family that they receive on a daily basis. They would like once again to ask that you keep him in your prayers and that he will continue on his road to recovery."

Roma fan Filippo Lombardi has pleaded not guilty to inflicting grievous

bodily harm on the former St. Peter's, Dunboyne GAA chairman. He has also denied a separate charge of violent disorder in relation to events outside of the stadium. Daniele Sciusco has admitted violent disorder.

Stewards SOS THE Western Board has announced that there is a severe shortage of voluntary stewards at present at games throughout the division. As a result of this, it was discussed at the recent Western Board Open Meeting that the onus is put back on clubs to provide at least two stewards on a rota basis to be available to steward at Western venue games.

Names of club personnel along with contact phone number are required to be supplied to Emer Barry 087 9506613/ developmentofficer.waterford@gaa.ie by Friday, 20th July.

Scór Na Seachtaine MARK Cummins 33rd minute goal for the Brickey Rangers in their senior football championship game against Clashmore/Kinsalebeg at the Fraher Field last Thursday evening.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s Fraher Field Classics Facebook page courtesy of the Editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy features the Munster club senior football championship semi-final between Kill and Beara from Cork in Fermoy. Paper dated Saturday, June 25th, 1968. Beara 4-12; Kill 1-5.

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Jim Power Preliminary Round

Waterford Under 14 footballers qualify for Jim Power Cup finals THE preliminary round of the annual Jim Power U14 football Tournament was held on Saturday 7th July in two West Waterford venues – Dungarvan & Brickey Rangers GAA grounds. Twelve teams, Waterford, Tipperary, Kerry North & South, Wexford North & South, Limerick, Clare & an impressive four teams representing the Cork Divisions converged on the Déise County for the preliminary round group stage that would decide where County’s would be placed in the Cup & Plate divisions on the 28th July.

Waterford were placed in Group D with Cork City/East and South Wexford and the Waterford boys delivered two fantastic wins to top the group and confirm their participation in the Cup Finals later this month.

First up for the Waterford men was the Cork East team and they were quick off the mark with Captain Ryan Hennessey opening their account with a point form play to settle the nerves inside the first minute.

The Waterford men were well on top at half time leading on a score of 3-05 to 1-03 after goals from Seanie Callaghan and Charlie Treen as well as a pin point penalty kick from Pat Fitzgerald.

Waterford were caught napping early in the second half when Cork hit 1-01 inside two minutes of he resumption of play but Charlie Treen got his men back on trach with a pointed free.

Another Cork point was answered with a well taken Sam

Pender goal and the game was now being played at a frantic pace.

Cork got their own spell of dominance midway through the half when they scored a vital goal with just five minutes of normal time remaining however the Waterford lads held out under considerable pressure to record a well deserved three point win on a final score of 4-07 to 3-07.

Next up for the Waterford men was a clash against the South Wexford selection who having lost their first match were no doubt determined to make amends.

Wexford got a great start with a point from play inside the first minute but goals from Conor O’Shea and Charlie Treen as well as three points from play from Pat Fitzgerald and O’Shea had the Waterford lads well in command by the seventh minute of the opening half.

After a much needed water break in conditions more akin to the planes of African that Bushy Park Wexford took complete control of the game. Two goals and a point were scored without reply and notwithstanding another well taken Pat Fitz pointed free the Waterford men headed for half time down by a single point on a score of 2-04 to 3-02.

Pat Fitz had the teams back on level terms inside a minute of the second half and another from Sam Pender had Waterford in front by one shortly thereafter.

Another Fitzgerald point extended the lead I the tenth minute of the half just before Wexford

Waterford Under 14 Jim Power Football Panel 2018.

bounded into the lead with a goal of their own. The character of the Waterford lads was now subject to a severe test in the white heart of battle but just when it was needed most Ryan Hennessey and Charlie Treen stepped forward to fire over two excellent point form play.

Wexford responded with a point of their own and with less than three minutes of normal time remaining the game was either teams to win.

DOMINATED POSSESSION Waterford managed to compose themselves and started to dominate possession in the middle third of the field which contributed to two late goals from Sam Pender and Kieran Kennedy as well as another fine point off the ever dependable

boot of Patrick Fitzgerald that delivered a second win for the Waterford men on a final score of 4-11 to 4-03.

Bord na nÓg Portláirge would like to sincerely thank both the host clubs, Dungarvan and Brickey Rangers as well as the Power family for their steadfast support and sponsorship of this prestigious underage football tournament.

BEST OF LUCK We would also like to wish the Waterford U-14 Footballers as well as their Mentors, Ray Hennessey, Eamon Crotty, Brendan Kearney, Kevin Nolan and Pádraig Nolan the very best of luck in the finals.

Waterford Jim Power U14 Football Panel 2018: 1 Antoni

Granowicz (Gaultier), 2 Luke McGrath (Tramore), 3 Aidan Mansfield (St Oliver's), 4 Adam Greene (Clan na Gael), 5 Brian Dowdall (St Marys), 6 Jack O'Donnell (Ballyduff Lower), 7 James Hayden (Clan na Gael), 8 Charlie Treen (Ballinacourty), 9 Sean Condon (Naomh Bríd), 10 Brayden Dee Carter (Brickey Rangers), 11 Ryan HennessyCaptain (John Mitchells), 12 Patrick Fitzgerald (Gaultier), 13 Sean Callaghan (Ballinacourty), 14 Sam Pender (Roanmore), 15 Kieran Kennedy (De La Salle), 16 Andrew O'Connor (St Oliver's), 17 Michael O'Brien (Stradbally), 18 Darragh Nolan (Gaultier), 19 Rory Tyrell (Ballinacourty), 20 Conor O'Shea

(De La Salle), 21 Cian Nolan (Affane), 22 Jack Hennessy (St Marys), 23 Oliver Power (Gaultier), 24 Michael Casey (Kilrossanty), 25 Jack McGrath (Ballinacourty).

RESULTS IN FULL Group A: Mid West Cork 5-16; Limerick 1-7 Limerick 3-0; Tipperary 5-6 Tipperary 3-9; Mid West Cork 2-8 Group B: North Cork 2-13; Clare 3-2 Clare 0-4; South Kerry 5-12 South Kerry 3-6; North Cork 4-11 Group C: West Cork 2-3; North Kerry 4-8 North Kerry 5-16; North Wexford 1-4 North Wexford 1-7; West Cork 2-6 Group D: Waterford 4-7; Cork City East 3-07 Cork City East 5-7; South Wexford 1-3 South Wexford 4-3; Waterford 4-11

Enjoying the Ballyduff Upper Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in Ballyduff's GAA Grounds.

[Sean Byrne]

11 and over group with Coaches Barry Dunne, Brian Lynch and Daniel Kiely at the Ballyduff Upper Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in Ballyduff's GAA Grounds organised by Waterford Coaching and Games.

[Sean Byrne]

Enjoying the Ballyduff Upper Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in Ballyduff's GAA [Sean Byrne] Grounds.

10 to 11 year old group with Coach Christopher Power at the Ballyduff Upper Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in Ballyduff's GAA Grounds organised by Waterford [Sean Byrne] Coaching and Games.

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St. Pat’s Juveniles DIVISION 1 U-15 HURLING SEMI-FINAL Naomh Bríd/St. Pat's played out yet another epic match against Ballygunner last Sunday morning in Modeligo. Having needed extra time to defeat them in the U-14 semi-final last year, we knew that Ballygunner would be a tough challenge.

We had no doubt that they were coming west to gain revenge for last year's loss.

We started with an early goal and from there it was point for point between the 2 teams. A second goal from Kevin Butler sent us in with a half-time lead of 2-6 to 1-6. Another Jamie Power quick fire goal after the restart got us going again but in general Ballygunner had the better start to the second half.

They popped over a few scores before striking ahead with a goal of their own. The rain was lashing down at this stage but credit to our lads who played hard to the bitter end to fight out a well deserved draw. Final score 4-10 to 2-16. Replay date and venue to be confirmed, but we look forward to another battle with our city rivals.

Panel: Jack Sheehan, Mikey Flavin, Pa O’Brien, Gus Nugent, Adam O’Riordan, Mickey Joe Curran, Eoin Hickey, Joe Booth, David Hickey, Tom Dukes, Darragh Hallahan, Darragh Reddy, Kevin Butler, Jamie Power, James Dunford, Gavin Power, Sean Whelan, Eoin McGrath, David Butler WELL DONE Well done to Aoife Landers and De De Fahey who lined out

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for Waterford against Limerick in the All Ireland senior camogie series in a very scorched Walsh Park last weekend. Waterford won on a scoreline of 2-11 to Limerick's 0-15. The next match will be played against Clare this weekend.

COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CAMPS Great to see the large attendance from clubs at the u-13 WLGFA county development camp being run in Kilrossanty. A good few St. Pat's girls were in attendance. Well done to all the mentors for running the camp so efficiently and for giving up their Saturday mornings to train the girls.

CÚL CAMP 2018 Cúl Camp this year will take place from Monday, 6th August to Friday, 10th August. Book your place now at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie "SPLIT THE POT" This is the clubs main fundraiser which helps to top up registration fees, pay for footballs, sliotars, referee fees, subsidise bus hire, field maintenance and help towards any other bills which our club has fall due over the year. Tickets for the next monthly draw are available from Mentors, Parents, Committee, Healy's Daybreak, The Pike Service Station. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5 FACEBOOK Follow St. Pat's on Facebook for all the latest club news: www.facebook.com/saintpatsgaa

Ciaran Curran and Gillian Ormonde were married in St. Mary’s Parish Church on Saturday, July 7th. Ciaran has been involved in the Dungarvan Club all his life as a player, officer, trainer and selector. Gillian is daughter of the late Sean Ormonde, a former goalie with Kilrossanty senior footballers with whom he won numerous County medals while he also guarded the net for the County footballers for many years. The club formed a guard of honour for Ciaran and Gillian outside of the Parish Church comprising of former playing mates, Trevor Galvin, Pat O’Sullivan, Paul Ahearne, Derek Lyons, Buddy Power, Bobby Lyons, John Joe Ronayne and David Morrissey. CLCG Dungarbhain extends its heartiest congratulations to the happy couple on the occasion of their marriage and wish them many years of good health and happiness.

Dungarvan Naomh Bríd/St. Pat's players contemplate another meeting with Ballygunner at the end of their drawn Division 1 Hurling semi-final last Sunday.

Shamrocks (KINDLY SPONSORED BY ALLEN ENGINEERING & AGRI SALES LTD.)

Hynes (0-1), Kieran Crawford (0-1), Chris Murphy (0-1), Bernie Kelleher (0-5), Alan Kelly, Padraig Ahearne, Liam Dalton (0-2), Padraig Tobin, Ciaran O'Keeffe (0-1), Eamonn Forbes, Thomas Goulding, Ivan O'Neill.

CLUB LOTTO Last week's lotto draw, winning numbers were 1-10-14-24, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Joe Geary, Katie Purcell, Darragh Casey, Mary Moloney, and Carmel Baldwin.

Next week's jackpot will be €6,300.

JFC: Shamrocks 0-13; Kilgobinet 1-6.

Shamrocks played their last group game in the Junior Football Championship against Kigobnet in Cappoquin last Saturday, and made it 3 wins from 3 with a 4 point win. Despite lining out without at least six regulars, Shamrocks took the game to Kilgobinet, and points from Bernie Kelleher (4), the evergreen Liam Dalton (2), Ciaran O'Keeffe, and Shane Roche saw us lead 8-3 at half-time, against the wind.

Kilgobinet got an early boost with a very dubious penalty in the second half, as we saw our lead cut to just one, but Shamrocks showed admirable composure to outscore their opponents with points from Kieran Crawford, Chris Murphy, and Shane Roche to close out the win. This was a very good win considering how many were missing, and we thank all those who stepped in when the need was greatest. We now have a semi final to look forward to.

COIS BHRIDE WIN U-15 WESTERN TITLE Congratulations to Cois Bhride U-15 Hurlers who won the Div. Two Western title with a nine point win over Brickeys last Saturday. Mark Dalton was the undoubted man of the match, scoring 3-10 out of a total of 3-15, brother Tom also getting on the scoresheet. Chips off the ould block I'd say! Well done to all concerned.

CATS OUT OF CHAMPIONSHIP It was a case of Munster abú with both Wexford and Kilkenny knocked out at the quarter-final stage last weekend

by Clare and Limerick. It was Limerick's first win over the Cats in 45 years, following Waterford's first win over them in 58 years last year. It's great to see such records falling, which means there is not a lot between the top 8 counties in hurling, with some very close matches already this year. Limerick will have a great chance in the semi-final, and though Galway have been the most impressive team so far, I expect Clare to give them a very close run. It certainly overshadows the football championship with the Dubs looking increasingly likely to stroll to another title.

COMMITTEE MEETING There will be a committee meeting tonight (Wednesday) at 9 p.m. in the Shamrock Inn.

Panel; Tim Lenehan, Tom Roche, Tommy O'Donovan, Padraig Roche, Liam Motherway, Shane Roche (0-2), Cathal Herlihy, Edward

Tourin TRAINING We are training Tuesday and Thursday this week at 7.30.

We are playing Ballinameela this Saturday in Cappoquin at 7.

Please see club texts for any changes.

FIELD DAY We will be holding our annual field day on the 12th of August. Anyone is available to give a hand on the day please contact Daragh Wilkinson. We will have more on this in the coming weeks

NETS We would like to thank all who were involved in replacing the nets behind the goals.

This was due to the damage caused by Storm Ophelia.

They are a fantastic job and it’s a credit to those who got it sorted!!

CLUB TEXT If anyone wants to be added to the club text please contact Cathal Wilkinson 086 8904507.

SENIOR FOOTBALL Dungarvan 3-12; Stradbally 2-11.

Our senior footballers gave a great account of themselves against County champions Stradbally in the third round group game of the senior football championship on Saturday afternoon last in the Fraher Field. Though defeat was our lot on the day we were in this game for fifty minutes until the champions greater experience secured the winning scores.

After a slow start in which we trailed points by 1-3 to 0-0 we settled into the match and points by Gavin Crotty and Kieran Power brought us to within 0-4 by the 28th minute at 1-5 to 0-4. However, a Stradbally goal before the break saw us behind 2-6 to 0-4 at half-time.

Credit to the team they won the second half against the strong breeze by 2-7 to 1-6 and we dominated this period for the first twenty minutes.

We scored the first five scores via Gavin Crotty, a Kenny Moore goal in the 34th minute and points by Kieran Power and Joe Allen. This brought us to within one point by 2-6 to 1-8 by the 36th minute and Kenny Moore free kept the same margin ten minutes in ata 2-7 to 1-9.

Stradbally had the better of the final twenty minutes though we never threw in the towel and an injury time goal by Michael Kiely was no more than this team deserved.

Team: MARK BOLAND, KEALAN DALY, AARON DONNELLY, JACK LACEY, JOHN CURRAN, CONOR SHERIDAN, KEALAN BARRY, KIERAN POWER, JOE ALLEN, GAVIN CROTTY, MICHAEL KEARNEY, MICHAEL KIELY, KENNY MOORE, DARREN DUGGAN, LUKE O’CALLAGHAN, LUKE EGAN, KIERAN POWER, JOE ALLEN.

SENIOR FOOTBALL DRAW We have been drawn against Clashmore in the playoffs of the senior football championship. Winners will progress to the last eight. Date and time to be confirmed.

MINOR HURLING Tonight Wednesday we play Cappoquin in our second game in the minor hurling championship. This game takes place in Cappoquin and has a 7.30 p.m. throw-in time.

UNDER 11 TOWN AND COUNTRY The Under 11 football Town and Country League gets underway this Friday night when Cois Bhride will be the visitors

Sponsored by

to Clogherane. This game has a 6:30 p.m. start.

CAMOGIE What a busy weekend its been for our camogie stars at county level. First up were the senior team who had a tremendous win over Limerick on Saturday afternoon. Well done to Kaiesha Tobin and Orla Hickey. It was great to see Kaiesha’s goal shown on the RTE Sports News on Saturday night. Next up were the under 16s who travelled to Down. Club representatives were Clodagh Tutty and Mary Kate Prendergast. Our under 14s were also in action this weekend and one again the club is well represented with Caoimhe Prendergast, Caoimhe Meehan and Emma Fitzpatrick. Well done everyone.

WATERFORD GAA COACHING Hurling for 13 & 14 year old boys starts tomorrow night Thursday, 19th July in the Fraher Field. IT will run for four Thursday nights 19th, 26th July 2nd 9th August.

All welcome to attend. Teams picked each week and players will have 2/3 games each week. Players get individual points each game. Great overall individual prizes including signed Waterford jersey.

LOTTO Lotto tickets available at Hallahan’s Chemist, Paddy Foley’s Bar, Quealy’s Bar, Conor Lannon Country Store, John Walsh Spar. Lotto can also be played online. Many thanks to everyone who supports our weekly lotto.

CUL CAMPS Registration for this year’s Cul Camps has one again been great and we look forward to welcoming everyone to Clogherane on Monday morning next for what promises to be a week of lots of fun and enjoyment for everyone.

RACE NIGHT Many thanks to all sponsors of our Race Night which took place in Kilcohan Park on Saturday night last. Thanks also to everyone who travelled on the night and also to the hard working finance committee who worked very hard on the venture.

SYMPATHY The club extends sincere sympathy to the Tutty family on the recent death of Maude Tutty, Mitchell Terrace, Dungarvan.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Kilgobinet JUNIOR FOOTBALL KILGOBINET V THE SHAMROCKS Kilgobinet took on The Shamrocks on Saturday evening last at the Cappoquin venue.

Kilgobinet opted to play with the breeze. The Shamrocks started well, registering two early points. It was James Walsh that put over our first score. We were hit a blow when Mark Phelan had to go off injured, but Paul Walsh kept us in contention putting over two points, one from play and a well taken

free. Although we had good passages of play, we failed to make it count and The Shamrocks lead by 5 at the break.

We started the second half brightly and were awarded a penalty which was struck home by Paul Walsh. We went on to register two more points which wasn’t to be enough on the day.

The Shamrocks won out a scoreline of 0-13 to 1-6.

Our focus now changes to hurling as we take the Brickeys next Sunday at 12 noon at the Dungarvan pitch. Come out and show your support in what is sure to be a good game.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 July, 2018

Sean Phobal THE SHOCKS MAKE IT TWO WINS ON THE BOUNCE An Sean Phobal 2-9; Affane 0-7.

Old Parish defeated Affane for their second win of the championship in Bushy Park this evening. The Shocks had a firm grip on the game from the very start as Graham Guiry rattled the net early on and the Shocks led 1-3 to no score.

Points from Diarmuid Curran, Brian French and James Salmon kept Affane at bay.

Affane had plenty of possession but couldn’t break down a solid An Sean Phobal back line. The Shocks looked much the livelier team in the first half and led 1-8 - 0-3 at the interval.

The heat proved to be a major factor on this game. Affane rallied back in the second half and dominated the play for long periods.

They struck 4 points to An Sean Phobal’s 1-1 in the second half. Guiry again finding the net and sub Timmy Power also finding the range.

The game was long over before the final whistle and the Shocks held on for a comfortable win. We now progress to a Western semi-final with Kilgobinet the likely opponents.

It was good to get another 2 points on the board and hopefully we can drive on now for the knockout stages. Shocks Abú.

Team: A. Power, S. Conway, R. Terry, J. Flavin, S. Hogan, L. Reilly, A. Walsh, A. Fitzgerald, C. Mahony, D. Ryan, J. Salmon, M. French, D.

Curran, G. Guiry, B. French Subs: T. Foley, R. Power, T. Ó Gealbháin, T. Power, B. Barry, J. Conway, P. Conway, S. Wade, D. Roche, S. Dee, T. Curran.

CAMPA SAMHRADH AN TSEAN PHOBAIL 13-17/8/18 ó 10-2 I phairc CLG an tSean phobail, oiche riarachaín 12/7/18 ó 7-8. €40 an phaiste thuile eolas o Olivia Uí Fhaoláin 087-6234219. Má ta suim teacht agus cabhrú chuir glaoch orm led thoil.

Old parish summer camp starts on 13-17 August 10-2 registration night on the 12th July from 7-8 in the CLG clubhouse.

More information about the camp can be obtained from Olivia Whelan on 087-6234219 also we are looking for volunteers help please contact me if you could help.

CAMPA SAMHRADH Campa samhradh an tSean phobail 13-17/8/18 ó 10-2 I phairc CLG an tSean phobail, oiche riarachaín 27/7/18 ó 8-9. €40 an phaiste thuile eolas o Olivia úi fhaoláin 0876234219.má ta suim teacht agus cabhr I chuir glaoch orm led thoil.

Old Parish Summer Camp starts on 13-17th August 10 a.m.

- 2 p.m. Registration night on the 27th July from 8-9 p.m. in the CLG Clubhouse. More information about the Camp can be got from Olivia Whelan on 087-6234219. Also we are looking for volunteers to help please contact me if you could help.

Kill LOTTO At last week’s lotto draw held in Kirwan’s Bar there was no winner of the €10,000 lotto jackpot. On the night we had no match 3 winners so it was down to the lucky dip draw to decide the winners. The two lucky tickets out of the draw were Niall Murphy and Peter Torpey. The numbers drawn were 18, 22, 24 & 26.

BARBECUE We’ve had storm Ophelia, we’ve had the Beast from the East. Well now we think you deserve a night out. Whether your new to the community or part of the community, why not come along to Kill GAA Club’s barbecue, held in Dunphy’s Bar on Saturday, 28th July starting at 8 p.m with music by Paddy’s Pride. The night is a superhero fancy dress theme, or you can come as you are. So go on meet your neighbors, meet the community. #Killcommunity, #summermemories.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Our Intermediate Footballers had a hard fought win over Tramore on a scoreline of Kill 1-10 to Tramore 1-9 in the Intermediate Football championship last Saturday in Dunhill.

This was a very encouraging display from the team with our defence outstanding all threw. With Corey and Oisin getting threw an amount of work in the middle of the field. Our forwards kept the scoreboard ticking with points from Oisin, Conor Rockett, and the father and son combination of Peter and Ciaran Kirwan, with the crucial goal coming from the boot of Mike Dunphy.

FIXTURES Fenor intermediate Hurlers are back in action next Saturday when they take on De La Salle in the intermediate Hurling championship. At the time of writing we have no venue or time for this fixture, so check with a club official nearer the date.

An Coilligean/Na h-Emmetigh CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Shalloe’s Bar on Monday, 9th July. The numbers drawn were 3, 4, 10 and 11. The €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Mark Tutty, Alice Coffey, Nellie Power and Benny Fitzgerald.

The seller’s prize went to Willie Browne. Last Monday (16th of July) night’s jackpot was worth €6, 050. Black and Amber lotto tickets will be on sale outside The Pike Service Station on Saturday mornings from 9 am to 1 pm.

If anyone would like to help out selling tickets on Saturday mornings please contact Kevin on 087 2814712. As always your support is greatly appreciated.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Colligan has a good win against Ballinameela in the

Intermediate Football Championship last Saturday evening in the Abbeyside Club Grounds. The final score was 4-12 to 210.

Team: Dean McKenna, Sam Murphy Nix, John Nick Fennell, Stephen McGrath, Ross Browne, Darren Dunford (0-1), Dan Booth (0-1), Michael Horgan (2-2), Mark Flynn (1-2), John Morrissey, Richie Kiely (0-1), John Wall (0-5), Fran Duggan, Charlie Whelan Subs: Gavin Whelan (used), Alan Walsh (1-0) (used), Willie Browne, John Flynn (used) Evan McKenna.

JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Colligan will play Abbeyside this Friday evening at 7.30 pm in Fraher Field.

SCRAP METAL COLLECTION The club is interested in doing a scrap metal collection. If anyone has any interest please contact Patsy on 087 2349808.

Ardmore S.F. CHAMPIONSHIP: ARDMORE 1-7; PORTLAW 1-8.

Our inability to raise any flag in the first half probably cost us in this game.

It took fourteen minutes for the first score in this game and it fell to the opposition who ended the first half leading 1-4 to no score. It wasn't that we hadn't chances as we had, from frees and play but we seemed to let our scoring boots at home The second half began with more positivity from our lads and John Gartland got our first score in the third minute followed by a good Seamus Keating point. Scores were exchanged and a great move between John Gartland and Seamus Keating ended with Eoin O’Connor finishing with aplomb to the net. Eoin who played a lot of intelligent ball added a point and it looked like we might prevail but a late Niall Hennessy point wasn't enough and Portlaw held on for their

one point win This is one that got away but we can't afford to have so many efforts off target and expect to win.

As regards effort the team could not be faulted but scoring will have to improve if we are to make the quarter finals.Young Jack Keane could be well pleased with his contribution when coming on at the break SF CHAMPIONSHIP: ARDMORE V RATHGORMACK We are down to play the above game on Sunday, 29th July in the Fraher Field 6 p.m. throw-in.

LOTTO DRAW MONDAY JULY 9th NUMBERS DRAWN 10 14 15 23 No winner. €20 each: Michael Dunne c/o Eileen O’Donnell; Brendan Hurley c/o Keevers; Pat Hennessy c/o Quinn's; Liz Griffin c/o Keevers; Sarah Supple c/o Round Tower Hotel.

Geraldines FOOTBALL We played Modeligo in our last group game of the football championship on Saturday evening, hampered with a growing injury list we came out on top on a scoreline of 2-10 to 1-12 with some great performances coming from Stephen Fitz, Johnny Healy and Mark Lynch.

With the score of the game from Peter Coughlan, a goal in the last quarter ofhich really set the Gers up to win the game.

LOTTO There was no winner in last week’s lotto.

Numbers drawn were 7-8-25.

Next week’s jackpot is now €1,100.

Lismore under 10s who took part in a camogie blitz in Cappoquin on Saturday.

Lismore Camogie Club U-10 CAMOGIE BLITZ IN CAPPOQUIN The Lismore U-10 camogie team took part in another of their Go-Game blitzes on Saturday, 14th July hosted by Cappoquin. The girls played St. Anne’s, Ferrybank, Gaultier and Clonea on the day.

They all worked really hard and put all their training into practice winning their first three games and drawing in the last game. Well done girls.

U-8 CAMOGIE TEAM IN WALSH PARK The Clubs U-8 Camogie girls took part in a go-games blitz at half-time of the Waterford Senior camogie match in Walsh Park on Saturday last, July 14th.

Well done to the Waterford Senior camogie team especially

our own Shauna Kiernan and Caithriona McGlone who had a great win over Limerick on Saturday last to keep their chances of quarter-final qualifiers alive; Waterford 2-11; Limerick 0-15.

A win or a draw against Clare on Saturday next will qualify them for the quarter-finals.

WEDDING BELLS All in Lismore Camogie Club would like to extend their best wishes to Nicola Morrissey and Jamie Kearney who are getting married on Friday next, July 20th.

SINCERE CONDOLENCES All in Lismore Camogie Club would like to extend their sincere condolences to the O’Neill family on the sad passing of Mary O’Neill, Deerpark.

Cois Bhride COIS BHRIDE NOTES KINDLY SPONSORED BY CUNNINGHAM'S HARDWARE U-15 HURLING WESTERN CHAMPIONS Our u-15 hurlers pictured below had a great win over Brickey Rangers in Faher Field last Saturday. Well done to all the lads who gave a great performance on the day with a special mention to man of the match Mark Dalton who had a great game. We now look forward to the county final.

Team: Stephen Roche, Eolan Costello, Darragh Spillane, Alan Hurley, Ian Martin, Cian Hurley, Tom Dalton, Shane Martin, Jack Murphy,Mark Dalton (C) Jake O'Brien, Shane Cronin, Ethan Scotton, Ciaran Lenehan, Callum McCarthy, Cathal Hunt, Cian O'Brien, Jake Henley, Jack McDonnell.

MINOR HURLING Our minors are up against An Ghaeltacht in Tallow this evening, Wednesday, 18th July at 7.30. Best of luck lads HURLING LEAGUES All players welcome to attend hurling leagues for 13 & 14 year old boys in Fraher Field for the next four Thursdays starting next Thursday, 19th July from 3.30 to 5 pm, continuing Thursday, 26th July, Thursday, 2nd August & Thursday, 9th August at the same times.

It is free to attend. Just sign up on the first week.

Teams will be picked each week and players will have 2/3 games each week.

There are great overall individual prizes to be won including a signed Waterford jersey.

St. Mary’s Juveniles U-13 HURLING Round 2 of the league saw Roanmore make the trip to Kill last Monday evening, 9th July, to play us on our home patch.

Like our opening game of the league this was a tight affair with scores hard earned, and like that opening game this match went down to the wire, except this time we got something from the game. Roanmore made the early running but by the break they only led by a solitary point. Five minutes into the second half we had tied up the game, and for the remainder of the match we had the upper hand apart from the last two minutes.

By that stage we had stretched the lead to 4. However, the city outfit snatched a goal and a point with their last two attacks to snatch an unlikely point as it ended 1-6 to 0-9 ON COUNTY DUTY Well done to Dan Halley and Colyn Power who are on the extended Waterford U-15 football panel that took part in the Munster Championship in North Cork lately. Unfortunately the boys got no game time but it’s still a fine achievement to be on the panel. Also representing the club on the County scene was Cathal Scanlon and Cormac McCarthy, who were in action with the U-16 footballers also last weekend in Limerick.

Unfortunately neither teams had success, but well done boys from all in the club.

U-16 HURLING Our U-16 hurlers kept up their unbeaten start to the championship with another convincing win last Wednesday evening, 11th July, in Poleberry. A strong first half showing aided by a brace of goals from the returning Cian Browne and one from Geoff Dowdall saw us lead by a whopping 17 points at the break. The second half was not as lopsided as Sacred Heart goaled early, but two Shane Kirwan goals re-established our good lead as we ran out winners on a 5-17 to 1-4 scoreline to make it two wins from two.

In the U-14 championship two years ago we struggled to beat the same opposition but our lads have really developed physically and skill wise over the last 6 months and could rattle this championship if we can keep it up. Still there is plenty of training to be done in the meantime.

CUL CAMP 2018 Our two week festival of GAA is just around the corner, and it all kicks off on Monday next the 23rd July in Kill GAA Club grounds. The first week is booked up subject to correction, but if you are not booked in, the second week is still available.

Simply turn up in the field at 10 a.m. with your fee (€60 for the first child, €50 for the second child). Looking forward to a great fortnight.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 July, 2018

Stradbally TABLE QUIZ Stradbally GAA Club is hosting a fundraising Table Quiz in aid of the Field Development fund at 8 pm this Friday, 20th July in the GAA Centre. There will be lots of good prizes on the night and we ask all our players and supporters to come along and enjoy a great night’s entertainment.

FIELD DEVELOPMENT Our field development is gathering pace with drainage now laid and over 2,000 tons of sand spread onto the field this week. We are currently constructing a retaining wall between both fields and a hurling wall will be incorporated into this new wall. The seeding of the field has had to be delayed owing to the current drought conditions but as soon as the weather breaks the field will be seeded. Once completed this will be the finest field in the County. Your support is needed now more than ever, please support our 50:50 draw and all other club fundraising initiatives.

FIGURE DANCING Best of luck to our Figure Dancers who will represent Stradbally and Waterford next weekend in the Munster Fleadh in Ennis. They will compete in under 12 and under 15 in 8 and 4 hand figure dancing.

400KM FUNDRAISING CYCLE Stradbally GAA is running a 6 County cycle in association with Mental Health Awareness which will take place on the weekend of September 14/15/16. The cycle is in aid of the Stradbally GAA Pitch Development fund. The group will leave Stradbally on Friday, 14th September and travel through Cork, Limerick, Kerry (Cross the Ferry in Tarbert) to Clare and then onto Tipperary before finishing up back in Stradbally on the Sunday. If anyone wishes to take part in this cycle they can contact Trevor Curran on 087 6547600. We are asking supporters and parents to consider getting involved by either cycling the three stages or taking part in the Final stage on the Sunday from Tipperary to Stradbally. All participants will be selling lines on a sponsorship card and we ask the community to support these people as the money raised will go towards our new field. Further details will be announced in the coming weeks.

JUVENILE NEWS Training for our under 5/6/7/8/9 &10’s boys will take place this Friday at 6 p.m. Training for Girls 4/5/6 & 7’s will take place at the same time.

U-9’s (Born 2009/2010): Our U-9’s and U-10’s played against Brickey Rangers last Saturday in Stradbally. Both teams played their heart out in very hot conditions and all players felt the heat after the game. The skill levels on show by both teams was fantastic and bodes well for the future of our club. These children have grown throughout the season due largely the input of the parents who encourage them to practice their skills as much as possible. Stradbally would like to thank Brickey Rangers for two very sporting games and we will return the fixture in the coming weeks.

This week’s Underage Fixtures: Under 9’s (Born 2009/2010): Next fixture is away to Dungarvan on the 4th August, exact details will be published on the teams Whatsapp group.

Under 10’s (Born 2008/2009): Next fixture is this Saturday in Bohadoon at 11am when we play in a four team blitz, please be at the field for 10.30am.

Under 11’s (Born 2007/2008): Next fixture is away to Lismore on the 18/07/18 at 18.30pm Under 12’s (Born 2006/2007): Next fixture is home to Kilrossanty on the 03/08/18 at 18.30pm U-14 Hurling: No match this week.

U-16 Hurling Championship: Our next u16 game is at home to Clashmore/Kinsalebeg at 7 p.m. on July 25th.

Minor Hurling: Minors play at home to Ballygunner this Thursday at 19.30pm.

ADULT NEWS Senior Football: Recorded their third victory of the group stages last Saturday against Dungarvan on a scoreline of 3-12 to 2-11, we now qualify for the quarter-finals of the county championship which have yet to be fixed.

Junior Football: Played the quarter-final of the County championship at home to Rathgormack last Friday and won on a scoreline of 5-13 to 2-5. We await the semi-final fixture.

Intermediate Hurling: We awaiting the quarter final fixtures.

FUNDRAISING 50:50 Draw: Is our main development draw which helps us to fund our ongoing pitch development. This draw takes place every second Sunday and the tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5.

Tickets are available from Cunningham’s shop, Farm Relief Services, Whelan’s Bar and The Cove Bar as well as from any of the club committee. You can now log onto www.stradballygaa.com and purchase your tickets on line. The club would like to thank these local businesses for supporting this vital initiative and all those who purchase these tickets.

50:50 Winner: Well done to Breda Keane who won €200 in our latest 50/50 draw, the next draw takes place on Sunday, 29th July, 2018. Remember if you are not in you can't win!

Field Signs: We will be making a big drive this year for businesses to put up field Signs. This will be a great opportunity for businesses to advertise their products and services.

Contact Virgil Power (Alaska) on 087-7797401 for more details.

Sympathies: Stradbally GAA would like to offer its deepest sympathies to the family of the late Margaret (Peggie) O’Meara of Ballinard, Bunmahon. The O’Meara family are great Stradbally supporters regularly helping out at club events. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

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Cappoquin Camogie U-8/U-10 BLITZ Cappoquin hosted an U-8/U-10 blitz in Cappoquin last Saturday. Well done to all the teams who attended and travelled up to take part.

A massive thank you to all the coaches, mentors, parents, supporters, organisers and volunteers that helped both on and off the field. It was a great morning of activity for all and brilliant to see so many girls involved.

TRAINING *U-8/U-10 training is Thurs from 6-7 pm *U-12/14 training is Tues at 6-7 pm *U-16 training is Tues 6-7 pm and Saturday from 11 am-12 noon *Minor Training Wed and Fri at 7.30 pm *U-18 and Senior training is Tuesday and Friday at 7.30 pm and Sunday at 10 am. New members always welcome.

Cappoquin Under 8 team who participated in under 8/under10 blitz hosted by Cappoquin Camogie Club last Saturday.

Cappoquin Under 10 team who participated in under 8/under10 blitz hosted by Cappoquin Camogie Club last Saturday.

Stradbally under 9s.

Stradbally under 10s.

An Rinn under 8 team who participated in under 8/under10 blitz hosted by Cappoquin Camogie Club last Saturday.

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GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 July, 2018

Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €7,800 held in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 15/07/18. Numbers were 04,16, 21, 24. €30 won by the following people: Jacinta Murphy C/O Paul Lennon; Claire & Emer Meskill C/O Ger Connors. Seller’s prize of €30 Jack Keating, Comeragh. Next Clotto to be held in Micilin's Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 22/07/18 for a Jackpot of €7,900. On duty on the night Benny Whyte and Robbie Whelan.

SENIOR FOOTBALL We played Gauilter last Friday evening 13th July in Kill GAA grounds, winning on a scoreline of 2-16 to 1-9.

Team: Darren Mulhearne, Mark Prendergast, Paul Keating, Eoin Houlihan, James Whyte, Pa Whyte, Barry Prendergast, Tommy Prendergast, Martin Dunne, Pa Cunningham, Stephen Prendergast, Conor Hayes, Josh Kay, Donal Fitzgerald, Joey Veale. Substitutes: Michael Walsh for Tommy Prendergast (Injured); Alan Quinn for Joey Veale; Michael McHale for Pa Whyte; Niall Walsh for Josh Kay. Scorers: Joey Veale 1-2, Josh Kay 1 goal, Donal Fitzgerald 6 Points (1 from play), Tommy Prendergast 0-2, Martin Dunne 0-1, Pa Cunningham 0-1, Stephen Prendergast 0-1, Paul Keating 0-1, Michael Walsh 0-1.

The Club would like Gauilter player Billy O'Keeffe a speedy recovery from accidental injury he sustained in the match. We are drawn to play Bickeys Rangers in the play-offs on Sunday evening 7:30 p.m. 29th July in Fraher Field, Dungarvan.

JUNIOR A HURLING Our junior hurlers will play St. Mary’s this coming Thursday evening, 19th July at in 8 pm. In Fraher Field, Dungarvan. Please come along and support.

MINOR HURLING Our minor hurlers will play Ardmore in Ardmore GAA grounds this Wednesday evening, 18th July at 7.30 p.m. Please come along and support.

DÉISE DRAW The next draw takes place in Kilmacthomas next Wednesday evening, July 25th.

Tickets with cash prizes ranging from €12,500 all the way to €200, with 70% been retained by the club. Tickets can be purchased from Mairéad Coffey or Jason Dee. KILROSSANTY GAA CLUB JUVENILE NOTES Under 6 to Under 10 Football and Hurling: Training for this age group takes place in the new field each Monday evening at 7.00 p.m. New members always welcome.

Under 12 Football Town and Country Leagues Kilrossanty's fixtures for the upcoming league are as follows.

Friday, August 3rd. home to Stradbally at 6.30.

Friday, August 17th. away to Naomh Brid at 6.30.

Friday, August 31st. away to Ballinacourty at 6.30.

Friday, September 14th. home to St. Pat's at 6.30.

Friday, September 28th. home to Ardmore at 6.00.

Under 14 Hurling: The team played an exciting draw with Clashmore/Kinsalebeg on Monday night of this week. Kilrossanty 1-12; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 3-6. More details next week’s notes.

Under 16 Hurling: On Wednesday evening last the game against Cois Bhride never materialised as the Tallow/Shamrocks club were unable to field a team. An unfortunate occurrence it has to be said and one can only speculate on any number of reasons why this happened. Kilrossanty have been awarded the points and now have four points from the first two fixtures. Next on the list is a trip to Carrick Beg on Wednesday evening of next week, July 25th., to take on St. Mollerans with a 7.00 p.m. start.

Cul Camp 2018: The camp is taking place in the GAA grounds in Leamybrien from Monday to Friday of this week. Hoping all participants are having an enjoyable time. Thanks to the visiting coaches and the Kilrossanty club members who are giving of their time, thereby ensuring the week is as successful as in former years.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Crotty’s Bar where the jackpot is €3,600 as on Sunday night was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 7 which when turned wasn’t the joker but he did win €50. The Walsh family and Fran Walsh won €25 each.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Our intermediate football team played Sliabh gCua on Friday night last in their final league game of the Championship. Thanks to a hard earned win here they now advance to the semi final of the Championship.

SENIOR FOOTBALL On Sunday night last we played The Nire in the County Championship in Fraher Field. Having held the lead at half time we managed to maintain this lead up to the full time whistle. This win means we now qualify for the quarter finals of the Championship and the final of the County League.

Team: S. ENRIGHT, C. MCCARTHY, J. ELSTED, S. BRIGGS, D. McGRATH, C. PRUNTY, B. LOOBY, J. HURNEY, J. BERESFORD, N. MONTGOMERY, G. HURNEY, S. WHELAN BARRETT, M. FERNCOMBE, P. HURNEY, D. LOOBY. Subs: S. O'HARE, T. LOOBY, J. O'MAHONEY JUNIOR HURLING This Friday night we play Colligan in Fraher Field at 7:30 pm in the Western Junior A championship whilst on Sunday morning our Junior C team play An Rinn in Bushy Park at 12 noon.

BOOKING OF PITCHES We would like to remind all our coaches to please ensure that they book the pitches with Michael Donovan before training.

CLUB BINGO Our club bingo session continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night with a jackpot of €400.

Naomh Brid MINOR HURLING The Minor hurlers will take on The Brickeys on Wednesday, 18th July in Touraneena at 7.30 p.m.

U-15 DIVISION 1 KNOCKOUT CHAMPIONSHIP The lads took on Ballygunner in the semi-final of the U-15 Division 1 Championship last Sunday morning in Modeligo. It was a very tight and hard fought game; the final score was 4-9 to 2-15. The replay will take place Ballygunner, time and date to be decided.

U-16 HURLING The lads played Clonea in the second round of the U-16 hurling on Wednesday last in Modeligo and won on a scoreline of 5-17 to 3-13. It was a very skilful game of hurling. The lads will take on Fourmilewater on Wednesday, 25th July.

U-11 FOOTBALL Naomh Bríd will play An Ghaeltacht on Friday evening (20th July) in Modeligo at 6.30 p.m. Best of luck lads!

8 to 9 year old group with Waterford Senior Hurlers Noel Connors and Stephen Bennett at the An Ghaeltacht Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in An Rinn’s GAA Grounds organised by Waterford Coaching and Games.

[Sean Byrne]

Brickey Rangers CLUB LOTTO Last week’s draw which was held in the Local where we had no lucky punter the numbers drawn were: 7, 18, 22, 28. €25 to each of following Padraig Curran, James Hickey, Anne Marie Wade & Mairead McGrath. This week’s draw will be held in the Enterprise and carries a jackpot of €3,300. To be in with a chance of winning tickets are available from McGrath’s or Shalloe’s Newsagents or any member of the committee. Tickets are €2 each.

PICNIC IN THE PARK Our third annual Picnic in the Park fundraiser took place last Sunday in Bushy Park. Amazingly in our huge spell of good weather we happened to get the day that changed, however it didn’t dampen our spirits and we had to keep the show on the road. The reaction from people in the community giving us tents and gazebos to offer shelter from the rain was unreal and it was great to see the great people we have in our community helping out in a desperate time when needed.

The club would like to thanks anyone who in anyway helped or assisted in making the day possible and of course to the people who braved the elements and came out on the day and supported our club. Hope to see you all again next year in the sunshine hopefully.

SENIOR FOOTBALL Our Senior footballers took on Clashmore last Thursday night in Fraher Field in their last group game the lads got off to a slow start but edged into the game and found themselves trailing at the break by 0-8 to 0-4. The lads knew they had to make a big effort in the second half to get close to Clashmore helped by a Mark Cummins goal on 33 minutes braught the sides level 1-5 to 0-8. however not scoring for the next 10 minutes did not help the fight. A late surge came when Ryan O’Neill hit the net on 59 minutes and Cormac O’Grady two minutes later from a free meant there was only three points between the sides but it was just to little to late for our lads who put in a greateffort but just ran out short in the end. final score from the pitch darkness of fraher field was 1-16 to 3-7. the lads now look ahead to the playoffs where they face Kilrossanty in Fraher Field Sunday, 29th July at 7.30 pm.

JUNIOR FOOTBALLERS Our junior footballers made their way to the County semi-final on Friday evening last by beating neighbours Ballinamella. The game was nip and tuck throughout with ten minutes from the end with the lads trailing by six a Cian O’Halloran goal gave the

lads some hope. This followed by three more points brought the sides level with Christy Murphy kicking a late point to seal the victory by just one point on a final scoreline of 1-11 to 1-10. They now look ahead to the Junior Football Semi-final V Gaultier in Leamybrien on Friday, 27th July at 7.45 p.m.

MINOR HURLING Our Minors take on St. Pat’s tonight Wednesday in Touraneena. Throw-in is 7:30 p.m.

JUNIOR HURLING Our junior hurlers took on Cappoquin last Saturday night in Bushy Park. Numbers were short but our lads put in a good effort considering a lot of them had played junior football 24 hours earlier however, losing in the end on a scoreline of 2-18 to 1-20.

They now take on Kilgobinet next Sunday morning in Dungarvan GAA grounds throwin 12 noon.

JUVENILE NOTES U-16 Hurlers: Our U-16's played St. Saviours last Wednesday in Ballybeg. The Brickey boys showed great team work with every player contributing to the game.

They won the game decisively on a scoreline of 6-12 to 2-2. A good start to their championship - very well done all!

U-15 Hurling: Hard luck to our U-15's who put up a great performance against Cois Brid this afternoon in Fraher field. Despite some fine hurling skills and great team work our boys could not overcome the Cois Brid side. Final score 3-15 to 3-7.

As usual Valerie was on hand with some great photos.

U-14 Hurling: We will have travelled to meet Sacred Heart last Monday in the next round of their championship. Full report on our Facebook page.

U-13 Hurling: Our U-13's met Ballyduff Upper last Monday in Bushy Park. Our boys got off to good start and had a good lead coming into half-time.

In the second half Ballyduff came back with a goal and a point but it wasn't enough to get on top. The final score 2-10 to 1-3 did not reflect the closeness of the game and massive effort that Ballyduff put in.

U-12 & U-11: Football training continues every Tuesday at 6:30 pm.

U-10 & U-8: Hurling & football training continues every Saturday morning at 10:15 am.

BRICKEY CAMP: Our annual camp takes place from Tuesday-Friday 7th-10th August. Limited places so please book early.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 1-16; Brickey Rangers 3-7.

We recorded a well deserved victory over Brickeys Rangers on Thursday evening last, in Fraher Field. We led for most of the game, the half time score was 0- 8 to 0- 4 in favour of Clashmore/Kinsalebeg.

Unfortunately, just after half-time, we lost the services of James O'Leary following a red card for a robust tackle, hence he will miss our next championship game. We upped our game in the second half, led by 9 points entering the final minutes. During this period of dominance Sean Bourke scored an excellent goal. Brickeys Rangers finished strong, scoring two late goals, to reduce the lead to three points at the final whistle.

Overall a good team performance, with excellent displays from Sean Bourke, James O'Leary, Brian Lynch, Adam O'Sullivan and goalie, Fintan Breathnach, who brought off some excellent saves in the course of the game. We now move on to play Dungarvan in a crucial knockout game which is fixed for Fraher Field on Friday, 27th July.

OPEN AIR CONCERT & BBQ Clashmore is the place to be on Thursday night next, July 19th. Jeff Scroggins & Colorado will perform in an open air concert at St. Mochua's Well commencing at 8.30 p.m. While you appreciate the music of this talented Bluegrass Band you can enjoy a delicious BBQ so come along and have lots of fun. Admission €15. Family €20 CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG JUVENILE GAA CLUB Cúl Camp Up And Running! Our annual GAA Cúl Camp is up and running since

Monday with 125 children in attendance this year which is a super turnout. The kids are really enjoying themselves and they all look great in their new Cúl Camp gear.

We will have a full report on the Camp in next week’s notes.

U-14 Hurlers Narrowly Pipped At The Post! Our under 14 hurlers played their second game of the championship against Kilrossanty in Leamybrien on Monday night. This was a very close game throughout with only a puck of a ball between the teams throughout the game.

We led at the break 2-4 to 1-5 but started a bit slow at the start of the second half when Kilrossanty put over three very good points. From then on it was nip and tuck again. A Jack Cliffe goal brought us back into the game but just on full time Kilrossanty slotted over the winning point.

Final score Clashmore Kinsalebeg 3-5; Kilrossanty 1-12.

Team: Kyle Moloney, Liam Devine, Darragh O'Neill, Adam Aherne, Ben Lombard, Charlie Foley, Jack Curran, Colm O'Sullivan (Captain), Ronan Douris, Ciaran Ryan, Peter Buckner, Oisin Ryan, Shane Coughlan, Jack Cliffe, Finn O'Brien 'Coaching the Coaches' Workshop with Pat Moore: The club is holding a Workshop for all our coaches with Pat Moore tonight (Weds. 18th) at 7:00 p.m. The session will give our club coaches the tools to be able to teach the skills of hurling and football to players at all levels. Pat is a Master Tutor in the GAA and is one of the best tutors in the country with regards to skill development and technical proficiency.

We are delighted to have him along to our club for what will be an enjoyable session.

This workshop is ran in conjunction with Waterford GAA Coaching and Games Development and is only open to our own club coaches. The event is FREE and we are hoping for a big attendance on the night. See you all there!

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Modeligo WEST INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS Modeligo 1-15; Ballinameela 0-9 (Played Saturday, July 7th in Cappoquin) Well done to the lads, who recorded a good win here meaning they have now qualified for the Western semi-finals with this result. Following this, the lads have one game remaining in the group stage against Geraldines.

Geraldines 2-10; Modeligo 1-12 (Played Saturday, July 14th in Cappoquin) The lads' luck ran out in this one, as two late goals and a converted 45' yard free saw Geraldines win this game by the minimum margin. Even with a chance to level matters from a free in injury time, the ball came back off an upright, but the Geraldines held on and were deserving of their win.

FIXTURES FOR MODELIGO Listed below is the information we have received of official fixtures for our club: * Intermediate Hurling Quarter-final: Modeligo vrs. Cappoquin. Date: Friday, August 17th, 2018. Time: 8:30 p.m. Venue: Fraher Field. Ref.: Timmy Organ Please Note that in the event of a draw, 2 x 10 minute periods of Extra-time will be played. * West U-21 (A) Hurling Championship: Comeragh Gaels vrs. Cois Bhríde. Date: Friday, August 3rd, 2018. Time 8:30 p.m. Venue: Fraher Field.

ON COUNTY CAMOGIE DUTY Well done to the Waterford Camogie U-14 squads who competed in the Annual Maimie O'Meara Intercounty Tournament held at the WIT Arena in Carraiganore.

Waterford fielded three teams and all did very well, particularly the Waterford A squad who went unbeaten on their way to winning their Division and the 'B' Cup Competition.

Particular mention and well done to Modeligo Camogie girls Máiréad Hickey; Anna Hickey; Emma Hickey and Chloe Power, all of who were involved with the Waterford Camogie sides on the day. Well done girls!

Congratulations also to the Waterford Seniors who earned the win they needed against Limerick on Saturday last, and to the Minor side, who beat Tipperary last Wednesday evening to qualify for the Munster semi-finals.

Mary Kate Curran is involved with both of these squads, and we wish her all the best for the games ahead for each side.

6 to 7 year old group at the Brickey Rangers Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in Bushy Park organised by Waterford Coaching and Games.

[Sean Byrne]

8 to 9 year old group at the Brickey Rangers Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in Bushy Park organised by Waterford Coaching and Games.

[Sean Byrne]

Ballyduff Upper SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Our senior hurlers face Tallow in the next round of the championship as they bid to qualify for the quarter-finals. This game will be played on Saturday, August 11th.

MINOR HURLING Our minor hurlers face Clashmore / Kinsalebeg tonight (Wednesday) in Clashmore at 7.30 p.m. Having drawn their first against Kilrossanty a win here would leave us in a good position in the early stages of this championship.

JUNIOR HURLING Our junior hurlers season has unfortunately come to an end. The club would like to express thanks to the management team of Jamie Hannon, Billy Feeney and Donal Hannon for the work put in with this team. Thanks also to the players who represented the club with great pride.

WEDDING BELLS All at the club would like to wish Jamie Kearney and his wife to be Nicola Morrissey the very best as they celebrate their marriage on Friday.

CLUB LOTTO Club lotto tickets are available in St. Michael’s Hall from 9 am – 1 pm on weekdays. Tickets are also on sale before Sunday mass and available in Bridget Scanlon’s Hair Salon, The Log Cabin and An Síbín.

CLUB SHOP Our online club shop with O’Neills Sport is now up and running. There is a great variety of club leisurewear in both adult and children’s sizes available. The club shop can be reached by logging on to www.oneills.com and searching for Ballyduff Upper.

Affane Cappoquin WESTERN DIVISION 3 UNDER 15 HURLING FINAL Cappoquin 6-06; Stradbally 1-07.

Cappoquin took on Stradbally on a sunny Saturday morning at the Fraher Field Dungarvan (full match report in sport section).

For Cappoquin, Neil Collendar had a fine game as did the hard working Tadgh Kelleher at midfield. Tom Coffey and Adam Hallahan were very solid on the full back line and Adam Burke, Micheal Dalton and Mark Ormond were a constant threat throughout. But as the old adage goes “goals win matches” and when a player scores six of them, as Sam Uniacke did, then he is without doubt the man of the match This was a fine overall team performance from the Cornerstone lads where every player played their part in a good victory Cappoquin Panel: 1 Neil Collendar, 2 Adam Hallahan, 3 Tom Coffey, 4 Danny Costin, 5 Eoin Coffey, 6 Conor Rooney, 7 Adam Burke, 8 Oisín Power, 9 Micheal Dalton, 10 Tadgh Kelleher-Capt., 11 Mark Ormond, 12 Rory Byrne, 13 Sam Uniacke, 14 John O’ Donnell, 15 Conor Wilkinson, 16 Sean Begley, 17 Dylan Sheehan, 18 Conor Ormond.

Enjoying the Brickeys Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in Bushy Park.

[Sean Byrne]

COUNTY MINOR HURLING C’SHIP FIXTURES Rd 2 This evening Wednesday, 18th July: Cappoquin V Dungarvan at 7.30 p.m. in The Sportsfield Rd 3 Wed 1st August: Cappoquin V Fourmilewater at 7.30 pm in Ballymacarbry.

Rd 4 Tues 14th Aug: Bye Rd 5 Wed 29th Aug: Cappoquin V Kilrossanty at 7.30 pm In Leamybrien.

Rd 6 Wed 5th Sept: Cappoquin V Clashmore at 11.30 am in The Sportsfield Rd 7 Sun 16th Sept: Cappoquin V Ballyduff Upr at 11.30 am in The Sportsfield WEST JHC FIXTURE Sun., 22nd July Ceapach Choinn V Fanaithe na Gleanna at 12 noon in Lismore.

WEST U-21 H QTR FINAL FIXTURE Fri., 3rd Aug: Cloch na Cuinne v Cill Rosanta at 7.30 pm in The Dungarvan Club Grounds Upcoming Western Board /County U-14, U-15,U-16 / Minor Hurling Fixture For The Sportsfield U-14 County Hurling C’ship: Rd 3 Mon., 16th July: Cappoquin V Ballygunner B at 7 pm MHC Rd 2 Wed 18th July: Cappoquin V Dungarvan at 7.30 Junior B Hurling Semi-Final; Tallow V Fourmilewater Thurs., 19th July at 7.30 pm

Sliabh gCua/ St. Mary’s Enjoying the Brickeys Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in Bushy Park.

[Sean Byrne]

JUNIOR A HURLING FIXTURES St. Mary’s play Killrossanty on Thursday, 19th July 2018 in the Fraher Field at 8:00 p.m. Referee Tadhg Tobin. All support welcome!

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL RESULTS Hard luck to Sliabh gCua who were defeated by Ballinacourty last Friday, 13th July in the Fraher Field. Final score Sliabh gCua 0-7; Ballinacourty 2-10.

LOTTO RESULTS Massive congratulations to Marie Power who won the €3,000 local lotto jackpot on Sunday night. The winning numbers were 4, 16 and 24. Marian Cliffe won the promoters prize. Remember – if you’re not in you can’t win!

Junior A Hurling-Rd 3 Tourin V Ballinameela on Sat., 21st July 7.00 pm U-16 Cointy Hurling Rd 4 Wed., 8th Aug: Cappoquin V Ferrybank at 7 pm U-14 County Hurling C’ship: Rd 5 Mon., 13th Aug: Cappoquin V Erins OwnSacred Heart at 7 pm MHC Rd 6 Wed., 5th Sept: Cappoquin V Clashmore at 11.30 am MHC Rd 7 Sun., 16th Sept: Cappoquin V Ballyduff Upr at 11.30 am WEST IHC CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL FIXTURE Friday, 17th August 2018: Ceapach Choinn v Modeligo at 8.30 pm in The Fraher Field. Referee: Timmy Organ.

CLUB LOTTO MON 16th JULY Jackpot €9,700. Numbers drawn 1-5-6-8. No winner. The five €20 consolation prize winners were: Brian Crotty, Affane; Tom O’Donoghue, c/o The Central Bar; Eileen Hickey, c/o Mike Hickey; Stephanie/John Coughlan, Lacken, and Virginia Dransfield, Tourin.

THREE TO ANSWER 1, Who was the most recent club to win the News and Star cup for the first time?

2, Who was full back for Limerick when they last lifted the Liam McCarthy Cup? 3, What county won six Leinster Senior hurling titles in the decade of the 1980's?

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Padraig and Cathal Mannioten play for Ath Eascrach-Fothaine 2, Ballygunner have been Waterford senior hurling kingpins on 16 occasions 3, Galway lifted The Bob O’Keeffe Cup on three occasions.

WEST JHC Cappoquin 2-18; Brickey Rangers 1-12.

Cappoquin junior hurlers travelled to the resplendent Bushy Park Grounds last Saturday evening to take on the home side in a rearranged fixture. It was goals from Brian Crotty and Damian Murphy, and five star performances from Pat Morrissey, Keith O’Sullivan and Evan McGrath which set up the Cornerstone lads for a well earned win in what was an outstanding overall team exhibition. Cappoquin will take on the parish neighbours Glen Rovers next Sunday, July 22nd at noon in the Castle Farm venue, Lismore, with the winners progressing to the quarter-final stage.

Cappoquin Team: Shane McCarthy, Simon Power, Colin Murray, Damian McCarthy, Colin Landers, Pat Morrissey, Craig Dunne, Damian Murphy, Keith O’Sullivan, Brian Murphy, Evan McGrath, Jamie McGrath, Brian Crotty, Richie Scanlan, Frankie Keniry. Sub used: Luke McLaughlin, James Mason, Sham McCarthy, Mick McCarthy.

Lismore LOTTO DRAW There was no winner of this week’s jackpot. Drawn Nos 3, 4, 7 & 23. €20 Consolation winners were:- M. & D. O’Keeffe, Kevin Ryan, Joe Tobin and John Landers.

Next week’s jackpot €3,800.

MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP We wish our minors the best of luck when they take on De La Salle in Lismore on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

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ATHLETICS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 July, 2018

Club Greenway run Saturday, 28th July – please book as soon as possible AS part of our preparations for the Autumn Marathons & Half Marathon we will be doing another club training run on the Greenway.

This year the plan is to run towards Waterford.

This run is geared towards preparation for our target autumn races but all club members are more than welcome to join us on the day.

There will be no numbers, chip timing, water stations, gels or prizes it’s purely a self supported training run.A bus will leave the Pond in Abbeyside at 9.00 am and

drop everyone to Kilmacthomas (19k from Carriganore).

The option is also there to run from McGrath’s Cross towards Carriganore which increases the distance by 5k (24k).

After the run we will go for coffee and fresh scones in WIT Carriganore and showers will also be available. If you want to leave your gear bag on the bus it will transport it to Waterford for you.

A nominal fee of €10 will be charged which can be paid on the morning of the run. The bus will leave Carriganore at 12.30 pm

aiming to be back in town by lunchtime. This will give you plenty time to get yourself ready for an informal club night out .......details to follow.If you are interested in joining us on this run please text Irene on (086) 8242348 to book your seat on the bus.

Seats on the bus are filling very quickly so if you are ‘thinking’ about it please book. The Greenway is very busy at the moment so please run on the left and pass out on the right. It is shared space so respect for other users is a must.

The O Droma Family, An Rinn at the Mooney’s Pub sponsored Rás Na Rinne recently. Aisling, Daire, Conal, Tomás, Róisin, Mary Rose and Grainne

Joe Gough sets yet another national record IT’S a weekly occurrence now but when you are good you are good!! Joe Gough was in Drogheda this evening for a graded 1,500 metre race. And as he has been doing on a weekly bases at this stage he shattered yet another over 65 Irish record. A record which was held by Willie Neenan of Cork with a time of 5.08.87 Joe ran a staggering 4.55.10. Now that’s how you break records!

That's the Irish outdoor 400m, 800m and 1,500m records broken so far this year.

Pictured is Joe Gough after breaking the Irish 1,500m record last Thursday with a time of in 4.55. Joe now holds the Irish outdoor 400m, 800m and 1,500 records for over 65.

3rd man home Pat Hennessey at the recent Mooneys Pub Ras Na Rinne.

The Touraneena road runners Grainne Hallinan and Regina Carroll the recent Mooneys Pub Ras Na Rinne.

Liam Morrissey sponsor present's Ray Hahesy with his prize at the recent Mooneys Pub Ras Na Rinne.

Dungarvan Barracudas Swim Club. Some of our swimmers enjoying our Sea swimming training last week, loving the great weather. Swimmers preparing for upcoming Open Water Sea Swims and Triathlons coming up over the next few weeks. Huge thanks to all our Leaders too! See you all next week.

Theresa Power Hickey pictured on the Cunnigar at the recent Mooneys Pub Ras Na Rinne.

Kate Veale 2nd lady overall is presented with her prize by sponor Liam Morrissey at the recent Mooney’s Pub Ras Na Rinne.

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Final week of Minnies Fit4Life Summer League

Ladies Day at the Dromana 5 recently - Noelle Conway and Marie Moore complete yet another 5 miler.

Clerihan 5 mile 135 completed in Friday evenings Clerihan 5 mile road race, the race was hosted by Clonmel AC. First man home was Emmet McNamara Rosegreen AC in 26.58.

Club member Colm Ryan put in an impressive performance to finish 5th in a time of 29.16. Colm also finished in this position last year.

Madeline Loughnane took the ladies race for the 2nd year in succession in a time of 30.37 holding off West Waterford's Kate Veale who finished 2nd in 31.48 finishing 12th overall. Tom Hogan also competed and he clocked 34.33.

Annual Ballyduff Eilish Ní hAodha Memorial 5 mile THE annual Eilis Ni Aodha Memorial 5 mile race will be held on Friday, August 10th at 7:30 pm, walkers will go at 6:45. Entry is €10, Students and Juniors €5, cash prizes for first three male/females home and cash prizes for the first male/female over 40/50’s, first male/female juniors will also receive a prize and there will be many spot prizes on the night.

The first male and female will also be presented with the annual Liz Hayes trophy. John O’Shea will provide entertainment on the night and there will be the usual fine array of refreshments served in the Community Centre following the race, where the prize-giving will take place.

THE 6th and final week of the Minnies Fit4Life Summer running league took place last Thursday, July 12th at the Friary College (by kind permission).

As has been the case for every evening of this league, there was once again glorious sunshine and warm temperatures for the runners.

Even on the last week, there were some excellent runs and there were still some great improvements. This was the last week of this league, and a huge thanks and well done to everyone that took part on each or any night.

Our next league, the Garvey’s Autumn league commences on 23rd August and there will be more details closer to the date.

Presenation of prizes took place in the Friary after the league and a full breakdown of the final results will be in the notes in the coming weeks.

ONE LAP First home last week was Onra Power in 9.17. Onra was followed once again by Joanne Breen, who knocked off another 20 seconds when running 12.32. Mary Hogan ran 14.59. Well done to all our one lap runners.

TWO LAPS Yevgeniy Chizhikov was once again home first over the two lap route and Yev’s time this week was 15.07. In second was Sarah Nyhan in 16.59. Sarah was followed by James Casey in 17.05. Michael Moynihan had a good run when

finishing in 18.50. Next in were Gerry Cummins and Ann Quinn who both ran 19.51. Stephen Hogan finished in 20.40 just ahead of Vincent Tutty in 20.43.

Margaret Whelan ran 20.59 last week with Aisling Hourigan clocking 23.50. Well done to all our 2 lap runners. Keep it up for the next few weeks and you will be flying for some of the races later in the Summer series.

THREE LAPS First home on the 3 laps (which is approx. 3.6 miles around the edge of the Friary grounds) was Angeline Drennan in 27.42.

Second was Ann Dunford in 28.56 followed by Nuala Hogan in 29.01.

Mairead Foley clocked 31.42. Well done to you all and we hope to see you all at some of the Summer series races.

FOUR LAPS Sean Stilwell was first home again this week. Sean has been improving his times each week and this week went under 30 minutes for the second time when running 29.22.

Next home on the night was Jimmy Connors in 32.29. Tom Leahy was third in 33.03. Patrick Power was next in 35.50 followed

by Tom Nyhan in 35.55, Neil power finished just ahead of Joe O'Rourke in 36.26 and 36.29 respectively.

Liam Fitzgerald was third in 36.12 followed by Ray Hahessy (36.31) and Neil Power (37.09).

First lady home was Sinead Ni Fhaolain in 36.46 (over 2 minutes faster than last week). Next lady was Sharon Higgins in 40.42 followed by Rose Power in 41.18.

Well done to all the 4 lappers and remember if you can run the 4 laps in the Friary you will have no problem tackling any of the 5 mile courses in the Intersport Elverys/Asics Summer Series.

Full details on the series and all runs organised by West Waterford A.C. can be found on www.westwaterfordathletics.org and don’t forget also to like our Facebook page to keep up with all club activities.

We also have organised club coaching every Tuesday evening with our Club Coach Irene Clarke if you want to meet up to train with others or get some advice or training plans for upcoming races.

These sessions are based once again in the Friary College and we meet at 6.25 pm on Tuesday evenings and all are welcome.

Presentation of prizes took place after the league with a full report to follow in the coming weeks.

THANKS Thanks to the St Augustine’s College for permitting the league to be held on their grounds and of course to all the crew, Ray, Shirley, Sharon, Ann and James who helped with the smooth running of the league, not forgetting our sponsor Minnies Bar who have supported us over a long number of years, thanks so much.

24th ANNUAL INTERSPORT ELVERYS /ASICS SUMMER SERIES 2018

23rd Annual Doocey’s Bar Ballymacarbry 5 Deirdre Clancy crossing the finish line after completing the recent Dromana 5.

AAI National Senior Track & Field entries THE National Senior track and field championships will be held in Santry on Saturday and Sunday 28th and 29th July. All club entries please to Jim Fleming 087-2891151 or Gregory Fitzgerald 087 64445789.

THE 9th and third last race of the Intersports Elverys/Asics summer series 2018, the Doocey’s Bar sponsored Ballymacarbry 5 mile road race takes place on Friday, July 20th at 7.30 p.m. The entries will be taken in the Community Centre from 6.45 pm onwards and the race this year again will be an out and back course along the Nire Road, same as last year's event, and will be got underway by our honorary race starter Frank Bolger.

After the race showers and chang-

ing will be available in the Community Centre and then it’s over to Doocey’s Bar for the refreshments and the prize-giving.

The Doocey family has kindly sponsored this race once again and we appreciate their support and generosity.

The entry fee is the €7 pre registration and it will cost you €10 on race night. Thanks to all our friends in Ballymacarbry for their efforts once again this year making it possible to hold this race.

REGISTER FOR BALLYMACARBRY 5 Enter for Ballymac race online for just €7 as it will cost you €10 on race night. Use link below. https://endurancecui.active.com/ev ent-reg/select-race?e=55218453 RACE CATEGORIES FOR DOOCEYS BAR BALLYMACARBRY 5 Men 1st 3 Senior, 1st Junior, 1st 0/40, 0/45, 0/50 and 0/55 Ladies 1st 3 Senior, 1st Junior, 1st 0/35, 0/40, 0/45 and 0/50

On target to run 12 from 12 in Summer series THOSE who have all eight races in the Intersport Elverys/Asics Summer Series done to date. Keep it going lads and lassies a nice reward awaits you on the final night.

Ladies: Sinead Ní Fhaolain

Sympathy WEST Waterford Athletic Club extend sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Mrs. Maude Tutty, 14 Mitchell Tce, Dungarvan, who passed to her eternal reward last week. May she rest in peace.

Debra Doherty Sharon Nugent Mairead Flynn Evelyn Beresford Men: Ray Hahesy James Whelan

Yev Chizhikov Tom Hogan Kevin Casey Martin Tobin Conor Murray Liam Clince Donal O'Donoghue

Running Quote

Youghal 5K road race

IT is not so much that I began to run, but that I continued.

Run to improve AS part of our 5 week training block we have the weekly training session on Tuesdays and a training plan to follow for the rest of the week. This is backed up by the support of our experienced coaches, online groups and other runners within the group. Training will never be easier if you have the network of support and encouragement of like minded people around you. What have you got to lose?

Catriona Lee takes it all in her stride as she completes the recent Dromana 5.

THE Youghal AC promoted 5k road race was held last Thursday evening and a field of 231 took part.

The men's winner was Andrew Connick, Ferrybank AC in a time of 15.36 with the ladies winner coming from the host club Youghal AC when Aoife Cooke clocked a time of 17.3 to win for the 3rd year in succession.

West Waterford was well represented on the night and first club runner home was Kate Veale who was the third overall lady.

Kate clocked a time of 18.51 and Ray Hahesy was our first male finisher when he ran 18.51.

Well done to all.

Times: Kate Veale 18.51

Ray Hahesy 18.54 Joe Salmon 19.19 Ted O'Leary 19.53 Liam Clince 22.33 Linda Foley 22.47 Onra Power 23.54 Michael Coakley 25.31 Patrycja Daly 23.35 Mairead Flynn 25.04 Hazel Crowley 25.42

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GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 July, 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

Dungarvan Golf Club Junior Team Foursomes Runners-Up at Faithlegg GC. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Start of Season competition winner Hilary Browne.

Also included is Colette Power, Lady Captain and Maria Kiersey, Vice-Lady Captain.

[Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club David Raher, winner Monthly Medal for May kindly sponsored

by David Hayes, PGA Professional. Also included in Photo Seán O Ciarba, Captain DGC. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies competition kindly sponsored by Tignor Handcrafted Jewellery. L-R: Colette Power, Lady Captain; Eileen Shields, sponsor; Fidelma Fitzgerald, winner; Breda McCarthy, 2nd;. Maria Kiersey, Vice-Lady Captain. [ Pat Crowley]

CURTAIN COMES DOWN ON OUR OPEN FORTNIGHT An historic weekend at the club as Captains Sean and Colette brought the curtain down on our Open Fortnight. To a packed clubhouse our Captains welcomed back our victorious Barton Shield team who qualified for the Munster Finals. The team led by Mick Leacy & David Raher played fantastic golf over the weekend at Clonmel and duly put paid to Ballykisteen, Youghal, Clonmel and Waterford Castle to advance to the Munster finals at Thurles on the weekend of the 18/19th August. This historic achievement means for the club means that we are in three Munster finals as our Barton Shield team added to the success of our Senior Cup and Fred Daly teams.

The Open Fortnight was a tremendous success with over 2,000 entries recorded during the nineteen days. Our Captains were full of praise for our staff and committee who ensured that members and visitors alike were catered for.

Particularly we would like to acknowledge the generosity of our sponsors who added to the success of our Open Fortnight. Popular winners during the nineteen days included the older brigade, particularly Denis O’Brien, Sean Power and Mossie Walsh. Indeed Mossie had a great few days culminating in winning the Golfer of the Fortnight award. It’s back to regular competitions for a while but we are busy preparing for our Club Classic.

Finally, congrats to Jake O’Riordan and Danny Raher who were selected for the Munster Boys team. They head to Cavan next week for the Irish Interprovincials and we wish them the best of luck.

FRIDAY NIGHT SCRAMBLE This Friday, 20th July is our next 9 hole Scramble with a prompt shotgun start at 7 pm. All members welcome to join in this fun event and meet other golfers. You may bring guests but do please let us know their handicap.

Please sign in on the system so that we can ensure an equitable draw and turn up in time to be directed to your tee.

Entry Adults €5 Juniors €2 includes presentation of prizes and finger food afterwards in the bar. Come and join in the fun.

KNOCKNAGRANAGH 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SCRAMBLE BBQ, JAZZ AND ENTERTAINMENT Dungarvan Golf Club celebrates 25 years since it opened the 18 holes at Knocknagranagh. We are indebted to all those who worked so hard over the years to develop this excellent facility.

We will mark the occasion with a Scramble, BBQ and Social night on Bank Holiday Monday 6th August. Put the date in your diary now. Further details on ticket sales will be announced shortly.

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB 25 YEAR OPEN CLASSIC MONDAY, 30th JULY to SUNDAY, 5th AUGUST This special Classic marking 25 years in Knocknagranagh is our main fundraiser this year.

It is very kindly sponsored by two of our club members. There are prizes to the value of €5,000. These include Best Overall Ladies, Gents, Mixed.

Depending on entries we will also have a best daily prize. So start thinking about your teams €100 per Team of 4. Reentry €15 per person. Play any day Monday to Sunday. 2 to count on every hole. Visitors are very welcome. BOOK ONLINE - www. dungarvangolfclub.com Call office 058-43310.

GENTS RESULTS Mon., 9th July: Special Value Monday Open Gents 1 Sean Power (26) 46 pts, 2) Peter Mullaney (1) 43 pts Bk 9; 3rd Charlie Barry (15) 43 pts (b9); 4th Eoin Power (13) 43 pts; 5th Billy Walsh (West Wat) (19) 42 pts B9 6th John Reynolds (0) 42 pts.

Wed., 11th July: Open Gents Singles (Bank of Ireland) 1 Mossie Walsh (7) 42 pts; 2 Michael Browne (12) 39 pts; 3rd Tom Conway (10) 38 pts B9; 4th Diarmuid O’Neill (5) 38 pts B9.

Thurs., 12th July: Open Gents 18H Singles S/F (Nissan) 1 Denis O’Brien (19) 43 pts; 2 Ger Warde (18) 40 pts B9; Gross Luke Cummins (W.W.) (1) 34 pts; 3rd Ivan Browne (Callan) (10) 40 pts; 4th Alan Dilloughry (20) 39 pts Fri., 13th July: 18h Gents SF Comeragh Oil 1 James Halcrow (16) 40 (B9); 2nd Mossie Walsh (6) 40 pts; 3rd Michael O’Connor (9) 39 pts; 4th Robert Mulligan (16) 38 pts.

Fri., 13th Open 11h Champagne Scramble (David Hayes) 1st Eoin Stack (4) Pat Stack (11) Ann Stack 70 pts, 2nd Maria Ryan (22) K. McNamara (26) C. Fox (28) 67pts.

Sat., 14th July Open 2 Person Rumble (Ryan Motor Power) 1st Walter Cullinane (24), Pat Power (21) 64 (BK 6); 2nd T. C. Curran (11), Maurice Cliffe (17) 64; 3rd Charles Daly (25) Brendan McGrath (16) 63 B9; 4th Tom Reynolds (12) Neil Power (14) 63.

Sun., 15th July Gents Stroke Festival Trophy (Waterford Crystal) 1st Niall Walsh (10) 64; 2nd Matt Curran (18) 65 Gross Michael Greene (0) 68; 3rd Diarmuid O’Neill (5) 68 Bk9; 4th Ml.

McGrath 5th Michael Purcell (13) 68 LADIES RESULTS Mon., 9th July: Open /Ladies S/F (Value Mon.) 1. Maria Hackett (22) 44; 2nd Noreen Curry (3) 42 pts, 3rd Lorraine Troy (17) 40 pts.

Tues., 10 July: Open Ladies 2 Person Rumble (Rich Rags) 1 Bernie Hayes (17) Marie Fahey (22) 67 pts (bk6); 2nd Gwen Walshe (26) Liz Binchy (28) 67 pts; 3rd Mary Power (14) Norma Ferriter (23) 66 pts; 4th Linda Buckley (27) Louise Moloney (36) 65 pts Bk 9.

Sat., 14th July Ladies 2 Person Rumble (Moore Financial) 1st Ann Bailey (21) Claire Ryan (225) Tipp GC 67 pts; 2nd Christine O’Keeffe (24), Ann Stack (28) 67pts Bk 9; 3rd Michelle Mernin (13) Anne Hennebry (36) 66 pts (b9); 4th Brid Killigrew (29) Marianne Mulcahy (33) 66 pts (bk9).

FUN FRIDAY FOURSOMES This fun event returns next Friday morning July 20th by popular request.

Our loyal supporters are looking forward to some social golf. So be in the foyer at 9.30 am ready to play at 10 a.m. Our numbers had increased considerably since the last day, so hopefully next Friday will prove the same. Friends and guests are welcome.

LOTTO – ONE A WEEK This week we are launching our “One A Week” for our Lotto. We are asking members to sell one €5 ticket each week to a family member or friend.

Image the smile on their face if they win our Jackpot of €3,500. Help us to make them smile!

Our Lotto draw was held in the clubhouse on Sunday, 15th July. The numbers drawn were 12, 17, 18 and 21.

There was no winner of the Jackpot which increases to €3,500 next week!

There was one winners of our Match 3s - Gerry Byrne who wins the €100 weekly prize.

To this point we have paid out over €1,600 in weekly prizes. The draws are held each Sunday at about 5 pm.

YOUNGONES The next outing is to Waterford Castle on Wed. 18th July.

JUNIOR NEWS Our Summer Season brochure is available from the Pro Shop and will be given out our information evening on Friday (see main notes). Tuition for our beginners and prejuniors continues next Saturday at 3 pm under the watchful eye of Club professional David Hayes. It was great to see plenty of new faces last week as a great crowd turned up.

Thanks to Jake for his invaluable assistance last week. An important date for our Junior members is Friday, 20th July.

We are hosting an Information night for our Junior and Pre-Junior members to outline our Safeguarding policies and Junior regulations. Our Junior Liaison Officer Marcella McGovern and Liam Carroll will host the meeting and it’s important that Junior members attend with a parent as there are consent forms to be signed. We would also encourage potential members to attend as we will outline our Junior Structures and fixtures lists. The meeting will start promptly at 6.30pm Junior convenors David and Niamh will also be available to answer any queries.

Any enquiries relating to junior activities can be directed to Club Professional David. David can be contacted at 05844707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Lavinia's Boutique.

Front Row L-R: Oonagh Mee, 2nd; Lavinia Lavan, sponsor; Bridget Aherne, winner.

Back L-R: Colette Power, Lady Captain; Rachel Kiely, 3rd; and Maria Kiersey, Vice-Lady Captain. [Pat Crowley]

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Lismore Ladies Golf Club -18 Holes Sponsored by Ted Keniry, Centra Tallow - Front Row Left to Right: Mary Aherne (Lady Captain), Helen Farrow (1st). Back Row Left to Right: Joan Cahillane (2nd), Sheila Denn (President).

Gold Coast Golf Club Shaws Open Day. Front Row: Mary Kiely, Joan O'Dea and Mary Fenton 3rd. Back Row: Noirin Darcy accepting prize for Liz Ivory's team 1st, Bernie Morrissey, Lady Captain, Kathleen Broderick 2nd.

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

www.westwaterfordgolf.com GENTS RESULTS Club Competition Sunday, 15th July: 1st. Colman Walsh (10) 40 pts, 2nd. Niall O’Sullivan (16) 39 pts; Gross: Mark Shanahan (scr) 39 pts. CSS: 37.

Tuesday Treats – 3rd July: CAT 1 1st Justin Spratt (20) 19 pts, 2nd Tony Shalloe (22) 18 pts b6.

CAT 2 1st Liam Suipeil (17) 22 pts, 2nd Ray Bannon (11) 18 pts. CAT 3 1st Jason Nagle (18) 17 pts.

Nearest to Pin 4th Ray Bannon Nearest to Pin 9th Jay Nagle.

Longest Drive Jason Nagle.

Al Eile Open Gents Qualifier – 4th July: 1st John McCarthy (14) 38 pts, 2nd Aaron Crotty (5) 37 pts CSS 36 pts.

Killeagh GAA Classic results: 1st. Nutribio represented by Bertie Hallahan, Jack Foley and Liam Hansbury. 2nd. Shay Lyons – Gardai. 3rd. Murray’s Pharmacy.

Non GUI: Cems

Environmental: Ladies: Jean O’Donovan, Aisling Fennell and Aoife McGovern.

FIXTURES Wednesday, 18th July – Al Eile Open Gents Qualifier 18 Hole Singles.

Open Week at West Waterford Golf Club July 20th to 29th 2018.

Fri., 20th July Open 13 Hole 3 person Scramble. Ladies/gents/or Mixed DUNGARVAN NISSAN. Sat., 21st July Open Fourball with a Difference ladies/gents/or mixed MCGUIRKS GOLF. Sun., 22nd July Open gents 18 hole Stableford. Ladies 9 hole from 2 p.m. DAVID HAYES. Mon., 23rd July Open Juniors €10 incl food. Ladies/Gents 9 hole from 2 pm DAWN MEATS. Tues., 24th July 3 Person Champagne Scramble Ladies/ Gents/Mixed 18 hole TERRA NUA. Wed., 25th July Open Gents 18

Hole Singles Stableford ARACHAS INSURANCE. Thurs., 26th July Ladies day Open 3 Person Rumble. Gents 9 hole from 6 p.m. MURRAY’S PHARMACY. Fri., 27th July Open Gents 18 Hole Stroke. Ladies Open 9 hole from 6 p.m. DEISE GOLF WORLD Sat 28th July Open gent 18 ole Fourball MEAN BEAN COFFEE CO. Sun/. 29th July 2 Person Scramble Ladies/Gents or Mixed GRANT THORNTON. August Bank Holiday Weekend COOLCORMACK RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION. Friday 3rd/Sat., 4th Aug. Open 3 Person Waltz. Ladies/Gents/ or Mixed.

Sunday, 5th August Open 9 Hole PAR 3 Competition Ladies/Gents/or Mixed.

JIMMY BRUEN SHIELD MUNSTER SEMI-FINAL AND FINAL Sunday, 22nd July Stephen Spillane is leaving no stone unturned in preparing his Bruen panel for the upcoming Munster semi final which will be played at County Tipperary Golf Club on Sunday next. We play Kinsale in the semi-final with the winners playing the winners of the other semi final between Nenagh and Castleisland. The action gets underway at 8 a.m. Best of luck to Stepehen and the boys.

Supporters most welcome.

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Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Helen's Lingerie.

Front L-R: Miriam Matthews, winner; Helen Barron, sponsor; Irene Lynch, 3rd. Back Row L-R: Colette Power, Lady Captain; Ann Stack, accepting 4th Prize for June Hayes and Maria Kiersey, Vice-Lady Captain. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Lavinia's Boutique.

Front Row L-R: Oonagh Mee, 2nd; Lavinia Lavan, sponsor; Bridget Aherne, winner.

Back L-R: Colette Power, Lady Captain; Rachel Kiely, 3rd; and Maria Kiersey, Vice-Lady Captain. [Pat Crowley]

KILLEAGH GAA CLASSIC The 22nd annual Killeagh GAA golf classic was held in glorious sunshine at West Waterford on July 12th – 14th. The event, ably driven

by Ray Rochford and his team, proved to be yet another great success. Over 150 teams participated in quest of the 35 team prizes. A special thank you to the main sponsors, Fogarty’s Garage, Abbeylands Nursing Home and Premier Service stations. Our thanks also to the course staff and catering staff at West Waterford GC and to everyone who contributed in making the classic a resounding success.

BARTON SHIELD We played against Youghal in the first round at Clonmel on Saturday and lost on a 3 down scoreline. Team was Philip Spratt, Luke Cummins, Graham Nagle and Darragh Herlihy. A special word of thanks to Sean Wade who deputized as manager on the day.

BELVEDERE TROPHY Following a strong performance at home on Thursday, 6th July, Edward Hickey’s Belvedere team will carry a 4-1 lead into the second leg at Waterford castle on Monday, 16th July. There’s still work to be done if we are to advance to the next round and Edward may reshuffle his team for the away leg.

CLUB MATCHPLAY EVENTS Round one in both the club singles and club fourball is now complete and we are moving on with

round two. The deadline for both competitions is Thursday, 19th July and we would appreciate your continued co-operation in achieving this target.

JUNIOR NOTES Results Competition – Tuesday, 3rd July: 1st Tom O’Connell (26) 44 pts, 2nd James Daly (26) 40 pts, Best Gross Sean Spratt (14) 19 gross, 3rd Jack Mulligan (26) 34 pts, 4th Adam Mulligan (36) 33 pts, Best 36 Sam Dalton.

Next Competition – Tuesday 17th July 10 a.m. sharp.

WEST WATERFORD LADIES GOLF NOTES Fixtures: 18 Hole S/f on Thursday 26th kindly sponsored by A Step Above.

The July 9 Hole 2 best cards to count and is kindly sponsored by Joan Sheehan.

Open Week begins on Friday 20th with many interesting features especially on Thursday 26th– Ladies Day – kindly sponsored by Murray’s CarePlus Pharmacy.

Competitions to suit everyone. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends to play in West Waterford.

Results: Thursday 12th/Sunday 15th – 18 Hole S/F kindly sponsored by Helen’s Lingerie Boutique: 1st – Aine Parks (28) – 44pts; 2nd – Ciara Donnelly (28) – 41pts; 3rd – Ger Curran (37) – 38pts.

The annual Killeagh Classic

ran from Thursday 12th to Saturday 14th inclusive: Congratulations to the ladies team comprising of Jean O'Donovan, Aisling Fennell, and Aoife McGovern who won the Ladies Section of the Killeagh GAA Classic, and to Joan Ronayne, Mary Fahey and Rena Landers who also featured.

Dalton’s Jeweller’s Matchplay: Matchplay round continues, round one to be completed

by Sunday, 22nd July.

Junior Foursomes & President’s Prize to the Ladies: As our Junior Foursome Ladies will be taking part in the Munster Quarter Finals in Thurles on 12th August (Date for your Diary), the President, Mr. Pat Murphy’s Prize to the Ladies has been rescheduled to Monday 6th August (Bank Holiday). Again, please note this in your golf diary.

Golf Outing: Monies owed on the bus trip to New Ross, and for the bus.

Get Into Golf: It’s great to see our Get into Golf ladies taking to the fairways on the Thursday evening scrambles and wonderful to see them organising their own practices on these lovely long evenings.

See you all on Thursday evening at 6.45 p.m. as usual.

Eileen Murphy Qualifiers: The qualifying round of the Eileen Murphy with the winners going to Cork Golf Club in September is continuing until the end of July.

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

www.lismoregolf.org LISMORE GOLF CLUB RESULTS AND FIXTURES RESULTS Sun 15th July. 18 hole stroke. 1st Eoin Bennett 16 65; 2nd John McGrath (10) 69 B9 Tues Bacon - 1st Frankie Corcoran, Craig Scotton, Brian Ronayne FIXTURES Fri/Sat/Sun 20th/ 22nd July President’s Prize Presented by Sheila Denn.

Tues Bacon at 6.30 p.m.

Thursday Seniors at 10.30 am.

No Friday night mixed this week.

STORY OF THE WEEK Congratulations to Eoin Bennett on a great 65 this Sunday in trying conditions. He turned only 3 over and continued his steady golf for the back 9, his only blemish was a double bogey 6 on the 13th.

In second place was Cappoquin man John McGrath on 69 winning on the back 9, playing very steady

golf.

Reminder that the Bacon will start at 6.30 pm for July.

CLUB MATCHPLAY Draws for all the club matchplay competitions have taken place, see club notice boards for the pairings.

Players should have their first round completed by now. If you haven’t, please do so immediately.

PRESIDENT’S PRIZE The President’s prize kindly presented by Sheila Denn will take place over the weekend of Friday, 20th to Sunday, 22nd July. Time sheets are posted in the men’s locker room. Draw will take place in the clubhouse on Thursday night the 19th July. Qualifying will be on Friday and Saturday with the top 40 plus ties playing the final round on Sunday.

CLAUSE 23 REPORTING OF AWAY SCORES We are now at peak golf and many members are playing soci-

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

goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com JUNIOR CUP IN CARRICK-ON-SUIR GOLF CLUB SO NEAR AND YET SO FAR! Gold Coast lined out against Clonmel Golf Club in the area final in Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club on Thursday last.

Gold Coast’s team was as follows: Conan Watt, Ger Bagge, John Hallinan, Seanie Lenihan and John White. The game ebbed and flowed all thru and it was only over the finishing few holes that the game started to swing in favour of Clonmel.

Eventually Clonmel got the three wins required to take the match.

We would like to wish Clonmel all the very best in the Munster Finals and hope that they bring home the title.

Thanks to Martin Murray and Jimmy O’Dwyer for managing the team, thanks also to the extended panel, caddies and all who supported the team on the day.

STATUS OF INCOMPLETE CARDS AND ‘NO RETURNS’ IN QUALIFYING COMPETITIONS (a) All cards must be returned in Qualifying Competitions, whether complete or not. (b) It is expected that every player who enters an 18 Hole Qualifying Competition intends to complete the round. (c) Since an incomplete card and a ‘No Return’ may have the effect of increasing a player’s handicap, the club would be justified in refusing to accept a card or record a No Return when the player has walked in after playing only a few holes. (d) Cards should not be issued

to players when there is obviously insufficient light for them to complete the round. (e) Sympathetic consideration should be given to players who have had to discontinue play for any cause considered to be reasonable by the organising Committee. (f) Clauses 23 (GPA Handicap Adjustment) and 24 (Suspension) of the UHS give clubs the discretion to deal with players who persistently submit incomplete cards or make ‘No Returns’ if they consider they are attempting to “build a handicap”.

The Handicap Committee has noted that a few players are not returning cards and asked that the above be brought to their attention.

BARTON SHIELD We played Cahir Park Golf Club on Saturday morning in the 1st round of the Barton Shield in Clonmel Golf Club. Our team consisted of Eamonn O’Donnell, Micheal White, Michael Lenihan and Ger Bagge. Both pairs won their matches and this then set up an afternoon match with Waterford Castle. The line-up for this match was Eamonn O’Donnell, Micheal White, Derek Power and Ger Bagge. The Castle team proved much stronger and our team was finding it tough to stay with them.

Eventually Waterford Castle won by 2 holes. Again the Club would like to thank Martin Murray and Jimmy O’Dwyer for looking after this team. Martin and Jimmy looked after three teams this year and this takes a lot of time and effort and also reduces the amount of golf they get to play themselves. It is

eties, classics and fourballs etc. in other courses. Please note: All away scores to be reported to the club for these non-qualifying competitions. Sheets to report away scores are posted in the men’s locker room.

A NON-GOLF THOUGHT As you get older three things happen. First your memory goes and I can’t remember the other two.

LISMORE LADIES GOLF Last week's competition was very kindly sponsored by Miss Designer Golf, and it again it was hotly contested. There were once again great scores to be had, with the course in very good condition despite the extremely dry weather.

1st this week was Esther Hornibrook with 40pts and 2nd was Marion Moore with 39pts on the B9 from the scholar JoJo Tobin making her return to the podium. Great scores all round well done Ladies.

President’s Prize kindly presented by Mrs. Sheila Denn will have 18 holes qualifying on Wed 18th July with the lucky qualifiers out on Sunday 22nd. Draw sheets are up in the clubhouse.

Lismore AFC had their annual Golf Classic on Friday 13th & Sat., 14th July in Lismore Golf Club, a great turn out and lots of fun were had, our thanks to Lismore AFC. Our sincere condolences to Patricia O'Neill on the sad passing of her mother Mary over the weekend. May she rest in peace.

very much appreciated by the players and club officials.

NEW CLUB POLO SHIRTS Our new blue tops will be available at the kiosk. The new Callaway shirts will cost €35 each.

Our teams looked very well in them during the past week and all comments on the shirts has been very positive.

CLUB MATCH-PLAY COMPETITIONS: Gold Coast Cup: Remaining matches to be played in the Gold Coast Cup: John White v Michael Whelan, Brian Dunbar v Seanie Lenihan and Andy Travers v John Queally. All matches to be completed by 31st July.

Club Mixed Foursomes: Darren Power & Patricia Doyle v Brian O'Connor & Eilo Fitzgerald Tommy Long & Elaine Goss v Michael Kavanagh & Noirin Darcy John Queally & Martina Corkery v Freddy McGuckian & Mairead Ryan Tim O'Driscoll & Helena Fitzgerald v Rafael Alvarez & Ruth Hannigan Tom White & Angela O'Connor v John White & Karen Darcy Jimmy O'Dwyer & Ger Hallinan v Nicholas Power & Bernie Morrissey Declan Kiely & Mary Kiely v Nicholas Fitzgerald & Rosie Murphy All matches to be completed by Tuesday 31st July.

Michael White Foursomes: Tommy Long & Andy Travers v Austin Kiely & Darren Power.

Ger Bagge & Tomas Wall v John White & Frank Waters.

Matches to be completed by 7th August.

Scratch Cup Match-Play: Anyone interested in playing in this competition should put their name on the sheet provided in the kiosk.

Entry is €5 and the draw will be seeded. Draw will take place on Sunday 22nd July.

Willie Barron Fourball: The draw for this competition will take place on Sunday, 22nd July.

Entries in kiosk.

FIXTURES Tuesday, 17th July: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+

Lismore Ladies Golf Club. Left to Right: Sheila Denn (President), Cathy McGrath (Beginner Winner), Mary Ellen Aherne (Beginner Winner) and Mary Aherne (Lady Captain).

Results: 18 Holes S/Ford kindly sponsored by Miss Designer Golf: 1st: Esther Hornibrook (31) 40pts; 2nd: Marion Moore (29) 39pts B9; 3rd: JoJo Tobin (20) 39pts Fixtures: Wed., 18th & Sun., 22nd President’s Prize - kindly presented

by Mrs. Sheila Denn.

Mon., 23rd to Sat., 28th July Eileen Murphy Qualifier.

Sun., 29th July to Thurs., 2nd Aug Open 18H 3 Ball Champagne Scramble kindly sponsored by TFC Oil. Seniors Thursdays at 10.30 a.m.

Mixed Friday nights at 6.15 p.m.

- Except Friday 20th.

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 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.

Please support the club in whatever way you can by playing in our weekly competitions and using the bar facilities. Thank you.

Gold Coast Golf Club Olivere's Beauty Salon presentation. Left to Right: Bernie Morrissey, Lady Captain, Josephine Fennell 3rd, Mairead Ryan 2nd, Olivere McGrath, Sponsor, Gerardine Hallinan 1st.

Friday, 20th July: Open Singles.

Saturday, 21st July: Club Competition.

Sunday, 22nd July: Vice President’s Prize.

Tuesday, 24th July: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ RESULTS Tuesday, 10th July: Open Seniors, CSS Gents 39 pts, Ladies 37 pts. 1st: Jerome Murphy (24) 44 pts, Mahon Golf Club. 2nd: George Twomey (25) 40 pts. 1st Lady: Martina Corkery (22) 41 pts. 2nd Lady: Mary Dooher (27) 40 pts Banbridge Golf Club Friday, 13th July: Open Singles CSS 37 pts. 1st: Frank Waters (17) 42 pts.

Saturday, 14th July: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Freddie McGuckian (14) 38 pts Sunday, 15th July: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts. 1st: John Walsh (12) 37 pts. 2nd: Darren O’Droma (12) 36 pts. Gross: Lar Whelan (6) 30 pts. 3rd: Brian Dunbar (14) 35 pts.

LADIES NOTES Open Days: Monday, 20th August sponsored by Dawn Meats.

Annual Outing: We are at present gathering suggestion regarding our annual outing which will be held in September. Any suggestions to the Lady Captain.

Fixtures: 10 hole ongoing.

18 hole ongoing.

2 card 18h ongoing comp sponsored by Murray’s pharmacy.

14th July (Sat) Comeragh Oil sponsored 18h.

15th July (Sun) Beginners and Members Fun Day, sheet in kiosk.

21st/22nd July Helvick Seafood (GOY) sponsored 18h comp.

28th/29th July John Walsh Spar 18h comp.

Sheila Norris match play, and club foursomes are about to start please put names up on appropriate sheets asap in kiosk or contact the almighty p.r.o. please Results: David Hayes 18 Hole Stableford: 1st Serena Roche (36) 45 pts; 2nd Lorraine Troy (19) 44 pts. 3rd Mairead Ryan (31) 39 pts.

Golf lessons with Ian continue on Monday, 9th July.

Get into golf: The scrambles

continue at (6.50 for) 7pm, for those ladies who have taken up the exceptional membership offer.

Lady members who participate in the roster please continue to turn up as rostered.

Membership Offers: If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2018 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! There are many good reasons for joining us; firstly we are a friendly bunch who are always delighted to welcome new members and visitors alike, secondly our course is open all year round due to its natural drainage and last but not least the scenery is intoxicating!!

We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and the natural beauty of the setting. If you would like to sample same, please contact Bob or Mark on 058-44055 for some very tantalizing deals on offer at the moment for new members. There are always ladies available to take out new beginners and group lessons are arranged with a professional when the golfing season starts.

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Dungarvan United FC ACADEMY AWARDS LAST Saturday we held our Academy Awards. It’s always lovely to see all the young blues out in force and united, laughing, having fun.

The new U-7 young blues were presented with their first club medals by Mark Ronayne and the U-8 group was presented by Adrian Fitzgerald and in this category 2 best effort trophies went to Erikas Smailys and Ronan Sullivan.

The U-9 team were applauded for their success this season in winning both the Trevor Crotty Memorial and the Ferrybank Clover. Players of the year Stefan Clifford & Colm Kiley while best effort went to Jakub Markowski and Derry Dwyer awards presented by Paul Landy and Terence Condon.

It’s been a super fast four years and it was time to bid farewell to our U-10 team who graduated the academy and will now move into schoolboy football with Gizzy Crotty and Owen Simms and we wish them all well. Players of the year were Oisin Hallahan and Tadgh Flavin and best effort trophies were taken by Darragh Walsh and Jacob Dalton.

The awards were overseen by Billy Coleman and it was a sad day

for the whole club as Billy hangs up his whistle as he retires into a well earned break.

More than a decade steering our academy and schoolboy section forward. Billy Coleman is the fairest, most decent and passionate about soccer man you could meet.

INTERNATIONAL CALL-UP All in Dungarvan United were delighted to hear the news that our former player Darragh Power has been called up to the Republic of Ireland U-19 Squad. A great achievement.

Congratulations Darragh and the other four Waterford players selected.

U-10 Best Effort: Darragh Walsh and Jacob Dalton.

Dungarvan United supporter his whole life we are sad to say good bye to our friend and mentor and wish you all the best. A presentation was made to Billy by some players who have had the privilege of his coaching since they began in the academy themselves.

Thanks as always to our players, parents for their ongoing support and most importantly our

fabulous, commited coaches without who we wouldn’t have an academy! We will all take a rest for a few weeks and resume on 11th August. New season registration will begin in September.

LOTTO This week’s winning numbers were: 18-6-35. No Jackpot winner. €50 winner Nicky Sheehan. €25 Tomas Harty and Ollie Wright.

U-9 Players of the Year Stefan Clifford and Colm Kiley (absent). U-9 Best Effort Derry Dwyer and Jakub Makowski with coaches Paul Landy and Terence Condon.

U-10 players of the year Tadgh Flavin and Oisin Hallahan.

U-8 Best Effort: Erikas Smailys & Ronan Dalton

Stradbally FC LOTTO Our next Club Lotto Draw takes place on Sunday night (July 22nd) in the Cove Bar. Jackpots Prize on offer will be €2,000. Tickets available from shops and pubs locally, as well regular promoters and club members. Thanks to all who continue to support our Lotto.

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Now that the World Cup has passed (and the rain returns) it’s time for Monday Night Football in Stradbally.

Fun Football at 8.30 p.m. for Over 18s. Non junior league players. Male or Female. Experience or talent not required. See you there.

SAFEGUARDING Our club will run a Safeguarding 1 Course in August. This is compulsory for anyone who will be involved with Underage Groups next season. For more details talk to club chairman Alan D'arcy.

TWO TEAMS It seems probable now that we

will have two teams in the Waterford Junior League, as numbers seem to be adding up. Talk to any of the Adult players for more information.

ON-LINE CLUB SHOP A wide range of playing and leisure gear are available from www.oneills.com Ideal birthday presents.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Birthday wishes to Rián Casey who celebrated his big day on the AstroTurf recently.

SYMPATHY We extend sympathy to the O’Meara family, Bonmahon on the death of Margaret (in her 100th year) recently. May she rest in peace.

VINTAGE TEA & BOOK JAMBOREE It’s that time of year when the Barron Hall hosts its Vintage Tea extravaganza. Relax in the old fashioned way, whilst enjoyed a sumptous array of cakes and other delights. An added interest this year

is the Book Jamboree, where there will be a myriad of stalls, selling mainly second hand books, for modest sums.

It all takes place on Saturday, July 28th in the Barron Hall, 2 to 5 p.m. See you there.

WORLD CUP What a month it has been, and in years to come we can honestly say that the sun shone every day, and ne'r a drop of rain. Russia 2018 can be deemed a success, and whilst it would be naive to believe it cured all that vast country's ills, certainly it helped to cast it in a better light than before.

The games themselves were mainly of a high quality and worthy winners in France, who allied pragmatism and flair to great effect.

Finalists Croatia, born out of the turmoil of war only 25 years ago, were magnificent. Indefatigable in chasing causes and honourable in defeat, their run to the final is a fine honour for a small country with a big football pedigree.

Best of luck to Billy Coleman pictured recently receiving Clubman of the Year from David Walsh.

Abbeyside FC NEW COMMITTEE FOR 2018 Chairman: Liam Sheehan Vice Chairman: Michael Morrissey Treasurer: Ciara Langan Club secratary: Shane O’Gorman Schoolboy Secretary: Willie John Kenneally.

Committee members: John Byrne, Amar Albaid, Ger McGovern, John McGovern, John O’Mahoney.

After a fantastic turnout last Thursday night for the club’s 63rd annual AGM our new committee was announced. We are delighted to see so many people get involved this year and looking forward to the season ahead.

MANAGERS AND COACHING ROLES Anyone who is interested in applying for our management positions with any team can do so in writing or by email.

Liamsheehan85@gmail.com Positions available.

Mens 1st Division, Mens 3rd Division, Mens over 35s, Youths, U-16, U-15, U-14, U-12, U-11.

And we are also looking for extra help with our kids academy.

ABBEYSIDE COMMUNITY TOGETHER WERE BETTER The club would like to invite any existing, new or start-up community groups to make contact with any committee member or Abbeyside A.F.Cs Facebook page.

We are here to offer any assistance to groups for venues, meetings and functions.

Working together we can help provide the Abbeyside community with better facilities that can cater for people of all ages both male and female as we hope to grow both the club and the community together. For further info please email liamsheehan85@gmail.com

A PARTNERSHIP IS BORN

Club gear for new season on sale soon.

WE are excited and delighted to announce that the club will be partnering up with well known and respected Mark McConnell MC Strength and Conditioning for the coming season. Mark works with many club teams and county sides and will no doubt bring a top level of training for the season ahead.

Everyone at the club is delighted to have him on board.

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TRIED & TESTED TRIATHLON CLUB

Ironman UK Bolton Following many months of dedicated training club members Johnny Lynch and Michael Hayes took on the daunting task of competing in their first IRONMAN. IRONMAN UK Bolton was the chosen race. The event which consisted of a 3.8km swim, 180km cycle and finishing with a 42.2km marathon run is the ultimate test.

Johnny finished in a very impressive time of 10:28:08 finishing 35th in his category out of a total of 315.

Michael crossed the finish line in a time of (14:16) having only learned how to swim last year. Well done lads, we look forward to hearing about it when you come home.

FYN MULTISPORT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DENMARK Tried & Tested members Dave Campbell, Shane Power and Jason Travers together with Marc Flavin also from Dungarvan travelled to Denmark to race at the Fyn Multisport World Championships last week. Following almost 12 months of dedicated training and planning Shane, Jason and Marc raced the Standard Duathlon on Friday, 6th uly. This consisted of a 10k run a 40k cycle and a 5k run.

Shane finished an impressive 6th in his age group with Jason finishing a few minutes behind and 8th in his age group.

On Saturday 14th July Dave took on the daunting long distance triathlon which consisted of a 3k swim, a 120k cycle and finished with a 30k run crossing the finish line in (7:52) well within his goal of a sub 8 hour race. Will he retire from triathlon and join Michelle on the tennis court, we’ll have to wait and see. Well done lads, ye have done the club and country very proud.

KTC V GRAPH TRIATHLON Tried & Tested had three members taking on the popular KTC V Graph Triathlon in the grounds of Kilkenny Castle on Sunday last.

The sprint distance race consisted of a 750m river swim downstream to transition at Kilkenny Castle, the cycle consisted of a 20km cycle out towards the motorway and around the block finishing with a 5km run around the castle grounds. Well done to John O’Rourke (1:09) who finished 7th overall and 5th in his category.

Martin Stevenson (1:15) 25th Overall. Alan Lyons, (1:17). Lisa Mulhall and Mairead Flynn raced the try a tri, both having only started to learn how to swim last year.

SOUTH COAST TRIATHLON CLUB AQUA VELO Tried & Tested had four members undertaking the Moby Dick, Standard Aqua Velo on Sunday last which had an early start of 7am. The event which was part of the National, Standard Distance Championships consisted of A 1,500m swim in Youghal Bay finishing with a 40km cycle. Darren Tutty was first Tried & Tested member to finish in (1:25) finishing second in his new age category.

Darren’s daughter and Junior club member Elia Tutty was next to cross the finish line, finishing in an impressive time of (1:31) Elia was the only junior to participate in the race and eighth female overall to finish. Next to finish was Judit McNally in (1:42) followed by Ann Marie Power in (2:04). The post race meal in the Red Store was much appreciated by all.

GREAT BLACKWATER SWIM The 2nd Great Blackwater Swim took place in Fermoy on Saturday

last 14th July. The event consisted of a 3.5km swim downstream in the River Blackwater from Michael Flatley’s Castlehyde Estate to Fermoy. Swimmers were bussed out to the estate where they entered the water and swam to Fermoy. The event was organised

by Blackwater Triathlon Club.

A number of Tried & Tested members travelled to take part.

Tried & Tested members taking part on the day were. Nicola Moroney, Philippa Keating, Liz Callaghan, Joanne O’Neill, Rob Shaw Hamilton, Anne Marie Power and Paul Twomey.

HILLS OF THE HARBOUR TRIATHLON Following a break for a few years, the Hills of the Harbour Sprint Distance Triathlon returned for 2018. The event took place in Aghada just outside Midleton and as the name suggests there were a lot of hills in both the cycle and the run on what was the hottest day of the year. Tried & Tested members racing on the day were Billy Ryan who finished in 13th place overall and 3rd in his category, brothers John Joe and Richard Hayes, Vincent (Bobo) Tutty and junior club member Jordan O’Rourke who raced his first sprint distance triathlon. Well done guys BASE 2 RACE HARBOURMAN TRIATHLON WICKLOW Club members Bryan Hallissey, Justin Coonan, Cathal Dwane and Lynne Fitzpatrick travelled to race in the Base2 Race Harbourman Olympic distance triathlon which consisted of 1,500m swim, 40km cycle and finished with a 10km run.

There were 700 registered to take part in the event which was part of the National series. The event took place on the hottest day of the year with temperatures reaching 30 degrees. Justin Coonan was first club member home followed by Cathal Dwane and Bryan Hallissey. Lynne Fitzpatrick was next in what was her first time racing the distance.

RING OF KERRY CYCLE Congratulations to Aisling Horgan and Annemarie Power who took part in the sold out Ring of Kerry 175km cycle recently. This was Annemarie’s first time taking part in the event.

BARRY McCARTHY MEMORIAL SWIM CARRICK-ON-SUIR Always a popular event the Barry McCarthy Memorial swim took place in Carrick-on-Suir recently. The event consists of three river swim races of 500m, 750m and 1,500m. A number of Tried & Tested members took part on the day with many attempting at least one of the races without a wetsuit.

Well done everyone.

RACE 2 IN CLUB AQUATHLON SERIES The second race in our Aquathlon summer series took place last week in Clonea. The event was organised by Darren Tutty and Paul O’Gorman. There were over 30 racing on the night with a number of visiting club members. Keep an eye on our facebook page for details of another aquathlon over the coming weeks 20KM TIME TRIALS AT BALLINROAD There has been a fantastic turnout for our fortnightly Time Trials from St. Laurence’s Hall to the Five Cross Roads at Stradbally and back over the past few weeks with some great times and massive increases by participants on pre-

vious weeks. The final time trial in the series takes place tonight Wednesday, 18th July with first bike heading off at 7 pm sharp. Thanks to Barry Morrissey for organising this event over the past six weeks, thanks also to his assistants, Dearbhla and Rody Morrissey and Cal Tutty.

SATURDAY MORNING SEA SWIMS There has been a great turnout over the past few weeks for our Saturday morning sea swims lead

by Robert Shaw Hamilton. Swims take place each Saturday at 9 am from the Castle End of Clonea. The swim is a meet and swim and is relaxed and informal. Some members go for a run afterwards whilst others go for a cycle, or just swim if you like.

DUNGARVAN TRIATHLON 2018 Dungarvan Triathlon 2018 will take place on Saturday, 15th September, 2018. The Dungarvan Triathlon is now entering its fifth year. There are only four relay slots left in sprint distance, individual entries are also selling out quickly in the sprint distance with very few remaining.

This year will be the second year of the Olympic Distance. The sprint distance race will consist of a 750m swim, -20km cycle - 5.5km run. There will be ONE WAVE ONLY in the sprint distance with a max entry of 175; once this number is reached entries will close. The Standard / Olympic Distance which was a big hit last year and received amazing feedback will comprise of a 1,500m swim- 40km

Club members at the Great Blackwater Swim. cycle - 10km run. The swim in the standard distance will be an “Aussie swim exit” where athletes will swim 750m, exit the water, run up the beach and swim another 750m.

If you have any queries with regard to the race please email race@dungarvantri.com or alternatively check out the Facebook page dedicated to Dungarvan Triathlon where race routes are now available.

DUNGARVAN KIDATHLON 2018 The date has been set for Dungarvan Kidathlon 2018. Always popular, now entering its third year.

The 2018 Dungarvan Kidathlon will take place at Clonea on Sunday 16th September 2018.

The Kidathlon is sure to be an

even bigger hit this year with our newly formed Junior Club section comprising of 80 members.

Over fifty percent of places are sold so enter now to avoid disappointment. More details to come over the coming months.

2018 CLUB MEMBERSHIP Membership of both Tried & Tested Triathlon Club and Triathlon Ireland including 2018 racing license is now available for renewal through the Triathlon Ireland website.

Elia Tutty 1st Junior at the Youghal Aqua Velo.

Dave Campbell after racing at the Long Distance World Triathlon Championships in Denmark.

Johnny Lynch in action at IRONMAN UK Bolton.

Club members at the Moby Dick Aqua Velo in Youghal.

[Dave O’Brien Photography]

Top three finishers at our recent Aquathlon.

Club members at the Base2Race Harbourman Triathlon in Wicklow.

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Finisk Valley AC

All-Ireland bronze medals for Finisk Valley athletes ON the 1st July six Finisk Valley athletes travelled to the All-Irelands in Tullamore. It was a very tough day for the athletes as temperatures were as high as 28 degrees.

First up on the track were Lucy Nugent and Ava Flavin. Lucy and Ava were competing in the U-11 60m team event. Lucy was in heat 2 and ran an excellent time of 9.67.

Ava ran in heat 3 and also had an excellent run with a time of 9.56.

Both times were combined and bronze medals were awarded to Lucy and Ava. Well done girls such a great achievement to win All Ireland medals.

Corey Scanlon competed in the U-13 Shot Putt. Corey just missed out on an All-Ireland Medal finishing 4th overall with a huge throw of

10.47m. Well done Corey keep up the good work.

Last on the track were the girls U-11 4x100m relay. The girls ran excellent in the heat finishing 2nd with a time of 60.49 just behind the Dublin Champions MSB. The girls knew they would have to up their game if they wanted an All-Ireland Medal coming home. And that they did running 60.18 in the final and finished 3rd best team in Ireland.

Well done Lucy Nugent, Brooke Dunford, Suin Mernin, Ava Flavin and super sub Saorlaith Mernin.

Everyone at the club would like to congratulate all six competitors.

It is a huge achievement to get to an All-Ireland never mind come home with All Ireland medals, always earned never given.

Well done to Ballinameela/Aglish Community Games group who won the overall club prize at the 2018 county finals.

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

Another All-Ireland title for Lucy Holmes

Finisk Valley AC girls U-11 4x100m relay team

Corey Scanlon

Lucy Nugent and Ava Flavin

THE Irish Life Health All Ireland Championships got underway in Tullamore on Saturday and Sunday last.

The top athletes from all over the country descended on Tullamore in seach of personal best performance and much sought after All Ireland medals.

First in action for West Waterford A.C. on Saturday morning was Eoin Buenaventura who competing in his first All Ireland Championships finished 6th in the boys under 16 high jump with a leap of 1m50.

On the track Lucy Holmes captured her third All Ireland title in five weeks with a win in the under 17 girls 800m. The race started at a modest pace and as they went through the first 200m Lucy was in the middle of the pack in 6th place.

Coming down the home straight for the first time Lucy moved out into lane two and was in 3rd place as Arla Stewart City of Derry took them through the bell in 70 sec. A group of five broke away on the back straight with Lucy in the middle.

As they hit the 600m the pace really picked up with Lucy coming wide in the home straight and putting in a blistering finish to take her first national club title with Danielle Jansen Finn Valley 2nd and Tara Ramaswmy St Senans in 3rd. The second lap was run in a much faster 66secs.

Later in the day Cian O’Riordan went in the under 18 boys 800m.

This was run at a blistering pace with the winner coming home in 1.52. Cian was close to his best finishing in 2.07.

GOLD FOR KATE KILLIGREW IN THE UNDER 16 POLE VAULT It was wet and windy in Tullamore on Sunday and not a great day for pole vaulting. Kate Killigrew made the best of the conditions to win gold in the under 16 pole vault with a clearance of 2m 60. This was a big step up from her silver medal last year. In the triple jump Kate finished 6th with a jump of 9m19.

In the under 17 pole vault Alannah Kelly cleared 2m40 to finish in 5th place.

BRONZE FOR CIARAN BUENAVENTURA IN HIGH JUMP Ciaran Buenaventura was also in action on Sunday in the boys under 19 high jump. This was Ciaran’s first All Ireland final and his only chance to win an All Ireland juvenile medal as next year he

moves into the senior ranks. He made the most of the occasion jumping 1m75 to take a bronze medal in the in the boys under 19 high jump.

I’m sure it brought back many memories for his mother Andrea who competed in the javelin at these championships a few years ago.

Cian O’Riordan was again in action in a very competitive under 18 3000m with the first three athletes home in under 9mins. Cian finished in 8th place in a new personal best time of 9.25.40 Cian and Lucy Holmes will compete in the junior 1,500m at the Cork City Sports on Monday night.

SILVER AND BRONZE FOR AISLINN O’REGAN AT IWA SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Just a week after represting Ireland at the IWA World under 18 championships Aislinn O’Regan was back in action in Santry at the IWA National Senior Championships in Santry. Aislinn threw close to her personal best in both competitions and finished 2nd in the shot and 3rd in the discus.

This was a very good result for the youngest competitor in the competition.

MUNSTER B CHAMPIONSHIPS NEXT SATURDAY IN CIT The Munster B track and Field Championships will be held on Saturday next July 31st on the track at CIT. West Waterford will have fourteen young athletes competing at this event.

Under 9 Cian Qualter 60m, 300m Under 10 Owen Morrissey 60m, 500m Under 11 Sarah Gaffney 60m 600m Aoife Lattimore Long Jump, Turbo Javelin Under 12 Ben Qualter 80m Long Jump, Mattie Kupczyk 80m, Long Jump.

David Gaffney 600m, David Nyhan 600m Under 13 Grainne Moore 600m, Shot Sophie Crotty Long jump, Shot Eimear O’Neill Shot, Long jump Under 13 Cal Tutty 600m Under 15 Sarah Nyhan 800m Under 16 Oisin O’Riordan 800m

Please collect an order of events from Antoinette at training on Wed night ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 3 The final day of the All Ireland Track and Field Championships will take place on Sunday, July 21st in Tullamore.

West Waterford will continue its long and successful tradition in the pole vault with Eoin Buenaventura in the under 16 boys Patrick Fitzgerald, Sam O’Neill

Lucy Holmes WWAC 1st in the girls undr 17 800m.

Ciaran Buenaventura who finished 3rd in the boys under 19 high jump at the All Ireland Championships. and Darragh Curran in the under 18 boys and Diarmuid Harty in the under 19 boys Cian O’Riordan will be our only representative on the track competing in the boys under 18 1,500m.

LUCY HOLMES COMPETES IN SCOTLAND On Saturday Lucy Holmes will represent Irish Schools in the

Kate Killigrew who won the pole vault under 16 at the All Ireland Championships.

Aislinn O'Regan WWAC who finished 2nd in the Shot and 3rd in the Discus at the IWA Senior Championships.

Schools International Track and Field in Grangemouth, Scotland where she will compete in the 800m.

The best of luck to all our athletes competing next weekend in Cork, Tullamore and Scotland.

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Dungarvan Cycling Club young members.

Damien Fleming playing the last hole on what was to become the victory hole in epic win to secure the All Ireland Senior Strokeplay Championship.

CUNNIGAR PITCH & PUTT CLUB NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Thinking of taking up a new sport well, why not try your hand at Pitch and Putt our course is set in 7 acres of Parkland and will cost you less than €2 a week to play as often as you like. There are deals for family membership throughout 2018 and beyond and for those that have taken a break we would ask you to dust down the clubs and get back swinging. Ladies and Gents Membership €85; Family membership 2 adults 2 children under 16 €155; Juveniles €50.

MEMBERSHIP 2018 The Clubhouse will be open during the week for new or for any member that wishes to renew their membership. Reminder to members that membership fees must be paid before entering any competition any those that have not paid up will have their fob turned off.

CONTACTS Anyone wishing to contact the Club can contact the Secretary on 086 3781969, Chairman on 0871611664 or Pro on 087 9667472 if you have any queries.

COURSE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The course is open to the public.

Directions go to the top of the town turn left at St. Mary’s Church first right and you will find the course at the end of the road. Green Fees are €5 and Clubs can be hired for €3 and you can play all day.

MEMBERS If you have some spare time you could venture down to the clubhouse and see if you can give some assistance this would be much appreciated by the course Committee you can ring Paul before you travel on 0871611664 TEAM BUILDING EVENT If your Company are considering Team Building Events and a spot of light competition amongst your employees v managers, why not give this a go we can cater for all events and is in the centre of town.

SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUBS If your Company Sports and Social Clubs would like an enjoyable day out we can cater for all your requirements on 6 acres of mature Parkland course that is ranked among the best in the country and a very equipped Clubhouse that can cater a buffet if required after your rounds then contact the numbers above for further information we would only be too glad to assist.

COMMITTEE MEETING The next committee is scheduled for Wednesday, 1st August at

7 o’clock. All committee members are asked to attend. This is an important meeting as the Summer Calendar will be discussed NATIONAL STROKEPLAY CHAMPION DAMIEN FLEMING Last weekend saw the AllIreland championships take place at Glenville Pitch and Putt Club in Dublin and I can only describe this as one of the finest courses in the country.

This is the home of over 750 members and the imagination and layout of this course was exceptional.

Former All Ireland Champions fell away one by one and it looked like we were going to have a new champion. Robbie Donovan a Dungarvan man playing out of Fermoy ran close in the Inter section and narrowly missed out on the big prize but must be delighted with his performance on this course.

Stephen Donovan from Cunnigar didn’t get the rub of the green and fell at the first hurdle but the experience will stand to him in the future.

John Carroll represented the Senior section while John beat the course it was not good enough to take him to the final 18 holes as the cut was 5 under par. John had 14 birdies and 12 dropped shots. It was a Kerryman Damien Fleming who took home the coveted prize

and we congratulate him on his feat.

WEDNESDAY LADIES DAY The Ladies played last Wednesday and the winners were: Cora Kearney, Maureen Power 1st Nett, 1st Gross Bridget Walsh and Olivere Walsh. Please support our Sponsors by shopping Local BONUS BALL 07 Michelle O’Connell was this week’s winner.

THURSDAY NIGHT TOURNAMENT Names in for 6 Tee off 6.30. All members are asked to support.

Congrats to all winners last week.

Ladies Wednesday, 18th July.

Usual times and don’t forget the sun cream. Please support all competitions.

JUVENILES Any parent out there that is looking for their child to take up a new sport or thinking of taking up Golf well this could be the starting point of a future career in Golf get the short game right and the rewards for the big game are endless, MANNING THE CLUBHOUSE Members are required for manning the clubhouse over the coming months so if you have a few hrs to spare call down and see if you can be of some assistance.

FERMOY SCRATCH CUP Saturday, 21st July and Castleisland Sunday, 22nd both well worth a visit.

Robbie Donovan playing the 9th hole on the testing Glenville course.

ALL good things must come to an end and on Sunday a strange substance fell from the skies putting a dampener (excuse the pun) on proceedings. However, all groups did venture out while being mindful of greasy roads and compromised braking. Here are the notes from the road…..

The Tuesday Club had 20 out for a sprint around the Villierstown circuit. 50k at a fast but controlled pace on another beautiful evening for cycling. 50k @32kph Frank’s gang packed up their kit bags for the monthly long spin taking in Tallow, Dungourney, Midleton, Clonye, Castlemartyr for coffee and home via Youghal, Clashmore. 140k at a nifty 30kph ON SUNDAY Group 2 went to Kilgobinet, Mauma, Mahon Bridge, Carrickbeg, Kilmac, coffee in Coach House and home via 5 X Roads. An amended route taking into account the wet conditions, with 8 in group starting out, with 4 completing full spin of 90km with others shortening spin.

G3 had 15 starters on Sunday. An uncooperative tube and tyre called a halt to Declan spin 10 minutes out. The rest regrouping for the climb up Colligan in persistent drizzle. At Millstreet lady rider had enough and four more turned with her, losing another at Ballymac. Eight soldered on the planned route to Knocklofty, Ardfinnan, climbing out of Newcastle to Cappoquin. Onwards over to Villierstown and another mountain to scale taking the remaining seven over to the top of the sweep. 100k covered with 1000m climbing in the legs.

Group 4 were reintroduced to rain jackets at Colligan as the dark clouds opened. Two of the eight eschewed rainwear preferring to go with the swimsuit option. A tight bunch into Clonmel, careful on the bends due to frothy roads. An impromptu stop, the Captain retrieving a member's saddle bag yet again.

Through to picturesque Fethard and on to Kilsheelan on some bumpy roads.

The new girl making clear calls. The 13k road to coffee in Carrick was wet, busy and noisy.

A couple of cyclists merged with the group grateful of the shelter. Soggy seats all round at 85k, hot drinks and buns required. The possibility of a mini bus was aired. No choice but to carry on in persistent rain climbing out of Carrick to Leamybrien. The Captain instructing the drafter to go to the front. On approaching Durrow the bunch got a whiff of hot showers and all pushed on in drizzle to Dungarvan. Well done everyone for sticking to the route in conditions not experienced for a while. 124k.

Five had five riders out on the first miserable morning in a while. A 65k round trip took the group to Clashmore, over to Ardmore for coffee and back to town at 20kph O'MAHONY CYCLES & NURSERY SUMMER SERIES. Thursday was the concluding night for this years Summer series and once again another perfect night for racing.

There were only 2 groups competing, the A3/A4 combined and the scratch with a time gap of four minutes in between.

The scratch got to work immediately once they were let go - after the usual complaints of the gap being too big and

there are too many in the first group, but the timekeeper held his ground to make a good nights racing.

Conor Hennebry had gapped the scratch group on the draggy roads from Bally across to Hickeys fabrication and at this point was only about 20 seconds from the A3/A4 group. He made the juncture at the bottom of the drag at Griffins garage with the remaining scratch group just behind....this is where yours truly had to head to the finish line so I don't know how it progressed hereafter.

Coming to the bottom of the finishing hill it was Conor and Mark who were out front by about 20 seconds and who started the sprint together with Conor taking the win on the night with Mark Second, next in was Kieran Cahill then Ray Dwyer and finally Marc Flavin.

A big thank you to all marshalls and lead car drivers that helped out over the eight weeks.

A big shout out to all the motorbike outriders who guided the racers week in week out As a token of our appreciation the takings from the league will be donated to the bikers for the Solas Centre Waterford.

Congrats to our winner Mark McGarry and well done to our runnerups.

Overall Standings 1. Mark McGarry, 2. Kieran Cahill, 3.

Conor Hennebry, 4. Ray Dwyer, 5. Alan Landers JUNIOR RACING NEWS NATIONAL TRACK CHAMPION TITLE FOR EOGHAN LATTIMORE Some of our junior riders took a break from the road and attended the Cycling Ireland National Junior Track Championships this weekend at the Sundrive track in Dublin. The lads had some coached track sessions throughout the year under the watchful eye of Hugh Byrne of the Irish Cycling Track Commission.

The lads did DCC proud stealing five national medals. Eoghan Lattimore on his birthday taking gold in the U12 Sprint final with Cal taking bronze in a photo finish against team mate David Gaffney who took a great 4th place.

Cal Tutty took silver in the 4 lap

scratch race with Eoghan taking bronze in a very close photo finish. David Gaffney was close behind.

Finally, Eoghan took silver in the Time trial with David finishing 4th and Cal taking 5th. David was out of his age this year and will be eligible to compete U12 again next year.

Mark McGarry on his track debut also competed well in all of the Under 16 races although out of his age this year he attacked hard in the 12 lap scratch race and was unlucky just coming up just short on this occasion.

Having won his national medal Eoghan went on to Mullingar and won the Mullingar Lakeside Wheelers U-12 Road Race GP. The lads would like to thank the organisers, the Track Commission of Cycling Ireland for great day.

Well done lads putting DCC on the map nationally.

KIDS LEAGUE 2018 The ever popular kids league returns to the Shandon circuit again this summer for a four week run beginning next Thursday 19th at 7 p.m. Sign on at 6.45 p.m. Participants are encouraged to register for an underage licence on cycling Ireland website.

Cost is €10 for u-8/10 and €20 for U12/14. Route is 6k and helmets are compulsory. Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We are grateful to Morrissey (DNG) properties for their most generous sponsorship.

Looking forward to seeing you all for a few great weeks cycling.

JUNIOR TOUR OF IRELAND Best of luck to local cyclist Conor Coleman who takes part in the Scott Junior Tour of Ireland this week, Conor is an Ex-DCC man who greatly supports all the clubs events and whose parents John and Karen do trojan work for the club. Keep her between the ditches Conor and may the wind be at your back!

The Tuesday night spin continues each Tuesday at 6.30 from Kilrush.

Ardmore is the destination next week.

52k at 28/30kph. Until next week stay safe out there folks, follow us on facebook, any queries email carolmbyrne99@gmail.com

Cal and Eoghan with their national medals.

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Dungarvan Hillwalking Club hosts highly successful Comeragh Crossing walk DUNGARVAN Hillwalking Club’s annual Comeragh Crossing walk, held on 7th July last, attracted a whopping 186 walkers. The club was delighted with the turnout and that the heat didn’t put people off. The club would like to thank all our walk leaders and sweepers, and those who helped as marshals along the way, manning checkpoints and handing out snacks.

The club would also like to thank Kilgobinet Sports Centre for the use

of the venue and our caterers for the lovely food. Special thanks to the Comeragh Crossing Committee for their hard work over the past few months.

Their efforts ensured the successulf the walk. Valuable funds were raised for Dungarvan Lions Club, West Waterford Hospice and South-East Mountain Rescue. Congratulations to all on a truly special event.

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Win for Curran at Cavan Home Pony International THE Home Pony International was held in Cavan Equestrian Centre from the 12th to the 15th July.

This is a very popular event in the show-jumping calendar with combination of pony and rider coming from Ireland north and south, England, Scotland and Wales.

Dungarvan’s Saoirse Curran receiving the trophy for the 148 1.10 metre Championship class on Sunday. This combination taking the winning spoils with over 100 entries from all four countries. This is always a very competitive class with some very competitive combinations.

Saoirse Curran is no stranger to this type of pressure and pulled off some fantastic turns before pulling of what was deemed the turn of the championship and galloping home over the last fence in a super-fast time of 29.19 seconds to clinch victory.

Cappoquin Rowing Club Comeragh Challenge walkers enjoy a food stop.

[Michael Daly]

Food stop crew at the Mauma Road wait for the last seven walkers.

Hillwalkers bask in the success of Comeragh Crossing 2018.

[Michael Daly]

Hardy walkers stopping for a well-deserved break.

[Michael Daly]

REMINDER that Cappoquin Rowing Club’s Annual Regatta will be held on Sunday next, July 22nd, at ‘The Rock’ Cappoquin. Racing will begin at 12 noon and all are welcome to come and watch/support our local rowers competing in a range of categories against visiting crews. There is still time to sponsor a race or buy raffle tickets by contacting one of our members.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Our rowers put in very commendable performances over the weekend at the National Rowing Centre as they competed in the Irish National Championships.

More details of our entries and results will be included next week.

Very well done to all who attended and thank you to the coaches for your tireless efforts!

Once again Irish Rowing is com-

ing up trumps on the international circuit. This past weekend the World Rowing Cup was running in Lucerne, Switzerland seeing Sanita Puspure take silver in the single scull while Gary and Paul O’Donovan took gold in the double.

Terrific result.

Quote of the week: “Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose.

Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday.” Wilma Rudolph Contact: Club Captain Stephan Landers: (085) 1330736 or Club Secretary Paul McGrath: (086)8328719. Or find us on Facebook – Cappoquin Rowing Club

[Michael Daly]

Noel and Michael Brennan having a well-earned cuppa at Mauma Road food stop after sweeping The Comeragh Challenge walk 2018. [Michael Daly]

Lismore AFC Schoolboy Awards – Fionn O’Gorman Under 17 Player of the Year. Also included in Paul Quinn.

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Talking Horses A great week for O’Briens as US Navy Flag wins Darley July Cup

Christmas and Donnacha O'Brien win the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Roscommon.

[Patrick McCann]

AIDAN O'Brien and his son Donnacha were first off the mark for the new week when landing the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden with 4/11 favourite Christmas at Roscommon on Monday. As they so often do, the pair doubled up late in the evening when 4/1 chance Conclusion won the Roscommon Herald Handicap.

The week was only to get better for the champion trainer who was among the winners at both Dundalk and Leopardstown on Thursday. His son Donnacha won the 8f maiden on the all-weather on 7/2 chance Indianapolis and then travelled to the Dublin venue to win on another 7/2 chance Lucius Tiberius in the Irish Stallion Farms Nasrullah Handicap after Seamie Heffernan had won the opening fillies’ maiden on the hugely impressive 1/2 favourite Goddess. O’Brien sent out 5/1 shot Fantasy to land the 5f maiden under Michael Hussey at Navan on Saturday and the pair completed a double later on the card when Fire Opal, at odds of 4/1 took the near-6f maiden.

And to wrap it up, there was also the small matter of an overseas-Group 1 double, shared with Ryan Moore on Saturday. U S Navy Flag made all the running to win the Darley July Cup at Newmarket and then at the revamped Paris Longchamp, Royal Ascot winner Kew Garden won the Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris, a 72nd Group/Grade 1 winner sired by Galileo.

Rachael Blackmore turned 29 last Wednesday and celebrated a day early with a double at Roscommon. On a night that female riders won five of the seven races on offer, Blackmore teamed up with trainer John O’Shea to win the Connolly’s Red Mills Rated Novice Hurdle on 6/1 chance Amschel which got up in the closing stages to deny the

Gordon Elliott/Davy Russell combination with the gambledon 15/8 favourite Boot Camp.

Blackmore’s second winner came in the shape of 12/1 shot I Keano which won the Roscommon Racecourse Handicap Hurdle for trainer Denise O’Shea. It was her 20th winner of the season. Blackmore was another who’s week was to get better and she weighed in with a winner at Limerick for Henry De Bromhead on Saturday when Nick Lost took the Cliona Hagan Plays Live July 26th Chase and then at Sligo the following afternoon, she won on the Jimmy Finn-trainer Dorkas in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Rated Novice Hurdle.

Mouse Morris won the Larry O’Farrelly Memorial Handicap Hurdle with 5/2 favourite Spring Watch which was ridden by Donie McInerney. There was a poignant moment at Leopardstown on Thursday when the Edward O’Gradytrained Slippery Serpent won the Red Bean Roastery Qualified Riders Maiden. The 5/1 chance was carrying the colours of Friends Of Maria Syndicate, named after the trainer’s late wife.

Denis Hogan has his horses in top form and he scored with the Killian Leonard-ridden Gopsies Daughter in the 5f handicap at Navan on Saturday.

Another Tipperary trainer on the mark was David Marnane who won the 5f handicap at Dundalk on Thursday afternoon with 15/8 joint-favourite Alfredo Arcano which was ridden by Oisin Orr and Fozzy Stack got in on the act when 8/11 favourite Wishing Star won the 10f maiden under Chris Hayes. Cahir apprentice Shane Crosse was also a winner during the week, scoring on Eos for Joseph O'Brien at Dundalk on Thursday.

Upcoming Fixtures Killarney - Wednesday, July 18 (First Race 5.25) Fairyhouse - Wed July 18 (First Race 5.40) Killarney - Thursday, July 19 (First Race 1.50) Leopardstown - Thurs, July 19 (First Race 5.30)

Kilbeggan - Friday, July 20 (First Race 5.55) Curragh - Saturday, July 21 (First Race 2.35) Curragh - Sunday, July 22 (First Race 1.45) Tipperary - Sunday, July 22 (First Race 2.05)

Bolbec and Denis O'Regan winners of the Doneraile GAA Goes Racing Maiden Hurdle at Cork.

[Patrick McCann]

Amateur rider Jody Townend off the mark Tarazani and Ronan Whelan winning the Manguard Plus Handicap at Leopardstown.

[Patrick McCann]

Another ‘Flat’ winner for de Bromhead HENRY De Bromhead continues to show that he can train winners on the Flat as well as in the National Hunt sphere and he scored with the Herb Stanley-trained Tarazani in the 13f handicap at Leopardstown on Thursday evening. There is little doubt that the Ronan Whelan-ridden winner with reappear at the Galway festival in the coming weeks.

AMATEUR rider Jody Townend is quickly making a name for herself and she enjoyed a winner on her first ride for champion trainer Willie Mullins when landing the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares INH Flat Race on Supreme Trix at Roscommon on Tuesday. A sister of top jockey Paul, Jody was seen to great effect on the 7/2 chance which did not look the easiest of rides and edged badly left for a number of strides inside the final furlong. She was quickly straightened up and accounted for 15/8 favourite Iamastartoo by half-a-length for owners, the Supreme Horse Racing Club.

Cloyne trainer Denise O’Shea struck at Roscommon on Tuesday evening when saddling 12/1 shot I Keano to win the Roscommon Racecourse Handicap Hurdle under the season’s leading jockey Rachael Blackmore. The winner is owned by O’Shea’s lifelong friend Ger O’Leary.

Wayne Lordan bagged an unlikely winner at Dundalk on Thursday when 20/1 outsider Faradays Law won the 12f handicap to wrap up a three-timer for Joseph O'Brien at the meeting.

Denis O'Regan won the opening maiden hurdle at Cork on Friday evening when teaming up with Alan Fleming on 33/1 outsider Bolbec which raced to a sixlength success. At Downpatrick on the same day, Davy Russell rode a winner in his father Jerry’s colours when Youghal By The Sea landed the 2m2f maiden hurdle for trainer Gordon Elliott.

Kanturk apprentice Killian Leonard landed a double at Navan on Saturday. He won the 5f handicap on the Denis Hogan-trained 8/1 chance Gopsies Daughter and followed up on 5/2 joint-favourite Nimitz in the 10f handicap for trainer Charles O’Brien.