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GARDAÍ in Dungarvan have appealed for any witnesses to a late night assault in the town at the weekend to come forward, after a local man was found with serious head injuries.

The man, named locally as Richard O’Leary, was discovered lying on the footpath outside AIB Bank at T. F. Meagher Street, Dungarvan, shortly before 1.00 a.m. last Sunday morning, 18th March. Paramedics rushed to the scene and

tended to Mr. O’Leary who was removed to Cork University Hospital. He remains in hospital receiving treatment for his injuries. Gardaí have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the circumstances leading up to the incident, or

who may have come into contact with a man who suffered head injuries in the town last Saturday night (17th March) into Sunday morning, to contact them at Dungarvan Garda Station on 058-48600. SEE ALSO PAGE 2

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A WOMAN was taken to hospital with injuries following a gas explosion in Lismore last Sunday morning, writes Paul Mooney. The emergency services were alerted to an explosion at Lios an Oir, Lismore at 9.50 a.m. last Sunday, 18th March. Cappoquin and Lismore Fire Brigade responded to the incident, along with the Gardaí. On arrival, the Fire Brigade found significant damage both internally and externally to the single storey house.There was no fire in the house and no damage to any other property.

A woman who was in the house at the time of the explosion was in the care of neighbours with non-life threatening injuries. It is understood she received leg injuries and minor flash burns in the explosion. Fire crews administered first aid to the casualty while awaiting the arrival of the Ambulance Service. The woman was taken to University Hospital Waterford for treatment and was released from hospital last Tuesday morning. c CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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Gardaí following definite line of inquiry into late night assault GARDAÍ in Dungarvan have said they are following a definite line of inquiry into a late night assault at the weekend which resulted in the hospitalisation of a local man, writes Paul Mooney. 36-year-old Richard O’Leary, from Childers Estate, Dungarvan, was found with serious head injuries approximately 12.45 a.m. last Sunday morning, 18th March, near the AIB Bank on T. F. Meagher Street, Dungarvan. Paramedics attended the scene and alerted the Gardaí to the unconscious

man. He was removed to hospital in Clonmel and later transfered to Cork University Hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition. A Garda Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to liaise with the family. While the Gardaí have already spoken with a number of people, Inspector Larry Sheahan said detectives are still seeking witnesses to the incident. He said there were a number of people at the scene at the time, but Gardaí are also particularly interested in speaking

with anyone who was in the vicinity of Dungarvan Courthouse / Lawlor’s Hotel / AIB Bank on T. F. Meagher Street last Saturday night, 17th March, into Sunday morning, 18th March, between approximately 12.30 a.m. and 1.30 a.m. Gardaí are also interested in speaking with anyone who may have something recorded on their camera phone. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at Dungarvan Garda Station on 058-48600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

Pictured above are Emer Middlemass and her daughter Cara who is three years old and travelled specially from her home in Edinburgh for her first St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dungarvan which she enjoyed immensely. Outside of the bands and colour and flags, Cara’s favourite part of the Parade was watching her cousin Abbie Fitzgerald walking along with St. Patrick’s GAA Club. Being from Edinburgh, the low temperatures did not bother her unduly. Emer (nee Meehan, Springfield) likes to come home with her husband and daughter several times a year when she meets all her family and friends again. [Tom Keith]

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WEDNESDAY will be cloudy day with just patchy drizzle. West to southwest winds will be mostly moderate but fresh at times and afternoon temperatures will rise to around 9 to 11 degrees. Wednesday night will become mostly dry with some clear spells. Towards morning it will become cloudier again from the west with rain by morning. Southwest winds will be light to moderate keeping lowest temperatures around 2 to 6 degrees. Thursday will be a cloudy and wet day with outbreaks of rain. The rain will be heavy at times and accompanied by a strong and gusty southerly wind. Maximum temperatures of 9 or 10 degrees. The rain will ease later in the evening and it is expected to become largely dry overnight with clear spells and just isolated showers. Minimum temperatures of 4 or 5 degrees in moderate southwest winds. Cool and blustery on Friday with some bright spells but also fairly frequent showers. Some of the showers will be heavy and bring the risk of hail and thunder. Maximum temperatures of 8 or 9 degrees in fresh and gusty westerly winds. Largely dry overnight with clear spells and with the risk of frost. Minimum temperatures of between 1 and 3 degrees in moderate westerly breezes. Saturday looks set to be a bright day with sunny spells and just occasional showers. Top temperatures will range from 9 to 11 degrees in fresh westerly winds. It is expected to be dry overnight with clear spells and a grass frost. Minimum temperatures of 1 to 3 degrees in light, variable winds. Current indications suggest Sunday will be a day of sunshine and scattered showers, some of the showers possibly falling as hail. Highest temperatures on Sunday of 8 to 10 degrees in light, variable winds. Outlook – Looking ahead, present indications suggest the weather will remain changeable and rather unsettled for the early days of next week with showery conditions persisting on most days. Temperatures will remain close to or slightly below the seasonal average.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

Anger that roads programme was ‘not properly discussed’ By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council Senior Engineer for Roads, Gabriel Hynes, has assured DungarvanLismore Municipal District Councillors of more time to discuss proposed annual roads programmes from next year. The promise follows sharp criticism from Cllr. Damien Geoghegan over the process in 2018. Cllr. Geoghegan had been absent on council business during February’s monthly municipal meeting. He told March’s gathering that on returning he was shocked to find that the year’s roads programme had been adopted despite not featuring on the circulated agenda. “To have something that important not on the agenda is not acceptable” he

stormed. “In the past we would have had workshops before agreeing a roadworks programme. I think it was somewhat rushed.” Cllr. Siobhán Whelan agreed, noting that “we only got half an hour.” Cllr. John Pratt also concurred, as did Cllr. Tom Cronin, although neither had raised any concerns at the time. Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell differed, asking what the problem was. Cllr. Geoghegan quickly enlightened him in what might be termed strident tones! “The problem is that it is probably the most important job we as elected members do on behalf of our constituents”, he informed. “A process like that shouldn’t be rushed! It’s of benefit to us, not the officials up there!!” Mr. Hynes said he had “noted the

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Pictured with Canon William Ryan, P.P., Dungarvan, are the students of Mercyhurst University, Erie, Pennsylvania, and members of Faculty who attended Mass in St. Mary's on St. Patrick's Day.

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Woman injured in Lismore gas explosion c FROM FRONT PAGE Fire crews worked to make the damaged house safe. No-one else was injured in the incident. The scene was later declared safe and Fire Service operations ceased at 12.45 p.m. Gardaí said they are not treating the incident as malicious and it is being described as a domestic gas explosion.

It is believed the explosion was linked to a bottled gas supply to the house. Waterford Fire Service would urge care in the storage, handling and usage of bottled gas. The following safety guidelines should be adhered to at all times. Gas bottles are highly flammable and should be kept away from sources of

ignition, hot surfaces and naked flames. Bottles should be placed in an upright position to ensure vapour rather than liquid is used. Keep your bottle outdoors at all times, on firm, level ground and in a well-ventilated position. Do not keep your gas bottle in a cellar, basement or sunken area.

Bottles must be accessible, should not cause obstructions and must be protected from damage or interference by persons, animals or vehicles. Changeover devices and regulators should ideally be located near to the bottles and the flexible connections checked regularly and kept as close as possible. Bottles should not be positioned

near to windows, doors, airbricks, flues, ducts, drains, gullies or openings to cellars. Bottles should also not be located near to any corrosive, toxic or oxidising materials. The area around bottles should be kept clear of litter, long grass and other flammable materials.

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By Christy Parker WATERFORD Councillor James Tobin has advised householders to have their postal eircode always close to hand to ensure the quickest response in the event of having to summon the emergency services. The code essentially gives emergency services a precise location of the one’s property and so facilitates faster arrival time. The Councillor told

March’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting that he had personal cause to call an ambulance in an emergency situation recently. As a result he was keen to praise the ambulance unit and the health service generally. “But I want to impress how important is the postal eircode, especially to isolated areas in rural Ireland”, he added. “When you’re dialling 999 it is most important number. It has the potential to save

lives. “In my experience you will have an ambulance in plenty of time if you use it.” Cllr. Declan Doocey concurred, recalling that his household also had reason to cite the code in recent times. “I have to praise the health service”, he further informed. “We don’t praise the foot soldiers and doctors enough.The front line is top class; it’s the management, in my mind, that has room for improvement.”

Lights now operational at Mountstuart LOCAL Sinn Féín Councillor, Siobhán Whelan, is very pleased that the street lights which had been erected last year outside St. Patrick’s Church at Mountstuart are now fully connected and working. Following concerns brought to her attention by residents, Councillor Whelan raised the issue with the local area engineer Josephine McGrath and is happy to report that the problem is Main photograph: Picturesque St. Patricks Church, Mountstuart, West now fully resolved. Waterford. Inset: Cllr. Siobhán Whelan.

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Comeragh Councillors make three submissions to Boundary Committee THREE submissions have been made by Comeragh Councillors to the Local Area Boundary Committee, seeking the committee to increase the number of seats the electoral district holds. The three submissions, by Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan, Cllr. John O’Leary and Cllr. Ray Murphy, were submitted to the Boundary Committee before the deadline of 19th February last. The Boundary Committee is engaged in examining the configurations of electoral areas before the next local elections in 2019. Following the amalgamation of Waterford County Council and Waterford City Council in 2014, three new districts were created: Comeragh Municipal District; Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District; and the Metropolitan District (made up of the electoral areas of Tramore and Waterford City West; Waterford City East; and Waterford City South). The Comeragh District is the

smallest of the three Districts, with six Councillors, while Dungarvan-Lismore has eight Councillors; and the Metropolitan District has 18 Councillors. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan confirmed he made a submission to the Boundary Committee seeking an increase in the Comeragh District. He said there should be a better split of Councillors between the county and city, pointing out that currently there is a heavy urban bias, as the Metropolitan area has a total of 18 Councillors, while the county (Comeragh area and Dungarvan-Lismore area) has a total of 14 Councillors. He suggested that the six Councillors in the Comeragh area should be increased to seven or eight Councillors, with the extra seats coming from either the Metropolitan area, or perhaps one seat from the Dungarvan-

Lismore area and one seat from the Metropolitan area. Cllr. O’Ryan confirmed that he received confirmation from the Boundary Committee that his submission was received. Both Councillors John O’Leary and Ray Murphy also confirmed they made a submission to the Boundary Committee. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said it was basically left up to Councillors whether or not they wanted to make a submission to the Boundary Committee. He explained that there was no group submission from the Council because he wouldn’t have been empowered to make such a submission, due to the fact that in order to achieve more seats for the Comeragh area, it would require a section of the Metropolitan area or DungarvanLismore area be moved into the Comeragh area – something he wasn’t going to suggest as it could cause a huge row between

Councillors. The Local Electoral Area Boundary Committee will review and make its recommendations on local electoral area boundaries, reporting to Minister of State, John Paul Phelan (Carlow / Kilkenny) no later than 13th June, 2018. The report will be considered as the basis for a revision of the local electoral areas for use at the local elections to be held in 2019. According to the website www.boundarycommittee.ie a total of ten submissions were made: Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan (Comeragh); Cllr. Davy Daniels (Metropolitan); Cllr. John Cummins (Metropolitan); Cllr. Joe Kelly (Metropolitan); Cllr. Damien Geoghegan (Dungarvan - Lismore); Cllr. Jason Murphy (Metropolitan); Cllr. John O’Leary (Comeragh); Cllr. Ray Murphy (Comeragh); Deputy Mary Butler, T.D., and Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Council.

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Wa te r fo rd G re e nway 1 st Bi r t h d ay C e l e b ra t i o n s p l a n n e d f o r M a r c h 25 t h WATERFORD’S multi awardwinning Greenway celebrates its first birthday this weekend with a ‘Birthday Bumps’ drive which aims to encourage as many people as possible to get out, get active and enjoy using the 46km off-road cycling and walking trail. The ‘You’d never know who you might bump into on the Waterford Greenway’ campaign targets locals and visitors to the area and encourages everyone to grab their bikes or skates, their runners or hiking boots and enjoy the Waterford Greenway as it celebrates its 1st birthday on Sunday, March 25th. Among the many big names to have visited the Greenway over the past year since it was opened by Foreign Affairs Minister, Simon Coveney, are sporting legends Paul O’Connell, Sonia O’Sullivan, Sam Bennett, Derek McGrath and Niamh Briggs as well as actress, Carrie Crowley, celebrity chef, Paul Flynn, model and foodie, Roz Purcell and former Taoiseach, Enda Kenny. A series of fundraisers organised by Dungarvan Youthreach and the Greenway Joggers take place on Friday and Saturday, March 23rd and 24th, with monies raised going to the Irish Cancer Society. Sunday marks the Greenway’s first birthday and is set to be a family-focused celebration, with

costumed characters buzzing about and available for ‘selfies’ at strategic locations between 2.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. Several local businesses are organising promotions to tie in with the 1st Birthday theme. It’s been a phenomenal start for the Waterford Greenway as it scooped the ‘Grand Prix Award’ and ‘Best Tourism Initiative’ prizes at the All Ireland Community and Council Awards

earlier this year. Data released in mid-December showed that close to 250,000 people used the Waterford Greenway in its first 10 months. Michael Walsh, Chief Executive with Waterford City and County Council, said it’s been a phenomenal first year for all. “The Waterford Greenway has had an incredible economic, social and cultural impact on all the communities which straddle

the 46km-long route. It has captured the local and national imagination and has been a huge magnet for visitors to this region. “The challenge ahead now will be to build on this success and encourage those visiting to stay longer and explore more of Viking Waterford while they’re here. The coastal towns and villages, the communities of the Comeragh Mountains and the

Copper Coast, the great houses and gardens of the Blackwater and so many other amazing tourist offerings in and around Waterford city and county all stand to benefit. Working together, we will ensure that the Waterford Greenway lifts all boats,” Mr Walsh vowed. Figures released in early December show that since it opened in March 2017, 247,545 have enjoyed using the Waterford Greenway. Of these, 105,639 were on foot and 141,906 have cycled it. Well over 9 out of 10 (94%) of visitors to the Waterford Greenway www.visitwaterfordgreenway.co m rated it as either excellent or good. The Waterford Greenway is Ireland’s longest greenway and the spectacular, 46km off-road cycling and walking trail stretches from the Viking City of Waterford to the picturesque coastal town of Dungarvan. Visitors are invited to travel along Waterford Greenway in Ireland’s Ancient East from the City along the River Suir, by Mount Congreve Gardens, through Kilmacthomas, across eleven bridges, over three impressive viaducts and through a 400m long tunnel; with wonderful views of the Comeragh Mountains, the Copper Coast and Dungarvan Bay.

Waterford Artlinks Bursaries Awarded THIS year, €55,000 in bursaries has been awarded to artists by the Artlinks partnership of local authorities Arts Offices in Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford. This initiative is supported by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon to provide professional development opportunities and supports for established and emerging artists who are resident in these four counties in the South East region. The recipients of bursaries from the Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council are: Carl

Giffney, City / Visual Arts; Clodagh Beresford Dunne, Dungarvan / Literature; Sandra Kelly, City / Visual Arts; Róisín Sheehy, Tramore / Dance; James Merrigan, City / Visual Arts; Jane Jermyn, Lismore / Visual Arts; Clare Scott, Tramore / Visual Arts; Blawnin Clancy, Dungavan / Visual Arts; Rayleen Clancy, An Rinn / Visual Arts; Alan Murphy, Lismore / Literature; Ciara Gormley, Modeligo / Visual Arts; Laura McNamara, Dungarvan / Visual Arts and Ollie Breslin, City / Film.

Margaret Organ, Arts Officer, Waterford City & County Council thanked everyone who applied and said that Artlinks looks forward to the successful recipients undertaking their projects, mentoring, courses and

workshops. She also thanked The Arts Council for their continued support. Artists who are resident within the four partner Local Authorities can register for membership free of charge on www.artlinks.ie.

Ted and Mary O’Regan Arts Bursary 2018

Margaret O’Neill, Clonea Road, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, was awarded a BA (Hons) Degree in Visual Art by WIT. She was also presented with the Cork Film Centre award in recognition of her innovative approach to Visual Art.

APPLICATIONS are now being invited for the fourteenth annual Ted & Mary O’Regan Arts Bursary.The Bursary was inaugurated in 2005 to honour the memory of one of Waterford’s best loved and respected couples. The purpose of the Award is to assist an individual or individuals, either from or with a strong connection to Waterford City or County, to pursue and develop their chosen arts discipline. Applicants should note that the criteria for the Bursary are open and flexible and that people of all ages may apply. Whilst the

Bursary has, in the past facilitated recipients to attend a third level arts course, this is not a pre-requisite. The Award will aim to fill the financial gap which prohibits an arts worker or arts student of any age or any arts discipline achieving their artistic goal. The Bursary is funded by a combination of local arts organizations, statutory agencies and by individual contributions from friends, associates and family of the late Ted and Mary O’Regan. Garter Lane Arts Centre,Waterford Youth Arts, Spraoi, Theatre Royal and WDS are among the local arts groups who make the

award possible and the statutory bodies who contribute are Waterford City & County Council and Waterford Youth Committee. Together, these organisations have enabled the awards committee to offer local artists a total of more than €80,000 in support of their activities since the foundation of the Bursary. Further information and application forms for the Award can be had by going to O’Regan Bursary at www.waterfordyoutharts.com The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 1st June, 2018 at 5.00 p.m.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

Everyone pleased with the taming of ‘The Beast’ By Christy Parker AFTER the storm came the calm contentment and there were smiles and praise all round at March’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting as the response to the Beast from the East/Storm Emma was recounted. Cathaoirleach Tom Cronin initiated the tributes as he congratulated the outdoor staff, farmers and contractors for their dexterity with shovels and machinery. The Councillor cited the excellence of the emergency services, including Fire Brigade, Gardaí, Civil Defence and not least the Coastguard who conveyed a Nurse

FROSTY FRIENDSHIPS Cllr. John Pratt said the event not only demonstrated great community togetherness, but may even have spawned “new friendships”, as people “got to know their neighbours a bit more.” The first Beast in the East marriage can’t be far off – assuming it hasn’t been put on ice. Cllr. James Tobin reflected that while personally confined to “looking out the window” from his sickbed, he was “still capable of making a few phone calls.” He was grateful for the responses but particularly praised the farming community for facilitating and enabling the crucial transportation of milk-carrying bulk tank lorries. “It was fantastic to see how

from Ardmore to her work in Youghal Hospital. Senior Roads Engineer Gabriel Hynes echoed his sentiments. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said the responses “showed local Government at its very best”, in contrast with the UK, he observed, “where some lives were lost.” Cllr. Geoghegan thanked the Council’s roads department for being contactable and available through e-mail, text and telephone throughout the crisis. The “agricultural community too”, he said, “deserve enormous credit”, with never a hesitation or decline on health and safety grounds.” Instead they “just did it.”

roads were cleared and it showed the importance of local authorities and local knowledge”, he enthused. Cllr.Tobin hoped the message was not lost on “those at the top” as he questioned the alternative of “ringing a TD or a minister at far end of the county” instead of a local Councillor – even one sick in bed. Cllr. Declan Doocey was equally appreciative of all concerned before asking whether “a plough might have been better than a bucket on a big loader” for clearing snow. Mr. Hynes explained that a plough was fine for pushing a half foot of snow aside but a bucket was best for clearing six feet of the stuff.

Kilmac’ will never again see a new social house – Brazil KILMACTHOMAS will never again see a new social house if the Council doesn’t acquire landbanks to build on, Cllr. Liam Brazil told the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council. He had asked the meeting if there was any hope the Council could acquire a landbank to build houses. “I know you’ll say that we have no landbank in Kilmac’, but if we keep saying that, it means Kilmac’ will never again see a new social house,” Cllr. Brazil said. “I think for a town as big as Kilmac’ we need to start building social houses.” He slammed the fact that the Council was handing over €500 and €600 a month in rent under the HAP (Housing Assistance Payment) Scheme to private landlords “which is dead money”. He said if the Council constructed more social housing, it would be of benefit to the Council, rather than making multi-millionaires out of landlords. Cllr. Brazil said places like Kilmacthomas have not seen a new social house in the past 12 years. “I don’t think it’s good enough,” Cllr. Brazil added. Cllr. Declan Clune said he thought the Council discovered around 30 acres of land around the Kilmac’ / Portlaw area and from what he understood the Council was to look into the possibility of using that land for development of social housing

units. Sinead Breathnach, Administrative Officer, Housing, said the Council is currently concentrating social housing on major areas, like Waterford City, Dungarvan and Tramore, “because it is demand-led”. “We are concentrating on those areas at the moment and when those targets have been met, we will be looking at other areas of demand,” she said. She said she believed there may have been a few acres of land in Kilmac’ which is owned by the Council, but it may not be suitable for building social houses. Ms. Breathnach said she would bring it to the attention of the Director of Services, regarding purchasing land in Kilmac’. Cllr. Clune said that there are anything up to 200 people on the housing waiting list between Portlaw and Kilmacthomas. “Those families have equally as much right to get social housing as someone living in the city or Dungarvan / Tramore,” Cllr. Clune said. “You said it is ‘demand-led’, but surely there is a demand for social housing everywhere?” Cllr. Clune questioned. Ms. Breathnach said the Council had to concentrate on the major areas of demand, and then they will get to the smaller areas of demand at a later stage. She said a new Housing Needs Assessment survey will be commencing shortly. “That will give us a more upto-date figure in relation to housing needs in those areas,” Ms. Breathnach said.

Cllr. Siobhán Whelan praised workers who braved overnight stays in local hotels in order to work the following day and also wondered if the beast and Emma had damaged the coastline. Apparently they didn’t. Cllr. Pat Nugent described the responses as like a “meitheal between communities” and found it most gratifying to be “able to talk to Senior Engineers at 6.45 a.m. or very late on a Saturday night.” Enhancing the pleasure, there was “no such talk about money or who’d pay for this”, he added, before concurring happily with Cllr.Tobin that “very little milk was lost.” How could it, with so much cream rising to the top?

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Snag list to be addressed before Council takes in charge Portlaw estate A CONTRACTOR is to be appointed to rectify some snags in a Portlaw housing estate before Waterford Council takes the estate in charge. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Ray Murphy sought an update on the matter, noting that the ‘Taking in Charge’ process “has been going on for a long time” at Cúl Rua, Portlaw. Sinead Breathnach, Administrative Officer, Housing, said the ‘Taking in Charge’ Team have requested the matter go to public procurement, to appoint a contractor to rectify the remaining snags in the estate. Ms. Breathnach said they are still waiting for the contract to be tendered. Meanwhile, Cllr. Declan Clune sought more details in relation to the ‘Taking in Charge’ report. He noted that details in the report “are very vague”. “What are these snags? It is the same thing in the report every month. I would like more details because this is telling us nothing,” Cllr. Clune said. Ms. Breathnach said she would inform the ‘Taking in Charge’ Team and ask them to provide more details in the report in relation to the issues and snags.

30% of planning applications made in Comeragh area

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THE number of planning applications made in the Comeragh area last January amounted to just over 30 percent of the total planning applications made in Waterford City and County. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Ray Murphy noted the figure in the monthly planning report. “It is good to see that almost a third of planning applications are being made in the Comeragh area and justifies any expenditure should be a third of the total amount received across the city and county,” Cllr. Murphy said. Cllr. Liam Brazil asked if planning applications have increased for one-off housing, commencement notices and housing estate developments. Senior Planner, Jim O’Mahony said planning applications have increased across the

city and county by about 30 percent since 2014. “It is fairly consistent in various districts as well,” Mr. O’Mahony said. “In 2014 / 2015 it was mostly one-off houses, but in the last year, there has been an up-swing in the number of housing estate developments.” Mr. O’Mahony said that strategic developments (housing estates with 100 plus houses) go directly to An Bord Pleanála for consideration. “There are a number of those housing developments which have already gone to An Bord Pleanála for adjudication.” Mr. O’Mahony said there are a number of smaller housing estates which are proposed for Dungarvan and Tramore areas and are due to start or have already been started.

Neven Maguire gets the Luck of the Irish Déise treatment on ‘Neven’s Irish Food Trails’ By Mandy Tompkins

Still no update on proposed Ireland’s favourite Chef learns how the famous ‘Blaa’s’ are made . . . IRELAND’S best loved Chef, whiskey distillery Neven Maguire, is back on our TV screens with his new series of for Kilmac’ ‘Neven’s Irish Food Trails’. This THERE is still no update on proposed plans to renovate and restore ‘The Old Mill’ in Kilmacthomas to turn it into a whiskey distillery and bonded warehouse. Two years ago, it was announced that Gortinore Distillery had acquired The Old Mill with the intention of establishing a whiskey distillery in Kilmacthomas. According to a statement from the Founder and CEO, Aidan Mehigan, it was hoped that the renovation of The Old Mill into a whiskey distillery, visitor centre, bonded warehouse, tasting room and coffee shop would be completed by the end of 2018 and the work would create 35 construction jobs and 15 permanent positions when the renovations were complete. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. John O’Leary sought an update. “It has been quite a while now since this was raised and there were some great expectations that something definite was going to happen,” Cllr. O’Leary said. However, Senior Planner, Jim O’Mahony, did not have any news. “We’ve heard nothing since,” Mr. O’Mahony said. “We are still awaiting the application to come in, but otherwise, there is nothing new on it,” Mr. O’Mahony added.

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series takes Neven through Cavan, Limerick, Dublin, Meath, Wicklow, Wexford, Cork, Kerry, Carlow, Waterford and Kilkenny. This week in the fourth programme Neven travels to Waterford, beginning in the spectacular Comeragh Mountains, where he meets Willie Drohan of Comeragh Mountain Lamb. The pair head out into the mountains to see the herd of Scotch Blackface sheep roaming, and gets educated on how living outdoors in the mountains gives the lamb a unique sweet flavour. The next stop in County Waterford is Barron’s Bakery, where the traditional Waterford Blaa has been made since 1887. Neven meets Ester Barron, a fourth-generation baker from the Barron family, and gets a lesson on hand-making the famous speciality. He also hears how the Waterford Blaa was awarded Prestigious Protected Geographical Indicator status; something only five food products in Ireland have achieved. In the final part of the programme, Neven cooks the Comeragh Mountain Lamb butchered by John Wyer, Head Chef at Forest Avenue Restaurant in Dublin. John demonstrates two simple, yet mouth-watering recipes for Rack and Shoulder of lamb. Neven’s Irish Food Trails is on RTÉ One on Wednesday 21st March at 8.30 p.m.

FOUND in shady deciduous woods and forming a network of thin, underground, creeping rhizome grows the small heart-shaped leaves of the Wood Sorrel. The 5 – 15 cm high perennial produces delicate long-stemmed leaves which are distinctively green in colour, with three heart shaped leaflets. They exhibit sleep movement by folding down along the central leaf stalk in the evening or in rain. Growing on long stalks in the late Spring or early Summer are the solitary flowers which are white with violet veins, opening in the morning and closing again in the afternoon during sunny weather. The flowers also close anytime rain threatens, their stalks drooping downwards to protect the flowers from the damp. Likewise, the separate leaflets also fold along their midrib as their stalks droop towards the ground. Wood Sorrel also produces small closed flowers close to the ground, resembling buds that did not open. These are self-fertilized and produce capsules with many seeds which the plant ejects when they are ripe.

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It is Wood Sorrel that is often sold as Shamrock for St Patrick's day, and plants bought in March benefit from being placed on a bright windowsill, but not in direct sun as the leaves will fold up in distress. Water sparingly, with just enough water to keep the soil evenly moist but allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering. During the Summer months the Shamrock should be allowed to go into dormancy, or rest, as it would if it were growing in the wild. Decrease watering until the leaves turn brown and the plant appears to have died, then leave somewhere cool. After a couple of months bring the Shamrock back onto a bright windowsill and resume watering. Feed with houseplant food when new growth emerges.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

Regular report sought on economic development A COMERAGH Councillor has sought an economic development report at the Municipal District meeting every two months, rather than every quarter. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said he would like

to examine a report on economic development “more frequently” as opposed to every quarter, which Cllr. Declan Clune concurred with. Meetings Administrator, Honor Dunphy

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

St. Patrick’s Day Parade YOU will see from our news columns that the attendance at, and the content of, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade last Saturday was down on previous years. Immediately, we must congratulate and thank those who organised, participated in and watched the Parade in the chilly and windy streets of the town. The diminished spectator numbers and the fewer participants must be measured against the bumper events of the past few years when Dungarvan rated highly in the list of such provincial events around the country. It was inevitable that the joint obstacles of the promise of snow and an attractive rugby international against England would combine to keep people in the warmth and comfort of their homes or otherwise indoors. However, there were few long faces among the crowds which did turn out to enjoy the parade and to support what is a very important and successful event for the town and West Waterford. The children were as animated as usual and, even if it was very cold courtesy of the east wind, the excitement of the moment warmed the heart of each one watching. Dungarvan’s St. Patrick’s Day parade has been running for over sixty years now, with the only absence occasioned by the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease at the turn of the Millennium. Even through the darkest days of our most recent recession, the Parade was still well organised and well supported and will probably continue to do so for decades to come. It is a tribute to the popularity of the event that its deferral or change of time or day occupied the chatting hours of many people since it became known that it would clash with ‘the match’ or be overwhelmed with snow. In the event, the observers had a parade to enjoy; the participants braved the cold and the sports enthusiasts made their choice. All round, it was a very enjoyable afternoon.

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Memories of horrors A sweet St. Patrick’s in Northern Ireland Day victory THERE is nothing sweeter than a victory by an Irish team or individual in any sport. Last Saturday’s Rugby International against England fulfilled all the requirements for a result which will be remembered by Irish fans for decades to come. Playing England at home for the highest award in rugby in the Six Nations Competition, the Grand Slam – the defeat of the other five nations in the competition – was a test of character, physical and mental fitness and skill for the Irish Team. They delivered a resounding victory much to the delight of those present, those watching at home and even the less dedicated fans of the game who were happy to hear the result. To have achieved this on England’s home soil in front of the home fans was a test of character which the Ireland players passed with honours. Playing England at home on St. Patrick’s Day provided a further impetus for Ireland. Playing for the Triple Crown of which we now have eleven was another, but the prospect of a third elusive Grand Slam focussed Irish minds as never before. Perhaps the final impetus was provided by the disparaging remarks of the England Coach whose side paid dearly for his rude and unsporting behaviour. Ireland had to surmount these obstacles, physical and psychological, to achieve their victory, not least that England had never been beaten in three consecutive matches in the Championship before. By any yardstick, this was a superb result after a superb performance and will go into the record books for several reasons. Often the poor relation, the Irish team have proved themselves worthy of a seat at the top table.

FOR those who were of an age to understand the fourteen day horror in Northern Ireland in March thirty years ago, the memories will have dimmed little in the meantime. It was a time when one atrocity and murder was piled on another through action and reaction in unusual circumstances and locations. It was a time when people switched off their TVs and radios at newstime, unwilling to have the successive terrible deeds replayed in front of their children. Commencing with the killing of three IRA members in controversial and questionable circumstances by British security forces in Gibraltar, the violence quickly came home to Northern Ireland with atrocity followed by atrocity through the course of a fortnight. Mourners at the funeral of the Gibraltar victims were attacked by a Loyalist paramilitary with gun and grenades, with several deaths. As the funeral of one of those Nationalist victims made its way along the street, two British Army Corporals unwittingly drove into the procession. They were dragged from their car and beaten to death in what was one of the most public of murders in the bloody history of Northern Ireland. Eleven people in all died during that fortnight, but it was the circumstances and the manner of death – on both sides – that shocked and sickened people. Thankfully, through the courage of decent people who risked their lives and reputations, peace was eventually restored to Northern Ireland. The present year long stalemate between the two traditions in Northern Ireland has seen the jurisdiction without a home government. If people cast their minds back to those dreaded March days of thirty years ago, it just might focus their minds on what can happen when injustice and political stalemate are allowed to fester.

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Regional Strategy should be completed within six months THE Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) should be completed within the next six months, paving the way for the process to start for a new City and County Development Plan for Waterford. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan asked the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council if the preparation of a new City and County Development Plan could begin following the Government’s announcement recently of the National Planning Framework (NPF) and their 2040 ambitions for the country. Senior Planner, Jim O’Mahony replied that the Council would have to await the RSES. “Work is currently being done on the RSES and there will be meetings held between the regional assembly members and the working group,” Mr. O’Mahony said. He said there will be meetings in March and April and the Regional Authority will be preparing the RSES

document and it will then go on public display for submissions. “There are no finalised dates for that yet,” Mr. O’Mahony said. “But, I’m fairly confident it will be in the next six months that the RSES will be completed and thereafter a new City and County Development Plan will be started,” he said. Cllr. O’Ryan said he was glad to see the Council’s planning office ringing around schools to get their roll numbers, pointing out that the Council have asked his school (Ballymacarbry N.S.) for pupil numbers between 2008 and 2018. But Cllr. O’Ryan warned that there was a ‘lost decade’ in that ten year period. “It shows how resilient people in the country are - they are still there,” he said. “But not many houses were built in the country in that time period. “What I would like to see in the next Development Plan is that we

wouldn’t spancel ourselves and that we would classify the Comeragh area as a structurally weak area, so that people can build,” he said. “We are weak when it comes to road structure and broadband. “But, when it comes to planning, the Council’s planning section won’t be making that call to the rural schools for numbers if we don’t ensure people are living in the rural areas,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. “If we want rural Ireland to continue then we have to take off the shackles of planning in areas like Comeragh and make sure it is classified as structurally weak and ensure people will not be stopped from living in Comeragh.We also need to ensure that the existing schools, barracks and services continue, because they continued for the last ten years, but there is nothing to say that rural Ireland will continue indefinitely if we don’t put a policy in place.” Cllr. O’Ryan added: “We have to

take the shackles off zoning and make it easier for people who want to live in Comeragh”. Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Seanie Power, concurred with Cllr. O’Ryan, saying that more houses are needed in the rural areas of Comeragh to help keep schools and clubs open. “It is of huge importance that people can move back home and live in their own areas,” he said. Cllr. Liam Brazil concurred with his Council colleagues regarding one-off housing in the Comeragh area. “The Comeragh area is very disadvantaged and it is important that we make it easy for young couples to build houses in this area,” said Cllr. Brazil. “Especially if we want to keep our schools, shops, public houses and our countryside alive. “We will need one-off houses in these areas and I will be working hard for those who want to build houses on their own family land. It’s important for us as Councillors to get it right,” Cllr.

Brazil added. Mr. O’Mahony replied that a settlement strategy in the draft Development Plan is one of the biggest problems and said it is a “juggling act”. “We have to look at substantiality and environment and the damage that could be done if we put development in the wrong location,” Mr. O’Mahony said. “We are trying to ensure all the services are prudent for people out there, including schools and post offices, but there has to be a level of critical mass in other words there has to be sufficient people using those services and ensuring those services will remain,” he said. “It is a difficult task and it isn’t the easiest thing to do, but we certainly will be listening to Councillors and holding workshops in relation to the Development Plan, because we all want to get it right, it’s as simple as that. The Development Plan will be in place for six years, once it is approved by Councillors,” Mr. O’Mahony added.

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Phased delivery of new houses in Portlaw expected by end of the year WATERFORD Council expects a phased delivery of new houses in Portlaw by the end of 2018. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Ray Murphy said it was great to see 12 new houses being constructed at Coolfin, Portlaw. He sought an update on those 12 houses and eight new houses to be constructed at Gleann Ealach, Dunhill. Sinead Breathnach, Administrative Officer, Housing,

said the contractor appointed to Coolfin, John Summers Construction Ltd., have been on site since the end of January. “We expect a phased delivery on those 12 houses before the end of 2018,” she revealed. This was news which was welcomed by Cllr. Declan Clune who said it was originally envisaged those houses wouldn’t be delivered until sometime in 2019. Ms. Breathnach said it was a 12 month contract, and there should be a phased delivery of those

houses by the end of 2018, with all the houses being completed by January, 2019. In relation to Dunhill, Ms. Breathnach said the project is still in the planning process after having passed Stage 2 approval by the Department of Housing. VACANT PROPERTY Meanwhile, Cllr. Clune expressed his thanks to the executive that a vacant house in Portlaw is now being advertised on the Choice Based Letting Scheme. Previously Cllr. Clune had

highlighted that 15 Coolfin Woods, Portlaw, was vacant since August, 2016. At the Comeragh meeting, Cllr. Clune noted that the house “is now being advertised on the CBL scheme”. Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Seanie Power asked if the Council was taking over a vacant property at 3 Deerpark, Clonea Power? However, Ms. Breathnach said she would have to check out Cllr. Power’s query and come back to him at a later stage with an answer.

Discussions to be held on how Comeragh can mark 100th Anniversary of First Dáil W A T E R F O R D ’ S Commemoration Committee is to discuss how Comeragh Municipal District Council can mark the 100 year Anniversary of the meeting of the First Dáil in 1919. At the recent meeting of the District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan asked for an update on whether anything has been planned. At the First Dáil, held in The Mansion House, Dublin (21st

January, 1919) the Irish Declaration of Independence was made, along with a message to the Free Nations of the World. The Dáil Constitution and the Democratic Programme was also made. The Sinn Féin MP for Waterford at the time was Cathal Brugha, who held the position of President of Dáil Éireann (January to April, 1919) Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann (21st to 22nd January, 1919) as well as

Minister for Defence (19191921). Cllr. O’Ryan had previously suggested that since the monthly meeting of Comeragh District will be held very close to the 100th Anniversary in 2019, that perhaps the Council could do something to mark the occasion, such as the agenda as Gailge, or maybe have the Declaration of Independence read out at the meeting, similar to when it was read out at the First Dáil.

Cllr. O’Ryan sought an update on any plans, pointing out that “we are only 11 months away from the 100th Anniversary now”. Meetings Administrator, Honor Dunphy confirmed that the County Archivist will be meeting with the Commemoration Committee and the matter is on the agenda as to how the 100th Anniversary can be reflected at the Comeragh meeting in January, 2019.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

Saddled with success Christy Parker revisits an historic Cheltenham for Youghal’s Davy Russell, with a little insight from the jockey himself. CHELTENHAM hero Davy Russell says he “never expected” to emerge as leading jockey at this year’s Cheltenham festival but is “just delighted” to have achieved the new milestone in his career. The Youghal man accepts that the achievement itself is considerable but in being elevated to a select standing amongst his peers, he perhaps find the greater satisfaction. That plinth includes the likes of Ruby Walsh, Richard Johnson, Barry Geraghty, Richard Dunwoody, Charlie Swan, Jonjo O’Neill...legends in a sport where bravery doesn’t always find favour with fortune. “It’s very nice to see your name up there with past winners”, he reflects. “Some of them are jockeys I would have wanted to emulate when I was growing up. So yes, it’s a great honour to be amongst them in that sense.” The 38 year-old won claimed this year’s accolade with four winners including a superb treble on the meeting’s third day (Thursday). He finished level on winners with Irish teenage sensation Jack Kennedy with whom he also shared three 3rd place finishes. However a runners-up spot on the opening day edged him the title.

The jockey’s winning rides this year were: Wednesday: 2.10 RSA Chase; Presenting Percy @ 5/2; Thursday: Pertemps Final Hurdle: Delta Work @ 12/1; Ryanair Chase: Balko Des Flos @ 12/1 and the Stable Plate: The Storyteller @ 15/2. Thursday’s treble helped a Meath punter land €30,000 with a €5 e/w 4-horse accumulator). Davy declines to nominate any of the winners as the most satisfying, insisting that “they all have their own significance. I wouldn’t differentiate between them. Every winner is satisfying in itself. That said”, he then concedes, “I was very pleased to win the Pertemps Hurdle with Delta Work; not necessarily in terms of the particular horse, but because it was my third successive year winning it.Winning the Grade 1 race (Ryanair Chase) afterwards was very pleasing too”, he adds. SCRAPES AND SCRATCHES … Following Wednesday’s win, there was a brief concern that Davy might miss Thursday’s card. He found himself stood down for the day’s final two races as a precautionary move, having sustaining a knee injury in a fall. In relevant terms the injury was the equivalent of a running nose! Jump jockeys are tough and the only way they know is forward.

This is a man who’s career injuries are not particularly exclusive but which has seen him break both eye sockets, his cheekbone, nose, teeth, both wrists, both hands, his tibia, fibula, both heels and his collarbone. (The only thing he doesn’t seem to break is his concentration!) He has also suffered several concussions, dislocated a shoulder, cracked a shoulder blade, cracked his ribs and chest bone, suffered a bruised heart (physically!) and punctured a lung. ANNUAL SUCCESS The wins maintained a remarkable record of having ridden at least one Cheltenham winner every year since his 2006 debut. Great as it is, it may not be a unique circumstance but it is probably quite rare. In national hunt racing it is rare even to stay fit enough to compete for twelve successive years. (The festival was cancelled in 2001 due to foot & mouth disease). It seems an unusual hallmark. “To be honest I don’t know”, he says.“I’d imagine there must be other jockeys’ records but I honestly don’t know.” So far he has amassed 22 winners, including the 2014 Gold Cup on Lord Windermere. In a sport where punching air more accounts for the peak of exhibitionism, Davy’s mildly idiosyncratic habit of fluttering his fingers over his palms, arms erect, having finished first past the post, catches the eye. The routine’s origin it transpires, is a

Davy Russell, leading rider at the Cheltenham Festival 2018.

1994 film called 8 Seconds, a biographical drama of rodeo legend turned bull rider Lane Frost. The title refers to the length of time a rider is required to stay on the bull’s back for a ride to be scored. The unusual hands gesture is a greeting that emerges in the film. GLASS OF MILK MAYBE It’s fair to say that there are punters who almost call out the pipe band if they land a mere double in Cheltenham but for the four-winner jockey, celebrations have remained seasonably on ice. “No time for celebrations”, he laughs. “I was riding in Wexford on the Saturday and Limerick on Sunday.” Then on

Monday there was Down Royal. “I’ve thought about going for a meal with the family on Tuesday”, he continues, “but there’s racing on Wednesday. So we’ll have to wait until it calms down a bit I suppose.” Any celebration will undoubtedly be invaded with poignancy, given the untimely passing of Davy’s mum Phyliss on March 4th following a lengthy illness. Those who knew her remember a friendly, intelligent, humorous woman, well regarded in her community. TOUCHING TRIBUTE In the immediate aftermath of Presenting Percy giving Davy his first Cheltenham 2018 winner

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television viewers hear him pay tribute to mother, describing her as “the most outstanding woman” who had reared six kids and ran a business along with his dad (Jerry). They'll be in floods of tears at home”, he surmised. “She was a great woman. She was my mother. She was a great woman.” Naturally, she was on his mind through Cheltenham but then,“I am always thinking of her”, he says. Her second eldest he says he “wouldn’t be where I am without mam. She dedicated her life to her children, but I was at home for a lot longer than the rest of them. She was a wonderful woman.”

Gold Medal for Ormonde Hotel site Legacy Irish Cider ‘under discussion’

Liam McDonnell, Legacy Irish Cider, and Gearoid Cahill, Alltech.

LEGACY Irish Cider was awarded a Gold Medal in the Dublin Craft Cider Cup 2018 at the prestigious Alltech Craft Brews and Fair in Dublin last week. The award-winning cider is made by Liam McDonnell from Dungarvan, County Waterford. Liam is thrilled with the award “We are delighted with this award as it gives recognition for all the hard work and natural cider making practices we use. We are currently testing blends for a new cider which we hope to test market this year.” Legacy Irish Cider is only one year in the market, concentrating last year on the home market of Co. Waterford. Liam plans to have Legacy available this year in Cork, Dublin, Galway and County Wexford. It has been receiving excellent reviews from online food and drink bloggers both at home and abroad. In April, Legacy Irish Cider will be promoted at Cider World '18 in Frankfurt along with eight other ciders from Ireland. Cider Ireland are the guests of honor for the event. @legacyirishcider

By Christy Parker DISCUSSIONS are ongoing between the owner of the former Ormonde hotel site and developers interested in the site, Director of Services for Housing Ivan Grimes told March’s meeting. Mr Grimes was responding to an inquiry from Cllr. Damien Geoghegan as to plans for the site. Cllr. Geoghegan recalled that residential and retail units planned for the site had been “put on hold when the economy crashed.” He wanted the council to inquire of the owner as to their immediate plans for the location, given the “upturn in the economy” and the need for “dereliction and dilapidation” on O’Connell Street to be addressed. Cllr. Geoghegan noted that the council had acquired funding under town and village renewal schemes for some works on the street but felt the key to its renewal involved that site. While aware of the ongoing discussion, Mr. Grimes said the council had been in contact with the owner “through third parties.” From his perspective, he continued, he’d see it as “a potential site for social housing of some form.” Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell believed it could be “ideal for five or six 2-bed houses.” INSULATION UNCERTAINTY In other issues, Cllr Siobhán Whelan asked if the council expected to get insulation grants this year. Mr. Grimes said there was still a scheme available for insulation of some houses under SEAI. Elaborating, he said that after many years of successfully applying for SEAI finding for retrofit insulation of council houses, this year it had mysteriously failed. “But we have engaged with the SEAI and are aiming at other potential funding sources,” he assured. “We are looking at several options and whatever money we get we will spend.”

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DO YOU REALLY WANT YOUR VOTE TO ALLOW ABORTION ON DEMAND? PUBLIC MEETING TO STOP PRO-ABORTION POLITICIANS INTRODUCING ABORTION ON DEMAND INTO OUR COUNTRY Jacqui Caulfield and Lisa Power from the Wild Atlantic Warriors, Ria White and Patsy Carney, EirGen – EirGen Pharma recently announced that they are sponsoring the ladies and men of the Wild Atlantic Warriors when they participate in the 2018 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival in Florence this July, EirGen Pharma is delighted to support this strong group of breast cancer survivors as they join in this International event. [Noel Browne]

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Garda campaign on Greenway to promote cycle safety

Have you heard Anti-Life politicians on the radio and TV talking about rare, heart-breaking cases? Pro-abortion politicians are SELLING ABORTION ON DEMAND to the Citizens of Ireland by using these rare, heart-breaking cases. These rare heart-breaking cases account for a tiny proportion of abortions in the UK where 190,406 babies in the womb were aborted in England and Wales in 2016. Please come along and ask us about the humane, compassionate “TWO PATIENT MODEL” currently used by our Doctors in Ireland where the health of Mum ALWAYS takes priority over the baby. Contrary to what others say, No mum has ever died due to the 8th.

Information stalls operating from 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on Easter Saturday, 31st March MEMBERS of An Garda Síochána will be present on the Greenway on Easter Saturday in a bid to raise awareness of cycle safety on the road and what steps cyclists can take to protect themselves and be wary of other road users. As part of the campaign, there will also be information stands at three locations along the Greenway - Clonea Strand car park; the Old Station House at Kilmacthomas; and Carriganore, Waterford. Sergeant Michael Bourke, Sergeant-in-Charge at Dungarvan Garda Station, said the information stands will operate from 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on Saturday, 31st March, and there will be leaflets and information in relation to crime prevention of bicycles; how to keep your bike mechanically sound; and how to record your bicycle serial number. As part of the awareness campaign, there will also

be at least six Garda cyclists on patrol from Waterford,Tramore and Dungarvan Districts, and it is understood they will be joined by the Garda Mounted Unit on the day. Sgt. Bourke said hi-vis jackets will also be available for cyclists in a bid to encourage their use while cycling and the importance of doing so. Gardaí will also be providing advice about the importance of using lights on your bike and using helmets, as well as obeying the Rules of the Road, particularly at traffic lights and signals. The information stalls will also have a copy of the Greenway Code of Conduct available to users of the Greenway, which outlines some safety advice and how to respect the Greenway and all its users, as it is a shared amenity used by cyclists, walkers and joggers.

No major delays in appointing contractor to fix ‘firetrap’ homes THERE were no major delays in appointing a contractor to fix ‘firetrap’ homes at Ceol na Mara housing estate, Kill, as previously claimed by a Comeragh Councillor. Cllr. Declan Clune had asked at a previous meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council why there was a ten month gap between the publishing of the tender for remedial works to five houses at Ceol na Mara and the awarding of the contract. However, at the recent meeting of the District Council, Sinead Breathnach, Administrative Officer, Housing, said she had received an update from the Housing Construction Unit and said it was only a four and a half month time frame from advertisement of the tender to the awarding of the tender. “The works for Ceol na Mara were advertised on e-tenders website on 20th February with a return date of 16th March,” Ms. Breathnach explained. “The tenders were subsequently evaluated and included a request for additional information, as well as a number of follow-up queries with the tender applicants due to the complex nature of the works involved and to ensure the successful tender had demonstrated beyond a doubt that they were capable of delivering the project. “The contract was awarded on 7th July, so it was

a four and a half month time frame from advertisement of the tender to the contract being awarded, which was four to six weeks slightly above the norm. But because of the complexity of the works and the further information requested, that delayed it by about four to six weeks,” Ms. Breathnach said. “But, there was no major delay in it,” she clarified. Previously, houses in the estate were found to be in breach of fire safety regulations when several years ago, the Council and housing agency, Respond, bought five and 19 of the houses respectively. The rest of the houses are privately owned. Ceol na Mara consists of 54 semi-detached homes which were built by Cork-based developer Bowen Construction in 2008, but the firm went into liquidation in 2011. The ‘firetrap’ homes are considered a hangover from the Celtic Tiger era. Issues found with the houses included plasterboard not properly jointed reducing integrity of attic party wall between separate dwellings; cavity barriers not fixed properly or loosely fitted causing sagging and gaps; cavity closers missing on top of external walls; and fire stop missing at top of party wall between the cavity closer and roof felt.

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Abortion is not a justifiable answer LAST week, in a bizarre and incomprehensible announcement, Sinn Féin’s Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty, TD said he believes there is no other way to provide abortion in the cases of rape and incest, without allowing for terminations on request up to 12 weeks. Will someone please tell the world why a twelve week period is necessary for people to ‘deal with’ a pregnancy resulting from rape?. It does not take twelve weeks to establish that a woman is pregnant. Effective action within the law could be taken in those first twenty-four hours by availing of emergency contraception. This suggestion is little more than a ruse, an underhand way of introducing a very liberal form of abortion into this country. This, in time, would surely, under a government so inclined, allow for an even wider definition of when a baby could be aborted. By twelve weeks, or three months, the baby is already well formed, human and rightly protected in our Constitution. Our Constitution also protects the mother, and if the mothers life is at risk, the mothers life is always the first priority. Nobody seems as yet to have satisfactorily explained how the destruction of a living human being, albeit yet to emerge into the world, could be morally right or legally allowable. The recent ‘Dublin Revolt’, where 100,000 people, supportive of a pro-life regime, came onto the streets of Dublin in an orderly fashion opposing the introduction of abortion, shows that there is a great depth of feeling on the issue. The crowd, including young voters and voters of senior years, were telling their government to stop the headlong rush towards a conclusion for which they have no justification or mandate.

Who is protecting the civil rights of the new human beings? Where are those who would campaign vigorously for the protection of the defenceless and vulnerable among us, yet take the opposite stance when it is a human at its most defenceless. Unfortunately, RTE has consistently failed in its duty to inform the people of the extensive nature of the protest and has consistently down-played the size of the Pro-Life support at that rally, or across the country, in opposition to the Government proposal. Three, if not four times, Ray Darcy has flouted the abortion debate guidelines and has been censured by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.That watchdog has found it necessary to issue a warning notice to RTÉ following complaints about abortion items on his radio show. In the political arena, party leaders have lined up to abolish the 8th Amendment to the Constitution which gives equal right to life of both mother and child, except when the life of mum is at risk. No mum has ever died due to the 8th, despite what the abortion lobby might tell you. It is difficult to establish, having checked available records, from where these leaders got their mandate. It was certainly not the people of Ireland who would expect Fine Gael and Fianna Fail to maintain the traditional pro-life policy of the party. The people of this country will have their say on polling day, probably May 25th when the great lie that there is a widespread demand for unrestricted abortion in our country will be finally exposed. Prolife? Please get out and Vote. Not voting is a proxy for unrestricted abortion for any reason. Dungarvan Prolife

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

Deise Aid 'Song for Richard' was launched last Friday night in the Moorings Bar. Pictured are some of the singers who took part in the recording of the CD including John Stack, Musical Director. [Dan McGrath]

Deise Aid launch Song for Richard AFTER weeks of rehearsal, recording, mixing, mastering, and final tweaking a group of 50 strong volunteers launched a charity CD called "Song For Richard: Fix You" in the Moorings on Friday 16th. The end product is the culmination of hard work, commitment and good will by a lot of people to raise money for a very worthy cause. The cause in question is "The Richard Fitzgerald Fund", one which is very close to a lot of people in Dungarvan and its surrounds. Richard Fitzgerald, originally from Dungarvan, was diagnosed last November with a high grade aggressive glioma, a form of DIPG, which is an extremely rare and inoperable tumour in the brain. Despite medical advances in the last 40 years, nothing has been achieved to help children diagnosed with it, and unfortunately the diagnosis brings with it a median survival time of just nine months.These are the harsh realities faced by Richard and his parents Paula and Wesley and older brother Cailum. Richard is your typical pre teen boy; loves his family, his Star Wars, his superheroes as well as school, drama and all the other things that 12 year old boys love. The people of Dungarvan and its surrounds have rallied around him to create something special to help raise funds which will go directly to the family to help support them in what is the most test-

ing of times. Any surplus from sales / donations will be made available to create awareness and help fund medical research in the future. The charity single was the brainchild of local actor Kris Cowming who sent a call to arms out on social media looking for volunteers to get involved in a recording. He recruited local singer / musician John Stack as musical director and together they managed to get nearly 50 people of all musical abilities and experiences, into one room to record "Fix You" by Coldplay, a song chosen by Cailum, Richards's brother, as it holds special meaning for both of them, especially in light of recent developments. The group which consisted of both accomplished singers and some who had never stepped in front of a mic before, recorded the initial sequences in Clay Castle Recording studio in Youghal in early February. Over the last few weeks each line was meticulously scrutinised during the mixing and mastering process and finally a finished product emerged. To accompany the single, Kieran McCarthy from Youghal donated his time to create a fabulous video which captures the essence of the day and the sentiment of the song in its entirety. The group decided to launch the CD on St Patrick's weekend and the ribbon was cut in The Moorings on Friday night last. Diarmuid

Ring, manager of The Moorings gave a lovely speech as he launched the single, detailing how he is very involved with different charities and knows how hard fundraising can be. He vowed that the single would have the full support of The Moorings and provided the venue, food, and entertainment for the night free of charge. After a short speech by Musical Director John Stack in which he thanked everyone for their participation and hoped that what was created would make the people involved very proud, the video was given its first airing to a very emotional room. Tissues were at the ready as the song reached it's very moving finale, which was followed by a standing ovation and thunderous applause by all who had gathered. DJ supreme on the night Anthony Flynn, worked wonders to provide sound on the night and once the video had been watched a few times, he kicked into action to lift the spirits and ensure a party started. This is something the people of Dungarvan need to see. It is a great reflection of what can be done when people come together for one cause. It can be viewed on YouTube and after 24 hours had well over 1000 views and growing. Type in "Song For Richard" and prepare to be amazed in a truly marvellous and sensitive production. The CD is on sale in a number

of locations around the town including David Walsh's, Joe Kelly's, Venture Clothing, Shaws Department Store.You can also buy it by contacting any one who was involved that day or call / text 0868458509 It is also available on line for download on cdbaby.com and will be available on iTunes and other media in the near future. So with the product in place and the video done, the focus now turns to sales sales sales.We ask you to keep an eye and an ear out for

this beautiful piece of music and please buy a copy knowing that your money will go towards a great cause. We would like to thank everyone who got involved in the recording, everyone who has agreed to sell, Clay Castle Recording Studio, WLR for their promotion, Kieran McCarthy for his video production, Colin Drummy for his IT work, Sasha Bulfin for sleeve design, Marie and Diarmuid of The Moorings for their support on launch night,

Anthony Flynn for keeping Clinton singing all night!! Sar'anne Walsh for her pictures and Danny McGrath who captured the night beautifully. For everyone involved that we may have missed, we thank you all. Now please please please buy the CD and together let's raise as much money as we can. For more info on DIPG please type the following into your browser â&#x20AC;&#x201C; https://www.gofundme.com/4ph d1fs

Deise Aid 'Song for Richard' was launched last Friday night in the Moorings Bar. Pictured are Diarmuid Ring, who launched the CD, Caroline Hurley, Mandy Keating and John Stack, Musical Director. [Dan McGrath]

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People living in overcrowded conditions should apply for transfer FAMILIES living in overcrowded conditions in Council houses should apply for a transfer to better accommodation, as the local authority does not build extensions. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. John O’Leary made an inquiry about the options for any families experiencing overcrowding conditions in their home. He said he was aware of a family of nine (two adults and seven children).

“What would they do in that situation?” he asked. “Can the Council build an extension for them?” Sinead Breathnach, Housing Administrative Officer, said the only option the family would have is to apply for a transfer to more suitable accommodation. “We don’t build extensions for anything other than exceptional medical need,” Mr. Breathnach said. Cllr. O’Leary said there is huge pressure on housing at the moment.

“What is the realistic chance the family will have in getting a transfer? This family would need at minimum a four bedroom house,” he said. Ms. Breathnach said the housing section would look at individual cases. “I can talk to you offline about the particular case. But we are getting in more housing units under the repair and lease scheme, so there maybe something in the pipeline, depending on where it is,” Ms. Breathnach added.

Meanwhile, Cllr. John O’Leary asked if there was any funding available which might help people living in ‘below standard’ accommodation to upgrade their premises. Ms. Breathnach said the only grants available are under the Housing Adaptation Scheme. “If it doesn’t come under that criteria, then we don’t have a grant for it,” Ms. Breathnach said. She said she could talk with Cllr. O’Leary after the meeting if he has a specific case, to see what options there are.

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Several motorists Portlaw music festival will arrested on suspicion draw thousands to the area of drink driving over Bank Holiday Weekend A HUGE music festival due to be held in Portlaw over the August Bank Holiday Weekend was warmly welcomed at the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council. The ‘All Together Now’ Festival will have well over 40 performances across 10 stages, featuring various music, theatre, comedy, spoken word, art and much more, including beautiful feasts of food, bespoke cocktails, an alfresco crystal ballroom, Spiegeltent and various other different hidden, quirky gems. The festival, which will be held over 3rd, 4th, and 5th August at the Curraghmore Estate, Portlaw, is expected to draw thousands of people. It is described as a festival for like-minded people, music lovers, passionate performers, families, artists, musicians, creators, rebels and refugees of a changing festival landscape. Cllr. Declan Clune welcomed the festival, saying it will be a huge positive for Portlaw,

as well as the rest of Waterford City and County. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan concurred, saying it was good news for the Comeragh area and the festival “has serious potential”. “I went to see Mary Black a few years ago [at Curraghmore Estate] and it was very good,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. Cllr. O’Ryan queried if there is any problems regarding the event licence? Cllr. Ray Murphy said he was aware a licence was being sought for 10,000 people to attend the festival and asked if there was engagement with local community groups to ensure the event runs smoothly. Senior Planner, Jim O’Mahony confirmed a public submission period for the festival was held, with the deadline for submissions on 9th March, last. “Thereafter, we will sit down with the Steering Group and will go through the submissions and see what needs to be con-

ditioned in the licence,” Mr. O’Mahony said. “We’ve had two meetings already with the promoters and we are delighted to say that agreements have been reached in relation to car parking, services and all the rest of it. So, we are hopeful and fairly confident that when the event takes place in August that it will be a great success for the local area and for Waterford in particular,” Mr. O’Mahony said. Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Seanie Power, welcomed the festival, saying it will be great for the area. “This will be good for tourism in Waterford. I’ve been in Curraghmore on a number of occasions and you couldn’t get a better site in Ireland,” said Cllr. Power. “There is space for parking and fairly good infrastructure. It is great to have this in the Comeragh area and I’m sure Portlaw, as well as Kilmacthomas and other villages will benefit from it, not only this year, but in years to come,” Cllr. Power added.

SEVERAL motorists were arrested in the Dungarvan District over the St. Patrick’s Bank Holiday Weekend on suspicion of drink driving. This is despite an appeal to motorists made before the weekend by the Gardaí and Road Safety Authority to plan ahead and never, ever drink and drive. The Bank Holiday Weekend was action-packed with people attending St. Patrick’s Day parades and fans attending various establishments to watch the Six Nations Rugby match, in which Ireland thrashed England 24-15.

In a joint statement before the St. Patrick’s Bank Holiday Weekend, the Gardaí and RSA highlighted that since 2012, there have been a total of 54 people who were killed and seriously injured on the roads over the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period, while there were 749 arrests for driving under the influence of either alcohol or drugs. However, despite the warning and advice, Dungarvan Gardaí confirmed they arrested several motorists over the weekend on suspicion of a drink driving offence. Court appearances will follow in due course.

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OFFICIAL statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that the total new car registrations for the month of February were steady, as registrations were very much in line (17,081) when compared to February 2017 (17,089), while new cars registrations year to date remain -3.5% (54,143) down on the same period last year (56,092). The new Commercial Vehicle sector showed a mixed result between Light and Heavy Commercial Vehicle registrations. New Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) registrations were up 6.13% (2,634) on February 2017 (2,487) and year to date are up 6% (9,356). While New Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HGV) have declined 10% for the month of February (243) compared to the same month last year (270) and are down 11% (646) year to date. Imported Used Cars have increase by 14.4% February 2018 (8,903) and year to date are 17.3% (17,964) ahead of 2017 (15,317). Commenting on the figures SIMI Director General, Alan Nolan stated â&#x20AC;&#x153;New car registrations for the month of February delivered a steady performance when compared with the same month last year, however registrations overall remaining 3.5% down year to date. The increase in the light commercial vehicle sector reflects the strong economic growth for businesses, particularly in the local economy, while HGVs which may be more impacted by Brexit concerns, remain down 11%. The Brexit impact is also visible in the continued growth in used car imports which were 15.7% up in February.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

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Mazda Vision Coupé wins most beautiful concept award • Japanese carmaker captures prestigious accolade for the second time in three years • Sleek four-door embodies Kodo design evolution while paying homage to past Mazda coupés

Mazda Vision Coupé wins concept car of the year • Top automotive designers crown sleek Japanese aesthetic-inspired design vision model • Second design award for VISION COUPE, which points the way forward for Mazda vehicles THE Mazda VISION COUPE has won “Concept Car of the Year” at the 11th-annual Car Design Night Geneva held on 6th March during Geneva Motor Show. The panel of 18 judges who selected the VISION COUPE included several individuals currently serving as design directors at global automakers. It’s another honour for Mazda’s stunning concept, which was named “Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year” last month in Paris at the 2018 Festival Automobile International.

“Following on the Paris award, we are delighted once again to have VISION COUPE recognised with a global design prize. It’s truly an honour to have this model, which aims to express the essence of Japanese aesthetics, applauded by some of the world’s top car designers,” said Ikuo Maeda, Mazda's managing executive officer in charge of design and brand style. “The essence of this design concept will be evident in the next generation of Mazda cars, the first of which is due to be launched in 2019.” Revealed in Tokyo in 2017,

the VISION COUPE represents the next phase for Mazda’s KODO – Soul of Motion designs, whose expression of vitality and dynamism was evolved in pursuit of an essential Japanese aesthetic. The concept’s flowing and deceptively simple “one motion” form speaks of elegance and quality. Hosted by Car Design News, an online and print publication targeting the international automotive design community, Car Design Night Geneva is held every year to coincide with the Geneva Motor Show.

THE Mazda VISION COUPE has won “Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year” at the 33rd Festival Automobile International. Ikuo Maeda, Mazda’s global design director, accepted the prize at a ceremony recently in Paris together with his team of designers. The jury, which included automobile and motor sport experts as well as renowned architects and fashion designers, chose the VISION COUPE, which was unveiled in October in Tokyo, over nine other models nominated for the coveted honour this year: the Audi Aicon, BMW i Vision Dynamics, Kia Proceed Concept, Lamborghini Terzo Millennio, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Concept, Mercedes-AMG Project One, Vision Mercedes Maybach 6 Cabriolet, Nissan Vmotion and Peugeot Instinct. Mazda captured the same award two years ago for its stunning RX-VISION concept. As the name suggests, the VISION COUPE, like the RX-VISION, embodies Mazda’s next-generation design vision. The proportions of the flowing four-door, with the cabin positioned toward the rear, are characteristic of a classic coupé design while conveying the powerful forward momentum

of a high-performance sports car. “The VISION COUPE uses reflections to express a sense of vitality, the next step for KODO design,” said Ikuo Maeda, whose full title is managing executive officer in charge of design and brand style. “This car embodies a delicate Japanese aesthetic, and to be recognized here in the ‘City of Art’ two years after the RX-VISION was awarded the same honour is very gratifying. We want to retain our identity as a Japanese brand as we continue making cars with global appeal.” The exterior’s simple “one-motion” form expresses a formidable sense of speed. The interior, meanwhile, borrows a concept from traditional Japanese architecture to create a degree of threedimensional depth conducive to a relaxed space. Finally, the name pays homage to the company’s 50plus year tradition of elegant coupés like the Mazda Luce Rotary, also known as the Mazda R130. The VISION COUPE will be on display until 4th February in Paris’s Hôtel National des Invalides at the Festival Automobile International’s concept car exhibition. The annual Festival attracts some 35,000 visitors.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

Calling on Waterford City to support cancer patients this Daffodil Day LOCAL DAFFODIL CENTRE VOLUNTEER AND CANCER SURVIVOR SAYS SUPPORT IS VITAL EVERY three minutes a person in Ireland gets a cancer diagnosis, and in Waterford 883 were diagnosed with cancer in twelve months. Daffodil Day, proudly supported by Boots Ireland, takes place on March 23rd and is a crucial fundraiser in the fight against cancer. Support for cancer patients is vital according to cancer survivor Moya Byron, who volunteers in the Daffodil Centre in University Hospital Waterford. Moya was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004 and when the Daffodil Centre opened in Waterford in 2013 she volunteered to support others facing cancer. Speaking at the launch of Waterford City’s Daffodil Day campaign in Rowe Creavin Medical Centre on Wednesday, she urged local people to get involved in Daffodil Day to fund supports for patients. “I’ve been down that road before and I know how extremely lonely it can be. You think no one knows what you are going through. When the opportunity came up to help people going through cancer I decided to volunteer to support people who might be struggling. At the Daffodil Centre patients, or anyone concerned about cancer, can come in and talk to a Cancer Nurse or a volunteer like me. No one should face cancer

alone. By supporting Daffodil Day you can help ensure local people get this vital support.” The Daffodil Centre based in University Hospital Waterford supported 3,820 members of the public during 2017. In order to provide services to people affected by cancer, the Irish Cancer Society needs to raise €4m nationally on Daffodil Day this year. Des Daunt, Chairperson of the Waterford City Daffodil Day committee urged local people to show their support for people in Waterford affected by cancer. “People of Waterford have been instrumental in raising funds to help people affected by cancer, and we hope to see another show of support on March 23rd this year. As cancer incidence increases, your support is needed more than ever before to ensure no one in our community faces cancer alone. Volunteer to sell Daffodils, or simply buy a Daffodil on March 23rd and make a difference to the lives of cancer patients and their families,” he said. Boots Ireland is the official main sponsor of Daffodil Day and stores in Waterford will be getting involved. Breda Moore, Store Manager of Boots in George’s Court said: “Boots Ireland and the Irish Cancer Society have been working

together for five years now to improve the lives of those affected by cancer. Cancer affects so many people in the community so supporting this initiative has real meaning for us and we want to continue to help make a difference to the lives of cancer patients and their families. We are looking forward to going one step further by sponsoring this flagship fundraising day and hope the people of Waterford will show their support for those affected by cancer on March 23rd.” The launch was also attended by Josephine Kelly, local Irish Cancer Society Night Nurse who spoke about her work to support terminally ill cancer patients at home. 50 cancer patients in Waterford received 212 nights of care through the Society’s Night Nursing service. Tom Phelan, local Volunteer Driver, spoke about his role in helping patients in Waterford get to their chemotherapy appointments. 239 journeys were facilitated for 23 patients from Waterford who used the service last year. To get involved in Daffodil Day in Waterford contact Nicola McMahon, Irish Cancer Society, 021 4840597 nmcmahon@irishcancer.ie For more information visit www.cancer.ie/daffodilday

Rob Grace from Deise Animal Sanctuary with Ken O’Shea and John Holland EirGen – During 2017 employees at EirGen Pharma raised funds through quiz nights, raffles, sports events and other employee fundraisers and then recently donated them to help Deise Animal Sanctuary who give animals in crisis a second chance at their rescue centre in the Nire Valley. [Noel Browne]

Pictured are Dr. Angie Brown, Medical Director, Irish Heart Foundation and Karen Tomkins, Novartis with RTE’s Sunday Game Presenter and Heart Failure Patient Ambassador, Michael Lyster, joins the Irish Heart Foundation to urge the public to Pay Attention to the Signs of Heart Failure, a new campaign launched last week. Swollen ankles, shortness of breath, and fatigue are warning signs that shouldn’t be ignored. Call an Irish Heart Foundation Helpline Nurse on 1800 25 25 50 or visit knowyourheart.ie for more information. Kindly supported by Novartis. [Marc O'Sullivan]

Irish Heart Foundation and Michael Lyster team up to draw attention to the warning signs of heart failure THE Irish Heart Foundation has launched a new campaign, Pay Attention to the Signs, to raise awareness of heart failure symptoms. The campaign, supported by Novartis, aims to encourage those aged 50 and over to be aware of the signs of heart failure, as early detection of the symptoms can significantly improve a patient’s prognosis. Swollen ankles, fatigue, and shortness of breath are warning signs that should never be ignored. Speaking at the launch about his own experience of living with heart failure was Sunday Game presenter Michael Lyster; “Looking back now, the warning signs of heart failure were clearly there, but I didn’t realise what was coming down the road. I was ignoring a lot of things that were happening to me, and that was a mistake. I was constantly tired, my ankles were swollen, and I would wake up at night panting for breath. Eventually, it got to a stage where I couldn’t ignore it any longer.” Heart failure is a life-threatening condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood around the body, as the walls of the heart become too weak or too stiff to work properly. However, with access to timely diagnosis, appropriate medical management and follow-up services, a patient’s prognosis can be significantly improved. It is estimated that 90,000 people live with the condition in Ireland. Due to Ireland’s ageing population, heart failure is set to increase dramatically, leading to an increase in hospitalisations from heart failure of more than 50% over the next 25 years.

Dr. Angie Brown, Medical Director, Irish Heart Foundation, said; ‘When we see warning signs on the road we pay attention. But, when it’s our own body, sometimes we can ignore the signs. Heart failure can often go unnoticed because its symptoms come on gradually. It’s easy to attribute tiredness to a busy lifestyle, and breathlessness to being out of shape. These are signs we need to watch out for. If you are concerned about heart failure, please contact the Irish Heart Foundation’s nurse helpline on 1800 25 25 50 or visit Knowyourheart.ie” The Irish Heart Foundation will hold a public information meeting in Waterford for those concerned about heart failure, details are as follows: Woodlands Hotel, Dunmore Road, Waterford, on April 19th, 6.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. To register your attendance at the Waterford meeting please contact Tracy Eagan at the Irish Heart Foundation on 01 668 5001. Loretto Callaghan, Managing Director, Novartis said; “If you or a loved one is diagnosed with a chronic condition like heart failure, it’s normal to have a lot of questions. Novartis is proud to support the Irish Heart Foundation’s campaign and public information evenings, to ensure those who have concerns get the support they need.” For more information about Pay Attention to the Signs please visit Knowyourheart.ie, or to speak to healthcare professional about heart failure please call the Irish Heart Foundation’s dedicated nurse helpline on 1800 25 25 50.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

Coffee Catch Up at the Fresh Food Courtyard, Unit 1, The Bridge, Dungarvan, in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber. Pictured are Ann Butler, Printmaster; Linda Hogan, Dan McCarthy Home Interiors, and Siobhan O'Mahony, O'Mahony Cycles and Nursery. [Dan McGrath]

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Coffee Catch Up at the Fresh Food Courtyard, Unit 1, The Bridge, Dungarvan, in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber. Pictured are Kolette Enright, Eyes On The Road; Maurice Kiely, Maurice Kiely Domestic Appliance Repairs, and Gerardine Reynolds, Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds. [Dan McGrath]

Coffee Catch Up at the Fresh Food Courtyard, Unit 1, The Bridge, Dungarvan, in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber. Pictured are Johnny Curran, Cleanzone Technology Ltd.; Eric Moore, Moore's Garden Machinery, and David Reynolds, Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds. [Dan McGrath]

Coffee Catch Up at the Fresh Food Courtyard, Unit 1, The Bridge, Dungarvan, in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber. Pictured are Eugene Tobin, SGC Cinema; Brendan Healy, Ulster Bank, and Kolette Enright, Eyes On The Road. [Dan McGrath]

Coffee Catch Up at the Fresh Food Courtyard, Unit 1, The Bridge, Dungarvan, in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber. Pictured are David Murphy, Red Heaven Design; David Connors, Dungarvan Paints & DIY Ltd.; Matt Houlihan, Graphic Print & Signs, and Alan Ryan, Dungarvan Business Centre. [Dan McGrath]

Coffee Catch Up at the Fresh Food Courtyard, Unit 1, The Bridge, Dungarvan, in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber. Pictured are Joe Roche, Joe Roche Windows & Doors; Jeraldine O'Connell, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, and Pat Keane, Willow & Oak. [Dan McGrath]

Coffee Catch Up Morning at the Fresh Food Courtyard, Unit 1, The Bridge, Dungarvan, in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber. Pictured are Eugene Tobin, SGC Cinema; Eamon Keane, Pat Keane, Willow & Oak, and Jenny Beresford, CEO Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce. [Dan McGrath]

Coffee Catch Up at the Fresh Food Courtyard, Unit 1, The Bridge, Dungarvan, in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber. Pictured are John White, JBW Accountants; Siobhan O'Mahony, O'Mahony Cycles and Nursery, and Pat Whyte, Printmaster. [Dan McGrath]

Coffee Catch Up at the Fresh Food Courtyard, Unit 1, The Bridge, Dungarvan, in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber. Pictured are Jenny Beresford, CEO Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce; Orla Dawson, Dungarvan Credit Union, and Jimmy Burrows, Fresh Food Courtyard. [Dan McGrath]

Coffee Catch Up at the Fresh Food Courtyard, Unit 1, The Bridge, Dungarvan, in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber. Pictured are Jenny Beresford, CEO Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce; Jimmy Burrows, Fresh Food Courtyard, and Joe Roche, Vice-President, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce. [Dan McGrath]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

Two Waterford publicans named in Tax Defaulters List Publicans make settlements for over €250,000 each with Revenue Commissioners TWO County Waterford publicans feature on the latest Revenue Defaulters List (1st October, 2017 to 31st December, 2017) in relation to the under-declaration of income tax,VAT and PAYE / PRSI / USC, with both making a settlement with the Revenue Commissioners for over a quarter of a million each. The Defaulters List is in respect of people in whose case the Revenue Commissioners accepted an amount in settlement. Maurice Lenihan, a publican and mechanic with an address at Newtown, Kilmacthomas, has entered into a settlement with the Revenue Commissioners totalling €294,062, in a Revenue Audit Case, in relation to the under-declaration of income tax, non-declaration of PAYE / PRSI / USC and VAT. The bill is made up of €167,249 in tax; €59,913 in interest; and €66,900 in penalties. More than €260,000 of that settlement remained outstanding at 31st December, 2017. Michael A. Carlton, a publican and farmer, with an address at An Cruiscin Lan, Villierstown, has entered into a settlement with the Revenue Commissioners totalling €253,950.69 in a Revenue Audit Case, in relation to the under-declaration of income tax,VAT and PAYE / PRSI / USC. The bill is made up of €119,643.82 in tax; €44,574 in interest; and €89,732.87 in penalties. More than €181,000 of that settlement remained outstanding at the end of December, 2017. John Henry Payne, a newspaper delivery service provider, with an address at 12 Willow

Terrace, Lisduggan, Waterford, has entered into a settlement with the Revenue Commissioners totalling €111,226 in a Revenue Audit Case, in relation to the underdeclaration of income tax and VAT. The bill was made up of €67,491 in tax; €24,517 in interest; and €19,218 in penalties. As at the end of December, 2017, more than €107,000 remained outstanding on that settlement. John Dunphy, an agricultural contractor, with an address at Oldcastle, Ahenny, Carrickon-Suir, has entered into a settlement with the Revenue Commissioners totalling €189,080.88 in a Revenue Investigation Case in relation to the under-declaration of income tax,VAT and PAYE / PRSI / USC. Aidan Cashin Transport Limited (now in liquidation) a haulier with an address at Woodside, Kilnamack Upper, Clonmel, has entered into a settlement with the Revenue Commissioners totalling €142,117.79 in a Revenue Audit Case, in relation to the underdeclaration of Corporation tax, VAT and PAYE / PRSI / USC. The bill is made up of €89,684.84 in tax; €25,527.50 in interest; and €26,905.45 in penalties. More than €79,000 of that settlement remained outstanding as at the end of December, 2017. The total number of settlements for the three month period ending 31st December, 2017, is 64, with the total value of these settlements totalling €10,217,360.36. The Revenue Commissioners said settlements are only published when voluntary disclosure options are not availed of and the default arises as a result of “careless or delib-

erate behaviour” Revenue said. Settlements are not published where the taxpayer has made a qualifying disclosure relating to undisclosed tax, or where the settlement amount is less than €35,000, or where the amount of fine or penalty does not exceed 15 percent of the amount of tax. COURT IMPOSED PENALTIES Meanwhile, Revenue brought in an additional €1,894,537.46 from 227 cases relating to under-declaration, or non-declaration of tax, where fines and penalties were imposed by the courts between 1st October, 2017 and 31st December, 2017. John O’Brien, a property developer with an address at Tigh Runda, Old Parish, Dungarvan was penalised €328,311.78 by the courts in relation to under-declaration of income tax and VAT in the amount of €437,749.04. The same John O’Brien and Geraldine Kidd (Partnership), of the same address in Old Parish, also described as property developers, were penalised €61,769.25 by the courts in relation to under-declaration of VAT in the amount of €82,359. Martin Collier, an accountant and landlord with an address at Short Street, Clonmel, was penalised €63,647.18 by the courts in relation to under-declaration of income tax and VAT in the amount of €84,862.91. Revenue again pointed out that where penalties relating to under-declaration of tax or non-declaration of tax are determined by the courts, and where a qualifying disclosure was not made by the taxpayer and where the tax, interest and penalty is more than €35,000 and the penalty exceeds 15 percent of the total tax, the case is published.

Coffee Catch Up at the Fresh Food Courtyard, Unit 1, The Bridge, Dungarvan, in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber. Pictured are Rachel Kiely, Maurice Kiely Domestic Appliance Repairs; Jimmy Burrows, Fresh Food Courtyard, and Jenny Beresford, CEO Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce. [Dan McGrath]

Gardaí complete search of Castlemartyr woodland in Tina Satchwell investigation GARDAÍ investigating the disappearance of Tina Satchwell have completed their search operation at the site in Castlemartyr, Co. Cork. An Garda Síochána wish to thank the public for their patience during the operation and thank the Defence forces, and other specialist services who assisted in the search. A number of items recovered during the course of this search will now be examined to establish whether they are related to the disappearance of Tina. Gardaí

would also like to thank members of the public who have come forward with new information which will now be investigated. The site remains closed to the public until further notice. Gardaí have renewed their appeal for anyone who may have information in relation to Tina’s disappearance to contact the incident room at Midleton Garda Station at 021 4621550 or the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666111.

Councillors resist ‘too expensive’ argument against dredging Helvick By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council has neither plans nor intention to dredge Helvick and other harbours, due the enormous costs involved, Senior Roads Engineer Gabriel Hynes told March’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting. However, local Councillors are adamant that the issue be reconsidered in regard to Helvick at least. The official was responding to a request from Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell for an update on his recent request that harbours at Helvick, Dungarvan and Ballinacourty be deepened to facilitate fishing boats and also, in Hevick’s case, the lifeboat. Mr. Hynes said an exploratory study estimated a cost of €2m to dredge all three harbours, with required repeats

every four years costing another €600,000. Furthermore, the statutory process involved would be significant and involve applying for a dumping at sea licence from the EPA. That application alone would necessitate about 12 significant surveys of the marine environment, including tidal currents, archaeological assessment and water depths, at a further outlay of about €150,000. Cllr. O’Donnell suggested that Helvick alone, given its lifeboat regularly cannot be launched due to silting, be considered. Mr. Hynes said the dumping at sea licence, its problematic specifics and the other considerations involved made even that impractical. “So are we going to risk lives?”, asked Cllr. O’Donnell. “People are at high risk. They’re doing up piers

all around the coast and getting money hand over fist and not even a boat coming in there”, he added. TRADITIONAL WAY OF LIFE Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said Helvick was a working harbour with a long, ongoing fishing tradition. It was “not acceptable” that fishermen had to sit outside the harbour wall until the tide came in, he continued and he considered it ill-advised not to conduct the work due to cost and bureaucracy. “Are we to tell boat owners in Helvick to give up their livelihood?” he asked. “We can’t neglect Helvick. It has to be looked after.” Cllr. Declan Doocey held similar thoughts and suggested the council “make a case to the relative Government Department to retain the fishing industry and save lives with the lifeboat.” He

wondered also if dumping at sea might be circumnavigated by allowing farmers to remove it and “plough it with grain or maize maybe.” Mr. Hynes said “significant surveys” found that “material sourced at sea is best left at sea” because the marine material was almost always too high in salt content for land. This had proved accurate when Dungarvan’s inner harbour had been dredged. “We need to find another suitable location to put it”, he elaborated. Hence the many specialised surveys. “But we don’t have a budget for this”, he pleaded. ALL AT SEA Still, support for dredging remained unanimous. “First thing we need to get is a licence”, pondered Cllr. James Tobin, having remained silent throughout. “Is there any other measure?” asked Cllr.

Siobhán Whelan. “No, it needs dredging”, sighed the engineer, by now sporting the demeanour of a man with the tide in his shoes. “I know for a fact”, piped up Cllr. O’Donnell, almost harpooning his own argument, “that €350,000 was spent in Helvick a couple of years ago and when high tide came in it was all washed away again.” He blamed the outcome on the standard of the work, rather than nature. Eventually, Mr. Hynes conceded to pursue the OPW and the Department of Agriculture & the Marine for the required money. He wasn’t optimistic though, given that similar previous requests had been refused. “They don’t allow for funding for survey s and design work” he predicted. Nonetheless, he would quote them the estimated costs and report back on the outcome.

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New Munster Vale initiative r e c e i v e s wa r m w e l c o m e f r o m C o m e ra g h C o u n c i l l o r s

THE newly launched Munster Vales - a 1,100 km holiday and adventure experience stretched across five mountain ranges was given a huge welcome at the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, with Councillors praising it as a fantastic initiative. Tríona O’Mahony, Destination and Marketing Manager for the Munster Vales, delivered a presentation to the meeting, explaining what the initiative is and how it affects the Comeragh area and the wider County Waterford area. “Munster Vales is a new and exciting holiday destination based around the mountain ranges covering the Comeraghs, Knockmealdowns, Galtees, Ballyhouras and the Nagles, crossing Counties Waterford, Tipperary, Cork and Limerick, with a massive range of activities, heritage sites, garden and heritage trails and fantastic food and drinks offers in the region,” Ms. O’Mahony explained. “We are trying to put it altogether and package it to encourage more people to visit the area, stay longer and spend more,” said Ms. O’Mahony. She said the various communities across the four counties came together and approached the local authorities about representation to promote the Munster Vales. “The local authorities, the local development companies and Fáilte Ireland recognised this and Waterford Leader Partnership took the lead in a feasibility study. The project was deemed feasible and the Board of the Munster Vales was set up,” Ms. O’Mahony said. She said there are representatives from each local authority on the Board, including Ritchie Walsh, Ger Walsh and Michelle Daly from Waterford City and County Council. Ms. O’Mahony said local development companies and communities from across the region are also represented on the

Board, with Declan Mulhearne being recently appointed as community representative for the Comeraghs. Following the launch of the Munster Vales initiative last October, it has received huge media coverage, both locally and nationally. Ms. O’Mahony also said the initiative is receiving international publicity through advertising in National Geographic with great traffic from countries like Germany, which are big into walking holidays. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan described the initiative as “great news”. “We here feel forgotten because we are in between the Wild Atlantic Way and the Ancient East,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. He said there is strength in numbers and the coming together of the four counties “can only add to the potential of the region”. He outlined two issues which need to be addressed - broadband in rural areas and signage. “Is there anything that can be done from your side to make the broadband package better for locals and tourists?” he asked. He said signage is needed to indicate to visitors that they are entering the Comeragh area, which is part of the Munster Vales. Cllr. O’Ryan expressed his disappointment that there was nothing in the government’s National Planning Framework or 2040 vision to upgrade either the N24 or N25. He said more work is needed to try and attract visitors and tourists using those roads to access places like Killarney, to stop off in West Waterford. “If we can catch those people coming off the boat on their way through Waterford towards Killarney, it would be a boost, because the road does not lend itself to stopping here,” he pointed out. Cllr. Ray Murphy said it was fantastic to see first hand the amenities available across the

region under the Munster Vale initiative. He also pointed out the importance of signage around rural areas, particularly the Comeragh area. Cllr. Murphy also outlined the problem of lack of accommodation; and queried if the Munster Vales initiative promotes various festivals around the region; and if particular types of tourists are attracted at different times of the year. Ms. O’Mahony said the issues around broadband and signage is something she is working on within Tipperary County Council, where she is based. She pointed out that Munster Vales is lobbying to have broadband improved. She said a plan is being put together in relation to signage across the Munster Vales, at various main entry points to indicate to people when they are entering the Munster Vales region. “This is something we are working on and hope to roll out in the coming years,” Ms. O’Mahony said. “Funding is the big issue behind it,” she said. “The condition of the roads are also on our priority list. As Marketing Manager there is not too much I can do about it, but it is something which is on my priority list - so it is on our radar to improve it as best we can.” Ms. O’Mahony said there is “a serious lack of accommodation” around the region, but described a ‘silver lining’ as it gives business to the smaller accommodation providers such as B&Bs and selfcatering accommodation. “There is a shortage of big hotels around this area, but it’s good for the small accommodation providers as well,” she said. In relation to festivals, Ms. O’Mahony said there is a designated promotional video which focuses on festivals and events in the region. “We have a campaign going out in April and May to promote upcoming festivals and events throughout the year,” Ms. O’Mahony said. Cllr. John O’Leary said some of the most fantastic places have been depicted in the Munster Vales initiative and asked how the project works in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland / Tourism Ireland? Ms. O’Mahony said Munster

Vales is working in collaboration with Tourism Ireland / Fáilte Ireland. “We are now listed on their websites as a holiday destination, which is going out to the international market,” she pointed out. However, she said it can be difficult to try and get them to be fully supportive of the Munster Vales. “There is a Fáilte Ireland representative sitting on the Board of Munster Vales, so they just offer us advice, but that’s as far as it goes with the national tourism boards,” she pointed out. Cllr. Liam Brazil said it was great to see the Comeragh Mountains getting recognition in the Munster Vales. “One thing I have a ‘bee in my bonnet’ about is a walkway going through the mountain from Crough to the waterfall, which would be a fantastic initiative for Waterford if we could link that to the Greenway,” Cllr. Brazil said. “But at the moment we have problems there with a few objectors who are causing problems.” He asked if there is any funding which could be used to build a boardwalk at the location, which is a designated SAC (Special Area of Conservation). “If we could get funding to put a boardwalk in there I think it would be fantastic, it could link the Comeragh Mountains to the Greenway and eventually link the Comeragh Mountains to the sea. We could have our very own ‘Killarney’ here in the County of Waterford,” Cllr. Brazil said. Ms. O’Mahony replied that it is her intention and the intention of the Board of Munster Vales to continue seeking funding for different projects across the Munster Vales. “It is something we are working on all the time,” she said. Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Seanie Power said the scenery around Waterford and the Munster Vales region “is stunning, no doubt”. “It is great to see this being promoted and as tourism grows we can all benefit from it,” Cllr. Power said. He said lakes should be included in the initiative and indicated a local lake - Crotty’s Lake - which should be included, but noted that a walkway to the lake was closed for a while. More information www.munstervales.com.

Waterford people with vision impairments set to use new tactile voting system in upcoming Referendum WATERFORD people who are blind or vision impaired throughout the country are getting ready to use the brand new tactile ballot template in the upcoming referendum, meaning they can now cast their votes in secret for the first time. Up to now people with sight loss had to rely on others to help them exercise their franchise, which compromised their privacy. A landmark High Court case taken by Dublin man Robbie Sinnott, who is vision impaired, cleared the way for a tactile mechanism to be used to allow people who are blind or visually impaired exercise their franchise independently. Chris White CEO of the NCBI says “This is an historic year for people who are blind or vision impaired. Up to now their vote was not secret, they had to discuss their choice with somebody else and they could not even be sure that their preferred vote went into the ballot box. This situation was never acceptable to the NCBI and we are delighted that our recommendations have been taken on board by the Department. We are urging people with sight loss to contact the NCBI in advance of the upcoming referendum and try out the tactile templates to ensure they are comfortable and at ease using them. Our regional offices will be equipped with the templates and there will be ample time for people to have the opportunity to try them”. The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government has produced a tactile ‘ballot paper template’, taking on board design recommendations from the National Council for the Blind of Ireland. The template is a clear plastic device which is placed over the ballot paper and features raised lettering, large print and braille. It also has cut out sections to assist people to find where to mark their vote. The templates will be available at every polling station around the country. Templates will be available at NCBI offices nationwide for people who would like to try them out in advance of the referendum. Contact NCBI for further information on 01 8307033 or www.ncbi.ie

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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, Decleor 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. Learn how to create a complete make up look from planning, prepping the skin and applying make up. You will also be trained to carry out manicure treatments which provides an excellent knowledge base for learning to apply gel nail extensions. After passing the ITEC exams students will be fully qualified to work in nail bars, as a mobile nail technician or make up artist, at cosmetic counters in pharmacies and department stores or start a business from home. Follow us on facebook at Coláiste Chathail Naofa – College of Further Education @ccnplc for the latest updates. Our website address is ccndungarvan.com and has further details of all of our courses. Contact us on 058 41184 or by email at ccn@wwetb.ie.

Dungarvan students bring colour to art competition TEXACO Children’s Art Competition adjudicator Eoin Butler pictured during judging of entries in this year’s competition, the results of which will be announced mid-April. In his hand is an untitled entry by 8-year old Caoimhe Ní Chatháin, from Scoil Gharbháin, Dungarvan and another by 8-year old Ríona Ní Thuthaigh, from Scoil

Náisúnta Na Rinne, Dungarvan, entitled ‘Gairdín Na Síóg’. Some 490 students from the county are amongst those from all parts of Ireland who are taking part in the Competition – the 64th year of the event. Prizes will be presented at a ceremony that takes place in Dublin in May.

Incognito 2018 is back with works by 15 artists in County Waterford OVER 1,000 artists donate an original, miniature art piece to Incognito - an art exhibition for the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation, to go on sale for €50 each in The Solomon Gallery 6th to 8th April, giving buyers a chance to purchase a valuable piece worth thousands from a well-known name. And the catch? You don’t know the artist’s name until you buy the art! Hugo Jellett CEO of the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation pictured with Sheila Hayes Jack & Jill’s liaison nurse for County Waterford and nurse Eilín Ní Mhurchú at the reveal of the artwork in INCOGNITO 2018. The exhibition comprises over 1,500 original, postcard sized art pieces, donated by 1,000 artists from around the country and overseas, including 15 artists from County Waterford. The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation has supported over 2,240 children and their families from across the country since 1997, including 67 from County Waterford. The charity is delighted that William Fry has come on board to support the largest group-show exhibition in a single gallery in state history, as part of the Firm’s three-year commitment to the Jack and Jill Foundation. From this week the public can view the INCOGNITO 2018 collection online at www.incognito.ie and www.jackandjill.ie but, as the name suggests, the artist’s identity is top secret and won’t be revealed until after the sale; with artists Tracey Emin, Rhona Byrne, Martin Gale, Dede Gold, John Kelly, Peter Curling,

Martin Gale, Mo Kelly, Nick Miller, Ed Miliano, Abigail O’Brien, and Richard Gorman contributing. The collection will be on sale, on a first come first served basis, for €50 each in The Solomon Gallery, Dublin (beside the Westbury Hotel off Grafton Street) from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th April, offering purchasers a chance to secure a valuable piece of art worth thousands of euro from one of the well-known artists involved. In a bid to avoid the queues around the block witnessed last year, there are preview exhibition days on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th April, although the identity of the artists remains anonymous until after purchase when the art goes on sale on Friday 6th at 10am. Last year INCOGNITO raised over €80,000 to fund home nursing care for the 350 children under Jack & Jill’s wing and it is hoped to repeat this in 2018. These are children with severe development delay because of brain damage, children who may never paint a picture themselves; precious children who do better at home, where they are well cared for by their parents with critical support from Jack & Jill nurses. The Jack & Jill service operates 365 days a year, has no waiting lists and mobilizes an army of 750 nurses and carers around the country. According to Hugo Jellett, CEO of Jack & Jill, “We have been quite overwhelmed by the number of artists donating their talent, their time and their gift to Jack & Jill. The stan-

dard of work is simply silencing and unveiling the artworks for INCOGNITO 2018 is a very proud day for Jack & Jill. We expect people from all around the country will be queuing outside The Solomon Gallery to purchase their favorite piece. Theirs for just €50 and a small price for a big impact for the children we support. I am also delighted at the platform INCOGNITO provides to less wellknown artists to display their talent alongside the big names. People often talk about ‘affordable art’ and the price tag is still in the late hundreds, so it really is a joy to be able to present original works – for people to buy for themselves or for friends – at a fixed price of just €50, and once

you conceal the identity of the artist, it becomes simply about whether you like it or not… and that will bring a huge sigh of relief to many!” Speaking on William Fry's involvement, Bryan Bourke, Managing Partner, said, “We are extremely excited to be involved with INCOGNITO, which is a truly innovative fundraising initiative that makes art accessible to everyone while helping to provide much needed nursing and respite support for sick children and their families. Looking at the artwork online today, we hope that as many people as possible will start window shopping at www.incognito.ie and make a date for The Solomon Gallery.”

Sheila Hayes, Hugo Jellett and Eilin Ni Mhurchu.

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

78% agree with Mary McAleese’s remarks Editor, Referring to last week's editorial (Mary McAleese's outburst) it is very clear to me that a sense of balance is missing. I also suspect that some very creative journalism has been concocted by claiming that "in the opinion of most Irish people" our former President Mary McAleese's comments were excessive, abusive and offensive. An opinion poll conducted by Amárach Research found that 78% of people agree with her remarks. In my view such hard-hitting remarks were necessary. When an extremely intelligent, highly qualified trained Laywer and Doctor of Theology speaks with such passion about what is wrong with the Catholic Church, it is neither acceptable to castigate her as you have done, nor to assume that she may have done so because of strained circumstances. Finally, your suggestion that Catholic men might ponder what brought her to say such things will remain exactly that: just a suggestion. No opinion poll needed. PÁDRAIG DE BÚRCA Abbeyside, Co. Waterford.

An Open Letter to the Minister for Health Sir, In his address to the Dáil on 9th March last, regarding the upcoming referendum on Article 40.3.3 of the Constitution, Minister Simon Harris, said: “We stand here knowing the tragedy which befell Savita Halappanavar and her family….I cannot ignore that”. As Minister for Health, and Head of the HSE, surely Minister Harris knows that the jury in the inquest into Savita’s death returned a unanimous verdict of death by medical misadventure. Savita’s family sued the HSE and Galway University Hospital for negligence over her death. Had she died because of being denied an abortion her family would have instead sued the State. The fact is that the 8th Amendment was not implicit in Savita’s death. In Ireland, due to our “Two Patient Model”, if the life of a pregnant mother is at risk the mother’s life is saved first, even if this leads to the direct or indirect death of her unborn child. A group of 11 consultants, including obstetricians Dr. John Monaghan, Prof. John Bonnar and Prof. Eamon O’Dwyer, have stated that Irish law did not prevent the “necessary treatment” of Savita. Savita died of sepsis. Interestingly, in the UK, where almost 200,000 unborn babies are aborted every year, 7 expectant mothers died of sepsis last year. Minister Harris, it is time to allow Savita and her child to rest in peace. Using a mother’s tragic death and, lest we forget, the death of her child, to further your pro-abortion, anti-life agenda is a deception. It is disingenuous and misleading in the extreme. Yours, etc., AEDÍN TYNAN Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

“Mrs. McAleese’s outburst” Dear Editor, Your article on “Mrs. McAleese’s Outburst” in my opinion did not do this extremely intelligent and highly qualified woman justice. She has made her voice known on how women at present and down through the years have been unjustly treated by the Catholic Church. Celibate men making decisions on family planning, domestic violence, sexual abuse. These men have no experience as a woman living in the present world. They see women in a subordinate role. God wants things this way? Status quo. Women are locked out of decision making, significant roles in the Church’s leadership or as Mary McAleese found out, voicing their opinions. The clerical elite have made this possible, they have made women invisible. I think Mary McAleese has made this the moment where women will no longer be silenced. As she said: “Women are demanding both in domestic and public life, the rights and duties which belong to them as human persons.” YVONNE SHEEHAN Seapark, Abbeyside.

help in tracing Elisha Gault GARDAÍ in Clonmel are appealing for the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of 14year-old Elisha Gault who has been missing since 17th March 2018. Elisha was last seen at her home in Carrick-on-Suir at approximately 10.00 p.m. on Saturday, 17th March. Elisha is described as being approximately 5' 10" to 6' tall with blue eyes and dyed blonde hair. We have no details of what she was wearing.

Gardaí and family are very concerned for Elisha and are appealing for anyone who has seen her or can assist in locating her to contact Clonmel Garda Station 052-6177640, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. Gardaí are also now requesting the following: That all householders, businesses and landowners in the Carrick-on-Suir area check their gardens, outhouses, sheds and buildings.

That any associates or friends of Elisha Gault that have not yet spoken to Gardaí make contact with Clonmel Garda Station to leave their details. That any private houses in the vicinity of Carrickbeg / Dillon Bridge check their CCTV and provide to Gardaí at Clonmel / Carrick-on-Suir. Anyone with dash-cam footage from their vehicles who travelled through Carrick-onSuir on the night of 17th / 18th March, 2018.

14-year-old Elisha Gault who has been missing since 17th March 2018. Anyone with any information or sightings is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station on 0526177640, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Minister Ross ‘trying to close down the country’ says O’Donnell By Christy Parker TRANSPORT Minister Shane Ross “wants to close down the country”, according to Waterford Councillor Séamus O’Donnell and furthermore, both Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil are “agreeing with him.” The councillor was venting his frustration at March’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting, as he argued

that young farmers were unable to drive their jeeps off land because they need tax clearance to do so. The councillor later explained that only the farmers’ parents would have the capacity to get tax clearance and the younger members would have to pay a ‘full motor tax rate’ of up to €1,200 – as against the commercial rate of circa €333 – to take the vehicle onto the road. Meanwhile, the meeting heard

Cllr. O’Donnell further chastise the transport minister for trying to put provisional drivers with two or three years’ driving experience off the road. “Shane Ross is running that country and Leo and Fianna Fáil are agreeing with him!”, he said, thumping the table. “The Independents are dictating about it -and about abortion!” Cllr. Damien Geogheogan however accused his colleague of hypocrisy, telling him he had

canvassed for Independent TD John Halligan as well as for Ross/Independent Alliance.“You were photographed with him (Halligan) and you handed out leaflets on behalf of Shane Ross and his group!”, said Cllr Geoghegan loudly. “What were you canvassing for with those people?!” he demanded even more loudly! “I did not”, replied Cllr. O’Donnell as Cathaoirleach Tom Cronin drew the meeting to a close.

Shandon houses St. Mary’s Parish part of historical Church, Dungarvan agreement By Christy Parker FIVE houses being constructed in Shandon, Dungarvan, are part of eight new units in total that had failed due to the economic crash, Director of services for Housing Ivan Grimes told March’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. Mr. Grimes, replying to an inquiry from Cllr. Siobhán Whelan, said five of the eight houses had not been delivered as anticipated and would now be acquired under ‘turnkey’ conditions from the developer. The other three were historical Part V units. Turnkey developments are where the contractor undertakes entire responsibility from design to delivery. Part V is a planning measure whereby a developer agrees to provide a percentage of social housing in a development in return for certain incentives. Mr. Grimes elaborated that there had been difficulties with Part V some years ago in regard to the old town council being

able to fund the acquisitions, leaving “a liability on the part of the developer to meet the Part V obligation.” He said the eight houses would be built in Shandon and Monksfield but he wasn’t sure how many were Part V units in either area. In a further response to Cllr Whelan, the housing officer said the lands in question belonged to the developer. PURCHASE SCHEME WAIT Meantime, Cllr. John Pratt asked had there been any update on ministerial review of the Part V process in regard to the Tenants Purchase scheme. The review had been promised two years ago and mot much had been heard of it since. Mr. Grimes said regulations that excluded Part V houses had now been reviewed and he understood that minister was “now consulting with his colleagues” but there was no update for months. Cllr. Pratt wondered of Fine Gael members might “try to get it speeded up.”

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion: Procession: Mk 11:1-10 - The people assemble, holding palm branches. Mass: Is 50:4-7. Ps 21:8-9, Phil 2:611. Mk 14:1-15-47 ‘Raise the Roof ’ Project: Choral Delights in aid of St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn in St. Michael’s Hall, Ballyduff Upper, this Friday, 23rd March at 7.00 p.m.With Cork Garda male Voice Choir and other groups. Tickets €20 for sale in Parish office. Fuller details on posters in church porches. Pope Francis and Confession: At a recent weekday Mass (Casa Santa Marta, February 27th), Pope Francis spoke about confession as a celebration of conversion, of turning again to God. “The Lord says, ‘Come now, let us reason together, let’s talk for awhile. He doesn’t frighten us. Let us thank the Lord for His goodness. He does not want to beat us and condemn us. He [Jesus] does not threaten but instead prompts his children with kindness, gentleness, giving us confidence.The act of going to confession is like God inviting you to coffee. This is how the Lord calls us: ‘Come on, let’s have a coffee together. Let’s talk this over, let’s discuss it. Don’t be afraid.’ Confession for Easter: The annual Lenten Penance Service in preparation for Easter will be celebrated in the Friary Church on Monday, March 26th at 7.30 p.m. Other times for confession are

included in the St. Mary’s Parish and Friary schedules. St. Declan’s Way 2108: St. Declan’s Way Pilgrim Path from Ardmore to Cashel will reopen in mid-March.The first stage on March 31st will be from Cashel to Cahir. Full details, including cost are available on www.pilgrim.ie Online booking for St. Declan’s Way at www.kmdactive.com Sale of Catholic Newspapers: Since the end of January, the Catholic Newspapers are now on sale at Albert McGraths, Ned Whelan’s and other newsagents. They are no longer on sale in the church. Save Lives, Save the 8th: The 8th Amendment of the Irish Constitution was approved by a huge majority of the Irish people in 1983. It recognises that there are two human lives involved in a pregnancy, and protects the life of BOTH mother and baby. www.yestolifeireland.org Parish Office: Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 058-42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086-2334282. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087-7747870.

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Messiah from Bristol Old Vic (Recorded) Saturday, 31st March, at 3.00 p.m. Inspired by Handel's profound religious masterpiece, this acclaimed Bristol Old Vic production provides a rare chance to experience a powerfully dramatic account of Messiah and to rediscover the intense spirituality of its many well-known arias and choruses. Staged by the Tony Award-winning director Tom Morris (War Horse), this extraordinary production features Europe's most celebrated Baroque orchestra The English Concert, the magnificent Erebus Ensemble and a cast of internationally-renowned soloists. The story explores the drama and struggle of faith, showing a group of people whose grief at the loss of their leader is transformed into hope through a narrative of resurrection. Through their despair, the Apostles gradually realise their mission is to redeem the world by sharing the story of Jesus's life and death with all humanity. Described by the critics as an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;astonishingly beautiful' (The Stage),â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;direct and impactful interpretation' (The Times), this dramatised concert is a rare treat for connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike. The Dungarvan Observer, in association with SGC Dungarvan, has a pair of tickets to give away to the lucky winner of our competition. All you have to do is answer the following question and post your entries into Messiah Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 27th March. Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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Entertainment Guide Friday, 23rd March

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Bobby Gardiner will hold the official launch of his new album â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Melodeon Mad!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; on Wednesday, 28th March, 2018, at The Local, Grattan Square, Dungarvan. Bobby Gardinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new album is now in stock at Ben Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Shop, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell Street, Dungarvan. The Dungarvan Observer, in association with Ben Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Music Shop, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell Street, Dungarvan, has a copy of Melodeon Mad! CD to give away to the lucky winner of our competition. All you have to do is answer the following question and post your entries into Bobby Gardiner Competition, Ben Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Music Shop, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell Street,, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 27th March. Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

IN GARDEN 9.00 p.m. Saturday night, 24th March

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IN MEMORIAM

Birthday Remembrance and 1st Anniversary

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COSTIN (36th and 46th anniversaries) – In loving memory of our parents Martin and Margaret Costin, late of Kilmurray, Dungarvan, whose Anniversaries occur at this time. Mass offered. We hold ye close within our hearts, And there ye shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

–Never forgotten by all your family at home and abroad.

GRANT (3rd anniversary) – The 27th of March is the Third Anniversary of Marie Grant of Strandside North, Abbeyside. Her Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, 25th March, in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, at 12 noon. We are blessed to have known you, And to have so many wonderful memories, That we carry in our hearts, You are in our thoughts every day, May God look after you.

–Marie is sadly missed by her family and many friends.

FLEMING (14th anniversary) – In fond memory of a loving husband and dear father Noel Fleming, late of Abbeyside, who died on 23rd March, 2004. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 25th March, 2018, at 9.30 a.m. in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside. A loving husband, father and grandfather too, Each one thought the world of you, For us you always did your best, God grant your soul eternal rest. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, It broke our hearts to see you go, God only takes the best. We miss your smile, your joking ways, We miss the things you used to say, And when old times we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all. Your life was one of kindly deeds, A helping hand for others’ needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories left behind.

–Always in our thoughts, your wife Ann and children Eleanor, James and Nigel; family and friends.

QUINLAN (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Quinlan (nee Hayes), late of Killelton, Stradbally, Co. Waterford, who died on 21st March, 2014. Anniversary Mass for Mary will be celebrated on Saturday, 14th April, at 7.30 p.m. in the Holy Cross Church, Stradbally. We lost a mother with a heart of gold, How much we miss her can never be told, She shared our troubles and helped us along, If we follow her footsteps we will never go wrong. We miss you from your fireside chair, Your loving smile and gentle air, Your vacant place no one can fill, We miss you mother and always will. She was a mother so very rare, Content in her home and always there, On earth she toiled, in Heaven she rests, God bless you mother you were one of the best. Each time we look at your picture, You seem to smile and say, Don't be sad but courage take, And love each other for my sake. O Sweet Jesus, for the sake of Thy Bitter Passion and the sorrows of Thy Immaculate Mother have mercy on her soul, and let the light of Thy countenance shine upon her.

–Always loved and greatly missed by your husband Martin; son Eamonn; daughters Carmel and Christine; sons-in law Kieran and Sam and grandchildren Aaron, Ava and Emily.

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

–Sadly missed by all his relatives and friends.

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Those we hold closest to our hearts, Never truly leave us, They live on in the kindness they have shared, And the love they brought into our lives.

–Remembered by your husband Paddy; children Olivere, Linda, Patrick and Conor; grandchildren Katie, Gráinne, Mary, Jack and Maeve; brothers John and Donal; sisters Kathleen, Clare and Cecily; extended family and friends.

He had my chin, his father’s hair, Perfect features and skin so fair, The endless sorrow in my heart, Recalls the day he had to part. A precious child known by too few, Our child with wings, an Angel who flew too soon, Each night I seek you in my dreams, And silent tears slip out, My voice fails to scream, What my heart begs to shout. We hope you can feel our love, And keep your eyes on us, From somewhere up above, Till we hold you in our arms again.

Today it would be wonderful, To see you play or smile, But Heaven lent you to this world, For just a little while. And in that short but precious time, You brought along so much love, And all that love is with you now, In Heaven up above. Your leaving caused so many tears, And such a lot of pain, But God needed one more Angel, So He took you back again.

–Happy birthday, with all our love forever – Mammy, Daddy, sister Lylah and Baby Brother Finn, XXXX.

–Love you always – Aunty Joanne, Chris, Lydia and Christopher.

We pray for Annabelle and those who loved her.

HURLEY (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of John Hurley, late of Kilrossanty and Marlow, Bucks, who died on 20th March, 2015. Memories are precious, They don’t fade away, We think of you always, Not just today, Always in our hearts, Forever on our minds.

–Always remembered by Maurice, Kathleen, Michael, Clodagh and Paul. MURRAY (15th anniversary) – In loving memory of Ann Murray, late of Mount Odell, who died on 24th March, 2003. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 14th April, in Piltown Church, at 6.00 p.m.

POWER (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Maureen Power, late of Bawnacomera, Kinsale Beg, Youghal, who died on the 20th March, 2016. Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never.

A bouquet of beautiful memories, Sprayed with a million tears, Wishing God could have spared you, If just for a few more years. A silent grief that’s in our hearts, No human eye can trace, For many a broken heart is hid, Beneath a smiling face.

Our hearts still ache with sadness, And many tears still flow, What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

You are one of Heaven’s Angels now, A perfect little star, And when you shine, The world can see how beautiful you are. May you fly with magic wings, On clouds so soft and white, May your heart be joyful, And your days be bathed in light. And though our hearts are broken, And your life was far too short, We thank you sweetest Angel, For the happiness you brought.

–Love you and miss you always Jack – Nan and Grandad, XXXXX.

–Love you always – Aunty Bridget, Shay, Kaysie and Kelsey.

–Sadly missed by Noel, Eilis, Orla and Úna.

–Loved and remembered always by your son Joe. ––––––––––––––––––– Never more than, A thought away, Loved and remembered, Every day.

–Always loved and missed by Colette, Liam and Peadar.

O’DONNELL (18th anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael O’Donnell, late of Murphy Place, Abbeyside, whose 18th Anniversary occurs on 13th March.

LANNEN (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Annabelle Lannen (nee McCarthy), late of Abbeyview, The Lookout, Dungarvan, who died on 25th March, 2012. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 25th March, at 11.00 a.m. in St. Augustine’s Friary Church, Dungarvan.

––––––––––––––––––– It doesn’t take a special day To bring you to our mind, For days without a thought of you, Are very hard to find. You always did your best for us, Your heart was true and tender, You simply lived for those you loved, And those you loved remember.

–Loving you always Nana, Jackie and family Mia, Ruarcc, Tiarnan and Ruan.

MURRAY (15th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear sister Ann, late of Mount Odell, Dungarvan, who died on 24th March, 2003. R.I.P. You gave us all you had to give, Gifts both big and small, Most of all you gave us love, The greatest gift of all. You should not wish for sadness, You never cared a fuss, Just to be remembered, And loved by all of us.

–Sadly missed and always remembered by Eileen, Tony, David and James.

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HEAPHY (Birthday remembrance and 1st Anniversary) – In loving memory of Baby Jack Heaphy, late of Ballybrusa, Grange, whose First Birthday occurred on 20th March and who died on 26th March, 2017. R.I.P. Some only dream of Angels, We held one in our arms, Always on our minds, Forever in our hearts.

–Love you Uncle Pad, Aunty Jella, cousins Shannon, Chloe, Paddy, Amy Rose and Natasha. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 8th April, at 10.30 a.m. in Grange Church.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

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PARADES Friday, 23rd March, 2018

St. Patrick's Day Parade 2018 Comeraghs Comhaltas Branch Cúil na Smear. [Pat Crowley]

S a i n t Pa t r i c k p ro te c te d h i s Pa ra d e By Tom Keith DESPITE the twin difficulties of the threat of snow and a very attractive Irish Rugby International match against the ‘Old Enemy’, England for the Season’s Grand Slam, the 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade through the streets of Dungarvan and Abbeyside attracted a very satisfactory attendance and participation. The tentative drops of rain at mid-day did not turn into anything more obstructive and, well dressed for the elements, over twenty marching groups and floats took part over a shorter route than usual. For some time now, the question of a ‘second pass’ in front of the podium has been debated and this year, Wolfe Tone Road was designated as Parade’s end. The question of holding the parade two hours earlier than scheduled could not be pursued for, according to Parade Secretary, Ann Marie Rossiter ‘too many official arrangements had been made which could not be changed’. Worse still would have been the decision to defer until Sunday as the streets and countryside were blanketed in several inches of snow. As it was, the ambient temperature in Grattan Square including wind-

chill factor was minus 2c as the Parade made its way across the route. Four entries were withdrawn during the week with a further three overnight before the Parade. Predictably, the number of spectators was also down, but there was still a very respectable turnout on the footpaths and viewing areas between Crotty’s Corner and upper O’Connell Street. GUESTS The number of dignitaries on the reviewing stand was also reduced, but those who did attend included Canon William Ryan, P.P., St. Mary’s; Very Rev. Tony Egan, Prior, St. Augustines; Mary Butler, T.D.; Supt. Michael Leacy, G.S., Dungarvan and Gabriel Foley, President, Dungarvan Credit Union. Many of the Council Members had attended the Waterford City Parade at 12.30pm and had tendered apologies. Jenny Beresford, was the very competent MC dispensing information on the various groups and floats from the beautifully presented stage, tastefully decorated by Alice O’Connor and members of the staff of Waterford City and County Council. The Judges, Mary Keohan and William Whelan who did not have an easy task, deemed

Comeraghs Comhaltas Traditional Group to be the Overall Winners. Their magnificent harp was made by Transition Year Students of the Group. Part of the great success of this organisation has been the number of music students who have passed through the school over the last three decades or more. Currently, they have eleven different instrumental classes at work, with the harp attracting four local students. Earlier, the talented traditional group based in Coolnasmear had, as usual, entertained the growing crowd from the stage in Grattan Square. Other Prizewinners were: 4th Waterford Abbeyside Scouts; Kelly’s Chemists / O’Mahony Cycles and Waterford Ladies Football Clubs representative of 22 Clubs across the County. In an unusual departure, the Emergency Services vehicles and personnel travelled the parade route before the procession, so that they would be able to respond immediately if there were an emergency. Special mention must be made of the four pipe bands which came together to provide a rousing and very impressive finish to the parade. Regular visitors, the De La Salle Pipe Band from Waterford were joined by three Pipe Bands from

Scotland: The Isle of Cumbrae RBLS; Forfar Pipe Band and North Berwick Pipe Band. Just as people thought that the floats would be the end, along came the very impressive massed pipers and drummers who gave a rousing rendition outside the Courthouse and another in Grattan Square. THANKS Speaking to the Dungarvan Observer after the prizegiving, Secretary Ann Marie Rossiter paid tribute to the continuing excellent co-operation they had received from the official agencies, She thanked the Gardai for their very effective traffic control and oversight of the event; Waterford City and County Council for the barriers and the other safety measures which they implemented and also the provision and decoration of the beautiful stage. “We must also thank the businesses of the town and area,” she said. “They are our biggest supporters and their financial contribution, together with the Council Grant and the assistance of the magnificent public, allows us to provide an appropriate parade with suitable entertainment, decoration and administration. It also provides for the superb fourteen minute fireworks display which we hold on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day. It could not have

happened without their support. The display always draws a major crowd on the Quay and Strandside South.”She said that businesses had suffered through the four day shutdown because of the snow a few weeks ago, but the additional business during the St. Patrick’s Festival would help to allay some of the deficit. FIREWORKS She thanked Michael Wright, the Mad Hatter for his humourous input into the two events. “He really was the hit of the night at the fireworks,” she said. Commenting on the handful of members of their Committee, she said that volunteers would be very welcome to join. “The amount of work of administration and arranging is too big for our few members and threatens the viability of the Parade in the future,” she said. This event is a gem in the calendar of festivals in West Waterford. It should not be threatened by a shortage of Committee members and workers and the hope is that when an official call goes out for volunteers there will be a generous response. Despite the drawbacks, all of the scheduled Parades around the County took place as planned including Cappoquin, Portlaw and Waterford City.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

Mary Gallagher (age 96) over from Glasgow and from Donegal originally, staying with her daughter in Ardmore. [Pat Crowley]

Curran and Nicell families, Touraneena and Ring.

[Pat Crowley]

Life Institute Mobile Billboard visits Dungarvan on St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day.

Mohamad Bashar and family enjoying the Parade.

[Pat Crowley]

Theresa, David Joe, Naomi, Brophy Wall.

[Pat Crowley]

From County Waterford and NYC, we are proud to represent the Waterford Flag, Na Deise, for New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade, a wonderful cultural experience of a lifetime. Eileen and Len Giampietro (Morrissey).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Comeraghs take first prize in Dungarvan St. Patrick’s Day Parade Winning overall prize – The winning float ‘Comeraghs Comhaltas‘ 8 foot high harp.

HITTING the headlines is nothing new to Comeraghs Branch of Comhaltas but winning the main award at the 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be specially savoured by this dedicated group based in Cúil na Sméar. Winners on several occasions over the years, one could always appreciate the artistic line of thinking which is evident in their endeavours. This year’s production of a giant size harp over 8 feet in height caught the imagination of all, not alone as a simple curiosity but as an impeccable artistic piece. In the true spirit of all the Comeraghs branch productions it involved a group of young members drawn from a number of the communities in the Comeraghs. Under the guidance of

committee member and bespoke carpenter Finbar Timmins, the four musicians who are transition year students took on the task of creating the harp over several evenings. Luke Power and Fionn Timmins from Cúil na Sméar, Philip Dunwoody from Kilrossanty and Séamus O’Gorman from Ballinamult, all fine musicians deserve great credit for their commitment and are delighted with this success. Comeraghs Comhaltas was founded in 1979 so with 40th anniversary celebrations just around the corner the new branch logo was on display on our banners and many other innovations are in store for members over the coming years. With capacity attendances at our music and dance classes, admission to next season’s classes beginning in September will be limited.

Winning Float at Dungarvan St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Comeraghs musicians and Transition Year students Luke Power (Pipes), Fionn Timmins (Banjo) and Philip Dunwoody (Fiddle) performing to the students of Kilrossanty National School for Seachtain na Gaeilge.

Comeraghs Comhaltas Transition Year students who made the 8 foot harp under the guidance of craftsman Finbarr Timmins– Philip Dunwoody, Seamus O’Gorman, Luke Power and Fionn Timmins.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

A day at St. Partick's Day Parade 2018.

[Pat Crowley]

Ben and Finn Murray with mother Emma Murray enjoying St. Patrick's Day Parade. [Pat Crowley]

Gabriel Foley, President of Dungarvan Credit Union, presenting prize to Waterford Ladies Footballers and Clubs. Also included are Ann-Marie Rossiter, Mary Butler, T.D. (Fianna Fail) and Olivia Butler. [Pat Crowley]

Jim Veale, Chairperson of St. Patrick’s Day Parade, presenting the overall prize to Comeraghs Comhaltas Branch, Coolnasmear, and Micheál Marrinan. Pictured (l. to r.): Philip Dunwoody, Luke Power, Mary Butler, T.D.; Gabriel Foley, President of Dungarvan Credit Union; Jim Veale, Chairman St. Patrick’s Parade; Micheál Marrinan, Ann-Marie Rossiter, Fionn Timmins and Seamus O’Gorman. [Pat Crowley] Jim Veale, Chairman, welcomes Pat Murphy, Pipe Major, De La Salle Scout Pipe Band, to St. Patrick's Day Parade 2018. [Pat Crowley]

The Mad Hatter and friend on a cold day, but full of fun in St. Patrick's Day Parade 2018. [Pat Crowley]

James Twomey entertaining the crowd at St. Patrick's Day Parade.

[Pat Crowley]

Jim Veale, Chairperson of St. Patrick’s Day Parade; Ann-Marie Rossiter, Secretary of St. Patrick’s Day Parade; Anita Coleman, Paddy Foley’s (sponsor), presenting [Pat Crowley] prize to Tony O’Mahony, O’Mahony Cycles, and Joe Kelly, Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside.

Mary Butler, T.D., presenting prize to Abbeyside Scouts member Micheal Kavanagh. Included are Ann-Marie Rossiter and Gabriel Foley.

[Pat Crowley]

Pipe Bands and Jim Veale, Chairman of St. Patrick's Day Committee.

[Pat Crowley]

Neve and Evelyn Burke (De La Salle Scout Pipe Band).

[Pat Crowley]

CAPPOQUIN ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

‘St. Patrick’ leads the Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Tara Casey, Mary Casey and Eilish Curran pictured at the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Group pictured at the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Seamus Gilligan and 'friend' pictured at the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Parade.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Ballyduff Fun Ride float pictured at the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Breffní and Bronwyn O'Rourke pictured at the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Aine Ní Fionnuasa pictured at the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

The Barron's Bakery float in the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade.

David Osborne, Cathy Osborne and Meabh Costin pictured during the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

[Olivia McGrath/Editorial Images]

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Enjoying the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cappoquin last Saturday are, left to right: Patricia, Miriam, Helen and Catherine Cunningham.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

CAPPOQUIN ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Affane/Cappoquin Juvenile GAA Club pictured taking part in the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade. Members of Cappoquin Rowing Club pictured at the Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Pat Burke leads the Central Bar Float in the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Paula McGrath and Olive O'Gorman pictured at the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

The Woodlands Brownies, Villierstown, pictured at the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Young Davy Hickey poses for the camera while playing the bodhran in Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade in Co. Waterford. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

[Olivia McGrath/Editorial Images]

Waving for the camera at the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Pictured at the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade are the Dalton family. Left to right: Helena Dalton and her daughter, Annie; Nora Dalton Mooney; Nellie Dalton and Mary Conroy. [Olivia McGrath/Editorial Images]

Tony O'Donnell, Michael Coffey and Gary Morrissey pictured at the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade. [Dan McGrath]

Enjoying the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade are Fionán Ó Maonaigh [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] and Kirsty Reddy.

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The Cappoquin Tidy Towns float taking part in the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade.

[Olivia McGrath/Editorial Images]

One of the many floats taking part in the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade.

A float with one eye on Saturday's big game at the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Mary and Marley Curran pictured at the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Jim Hennessy enjoying a drink on a mobile bar at the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Matt and Billy Houlihan pictured in the Graphic Print van taking part in the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Group pictured taking part in the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

Group pictured at the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

[Olivia McGrath/Editorial Images]

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Triona Osbourne taking part in the Cappoquin St. Patrck's Day Parade.

Group pictured at the Cappoquin St. Patrick's Day Parade.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

COUNTY NEWS KILL COMING SOON: SUNDAY MARKET Join us for the first of our monthly Sunday markets in Kill Community Centre on Easter Sunday, 1st April from 2.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Home baking and teas and coffees will be available and this is a great opportunity to support local producers and crafters. Call or text 083-1022714 to book a table or for further information. YUMMY, MUMMY! A scrumdiddliyumptious Cake Sale will be held by the Parents' Association in Kill National this Friday, 23rd March at 10.00 a.m. Parents, please get yourselves and children baking and drop cakes to school by 9.30 a.m. that morning. Get there early, they sell like hot, eh, cakes! FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR 2018 The rescheduled Kill Action & Alert Group AGM was held last Tuesday chaired by Mareike Eccleston, whose address included a minutes silence in remembrance of all those sadly missed members of our community who have passed in the last year. Mareike also thanked all those involved in the group for their help and support and lauded all the achievements of the last year. This was echoed in Secretary Marie Cleary's report as she recapped on the success of the Easter Eggstravaganza of last April, the Rodeo BBQ in August, the hugely successful Christmas Dinner and Entertainment for our distinguished village residents, followed by the wonderful choir service led by Brendan McCarthy as Fr. Keogh blessed the village Crib, and the arrival of Santa Claus to everyone's delight. Marie also reported that Kill Action & Alert Group had gained a TUS worker this year and thanked Monica Weldon who had done exceptional work in keeping the village clean. The achievements of the year gone and plans for the year ahead for all three strands, namely the Community Alert, the Action Group and the Tidy Towns section, were discussed and respective committees elected for each section. A big thank you to all who attended and engaged in the meeting. We are looking forward to another exciting year ahead and would urge you to get involved in any one, or two or three of the sections you are interested in. ‘HOMETOWN’ IN GEALACH GORM THEATRE-NEW DATE 'Hometown', featuring U.S. born vocalist Bobbie Carey has been postponed to now take place at the later date of 31st March, 2018 in the Gealach Gorm Theatre in Kill. This is due to the severe weather last week. Bobbie will perform in The Gealach Gorm Theatre this Saturday, March 31st at 8.00 p.m. The band also includes solo recording artist Suzanne Rowe on piano and accordion, Paul Grant, long time guitarist with the late Liam Clancy on guitar, bluegrass player Gerry Madden on mandolin and Ritchie McDonald pulling up the bottom end on bass and vocals. Covering a range of music from traditional to folk, jazz and bluegrass, as well as original material, it promises to be a superb evening of music and song. As this is sure to be a sell out, booking is advisable. Call/text 0868569358. KILL GAA LOTTO At last Mondays night's lotto draw in Dunphy's Bar, there was no winner of the €10,000 lotto jackpot. On the night we had one match 3 winner who was Niall Murphy. The numbers drawn were 8, 15, 22 and 28. The lotto draw was sponsored by Happy Days Newsagents & Grocery Shop in Kill Village. COPPER COAST CRACKERS In preparation for the fundraising marathons in aid of the ElaineSarah Comerford Fund, the Copper Coast Crackers will be meeting every Monday at 10am at the Greenway Carrolls Cross Entrance (Dawn Meats). All levels, including people with buggies are most welcome to join. We also train every Tuesday and Thursday at 9.15 a.m. at the Anne Valley. There will be various evening runs organised now there's a stretch in it! Check out Copper Coast Crackers or Imagine Fitness Facebook pages for more information.

Irish Red Cross Portlaw A BIG well done to all who completed the Cardiac First Response Course with us last week, and a big, warm welcome to our new members! We were delighted to reveal our exciting news at Saturday's St Patrick's Day Parade with our replacement road ambulance on her maiden voyage. Our deepest gratitude goes to all in the community supporting and sponsoring and encouraging us throughout the years to make this happen - there a numerous others who were heavily involved in this achievement. More on this at a later stage!

Bruce MacDonald, Orlaith Hamersley, Michael J. Walsh, Johnny Brunnock and Darragh O'Sullivan at the Trail Maintenance Planning and Monitoring course run by Sport Ireland Trails in Dunhill Multi Education Centre on March 15th, 2018.

BONMAHON COPPER COAST GEOPARK VISITOR CENTRE The Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre will re-open this Saturday, 24th March and will open all weekends in April including the Easter bank holiday 11.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Pop in for a cuppa and a treat! COPPER COAST GEOPARK GEOLOGICAL FACT The old mine shafts along the Copper Coast show vivid blue azurite and atacamite secondary copper mineralisation which has been created by the interaction

been ground and sea water and the primary copper minerals found in the rocks along the coast here. Learn more about the Copper Coast Geopark at www.coppercoastgeopark.com BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY The numbers drawn recently were 3, 5, 14 and 21. We had no jackpot winner but Ivor Walsh matched 3 numbers and takes home €100. Our next jackpot stands at €10,150. KNOCKMAHON NS The Knockmahon NS second annual Open Mic Night will take place at the Copper Coast

Geopark Visitor Centre, Bunmahon on Friday, March 23rd. Doors open at 7.30 p.m., music from 8.00 p.m. Music by Seamie O'Brien, Gusty Carey, Three sound folk and guests. All performers are welcome. Tickets €10 including cake and sandwiches available from the school or on the night. Tea, Coffee and Wine will be available in the Café. There will be a raffle with lots of great prizes and a Waterford jersey signed by the 2016 under 21 All Ireland Hurling winning team will be up for auction!

Azurite and atacamite secondary copper mineralisation seen in the mine shafts along the Copper Coast. [Francis Keogh]

West Waterford Drama Festival 2018 MANY moons ago, a monster called The Beast from The East trapped a nation indoors to live off bread and wine for days. As Brennan’s rejoiced, theatre lovers lamented; For no one was safe from the Beast… Not even the 37th West Waterford Drama Festival. But after two nights of a delay, as cabin fever took hold and food supplies ran low our hero of the hour Liz Casey decided enough was enough. 3 million phone calls later the Beast had been conquered and the festival was ready to commence! Audiences emerged from their snowy captures, put on an extra coat and made their way to St. Michael’s Hall to immerse themselves in the wonder of amateur dramatics. Ten days later, as Paula Dempsey announced her winners the Beast was but a distant memory. Instead the audiences minds whirred with the stories that had unfolded on stage; stories of love and laughter, of struggles and woes, of lives lost and memories made. But unlike your usual fairy tales not EVERY group could have their happily ever after. Here are the results of the West Waterford Drama Festival 2018: Adjudicator's award: The athletic physicality

of Brain Sheridan Best lighting: 'Conservatory' by Bradán Players Leixlip Best Presentation: Ballyduff Drama Group Best Set: Ballyduff Drama Group Best Moment of Theatre: 'Story of Therese's death' in 'Albertine in Five Times' by Ballyduff Drama Group Most Entertaining Play (as voted by the Audience): 'Cash On Delivery' by Bridge Drama Best Supporting actress (Confined): Sally English Best supporting actor (Confined): Cathal Donnellan Best supporting actress (Open): Mary Bowe Best supporting actor (Open): Sean Ahern Best Actress (Confined):Vanessa Hyde Best Actor (Confined): Kris Cowming Best Actress (Open): Sheila Luskin Best Actor (Open): Kevin Walsh Seamas Ahern Memorial Award for community contribution to drama: Hugh Collins And finally…. Confined 1st: 'Some Girls' by Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan 2nd: 'Caught in the Net' by Conna Dramatic Society

Open 1st: 'Albertine in Five Times' by Ballyduff Drama Group 2nd: 'Duet For One' by Nenagh Players 3rd: 'Conservatory' by Bradán Players And so that brings to an end this year's festival.Well done to all the groups on ten nights of wonderful entertainment. A massive thank you to all our committee members especially our chairperson Hugh Collins, Secretary Liz Casey, Treasurer Anne Cotter, and PRO Gretta Kearney. Thank you also to our sponsors and especially Theresa Noonan for keeping our groups fed over the past two weeks. A special mention to our local groups Kilworth and Brideview who were so accommodating in efforts to get the festival started. Let us also acknowledge this year's adjudicator Paula Dempsey for her insightful and enlightening adjudications each night. But most importantly a thank you to all patrons and audience members. Your support over the past four decades has been unwavering. Without you, there would be no festival. And… . It's only another 344 days until we all see each other again. Here's to 2019!! "All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players."

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STRADBALLY

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.

Dungarvan Tidy Towns DUNGARVAN Tidy Towns committee would like to thank all of you that have gotten in touch with ideas for Entente Florale please keep them coming we are delighted to here from you, send your ideas to capitolcleaners@eircom.net. We will have a date for our meeting after Easter. Don't forget to follow us on facebook!

St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper Card Results

ST. PATRICK’S DAY St. Patrick’s morning in Stradbally in spite of bitterly cold east wind blowing brought a great buzz and colour to the village with many families supporting the Crumlin Children’s Hospital Cycle/Walk and Childrens Event organised by John and Ingrid Roche, Church Lane. Further up the village at the Cove Bar locals and visitors were shopping at the Stradbally Market where fresh home produce and lovely green-iced cakes were the order of the day. Nearer to lunch time the focus was on the local GAA Club where families celebrated their Irishness with a tasty stew and the rugby match on the big screen. The children too were catered for with their own menu and entertainment. This left plenty of time for those who wished to attend the parade in Dungarvan in the afternoon. PALM SUNDAY Next Sunday is Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week. The Sacrament of Reconciliation in

Active Retirement – From left to right: Anne Power, Pauline Kavenagh, Dick Clancy, Mary Keane, John Power and Ken Begley. [photo courtesy of Tom Hickey] preparation of Easter will take place in Stradbally at the Vigil Mass on Saturday evening, 24th March at Holy Cross Church at 7.30 p.m. At Sacred Heart Church Faha on Sunday morning at the 9.00 a.m.

1st Pat Noonan & Delia Cashell; 2nd Pat Ryan, Sheila Lonergan. Lucky Tables: Dan Howard, Eddie Sheehan,Vivian Uniache, Phly Duffy, Christy Higgins, Joan Hannon. Raffle: Sean Higgins, John Conway, Stephen Cunningham, Joan Hannon, Mary Fennessy, Christy Higgins, Bill Leddy, Delia Cashel.

St. Michael’s Church Ballyduff Upper Pastoral Council EASTER Ceremonies in St. Michael's Church, Ballyduff. The Sacrament of Reconciliation for Easter, for both parishes will be celebrated in Tallow Parish Church on Tuesday evening, 27th March at 7.30 p.m. All are very welcome. Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, 29th March at 8.00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday, 30th at 3.00 p.m. Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at 8.00 p.m. Holy Saturday Vigil at 8.30 p.m. Easter Sunday Mass at 11.00 a.m. The Pastoral Council wishes everyone a holy and happy Easter.

Dungarvan Toastmasters OUR last meeting on March 8th was very enjoyable. It was chaired by Ann and ably assisted by Geraldine. There were two fine speeches given by Cora and Barry. Barry spoke on his cycle tour of Northern Ireland. What a time he had going up hill and down dale from the Inishowen Peninsula to the hills of Donegal. Cora told us about her pilgrimage to Medjugorje in charge of a young group. She spoke of the simplicity and devotion of the people there and has been back four times. Marita was topicsmaster and Norrie was the best contributor to discussions. According to Melanie from our Toastmaster magazine for communicators about public speaking “Slow down! When I speak now, I speak a lot slower. Early on, when speaking at a seminar, I tried to cram as much information as I could into a presentation. As I slowed down, feedback showed me that my audience had better retention rates.” Our next meeting is on this Thursday, 22nd March in The Park Hotel at 8.00 p.m. All are welcome.

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Stained Glass Window in Holy Cross Church Stradbally recognising St. Patrick and the Shamrock. The story is that St. Patrick used the three-leafed shamrock to illustrate the Blessed Trinity, how God could be one living spirit in three persons. The Holy Cross Church in Stradbally was built in 1834. It was a plain rectangular Building, merely functional with little decoration. To brighten it up Edward Barron presented stain glass windows in 1868 (Stradbally na Deise 11). The above stained glass window is the centre window of three overlooking the present altar. Any queries to Tom 087-9386209 or brianjcorry@yahoo.ie [photo courtesy of Richard Cutbill]

Mass and at St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen at 11.00 a.m. FIRST PENANCE First Penance for the children making their First Communion of Seafield School Ballylaneen will take place on Thursday next, 22nd March at St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen at 7.00 p.m. THE PARISH DRAW The annual parish draw will begin on Monday, 26th March and will run for twelve weeks. Draw cards have been distributed to promoters who are currently knocking on doors for support. This is the main fundraising event in the parish of Stradbally to support the maintenance of the three churches and associated buildings. The draw costs €20 for the 12 weeks. POLICING FORA Tom Cunningham and Margo Crowley Peace Commissioners respresented Stradbally and Breda Kiely represented Ballylaneen at the recent Policing Fora held on Tuesday last at the Rainbow Hall in Kilmacthomas. Chief Superintendant Padraig Dunne and Superintendents Mulligan and Lacey with Sgt. Alan Kissane and Gardai from Kilmacthomas and invited speakers held a meeting to update and advice local businesses, text alert groups, coast guard, of policing and statistics in our area. Local politicians were also in attendance. Other update meetings will be held in the coming months. ACTIVE RETIREMENT Committee members of "Tay and Mahon Valley Active Retirement with Mary Keane of Waterford Citizens Information at the ARA gathering in the Barron Hall. Mary gave an excellent and informative presentation on the best code of practice on making a "Will". Some of the stand out points, the importance of a "Possessions Record Form", showing where possessions are kept, Bank account, post office, credit union building society. Also

location of Birth Certs, Marriage Certs., and “Will” contacts, names and addresses. If suitable, and if one is in a position to support children, grandchildren, education or whatever, one can give up to €3,000 annually tax free. Citizens Information carry out a wonderful service and can be contacted in Dungarvan and Waterford. Our next gathering of Tay and Mahon Valley ARA (will have our Easter Bonnet competition at this gathering) is on Monday 26th March, in Barron Hall, 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m., please note change in time 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. We are expecting the sun to start to shine soon, a few interesting trips in the pipeline then, in the meantime keep safe and keep warm. If you want to join us please come along. MACBETH, NEW TIMES, NEW TICKETS “MacBeth the panto” is rescheduled for two performances on Easter Saturday (2.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m.) and one performance on Easter Sunday (7.00 p.m.), at the Barron Hall, Stradbally. We are asking those with original tickets and bookings (from the show postponed by storm Emma) to exchange for new tickets in the village shop, or change the bookings (call 087-7160700). Refunds can be claimed from the booking number. Meanwhile the cast is polishing their lines, and the special effects team are mastering the sophisticated flying arrow device. According to Director Dave Pollock “Shakespear's” play needed a few weeks to make it interesting to the educated audiences of the twenty first century. The attempted assignation of Donald McDonald is one of those improvements, but it had to be arranged carefully, to avoid accidents. I think we have come up with something special. The pantomime is suitable for all ages and tickets may still be available fro the village shop, bookings from 087-7160700.

Abbeyside Scouts THIS week we spent most of the meeting getting organised for St. Patrick's Day parade. Really looking forward to it! Had time for a quick few exercises and games before it was time to go home. The weekend of the 10th of March our Scouts went to Ballymacarbry for an overnight. They included loads of activities including a hike into the woods, shelter building, backwoods cooking, games, a cooking competition and lots more. A good time was had by all. Annual camp flights are now booked and the dates and times are ... Aer Lingus EI 486 WED 4 JUL DUB-LIS 1845 / arrive 2145 Aer Lingus EI 487 WED 11 JUL LIS-DUB 2230 / arrive 0110 Thursday 12th.

ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS SPRING TIME Spring is moving on but it’s not in the air and with this most inclement weather everything is a bit late. We were due a delivery of baby flowers last week but decided to postpone it because it’s cold even in the tunnels. When they do eventually arrive we’ll be planning a military style operation transplant

the thousands of them into individual pots. Jane Moloney has promised us the assistance of the Brownies, Guides & Ladybirds at this and we’ll be hoping for some adult assistance as well, probably during the Easter holidays. 45 AT KEEVERS Brian & Willie Keane took the honours at Keevers 45 last week with 2nd shared

between Peggy Keevers & Marie Stilwell, Tom Power & Laurence Keeverss and Anne & Michael Keane; Gerry O’Brien & Des Fitzgerald were best of the last 5. EASTER HAMPER Our ever popular Easter Hamper is up and running and €2 tickets can be purchased at Ardmore Post Office.

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BALLINAMEELA By Donal Buckley

Say It Ain’t So

IT is so easy now, to get a word or phrase wrong and upset someones feelings. Even a misplaced comma can create a 'war of words' with a grammar nazi whose only purpose in life is to shoot the messenger and ignore the message. It’s at times like that, we need the stability of old fashioned sayings and historic quotes from famous people. These sayings are the bedrock of our conversations and the ultimate position of retreat when things go wrong. These dependable phrases and quotes can neutralise a flash point and reset a conversation to a less controversial status. However....... ......not all of these phrases are remembered or recorded accurately. Sometimes it’s a wishful memory or a contrived one that gives a well loved saying a slightly skewed meaning. At the moment there is a radio advert purporting to quote Henry Ford when he is supposed to have said, "you can have any colour you like, as long as it's black". Intentional or not, it’s a misquote. During the Great War, only certain shades of paint were available, mostly in military colours. The Ford Motor company decided to mix two of these colours and came up with a dark gunmetal grey for one of their car models. This was only for a short period of time and didn't concern Mr Ford enough to comment on the event, one way or the other. Queen Victoria was always a good source of memorable utterances. But, she did not say, "We are not amused". Gilbert and Sullivan were the culprits, in this case, when they included the phrase in their comic opera 'HMS Pinafore'. Another mistaken 'royal' expression was Marie Antoinette's "let them eat cake". It was included in a book called "Confessions" by Jean Jacques Rousseau in which a character said "Let them eat brioche". It was later attributed to Marie Antoinette who completely lost her head over it! Even the written word is misquoted now and again. Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective, Sherlock Holmes did not say, "Elementary, my dear Watson" in any of his stories.

"The end justifies the means" is an excuse used by politicians, military officers and the captains of industry when abusing their position for nefarious purposes. This Machiavellian phrase was not written by Nicolo Machiavelli. He wrote, "one must consider the final result" (but, in Italian). Star Trek fans may, or may not, know this, but Captain James Tiberius Kirk did not contact The Enterprise and request,"Beam me up, Scotty". The closest he ever came was, in one episode, when he said, "Beam us up, Mister Scott". Equally,Vulcan science officer, Mister Spock never said," it’s life, Jim, but not as we know it". This was included in the lyrics of a comedy song by The Firm called "Star Trekkin'". Mr Spock only ever said," There is no life, as we know it, here" One of the most iconic quotes on the big screen was the famous "Play it again, Sam" from Casablanca. This has always been attributed to Humphret Bogart's character Rick Blain. The line spoken was actually, "Play it, Sam, play it", and it was said by Ingrid Bergman's Ilsa Lund. "The only certainties in life are death and taxes" said Mark Twain? Maybe he did, but only after Benjamin Franklin and two English dramatists used it. Circus entrepreneur P.T. Barnum is supposed to have said "there's a sucker born every minute". It was actually said by a bitter rival, referring to the huge crowds Barnum was attracting. The Holy Bible is frequently misinterpreted by its devotees, but the Book of Timothy never stated that, "money is the root of all evil" but that the problem lay in "the love of money...". It’s not the only time the Bible has been misquoted, misinterpreted or misrepresented, and it won't be the last. This is true also for other books and forms of media. Remember what Abraham Lincoln said,"Don't believe everything you read on the internet". Prophetic words, Abe. Ballinameela Creatives weren't always Ballinameela Creatives, but we are now. Kung Fu icon Bruce Lee said, "Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them"

KIDS EASTER CAMP Cathy Osbourn will be running Easter camp in Ballinamella Community Centre Between the 26th-29th of March (Monday to Thursday) 10.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. Cost is €40 per child for the week and there is a family discount. For more information contact Cathy (087) 2356928. AGLISH FUN RUN/WALK The 6th Annual Aglish Fun Run/Walk takes place on Easter Monday 2nd April. All proceeds to Children’s Hospital Crumlin. Registration from 10.30 in Aglish Community Hall and costs €7 / Or a Donation. Run 5k/10k or walk 5k. Run starts at 11.30, Walk at 11.40. Loads of Spot Prizes and Food and Refreshments after Run / Walk. So far the 5 runs has generated over €25,000 for Crumlin. Hope to see all our old friends and new one's as well on Easter Monday. AGLISH OPERATION TRANSFORMATION Aglish Operation Transformation continues every Tuesday evening in Aglish Community Hall at 6.30 p.m. Walk at 6.50 p.m. Everyone welcome. BODY CONDITIONING AND CIRCUIT TRAINING CLASSES Body Conditioning and Circuit Training Classes on in Ballinameela Community Centre every Monday Night between 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. Classes cost €5. All levels of fitness catered for. Enquiries text or call 0878229762. LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Ladies indoor soccer on every Tuesday night at 7.00 p.m. in the Community Centre. Contact Noirin Kelly on (086) 8362695 if interested.

BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP The Ballinameela toddler group meets every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the Halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 0879718945. FINISK VALLEY AC NOTES Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going). Full programme of events can be obtained at our training session BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Contact Mairead on 087-7681975 if interested. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in 2 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.f acebook.com/par ish.communityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 0878289147.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. Mary Curran is responsible for the month of March for opening and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on 0863337552. LOTTO RESULTS 19/3/18 – Numbers drawn were 4, 10 and 22. There was one winner. Congratulations to Robert O’Keeffe, 83 Cul Rua, Aglish on winning the €7,150 Jackpot. €20 winners were Mairead Morrissey, Curraroache; Mick McDonagh, Knocknaskeigh; Cathy and Mike c/o Maureens; Johno Radley, Cappagh and Luke and Kate Ronayne c/o M. Ronayne. Next week’s Jackpot is €500 and the draw will take place in Maureen’s Bar. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 087-9194287.You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.

TOURANEENA NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to Andrea and Stephen Stack, Lackendarra, Ballinamult, on the recent birth of their baby girl Mari, a sister for Angie. We take this opportunity to wish Stephen, Andrea and family all the best wishes for the future. CAKE SALE A reminder that St. Mary's National School cake sale will be held this Friday, 23rd March. The cake sale starts at 10.30 a.m. and will finish at 12 noon. All proceeds from the sale will go towards the Bóthar and Trócaire charities. All support will be greatly appreciated. CÚL CAMPS 2018 A reminder also for Cúl Camp registration.The Naomh Brid Camp will run from Monday, 13th August to Friday, 17th August. Book before the 1st of June to get your Kit Pack before the school holidays. The cost is €60 for the first child, €50 for the second child and €40 for the third/fourth child. Cúl Camps also give the option of opting out of receiving a Kit Pack and also have the second camp discount option. For more information on the Naomh Brid camp, please contact Fionnula at 0876227493 and for more information in general or to register your child/children, please go to www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie SCÓR NA bPAISTI Scór na bPaisti will be held on Saturday night 14th April in the Community Centre, Touraneena. Scór combines the colour and rivalry of the Gaelic games with the social element of Ireland's traditional past-times and it is great to see the long tradition of Scór in Sliabh gCua continuing with the younger generation in our parish. There are 10 events/disciplines in Scór that cover all aspects of Irish culture: Figure/Céilí dancing, solo singing, instrumental music, recitation, ballad group, novelty act, solo music, solo dance, question time and set dancing. A great night of entertainment is assured and we would hope that there would be a good turnout to support all our boys and girls on the 14th April.

SYMPATHY We extend our sincere sympathy to Michael and Maureen Coffey on the death of their daughter Mary Coffey, Dublin and formerly of Kilbrien Upper, Ballinamult. We extend our sincere sympathy to her brother Michael, sisters Annette and Michelle, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Funeral mass for Mary was in St. Patrick's Church, Kilbrien, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace. ALLIANZ LEAGUE Once again games were disrupted this weekend due to bad weather conditions and the Waterford senior footballers had their league game against Leitrim postponed. The senior hurling division 1A relegation play-off between Waterford and Cork went ahead, unfortunately what ended as a 14 man Waterford team, were beaten on the day with a final scoreline of Cork 0-21, Waterford 1-13. DARKNESS INTO LIGHT WALK 2018 Pieta House will hold their annual 'darkness into light' walk this year on 12th May commencing at 4.15 a.m. Registration for the walk will open on 22nd March and you can register at dil.pieta.ie TABLE QUIZ The annual 'Brain of Ballymac' quiz is back this year on Thursday night, 29th March. The quiz which is hosted by the Fourmilewater hurling club will start at 8.30 p.m. sharp in Doocey's Bar. All are welcome. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED A couple of thousand volunteers are required for the World Meeting of Families 2018 in Dublin. The volunteers are vital to the success of the World Meeting of Families. The committee will be grateful for every single minute that you give of your precious time and truly value your contribution and do hope people will consider applying as a member of the Volunteer Team. Some of the volunteer roles that are available are on the event services team, the hospitality meet & greet team, the informa-

tion services team, the logistical services team, the media services team, the medical services team, the pastoral and liturgical services team, the translation services team and the transportation services team. If you would like to volunteer, you can register at https://www.worldmeeting2018.ie/en/GetInvolved/Volunteer or you can telephone 01 567 6800, or email info@worldmeeting2018,ie LATE AGGIE HOGAN Knockperry, Newcastle We extend our sincerest sympathy to the family of the late Aggie Hogan who passed peacefully to her eternal reward at her residence on Tuesday, 6th March. Aggie was born in Dungarvan and on the death of her husband some forty-eight years ago, Aggie lovingly reared her two daughters Catherine and Breda in the family home in Knockperry. We extend our deepest sympathy to her daughters Breda and Catherine (Hallahan); her sister Sr. Catherine (Presentation Convent, Clonmel); her son-in-law Shane; her grandchildren Dearbhla, Darragh and Eimear and her many relatives and friends. Requiem Mass was celebrated in Newcastle Church on Thursday, 8th March, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis lamh Dé go raibh a hanam dilís. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Results for draw in Hanrahan's Bar week ending 18th March. The winning numbers drawn for the €3,000 lotto were 7, 8, 21 and as there was no winner of this jackpot, there was a draw for the second jackpot of €600. The numbers drawn for this jackpot were 14, 21 and 29 and there was no winner of this jackpot either. The 5 x €20 winners were Marion & Sharon, Marion & Sharon, Donagh Condon, Pat Dalton, Johnny & Issy. The promoters prize of €20 was won by Marion Cliffe. Next draw is in Dunne's Bar on Sunday night 25th March for a lotto jackpot of €3,000 and if this is not won, there will be a second draw for a jackpot of €700.

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LISMORE Lismore Tidy Towns VERY little done on the work front in the past week due to weather conditions but Jim & Gordon the CES workers managed to do work in the Millenium Park, washing gates, signage and cleaning paths. This coming Saturday, 24th March, Earth Hour which is the biggest movement to protect planet earth takes place. The Earth Hour movement which is organised by the World Wildlife Fund started in Sydney Australia in 2007 and held internationally from 2008 with over 190 countries now participating annually. Earth Hour takes place from 8.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. and during this hour people are asked to switch off non essential lights or do

something to reduce energy usage in their homes/businesses. The event is a collective worldwide effort to show the difference that we all can make to conserve energy and reduce carbon emissions. Lights out for 60 minutes at 8.30 p.m. on Saturday, 24th March. Thanks to Joan and Michael Houlihan, Houlihan's Garage Lismore for allowing us to sell lines at their garage for the Easter Hampers Draw. A sincere thanks to the many people who supported us on the day and also the Lismore Tidy Towns members who did the collection on a day of very mixed weather. Money raised from the draw is being used to pay for the Lismore

Tidy Towns annual public liability insurance which cost €800 in 2018 which is a lot of money for a voluntary group. Lines still available in businesses in Lismore. The draw takes place on Wednesday, 28th March. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK How to ditch the plastic in your home:Lunch boxes - next time you replace your sandwich box try and buy a stainless steel one Food shopping - carry a jute or canvas bag. Save brown paper bags, fold and use for loose vegtables Cooking - use wooden spoons and chopping boards, rubber-handled pots and pans, rubber or stainless steel ice cube trays and glass jars for storage.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart A COMMUNITY which loses its sacred story is in fast decay. Not knowing the sacred story that forms the soul of a community will not have much of a future. The art of sharing the sacred story with the young and with the stranger is a great privilege for those who love the community. The sacred story applies to sporting, cultural and political groups. It applies to those who hold the spirit of a nation. It applies even more to a faith community. As Catholics we have sacred story to tell. It’s a story of moments of greatness and of weakness. It’s the story of how God works in each generation drawing them into the fullness of life. Knowing the Jesus story not in cold theory but as a life lived is what we need. The film ‘Mary Magdalene’ is another attempt to say something however tidily or clumsily is still worth regarding. We speak of Holy Week when as a community of Faith we enter into the saving drama of the death and resurrection of Jesus. The drama of Palm Sunday is too squashed into a narrow time slot.There is a procession involved but we use the excuse that processions are out of fashion; the weather might be unkind; the priest might have too many other Masses. Is it time to took seriously how we enter the drama of our coming to share the divine life of God. At a resent listening exercise in the pastoral area the cry of not understanding the Word of God got great airing. Sharing our faith experience must be more than words. There must be life. Using your family bible you would do well to read the ‘Passion narrative according to St. Mark, as we are using the Gospel of Mark this year in our Sunday reading. We thank the members of the council who kindly

get us palm branches. These are blessed and carried if not in the Church on the way to your home. Place that palm branch safely where you can see it for the coming year. Let it be a symbol of Christ walking your journey.Whatever may cross your path of life you will know that the Lord is with you. You may not be understood by the colleagues at work, or in your place of recreation, or even in your home when you commit your life to Jesus Christ as a member of his Body the Church. That misunderstanding or even hostility is your cross to be carried. Jesus was rejected, so the world will reject us if we are one in Christ. ‘Do not be afraid’ is the line from Scripture we can hold in our lives as we live in a world not knowing the love of God. One true Christian can transform not just a family, but a community, not just a community but a nation. Remember the life of St. Patrick. We are so grateful to our many lay ministries and choirs who will shelter our living our Christian story in Lismore and in Ballysaggart. Come and join us. May you find us welcoming.I spoke with a couple last Sunday at the end of Mass who had come from Holland. Their Sunday Mass is at least one hour and a half. Their parish is linked with eight other parishes. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 24th March - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 25th March - 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

BALLYSAGGART REMINDER: FUNDRAISER NIGHT ON SATURDAY 24th MARCH IN AID OF THE CAROLINE FOUNDATION FUND FOR CANCER RESEARCH IN THE BALLYVERA BAR (MEAGHERS) Music on the night by our local Comhaltas branch and there will be tickets sold on the night for some fab prizes, hampers and vouchers etc. There will also be an auction and other surprises. Tickets for hampers on sale in Meagher’s Bar & Roche’s shop from Friday, 23rd February. If any businesses or person wants to make a contribution you can contact Honor 087-6394887, Dianne 087-9833959 or Carmel 087-2880574. It all kicks off at 9.00 p.m. so please come along to support this worthy cause as we all know somebody who has been affected.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Joan Hannon and Helen O'Keeffe, Tess Hale and Nellie Devine. Lucky Tables: Liz McCarthy and Peggy O'Donoghue, Dan Howard and Fionula Hynes, Helen Morrissey and Eddie Sheehan. Tickets: Helen Morrissey, Helen Cunningham, Joan Hannon, Sheila Lonergan, Rita Doocey and Liz McCarthy. BALLYSAGGART COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY CLG NON-STOP DRAW RESULTS February: 1st Pat Geoghegan; 2nd Deirdre O'Donnell; 3rd Geraldine Moore. March: 1st Paul Veale; 2nd Bridie O'Brien; 3rd Ann Carey. Congratulations to all.

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Lismore Community Alert AGM well attended and informative THIS year’s Lismore Community Alert Annual General Meeting was held last Wednesday, March 14th. There was a good attendance by a number of residents representing many areas of the town and surrounding residential areas. Chairperson, Orla Russell welcomed everyone and introduced guest speakers, from An Garda SíochánaSergeant Brendan Roche from Waterford’s Crime Prevention Team and local guard, Garda Bertie McCarthy. Key points and tips were raised and there was a focus on security around the home as well as the need to look out for others who might be vulnerable in the neighbourhood. The advice offered was very practical and reassuring. Sergeant Roche reminded people to avoid keeping cash in the home and advised people to use their credit union or local banks instead. Methods on how best to log personal items and identify property with the ‘magic’ pens available was demonstrated. A number of other key areas were also noted including: • Log items/by photos and ‘magic’ pen • The use of lighting where possible, especially at the sides of homes • Good locks to secure doors and garages well • Active and effective alarm system (Tunstall emergency alarm systems/pendants for vulnerable persons can also now work with mobile phone) • Call to elderly neighbours • Watch out for ‘distraction callers’ • Keep cars locked & keys away from hall doors

• Cover hand to hide pin number when using credit card at ATMs or in Supermarket • Be aware, including potential scams over the internet or phone • Ring the guards if you suspect anything-local number is 086-8580723 Overall, the discussion was very positive, helped by a reduced level of crime in the town recently and all were encouraged to keep the guards informed if they suspected anything out of the ordinary as the text alert scheme seems to be working very well to reduce incidents. Following the discussion, the chairperson introduced the final part of the meeting which saw the reelection of the officer board, returning the same committee members as last year: Orla Russell (chairperson) Louise Brierley (secretary) Isabelle Hale (treasurer) New ideas and updated information emerged once again from this latest AGM, including ideas around expanding community involvement in the Community Alert programme which we hope to develop over the comings weeks and months. Our aim is to reach everyone in the community, to pass on the very helpful information and advice that is available. Lismore Community alert will be looking at holding information days rather than formal meetings, possibly twice per year, in Spring and Autumn, unless an occasion arises for the need to call an extra meeting. By Louise Brierley (Secretary)

BALLYDUFF UPPER LADIES FOOTBALL Don’t forget the Table Quiz in the Log Cabin next Saturday, 24th March. Also a reminder that on Easter Monday there is an Easter Egg Fun Run at the Towers. Commiserations to Waterford U-16 girls and Ballyduff ’s Maeve Daly who were beaten by Limerick. Congratulations to the Waterford U-14 girls and Ballyduff ’s Sarah O’Brien on their win over Clare. GAA 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. Membership: Membership is now due for renewal with Eugene Flynn, our Membership Officer. There are student and adult rates

on offer as always along with packages for membership and year-long subscription to the club lotto draw, or membership, year-long subscription to club lotto draw and subscription to the Déise Development Draw. Please get in touch with Eugene or any club officer for further information. Club Lotto: Club Lotto tickets are available in St. Michael’s Hall from 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. on weekdays. Tickets are also on sale before Sunday mass and available in Bridget Scanlon’s Hair Salon, The Log Cabin and An Síbín. BALLYDUFF DRAMA GROUP A big shout out to the Drama group who is doing really well and have qualified for the finals in Athlone. The play “Albertine in Five Times” is doing really well on the circuit! DANCE FOR FUN There are adult set dancing classes each Thursday night in the Carnegie Centre at 8.30 p.m. All

levels are welcome. An evening of fun and getting fit at the same time! FUNDRAISERS There are two fundraisers coming up this weekend. One is for the Caroline Fund for Cancer Research which will be held in Meaghers in Ballysaggart this Saturday. A number of the Ballyduff Comhaltas group will be taking part in a night of music and dance. The second is a drive in aid of baby Finn Foley, son of Edward Foley of Ballyduff on Sunday, 25th March, meeting at the community centre in Lismore. Registration is 11.30 and the run leaves at 1pm. DAFFODIL DAY Don’t forget to support the volunteers collecting in the village for the Irish Cancer Society on Daffodil Day, Friday 23rd next. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Mr John Frewen on his new position on the Waterford Ladies Football County Board.

MODELIGO LOTTO RESULTS 17th MARCH 2018 Numbers drawn were 3, 18 and 22. No winner. €25 winners were John & Ann Power, Modeligo; Gary Power, Modeligo; Derek Kelly, Modeligo, Paul Marks, Clashmore. Next week’s Jackpot €1,600. MODELIGO NATIONAL SCHOOL Anyone wishing to follow what’s happening in the day to day life of the school children and their teachers can do so by logging on to Modeligons.scoilnet.ie for

all activities photos and fun. COMMUNITY CENTRE Modeligo Community Centre meeting on Tuesday, 27th March in Community Centre at 8.00 p.m. All clubs to have their delegates in attendance. CONDOLENCES Modeligo Community extends its deepest sympathies to the family of the late Mary Coffey, Dublin and formerly Kilbrien Upper, Ballinamult who passed away in the past week. May she rest in peace.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

VILLIERSTOWN

Villierstown Ladybirds taking part in the Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Villierstown Boating Club taking part in the Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Members of Cappoquin Anglers taking part in the Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Cappoquin Health Centre BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - CPR AND DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING To ensure the highest level of care for our patients in the event of a cardiac emergency, the staff of CHC receive regular training in CPR and basic life support skills. All medical and administration staff at Cappoquin Health Centre recently completed their Basic Life Support recertification training. This recertification course involved reviewing and updating their skills in CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) and defibrillation. This course is certified by the Irish Heart Foundation and covers a range of topics relating to cardiac emergencies.

The staff training was particularly focused on cardiac emergencies and scenarios that might present to the clinic or in the community. CHIROPODY CLINIC The next Chiropody Clinic will be held on Wednesday, 28th March. Early booking is advised as Chiropodist Karena Whelan Dunphy, Registered nurse and Chiropodist, is extremely popular with our patients and her clinics fill quickly. Please contact Tina or Audrey at reception on Tel: 058-54406 to arrange an appointment. Please note due to demand for appointments a booking deposit is required to secure your place.

JACK THE JOKER Last week’s winner was the “Monday Night Club” who chose card number 45, the Four of Spades, and won € 50. Next week’s jackpot is €5,000. Oh, my God......this is sooooooooo exciting. Tickets are available locally. Remember if you are not in you can’t win. ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Last Saturday in the Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a selection of clubs, organisations and groups from Villierstown joined in the festivities and did us proud. A huge effort was put into all the floats and costumes. “Don’t ever question the value of volunteers. Noah’s Ark was built by volunteers ….the Titanic by professionals….” WATERFORD LADIES FOOTBALL Well done to all the under 14 girls who had a great game against Clare on Monday, winning by 3:21 – 0:04. Three local girls from St. Oliver’s Football Club were playing – Caoimhe Reynolds, Ailbhe McCann and Rachel Horsom. YOGA In the Community Room in Villierstown, every Tuesday morning from 10:00 – 11:00 and Active Age Yoga 11:15 – 12:15. Contact – 087-2076189. NEW & EXCITING SATURDAY EVENING – TAKE–AWAY Every Saturday evening from 5-7, a call and collect service will be available from Ross and I hear not everything will be healthy..... An exciting new menu. Contact: 085-8894665. AGLISH FUN RUN Run or walk the course – whatever you like, just get out and enjoy the event. 10K run or 5K walk. The 6th annual funrun/walk, takes place on Easter Monday, 2nd April. Registration from 11.00 a.m. All proceeds to The Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. Contact: - 0868474285 / aglishfunrun@gmail.com THE GREAT IRISH BAKE OFF A novel fundraiser for Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Get involved; hold a baking competition as a fundraising event with a group of your friends, work colleagues or team mates. See what hidden talents are out there and then have a bake sale. Register your event and receive a fundraising pack. /www.templestreet.ie/event/great-irishbake/ DUNGARVAN DRAMATIC CLUB “The God of Carnage” is being presented by the Dungarvan Dramatic Club from Thursday 22nd - Saturday, 24th March, at the Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre. VILLIERSTOWN GARDENING CLUB Gardner’s Tips March is a busy month in the garden, so knuckle down and fin-

ish your winter work before the growing season gets under way. • Potatoes – Buy locally your seed potatoes as they will need time to chit before planting out. Leave them in a cool, bright room to promote the eyes. Earlies can be planted later in the month and kept covered with fleece to prevent early shoots from frost damage. • Complete the pruning of wisteria, Summer-flowering clematis and late-flowering shrubs such as buddleia and Russian sage.The sap is rising and you will be cutting away important energy if this is left too late. • Beware the slugs when new growth is susceptible. Always use an organic pellet as they pose no risk to animals and insects. Better still, think about alternative slugcontrol regimes. Look some up. • The grass has barely stopped growing this winter and we would normally start to cut the grass now but due to all the bad weather recently, leave the grass alone as the soil will be too wet. • More tips next week. SHOP LOCAL The Shop – Main street, Villierstown Remember – rbkfresh@gmail.com Healthy tasty ready-made meals. Also Tory’s Sweet Treats – delicious cakes and breads made fresh daily. What more could a village need. Special Easter orders are being taken. ILLEGAL FLY TIPPING We would ask everyone to keep a watch out for fly tippers (illegal dumping). Once again it seems to be the season for dump-

ing black bags and other household waste along our roadsides and in the woods. Shame on these people. The bags are handed over to the relevant authorities and charges will be made. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME STARTS “Spring forward” Sunday, 25th March, 2018, 01:00:00 clocks are turned forward 1 hour.There will be more light in the evening. LOCAL IMPORTANT DATES Villierstown National School children will make their: Confirmation – The pupils of 5th / 6th class will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday, 10th April, in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Aglish. Communion – First Holy Communion will be held on Sunday, 13th May, in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Aglish. CHILDREN’S RIDDLE Q: I’m full of keys but I can’t open any door. What am I? A: A piano. LIFE QUOTE “Life is not a fairytale....If you loose your shoe at midnight...you’re drunk!” 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

Villierstown National School Parent’s Association Fundraising Event

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KNOCKANORE Check us out on our Facebook pages (Knockanore Area KGK Community Council) and (Knockanore Heritage and History) TEMPORARY METEOROLOGICAL MAST TO BE ERECTED IN KNOCKANORE On 14-03-2018 some residents in the vicinity of Corrandromaun Wood in Knockanore, Co. Waterford, received a letter from a Wind Turbine Farm Company outlining their intention to erect a “Temporary Meteorological Mast” to assess the feasibility of a Wind Turbine Farm in the Knockanore area. The letter explained that the company “Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited” had written to Waterford County Council announcing their intention to erect this, 80 metre (240 feet high mast). As a result of this letter a public meeting was held in the KGK Sports Hall on Wednesday, March 7th, which was attended by over 100 concerned people. At the meeting, chairperson James Tobin asked for volunteers to serve on a committee to investigate the pros and cons of Wind Turbine Farms, and about 14 people agreed to form a group to ini-

tially collect as much information as possible on the subject and share this knowledge with the wider community. A meeting of this volunteer group has been held and the secretary has written to Innogy asking for further information on their intentions in the matter. Their reply stated that they had no further information on the subject at this time. The group members are very aware that many people have differing views on Wind Energy and are anxious that everybody in our community has the opportunity to make informed and educated comments on the subject. Our parish has the proud title of “The United Parishes of Knockanore, Glendine and Kilwatermoy” and the group is conscious of the necessity to retain this unity, given that Wind Turbine developments have been the source of division in other communities. At least one member of our group has been approached with the question “have you been elected”, the answer is “no”, we

Snowtime at Crossery Knockanore by Pat O'Neill.

C of I Fountain Church.

Templemichael Church Ruin emerging from a March fog by Ber Farrell.

are a group of people who have volunteered their time and energy to assist the community in whatever way the community decides to act. If you have information which would enlighten us on the subject of Wind Turbine Farms, please share it, as the views of everyone are important to us. Contact details will be available soon. A further Public Meeting will be called when further information becomes available. KGK MUINTIR COMMUNITY COUNCIL AGM Many tributes were paid to Mary Herlihy who has stepped down after two years as Chairperson of the Community Council. All the members including in-coming chairman Denis Corkery, agreed that Mary has been a pleasure to work with and many projects were brought to fruition during her tenure. Denis also welcomed Mary’s decision to stay on in the Council as an ordinary member. In reply, Mary thanked the members for their support during the past years which had made her task a light one. Following the reading of the minutes of the last AGM, the following officers were elected. Chairperson: Denis Corkery. Vice-Chairperson: Thomas Baldwin. Hon. Secretary: Frank Roche, Assistant Secretary: Christine Dalton. Joint Treasurers: Kevin Moloney and Virginia Sandoval. P.R.O.: Pat Geary. A detailed account of our activities during the year was read by Frank Roche and Virginia gave a summary of our accounts which are in a healthy condition. The following dates were confirmed for the future. Roadside Litter Picking, Saturday, April 14th. Dawn into Light Walk in Knockanore, Saturday, May 19th. Fete Sunday, July 1st, 2018. The recent survey showed that Broadband in the area was generally appalling. BLACKWATER LADIES CLUB We had a lovely night last month with Cathy McGrath, fashion designer from Cappoquin. This month we welcome Paula Dee Hogan from Tallow, make up and beauty artist. No doubt this will be to everyone's enjoyment. Please note our club this month is on Thursday night, 22nd March, at 8.30 p.m. in KGK hall, a week earlier than usual on account of Holy Thursday the following week. Looking forward to seeing you all on the night. KGK HERITAGE SOCIETY Place names of our Parish. (From Place Names Of Deice.by Very Rev P Canon Power). FOUNTAIN, Cill Fionntáin – “Fintan’s Church.” See photograph. TEMPLEMICHAEL,Teampail l Mhicil. “St Michael’s Church and Castle. See photograph.

Junior Infants in Kilmacthomas Primary School ready for Saint Patrick’s Day last week.

KILMACTHOMAS DAFFODIL DAY Irish Cancer Society are holding their annual Daffodil Day on this Friday, March 23rd. A great opportunity for everybody to get involved with the fight against cancer. On the day you can volunteer locally to lend a hand to sell pins and flowers, donate either cash or fresh daffodils. Pat Phelan at Centra has once again given his premises for the selling of the daffodils, which will be on sale for the whole day on Friday and your support will be very much appreciated.

5K FAMILY FUN RUN A 5k family fun run day on Saturday, 24th March at 11.00 a.m. in aid of the Irish Cancer Society at Waterford Greenway, Kilmacthomas. Registration from 9.30 a.m. in the Rainbow Community Hall, price €10, Refreshments afterwards in the Rainbow Hall. A great day out for the whole family and also supporting a great cause. LENTEN STATIONS Lenten stations for all station areas in the parish, Wednesday,

21st March, Newtown at 9.30 a.m., Thursday, 22nd March Kill at 10.30 a.m. and Kilmacthomas Monday, 26th March at 7.30 p.m. LOTTO DRAW Results for the AFC lotto draw for Saturday, 17th March, letters drawn C, P, R and Y. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Kevin Walsh, Scrahan; Eddie Kenny, c/o PPI; Alan Fitzsimmons, The Square; Eoin & Caoimhe Kiely, Ballinabanogue and Ena Whelan, Kilnagrange. Next week’s jackpot €850 be in to win.

Senior Infants in Kilmacthomas Primary School with their fantastic headbands that they made for Saint Patrick’s Day.

KILROSSANTY KILROSSANTY N.S. Enrolment forms for new pupils starting in September must be in by this Friday to the school. FEWS N.S. Enrolment forms for new pupils for Fews school can be got from the school. CLOTHES COLLECTION Clothes Collection proceeds to go the Kilrossanty school building fund will take place before 12.00 noon on this Friday, 23rd March. So any unwanted clothes and textiles would be

very welcome please drop to the school before 12.00 noon 23rd Friday. BINGO Bingo this Friday night in Crotty’s Inn at 8.30 p.m. sharp. Prize money €1,200, jackpot is €1,100. Extra prizes of easter eggs also on the night plus raffle for cash prizes. CLEAN-UP Clean up of the Comeraghs will take place on easter Monday more details next week. I.C.A. The monthly meeting took

place on Monday, 12th March. Lots of topics were discussed. Federation Meeting will be held in Crotty’s Inn on April 14th at 2.30 p.m. The winner of the best St. Patricks Day card was Ann Phelan, raffle winners were Ann Phelan and Marjorie Keane. Cake sale will be held shortly. More details nearer the date. DEISE DRAW Tickets will be given out this week for the new Deise draw. It will start in May and finish in October.

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Dungarvan Youthreach Portrait of an artist … YOUTHREACH ANTI-TOBACCO CAMPAIGN On February 26th The Leaving Cert Applied students at Dungarvan Youthreach ran the first of their Vocational Preparation and Guidance tasks. The group staged a two-day tobacco free event, which focused on promoting positive behaviours such as exercise and healthy eating, and highlighting the dangers of tobacco smoking through the XHale programme of education. Students were required to participate fully in the XHale programme, which consists of seven modules in total. These modules are informative and interactive. Students discussed myths surrounding tobacco smoking, and learned about the industry value; chemicals contained in cigarettes; the number of new smokers that tobacco companies need to recruit annually, to counter balance the numbers lost as a result of smoking related illness; and tobacco related statistics from Ireland, which they could relate to. The training was spread out over two days and delivered by Youthreach staff trained by XHale. The students were also responsible for preparing and serving a healthy lunch on both days. On Monday students attended BioActiv Gym for an introduction to the benefits of exercise and a beginners circuit class, led by Marek and Dejan. Students worked on resistance training using their own body weight, before moving on to kettle-bells. All students engaged in this activity and enjoyed it tremendously. A wilderness hike had been planned for Tuesday February 27th but as the beast from the east closed in the weather conditions proved unsuitable. The students requested a second circuit class in BioActiv and these classes were lead by Marek and Katie. Students were introduced to the various machines in the gym and shown how to use them correctly. They then engaged in a circuit class, which saw them battle ropes, do push ups, pull-ups and squats and lunges using

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Pippa Sweeney

kettle-bells. Two classes ran simultaneously to cater for the varying levels of abilities. Students benefitted greatly from this two-day event and this project was deemed a Bronze level activity on the Youthreach three phase anti-tobacco scale. DAFFODIL DAY CAMINO 9.30 A.M. WALTON PARK The silver level on the scale is a community based anti-tobacco initiative, which takes the form of a 23km Camino on Daffodil day. The walk begins in Walton Park, Abbeyside and concludes at the workhouse in Kilmacthomas. You do not have to complete all 23km if you do not want to! All entrants will receive a passport, which can be stamped at various locations along the way. It’s up to you how far you wish to travel – but a free shuttle bus will take Kilmacthomas finishers back to Dungarvan. The route markers are as follows: Start Walton Park,

Abbeyside 0KM. Stop 1: Ballinroad 4km. Stop 2: Durrow 10km. Stop 3: McGraths Cross 18km. Finish: KIlmac Workhouse 23km. There will be music and entertainment along the way to keep you motivated. All participants are encouraged to take part in our photography competition by simply uploading a nature/greenway photograph on the day with #DungarvanYouthreach to Facebook. This event is supported by the Irish Cancer Society, XHale 2018, Healthy Ireland, Healthy Eating Waterford, Quit.ie and WWETB. Don’t forget your raincoat or umbrella in the event of light showers! And if you use an inhaler – please take it along! Walk begins at 9.30 a.m. sharp. Passports can be collected from 9.00 a.m. There is no entry fee but donations to the Irish Cancer Society can be made on the day! Please come along and show your support!

I don't frequent The Beach House Gallery in Dungarvan as often as I should. Unlike some privately owned galleries, it doesn't just represent the work of one artist.The Beach House displays and sells the work of over one hundred artists, crafts people and artisans. Most of them from the South East of Ireland (that's us) and many from Waterford (that's us, concentrated). The items on display are eclectic, to say the least, from paintings to sculptures to pottery and all other crafts including hand-made soap (must take ages!) The artist who anchors this veritable Aladdin's cave of delights and, though she might not admit it, the brains behind this wonderful venture is Pippa Sweeney. Did I say artist? If there is an opposite to exaggeration, then that was it. Pippa is also an illustrator, an author, a designer, a needle felting artist, a teacher and has designed stage sets for KCK Drama group. I didn't hold out any great hope of Pippa Sweeney finding time to meet me for a coffee. But she did and she was as elegantly charming as anyone I have ever met. We met at Meades Coffee shop at the corner of Grattan Square and High Street. Pleasant surroundings with pleasant company, what more could you ask for? Well, the answers to a few popular questions, maybe. Have you a particular artist you like? Illustrators have always interested me and influenced my work. Shaun Tann, with his use of metaphors in his graphic novels. Also when you look at the work of someone like Quentin Blake, you have to be amazed. Quentin, among other things, is famous as the illustrator of the Roald Dahl books. He has the ability to draw two or three lines and add a splash of colour and immediately you know the character. Nothing fussy, no distractions, just simple visual aids to the story. Helen Oxenbury is another illustrator, I admire.You immediately feel an empathy and a fondness for her characters. Everybody will have seen or owned an image by her at some stage of their lives. Do you read much? I don't read as much as I used to, or as much as I would like. But if I do have time to read, it would be something by AA Gill. He had an incredible wit, honesty and creativity in his writing. He wrote several books and contributed to magazines such as Tatler, Esquire, GQ and Vanity Fair. He worked for the Sunday Times until his death in 2016. I also enjoy reading Thomas Hardy and Laurie Lee for their descriptive imagery. Lately, I read "I, Pilgrim" by Terry Hayes. Wonderful story line! What type of music do you like? At the moment, I'm listening to Jeremy Loops. The album Trading Change has fabulous rhythm and energy to work to when I'm making felts. His sound is a mix-

Pippa’s Books

No holding back on the powerball squats.

Conor masters the Monkeybar Rig.

A selection of little wishes.

The Beach House Gallery ture of bluegrass, reggae and rap. Songs like "Sinners", "Down South" and "Mission to the Sun (howling)" have been described as foot tapping with a message. What is your favourite colour or colours? There is no one colour that I would favour over the others, but I have a particular fondness for earthy colours. A group of reds, browns, deep orange and all the shades in between brings warmth to any picture or space. I have asked anyone who has published work, what is their favourite word. What would be yours? We have two dogs who have both become a major part of our family.The most recent addition however is just greedy for cuddles and will cosy up to any of us, make a nest and fall asleep. My daughters call him 'cuddlepig'. So that is my favourite word at the moment, "cuddlepig". Don't try to find it in the dictionary, it isn't there! Where is your favourite place? I hope I don't sound fawning or clichéd by giving the answer, Dungarvan.This town has been good to me. I have many friends here. There is a beauty and a vibrancy to this town that can't be described adequately. This will do me just fine. Pippa Sweeney is a qualified Interior designer with an MA in Authorial Illustration. She is a member of The Chartered Society of Designers and has received an award for her book for Dyslexic children called "Words get Knotted". Her first major foray in to the world of creativity was when she went on a trip to Australia and did sketches of old colonial buildings.When her family moved to China she did several intimate sketches of street scenes in Beijing. After she returned to Ireland she included these drawings in a book she wrote called "A Meander In Beijing". The book coincided with the 2008 Olympics there. She held an exhibition of her drawings in aid of a children's orphanage in that city. Pippa also gave a series of children's talks on Chinese culture. The Beach House Gallery was recommended as one of 21 Irish shops 'well worth a visit' by Retail Times in 2014. In 2015, Retail Excellence Ireland awarded The Beach House, the Retail Mark of Excellence and included it in its top 100 shops in Ireland. Pippa Sweeney is accomplished and successful, not just at a local level, but at national and international level as well. She has many plans and innovations for the future. One of these is her forthcoming exhibition of three dimensional felts at The Joan Clancy Gallery in Ring, at the end of June called "Between a Rock and a Soft Place". Pippa Sweeney is a relaxed, softly spoken person, yet she has the energy and application of about ten people. I'm exhausted and I'm going for a lie down.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

WEST WATERFORD CLASHMORE TIDY TOWNS NEWS Annual Fundraising Table Quiz: Our annual fundraising Table Quiz took place last Friday night at The Rising Sun Bar, Clashmore and we wish to sincerely thank everyone who supported us on the night and made it such a great success! The eventual winners on the night were the “Abigail’s Fury” Team from Youghal so congratulations to them. This night wouldn’t have been possible without the outstanding support of our sponsors so we are extremely grateful to our main sponsor Women’s Fitness Gym and to all of our other generous prize sponsors. We also want to give a special word of thanks to Quizmaster Pat Nolan, Nell Murphy and Kay Ledingham and for doing such a great job as usual and the ever-popular Patsy Fleming for being such a great M.C. Last but not least we wish to thank Colette Beresford for hosting the event again this year and putting in such hard work in the background. Annual Spring Clean-Up: Our Annual Spring Clean-up is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 7th and again we will be teaming up with Clashmore and Kinsalebeg Community Council this year to ensure that as many of the roads in the parish are covered as possible. Flytipping is still a very serious problem around our local roads and we wish to urge anyone who may witness any illegal dumping being carried out to report it immediately to the Environmental Department of Waterford County Council. Please mark this date in your diary and we hope that you can all come along in such great numbers again this year! Please watch this space for more details over the next few weeks. Youghal Credit Union Community Funding: We were

delighted to recently be selected for funding to support our community activities from Youghal Credit Union as part of their Local Community Fund. Youghal Credit Union has always been a great supporter of our association and indeed many other local groups and we are very grateful for their support now and into the future and hope that our members will reciprocate by supporting this fantastic local organization. "UNDER THE BED" IN ARDMORE! Actor Seamus O’Rourke brings his wonderful new play "Under the Bed" to Ardmore - St. Declan's Hall Ardmore is one of the lucky locations to welcome Seamus O’Rourke's new play "Under The Bed" as part of its nationwide tour on the 11th and 12th of May. The story takes place in Leitrim in 1979 in a farmhouse of little comfort. It is occupied by two brothers in their late sixties. Eugene (Seamus O’Rourke) and Pat (Arthur Riordan) and there begins a fascinating stories of friendship, the arrival of electricity, their own secrets and the Pope! Filling venues all over Ireland this will be a production not to be missed. Proceeds go to a number of local organisation and are now on sale at Quinn's Shop Ardmore and from John on 086-2330810 and Maurice on 085-1741614. Admission €15. CLASHMORE – KINSALEBEG GAA LADIES FOOTBALL Easter Cake Sale: Once again the ladies and teams of the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA ladies club are offering you the chance to enjoy fabulous pastries, tarts, cakes and delicious treats over Easter. The cake sale will take place this year on Saturday, 31st March in Piltown Hall straight after 6.00 p.m. mass. Come along, enjoy a cake and take one home for the family. All money raised promises to help the team get

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Foroige Club – Best of luck to our teenage member Jordan Lupton on his upcoming trip to Calcutta with his school, Pobalscoil na Trionóide as part of the Hope Foundation annual immersion programme. He will travel to India on Friday to work with street and slum children. This Programme gives the children education, access to health care and most importantly, PROTECTION. HOPE runs 13 residential protection homes for the holistic development of once abused, neglected, abandoned or orphaned children in a loving caring environment. Along with organising the cake sale at Christmas, our junior and teenage members wanted to donate their €2 sub fees for two weeks to help Jordan with his fundraising/travel expenses. We are all extremely proud of Jordan, and can’t wait to hear all about it when he comes home. more kit and support the development of the girls in the club. Hope to see you all there. Under 15 and 16 girls: Under 15 and 16 girls training starting back next Monday, 26th March. Time to be confirmed during the week. CLASHMORE & KINSALEBEG PLOUGHING ASSOCIATION Clashmore & Kinsalebeg Ploughing Association will hold their Annual General Meeting on this

Clashmore Tidy Towns table quiz winners “Abigail’s Fury” Declan Hennessy, Tommy Roche and Kitty O’Sullivan pictured with Suzanne Allen and Pat Roche of Clashmore Tidy Towns Committee.

Thursday evening, March 22nd at 9.00 p.m. in The Rising Sun Bar, Clashmore New members are always welcome. James Coughlan PRO CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA club weekly lotto draw took place on Monday night last, March 19th and the following were the numbers out of the drum 1, 3, 17 and 22. There was no match four number so our Jackpot next week will be €3,100 when our draw takes place at the Ole Mill.Well done to the following who were our lucky winners of €20 each: Noel Smyth; Joey O’Neill; Anna Beresford; Mary O’Halloran (Ferrypoint) and Eoin O’Halloran Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Top prize winners on Monday night at the Decies Bar 45 Drive on ten games were Carmel Buckley and Derry Cotter. In joint second on seven games each were Kathleen Osborne and Eileen Dower, Una Kenneally and Margaret Leahy, Aine Curran and Liam Curran. Best of the last five game winners prize went to Roger Hynes and Eugene O’Halloran. Our lucky last game winners were Podge Cunningham

Clashmore Kinsalebeg & Ardmore Gun Club – Chris Ryan on behalf of Clashmore/Kinsalebeg & Ardmore Gun Club presents a cheque, the proceeds of their annual memorial clay pigeon shoot to Helen Collins, Kinsalebeg Community Group, Thursday Club, their nominated charity for 2018.

and Edmond Og Ledingham. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT The Ardmore Ladybirds, Brownies and Guides worked with the Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh to produce a lovely CD. The CD is called "Fruit of the Spirit" and is on sale in Mari Mina Pharmacy, Ardmore and Ardmore Post Office. It costs €5 and all proceeds go directly to Crumlin Children's Hospital. Add to West Waterford EASTER WALK OR RUN! The 6th Annual Aglish Fun Run/Walk takes place on Easter Monday, 2nd April. All proceeds to Children’s Hospital Crumlin. Registration from 10.30 a.m. in Aglish Community Hall and costs €7 or a Donation. Run 5k/10k or walk 5k. Run starts at 11.30 a.m., Walk at 11.40 a.m. Loads of Spot Prizes and food and refreshments after Run/Walk. So far the 5 runs have generated over € 25,000 for Crumlin. Hope to see all our old friends and new one's as well on Easter Monday. KIDS “POP UP CINEMA” ! Clashmore Strings & Things Committee will host a kids “Pop Up Cinema” here in Clashmore at the Old School House this Friday night, March 23rd from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. A €5 per child cover charge will include drink and popcorn and it promises to be a fun filled night please support. SAVE THE DATE…. The annual Strings & Things fund raising Fun Walk will take place this year on May Bank Holiday weekend so be sure to save the date in your diary. VARIETY SHOW Clashmore Strings and Things committee will host a Variety Show on Friday, April 4th. Watch this space next week for further details. WELCOME BABY There was great excitement in the O’Rourke house this week as World record holders “Clashmore Triplets” Lucy, Matt and Ethan O’Rourke welcomed their new baby brother “Luke”. Congratulations to the proud siblings and their parents Pam

and Pa, and all the family. WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to Clashmore’s Niall Connery and his bride Maria Moynihan on the occasion of their marriage on Friday, March 9th in Clashmore Church. Followed by reception afterwards in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Best wishes and every happiness in you both from all your family and friends. MICHAEL COLLINS The very popular Michael Collins will play the Youghal GAA Pivillion on Easter Sunday night and all are welcome. All proceeds go to local nominated charities. BINGO On Easter Sunday we will host a Monster Bingo here in Kinsalebeg Community Hall at 3.30 p.m. All are welcome and light refreshments will be served. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS FC LOTTO RESULTS Clashmore Ramblers FC Alpha Lotto draw took place on Sunday night last March 18th and the letters of the draw drum were as follows: H, I, E and F. We had no match four winner so next week our Jackpot will be €4,050. Our lucky winners of €20 each were: Maurice Fitzgerald, Mike O’Neill and Richie Walsh.Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. EASTER EGG HUNT Come join us in Villerstown for our big Easter Egg Hunt which will be hosted by Villierstown Parents Association on Saturday, 31st March, 2018, from 10.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. Meeting point will be at the VECP Room (Alongside Tory Shop) Main Street,Villierstown. Cost is just €5 per child or €10 per family. This is a fundraiser for our school so your support will be very much appreciated. Do come along and have a EGGCELLANT time. PATRICK D’ALTON AT YOUGHAL LIBRARY To coincide with the Healthy Ireland Initiative currently taking place in libraries,Youghal Library will host an afternoon of song with Patrick D'Alton, on Thursday, 22nd March at 2.00 p.m. and all are welcome.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

Bronwen Howley Photography

Barking for Cork ARC Cancer Support at Youghal St. Patrick’s Day Parade SUPERBLY organized by Youghal4All, the 2018 St Patrick’s Day Parade was held at the earlier time of 1pm to facilitate what turned out to be a historic win for Irish Rugby. At home in Youghal the enthusiasm and support for our National Parade was no less than that in Twickenham! Creative Floats, Sports Clubs, Marching Bands, Youghal and Killeagh Scout Troops, Culture Groups, Vintage Cars, Business Displays were all accompanied by several hundreds of young children who walked proudly dressed in their Club colours. Mams and Dads, Grans and Grandads, brothers and sisters -many with colorful Hats, Shamrocks and Shillelaghs -waved and cheered them along, on a day

that was bitterly cold in the seaside town. The inaugural involvement of Cork ARC Cancer Support House helpers and volunteers, wearing their specially designed Infinity Scarfs made by Eileen Walsh, received a fantastic welcome from the large crowds as they walked with newly appointed CoOrdinator for Cork ARC Youghal, Colette Cahill. They were accompanied by more than 30 excellently behaved and beautifully groomed dogs of all different breeds, sizes, colours and shapes, all obviously enjoying the excitement and attention! The reaction of spectators was incredible, and excitement was high as they pointed at the lead dog Cullen, a huge Irish Wolfhound dressed in his ARC gear kindly made by Valerie Glise, with a Green White and

Gold Bandana hand knitted by Janet Tiger Howley. Behind him came Golden Retrievers, a Bichon Frise, Bassett Hounds, a Labradoodle, Cockapoo, Terriers, a Beagle Cross, Terriers, two Bernese Mountain dogs and many more. Prancing ahead of them was Dusty, the famous Youghal Pony, with Nobber and Marie Daly, bringing cheers and hand clapping from the excited children, who were given sweets and treats from four young supporters of ARC Cancer Support House, Sarah Foley, Leah Geaney, Caoimhe Crowley and Stella O’Driscoll. The Viewing Platform was located at Youghal Post Office, and the presentation of prizes took place in Dolphin Square as follows:

Actor Seamus O’Rourke returns to Ardmore with his "From Under the Bed" Tour this May PLAYWRIGHT and Award-winning actor Seamus O’Rourke once again makes Ardmore one of his pit stops for his nationwide tour with his new play "From Under The Bed" this coming May and tickets are now on sale for this wonderful production. The action takes place in Leitrim in 1979 in a farmhouse of little comfort. It is occupied by two brothers in their late sixties. Eugene (Seamus O’Rourke) is the elder of the two. As the play begins he is asleep in a very substantial iron bed. The room is sparsely furnished. There is a knock on the door and then another. Eventually, having received no response, Pat (Arthur Riordan) enters. Eugene wakes and the gritty relationship is immediately revealed as Eugene complains about Pat’s profligate use of the recently installed electricity. Eugene believes that only one light should be on at any time. Their existence has been one of dreary, manual repetition. There have been very few highlights but the Eucharistic Congress in 1932 was

one for which Pat had a new suit. He still has it and he is wearing it as he enters the room. The Pope’s visit to Ireland in September 1979 reawakens that high point in his life. O’Rourke and Riordan are very well paired as the two elderly brothers and they have a fine rapport. It is easy to imagine they

have lived together under one roof for a very long time. However, the arrival of electricity signifies change and upheaval in their domestic arrangements. They reveal, with considerable humour, to each other “secrets” in their respective lives and even decide to switch bedrooms so that in the second half it is Pat who

occupies the large iron bed from where he gives a gentle rendition of “Do you want your Old Lobby washed down” and Eugene is not frightened to be critical of the Pope’s visit in some respects. The play is about handling change. Even if it is set in 1979, Ireland was then on the verge of change which has transformed it in the last thirtynine years. With social media and the internet playing an increasing role in society and the United Kingdom about to leave the European Union seismic changes are once again afoot in Ireland. “From Under the Bed” shows in a quiet corner of Ireland how two elderly Irish men dealt with change almost forty years ago. It does so gently and generously. Ardmore is in for a treat on May 11th and 12th in St Declan's Hall and tickets are now on sale in Quinn's Shop Ardmore or from John on 0862330810 or Maurice on 0851741614. Proceeds going to a number of community organisations. €15 admission don't miss it.

Two Best Floats - Youghal Musical Society (celebrating 25 years) and Youghal4All; Best Banner Youghal Indoor Bowling Club; Best Marching Band Cork Hill Pipe Band; Best Juvenile Group Youghal GAA; Best Culture Group Blackwater School of Irish Dancing; Best Club Display Youghal Vintage Club; Best Business Display Perks; Best Newcomer Bark for ARC and Waterford Raceway; Further Special Awards were made by the Judges to Youghal Tai Kwon Do,Youghal Cycling Club, Killeagh Scouts,Youghal Scouts and Youghal Camogie Club. Congratulations to Youghal4All for a tremendous Parade which took many months of hard work, dedication to your town, and huge personal commitment.

Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart Masses for Palm Sunday Ballinameela Church - Vigil Mass Saturday 24th 7.30 p.m. Mount Stuart Church – Palm Sunday 10.00 a.m. Aglish Church – Palm Sunday 11.15 a.m. Penance service for Easter Aglish Church Monday 26th 7.15 p.m. Ballinameela Church Wednesday 28th 7.15 p.m. Holy Week Masses & Ceremonies Holy Thursday Mass of the last supper Aglish Church 6.00 p.m. Ballinameela Church 7.30 p.m. First Holy Communion children

will be involved. Good Friday Celebration of the lord’s passion Aglish church Friday 3.00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Liturgy Mount Stuart Church Good Friday 12.00 noon Ballinameela Church Good Friday 7.00 p.m. Easter Vigil Ballinameela Church Easter Saturday 7.45 p.m. Easter Sunday Masses Mount Stuart Church 9.45 a.m. Aglish Church 11.15 a.m. Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8th Mass in at Aglish Church at 11.15 a.m. will include Devotions.

Clashmore & Piltown Parish THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES Let talk Family! Let’s be Family! In conjunction with the World Meeting of Families in Dublin in August, Pope Francis has instigated a Programme of exploration regarding Family Life. Participants who take part in the process will reflect on and articulate their experience of family life. This Programme entails the attendees watching some short videos, which are then discussed by group interaction and participation.You are invited to reflect on the meaning of Family Life as you know it on Tuesday, 27th March in the Heritage Centre at 8.30 p.m. Light refreshments be will available. Your presence would be much appreciated, as we believe this event will help our parish community to prepare for the forthcoming visit by Pope Francis in a friendly, informal and non-judgemental space. WEEKEND PARISH MASSES Vigil Mass on Saturday in Piltown Church at 6.00 p.m. Sunday Mass in Clashmore Church at 9.00 a.m.

KCK Easter Ceremonies

Board members of Tallow Area Credit Union (l. to r.): Tom Feeney (Director), Marian Looby (Director), Gerard O’Mahony (Director), Mary Herlihy (Director), Michael Murphy (Chairman), Veronica Henley (Director), Sean Spillane (Finance Director) and John Condon (Director) which took place in the Community Centre, Tallow, on Wednesday night, 14th March last. [David O'Flynn]

Colligan Good Friday - 7.30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass - 7.30 p.m. Kilbrien Holy Thursday Mass - 7.30 p.m. Good Friday - 3.00 p.m. Kilgobinet Holy Thursday - 7.30 p.m. Good Friday - 7.30 p.m. Easter Saturday - 7.30 p.m.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

Celebrity Jigs and Reels this Saturday night SATURDAY next sees the culmination of this year’s Jigs and Reels. There are very positive reports from all celebrities and mentors and we can look forward to wonderful entertainment. What will they do on the night? – We don’t’ know – preparation is behind closed doors – no open training sessions here. As always, can we expect a wide and varied

selection of Jigs and Reels Freestyle. In 2017 John Fives and Margaret Fitzgerald took the Overall Award with a dazzling display while we had worthy winners in the Entertainment Award in Finola Meaney and Diarmuid Horgan and friend – a night to remember. Who will triumph this year? We can only wait and see as they take to the stage in Cappoquin Community

Centre on Saturday night. A limited number of tickets (€15) are still available from Hallahan’s Pharmacy, Dungarvan; Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside; Feerick’s Pharmacy, Cappoquin or from Lions Club member J.D. O’Shea (0868255748). The final four couples are profiled this week.

David and Sinead Reynolds

Lucy Whelan and Robbie Shine

Matt Houlihan and Caryl-Anne McCarthy

J.P. Ryan and Eileen O’Rourke

David and Sinead Reynolds are a fatherdaughter duo from Abbeyside. David, a native of Quin, Co. Clare (“the home of traditional Irish music” he claims), is a well-established Estate Agent operating under Sherry Fitzgerald Reynolds. He came to Dungarvan 36 years ago, for what was initially intended to be a three week stay, while working for First Active Bank. Since then, aside from taking his daughters Sinead and Aisling to feiseanna and dance classes throughout the years, David’s only other experience of dancing was at his wedding 34 years ago, when he married Gerardine (Maher). They both enjoy walking and cycling and have covered “every inch” of the Greenway from the Square, Dungarvan to the Clock Tower in Waterford and back. Sinead is one of four Reynold’s siblings (Cathal, Sean and Aisling) and works with her Dad as a qualified Estate Agent. She attended St. Augustine’s College and University of Limerick, where she also qualified as a teacher. Sinead is an experienced dancer and has represented both Touraneena and the Brickey clubs in Irish dancing competitions under the guidance of Monnie & Shane Hallahan respectively. Nowadays, she also enjoys keeping fit with Cross Fit Gym and putting her Dad, David, through his paces in the office kitchen at break times, helped along by Marion Ryan (previous competitor) on occasion. Sinead says that she really likes being the boss in the office for a change.

Lucy is a Dungarvan girl and has recently started working with the Dungarvan Credit Union. She attended Ard Scoil na nDéise and has an Accounting Degree from WIT. She enjoys cooking and fitness classes but aside from “breaking a few moves” in Club Creation now and again, she has no previous experience in dancing. She says that she has been put completely out of her comfort zone with the J&R experience, not only in learning how to dance but it has also been her first time in venturing to the beautiful countryside of Modeligo, where she practices with her dance partner, Robbie. Lucy is daughter to Tom and Claire and a sister to Emily, Lorna and Anna, who will all be cheering her on. Robbie is from Ballinameela, Cappagh. He attended Whitechurch N.S., C.B.S Dungarvan and is currently in his 3rd year at WIT, studying Agriculture. He is also a farmer and keeps a suckler herd. Robbie plays with Ballinameela G.A.A. club but his Irish Dancing experience is with the Modeligo club, with whom he is set dancer. Robbie’s brothers, James and Joe, his sister, Claire and mother Gerardine will all be part of his strong support on the night. He is working very hard with Lucy to produce a first class act on the big night. We feel they are a couple to watch.

Lismore native Matt Houlihan owns and runs a well known sign and print business in Dungarvan. Matt has been bringing cutting edge design and print to Dungarvan for nearly 20 years. Matt lives in Lismore and is married to Eleanor and they have 4 children. An avid sports fan, Matt has played hurling with Lismore and is now a junior coach with his club. Matt also has a black belt in karate. Matt enjoys travelling and camping, and in his camper van has travelled extensively on the Continent taking the camper all the way as far as Italy. This is Matt’s first Jigs & Reels and he is looking forward to this new challenge. Caryl-Ann took part in Celebrity Jigs and Reels for the first time in 2017 and we are delighted to welcome her back again this year. Caryl-Ann grew up in South Africa and moved to Dungarvan 15 years ago and she now lives in Ballyconnery. She is a very well known and highly regarded dancing teacher and with Deise Line Dancers she has done a lot of charity work around the area. Her group were delighted to be chosen to perform at the official opening of the Waterford Greenway last year where they gave a wonderful display. She teaches line dancing, which is becoming ever more popular in the South East Region, in Dungarvan, Youghal and Rathgormack.

If you want a job done right ask a busy man – well J.P. is certainly a busy man! Married to Niamh they have 4 children Brónadh, Céire, Dearbhla and Paddy. JP is chairman of Modeligo Camogie and GAA. He still plays with the Modeligo Junior C team and coaches the underage Camogie. JP says that Eileen will have her work cut out as Monnie Hallahan tried his very best to no avail. JP says that he is like a spanciled giraffe on the dance floor where his parents Ned and Mary really sparkle. JP runs his own business, Mobile Training. He operates a Mobile Pod which is a state of the art classroom that can be brought to any location and provide top quality H&S training. Eileen hails from Ashtown, Kilmacthomas and is a Zumba Instructor. Participants in her classes enjoy taking exercise through dance. Her classes have become so popular that she has had to move to the CBS Hall in Dungarvan to accommodate the demand for her teaching. She also conducts sessions in the Rainbow Hall in Kilmacthomas. Eileen has been dancing all her life. Her parents travelled the country dancing and passed on the love of dance to her. Together with her husband, John, she has taken part in a few triathlons – tough going but she always completes the course. She rates her dance partner highly. He is practicing hard and has great perseverance in mastering the difficult steps.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan

Damo and Ivor The Movie

“The God of Carnage” opens tomorrow night! Thursday, 22nd March

Siobhan Buckley, Director of “The God of Carnage”. OPENING Thursday, 22nd March, for three nights only in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre Yasmina Reza’s “The God of Carnage”. Produced by Dungarvan Dramatic Club and directed by Siobhan Buckley, this 90 minute play (patrons please note, there will be no interval but the usual refreshments will be served at the end of the performance), has been described as “ very funny…witty highly entertaining and a positive joy to watch”. When two sets of parents meet to resolve a conflict between their two children in what is supposed to be a civilised manner, the meeting quickly turns into a barrage of name calling, tantrums and tears. In this hysterical comedy when the gloves come off, dirty laundry is aired and the “grown-ups” find themselves in their own playground.

Margaret Dennehy.

Con O’Sullivan.

ANDREW Quirke brings Damo & Ivor to the big screen in this cinema release upgrade to the hugely popular RTE Republic of Telly series which started back in 2011. Quirke, of course, takes the lead in this one as he reprises his dual roles as the twin personas Damo and Ivor and also stars as newly added character John Joe. The movie picks up right from the last episode of the TV series with Damo and Ivor reunited. Grango throws up yet another surprise when he announces that the twins also have another brother named John Joe that they had no idea about.When they find out that John Joe is a traveller who dabbles in bare knuckle boxing the two “acquire” a van and set out on a search to find their long lost brother. Damo & Ivor certainly does not reinvent the wheel here as it attempts its big screen transition. Fans of the series will certainly enjoy as it continues its same line of shock tactics and language in efforts to create laughs which has been a successful formula for lots of comedy series over the years. Andrew Quirke does a great job with all three roles in the movie as he sticks to what he does best. Damo & Ivor the Movie is a fun, easy watching movie that will put a smile on your face. Just might not be everyone’s cup of tea though. Rating 3/5

Peter Rabbit By Bill Tubbritt

Carol Elstead.

Ruaidhri De Paor.

Starring Con O’Sullivan and Margaret Dennehy as Michel and Veronique Vallon and Ruaidhri De Paor and Carol Elstead Thomas as Alain and Annette Reille this play is full of delights and should not be missed! Tickets available from the Wine Buff Grattan Square and Kelly’s Pharmacy Abbeyside and can be booked on our Booking Line at

086-3244175. See our Facebook Page for further details and online competition. Be advised this play contains adult content and some strong language. We look forward to welcoming you to Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre for “The God of Carnage” Thursday, March 22nd to Saturday, March 24th.

A choral favourite from notable works and Wexford Festival Singers OVER 80 choir singers from Dungarvan, Waterford City and Wexford have come together to present a beautiful evening of choral music in the atmospheric Christ Church Cathedral on the 24th of March at 7.30 p.m. The programme includes the Requiem by Gabriel Fauré, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful pieces of choral music ever written, and which includes such favourites as Pie Jesu and In Paradisum. The audience will also be treated to two short choral classics by Stanford and Mendelssohn. The concert soloists are

By Bill Tubbritt

Roisin O’Grady (Soprano) and Eoin Power (Baritone), Colin Nicols (Organ) and the musical director and conductor is Kevin O’Carroll. Founded in 2017, Notable Works is the Waterford choir which staged the highly successful Handel’s Messiah in St. John’s Church in December 2017. Wexford Festival Singers is a classical music mixed-voice choir whose members hail from Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Wicklow. This concert is sure to book out. Saturday, 24th March at 7.30 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral. Tickets are €20 and are available from theatreroyal.ie

Further information from notableworks123@gmail.com

PETER Rabbit is a live-action/computer-animated comedy film directed by Will Gluck and based on the stories of the character of the same name created by Beatrix Potter. The film stars Domhnall Gleeson, Rose Byrne and Sam Neill, with the voices of the animals coming from James Corden, Daisy Ridley, Margot Robbie and Elizabeth Debicki. Peter Rabbit, his cousin Benjamin, and his triplet sisters Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail, spend most of their days picking on Mr. McGregor and stealing his vegetables from his garden.When Mr. McGregor dies suddenly of a heart attack Peter and his friends take over his house. When Mr. McGregor’s nephew (Thomas) comes to the house he inherited from his uncle he quickly kicks out Peter and his friends. Thomas decides to build electric fencing in his attempts to keep out Peter and the other animal. What follows is an all-out war between Peter and Thomas as they try every trick in the book to get one up on each other. Thomas has a love interest in next door neighbour Bea who has a love for the animals and thinks they should be allowed on the land. The story does seem like a bugs bunny episode but still it makes a very cute movie that is genuinely funny in a lot of places.The computer animation is a little hit and miss with some of the

characters looking better than others on screen. The 90 minutes approx. run time seems just enough to hold people’s interest as this may be another British comedy taken from a children’s book series but is no Paddington and is not lightly to share in the same success. Still a nice movie for the younger ones. Rating 4/5

Big launch for Bobby Gardiner at The Local Portrait of the composer Gabriel Fauré by John Singer Sargent (1889).

BOBBY Gardiner’s Launch of his new Album “Melodeon Mad” in The Local, Grattan Square, Dungarvan on Wednesday, March 28th at 7.30 p.m. Admission Free (so you can save the money for the CD!) Come early to secure a seat.Where would you get it? In The Local!

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MUSEUM MEMBERS’ ANNUAL TRIP TO THE NORTH MIDLANDS The museum members’ annual trip this year will take place on Sunday, 29th April to Wednesday, 2nd May. There are eight spaces left on the trip so if you are interested in booking one of these spaces please contact the museum at 058 45960. 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. DVDS FOR SALE IN THE MUSEUM Grattan Square – Social History Documentary of Dungarvan ‘Grattan Square - Social History Documentary of Dungarvan’ is available on DVD for €10 at the Museum. This is an extremely popular film which was also shown to full houses at the SGC Cinema in Dungarvan. Along with the DVDs we also have a great selection of books for sale with local connections.

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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

OBJECT OF THE WEEK A selection of sweet labels from the shop at the Ormonde Cinema, Dungarvan, 1950s/60s.

Pictured attending the John Redmond Conference and the launch of "The Redmonds of Waterford, A Political Dynasty 1891-1952, a book by Pat McCarthy which was held at The Large Room, City Hall were Julian Walton and Willie Fraher, Waterford County Museum. [John Power] 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.

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 21st MARCH 2018 Surname Downey Wright O’Neill Lannon Leahy Sullivan Gaffney Fitzpatrick Lee Walsh Green Barry Nugent

First Name James Peter Robert John Michael Andrew William Adam Matthew Thomas John Thomas Richard John

Age 32 24 39 20 40 27

Service No. Rank 7357 Pr. 1781 26934 Pr. 26509/3588 Pr. 5644 Pr. 43320 Pr./7677 253112388 Pr. 10123 Pr. 7495 Pr. 7645 Pr. 6430 Pr. 1983 Pr. 43299 Pr./11125

Service Army Army Army Army Army Army Army Army Army Army Army Army Army

Unit R.I.Reg. & S.I.Horse R.I.Reg.2Bn. R.Innin.Fus.7Bn. R.Innis.Fus.7Bn./R.Mu. R.I.Reg.2Bn. M.G.Corps.51Bn.R.I.R. R.I.Reg.7Bn./S.I.Horse R.I.Reg.2Bn R.I.Reg.2Bn R.I.Reg.2Bn R.I.Reg.2Bn R.I.Reg.2Bn M.G.Reg.30Bn./R.I.Re.

Where Born Ardmore Waterford Waterford Newtown Portlaw Waterford Waterford Waterford Waterford Waterford Waterford Waterford Fourmilewater

Death Category Killed in action N.S. Killed in action Killed in action N.S. Killed in action Killed in action Killed in action Killed in action Killed in action Killed in action Killed in action Killed in action

Date of Death 3/21/18 3/21/18 3/21/18 3/21/18 3/21/18 3/21/18 3/21/18 3/21/18 3/21/18 3/21/18 3/21/18 3/21/18 3/21/18

Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society February Lecture The Development of Dungarvan c. 1200 – 1900 The WAHS lecture season for 2017 and 2018 continues on Friday 23rd March with a lecture titled ‘The development of Dungarvan c. 1200 – 1900’ by the historical geographer Mr John Martin at 8.00 p.m. in the St. Patrick’s Gateway Centre, Waterford. The town of Dungarvan developed in the shelter of the 13th century King John’s Castle and over the following centuries grew to be a bustling port, market town and administrative centre. John Martin’s lecture will focus on the development of Dungarvan, the layout of its streets, buildings and open spaces, from its foundation by the Anglo-Normans to the end of the 19th century. The medieval street pattern is still visible, as are the ruins of the castle, Augustinian abbey and parish church.The town walls no longer survive above ground, but recent archaeological investigations have confirmed their location as shown on a map dating from 1760. The Dukes of Devonshire became a major landowner in the town in the mid-18th century, and carried out an extensive programme of urban renewal in the early decades of the 19th century. That century also witnessed the building of Catholic churches and schools, the impact of the Great Famine, and the coming of the railway. John studied history and geography in UCD where his teachers included Professors Anngret Simms and Howard Clarke, both founders of the Irish Historic Towns Atlas project. He spent his working life as a planner, culminating as Principal Planning Adviser in the former Department of the Environment.

Since his retirement in 2011, he has fulfilled a number of roles in the public service, including membership of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and the Waterford Boundary Review Committee. He spent his childhood summer holidays in Dungarvan, and was delighted when the opportunity arose to prepare the Historic Towns Atlas for the town. The Irish Historic Towns Atlas project was established in 1981. Its aim is to research the topographical development of a selection of Irish towns both large and small. Each town is published separately and includes a series of maps complemented by a detailed text section. The Irish Historic Towns Atlas is part of a wider European scheme, with towns’ atlases containing broadly similar information available for a number of countries. This allows the development of Dungarvan and other Irish towns to be studied in their broader European context. Admission to the lecture is €5 (students €2.50), but is free for members of the Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society.

Lecturer Mr. John Martin.

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COUNTY NEWS

East Waterford Ploughing Championships THE East Waterford Ploughing Championships took place on the land of Martin Phelan, Kilbarry on Saturday, 24th February, 2018. Photographs by Noel Browne

The judges at the East Waterford Ploughing Championships that took place on the land of Martin Phelan, Kilbarry, Waterford were Dan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Driscoll, John Hurley, Paul Lynch and Mossy Fleming.

Maurice Walsh from Dungarvan.

Philip Murphy from Dunhill.

Oliver Power from Kilsheelan.

Henry McGrath from Knockanore and Ploughing Judge, Paul Lynch.

James Maher from Portlaw, Jack Mulcahy and Conor Keane from Kill.

Denis Neville from Piltown.

Larry Bergin from Cashel.

Ray Hallahan from Villierstown.

Thomas Beausang from Clashmore.

Johnny Phelan pictured with his children JD and Dawn from Kilbarry enjoying their day at the East Waterford Ploughing Championships.

SCHOOL NEWS Dungarvan Double at Student Enterprise Awards DEISE Publications from CBS Dungarvan and A&K Crafts from Ard Scoil Na nDeise reach the National Student Enterprise Final. Deise Publications, winners of the Senior award created, produced and sold Greenway calendars and A&K Crafts, winners of the Intermediate award created and sold seasonal plates and mugs. Both groups took park in the Local Enterprise Office’s Student Enterprise Awards last Tuesday week at the WIT Arena. The Waterford Student Enterprise Programme started in September with 1,000 students from 15 schools in Waterford City and County. They created their businesses, developed, branded, promoted and sold. But most importantly they learned what it felt like to run their own business. Finally, 140 students represented 12 schools in Waterford County and competed in the Waterford Student Enterprise Final on Tuesday March 13th at the W.I.T. Arena in Carriganore. 50 businesses in total, shortlisted from a total of 350 who commenced the competition in September, presented their business plans and challenged for the top prize in the Waterford Student Enterprise Programme. Deise Publications and A&K Crafts will represent Waterford at the National Finals on May 2nd in Croke Park taking on 34

other businesses, the best of the rest of the country. Co-ordinated by the Local Enterprise Office Waterford, the competition is the most successful programme of its kind in the country. 25,000 budding entrepreneurs from 380 secondary schools across the country have been running their own enterprises, with help from their teachers and Local Enterprise Offices. Finalists from all over the country will set-up enterprise exhibition displays before taking part in a series of judging interviews. The judging panels take numerous factors into account, such as business reporting, innovation, market research, risk management and finances. Praising the teachers and local schools involved in the programme, Richie Walsh, Head of Enterprise at the Local Enterprise Office Waterford, said: “The Student Enterprise Programme encourages and enables students to take on the world of business and develop an entrepreneurial mind-set. By fostering an enterprising culture in the classroom, the Local Enterprise Offices are working with teachers and schools to help nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs.” The three main categories for the Student Enterprise Awards programme includes senior, intermediate and junior levels, which all comprise of first,

second and third place winners, alongside awards for best innovation, display and social media. Further information about May’s National Finals is available through www.studententerprise.ie, which also has free resources and video tutorials for students and teachers for the 2017/2018 programme. For more information, please contact your Local Enterprise Office at 35 The Mall in Waterford City or Civic Offices in Dungarvan. Alternatively, you can email info@leo.waterfordcouncil.ie

Julianne Foley, Cllr. Pat Nugent (Mayor Waterford City & County), winners Anna Hickey and Kate Fleming (Ard Scoil na nDeise, Dungarvan) and Richie Walsh (LEO). [Garret Fitzgerald Photography]

Callum Reidy, Sean Navin, Sean Ronayne, Matt McGrath and Peter O'Brien (Dungarvan CBS).

[Garret Fitzgerald Photography]

Victoria O'Hara, Wictoria Fic, Natalie Burdis and Olivia Dymek (St. Augustine's College, Dungarvan). [Garret Fitzgerald Photography]

Belle Dipple and Tess O'Hara (St. Augustine's College, Dungarvan).

[Garret Fitzgerald Photography]

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BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Blackwater Community School Colour Run Student Enterprise Awards – Caitlin Horsom, Ellen O'Connor and Tara FitzGerald (Ard Scoil na nDeise, Dungarvan). [Garret Fitzgerald Photography]

Student Enterprise Awards – Katie Lennon and Abby Ryan (Ard Scoil na nDeise, Dungarvan). [Garret Fitzgerald Photography]

WELL done to everyone who participated in this years Colour Run which took place last Friday. Each year, the event raises fantastic money for many charities locally and in Ireland due to the generous support received from people in the area. Your continued support is much appreciated. we encourage students to return their cards this week with any outstanding monies so as to finalise how much was raised. In spite of the heavy shower at the beginning of the race the run was most enjoyable and we congratulate this year’s winner Joe Linehan and this year’s female winner Sophie Landers. WORK EXPERIENCE Transition Year students are on their second round of work experience this week. We thank all the businesses and organisations who offer our students to experience the world of work and to explore different career options in TY. IRISH ANGUS BEEF SCHOOLS FINAL Well done to Fiona Kenny and Lucy Massey who were in Croke Park for the National Final last week they were delighted with the day in Croke Park and said it was a marvellous experience and

they will hear the overall results in the coming weeks. SCHOOL EXCHANGES Our fifth year German and French students are presently in the middle of their exchange trip to Heidelberg and Rennes. Wishing them all the best. GREEN SCHOOLS Our Green Schools committee have organised a clean up this week in and around the school

environs. SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE Well done to first year, second year and TY students who participated in Seachtain na Gaeilge events on Thursday and Friday; Thursday saw a Tráth na gCeist with first year’s and on Friday TY students presented a show for first and second year’s involving music, singing, dancing and drama pieces. Bain gach duine

taitneamh as no himeachtaí go léir. ARTIFICE 2018 TY students displayed their art pieces at this year’s exhibition in Lismore Castle Arts Gallery. Student’s work is being created around the theme “outside / inside”. The official opening was last Thursday night and the exhibition is open to the public this week.

Joe Linehan, overall winner, and Sophie Landers, first female, winners of this year’s BCS Colour Run with Ms. Ann Marie Lineen and Ms. Sheena Wilkinson, organisers, and Mr. Denis Ring, Principal.

ST. MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, DUNGARVAN

Seachtain na Gaeilge Student Enterprise Awards – Louise Casey and Michelle Kavanagh Foran (St. Declan's Community College, Kilmacthomas). [Garret Fitzgerald Photography]

Student Enterprise Awards – Sophie French and Briannagh McGrath (Meánscoil San Nioclás, Ringaphuca). [Garret Fitzgerald Photography

LAST week was Seachtain na Gaeilge in St. Mary’s.There were lots of activities during the week. We started off on Monday with a visit from local musicians Caoimhe, Fionn and Ríoghnach Timmins from ‘Comeragh's Comhltas'. The three talented musicians told the children about the numerous instruments they play; the harp, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, tin whistle and played lots of jigs, reels and polkas to entertain the children. After this great start to Seachtain na Gaeilge the children were really encouraged to try to speak as much Gaeilge as possible during the week and perhaps win Gaeilgeóir na Seachtaine in their class. There were also maths games as Gaeilge and a Comórtas Ealaíne for every class where the children got to draw and colour phrases as Gaeilge about ‘an aimsir’-the weather. We had a quiz on Thursday where children from 3rd to 6th class tested their general knowledge as Gaeilge. On Friday we had a Siamsa on the Junior and Senior side of the school where each class performed as Gaeilge and proved for

great entertainment for everyone present. Over the week a great effort

was made by all the children to speak as Gaeilge and lots of enjoyable activities took place

making it a memorable and enjoyable Seachtain na Gaeilge 2018.

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Abbeyside NS make the Scoil Mhuire Parents Association News I LC U N a t i o n a l F i n a l s Save The Dates

Dungarvan Team make the ILCU National Finals – Emily Fahey, Keeley Flynn, Sarah Fahey and Kate McKeown of Abbeyside N.S. were the 2nd place winners of the Under 13 Category at stage 2 (Chapter 10) of the Irish League of Credit Unions National Primary Schools Quiz, pictured with their teachers Maire Walsh and Colette O'Mahony, Chapter 10 President Pat Murphy and Quiz Co-ordinator Kathleen Halpin. The team will be attending the National Finals in the RDS on Sunday, 8th April where there will be 100 teams from all over Ireland competing.

EASTER RAFFLE The annual Easter raffle takes place in the school on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd March, 2018. Kids will have the opportunity to buy a strip of raffle tickets for €2, which gives them an opportunity to win one of the fabulous prizes kindly donated by our sponsors listed below. BAG2SCHOOL RECYCLABLE CLOTHES COLLECTION The next Bag2School reusable clothes collection will take place on Wednesday, 9th May. This is a perfect opportunity to declutter before the Summer. Items accepted include adults and childrens clothing, hats, belts, handbags and soft toys. No bedding, curtains, towels or bric-a-brac please. For more information visit www.bag2school.ie. INTERNET SAFETY ANTI CYBERBULLYING WORKSHOP A workshop on Internet Safety will be held in the school for all pupils from 4-6th classes, on Tuesday, 22nd May and

SCOIL MHUIRE, ABBEYSIDE

Scoil Mhuire celebrates St. Patrick's Day WE had a very patriotic hour last Friday when all of our pupils assembled to sing some of the nation's favourite St. Patrick’s hymns and anthems.We were led by our Principal Mr. Ruaidhri de Paor on keyboard with teacher Brian Patwell on guitar.We were all in good voice and a rousing rendition of “Ireland's Call” was sung to spur on our rugby heroes. With the Easter holidays almost here we look forward to a very busy last term with Communions, Confirmation, our school production of “Aladdin” and of course our annual Book Sale. Busy times ahead!

Scoil Mhuire celebrates St. Patrick’s Day.

Winners in our recent Table Tennis League Tommy Flynn, Sorcha O'Meara White, Darragh Walsh and Mark Finnegan.

Wednesday, 23rd May. There will also be a session available to all parents in the school on the evening of Wednesday, 23rd May, 2018. This is a free workshop and all parents in the school are encouraged to attend and take the opportunity to ensure a safer internet for everyone. SPONSORS Finally, we wish to acknowledge and thank all our sponsors and supporters: • Eurospar (Abbeyside) • Centra • SuperValu • James Brennan Electrical • Liam Rossiters Butchers • SGC Dungarvan • O’Brien’s • The Park Hotel • Toymaster • Activate (Waterford) • Venture • Meades Cafe • Clonea Strand Hotel & Leisure Centre • The Gold Coast Hotel & Leisure Centre

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SEAFIELD NATIONAL SCHOOL

Robert O’Brien’s visit to the school LAST week, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Class were learning all about writing newspaper articles. Ferne Keane (3rd Class) wrote an article based on local historian Robert O’Brien’s visit to the school, in which he spoke to the children about World War 1 in an interesting and interactive way. Last Tuesday, Robert O’Brien came to Seafield National School to mark the 100th year since World War 1 ended. Robert went around to all the classes and spoke about what life was like during the war for soldiers, woman and children. He showed us hats the soldiers wore including a hard hat, a fluffy hat, and a soft hat. I was delighted I got to try on one the hats for a photo. He also showed us a soldier’s uniform, a nurse’s uniform and a fake gun. We looked at photographs of animals in the war. He told us interesting stories about the hard biscuits the soldiers ate and how the water they drank tasted like petrol. All the children were fascinated and really enjoyed his visit. (Ferne Keane 3rd Class).

2nd Class with historian Robert O'Brien.

3rd Class with historian Robert O'Brien.

Emily Battye and Anna-Mai Whelan.

1st Class with Robert O'Brien.

Nicky Murphy and Muireann Power looking at artefacts from World War 1.

Robert O'Brien speaking to the Junior Infants about World War 1.

Robert O'Brien speaking to 4th, 5th and 6th Class.

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DUNGARVAN C.B.S.

Tráth na gCeist – Seachtain na Gaeilge ON Tuesday, the 13th of March, first and second years attended a Table Quiz that had been organised by the Irish Department for Seachtain na Gaeilge. There were 29 teams. The teams consisted of two first year students paired with two second year students. There were 8 rounds in total. The type of questions ranged from picture rounds to general knowledge questions. Transition year students did a great job helping out by correcting the answers. There was a great atmosphere on the day.There was

great excitement towards the end of the quiz as there was a tiebreaker situation. In the end, only one point separated the two teams in the lead. Great fun was had by all. Teachers explained the importance of Seachtain na Gaeilge and how important it is to celebrate and be proud of our culture. Everyone involved enjoyed the day. Thank you to all those who took part. Congratulations to the winning team: Mikey Flavin, Tom O’Connell, Eoin O’Callaghan and Jake Olusanya.

Winning Team: Eoin O’Callaghan, Mikey Flavin, Jake Olusanya and Tom O’Connell.

Transition Year students, who were scorekeepers for the quiz.

Runners Up: Peter Cummins, Jake Ducey, Finn Murray and Shane Burke.

Dancercize - Transition Year Students participating in a dancercise class in the Fusion Centre. The class was organised by the No Name Club to promote wellbeing. Second Year students Padraic Dwane and Manuel Centenera with First Year students Simon Brzuchowski and Hugh Lenihan.

Technology Projects - Mr. Doran’s First Year Technology class with their Principal Mr. Sheehan, Dungarvan CBS showing their recently completed electronic clock.

First and Second year team that took part in the Quiz.

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First Year’s made St. Brigid's Crosses to mark St. Brigid's Day.

ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE

First Year News from Árd Scoil na nDéise SINCE we started school here in Ard Scoil na nDéise all of the teachers, Cairde Girls and Transition Years have organised countless activities throughout the year. Some are weekly like the library club, the walks on Wednesdays and the computer club. Some are one off and are on for one day whereas others are entire weeks of fun activities! Teachers put in a lot of effort to allow us to go places and see things we have never seen before like our trip to the Cork Opera House to see Snow White. Some things are organised within the school like Minding Me Week and Déise Day. All in all the teachers put in a great effort working with the Cairde Girls and the Transition Years to ensure an enjoyable and stress free transition period for First Years. In particular, the last few

First Year Fun and Games.

weeks in First Year have been jam packed. We had the school Feast Day Mass said by Fr. John Harris. We also took part in three competitions – the An Post Junior Cycle handwriting competition, the maths Olympics competition during Ms.Troy’s maths class, and the Dungarvan Chamber competition on how online shopping affects our economy. The Cairde Girls also gave up their lunch times to organise computer club at lunch time for us to complete these tasks. On International Women’s Day, our Year Head Ms. McCarthy took us to the computer room to do projects on women we admire and during SPHE class we put them on display outside the Junior Hall. Due to the recent snowstorm we “unfortunately” missed out on 3 days of school but we are back in

the swing of things now. Our very dedicated hardworking staff did their Child Protection training during the snow so we wouldn’t have to take a half day on March 7th. Ms. Rochford and Ms. Troy are kindly giving up their Thursday afternoon to invite all the First and Second Years to come football training and we are all looking forward to the matches starting up again. All First Years are eagerly waiting to go on our annual First Year trip. This year we are going to Castlecomer Discovery Park. The price of the trip is exceptional value at only €40. With Easter coming up we have another competition – to write a short story about an Easter experience. It was organised by the members of the TY library club. Now that the weather is beginning to improve again, the First Year walks on Wednesdays are starting up again. We are all looking forward to Seachtain na Gaeilge. The First and Second Year French classes went to see a French play organised by Ms. Cashin. In PE class we are all going on long runs to train for our upcoming fancy dress fun run. All classes were brought to the Junior Hall this week for an hour long session of drumming with Patrick. It is certainly very busy in school at the moment but all of these experiences make learning so much fun and help us to make new friends and bond as a year group. Follow us on Twitter at @ard_scoil to keep up to date with everything that is going on in Ard Scoil na nDéise.

Proud First Years’ following their success in our writing competition.

First Year Art work on display around the school.

Some First Year students being presented with Miraculous Medals at the start of the year.

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ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Enterprise Programme 2018

Munster Golf Champions – Seanie Lenihan, Barry Morrissry, Michael Lenihan, Michael Troy, Daniel Raher and Jake O'Riordan.

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Friary Team are GUI Munster Senior Schools Golf Champions ST. AUGUSTINE'S College won the GUI Munster Senior Schools golf championship at Monkstown golf course last week. The team consisting of Michael Lenihan, Jake O’Riordan, Daniel Raher, Michael Troy and Seanie Lenihan and Barry Morrisssey (reserve) played to a high standard and will now go on to represent munster in the All-Ireland finals on April 24th at Monkstown Golf course. In the semi-final in the morning they beat a strong Cresent College, Limerick team by 3 games to 2. In the afternoon final they came through a very tight match against Christians, Cork, again by 3 games to 2. The final was a very tense affair with The Friary team on top throughout but the result was never certain due to the good play and spirit from Christians. The Friary team prevailed when in the last match on the last green Seanie Lenihan from the Gold Coast won his match with a 4 foot putt for par which decided the overall result in favour of The Friary. In the other matches Michael Lenihan, Seanie's brother won his match on the 18th, Jake O’Riordan unlucky to lose a close encounter on the 19th, Daniel Raher losing to outstanding golf from the Christians player and Michael Troy recovering from 3 down to win

his match in style on the 17th. This team has great fighting spirit can now look forward to the All-Ireland finals with confidence. Many thanks to all the parents who helped out during the campaign and well done to these fine young golfers on their great achievement. A very special thanks and congratulations to Mr. Donal Wiliams, team mentor. LCVP STUDENTS VISIT FOTA On Thursday, 8th March, Mrs. H. Foley and her 5th Year LCVP class accompanied by Mr. D. McCarthy attended Fota Wildlife Park. The day started out with an insightful lecture highlighting the business aims, mission statement, structure and finances followed by a very interesting behind the scenes tour of the park. Much fun and inspiration was gained by all. STUDENT ENTERPRISE AWARDS On Tuesday, 13th March, 11 students and their teacher Mrs. Heather Foley represented the school in the Student Enterprise Awards County Final at W.I.T. All students did exceptionally well with Belle Dipple and Tess O’Hara coming away with the Students' Choice Trophy. Many thanks to Mr. David McCarthy who accompanied the group.

CONGRATULATIONS to Michaela Kavanagh Foran and Louise Casey (Transition Year) who came 2nd runner up in the semi-final of the Enterprise programme 2018. Their project involved handmaking environmentally friendly, wooden speakers. Their product is very innovative and unique as it does not need electricity. They made their products with beech timber, a hard wood, which is how they were able to amplify the sound. They sourced the timber from a local joinery, who gave them scraps of reclaimed wood, an ideal size for the speakers. The product is available to buy online, on sites such as Amazon, eBay and Etsy. TROCAIRE CHALLENGE This year’s Trocaire challenge involved students not giving up food for 24 hours but giving up their phones. It was a whole school initiative to make people aware of their phone usage while raising valuable funds for Trocaire. ARCHITECTURE WORKSHOP St Declan’s Community College recently held a three day Architecture workshop for Transition Year Pupils. The workshop was facilitated by Máire Henry of DHB Architects who gave pupils a wonderful insight into the work of an architect. The pupils were challenged to develop a design for a temporary shelter that could be used by a homeless person. Pupils had to consider the social, economic and environmental factors involved in developing a structure of this nature. Over the three days pupils worked with the architect to develop sketches and scale models of their ideas which they then presented masterfully to their peers and teachers.

Olivia Kilfeather and Zara Stratford (T.Y. students) who participated in the Architecture Workshop held at St. Declan's Community College recently.

Micheala Kavanagh Foran and Louise Casey who came 2nd runner-up in the semi-final of the Enterprise programme 2018.

Some of the 1st Year students (1 Deirdre) who participated in this year’s Trocaire challenge to give up their phones for 24 hours.

Céilí le linn Seachtain na Gaeilge – Ghlac an Chéad Bhliain páirt i gCéilí le linn seachtain na Gaeilge. Bhain siad triail as na rincí gaelacha. Bhain siad go léir craic agus sult as. sa Pictiúr, Jessica, Emma Keira agus Emily.

TY Trip to Berlin – Transition Year students enjoyed a very busy trip to Berlin over St. Patrick's weekend.Students pictured at Topopraphy of Terror with a section of the Berlin Wall in the background. Thanks to Ms Nollaig Sheehan (TY Co-Ordinator) who organised the trip. See school website for more pics or check out our Twitter account @FriaryCollege.

Transition Year Students taking part in the Architecture Workshop given by Maire Henry at St. Declan's Community College.

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Seachtain na Gaeilge Tráth na gCeist Boird ár mbuíochas le gach Scoil a thug tacaíocht dúinn. Seo a leanas na buaiteoirí.

2ú áit Sn na Rinne Rang 3.

Sa chéad áit - Scoil Mhuire, Dún na Mainistreach Rang 4.

3ú áit An Gleann Beag.

3ú áit - n Gleann Beag Rang 3.

2ú áit Scoile Scoil Mhuire, Dún na Mainistreach.

2ú áit - An Charraigh Liath.

Sa chéad áit Sn na Rinne Rang 3.

Sa chéad áit Scoil Mhuire, Dún na Mainistreach.

2ú áit - Sn na Rinne Rang 4.

3ú áit Sn na Rinne Rang 4.

3ú áit - Scoil Gobnait.

Sa chéad áit - Sn na Rinne.

OBITUARY

ELLEN DALY Skehacrine Court, Abbeyside It is with feelings of profound regret we record the passing of Ellen Daly, Skehacrine Court, Abbeyside, which sad event occurred on Saturday, 3rd March, 2018, at Dungarvan Community Hospital. Nellie’s parents, Jack Daly and Ellie Norris, were married in Tyrone, Pennsylvania in 1907, her eldest brother Joe was born in the US. They returned to Ballyvoile in 1910. Jack was a wonderful fiddle and melodeon player, as were Nellie’s brothers and sisters. Nellie loved music and Irish dancing and could still dance a Hornpipe up to the age of ninety. Jack wrote ‘The Ballyvoile Ambush’, ‘The River Tay’ and several others, all of which were regularly sung by Tom Carroll, a neighbour in Mahony’s Pub in Durrow. Nellie loved the times when her brothers and sisters would come home from England for their Summer holidays. That was when the little house at The Cove in Ballyvoile would reverberate with music and dancing, as it did long ago before necessity lured them away to seek their fortune in such far flung places as England, Australia, India and China. Nellie married John Daly from Ballinacourty, a neighbour’s child you might say, in 1940.They had eight children, five of whom are still living. Her husband John died in 1996. Nellie lived in Abbeyside until old age forced her to go into Dunabbey Nursing Home. There she passed away peacefully on Saturday, 3rd March, 2018. She did not as Dylan Thomas advised … “Rage, rage against the dying of the light, but she did go gentle into that good night.” May she Rest In Peace. A special thanks to the staff of Dunabbey and St. Anne’s Unit in the Hospital for the wonderful care and kindness to Nellie. Nellie was predeceased by three of her children, Michael, Paddy and Mary, and her grandson Christopher Roberts in America, in the past two years. Rosary was recited on Sunday, 4th March, at Drohan’s Funeral Home. Her remains were removed to St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad, for Requiem Mass at 11.00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Harris, after which interment took place in the adjoining cemetery in the presence of a large and representative gathering of mourners. The lesson was read by Aoife Kiely (great grand-daughter) and Joseph Daly (son). Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Jordan Daly and Jack Murray (great grandsons) and Evelyn and Eamonn Daly (niece and nephew). Offertory Gifts were brought to the altar by Joseph and Richard Daly (sons). Appropriate music and hymns were by Dina Walsh. The chief mourners were – John, Richard, Joseph and Billy Daly (sons); Ann Power (daughter); Billy Daly (brother) and a large circle of relatives and friends. Month’s Mind Mass for Nellie will be celebrated on Sunday, 8th April, 2018, at 10.00 a.m. in St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad.

MICHAEL BARRON Garranbane, Dungarvan

EILEEN HICKEY Kilcockan, Knockanore

The local community learned with feelings of deep sorrow and regret of the passing of Michael Barron on Wednesday, 14th March, 2018, peacefully, at St. Vincent's Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Stephen and Bridget Barron; brother Stephen; brother-in-law Neilus Byrne; we extend our deepest sympathy to Michael’s brother Paddy; sister Mary Byrne; sister-in-law Peggy; nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Michael lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Thursday evening. In the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends, the Rosary was led by Fr. Michael Collender, O.S.A. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Michael’s life was celebrated on Friday morning, 16th March, in St. Vincent de Paul Church, Garranbane, by Fr. Collender, assisted by Fr. Richard Geoghegan and Fr. Ned Hassett. Afterwards Michael was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. May he Rest In Peace.

With sincere sorrow and regret we record the passing of Eileen Hickey, Kilcockan, Knockanore, Co.Waterford, loving sister of the late Michael, Dan and Joan, much loved aunt of late Christopher, which sad event occurred on 13th March, 2018, peacefully in the exceptional care at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, and formerly in the tender and loving care of the Matron and staff at Conna Nursing Home. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, on Tuesday evening where Rosary was recited by Parish Council member Mary Mangan in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing on Wednesday evening where funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends, before removal took place to the Sacred Heart Church, Knockanore. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P. On Thursday afternoon Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. Shane O’Neill, C.C. Readings during the Mass were recited by nephews Kieran Hennessy and Joe Hickey. Prayers of the Faithful were read by nieces Catherine, Theresa and Una Hickey. A lovely selection of music and hymns were provided throughout the Mass by Catherine and Elaine Baldwin. Symbols representing her life were presented to the altar by nieces Tara Hennessy (apron); Emer Hennessy (a cooking hat); nephew Ger Hickey (a cook book) and niece Theresa Hickey (cookies). The Offertory Gifts were presented by her sister Bridget Hennessy and sister-in-law Mary Hickey; the significance of these was narrated by nephew Liam Hennessy. Reciting a eulogy, Johnny Fitzgibbon paid a lovely tribute to Eileen. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P., and Rev. Fr. Shane O’Neill, C.C., officiated the graveside prayers where Eileen was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she Rest In Peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sister Bridget (Hennessy); brothers Bertie and Tom; sisters-in-law Mary, Geraldine and Eily; nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

ROBERT (Bobby) COLBERT St. Bridget’s Well and formerly Congress Villas, Dungarvan It is with sadness and regret we record the passing of Bobby Colbert which sad event occurred on Wednesday, 14th March, 2018. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Saturday morning to St. Mary’s Parish Church for Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m. Burial took place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To his brothers Maurice and Eddie; sisters Mary and Helen; relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

MICHAEL TWOMEY Inchera, Strandside South, Abbeyside The passing of Michael Twomey on Sunday, 18th March, peacefully, in the tender care of staff at St.Vincent's Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital, evoked feeling of deep sorrow and regret. We express our deepest sympathy to Michael’s wife Ann (nee Keane); family Neil, Miriam, Robert, Michael and Fergal; daughters-in-law Siobhán, Róisín, Anne and Elva; grandchildren; brother Eddie; sister Mairéad; brother-in-law Michael Keane; sister-in-law Joan Twomey; nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Michael lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Tuesday evening, 20th March. Following funeral prayers recited by Fr. Ned Hassett, P.P., the removal took place to St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday morning, 21st March, at 11.00 a.m. Michael will be laid to rest afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May Michael Rest In Peace. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

THE LAST LONG MILE When dreams are piled in hopeless heaps on life’s untidy floor, And awaits the swinging broom that sweeps old memories out the door, They have languished there for years unseen, faded pages from the past, Just a pile of old “what-might-beens”, remembered at the last. But if perhaps we rummage ’round among those wilted wishes, We might find there more than first we found, like the olden loaves and fishes, There among decaying dreams and memories dim with age, A mother’s love in Winter gleams from Springtime’s faded page. Her loom of love weaved the reddest rose, as she brushed our tears away, And shared the burden of our woes and kept our fears at bay, A refuge for the hurting heart with a mother’s loving way, Then sorrow shot its poisoned dart, when the world lured us away. On a rocky road to “God-knows-where”, then ten thousand byways more, And every path was paved with prayer, that led to mother’s door, The frantic years flew swift and sweet, and then the summons came, And the miles unwound beneath our feet to be with her again. The benediction of her smile she bestowed as one by one, We watched her walk the last long mile, we each must walk alone, One prayer she whispered at the last, as the Angels ’round her flew, Thank you God for all your gifts, and the dreams you made come true. JOHN DALY

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

Just think of it! WOMEN are not the same as men: thank God for that! Are women equal to men? Of course. Each human soul comes from God’s hand, and God doesn’t put more work into some soul than into others. In fact, each of us is God’s work of art, made in God’s likeness by being able to know and to love. If you read through the Acts of the Apostles in the Bible, or follow that by reading the Epistles, the letters of such Apostles as Peter and Paul, you will notice women’s names cropping up among the members of the early Christian communities. I’m no scripture scholar and so I don’t know what work these women were doing, but it does seem from the way they are included in the list of those named that their place in the work of these communities was significant: they really mattered. It is important for us to remember that the Holy Spirit is with the Church, the whole Church. The Spirit is working with, is guiding, not just the higher echelons of the Church, but throughout the whole membership of the Church.There is what is known as the “sensus fidelium.”That might be translated as the considered instinct of those who believe in Jesus, a sense of what is right and true, a feeling for where the Spirit is leading those who set out to follow Christ’s way. The influence of the Spirit is not easy to discern, or to describe, but that doesn’t mean that it is not real. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

RITA HEGARTY (nee McCarthy) Shrough, Lismore It is with sincere sadness and deep regret that we record the passing of Rita Hegarty (nee McCarthy) which sad event occurred on Sunday, 11th March, 2018, after a short illness at Gortroe Nursing Home. Predeceased by her brothers Donal, Seán and Denis, Rita’s passing will be deeply regretted by her loving family and many friends. Reposing at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Lismore, Family Rosary was recited on Monday night. Removal took place on Tuesday evening to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday morning after which Rita was laid to rest in St. Carthage’s Cemetery, Lismore. To her loving husband Tim; daughter Suzanne; son-in-law Liam O’Shea; sister Madeleine (Flynn); sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and her neighbours and friends, we extend our sincere sympathy. Full obituary to follow. (Funeral arrangements were by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).

HELENA MARY KELLIHER Ballsbridge, Dublin, and Dungarvan (formerly of Bank of Ireland) Feelings of deep sadness and regret were evoked with the passing of Helena Mary Kelliher on Sunday, March 18th, peacefully, at the Blackrock Clinic. Mary is sadly missed by her sisters Mairead (Johnson) and Clare (Roche); brother-in-law Jack Brosnan and sister-in-law Audrey Kelliher; her loving nephews and nieces, her neighbours and friends. Mary lay in repose at Patrick O'Donovan and Son Funeral Home, Church Place, Sallynoggin, on Monday, 19th March. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Mary’s life was celebrated on Tuesday, 20th March, in St. Mary's Parish Church, Dungarvan, and Mary was laid to rest afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May Mary Rest In Peace. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

JOHN HANRAHAN Doon, Ballinamult Feelings of deep sorrow and regret were evoked in the Sliabh gCua area and far beyond with the passing of John Hanrahan on Thursday, 8th March, peacefully, in the loving care of staff at St. Vincent's Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital. We express our deepest sympathy to John’s wife Hannah (nee Power); daughters Josephine, Eileen, Teresa and Máiread; sons-in-law Joe Mulvaney, Paddy Dalton, Brian Prendergast and Conor O'Connell; grandchildren Leona and Stephen, Ciarán, Niall and Orlaith, Aisling and Damien, Adam and Rachel; sister Mary Morrissey (nee Hanrahan); sister-in-law Kitty Beatty; extended family, neighbours and friends. Born on the 24th September, 1926, to parents Edmund and Johanna, John was the second eldest of five children. He was born, worked and lived in Doon for eighty-five years. John attended the Boys’ National School in Touraneena and subsequently at age fourteen years left school to work on the family farm with his father. Sadly when John was nineteen his father passed away so he took over the running of the farm. Despite leaving school at a young age this did not impede him from lifelong education and learning. A man who was self-taught, John was an avid reader and derived enjoyment from researching a range of topics especially local history. Because of his vast knowledge of local history and his great memory, many students and scholars contacted him for help with college work and research. Bhí suim mór ag Seán sa teanga náisiúnta, bhí grá aige comhrá a dhéanamh sa Ghaeilge. Farming was John’s way of life – he loved the land and animals and dealt with the various challenges and changes in an intelligent fashion. He was empowered by and embraced the positive and progressive changes in agriculture and was thus highly respected in the farming community. A real people person, John had many interests and was involved in and participated in many committees and groups. As a young man he undertook woodwork night classes and was instrumental in setting up the first drama club. Plays were staged in many villages and towns throughout Munster, giving people a first glimpse of the performing arts in their local communities at that time. He was also a valued member and gave of his best with the IFA, Macra na Feirme, the Creamery Advisory Group and many debating teams. John followed sport with interest and in particular Gaelic Games. The fortunes of the Waterford and Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s teams were very close to his heart and he longed for the day when the Liam McCarthy Cup would return to the Déise again. John’s Christian faith was deeply important to him; he truly lived the Gospel message in word and deed. In his younger days John attended and enjoyed the dances at the local dance hall. It was here he met his beloved wife Hannah and last year the family celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. John and Hannah worked as a team on the farm while at the same time lovingly rearing their family. Indeed family was the cornerstone of John’s existence, he was always there for his children, welcomed each of his four sons-in-law and had great friendships with them. John treasured his nine grandchildren, took a great interest in their lives and was very proud of their various achievements. He had a special place in his heart for his eldest grandchild Ciarán. As John’s daughter Eileen related in her words of tribute at the Requiem Mass, he was a gentle unassuming man who was greatly respected and held in high esteem by his family, neighbours and friends. He was always true to his word and his opinion was often sought and very much valued. He was hard working, motivated and dedicated to whatever he pursued, full of wisdom and a great listener. Kind, loyal and generous, John’s passing has left a void in the lives of his family, neighbours and friends which can never be filled, but his memory will endure and his life will act as an inspiration and guiding light into the future. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal. John lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Friday evening, 9th March, and where in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends the Rosary was led by Fr. John Kiely, P.E. (cousin). Huge numbers of people came to pay their respects, remember John and console his bereaved family before the removal took place on Saturday evening, 10th March, to St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena. On arrival the Service of Reception was led by Fr. Kiely, P.E. Also in attendance was Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P. On Sunday, 11th March, Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for John’s life was celebrated by Fr. Kiely, P.E., assisted by Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P. Heartfelt words of tribute were delivered by Eileen Dalton (daughter). The Liturgy of the Word was shared with the large congregation by Stephen Mulvaney (grandson) and Rachel O’Connell (grand-daughter). The Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Teresa Prendergast (daughter) and Ciarán Hanrahan, Damien Prendergast, Aisling Prendergast, Adam O’Connell and Niall Dalton (grandchildren). The Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine were presented at the altar by

OBITUARY Josephine Mulvaney and Máiread O’Connell (daughters), as Orlaith Dalton (grand-daughter) beautifully played an instrumental version of Éamonn an Chnoic. After Communion a reflection “They Buried A Farmer Today” was movingly read by Leona Mulvaney (grand-daughter). Throughout the Mass a lovely selection of sacred hymns were played and sung by Touraneena Parish Choir directed by Therése Butler. At the end of Mass,Tomás Flynn (family friend) in a great tribute to John, sang Sliabh Geal gCua na Féile. Afterwards John was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery, Fr. Kiely, P.E., led the Rite of Committal and Fr. Kelleher, P.P., recited a decade of the Rosary. The large numbers of people present was a testament to the esteem in which John was held. Sunday’s Well was played beautifully by Orlaith Dalton (grand-daughter). An excerpt from They Buried A Farmer Today, as read by Leona: Together they gather, to remember and pray, About a simple man they loved, who was there every day. Through joy and sorrow, laughter and pain, He was there when they needed him, right up to the end. Out to the cemetery, they carry him home, To a small plot of land, just under a stone. For they know he’s at peace, and praying for them, As they stand on a slope, not far from his land. The service now over, they leave him alone, Knowing someday, he’ll greet them once more. A dust cloud forms as the trucks drive away. They buried a farmer today. I líonta Dé go gcastar sinn le chéile. Month’s Mind Mass for John will be offered on Sunday, 15th April, at 11.15 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MARY REYNOLDS (nee Power) Lisarow, Ardmore We record with feelings of deep sorrow and regret the passing of Mary Reynolds which occurred on Friday, 23rd February. Mary is deeply mourned by her son Barry; daughter Geraldine; son-in-law Russell Holmes; grandchildren Molly and Jack; extended family and friends. Mary lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Tuesday evening, 27th February. Many people came to pay their respects and remember Mary. In the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends the Rosary was recited. Cremation Service in thanksgiving for Mary’s life was led by David Kiely on Monday evening, 5th March, at The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, County Cork. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MARGARET (Peggy) SULLIVAN Moneygorm, Cappoquin With sincere sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Margaret (Peggy) Sullivan, Moneygorm, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, and formerly of St. Augustine’s College, Dungarvan, loving sister of the late Mattie, which sad event occurred on 13th March, 2018, peacefully in the tender and loving care of the staff at Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin. Lying in repose at Padre Pio Rest Home on Wednesday evening where Rosary was recited in the presence of her loving family and the Padre Pio residents and staff. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Thursday evening where funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends, before removal took place to St. John the Baptist Church, Affane. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday morning by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P. Readings during the Mass were recited by nephews John and Brendan Sullivan. Prayers of the Faithful were read by nephew Henry Sullivan. Soloist Andree Cunningham and organist Darragh Kiely provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by niece Marie Wheatley and nephew Ray Sullivan. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Margaret 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 brother Harry; sister-in-law Rita; niece Marie; nephews John, Ray, Henry and Brendan; grandnephew Oscar; grandnieces Aoife and Clodagh; relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

59 BRIDGET (Biddy) FOLEY (nee Flynn) Carriagaun, Modeligo With sadness and regret we record the passing Bridget (Biddy) Foley (nee Flynn), Carriagaun, Modeligo, Co. Waterford, loving wife of the late Michael Foley, which sad event occurred peacefully at her home on 24th February, 2018. Biddy was born in Scart, Kilbrien, on January 12th, 1926, to parents Mary and John Flynn. Biddy had one sister Peggy and one brother Willie. Biddy left school at the age of 12 and started working in the locality and it is while working for Hegarty’s she met her husband Mick, they moved to Modeligo in 1946 where she went on to have her own family, sons Jim, John, Mike and daughters Madge and Eileen. Biddy welcomed everyone into her home, which always had a good fire, and no one could leave without tea and a slice of her famous apple tart which, if anyone is asking the recipe, “a fist of this and a pinch of that”. There is nothing Biddy loved more than her trips to the bingo and by all accounts she could be lucky and the Sale of Works for her favourite the spinner. May she Rest In Peace. Reposing at her home in Carriagaun, on Saturday evening, Rev. Fr. Pat. Gear, P.P., recited Rosary in the presence of her loving family, neighbours and friends. Lying in repose at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Sunday evening, funeral prayers were recited in the presence of her loving family and friends by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Reposing at her home on Monday morning, Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family before removal took place to Our Lady of Assumption Church, Modeligo. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P. Readings during the Mass were recited by daughter-in-law Becky Foley and granddaughter Linda Foley. Prayers of the Faithful were read by granddaughters Caroline, Holly and Naomi Foley, grandsons Gavin and Aaron Foley and Joan Mernin. Dina Walshe provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by daughter Eileen Devereux and daughter-inlaw Lena. Following Communion, Ned Ryan paid a lovely tribute by singing “Little Village Schoolroom of Kilbrien”, and neighbour Nora Fitzgerald recited the eulogy, recalling her memories of Biddy. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Biddy was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sons Jim, John, Michael, Kevin, Pat and his partner Eileen; daughters Madge Papst and Eileen Devereux; daughters-in-law Marion, Lena and Becky; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. The Foley family and her daughter Madge, who could not be there for the sad occasion, would like to thank those who sympathised with the family, who called to the house with food, Mass cards, flowers and the wonderful Carers from Home Instead, and the HSE, Public Health Nurse, Dr. Murphy, Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P.; Rev, Fr. Arthure, P.E.; Bríd O’Shea, Altar servers, Dina Walshe; thanks to Ned Ryan and Nora Fitzgerald and to Deckie’s Pub, Modeligo. A special thanks to Aidan Walsh, Funeral Directors, and all their staff. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 23rd March, at 7.30 p.m. in Our Lady’s of the Assumption Church, Modeligo. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

MAURICE POWER Shrough, Lismore It is with sincere regret and deep sadness that we record the passing of Maurice Power, Shrough, Lismore, which sad event occurred on Thursday, 15th March, 2018, at University Hospital Waterford. Maurice was predeceased by his sons Owen and Niall. Reposing at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Lismore, removal took place on Sunday evening to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore. Following Funeral Mass, which was celebrated on Monday morning, Maurice was laid to rest in St. Carthage’s Cemetery, Lismore. To his loving wife Eileen; sons Frank and John; brother Sham; daughter-in-law Sheila; grandchildren Stephen and his wife Natalie, Aimee and her husband David and Kayleigh and her boyfriend John; great grandchildren Owen, Niall and Aidan; sisters-in-law, brothersin-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends, we extend our sincere sympathy. Full obituary to follow. (Funeral arrangements were by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).

FARMING Round-up … IFA encourages farmers to harvest and make the most of rising timber prices IFA Farm Forestry Chairman, Pat Collins has encouraged farmers with plantations over 14 years old to start to plan and prepare to thin their forest and make the most of the rising timber prices. “The economic recovery across western Europe has led to a growing demand for sawn timber”, said Mr. Collins. “The increasing demand to construct homes using timber-frame techniques and the scarce availability of wood on the world market, has led to increasing timber prices”. According to the Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing PMI February 2018 report, pallet timber prices have risen for the nineteenth consecutive month. While the UK Poyry timber index reports a near 35% cumulative increase on some grades since the first quarter in 2016. Mr. Collins said that the prices being paid to farmers for pallet wood in Ireland have remained relatively static in the same period. He said price increases must be passed onto farmers and stressed the need for farmers to familiarise themselves with the market prior to selling timber to ensure they are being paid a fair price for their product. “The availability of pallet timber is likely to be the most significant feature of the timber market in 2018. There is increased competition for pallet and small saw logs that is creating additional pressure on timber availability. As biomass demand grows, increasing volumes of small saw logs - small diameter logs traditionally used in pallet timber production - are being diverted to the biomass sector,” Pat Collins said. He continued that it is a good time to be a forest owner. He encouraged all farmers who have a forest with trees approaching 10 metres in height to cut inspection paths so the forest can be assessed and they can start to prepare to harvest by applying for a felling licence and forest road grant. The latest IFA Timber Market Price Report is available on the IFA Website Forestry Section.

Horticulture sector needs storm damage support IFA Horticulture Chairman Paul Brophy is calling on the Government to provide support for horticulture producers whose businesses were severely impacted by Storm Emma. He said many growers in the soft fruit and nursery stock sectors in particular, have experienced devastating damage due to the heavy snowfall. “Between collapsed growing structures and subsequent loss of plants, it is estimated that the final cost of the snow storm will exceed €5 million. The storm came at the worst possible time while nurseries were at full capacity due to Spring demand and strawberry tunnels were full of plants for the fruiting season starting in April.” “The damage has been particularly acute in the eastern counties of Dublin, Kildare Wicklow and Wexford, with issues also in some southern counties. The snowfall in these areas was unprecedented; many sites recorded some of the highest snow accumulations in a generation. “Farmers worked tirelessly through the storm to protect their businesses but they were overwhelmed by the extent of the snowfall. Paul Brophy explained that although some of the businesses had insurance to cover some structural losses, in general most producers cannot currently obtain cover for items such as polytunnels, crops and glasshouses. He reminded the Government that the cold spell demonstrated how reliant the country is on farmers to get fresh produce to supermarket shelves, “We cannot afford to take food production for granted. The Government needs to stand up and support this sector, which provides more than 6,500 jobs in rural areas and is worth €400 million to the national economy.”

Minister Breen convenes first meeting of Farm Safety Task Force MINISTER of State for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection, Pat Breen TD., whose remit includes workplace health and safety, chaired the first meeting of a task force brought together to look at possible policy changes to assist the agricultural sector improve its safety record. The task force is made up of representatives from various Government Departments and State Agencies, who are identified as having a role to play in deciding on the appropriateness of certain policy changes. These changes were suggested by agricultural sector representatives fol-

lowing Minister Breen’s and Minister Creed’s meeting with those organisations in May 2017. Speaking after the meeting, Minister Breen said: “For too many years, Farming and the Agricultural sector has suffered the largest number of workplace fatalities in Ireland. The number of deaths in the sector is completely disproportionate to the numbers employed. In an attempt to change this, last year I asked sector representatives to identify policy changes that they believed could help improve the situation. “I have presented the submissions received to the various policy-making Departments or Agencies to find out what it is

possible to introduce and what may not be. There is clearly no immediate solution to this continuing issue, but I am convinced that by working together, the State and the farming Community can bring about positive change and reduce deaths”, Minister Breen continued. The task force was the result of a suggestion by the agricultural sector and from the Board of the Health and Safety Authority.The matters discussed by the task force covered a wide range and included items on education, training and the age profile of farmers. In 2017, 24 persons died while

at work in agriculture. This represents more than 50% of the workplace fatalities recorded by the HSA for the year (47). To date this year, three people from the farming community have lost their lives in work-related accidents. The Minister indicated that the task force will meet again and firm proposals will emerge. Following the identification of actions Minister Breen will discuss them with his colleague Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed. The Minister is again calling on farmers to stay safe, think about their actions and consider work practices on a daily basis.

Murphy’s Motors to host kids farm safety fun event March 29th from 2.00 p.m. at Murphy’s Motors, New Ross Road, Glenmore, County Kilkenny MURPHY’S Motors in conjunction with Embrace Farm will host a fun and interactive kids farm safety event on March 29th from 2.00 p.m. at their premises on the New Ross Road, Glenmore, County Kilkenny supported by Hooper Dolan Insurances and Zurich Insurance. This follows on from a recent fundraiser in aid of Embrace held at Murphy’s which raised €1,200. Embrace Farm work in supporting Irish farming families affected by tragedy on Irish farms. On March 29th children are invited to attend a fun afternoon where they will have an opportunity to meet Alma from Agrikids who will engage the children in workshops, storytelling and computer games all focused around farm safety. Speaking about the event, Bernadette Murphy of Murphy’s Motors said, “we are very excited to host such an event here at our premises and believe that highlighting farm safety and risks associated with farms can only be of benefit. It is a very serious issue, however, we will make the afternoon as fun as possible with loads of giveaways and the Easter Bunny might even pay a visit”. Bernie also expressed her gratitude to Hooper Dolan Insurances and Zurich Insurance in supporting such an event. This promises to be a very worthwhile afternoon for farming families in the region.

Promoting the upcoming Embrace Farm kids farm safety event to take place at Murphy's Motors are Ryan and Cillian Banville whose dad Kevin passed away in 2014.

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Smart Farming 2018 to focus on delivering €250,000 cost savings while reducing climate impact by 10% SMART Farming, the voluntary cost saving initiative led by IFA, in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin its 2018 work programme in April, identifying ways to improve farm returns and enhance the environment.

In 2018, more than 1,200 farmers across 50 discussion groups, IFA branches and purchasing groups will get involved in Smart Farming. The objectives are clear: to find ways to reduce costs on each participating farm by at least €5,000 and how to reduce

climate impact by 10%. Launching the 2018 Smart Farming programme, IFA President Joe Healy said, “Smart Farming works; it is making a difference to the bottom line, which then leads to positive impacts on the wider countryside. I am delighted to see so

Smart Farming targets €250,000 in savings for farmers in 2018: launching the 2018 Smart Farming Programme are IFA President Joe Healy; Denis Naughten, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment; and Laura Burke, EPA Director General.

many farmers continuing to play their part in a tangible way to enhance the rural environment and improve their own returns.” Denis Naughten, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment commended the leadership provided by IFA and the collaboration with the EPA, “Smart Farming is making a real difference for farm families, their communities and the wider environment. This success is underpinned by the leadership provided by IFA, collaboration with the EPA and expertise provided by Teagasc, University College Dublin, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and others.” EPA Director General Laura Burke emphasised the need for a greater sense of urgency in making the transition from a society and economy dependent on fossil fuels and the wasteful consumption of natural resources. In this regard she said, “The Smart Farming programme is an example of practical leadership in this transition and is resulting in the realisaton of tangible gains for the environment, health and the local economy with lasting impacts on farm returns.”

Waterford Forest Owners’ Group FDC gave an excellent presentation on Taxation of Forestry to our Group, "to consider ways, means and structures of effecting tax savings ....assisting clients to manage their business in a tax efficient manner". Among the main points were, different tax on timber sales, ‘Standing’ means standing or stacked at roadside ready for collection, or “Processed”. For Capital Gains Tax, sale of land and trees, land sale proceeds taxable, timber sales proceeds not taxable. Stamp Duty, land liable to Stamp Duty, trees not liable to Stamp Duty. Lots of good advise. The Department of Agriculture will announce the introduction of a national scheme for Forestry Knowledge Transfer Groups (KTG) in the next month or two. We have lobbied through Irish Wood Producers (IWP) to put the funding for the KTG through the “Producer Groups” more farmer friendly.

The Mid Term Review for the Dept., Forest programme 20142020 show some positive changes including Forest roadway density increased from 20m/ha to 25m/ha, broadleaf eligibly for

second thinning grant of €500/ha, Forest for Fibre premium increased from €180/ha to €510/ha, Agroforestry premium increased from €260/ha to €645/ha.

Any queries to Tom Hickey Sec., 087-9386209. Also look out for Teagasc/Dept information meetings on Forestry during the month of March.

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READER’S QUERIES Question: I have a plot of Wild Bird Cover on my farm as part of my participation in GLAS.The rules say it must be re-sown by the 31st of May however there is a heavy cover currently on it, probably too much for the plough or harrow. Is it possible to leave animals in on it for a while to break up the cover? Can you please advise? Answer: Yes, grazing livestock can be left into wild bird cover from the 15th of March onwards. This should help in breaking down the cover prior to re-sowing.The crop must be re-sown by the 31st of May. An important point to note is only pre-sowing herbicide use is permitted on this crop. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Please check with your planner before ordering fertiliser as it is costly enough without adding a penalty for using the wrong types. The most costly statement to affect farmers in 2017 was “The whole country is low in P”.We don’t want a repeat performance in 2018!

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From left to right: Alan Burke, FDC Tax Consultant; Pat Williams, FDC Accountant; David Connors, Chairman, and John Casey, Forester Teagasc at the 2018 AGM of Waterford Forest Owners’ Group. [photo courtesy of Josephine Hickey]

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Teagasc DAIRY CALF TO BEEF MANAGEMENT The aim of successful calf rearing is to produce a healthy calf which is capable of optimum performance throughout its life from birth through to finishing. A suitable calf rearing system has the following characteristics: • Good animal performance with minimal disease and morbidity and optimal growth rates. • Low cost input. • Low labour input. Management and care of purchased calves is critical Predisposing factors affecting the calf ’s ability to fight infection are stress, overcrowding, inadequate ventilation, draughts, fluctuating temperatures, poor nutrition and/or concurrent disease. Calf health management planning Prior to calves arriving on the farm, develop a calf health and nutrition management plan in consultation with your veterinary practitioner and Teagasc advisor. Buying healthy calves is critical to the profitability of the system. • Calves should be alert, have clear eyes, dry navel, no swelling of joints, no signs of scour or pneumonia, shiny coat with a good weight for age. • Calves should be isolated from resident calves for one week to allow them to be monitored for any disease problems and ensure they do not carry or spread infection to the remainder of the herd. Purchased calves 1. Calves ideally should be at least 14 to 21 days old and have good weight for age (45 to 50 kg at 2 weeks of age). 2. Try to choose calves that have been fed sufficient colostrum. 3. Select calves from as few sources as possible. Check calves daily for enteric disease (scours) and pneumonia and treat any affected calves promptly, in accordance with your veterinary advised treatment plan. 1. Management of purchased calves at arrival on farm • Check calves for signs of illness. • Allow calves 2-3 hours rest before feeding a good rehydration electrolyte as a first feed. • Take rectal body temperatures. A temperature elevation is often the first sign of sickness. • Take sick animals to a sick pen for diagnosis and possible treatment by or upon advice of your veterinary practitioner. • Treat calves with temperatures over 39.5oC (103.1oF). 2. Feeding systems – cleanliness and consistency are critical

Bucket/teat feeding; twice/day, computerised feeders, ad lib feeders can all be successful provided they are clean and treated with good attention to detail. 3. Pre-weaning nutrition • Feed calves 3 litres of calf milk replacer twice daily (at 375-450 g per feed), supplemented with good quality starter concentrates, and roughage in the form of good quality chopped straw. • Hay is not ideal as it can reduce starter concentrate intake.Water and starter concentrate intake are vital for development of the rumen. • Calves should be fed with a liquid diet twice daily until they are at least three weeks of age. • For a concentration of 12.5% solids use 125g of milk powder and 875 ml of water to make 1 litre of mixed milk. • Protein levels in a calf milk replacer should be at least 23-26% and consist predominantly of milk proteins. Ensure that the water temperature is not greater than 39°C as hotter temperatures would denature the protein in the milk replacer and reduce calf performance. • Ensure calves have access to clean fresh water daily. Achieve a target a gain of 0.7kg/day by feeding 750-900g milk solids/day, supplemented with good quality concentrates. 4. Calf scours Scours cause 35% of calf mortality and are the main cause of mortality The majority of calf scours are caused by: a) viruses (rotavirus and coronavirus), b) bacteria (E. coli and salmonella), c) protozoa (cryptosporidia and coccidia). d) nutrition A scouring calf dehydrates very quickly, and the first focus should therefore be aimed at rehydrating the calf.Treatment consists of pain and fever treatment combined with rehydration and proper nutrition. There is no vaccine available against the protozoa, attention to hygiene is crucial. 5. Calf pneumonia This is the most common disease associated with housed calves. Approximately 3% of calves born die from pneumonia in the first 12 weeks of life. In severe outbreaks of pneumonia on farms the mortality can be up to 20%. The underlying cause of BRD in weaned calves is extremely complex with the involvement of viruses, bacteria and mycoplasma. Veterinary advice should be sought for a suitable vaccination programme.

However, as a general guide a total floor area of 2.3m2 per calf (includes feed passage) with a cubic air capacity of about 7m3 per calf should be provided. IMPORTANT EVENT Teagasc/DAFM Forestry Information Meeting Teagasc and DAFM will hold a Forestry Information Meeting in the Teagasc Centre, Dungarvan on Thursday, March 22nd at 7.30 p.m. to explain the improved afforestation grants and premiums and revised support schemes. This is an excellent opportunity to hear first-hand of the scheme changes. It will be of interest to farmers and landowners thinking about the multiple benefits of forestry as well as current forest owners seeking to optimise their on-farm resource. All are welcome.

Farmers do not want EU Commission Bail out, but responsible management of intervention stock and buy-in

Waterford Macra National Talent Competition ON Sunday night last, 11th March, 2018, we held our National Talent Competition in Ardmore.There was many members that took part in the competition. The people going forward are: Solo Singing - Gearoid Byrne (Cappaquin Macra) Solo instrumental - Maria Cosgrave (Waterford City) Mastermind - Sharon Melbourne (Waterford City) Comedy sketch: Edmond Ledingham (Kinsalebeg); Tom O’Donoghue (Cappoquin) and Marie Harnett (Waterford City). Well done to all macra members who took part. Winners of the Titles to be announced shortly. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more information. Comedy Sketch- Edmond Ledingham Tom O’Donoghue and Marie Harnett.

Contestants who took part in Mastermind with Sharon Melbourne (far left) going through to the next round.

• If calves start to scour, isolate them from other calves to avoid cross infection, get electrolytes into them and DO NOT stop feeding them milk replacer. • Calves should not be weaned until they are consuming at least 1 kg calf starter/day for three consecutive days. • Wean calves gradually off milk replacer over a seven to ten day period. • The calf MUST be healthy before weaning. Do not wean calves that show signs of ill-health. 6. Housing Reduced environmental stresses on calves can be achieved by dry draught free housing. • Over-stocking should be avoided. • Ventilation must be good to reduce the burden of infection and risk of mortality. • Dry, draught free housing will reduce the environmental stresses on calves and adequate air changes resulting from good ventilation will reduce the infection load on the calves. It may not prevent pneumonia. However, the severity of pneumonia will be less and the mortality associated with it, will be reduced. 7. Group Penning Calves may be kept in single pens (up to 8 weeks old), in groups, or in a combination of both. When group penned, the minimum permissible pen floor space per calf weight and age is as follows:

Gearoid Byrne winner of solo singing.

IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Tom Phelan has taken issue with EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan’s statement warning farmers not to expect the EU would “bail them out” if milk prices drop. Farmers do not want a bail out, Mr Phelan said, they want the EU Commission to live up to its responsibilities on market management, especially around SMP intervention. “Farmers legitimately expect the EU Commission to play its full part in ensuring that the market management tools within the CAP are fully and properly utilised to provide a ‘safety net’ for farmers when markets weaken,” Mr Phelan said. “Butter prices, which peaked at €6500/t last September, have weakened to levels that remain far above historical averages, and have even picked up again in recent weeks: up €310/t since mid-January to €4720/t. The main reason dairy experts expect a more challenging 2018 is the price-depressing effect of the persistent stock of interven-

tion SMP, which it is the responsibility of the EU Commission to manage to avoid market disturbance. “Right now, this must mean selling SMP out of intervention at the highest possible price, possibly by parcelling out the stock by age and possible use, in order to maximise the price of the fresher stock, and to minimise any potential negative price impact on the trade of freshly produced milk powder. “When intervention reopens, without the security of the fixed-price buy-in, the EU Commission will also have to make very judicious price decisions to ensure that it does not lead buyers to expect even cheaper SMP in 2018. “Farmers do not expect a bail out, but they are legitimately entitled to expect that the CAP tools available to the EU Commission to manage markets are utilised optimally, as they were intended, for the purposes set out for them in the current Common Agriculture Policy,” Tom Phelan concluded.

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“Foreseeable” backlog in issuing of Genomics Tags damaging the BDGP THE ongoing delay in issuing Genomic tags to participants in the Beef Data Genomics Programme (BDGP) is unacceptable and damaging to the reputation of the whole undertaking, according to Des Morrison, Chairperson of ICMSA Livestock Committee. Mr. Morrison said that the genomic testing of a minimum of 60% of the number of calved suckler cows with each to meet the minimum requirement each year is one of the six key requirements of the scheme. But he said that the delay in issuing tags is undermining the livelihoods of some participants in the scheme and damaging percep-

tion. “Those farmers who have young stock ready to sell at present and in the coming month are unable to sell due to this requirement. Given the present fodder problems and pressures, cashflow and other issues, some farmers may be forced to sell stock now only to buy back more later in the year to fulfil the criteria - a situation which is plainly ridiculous. Farmers are inspected in all schemes in which they participate and fined if they do not meet the conditions but here we have a blatant flaw in the BDGP caused by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine and we have no sense whatsoever of any urgency around the need

Tom Kirwan from Kill taking part in the East Waterford Ploughing Championships which took place on the lands of Martin Phelan, Kilbarry on Saturday, 24th February. [Noel Browne]

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to fix this completely foreseeable problem”, he said. “ICMSA is calling on the Department to allow those farmers who need tags immediately to request them with the Department committing to deliver them in the coming week. If the Department cannot deliver on their side, then they must allow farmers to sell their stock without repercussions. Farmers need to be able to sell when they believe the market is best for their cattle and they can’t be restricted from doing so because the Department failed to anticipate a backlog that was entirely foreseeable”, concluded Mr. Morrison.

Liam Prendergast from Ballysaggart/Lismore taking part in the East Waterford Ploughing Championships which took place on the lands of Martin Phelan, Kilbarry on Saturday, 24th February. [Noel Browne]

Dungarvan Mart Prices MONDAY, 19th MARCH DRY COWS 1 Lim. 810 kgs. made €1,430. 1 Lim 675 kgs. made €1,210. 1 Char. 765 kgs. made €1,140. 1 Fr. 710 kgs. made €1,050. 1 Fr. 775 kgs. made €1,035. BULLOCKS 2 Frs. 632 kgs. made €1,160 each. 6 Her. 556 kgs. made €1,120 each. 6 Frs. 587 kgs. made €1,060 each. 4 Frs. 655 kgs. made €1,185 each. 5 A.A. 374 kgs. made €815 each. 4 Her. 256 kgs. made €580 each. 5 A.A. 251 kgs. made €585 each. 5 Her. 406 kgs. made €885 each. HEIFERS 1 Bel Blue 600 kgs. made €1,175. 3 Her. 395 kgs.

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Déise Newsround St. Patrick’s Day through American eyes tomekeith@hotmail.com

FOR the eighth time, I had the pleasure of accompanying

the students and faculty from Mercyhurst University at the

Some of the Mercyhurst students with their banner in the Parade.

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade. While estimates differ about the

number of participants and size of the crowd watching the

[Tom Keith]

Cllr. Tom Cronin, Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal Council presents a bowl of Shamrock to Dr. Christy Rieger, Mercyhurst University, as they raise the Irish Flag at the Civic Offices on St. Patrick’s Day. [Tom Keith]

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floats and marchers go by, I can truthfully say that the students enjoyed every moment of their first public event in Dungarvan. I asked the group’s Head Girl, Victoria Triaga to tell us about the Mercyhurst experience on the streets of Abbeyside and Dungarvan and this is what Tori wrote: “I speak not only for myself, but on behalf of all Mercyhurst students when I say it’s difficult to put into words how welcomed Dungarvan has made us feel. We have entered into this community as strangers, yet we feel like we’re part of a family. Of all the experiences we have encountered so far, one of the most memorable events has been our St. Patrick’s Day celebration. “We began our day at City Hall, where we raised the Irish flag with Cllr. Tom Cronin, the Chairman of Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal Council complete with his Chain of Office. This was a special experience and we thank Cllr. Cronin for taking the time out of his busy day to meet with us. After we raised the flag, we attended a lovely Mass at St. Mary’s Parish Church celebrated by Canon Ryan who welcomed us to Ireland on this special day. We learned much about St. Patrick from his homily. Much of the prayer was in Gaelic, but we could follow the sequence of the Mass. “It was here we witnessed the blessing of the shamrock. For me personally, experiencing St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland has opened my eyes to the holiday’s religious influences: a detail that is seldom discussed in The United States. Similar to Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day in the United States tends to be filled with parties and parades, but all religious aspects of the holiday are lost. As put by one of our fellow peers, Deja Dixon, “The town here in Dungarvan is invested in the day in its entirety. It’s more than just ‘pub hopping.’” I can’t help but agree with this statement. It’s amazing to be part of such a special day in Ireland, as it is intended to be celebrated. ”The next part of our day consisted of us marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. We carried banners, held flags,

Mercyhurst student Victoria Triaga who wrote this article in praise of St. Patrick's Day in Dungarvan. [Tom Keith] and marched along to the tunes of the Brass Band who were just in front of us. When the excellent MC at the podium announced, “Mercyhurst University students”, the crowd cheered, welcoming us into their home. When we looked out into the crowd, we could see the smiling faces of children who were as happy as we were. Katie Clemmer later told me this was her favorite part of the day. ”Following the parade was a lovely reception at the local Sailing Club, where we were generously provided with appetizers and refreshments to the background of a VERY important rugby match against England. We were in no doubt of who won or the significance of the occasion. It was nice to be in a room together, enjoying each other’s company. Thank you, kind sailors, you helped make our day “Dungarvan has been kind enough to open its arms to our University and its students for almost a decade. Although we’ve only been here for one week, I can already see what previous students have been talking about. To the people of Dungarvan, we cannot thank you enough for sharing your home. We cannot wait to spend the next few months here in Ireland making memories that we know will last a lifetime.” Tori is expressing the same sentiments as the twelve groups from Mercyhurst before her described. Dungarvan can be proud of our welcome for our US friends, but then, that is the nature of the people from Declan’s Déise.

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25th ANNUAL MICHAEL ROCHE CARPETS SERIES 2017/2018

ST. AUGUSTINE’S IRISH SCHOOLS SENIOR MUNSTER GOLF CHAMPIONS

WATERFORD MINOR CAMOGIE TEAM SUFFERS LOSS TO OFFALY ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY

MUNSTER BADMINTON CHAMPION

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SEE PAGES 20 & 21 Dungarvan United FC team celebrates after defeating St. Brendan’s Park, Tralee, 4-0 at the WIT Sports Complex astro turf pitch on Sunday last to advance to the Munster Youths Cup Final.

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Next league is the popular Mark Mason Financial Services Colligan League THE club’s next big local event is the 5 week Mark Mason’s Financial Services Colligan running league for beginners and regular runners and all are welcome once they are over 16 years of age. Last year in this league we added another extra night and was met with approval all round making it now a 5 week league. We would especially encourage newcomers to come along and join in this league in Colligan Wood. For the complete beginner there is the option of doing two laps of the wood, beginning at the wooden bridge and finishing at the wooden bridge. This is 4km in distance or 2.5 miles so it might suit all those that ran the short route over the winter league plus this route is more or less completely on the flat. Another option is to take part in the 5-mile circuit; this is 3 and a half laps of the same flat circuit of the wood mentioned above. The final option is the 5 mile hill route which is one lap of the wood for starters and then up the first hill and down the hill and then across the road for the second hill and finishing in by the wood at the bridge. The entry fee for all runners is €2 each night. The overall winner of the league will receive the Veale family perpetual shield. The league will start on Thursday March 29th and continue for five Thursday evenings, April 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th. Mass start each evening at 6.30 p.m.

Michael Roche presents Bridget Coffey with her prize at the 24th Annual Michael Roche Carpets race series. Included are Bridget, Fearghal and Donncha Roche

Aglish Fun Run/Walk Easter Monday THE 6th annual Aglish fun run takes place on Easter Monday 2nd April 2018.10k run/5k run or 5 k walk. entry fee 7 euro or a donation. registration from 11 am. walk starts 11.30 run starts 11.45.refreshments afterwards in Aglish community hall. Numerous spot prizes. sponsorship cards available on request. All proceeds to Children's Hospital Crumlin. facebook aglishfunrun@gmail.com mobile 086-8474285.

Entries for Munster Road Championships THE club will be submitting teams for the Munster Senior, Masters and Novice road championships which are being held on Monday April 2nd Castlelyons Co. Cork starting at 1 pm. If you are interested in running any of the above please contact road racing coordinator Gerry Cantwell on 086-3503571, entries close midnight Saturday March 25th and no entries accepted on day of competition.

Joe off to Madrid

Fearghal Roche presents Michael Tutty at the 24th Annual Michael Roche Carpets race series.

Donncha Roche presents Anthony Flynn with his prize at the 24th Annual Michael Roche Carpets race series.

Bridget Roche presents Eveleen Drohan at the 24th Annual Michael Roche Carpets race series.

Bridget Roche presents James Whelan with his prize at the 24th Annual Michael Roche Carpets race series.

Michael Roche presents Tom Hogan with his prize at the 24th Annual Michael Roche Carpets race series.

Bridget Roche presents Katie Bullen with her prize at the 24th Annual Michael Roche Carpets race series. Included is Donncha Roche.

BEST wishes to club member Joe Gough who is off in Madrid this week to take part in the European Masters indoors. Joe's racing gets underway today Wednesday morning at 9.20 with the heats of the 800.The final is Thursday at 6.30 pm. Friday morning at 10.20 is the final of the 1500 which Joe is also entered in and the relays are on Saturday . Best of luck Joe.

Tallow 5k TALLOW Co. Waterford Community Council are holding a 5k on Easter Saturday, 31st March at 11 am. Prizes for first 3 men and women, and first juvenile male and female. Also many more spots, entry fee €5. Registration at St. Patrick’s Hall in the town with all monies raised for the upkeep of the ramp Boreen walkway, refreshments in hall after race.

Onra completes Ardfinnan 10k ONRA Power was the clubs soul representative at the St. Patrick's day Ardfinnan 10k, Onra completed the course in a time of 54.09.

Running quote Nothing helps clear my mind like the solitude of quiet country roads.

Pictured is Alan Ryan sponsor presenting captain of the winning West Waterford AC team Pat Fitzgerald with his prize also on the team were Raivis Zakis and Allen Cullen. Included are Aoidheen and Aimee Ryan.

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Sharon Murray runner-up in division 5 of the short course at the recent 24th Annual Forde’s Daybreak Winter League receives her prize from Kevin Forde sponsor.

Fearghal Roche presents overall winner Raivis Zakis with his prize at the 24th Annual Michael Roche Carpets race series presentation. Included are Donncha, Bridget and Michael Roche.

24th ANNUAL MICHAEL ROCHE CARPETS SERIES 2017/2018

Great running over 5 days Kevin Forde sponsor presents prize winner Liam O'Droma runner up in division 3 of the short course with his prize at the recent 24th Annual Forde’s Daybreak Winter League

Tracy Grant winner of division 2 in the short course receives her prize from Kevin Forde sponsor at the recent 24th Annual Forde’s Daybreak Winter League

THE 2017/18 Michael Roche Carpets Series has now come to an end after five very enjoyable races. We began in November with the Murray’s Pharmacy sponsored Brickey 4 mile road race. This year's race was the 24th annual Brickey Run and the proceeds this year went to the local Brickey juvenile GAA club. Always a most enjoyable race with victory on the day going to Andrew Connick Ferrybank AC and Lizzie Lee Leevale AC. Up next was the Paddy Joe Curran memorial 5 Mile road race once again kindly sponsored by CleanZone Technologies. Padraig Healy and the committee in the Pulla area as always pulled out all the stops here and organised a fantastic day’s racing at the Marine where Christy and Helen looked after us once again and all monies raised were donated to the Solas Center. Raivis Zakis was the winner here while Kate Veale won the ladies race. The series continued into January 2018 with the annual Kiely Monumental sponsored Colligan Cup which is a “predict your time” race and this year the title went to Brigid Coffey West Waterford AC, who took the shield for the ladies event also. Thanks to David Kiely here one of the club’s longest serving sponsor's. Next up in the Series was in February with the new look O'Reilly traditional Butchers Kilmacthomas 4 mile race which included the Waterford Greenway as part of the course, this race saw 200 runners line up in one of the fastest flattest 4 mile courses in the South East. Thanks to Pa O'Reilly and all the Kilmac crew who ensured we had a super day’s racing with all proceeds here going to local group Kilmacthomas Cardiac first responder scheme. Sean McGrath East Cork AC took another

victory in the Series while Lorna Davy Fitzgerald Mallow AC took the ladies crown. The final race in the series was in March when we held the Deise College 10k. The winners here were Andrew Connick Ferrybank AC and Sally Forristal St. Josephs AC for the 3rd year in succession. Our thanks to Alan and Caroline Ryan of Déise college for this ongoing sponsorship here. Thanks to everyone in Dungarvan G.A.A. club for allowing us the use of their fantastic facilities for staging this race. The race series was well supported in all of the five events and we thank all who participated, we also must thank our overall sponsor for the 24th year in succession Michael and Bridget Roche and family of Michael Roche Carpets, plus of course the five individual race sponsors of each race also. The numbers held steady again this year in the series all helping in raising a fantastic amount of money for local clubs and charities in the process, as all our races donate to some charitable organisation. Thanks to Ann Dunford who looked after the series tables once again. Just to note also that had an entry fee of only €2 to the series, keeping it a nominal entry fee and with 4 out of a possible 5 races required to feature on the final tables it gave everyone a chance to miss out on one race and still figure in the battle for honours. Thanks to all who supported this series again this year. RAIVIS ZAKIS CLAIMS SERIES VICTORY Having previously won this race series Ballinroad's Raivis Zakis once again took the Michael Roche Carpets race series for 2017/18. Raivis finished on a total of 16 points with your best finishing position from 4 races of a possible 5 to count. Raivis was 3rd in Brickey 4, 1st in the Turkey Trot, 8th in Kilmac 5 and 4th in the Dungarvan 10k. He also ran the Colligan cup

finishing there with 11 points which of course was his worse results so this is eliminated giving him a total of 16 points from his best 4 of 5 races results. The runner-up this year was Anthony Flynn on 22 points, Anthony is without doubt one of the clubs most improved athletes these past few months, he was 9th in the Brickey, 3rd in the Turkey Trot, 7th in Kilmac and a great run last week gave him 3rd again in Dungarvan 10k. Ray Hahesy was 3rd overall on 86 points. JAMES WHELAN WINS DIVISION 2 Division 2 this year was won James Whelan, his win in this division was fairly decisive as he finished with 64 points, James's best place finish in the series was 8th in last week's Dungarvan 10k. Second in this division was Mark Cliffe and Mark finished on 130 points from his best 4 races. TOM HOGAN PUTS HIS STAMP ON DIVISION 3 Having completed all 5 races in the series Tom Hogan was a clear winner of division 3 this year, dropping his worse results in the Colligan cup with his best 4 to count Tom finished on 132 points. Tom incidentally was 3rd in this same division in last year's series. Liam Kavanagh took the runners up spot with 207 points. MICHAEL TUTTY EXCELS IN DIVISION 4 Truly making a brilliant comeback to running after he was knocked for 6 last year was our winner of division 4 Michael Tutty. Michael finished with 245 points after he completed all 5 races in the series again like everyone else Michael's best 4 were to count. Michael Deegan was to take the runner-up spot here on 365 points. Well done to all our winners in this year's series, and thanks to everyone who supported it also.

Eveleen Drohan wins her first ladies title

Michael Coakley 4th overall in the short course at the recent 24th Annual Forde’s Daybreak Winter League receives his prize from sponsor Kevin Forde.

AS has happened in the past our winner in the Ladies section came from division 2, as with this competition it's the lowest score from 4 out of the 5 races and with the divisions unlocked a runner could and did end up with the least points coming from division 2 to take the title, Eveleen ran all 5 races in the series but her worse results was 84th in the Colligan cup which of course was dropped, she finished 11th in the Brickey 4, 5th in the Turkey Trot, 11th in the Kilmacthomas 4 and 8th in the Dungarvan 10k giving her a total of 35 points. Brigid Coffey who was in division 1 finished 2nd overall in the series with 50 points, 13th in the Brickey 4, she had a great memorable 1st place in the Colligan cup, finished 21st in Kilmac and 15th in the Dungarvan 10k giving her a total of 53.Last years overall winner Kate Veale finished 3rd overall on 53 points. ONRA POWER WIN'S DIVISION 2 This year the division 2 title went to another great club supporter of all our events Onra Power,Onra ran all 5 races and her best 4 from the 5 were, 16th in the Brickey 4, 9th in the Turkey Trot, 26th in Kilmacthomas

4 and finally the recent Dungarvan 10k was finished 14th giving her an overall tally of 65 points. KATIE BULLEN BEST IN DIVISION 3 In division 3 Katie Bullen proved to be the best here when she fini9shed on 93 points, again Katie ran all 5 races with her best to count, Brickey 4 she was 21st, Turkey Trot 19th, Kilmac 4 36th and the Dungarvan 10k she finished with 17th points giving her an overall total of 93 points, Rose Power was our runner-up in this division on 124 points. Well done all the ladies who entered and ran the series this year. THANK YOU TO THE ROCHE FAMILY Congratulations to all the prize-winners for 2017/18 and of course a big thank you to our Series sponsors Michael, Bridget and the Roche family of Michael Roche Carpets, Fair Lane Dungarvan. Michael has been well known in Dungarvan running circles. Michael, Bridget, Donncha and Fearghal were present at the Dungarvan G.A.A. Club grounds for the presentation of prizes and as always we are extremely grateful to all the Roche family for their support of local athletics.

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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 AFTERNOON TEA IN DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB We have had a very tough Winter and many of our members have not yet returned to golf. So for you and especially for others who are no longer playing golf and who have given a lot to Dungarvan Golf Club we are organising a social afternoon on Wednesday, March 21st at 3.00 p.m. There will be fresh cakes, chat and an opportunity to socialise. Please mark that date in your diary and come along to meet your friends. FUN FRIDAY FOURSOMES We were delighted that this competition went ahead last Friday as severe wet weather had caused us to close our course earlier in the week.

Winners: Anne Hennebry and Martin Carroll. Runners-Up: Mattie Whelan and John Moran. So mark it in your diary - Friday morning, 9.30 a.m. in the foyer for draw, and play at 10 o’clock. If you want social golf, with chat and a cup of coffee later join us then on Friday next, March 23rd. OPEN POKER CLASSIC Dungarvan Golf Club host an OPEN POKER CLASSIC in the Clubhouse, Knocknagranagh on Sunday, 25th March at 8.00 p.m. sharp, entry €20. Great Prizes – food provided, all are welcome. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER & INTRODUCTORY RATE FOR U-35’S All of us who play know that Golf offers so much more. Not only is it a hobby for life, it offers a social out-

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018 let as well as a healthy lifestyle option. It can be therapeutic as well as fun. New members can avail of a special Introductory Offer of just €300 including one complimentary lesson from our resident Professional David Hayes. Dungarvan Golf Club is the only members club in the town and our facilities include a Championship course and practice facilities, Bar, Restaurant, Snooker Room, a resident PGA professional and fully stocked Pro-Shop. Also, now the Club are introducing a very attractive joining rate for new U-35 members. Contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on 05843310 or dungarvangc@eircom.net for further details. Offers are for a limited time only. GENTS RESULTS Sun. 11th 14H Singles: 1 Tom Curran (10) 34, 2 Martin Lavan (6) 32, Gross G Nagle (3) 29, 3 James Moroney (15) 30. Mon. 12th Open Seniors K Croke (15) 38pts, 2 M Cliffe (16) 34. 16th/17th March: 1 Francis Power (9) 39, 2 Pat Walsh (12) 38, Gross Daniel Raher (3) 34. LADIES RESULTS Tues. 13th 1 Rachel Kiely (22) 34, 2 Celia Power (26) 31, 3 Michelle Mernin (14) 31, 4 Mai O’Brien (17) 27. Sat. 17th March 1 Miriam Mathews (36) 37, 2 Niamh Reynolds (10) 34. FIXTURES Wednesday 21st - Gents 18H Singles S/F Thursday 22nd - Thursday Open Gents 18H Singles S/F Friday 23rd - Gents/Ladies 18H

GOLD COAST GOLF CLUB You can contact us by phoning

058-44055 Our email address is:

goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com CAPTAIN’S DRIVE IN The Captain’s Drive in, which was scheduled for last Sunday, will now take place on Sunday, 8th April at 10.30 a.m. MATCH-PLAYS The Sheets are up in the kiosk for entry to the following match-play competitions: Gold Coast Cup Singles, Michael White Foursomes, Willie Barron Fourball and Club Mixed Foursomes. The draw will take place on Saturday, 31st March and all 1st Round matches must be completed by Friday, 4th May. GOLD COAST GOLF CLASSIC Our classic will run from Monday, 16th April to Sunday, 22nd April. The format is a 3 person team event with one scoring on the front 9 and two scoring on the back 9. The cost is €20 per person. Prizes include 1 night’s B&B, Dinner and

Golf at Mount Wolsley, Galaxy Tablets, Golf Bags, 4 balls in Tramore, Faithlegg, Tipperary, Kinsale, Monkstown, Mallow, Dinner in Park Hotel. Teams can be Mixed, Ladies or Gents. Tee sponsorship is available at €50. PREMIER BUTCHER AT DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE SEMI-FINALS Dunhill take on Tourneena in the second semi-final on Saturday next at 9.00 a.m. The following will represent Dunhill: Tom White, John White, Michael Kavanagh, Micheal White, Tom Moore, Richard Walsh, Brian Dunbar, Willie Flavin, Jack Moore, Willie Moore, John Queally, John Flynn and Eamon O’Donnell. Tourneena’s team will include: Roy Ware, Brian Fahey, John Hallinan, Rafael Alvarez, Larry Whelan, Joe Meade, Jimmy Beresford, Tom Reynolds, Darren Williams, Liam

Beresford, Neil Dermody, Darren O’Droma, Jody Hallinan. The winners will play Copper Coast on Saturday, 31st March. DEISE LEAGUE Gold Coast, Waterford Castle and Faithlegg Golf Club will all play against each other in the Deise league over the next number of weeks. The competition kicks off on Monday, 19th March when we play Waterford Castle in Waterford Castle at 11.30 a.m. Our second game will be at home in the Gold Coast on Saturday, 24th March at 12.30 p.m. DUNGARVAN GOLF INTERNATIONAL OVER 20 YEARS IN EXISTENCE Running from Monday, 28th May to Thursday, 31st May, this tournament, which is run over the three local courses, continues to prove popular with players coming

Singles S/F, Fun Friday Foursomes Saturday 24th - Gents Monthly Medal (David Hayes)/Ladies 18H S/F + Ladies Home Alliance Sunday 25th - Gents 18H Singles S/F Monday 26th Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) 18H Singles S/F SIXTY.COM Next week’s competition is on 21st March with tee-off at 2:00pm so please be available for the draw for partners at 1:45pm. The numbers playing are increasing weekly so please be early to facilitate the smooth running of the competition. New members are always welcome please come along and play with us. YOUNGONES Next competition 21st March at 12 noon. LADIES COASTAL ALLIANCE Reschedule to 22nd Thursday March at Dungarvan Golf Club Tee Time 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. PROGRESSIVE 45 Progressive 45 every Thursday night in the Clubhouse, all are welcome. Winners Pat Phelan and Eddie Kiely, Tom Aherne and Maurice Tobin. Derry Cotter and Billy Connery, Ann Morrissey and Nuala Harty. Last 5 Ann Ryan and Tom Cummins. Lucky Table Danny Barry and Frankie Ryan. SOCIAL BRIDGE Social Bridge Friday mornings at 11.00 a.m., all are welcome.

PING DEMO DAY Only two spots remaining for the Ping Demo Day on Thursday 29th March. Ping are coming to town giving members the opportunity to try the latest offerings. Using Trackman Radar we are offering free custom fitting to ensure your clubs are perfect for you. Contact the Proshop if interested. PRO SHOP NEWS With the season fast approaching, David has new arrivals every day from the major manufacturers. Callaway have launched the new Rogue range while Cobra have brought out the new F8 equipment. Taylor Made have the new M3 and M4 family while Mizuno have brought out the new 180 Range. Demos and free custom fitting are available from David. Custom fitting from Callaway, Wilson, Mizuno, and Ping are also available and with David’s professional guidance, you will have the most suitable equipment to bring out the best of your game. David is currently very busy with lessons as golfers prepare themselves for the upcoming season. Long established as one of Ireland’s leading instructors, David will offer constructive advice in a simple and straightforward manner using video analysis and your game will definitely improve. On the retail side, as always David offers tremendous value to members and visitors alike. Current special offers include Ladies & Gents Winter clothing which allow you to play in any weather conditions.

You can follow David’s special offers and sign up to the Newsletter at www.davidhayesgolf.com. As the only Professional Golf Shop in Dungarvan, David has everything to make your game more enjoyable. JUNIOR NEWS Congratulations to St. Augustines, Dungarvan who claimed the Munster title in Senior Schools Golf in Monkstown Golf Club yesterday. They beat Crescent College, Limerick in the Munster Semi-Final and beat Christians College Cork in the final. The team was captained by Goldcoast’s Michael Lenihan and featured his brother Seanie. Our own Michael Troy, Barry Morrissey, Jake O’Riordan and Danny Raher and were managed by Donal Williams. Well done to all! Our Fred Daly panel are readying themselves for the upcoming season. Practice takes place every Saturday at 4 pm with players receiving updates through WhatsApp. Our next junior competition will take place during the Easter holidays so keep an eye on the notes for further updates. Any enquiries relating to Junior activities at the club can be directed to Junior Convenor David Hayes. David can be contacted at 05844707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net.

from USA, England and Ireland to take part. This year we hope to encourage more members from the three local clubs to take part by offering them a special rate of €45 entry for the competition instead of the normal €140. 10 HOLES COMPETITION FOR LEGS OF LAMB Easter wouldn’t be the same without the customary Leg of Lamb for dinner on Easter Sunday. Now is your chance to win one as from now until the week before Easter we will be giving Legs of Lamb as prizes for the 10 holes competition. GENTS MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR 2018 The following are the rates for 2018 and the GUI levies are included: Full: €550 Husband and Wife: €800 Distance: (Over 40 Miles) €415 Country: €220 Senior Citizen: €415 Student Under 25: €140 Junior: €85 Winter Rates are now operating in the Gold Coast: Monday to Friday: Golf €15, Golf and Carvery Lunch €25 Saturday/Sunday: Golf €20, Golf and Carvery Lunch €30 FIXTURES Mon 19th – Fri 23rd March: Weekday Competition Tuesday, 20th March: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ Friday, 23rd March: Open Singles. Sat 24th/Sunday 25th March: Club Competition. Tuesday, 27th March: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ RESULTS Tuesday, 13th March: Open Seniors, CSS 38 pts. – 1st: Bob O’Brien (12) 42 pts. Friday, 9th March: CSS 38 pts. – 1st: Seamus O’Connell (13) 38 pts. Saturday, 17th March: Club Competition, CSS 35 pts. – 1st:

Andy Travers (15) 35 pts. Gross: Brian O’Connor (9) 22 pts. LADIES NEWS Fixtures 10 Hole Ongoing Competition. Captain’s Drive In The Captain’s Drive in, which was scheduled for last Sunday, will now take place on Sunday, 8th April at 10.30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt Sunday 25th March, fun scramble, please put your names on the sheet in kiosk. Oh and bring an Easter egg! Gold Coast Golf Classic Our classic will run from Monday, 16th April to Sunday, 22nd April. The format is a 3 person team event with one scoring on the front 9 and two scoring on the back 9. The cost is €20 per person. Prizes include 1 night’s B&B, Dinner and Golf at Mount Wolsley, Galaxy Tablets, Golf Bags, 4 balls in Tramore, Faithlegg, Tipperary, Kinsale, Monkstown, Mallow, Dinner in Park Hotel. Teams can be Mixed, Ladies or Gents. Winter League sponsored by The Moorings Bar & Restaurant Round 8 is ongoing albeit with a small Emma-related hiatus and is extended until Sunday, 18th March unless otherwise announced. Round 7 winter league results: Mary Kiely 26 pts (2shot pen) Martina Corkery 26 pts (2shot pen) Esther McGuckian 26 pts (1shot pen) Mother’s Day Competition sponsored by Dungarvan Shopping Centre The inaugural Mother’s Day competition will be held in West Waterford in March, with 3 ladies to qualify from Gold Coast, West Waterford and Dungarvan clubs. The qualifying competition over 13 holes is now completed and the qualifiers are Angela O'Connor, Mary Kiely and Lorraine Troy. Best

of luck to them! The final takes place in West Waterford on Mon 19th March. ILGU Matches ILGU League match dates have been arranged as follows: Minor (handicap 22-27) v Dungarvan Sunday, 8th April. Challenge (handicap28-36) v Dungarvan Saturday, 14th April. Intermediate (handicap 16-21) v Cobh Sunday, 15th April. Team Managers will be in touch! GET INTO GOLF INFORMATION EVENING THURSDAY, 12th MARCH AT 7.00 p.m. Please see details on poster in kiosk and registration forms are available from Ann Keane. Remember it is a fantastic opportunity to make new friends and have fun, no equipment or knowledge of the game is required. Eight weekly Thursday evening sessions of varied format and it should be great craic for all. 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 it’s natural beauty, 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 Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

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

www.westwaterfordgolf.com FIXTURES Sunshine Golf Classic. March 24th – April 1st. Team of 4 - ladies, gents or mixed. SILVER ANNIVERSARY SUNSHINE CLASSIC 24th MARCH – APRIL 1st, 2018 Forget the snow and the rain. The sunshine will return to West Waterford on Saturday next when our Annual Sunshine Classic gets underway. As we are celebrating our Silver anniversary we are offering an extra special array of prizes. First prize is 4 x €400 travel vouchers from Harvey travel. This gives the winners the option to use the vouchers as they wish, when they choose and where they choose. They may also decide to travel individually, in pairs, or as a group. Second prize consists of 1 night B&B with dinner, plus 1 round of golf for 4 at Mount Wolseley Golf resort. Third prize entitles the winners to one round of golf plus dinner for 4 at Fota Island golf resort. There are four other team prizes including Best All Ladies team. All visitors are entered into a free draw for up to 7 x One Year memberships to West Waterford Golf Club. All this for just €25 per person with re-entry for just €15 per person. Teams of 4 can be ladies, gents or mixed. The format is stableford with 2 scores counting on every hole. 16 teams will qualify to play in the final round on Saturday 7th April. These will be taken from the top 7 overall team-scores and thereafter the top team-score from each day of the qualifying rounds (9 days). For the final, teams will be split in two pairs and will play Four Ball Better Ball. We look forward to

meeting you at the starters hut for the customary cuppa and a snack. SUPER SUNSHINE RAFFLE In conjunction with our Classic we are also holding a raffle. First prize is a fantastic €500 voucher from Harvey Travel. You could also win an overnight stay with breakfast and dinner at any of the Flynn group hotels. Other prizes include dinner for 2 at the Cliff House Hotel and the Tannery restaurant. All members are requested to support the raffle by buying a book of tickets or maybe selling a few books. Tickets are now on sale from committee members, also at the office and in the bar and restaurant. GARY HURLEY PREPARES FOR CHALLENGE TOUR West Waterford’s European challenge Tour professional Gary Hurley has spent the winter working hard on his game for the upcoming season. This involves a lot of travelling and a strict training regime, but the Aglish native is determined to give everything in an effort to progress in the professional ranks. As he put it himself, “You just have to be patient and wait for your moment to come, and that is what I am doing.” He has youth, experience, and time on his side and as always the ever present support of the ‘Green Army’ at West Waterford. Best of Luck Gary. COMERAGH OIL WINTER LEAGUE TOP 8 MATCHPLAY The match-play stage is progressing nicely but due to the varying weather conditions there are still a number of matches outstanding. Outstanding matches should be completed by Friday 23rd and we earnestly request team captains to contact their players with a

LISMORE GOLF CLUB Phone 058-54026. lismoregolfclub@ eircom.net www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS & FIXTURES Results, Mon., 12th March - Sun 18th March. 12 Holes singles s/ford, sponsored by Cunningham's Hardware, Tallow. 1st Craig Scotton (15) 28 pts, 2nd Alf Bardon (17) 27 pts B6, 3rd Patrick Curley (16) 27 pts B6. FIXTURES Monday 19th - Sun., 25th 12 hole Singles s/ford sponsored by Cunningham's Hardware. Round 5 Tallow Area Credit Union Spring League extended for a week due to weather. STORY OF THE WEEK Our winner this week is the reliable Tallow golfer Craig Scotton. He was seen hitting his second

shot on the 9th with the smoothness of the professional, which resulted in a birdie put from 2.5 feet. Whether it’s a 12 or 18 holes competition parring the first 3 holes is the solid golf start we all crave. Craig found himself half way home and only 2 over with 15 pts. He picked up 13pts from the next 5 holes with solid golf. The three sisters (Trees), standing naked in this weather, to the right of the 12th green don't do us any favours sometimes with their presence, and so this time Craig got nothing from that 12th green. He had 7 pars overall for the 12 holes. In second place was the reliable Alf Barden. Alf would have a pass-

Irish Schools Senior Munster Golf Champions – Congratulations to the St. Augustine’s Golf team on winning the Irish Schools Senior Munster Golf Championship from the left: Michael Troy, Danny Raher, Jake O’Riordan, Jim Long, Chairman GUI Munster, Donie Williams, Team Manager, Maurice McGrath, Monkstown Vice Captain, Barry Morrissey, Michael Lenihan & Seanie Lenihan and wish the team the best of luck in the All-Irelands.

view to meeting the deadline. Please note that all matches must be played to a finish. Matches that are tied after 18 holes will continue on the 1st, 2nd, and third holes etc until a sudden death result is achieved. Matches can be played on any day during the week subject to advance booking. Players encountering difficulty in scheduling matches should contact the office immediately. WEEKLY COMPETITIONS FOR 2018 AT WEST WATERFORD The following schedule of weekly events will commence in April and should provide something for everyone throughout the Spring/summer season. Tuesday: All day 9 hole Open Singles. Wednesday: Al Eile Open 18 hole Singles. Top 25 with best 3 cards qualify for Grand Final in September. All entrants included in free draw for a four-ball with USPGA player Seamus Power Friday: A.M. 18 hole Open Seniors plus open 9 hole mixed foursomes from 4pm. SOUTH EAST LEAGUE Once again the weather forced

the cancellation of the weekend fixture in East Cork. So far no match has been played in our section, as we await news of further developments. BRUEN AND PURCELL PANELS Entry sheets for eligible members wishing to be considered for Jimmy Bruen shield and Pierce Purcell shield panels are now posted on the notice board. Bruen panelists should have been no lower than 5 in 2017, and Purcell panelists no lower than 11 in 2017. It is also a requirement that they have returned a minimum of 4 qualifying cards in 2017. AUTUMN SENIORS FIXTURES 2018 Just a timely reminder that the Autumn Seniors Alliance will start in early April. The proposed fixture list is posted on the notice-board. Anyone interested in playing please give your name to Pat Power. JUNIOR GOLF COMPETITIONS Tuesday, 27th March at 10am. Tuesday, 3rd April at 10 am. EASTER GOLF CAMPS 2018 Camp No.1 Tues 27th – Fri 30th

March. Camp No. 2 Tues 3rd- Fri 6th April Girls (age 5-13) 11am.- 12.30 pm. Boys (aged 5-13) 1.30 pm – 3 pm. Cost: €25 pp. Golf clubs supplied. Book Now on 086 3521070. Email twmurphy@gmail.com. Facebook Tim Murphy Coaching NEW MEMBERS WELCOME West Waterford can offer a variety of packages to anyone wishing to take up the game of golf. Why not call along and talk to Gillian or Austin and discover for yourself an experience which you only get at West Waterford. SUNDAY LUNCH AT WEST WATERFORD – GENERAL PUBLIC WELCOME The general public are most welcome to our Sunday Lunch served from 12.30 to 3.30 p.m. each Sunday. The kids will enjoy the spacious surrounds within and outside the clubhouse. Our chef John offers a wide and varied menu to suit all tastes and you are assured of a hearty welcome and personal attention. LADIES NEWS Winter League Final – Due to the bad weather our Winter League

ing interest in the horses and with the Cheltenham Festival on during last week we hope his returns financial were as good as his golf. He turned on level 2s but Alf being a good stayer kept the best till the last 6, amassing 15 pts to steal the second prize from Patrick Curley. Tallow man Patrick Curley just played steady golf and made light of the heavy going to take third spot this week. He turned on 1 over level 2s and at the 9th was three over level 2s. In the soft conditions it’s always possible to lose a ball, and so it happened with the resultant blank on the 10th. What a pity as he parred the last two holes for a very good score overall. Mutty had a total of 6 pars for the 12 holes. TALLOW AREA CREDIT UNION SPRING LEAGUE NEWS There is an old saying "That man can organise but God will decide". So it is with the Tallow Area Credit Union Spring League results this week...... there are no results. The Beast from the East decided to send her son back to annoy us with more snow over the weekend. We have extended the 5th round for the extra week so everyone can have a chance to play. This is an unexpected opportunity for all of us to put in a better score for our team.

A REMINDER ON MEMBERSHIP FEES If you haven't paid your yearly membership so far can we ask you to do so please. This fee is due every 1st November each year and therefore overdue now. The Club has not increased its Annual Membership fee in over 8 years, so it could be argued we are getting better value as the years pass. If you want to pay by monthly instalments please feel free to ring Registrar John McGrath at 087 6388341 and arrange it. LADIES NEWS The East Cork Oil sponsored Spring League has completed its fourth round. The teams have been revealed with 6 on each team and 3 scores to count each week, there is one floater whose score can be used if there are people absent during the week - Full rules on this are on the Ladies notice board. Taking first this round was another Helen (Lane this time) with a super score of 26 pts and second was our consistent Lady Vice Captain Chrissie Denn with 26 - 1 = 25 pts on the L6 and third was Betty Daly with 25 pts. Great shooting ladies! The Son of the Beast put a bit of a dampener on proceedings but the Ladies had managed to get their scores in before it could do its

worst. This week’s round has been changed due to the bad weather we are expecting and is 12 holes again. We then have the 6th round of the Spring League as 12 holes also from the 25th March to 31st March and then we have the Easter Prizes from the 2nd April to Saturday 7th 18 holes Stableford with a presentation of all outstanding League prizes at 7.30 p.m. Our Lady Captain Mary hopes to have a presentation this Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. with tea/coffee and a draw to follow for those ladies who are playing in the afternoon. Please make the effort to get out at least once a week so that your team has the best possible chance. Teams: Snowdrops: H. Farrow, S. Denn, L. Ní Chonchubhair, J. Kingston, A. Lane, J. Geary Daffodils: F. Howard, H. Lane, G. Murphy, M. Ahern, U. Dowd, A. Hurley. Tulips: J. Cahillane, S. Moroney, H. Lucas, E. Hornibrook, K. Dunne, B. Condon Azaleas: P. B. McCarthy, K. Moynihan, M. Morrissey, C. Denn, J. Barry, P. O'Neill Primroses: P. Lonergan, B. Henry, M. Beecher, A. Henley, B. Daly, H. Leddy Team Totals after 3 Rounds: Azaleas: 267 Primroses: 264 Snowdrops: 252 Tulips: 237

Final will take place perhaps after the Sunshine Classic. Sunshine Classic – West Waterford’s Sunshine Classic will commence on Saturday, 24th March – Sunday, 1st April. Do try to support as much as you can. Last year, the overall prize was won by the ladies eventhough there is also a prize for best ladies team. Tickets for the raffle are also available. The Mother’s Day Final – The Mother's Day final is rescheduled for Sunday 25th March, tee times from 1 p.m. Please be there to support the qualifiers. Presentation will take place at 7.00 p.m. Please support. Other Competitions – 13 Hole (Ongoing) continues until Friday, 23rd March sponsored by Jean O’Donovan. 9 Hole March sponsored by Una Mulligan. Get Into Golf – We must work with the Get into Golf programme to ensure its success. Do read all the relevant literature in connection with this scheme, and follow the guidelines. Daffodils: 235

FIXTURES Sunday, 18th March to Saturday, 24th March - 12 Holes S/Ford - 5th round Spring League Sunday, 25th March - Junior Golf - 9 holes from 2 pm onwards Sunday 25th to Saturday, 31st March - 12 Holes S/Ford Spring League 6th Round Thursday, 29th March - Alliance have tee booked from 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. Monday, 2nd April to Saturday, 7th April - 18 Holes S/Ford - Easter Prizes - kindly sponsored by Riordan’s SuperValu, Fermoy. Prize presentation at 7.30 p.m. 7th April. Results 1st Helen Lane (20) 26 pts; 2nd Chrissie Denn (32) 26 - 1 = 25 pts L6; 3rd Betty Daly (35) 25 pts. All competitions are subject to change so please check the notice board regularly for any changes. Our sincere condolences to Neil Twomey and his family on the passing of his father Michael. May he rest in peace As the golfing year started on the 1st of October you should have all received your renewal notices your prompt payment would be much appreciated. Please contact our Registrar Mr. John McGrath.

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Darragh Curran who finished 3rd in the Boy's under 18 Pole Vault at the All-Ireland Indoor Championships.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

Nolwenn Le Gal and her team-mates on the podium after winning the French Club Championships under 17.

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

First All-Ireland medal for Darragh Curran DESPITE the snowy conditions Darragh Curran made it to Athlone to compete in the All-Ireland Indoor Championships. This is Darragh’s first year competing in the Pole Vault and he finished third in the Munster Championships to qualify for the All Ireland finals. Up against some seasoned competitors on Sunday last he held his nerve and cleared 2m80cms to take the bronze medal. This was a great result for Darragh and he will continue to improve over the next weeks and he

will surely break the 3m mark in the upcoming track season. FRENCH CLUB TITLE FOR NOLWENN LE GAL In 2014 as a member of a very successful West Waterford under 14 girls cross country team Nolwenn Le Gal won county Munster and an All Ireland team titles. Nolwenn has since returned to her native France. On March 11th competing with her French club Vernouillet she added a French national cross country title when her club team won the girls under 17 team event.

On Sunday last Nolwenn also won the individual title at the French Firefighters National Championships. Congratulation Nolwenn. Her brother Erwann who also competed with West Waterford finished 20th in the under 23 French Championships. GOOD TURNOUT FOR TRAINING LAST WEDNESDAY We are back training in preparation for the upcoming track season and turnout has been good especially on Wednesday Rosemarie is

Sarah Nyhan, Emma Hickey, Anna Hickey, Emma Bradfield and Eve Murphy - members of the Árd Scoil na nDéise Junior Cross Country team.

in charge of the youngest group and it was good to see lots of new faces. The nine, ten and eleven year and twelve year olds worked with Mary, Lola and Harry. Tony’s group will switch from cross country to track this week TRAINING There is also a training session for throwers on Tuesday at 4.00 p.m. Training continues on Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. in the Friary and new members are always welcome.

Under 14 All-Ireland gold medal, winners medal in the national firefighters race, French championship medal.

Árd Scoil na nDéise's Intermediate team that competed in the Irish Life Health Schools Cross Country in Carriganore on Saturday last.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

Allianz National Hurling League Division 1A Relegation Play-Off

Déise hurlers demoted to Division 1B in Cork Cork ……………………..…. 0-21. Waterford ……………….….1-13. THERE can be no arguing with the justice of the result in this Division 1A relegation play-off game in Pairc Ui Rinn last Sunday afternoon as the home side Cork were clearly the better side from start to finish. Waterford never produced the performances of their two previous winning league outings and John Myler’s charges were obviously more up for this encounter than their neighbouring south Munster rivals. The absence of key Waterford players such as Austin Gleeson, Kevin Moran, Conor Glesson and Darragh Fives also had a part to play in Waterford’s defeat while the real damage that was done from the outset was in the midfield sector where the Rebels’ Bill Cooper and Darragh Fitzgibbon dominated from the first whistle. On a pitch that was in immaculate condition in contrast to its higher rating city stadium Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork won consistant clear possession and by the 12th minute they led by 0-5 to 0-0, the scores coming from five different player which demonstrates the winners’ superiority around the field.

Waterford had the first scoring chance though but after gud work by Tadhg De Burca and Tom Devine, Patrick Curran’s finished off goal into the Cork net was correctly judged to have been a square ball. Between the 4th and the 12th minute, Cork shot a handful of minor scores via Darragh Fitzgibbon, Michael Cahillane, Dean Brosnan, Bill Cooper and Eoin Cadogan. Patrick Curran looked to be fouled in the 16th minute as his goal effort went wide but three minutes later the Dungarvan player enjoyed better fortune when he was held around the neck by his marker Colm Spillane and Curran clinically finished the sliotar to the corner of the net despite a diving Anthony Nash in goal. However, wides by Colin Dunford, Mikey Kearney, Jamie Barron, Patrick Curran and Tommy Ryan kept Waterford scoreless from play until well into first half added time. Meanwhile, Cork added five more scores via Darragh Fitzgibbon, Bill Cooper (2), Dean Brosnan and Patrick Horgan (f) with their midfield players account-

ing for half of their 0-10 interval tally and all from play. Waterford’s first two points were from Pauric Mahony placed balls in the 23rd and 33rd minutes before two third minute added time points from play by Jamie Barron and Mikey Kearney kept their side in contention just three points in arrears at the break, 0-10 to 1-4, after Cork had done all the hurling. Better was expected from the Deise team wind assisted on the restart but Cork also won this half by 0-10 to 0-9. Conor Lehane had his first score of the afternoon after just 11 seconds before Alan Cadogan picked up a yellow card for stopping Colin Dunford in his tracks. Pauric Mahony tapped over his third pointed free in the 38th minute but lady luck deserted the visitors when Tom Devine’s close range effort came back off the upright. Dean Brosnan, his third score, and Tommy Ryan exchanged points before Patrick Horgan (f) left 0-4 the difference come the 46th minute on a score of 0-13 to 1-6. Stephen O’Keeffe’s long puck-out was tapped down by Tom Devine in the path of Pauric Mahoney whose point from play was negated

by Darragh Fitzgibbon. Stephen Bennett notched a 47th minute minor before Patrick Horgan availed of a slip up in the Deise defence to answer Bennett’s score and then the Glen hurler pointed from a free, Cork well in control at 0-16 to 1-8 and 54 minutes played. Maurice Shanahan replaced Mikey Kearney in the 55th minute but he was red carded for a striking foul on an opponent almost immediately. Waterford proved that they hadn’t been fully up for this game up to this stage when numerically disadvantaged, they came to life somewhat and brought their deficit back to 0-2 by the 65th minute. Contenders for score of the match were struck here by Tommy Ryan, Bill Cooper for Cork and Stephen Bennett with one hour’s of hurling completed and substitute Jake Dillon then worked the scoreboard and made a score for Stephen Bennett. Just when it looked as if Waterford were going to finish in style, it was Cork who took control of the match reins again with their opposition running out of steam a man down. Patrick Horgan, substitute

Waterford GAA 'Developing Your Players Fundamental Movement Skills' Workshop this Saturday WATERFORD GAA Coaching and Games Development have an excellent Fundamental Movement workshop in store this Saturday March 24th at 10:30am in St.Mary's NS, Ballygunner with Pat Flanagan and Wayne Power. This promises to be a real highlight of the county coaching calendar for 2018 and is great value at €5. Pat Flanagan has years of experience in the areas of physical education and health and leisure. He has a wealth of inter-county experience from training the Kerry and Cork senior footballers, along with having a role with the Waterford hurlers. He is also the founder of CARA, an organisation which works to provide active and healthy lifestyles for people with disabilities. He is truly one of the best

in the business and we are delighted he is able to present for us on the 24th. Wayne Power is a member of the Ballyduff Upper GAA Club and has an excellent reputation for being one of the best young coaches in the county. He has been involved as coach in no less than three All-Ireland winning campaigns including the All-Ireland winning minor hurling team of 2013 and the recent junior national title annexed by Ardmore. He has huge knowledge of the area of Fundamental Movement and he will be giving us a practical demonstration of a fundamental movement session. Fundamental movement skills are movement patterns that involve various body parts and provide the basis of physical literacy. Fundamental movement

skills are the foundational movements, or precursor patterns, to the more specialised and complex skills used in play, games and specific sports. It is vital that your hurling and football players have developed these skills and this workshop aims to give you as a coach a guide as to how to develop these skills in your players. It is suited for coaches at all levels but particularly suited to child and youth coaches. Book your place by text on 0876953648 or by emailing barry.dunne.gda.waterford@gaa.ie, the Workshop is exceptional value at €5. Pre booking for this event is advised as it is expected there will be a big attendance. Hope to see coaches from all clubs across the county represented.

Daniel Kearney (2) and corner back Conor Spillane all struck quality scores to secure a 0-21 to 1-12 advantage by the second of the five minutes of added time. NO COMPLAINTS Stephen Bennett was denied a strike on goal in the 74th minute and Tadhg De Burca was the last player to raise a flag as Cork retained their division 1A status and Waterford can have no complaints about being demoted on this display and overall in this year’s campaign. Cork’s Top Three: Bill Cooper, Darragh Fitzgibbon, Dean Brosnan. Waterford’s Top Three: Noel Connors, Stephen Bennett, Patrick Curran. Observer’s Man of the Match: Bill Cooper. Number of Scorers: Cork 9. Waterford 8. Scores From Play: Cork 0-18. Waterford 0-11. Frees For: Cork 10. Waterford 10. Wides: Cork 11. Waterford 8. Score of the Match: Patrick Horgan’s 68th minute point from play from an acute angle near the sideline.

Scorers for Cork: P. Horgan (05, 3 frees); B. Cooper (0-4); D. Fitzgibbon, D. Brosnan (0-3 each); D. Kearney (0-2); C. Lehane, M. Cahalane, C. Spillane, A. Cadogan (0-1 each). Scorers for Waterford: P. Mahony (0-4, 2 frees); S. Bennett (0-3), P. Curran (1-0 penalty); T. Ryan (0-2); T. de Búrca, J. Barron, J. Dillon, M. Kearney (0-1 each). Cork: A. Nash, S. O’Donoghue, E. Cadogan, C. Spillane, C. Joyce, T. O’Mahony, M. Coleman, D. Fitzgibbon, B. Cooper, S. Harnedy, D. Brosnan, C. Lehane, A. Cadogan, P. Horgan, M. Cahalane. Subs: L. Meade for Cahalane (46); D. Browne for O’Mahony (blood, 57-58); D. Kearney for Brosnan (63); R. O’Flynn for A. Cadogan (70). WATERFORD: S. O’Keeffe, S. Fives, B. Coughlan, N. Connors, K. Bennett, T. de Burca, P. Mahony, J. Barron, C. Dunford, P. Mahony, S. Bennett, M. Kearney, T. Devine, P. Curran, T. Ryan. Subs: C. Gleeson for K. Bennett (53); M. Shanahan for Kearney (55); B. O’Halloran for Dunford (61); J. Dillon for Curran (61); M. Walsh for Ryan (66). Referee: J. Keenan (Wicklow).

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Gaelic Jottings Munster Hurling Championship Home Fixtures THE Waterford County Board issued the following statement re our home games in this year’s Munster senior hurling championship. ‘’Due to health and safety concerns and a reduction in capacity to approximately 8,000 at Walsh Park because of the impending removal of the Western boundary wall, Waterford GAA had no alternative but to seek a deviation from the Munster senior hurling championship regulations for a change of venues for games against Tipperary and Cork. In relation to the Tipperary game on Sunday, June 3rd, it cannot be played in Cork due to the Cork city marathon being held there on that day and Tipperary were not in the position to play the game on Bank Holiday Monday. The option to play the game in Thurles or in Nowlan Park could not be considered under regulation as a change from a home venue can only be a neutral one within the province. Therefore, the game against Tipperary will be held in the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick on Sunday, June 3rd. The game against Cork will be held in Thurles on Sunday, June 17th. Waterford County Board regrets any inconvenience this may cause our loyal supporters but unfortunately the Board was left with no alternative taking into consideration all the circumstances.’’

Weather Interrupts Fixtures THE heavy snowfall early last Sunday morning caused further postponements to fixtures at club and County level. Waterford’s National football league game v Leitrim in Ardmore was postponed as well as a number of the first round games in the JJ Kavanagh Waterford minor football championships. The Waterford v Cork relegation senior hurling league play off escaped a postponement but the match was played in low temperatures completely unsuited to the ancient game and most uncomfortable for the players on the field.

Building From Division 1B DEREK McGrath was accentuating the positives after defeat to Cork cost Waterford their Allianz Hurling League Division 1A status. "We came to try to build on the performances against Cork and Clare and I think we actually did that without getting a good result. "We're very happy with lots of our play; to be relegated isn't nice so we're disappointed over that, but we weren't even approaching it in a manner where we mentioned relegation or even staying up. We were just trying to build towards a good performance and I think we got that." McGrath feels playing in Division 1B next year may not be a bad thing for last year's All-Ireland runners-up. "I think there'll be a few step away and in terms of the integration into the panel of DJ Foran, Patrick (Curran) and those guys that were centre-stage today and prolonged starting berths in the team, 1B is probably more applicable. "That's not to say we're happy to be going down there, you have to acknowledge the county board, for the bigger games the gates are good, so it's a fine balance," he added.

Property & Public Liability Insurance ALL clubs will have received their Property & Public Liability Insurance Invoices which were sent out on 9th February. All clubs must ensure that this is paid by Thursday, 29th March. Please note that Friday 30th March is Good Friday and the office will be closed on this day. All cheques should be forwarded in good time to Walsh Park, Keane’s Road, Waterford. MEMBERSHIP & CLAIMS VALIDATION Please note that the GAA membership year runs from January 1st – December 31st. Playing Members should not be permitted to participate in training or fixtures until they have been registered for the 2018 playing year. If a claim is notified to Willis Towers Watson and the claimant is not in the membership system at the date of his claim or is registered after the injury date, the claim will be declined and no appeals will be considered. There is a significant number of claims been reported for unregistered members which will not be tolerated going forward as the GAA Injury Benefit Fund is in place to benefit registered members only. Please note Willis Towers Watson are receiving 2018 Injury claims for unregistered players, therefore, we would ask you to follow up with your clubs to ensure that all playing members are registered. MANDATORY ON-LINE CLAIMS REPORTING From January 2nd, 2018, all GAA Injury Benefit Fund claims must be reported using the on-line claims application available at https://gaa.willis.ie Each and every club secretary must register for the on-line application using an official GAA email address. Owing to changes in Data Protection legislation, only an official GAA email address can be used. The On-line claims application allows a club officer to see their claims at a glance and manage the claims in one place. On the application, a club officer will be able to scan documents to a claim prior to sending the original documentation to Willis Towers Watson. You will also be able to download the claims information into an excel report which should assist with managing the claims. Further enhancements will be made to the application in time. As previously advised, Willis Towers Watson will only accept paper claim notifications up to March 1st 2018. After this time, they will be returning all paper notifications received and requesting that the club officer registers the claims online. STATEMENTS All clubs will have received a club statement to the club’s official secretary email address. Please note the date on the statement is the print date and the statements are run up until 28th February, 2018. So transactions after this date are not included.

Another kick in the teeth SUBJECT to correction the county senior hurling panel will continue training this week though they are currently out of the national hurling league competition. The Waterford club championships commence inside ten days and clubs who already have been preparing without their county players in training and in challenge and league games may not now see them until the day of the first round of the championship itself. Surely, this is wrong and another example of the tail wagging the dog. If this proves to be the case then it will be

Cois Bhride u-10 footballers who played against Dungarvan last Monday evening in their new jerseys!

just a further insult to our clubs, the officers, club players and management teams and the status of the championships which are so generously sponsored by JJ Kavanagh and Sons.

Manager red carded WATERFORD football manager Tom McGlinchey has received an eight-week suspension arising from an incident which occurred during his side's Allianz League defeat to Carlow last month. The Cork native was banned for using abusive language towards a match official and has decided against appealing the sanction. It means he will serve a touchline ban for the remainder of the Deise's Allianz League campaign.

Legends’ charity game A CHARITY hurling game between the Kilkenny and Waterford legends will take place in Kilmacow on Sunday, May 6 at 6.00 p.m. Brian Cody and Jim Greene, who were both All Stars in 1982, attended the launch in Nowlan Park earlier this week. DJ Carey, Charlie Carter, Noel Hickey, Eddie Brennan, Tommy Walsh, Henry Shefflin, Ken McGrath, Tony Browne, Eoin Kelly, Fergal Hartley, Paul Flynn, John Mullane and Dan Shanahan are also expected to line out in the game with the proceeds going to Teac Tom and Pieta Waterford. "It is a very important event, everyone is affected by mental health and people can identify with these GAA players. We need to send a message out that there are safe places to go and get help," Kilkenny hurling boss Brian Cody said.

O’Mahony’s medal IRELAND rugby hero Peter O'Mahony showed a touch of class when he gave his Six Nations winners' medal to fan Jennifer Malone after last Saturday’s Grand Slam-clinching victory over England at Twickenham. Jennifer, who hails from Kildare, warmed the hearts of GAA fans when she famously consoled a distraught

Pauric Mahony after Waterford's defeat to Kilkenny in the 2016 All-Ireland SHC semi-final replay at Thurles. Jennifer also loves her rugby and is a regular at Irish training sessions at Carton House in Maynooth.

Weather sends Inter-County activity into April THE GAA has conceded defeat in its battle to keep April an inter-county free month. Congress last year voted to ringfence April for club activity only, but that has been scuppered after another weather-hit Sunday that saw 10 Allianz League games, including all four Division 1 hurling quarter-finals, called off. "Worst case scenario, things will have to go back into the first weekend in April, which isn't what anyone intended or anybody wanted," the GAA's Director of Communications Alan Milton said. "If you look at last year, some of those corresponding fixtures were taking place in the last weekend in April so we're still going to be three weeks ahead of where we were. "Keeping April entirely free for club activities is going to be hit, which no one is happy about, but these are circumstances outside our control. "People may say it was a very tight schedule to run, I don't believe that would be an excuse for not trying to do it and for not trying to create more windows for club activity."

GPA not happy THE GPA has voiced its dissatisfaction with the GAA's decision to reschedule a number of last Sunday’s postponed Allianz League games for the following day without consulting with the players affected. In a strongly-worded statement, the players' body claimed that "little or no consideration was given to players who have contractual obligations to their employers to fulfil", and also called on the GAA to review its decision to condense the inter-county season. The statement reads: Following the

GAA's decision to re-schedule a number of the National League games by 24 hours to Bank Holiday Monday, the GPA have been contacted by a number of affected squads extremely unhappy with the arrangements. Notwithstanding the recent inclement weather conditions creating considerable challenges for the CCCC with regard to rescheduling of games, the GPA consider it wholly unacceptable that no consultation was made with players beforehand. It would appear that little or no consideration was given to players who have contractual obligations to their employers to fulfil. Furthermore, many of our players have personal or family arrangements for tomorrow which must now be changed at short notice. The GPA will be supporting a number of squads who have outlined their commitment not to fulfil their fixtures due to players unavailability. We have contacted the GAA outlining our support for these squads and requesting that the CCCC find an alternative arrangement for these games. In 2017, over 70% of inter county football squads voted against the revised fixture schedule which was subsequently passed at GAA Congress. This condensed calendar season has little or no contingency for adverse weather conditions or suitable periods for rest and recovery of our amateur players. In the interests of welfare of our members, the GPA feels this is something that the GAA needs to review.

Scór Na Seachtaine PATRICK Horgan’s 68h minute point from an acute angle for Cork in their Allianz NHL relegation play off game v Waterford in Pairc Ui Rinn last Sunday.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s Fraher Field Classics, courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy features the 1967 Phelan Cup Senior Football Final from paper dated Saturday, April 13th, 1968. “Kill Clinch Title in Second Half.’’ “But Geraldines Put Up Fine Display.’’ Kill 1-10; Geraldines 1-4.

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Cappoquin Camogie Club

Cappoquin Camogie Club best walking group at St. Patrick’s Day Parade A MASSIVE well done to everyone who took part in the parade last weekend and congratulations to Cappoquin Camogie Club on winning the best walking group! REGISTRATION Membership fees are now overdue. Please contact your club rep

for registration forms as soon as possible. Under 18 players: €35, adult players: €50, non-playing members: €5, family: €65 (includes parents/guardians and under 18 players only, adult playing members not included in family mem-

bership). Club Reps: U8/U10 Rachel McLaughlin U12 Geraldine Lacey U14/U16 Tricia McCarthy U18/Adult Damien Landers TRAINING *U18 and Adult training will be

held on Friday evening at 8.15 p.m. in the Cappoquin Community Centre and Sunday morning at 10.00 a.m. on the pitch *Indoor Camogie: Under 6, 8 and 10's. €3 per child / €5 per family, Thursday's 5.45 p.m. - 6.45 p.m. in Cappoquin Community Centre.

All children who attend all training sessions will receive a Cappoquin Camogie T-Shirt. Contact 0879906619. *All other times will be updated on Facebook/Twitter first so please keep an eye on our social pages. New members always welcome.

SPARE HELMETS To encourage new players. We are looking for your old, spare or unused kids helmets to be donated to the club for new players to use and try the sport. All your help is greatly appreciated.

Waterford Ladies Football Clubs win Best Sports Entry in Dungarvan St. Patrick’s Day Parade

WELL done to all the Waterford Ladies Football clubs who took part in the Dungarvan St. Patrick's Day Parade. They won best sport entry prize. Thanks to all the girls who were great representatives for ladies football. Thanks to St Pats Club Girls & Mentors for collecting prize afterwards on the main stage. St. Pat's, An Sean Phobal, Dungarvan & Kilrossanty were just some of the clubs representing Waterford Ladies Football at the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

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Billy Murphy, captain of the Tipperary team that won the Ned Power Tournament hosted by the Cois Bhride Club. Also included is Mrs. Power.

The Tipperary team that won the Ned Power Tournament hosted by the Cois Bhride Club. Also included is Mrs. Power.

Local Bar Junior Hurling Championship commences COLLIGAN V TOURIN in Cappoquin Sunday, March 25th at 2.00 p.m. THIS Round 6 game has been moved forward a week before the championship was due to commence more than likely because both teams contain County senior

players. While April is reserves for club games, the County hurling senior management obviously want to get club games played as early as possible especially in April and so this game will get the ball rolling to see who will replace Ardmore as Western champions in 2018. An interesting fact about this and the intermediate hurling championship this year is that no team will

be out of contention at the end of the Group stage and so this and the other games in April may well lack the bite that one would normally associate with these championship. At first glance Colligan would seem to have the edge here and with Tourin likely to be without Darragh Fives, the Rockies get the nod to chalk up their first win of the year.

Western Under 21 ‘B’ Football semi-finals Dungarvan v An Ghaeltacht at 11 am in Bushy Cois Bhride v Brickey Rangers at 12 noon in Ardmore TAKING the minor championship of three years ago as a marker, Cois Bhride are favourites to annex this title in 2018. Their opposition

on Sunday in Ardmore is the same as in that minor final when the Tallow-Shamrocks combination won at their ease. They just failed narrowly to make it a hurling/football double when they were beaten by Ballygunner after a replay in the ‘A’ hurling final.

Dungarvan beat St. Olivers last day out a did An Ghaeltacht defeat Kilrossanty and this encounter could be an open affair at Bushy Park on Sunday morning.Its difficult to predict a winner here but whoever wins will have their hands full in the Western final.

Under 21 football walk-overs THE under 21 grade continues to produce a number of walk overs in both codes and what was disappointing about last weekend was that one occurred in the ‘A’ football County semi-final when Nire failed to field against reigning champions Ballinacourty. On Monday afternoon last Clashmore/Kinsalebeg

forfeited their Western ‘B’ quarter-final game to the Brickeys with the Bushy Park team now playing Cois Bhride in one of the semi-finals and An Ghaeltacht opposing Dungarvan in the second game. There was one match in the SFL last weekend with Rathgormack outscoring Ardmore in Rathgormack by 0-16 to 2-6.

INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE

Modeligo start with a win Modeligo ..........................… 0-20; Butlerstown .....................… 0-11. THE inaugural County intermediate hurling league got underway last week, a competition that is comprised of three groups of five teams each.

In group C Modeligo got their competitive year off to a good start with an 0-9 win away to Butlerstown. Erin’s Own edged out Clashmore/Kinsalebeg by 0-18 to 2-10, also in this group.

In group A St. Mollerans collected the first brace of points on offer in a high scoring game with Ballysaggart, 2-18 to 3-11 while in group B Stradbally had a convincing 4-10 to 1-8 victory over 2016 junior champions Fenor.

Minor Football affected by the snow THE three divisions in the JJ Kavanagh County minor football championships were due to commence last Sunday but apart from games they were rescheduled to an earlier date, it was a case of one postponement after another. Two games survived in the East on Sunday with Gaultier beating DLS by 4-6 to 3-5 in

Division 1 while Ferrybank overcame St. Mollerans by 1-6 to 1-2 in division 3A. Up west, Ballinacourty and An Ghaeltacht played their first round game on Thursday and the home side showed that they will be front runners in this championship again this year with a resounding 4-10 to 0-0.

Senior Hurling League

Lismore beats the County champions Lismore ............................… 2-23; Ballygunner .....................… 3-15. LISMORE continued their good form from 2017 when they defeated Ballygunner in the first round of the County senior hurling league at the Castle Grounds last Monday morning. Lismore: Seanie Barry; Pat Hennessy, David Prendergast, Micheal Fitzgerald; Iarlaith Daly, Paudie Prendergast, Paddy Foley; Paudie Coleman, Aaron Whelan; Jordan Shanahan, Maurice Shanahan, Jack Prendergast; Ray Barry, Dan Shanahan, Peter O’Keeffe. Ballygunner: Paddy Cooke; Shane Kennedy, Eddie Hayden, Barry Power; Conor Sullivan, Wayne Hutchinson, Harley Barnes; Conor Sheehan, Shane O’Sullivan; Barry Sullivan, Billy O’Keeffe, Harry Ruddle; Tim O’Sullivan, Peter Hogan, Conor Power. Referee: Paddy Smith (Shamrocks).

Roanmore win at the Gold Coast Roanmore ........................ 0-14; Dungarvan ....................... 0-12. THE Gold Coast venue proved to be a happy hunting ground for Roanmore in their first competitive game of hurling at the Ballinacourty venue when they had two points to spare over Dungarvan in a well contested affair. Dungarvan: Darren Duggan; Luke Egan, Aaron Donnolly, Kevin Daly; John Curran, Kieran Power, Kenny Moore; Jamie Nagle, Conor Sheridan; Cormac Curran, Joe Allen, Mike Kiely; Kealan Daly, Colm Curran, Jack Lacey. Referee: Dessie O’Leary (Erins Own).

Passage on Top at the Burgery Passage ..........................…. 1-16; Abbeyside .........................… 1-3. 2013 County champions Passage didn’t do their former manager and now new boss in Abbeyside, Peter Queally, any favours in the Burgery grounds when they were comprehensive winners over the locals on Bank Holiday Monday last. Passage led by 0-7 to 0-2 at half time with Killian Fitzgerald, Jamie Burke and Stephen Lynch accounting for 0-2 each. Patrick Hurney and Mark Ferncombe were Abbeyside’s first half scorers. Passage continued to control a second half that they won by 1-9 to 1-1. Full forward Stephen Lynch raised their green flag and again Fitzgerald and Burke were on target more than once with Thomas Connors and Pa Walsh also con-

Abeyside's goalscorer Conor Prunty, who lined out at centre forward against Passage on Monday last in the County SHL game.

tributing. Mark Ferncombe was Abbeyside’s lone point scorer in the second moiety with Conor Prunty raising their green flag. Passage: Eddie Lynch; Jason Flood, Jason Roche, David Jones; Pa Walsh, Darragh Lynch, Gary Cullinane; Thomas Connors, Calum O’Neill; Liam Flynn, Killian Fitzgerald, Sean Tracey; Jamie Burke, Stephen Lynch, Richard Hurley. Subs: Bob Doherty for David Jones, John Whitty for Calum O’Neill, Eoin Kelly for Stephen Lynch, Patrick Flynn for Jamie Burke, Adam Roche for Sean Treacy. Abbeyside: Stephen Enright; Conor McCarthy, Sean O Hare, Mark Tomey; Darragh McGrath, John Elsted, James Beresford; Maurice Power, Shane Crotty; Sean Whelan- Barrett, Conor Prunty, Sean Daly; Patrick Hurney, Mark Ferncombe, Neil Montgomery. Subs : Jack Duggan for Conor McCarthy, Eoin Kiely for Shane Crotty, Tom Looby for Neil Montgomery, Stephen Cliffe for Sean Daly, John Hurney for James Beresford. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

OTHER SHL RESULTS An Rinn 1-9 Fourmilewater 0-9. Mt. Sion v DLS and Ballyduff Upper v Tallow postponed.

John Condon (An Rinn), who returned to refereeing last weekend for the Abbeyside v Passage SHL game after a short career break.

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Councillors of Waterford City & County Council with Mayor Cllr. Pat Nugent; Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop of Waterford & Lismore; Michael Walsh, CEO Waterford City & County Council; Tom Cronin, Ardmore Manager and Declan Prendergast, Team Captain at the Waterford City & County Council Civic Reception for Ardmore Hurling Team, All-Ireland Junior Hurling Champions 2017. [Sean Byrne]

Footballers head to London head to London this weekend for their second last fixture in Division 4. London have been performing well in the league this year and they will be fancied to score their second win against a Waterford side that have yet to visit the winner’s enclosure. It hasn’t been from want of preparation and trying on the side of Waterford that they are rooted to the bottom of the table but if they manage to succeed here, they could move more than one place up the table. Other Division 4 Fiixtures: Limerick v Antrim, Leitrim v Wicklow, Carlow v Laois.

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In jovial form at the Deuglán Naofa, Ardmhór All Ireland Victory Banquet held in Lawlor's Hotel on Friday last, 9th March 2018 were David Walsh & Ciarán Keating. [John Foley]

At the Deuglán Naofa, Ardmhór All Ireland Victory Banquet were Seamus Cronin, Nathan Bryan, David Walsh, Christopher Power, Niall Power, Brian Walsh and Lee Morrissey enjoying the celebrations. [John Foley]

At the Deuglán Naofa, Ardmhór All Ireland Victory Banquet held in Lawlor's Hotel on Friday last, 9th March 2018 were the Hennessy family enjoying the celebrations. [John Foley]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

Waterford minor Camogie team suffers loss to Offaly on St. Patrick’s Day Offaly ………………………... 2-5; Waterford ……………………1-6. Saturday, 17th March Venue: WIT Carriganore Referee: Liz Dempsey FOLLOWING on from the opening day victory over Limerick, Waterford welcomed Offaly to WIT’s Carriganore Campus on a bitterly cold St. Patricks Day. Waterford lined out with one change from the team that beat Limerick with Leah Sheridan replacing the sick Isabella Markewicz at corner back. Similar to the opening exchanges vs Limerick, Waterford again started off brightly within the opening 10 minutes. That dominance allowed Waterford to create several goal scoring opportunities, however failing to convert those chances. Kaeisha Tobin opened the scoring in the game with a pointed free.

After that scores came at a premium for both sides with large portions of the game being fought in the middle third. Offaly however, once they began to get a rhythm going, they crucially got the opening goal of the game against the run of play. This left Offaly with the momentum and not long after that Offaly struck again for a second goal. Kaeisha Tobin once again stepped up to pop over a second point from a free with the teams going in at half-time Waterford 0-02; Offaly 2-02. In the second half Waterford came out fighting with the introduction of Clodagh Carroll giving the team fresh impetus and energy in midfield. Waterford registered two quick fire points to narrow the deficit to four points. Offaly hit back to register a point of their own. After that Waterford kept the

Offaly attack at bay while at the other end they scored 1-2 themselves without reply to bring the game to a draw entering the latter stages. The goal coming from a free with Annie Fitzgerald getting a touch on it to put it goal bound. In what was a competitive game throughout and very physical, Waterford suffered an injury with Sally Kelly being required to be taken off with what looked like a serious facial injury. With time ticking down and the teams fighting to see who could get their noses in front once more, Offaly found that that extra yard to tag on two more scores to take the win on a score line of 2-5 to 1-6. Up next for Waterford is a home game against Tipperary on March 24th (Venue TBC), with Waterford hopeful of bouncing back after this weekend’s setback. Waterford Team: Megan Foran,

Leah Sheridan, Shauna Fitzgerald, Aoife Hahessy, Hannah Flynn, Mary Kate Curran, Roisin Dunphy, Clara Griffin, Keeley Corbett Barry, Ciara O’Sullivan, Maggie Boylan, Sarah Lacey, Kaiesha Tobin, Aoife Fitzgerald, Annie Fitzgerald. Subs: Clodagh Carroll for Roisin Dunphy, Sally Kelly for Maggie Boylan, Roisin Kirwan for Aoife Fitzgerald & Abi Dunphy for Sally Kelly (Injury). Scorers: Kaiesha Tobin 0-05 (0-04f), Annie Fitzgerald 1-00, Sarah Lacey 0-01. Offaly Team: Jane Lowry, Sharon Shanahan, Roisin Daly, Eilish Gleeson, Eileen Bracken, Amy Byrne, Eadaoin Kilmartin, Kaitlyn Kennedy, Louise Mannion, Louise Savage, Kate Kenny, Kate Bergin, Michelle Carroll, Dara Hanamy, Becky Byrnt. POST PRIMARY JUNIOR A ALL-IRELAND REPLAY Ursuline Waterford vs St. Marys

New Ross Thursday, 22nd of March Venue: WIT Carrignore Time: 12.30PM Best of luck to the Ursuline on Thursday next. We would urge as many to go out and support the girls at this local derby. ALL IRELAND MINOR A CHAMPIONSHIPROUND 3 Waterford vs Tipperary Time: 2.30 p.m. Venue : To be confirmed Home venue Date: Saturday 24th of March WATERFORD UNDER 14 TRIALS Due to inclement weather it was not possible to hold the second round of trials that were due to take on Sunday last. Trials will take place this Thursday in WIT Carrignore. Mentors will be in touch with the clubs. ANNUAL DOG NIGHT Our big annual fundraiser will

take place on Saturday, 14th April in Kilcohan Dog Track. We are currently looking for advertisements for our programme and looking for businesses to sponsor races if you are a business and would like to support the girls we would be delighted to hear from you. CONTACT John Flood can be contacted on 087-6684474 or Ita Murphy can be contacted on 087-6296956. WATERFORD CAMOGIE OFFICE Waterford Camogie office is opened every day Monday to Friday from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Our Office is located in Dungarvan Nissan. If you have any queries or want to get in contact with us please contact Tanya on 086-8113531 or John Flood on 087-6684474. You will also find us on Facebook and twitter.

Great skill shown by Waterford’s Annie Fitzgerald as she wins possession ahead of Offaly’s Sharon Shanahan. [Noel Browne]

Waterford’s Leah Sheridan is held up by Offaly’s Becky Byrnt.

Waterford’s Kaeisha Tobin sets up another attack for her side.

Waterford’s Aoife Fitzgerald trying to break through the Offaly defence.

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Niall Moore, Western Cumann na mBunscol presents the Mini 7s Camogie Shield to Abbeyside's Captain, Meabh Kiely. [Sean Byrne]

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Eoin Enright presents the Western Mini 7s Shield to Tallow's Captain, Callum McCarthy. [Sean Byrne]

Garranbane beaten by Tallow in the Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Mini 7s Hurling final played in the Gold Coast Pitch. [Sean Byrne]

Bunscol Bothar na Nomh, Lismore beaten by Abbeyside in the Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Mini 7s Camogie final played in the Gold Coast Pitch. [Sean Byrne]

Scoil Mhuire, Tallow who beat Garranbane in the Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Mini 7s Hurling final played in the Gold Coast Pitch. [Sean Byrne]

Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside who beat Lismore in the Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Mini 7s [Sean Byrne] Camogie final played in the Gold Coast Pitch.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

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Club Focus Wednesday, 25th March, 1998 CHURCH AND GENERAL NATIONAL HURLING LEAGUE

Cork’s first half performance decisive Cork 1-12; Waterford 1-5. CORK’S hurlers declared their intentions early as they bounced onto the Fraher Field at 3.15 p.m., fully fifteen minutes prior to the throw-in. In fact, it turned out to be 20 minutes as the start was delayed by 5 minutes to allow the crowd time to get into the ground. Cork’s first half performance proved to be decisive in winning both league points here as in the second quarter they scored a total of 1-6. While in this self same period Waterford failed to raise a single flag in what was a disappointing performance. In that second quarter Cork’s half back line of Mark Landers, Brian Corcoran and Sean Og O hAilpin, well supported by corner backs Fergal Ryan and Diarmuid O’Sullivan, lorded the exchanges. All five turned on a display of skilful, direct, forceful hurling as they effectively shut down the Waterford attack in which only Ken McGrath produced anything like normal form in this period. Cork were also edging the exchanges at centre field. While in defence only Sean Cullinane was playing to form. While Tom Feeney was also doing well against Mickey O’Connell. Then there was the steadiness of Cork’s veteran goalkeeper Ger Cunningham, steady, alert play and well placed clearances, helped to boost his side’s confidence. In contrast Waterford players made too many unforced errors on the ball. Cork were quick to capitalise on these errors.

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At the interval Cork went in leading by 1-9 to 0-2 having shot five wides to Waterford’s three. It was obvious that it would take a major transformation in the pattern of the game to deny the visitors both points. Cork scored a vital goal in the 23rd minute. They had pulled their half forwards outside the 65 metre line. A good low ball in saw Stephen Frampton going in front of Joe Deane. The ball ran through to the unmarked Killeagh star who cut in to flick the ball past the helpless Brendan Landers. Waterford were thrown a lifeline as Ger Cunningham effected a brilliant save from a Michael White shot. Ger Harris won possession and centred the ball back across the square to where Paul Flynn got in for a well taken goal, 1-10 to 1-4, with 40 minutes played. Waterford did much better in the second half, with Tony Browne at wing back, Dan Shanahan, Ken McGrath and Billy O’Sullivan doing much better. However, it was in the second quarter that the game was won and lost. Simply put, a good day for Cork league-wise and a disappointing one for Waterford. Scorers Cork: J. Deane 1-3, F. McCormack and B. O’Driscoll 0-3 each, M. O’Connell 0-2, K. Murray 0-1. Scorers Waterford: P. Flynn 1-0, K. McGrath 0-2, G. Harris, D. Shanahan and B. O’Sullivan 0-1 each. Cork: G. Cunningham; F. Ryan, J. Browne, D. O’Sullivan; M. Landers, B. Corcoran, S. Og O hAilpin; P. Ryan, M. Daly; B. O’Driscoll, F. McCormack, M. O’Connell; S. McGrath, A. Browne, J. Deane. Subs: K. Murray for A. Browne; B. Egan for M. O’Connell. Waterford: B. Landers; S. Frampton, S. Cullinane, M. O’Sullivan; T. Feeney, F. Hartley, P. Queally; T. Browne, G. Gater; B. Greene, K. McGrath, G. Harris; D. Shanahan, B. O’Sullivan, P. Flynn. Subs: M. White for P. Queally; T. Carroll for G. Gater. Referee: P. Horan (Offaly).

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 14 Forecasts. 9 Correct. 5 Incorrect. Success Rate: 64.3% This Week’s Forecasts: West JHC: Colligan v (Tourin). Under 21 ‘B’ Football SF: Cois Bhride v (Brickeys), An Ghaeltacht v (Dungarvan). SHL: Abbeyside v (Mt. Sion), DLS v (An Rinn), Passage v (Fourmilewater), Ballyduff v (Dungarvan), Ballygunner v (Roanmore), Lismore v (Tallow). IHL: Ferrybank v (St. Mollerans), Ballyduff Lower v (Fenor), Stradbally v (St. Saviours), Erins Own v (Butlerstown), Portlaw v (Modeligo). National SFL: London v (Waterford). To Date: 43 Forecasts. 27 Correct. 16 Incorrect. Success Rate: 62.8%.

10th June, 2017: Camogie competitors at the John West Skills Day in the National Sports Campus on Saturday, 10th June. The Skills Day is an opportunity for Ireland’s rising football, hurling and camogie stars to show their skills ahead of the John West Féile na nÓg and John West Féile na nGael competitions. At Abbottstown in Dublin. [Cody Glenn/Sportsfile]

John West handing over design of official Féile jersey to the children of Ireland CORK Senior Hurler Eoin Cadogan joined John West, official sponsors of the national GAA Féile competitions as they announced a brand new partnership with O'Neills. John West are handing over the design of this year's official Féile jersey to the children of Ireland and calling on them to give their best to John West by designing their very own jersey and making their mark on Féile 2018. The winning design will be chosen by a panel of expert judges, including GAA royalty Eoin Cadogan, and will then be produced and distributed as the official jersey for this year's competitions. Cadogan will be the first person to wear this limited edition jersey at the official launch of this year's Feile in April in Croke Park. Speaking at the announcement, John West General Manager Peter Rooney said; "We are delighted to continue our Féile sponsorship in 2018. It is a fantastic competition combining team-work & skill which provides an ideal platform to speak to families around Ireland around

the importance of John West fish as a natural source of protein. We are looking forward to having Eoin on board as a John West ambassador for 2018 and to help us judge the competition, as no doubt choosing a winner will be very difficult." Designing the jersey is simple, anyone wishing to enter the competition can visit O'Neills website and search for John West or log on to: https://www.oneills.com/blog/joh n-west-feile-2018-give-john-westyour-best.html and let their creative juice flow. Once logged into the O'Neills website applicants can download the templated John West blank jersey and begin designing. There are no boundaries on the method in which the jerseys are designed, choose device or by hand the sky is the limit! Once the design has been completed, all that is left to do is fill your details into the entry form and email your design to johnwestfeile@oneills.com<mailto:j ohnwestfeile@oneills.com>, en-

tries will also be accepted by post. The winner will not only have the honour of designing the official John West Féile jersey, they will also win a weekend trip to Killary Adventure Centre for all the family! At Killary, you can experience the thrills and spills of some of the most exhilarating and exciting outdoor activities including; kayaking, high ropes, gorge walking, archery and many more! John West Féile ambassador and Cork hurler Eoin Cadogan added; "I am delighted to have come on board with John West as an ambassador of the Féile competitions - they are such an important part of a GAA player's career and a great weekend to be a part of, I have so many brilliant memories of my Féile experiences". He continued, "I would love to have designed my own Féile jersey and think it is an excellent way to get the children looking forward to the competitions and especially for the lucky winner who will see their jersey come to life! I can't wait to see the design come in."

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TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY

Michael Walsh with some of our future stars of Stradbally GAA Club holding the Conway and Phelan Cups.

RICE CUP U-14 HURLING Championship: Rice Cup under 14 Hurling. Venue: Lismore. Date: Wednesday, 18th March, 1998. Half time score: Lismore CBS 2-2; Dungarvan CBS 0-2. Full time score: Lismore CBS 5-14; Dungarvan CBS 0-6. Dungarvan CBS: S. McGrath (Brickey Rangers); M. McGrath (Kilgobinet/Colligan), T. Sheridan (Dungarvan), B. Hickey (Kilgobinet/Colligan), D. Hickey (Brickey Rangers), N. Donnelly (Dungarvan), E. Fitzpatrick (do.) (Capt.), R. Tobin (Dungarvan), S. Fitzgerald (do.), S. Nugent (Brickey Rangers), T. Fitzgerald (do.), C. Shalloe (do.), J. Houlihan (Dungarvan), D. Power (do.), B. Power (do.). Subs: T. Stack (Dungarvan) for J. Houlihan (10 mins.); W. Hennebry (Kilgobinet/Colligan) for D. Power (45 mins.).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 March, 2018

The Waterford Camogie Board launched their Benefit Dog Night which takes place in Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium on Saturday, 14th April, 2018. Tickets for this night will be on sale from all Waterford Camogie Clubs and they are priced at €10.00 each or a Family ticket for €20.00. Pictured at the launch were Waterford Camogie stars Niamh Rockett, Aoife and Shauna Fitzgerald and Brianna O'Regan, also included were owner/trainers, Fiona and John Goff, Austin O'Connor, Joe Cleary, Chairman of the Camogie Finance committee, John C. Flood, Waterford Camogie Treasurer, Ita Murphy, Chairperson, Waterford Camogie Board, Kathleen Lennon, Racing Manager, Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium, Megan O'Connor, Darragh Murphy and Dr. Sheila O'Donohoe. [Noel Browne]

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Alice O’Connors Bar where the jackpot is €8,800 as on Monday night James, Joey and Jack were drawn out of the drum and chose card number 20 which when turned was not the joker but they did win €50. Michael Hearne and Patrick O'Brien won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers, tickets can be purchased from Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar, Abbeyside Post Office and Crotty’s Bar. UNDER 21 FOOTBALL Our under 21 footballers were due to take on The Nire on St. Patrick's morning in the semi-final of the County Championship but unfortunately our opponents could not field on the day so we now advance to the County Final. SENIOR HURLING On Monday last, we began our County League campaign with a most disappointing performance against Passage where we lost by 1-16 to 1-3. This Thursday night we play Mt. Sion in Abbeyside at 8.00 p.m. BOOKING OF PITCHES As our teams return to training 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 €1,850.

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