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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 May, 2014
Dungarvan Flower and Garden Club
Dungarvan Flower and Garden Club’s guest speaker, Hester Forde, following her successful presentation ‘Creative Gardening with Containers.’
GUEST speaker at Dungarvan Flower and Garden Club’s event on Wednesday evening last, at the Park Hotel, was plant breeder, plant collector and passionate gardener, Hester Forde. Her topic, entitled ‘Creative Gardening with Containers’, was both informative and inspiring. Hester began her presentation by extolling the charm and versatility of container gardening. She explored the endless possibilities for height, structure, colour, scent and texture offered by planting in containers. Hester's slide show illustrated truly amazing architectural designs created by artful planting of colourful blooms and foliage in a wide range of containers. Scenes from gardens throughout Ireland and the United Kingdom delighted those present. Gardens featured included
John Massey's garden in Ashwood, Great Dixter in East Sussex, The Dillon Garden , Ranelagh, Lodge Park, Straffan and Hester's own garden, Cosheen in East Cork. For successful container planting, Hester recommends a mixture of compost, soil and grit. Hester uses 'Jack's Magic' compost, Westwood potting grit and sterilized soil. Builders' mesh, placed inside the pots, prior to planting, can facilitate good drainage. Pots should be elevated on pot feet or on timber blocks. Also, lining terracotta pots with bubble wrap can prevent algae growth on the pots during inclement weather. Regular watering and feeding ensures healthy and colourful plants. When planting in narrow necked containers be aware that vigorous root growth may make it difficult to remove the plants at a later date.
In order to prevent the spread of box blight, when trimming box hedging and topiary, dip shears and clipper blades into a solution of Jeyes Fluid. Pots can be placed in the herbacious borders to add colour and drama or simply to fill gaps in planting. Group various sized pots for stunning displays or cluster and display at different levels. Hester lists the following plants as suited for summer pots; Dahlia, Cannna, Lillium, Eupatorium Sordidum, Agapanthus and Salvia while Cordalis, Hosta, Anemonella, Dicentra and Eranthis are best suited for containers in shade. Plant troughs in sunshine with Geranium, Fritillaria, Allium, Pulsatilla Halleri and Rhodohypoxis. Club member, Maura Curran, proposed a vote of thanks to Hester
and the evening concluded with a raffle, plant sale and the serving of refreshments. Dungarvan Flower and Garden Club now takes its annual summer break to enjoy club trips and time in the garden. Club members will travel to the RDS, Ballsbridge from June 18th – 22nd to attend the 11th World Flower Show, 'A Floral Odyssey'. This is a truly unmissable event for all flower arrangers and enthusiasts. Admission is open to the public and tickets are available from www.wafaireland.com or on the day in the RDS. Check out the event website: www.wafaireland.com Attention club members: annual club outing scheduled for July 5th to Iris Checkett's Garden, Glenavon, Courtown, Co. Wexford. Details at (087) 6726558 or (087) 2390853.
Kilmac FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Congratulations to the boys and girls at Kilmacthomas Primary School who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday, 10th May in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Kilmac. Fr. Martin Keogh administered the sacrament to the following children, Catherine Curran, Jake Curran, Reece Eusebe, Ellie Grant, Evan Hanrahan, Jake Hearne, Molly Jeynes, Niamh Kavanagh, Conor Kearns-O'Brien, Thomas Kearns-O'Brien, Conor Keating, Kelvin Kelly, Abigail Kiersey-Long, Samuel Lineen, T.J. McGrath, Rachael Moore, Cameron Morrissey, Kasey Mulhearne, Keira O'Rielly, Heather Ridgard, Shayna Sammon, Fionn Whelan and Jake Whelan.Well done to the teachers and parents for making this such a memorable day for all the children. LATE DENNIS CORKERY With deep sadness we record the passing of
Dennis Corkery, Main Street, Kilmacthomas and formerly of Millstreet, Co. Cork which occurred at his residence on Saturday, 10th May. Reposing at his residence on Sunday from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., removal took place from his residence on Monday to Our Lady of Mercy Church for 12.00 noon Mass and burial took place immediately afterwards in Kilmacthomas cemetery. Sincere sympathy to his loving wife Eily, son Mike daughters Eileen and Ann, grand-children all relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. LOTTO DRAW Results of the Kilmacthomas AFC lotto draw for Saturday, 10th May, letters drawn A, C, D, L, no jackpot winner, five winners of €20 each to Cameron Cleary, Kilmac, Carey Family, Dungarvan, Annice Fitzpatrick, Pairc An Aonaigh, Fionn Whelan, St. Anne’s Terrace, Kilmac and Trevor McGrath, c/o P P I. Next week’s jackpot €2750, be in to win.
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CUMANN NA mBAN EXHIBITION / THEATRE EVENT We had a packed house at the museum and theatre last Thursday night for the exhibition and theatre event to commemorate the founding of Cumann Na mBan 100 years ago this year and to record the role of the women of Waterford city and county who were members of the Cumann. The Museum President, William Fraher, welcomed those present and referred to the fact that these stories were part of the hidden history of the role of women in Irish history. He introduced Mr. John Quinlan, nephew of Pat and Thomas Keating who died at the Burgery Ambush. Mr. Quinlan gave an insightful and moving talk on the role of his family in the fight for independence. The audience then proceeded to the theatre where Mr.Tommy Mooney gave a powerpoint presentation on the history of the Cumann Na mBan. Local group Bealtaine performed some stirring songs throughout the evening and members of Dungarvan Dramatic Club brought to life extracts from contemporary letters written by Waterford members of Cumann Na mBan. Eddie Cantwell prepared a continuous slide show of photographs throughout the performance. In conclusion the President thanked the following for their assistance with the exhibition –
Chrissie O'Connor Knight, Eddie Cantwell, the families who provided information on their relatives in Cumann Na mBan, Waterford County Museum staff, Deirdre Collender and Bealtaine, Dungarvan Dramatic Club, Tommy Mooney, Cal McCarthy, Dept of Arts Heritage & Gaeltacht, John Paul Quin, Andy Kelly, Helen Moynihan, and Joanne Rothwell, Waterford Co. Archive. Mr. Fraher stated that it was the intention of the museum to place the information compiled for this exhibition on the museum website so that it would be available to all and be a fitting memorial to these brave Waterford women. TALK ON SHANDON CAVE As part of the Bealtaine Festival of Outdoor Science, Waterford County Council will present a talk
titled – Tales of Giants from Shandon Cave by Dr. Matthew Parkes, Natural History Museum, Dublin. The talk will take place on Wednesday, 21st May, at 7.30 in the Town Hall Theatre. ANNUAL BOOK SALE We are currently collecting books for our annual book sale. If you have books to donate (no magazines or encyclopedias please) you can contact the museum at 058-45960 or drop them in to us in Friary Street. Many thanks to all our donors to date. Please note the date for the sale has been changed and the new date is the last week-end in June. GROUP VISITS TO MUSEUM We had many school and community groups from the locality visiting the museum in 2013 and hope to have more in 2014. It is vital that we encourage young people in particular
Members of Dungarvan Dramatic Club.
Chrissy O'Connor Knight, Nioclás Ó Gríofáin, Tommy Mooney. to take an interest in the history of their locality. Groups can be given a guided tour, there are replica items which can be handled and DVDs on local subjects such as The Moresby, Railways, etc. If you are interested in arranging a visit please ring 058-45960 to make an appointment. THE GREAT WAR ROADSHOW The roadshows are being held to mark the 100th anniversary of the Great War. Speakers will include Dr. Myles Dungan, Dr.
Ciaran Wallace, Turtle Bunbury, Gordon Power, etc. This event will be held at Waterford City Library on Saturday, 17th May, starting at 10.30 a.m. and admission is free but you have to register at - localstudies@waterfordcity.ie OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Phone 058-45960. Email: info@waterfordmuseum.ie Web: www.waterfordmuseum.ie / www.facebook.com/waterfordcountymuseum