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By Paul Mooney THE Chief Executive of Waterford City and County Council said the local authority will be “rigorous” in the collection of any debt, such as outstanding development contributions, and while the Council will look at hardship cases, “we won’t be listening to fairy stories!”

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Mr.Walsh delivered his strong words at the April meeting of Waterford City and County Council, following concerns raised by several Councillors about people receiving ‘threatening’ letters from the Council in relation to unpaid development contributions.

Councillors Michael J. O’Ryan, James Tobin, Seanie Power and Liam Brazil all raised concerns about the treatment of people who have outstanding development contributions to pay the Council, in relation to development of property such as once-off houses.

Under the Planning and Development Act, anyone granted permission to build property must pay a development contribution to the local authority for the provision of public infrastructure and facilities benefiting the area.

For residential development, there is a

development contribution of €3,000 for houses up to 125 sq. metres; a €5,000 contribution for houses between 125 sq. metres and 200 sq. metres; and a €9,000 contribution for houses over 200 sq. metres in size.

Cllr. O’Ryan told the meeting that over 500 letters have gone out to people who owe the Council development charges, some dating as far back as 2006.

He said around 480 of those letters are in relation to people who built once-off housing, and asked that the Council be lenient with genuine cases where people are having difficulty paying, and instead consider phased payments over a period of time.

Concurring, Cllr.Tobin said it was ‘one size fits all’ in relation to the standard letter which went out to people.

Cllr.Tobin said the same letter went to a widow who owes €524 since 2006, and a developer who owes €10,000 after building a number of houses.

“I know the Council has to get the money in, but surely to God there must be some distinction made between a developer who owes money and a private citizen who finds themselves fairly harddone-by in life and can’t afford it,” said Cllr. Tobin.

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Mollie Mernagh from Kilbrien National School pictured at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Operation Thor hailed a success as crime figures drop in Waterford 1916 TV series

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By Paul Mooney FIGURES for crime in the Waterford Garda Division, such as burglary and theft have significantly reduced in the first four months of this year, with the drop in crime attributed to Operation Thor, which targeted known criminals.

At the recent meeting of Waterford City and County’s Joint Policing Committee, Superintendent Chris Delaney, Waterford, revealed that property crime is down by 28 percent in the Waterford Garda Division. All three districts experienced a drop in this crime - there was a 26 percent drop in the crime in Waterford City; a 31 percent drop

in Dungarvan; and a 33 percent drop in Tramore. The detection rate for property crime is on a par with last year - at 39 percent.

Supt. Delaney said Operation Thor “was very successful” and helped to bring about reductions in burglaries across the Waterford Division.

“This is my ninth year as Superintendent of Waterford and

I haven’t seen figures as positive as these in those nine years from one particular operation,” said Supt.

Delaney.

The figures showed significant drops in crimes including burglary, as well as thefts from shops, thefts from vehicles and theft (other).

Supt. Delaney pointed out that significant Garda resources were

directed to Operation Thor to disrupt criminal activity and deny criminals the use of roads, to prevent crime and to target those involved in crime.

“That has continued over the last six months and it has had a positive effect on our figures.That can be attributed to Operation Thor,” said Supt. Delaney.

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of development contribution a €5,000 125 sq. metres; 125 sq. houses up to houses between contribution for metres; and a €9,000 sq. metres and 200 over 200 sq.

of Waterford the contribution for houses THE Chief Executive Council said that metres in size.

City and County told the meeting will be “rigorous” Cllr. O’Ryan to people local authority of any debt, such have gone out con- over 500 letters in the collection Council development development who owe the far back as 2006. as outstanding while the Council charges, some dating as those letters are “we tributions, and 480 of He said around hardship cases, who built once-off will look at to fairy stories!” in relation to peoplethat the Council be words at won’t be listening asked

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his strong housing, and cases where people Mr.Walsh deliveredWaterford City and of lenient with genuine paying, and instead the April meeting following concerns are having difficulty over a period County Council, Councillors about phased payments from consider raised by several ‘one ‘threatening’ letters of time.

Tobin said it was unpaid people receiving Concurring, Cllr. standard in relation to the Council relation to the size fits all’ in to people. development contributions.

J. O’Ryan, James letter which went out went to Councillors Michael the same letter Brazil all Cllr.Tobin said Power and Liam 2006, and of Tobin, Seanie owes €524 since after about the treatment a widow who owes €10,000 raised concerns outstanding developa developer who of houses. people who have to pay the Council, get the building a number property ment contributions Council has to of “I know the development there must in relation to surely to God a houses. money in, but made between such as once-off and Development some distinction and a private Under the Planningpermission to build be who owes money fairly harddeveloper granted anyone conAct, themselves pay a developmentfor the citizen who finds afford it,” said property must in life and can’t local authority and done-by tribution to the public infrastructure Cllr. Tobin. provision of page 2 the area.

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Thor to directed to Operation and deny as positive as activity I haven’t seen figures one disrupt criminaluse of roads, to the and a 33 percent these in those nine years from in Dungarvan; Supt. criminals to target those The detection meeting of operation,” said prevent crime and drop in Tramore.

At the recent a par particular in crime. and County’s Joint rate for property crime is on Delaney.

Waterford City significant involved has continued over the Superinten- at 39 percent.

“That The figures showed including a Policing Committee, Waterford, with last year and it has had said Operation in crimes Delaney, last six months Supt. Delaney That and drops crime in the dent Chris property crime is as thefts from effect on our figures.

FIGURES for that “was very successful” burglary, as well and positive to Operation Division, such as revealed in the Thor be attributed bring about reductions shops, thefts from vehicles can Waterford Garda have down by 28 percent Page 6 Supt. Delaney.

All helped to theft and across the Waterford theft (other). said Garda Division. burglary out that Thor,” in the first Waterford a drop in burglaries on page 12 Continued Supt. Delaney pointed significantly reduced Division. three districts experienced resources were ninth year as was a 26 perthis year, with the significant Garda “This is my four months of this crime - there crime in attributed to in of Waterford and the Superintendent drop in crime cent drop in which targeted a 31 percent drop Waterford City; Operation Thor, known criminals.

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National outlook for the following few days: Wednesday night: A dry, clear night. Rather cool but no significant frost. Air minima of 2 to 7 degrees. Some fog patches developing in near calm conditions.

Thursday: Another dry and sunny day for Ulster, Connacht and most of Leinster with temperatures in the mid-teens in light to moderate easterly winds. Cloudy over much of Munster and the southeast of Leinster with temperatures in the low teens in fresh easterly winds. Still generally dry but some patchy rain is possible especially over parts of Cork and Kerry. Thursday night frost free.

Friday:There is a possibility of some rain over southern parts of Munster and Leinster and dry weather continuing elsewhere with just a little patchy rain about. Temperatures of 10 to 15 degrees in moderate to fresh easterly winds; warmest in the west and northwest.

This weekend and early next week: Becoming cold again with northerly winds feeding down a mixture of sunshine and wintry showers. Daytime temperatures falling back to only 10 degrees (or less) and nightime frosts returning.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Council will be rigorous on debt collection FROM FRONT PAGE Cllr. Power said the Council needs to encourage the building of once-off bungalows and houses in the rural countryside to help keep rural schools and communities going. He asked that the Council consider a payment plan for those people with outstanding development contribution debt.

Cllr. Brazil said anyone willing to pay in installments should be accepted by the Council.

He said the Council has failed in the past for not collecting the money.

He also suggested the Council ensure that applicants building once-off housing in future are made to understand that development contributions must be paid upfront and must be incorporated into their mortgage if they want to build.

However, Mr. Walsh was very forthright in his statement made

to the Council, pointing out that Waterford City and County Council are owed in the region of €3m in development contributions, €2m of which relates to once-off housing developments.

“I am statutorily-bound to collect that money,” Mr. Walsh said.

“Or perhaps, as an alternative, I’m statutorily-bound to come back to Council and ask you what works you would like me to stop around the city and county,” Mr. Walsh said.

He said the income has to match the work carried out by the Council and he made “no apologies” right across the board.

“We are being absolutely rigorous, and I mean rigorous, in the terms of the collection of debt,” Mr. Walsh said.

He said the Council has a €100m budget, with €50m to €60m having to be collected on an annual basis.

“If we fail to collect that, we are ultimately giving ourselves an unsound financial position and we affect our capacity to bring forward the investment that in general terms is necessary.”

Mr. Walsh said where the capacity exists to pay, “the Council will be demanding payment - full-stop, end of story!”

“Our debt is no less or no more important than anybody elses.”

Mr. Walsh said that in some cases, the Council received a “laughable response” from some people in relation to the payment of development contributions and gave one example, where a person who was building a 5,000 sq ft (470 sq metre) house proposed to give €100 a week to the Council to pay off the development contribution of €9,000.

Mr. Walsh reminded Councillors that Waterford Council’s development contribu-

tions are amongst the lowest in the country.

“We are going to do our job and will be rigorous in terms of debt collection.We will deal with people on an individual basis and we will be as fair as we possibly can in terms of historical debt,” Mr. Walsh said.

He pointed out that in future, it is a condition of planning permission that development contributions are paid prior to the commencement of any development to take place.

“Development contributions will be paid prior to commencement of the development or we will be taking enforcement action,” Mr. Walsh warned.

“That is the law and I’m statutorily-bound within it. That is the way it is going to have to be.

We will look at hardship cases, but we won’t be listening to fairy stories!” Mr. Walsh

Strong lobbying from Chamber forces contractor to re-examine proposed Main Street closure

By Paul Mooney STRONG lobbying from Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber has resulted in contractors re-re-examining a proposal to close Main Street for a month in relation to Smarter Travel works taking place on Grattan Square.

Last week, this newspaper revealed that many businesses around Dungarvan centre were up-in-arms over a proposal to close Main Street / Parnell Street to facilitate the works from 7th June for a four week period.

However, following a meeting last Monday night between Dungarvan Chamber and Main Street traders, the contractors, Wills Brothers Construction, and representatives of Smarter Travel, it is understood that Wills Brothers Construction is currently tweaking the current design and plans to ensure disruption to businesses is minimised and possibly eliminate the need to close Main Street.

A further meeting will be scheduled next week between the Chamber, contractors, Main Street businesses and Smarter Travel representatives to clarify whether or not Main Street will need to close during the works.

While it is agreed that works

Grattan Square during last weekend’s West Waterford Festival of Food. are behind the original schedule, the contractors have agreed to increase resources in order to complete the work as fast as possible.

It is expected that the overall works in Grattan Square should be completed by 31st August.

The West side of Grattan Square is nearing completion,

while work on the East side of the Square gets underway.

Studs will be laid into the road to indicate official parking spaces (not painted white lines).

FESTIVALS Meanwhile, Grattan Square was made ready for the West Waterford Festival of Food last

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week.

Jenny Beresford of Dungarvan Chamber said it was a great showcase for the public to see what the Square will be like when it is finished.

She said the Square will be further showcased later this week when the Celtic Media Festival takes place.

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Dungarvan rolls out the ‘red carpet’ for Celtic Media Festival

By Paul Mooney DUNGARVAN will be rolling out the red carpet this week for hundreds of delegates and competitors attending the Celtic Media Festival.

The Festival will be held from Wednesday, 20th to Friday, 22nd April and is an annual event which promotes the languages and cultures of the Celtic Nations and regions (Ireland, Isle of Man, Brittany, Galicia, Scotland and Wales) in media.

The festival combines a major conference of seminars and master classes with the presentation of coveted prizes in an international competition across all main content genres in TV, radio, film and digital media.

The Celtic Media Festival, which held its first event on the Scottish Hebrides island of Benbecula in 1980, is now in its 37th year and has been held in Ireland nine times previously.

This is the first time the festival has been held in Dungarvan.

Hundreds of delegates (local, national and international) will enjoy a packed festival programme in Dungarvan later this week, which is supported

by Waterford City and County Council, Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, TG4, RTÉ, Northern Ireland Screen, BBC Northern Ireland, BBC Scotland, MG ALBA, S4C and BBC Cymru Wales.

“We’re extremely proud to be able to bring some of the leading names in the media and broadcast indus-

try to Dungarvan and to offer a genre and platformspanning programme to our Festival delegates,” said Festival Director Catriona Logan.

“From sessions focusing on the changing nature of the wider broadcasting industry, the benefits of some of the world’s biggest films and TV shows filming in Celtic nations or a conversation between two highly acclaimed directors, to name a few, we’re sure it will be a great few days for delegates and the wider Dungarvan community alike.”

Ms. Logan said there are many reasons why the organisers chose Dungarvan to host the 2016 Celtic Media Festival, such as “the support of the Council and independent media production company, Nemeton; the enthusiasm of local businesses and the abundant facilities on offer in the town including accommodation; and the vibrancy of the town and its people”.

This year, there is a record-breaking 510 entries submitted to festival organisers, with nominees from over 90 production companies and broadcasters competing across 23 award categories, including Arts, Comedy, Current Affairs, Drama Series, Factual Single, Sport, Radio Documentary and more.

The Celtic Media Festival consistently attracts applications from highstandard productions from across the Celtic nations.

Ireland has 42 productions in the running for a Torc Award.

“Every year, we’re taken aback by the quality of pro-

gramming that is entered into Celtic Media Festival,” said Ms. Logan.

“The Celtic Nations and Regions are a force to be reckoned with creatively, and we’re proud to be involved in recognising this.

It’s hugely important to acknowledge the stellar work that these people do, and all the entries this year are testament to the talent and skill that these programme makers have,” she added.

As part of the Celtic Media Festival, there will be a public film screening exclusive to the festival, as part of the Irish Film Institute’s ‘Local Films for Local People’ project, called ‘Down Waterford Way’, on the evening of Wednesday 20th April, from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. at SGC Dungarvan.

The programme of films about Waterford are selected from the collections of the IFI Irish Film Archive.

The programmes to be shown date back to the 1950s and will include a montage of Amharc Éireann newsreels with stories about herring fishing at Dunmore, winter beagling at Tallow and the 1957 Fleadh Ceoil at Dungarvan.

Louis Marcus’ luminous,

Academy Award-nominated Conquest of Light about the craftsmen of Waterford Glass and The One Nighters, Peter Collinson’s affectionate documentary following the road-trip adventures of Waterford’s The Royal Showband fronted by ‘Ireland’s Elvis’ Brendan Bowyer, will also be shown at Dungarvan cinema.

The programme will be introduced by Sunniva O’Flynn of the Irish Film Institute.

Screenings are free but ticketed. Tickets can be reserved by emailing Naomi@celticmediafestival.co.uk.

“We’re hugely excited to present ‘Down Waterford Way’ alongside the Irish Film Institute, which will enable film and TV fans to join the celebrations as Celtic Media Festival takes place in Dungarvan,” said Ms. Logan.

Sunniva O’Flynn, Head of Irish Film Programming, Irish Film Institute said: “There’s a wealth of really fine films made in and about Waterford in the collections at the IFI Irish Film Archive”.

“It’s exciting to bring this programme to the Celtic Media Festival where the industry delegates are sure to admire the films’ craftsmanship and where Waterford locals will bask in the sheer nostalgia of seeing the county and its people in decades gone by.”

As well as ‘Down Waterford Way’, Ms. Logan said the public events programme has some great events available to local people, including Raidió na Gaeltachta featuring some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians on Thursday night at Lawlors Hotel, while on Friday, there will be a screening of The Legend of Longwood at Dungarvan’s SGC Cinema.

For more information on the Celtic Media Festival and the full programme of events, check out www.celticmediafestival.co.

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The camper van was taken from a premises in Ballinamult on 14th April last. It is understood the keys were handed over to the culprit, who made off in the van.

The camper van was converted from a van and has a distinguishable blue line running along the body, with an awning on the passenger side and blackened rear windows.

The registration of the camper van is 95LK-3452.

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Charity cycle organiser thanks all who participated to raise awareness of mental health

Scene from Wrecking The Rising (“Éirí Amach Amú) a 1916 comedy drama series for TG4 which was written by Ballymacarbry native James Phelan (inset). Episode one starts on Saturday, 23rd April, at 9.30 p.m. Episode two is on Sunday, 24th April, at 9.30 p.m. and Episode three is on Monday, 25th April, at 9.30 p.m.

Wrecking The Rising (“Éirí Amach Amú”) WHEN three friends travel back in time to Easter 1916, they discover they have an opportunity to change Irish history forever. WRECKING THE RISING (ÉIRÍ AMACH AMÚ) is an imaginative, humorous and exciting alternate take on the Easter Rising.

Can history ever change?

We’re about to find out in WRECKING THE RISING (“ÉIRÍ AMACH AMÚ”), a hugely ambitious drama series produced for TG4 by Tile Films, one of Ireland’s leading television production companies. Tile Films’ past productions include “Saving the Titanic”, a HD feature drama-documentary that won the Best Featurelength Drama at the Celtic Media Festival 2013 and the Gold World Medal Award at the New York Festivals 2013, and “A Terrible Beauty”, a 90min feature drama-documentary and winner of a 2015 IFTA Award.

WRECKING THE RISING (“ÉIRÍ AMACH AMÚ”) follows the fortunes of three Dublin men who travel back in time to 1916, just as the Easter Rising is about to break out. No sooner have they arrived in the past than they commit a monumental blunder that changes everything. Realizing they have inadvertently ruined the Rising before it has even begun, they must somehow concoct a plan to keep history on course. But these three modern day re-enactors and self-proclaimed Rising experts find that they are altering history at every turn. Soon they are battling not only for their own futures but the entire country’s future too.

Though confused and terrified, they have to find the hero in themselves... and quickly.The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast including Peter Coonan (Love/Hate), Owen McDonnell (Singlehanded), Sean T. Ó Meallaigh (Charlie), Jeanne O’Connor (Sineater), Enda Oates (Moone Boy), Eva Jane Gaffney (What Richard Did) and Olga Wehrly (Dark Touch).

This high-concept series is an imaginative alternate take on the events of 1916.

Though highly dramatic, the series is filled with heart, humour and insight.

Producer Stephen Rooke says, “The drama lets viewers witness the events of Easter 1916 from a unique 21st-century perspective.

Through the eyes of the characters, we really get a sense of what it was like to live and die on the streets of Dublin in 1916.”

Director Ruán Magan is relishing the opportunity to bring the incisive script to life: “This clever premise gives us a chance to step into the boots of someone who experienced the Rising first-hand, and witness these events from a 21st-century perspective. It also allows us to the see the Rising’s leaders as living, breathing human beings, with doubts and issues of their own to confront.”

Writer James Phelan (Rásaí na Gaillimhe) insists that he did not intend to be irreverent in devising the concept: “I wanted to breathe some life back into historical events that are increasingly set in stone. I don’t see the point of simply reiterating the events of Easter week. The point of any drama is to reinvigorate

and reengage. Through a fantastical premise, we can strip the veneer off of the Rising and evoke an exciting seismic week where suddenly everything is up for grabs again”.

The project boasts a stellar crew, including acclaimed editor Anna Maria O’Flanagan (A Date for Mad Mary), production designer Padraig O’Neill (Adam and Paul) and DOP Colm Whelan (winner for a 2015 IFTA for best cinematography on Tile Films’ A Terrible Beauty).

WRECKING THE RISING (“ÉIRÍ AMACH AMÚ”) is funded by TG4, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s Sound & Vision III Funding Scheme, and Section 481, Ireland’s Film Tax Corporation Credit.

The series will be broadcast on TG4 in April 2016.

THE TEAM Executive Producer: Stephen Rooke.

Producer: Stephen Rooke, Catherine Quinn.

Director: Ruán Magan.

Writer: James Phelan.

Director of Photography: Colm Whelan.

Editor: Anna Maria O’Flanagan.

Music Composer: Ray Harman.

Production Design: Padraig O’Neill.

Costume Design: Tríona Lillis.

KEY CAST Sean Purcell: Peter Coonan.

Ernest Timmons: Owen McDonnell.

Tom Morgan: Seán T. Ó Meallaigh.

Molly Foley: Jeanne O’Connor.

James Connolly: Enda Oates.

Tom Clarke: Jack Walsh.

ORGANISER of the 50k Easter Charity Cycle, Cllr.

Liam Brazil, has expressed his thanks and appreciation to all who took part in the event last Easter Sunday to help raise awareness of mental health and suicide.

While numbers of entrants were down on last year, Cllr. Brazil attributed this to the bad weather on the day; the clocks going forward one hour; and conflicting events being held to celebrate the 1916 Commemoration.

However, Cllr. Brazil pointed out that it wasn’t a money-making event.

“It was about creating

awareness about mental health and suicide,” Cllr.

Brazil told the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council.

He said just over 250 people took part in the 50k Easter Charity Cycle, which followed a route around mid-County Waterford, from Lemybrien to Durrow, Bonmahon, Kill, Kilmeaden, Kilmacthomas and back to Lemybrien.

Cllr. Brazil highlighted the importance of the cyclists wearing their bright coloured jerseys cycling through rural locations to raise awareness of mental health and suicide, which

are taboo subjects in Ireland.

Cllr. Brazil said there are still many rural parts of the county which are isolated, and said such isolation is further exacerbated with the closure of Post Offices, Garda Stations, local shops, etc.

“It was great to see so many people cycling on a bad Sunday morning, wearing their vests to highlight mental health, and let people know that everyone has mental health and it affects different people in different ways,” said Cllr.

Brazil.

“Often, if mental health

goes untreated, it could end up in suicide,” he warned.

“There is a stigma attached to talking about mental health and suicide.

The cycle was all about getting the word out there and letting people know that there is help out there for people in distress. A problem shared is a problem halved.”

Cllr. Brazil thanked everyone who supported the Easter Charity Cycle in any way, and said it was important that the message should go out: “It is okay not to feel okay, and it is definitely okay to look for help”.

Gardaí praise well-run Festival of Food DUNGARVAN Gardaí have praised the organising and running of the West Waterford Festival of Food, which was held last weekend.

Superintendent Michael Leacy said a huge crowd of people descended on

the town over the four days, but thanks to the well-run event, he said everything went very well and he was happy with safety / security arrangements.

“There were no problems. We had

great weather for the event, a great atmosphere and it was a very enjoyable festival for everyone,” said Supt. Leacy.

“It was good positive publicity for Dungarvan and it was well-run by the organisers.”

Local campaigner challenges EirGrid on health implications of overhead power lines during oral hearing into NorthSouth Interconnector THE Public Relations Officer for community group Comeragh Against Pylons (CAP), Kieran Hartley (European Candidate of Ireland South) has vowed to continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with any community in danger of having huge pylons thrust upon them, and fulfilled that promise last week when he addressed an oral hearing into EirGrid’s proposed North-South interconnector.

An Bord Pleanála began an oral hearing into the contentious proposal earlier in March and it is expected to last for 12 weeks. The hearing is taking place in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan.

The proposed project could see 300 supersized pylons and high-voltage lines erected in a cross-border network.

Mr. Hartley, who was instrumental in campaign-

Kieran Hartley ing against EirGrid in County Waterford, as part of the Comeragh Against Pylons group, resulting in a climb-down by EirGrid on the proposed Gridlink Project, which would have seen similar supersized pylons and high-voltage power lines running through the scenic areas of County Waterford. EirGrid acknowledged that a ‘regional plan’ upgrading existing infrastructure

known as ‘series compensation’ will be used instead.

Mr. Hartley has campaigned on the needs for an energy system fit for purpose and meets the energy needs both now and for further generations to come - one that is sustainable, renewable and environmentally friendly, but this must be affordable and obtainable and not come at any price to the consumer.

There is a concern about the risk of childhood leukemia from power lines, which were expressed during campaigns against the Gridlink project and the North - South Interconnector.

Mr Hartley has repeatedly questioned EirGrid and the competent government department on the health effects of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) and Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) on humans living in close proximity to overhead high

voltage lines and corona ions emitted from power lines possibly associated with the risk of childhood leukemia.

In 2007 the Irish Government issued a report that concluded that the evidence for a linkage between childhood leukemia and EMF “should not be discounted” and recommend that “siting of power lines: As a precautionary measure future lines and power installations should be sited away from heavily populated areas to keep exposures to people low...”

Addressing the oral hearing into the North-South Interconnector, Mr. Hartley said: “EirGrid’s Project documentation is manifestly inconsistent with the current competent documents of the Irish state and the World Health Organisation”.

The oral hearing into the North - South Interconnector continues.

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Schedule of works on roads and housing outlined for 2016 WATERFORD City and County Council presented its schedule of District works for 2016 at the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council.

The schedule is a programme of works to take place on roads and housing.

“The schedule sets out in more detail what works the Council will undertake in areas,” said Fergus Galvin, Director of Services.

“It is the works budget for the Comeragh area, for specific things and how we are going to spend the funding.”

Under general maintenance works for housing, the work includes emergency and routine day-today repairs to the Council’s housing stock, such as plumbing, electrical and other works, such as storm damage, structural damage

after a fire, smoke in rooms from chimney, etc.

There are around 540 maintenance requests per year for work to Councilowned houses. The report outlined there are also around 10 vacant houses in the District which are due to be repaired, with €90,000 set aside for the work.

A further €54,000 has been set aside for energy / insulation improvements, with a grant of €80,000 expected as well from SEAI for the work.

The schedule of works for roads in the Comeragh District included detailed work and funding for maintenance and improvements to national primary, national secondary roads, such as surface dressing, pavement overlay / reconstruction, Winter maintenance and

general maintenance / improvement; funding for work on regional roads, such as surface dressing, pavement overlay / reconstruction, bridge maintenance, Winter and general maintenance. And funding and a schedule of works for maintenance and improvement of local roads, to include strengthening, drainage, maintenance, lining, patching, traffic calming, a footpath programme and general works.

Other works to take place in the District include traffic management, road safety improvements, road safety promotion and education.

Councillors Michael J. O’Ryan and Seanie Power said they would have liked to see public lighting included in the schedule of works.

Senior Engineer Pat McCarthy said there is no money in the budget for new public lighting.

While there was a schedule of works under ‘Public Lighting’ this relates to energy provision, the maintenance of existing public lighting networks and operation of public lighting.

Mr. McCarthy revealed that the only way to get some funding and improvement work for public lighting was to include it in the footpath programme.

“There is no funding for extensive new public lighting, except where there are new footpaths being provided,” Mr. McCarthy said.

He said if there are any locations of public liability ‘hotspots’, the Council will look at provision of footpaths, road works and public lighting.

Tree in graveyard is responsibility of owners A TREE in a graveyard which is about to topple over is the responsibility of the property owners, not the Council.

At the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Seanie Power said he was made aware of a tree located in the graveyard at Clonea

Power which is “ready to split”.

“It will do a lot of damage to headstones if it falls,” Cllr. Power warned.

He queried who has responsibility for the tree. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said the owners of the graveyard, whether it is the Church

authorities or a community group, are responsible for the tree.

“If it is within the property, then it is the owner’s responsibility,” Mr. Galvin said.

“It is not a Council-owed graveyard,” he added.

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Haven Heroes heading to Haiti on Annual Volunteers Trip HAVEN, the leading Irish charity working on the ground in Haiti, is undertaking its 10th volunteers trip to Haiti from 15th-24th April 2016.

Paudie Halpin from Ballymacarbry, along with 29 other volunteers, is setting off on this life-changing trip with the Irish charity. The group of volunteers will travel to the small rural community of FondParisien, which is located an hour outside the capital Portau-Prince.

The volunteers from all over Ireland will work in some of the world’s toughest climates helping the poorest people in the Western Hemisphere.The main focus for this year’s trip is a local

school in rural Haiti. The school has up to 500 children enrolled from the local community and it’s the only school in the area to offer free education and a daily meal. As part of the trip volunteers will build three new classrooms and repair existing classrooms in the school. The volunteers will also run a three day Summer Camp for all the children with sports and educational games, and arts and crafts.

In addition to supporting educational infrastructure in the area, the volunteers will carry out maintenance work on Hope House Haiti, a foster home for 32 children founded after the devastating earthquake in 2010.

Leslie Buckley, Founder and Chairman of Haven said: “It is important that we acknowledge the great work carried out by Haven’s volunteers in Haiti. I have always had great admiration for the volunteers and their commitment to Haven and Haiti. For 30 people from every walk of life to give up their time to travel to Haiti and work in the sweltering heat for 10 days is something to be proud of.

They are making a real and meaningful contribution to the lives of the children in the school and the far reaching communities. Each and every town in Ireland should be proud of the volunteers for their humanitarian efforts in Haiti.”

Haven has helped thousands of Haitians through its volunteer trips, projects and training courses. These projects are creating sustainable social enterprise, strengthening skills and education, and empowering families to live free from poverty.

Paudie Halpin, from Ballymacarbry, and a Haven Volunteer said: “I am a long term volunteer with Haven and have seen first-hand the benefits of the work Haven carries out on the ground in Haiti”.

“I think this trip will be very rewarding, and I look forward to building a place that the local community will benefit from for years to come.”

Paudie Halpin from Ballymacarbry Haven has helped thousands of Haitians through its volunteer trips, projects and training courses. These projects are creating sustainable social enterprise, strengthening skills and education, and empowering families to live free from poverty. Since its establishment, Haven has facilitated: the training of over 78,000 Haitians; brought over 1,400 volunteers to Haiti to work on its projects; built or upgraded for over 19,800 people; and directly employed over 1,200 Haitian people.

Paudie Halpin is living in Ballymacarbry and works as a builder in the Ballymacarbry / Dungarvan area, and is a familiar face in the Nire Football Club and the Fourmilewater Hurling Club.

This is Paudie's fifth trip to Haiti with Haven, having taken part in previous Build It Weeks and Volunteer Programmes in Léogâne and Île à Vache in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Paudie organises the annual Nire Valley Drop mountain-biking event to raise funds for his volunteering.

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Butler outlines importance of 24/7 cardiac care IN her maiden speech at the Dáil, newly elected TD for the Waterford constituency, Mary Butler, has outlined the importance of Waterford having a 24/7 cardiac unit at University Hospital Waterford.

Speaking last week, Deputy Butler said the health service needs serious reform particularly in Waterford, where cardiac care services are ‘time sensitive’.

“Cardiology cover at University Hospital Waterford is limited to between 8.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m., Monday to Friday,” she pointed out.

“We cannot put time restrictions on the emergency heart issues that people in Waterford might have. I don’t believe that we are serving people best by telling them they face being put in an ambulance to Cork or Dublin if there emergency falls outside of those times.

“In short – it’s time for 24/7 cardiac cover in Waterford. It was a firm commitment of mine to the people of Waterford and it will be delivered by Fianna Fáil.”

Deputy Butler, who supported the nomination of

Mary Butler, T. D. Micheál Martin for Taoiseach, said Mr. Martin “is a person committed to reforming our health service”.

“For those in this House who served in the previous Dáil they will be very familiar with the focus Fianna Fáil, Micheál Martin and our health spokesperson Billy Kelleher brought to the issues in health,” said Deputy Butler.

“We need to ensure safety and dignity for patients in our hospitals.

And we need to deliver real change for our nurses and doctors working on the frontline – taking on impossible challenges in often intolerable conditions.

“Our health demographics and budget pressures

Young film makers set for major event in Youghal this weekend

By Christy Parker UP to 800 participants and visitors from across Ireland and abroad are expected to the seventh First Cut! Youth Film Festival at Youghal’s Mall Arts Centre next weekend (April 22nd- 23rd).

The free festival provides an opportunity for filmmakers in the 12-24 age groups eager to exchange ideas and feedback with their peers, while enhancing their skills with film directors, producers and actors on hand to advise them in a series of workshops and Q & A sessions.

The event is supported by the Cork Film Centre, Cork County Council, the Arts Council of Ireland and a handful of far-sighted Youghal businesses.

Festival co-ordinator Mary McGrath says “this year’s programme has attracted almost 100 short films from Ireland’s schools and colleges and from Scotland, India and Croatia.” A 40-strong group from Croatia will visit Youghal for the event.

The festival‘s seven themes span short films; animation, fictional shorts, music video, short shorts (‘one minute wonders’), documentary and secondary

schools & third level students.

Friday’s programme is schools only, with two screening sessions featuring 30 films representing while Saturday’s screenings are open to the public. Awards are presented throughout the weekend.

Five young music video makers who earned the chance to create videos under the mentorship of Brendan Canty and Conal Thomson -aka FeelGoodLost, directors of Hozier’s Take Me to Church and MTV & VMA nomineeswill reveal the results of their enterprise.

Additionally, Nora Twomey, co-founder and director of Academy Award and BAFTA nominated animation studio, Cartoon Saloon, will screen some of the studio’s more popular works, such as The Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea along with clips from The Breadwinner, which is executively produced by Angelina Jolie. Also attending will be ward winning animation writer/director Jane Lee and animator Dave Pedley, formerly of Aardman Studios (Chicken Run).

See www.firstcutfillmfestival.com; Facebook: First Cut! Youth Film Project & Festival

represent serious challenges for the country. Micheál Martin as Taoiseach will lead a government committed to meeting these challenges.”

In her support of Mr. Martin, Deputy Butler said: “Micheál Martin is deeply committed to public service and a government led by him would deliver key reforms to build a fairer and more equal society”.

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As part of her first opportunity to speak in the Dáil, Deputy Butler also thanked all those in Waterford who voted for her.

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Book launch to aid children’s hospice founded in memory of two sisters

By Christy Parker A BOOK recounting the experiences of a mother who lost her two young children to serious illness within 20 months, will be launched for Munster distribution at Youghal’s Mall Arts Centre on Wednesday next (April 27th).

Laura and Lynn’s story – Living in the shadow of their smiles, by Jane McKenna, recalls the premature passing of Laura aged four and her sister Lynn, 15 and the aftermath of their sad farewell, as

experienced by their mum Jane and dad Brendan. It also includes diary excerpts and contributions from friends and families with similar experiences.

Laura died following surgery to repair a hole in her heart in, just a day before Lynn was diagnosed with leukaemia which subsequently claimed her life also.

Recalling Jane’s amazing approach to her impending death, Jane has described her as “an inspiration to us – she wished it could be different, but accepted it

with such dignity, aged just 15. She lived every minute of those weeks to the full, which is how we should all live our lives.”

The book provides hope and strength for parents who may be in similar circumstances to Jane and Brendan, as Jane notes that “children and young people are not given the credit for how amazingly they deal with dying, for the most part. It is we adults who find it much more difficult to deal with.”

Unhappy with the level of palliative care provided for their children, the McKenna’s founded Dublin’s LauraLynn, Ireland’s only children’s hospice, thus ensuring an immensely positive legacy has emerged from the family’s tragedy. The hospice, which was opened by President Mary McAleese in 2011, has provided care, comfort and respite for hundreds of sick children and their families.

Laura and Lynn’s story – Living in the shadow of their smiles (Liffey Press), will be launched by Youghal-born Author, Journalist and Broadcaster Colm Keane at 7.00 p.m.

All proceeds to LauraLynn Children’s Hospice.

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Gallowshill Community Meeting Tuesday, 26th April at 11.30 a.m. – The Presentation Community Development Centre, Mitchel St., Dungarvan ARE you a resident of Byrneville, Cathal Brugha Place, Lismore Avenue or Comeragh Cresent, who has suggestions on how we can improve the Gallowshill site?

Gallowshill Community project was selected in March for a Heritage Council scheme that supports local communities to explore, and protect local National Monuments (Adopt a Monument).

Regenerating Gallowshill area is an important part of the scheme.

There will be an informal chat amongst residents to work together and come up

with a plan of how this can be achieved.

The resident’s suggestions and ideas can then be presented to Waterford County/City Council to create a plan for the site. Gallowshill is central to a number of housing estates and making the site a community friendly area that is a central part of the community, enjoyed by all is important.

All local residents are welcome to join us on Tuesday morning for a chat about your ideas for the area. Look forward to seeing you there.

Cllr. calls for disability-friendly swing for playgrounds

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Cllr. Damien Geoghegan has called for a swing suitable for use by children with disabilities to be installed at council playgrounds.

Making his proposal at April’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District committee meeting, Cllr. Geoghegan said such a facility could be found in several playgrounds elsewhere, including Lahinch, adding greatly to the enjoyment of children in wheelchairs. “It didn’t happen when the playgrounds were being developed but it

needs to happen now”, he urged.

Cllr. Geoghegan said he had been contacted by a constituent whose daughter was in wheelchair who cannot currently partake in playground activities that other children can enjoy. He said his proposal was unlikely to cost very much either and he believes the public would “look favourably” on funding it from the council’s parks and open spaces budget.

Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell said that while he and Cllr. Geoghegan didn’t always get on, he supported the proposal, for which Cllr. Geoghegan thanked him.

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Waterford Europe Direct to host Bealtaine Festival 2016 Events WATERFORD Europe Direct will host a Wellness Information Workshop at Lismore Library on Monday, 9th May.The event will run from 10.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. and will be presented by local practitioner Siobhan Twomey. The workshop will provide information on various therapies including reflexology, naturopathy and nutrition.

Lismore Library Monday, 9th May, 10.00 a.m. (058 21377).

Storytelling, the Abbey Theatre, and 1916.The rich Irish storytelling tradition was an essential part of the Gaelic Revival in the late

1800s and early 1900s. Ray McGrath who has given storytelling sessions and workshops in Canada and Ireland for over 25 years is our storyteller for this 90 minute interactive session.

The session traces the contribution of Yeats and Lady Gregory to the Gaelic Revival, the Abbey Theatre and eventually to the Easter Rising. The audience will be invited to participate in the reading of the Yeats/Gregory one act play, Cathleen Ni Houlihan.

Ardkeen Library Saturday, 14th May, 3.00 p.m. (0761 10 2755).

All are welcome to take part in the grand finale

event, “The Dusk Chorus Celebration”. This night of song, wine and cheese hosted by the Europe Direct Information Centre, is a chance for all to come and celebrate the end of the Bealtaine Festival and an opportunity for the Waterford Libraries to say “thank you” to all who took part. During this evening, there will be a performance from the Bealtaine Choir and an exhibition of artworks will be officially launched.

Central Library Wednesday, 1st June, 6.30 p.m. (0761 10 2975).

Waterford Europe Direct is delighted to collaborate

with the Bealtaine Festival which “celebrates creativity as we age” and also welcomes the opportunity to spread the word about what we do. For more information log on to www.europedirect.ie The theme of the Bealtaine Festival 2016 is Iconic Citizens, which continues the Festival’s three year exploration of Nationhood and Citizenship and specifically reflects on the first generation of citizens who inhabited the new Irish state.The festival will also consider where we are, culturally, as a maturing nation and people.

Illegal dumping at Caseyville being confronted

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is considering a variety of measures to counteract illegal dumping in Dungarvan’s Caseyville–Cathal Brugha right of way area, including installation of CCTV, or overseeing reduced garden sizes in tandem with a community allotment scheme.

The issue was raised at April’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting

by Cllr. Siobhán Whelan, who suggested installing CCTV and who also

acknowledged the council’s ongoing efforts to keep ahead of the situation.

Director of Services for Environment, Ray Moloney said there were a lot of problems regarding fly tipping at the location and that CCTV was “one of several options” being mooted. Mr. Moloney noted that the passage was “almost like a drivethrough” which wasn’t helping matters. On a more positive note, the director said some apparent perpetrators had been identified and fines will be issued.

Community Officer for the district Henry Moloney (no relation) addressed the meeting also and reported that some residents considered their gardens, being too big, were magnets for fly tipping.

“They have asked us to consider taking back some of the gardens”, he continued, “and we are looking at that in terms of four houses and are also installing small, community type allotments.”

The officer said rehabilitation service Troe and the Education Training Board

had come on board the initiative, a residents’ committee had been formed and matters were proceeding well.

“We may have to build a few small walls to cordon off the gardens,” he informed, adding that with “eyes on the street” illegal dumping might be reduced.

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In a separate issue, Cllr Wheal also asked whether dog waste bins would be provided in the district any time soon. The director of services said they were actually on order for all districts.

Council unaware of any extra difficulty in getting place on housing list

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is unaware of any increased difficulty in getting on the housing list in the wake of the City and County administrative amalgamation, according to Director of Services for Housing, Eamon Grimes, in response to an inquiry from Cllr Siobhán Whelan at April’s Dungarvan-

Lismore Municipal District committee meeting.

The councillor also asked if the council considered it acceptable for two year-old child to be sharing (presumably without any option) a bedroom with a 20 year-old uncle.

Mr. Grimes further responded that he could not comment in a public meeting on an individual case but would discuss privately any housing

issue of concern if she so wished.

In a further issue, Cllr Whelan asked if council houses that had been refused by tenants were quickly offered for tenancy again. Mr. Grimes said tenancies that are “automatically go back into the pot for allocations”, from where he expected there “would be very little difficulty in having then moved through the system fairly quickly.”

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No definite timescale for Clonea Power’s new water supply CLONEA Power is on the list to receive a new water supply to help alleviate problems with the current water supply, but there is no definite timescale on the work.

At the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Seanie Power said he is receiving regular calls about the water in Clonea Power.

“The water is black, as it has been for a long time. It is a disaster,” said Cllr. Power.

Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said the Council is aware of the water issues in Clonea Power, and confirmed that the water supply is to be upgraded.

“It is on Irish Water’s capital programme. I just can’t put a def-

inite time scale on it,” Mr. Galvin said.

BURST WATER MAINS Meanwhile, Cllr. Power said there are serious problems occurring with a water mains pipe along a stretch of road from Ballyhess Cross, better known locally as Daroo’s Cross.

“Every week the water pipe is bursting there,” said Cllr. Power.

“And that is not exaggerating.”

“Some residents are without water for two or three days.”

He suggested that a new water pipe be installed to alleviate the problem.

Cllr. Power said several houses in the area have made enquiries about sinking their own well, and suggested the Council

should make grants available to those residents.

“When people have such issues with their water and they want to sink their own well, grants should be made available to them,” said Cllr. Power.

Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said the Council has a programme with Irish Water to carry out repairs on water mains throughout the county.

“We are analysing all areas where we are getting high levels of breakage and we are prioritising those, to have a new modern plastic pipe installed,” Mr. Galvin said.

He added it should eliminate all leaks and water breaks on a long-term basis.

Thanks expressed to people who attended local commemoration events THANKS were expressed to all the people who attended events around County Waterford to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising last Easter Sunday.

Speaking at the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan

said the events marked an important historical milestone in Irish history and it was great to see well-attended commemoration events around County Waterford.

He said the commemoration held in Ballymacarbry was “dig-

nified and a very enjoyable celebration” with over 300 people attending.

“It was lovely to see. We did out bit to remember those people who fought on our behalf so that we wouldn’t have to,” Cllr.

O’Ryan added.

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A highly successful Festival of Food THERE were several reasons for the massive crowd to feel thankful last weekend as they enjoyed the broad programme of events of the Ninth Festival of Food in Grattan Square and other locations from Friday evening to the traditional teatime on Sunday.

It is well known that this Festival is graced, if not with good weather, then at least the kind of conditions in which people can continue to enjoy themselves as they slowly make their way through a wide and tempting variety of foods. While occasionally over the years it has been cool and windy, it would be difficult to remember an occasion when the event was hampered by even a shower.

There is no doubt that the Festival of Food has become a very important jewel in the crown of Waterford Festivals, drawing crowds from many parts of Munster and beyond for the rich menu of foods and culinary events which have long since been the norm for this very successful tourism promotion.

The showpiece event on Sunday, the array of food producers, restaurants, caterers and a five hour programme of entertainment in balmy spring conditions attracted upwards of 15,000 people to the town, with five or six thousand people filtering through Grattan Square at any time during Sunday afternoon.

A special effort had been made to have the entire Square cleared of the construction works which have been going on for many months and it would have been difficult, if not impossible, to have such a successful event if this had not been provided for.

Celebrating good food produced locally, the Festival is buoyed by the fact that there are several award winning restaurants in the town, as well as chefs whose reputation countrywide attracts diners from far and near. This benefit is not just enjoyed for a week or two, but has truly established Dungarvan as a destination for choice eating at all levels.

As has been pointed out often, it is possible to stand at the end of the quay and sample the aroma of good food from at least six sources in one small area.

We may not yet be finally out of our economic woes, but everyone was ready for a party last weekend and while

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate much of the food available over the weekend was not free, very many local producers and centres of hospitality were giving samples and tasters to attract customers.

As children grow into adulthood, they will take with them the good memories of that annual mid-April weekend in Grattan Square and on the Quay, where good food mingles with good music and a rich community glow which it would be difficult to match elsewhere.

As is now the well established norm, there was a true carnival atmosphere where people browsed or grazed according to their appetite, or the contents of their purse and there was a great deal of business done by the many exhibitors, caterers and stall holders.

We celebrate and congratulate another successful Festival as we move to complete a decade next year.

Still no Government EVEN the most pessimistic forecasts prior to the general election did not foresee that a Government would not be formed within eight or nine weeks of polling day. Even the most cynical would not have forecast that a constitutional requirement imposed on, and accepted by, the newly elected TDs would be treated with such little importance or urgency.

Despite the possibility of there being a hung Dail, which was what eventually transpired, those who purported to know such things confidently predicted that we would have a government within four to six weeks. It appears now that realistically it may be at least double that.

The political ground continues to shift daily responding to aftershocks from the tumult of the election itself. The animosity between the two major parties, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail has lessened somewhat, but whether that will be enough to facilitate progress towards a Government is still an imponderable.

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Government being Fine Gael, they will need the further support of at least eight to ten other TDs. If they manage to inveigle Labour’s seven seats into their number, they will need a further three.

But Labour will need a Party Conference to endorse any involvement in, or active support for, a Government which could take another couple of weeks to call.

The Taoiseach, or some element of Fine Gael, probably alienated a good deal of the Independents’ support last weekend by costing their demands at an outlandish €13 billion. This did not sit well with those outside the mainstream parties.

If, as seems likely early this week, Labour’s support is the only chance of Enda Kenny returning to power, that party, having lost twenty-six seats at the election, will be gambling a great deal in returning to the corridors of power. It may be that either inside or outside of Government, they may not get their policies implemented at all.

Now there is the further constitutional problem of the election of a new Seanad which will take place this week.

Forty-nine of the sixty members will be decided by the votes of University graduates and the votes of local authority members deciding on candidates from various panels.

This leaves the appointment of the ‘Taoiseach’s Eleven’ who have to be nominated in accordance with the Constitution which provides that: “the nominated members of Seanad Éireann shall be nominated, with their prior consent, by the Taoiseach who is appointed next after the reassembly of Dáil Éireann following the dissolution thereof which occasions the nomination of the said members.”

As of now, there does not exist such a qualified Taoiseach so we will be without a working Seanad and a working Dail.

Word is filtering back from the grassroots of the parties that the people of this country are dissatisfied with the performance of those in whom they entrusted the Government of the country. It is difficult to foresee what effect this disenchantment would have on the electorate if there were to be another election.

It may eventually have to come to that, but it is regrettable that all those TDs who wished for stable Government and in whose hands is the power to make that happen, have not exercised that power and discharged that duty in what could be accepted as a reasonable period of time.

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Constructive solutions Dungarvan Parking needed on new Initiative System needs all-party Dáil housing ‘looking at again’ committee – Butler FIANNA Fáil TD for Waterford Mary Butler has expressed her delight following her appointment to a new all-party housing committee, expressing her eagerness to find solutions to the unprecedented housing crisis facing the state.

“In Waterford I have seen the housing crisis first hand.

Rising rents and tiny supply of housing, brought about under the Fine Gael-Labour coalition has resulted in the complete neglect of housing in this country. This inaction has left us with an unparalleled housing crisis – with a report earlier last week showing that almost 6,000 citizens are living in emergency accommodation, including almost two thousand children. In addition to this there are tens of thousands on social housing waiting lists, and rising rents making accommodation unaffordable for people across the state.

“We will bring forward practical solutions to the housing crisis, and hopefully the report which will make recommendations that the Dáil can legislate for on a cross-party basis. If all parties buy into this process, this housing committee can make a constructive difference to improve the housing situation. For our part, we will drive on home building as a core priority for this committee.

“My colleagues John Curran TD and Barry Cowen TD will be joining me as Fianna Fáil representatives on the new Dáil sub-committee on housing. We will engage with the other committee members and work to our upmost ability to deliver functional solutions on housing,” concluded Deputy Butler.

New parking machine

Cllr. Tom Cronin.

New Parking ticket parked. However, Cllr. Cronin told April’s

By Christy Parker municipal district meeting that people seem WATERFORD Councillor and unaware of this provision. “They hop into Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District a shop for five minutes without going to the Cathaoirleach Tom Cronin wants the ticket machine and come out and have a Council to re-think its ‘free half hour’ park- ticket”, he said. “It’s not working and we ing strategy in Dungarvan amidst fears that have to look at it again.”

Cllr. Cronin was echoing similar sentithe public are not adequately informed in ments expressed by Cllr. Declan Doocey regard to it.

Under the revamped system, motorists who believed the initiative “should have must acquire and display a ticket from the been delayed” until the Smarter Travel parking machine indicating the time the square project was completed.

Opportunities for Waterford Artists 2016 THE Arts Office of Waterford City & County Council has announced a suite of bursaries which are available to artists in all disciplines from Waterford.

Applications are currently open to attend The Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig, the artists’ workplace in County Monaghan during 2016.

Artists can avail of residential stays during 2016 to work on specific artistic projects.

The 51st annual residential Drama League of Ireland Summer School takes place at the University of Limerick from the 23rd to 30th July, 2016, which a wide range of courses available to Waterford drama practitioners.

Young Waterford musicians will be supported to attend the Irish Youth Choir Summer School, the Irish Youth Orchestra Summer School and the Blas Traditional Music Summer School.

The Arts Office is offer-

ing Waterford Writers’ the opportunity to attend the Molly Keane Writers Retreat Week in Ardmore, Co.Waterford. A number of non residential bursaries are on offer for the annual writing course from 15th to 21st August, 2016.

The closing date for receipted of application forms for all of the above is Friday, 29th April, 2016.

Guidelines, forms and full details can be downloaded from www.waterfordcouncil.ie and www.waterfordarts.com In addition the Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council’s is a partner in the annual Ted and Mary O’Regan Arts bursary which nurtures creative talent. Full details on how to apply for this bursary are available on www.waterfordyoutharts.com The Arts Office gratefully acknowledges the support of the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon towards it’s annual arts programme.

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Unveiling of the monument at Helvic in honour of Liam Ó Réagáin and Seán Ó Gríofáin (l. to r.): Padraig Ó Cuirrin (grandson of Sean Ó Griofain), Dáithí Ó Cuillineáin, T.D.; Liam Ó Réagáin Gagea, Rita Uí Chuirrin (daughter of Seán Ó Gríofáin) and Máirtín Ó Cofaigh, Cathaoirleach Cumann Staire & Oidhreachts Ghaeltacht na nDeise.

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David Cullinane TD attends Graves Regan 1916–2016 Monument unveiling in An Rinn SPEAKING at the unveiling of the Graves Regan monument at Helvic, An Rinn, last Sunday, David Cullinane,TD, commended the work and commitment of all the people involved with the planning and construction of such a fine monument. Continuing, he said the event which was organised by Cumann Stair Agus Oidhreachta Ghaeltacht na nDéise, was the work of many people from the community and acknowledged the support from people across all political divide.

Deputy Cullinane said he was very pleased to be invited

to speak at the event which recognised the contribution made in the 1916 Rising by the two men from An Rinn, Liam Ó Réagáin and Seán Ó Griofáin whilst also remembering many others from Waterford who played their part.

Reflecting on the importance of holding such events to remember the sacrifice which so many made in the fight for Ireland's freedom, David also said that we must continue to pursue equality for all, for a free and united Ireland in order to realise the words and meaning written down in the 1916 Proclamation.

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Operation Thor hailed a success as crime figures drop in Waterford FROM FRONT PAGE Operation Thor saw Garda resources targeting people who were known to be active in the offences of burglary and theft, with a proactive, pro-arrest ethos to get the criminals charged and brought before the courts.

Operation Thor saw up to 900 checkpoints around Waterford City and County; over 900 intelligence reports from searches and arrests; 2,364 additional Garda patrols; and 366 curfew checks on people charged with crimes who were released on bail with conditions - which all culminated in an overall 36 percent reduction in burglaries across the Waterford Division.

“We gained a lot of intelligence about what these people were doing,” said Supt. Delaney.

He said suspects who are

in jail or on bail with conditions are restricted from carrying out burglaries and thefts. He said curfews imposed on suspects is very effective and has made a huge impact.

The figures presented to the JPC showed that burglaries were reduced 39 percent in Waterford City; a reduction of 12 percent in Dungarvan; and a 37 percent reduction in Tramore.

The detection rate for burglaries in the Waterford Division is 19 percent which is ahead of the national detection rate for burglaries at 13 percent.

Supt. Delaney warned people about keeping large amounts of cash in their home, particularly in rural areas, and said it was a major issue they have come across.

“Once criminals are successful in getting cash, they talk about it amongst themselves and they come back

again,” said Supt. Delaney.

“They come back and look at the area to see if there is a chance to hit them a second time. We strongly advise people not to keep large amounts of cash in their home.”

THEFT FROM SHOPS Supt. Delaney said there was a similar pattern of reductions in theft from shops during Operation Thor.

There was a 20 percent reduction in thefts from shops in the Waterford Division; an 18 percent reduction in Waterford City; a 26 percent reduction in Dungarvan; and a 19 percent reduction in Tramore.

The detection rate for thefts from shops increased to 73 percent since the last JPC meeting.

Supt Delaney said part of Operation Thor was a preventative strategy, where Gardaí visited local busi-

nesses and offered advice to retailers on theft prevention.

THEFTS FROM VEHICLES Supt. Delaney valuables such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones are among the top items which are stolen from vehicles.

He said vehicles parked in remote and quiet locations, such as car parks and beaches are most at risk from this crime.

The Waterford Division saw a 36 percent reduction in this crime; a 16 percent reduction in Waterford City; an 11 percent reduction in Dungarvan; and a 79 percent reduction in Tramore.

THEFT (OTHER) Supt. Delaney explained that theft (other) covers other types of theft, such as petrol station drive-offs, fraud offences with cash or cheques, fuel theft from oil

tanks, theft of mobile phones left unattended in public places, etc.

There was a 24 percent reduction in this crime in the Waterford Division; an 18 percent reduction in Waterford City; a 43 percent reduction in Dungarvan; and a 22 percent reduction in Tramore.

The detection rate for this crime increased to 21 percent since the last JPC meeting.

Supt. Delaney advised people to note their IMEI number of their mobile phone, which may help in its recovery.

“Sometimes, when we dont’ have the IMEI number, it impedes the investigation,” Supt. Delaney warned.

People can find their IMEI number by dialling *#06# on the phone, or by removing the phone’s back cover and battery and not-

ing the IMEI number on the label.

CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE Meanwhile, Supt.

Delaney directed people to the Garda website (www.garda.ie), which, he said, has some excellent crime prevention advice on all types of crime and offers tips on crime prevention.

Cllr. Pat Nugent and Cllr. Joe Kelly congratulated the Gardaí on the success of Operation Thor.

Cllr. Mary Roche described the reduction in the crime figures as “phenomenal” and queried what exactly was Operation Thor.

Supt. Delaney replied that Operation Thor was more than just a resourcedriven operation.

He said there was a huge crime prevention aspect to it, as well as enforcement,

resulting in tackling criminals from all sides.

Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald praised the curfew system for helping to bring down burglaries and crime figures.

Donal Murphy of Public Participation Network queried how much of the success rate comes from community involvement.

Supt. Delaney replied that it was difficult to quantify what impact community involvement has in crime prevention.

He said it was more of a combined approach from all angles that helps to prevent crime, as well as improving neighbourhood watch / community alert schemes, signage and text alerts.

“Anything that targets criminals is our best chance with a combined approach to get a reduction in crime,” said Supt. Delaney.

Home security provider PhoneWatch launches new crime statistics database PHONEWATCH Ireland’s leading home security provider has recently launched a new database which allows the public to access crime figures for every individual Garda Station in the country.

The interactive infographic takes an in-depth look at the latest statistics from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), giving an overview of burglaries in your area from 2014 to 2015.

The infographic is available to view at www.phonewatch.ie/crime stats/ A spokesperson for PhoneWatch said a person’s home is their sanctuary, where they should feel safe and secure, and that as a customer, you are less likely to have a break-in.

According to PhoneWatch, a customer is likely 2.5 times safer than people without a PhoneWatch home alarm system.

The CSO’s fourth quarterly National Household Survey for 2015 reveals that there were 26,426 reported burglaries in 2015 - which

is down slightly from 27,635 reported in 2014.

There were zero PhoneWatch break-ins in eight counties: Donegal; Mayo; Roscommon; Kildare; Sligo; Leitrim; Cavan and Monaghan.

The highest crime rates recorded were: Dublin, 2,843 burglaries; Kildare, 345 burglaries; Wexford, 283 burglaries; Limerick, 276 burglaries; Laois / Offaly, 219 burglaries.

WATERFORD DIVISION According to the CSO figures, available to view on the PhoneWatch website, there were 196 burglaries in the Waterford Division for the last quarter of 2015 (October to December,

2015), representing a 3.45 percent decrease on the same period the previous year.

Annual crime figures for 2015 (January to December, 2015) for individual Garda Stations: Aglish: four burglaries, representing a drop of 20 percent.

An Rinn: four burglaries, no change.

Ardmore: 16 burglaries, representing an increase of 220 percent.

Ballymacarbry: seven burglaries, representing a drop of 12.5 percent.

Cappoquin: 15 burglaries, representing an increase of 50 percent.

Dungarvan: 53 burglaries, representing a drop of 3.64 percent.

Dunmore East: 14 burglaries, representing a decrease of 26.32 percent.

Ferrybank: 36 burglaries, representing a drop of 25 percent.

Kill: six burglaries, representing a 100 percent increase.

Kilmacthomas: 12 burglaries, representing an increase of 500 percent.

Kilmeaden: eight burglaries, representing an increase of 60 percent.

Lemybrien: five burglaries, representing a decrease of 28.57 percent.

Lismore: 20 burglaries, representing an increase of 33.33 percent.

Passage East: nine burglaries, representing an increase of 28.57 percent.

Portlaw: nine burglaries, representing an increase of 125 percent.

Rathgormack: four burglaries, representing a decrease of 50 percent.

Tallow: three burglaries, representing a decrease of 50 percent.

Tramore, 52 burglaries, representing an increase of 23.81 percent.

Waterford City: 541 burglaries, representing a decrease of 7.04 percent.

Representing Waterford County Museum, Dungarvan, and Gallows Hill community archaeology (l. to r.): Eddie Cantwell, Christina Knight, Daniel Curley (manager/historian, Rathcroghan Visitor Centre); Michael Gibbons, noted Field Archaeologist; and William Whelan.

Dungarvan Group represented at the Rathcroghan Conference 2016 THE Dungarvan group, who were invited to represent Waterford, spent a very rewarding time at the Conference ‘Archaeology above & below’ at the Rathcroghan Conference centre at Tulsk, County Roscommon.

The two-day-conference was attended by several archaeologists, historians, members of IAI, IQUA, and member from different organisations in England and Scotland.

The Dungarvan group were well received and congratulated on their presentation, which – using PowerPoint – they outlined the History of Waterford County Museum in Dungarvan and the

Gallows Hill Community archaeology project.

The Dungarvan group made several interesting contacts which will certainly be of use to the Gallows Hill project as we continue with our investigation. It was after eight in the evening when the presentations were completed and all were happy particularly after three and a half hours of driving on day one! (Mait an fear Willie) We had just arrived in the early morning when we were ushered in to make our presentation!

There was much amusement prior to departure when a raffle was held for a special price; all wondered

during the conference what exactly the mystery price could be. There was much applause when it was revealed that the winners received bottles of Dungarvan Brewing Company’s, ‘Gallows Hill barley wine’. Chrissy, during her particular talk had made reference to the brew, which was greeted with amazement.

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Popular Greenway a ‘jewel in the crown’ for Waterford Council hopes to have Déise Greenway open by August

A WALKWAY of approximately 50 km stretching from East to West Waterford was hailed as the ‘jewel in the crown’ for the county and will be a huge economic driver for the area.

At the April meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Councillors praised the amenity, which is extremely popular with the public and it is hoped will be officially open by the first week of August.

Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan said it was exciting the Greenway is coming to completion and she praised the work of community group ‘Déise Greenway’ for keeping people updated on the progress of the Greenway on the social network.

Cllr. Liam Brazil praised the Council for holding public meetings in Dungarvan, Kilmacthomas and Waterford City, which,

The Suir Valley Railway runs alongside the Déise Greenway, from Waterford to Kilmeaden. he said, give great insight for local people to see what they have in the county, with such an amenity.

Cllr. John Hearne suggested the Greenway would be a safe place to hold certain events and fundraisers, as there would be no road traffic to cause a hazard to

pedestrians.

Cllr. Pat Nugent said there could have easily been 1,000 people on the Greenway between Dungarvan and Durrow last weekend.

He outlined some safety concerns expressed to him by members of the public,

A section of the popular Greenway route.

such as lack of walls at very steep embankments and a bridge.

Cllr.

Nugent also brought concerns about people parking across entrances to farms, resulting in bulk milk lorries unable to gain access.

Chief Executive, Michael Walsh said the Council “is not finished with the Greenway”.

“We will be doing a full health and safety audit,” Mr. Walsh said.

He said it will address all the issues raised by Cllr.

Nugent and any other issues will be addressed as the Council becomes aware of them.

He said other issues such as parking and access will be addressed and ultimately, it is hoped it will be selfpolicing.

Mr. Walsh said the public meetings were held to put in place consultation and involvement structures with the community, so the public are actively involved, from landowners and property owners, to everyone

who has an interest.

Mr. Walsh revealed the Council is hoping to officially open the Greenway in the first week of August.

He said the Council is also looking to put together plans for enterprise activity along the route; how to promote the Greenway and how to enhance the ‘storytelling’ around the Greenway, stories that relate to it and which are adjacent to it, so that it can be developed as a tourism product.

“We will also be seeking to have bike-hire facilities and all other facilties in place so that we have a quality product,” said Mr. Walsh.

He said that no part of the Greenway is open at the moment, despite the large amount of people using sections of it.

Cllr. Breda Brennan queried if there were any plans to extend the Greenway to Tramore.

Director of Services, Paul Daly, said the Council had an “initial look” at extending the Greenway to Tramore.

“It hasn’t progressed much further than the ‘initial look’,” said Mr. Daly.

“It would be a good long-term goal, but it is not going to be done that easily - is the conclusion we came to from the first look we had,” he said.

There was concern raised about the proximity of the Greenway to the Suir Valley Railway.

Mr. Daly said the Council has been in contact with the Railway Safety Authority about the matter.

“The risk appears low, because the train barely

travels above walking pace,” said Mr. Daly.

“But we’ve looked at the option of a fence, which wouldn’t look very well and would cost a bit of money.

“The other option is to put cameras and some sort of intercom from the front to the back of the train.

That is the option we are trialling and if approved by the Railway Safety Authority, then it is likely the option we’ll go with,” he added.

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Concern over “too steep” embankment on Greenway

By Christy Parker PARTS of the new Greenway embankment on the route from Dungarvan to Durrow are too steep and need to be made safer, Cllr. Pat Nugent informed April’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting.

The councillor’s concerns have arisen amidst the public visiting the area regardless that it has not yet been officially opened.

Cllr. Nugent described the embankments as “up to

15 ft. deep” on the right hand side and asked that they be raised to a safer level or railings installed to restrict access. He said he had had “a number of complaints” with regard to concerns that children were endangered.

Cllr. Damien Geoghegan concurred with his colleague’s concerns and said it was the subject of much comment on social media.

He echoed the call for a build-up or railing installation, adding that any such

amendments should not impinge impacting on the view provided in the Ballyvoile area.

Area Engineer for Roads John Leonard said he accepted the points, that the Greenway was a matter for Smarter Travel to investigate and he would inform them of the concerns.

Council official Ivan Grimes said it was meantime nigh impossible to prevent public access to the greenway prior to it official opening and urging people

to “use their discretion, especially with children” and to be aware of the possible dangers.

In further observations, Cllr. Nugent called for some bollards or some similar measure be initiated to prevent parking in ‘private sections’ of the area until official car parks were opened. He said bulk tanks were now a particular hazard and were part blocking minor roads as well while signage was of little use in preventing transgressions.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Valero launches ‘Win Your Fill of Fuel Around Ireland with Texaco’ NEWS likely to appeal to Dungarvan motorists is the announcement that Valero, who market fuel in Ireland under the Texaco brand, has launched a ‘Win Your Fill of Fuel Around Ireland’ promotion, in which Patrick Walsh, Lemybrien is participating.

Under the scheme, which continues until May 6th next, motorists who spend €30 or more on fuel at any participating station can enter a draw, the prize for

Texaco’s Bronagh Carron introduces ‘Win Your Fill of Fuel Around Ireland’.

which is a free €500 Texaco fuel voucher.

One winner will be chosen from each participating station.

Applicable in the Republic of Ireland only, entries – which include a simple test of skill and are subject to terms and conditions printed on the entry form – can be deposited in a dedicated entry box at the station where the purchase was made.

Waterford Tourism businesses pitching for 1,017 with top overseas buyers Ireland’s biggest Tourism Trade Fair takes place in Dublin – County Waterford firmly on the map TOURISM businesses from county Waterford were in Dublin last week to attend Meitheal, Fáilte Ireland’s largest Trade Fair.

Organised by Fáilte Ireland, in conjunction with its sister agency Tourism Ireland this year’s event brought over 310 overseas buyers into the country to meet with 455 Irish tourism businesses, for two days of pitching and deal making.

An annual event, last year’s Meitheal event resulted in over 2,650 new business contracts being signed, including almost 900 contracts with international operators who had never programmed Ireland before. At this year’s event, there were up to 40 tour

operators in attendance who have not previously had Ireland on their books – predominantly from China, India, the Gulf States and South Africa.

Speaking at Meitheal, Fáilte Ireland’s CEO, Shaun Quinn emphasised: “By bringing both overseas and Irish operators together eyeball to eyeball, we managed to generate deals and contracts which will ensure significant additional tourism activity next year – including in County Waterford.”

“Whether at the trade fair, or through our tailored trips around the country, for the overseas attendees, which included a visit to the Viking Triangle and House of Waterford Crystal.

Máire Seo Breathnach, Oifigeach Gaeilge with Waterford City & County Council; Cabrini de Barra, Munster Glór na nGael Officer, Dungarvan and Úna de Paor, Comhlacht Forbartha na nDéise in jovial mood at the recent national Glór na nGael awards held on 9th April in Dunboyne Castle Co. Meath. C.F.D, the local Community Development Group based in the Waterford Gaeltacht won 1st prize in the Gaeltacht category, and was narrowly beaten in the overall national prize worth €20,000. C.F.D. is co- funded by Údarás na Gaeltachta and Waterford City & County Council.

Waterford Tourism Businesses Pitching for 2017 with Top Overseas Buyers - Tourism businesses from county Waterford were in Dublin this week to attend Meitheal, Fáilte Ireland’s largest trade fair. Pictured were Michael Burke, Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan and Mary Houlihan, Fáilte Ireland.

[Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2016]

Waterford Tourism Businesses Pitching for 2017 with Top Overseas Buyers - Tourism businesses from county Waterford were in Dublin this week to attend Meitheal, Fáilte Ireland’s largest trade fair. Pictured were David Rogers, Destination Waterford and Mary Houlihan, Fáilte Ireland.

[Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2016]

Ireland certainly impressed our overseas guests and we are confident that this work will result in greater trade for tourism businesses in 2017.”

Meitheal, is a significant annual business event for the tourism industry and allows Irish tourism operators to actively grow business in countries from all around the world – including Ireland’s top four markets the US, UK, Germany and France. This year, 20 countries will be represented at Meitheal, including: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany,

India, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the USA. In the run up to Meitheal, Fáilte Ireland also published its annual Visitor Attitudes Survey which shows that overseas holidaymakers to Ireland last year continued to rate the country as good value for money and that the country matched or exceeded their expectations as a holiday destination. That report can be accessed HERE. Follow us on Twitter @Fáilte_Ireland

Only one social housing unit built in Waterford in four years – David Cullinane TD SINN Féin TD David Cullinane recently said the Government was directly responsible for the housing crisis. Speaking in the Dáil during debate on housing, the Waterford Deputy said the failure of both Fine Gael and Fianna Fail led governments to build social housing had resulted in thousands becoming homeless.

Deputy Cullinane said: “Despite Alan Kelly’s endless rhetoric about money

being available for housing, the facts speak for themselves.

“Between 2012 and 2014, the Fine Gael Labour government built the grand total of one social housing unit in Waterford.

“Yet acting Minister Kelly continues to blame local authorities, the constitution, and anyone else he can think of for the housing crisis when the buck stopped with him, his department and the gov-

ernment in which he served as a senior member of cabinet.

“If we are to genuinely address this crisis, there must be an admission by Minister Kelly, by Fine Gael and by Fianna Fáil that thus far the state’s housing policy has failed.

“Going forward we need a new model where the state takes direct responsibility for housing – a model which prioritises people and not the market.”

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Opening night of the Sculpture Exhibition at The Enterprise Garden, Food Festival Art Trail

Breda Lenihan and Deirdre Collender.

Ciara Maher Langan, Brian Walsh, Doris Reinisch – Exhibiting Artists.

Kay Wade, Natanya and Damien Geoghegan, Noel Wade.

Jack Krym, Tony Hayes, Artist; Agnieszka Krym, Artist, and Jane O’Neill.

Manuela Maderia, Tony Hayes, Michael O'Brien – Exhibiting Artists.

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Transatlantic flights from Cork to Boston will be significant boost to South East region THE South East region will receive a significant boost in the coming weeks if a decision is approved to allow Transatlantic flights between Cork Airport and the United States of America.

Last Friday, America’s Department of Transport has ‘tentatively approved’ a licence application from Norwegian Air International to begin operations to the U.S.A, including the first-ever service between Boston and Cork.

Norwegian Air International Ltd., has requested a ‘foreign air carrier’ permit from the US Department of Transport to conduct foreign scheduled / charter air transportation of people, property and mail between Ireland and America.

The US Department of Transport stated it has “tentatively decided to grant the application�, as it finds “the applicant has demonstrated, based on the record, that it is financially and operationally fit to perform the services authorised�.

The US authorities said Norwegian Air International Ltd., appears to meet the criteria for a permit and that there is “no legal basis to deny Norwegian Air International’s application�.

Following the ‘tentative’ announcement, there is a 28-day process where submissions are made on the proposed granting of the permit.

Managing Director of Cork Airport, Niall McCarthy, described it as “a positive development towards beginning the service� and said when up and running, the Transatlantic service will help to strengthen business ties between Ireland and America, and will have a significant knock-on effect

for tourism in the region.

While there has been great support for the service from local representatives, the Chamber, Councils and Irish Government, there has been huge opposition to the move from a number of competing air carriers, including Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Delta), United Airlines, Inc. (United), American Airlines, Inc. (American), US Airways, Inc. (US Airways), as well as Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Lufthansa) and Scandinavian, Airlines System (SAS), Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM), and Austrian Airlines AG (Austrian).

Some trade unions have also opposed the move, including: Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the Allied Pilots Association (APA), the Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association (SWAPA), the Transportation Trades Department AFL-CIO (TTD), the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), as well as Captain Stephen Colman, the European Cockpit Association (ECA), the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), the Norwegian trade union Parat, and the Signatories to the Joint Declaration Against EU-Based Flags of Convenience in Aviation as Endorsed on 5 June 2014 by the Air Crew Working Group of the Sectoral Dialogue Committee.

Mr. McCarthy acknowledged there is “huge opposition within the US�, to the granting of this permit, particularly from trade unions, but noted that the ‘Irish lobby’ is still a power-

City Councillor compliments Dungarvan on its roundabouts A WATERFORD City Councillor has complimented Dungarvan on its ‘spectacular and well presented’ roundabouts.

At the April plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Cha O’Neill, who is based in the Waterford City South constituency, complimented the work taking place on the roundabouts in Dungarvan. “They are spectacular,� said Cllr. O’Neill. “And similar to the roundabouts in Tramore, they are well-maintained.�

Cllr. O’Neill told the Council that he is “blue in the face from asking someone to put a roundabout at the railway station� in the city, and said it was a shame to see one of the main entrances to the city in such a state, as it is a busy junction.

He asked the Council executive “to try and get it sorted before the Summer�.

ful lobby group in America, and a lot of hard work has gone in to bring the application to its current position.

Norwegian Air International said it intends to continue hiring hundreds of American-based crewmembers, bring hundreds of thousands of European tourists to the United States, continue to offer the American people affordable fares and efficiently utilize an $18.5 billion order of planes from American manufacturer Boeing.

CEO of the Norwegian Group, Bjørn Kjos said final approval for the application “will be win-win for consumers and the economy on both sides of the Atlanticâ€?. “It will allow Norwegian to expand our U.S. operations. Our continued presence in the U.S. will create thousands of jobs and generate tens of millions of dollars of economic activity for the Group’s U.S. destinations,â€? Mr. Kjos added.

AUCTIONS AUCTION No. 9 Shandon Street, Dungarvan 3 BEDROOM SINGLE-STOREY MID-TERRACE DWELLING Reps. Jon Geazley (Decd.)

In need of complete renovation Open viewing this Saturday from 10.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.

Guide Price: â‚Ź49,000

AUCTION Leagh, Ring, Dungarvan 2 BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED 2-STOREY COTTAGE ON APPROX. 1 ACRE Reps. Jon Geazley (decd.)

In need of complete renovation • Excellent sea views • Good site frontage Directions: Take N25 from Dungarvan, turn left at Ring Cross, take next turn left and the property is the third house on left hand side.

Open viewing this Saturday 11.30 a.m. to 12 noon.

Guide Price: â‚Ź69,000.

The Auction of both these properties to take place on Thursday, 19th May, at 2.30 p.m. in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

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Artist Michael John Whelan and Artist Dorothy Cross pictured at the opening of "A Weed Is A Plant Out of Place" curated by renowned curator Allegra Pesenti at Lismore Castle Arts from the 3rd April to the 30th September, 2016. www.lismorecastlearts.ie

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Writer and critic Brian Dillon with Emily La Barge pictured at the opening of "A Weed Is A Plant Out of Place.

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Visual Art Curator Tessa Giblin with her son Emile Gilbin-Forment speaking with Dash McCarthy of Dublin and Nora Kate Mercier of Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, a piece Dorothy Cross pictured at the opening of "A Weed Is A Plant Out of Place" currated by renowned curator Allegra Pesenti at Lismore Castle Arts from the 3rd April to the 30th September 2016. www.lismorecastlearts.ie [Clare Keogh]

Sarah O'Flaherty, Lecturer Limerick Art College and Artist with Rebecca Bradley of Sample Studios Cork pictured at the opening of "A Weed Is A Plant Out of Place".

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Sir Nicholas Andrew Serota, Director of the Tate Art Museums and Galleries with Allegra Pesenti pictured at the opening of "A Weed Is A Plant Out of Place" curated by Allegra Pesenti at Lismore Castle Arts from the 3rd April to the 30th September, 2016. www.lismorecastlearts.ie [Clare Keogh]

Artist Ciara Gormley, Mary O'Neill of Dungarvan, Shellie Curran of Cork City and Liz Richardson of Cork City pictured at the opening of "A Weed Is A Plant Out of Place"curated by renowned curator Allegra Pesenti at Lismore Castle Arts from the 3rd April to the 30th September, 2016. www.lismorecastlearts.ie [Clare Keogh Sheenagh B. Geoghegan, Director The Sewing Room, Co. Tipperary, with Helena Tobin of Ormond Studios pictured at the opening of "A Weed Is A Plant Out of Place".

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Artist John Gerard, Artist James L. Hayes and Eamonn Maxwell, Director Lismore Castle Arts pictured at the opening of "A Weed Is A Plant Out of Place".

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Paul McAree, Curator at Lismore Castle Arts, and Art Historian Chris Falconer pictured at the opening of "A Weed Is A Plant Out of Place".

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UCC Art Historian Kirstie North with husband James L. Hayes is a Sculpture lecturer at CCAD pictured at the opening of "A Weed Is A Plant Out of Place".

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John Bird of Cabra, Co. Dublin with his wife Artist Clodagh Emoe and Dobz O'Brien of the National Sculpture Factory pictured at the opening of "A Weed Is A Plant Out of Place" currated by renowned curator Allegra Pesenti at Lismore Castle Arts from the 3rd April to the 30th September, 2016. www.lismorecastlearts.ie [Clare Keogh]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

What do we Local Tourism providers need to focus on attend workshop to enhance when treating Waterford Greenway Shoulder Pain

By Tomás Ryan, BSc.AHS, Ph. Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles SHOULDER Pain is commonly diagnosed as either a Rotator Cuff tendon issue such as Tendonitis or Bursitis of the Shoulder. More recently research has suggested that we need to focus on the cause of the problem in order to successfully reduce pain and achieve progressive healing. The focus is now about assessing if temporarily adjusting the angle and position of the shoulder blade, the shoulder joint or spine helps reduce painful movement of the shoulder. Hence examination focuses on these adjustments in the shoulder movement position that causes most pain.

HUMERAL HEAD ADJUSTMENT If a patient has pain lifting the hand upwards, the problem may arise from poor positioning of the Shoulder head in its socket. We can use shoulder belts that can gently hold the ball of the shoulder more centrally in its socket from the front or back of the shoulder whilst the patient performs the aggravating shoulder movement. If it gives relief from pain, then it is our Treatment Tool. Likewise, adding in exercise contraction with the aid of a resistance band during a pain movement can help alter the normal pattern of Tendons contracting around the shoulder joint abd thus help reduce painful symptoms.

CHANGING SHOULDER BLADE POSITION Scapula (Shoulder Blade) Dysfunction or poor movement patterns during shoulder movement can cause or contribute to Shoulder Pain. In testing to see if poor Scapula position is implicated in Shoulder Pain, the Arm is elvated into its painful movement with the Physical therapist manually fixing or biasing the scapula into an elevated, depressed, forward tilting or backward tilting position to examine if improved movement and pain reduction is achieved. If it is found that by manually tilting the scapula backwards to correct a dysfunctional scapula, helps reduce pain, well this is then our treatment of choice. The use of Taping can help achieve this permanent exercises coupled with an exercise to reinforce this correct pattern of scapula movement.

AFFECT OF CURVATURE OF THORACIC SPINE Excess Curvature (Kyphosis) of the middle (thoracic) spine can influence the position of the shoulder blade and hence the muscle loading of the tendons of the shoulders. The examination needs to assess if reduction in thoracic spine kyphosis reduces shoulder pain. If this is successful, then exercise and taping techniques that focus thoracic curvature reduction are needed in the treatment plan.

Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy and is based in Clonmel & Thurles. Contact Number: 0504 26672. Email tomaspryan@gmail.com

FÁILTE Ireland, together with Waterford City and County Council hosted a workshop in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, looking at the Tourism opportunities to further develop the Waterford Greenway in the Park Hotel.

Over forty specially selected Tourism providers in the Waterford area with a significant interest in developing the Greenway Story attended the meeting.

Speaking at the workshop, Deirdre Cole of Fáilte Ireland’s Ireland Ancient East team explained:“The purpose of this workshop is to look at how the Waterford Greenway, and the surrounding area, can benefit from Fáilte Ireland’s investment in the new brand experience ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’.

Today, we will be gathering facts, stories and anecdotes about the places and people along the Greenway, which will support the current work of the Ireland’s Ancient East team as well as Waterford City and County Council’s interpretative signage and information boards for the area.”

This workshop takes place as Waterford County Council prepares to officially open the 48km Waterford Greenway in early Autumn.

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Local Tourism Providers attend workshop to enhance Waterford Greenway – pictured with Deirdre Cole, Project Officer, Fáilte Ireland were Olly Harold and Donal Jacob of Waterford Greenway bike hire and Eamon Barrett of Altitude, Ballybricken in Waterford City.

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Local Tourism Providers attend workshop to enhance Waterford Greenway – Deirdre Cole, Project Officer, Fáilte Ireland; Claire Connors of Waterford Leader Partnership; Conor Nolan, Waterford Council Arts Officer and Cllr. Damien Geoghegan. [Patrick Browne]

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Call to build houses and save the Gaeltacht

By Christy Parker

Pictured in DHSC are Maura Walsh and her father Tomás; Austin Flynn who is a nephew of the late Kathleen Walsh; and Jimmy Johnson.

[Mary Tobin]

Tomás & Kathleen Exhibition attracts great interest THE photographic exhibition of over 240 images of local historical significance from the Tomás & Kathleen Walsh Collection attracted a huge crowd in Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club (DHSC) during West Waterford Festival of Food last weekend (April 15th–17th) raising the impressive amount of €1,210 for the Helvick

Lifeboat Station.

“I would like to thank DHSC for their generosity and Sam McCauley Digital Photo Centre on Main Street Dungarvan for their sponsorship of the raffle prize of a hamper valued over €300,” said Tomás Walsh.

“The exhibition was extraordinary, evoking a chord in the public con-

sciousness and many people returned a second and a third time” said Austin Flynn, DHSC Vice Commodore and also Hon Sea Safety Officer with the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station.

The raffle prize was won by Marian Jennings, originally from Abbeyside, who was visiting Dungarvan for the Food Festival.

Speakers announced for McGrath Gathering THERE is less than ten weeks to the McGrath Clan Gathering in Dungarvan, when visitors from around the world will arrive for the four day event. The event will include talks, heritage tour, BBQ, great traditional music, book launch, DNA Project launch and the Clan Dinner.

The speakers for the gathering of the McGraths were named at the weekend. They include Fr Paddy Ryan, John Collard, Ann Marie Coughlan and Dermot Power.

Fr. Paddy Ryan, author of 'Archbishop Miler Magrath - The Enigma of Cashel' and an expert on the life of the infamous bishop, is set to return to Dungarvan and give a talk on Miler Magrath, a key figure in Irish history. Fr Ryan was honoured by the McGrath Clan for his work at a function last year in Dungarvan.

John Collard is travelling from Australia and will be speaking about his research into his ancestors. It's a remarkable journey from the departures of five McGrath siblings from County Clare to Axedale in the heart of the new Colony of Victoria, in the 1850s. Their story and the equally compelling history of their descendants is from colonisation to federation, a

WATERFORD Councillor Séamus O’Donnell wants the local authority to build houses in the Gaeltacht in the interests of preserving the area’s Irish-speaking culture.

Making his plea at the DungarvanLismore Municipal District committee’s April meeting, the Councillor said the Gaeltacht “is dying out” because too many new arrivals are not speaking Irish. “We want to see the language kept alive; it is important for the schools and the GAA and for lots of things, to keep rural Ireland alive”, he elaborated.

Arguing that the Gaeltacht College further emphasised the importance of the Gaeltacht to the county, Cllr. O’Donnell said he was aware “there is some land there especially for housing and there are 14 or 15 people on the list.”

Director of Services for Housing Ivan Grimes replied that he had “no difficulty” in considering proposal for house construction in the Gaeltacht “or in any other part of county.” However, the council presently had several proposals submitted to the Dept. of Environment for different projects across the county and historically, “some proposals

don’t get the green light. But we can look at the suggestion”, he concluded.

BUYING HOUSES Meanwhile, Cllr. O’Donnell inquired if the council can purchase houses for sale in Dungarvan with a view to reducing the housing list. He said he had seen one recently but wondered if the €120,000 price tag would be too high. “There are quite a few houses for sale in the area”, he added helpfully.

Cllr. James Tobin wondered if such purchases by the council would be subject to their being adopted for special needs residents. Mr. Grimes said that was not necessarily the case, although usually the type of houses that were purchased as such would indeed be for people with special needs.

In general, Mr. Grimes continued, purchases were dependent on Government funding and there being “a specific need for that particular type of house in that location.” He said house owners and some councillors had brought available properties to the council’s attention in the past. “If you have particular properties in mind, we have a housing supply team that will do an assessment of whether we need it for an applicant”, he informed Cllr. O’Donnell.

Low flying aircraft alert HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE TELLUS SURVEY? IT MAY BE RELEVANT TO YOU! CONDUCTED by the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI), the Tellus survey collects geochemical and geophysical data on rocks, soil and water across Ireland.

The latest phase of the survey involves an aircraft flying at a low height over eastern Waterford, parts of southern Tipperary, Kilkenny and western Wexford and will be in the air from mid-April 2016 for

Clans of Ireland AGM 2016: Dan McGrath, County Waterford, Board Member, and Sean McGrath, Down, who were representing the McGrath Clan, are pictured at the AGM in the Stephens Green Hibernian Club, Dublin, with Gearoid O'Kelly, Clans of Ireland Chairman. [Frank Gavin Photography] group of exceptional people who left their native place, then devastated by famine and demoralised by authoritarianism, to build a new life and to work for a prosperous future in a distant country that promised liberty and plenty.

Ann Marie Coughlan is a well known Genealogist and will be speaking about the best way to research your family tree. She will also be giving a lecture on DNA. Anne Marie will also

be available to talk privately with visitors and assist them in their search.

The final speaker is Dermot Power from Waterford. He is well known in both the city and county. Dermot will be giving a talk on Joe McGrath, the former Chairman of Waterford Crystal, member of the first Dail, the Sweepstakes Draw and race horse owner.

The McGrath Clan are officially registered with

Clans of Ireland and were represented at last weekends AGM of Clans of ireland in Dublin by Dan McGrath and Sean McGrath.

The McGrath Clan Gathering is over 4 days June, 23rd to 26th. Full details and the time table is on www.mcgrathclangathering.com or telephone 086-4072527.

This gathering is receiving generous aid from Waterford City and County Council.

3-4 weeks (weather permitting). The Tellus website – www.tellus.ie – is updated weekly with the planned flight schedule.

The aircraft will fly at a low level of 60 metres over rural areas (approximately eight times the height of a standard two-storey house), rising to 240 metres over urban areas. The sound of the plane is similar to that of a passing lorry; however it may startle sensitive animals

such as horses, pedigree cattle, sheep-in-lamb and poultry flocks.

If you have any concerns about the survey, particularly if you own sensitive livestock, or if you are interested in finding out more about the project, you can contact the Tellus Freephone information line on 1800 303 516 or visit www.tellus.ie. You can also follow Tellus on twitter, @TellusGSI

Visitors to Joan Clancy Gallery on Food Fest Art Trail VISITORS at West Waterford Festival of Food who took An Ghealtacht

Bus Bia tour, popped in to Joan Clancy Gallery on the Festival Art Trail where they

Joan Clancy Gallery Bus Bia Visitors FoodFest 2016.

were wowed by the fab paintings on the walls by local and international artists and the stunning panorama of Dungarvan Bay and the Helvick peninsula outside, while sipping Crinnaghtaun Apple Juice from Cappoquin.

They also stopped off at Dungarvan Brewing Company for a beer tasting, continuing to Harty’s Oyster Farm and finishing with a light lunch in Sólás na Mara seaweed baths on Helvick Pier.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

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Dungarvan District Court

Drugs charge struck out under Probation Act AN Abbeyside man who pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis had the charge struck out under the Probation Act last week.

Roger Moore (39) unemployed, with an address at 17 Kyne Park, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis herb, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at his address on 17th November, 2015.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan said Gardaí searched the accused’s house on the date in question and €40 worth of cannabis herb was found in the accused’s bedroom.

He admitted it was cannabis for his own personal use.

Insp. Nolan said the accused was co-operative and has no previous convictions for anything similar.

Solicitor David Burke said it was “a bit of experimentation” by his client, who is the father of three children.

Judge Timothy Lucey said the accused’s actions were “foolish”.

“A conviction for drugs on his record will not help him get a job,” said Judge Lucey.

“This is your last chance,” he warned, dismissing the drugs possession charge under Section one (1) of Probation Against Offenders Act.

Bench warrant issued for arrest of Dungarvan man A DUNGARVAN man who failed to appear in court last week had a bench warrant issued for his arrest.

Francis Fraher (38) with an address at 16 Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan, is accused of alleged possession of a controlled substance for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan, on 11th October, 2015.

With no valid reason for the accused’s absence from last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Timothy Lucey issued a bench warrant for his arrest.

Youth has charge struck out A DUNGARVAN youth who admitted possession of cannabis had the charge struck out when he made a donation to the court poor box.

Tadhg McComb (20) with an address at 3 Western Terrace, Dungarvan, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to possession of crystalised MDMA (ecstasy) for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Strandside North, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 31st May, 2015.

The case was adjourned to allow the accused to make a €300 donation to the court poor box.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Timothy Lucey was told that the €300 has been paid to the court poor box and he struck out the charge.

County Waterford Vintners Federation of Ireland Dinner. Pictured are Cathy Sheehan, Claire Meehan, Pascal Proctor, Anita Coleman and Noreen Barry, Paddy Foley's Bar, at the VFI Dinner in The Park Hotel.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Case dismissed for juvenile found with very small quantity of cannabis A JUVENILE who pleaded guilty to possession of a very small quantity of cannabis had the charge dismissed from court when the Judge gave him the benefit of the doubt.

The 16-year-old who cannot be named as he is underage, had pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Youghal Road,

Dungarvan, on 18th June, 2015.

Inspector David Nolan told the court that the youth was searched on the day and a small bag of green plant-like material was found.

The substance was tested and trace amounts of cannabis were found.

The court heard the green plantlike material was not a controlled substance, and therefore not illegal,

but a very small amount of cannabis was found in the same package.

Solicitor David Burke explained that the material was a substance known as ‘Moonshine’, otherwise known as ‘legal highs’.

Mr. Burke requested court to be lenient considering the small trace amounts of cannabis found.

He said the ‘Moonshine’ material was bought over the counter.

Judge Timothy Lucey said the court has a difficulty with ‘trace amounts’ of cannabis being found, as cannabis was a bulky drug.

“You probably could find ‘trace amounts’ of cannabis in lots of places if you searched hard enough,” said Judge Lucey.

He gave the youth the benefit of the doubt and struck out the charge.

Husband and wife to make donation to court poor box A COUPLE who were fighting with their siblings on St. Patrick’s Day last year will have a public order charge struck out if they make a donation to the court poor box.

Helen Keenan (41) and James Keenan (43), husband and wife, from 49 Alverno Drive, Willow Park, Athlone, Westmeath, both pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive lan-

guage and behaviour in a public place, contrary to Section 6 of the Public Order Act, at Crotty’s Corner, Abbeyside, on 17th March, 2015.

Inspector David Nolan told last week’s Dungarvan District Court that the two accused and another female, who has already been dealt with by the court, were involved in a family dispute on the date in question.

Insp. Nolan told Judge Timothy Lucey that there had been a ‘falling out’ between the family members several days previous.

He said Dungarvan St. Patrick’s Day Parade was due to begin around 2.45 p.m. when the family members got into a dispute at Crotty’s Corner on 17th March, 2015.

He said the dispute resulted in sisters, Helen

Keenan and Mary Keenan engaged in a tussle and hairpulling.

They were separated, but shortly afterwards, James Keenan arrived on the scene and began shouting abuse. He was subsequently arrested.

Insp. Nolan said the accused apologised for their behaviour.

Solicitor David Burke said his two clients do not live in Dungarvan and there

have been no further issues between the family members.

He pointed out that the other woman who was dealt with by the court had her charge struck out after she made a donation to the court poor box.

Judge Lucey adjourned the case to 13th July, 2016, to allow the two accused to make a €150 donation each to the court poor box.

Former money collector is paying back compensation A FORMER money collector who took money from customers’ accounts is continuing to pay back compensation, last week’s Dungarvan District Court was told.

Declan Roche (33) with an address at 2 Lackendarra, Ballinamult, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to five counts of theft, dated 20th August, 2013, from customer accounts with high-cost money lending company ‘Provident’.

The court heard at the time that the accused who worked as a money collector for Provident, had a dispute with the company over the nonpayment of commission and he took it from customers’ accounts.

There was just over €2,000 missing, which spanned customers’ accounts over a period of time. The discrepancies in the accounts was noticed by customers, several of whom made formal complaints to the company.

All customers affected were credited by Provident.

Solicitor Niall King said his client admits he was wrong and should have taken up the issue of non-payment of commission with Provident.

The case was adjourned to allow the accused to pay back the money. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Mr. King said his client has €1,000 in court.The case was adjourned to 27th July, 2016, for further payment of compensation.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

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Moylan does Déise proud in The Voice of Ireland

By Paul Mooney IT was one of the best performances of the night and she did Waterford proud, when Moylan Brunnock showed another side to her vocal ability with her fantastic interpretation of ’80s hit ‘Small Town Boy’ by Bronski Beat in the Semi-Finals of The Voice of Ireland, last Sunday.

However, it was not to be for the Abbeyside girl, as not enough votes from the public were garnered to get her through to the Grand Final of the competition.

She was pipped at the post by her team-mate, Michael Lawson, who received enough public votes to carry him through to the Grand Final.

Moylan said she was delighted for her team-mate, Michael, describing him as “brilliant”.

She acknowledged that it came down to public votes at the end of the day, but said she was very happy with her performance on the night.

Moylan may not have made it to the Grand Final, but in the eyes of the people of Dungarvan and County Waterford, she is a winner and we haven’t heard the last from Moylan Brunnock.

Moylan is currently a student at St. Patrick’s College in Dublin studying teaching and while things will likely return to normal now, she has vowed to continue in music.

The experience of getting through

to the Semi-Finals of the Voice of Ireland has motivated her more to work on her singing and music and keep the momentum going.

“I’ve grown in confidence over the last while and I am so glad that I did it.

I am much more motivated to get out and work on it and hopefully get a few gigs,” said Moylan, speaking to the Dungarvan Observer.

“I also hope to record an EP by the end of the Summer,” Moylan revealed.

“The Voice of Ireland gave me the platform I needed. I will be able to go and do my own thing with music.

“It has been amazing and it is definitely one of the best experiences I’ve had in my life. I’ve made friends for life with the other contestants.”

She praised the show for support shown to contestants afterwards.

“They are supportive and offer guidance and advice,” said Moylan.

THANKS Moylan expressed thanks to everyone who supported her on this amazing journey - the public who voted, support shown by family, friends, college mates and from the various schools who got behind her - including her mum’s school in Carrigtwohill and support from Galway, where her mum originally hails from.

HOME The Abbeyside native and former student of St. Augustine’s College is looking forward to getting back home.

“I’ll definitely be coming back to Dungarvan sometime next week,” Moylan added.

Moylan Brunnock from Abbeyside, performing the ’80s hit ‘Small Town Boy’ by Bronski Beat during the Semi-Finals of The Voice of Ireland last Sunday evening.

Youth has assault charge struck out under Probation Act A COUNTY Waterford youth who admitted ‘slapping’ another youth after comments were passed about his girlfriend had an assault charge struck out under the Probation Act. The 17-year-old youth who cannot be named as he is underage, pleaded guilty to assault, contrary to Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, at the Square, Kilmacthomas, on 8th November, 2015.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan told Judge Timothy Lucey that the accused punched another youth into the face.

Solicitor David Burke said the word ‘punch’ was “a strong word” to use in this context and described it more as “handbags”.

“It was more of a push and there were no injuries,” said Mr. Burke.

“Some comments were passed about a young girl my client is having a relationship with,” Mr. Burke explained.

“There has been no animosity since and my client and the injured party have gone their separate ways.”

He said his client is hopeful of an apprenticeship in the near future.

Judge Lucey told the accused: “You cannot go around slapping a person or

getting involved in incidents”.

“It’s not on, do you understand that?” Judge Lucey asked.

“Yes,” the youth replied.

“If you have extra energy,” Judge Lucey continued. “Play sports, or work harder. It is not good to have a criminal record, because if you go for a job, you will likely not get it,” Judge Lucey advised.

He handed down Section one (1) of Probation Against Offenders Act, pointing out that it is not a conviction, but a dismiss of the case.

“You get only once chance. This is it,” Judge Lucey added.

County Waterford Vintners Federation of Ireland Dinner at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Pictured are the County Waterford VFI Executive Committee. Back (l. to r.): John McGrath, Declan Ahearne, John Hogan. Front: Michael Fitzgearld, Helena Gough (Chairperson Waterford County VFI), Tina Power and Michael Power.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Have you got what it takes to beat the KUBE THE Solas Centre is seeking contestants who wish to test their skills to the limit, as part of a new and exciting fundraising initiative - the Kube. The event will be based on the concept of the popular ITV show and will see contestants tackle a variety of tasks involving speed, memory, skill and technique. The Solas Centre is seeking 36 men and women of all ages (over 18) from across Waterford and the South East to take on the Kube challenge.

Each contestant will enter the KUBE on two occasions at a minimum, with two contestants from each heat progressing to the final 12, and so on until we reach the Final, where four contestants will have the opportunity to take on the KUBE and win €1,000 for a charity or local organisation of the winner’s choice.

Dr. Brian Creedon, chair of the Solas Centre explains more “We are

For the Solas Centre – The Woodlands Hotel, Waterford, on Saturday, 18th June, 2016 really looking forward to this event which brings a different edge to our fundraising. This fun and exciting event will entertain our contestants and supporters alike whilst helping to raise awareness and vital funds to sustain and expand our support services in 2016.

Contestants will be asked to fundraise €200 and sell 5 tickets to the event and we will offer as much support as possible in their fundraising endeavours.

We are delighted to welcome Profloor on board as our headline sponsor for this event.”

Profloor is one of the country’s premier commercial and industrial flooring specialists. Their business boasts an impressive returning client base

across all spheres. Medical, pharmaceutical, engineering, educational, hospitality and service providers have all availed, and continue to avail of the specialist service that Pro Floor provides.

Profloor Directors Noel Brown and Derek Nolan commented on their involvement: “We welcome the opportunity to support this exciting event. We have all been touched by cancer in some way and we are delighted to be involved and be able to give something back and help support the valuable services provided in the Solas Centre. We encourage the people of Waterford and the South East to step out of their comfort zone and take on the KUBE challenge for Solas and have great fun in the process.”

For more information or to register for the KUBE log onto https://solascentre.ie/ or call 051 304604.

S t a r w e l c o m e fo r n ew M e r c e d e s – Benz E-Class MERCEDES-BENZ main dealers Barry and Tom Murphy of Tom Murphy Car Sales, Waterford pictured with the new E-Class which can now be viewed at their showrooms on Cork Road.

Fitted with automatic transmission and over €7,000 worth of standard features, it is available in three style and equipment lines – Avantgarde, Exclusive and AMG and is priced from €52,850, some

€850 less than the previous model.

Now in its tenth generation, the E-Class is described as a masterpiece of intelligence that brings the era of autonomous, accident free motoring even closer.

Buyers can choose between models with a bonnet-mounted or one (pictured) with grille inset star.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Council “pursuing and pushing” Airtricity

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is “constantly contacting Airtricity” with regard to connections, faulty lights, etc., across the county, and lighting problems in Aglish are being addressed under this approach, according to Area Engineer for Roads John Leonard.

The engineer was responding to an inquiry from Cllr. Declan Doocey at April’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District committee meeting. Cllr.

Doocey was referencing the inquiry to a previous representations made by Cllr. John Pratt, who was absent on

this occasion. The councillor said it was “difficult enough to get a bulb reported” nowadays and that it “could take months” for a remedy to arrive.

“One time you could contact a man who made a representation here, by phone and it’d be fixed within two days”, he reminisced.

Explaining the situation, Mr. Leonard said he appreciated the difficulties and the council was “pursuing and pushing it” with the electricity providers.

Cathaoirleach Tom Cronin then shed further light on the anguish in Aglish when he observed that there

are parts of the village where lights don’t come on, but there are also parts of the village where they don’t go off!

That’s worse in one sense”, he added “as it is costing money.”

CARAVAN REMOVED Meanwhile, Cllr. James Tobin thanked the council for not only removing an abandoned caravan in Tallow but for doing so on the date it was promised. “It was no easy job”, he recalled, “and I compliment the workmen who shifted it too.” The Councillor suggested that the Council might sometime “furnish us with the cost of moving just one caravan.”

1916 Ceremonies in Waterford and Dungarvan AS part of the ongoing events programme to commemorate 1916, Waterford City and County Council will host Civic Events in Waterford City (11.30 a.m.) and Dungarvan (3.00 p.m.) on Sunday, April 24th. Both events will be ceremonial in format and attended by members of the defence forces who will raise the Tricolour and read the Proclamation. Mayor, John Cummins will lead the laying of wreaths. The programmes in both Waterford City and Dungarvan will include local bands and musical groups.

Waterford’s Ireland 2016 Co-ordinator, Jane Cantwell commented “The events in both Waterford and Dungarvan will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the date of the Rising in 1916 and we hope that Waterford people will see these events as an opportunity to take part in this historical occasion.”

She went onto to say that the Waterford 2016 programme has been very well supported to date with a wide and diverse attendance at events and with great interest from schools, community groups and the general public across the City and County. “The events programme will run right through to December and will include talks, walking tours and a Gala Concert celebrating the best of Waterford’s traditional music.”

Further details on the April 24th ceremonies and the 2016 events programme are available in all libraries and on www.waterfordcouncil.ie/en/Resident/Cu ltureandHeritage/1916Prog rammeofEvents/

At the Dungarvan Enterprise Centre Gets Social for National Enterprise Week were from left Maureen Betts, Once Upon a Child; Joyce O'Carroll, Wigworld, and Carmel Grant, Caricatures by Carmel.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

East Cork/West Waterford Dementia Information Evening ON Monday evening, 25th April, the Youghal Community Health Project in partnership with the HSE and Cork Alzheimers Society will be holding a Dementia Information Evening at Youghal GAA Club from 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. This is a free event the aim of which is to provide information, advice and support to local people about Dementia. Anyone living in the East Cork/West Waterford Area is very welcome to attend.

The evening will consist of several guest speakers such as Michael Callanan – Support and Advocacy Service for Older People; Shiobhán Cahill from the Mercy Hospital will be explaining dementia; Kathy Ryan who will tell her story of living with her diagnosis of Dementia and Vanessa Bradbury, Dementia Advisor with the Cork Alzheimers’ Society.

There will tea/coffee available followed by a

Questions and Answers session. Information on living with Dementia and the Supports available to families will also be available on the night. Anyone interested

in finding out more about Alzheimers and other Dementias is very welcome to attend. For further information contact 0864668484.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Residents seeking noise data ‘must ask monitoring company’

By Christy Parker RESIDENTS opposed to a windfarm development in Ring, County Waterford, must deal with the independent monitoring company that tested its noise level, according to Waterford Council.

Last year four householders in Ballycureen complained that the two wind turbines were causing sleep deprivation and claimed the noise levels reached almost twice the permitted level. Following representations by local Councillors and at a cost of €14,000,Waterford Council commissioned Dublinbased acoustic and vibration consultants Infrasonic Ltd. to investigate.

The company found the levels acceptable within the current guidelines but the householders remain very unhappy with the conclusion.

At April’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District committee meeting, Cllr.

Siobhán Whelan asked why Senior Planner Jim O’Mahony had decreed that the Council could not supply the residents with the “raw data” contained within his conclusive report. “If the Council paid the company a lot of money for the survey, why would the information not be in your hands?” she asked, meaning also available to Councillors.

Mr. O’Mahony replied that the Council’s contract “was for an independent

report on whether the noise levels were in accordance with the standards” and no more. He said the detailed, deeper data “would have been meaningless to us outside of the reports” and as the Council was not a noise expert, “the actual raw data would not have been of any value to us. So, if individuals want to get the data, they can seek it from the experts”, he confirmed.

Cllr. Whelan asked if the company was “under obligation” to provide it. “It’s a very unusual request”, responded the planner not addressing the question directly. “Usually, when a consultant or expert does something their word is taken, but it appears it is not being accepted in this case.”

Over 15,000 people in County Waterford face discrimination OVER 15,000 people with disabilities in CountyWaterford are being actively discriminated against by the society they live in, according to independent Seanad election candidate Tom Clonan.

Around 600,000 people are living with a disability in Ireland and this includes 14 per cent of Waterford’s population of over 113,000.

Like the rest of the country, people living with a disability in Waterford face barriers in relation to work and education.

For example, only 31 per cent of people with a disability who are living in the county and are of working age are currently employed, compared to 60 per cent for those without a disability.

Clonan is an academic, journalist and former Irish army captain who also cares for his 14-year-old son Eoghan.

Eoghan suffers from a rare illness that confines him to a wheelchair and impairs his vision.

He is a bright, happy teenage boy, who attends

secondary school with the help of his assistance dog, Duke.

But austerity and inequality have robbed Eoghan of vital services and therapies.

Clonan has decided to stand for election in the University of Dublin constituency – the Trinity College Dublin (TCD) panel – to represent the thousands of young children and adults who have lost and continue to fight for basic services.

“Eoghan is confined to a wheelchair that is too small for him, compromising both his medical condition and his self-esteem as a young teenager,” Clonan said.

“This is a direct result of savage cuts to the health services during the past five years and a lack of political will to address the inequality faced every day by people living with disabilities.

“The time has come to eliminate discrimination against people with disabilities to create a truly equal, modern Republic.”

Hundreds of Trinity graduates are registered to vote in County Waterford.

In total, more than 57,000 graduates are registered to vote at home and abroad.

However, more than 10,000 voting papers have been returned to the college because they were posted to an old address.

Trinity will reissue undelivered ballot papers to voters who update their details

by April 18th.

Completed ballots must be returned by post before 11.00 a.m. on April 26th.

Clonan says it is vital that eligible voters make their voices heard in order to help form a strong Seanad that can change society for the better.

He said that last year Irish people “did the right thing” by voting for marriage equality and that he wanted to make equality for the disabled community a defining issue for the next government.

For more on the campaign see www.tomclonan.ie

100 years of Cinema in Dungarvan featured on TG4 DÚICHE on TG4 (16 mins. info programme) gives great history about the origins of the cinema in Dungarvan and its evolution. The episode also gives an excel-

lent explanation as to why the Celtic Media Festival happening 20th–22nd April in Dungarvan is so important. Check it out on the TG4 Player.

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Dromana Estate.

History and Architecture of the Blackwater Valley uncovered at April 30th event at stunning Dromana HISTORIANS and those with a passion for architecture and the history of the Blackwater Valley and surrounding hinterland will revel in a half day event hosted by a family which has been living on one of Waterford’s most historic estates for the past 800 years.

Dromana House in Cappoquin, county Waterford, is the idyllic setting on Saturday, April 30th for ‘Grand Designs – Houses, Gardens and Landscapes of the Blackwater Valley’. It’s one of three events running that day as part of the Waterford Garden Trail programme 2016.

Barbara Grubb relaxes at Dromana with her mother, Emily Villiers-Stuart.

Barbara Grubb, owner of Dromana House & Gardens foraging for food in the historic estate in West Waterford.

[Patrick Browne]

Hostess, Barbara Grubb, said it promises to be an exceptional afternoon and guest lecturers include Dr David Edwards, Senior Lecturer, School of History, University College Cork whose address is titled ‘The land-grabber’s playground:The colonial landscape of Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork (1595-1643).

Dr Finola O’Kane Crimmins, Senior Lecturer, School of Architecture, University College Dublin, will speak about ‘Framing the Blackwater; Landscape Painting, Architecture and Tourism in an Irish River Valley’.

Registration for the event takes place from 2.30 p.m. and proceedings

draw to a close shortly after 5.00 p.m. Pre-booking is essential on 02496144 and a nominal fee of €30 includes afternoon tea and a tour of the stunning gardens at Dromana.

Barbara Grubb said bookings have been steady and places are limited and encourages anyone interested in attending to book their place now.

“We have established a wonderful history exhibition room at Dromana with the assistance of the Boole Library in U.C.C. and Waterford Council, these lectures will be the first in a series in 2016. Our intention is to highlight the rich history of the Blackwater valley and beyond.”

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Hole reported in Clashmore Bridge

By Christy Parker

Pictured at the Club Deise Business Breakfast at Lawlors Hotel recently.

[Karen Dempsey]

Waterford native scoops award at KBC National Student Media awards Dungarvan native scoops ‘Leiruchain Teilifise I nGaeilge’ award STUDENTS from around the country attended the prestigious National Student Media Awards on Thursday night (April 7th) at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.The awards, in their 16th year, are organised by Ireland’s largest student website Oxygen.ie.

The KBC National Student Media Awards, or the Smedias, as they are known by students, provide a platform to showcase the talent and hard work of media students.

Twenty two year old Grace O’Sullivan from Waterford Institute of Technology was successful on the night as she walked away with the award for ‘Leiruchain Teilifíse I nGaelige’ (Irish Television Production of the year).Grace, in her own words, is “born, bread and buttered in Dungarvan”.

Over the weekend Grace can be heard presenting the news on BEAT 102-103fm on both Saturdays and Sundays.

Twenty three year old Robert Byrne scooped up the Award for ‘Blog/Vlog’ of the Year. Robert is currently undertaking his

Robert Byrne and 98 FM's Luke O Faolain.

Masters at University College Cork in Digital Arts & Humanities. He founded his blog called ‘The Digital Human’ in October 2014 as part of his course module. The blog mainly focuses on music and local Waterford news.

When he is not busy studying or working on his blog, Robert can be found reporting for the Munster Express.

RTÉ’s Eoghan McDermott was MC on the night and with over 500 students in attendance, they were given the opportunity to mingle with leading personalities in the media industry such as Lorraine Keane, Dave Fanning, Marty Morrissey and Miss Universe Ireland Joanne Cooper. Others who presented awards on the night included RTÉ’s Teresa Mannion, and UTV’s Alison Comyn.

The judging panel for the awards included top industry names such as Editor of the Irish Independent Fionnan Sheahan, News Editor of the Irish Times Mark Hennessey, Editor of the Irish Examiner Tim Vaughan, Garret Harte, Editor in Chief of Newstalk and Chairperson of TG4 and the CEO of Ardmore Studios, Siun Ni Raghallaigh. .

Students throughout the nation who had submitted the highest standard of work were all presented with an award yesterday evening. Judges noted that some of the students work submitted came across as someone who had many years of experience in their respective professional field.

KBC, the main sponsors of the event again this year, are continuing their support

WATERFORD Council is to investigate damage to the bridge in Clashmore village, after Cllr. Tom Cronin told April’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting that the structure had suffered severe flood damage, that included a hole appearing in the structure. The cavity was being barely concealed by a traffic cone, he added while a house approximate to the bridge had been flooded.

Area Engineer for Roads John Leonard said he was unaware of the hole (and presumably the cone) though his department had been liaising with engineer

Jane O’Neill in the Transport section in regard to bridge damage. “I will have to get that sorted out”, he promised.

Cllr. Pat Nugent noted that there was “only one eye” in the bridge, while Cllr. Declan Doocey said the house had flooded about seven years ago also.

Cllr. Doocey said the river needed to be “deepened down 30 metres” as had been discussed after the New Year floods. He added that it was “one solution to clean the eye but if you can’t get the drainage down, you’re on a hiding to nothing.”

AGLISH ALSO Cllr. Doocey felt that

having to negotiate with the Parks and Wildlife and the Fisheries Board wasn’t conducive to a speedy solution and suggested that in an emergency situation it was best to “just go off and do it” as “the road is the next thing will go. A stitch in time saves nine”, he advised.

Cllr. Doocey advised that a similar situation was developing in Aglish, where bad drainage had led to blocked pipes at a bridge, causing flooding. He recommended three-foot drainage drop, perhaps 100 metres distant as a solution but feared running into Parks & Wildlife and the Fisheries Board there too.

Young jockey Jack Kennedy conquers Youghal’s Main Street

By Christy Parker

Declan Naughton, Retail Hub Manager, College Green, Dublin; Grace O’Sullivan and TG4 Weather Presenter Fiona Ní Flaithearta. for these future media stars.

KBC is delighted to once again be the title sponsor of the National Student Media Awards and to be supporting Ireland’s emerging media talent. For the second year in a row, we are proud to have sponsored the ‘KBC Outstanding Achievement Award’ which recognises students who have made an outstanding contribution to the student media world.

We were very impressed by this year’s winner Niamh Geoghegan and wish them every success in the future”.

UCC was the big winner on the night, gathering an impressive 8 awards; Short Story of the Year, Blog of the Year, Magazine of the Year, Colour Writer of the Year, Features Writer of the Year – Arts and Pop Culture, Features Writer of the Year – News and Current Affairs, European Commission Award and finally Editor of the Year.

Trailing behind UCC were UCD, Griffith College and University of Limerick.

Oxygen.ie, who organise the awards, are the biggest student website in Ireland, with a current membership of 100,000. Ciara Mahon, Manager of Oxygen.ie, commented “The National Student Media Awards have become a nationally recognised award for any budding media student in Ireland, gaining more momentum as each year passes.This year the caliber of talent made it a challenging experience for both judges and nominees. We are delighted to see the continued desire to win a Smedia amongst students as it is an indication of their talent to future employers in the media industry. Each year, the level of competition is increasing, and this year was no exception, so a huge well done for all nominees and winners involved!”

JACK Kenney, 16 years old and one of Ireland’s most promising National Hunt jockeys, has notched up another notable success on his road (literally) to fame.

The Gordon Elliott stable rider won what very few of his peers have ever won when he trotted into first place in the fifth annual Donkey Derby on Youghal’s North Main Street!

On a night when the rain became a non-runner despite threatening to claim all before it, a very sizeable crowd turned out for the Queen of the Sea fundraiser. Originated by former Ireland champion jockey and Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Davy Russell, the event attracted 20 jockeys from across the country.

With several new novelty races introduced, ten 4member teams competed, with each individual participant sponsored locally. The teams engaged in eight mixed ‘preliminary heats’, of donkey and novelty races along 200 metres of North Main Street. A few of the donkeys were in mulish mood, digging their heels in like TDs negotiating a new Government. To complete the analogy, life went on fine without them.

NOVELTY HANDICAPS! The novelty contests included a six-legged race, a balloon & snorkel contest and a horsey-back basketball challenge. A shopping

Davy Russell with ground to make up aboard Dead Cert. trolley race drew rapt enthusiasm as the jockeys found controlling a four wheeled piece of tin more difficult to steer than a donkey – or a half ton of horse for that matter. Loud cheers emanated each crash into the barriers or the disgorging of a passenger onto the road. There was also a discernible air of competitiveness. “Kind of in their nature”, smiled Mr. Russell, who expressed himself delighted with the night’s events.

The elimination process eventually brought the heat winners to the starting gate for the Derby itself and young Kennedy steered the idiosyncratically named Hammer Me Bag home in front, about an ass’s roar ahead of Martin Ferris on Anchor Her Up. The winning rider, from Dingle and on his first visit to Youghal, was delighted with his trophy. “I’ve never done anything like this before”, he mused with some understatement. The triumphant team looked appropriately proud with themselves as they were donned with medals.

ALL SMILES Also smiling was young Kate Harrington, daughter of legendary trainer Jessica Harrington and dad Johnny! “I used to visit Youghal as a kid”, recalled the 26 year old, speaking of days when her parents would cross the bridge after visiting Lismore from their home in Kildare.“It’s a great craic, I love it!”, she enthused of the donkey night. “I’m definitely coming back next year!”

Closer-to-home jockey Paddy Mangan, from Conna, was enjoying his fifth donkey derby night.

“It’s great to see people coming out for a night like this and to be doing something different”, he smiled.

“I didn’t have the fastest donkey!” he reflected, recalling the stubborn mule he’d been trying to spark into life with hands, heels and prayers.

Youghal Chamber of Commerce official and Tourism Siobhan Sheehan wishes to thank “all who participated, organised, sponsored or helped in any way” towards the successful occasion.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

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Andrea Hayes: Pain Free Life and her journey to wellness

Staff enjoying a healthy breakfast.

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories participates in Ireland’s second National Workplace Wellbeing Day ON Friday, April 8th a major local employer, Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories in Dungarvan joined hundreds of companies participating in Ireland’s second National Workplace Wellbeing Day. This worthwhile initiative aims at improving employee health, happiness and wellbeing by promoting better diet, nutrition and physical activity.

Eurofins organised a number of fun events which started with every employee being given a high visibility vest and a pedometer to encourage them to get, and stay, active.

Staff were asked to wear something yellow (the colour of happiness) or to wear casual clothing such as a tracksuit and running shoes to reinforce the focus of the day and to foster a good team spirit.

There was great excitement and Friday’s activities kicked off with staff enjoy-

Kelly Dunford (HR Generalist), who organised the event, presenting prize to Joseph O’Connor (Analyst). ing a healthy breakfast highlighting the importance of good nutrition and diet.

Local company, Flahavan’s of Kilmacthomas, generously donated their famous

Maria Ryan (HR Generalist / Recruitment Facilitator) with Kevin Rockett (EHS Specialist).

porridge oats and also presented a lovely hamper which was used as one of the prizes in the “Be Active” competition. This competition encouraged staff to come to work without using a car. Eurofins aimed at having a Car Park Free Day and prizes were given to those who made the greatest effort. Prizes were also generously supported by Blasta Health Store, Remedies Health Store, Dungarvan Alternative Health Clinic and the West Waterford Festival Of Food. Eurofins installed additional bicycle stands and re-launched the Cycle To Work Scheme to encourage employees to use their bikes to travel to work instead of cars.

A number of other initiatives were in place on the day including the presence of a team from Laya

Healthcare to perform health screenings and offer information about health and wellbeing topics.

Following the events on Friday, Eurofins launched a Team Pedometer Challenge where teams of employees are competing to record the highest number of steps taken over a four week period.

Good luck to everyone taking part!

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories is part of a global network of laboratories that supports the needs of more than 1,000 Bio/ Pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Its parent company, Eurofins Scientific employs over 22,000 staff in over 225 laboratories across 39 countries.

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories in Dungarvan is growing rapidly – it currently employs over 180 people at its facility in Dungarvan and a further 190 employees are based at client sites in Ireland and UK through its successful Professional Scientific Services programme.

The company is actively recruiting talent to join its workforce both in Dungarvan and at sites across Ireland and UK. It is always on the lookout for bright people with a scientific qualification and experience in a GMP lab who want to build a worthwhile, fulfilling and rewarding career in the Pharmaceutical Industry.

If you would like to join the Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories team please register your details on: http://ellcareers.eurofins.co m/home.html

WATERFORD Europe Direct Information Centre is delighted to host ANDREA HAYES: PAIN FREE LIFE AND HER JOURNEY TO WELLNESS at the Book Centre, Waterford City on Sunday, 8th May from 2.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. This event is part of the Waterford Writers Weekend festival which runs from 5th-8th May 2016.

Irish Broadcaster and Producer Andrea Hayes is well known to the Irish public for her positive, friendly and down-to-earth persona on television and radio. Hidden behind her smile however is Andrea’s battle with constant chronic pain. Trained as a clinical hypnotherapist, Andrea explores the power of the mind, and challenges the language of pain to create a positive mind set in her

new book Pain Free Life: My Journey to Wellness, part memoir, part self help, a transformative, and inspiring read for anyone suffering from pain or a chronic illness. Andrea will reveal her story and share her solutions for a pain free life.

Andrea Hayes is best known for presenting TV3’s Animal A&E, the hugely successful format has aired

internationally across 12 countries, including Channel 5 in the UK. She also presents Coming Home for Christmas and works with radio station Sunshine 106.8 presenting Sunshine Meets. She is a passionate advocate for treatment of chronic pain and is on the governing body of Chronic Pain Ireland.

Andrea Hayes

SPEAKING OUT: Colm O’Gorman in conversation with David Kenny WATERFORD Europe Direct Information Centre is delighted to host “Speaking Out: Colm O’Gorman in conversation with David Kenny” at the city’s Greyfriars Gallery on Saturday, 7th May, from 6.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m. This event is part of the Waterford Writers Weekend festival which runs from 5th–8th May, 2016.

The Executive Director of Amnesty International, Colm O’Gorman is the founder and former director of One in Four and the author of Beyond Belief: Abused by his priest.

Betrayed by his church.

The story of the boy who sued the Pope. O’Gorman documented his lawsuit in the BBC documentary

Suing the Pope.

Colm O’Gorman is the founder of One in Four, the national NGO that supports women and men who have experienced sexual violence. Colm has served as a member of Seanad Éireann, is a regular media commentator on human rights and social justice issues and is the author of the bestselling memoir Beyond Belief.

DAVID KENNY David Kenny is a broadcaster, journalist and bestselling author. He has his own around-Ireland series, Kenny Wild, and is the author of The Little Buke of Dublin, Erindipity, Erindipity Rides Again and The Brilliant Irish Flute, and editor of The Trib:

Highlights from the Sunday Tribune. His latest books are The Press Gang (New Island) and The Splendid Years: Memoirs of the Abbey’s first leading lady and 1916 rebel, Máire Nic Shiubhlaigh (New Island).

He also writes for children and is developing a 52-part animation series with Monster Entertainment.

Colm O’Gorman

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Sleeping with the enemy: Strange Irish political bedfellows

By Pauline Murphy THE results of the recent general election have thrown up a funny old predicament regarding the formation of a new Government.

Irish voters have made sure no one party has won a majority but Irish voters, in their own peculiar way, have also made sure that the political parties will have to bang heads together to successfully form some sort of Government!

At the moment it looks like the big two, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, might hop into bed together for the sake of forming a Government but, as history as shown us, it's not all that rare for parties of opposing ideologies to hop into bed together in the national interest.

Way back in 1932 Fianna Fail won 77 seats in that year’s general election but it wasn't enough to form a stable Government.

Eamonn De Valera called on the support of the Labour Party to ensure he reached the holy grail of Irish politics; the office of An Taoiseach. Crafty Dev beguilled the party of Larkin and Connolly with his own party’s manifesto that promised social progression and they duly agreed to support him. It was a move labourites would regret in the years that followed when the promised social change was cast aside in favour of a closer Church / State relationship.

In the aftermath of the 1948 general election, a mismatched band of political parties joined forces to form a Government.

United in their utter dislike of De Valera and Fianna Fail, Fine Gael saddled up a band of differing ideologies to make sure Dev was prevented from extending his 16 year reign as Taoiseach.

Called the Inter Party Government, it consisted of the conservative Fine Gael, the Socialist Republican Clann na Poblachta, a Labour party split into two factions and

the West of Ireland small farmers party Clann na Talmhan. It was a Governmental set-up that managed to charter through choppy political waters for three years.

In 1954 another mixed bag of parties formed a Government after that year’s election. Fine Gael headed a coalition that consisted of the agrarian Clann na Talmhan and a reunited Labour Party.

Irish politics of the 1980s found itself in a tailspin of soap opera like dramas and at the centre of it all was the formidable figure of Charles Haughey. In the aftermath of the 1982 general election, Haughey and his Fianna Fail party formed a minority Government with the support of left wing TD Tony Gregory, the independent Fianna Fail renegade Neil Blaney and three TDs from Sinn Fein the Workers Party.This arrangement did not last and by November of that year it collapsed.

The result of the Government collapse was another election, the third one in 18 months!

From its first electoral success in 1932 up until 1987, Fianna Fail were in Government 14 times either in a majority or minority. It all changed for the soldiers of destiny in 1989 when Fianna Fail were forced into a coalition with the Progressive Democrats and since then, a coalition has been the only route into Government for the party of De Valera.

Since its foundations in 1933, Fine Gael have been in Government six times and during those six stints in Government they have had to share power with other parties.

Now we find ourselves in something of a political limbo. Weeks have passed since the 2016 general election and no Government has been formed. Perhaps the outcome of it will be the fact that electorate will have to return to their polling stations and vote all over again!

Road issues raised at local District Council meeting

By Christy Parker

Chef Paul Flynn (centre) from The Tannery Restaurant, pictured with Andrea Hassett and Norbert Thul from Little Thai Kitchen at the Festival Film Club in The Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food last weekend.

[David Clynch]

Waterford City and County to commemorate the Centenary of 1916 Sunday, 24th April, 2016 THE Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. John Cummins invites the people of Waterford to attend ceremonial events to mark the centenary of the 1916 Rising, which will take place in both Waterford City and Dungarvan on Sunday, April 24th, at 11.30 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. respectively. On the centenary of the Easter Rising, this is an opportunity for the people of Waterford City and County to mark the events that took place on this date one hundred years ago.

The events will be ceremonial in format and attended by members of the defence force who will raise the Tricolour and read the Proclamation.The Mayor of

Waterford City and County, Cllr. John Cummins will lead the laying of wreaths.

The ceremonies will be dignified and respectful as befits such a commemoration.

There will be an extensive civic element to the programme with the attendance of representatives of the naval reserve, the army reserve, the Order of Ex Servicemen, An Garda Siochána, the Civil Defence, the emergency and rescue services.

The programmes in Waterford City and Dungarvan will include a number of the City and County bands, Cór Fear na nDéise and the Voice Over Ladies Choir who have

commissioned songs commemorating 1916.

Chair of the Commemoration Steering Committee, Mr. Ger Crotty said “The ceremonies will be a great opportunity for the Waterford Community to mark this historic occasion, bringing together all generations as will be reflected by the presence of relatives of those involved in the Rising from County Waterford and children who will lay flowers in memory of all those who died during the Rising. We hope to have as wide an attendance as possible from all sections of the public to make it a special Waterford Commemoration.”

CUSHCAM CROSS A feasibility report with improvement proposals in regard to the junction at Cushcam Cross, Ballinroad, Dungarvan has been sent to the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII, formerly NRA for approval), according to Waterford Council Area Engineer for Roads John Leonard.

Mr. Leonard was speaking at April’s DungarvanLismore Municipal Disrtict committee meeting in response to Cllr Séamus O’Donnell having raised the issue. Cllr O’Donnell, for his part, said a roundabout was “the only answer in the long run” to safety concerns at the notorious cross, where several serious collisions in recent years.

He urged the council to consult with landowners to that effect.

NRA BASHING Cllr O’Donnell continued that he had “no ‘meas’ in the NRA”, who, he said had failed to attend municipal district meetings when invited. He believed they “didn’t care” and had lined the road at Fleming’s junction between Youghal and Dungarvan and left it “at a dangerous stage” coming onto the N25 from the Ardmore side. I’ve no faith in them”, he reiterated.

“They just line the roads and ‘tis a danger to the public.” The councillor referred to a recent accident in the vicinity of Fleming’s junction which he believed, had been “serious enough” and another one at Dillon’s Cross where “a fellow was nearly blown off the road”, both of which he associated with NRA/TII intrusion.

However, as Cllr Tom Cronin explained, that

while the junction was “very dangerous”, the accident near Fleming’s occurred some 700 yards distant on a straight section of road, reportedly caused by a heavy hailstorm and slippery road.

Meantime, roads engineer John Leonard offered to investigate any areas of concern that Cllr.

O’Donnell wished to pinpoint.

JET PATCHER Cllr. James Tobin welcomed the calendar schedule for the new jet patcher in west Waterford but cautioned that it should not be removed from the area in the event of it ever breaking down; or at least if it was removed, then it should be restored and allowed to complete it schedule. His remarks were noted without comment.

FUNDING FLOW Cllr.Tobin also expressed the hope that storm damage funding would remain forthcoming for the district, regardless of governmental manoeuvring. He said rainfall the night previously had inflicted further serious damage to rural roads, some of which remained impassable.

Mr. Leonard responded that the council was “continually working” on road repairs and resurfacing in lieu of “a certain level of funding” and hoped to make good progress in the coming months, especially if the weather was benevolent.

RE-OPENING SOON In response to an inquiry from Cllr. Declan Doocey, Mr. Leonard said the Clogheen to Lismore road would re-open in the coming weeks. It has been closed due to embankment and boundary wall reinstatements on the Vee road.

Update on redevelopment works on Grattan Square FOLLOWING an update with the Resident Engineer & Wills Brothers Construction regarding the redevelopment Works on Grattan Square, the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber can confirm the following: • Snagging and cleaning will be undertaken from now until 30th April 2016 in sections 1A & 1B, the footpath in this section will be finished off in the next 2 weeks.

• The footpath in this section will be finished off

during this time also. This will cause minor disruption accessing entry/ exit, the construction team are working with each business to minimise disruption • The tarmac between The Allrounder & Meade’s Café in the paved area is currently being taken up and the area will be paved and reinstated.

• Studs will be laid on the paving on the East side of Grattan Square to indicate official parking spaces - this will happen week of 18th April.

• Minor works on the East side of Grattan Square including the removal of trees will commence week 18th April.

• Work has commenced outside The Wine Buff and will move down the East Side of Grattan Square. The section outside Wine Buff as far as Bridge Street will take an estimated 3 weeks (start 18th April finish 6th May 2016).

• Work on the East Side of Grattan Square Section 3A will commence (as per current schedule) Monday,

25th April, and complete 26th May. Section 3 B will commence 11th May and continue until 2nd June, 2016.

• The finish of the pedestrian access going from Bank of Ireland to the centre of the Square (directly opposite Meade’s Café) will take place week 25th April • All parties agreed that works are behind original schedule, reasons given were partly to do with subcontractors, weather, ESB. They have agreed to

increase resources in order to complete the work as fast as possible.

LONGER TERM PLAN • Work on Main Street will commence 7th June, 2016. Following strong lobbying from the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, the construction company is currently tweaking the current design and plans for this work to minimise the scope and timescale of disruption or eliminate a road closure. They will confirm this next week.

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State school or home school?

QUITE often it is possible that a person is better able to do a task themselves than those who are declared expert by virtue of education or experience.

This is obviously the case with education as more and more people are opting to homeschool their children rather than send them to State funded or private schools.

According to a report in the Sunday Independent recently, Figures obtained by the that paper under a Freedom of Information request reveal there are currently 1,090 homeeducated children in Ireland, compared with 699 in 2011.

Experts say the reasons why

Irish parents are embracing this kind of schooling are varied – and differ widely depending on family circumstances.

According to the report, some parents believe that as the primary educators of their child they are best placed to meet their educational needs, rather than the "institutional" approach of a school.

Cork tops the league table, with 167 children registered as being 'home-educated'.

Dublin has 157 children in this category, followed by Galway and Wexford, both of which have a total of 62.

In Monaghan, just three students are receiving their

formal education at home.

Figures also show boys rather than girls are more likely to get this type of education – out of the total of 1,090 students, 605 are male and 485 female.

These figures include all children in primary and secondary education.

Experts say many parents turn to home education as a last resort, if there are school-related problems that cannot be resolved to their satisfaction.

Others make an "ideological choice" to take responsibility for their children's education right from the outset.

Some parents wish to avoid any kind of interference by the

State, while others want to ensure that their children's upbringing adheres strictly to their religious beliefs.

Eibhlin Byrne, Executive Manager of Tusla, the child and family agency, says one of the main reason parents home educate is for "ideological and philosophical" reasons.

"It should also be noted that 13pc are children with special needs - whose parents feel their specific requirements would not be met in a school setting," she added.

And while some children traumatised by bullying are being withdrawn from school by their parents, this figure is

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan FIFTH Sunday of Easter: Acts 41:21-27 - They gave an account to the church of all that God had done with them. Apocalypse 21:1-5 God will wipe away all tears from their eyes. John 13:3135 - I give you a new commandment: love one another.

The Novena to Our

Mother of Perpetual Help: The Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help continues each Monday at 7.30 p.m. until Monday, May 30th. This is an ideal opportunity to do something special for the Holy Year of Mercy.

The Sacrament of Confirmation: We con-

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gratulate the young people who were confirmed in St. Mary’s on Saturday last by Bishop Cullinan on his first confirmation visit.

Holy Year of Mercy: A number of leaflets and a bookmark for the Holy Year of Mercy are available in the porches. Copies of ‘A Way of Mercy/Turas na Trócaire’ are available on the table near the Holy Door of Mercy.There are 12 stations on the Way of Mercy. At each station there is an opportunity to pause a moment and reflect on God’s Mercy as it is celebrated at each particular station. Please take one and follow the Way of Mercy in your own time.

Easter Garden: You are

encouraged to visit the Easter Garden at the top of the church in front of St. Joseph’s statue for a few moments of quiet prayer and reflection.

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 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.: 0877747870.

believed to be relatively small.

"Religious considerations are also a factor, with those of the American Christian faith being the biggest group where this is an issue. Other parents take their child out of school for just a year."

There is also the issue of Baptism being a necessity to enter some schools which are funded by the state and this official provision is being contested by one Seanad candidate.

There need be no difficulty with homeschooling and very few people would oppose the ending of baptism giving priority to those entering any

State school.

But the consequent notion that the teaching of religion should be banned from State schools in Ireland would – and will - be vehemently opposed when and if it becomes a live and active issue.

The history of education – or the lack of it – in this country over several centuries makes it a very emotive subject. Those who would seek to ban religious education from schools should realise who provided our earliest education for a century or more before the state became interested or active in the Irish people and should tread very carefully.

Moneymatters Guide to Handling Debt ARE you in danger of over indebtedness?

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Just think of it!

THERE is an old proverb which says, “God can write straight on crooked lines.” I assume that it means that God’s work can go on even though his human agents or helpers are far from being perfect. Indeed some of God’s results are most surprising considering the material he is working with. Go back to the very start of the Church, remember how Christ’s group of apostles ran away from the garden of Gethsemane when they saw that things were getting dodgy. As if that wasn’t bad enough, an hour or two later their chief spokesman Peter was declaiming that he didn’t even know Jesus of Nazareth.

Yet, a short time later Jesus appears before the apostles in the upper room in Jerusalem and, so far from upbraiding them for their cowardliness, he commissions them to preach the gospel to the whole world. And a few days later he has a most friendly meeting with some of them beside the Sea of Galilee, as it was called, and he tells Peter, yes, the same Peter, to look after his (Jesus’) flock of lambs and sheep, by which he meant his beloved Church. Clearly, God’s way of assessing a person’s value and ability is not the same as that of the average employer of team selector.

This is consoling to those of us whose lives seem to have been one long series of mistakes and failures. Maybe we are the crooked lines on which God sets out to write straight!

St. Paul re-echoes God’s way of choosing people. In his first letter to the Christian community in Corinth, in Greece, St. Paul writes that God shames the wise by choosing what is foolish by human reckoning, and that God shames the strong by choosing the weak by human reckoning; in fact, he says, those whom the world thinks common and contemptible are the ones God has chosen. Not very flattering to us, but it’s good to get the truth.

Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

Don’t ignore the problem – get in touch with MABS. The Money Advice & Budgeting Service is based at Civic Offices, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, X35 Y326. (Tel. 0761 07 2770 – Fax 058-45296. Email dungarvan@mabs.ie) and

provides a service throughout the West Waterford area. It is part of the national MABS Service and is free, confidential and independent. Visit our web site at: www.mabs.ie Phone MABS Helpline 0761 07 2000 Email helpline@mabs.ie

Career Corner “TIME IS THE ONLY COMMODITY THAT MATTERS” PAUSCH, 2007 TIME management is a challenge for us all.We can hurtle from task to task, always in reactive mode and feel exhausted and frustrated at the end of the week. Here are some techniques that might help to increase your sense of contentment and peace of mind.

1. Focus on your goals. Rather than focusing on tasks, ask yourself what would you like to achieve? Set out the tasks next and check if accomplishing them gets you closer to your goals.

This will help you to identify your ‘hamster wheel’ activities that take up your time but add no real value to your life or work.

2. Tackle Meetings. At work, meetings can be a real timewaster. Check if all the meetings are necessary. Are some meetings a result of habit? Ensure everyone is prepared – every member should understand the goal, their role and the purpose of the meetings.

3. Declutter your workspace. Spring is an ideal time of the year to clear and reorder your work space. Decide on an area and commit to completing it by the end of the day/week.

Don’t forget, you have to make a mess, to clear a mess. So be patient with the upheaval it will inevitably cause.

4. Procrastination. Everybody puts off making a decision or action. However, our reasons can be different. Some people like to have a perfect environment before they can work, others like to have all the information at hand before they can act.

Try to identify your reasons for inactivity. I believe that no decision is often worse than the ‘wrong’ decision. Do something, anything, to get you moving closer to your goal.

5. Disconnect and reconnect. Mindlessly scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.? PUT THE PHONE DOWN, move your body, go for a walk with a friend, go out into the garden, go to the movies.

These actions will connect you to the present moment and increase your sense of wellbeing.

Move from a time management approach to a ME management and spend your time wisely!

The Career Corner is written by Elaine Fitzgerald McBarron of Career Compass. Tel: 086 3764089. W: www.mycareercompass.ie

The Career Corner is written by Elaine Fitzgerald McBarron of Career Compass Tel: 086 3764089 W: www.mycareercompass.ie

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

In Memoriam

BUCKLEY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Patrick Buckley, late of The Forge, Knockanore, and Geosh, Aglish, whose Anniversary occurs on 18th April.

Somewhere beyond the sunset, Where loved ones never die, You sleep in a beautiful garden, Beneath a golden sky.

Though Heaven and earth divide us, We are never far apart, For you are always in our thoughts, And forever in our hearts.

COSTIN (34th and 44th anniversaries) – In loving memory of our parents Martin and Margaret Costin, late of Kilmurray, Dungarvan, whose Anniversaries occur at this time. Mass offered.

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

We have memories we treasure, Thoughts of you are dear, We keep them close in our hearts, Now, always and forever.

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

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

FOLEY (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of a loving husband and dear father Billy Foley, late of Knockaun, Grange, who died on 22nd April, 2013.

R.I.P.

If only I could meet you, Just for a little while, To tell you how much I miss you, Just to see you smile.

To put my arms around you, But this I cannot do, So until we meet again, May God take care of you.

–Always remembered by your your loving daughter Deirdre and son-in-law Bevan, XXX. ENRIGHT (50th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Enright, late of Coolagh Road, Abbeyside, who died on 21st April, 1966.

R.I.P. Masses offered.

Happy memories keep forever, Of days when we were all together, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.

–Always remembered by her loving sons.

You gave us years of happiness, Then sorrow came with tears, You left us loads of memories, We will treasure through the years.

Although we smile, And make no fuss, You’re deeply missed, By all of us.

QUINN (3rd and 7th anniversaries) – In loving memory of David Quinn, who died on 20th April, 2013, and his wife Triona, who died on 3rd February, 2009.

We believe you are both together now, We have such lovely memories left behind, And with every day that passes by, Another fond memory comes to mind.

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

–Always loved and never forgotten, Michael, Ann Margo and families, XXX. Anniversary Mass for David and Triona will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, on Saturday, 23rd April, at 7.30 p.m.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 24th April, in St. Cronin’s Church, Clashmore, at 11.00 a.m.

–Lovingly remembered by your wife Berry and family, XXX.

–Sadly missed but always remembered by your wife Mary; daughter Mary; sonin-law Eddie and grandchildren Declan, Tanya and Donna.

BUCKLEY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Patrick Buckley, late of The Forge, Knockanore, and Geosh, Aglish, whose Anniversary occurs on 18th April.

LOMBARD (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Eamon Lombard, late of Ballyheeney, Clashmore, whose 9th Anniversary occurs on 24th April.

A loving husband and father, Each one of us 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 other’s needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories left behind.

–Always in our thoughts, your loving wife Kathleen, daughter Mary, sons Michael, Eamonn, Liam, Thomas and their families.

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FRAHER (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear father Maurice Fraher, late of 6 Boreenatra and Kilbrien, whose Anniversary occurs on 30th April.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Friary Church, Dungarvan, on Sunday, 24th April, at 11.00 a.m.

A father is a special gift, One you think will always stay, You never dream the day will come, That he will pass away.

You gave us everything you had, Your time, your love, your care, You never asked for anything, And you were always there.

It was a sudden parting, Too bitter to forget, Those who loved you dearly, Are the ones who can’t forget.

And although we cannot touch you, You love has kept us strong, The memories that you left us, Have helped us carry on.

So stay beside us always, It helps to know you’re there, Not a day do we forget you, In our hearts you are always near.

–Sadly missed, always remembered and loved by Ann, Greg, Gearoid and their families.

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RHEINISCH (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Capt.

Patrick Julian Rheinisch, late of Dublin and Dungarvan, who died on 23rd April, 2011. R.I.P. Masses offered.

MOLONEY (16th anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather John Moloney, late of Ballinamona, Ardmore, who died on 26th April, 2000. R.I.P. You have your memories people say, They keep you going day by day, But no one knows or understands, How can you touch a memory’s hand.

Or how can you kiss a memory’s face, How can a memory be embraced, We miss you day by day, We love you more than words can say.

Love is a smile, A tear, a touch, Love is a little word, That means so much.

–Sadly missed by his wife Mary, son, daughters and their families.

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It does not take a special day, For us to think of you, Each Mass we hear, each prayer we say, Is offered up for you.

–Remembered by his family, sons Donal, Eamon, Killian and Pat; daughters Ann, Helen and Mary; sons-in-law, daughters-inlaw, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.

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DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (14/4/2016) – 1st Marianne Mulcahy & Joan Mansfield; 2nd Theresa Doocey & Kay Kirwan; 3rd Helen Russell & Brigid Burke; 4th Maureen O'Neill & Des O'Toole.

DEISE BRIDGE CLUB (18/4/2016) – 1st Moira Ormond & Michael Kirwan; 2nd Sheila Veale & Kathleen Deasy; 3rd Joan Mansfield & Sadie Ui Mhiachain; 4th Una O’Dwyer & Maureen Power.

Birthday Remembrance

MAHER – 31st Birthday remembrance of Michelle Maher, late of Knocknamaulee, Colligan, whose 31st birthday occurs on 24th April.

No birthday cards to put on show, No candles on a cake to blow, Your special day we cannot share, Our gift to you must be a prayer.

Let the stars be your candles Michelle, And keep them burning bright, So that when we look up to the sky, We know that you’re alright.

So today on your 30th birthday Michelle, We would like to send, A great big happy birthday wish, Just to tell you that we thought the world of you, And miss you every day.

–Loved always, Mam, Dad, Una, Paudie, Sinead and nephews Cormac and Ben.

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KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (13/4/2016) – 1st Claire Cummins & Betty Murphy; 2nd Anna Marie Brown & Maeve Coghlan; 3rd Brenda Cummins & Catherine Power; 4th Anna Harney & Michael Harney; 5th Grace Kiersey & Breeda Murphy.

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THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours.

This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it.

Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. (Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication, and favour will be granted). Never known to fail.

M.D. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours.

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CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (13/4/2016) – 1st Anne Holland & Eithne Keevers; 2nd Mary Mitchell & Mary Murphy; 3rd Sheila Lane & Mary Cusack; 4th Walter Murphy & Margaret Hanafin; 5th Doreen Keane & Phil O’Brien.

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Acknowledgement † PATRICK (Paddy) BUCKLEY

The Forge, Knockanore, and Geosh, Aglish, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford As we lovingly remember Paddy’s First Anniversary, his wife Mary, children Paula, Kay, Pat, Mary, John, Carol, Gabriel, Eileen, James, Deirdre and brother Jim would like to sincerely thank everybody who sympathised with them on the sad loss of a husband, dad, grandad and brother. Thanks to those who called to the home, attended the Rosary, removal and burial and those who travelled long distances to be with us. Thanks also to those who sent Mass cards and floral tributes.

A special thanks to the staff at the Mercy Hospital and Dr. Meehan. We would also like to thank Fr. Condon, Fr. Kelly, Fr. Fitzgerald and Fr. O’Connor for all their kind words of comfort; the Altar servers, Sacristan Mary Hayes and Dina Walsh for the beautiful hymns. A final thank you to Aidan and Marie Walsh, Undertakers, for their support and professionalism.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust this acknowledgement will be accepted by all who helped in any way as a token of our appreciation and gratitude.

The First Anniversary Mass for Paddy will be celebrated in St. John The Baptist Church, Affane, on Saturday, 23rd April, at 8.15 p.m.

† NIALL McKEON Abbeyside, Dungarvan, and Ballydwan, Bonmahon Died: 27th March, 2016 Niall’s family would like to thank all those who attended his removal, Funeral Mass and burial. We would also like to thank everyone for the Mass cards, flowers and for all the messages of sympathy. We are truly grateful for the kindness and support shown during Niall’s illness and for the continued support offered to us all at this time.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. May he rest in peace.

Niall's Month's Mind will be celebrated on Thursday, 28th April, at 7.00 p.m. in St. Anne's Church, Ballylaneen.

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The wife Ann, son Richard, daughters Sharon, Fiona, Sinéad, Tara and Lyndsey, brothers Tommy and Christy, sister Claire, extended family and other relatives, wish to convey their sincerest thanks to all who sympathised with them on Richard’s passing. Thank you for your comforting presence at the funeral obsequies, for your Mass cards, letters, telephone calls and floral tributes.

To Very Rev. Fr. Milo Guiry, P.P., a thank you; to Dr. Meehan, Dr. Delaney and all at Medical 5, University Hospital Waterford, our thanks.

We are most grateful to Ann Seward, Breda Hennessy, Ann Tobin and Helen Glass who cared so well for Richard. A thank you to Egan’s Funeral Home, Youghal, for their services. We are indebted to our neighbours and friends for their kindness and to all who travelled long distances to share our cross of bereavement, especially Richard’s ex work colleagues from Aer Lingus.

As a token of our gratitude and appreciation, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions.

Anniversary Mass will be offered in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, on Saturday, 23rd April, at 7.30 p.m.

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AFFANE BRIDGE CLUB (President’s Prize: 10/4/2016) – The club recently held a very enjoyable President prize event on Sunday, 10th April. Our President Mrs. Pat Murphy extended a warm welcome to members present at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

The President wished everyone a pleasant afternoon’s Bridge. There was a magnificent array of prizes on display after the finish of play and before presenting prizes Mrs. Murphy particularly thanked all who helped make the event a success,

scorekeepers especially.

She thanked the management and staff of The Park Hotel for all their assistance and for the beautiful meal everyone enjoyed. Results: 1st Andrew McGrath & Des Cleary; 2nd Mary Fletcher & Una Mason; 3rd Mary Navin & Margaret Clancy; 4th Monica O’Sullivan & Eileen Tinnelly. On behalf of the club members Mr. Des Cleary thanked President, Mrs. Pat Murphy, for all her hard work organising the event, which was a great success for everyone present.

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FESTIVAL OF FOOD

Graham Bolton from Kinsale pictured at the Barracuda Barbecue Company stand at the Festival Market during the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.[David Clynch]

Making music and friends a t Fest i va l of Fo o d

By Tom Keith THERE is no doubt that the Festival of Food last weekend has been the highlight of the public year so far. Graced with beautiful spring weather, with little sharpness in the air even when we lost the sunshine on Sunday afternoon, they were dream conditions for the organisers, participants and public alike.

The entertainment this year may well have been the most suitable to all tastes over the nine years of the event, with a programme of music and song which it would be difficult to surpass for its variety and talent.

Leading off at mid-day with the Deise Brass, that nonchalant group of seasoned musicians who truly show that they play their music for the enjoyment value alone and to adorn some community

events. Their New Orleans style especially thrilled the early crowds which grew as this opening act progressed.

The Jazz theme was continued later when the duo of Ria Drohan and Sarah Lehman, playing and singing as Indigo Mood, treated the audience to a session which was as polished and professional as it gets.

It was wonderful.

Louise Barry was back again this year with four beautiful songs professionally delivered.

Originally from Cork, Louise is in the vicinity for some years and is currently professionally administering the affairs of the Town Hall Theatre.

The first of the Trad Groups was from Dungarvan School of Trad who quickly got feet tapping. Looking at the young age of some of these polished perfor-

mers, traditional music is in safe hands for a couple of generations yet.

The best of trad continued later with six young women trading under the unlikely title of Gl贸thach, which means simply, Jelly, as Gaeilge.

They too were magnificent, with a standard of playing well beyond their years and stage personality which flowed like a stream from the stage.

Only one of these girls was local, the other five having come from Tipperary and Clare to meet up again with our local girl after first coming together informally at a Fleadh Cheoil in Ennis.

The last trad group were our old friends Nuad谩n, the four highly talented and articulate young men who recently released their first CD to great acclaim. They too gripped their audience with spirited renditions

of their wide repertoire.

For sheer numbers, volume, enthusiasm and again, real talent, the young and not so young of the cast of the forthcoming Town Hall production of Oliver the Musical would be difficult to beat. They belted out number after

number, choosing the lively Oom pah pah to finish their set. Led by as professional a Nancy as you can get, played by Carol Elstead, they had the audience singing along to the final crescendo. This show is a must see in early May in the Town Hall based on

what we saw and heard last Sunday!

Another young group The Cider Wasps, this time modern rock band (I think) played a polished set, showing how much they have matured since their first visit to The Festival of Food two years ago. For

those who like modern music, the guys certainly filled that slot.

Anyone who was in Grattan Square last Sunday will voice little disagreement about the quality of the entertainment on offer, it was truly superb. Well done everyone.

The members of Gl贸thach keeping their audience enthralled at the Festival of Food last Sunday.

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Flahavan's staff pictured at the Flahavan's stand at the Festival Market at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Bake Off winner of the Adult section Louise Murphy from Dunhill pictured with judges Eithne Sheehan and Lily Higgins at The Tannery Cookery School during the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Donal Connolly, Chairman of West Waterford Festival of Food, pictured with Festival sponsor John Flahavan from Flahavan's and Sabrina King from sponsor Dawn Meats at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Isabella O'Brien from Dungarvan pictured with Clodagh Dwyer and Jill Mulcahy both from Abbeyside at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

[David Clynch] Emma, Elizabeth and Ronan Walsh all from Dungarvan pictured at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Tadhg and Rian O'Donoghue from Tramore pictured at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Michael Quinn from Waterford pictured at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Leon Devereaux from An Rinn pictured at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Aoibhe and Lianna Ni Bheaglaoi from An Rinn pictured at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Bake Off judges Eithne Sheehan and Lily Higgins pictured with Maire Flynn from The Tannery at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

[David Clynch] Chef Kwanghi Chan from Dublin pictured during the 'Cutting Edge of Cooking' demonstration at the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan, County Waterford, during the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Paul and Sofia Mansfield and Rosie Plummer-Mansfield all from Ardmore pictured at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

[David Clynch] Sophie Walsh from Abbeyside pictured at the 9th annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Shane Lawlor and Lorna Hill, both from Clonmel, pictured at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Samantha Walsh from Abbeyside pictured at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Maidhc and Padraig O Bheaglaoi from An Rinn pictured at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Shauna Fenton from Aglish pictured with Lucie Enright from Abbeyside at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Lily Ramirez Foran from Picado Mexican Grocery, Dublin, pictured with Michelle Comerford and Javier Garduno from El Sombrero Sauces at the 'Cutting Edge of Cooking' demonstration at the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan, County Waterford, during the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Leslie Williams from the Irish Examiner pictured at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Juliette and Eloise Kiely from Dungarvan pictured at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Kevin O'Toole from Chameleon Restaurant, Dublin, pictured with Sham Hanifa from the Cottage Restaurant, Leitrim, during the 'Cutting Edge of Cooking' demonstration at the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan, County Waterford, during the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

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Michelle Tobin from USA and Tom Keith from Ballinroad pictured at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

Bake Off winners of the child section Jennifer Morrissey and Cleon Whelan both from Dungarvanl pictured with judges Eithne Sheehan and Lily Higgins at The Tannery Cookery School during the 9th annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

[David Clynch]

Niamh Shields from Eat Like a Girl pictured with Maria Bowes and Dave Carroll both from Dublin at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

[David Clynch]

John Dwyer and Graham Bolton both from Barracuda Barbecue pictured at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

Tara Baumann from Kilgobinet pictured at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

[David Clynch]

[David Clynch]

Eimear Hayes, Shane Crotty, Eileen Fitzgerald and Laura Mannion all from Dungarvan pictured at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

[David Clynch]

Young Dungarvan School of Trad students entertaining the crowds at the Festival market in the Square.

Laura Kelly from Kilmeaden, Caoimhe Suipeil from An Rinn and Lisa McGrath from Ballinameela pictured at the 9th Annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

[David Clynch]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Deise Brass performing at the 9th annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

Katie and Marcel Chodkiewicz from Dungarvan pictured at the 9th annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

[David Clynch]

Nuala, Aoibhinn and Catriona Ryan all from Tipperary pictured at the 9th annual West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

[David Clynch]

Lucy Collins and Jessica Donnelly from Dungarvan pictured at the 9th annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

[David Clynch]

Layla Grace Hickey from Dungarvan pictured with her dad David Hickey at the 9th annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

Nuadan performing at the 9th annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

Young Dungarvan School of Trad students entertaining the crowds at the Festival market in the Square.

[David Clynch]

[David Clynch]

Bake Off Adult winner Louise Murphy from Dunhill pictured with her winning cake at the Tannery Cookery School during the 9th annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

[David Clynch]

Maeve Sheridan from Cork pictured at the 9th annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

[David Clynch]

Millie Hayes from Dungarvan pictured at the 9th annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

[David Clynch]

Ben Horgan from Colligan pictured at the 9th annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

[David Clynch]

Dee Laffan, Richard Kennedy and Rob Whinnett discussing 'Is Healthy Food Killing Us' at the Health Hub during the 9th annual West Waterford Festival of Food.

[David Clynch]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

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 8.00 p.m. Helpline: 1890 303 302. You are not alone! (ind.)

St. Michael’s Hall, Ballyduff Upper Card Results 1st Stephen Cunningham and Nellie Devine, Mary Fennessy and Marie Heskin, Sean Twomey and Hugh Collins, Sean Higgins and John Conway Lucky Tables: Pat Noonan & Delia Cashell, Mary Whelan, Christy Higgins, Mary Fitzgerald, Joan Hannon, Denny Tobin, Peg Murray.

Raffle: Eddie Sheenen, Sean Twomey x 2, Rita Leamy, Denny Tobin, Mary Fennessy, Pat Noonan, Sheila Lonergan x 2, John Conway, Mary Fitzgerald.

Ballyduff Upper Community Council – Urgent Meeting BALLYDUFF Upper Community Council will hold a public meeting in St. Michael’s Hall on Thursday, April 21st at 9.00 p.m. All those that are concerned regarding the future of a local shop in Ballyduff are asked to attend.We would like a member from each household to attend please.

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Kill PROGRESS! Fantastic to see that work has commenced on the preparation and maintenance of the vacant houses in Ceol na Mara.We are looking forward to meeting our new neighbours here in the village!

KILL NATIONAL SCHOOL Well done to all the pupils whose First Penance took place last week. A truly memorable occasion for all the children and great relief for all the parents who feared much longer lists!

WELL DONE A big well done to all the Copper Coast Beavers who recently took place in the National Beaver Scouts’ Challenge in Laois. It was a great achievement for the young group to get through to the National Challenge where they all did their Copper Coast Group proud! A big thank you to the leaders for looking after

them so well on a really long day and ensuring they had a fun filled, action packed event!

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KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE Join us for our coffee mornings every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Kill Community Centre. Meet old friends or get to know new friends, pop in for a quick cuppa or stay for the morning for a great chat!

HAPPY DAYS HAPPY TO HELP Well done to Dave in Happy Days for the fill a

Well done to all who helped to fill this trolley in just two days for people in need. trolley initiative last week – anyone who would like to support the Helping Hand Group in Waterford, who provide a 6 nights a week stall with hot meals and a friendly ear to the homeless and others in need, please feel free to drop any nonperishable items into the shopping trolley outside Happy Days. Small drink bottles, fruit, chocolate bars,

NOT long to go to our annual Tom Jordan Memorial 5 mile Roadrace.

Please join us on Friday, 6th May for what promises to be a great race again with athletes from all over the county and further afield expected.

This race has become a firm fixture for many runners and walkers alike and constitutes our main annual fundraiser.

ON Monday, 25th April the Society is hosting the unveiling of a memorial stone to the men and women who took part in the 1916 Easter Rising. It will take place at 1.00 p.m. at the Garden of Remembrance which is opposite the Azzurro restaurant. The 6th class children from all the six primary schools in the Barony will be in attendance with one child from each school taking part in the unveiling. All are welcome.

Ballymacarbry Community News - Nire Valley Voices

Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan Annual General Meeting CCPD will be holding our AGM on Wednesday, 27th April, at The Park Hotel at 8.00 p.m. All current members and potential members are invited to attend. We have had a busy, exciting and successful year and we have plenty of exciting projects lined up for this year.

So if you are interested in acting, directing, set designing, set building, costume designing, working backstage, working front of house or generally helping out and finding out how we work - come along and you will be welcomed!! We welcome people from all walks of life, with all levels of performance experience and all ages (16 and older).

Further details are also available on our facebook page.

If you are a current member of CCPD and wish to provide your apologies please email ccpdungarvan@hotmail.com

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CENSUS So, the long awaited Census is fast approaching.

This Sunday, we will all be counted. Please have your form ready for collection after that date. (NB: This gave me a little chuckle:) On Question 13, please make sure you are of the female gender! Just if anyone gets confused.

Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch

Dunmore East 1916 Commemoration

NIRE Valley Voices will be hosting a musical evening in the Place4U Café in Clonmel on Friday, 29th April at 8.00 p.m. Tickets are €15 and all proceeds go to the Place4U Café. Tickets can be bought from Place4U Café or from Clodagh at Ballymacarbry Community Centre, from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

biscuits, anything in any quantity is most gratefully accepted!

KILL GAA LOTTO Don’t forget, the jackpot still remains at a fantastic €10,000!

The right numbers are bound to come up soon, so don’t miss out and get your ticket at the shop, Kirwan’s Bar, Dunphy’s Pub or any club member. Fingers

As our main fundraising focus is on the replacement of our road ambulance, all proceeds from the 2016 race will go towards this project.

If you would like to help to make this event another astounding success, whether it’s by taking part or by helping as a steward, please contact us on 087-6646824.

Thank you all for your support.

Artist Orlaith Hamersley pictured at the Copper Coast Geopark Visitors Centre Bunmahon Co. Waterford with her "Windswept" art Exhibition.

[Billy Crowley]

Bonmahon HAMERSLEY ART I am proud to be exhibiting again close to home in the Copper Coast Geopark visitors centre. The Visitors centre re-opened last weekend, and is now open at weekends. My "Windswept" collection will be on display until the end of April. The acrylic paintings were inspired by my interaction with the rugged landscape of my home by the sea on the south coast of Waterford. There are 13 of my pictures hanging in the comfortable cafè area, drop in for a look.

NEWS FROM KNOCKMAHON NATIONAL SCHOOL What a wonderful ceremony we had just before the Easter Holidays! It was

a true community event on the 15th March when the Tricolour was raised at Knockmahon National School and the Proclamation read out.Well done to all involved in this wonderful occasion.

KILMACTHOMAS SOCIAL/DAY CENTRE The Centre is open 10.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. It is lovely and warm and the staff are so welcoming. Also the coal fire which everyone seems to gravitate to when they arrive.

Last Tuesday, there was a gentle exercise routine given by Kathleen which had us ready to do a dance to some Irish music! Then scones and pots of hot tea.

Some folks played the card game 45's - Annie is great at teaching and others made cards to take home...and so much more. A sing song of all the favourites including ‘Sweet sixteen on the Village green’ - all knew the words albeit years since we were sixteen! Lunch was again super, bacon, cabbage, carrots, creamed pototes & white sauce, dessert, tea & coffee €6. Bus pick up available for more information call: 051-294627.

IT’S YOUR COLUMN! If you have any items for inclusion in this column, please send them on to mareikerembold@eircom.n et, call or text 087 4133 522

by Thursday evening each week. Thank you!

Niamh Meagher, Ballysaggart who took part in the Solo Singing at the County Finals of Scor na bPaisti held in Cappoquin Community Hall.

[Sean Byrne]

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WATERFORD MEN IN THE 1916 RISING IN DUBLIN AN ILLUSTRATED TALK BY DR. PAT McCARTHY Venue: Dungarvan Library. Date: Saturday, April 30th. Time: 11.30 a.m. There is no entry fee and all are very welcome.

Pat McCarthy is now no stranger to Dungarvan and in conjunction with Dungarvan library, we are delighted to welcome him once again to the town.

Pat’s talk on this occasion will cover the experiences of the Volunteers from Waterford who fought in the GPO, Boland’s Mill, the Four Courts, the South Dublin Union and Ashbourne during Easter Week. These were men like Thomas Walsh of Knockanore who was sentenced to death for his part in the fighting.

It will also look at Waterford men serving in the British Army who fought against the rebels, men like Joseph Ridgway of Waterford City, the British Army doctor who treated James Connolly after the surrender. The contribution of men from Waterford City and County to the momentous events of Easter Week is largely unknown.

This is an opportunity to learn about them and who better to deliver that information than the very colourful Pat McCarthy.

1916 RISING This exhibition will be open to the public from April 25th. The exhibition is the result of a lot of hard work and dedication, along with blood, sweat and tears, so we look forward with anticipation to seeing the finished result.

We would appreciate your support, so call in and see the fruits of much hard work. Put the 25th in your diary. All are very welcome.

A SPRING AFTERNOON IN DROMANA HOUSE AND GARDENS Venue: Dromana House and Gardens Date: Saturday, April 30th.

Time: commencing at 2.30 p.m.

Booking essential: €30 includes talks, afternoon tea and tour of the gardens.

Email: info@dromanahouse.com.

Tel: 086-8186305 Programme is as follows: 2.30 p.m.

Arrival/Registration 3.00 p.m. ‘Grand Designs – Houses, Gardens and Landscapes of the Blackwater Valley’ 4.00 p.m. Afternoon tea

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followed by a tour of Dromana Gardens 5.15 p.m. End of proceedings Following on from Dromana is an evening event at Lismore Castle at 6.00 p.m.

Email for details: director@lismorecastlearts.ie ANNUAL BOOK SALE Our annual book sale will be taking place shortly.

If you have any books which you would like to donate to us, we will gladly accept them. This book sale is our main fund-raiser for the year, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Please keep an eye on the notes for the date, time and place.

OLD PHOTOGRAPHS If you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. we would be very happy to accept them. We would scan them and give you back the originals.

Looking ahead to the 1916 commemorations we would also be interested in any artefacts or photographs relating to that period.

VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies.

Please contact us at 05845960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit.

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 20th Name: James O’Meara; Age: 35; Service No. Rank: 4499 Rifleman; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Rifles.

7Bn; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Wounds; Date of Death: 17/4/’16.

Name: Stanley Victory Perry; Age: 29; Service No. Rank: 87104 Sgt. Maj.; Service; Army Canada; Unit: Field Art. 5Bde; Where Born: Tramore; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 20/4/’16.

OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Pupils from Villierstown N.S. who were Confirmed by the Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan in Ballinameela Church. Included are Very Rev. Gerry O'Connor, P.P., and Teachers Aisling Walsh and Sarah Ni Uallachain.

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Vibrant young bluegrass group from US coming to Tigh an Cheoil BETWEEN unaccompanied vocal trios like the Voice Squad, seminal folk groups like Sweeney's Men, individual instrumental superstars like Tony McMahon, Steve Cooney, Martin Hayes and Dermot Byrne, World-renowned Bluegrass groups like the John Lowell Band, Martin Gilmore and his band, and great Americana solo performers like Sara Gray, Tim Eriksen and the like, it's incredible the amount of simply amazing talent from all around the world that, thanks to the wonderful enthusiasm, enterprise and courage of the great Sean MacCraith, we have seen over the last few years in the new epicentre of culture, Tigh an Cheoil, in Baile na nGall, Ring, only a few miles from Dungarvan. We are so lucky to have this incomparable treasure of a venue so close to home.

Not only is a transcendent experience guaranteed at the concert performance but inevitably an exciting and all-inclusive session ensues in-house, which is the absolutely ideal way to end a beautiful night. The whole package is typical of Ireland and Irish life and should be treasured, enjoyed and maintained into a future that otherwise could easily end up bland, unoriginal and boring, making Ireland into just a Province

of International TV and computer-land, speaking the same as everyone else and incapable of original ideas or thought. So keep the faith!. Support live music. Above all support this superb oasis of music and diversity that is Tigh an Cheoil. In the next fortnight in particular, there are two concerts coming up that demand your support.

On Saturday 30th, the virtuoso accordion player Dermot Byrne returns with the equally inspired guitar player Steve Cooney, building on their hugely successful gig here last year and this time they will be joined by Pierre Schryer on fiddle, from Canada. But on this Saturday, the 23rd, we are privileged to be able to welcome for their first visit a vibrant new young bluegrass group called Mile Twelve.

Mile Twelve are a 4 piece Bluegrass Band from Boston Massachusetts.

They cover classic and contemporary bluegrass.

They have been described as a fresh voice in bluegrass music.

Though still in their twenties their sound is mature and very much rooted in the bluegrass tradition. Still, they are not afraid to explore fresh pathways in bringing the music forward.

The band consist of

Catherine (BB) Bowness on Banjo/Vocals...Bronwyn Keith Hynes on F i d d l e / Vo c a l s . . . E v a n Murphy on Guitar/Vocals and Nate Sabat on Bass/Vocals.

They came together when they all met up while studying bluegrass music in top music schools in the Boston area. Among them the hallowed Berklee College of music.

They have received great reviews, from the likes of Iconic banjo player Tony Trischka and master fiddler Darol Anger.

“Mile Twelve show they have a deep understanding of the Bluegrass Tradition, and with their youthful enthusiasm they perform with great passion and still with great integraty” ......Tony Trischka “I would be glad to send Mile Twelve anywhere in the world to perform Bluegrass....as they demonstrate a great feeling and passion for what is one of Americas finest musical genres”.....Darol Anger Mile Twelve come from different traditions.

Bronwyn Keith - Hynes was born and raised deep in Appallacia in West Virginia.

Catherine (BB) Bowness was born in New Zealand and got a banjo when she heard someone playing the Theme song from the TV show The Beverley

Hillbillies (The Ballad of Jed Clampett).

She came to America and went to a festival in Colorado and there she teamed up with Martin Gilmor (a regular visitor to Ireland and a great favourite in Tigh an Cheoil), (the Bluegrass world is a small place). Evan Murphy is a true Bostonian with Irish heritage. He got involved in bluegrass through the folk seen in the Boston area.

Nate Sabat is from NewYork....learned classical music and was then atracted to bluegrass when he heard it.

Mile twelve have a debut cd, which covers original and classic material.

Having Mile twelve in

Tigh an Cheoil should be a great treat, not only for lovers of Bluegrass, but for anyone who appreciates music of any genre.

So don’t forget: come along and treat yourself to a feast of Americana, folk and bluegrass from this amazing band of young future superstars, wonderfully engaging, warm and yet bursting with enthusiasm, expertise and panache.

MILE TWELVE TIGH AN CHEOIL, Baile na nGall, Ring, Dungarvan Saturday, 23rd April, 2016 at 9.00 p.m.

Admission only €10!

Contact 087 – 9898560 josiesean@live.ie

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

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Kilmac BIRTHDAY PARTY Congratulations to Magi Landy and Nicky Butler on celebrating a joint birthday in Kiersey's Bar on last Saturday night. Magi and Nicky celebrated their 50th birthday with all their family and friends attending, a great night was had by all. Wishing you both many more birthdays to come.

BINGO FUNDRAISER A Bingo Fundraiser in the Rainbow Community Hall on Tuesday, 3rd May in aid of Robert Downey.

There will be a raffle with lots of spot prizes. Come and support a very worthy cause and maybe win some money at the same time.

CAR BOOT SALE Car Boot Sale / market in the Rainbow Community Hall on Sunday next, 24th April, 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., tables €10 each, a large variety of goods to be got including home-made cakes, bric a brac, shrubs and plants. Now is the time to get your summer plants, kindling, clothing, toys, and much more, or sit and enjoy a tea / coffee with friends.

IRISH KIDNEY ASSOCIATION The Irish Kidney Association would like to thank everybody who helped to make their recent fundraising event a success.

Thanks to Pat Phelan of Centra for the use of his premises to sell the merchandise, to all the supporters and helpers on the day.

Your help much appreciated.

LOTTO DRAW Results of the Kilmacthomas AFC lotto draw for Saturday, 16th April, letters drawn E, H, I

and S, no jackpot winner, five winners of €20 each to Biddy Cleary, Riverview; Willie McGrath, c/o Mosh's; Tony Kirwan, Fews; Annie Power, Millbrook Terrace and Peter Troy, Riverview. Next week’s jackpot €1,050.

WHIST Results of the Ballylaneen Whist Club for Monday, 11th April: Stess Connolly, Hannah McGrath, Mary Walsh, Joan Cashin, Kathleen Foran, Rosie Keane, Monica Gough, Joan Stokes, Biddy Carroll, Agnes Thomas and Mary B. Bowdren.

Raffle winners Nicola Carroll and Eric Townsend.

KILMACTHOMAS SOCIAL/DAY CENTRE The Centre is open 10.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. It is lovely and warm and the staff are so welcoming. Also the coal fire which everyone seems to gravitate to when they arrive.

Last Tuesday, there was a gentle exercise routine given by Kathleen which had us ready to do a dance to some Irish music!

Then scones and pots of hot tea. Some folks played the card game 45's - Annie is great at teaching and others made cards to take home...and so much more.

A sing song of all the favourites including ‘Sweet sixteen on the Village green’ - all knew the words albeit years since we were sixteen! Lunch was again super, bacon, cabbage, carrots, creamed pototes & white sauce, dessert, tea & coffee €6.

Bus pick up available for more information call: 051294627.

Urgent - Please Share VILLIERSTOWN Woodland Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides – We are urgently seeking new leaders for: Ladybirds (age group 5-7); Guides (age group 10 years+). If anyone is interested would you contact the following people: Maureen (0861703621) for Ladybirds and Louise (0872796454) for Guides. Both take place on a Thursday during term time. Ladybirds 4.30–5.30 p.m. Guides 6–7 p.m.

The Dramas and the Dreams When twilight’s probing fingers pluck the last red rose of day, And peace enfolds me in its warm embrace, Past passions and past pageants are luring me away, To a heart enchanted other time and place.

And vague voices softly singing in a secret undertone, Fills memory’s auditoriums again, The melody and music with age have sweeter grown, And veils the vanished yesterdays with poignant pain.

The spotlights of remembrance penetrate the patchwork past, On the shadowed stage of dreams the scenes are set, And behind the faded curtain waits the well remembered cast, To re-live again the dramas and the dreams I can’t forget.

An Taisce Litter Pick - Group of volunteers all ready for a busy morning's work.

Ballysaggart AN TAISCE ANNUAL LITTER PICK Our Litter Pick Day on Saturday last was a great success. A great community spirit was visible at the Community Centre at 10.00 a.m.There everyone got their picks and bags and gloves. All roads leading to the village were litter free by 1.00 p.m.

A huge thank you to all the ladies and men who took part again it makes work so easy when we have a great turnout like to day.

This National Spring Clean Day has been very successful every year here, in Ballysaggart we are very conscious of litter, and, through our tidy village committee look forward to

the Summer season when we hope to show off our baskets and pots with a beautiful display of colour.

SOCIAL DANCE The next Social Dance will take place on Friday night, April 22nd in the Community Centre from 9.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Dan Howard and Stephen Cunningham. 2nd: Mary Power and Ber Coughlan.

Lucky Tables: Pat O’Connor and Pat Kirby, Delia Cashell and Rita Doocey.

Tickets: Stephen Cunningham, Pat O’Connor, Pat Kirby and

The results of a great effort put in by all of the volunteers.

Rita Doocey.

BALLYDUFF UPPER/ BALLYSAGGART IFA IMPORTANT MEETING - Thursday, April 21st at 8.30 p.m. in Lismore

House Hotel a meeting to discuss the Revised Standards for Agricultural Vehicles will take place.

Representatives from An Garda Siochana, Farm

Insurance Companies and Environmental Groups will be in attendance.

Doors will open at 8.00 p.m. and all are welcome to attend.

Abbeyside Scouts - Chief Cub Scouts 20km Adventure DO you remember the weather on Sunday, 10th April? Lashing rain and blowing a gale!

Well these tough conditions did not deter the intrepid 4th Waterford Abbeyside Cub Scouts who planned to undertake a 20km hike as part of their Chief Cub Scout Award activities.

Seven of Abbeyside's finest Cubs along with 3 dedicated Leaders joined another 55 Cubs and 16 Leaders from around the County in Bilberry at 9.45 a.m. in the challenging conditions. As always the Cubs were well prepared for the conditions and the hike with full waterproofs, hiking boots and a rucksack with provisions and spare clothes.

The group set-off on the recently opened “Greenway” for the first leg of the gruelling 20km hike laughing and poking fun at the storm. For those that were cautious of the challenge their friends around them gave them the energy and motivation to march forward. Along this leg of the journey the Cubs passed the Suir Valley Train and took in the view of the wild conditions on the river. After the first 10km the Cubs reached the Suir Valley Railway Station and took a well earned rest and tucked into lunch....the usual sandwiches, fruit and the odd bag of sweets!

At 1.00 p.m. the whole group was picked up by buses and driven to the start point for the second leg of the hike, Durrow. As the storm raged they gathered there thoughts and with determination they set-off on the “Greenway” heading for Abbeyside. On this second leg the

Cubs experienced the Ballyvoile tunnel......echo, echo, echo! After a couple of hours they reached the outskirts of Dungarvan and enjoyed wild conditions on the beach. As you can see in the pictures spirits remained very high amongst the Abbeyside clan and the Cubs bounded for home at the Abbeyside den.

Weary but elated with their achievement, the Cubs gathered in the Abbeyside Den for a feast of hot cocoa, cake, burgers, sausages and more. Just reward for their fabulous efforts. To round off the event, the Cubs were awarded T-Shirts and goodies and posed for photos.

Awesome result to everyone that took part!

Of course, the excitement never stops at the Abbeyside Den. Last Thursday was fire-lighting practice where Cubs put their knowledge of the “Fire Triangle” to the test and were rewarded with marshmallows to toast. And on Saturday 23rd the Cubs will go to see the new Jungle Book movie in celebration of Cubs100.

The Disney classic The Jungle Book was first told to Cub Scouts 100 years ago, by Robert Baden-Powell to show the true meaning of friendship and inspire young adventurers to get outdoors.

The childhood classic is back on the big screens this April in a real-life jungle journey that sees a carefree bear and protective black panther getting a young man-cub back to his own kind.

Voiced by Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Ben Kingsley and Idris Elba. Loads of fun!

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Ardmore Ardmore Tidy Towns THE MEMORY TRAIL ARDMORE 1916 We launched our 1916 Residents Project at a packed Keevers’ Bar on Saturday night after Mass.

The booklet is a gem and a real collectors item, so much so that the first edition was sold out within minutes and many people were distraught when they couldn’t get their hands on a copy. It was a step into the unknown for us but the interest shown was amazing and we have to say, the quality of the production was superb. Thanks to Tommy Mooney and Noel Rooney for all their hard labour and to Ber Keevers and Padraig Ó Foghlú and The Ardmore/Grange Heritage Group for their help too. A special thank

you to John Tierney and his team at Eachtra for pulling the whole thing together and making such a wonderful production of it. The booklet is available now on the internet, just google ‘the memory trail, Ardmore 1916’. Especially, pass on this link to friends and relatives who are away or live overseas so they can relive some of our rich heritage.

REPRINT Due to the demand for Ardmore 1916 we will definitely do a reprint and we have committed to have it ready for mid May and this time we’ll do enough of them. John Tierney, in his address at the launch appealed to the public to contact either himself or Noel or Tommy with any further information/sto-

ries/photos etc you may think relevant because the online version will be updated.

DOG DUMPING APP Sure, we all know that it’s rude and disgusting to not clean up after your dog, but some of these facts really surprised me: according to the EPA dog poop is as toxic as chemical or oil spills; our natural ecosystem can handle 2 dogs per square mile – we estimate that there are 125 dogs per square mile in Ardmore! waste water treatment systems are not equipped to handle dog poop; dog poop pollutes our fresh water supply with disease, bacteria and pathogens seeping through.

If your dog is a roamer you can download an app

‘diy dog tracker’ to tell when and where your dog poops! The dog just wears a ‘fido tracker’ collar.

POKER RESULTS The first prize at the poker at The Round Tower Hotel on Wednesday last was won by Billy Harty with Patricia Fitzgerald and James Bryan in the minor placings. Jerome Curran won the duffer stake and Fr. Lucey was runner up there.

Game continues this Wednesday night beginning at 9.30 p.m. sharp.

SYMPATHY We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Jim Lane on the recent death of his brother Declan. Jim is a huge supporter of Ardmore Tidy Towns and does loads of jobs for us.

Ardmore Pattern announces two top performers for festival 2016 AS the Ardmore Pattern Festival gears up for its 10th Anniversary, it once again has secured quality entertainment for everyone to enjoy this summer. First up we bring one of Ireland's most best known female artist to the seaside village this July as part of a full week of activities. Mary Black and her band will play in St. Declan’s Church in Ardmore in what should be a wonderful night on July 21st. Since its announcement within the last seven days the demand on tickets has been huge and going on past concerts this one is line to be one of

the fastest selling concerts for the festival over the last ten years. Tickets are priced at €30 and are available from Ardmore Post Office and Brigid Shelly Art Gallery and for those who would like to make other arrangements to get them please ring 087-9382001 or 086-8329988. With so many well known songs to her name, this will be a wonderful night's entertainment so don't delay on this one!

You won’t have too long to relax after the Mary Black Concert because on the following night July 22nd Ardmore Pattern Festival hosts Deirdre O’Kane one of Ireland’s best known stand up comedians. After a seven year break from the stage to pur-

sue her movie career where she filmed in Vietnam and also played the part of the Mammy in Irish award winning film Moone Boy she is now back with a brand new show called 1Dee which is trilling audiences at present. The Sunday Times has quoted “She Dazzles the Audience from start to finish” and the Guardian stating “Unique Star Quality”. Deirdre takes to the stage in St. Declan's Hall Ardmore at 9.00 p.m. on July 22nd and tickets are €15 and can be bought in Ardmore at the Round Tower Hotel and Ardmore Gallery and Tearoom or on 087-9382001. Numbers will be limited for this show so important to pick your tickets up as soon as possible.

Mary Black

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

The Band of An Garda Siochana perform at St. Patrick’s Church Fermoy Gala Concert FERMOY welcomes this top class Band to St. Patrick’s Church Fermoy on Thursday, May 5th. It promises to be a wonderful evening of music and song and will help us to shake off the gloom of a long Winter and welcome back the light and the bright and “Summer is a-Comin!”

The Garda band will give an outstanding Concert together with The Cork Garda Male Voice Choir and The Willcollane Singers.

The Garda Band and its highly esteemed Conductor Inspector Pat Kenny are completely committed to community orientated events during the year and appear at graduation ceremonies at The Garda College, Templemore, Internationals, and St Patrick’s Day Parades in Dublin, the Rose of Tralee Festival and Lansdowne Road. We can remember with great pride their outstanding performance at the Easter 1916 Commemoration Celebrations in Dublin recently. They have represented Ireland at Police Festivals and Concerts in Switzerland, Germany and Northern Ireland.

The Concert programme also presents, and it is a revisit for the following performers The Cork Garda Male Voice Choir, their Musical Director is the well - known musician Marjorie Moran who has quite a number of accolades notched up in her musical career and The Willcollane Singers under the guidance of their Musical Director

Anne Dunphy, another very well - known award winning musician from Kilkenny, who now teaches at Presentation Convent Ballyphehane.

Anne’s School Choirs as well as Marjorie’s have both been All- Ireland winners in National Competitions which indicates their enthusiasm and commitment to music.

Last year’s Concert for SVP was a memorable experience for the audience and the organisers are seeking the support of the community for this event, as Fermoy is privileged to host The Garda Band who are all professional musicians on a fulltime basis. They are brilliant to support Fund Raisers for worthy causes and The Emer Casey Foundation is, indeed, a very worthy cause.

The Emer Casey Foundation was established by the Casey Family in Youghal to commemorate their lovely daughter Emer whose death occurred ten years ago from ovarian cancer. Emer is the niece of Marjorie Moran and the organisers decided to have the Gala Concert in Fermoy on the occasion of Emer’s tenth anniversary.

The Foundation supported DISCOVARYheaded by Trinity College Dublin’s Dept. of Histopathology, and funding from the Foundation assisted in the purchase of Ireland’s first ever SoLiDTM a 2nd generation Sequencing platform, this enables scientists to examine precise genetic content of patients samples. The

funds from The Emer Casey Foundation greatly assists Professor John O’Leary TCD and his team of researchers who are endeavouring to discover more about this “silent killer” which occurs very often in young women and older too.

The Emer Casey Foundation has also funded the position of liaison support nurse for newly diagnosed patients at CUMH and Consultant Oncologist Mr. Seamus O’Reilly and Dr. Mark Hewitt Consultant Gynaecologist regarded the position as essential. The HSE have since mainstreamed this appointment of liaison nurse. Another facet of the work of The Foundation is the installation of high tech scanners at St. James Hospital so that GP’s can access faster highly sophisticated scans for newly presented patients.

Remember, this disease often presents minus obvious symptoms and hence the importance of education and awareness and the necessity of funding research for better cures and outcomes.The Foundation’s goals are to continue to fund research into ovarian/uterine cancer, to help improve patient care and to raise awareness of the disease.

So come along and enjoy the evening of music and song. Tickets are €20 each available at Hickey’s Fashions, Patrick St. 02531454, Hanley’s Newsagents, Pearse Square, and Parish Office, Fermoy. Further Bookings Tel: 086-8206686.

Deirdre O’Kane

Ardmore hosts two of Ireland’s top country music performers Jimmy Buckley

Michael English

ST. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, will host two fabulous concerts this Summer with proceeds going to two important groups Ardmore & Grange Parish Funds and the local branch of St. Declan's S.V.P. conference of Ardmore Grange and Kinsalebeg.

Our first concert is just around the corner and Ardmore welcomes back the wonderful Michael English and his band to Ardmore on June 23rd in what should be another super night. Michael performed 12 months ago in the same venue in what was in many peoples eyes one of the best concerts in 2015. Michael has gone from strength to strength over the last number of years now with his own TV show on Channel 266, we were delighted to welcome him back to Ardmore....a sell out concert last June and this June will be no different, pick your tickets up at €20 from Ardmore & Grange Post Office or from

Quinn's Shop Ardmore or give John a ring on 086-2330810.

The local branch of SVP do tremendous work within our community and one of their main fundraisers for 2016 will be this August when Country sensation Jimmy Buckley and his band with play in concert in St. Declan’s Church Ardmore. Renowned for his unique voice and wonderful talent this too is a concert not to be missed. Tickets are now on sale in both Ardmore and Grange Post Offices, Quinn's Shop or from Liam on 087-6256055.

So two concerts, two nights not to be missed, for all lovers of country music and for those who hope to see them for the first time, your in for a treat. This wonderful venue of St. Declan's Church with its acoustic and super atmosphere will no doubt once again fill to capacity so don't be disappointed, pick your tickets up today.

Well-known Ardmore ICA legend Bridget Keane picture at the Guild’s Craft Morning last Tuesday, which is a weekly happening.

[Gerry O'Mahony]

Mary Nolan enjoying her time at the Ardmore ICA Craft Morning which is held every Tuesday in the ICA Hall in Ardmore.

[Gerry O'Mahony]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Stagemad play highlights Waterford school pupils strike BACK by popular and public demand Stagemad Theatre Company presents “They Think It's All Over”

by Noel Kelly at Garter Lane Arts Centre on Wednesday, May 11th to Saturday, May 14th, 2016 at 8.00 p.m.Tickets €10 on sale at Garter Lane, Box Office: 051-855038 or online www.garterlane.ie Set in Waterford in the Spring and Summer of 1966 as Ireland celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the 1916 Rising and Waterford FC win their first League of Ireland championship. James Ryan is a Leaving Cert. student with his future unclear. Chosen to play the role of Patrick Pearse in Bro. Dorgan’s School Pageant, he is also a schoolboy soccer star with ambitions to play for Manchester Utd. But when the newly-formed school Soccer team wins the local ‘Easter Cup’ competition, it faces a rather different opposition to get to the National finals. And now James is faced with a dilemma. So what should he do? Stay loyal to the Proclamation and face possible defeat, or make a solorun and maybe change the world! The play explores ideas of identity, family, remembrance, loyalty and nationalism. As the GPO beckons and the 1966 World Cup Finals are about to kick off in Wembley, James Ryan has more than the Proclamation on his mind as the pupils of Mount Sion walk out onto Barrack Street in protest that they could not use the school name in an All-Ireland Schools Soccer Competition.

Starring Waterford actor Jamie Flynn and directed by James Power. This is a not to be missed gem.You are advised to book early.

“I salute the author and the actor” - (Munster Express).

“A tour-de-force performance by Jamie Flynn” (News and Star).

“Compelling and thoughtful, Jamie Flynn is outstanding” - (Theatre Reviews).

Waterford playwright Noel Kelly.

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Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien TEA OR COFFEE It was probably the tea bag that killed tea in Ireland.The momentous year, the year of tea's downfall, was 1987. For centuries before this distasteful date, tea was the hot drink of choice and a cup was automatically offered to visitors.

With less than a third of coffee's caffeine, tea drinkers could imbibe litres of the warming, soothing beverage without jangled nerves or upset tummy. A cuppa in the morning, mid-morning, at dinner time, maybe a reviving drop in the afternoon, after supper and during nightly visits, anytime was a good time for another round of tea.

Scald the teapot with boiling water, pour off the cooled water, put a generous few teaspoons of tea leaves in the warmed vessel and refill it with more boiling water.

Let the tea draw for a couple of minutes and when black as midnight pour it into a mug or china tea cup. Add milk to cut the heavy tannins of Irish tea and sugar as desired. Now that's a good cup of tay!

But tea bags? Ask any Irish woman of a certain age and she'll assure you that the bags are filled with leavings, the tea dust swept off the factory floor. That's a myth since 75% of the tea sold in Ireland these days is packed in dunkable tea bags. So it's more likely to be the leaves that form the left-overs on the tea maker's floor. But the canard in-dicates the contempt confirmed tea drinkers have for the expedient little bags.

Tea bags represent convenience. They are the tea drinker's equivalent of instant coffee, another affliction of the modern lifestyle.

INSTANT OR BREWED About the time tea bags invaded the Irish market, foreign travel became a commonplace of Irish life. Sitting in a Parisian cafe or Roman trattoria, the Irish grew acquainted with coffee and for the first time imbibed the bitter brew.

But a nation of tea drinkers found the continental cup of java a bit too strong and for a generation instant coffee was the standard choice in Irish homes.

Only in very recent times have housewives begun to purchase ground coffee beans and started to use more sophisticated methods of making coffee.

And thus we arrive at a momentous moment in parish history. This past Christmas season of 2015 Kilbrien Hall acquired a coffee maker, the kind with little plastic "pods" holding pre-measured coffee doses and guaranteed to make a superior cuppa... no, make

that mugga coffee.The creative ladies of Kilbrien have even mastered the art of topping a newly poured mug with heart and four leaf clover designs made of whipped froth.

For the first time ever, public events in KCK parish require an answer to a totally new-fangled and 21st century question: Tea or Coffee?

Disclaimer: Potential hosts should note that writers are prone to exaggeration and that any proffered beverage made from tea leaves or tea bags or instant coffee or freshly brewed Arabica will be gratefully accepted.

SPECIAL WEEK AT KILBRIEN SCHOOL On Wednesday 6th April we had two members of the South Eastern Mountain Rescue team visit Kilbrien NS. Richard and Brian gave a very informative and enjoyable talk about the work of the Mountain Rescue team. They also brought the children outside to show them the jeep and their equipment. The children loved this.

This was also our Active Schools Week from Monday 11th April to Sunday 17th April. There were different activities in school during the week and the children also had phy-sical exercise as their homework.

Then on Friday, 15th April Waterford hurler, Colin Dunford, came to the school to talk to all the children about the lifestyle and requirements of being an inter-county hurler. A huge thank you to Colin! He was excellent with the children.

COLLIGAN WOODS 1916 QUESTION TRAIL 24th April, Sunday Coolnasmear School Parent's Association will sponsor a '1916 Question Trail' in Colligan Woods on Sunday, April 24th from 3-5 pm.

Adults €2, Children €1. All are invited.

COOLNASMEAR BLACKBERRY BROWNIES 30th April, Saturday South West Regional Fun Day, Saturday, 30th April at the Dungarvan Sports Centre from 10.30am to 4pm. Please confirm your attendance with Linda.

FUN FAMILY QUIZ 8th May, Sunday Coolnasmear School Parent's Association with legendary Table Quiz host Brendan "Bob" O'Brien will now meet at the Queally's Pub (Gary's) in Bohadoon at 5.30 pm on Sunday, the 8th of May. All are invited.

KCK LADIES 2nd May, Monday - KCK Ladies next meeting takes place Monday, May 2nd in Coolnasmear hall at 8.00 p.m. All you jewellery lovers

will be enthralled by the making and the collection which will be shown to us on the night by Eileen Shields. Do come along and enjoy.We will be thinking up some ideas for our summer outing.

CHARITY PLANT & BAKE SALE 30th April, Saturday - Our Annual Charity Plant & Bake Sale will be held at Causeway Tennis Club on April 30th.

This year we have introduced an Art competition with fantastic prizes for the artists and for schools too. So while the children are being creative with their pictures perhaps the parents can be thinking about creating lovely cakes or buns for the cake sale! Alternatively if you have extra vegetable, tomato or strawberry plants we could certainly take them off your hands!

This year the proceeds are going to the RNLI Helvic Lifeboat Station and to the Solas Cancer Support Centre in Waterford.

Solas have plans to establish a satellite centre in Dungarvan in the near future. People from West Waterford will certainly appreciate not having to travel to Waterford especially when they are not feeling too energetic. Solas provides fantastic support and resources for people affected by cancer and for their families. We hope to make this Charity Plant & Bake Sale our biggest ever! Please contact Mary Phelan for more information 087-1302048.

INCLUDE YOUR INFO Scott Simons - greenhillsofireland@gmail.com

Kilbrien School Principal Martin Delaney introduces Waterford Hurler Colin Dunford to the students of Kilbrien School. As part Active Schools Week, pupils learned about the lifestyle and workouts of an inter-county hurler.

Students of Kilbrien School climb into a tent used by South Eastern Mountain Rescue.

Kilbrien School students re-enact a mountain rescue under the watchful eye of South Eastern Mountain Rescue members.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

St. Carthage’s House, Lismore THE annual Family Fun Day and auction will take place at St. Carthage’s House on Sunday, 26th June, 2016. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Further details available at a later date. Many thanks to Kathleen and Seamie Flynn, Castle Lodge, Lismore for allowing the use of their premises for our successful Cake Sale which was very well supported and raised €1,700.

DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING We have recently received the following generous donations which we are most

grateful for and will be used to meet the day to day running costs: Mark Willoughby €60; Danny and Nora Flynn - €220; John Gayer - €1,000; Ballyduff Wren Boys €500; Noel Cummins and Pierce Flynn (Cheltenham Preview night) - €600; Melleray and Lismore Gun Club - €500; Affane Bridge Club - €800; Shane Hannon (Ballyduff GAA Club) - €238.

Thanks for your generous ongoing support.

Tom O’Grady PRO

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart A section of the crowd attending the Lismore Community 1916 Commemoration in the Millennium Park Lismore on Sunday, 17th April.

Lismore Tidy Towns THIS week’s notes are a report on the Lismore Community 1916 Commemoration ceremony held in the Millennium Park Lismore on Sunday, 17th April, 2016, and organised by Lismore Tidy Towns The theme of the ceremony was “Remembrance” that is remembering the men, women and children who died in the Easter Rising 1916. It was a great day for the people of Lismore with a big crowd attending and we were blessed with good weather.

Thanks to our deputy chairperson Mr. Willie Henry who did a great job as MC on the day and to him and the other members of the organising sub committee of Liam Ahearne, Michael McBride, Mary O’Brien and Orla Russell who spent long hours on the planning of the event. All of the wider group of tidy towns members are thanked for their help before and on the 17th.

The day started with fifth year students from Blackwater Community School Emily Lehane reading the Proclamation and Zander Coolbear reading the school’s own Proclamation for 2016 drafted by the Transition Year students of Blackwater Community School. Our thanks to Emily, Zander and Blackwater teacher Ms. Sheena Wilkinson for her help in organising the students.

The school choir of Bun Scoil Bothar na Naomh gave a beautiful rendition of a traditional Irish song under the direction of teacher Ms. Sarah O’Mahony. Our thanks to Sarah, to Mrs. Deirdre Kennefick and School Principal Mr. Sean Prendergast for their help. Liosmor Mochuda National School pupil Bonnie Trigg read a poem “1916” composed by by Bonnie herself for the day. Thanks to her and school principal Ms. Andrea Quinn for her help.

The Commemorative stone was unveiled by Charlotte Barrans Liosmor Mochuda National School and Michael Motherway, Bun Scoil Bothar na Naomh in the presence of Mr. Ger Crotty, Chairperson of the Waterford Centenary Events Funding and Ms. Bernadette Guest, Heritage Officer, Waterford City & County Council who is a member of that committee. Our thanks to them for the €1,000 grant which was used to buy the commemorative stone. The skills of monumental sculptor Mr. David Kiely was evident from the

work on the stone whose text is written in Irish and English. Thanks to David for his advice and interest and to himself and his staff for work carried out.

Dean Paul Draper, Lismore and Father Eoin Condon, Knockanore deputising for Lismore Parish Priest, Father Michael Cullinan led a short ecumenical ceremony and then blessed the stone. A wreath was laid at the stone by Ellen Motherway, Bun Scoil Bothar na Naomh and Rachel Stewart, Liosmor Mochuda National School. Afterwards a minutes silence was observed. Jamie O’Keeffe, Deerpark, Lismore, played “"Mise Eire” on the tin whistle and it was so appropriate on the day. The playing of the “Last Post” by Mr. Pat Glasheen on his bugle echoed around the Millennium Park. Our sincere thanks to Pat for attending and playing on the day. Local florist Mrs. Veronica Troy “Bonnies Bouquets” donated the Laurel wreath and thanks to her. The stands used for the unveiling and the wreath were made by Mr. Michael McBride and our thanks to him.

Captain Stephen Molumphy, Collins Barrack’s, Cork, had the honour of raising the tricolour. Reveille played again by Pat Glasheen resounded around the Park.Thanks to Stephen and his superiors at Collin’s Barracks for appointing him to attend.

The ceremony conclude with the whole crowd standing and singing the National Anthem Amhran na Fhiann accompanied by Jamie O’Keeffe on the tin whistle. Thanks to Jamie and his brothers, Daniel, Ryan, Joseph and Evan Mason who provided us with music and dance and to Becky O’Keeffe for her help.

The day would not have been possible without the input of Waterford City & County Council, especially area engineer. Ms. Josephine McGrath, Mr. John Foley, Lismore General Services Supervisor and his outdoor staff for work done on the paving around the stone and for erecting the three new flag poles which will fly the EU and Waterford flags permanently and the tricolour on special occasions.

Thanks also to the Council for allowing the Millennium Park to be used for the ceremony.

Thanks to all of the following people who helped in some any or other with the Commemoration Day: Mr. John Ryan, Townparks, Lismore,

who gave the organising group advice on the protocol for the day; Ms. Caitriona Ormonde “Inka Design” for sponsoring the flyers and posters; Frank and Anne Brennan, The Mills, Lismore, for donating the tricolour; Alice O’Donoghue, Mealla Fahey, Margaret Lonergan, and all of the staff at Lismore Heritage Centre for their help and allowing us to use the Centre for the reception and display of 1916 material. Mrs. Orla Russell carried out a lot of research on Lismore and links to 1916, thanks to her and Ms. Joanne Rothwell, Archivist Waterford City and County Council and Mr. Maurice Geary, Deputy Principal, Blackwater Community School, who provided her with some of the information.

Thanks to the McVeigh family, Dublin, who allowed information re the families connection to 1916 to be displayed at the Heritage Centre.

Thanks to Mr. Dennis Ring, Principal, Blackwater Community School for allowing us to borrow and use school stages, display panels and chairs for the day and also thanks to school caretaker Mr. Pat Fitzgerald for his help. The public address system was supplied by Mr. Pat Ryan, South Mall, Lismore and thanks to him for helping out.

Photos on the day day were taken by Mr. Ross Bolger, Lismore and thanks to him for giving up his time to do this for us. Thanks to Joan and Pat Williams for their help.Thanks to Ms. Sheila Roche for getting food from Stafford Bakery and to Stafford’s for their support.

Finally, but by no means least many thanks to the following businesses in Lismore who provided the food and beverages for the reception in the Heritage Centre after the ceremony for the many people who attended the event: Rose O’Dowd, Rose’s West End Bar; Anne McCarthy,Wine Vaults; Michael O’Leary, Red House; Michael and Mary McGrath, McGrath’s Butchers; Claire Cashman, Rustic Cafe; Lismore House Hotel; Norma Tobin, Friends2; Liz and Kieran Fallon, Lizzie Brien’s; Martin and Martina Landers, The Spire; Mari Mina Pharmacy; Off the Top Barbers; Mary Fenton Morrissey, Mary FM Fashions; Willie and Laura Roche, Centra Supermarket; Eoin and Gael Madden, Summerhouse; Eugene and Caithlin Lyons, Foley’s on the Mall; Maurice Dunne, Maurice Dunne's Garage; TQS Technology.

TODAY we hear a lot of comment on the duties of politicians. Pope St. John Paul II dedicated the martyr St. Thomas More as the patron saint of politicians and statesmen. Here is a summary of his address at the time: In the course of his address Pope John Paul II said: ‘At the beginning of the new century and new millennium, those responsible for public life are being faced with demanding responsibilities. It is precisely with this in mind that I have wished to offer you the support of a special patron, the martyr Saint Thomas More.

‘Thomas More’s life is truly an example for you who are called to serve humanity and society in the

civic and political sphere.

The eloquent testimony which he bore is as timely as ever at a historical moment which presents crucial challenges to everyone involved in governing.

‘As a statesman he always placed himself at the service of the person, especially the weak and the poor. Honour and wealth had no sway over him, guided as he was by an outstanding sense of fairness. Above all, he never compromised his conscience, even to the point of making the supreme sacrifice so as not to disregard its voice. Invoke him, follow him, imitate him! His intercession will not fail – even in the most difficult situations – to bring you strength, good naturedness, patience and perseverance.’

Food for thought indeed.

MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Saturday, 23rd April Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m.

Sunday, 24th April 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

Saint Thomas More

Captain Stephen Molumphy standing at the 1916 commemorative stone after the raising of the tricolour at the Lismore Community 1916 Commemoration.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

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Cappoquin Cappoquin Community Centre

Lismore Figure Dancers who took part in the County Finals of Scor na bPaisti held in Cappoquin Community Hall.

[Sean Byrne]

LISMORE DRAMATIC SOCIETY . . .

Commemoration performance “Rising 1916” THIS Saturday, 23rd April, on the anniversary of the Easter Rising, Lismore Dramatic Society will bring to the Courthouse Theatre stage a 1916 Centenary Commemoration musical and theatrical performance entitled “Rising 1916”.

It will be a wonderful commemorative piece with a mixture of music, song, dance and story in the company of The Booley House Singers, All-Ireland Champion Storyteller James Lenane who will perform “The Story of the Rising”.

The local Amy Morrissey School of Dancing will perform Irish dancing of the

highest quality also performing will be the Lismore Scór Na bPaístí group including the County Champions in Léiriú.

Ellen Motherway will perform a poem “Mother”

by Padraig Pearce. John Ryan will sing songs of the period about the rebel leaders, James Connolly and Michael Collins.

A Lismore Dramatic Society ensemble will feature a comedy piece entitled “Echoes of Moore Street,” a typical day in the life of the Moore Street traders around Easter week.

Blainaid Hennessy and Edward Lynch will recite poems.

The Fóroige

Dancers will perform a Musical dance piece directed by the capable hands of Vanessa Celisse.

Other special quests on the night include local World Dancing award winner Joseph O’Keeffe and The St. Carthage’s Church Choir under the direction of Donal Kenefick. This is a night not to be missed!!!

The “Rising 1916” a Centenary Commemoration Performance will take place on Saturday, 23rd April, at 8.00 p.m. in the Courthouse Theatre, Lismore.

Tickets €10 Booking at Lismore Heritage Centre on 058-54975.

COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO Lotto 18th April, 2016 Jackpot €10,600. Numbers drawn 10, 15, 17 and 22.

No winner. Consolation prize winners: Pat Glasheen c/o Kelleher’s SuperValu; Mary Burke, Church Street; Noreen Landers, Melleray Road; Helen Kealy, Old Parish; Staff East Cork Oil, Aglish. Next week’s jackpot €10,700.

Remember anyone looking to buy our Lotto tickets, call to any of the local shops in Cappoquin, the Community Centre, Miriam Coughlan or Carmel Prendergast will look after you. If you wish you can also buy the popular annual tickets, if you’re not in you can’t win!

CAPPOQUIN CHILDCARE ECCE Parents take note enrolments are now being taken for the E.C.C.E.Year 1 and Year 2. Children from 3 years will be entitled to 2

free years from September 2016. For further information, contact Maria or Kerry on (058) 52746.

LADIES EXERCISE CLASSES The Ladies Exercise Classes with the excellent Paul Murray are up and running with the trainer Paul putting the girls through their paces. Paul can cater for everyone’s needs and levels of fitness in the one hour classes. Don’t be shy and give it a go, you won’t regret it with a nice mixture of exercise in the hall and gym. Classes start at 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. every Monday and Thursday morning GYM Fancy doing your training session before you go to Work/School or College well now you can as our ultra-modern Gym is open at 7.00 a.m. Our Gym is equipped with Ireland’s most ultra-modern equipment which can cater from all Cardiovascular equipment to all Resistance

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HEALING MASS Lismore / Ballysaggart Pastoral Council are organising a Healing Mass in St. Carthage's Church on Friday, May 13th at 7.00 p.m. Celebrant V. Rev. Canon Ml. Fitzgerald PP (Mitchelstown).

Modeligo COMMUNITY CENTRE AGM Please note that the AGM of the Community Centre/Field Committee will be held on Thursday week next, April 28th at 8.00 p.m. all interested are invited to attend. All affiliated clubs please ensre that there are 2 delegates present.

FOOTBALLERS Oue Intermediae footballers remain unbeaten in this year’s Western Championship following a draw against Ballinacourty in what apparently was a dour affair at the Abbeyside Club grounds on Wednesday evening last.

Next up it will be the turn of our hurlers, who played a friendly versus Tourin over the weekend. It's brilliant to hear that our Junior hurlers are ready for action for 2016.We believe that they have a friendly against Cappoquin and a league match vs Glen Rovers coming up. See

elsewhere for details.

TOM'S GOAL Tom Devine wasn’t so long on the field of play at Semple Stadium on Sunday last when he got on the end of a loose ball on the edge of the Limerick penalty area and finished to the back of the net for Waterford's third goal. When we saw Tom storming on the field, midway through the second half, the wise person sitting beside me in the stand said" when Tom comes on, goals follow!"

Meanwhile, the numerous Limerick supporters around us in the stand suddenly became silent after giving their team vocal and boorish support up to that stage. It’ll be Clare that will be the Déise lads final opponents as they stormed past Kilkenny in the second semi-final.

BON VOYAGE Safe journey to Shane Troy, Patrick

Walsh,Tom Cashman and indeed all other locals who are making their way to San Francisco to attend the wedding of Matthew Cashman, formerly of Knocknacrooha and now resident in New York. Matthew, of course, wore the green of his beloved Modeligo club with great distinction for a good number of years before settling on the other side of the Atlantic pond.

Indeed, we take this opportunity to extend our good wishes for the future to Matt and his bride-to-be Marcy.

CRANNCHUR AITIUL The numbers drawn on Saturday night last were 6, 18 and 26. We had no tickets matching these numbers, so next week's jackpot moves on to €600. 4 x €25 winners as follows: Nick Troy, Clashmore; Pat Barron; Michelle Fitzgerald and Ryan grandchildren,Vicarstown.

training machines and loose weights.

You can pay as you go or join up as a member. Our prices are most competitive with yearly membership is €200; 6 months €100; 3 months €60 and monthly €25.

CIRCUIT TRAINING Like to improve Strength and Power, Core stability and General Fitness while also decreasing body fat, then Circuit training maybe for you.You do not have to be an athlete to train like one.

Circuit training is a total body training system which involves high volume (repetitions), low resistance (weights) workout with short rest intervals.

Every single session is varied and sessions can be regressed/progressed to any level of fitness.

Conor (Fully accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach) runs this popular class every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.00 p.m. and

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WE ARE ‘BLOOMING’ Over the past couple of months, Cappoquin Heritage Group has been working with Danny Fletcher of Villierstown, supporting his design for what is called a ‘postcard’ garden. Danny’s focus is the Red Bridge of Cappoquin, and in essence the project foresees a miniature garden, two metres by three metres in area, and also in height. It will seek to capture the essence of this local landmark in plants, landscaping and backdrops.

The great news this week is that Danny’s design has been accepted for entry to Bloom, the major National Garden Festival and exhibition. This means a fabulous opportunity to showcase the bridge and the Cappoquin area, given that last year alone there were over 90,000 visitors to Bloom. For those of us lucky enough to have seen Danny’s designs taking

shape, we can absolutely assure locals that this will do the Red Bridge and our area proud. The Bloom festival runs from June 2nd to 6th next.

While all design and labour is coming free of charge, we are hoping to finance the project’s material costs, partly through our Pop-Up shop from May 5th to 8th. Anyone with used or currently unloved items can drop them in to Lynch’s on Lower Main Street or to Mary Murray’s on 2nd – 4th May from 6 to 9 p.m.

We would also be delighted to accept and acknowledge any sponsorships from local business owners who feel they might benefit from this level of exposure to the nation’s garden lovers.

Una McCarthy is chairing our sub-committee working on this project, and will be delighted to hear from any interested sponsor at 087 7825662, as will any

can be contacted at 0871247025.

WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Gym opening times are 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.

Gym Instructor Conor Prendergast is available to offer every assistance on (087) 1247025.

Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray ARA every Monday afternoon.

Pilates, Railway Soccer and Blackwater AC every Monday evening; Circuit Training Tuesday and Thursday nights. Quiddlers Mother and Toddler group and Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray Thursday morning. Gymnastics every Friday, Supervised Study with Evan McGrath every Saturday WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Edel Walsh first floor of the Community Centre.

Heritage Group member.

This week’s picture is ‘just’ of the logo we plan to use for this event.Wait until you see full poster, not to mention the garden itself!

1916 COMMEMORATION As mentioned previously in these notes, the Heritage group will be erecting a simple lectern in the coming weeks, commemorating the Centenary of the 1916 Rising and Proclamation.

With our June exhibition also in mind, we continue our researches on local links to the Rising, and anyone with relevant historical information ought to contact group member Pat Cullen or any Heritage Group member.

Having identified the two civilian casualties with local connections last week, we are currently focused on the search for Michael Murphy, whom we are told was a Cappoquin native. He was involved in the Dublin Rising in the Four Courts/North Inner City area, and was imprisoned afterwards. We have a possible Dublin address for him in South Circular Road, and another in Talbot Street.What is missing is the definite link through documentation with Cappoquin, although the search is in its early days as yet and Pat has been assured that this rebel was from Cappoquin.

The search goes on.

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Tallow THE GROTTO Great response to our appeal for volunteers for the Grotto clean-up, we wouldn’t have expected anything less, but still room for more for those who wish to participate male or female all are welcome.

Depending on the power-washing and sandblasting which is required to give this beautiful structure a proper once over we will require a lot of hands for the painting of the railings and surrounding areas.

This is a labour of love and no doubt we will have some fun and banter on the day also.

We envisage approx. two weeks time and we will get back to those volunteers with a definite date most likely Saturday two weeks, also watch these notes for the definite time.

No doubt when it’s done the Grotto will be restored to its due splendour and a proper monument to all those who back in the day built this beautiful edifice in honour of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception.

Whilst on this topic, is anyone aware of the people who constructed this for the Marian year 1954.

We do know some of those involved but obviously not all.

But we would dearly love to recall and honour those who left us this beautiful shrine. If you have any information regarding this, please let us know. Tom Doyle is co-ordinating this project and enquiries to Tom. Materials will be supplied on the day, with a nice cup of tea, a few nice buns wouldn’t go astray!

TALLOW 1916 COMMEMORATION – JUNE 6th Plans to commemorate the Centenary of the 1916 Rising and pay homage and tribute to all who have served the cause of Irish freedom throughout the ages are progressing well.

The ravages of time had taken their toll on the existing monument opposite the church, which was erected in 1966 on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary, but it is now restored to its former glory thanks to Aidan Walsh and staff. For some years it was obscured by a wall and iron railing and went almost unnoticed by passersby. Part of the wall and railing have been removed and splayed back at an angle to leave the memorial visible to the public. Our thanks to Colman O’Flynn who is doing the work on a voluntary basis and indeed to all the committee who are organising the event.

The Centenary of the 1916 Rising gives us an

opportunity to honour all who served the cause of Irish freedom and proceedings will get underway at 2 pm on June 6th (at Tallow church graveyard) with the laying of a wreath at the grave of Volunteer Arthur Mulcahy who was shot in 1921 during the War of Independence. From there we move to the monument across from the church where we will have a reading of the Proclamation and lay a wreath in memory of the 1916 Leaders and all those who took part in the Rising. Pupils from Scoil Mhuire will also be involved at this stage of the day’s ceremonies also.

There will be a parade from Chapel Street to Tallow Bridge led by the Thomas Kent pipe band from Fermoy. This day is all about participation and inclusion therefore we would encourage all clubs, organisations and the general public to participate in the parade. As stated in a previous update no official invitations will be issued but all are welcome from near and far. Beidh failte roimh cach!

A new monument will be unveiled at the garden by Tallow Bridge with the inscription “ In memory of all those who served the cause of Irish freedom” – “I ndil chuimhne orthu siud uilig a sheasaigh an fod ar son Saoirse na hEireann”.

Proceedings at Tallow Bridge will get underway at 3 00 pm approximately.

Our main speaker will be renowned UCC Historian Gabriel Doherty who provided the historical analysis for RTE on the occasion of Thomas Kent’s State funeral.

We are delighted Gabriel is able to attend.

We will publish further details nearer the date. As I’ve mentioned we have received a great response from many people who are giving of their time and craft voluntarily. However, there will be some costs involved and we would appreciate your support. IF you are in a position to make any small contribution you can do so at Tallow Area Credit Union where an account has been opened in the name of Tallow 1916 Commemoration Committee.

Ac no: 10706A. We would like to thank Tallow Credit Union for their support.

One of the main movers on this initiative back in November of last year was Finn McCarthy – a great community man. His positive input at our meetings is greatly missed at the moment and we would like to take this opportunity to wish him well.

The sun shines on Lisfinny Castle and House, Tallow.

[David O’Flynn]

Litter Pick organised by the Blackwater Valley Alliance on Thursday, 7th April THE Blackwater Valley Alliance (BVA) was formed in 2005 by citizens concerned to protect the Blackwater River, a national treasure that is covered by three EU Directives.The group brought together people from many walks of life: residents who live on or near the River, horse riders, farmers, net fishermen, anglers, and gun club members.

Founder members live or work on the 28-kilometre stretch of the Blackwater between its mouth at Youghal and Lismore. The Blackwater has for centuries been valued by tourists and residents for its peace and tranquillity, by commercial and sporting fishermen for its salmon stocks – stocks that are comparatively rich even in this period of crisis for the salmon – and by wildlife enthusiasts for its herons, egrets and riparian mammals. A nineteenth-century writer deemed the River’s beauty unsurpassed by the Rhine, the Rhone or the Danube. The Blackwater Valley Alliance is working to preserve its wild unspoilt beauty and the unique built heritage of its environs.

Annabelle Massey of Camphire and Sean Moore of Villierstown.

Blackwater Valley Alliance members Donal and Tom Hickey of Knockanore.

Blackwater Valley Alliance members picking rubbish.

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Ballinameela BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own in-door soccer games for the Winter or other activity you can book the hall through our new booking officer – Alison Curran 087-8289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc. and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, these must be booked through our booking officer Alison Curran.

Each month someone on the committee is responsible for opening and closing the hall, for the month of April is Niamh Reynolds who can be contacted on 087-6792321.

FINISK VALLY AC NOTES Any children in our community who are interested running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going).

Saturday training is for jumps and throws only, age 9 up from 10.30 a.m. to

11.30 a.m., this is to prepare kids for completion.

Next competition is Waterford County championships in Waterford RSC on 8th and 15th May. Anybody interesting in competing in these please contact the club, Full programme on events can be obtained at our training sessions.

BALLINAMEELA ADULT AND TODDLER GROUP Ballinameela Adult & Toddler Group meet every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945.

BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. If interested contact Mairead at 087-7681975.

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 look out. Secondly you can send details of suspicious

activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish .communityalert.ie BALLINAMEELA FOROIGE Ballinameela Foroige has returned to the hall. The club urgently needs volunteer leaders to help supervise at the weekly meetings.

Could you spare 1 hour for about 8 Thursdays in the year, we operate a rota system for leaders so you will not be required to attend all the meetings. If anyone would like more information or is interested in getting involved please call or text Moya 087-6356478.

Foroige is a great initiative for teens in our community so we would urge anyone who can help out to consider getting involved.

LADYBIRDS Villierstown Woodland Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides - We are urgently seeking new leaders for: Ladybirds (age group 4-6); Guides (age group 11years +).

If anyone is interested would you contact the following people: Maureen (086-1703621) for Ladybirds & Louise (0872796454) for Guides.

FUN FIT DANCE CLASSES Fun Fit Dance Classes for

the Busy Women - Come to the funeral of your love handles, muffin top and any excess calories at the most fun exercise classes!

Optional 1.5kg weights for some of the routines. For all ages and abilities! Every Tuesday in Villierstown Church 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m., €5 per person.

Starting in Aglish Community Hall on Thursday 4th February then every Thursday after that 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m., €5 per person! Guaranteed to leave feeling fabulous both physically and mentally! No pre-booking necessary, just show up - it's that simple!

LOTTO RESULTS 18/4/’16 – Numbers drawn were 14, 18 and 24.

There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winers were Gary Hurley, Aglish; Old Stock, Shanakill; Paul Walsh, Aglish; Ann Cliffe, Cappagh; Michael Fogarty, Whitechurch.

Next week’s Jackpot is €950 and the draw will take place in Cruiscín Lán.

NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email Claire Tobin on fitz_tobin@yahoo.co.uk or phone 087-6808287.

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Elected representatives just can't agree, Who gets what and will it be for free, Fianna Fail, Fine Gael, Labour and Independents, Are failing us by their lack of Dáil attendance, Fortunately for them, they still get wages, Not Caring a whit that the country rages.

WHO FEARS

By Donal Buckley

Who fears to speak of Winston Churchill, When battling the Boche seemed all uphill, The options of fighting them 'on the beaches', When allied defences were in fear of breaches, The British Bulldog showed a stiff upper lip, While goading Hitler with a sarcastic quip, After the glories of D-Day had arrived, The British economy was soon revived.

But the sun had set on the colonial empire, And greater markets, England would require, Step forward old enemies Germany and France, The EEC was attractive, at first glance, Though sharing power was a new situation, England expects to be the top nation, Reality arrived with a great big bite, She no longer possessed her former might.

Callaghan, Wilson and Margaret Thatcher, Prime Ministers all, of formidable stature, Had squabbles aplenty in red taped Brussels, Eurocrats trying it on with complex hustles, Outsiders reckon John Major was minor, While Tony Blair was considered a whiner, Now "Dodgy Dave" occupies Number Ten, Seeking a mandate from the voters again.

Meanwhile in the land of the Celtic fairies, The level of incompetence never varies,

Was it for this they fought in the rising?

It wasn't of Pearse and Connolly's devising, That the Irish people should be so cynical, Because political agreement will take a miracle, Maybe we need to look at some other options, Take a hand in shaping our national fortunes, Before any politician takes Ireland and wrecks it, We'll form a new country and have our own Brexit.

Ballinameela Creatives will be holding court at The Nook in Modeligo on Thursday nights around about 7.30 p.m. Paula the potter will be in attendance.

American writer Carl Sandberg once said, ‘Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.”

Stradbally A Figure Dancers who took part in the County Finals of Scor na bPaisti held in Cappoquin Community Hall.

[Sean Byrne]

Stradbally WEDDING In brilliant sunshine on Friday, 15th April, 2016 beautiful bride Niamh Cunningham, Newtown, Stradbally, daughter of Margaret and Tom Cunningham arrived on the arm of her father to Holy Cross Church, Stradbally for her marriage to Edmund Leamy, son of Kevin and Ann Leamy, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated assisted by Fr. Joseph Egan.

The bridesmaids were Sinead and Aoife Cunningham, sisters of the bride.

The bestman was Kevin Leamy; the groomsman was Denis Leamy. The flower girls duties were performed

by Caoimhe O’Reilly. The pageboys were Ronan and Oisin Cunningham.

The music during the ceremony was provided by Caroline Reid O’Brien.

The readers of the liturgy were Eoin Cunningham and Maeve Leamy. The prayers of the faithful were shared by Phyllis Leamy, Ann Marie Leamy, Elaine O’Donnell, Orla Hickey, Raymond Hunt, Jennifer Simpson, Darragh Lyons and Fiona Connolly.

The gifts of bread and wine at the Offertory Procession were presented by both mothers Margaret Cunningham and Ann Leamy.

Following the signing of the register and the photographs the wedding party with family and friends went on to The Park Hotel,

Dungarvan for their wedding reception.

Congratulations and best wishes to Niamh and Edmund for a long and happy life together.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION The First Penance for the children who will be celebrating their First Communion in May this year will take place on Monday, 18th April, at 7.30 p.m. at Holy Cross, Stradbally.

PARISH DRAW RESULTS - MONDAY, 11th APRIL €150: Joanne Stevanston, Ballinarrid, Bonmahon; €25 went to each of the following: Gusty Carey, Bonmahon; Mary Ryan, Cooltubrid, Kilmacthomas; Deirdre Keane, Ballinahilla, Bonmahon; Rose Power, Shillong, Stradbally; Kay Mullaney, Ballyvoile Street, Stradbally.

Promoter’s prizewinner: Ann Concannon, CAKE SALE Eileen O’Brien, a young person from this parish will hold a cake sale next Saturday night after Mass in Holy Cross Church, Stradbally.

Eileen plans to work in an Orphanage in Kathmandu.

This is a truly Christian cause and we appeal to your generosity on next Saturday night.

LOCAL SOCCER NEWS The Youths team has a home game tonight, Wednesday versus Railway Athletic. Kick-off at 6.45

p.m.

The junior side continues their quest for league honours with a home game versus Rathgormack on Saturday. Kick-off 4.15 p.m.

Astro turf pitch is for hire. Contact Tadgh at 087 230 6841.

Academy and Little Dribblers continues on Saturday mornings 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.

All children and their parents welcome.

KILMACTHOMAS SOCIAL / DAY CENTRE The Centre is open 10.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday.

It is lovely and warm and the staff are so welcoming.

Also the coal fire which everyone seems to gravitate to when they arrive.

Last Tuesday, there was a gentle exercise routine given by Kathleen which had us ready to do a dance to some Irish music!

Then scones and pots of hot tea.

Some folks played the card game 45's - Annie is great at teaching and others made cards to take home...and so much more.

A sing song of all the favourites including ‘Sweet sixteen on the Village green’ - all knew the words albeit years since we were sixteen!

Lunch was again super, bacon, cabbage, carrots, creamed pototes & white sauce, dessert, tea & coffee €6.

Bus pick up available for more information call: 051294627.

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Touraneena SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Last Sunday nights draw was held in Hanrahan’s Bar, Ballinamult, and as there was no winner of the €2,500 jackpot.The jackpot is getting close to its maximum amount and next week it will be €2,600.

The winning numbers drawn were 2, 8 and 20.

Next week’s draw will be held in Dunne’s Bar, Touraneena on Sunday night, 24th April, 2016.

The 5 x €20 winners were B. Cullinan, Donal Fraher, Theresa Butler, Tom Dunne, Geraldine Hallinan.

The promoters prize of €20 was won by Thomas Keane.

Tickets are €2 each and can be purchased from local retail outlets, committee members and designated promoters.

FUNDRAISING NIGHT Don’t forget that there will be a great night of entertainment in Dunne’s Bar this Wednesday night, 20th April.

It is a fundraising night to assist one of our parish-

ioners who is travelling to Lourdes this year.Your support for our parishioner would be deeply appreciated. Music will be supplied

by Sunset Sounds. All are welcome!

ALLIANZ HURLING LEAGUE In front of a large attendance in Semple Stadium, Waterford secured a good win over Limerick in the semi-final of the Allianz Hurling League.

Waterford 3-23; Limerick 1-18. Waterford will now take on an impressive looking Clare team in the final of the league which will be played on Sunday week, 1st May. DEISE DRAW The next Deise Draw will be held on 29th April in Gaultier. Tickets are available from committee members.

For further details please contact either Tom Condon (087) 4161773 or Brendan Tobin (087) 701947.

COMERAGH CROSSING For anybody interested

in getting on their hiking boots, the Comeragh Crossing will be held this year on 2nd July.

Registration is on the day and opens at 6.30 a.m.

Participants are asked to sign in at Kilgobinet Sports Centre, Bohadoon and to please allow 30 minutes for registration prior to bus departure.

There are 4 types of walks to suit varying fitness levels:- 1 - The Comeragh Challenge Walk - this bus leaves at 7.00 a.m.

2 - The Comeragh Crossing Walk - this bus leaves at 7.30 a.m.

3 - The Nire Valley Walk - this bus leaves at 10.00 a.m.

4 - The Kilbrien Walk this bus leaves at 1.00 p.m.

This is a very popular walk taking in beautiful scenery.

Walks 1, 2, and 3 cost €25 and Walk 4 costs €20.

Walking boots are mandatory for all walkers.

For more information please contact http://mountainviews.ie/c ms/mv1/challengewalkcalendar

Annual Charity Plant & Bake Sale SPRING is here and its time to start planting your flowers and vegetables.

Come along to our Plant & Bake Sale at the Causeway Tennis Club on Saturday, April 30th where you can avail of great gardening advice from an experienced horticulturalist and buy all the perennials, bedding, David Austen Roses, organically produced vegetable and tomato plants that you need.

Have a cup of tea or coffee as you browse the vast selection of flowering plants and absorb the heavenly scents of the roses. You will find all the confectionary you require for your Bank Holiday weekend among the huge selection of home baked cakes, breads, scones and tarts.

Our Charity Plant & Bake Sale gets bigger and better each year. In addition to fantastic value in plants and baked goods there are workshops for children where they can plant flower seeds or vegetable seeds.

Indulge in scrumptious

treats and chocolate covered strawberries, or try your luck in the monster raffle with wonderful prizes for the adults and the children.

Prizes include Lunch and Cooking Demonstration for two people at Ballymaloe Cookery School, a family pass for Fota Wildlife Park, tickets to Bloom Garden Festival and lots of Hampers with “Baking” and “Planting” themes.

This year we also have a Children’s Art Competition. All artwork entered in the competition will be displayed at the Tennis Club during the sale and winners will be presented with their prizes at the event. There are prizes to be won by the schools that submit entries also.

Information packs have been distributed to all the local schools so children start colouring as we hope to have many pictures to display at the sale. Prizes include cinema vouchers, art materials and RNLI merchandise.

Our goal is to raise

€1,000 for the RNLI Helvic Lifeboat Station and €1,000 for the Solas Cancer Support Centre in Waterford. Volunteers from our community allow these organizations to provide vital services in Waterford and surrounding counties.

Please come along on April 30th, learn more about the services and supports they provide and meet some of the volunteers who will be happy to answer your questions.

As the days get a little warmer you can start preparing your flower and vegetable patches. Then come along to the Sale and get all the plants you need at knockdown prices. Help us to support the RNLI and Solas Cancer Support Services to continue there terrific work.

We hope to see you at Causeway Tennis Club on Saturday April 30th from 10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.

Please contact Mary on 087-1302048 if you would like more information.

Some of the cast dressed up for the Food Festival.

[John Foley Images]

“Oliver” is coming to Dungarvan FROM the team that brought you ‘All Shook Up’ and ‘Sister Act,’ ‘Oliver’ is coming to Dungarvan from May 4th–8th. “Please Sir Can I Have Some More,” “Consider Yourself,” “Om Pa Pa.” Just two weeks away!

Friday night is sold out! Get your tickets now!

You probably saw the fabulous cast of “OLIVER” performing in either the Cafe Theatre in Crew’s Restaurant or on the Square for the Food Festival! You witnessed fabulous singing and acting!!

“OLIVER” the family loved show is coming to Dungarvan Audiences in 2 weeks!!!

OPENING NIGHT MAY 4th–8th in Dungarvan Town Hall theatre 8.00 p.m. start.

Sunday matinee 2.30 p.m.

From the team that brought you ”ALL SHOOK UP” “SISTER ACT” and the yearly Dungarvan Town Pantomime! This much loved Family Musical is

packed with well known characters, music, dancing and talent.

Tickets on sale in David Walsh Office Supplies, and Kelly’s Chemist, Abbeyside.

(Group concessions are available).

We have lots of New Fresh faces who are practising hard to ensure you enjoy this family show.

Edmund Spratt as Oliver, Michael Drummy as Fagin, Pat Kinghtly as Bill Sykes, Martine Rogers as Widow Corney, Tom Rogers as Mr Bumble, John Walsh as Mr Sowerberry, Aislinn Celisse Morrissey as Mrs Sowerberry, Fidelma Meaney as Old Sally, Clint Cunnage as Mr. Brownlowe, Dennis Butcher as Dr. Grimwig, Tomas Rogers as The Artful Dodger, Meg Marriot as Charlotte, Patrick O’Dwyer as Noah Claypole, Sarah Norris as Bet and Carol Elstead Thomas as Nancy and a fabulous ensemble of Dancers and singers. Since

Carol Elstead as Nancy and Edmund Spratt as Oliver.

February rehearsals are in full swing in the fabulous Purpose built “The Rehearsal Hub” (for the performing arts) in Westgate Business Park. We have a great professional team behind this production Aileen Hogan, Liam Butler, Vicki Graham, Sarah Layman, Margaret Cullinane and Mary Coleman.

In addition, Dungarvan Town Pantomime is delighted to announce their new 2016 Panto will be

The Rogers family in the Oliver cast! Martine Rogers as Widow Corney; Polly Rogers and Bertie Rogers and Tom Rogers (as Dodger) and Jean Fenton.

“Little Red Riding Hood” auditions for this will be in June.

Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy is now taking bookings for our Summer Camps.

For further information you are welcome to contact Aileen Hogan on 087 6299508 anytime.

For up to date announcements keep your eyes on the papers and on facebook http://www.facebook.com/EncoreStageAca demy

Tom Rogers as Mr. Bumble.

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Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise

Billy, Connor, Sally and Ava Houlihan, all from Lismore, pictured at the 9th annual West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]

Kilrossanty WHIST Whist results from the hall: Aileen Dowling, Pauline Desmond, Eric Townsend, Breda Hennessey, Margaret Riordan,Tessie Cusack, Kay Veale, Kathleen Fieldhouse, Carrie Wilkins, Kathleen Whyte, Emer Norris.

Raffle: Mary Kirwan, Breda Hennessey, Kay Veale, Aileen Dowling.

Next Whist on 22/4/2016 at 8.00 p.m. sharp. New members always welcome.

BINGO Bingo in Crotty’s Inn on 29th April at 8.30 p.m. €1,200 in prizes.

DEISE DRAW Deise draw in Gaultier on 29th April.

THANKS Thanks to all who supported the quiz in in Crotty’s Inn for Fews National School and to the sponsors who gave prizes etc.

QUIZ ICA members don’t forget the Federation Quiz in Crotty’s Inn on 27th April at 7.30 p.m. Tables of three €20. Hope to have two teams from the Guild.

The AGM of the Guild was held last Monday night.

It was well attended. The guest speaker on the night was Funky, a care assistant

who works in WRH. She gave an account of her life in Nigeria before coming to Ireland.

Liz O’Riordan was declared President. Thanks to officers for the last year.

New officers will be elected from the first committee meeting.

Raffle winners on the night were: Liz O’Riordan and Joan Maher.

Vote of sympathy was expressed to Mary Cusack on the death of her husband Paddy and also to the Twomey family, Tramore, on the death of Nancy Twomey.

Mairead Coffey had the best flower arrangement in a shoe. The competition for the next meeting is the best household hint.

BIRTHDAY Congratulations to Brid Whyte, Cutteen, who celebrated her 21st birthday in Crotty’s Inn last Friday night.

HALL Meeting on 28th April at 9.00 p.m.

2016 CELEBRATION Reading of the 1916 proclamation will take place at the Republican plot on the eve of the centenary to mark this historic occasion in St. Brigid’s churchyard on Saturday, 23rd April at 8.00 p.m.

AISTEOIRÍ AN tSEAN PHOBAIL – NEMESIS Thug na hAisteoirí chun stáitse i gcóngar agus i gcéin le déanaí le “Nemesis”, gearrdhráma leis an Athair Victor de Paor. Ag tosnú leis an gcéad léiriúchán i Halla Colmán sa Sean Phobal ar an 13 Márta, bhogadar ar aghaidh go dtí Coláiste na Rinne, Féile Drámaíochta Cheatharlach – áit ar bronnadh gradam aisteoireachta ar Úna de Paor – agus An Chultúrlann i mBaile Bhúirne, Co. Chorcaí. Ba é Pádraig Seósamh Ó Mathúna léiritheoir an dráma agus ba iad Úna de Paor, Jason de Paor agus Liam Ó Riain an fhoireann léirithe.Tabharfaidh na hAisteoirí aghaidh ar Chonamara anois ag deireadh na míosa don bhFéile.

The Aisteoirí recently went on tour with this year’s Irish language production, “Nemesis”, a short-play by Fr. Victor Power. Beginning on March 13 in Halla Colmán, An Sean Phobal, the play was taken to Coláiste na Rinne, the Carlow Irish Language Drama Festival – where Úna de Paor picked up an award for best actress – and An Chultúrlann in Ballyvourney, Co. Cork. The play was produced by Pádraig Seósamh Ó Mathúna and the cast included Úna de Paor, Jason de Paor and Liam Ó Riain.

Next stop for the Aisteoirí will be the Féile Náisiúnta Drámaíochta in Connemara at the end of the month.

GLANTACHÁN EARRAIGH SA SEAN-PHOBAL Beidh glantachán earraigh ag dul ar aghaidh sa SeanPhobal ar an Satharn, 23 Aibreán, fé choimirce an Choiste Forbartha. Beimid ag teacht le chéile os comhair Halla Naomh Colmáin ar a 10.00 r.n. Fáilte roimh chách teacht ar bord, agus iarrtar go speisialta ar na cumainn éagsúla sa pharóiste a bheith i bpáirt linn san iarracht. Bígí linn gan teip!

The annual spring clean will go ahead in An SeanPhobal on Saturday, the 23rd April, organised again by the Coiste Forbartha. The assembly point is Halla Naomh Colmáin, at 10.00 a.m. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated, and a special invitation is extended to the various local groups and clubs to join us in the effort. Bígí linn!

TAISPEÁNTAS EALAÍONA – MOONEY’S TIGH TÁBHAIRNE Taispeánfar péintéireacht aicrileach theibí agus pictiúr uiscedhatha spreagtha ag an gceantar. Sí an ealaíontóir áitiúil Bernie Hurley a rinne na pictiúr a bheas le feiceáil i Mooney’s Tigh Tábhairne, An Rinn, Dé hAoine 29ú Aibreán go dtí Dé Luain 2ú Bealtaine. Beidh an fáiltiú ar siúl Dé hAoine ag 8:00i.n.

Beidh fáilte roimh cách.

An Exhibition of Abstract

acrylic paintings and locally inspired watercolours By Waterford native and local artist Bernie Hurley on show in Mooney's Tigh Tábhairne, An Rinn from Friday 29th till Monday 2nd Opening reception at 8:00 on Friday evening. All are welcome.

AN GHAELTACHT CLG - TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl.

Is féidir linn an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat.

Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine.

An Ghaeltacht CLG are looking for any used GAA equipment you have at home!

Hurleys, helmets, boots, gloves etc. We could restore and use this equipment in the schools and it could prove very useful.

Please speak with your child’s coach if you have anything.

Equipment can be left with the coaches at the Friday night sessions in Halla Pobaile Na Rinne.

CUIBHRINN SA SEAN PHOBAL Tá Coiste Cuibhrinn na nDéise ag lorg treallamh gharraíodóireachta dara láimhe. Má tá aon treallamh agat nach bhfuil uait a thuilleadh, tabhair go dtí na cuibhrinn sa Sean Phobal é.

Potaí, tráidire síolta agus síolta go háirithe. Tuilleadh eolais: 087 0569907.

The Allotments Committee in An Sean Phobal are seeking donations of any unwanted gardening equipment. Including pots of any size/seed-trays/seed's etc.

To be brought to the allotments. Further information: 087 0569907.

COISTE LOURDES AN RINN AGUS AN SEAN PHOBAL Beidh Rince Sóisialta ar siúl i Halla Naomh Déaglán, Árd Mhór ar an Aoine, 22ú lá de Mí Aibreán ó 9.00 i.n. go dtí 12.00 i.n. Beidh Batty Prendergast i mbun ceol. €10 cead isteach agus beidh cupán tae le fáil. Beidh crannchur againn ar an oíche chomh maith. Rachaidh an t-airgead i dtreo duine atá tinn ón

bparóiste a chur ar oilithreacht Dheoise Phort Láirge is an Leasa Mhóir go Lourdes i Meitheamh, 2016.

Bígí linn.

A Social Dance takes place in St. Declan's Hall, Ardmore on Friday, 22nd April, from 9.00 p.m. to 12.00 p.m.

Music by Batty Prendergast.

Entry fee - €10. Light refreshments will be served.

Raffle will also take place.

Funds in aid of Coiste Lourdes - An Rinn agus an Sean Phobal. Join us for an evening of waltzing, quicksteps, jiving and line dancing.

A great night in store.

COMÓRADH 1916 Tá clár imeachtaí leagtha amach anseo i nGaeltacht na nDéise le haghaigh comóradh 1916. Tháinig Cumann Staire agus Oidhreachta Gaeltacht na nDéise agus an Comhlucht Forbartha le chéile, le cabhair ó daoine deonacha eile chun Meitheal Oibre a bhunú sa cheantar chun imeachtaí don comóradh a eagrú.Tá comórtas litríochta ar siúl i láthair na huaire do dhaoine óga. Tá an comórtas oscailte do na scoileanna áitiúla anseo i nGaeltacht na nDéise agus do Ghaelscoileanna ar fud Port Láirge. Beidh duais bronnta ar na scoileanna atá páirteach agus ar na ndaltaí is fearr. Bhí leac nua i gcuimhne beirt fir ón cheantar seo a throid san Éirí Amach i mBaile Átha Cliath nochtaithe thíos i gCeann Heilbhic, in aice le Leac na bhFíníní Dé Domhnaigh an 17ú Aibreáin 2016. Beidh aifreann ar siúl sa Sean Phobal níos déanaí i mbliana mar chuid den clár agus beidh ceolchoirm anseo sna Déise níos déanaí sa bhliain chomh maith. Beidh na sonraí fógartha ar ball.

A Programme of events has been set out for the 1916 commemoration here in the Waterford Gaeltacht. Cumann Staire agus Oidhreachta Gaeltacht na nDéise and Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise, together with some other interested parties have set up a Meitheal Oibre to organise events for the commemoration.

Schools Literature Competition, the competition is open to local schools in the Waterford and a number of Gaelscoils in Waterford are also taking part.

Prizes will be presented to

Aisteoirí an tSean Phobail, foireann an dráma "Nemisis".

Bus Bia ag Dánlann Joan Clancy. participating schools and the best entrants. A new plaque in memory of two local men who fought in the rising in Dublin was unveiled beside Leac na bhFíníní in Heilbhic Head on Sunday, 17th April.

A mass will be celebrated in An Sean Phobal later this year as part of the program of events and a concert will be held in the area later on in the year as will. Details will be announced in the coming weeks.

SPRAOI Beidh Spraoi ag teacht le chéile ar an Aoine seo: 10 r.n.

- 12 i.n. i Halla Pobail na Rinne. Fáilte roimh cách! Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leo ag 087 7479428.

Spraoi: Parent & Toddler Group will meet after the Easter break again this Friday in the Halla from 10 am to 12 pm. Bigi linn! Further info: 087 7479428.

GLÓR TEAGHLAIGH DHÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa dátheangach do thuismitheoirí agus leanaí ar siúl ag Ghlór na nGael gach Céadaoin san Ionad Pobail & Óige i nDún Garbhán ó 10.30 r.n. go dtí 12 i.n.. Deis do theaghlaigh Gaeilge teacht lena chéile agus naisc a chothú agus a láidriú. Deis do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil Gaeilge in úsáid acu faoi láthair í a fhoghlaim is a úsáid i slí nádúrtha i suíomh compordach agus tacúil. Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ó Cabríní de Barra 058 24642 / 083 4455914. Fáilte roimh chách.

A bilingual parent ant toddler group will meet each Wednesday in the Glór na nGael Community and Youth centre in Dungarvan from

10:30am to 12 noon. This is an opportunity for families with Irish to get together and develop their connections with each other. It is also an opportunity for families without Irish to learn and use Irish in a comfortable and natural setting. Further information available from Cabríní de Barra 058 24642 / 083 4455914. Bígí Linn!

SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 9r.n. – 11r.n. ar maidin.

Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú is available in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am – 11am.

CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 085-1422902.

The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902.

MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 05846664.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

West Waterford CLASHMORE /KINSALEBEG PLOUGHING ASSOCIATION. The Chairman welcomed all the members to the Clashmore /Kinsalebeg ploughing Association to the Annual General Meeting held on Thursday, 7th April in the Old Still Clashmore.

The officers elected for 2016 were as follows: President Bobby Connery; Vice President Fr. O’Gorman; Chairman James Prendergast; Vice Chairman Michael O’Connell; Secretary David McGrath; Asstistant Secretary David McGrath Jnr.; Treasurer Patrick Prendergast; Assistant Treasurer David McGrath; PRO James Coughlan.

The Chairman wished members who had qualified for the All-Ireland for Tullamore next September the best of luck and said that 2015 had been a very successful year for members of the club.

Votes of sympathy were passed to the O’Mahoney family on the death of Martina O’Mahoney; the

Prendergast family on the death of Mary Prendergast; the Connery family on the death of Tommy Connelly and the Keevers family on the death of Bridgit Keevers.

This concluded the business of the meeting.

CLASHMORE & PILTOWN PARISH Stations: Celebrations of the Spring Stations are presently underway in the Parish of Clashmore and Piltown. Anyone wishing host the Stations in their home, please give your name and arrange a date with Fr. O’Gorman.

Edmond Og Ledingham KINSALEBEG MACRA The very best of luck to Edmond Og (Wa) Ledingham who will represent Waterford at this week-

end’s Mr. Personality Competition, which takes place at the Springhill Hotel Kilkenny. Best of luck Wa. VOLLEYBALL Best of luck also to our club who represents the county in this year’s All-Ireland Volleyball Championship which takes place in the same venue on the Sunday Morning.

AGLISH, BALLINAMEELA, MOUNT STUART PARISH NOTES Confirmation 2016: Thursday last saw nearly 50 young people confirmed in Ballinameela Church by Most Rev. Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore.

Assisting Bishop Cullinan for the ceremony were Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., with Fr. F. Lucey, P.E. and Fr. J. Kiely, P.E. Our thanks to the all the young people and their teachers, also their parents.

Our thanks to the musician the sacristan, and all who helped in any way, to make the occasion so special.

May all these young people who have now become

A Special Event A VERY worthwhile and charitable Book Launch will take place at the Mall Arts Centre, Youghal, on Wednesday, April 27th at 7.00 p.m. The Laura Lynn Children’s Hospice in Dublin will be the beneficiary of this project and proceeds from the author will go to support it.

Mrs. Jane McKenna and her husband Brendan lost their only two children to serious illness some years ago and they decided to set up a Foundation in their memory, realising the need for a Children’s Hospice.

The Laura Lynn Foundation was born, and from the beginning it thrived. In September 2011, a purpose-built hospice was completed and this ensures that parents and their children receive much needed respite as they go through difficult passages of illness and treatment, and have choice at the sad end, if home is not possible. It is a true ‘Home from Home’.

Last year Jane completed her writing about the loss of her two girls, and how life has continued for herself and Brendan. The book ‘Laura & Lynn’s Story - Living in the Shadow of their Smiles’ is now being launched (for Munster) by Mr. Colm Keane. Colm is a native of Youghal and is a well-known author, broadcaster and journalist. Your support will be hugely appreciated.

Here is a bit more detail: Laura and Lynn’s story recounts the heartbreaking tale of the McKenna family, who lost both daughters to illness twenty months apart. Laura, aged 4, died very

quickly and peacefully after the final surgery to repair a hole in her heart, having previously spent seven months of the first year of her life in Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin and gone through two previous surgeries. On the day of Laura’s surgery, Lynn, aged 13 at the time and never sick in her life, was diagnosed with leukaemia. Laura died the following day, never having woken up, and Lynn was already a patient in Oncology at Our Lady’s Hospital. After eight months of chemo and other aggressive treatments, she was in remission for about five months before she relapsed. While waiting for a bone marrow transplant, her condition worsened and there was nothing else that could be done.

Then knowing that she had to do something to deal with her grief, Jane set up Laura Lynn House: Ireland’s first Children’s Hospice. Opened by President Mary McAleese in September 2011, Laura Lynn House has provided hundreds of sick children and their families with the care, comfort and respite that a children’s hospice brings, especially the wonderful care at the all too sad end-of-life.

Laura and Lynn’s Story is a tribute to two brave little girls whose lives were cut short, but it is also a testament to the remarkable resilience and determination of their mother, Jane, who was unwavering in her desire for something positive to come out of the tragedy.

Author’s proceeds from this publication will be donated to the LauraLynn Children’s Hospice.

full members of the church be blessed throughout their lives.

First Holy Communion 2016: Our Parish celebrations of First Holy Communions for 2016 will take place in Aglish on Sunday, May 8th at 11.00 a.m. and in Ballinameela on Sunday, May 15th at 11.00 a.m.

Feast of St Cathaldus: The Feast of St. Cathaldus will be marked with the celebration of Mass at St. Cathaldus Well, Canty on Tuesday, May 10th at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome.

Exam Mass: The annual celebration of Mass for all our exam students will be celebrated on Friday, June 3rd in Aglish Church at 7.30 p.m. all exam students and their families are welcome.

CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO Sunday, April 17th: This week’s letters in the Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto were P, J, H and M. We had no jackpot winner.

Our jackpot now stands at €700 this coming Sunday night and remember if you are not in you can not win.

The following were the lucky winners of €20 spot prizes: Mary Anne Troy, Tom Trihy and Denis Bradley.

Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support.

CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO JACKPOT €5,200 The weekly Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night last, April 18th. Our numbers this week were 5, 8, 10 and 16. We had no match four winner our lucky €20 each spot prize winners were: Mary O’Halloran, Rath; Noel and Bridget Smyth; Diane O’Rourke; Jim McGrath and Mags Foley.

Thank you to everyone for your support and congratulations to all our winners.

CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE On Monday night, April 19th, here at the 45 Drive in Clashmore our top prize winners on eight games were Una and Margaret Leahy on eight games. In second place on seven games we had Liam Curran and Eugene O’Halloran. In joint third place on six games we had Mary O’Donovan and Hannah Lucas; Martin Lynch and Pat O’Halloran. Best of the last five were Tom Osborne and John Motherway.

Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

At the history fair held in conjunction with Proclamation Day at Clashmore National School pupils from 3rd to 6th class recalled the lives of some of the brave men and women of the 1916 Rising.

One such person was recalled by Shane Coughlan. Shane is pictured with a very special photograph of his great-grandfather (on the right hand side) 20 year old Edmond Fleming of Midleton, father of Kay Lynch, Ardsallagh. Edmond was one of the Irish Volunteers who took part in the 1916 Rising.

CLASHMORE TIDY TOWNS ASSOCIATION NEWS Important Meeting: You are all requested to attend a very important meeting of Clashmore Tidy Towns association here in the Heritage Centre 9.00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27th, where teams present reports on their category as the submission dates for Tidy Towns is May 13th.

Also we will have discussions on local political visits recently and how we progress the car stickers from the National Schools Colouring Competition.

Tidy Towns category by responsible team for 2016:Category Name: Community Involvement & Planning. Responsible Team 2016: Pat Roche, Liam Curran and J.J. Fitzgerald. Target 2016 Score: 40/60.

Category Name: Built Environment & Streetscape.

Responsible Team 2016: Liam Dunne and John Daly.

Target 2016 Score; 40/60.

Category Name: Lanscaping & Open Space.

Responsible Team 2016: Susanne Allen and Mike McKenna. Target 2016 Score: 38/50.

Category Name: Wildlife, Habitats, Natural Amenities.

Responsible Team 2016: Eamonn O’Doherty, Colette Beresford O’Leary. Target 2016 Score: 34/50.

Category Name: Sustainable Waste & Resource Management.

Responsible Team 2016: John Daly and J.J. O’Neill.

Target 2016 Score: 20/50.

Category Name:Tidiness & Litter Control.

Responsible Team 2016: Michael Lombard and Anne O’Rourke. Target 2016

Score: 60/90.

Category Name: Residential Streets & Housing Areas. Responsible Team 2016: Pat Roche and Michael Cashel. Target 2016 Score: 30/50.

Category Name: Approach Roads, Streets & Lanes. Responsible Team 2016: Dave Thomas, Liam Dunne, John Douris and Paul Kelleher. Target 2016 Score: 33/50.

Target 2016: 295.

Actual Score 2015: 275.

Actual Score 2014: 265.

Actual Score 2010: 245.

FLY TIPPING Clashmore Tidy Towns are presently planning to take part in a pilot programme for Waterford County Council using technology to reduce - fly tipping.

This is based on the effectiveness of Dublin City Council where they put up pictures of people on public display who were caught dumping waste by their inexpensive camera technology.

Fly tipping may get worse before it gets better as new recycling charges emerge in the second half of 2016.

FOROIGE / ALDI COUNTY BAKING FINALS Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Foroige club will host the County Finals of Foroige/Aldi's National Baking Competition. We look forward to welcoming other clubs from Waterford to our club night tonight where their 'Muffins of the Moments' will be judged.

The County Finalist will then go through to the Regional Finals, progressing on to the All-Ireland Finals which will be held at the National Ploughing Championships.

Best of luck to all the

bakers, especially our club winner John Keane.

PRO - Helen Devine CLASHMORE AND KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY COUNCIL Healthy Day for Men and Women: If you're too busy to go to the doctors, come along for a free health check - blood pressure, diabetes and BMI. It's on at the GAA Clubhouse on Saturday, 23rd April from 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

There will be information available on services available locally from Nicola Lucey of the Youghal Community Health Project.

Everyone attending will be in with a chance to win a FitBoost Voucher for Aura Youghal, worth €99 along.

Also men can register for the Men on the Move programme – a free one-day pass for Aura Youghal for everyone who registers.

“Men on the Move” programme: What is the “Men on the Move” programme? Men on the Move is a physical activity programme that is aimed at adult men to get them active, have fun and improve their fitness levels.

• It involves twiceweekly physical activity sessions over 8 weeks that are led by a qualified instructor to meet your needs.

• You don’t need to be fit to take part; the physical activity sessions are structured so that you can find the level appropriate for you to join and progress your fitness at a pace that suits you!

• During the 8 weeks, you will also have an opportunity to attend a 1hour workshop on ‘nutrition for men’ and a 1-hour workshop on ‘well-being for men’.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

DEISE Camera Club wishes to thank everyone who came to visit us in Dungarvan Shopping Centre over the past week. We are encouraged and delighted with the response and comments to our Photographic Exhibition and really appreciate the support of so many keen followers.

Digital Expressions II Exhibition continues again this week from Thursday to Sunday between 11am and 6pm so you still have time to come and browse among our many images showcasing Waterford and surrounding environs. From landscapes of our rolling countryside, cliff side walks up and down our coastline, natural flora and fauna to many other interesting and varied compositions.

Photographs can be purchased at the Exhibition at a reasonable price and indeed we thank those who have been tempted already and now have a unique photograph hanging in their home.

COMPETITION During the Exhibition we will have THREE in-store draws for professionally mounted photographs of your choice from the exhibition. Draw will take place on Saturday, 23rd April, at 5.00 p.m. GET YOUR TICKETS and make your selection

as you browse around the Exhibition.

Looking forward to meeting some more old and new friends at our Digital Expressions II Exhibition. CLUB MEETING We will hold our monthly club meeting on Tuesday next, 26th April, at 7.30 p.m. in the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan.

MONTHLY COMPETITION Upcoming for April is MUSIC and May is images taken with a FILM CAMERA and capturing and producing CREATIVE LIGHT images. Lots of interesting aspects to challenge members…but we know you can produce the goods come the meeting!!

CONTACT New members are always welcome to drop into our meetings and check us out.You can also view our website at www.deisecameraclub.com and you can contact us by emailing deisecameraclub@gmail.com

Some images from Official Opening of DIGITAL EXPRESSIONS II EXHIBITION by Deise Camera Club in Dungarvan Shopping Centre on Friday, 15th April, 2016. Exhibition runs until Sunday, 24th April.

All are welcome.

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Eilish O'Sullivan, SERT volunteer driver, accepts a donation from Ardmore ICA President, Eilish Daly. Also in photo are Pat Trihy (Ardmore ICA), Liz Walsh (SERT) and Jean McCarthy (Ardmore ICA).

[Gerry O'Mahony]

Dylan Foley and Dan Gurney - Irish Music from the Hudson Valley at The Local NEWYork-based musicians Dylan Foley (fiddle) and Dan Gurney (button accordion) launch their new album “Irish Music from the Hudson Valley” which features Alec Finn on bouzouki and Brian McGrath on piano. The album is dedicated to Mike McHale and Father Charlie Coen, two influential musicians who emigrated from Ireland to the Hudson Valley region of New York state and taught Dylan and Dan their music.

“Among the manifold pleasures of this album are the thoughtful acknowledgements by the duo of their music teachers and other key sources of inspiration. The greatest joy for any teacher is to witness the full flowering of his or her charges...[they] can take justified pride in the accomplishments of Dan and Dylan, two pupils hungry enough and smart enough to absorb their tutelage and put it into impressive practice.”

– Earle Hitchner, former columnist for the Wall Street Journal and Irish Echo Dylan Foley, A 4-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, Dylan was a student of the great Rose Flanagan (the original fiddler in Cherish the Ladies) and counts Joanie Madden, Brian Conway, Mike McHale, and Monsignor

Charlie Coen among his primary influences. He is a vibrant stylist whose playing has been called “impeccable and spirited.” Dylan has performed at Lincoln Center, Joanie Madden’s Folk N’ Irish Cruise, Austin Celtic Festival, at Gracie Mansion for NYC Mayor Bloomberg, on Jay Unger’s Dancing On the Air show on WAMC, also Foley has been featured on Irish Television channels RTE and TG4’s fleadh programme. At age 12, Dylan made an appearance on the HBO special “The Music In Me”. With the the help of Irish Aid, In january 2013, Foley travelled with Dr. Mick Moloney (NYU Ethnomusicologist and Folklorist) to Vietnam in order to bring Irish music, song, dance and culture to those who were effected by Agent Orange and other Vietnam War atrocities.

Dylan also performed with Mick Moloney, Joanie Madden, Bobby Hicks, Matt Molloy and Sharon Shannon.

He has also taught and performed at the Catskills Irish Arts Week, CCE MAD week and Elkins Irish Week. In March 2012, Foley released his debut solo album, “Hup!” featuring Brendan Dolan (piano) and Josh Dukes. Since then Foley has released 2 stellar albums with the award winning quartet 'The Yanks'

(who were #1 on the bandcamp download charts).

Dylan has most recently recorded a duo album with accorionist and CEO of Concert Window, Dan Gurney call 'Irish Music in the Hudson Valley' giving thanks to their mentors Fr. Charlie Coen and Mike McHale. Now, at the age of 23, Foley teaches privately, plays concerts and sessions around the greater NY area and abroad.

“One the finest Irish fiddlers of his generation.” – Brian Conway.

Dan Gurney, born in upstate New York to artist parents, first picked up an accordion by chance in a toy store. He learned Irish music from Galway-born concertina player Father Charlie Coen. Over the

years he has also been heavily influenced by Billy McComiskey, Jimmy Noonan, John Whelan, Joe Derrane, and John Nolan, among many others. After graduating from Harvard University in 2009, he lived in Galway for a year playing with the likes of Dolores Keane, Johnny Ringo McDonagh, Mick Conneely, Ronan O’Flaherty, and Brian Mc Grath. He has appeared on Public Radio International, at the International Accordion Festival, and has won nine medals at various Fleadh Cheoil music competitions.

Dylan Foley and Dan Gurney will be appearing at The Local on Thursday, 5th May, with special guest Donal Clancy.

Dylan Foley and Dan Gurney.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Pupils from Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside who were Confirmed by the Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan in St. Augustine's Church, Abbeyside. Included are Fr. Ned Hassett; Fr. Doherty; Fr. Enright; Ruadhri De Paor, School Principal and Paddy O'Dea, Class Teacher.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Pupils from Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside who were Confirmed by the Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan in St. Augustine's Church, Abbeyside. Included are Fr. Ned Hassett; Fr. Doherty; Ruadhri De Paor, School Principal and Collette O'Mahony, Class Teacher.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Pupils from Whitechurch N.S. who were Confirmed by the Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan in Ballinameela Church. Included are Very Rev. Gerry O'Connor, P.P.; Michael Culloo, School Principal; Mary Fennell, Martina Collins, Caroline O'Connor, Jean Walsh and Genevieve Gee. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

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Most Rev. Bishop Cullinan, Father Hassett PP, Mary Dunford Acting Principal and teachers Kevin Phelan, Lorraine Hayes and Clare Byrne pictured with the Confirmation Class from Garranbane National School at St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside on their Confirmation Day. [David Clynch Photography]

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

2nd Years Day trip to Ballyhass ON Friday last over eighty 2nd Year students accompanied by Ms. Angela Walsh and Ms. Lisa Hanrick took the bus to Ballyhass Lakes and Activity Centre, Mallow, Co. Cork. There they enjoyed an action packed fun-filled day under the watchful eyes of Ms. Walsh and Ms. Hanrick.

The students were thrilled with the day, a big thank you the PE Deptartment for making the day such a success.

TY TRIP TO POLAND A group of Transition Year students enjoyed a school excursion to Poland over the

Easter Break. Despite the very cold weather the group experienced the sites of the medieval city of Kraków, explored the Wieliczka Salt Mine and toured AuschwitzBirkenau Memorial and Museum. Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain and Ms Shiovaun O’Sullivan accompanied TY Co-ordinator Ms. Nollaig Sheehan and the students on the trip.

SKY DOME PLANETARIUM Oliver Haughley of Sky Dome Planetarium visited the school recently.

Laina O’Hara, runner-up in the National Finals of ARTiculation 2016 which took place at Lismore Castle pictured with Mrs. Karen Murphy (Mentor).

Sky Dome Academy operates a Mobile Planetarium throughout Ireland which gives adults and children a chance to interact with the planets, stars, galaxies and other objects in our universe.

All our TY students got the opportunity to see the Stars!

ARTICULATION 2016 NATIONAL FINALS Congratulations to Laina O’Hara, runner-up in the National Finals of ARTiculation 2016 which took place at Lismore Castle.

STUDENT THEATRE AWARDS Congratulations to 5th Year student Padraic Di Fusco who has been nominated in this year’s Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards for his performance in our 2015/16 production of West Side Story!

Director Vicky Graham was also nominated for best director.With such a high calibre of competition and close to 3,000 entries from all over Ireland, it is a huge achievement to have made it this far. Congratulations to you both. The awards ceremony takes place on May 5th.

2nd Years on a day trip to Ballyhass.

Sky Dome Planetarium – Oliver Haughley of Sky Dome Planetarium pictured with TY students; Cillian Fogarty, Jasmin Byrne, Ciarián Ó Mathúna, Annie Dalton and TY Co-ordinator Ms. Nollaig Sheehan.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE

Seachtain na Gaeilge san Árd Scoil na nDéise Le Caoimhe Ní Dhuibhir

agus Treasa Ní Fhaoláin, An Chéad Bhliain

First year Trath na gCeist winners Aislinn O'Regan, Mary-Kate Prendergast, Gillian Whelan and Mary-Lou Mahoney.

I RITH Seachtain na Gaeilge bhí go leor rudaí difriúla ar scoil timpeall na scoile. Bhí tráth na gceist, cúpla céile, cluichí biongó, maidin tae agus comórtas seanfhocail.

Cúpla uair sa tseachtain bhí céilí ag an gcéad bhliain. D’fhoghlaim gach duine conas rince céilí a dhéanamh. Bhí am iontach ag gach cailín ag rince!

Chuir an ceathrú bliain tráth na gceist ar siúl dúinn. Bhí an-spórt againn agus thug na múinteoirí milseáin dúinn. Bhuaigh foireann le Treasa!

Bhí comórtas seanfhocail againn chomh maith. Phiocamar na seanfhocail “Is glas iad na cnoic i bhfad uainn” agus “Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí”. Ba iad Amy O’Donovan, Jenny Power agus Kate Heffernan na daoine ónár rang a bhuaigh na duaiseanna.

Caithfear a rá gur bhaineamar go léir an-taitneamh as Seachtain na Gaeilge!

Kate Quinn (3rd year) performing a brush dance for her classmates.

First year Trath na gCeist prize winners Ella Harrington, Kate Heffernan, Niamh Fennell and Treasa Ni Fhaolain.

TY helpers.

First year Trath na gCeist prize winners Mikayla Loneragan, Amy Flynn, Mide Delaney and Kamila Goch.

Second year Trath na gCeist winners Kate Hickey, Tara Fitzgerald, Mollai Gough and Karen Dwyer.

Second year Seanfhocail prize winners Katelin Cliffe, Caoimhe Kiely, Molly McCloskey and Natalia Spiewak presented by Katie Ferncombe TYB.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

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Pupils from Aglish N.S. who were Confirmed by the Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan in Ballinameela Church. Included are Very Rev. Gerry O'Connor, P.P.; Jenny Mulcahy, School Principal; Julianne Veale, Tracey Fennell, Sarah Duffy, Orla Costin and Gerardine Keating.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Trath na gCeist - Seachtain na Gaeilge

Winners of the 1st Year Quiz during Seachtain na Gaeilge: Nadine McGrath, Megan Raher, Nicola Guiry and Megan Kelly.

2nd Place in the 1st year Quiz during Seachtain na Gaeilge: Pa Skehan, Sean Allen, Dermot Behan and Scott Mackey.

3rd Place in the 1st Year Quiz during Seachtain na Gaeilge: Colyn Power, Josh Mackey Murphy, Kieran Morrissey and Keith Millea.

4th in the 1st Year Quiz during Seachtain na Gaeilge: David Flynn, Declan Keane, Mike Hally and Cormac Rooney.

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Pictured is Colm “The Gooch” Cooper AIB National Youth Ambassador with pupils and staff of Fenor National School. Colm paid a visit to the school courtesy of AIB, Tramore and included are Fergal Freyne, AIB Branch Manager, Tramore and Dean Hayes, Student Officer, AIB. [John Power]

COLAISTE CHATHAIL NAOFA

Cordon Bleu chef visits CCN

SCOIL MHUIRE

Credit Union Quiz WELL done to Michael Walsh, Jennifer Cronnolly, Robyn Lenihan and John Power who represented Scoil Mhuire in the All-Ireland Credit Union Quiz on Sunday April 10th in the RDS. As winners of the Waterford/South Tipperary area they were very strong contenders for the All Ireland Title. They competed with over 100 teams from around the

country and were just five points short of the eventual winners.

They are pictured here with Ms. O’Mahoney, who deserves great credit for all her great work in preparing them so well and for keeping the tradition of strong Quiz teams going in the school. Next week the pupils from 3rd to 6th will take part in the annual Mary Walsh Memorial Quiz.

ON the 7th April, the fifth year students of Colaiste Chathail Naofa were given a demonstration by the Cordon Bleu chef John Power.

Students enjoyed a step-bystep tutorial on how to make white chocolate coconut truffles, with some students getting the chance to take part in the truffle-making. They listened avidly to this interesting demonstration and, in turn, John taught them many secrets on how to cook and work with our favourite sweet treat. Naturally, the product tasted as well as the process was enjoyed.

NA BÉALTRIALACHA GAEILGE The Leaving Certificate students were busy over the last few weeks preparing for their Irish Oral Examination.

The students were examined on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th April. They had a weekly session in which they practised their oral language skills. The oral examination is worth 40% of their Leaving Certificate Examination. The students were treated to a cupán tae and brioscaí every Thursday as they worked together as a group and in pairs. This gave them the opportunity to become comfortable and confident speaking as Gaeilge.

Congratulations to all of our students on their great work.

Comhghairdeachas libh!

Molaimid sibh as bhur gcuid oibre. We wish them all the best in their French and Italian orals next week.

Pictured above is John Power giving a tutorial to Fifth year students.

Pictured above is Luana Fanone and Charles Jeanes waiting to be called for their oral exams.

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BUNSCOIL GLEANN SIDHEÁIN, CAPPOQUIN

6th Class pupils at Bunscoil Gleann Sidheáin receive Sacrament of Confirmation ALTHOUGH there were clouds to be seen on the morning of Wednesday, 13th April, the rain held off, much to the relief of the twenty one girls and boys at Bunscoil Gleann Sídheáin.

This day marked the culmination of many months of preparation for reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation, under the guidance of the students’ class teacher, Ms. Feeney and Fr. Gear, P.P. On that day, in the presence of their families and school community, the students received the Sacrament of Confirmation.

The Sacrament was administered to the boys and girls by Bishop Cullinan, who was very impressed by their commit-

ment and hard work.

During the ceremony, they carried out their assigned tasks with aplomb and the choir sang beautifully.

The students would like to thank Fr. Gear, P.P. for his help in preparing them for Confirmation Day and also to Fr. Arthure and Fr. Kiely for their assistance.

They acknowledge the wonderful singing and music provided by the school choir, under the direction of Mrs. Duggan, Ms. Roche and Ms. Keating.

A word of thanks to the parents of the 6th Class students for their co-operation and support. Finally, míle buíochas to Ms. Feeney for all her hard work in preparing 6th class pupils

GREEN SCHOOLS The Green Schools Committee and their coordinator, Mrs. Price are continuing their good work of promoting ‘green ways’ of transport. Here are two dates for your diary:Wednesday, 8th June is ‘Park n’ Stride’ Day and Wednesday, 15th June is ‘Cycle to School’ Day. We look forward to participating in these projects and we hope that the weather will be pleasant.

PARKING In order to alleviate traffic delays outside the school entrance, a total of nine extra parking spaces have recently been put in place.

We acknowledge the work of Waterford City & County Council in the pro-

vision of these spaces.

P.E./G.A.A./ ATHLETICS It is a busy term in sport.

The boys and girls hurling and camogie teams are preparing for their school matches. This week the heats are being run off in the school for the annual primary athletics races. The school community is busily preparing for Active Schools week which takes place from April 25th to April 29th. Movement and Dance form an integral part of the Physical Education curriculum in primary school. In recognition of this, all the children at Bunscoil Gleann Sídheáin will have the chance to participate in a course of lessons in Movement and Dance.This course will take place in May/June.

FOOD DUDES All of our pupils are enjoying fresh fruit & vegetables as part of the Food Dudes programme. Thanks to Ms. Kiely and 5th class pupils for coordinating this.

OPEN MORNING FOR NEW ENTRANTS An Open Morning for New Entrants and their parents will take place on Saturday, 23rd April commencing at 10:00 a.m.

This is an excellent opportunity to visit our school, view the facilities, meet staff and get answers to questions or queries.

Rathgormack N.S. National Final of Credit Union Quiz - Congratulations to our Under 11 Team who did us proud at the Final of the Credit Union Quiz at the RDS in Dublin. Pictured with their teachers Catherine Power (Principal) and Deborah Cahill (Teacher).

All-Ireland Credit Union School Quiz - Students from Scoil Mhuire, Dungarvan: Jennifer Connolly, Robyn Lenihan, Michael Walsh and John Power pictured with Marty Whelan and Vice President of the Irish League of Credit Unions Charles Murphy.

All-Ireland Credit Union School Quiz - Rathgormack National School: Oscar Brunnock, Adam Murray, Eimear Skehan and Ellen Bolger pictured with Marty Whelan and Vice President of the Irish League of Credit Unions Charles Murphy.

All-Ireland Credit Union School Quiz - Holy Cross National School (RUNNERS UP IN COMPETITION A) Tramore - Scott Connerty, Hannah Corkery, Ellen Harrison and Laura Geary pictured with Marty Whelan and Vice President of the Irish League of Credit Unions Charles Murphy.

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OBITUARY

CATHERINE CASEY (nee White) Mount Stuart, Aglish, Co. Waterford With profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Catherine Casey (nee White), Mount Stuart, Aglish, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family on 13th April, 2016, in University Hospital Waterford.

Lying in repose at her home on Thursday evening funeral prayers where recited by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends, before removal took place to St. Patrick’s Church, Mount Stuart. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday morning by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P. Symbols representing Catherine’s life were presented to the Altar by her daughter Eimear and grand-daughter Hannah (a picture of Hannah); Barbara Gleeson and grandson Callum (a picture of Callum); Ciaran (Catherine’s watch); Emmet (a mobile phone) and Patrick (Rosary beads). The significance of the symbols and a eulogy was delivered by Catherine’s son Conor.

Readings during the Mass were recited by her sisters Jennifer White and Carol Cruise. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Patrick, Emmet, Maria Rooney, Ciaran and Eimear. Mairead and Margaret Cullinane provided a lovely selection of hymns and music throughout the Mass.

The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Mary Troy and Barbara Gleeson.

Burial took place on Saturday in Palmerstown Cemetery, Dublin.

Rev. Fr. Tom Clowe officiated the graveside prayers where Catherine was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving husband Pascal; sons Conor, Patrick, Ciaran and Emmet; daughter Eimear; brothers Francis and Patrick; sisters Carol, Jennifer, Lorraine and Virginia; grandchildren Callum and Hannah; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

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

CATHERINE (Kitty) HAYES (nee Dunphy) Abbey View, Dungarvan With sadness and regret we record the passing of Catherine (Kitty) Hayes on Sunday, 17th April, at CareChoice,The Burgery, Abbeyside.

Kitty was the retired Waterford County Librarian and passed away in her 100th year. Widow of Dermot and mother of Terry and Ivan, she is very deeply regretted by her extended family, other relatives and friends.

Kitty’s loving family and friends gathered at the Kiely Funeral Home on Monday evening where the Rosary was recited. Removal took place on Tuesday evening to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan.

Requiem Mass will be offered today Wednesday, 20th April, at 11.00 a.m. and afterwards Kitty will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

May she rest in peace.

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

RUTH KINGSTON Richmond Gate Lodge, Cappoquin, and formerly of 2 The Cottages, Glanmire It is with sadness and regret we record the passing of Ruth Kingston, Richmond Gate Lodge, Cappoquin, Co.Waterford, and formerly of 2 The Cottages, Glanmire, Co. Cork, loving daughter of the late Samuel and Ann Kingston, which sad event occurred peacefully on 12th April, 2016, at University Hospital Waterford.

Funeral service will take place on (this) Wednesday afternoon at 2.00 p.m. in St. Carthage’s Cathedral, Lismore. Followed by burial in St. Lappan’s Cemetery, Little Island, Co. Cork.

Peace perfect peace.

May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving partner Wolfarm Kiemlen; cousins Pat and Gary Owens; relatives, neighbours and friends.

In Heavenly love abiding.

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

KATHLEEN McCARTHY Duffcarrick, Ardmore, and formerly of Ballyduff, Dungarvan With deep regret we record the passing of Kathleen McCarthy which sad event occurred on Friday, 15th April, 2016.

Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Sunday morning to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Following Funeral Mass on arrival, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.

To her brother Jim; nephews, nieces and relatives, we extend our deepest sympathy.

Full obituary next issue.

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

LIAM BUTLER Dundrum, Dublin 16, and formerly 54 Main Street, Dungarvan It is with profound sadness that we record the death, at his home in Dundrum, Dublin 16, of Liam Butler, formerly of 54 Main Street, Dungarvan. Liam was 78 years of age and had left Dungarvan 61 years ago, but he remained, as a friend so aptly put it, a loyal son of the Déise, all of his life.

The son of Josephine Tobin and Patrick Butler, Liam, his brother Johnny and sisters Eileen and Mary, lived in 54 Main Street, Tobin’s Pub and Grocery.

Growing up Liam enjoyed all kinds of sports; swimming, soccer, hurling and playing handball against the wall of King John’s Castle.

The building of the sea-water pool in the early 1940s provided Liam and his friends with a great place to swim, dive and play, and in time Liam brought his own children there to enjoy it just as he had. His particular love, however, was for hurling; he followed the fortunes of the Waterford Senior Hurling team with unfailing interest, always hoping to see them take the Liam McCarthy Cup in Croke Park. But he was a patient man, and will be watching them with pride when they do get there, cheering loudly from above.

Liam loved music of all kinds but the rock and roll music of the ’50s always held a special place in his heart – Bill Haley, Buddy Holly, Little Richard; all the Butlers loved to dance and Liam went to the hops in Dungarvan’s Town Hall and in Clonea as often as possible.

Liam attended the Christian Brothers’ School, and was a good student, often taking his books to his grandmother Nora Butler’s house in Quay Street, where he could be guaranteed a place to study and a big feed of spuds. His dedication was rewarded when he won a scholarship to UCC in 1955. However, he had been there only a short time when he got word that he had been successful in the Junior Executive exam and that a job was waiting for him in the Civil Service, so he moved to Dublin.

His career in the Civil Service was largely with the Department of Agriculture, where he worked in several different divisions. He was a reformer, as evidenced by the work he did in rationalising the pigmeat processing sector; as a colleague said, ‘he proved that there were people in the Civil Service going about reform work long before it was considered necessary to invent a Department with ‘reform’ in its title’. During the early years of the then Common Market, he travelled frequently to Brussels, cogently putting the case for Irish farmers.The legacy of Liam’s 33 years in the Civil Service can best be illustrated by the comments of friends and colleagues, who attended his funeral, or wrote to offer condolences to the family. He was ‘well able to fight his corner’, ‘stood up for his staff ’, ‘was great to work for’, ‘well ahead of his time in his approach to staff development’ and was not afraid ‘to put his head above the parapet’.

When the opportunity arose in 1988 to take early retirement and set up his own consultancy business, Liam brought these same qualities to this new venture. Through his consultancy work he was able to assist new and developing companies, in the food processing industry, gain access to funding and the opportunity to expand. His work, particularly with egg producers, led to the setting up of the Irish Egg Association - he was its first chairman - and the development of the Quality Assurance Scheme for eggs.

The central focus of Liam’s life, however, was always family. He met his wife, Joan, in the Civil Service, they married in 1967, and had four children. A man of great patience, who practiced genuine tolerance and who believed passionately in the importance of thinking for one’s self and in arguing your point, he raised his children with the best road map he could provide for their futures. He was a warm, loving and above all a patient Dad. The arrival of three grand-daughters brought a special joy to his life. He was an extremely proud grandad and would boast of their talents and their exploits at any opportunity.

But family for Liam meant the entire extended family; sisters, brother, in-laws, nieces and nephews and so on. Just as his Uncles John Butler and Liam Tobin had before him, Liam looked out for the whole family. With some advice here or some help there, a house was secured, a car provided. Every Christmas saw the phone call to the Post Office to arrange the sending of prize bonds to the ever growing list of children. Every milestone or achievement, christening, wedding, graduation, new job, etc., was greeted with delight and pride. This generosity of spirit was not confined to family; Liam was generous almost to a fault, and could never pass someone in need without putting a hand in his pocket.

In retirement Liam settled down to enjoy the rewards of a life of hard work: travelling, both abroad and home to Dungarvan; finding new places to eat out – he was a great man for food, a good bottle of wine and a long discussion or argument; walking every morning to the bookies for a flutter on the horses; meeting with friends for a game of pitch and putt and lunch; playing Texas Hold ’em with his poker buddies. And always there were his grand-daughters; Liam had the special gift of having grown up while keeping his ability to play like a child, and play he did, with endless patience and delight and laughter.

On St. Patrick’s Day, following his customary visit to the bookies,

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Liam sat down to wait for Cheltenham to start. He slipped into sleep and from there, quite peacefully, into eternity. He took nothing with him save a lifetime of love and happy memories. Liam had three winners that day, but they were only incidental; at the game of life, Liam had long since won.

Liam is survived by his wife Joan; his children Ciarán, Eleanor, John and Garvan; daughter-in-law Hilary; grand-daughters Cass, Dee and Sian; brother Johnny [Dungarvan]; sisters Eileen Lennon [Dungarvan] and Mary Donohoe [Dublin]; nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews and a wide circle of friends.

Removal was celebrated by Fr. Belton at St. Attracta’s Oratory, Ballinteer, Dublin 16, at 5.15 p.m., on Saturday, 19th March. Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr. Ryan at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, at 11.00 a.m., on Monday, 21st March. The family wish to extend special thanks to Liam’s friends Fr. Jim Curran and Fr. Michael Curran, who concelebrated the Mass.

Sincere thanks to Fanagan’s Funeral Directors in Dundrum, and to Drohan’s Funeral Directors in Dungarvan, who brought Liam home and who took such good care of the family.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

MICHAEL POWER Kilclooney, Kilmacthomas Michael Power of Kilclooney, Kilmacthomas, passed away at Dungarvan Community Hospital, on February 20th, 2016, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born and raised in Kilclooney, to the late John and Mary Power (nee Cusack), Michael was a kind hearted and gentle man who loved the outdoor farming life. Upon completion of his secondary school education with the Christian Brothers in Carrick-on-Suir, he went on to study Agricultural Science in Warrenstown Agricultural College, Co. Meath.

Farming came instinctively to him and he worked hard all of his life. He was talented at all aspects of farming, as well as woodwork, construction and mechanics. In his spare time, Michael loved to get together with family and friends and to travel.

Family was the most important thing to Michael in life. He was devoted to his partner of twenty-six years,Teresa, and was also an enormous presence in the lives of his nieces and nephews.

Michael lay in repose in Kiely’s Funeral Home, on Tuesday, 23rd February, surrounded by family and friends. Fr. Ned Hassett, P.P., led the recitation of the Rosary. Removal to SS. Cuan and Broghan’s Church, Clonea Power, took place on Wednesday morning, February 24th. Fr. Bernard Hughes, I.C., celebrated Requiem Mass. Family friend,Vanessa Whelan, sang beautifully throughout and Michael’s family participated in the readings, prayers, gifts and eulogy.

Michael is sadly missed by his beloved partner Teresa; his brother Edmund; sister-in-law Catherine; nephews Eoin and Peter; nieces Michele and Marina; their partners, grandnephews and grandnieces.

Michael’s family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to all the staff of St.Vincent’s Unit at Dungarvan Community Hospital, who looked after Michael in the last stages of his illness.

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

RICHARD GALVIN Ballyvaden, Kill With regret we record the passing of Richard Galvin which sad event occurred on Thursday, 14th April, 2016.

Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Saturday morning to St. Anne’s Church, Ballylaneen. Following Funeral Mass on arrival, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.

To his nieces and nephews, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy.

Full obituary next issue.

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

WILLIE HARTY Shandon, Dungarvan We write on the unexpected passing on Monday evening last of Willie Harty who was aged 32 years and was son of Paddy and the late Katie Harty.

Our deepest sympathy to his wife Ellen; family Willie, Paddy, Ellen, Johnny, Katie and Meg; his father Paddy; brothers John, Danny, Terry, Paulie and Tommy; his sisters Bridget, Mary, Nora, Katie, Helen; other relatives and friends.

Reposing this Wednesday at the Kiely Funeral Home from 5.00 o’clock with Rosary at 7.00 o’clock. Removal on Thursday at 10.00 o’clock to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, for Funeral Mass at 11.00 o’clock, interment afterwards in Mount St. Oliver Cemetery, Limerick.

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

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MICHAEL (Mikey) WHELAN 34 Parks Road, Lismore, Co. Waterford It’s with sincere and deep regret that we record the passing of Mikey Whelan who passed away peacefully on 10th March, 2016, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, after an illness borne with great dignity and courage.

Mikey was born on 23rd June, 1945, to Joseph and Mary Whelan in Townspark, Lismore, one of a family of twelve, predeceased by Paddy, Elizabeth and Irene.

Mikey attended the CBS in Lismore. In January 1960 he went to work in McGrath’s Butchers, Main Street, Lismore, under the guidance of John McGrath. Following John’s death, he continued to work for Michael and Mary McGrath and family, until his retirement in 2011 after 51 years of service. It was here he made his life-long friends, the late Hannah O’Donoghue, Michael McGrath, Mary McGrath, Michael Kearney and Frances Whelan. To say the least, Mikey loved meeting and talking to people, to work that length of time in the shop, one would have needed to have plenty of chat and craic, there was certainly no shortage of that with Mikey.

Mikey met Kathleen Hallahan in 1964, married on 9th September, 1969, and were blessed with three sons and a daughter.The years that followed, he was blessed with nine grandchildren, each of whom he adored, who called him ‘Mikey’ not Grandad, on his instructions.

Above all family came first with Mikey and they were never found wanting for anything. He held a special bond with his mother-in-law, the late Mary Hallahan, stemming back to their very early Ballysaggart days.

Outside of family, Mikey had many interests, in his early days he was a valued member of the Lismore Athletic Club, along with his brothers Tommy, Harry and Paddy. Mikey won many adult and juvenile titles with the club. In later years, he was involved in coaching juveniles for Community Games. Gardening was another great pastime of Mikey’s, spending many happy hours tending to his lovely flower selection in the front garden and the famous ‘SPUDS’ in the back. He loved pottering on his little farm in Ballysaggart where he had countless friends. His day incorporated his daily three mile walk and cycle, engaging in further chats with whoever he met along en route. Visiting one or other of his own brothers and sisters was part and parcel of his daily routine. Many happy hours were spent in ‘Brian’s Shed’ with Brian Shanahan and Pad Lenihan, with plenty of banter and laughter, on their three garden chairs.

So many happy hours were spent on the River Blackwater,, where he was a member of the Salmon Anglers Association. Many the conversations were had with Mick Behegan in the famous ‘HUT’ having mugs of tea and ‘goodies’ awaiting the tide to fill.

He was also involved with many fundraising events for St. Carthage’s House, organising cycling events, the Senior Citizens Christmas parties, pop-up shops and transporting the Senior Citizens to and from their festive event.

Mikey’s deep Christian faith and his love of Our Lady and the Rosary, enabled him to accept his illness and always looked forward to his daily visits from Fr. Michael Cullinan, P.P.While his passing will be greatly mourned by his loving family, they can forever cherish the wonderful memories of a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.

Mikey lay in repose at his residence on Friday, where Family Rosary was recited that evening. Following funeral prayers, recited by Fr. Michael Cullinan, P.P., his removal took place on Saturday evening from St. Carthage’s Mortuary, Lismore, to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore. His remains were blessed and received by Fr. Michael Cullinan and organist Donal Kennefick playing “Lead Kindly Light.”

Funeral Mass for the happy repose of Mikey was celebrated on Sunday morning, by the chief celebrant Fr. Michael Cullinan. At the beginning of Mass, symbols of Mikey’s life, his fishing rod, his Rosary beads and his Butcher’s coat were presented to the Altar by his grandchildren, Kieran and Garry Whelan and Eoin and Amy Whelan, with his niece Vanessa Celisse giving a brief description, on the significance of each symbol.

Readings were read by James Tarmey (son-in-law) and Bernie Whelan (daughter-in-law). Prayers of the Faithful were recited by his nephew Mark Whelan and nieces Marion Roche, Linda O’Keeffe, Edel Caples, Bernice Coakley and Pauline Shanahan. Offertory procession of bread and wine were brought to the Altar by Joanne Whelan (daughter-in-law) and Megan Whelan (grand-daughter). After Communion his son Anthony gave a moving eulogy of Mikey’s life, which brought both laughter and tears to everyone present.

Appropriate music and singing, provided by the Church Choir and by his nephew John Stack, greatly enhanced the celebration of Mikey’s life. After Mass his coffin, draped in the Black & Amber flag, was shouldered by his family, members of the GAA Club and the Salmon Anglers Association and friends, to St. Carthage’s Cemetery where, after final prayers recited by Fr. Michael Cullinan, Mikey was laid to rest in the family grave. Following Mikey’s burial, John Stack sang one of his favourite songs “The Town I Loved So Well”, in his honour.

The huge crowds present at both the removal and Funeral Mass

OBITUARY were a true testimony to the high esteem that Mikey and his family hold in the Lismore community and the much wider area. Mikey, your home won’t be the same without you; Ballysaggart won’t be the same with you; Parks Road won’t be the same without you; Lismore won’t be the same without you; the river won’t be the same without you; you have made your final cast now Mikey and if Heaven is as nice and peaceful a place as the ‘Devene’ or ‘Congula’ on a lovely Summer’s morning, we know you will be very happy there, in your new Heavenly home.

May he rest in peace.

We extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Kathleen; daughter Marion; sons Mike, John and Anthony; brothers Tommy and Harry; sisters Babs, Theresa, Dolly, Esther, Agnes and Annie; son-inlaw, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Month’s Mind Mass for Mikey will be celebrated on Sunday, 1st May, at 11 o’clock in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore.

(Funeral arrangements were by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).

JOHN WALSH Croughateskin, Ballymacarbry It is with great sadness and regret we record the sudden passing of John Walsh, Croughateskin, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford, loving husband of the late Alice (neé Tobin), which sad event occurred peacefully at his home on 22nd March, 2016.

John was born at home on 27th December, 1924, to his parents Patrick Walsh and Catherine Meara.

He was the eldest of a family of three.

He was educated in Bennettschurch National School and thereafter worked on the family farm, an occupation which kept him busy into his eighties.

In 1966 he married Alice Tobin, Reanadampaun, and raised a family, Patrick living in Dublin and Kelly (Reanadampaun). He had three grandchildren Eoin, Cathal and Allsún of whom he was very proud.

John had a keen interest in sport and current affairs and in his early days he played for Ballinamult and Sliabh gCua GAA Clubs. He was particularly gifted with his hands and was a talented carpenter. He put these gifts to good use when he worked for a number of years in agricultural construction.

His dear wife Alice passed away in 2005. His brother Tom, to whom he was also very close, died in 2012.

Rosary was recited for John at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Thursday evening and he was waked at his home in Croughateskin on Good Friday.Very Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., recited funeral prayers before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, where members of Sliabh gCua GAA Club provided a guard of honour. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Very Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P. On Holy Saturday morning Funeral Mass was celebrated by Very Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P. Symbols representing John’s life were presented to the Altar: Brendan Tobin (a GAA jersey); Eoin Breathnach (a match programme); Michael Quinlan (a trowel); Donal Kiely (Boise’s collar); Cathal Breathnach (mobile phone); Allsún Bhreathnach (chocolates); Rita Kiely (local newspaper);Tom McDonald (box of tea bags). These were narrated by daughter Kelly. Readings during the Mass were recited by daughter-in-law Ailbhe and grandson Eoin.

Touraneena Parish Choir provided a selection of music and hymns during the Mass. Prayers of the Faithful were read by nieces Ann Kiely and Kate Tobin; grandson Cathal; nephew John Flynn; family friends Marie McDonald and Eileen Murphy. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by son Pat and daughter-in-law Ailbhe. Following Communion, Tomás Flynn sang “Sliabh Geal gCua na Féile”. Before the final commendation nephew Brendan Kiely delivered a eulogy – a most fitting tribute. His son Pat gave words of thanks and acknowledged the support that the family had received from the community.

Following Funeral Mass, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Very Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., recited the graveside prayers and John was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. John Harte played a graveside tribute on the accordion.

John is survived by his son Patrick; daughter Kelly; daughter-in-law Ailbhe; son-in-law Brian; sister Alice Kiely; sisters-in-law Biddy Flynn, Mary Walsh and Kathleen Fitzgerald (U.S.A.); grandchildren Eoin, Cathal and Allsún; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

The family would like to thank the following: Dr. David Janes; the local Nurses; the staff at Fourmilewater Health Centre; the Doctors and Nurses at South Tipperary General Hospital; Hallahan’s Chemist, Dungarvan; ieye Opticians, Dungarvan; Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P.; Fr. Cooney, O.S.A.; Sacristan Kitty Cullinan; gravediggers; Mass servers; Touraneena Parish Choir; Touraneena Ladies Committee and Community Hall; members of the local community for traffic management duties; Sliabh gCua GAA and Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors.

Month’s Mind Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, on Sunday, 24th April, at 11.15 a.m.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

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

55 MAUREEN POWER (nee Terry) Bawnacomeragh, Kinsalebeg, Youghal It is with deep sadness that we record the passing of Maureen Power (nee Terry), Bawnacommera, Kinsalebeg,Youghal, Co. Cork, which sad event occurred peacefully at Padre Pio Rest Home on March 20th, 2016.

Born on May 7th, 1919, to Walter and Ellen Terry, Maureen was one of four children that grew up in the beautiful townland of Ardoginna. Maureen married John (Jackie) Power and raised a family of five children in nearby Bawnacommera.

Maureen was always active. Growing up in an era where cars were few and far between, Maureen continued to cycle well in to her latter years and was often seen with a trail of cycling grandchildren making a regular pilgrimage to St. Declan’s Holy Well, Toor. If you called to see Maureen she was often outdoors ‘pottering’ and enjoyed evening strolls to Whiting Bay. Maureen was also well known for her love of ‘Bingo’ which saw her socialise with friends at many a hall, both near and far.

Summertime at Maureen’s house was always a hive of activity with a bounty of family, friends and neighbours congregating to spend time in her loving company. Her love, generosity, patience and life of putting others before her will always be so fondly remembered and inspirational to those who knew her.

Maureen spent the last seven years of her life residing in Padre Pio Rest Home, where the staff treated Maureen like family and were always so welcoming to her visitors. Her family wish to thank the staff of Padre Pio for always being so wonderful and to the many residents that played a game of bingo and chatted with Maureen. For the warmth and care which Dr. Joe Meehan (from Ardmore) gave to Maureen over many years including while at Padre Pio, her family cannot be thankful enough. It was clear to all that there was a special connection, as she always delighted in meeting Dr. Meehan. Maureen’s family would also like to thank Fr. Arthure for the prayers and time he spent with Maureen in her final days, his presence was a great comfort to Maureen.

The Power family would also like to thank all those who called to see Maureen, sent messages, attended the funeral and offered kind words and support during this time.

Lying in repose at the Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin. Rosary was recited on Monday evening by Mary Morrissey in the presence of her loving family, relatives and the Padre Pio residents and staff.

On Tuesday evening funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends.

Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday morning in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Piltown, by Rev. Fr. M. O’Gorman, P.P. Symbols representing her life were presented to the Altar by granddaughter Colette O’Flynn (family photograph); great-grandsons Tirnán and Rúan O’Keeffe (Rosary beads); family friend Tina O’Dwyer (a bingo card) and grandson Darragh Ryan (driftwood).

These were narrated by grand-daughter Gemma Power. Readings during the Mass were recited by grand-daughters Marie Power and Colette O’Flynn.

A lovely selection of hymns was provided by guitarist Cindy O’Shea and was accompanied by Helen O’Shea and Isobel Cunningham. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandson John Power, great-grandson Ruaric O’Keeffe, grand-daughters Karen and Rachel Browne and nephew Tony Gallagher.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by grand-daughters Jackie O’Flynn and Gemma Power.

Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the Round Tower Cemetery, Ardmore. Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Maureen was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sons Joe and Deck; daughters Ger, Ber Browne and Vera Ryan; sister Eileen Nugent; sonsin-law, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Month’s Mind Mass will take place on Saturday, May 7th, at 6:30 p.m. in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Piltown.

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

FRANKIE ORGAN 13 Murphy Place, Abbeyside With sadness we record the passing of Frankie Organ which sad event occurred on Friday, 15th April, 2016.

Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Monday morning to St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside. Following Funeral Mass on arrival, burial took place in Kilminnion Graveyard, Ballinroad.

To his brother Liam; sisters Breda and Sheila; nephews, nieces, cousins and relatives, we extend our deepest sympathy.

Full obituary next issue.

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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Irish Dairy Industry cannot expect farmers to carry 100% of market risk ONE year on from the end of milk quotas, and as farmers start putting cows in calf for next season,Waterford IFA Dairy Chairman Joe Harty says co-ops must call an immediate stop to any further milk price cuts.

Co-ops must help protect farmers from market risk as prolonged cash flow challenges make 2016 as difficult as 2009. While tax-based solutions and greater flexibility in financial products must form part of the toolkit available to farmers, it is our industry which has the greatest responsibility towards its shareholder suppliers.

Since 2007, with lower EU market supports and massively increased global trade, dairy markets have become extremely volatile. 2009 was a very bad year for Irish dairy farmers as low prices and bad weather combined to stress incomes and morale.

While demand has not collapsed in 2015 as it did in 2009, the downturn is lasting longer than anyone expected, and as many farmers have invested heavily in response to industry encouragement, this is stretching their cash flow and confidence to breaking point.

Farmers rightly feel that they are expected to take way too much of the risk. While emergency market support decisions are being made in Brussels, which will hopefully help stabilise prices and incomes, farmers are legitimately thinking that their coops must have a plan for them beyond encouraging them to produce away to fill processing capacity regardless of milk price.

THE MILK PRICE IS WHAT IS LEFT AFTER ALL COSTS ARE PAID FOR Co-ops, just like all other businesses, budget ahead for all of their operating costs, but they do not make the same type of provision for the price they will pay farmers for their milk. Even allowing for the level of support provided in the last number of months, what is available to pay for milk is what is left after those other costs have been covered. Is this fair to

farmers, and is this a sustainable basis on which to build the future of our sector? Farmers do not think so.

In many co-ops, farmers have been asked to sign a Milk Supply Agreement (MSA) which commits them to supplying all their milk to their co-op, often for a number of years. While it does also guarantee the farmer an outlet for his produce, no MSA currently commits the co-op to any level of price for any volume of milk.

Farmers and processors have made major investments in the last five years, and in the face of a prolonged, challenging market slump, farmers are now asking for a better strategy than one that simply tells them: “keep producing, even at a loss, to utilise our processing capacity efficiently”. The reality is that the future of the Irish dairy sector depends on a more sustainable approach.

A BETTER LONG TERM STRATEGY: ONE WHICH GIVES FARMERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO COVER COSTS Many MSAs require farmers to forecast production 2 to 3 years ahead.

The agreement would be fairer if the co-op sent back clearer forecasts of their own of what market opportunities exist, and ensure that for that volume, the milk price offered to the farmer at the very minimum covers his costs. Up to each individual farmer then to decide how they might manage their own output over and above that volume.

This is not external supply control, which we have already demonstrated cannot work to secure sustainable prices for farmers whose milk is essentially traded on global markets.

However, it is about changing the message from the co-op to the farmer from “produce all you can regardless” to “produce potentially only what you know you will be economically paid for”.

HOW DO WE DO THAT? If we’ve learned anything in the last

decade, it is that not even very well connected market analysts know what dairy prices will be in two months’ time.

However, a number of co-ops, many with the assistance of Ornua, have found ways to offer farmers fixed price contracts based on back-to-back arrangements with customers, or on high value brands, or on an element of futures market trading.

With a bit of goodwill and cooperation, it is possible for the sector to develop more hedging tools which would actually allow to offer farmers volumes at specific prices, even for relatively short periods of time. IFA is organising an industry conference in early May with US farmer speakers experienced in utilising a number of risk management tools as yet unknown in Europe to inspire Irish stakeholders to greater innovation in this area.

The crisis we are living through is part of a cycle. Prices will get better over coming months as supply and demand find a better balance, undoubtedly aided by increased availability of EU market support measures.

But we will be back to low returns in a matter of a few years, and without a long term strategy to deal with those low ebbs, the sector cannot thrive. An important part of this strategy will involve elements at the edge of the sector: a tax regime allowing farmers to better smooth their incomes between good and bad years, better priced and more flexible short and long term financial products.

But the main responsibility for reviewing and rethinking the Irish dairy sector’s plan for the future is with the industry itself, and it must start right away.

Irish dairying has real potential to be a long term heavy-weight in a fast growing global dairy trade, and to make dairy farming in Ireland a prosperous career. However, this will only happen if the market risk is shared more fairly than it is at present.

New EU State Aid Allowance can support Dairy Farmers if delivered promptly by Government IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary has said discussions at the EU Agriculture Council last week in Luxembourg have given some additional clarity as to how some of the EU support measures decided last month would be implemented, especially on intervention.

He said the new temporary state aid allowance was meant to help with farmers’ stressed cash flow, and he had used this week’s meeting of the Dairy Forum SubGroup to insist that Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney and Finance Minister Michael Noonan ensure farmers

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benefit fully from the EU Council decisions.

“This new state aid provision exceptionally allows member states to give supports out of national funds up to €15,000 per farmer per year over three years which would otherwise have been prohibited,” he said.

“The new measure provides some options aimed at facilitating production reductions or even closure of production capacity. But it also allows member states to offer loans or guarantees to help farmers ‘bridge liquidity gaps’,” he said.

Sean O’Leary said the Ministers for Agriculture and for Finance must explore three possible uses - not necessarily mutually exclusive - for this aid: The provision of interest free/cheaper short term finance to “bridge liquidity gaps” (cash flow); The provision of a 1-year moratorium on superlevy repayments – as the EU has already received the full payment from the member states; and, The provision of tax measures aiming at helping farmers to better manage highly volatile incomes, as proposed by IFA.

Round-up …

IFA calls for formation of a Pig Industry Forum IFA National Pigs Committee Chairman Pat O'Flaherty is requesting the formation of an industry forum for the pig sector, similar to the structures already in place for the dairy and beef sectors.

Pat O’Flaherty said,‘This forum should comprise producers, processors, millers, banks and all other relevant players in the industry. I am requesting that this forum is set up with immediate effect to address the current issues in the sector, and to set out a long term strategy for the future viability of this very valuable industry.’

He said, the Irish pig industry is experiencing one of the worst crises in decades and there are no signs of any real recovery in the near future. The average pig unit (600 sows) is currently operating at a loss of almost €5,000 per week.These losses are simply not sustainable and intervention is needed. The pig industry plays a very important role in the Irish economy; it employs 8,000 people and is worth approximately €1bn per year to the economy.

Pat O’Flaherty said “While we appreciate the EU has made some efforts to try to improve the situation with the introduction of two separate APS Schemes, unfortunately these have failed to have any real lasting impact on the market and do not address the longer term viability of the industry. Similarly, the allocation of €1m to pig farmers from the EU Crisis Fund, which has yet to be received by producers, is completely insufficient to address current cash-flow problems on farm.

“The formation of a Pig Industry Forum must be a priority for the Minister with the main purpose to form a clear strategy that is workable and delivers for all players in the industry going forward”, O’Flaherty concluded.

Beef price continues to harden IFA National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns said beef prices continue to harden with factories paying up to €4.00 base for steers and €4.10 base for heifers.

He said supplies had tightened severely in recent days with some factories unable to procure enough cattle this week to keep the kill going. In addition, he said finishers are negotiating away penalties on carcase weights in deals involving steers and bulls.

Henry Burns said factories are very active in trying to pin down stock over the next number of weeks and months.

He said it is very clear that there will be no early grass cattle and numbers will get very tight. He said finishers with stock should dig in hard with the factories and insist on strong price increases together with favourable specifications for any cattle that they commit.

Henry Burns said some factories are continuing to offer a base of €3.90/3.95 to regular customers but are willing to pay more outside their area and to less regular clients. He said bulls are making €3.90/4.00/kg. Cows are also moving positively with prices ranging from €3.20 to €3.70/kg.

March milk price cut by Glanbia short changes farmers COMMENTING on the price cuts implemented by Lakeland and Glanbia GII on March milk, IFA National Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary said the the 1c/l Lakeland cut was undoubtedly disappointing.

However, the Glanbia cut left GII paying a price, at 22c/l including VAT before co-op and exceptional Ornua bonus top ups, 1.7c/l out of line with what they were receiving from Ornua for March based on the PPI, namely a farm milk price equivalent of 23.7c/l including VAT. This short-changes their suppliers very severely, and strongly suggests that GII is seeking to keep the cost of milk well below that paid for by other co-ops.

“I have repeatedly said that it was unacceptable for co-ops to let farmers carry 100% of the market risk. I am very disappointed today that GII are doing just this – paying farmers the lowest possible base price while utilising the co-op’s resources – farmers’ own money – and the bonus received from Ornua to prop up the price,” he said.

“To say that Glanbia suppliers are angry is an understatement. I will be looking for a meeting with Glanbia at the earliest opportunity,” Sean O’Leary concluded.

Communications infrastructure black spots undermine economic development in rural areas IFA Environment and Rural Affairs Chairman Thomas Cooney has called on the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) to step up to its responsibility, and address the failure of telecommunications companies to provide adequate broadband and mobile phone coverage in rural areas.

The call on ComReg follows the completion of a snapshot survey by IFA, which identifies deficiencies in communications infrastructure across the country, with IFA members from Malin Head in Donegal down to Cahersiveen in Co. Kerry reporting inadequate broadband and mobile phone coverage.

Thomas Cooney said, “Inadequate mobile and broadband coverage continues to undermine the enterprise potential of rural Ireland, with farm families struggling to complete Department of Agriculture application forms and regularly experiencing dropped calls on their mobile phones. ComReg must ensure that the removal of communications infrastructure by some operators is stopped until the issue of poor coverage is addressed.”

A key priority of the new Government must be to swiftly conclude the tendering process for the new rural broadband scheme, “This scheme must ensure that every home, school and business in rural Ireland has access to a high-speed fibre broadband at a universal price, no matter where they are located”,Thomas Cooney said.

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Deer population out of control and urgent action needed CONDEMNING the illegal dumping of deer carcases found in the Wicklow Mountains, IFA Wicklow Chairman Tom Short said this is further evidence of the inadequacy of the current approach to managing a national deer population that is spiralling out of control.

Tom Short said the facts are indisputable: the deer population of this country has reached unacceptable and intolerable levels as they encroach further every year onto farmland, damaging crops, farm infrastructure, jeopardising the health of cattle and becoming an ever-increasing health and safety threat for motorists.

Studies carried out by the Department of Agriculture show levels of TB in deer to be between 16 and 24%, compared to less than .2% in the national cattle population.

Tom Short said the recent find of the illegal dump of deer carcases proves those that claim to be managing the deer population are not capable of achieving this objective and cannot be trusted in their adherence to the legal obligations for the disposal of dead animals.

Furthermore, he said this act shows either a complete disregard for the health and welfare of the farm animals whose health status is jeo-pardised by the enormous bio-security threat caused to cattle by this dump or equally as damning, a lack of understanding of the threat.

“How many more farmers livelihoods are going to be put at stake and motorists safety jeopardised before the political leadership is shown to address what has now become a national problem, but is at

it’s most critical in Wicklow?”

Tom Shortt said IFA is demanding a two-pronged approach to the deer problem nationally.

Firstly, a programme similar to the Wildlife Control programme and overseen by the same people in areas where deer are associated with TB breakdowns must be established. It is no coincidence the counties with the highest densities of deer continue to also have the highest levels of TB in cattle, considering the findings of the Department of Agriculture studies which show the levels of TB in deer to be 80 to 120 times that of the national cattle herd.

Secondly and separately, a national deer management strategy must be developed to reduce the numbers of deer to levels that are sustainable within their own

natural habitat.

This must be under the control of a state agency and cannot be dependent on the failed and unaccountable approach that currently exists.

The Wicklow IFA Chairman said farmers engaged in good faith in the National Deer Management Forum in the hope it would deliver on the promises made and objectives sought by IFA. To-date this has not been the case and the forum represents little more than a talking shop for those with vested interests in maintaining the deer population at its current unsustainable levels at the expense of farmers.

Tom Short said it is time for real political leadership on this issue before more farmers are put out of business or lives lost on our roads.

Income tax relief will apply to lands used for solar, must be followed by basic payment eligibility IFA Renewables Project Team Chairman James Murphy has welcomed clarification that income tax exemptions will generally apply where farmland is leased out for the purpose of solar energy development.

James Murphy said, “The Department of Agriculture and Revenue have clarified that, in general, if land is leased to a solar company and it is managed as ‘farmland’ as set out in tax legislation, any long-term rental income to the lessor will be exempt from income tax.

In addition, following changes secured by IFA in recent budgets, a farmer leasing to a limited companies will also qualify for the income tax exemption, where the farming definition is satisfied.”

He added, “Ireland faces significant

challenges in meeting our 2020 EU obligations in order to avoid paying substantial fines for non-compliance.

IFA will continue discussions with the various Government departments to build on this progress, and seek changes to ensure that agricultural relief and basic payment will also apply for farmers using their lands for solar energy.”

IFA continues its call for farm families and the wider rural communities to be at the centre of future renewable energy developments.

This means that to be eligible for State financial support, all large scale energy development companies must offer at least 25% of each project for community ownership, once built out.

In addition, each year at least 1% of the turnover from these projects must be

invested back into local communities to support rural regeneration and employment.

The Department of Energy, ESB and the CER must put in place the following policy measures to support community projects: a 2.5c/kWh tariff premium, grid exemption and a community quota - whereby at least 25% of any new renewable scheme is ring fenced for community projects that have at least 25% community ownership.

Concluding Mr. Murphy said, “Government and all the State agencies that support the delivery of solar policy in Ireland need to come forward now with a clear policy framework, which supports host landowners and the wider rural community.”

Kilmacthomas Macra na Feirme A HUGE honour has been bestowed upon Kilmacthomas Macra over the weekend as both our Chairman Richard Houlihan and Secretary Kiva Stanley represented us in the county round of the national talent competition which they won in their respective talents.

I am delighted to report that Kilmacthomas Macra now go forward to the national finals to represent club and county and on behalf of the club I would like to take this opportunity to wish both Richard and Kiva the very best of luck.

It’s a busy time on Irish farms and only getting busier as we head into the silage season and for its part

Kilmacthomas Macra would like to encourage farmers, to review their farm safety assessment forms, and prioritise areas of safety which need addressing. There is a real need to make safety part of the daily routine, by doing this we can ensure lives are saved and accidents are reduced, and the overall behaviour is one where farm safety is an integrated part of the daily business.

As a member of the Macra family new members are assured they’ll make new friends and will do new things.

The members of all Macra clubs throughout the country decide on the programme of activities for the club thereby putting the power back into

the member’s hands.

This will include social activities and personal development through participation in competitions, travel, sport and agriculture, depending upon your preferences. So if your aged 1735 and would like to get involved check us out on the Kilmacthomas Facebook page or by contacting Mark on 0879566678.

Finally, this weekend sees Kilkenny play host to the 11th annual Mr. Personality festival where Edmond “WA” Ledingham from Kinsalebeg Macra will represent Waterford Macra, Kilmacthomas Macra would like to extend its best wishes to Edmond for the upcoming festival.

ICSA calls for suspension of Bord Bia levy until we get viable markets for cattle over 420kg ICSA Beef Chairman Edmond Phelan has said that Bord Bia should take a leaf out of Ornua’s book who recently announced the suspension of the dairy farmer levy in light of the sector’s difficulties. “ICSA believes that the Bord Bia farmer levy should be suspended until such time as viable markets for cattle carcasses over 420kg can be found.”

“Marketing efforts are simply not working if we cannot secure markets for cattle that exceed the 420kg mark. The reality of the situation is that the meat industry needs to contribute more to Bord Bia as farmers feel that they are getting less and less benefit from the promotion and marketing of beef.”

Many farmers believe that the weight limits are contrived by processors and retailers as a means of squeezing extra profit at the expense of farmers. “There is something fundamentally wrong when it is alleged that high calibre grass fed beef is no longer wanted. Farmers were encouraged under the beef grid to produce better quality, leaner carcasses with the tacit encouragement of Bord Bia and the meat factories. Now these farmers are being hung out to dry and we are told that no marketing efforts can solve the problem. If that is so, then why are we still paying a levy?”

Mr. Phelan said that beef farmers were getting sick of seeing every effort made to help dairy farmers while there is no recognition of the difficulties of the beef sector. “If a dairy farmer can’t afford a marketing levy, then it is clear that a beef farmer has even less ability to pay it,” he concluded.

ICSA - Grave Concern over hill walking award in court ICSA Rural Development Chairman Seamus Sherlock has expressed grave concern at the recent award of €40,000 to hill walker Teresa Wall who claimed successfully against the National Parks and Wildlife Service. “This sends out a clear message to farmers and landowners that hill walkers can claim successfully for injuries sustained when walking. While the claim related to a structure put in place by the NPWS, there will now be a growing fear that this will embolden others to try their luck in the courts.”

Up to now, the state and hill walking lobbyists had been adamant that farmers had nothing to fear because no case had ever succeeded in the courts against landowners or state agencies. “ICSA has continuously lobbied for a Government national indemnity for farmers who permit hill walkers and mountaineers to walk across their lands, but so far we have not been successful in our pursuit", said Mr Sherlock.

“Hill walking by its nature involves a small degree of risk and those who participate in this activity should be prepared to accept that risk themselves. It is totally unacceptable that a farmer or landowner should find themselves facing a lawsuit through no fault of their own.”

"We had made significant progress over the years in fostering good relations with hill walkers. Comhairle na Tuaithe have assisted greatly in encouraging this interaction, but if this judgement is upheld then all that progress will have been reversed."

This ruling has set back all of the progress made in recent years and it makes it difficult for ICSA to encourage farmers to allow access. It also has potential ramifications for the development of cycling routes.

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Mercosur offer of 78,000 ton beef quota reflects complete confusion in EU Ag policy ICSA Munster vice-president John Halley has attacked the offer of 78,000 tons of beef quota to the Mercosur countries which would flood EU markets with very cheap beef. He said that the offer showed a complete collapse in coherent agricultural policy within the EU. “It is high time that the member states demanded that the rush to free trade in agriculture is reconsidered and that the viability of the EU farm sector is given necessary priority. The current scenario where all EU farm sectors are in crisis at a time when outrageous concessions are being offered on beef demonstrates that EU policies are in a state of complete confusion.”

“The idea that free and unfettered trade can co-

exist with the huge economic and structural disparities which exist between Europe and other beef producing regions is insane. Moreover, the EU is a contradiction if its fundamental promise of access to a market of 500 million people is rendered meaningless by allowing very favourable access to competitors from South America or elsewhere.”

“What use is access to EU beef markets for Irish farmers when it comes with excessive red tape and ever higher standards which impose extra costs, if at the same time, low cost, lightly regulated South American beef comes in at zero or low tariffs to undermine the viability of our beef?

Mr Halley said that the ever increasing zeal of part

READER’S QUERIES Question: Last year I joined tranche 1 of GLAS. I chose 10 hectares of low input permanent pasture amongst other things. I understood the whole purpose of this option was to graze this area, however, I received this text message on Monday from the DAFM which stated that I cannot graze this area between the 15th of April and the 1st of July. Where am I supposed to graze so? Why the sudden change of plans? Can you please advise?

Answer: There has been no change of plans. Please take these texts from 50777 with a grain of salt. The GLAS texts especially, are causing a lot of confusion as all texts are being sent out to everybody whether relevant or not. We have been inundated with phone calls since that text was sent out on Monday. That text is only relevant to farmers that have traditional hay meadow and its contents are specific to that area of ground only however it was sent out to all farmers in GLAS 1 & 2.

You have low input permanent pasture therefore you can graze it away.You cannot top the area though until after the 15th of July annually.You should contact your adviser if in any doubt over any future texts from the DAFM. I trust this will clear things up for you.

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of the EU Commission to sacrifice European beef farmers on the altar of trade expediency needs to be rowed back at European Council level. “The latest move involving an offer of a tariff rate quota of 78,000 tons of beef imports to the Mercosur trading block, at an ultra-low tariff of 7.5% should set alarm bells ringing.

We need a fundamental re-think of where agricultural policy in Europe is going. High cost countries such as Norway have the cop-on to realise that their farmers cannot survive in their own high cost economy by permitting imports from cheaper regions without tariffs to balance things up. While the EU economy is different to the Norwegian one, it is also

radically different to South America.”

“Hence, we cannot expect farmers in Europe to compete on EU markets if the playing fields are chalk and cheese. Apart from the much higher burden of regulation and standards imposed on EU farmers, there are immense differences in wage costs, land costs and feed costs between the EU and South America. It is just nonsense to contemplate allowing any South American beef into Europe without a reasonable tariff to reflect the difference, unless the intention is to outsource all beef demand. The question that must be answered is where did the EU trade commissioner get her mandate to close down Irish beef production from?”

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 18/4’16 Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day KG Meal KG/Cow/Day Average Farm Cover Cover Per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA

Grange, Waterford 27.80 4.36 3.30 2.13 2 618 283 1,100 33 29

Kilmacow, Kilkenny 23.8 4.60 3.31 1.88 3 536 207 1,100 41 34

Comments: Grange, Co. Waterford • All cows calved now • Scanned now cycling cows after 3 weeks of pre breeding heat detection - 1 dirty, 1 with cist.

• Spreading 40 units/ac Urea.

• Starting 2nd round of grazing on Wednesday, 20th April.

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• Fertiliser out for silage.

• Taking out paddocks on the grazing platform for silage later this week.

• Starting breeding cows and heifers next Monday.

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Teagasc DAIRYING Dealing with weather and price pressures The recent bad weather combined with falling milk price is putting stress on many dairy farmers this spring.

Many tasks on farm have fallen behind due to wet weather and farmers and stock are under pressure. So what are the most important things to do over the next few weeks on dairy farms.

1. Look after yourself and family Eat properly and get a full night’s sleep. Everyone works better with a good night’s sleep. If feeling under pressure talk to family members, neighbours, discussion group members, your farm adviser or friends. A problem shared is a problem halved.

2. Look after your stock Feed cow adequate feed to make sure they are full. Divide up your grazing ground by 25 days for the 2nd round and ration grass. Feed cows 4kg’s to 6kg’s of meal and if you need to, fill any deficit with silage. I know this is an extra expense but if cows are not fully fed then they will not produce for the rest of the year and will not go back in calf. Where there are thin cows in the herd run them with the main herd but only milk them once each day (possibly 5-10% of the herd) and give them the same meal as the main herd.

3. Silage Ground Fertiliser for silage is late and if planning to cut the end of May/early June, ground should get no more than 80 to 90 units on nitrogen per acre where the same ground has been fertilized and grazed already. Where fertiliser rates exceed this level farmer will get caught with high nitrogen at cutting time CATTLE Grass Slurry, fertiliser applications and consequently grass growth are all well behind because of the long cold wet spring we have been experiencing. As soon as conditions allow, get fertiliser out on grazing ground, otherwise you could run tight on grass at the end of the month. Even farms stocked below 170kg Org N should have applied 50- 60 units of nitrogen by early May on grazing ground. Unless you know that your soils are at index 3 or better for P and K, then you can consider urea or calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN). Otherwise, to get the best kick from spring growth, you need to use a compound with Pand K. If you have slurry to apply, get it out on silage ground after it has been grazed and before closing up. At this stage, slurry earmarked for grazing ground is best applied after cattle have grazed out the paddock.

Grass Tetany Risk Both spring and autumn calving cows going to grass suckling calves will be at risk from grass tetany, particularly if they are forced to clean out paddocks when weather is changeable, as it has been. The other factor that will increase the risk is the increase in the use of potassium fertilisers as we try and rebuild low soil phosphorous (P) and potassium (K)

indexes.

The condition is due to an acute lack of magnesium (Mg) in the blood.

Cows are unable to use stored Mg effectively and, for that reason, need a daily intake of between 20-30g of Mg. There are a number of ways to supplement cows with Mg and it is a case of choosing the right one for your farm: • magnesium in the water. Mg can be added to the water as a soluble salt or some companies sell a soluble Mg solution.They can be added to drinking troughs manually or via a proportioner pump. For this method to work effectively, the only water source available to cows must be drinking troughs; • pasture dusting with cal/mag at a rate of 15-17kg/ha. Grass should ideally be damp • when applying so that the dust sticks to the leaf. Labour intensive method; • high Mg licks are commonly used and can be highly effective provided all the cows are taking them; • magnesium bolus.The number of boluses will vary depending on the product used and will generally give about four weeks protection. The downside to this method is that it is labour intensive and boluses can be regurgitated; • some individuals just supplement the cows with extra forage at grass, such as hay, silage, or straw; • 50:50 Calmag molasses solution placed in a tub in the field with free access to stock. The tub needs to be stirred morning and evening to stop the calmag separating out. 20kg of molasses and 20kg of Calmag would do 50 cows for one week; and, • feed a high Mg nut to cows. This can be costly if you have to feed much more than 1kg of nuts to get the 50-60g of calmag needed. It can also be difficult in wet weather and there is a safety issues when feeding cows with young calves at grass.

IMPORTANT EVENTS Teagasc Glanbia Dairy Monitor Farm Walk A Teagasc Glanbia Dairy Farm Walk will take place on the farm of Brendan Phelan, Ballykillaboy, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny on Thursday, April 21st at 11.00 a.m. The Phelan farm is milking 140 Jersey cross cows on 82 ha and plans to increase to 170 cows over the next 3 years.The topics for discussion are long term financial planning, current cash flow management, planning good roadway, water and paddock infrastructure. All are welcome.

Teagasc Spring Crop Walk A Teagasc Spring Crop Walk will take place on the farm of Tom Beausang, Glendine, via Youghal Bridge, Co. Waterford on Thursday, April 28th at 11.00 a.m. Teagasc adviser Eamon Lynch and specialist Tim O’Donovan will discuss weed, pest and disease control in winter and spring crops; fertiliser requirements; late sown crops; basic payment scheme and cross compliance issues.

All are welcome.

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Pictured meeting Rosie and Ed, the two kid goats, in the Agri Aware Mobile Farm at the West Waterford Festival of Food in Dungarvan were: From left to right Marie Quinn, The Moorings, Dungarvan; Dr. Vanessa Woods, CEO, Agri Aware; Eoin Sharkey, Mobile Farm operator from Kells, Co. Meath; Shane Keane (age 5) Colligan, Dungarvan and Jim Quinn (Jim Quinn Ltd.), a patron of Agri Aware, the Irish agri-food educational body.

Agri Aware’s mobile farm visits the West Waterford Festival of Food Agri Aware’s Spring arrivals prove a popular attraction at the Mobile Farm FAMILIES and their little farmers were delighted to meet lots of Spring arrivals at Agri Aware’s Mobile Farm in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford as part of the weekend’s West Waterford Festival of Food.

Agri Aware’s Mobile Farm visited the Waterford Festival of Food on

16th–17th April, proving to be a star attraction in Dungarvan. Children of all ages had the chance to meet with and pet a host of adorable newborn animals including lambs, calves, goats and chicks, as well as calves and pigs.

Agri Aware's Mobile Farm is a unique outdoor

classroom which is used to educate students and adults via a hands-on learning experience.

The aim of Agri Aware's Mobile Farm is to educate young and old about the different farm animals on Irish farms and their role in producing quality food that is safe and affordable for

consumers.

The West Waterford Festival of Food is an annual showcase of all that is on offer in the Dungarvan and surrounding region from our farmers, restaurateurs and hospitality providers.

For more information on Agri Aware’s Mobile Farm, log on to www.agriaware.ie

Waterford Macra na Feirme THE events are over and the guests have gone home, leaving behind a month for us all to remember, which has seen cause for celebration and consolation with a dash of adrenaline thrown in for good measure.

It is with reference to a hugely successful County round of the National Talent competition which saw clubs from around the region taking part with top honours going to the best talents on the night.

These carefully selected acts will now go forward to represent both their clubs

and County in the National finals of the National Talent competition.

Waterford Macra would like to take this opportunity to thank all who took part in the county round, for making it the fantastically entertaining night it was. We would like to congratulate those who were successful on the night and now go forward to the finals with the best wishes of an entire county.

Waterford Macra would like to thank all who helped out and made the night possible. If you are aged 1735 and would like to join

something new and exciting where you can meet new people, make new friends and pursue what interests you then please don’t hesitate, Macra might just be for you with an ever growing endless list of activities designed to satisfy even the most hardened folk.

Today is the day you join Macra with clubs in Ballyduff / Ballysaggart, Cappoquin Clashmore / Kinsalebeg, Dungarvan, Kilmacthomas and Waterford City it has never been easier to join check us

out on Facebook each club has its own Facebook page so which ever club is closest to you, it’s a move I guarantee you won’t regret.

Finally, this weekend sees Kilkenny play host to the 11th annual Mr. Personality festival where Edmond “WA” Ledingham from Kinsalebeg Macra will represent Waterford Macra. We would like to extend our best wishes to Edmond for the upcoming festival and encourage as many of you to come and support Edmond at Mr. Personality 2016.

Court judgement on hill walking of serious concern to farmers IFA Hill Committee Chairman Pat Dunne has expressed concern on behalf of hill farmers at the recent court judgement awarding damages to a claimant following an incident while walking on the Wicklow Mountains.

While the judgement relates to

property owned by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, farmers will be very wary of the consequences where hill walkers ramble off designated routes.

Pat Dunne said this matter must be discussed now at the Comhairle na Tuaithe recreational body so that

farmers and landowners can be given assurances that their rights are protected and that no such claims could arise on private lands.

IFA believes that the development of walkways should be done through agreement and that where claims may arise, farmers must be indemnified.

Dungarvan FOR SALE Mart Farm Sheds ALL SHEDS ARE FABRICATED Report READY FOR ERECTION Monday, 18th April, 2016

DRY COWS 1 Fr. 860 kgs. made €1,330. 1 Fr. 795 kgs. made €1,230. 1 Fr. 810 kgs. made €1,230. 6 Frs. 752 kgs. made €1,135.

BULLOCKS 5 Char. 610 kgs. made €1,380. 2 Char. 665 kgs. made €1,390 each. 3 Char.

588 kgs. made €,1320 each.

4 Lim. 422 kgs. made €1,020 each. 3 A.A. 431 kgs. made €940 each. 4 Her. 346 kgs. made €770 each.

8 RWX 376 kgs. made €925 each.

HEIFERS 1 B.B. 555 kgs made €1,225 each. 1 Fr. 590 kgs. made €1,215. 2 Char. 362 kgs. made €920 each. 4 A.A. 411 kgs. made €850 each. 3 Her. 310 kgs. made €640 each.

Steel only Ex-yard in County Waterford 47’ x 20’ x10’ €1,200 47’ x 25’ x 10’ €1,350 47’ x 30’ x 10’ €1,500 Using 180 x 90 steel weighing 18.8kgs per m.

47’ x 35’ x 10’ €1,700 47’ x 40’ x 10’ €2,100 47’ x 45’ x 10’ €2,300 Using 200 x 100 steel weighing 22.4kgs per m.

47’ x 50’ x 10’ €2,700 Using 220 x 110 weighing 26.2kgs per m.

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IMPORTANT MEETING - Thursday, April 21st at 8.30 p.m. in Lismore House Hotel a meeting to discuss the Revised Standards for Agricultural Vehicles will take place.

Representatives from An Garda Siochana, Farm Insurance Companies and Environmental Groups will be in attendance.

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New showbiz eZine brings the hottest movie news from SGC Dungarvan to You DEDICATED to providing the very latest in movie world news, SGC Dungarvan are delighted to launch an innovative and exciting online entertainment publication, Movies at Cinemas eZine. Brimming with all the hottest news and reviews to feed the appetite of movie lovers everywhere, Movies at Cinemas eZine is an online movie magazine that aims to inform and entertain.

Conveying up-to-date entertainment news directly to the readers, including all of the latest trailers, behind-the-scenes looks and current articles, the eZine offers a unique and fresh insight into all the glitziest goings-on in showbiz land.

Promoting new cinema releases, each latest and upcoming release has a page of its own that contains images, videos,

news, and reviews relating to that specific movie or cultural event.

Creating a more interactive experience, readers can write their own reviews and comment on all video or article posts.

Each day, new material is uploaded to the eZine, maintaining a current publication that can be film fans first port of call in learning the most recent activities in the world of cinema and beyond. Each post automatically uploads to both Twitter and Facebook, reaching a wider audience.

A mere click of a button can reveal to cinema-goers the hottest movie news, new releases, live events, and fresh trailers now playing at SGC Dungarvan, Movies at Gorey, Movies at Dundrum and Movies at Swords.

Published right here from the offices at SGC Dungarvan, Movies at Cinemas eZine is edited in-house.

The eager and talented team enthusiastically work to ensure the smooth running and maintenance of the eZine.

SGC Manager Eugene Tobin set the wheels in motion, supporting the creation of the eZine from the very beginning. Janos Bartos, the creator and designer of the site, used his extensive knowledge of web design to create a user-friendly site, while Grace Collender works as editor, sourcing and writing material for the eZine.

An entertaining and engaging fount of movie knowledge, Movies at Cinemas eZine is just a click away.

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T.V. Presenter Páidí Ó Lionáird discussing brush-dancing with dancer and Ballyduff native Séamus Ó hAoláin at the recent Glór na nGael awards after-part. Páidí co-presented the awards in Dunboyne Castle, Co. Meath where Séamus' university T.C.D. won the overall third level award.

Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan

Midnight Special Review by Victor J. Murphy April 24 30 Aries March 20th April 19th

Taurus April 20th May 20th

Gemini ACROSS 1 Worthy of admiration or veneration (6) 5 Make (a garment) looser (3,3) 8 A left-handed boxer who leads with the right hand, the other way round being designated orthodox (8) 9 See 3 10 _ Paulsen, Norwegian skater after whom a jump is named (4) 11 A kind of fastening device (8) 13 Of concrete, strengthened with stretched wires or rods before setting (11) 15 One description of the surface of the moon (8) 17 The cavity in a gun barrel (4) 19 One of the classes of seating on an aeroplane (4) 20 Insect also called the flower fly (8) 21 Part of an animal used in making soup (6) 22 Anagram of CHESTY (6) DOWN 2 Very light pastry used for eclairs and profiteroles (5) 3 9 Film star who drowned during a boat trip in 1981, aged 43 (7,4) 4 Device used for storing electric charge (9) 5 The _ Countries, coastal region in western Europe (3) 6 What gets wet as it dries (5) 7 Not belonging to anybody (7) 12 Former snooker and billiards world champion, younger brother of Joe (4,5) 13 Puzzle (7) 14 In a serious or thoughtful manner (7) 16 _ and fibula, the parallel bones in the lower part of the leg (5) 18 First name of composer Vaughan Williams (5) 20 _ Prince, American theatrical producer and director (3)

SOLUTION

May 21st June 20th

Cancer June 21st July 22nd

Leo July 23rd August 22nd

Virgo August 23rd September 22nd

Libra September 23rd October 22nd

Scorpio October 23rd November 21st

HETHER you ve just got together with someone or are in a long-term relationship, this week is sure to be a loving and romantic time for you both enjoy.

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OU VE been doing a lot of favours for your friends recently and now it seems they are taking you for granted. Next time they ask, try playing a bit harder to get, so they value you more.

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T S no wonder you think your social life is bad at the moment you re not doing anything about it. Call up your friends and get something organised all your problems will be solved.

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UGGLING a work life, home life and love life might get you down this weekend, but don t worry. In the coming weeks, everything will slot into place and you ll be enjoying life again.

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HINGS are happening to you at such a pace that you re starting to make mistakes.

Stay calm, and tackle each day as it comes you ll be amazed at how much easier life becomes.

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OU may find an item belonging to your partner which raises suspicion of them being unfaithful but it may not be what it seems, so make sure you get you facts right before you act.

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HERE S nothing wrong with a bit of harmless flirting, but now you re taking it too far. If November you re single then it s fair enough, but if you re in 22nd December 21st a relationship you re heading for serious trouble.

December 22nd January 19th

Aquarius January 20th February 18th

Pisces February 19th March 19th

OUR mind is full of exciting ideas at the moment, but unfortunately your bank balance isn t. Don t worry though, because things are due to come together for you very soon.

PERSONALITY clash with a work colleague will leave you feeling down. But your boss has other ideas and is is planning something which is bound to put the smile back on your face.

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UST when you thought your love life had taken a turn for the worst, the situation will sort itself out. By making a couple of sacrifices at the right time you ll come out smelling of roses.

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I FIND myself wondering how much is too much fire power, but from the start it is set in Texas.

But there is an eerie feeling of religious extremism to it and my memories of the early ninths consume my thoughts as I recall what happened in Waco Texas. It’s just a fear, and as the FBI roll in to find out what is happening in this community my fears are culled as there is no apparent resistance by them.

This is where the story shifts from a group looking for their saviour, to a father protecting his son.

A son, a boy, with immense supernatural powers of Biblical proportions and for once we see a story seen from the prospective of Mary and Joseph trying to protect their child, the Nazaren better known as Jesus.

The lead female character Sarah, played by Kirsten Dunst, is of sadness when she is introduced to the story but of relief when she holds her child but the sadness continues to heartbreak because we know the power of the child is all consuming and that she can’t protect him from himself.

Jeff Nichols wrote and directed this piece of work and it seems that he had been working on the script for a long time.

It pays homage to the Spielberg classic Close Encounter with the Third Kind but also to the DC comic universe of Superman, when the boy Alton, played Jaeden Lieberher, is in the car he asks his father Roy played

by Michael Shannon and Lucas a disciple played by Joel Edgerton “what is

Kryptonite?”

There is a dark humour to this film but you have to know where to look for it. Adam Driver, better known as Kylo Ren from Star War VII, is the connection for this humour and it is very subtle.

I’m a movie nerd and I like this a lot therefore I shall give it 3.5 stars out of 5.

The Jungle Book - Now Playing DIRECTOR: Jon Favreau. Based on the book with the same title. Written by Rudyard Kipling. Starring: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong'o, Scarlett Johansson, Christopher Walken.

Synopsis: The man-cub Mowgli flees

the jungle after a threat from the tiger Shere Khan.

Guided by Bagheera the panther and the bear Baloo, Mowgli embarks on a journey of self-discovery, though he also meets creatures who don't have his best interests at heart.

Who is Dervla Murphy?

THE Premiere will take place at SGC Dungarvan on Saturday, 23rd April. This event is hosted by the Dungarvan Lions Club in aid of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.There is a planned wine reception

from 7.00 p.m. and it shall Screen at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are available now at Dungarvan Lions Club; Wine Buff, Dungarvan; Heritage Centre, Lismore, and, of course, SGC Dungarvan.

Across: 1 Iconic, 5 Let out, 8 Southpaw, 9 , 10 Axel, 11 Cufflink, 13 Prestressed, 15 Cratered, 17 Bore, 19 Club, 20 Hoverfly, 21 Oxtail, 22 Scythe.

Down: 2 Choux, 3 9 Natalie Wood, 4 Capacitor, 5 Low, 6 Towel, 7 Unowned, 12 Fred Davis, 13 Perplex, 14 Soberly, 16 Tibia, 18 Ralph, 20 Hal.

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For your chance to win a pair of tickets to see “Oliver” The Musical all you have to do is answer the following question WIN! and post your entries to TICKETS Oliver Competition, WIN! Dungarvan Observer, “OLIVER” Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before The Musical May 4th–8th 12 noon on Tuesday, 26th TOWN HALL THEATRE April, 2016.

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RIGOLETTO live from Opera De Paris Tuesday, 26th April, at 6.30 p.m.

“Oh! Victor Hugo’s Le Roi s’amuse is the greatest subject, and perhaps the greatest drama of modern times. It’s a work worthy of Shakespeare!” A few months before he wrote those words to Francesco Maria Piave urging him to “turn Venice upside down and persuade the Censor to authorise the subject” – no easy matter given that moral values would be easily offended – Verdi was working on an adaptation of King Lear. No doubt, he was already imbued with the play by his revered master, Shakespeare, when he read Victor Hugo's drama.

On discovering in the works of the French writer to whom he would owe Ernani, the greatest triumph of his “difficult years”, a parallel with the triangle formed by the King, his daughter and the jester, it was “like a thunderbolt, an inspiration”. Under the baton of Nicola Luisotti, this new production of Rigoletto marks director Claus Guth’s first collaboration with the Paris Opera.

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 Rigoletto Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Friday, 22nd April. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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MOTORING solutions specialists, easytrip Ireland, Ireland’s only parking and tolling provider, today added Waterford’s Q-Park Clock Tower to its car parking portfolio.

The easytrip car parking service offers ‘hassle free’ electronic parking to easytrip tag customers through the use of their tag.

The easytrip tag is scanned on entry and exit to the car park, with no need to take a ticket or queue at the paying station, and the fee is then automatically deducted from the tag holder’s account.

Commenting on the announcement, General Manager of easytrip Ireland, Colin Delaney said:“We are very excited to be adding our first car park to the South East region of Ireland and are delighted to be bringing our cash-free parking service to Waterford. Our main aim is to make our customers lives easier, and by partnering with Q-Park we are ensuring that our customers receive a convenient and excellent parking service in a busy city centre location.”

Simon Madden, Sales & Marketing Manager at QPark said:“To date our partnership with easytrip covers 14 of our busiest car park locations nationwide and we are delighted to be adding our Q-Park Clock Tower car park on Merchant’s Quay in Waterford City to their portfolio. Q-Park stands for quality in parking - all our car parks are well-lit, clean and secure - ensuring our customers parking experi-

ence is a very positive one.

Our well-trained and experienced parking staff members are always on-hand to provide the highest levels of customer service.”

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to take a ticket.The car park offers 281 car spaces and is open 24/7 with a very competitive 30 minute parking tariff of only €1.

For the full list of easytrip car parks go to www.easytrip.ie/what-wedo/parkings/.

Existing easytrip Ireland customers with toll only tag accounts, can simply switch on easytrip’s parking service by calling easytrip on 1890 67 67 68. New customers can sign up at www.easytrip.ie or by calling the above number also.

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WIN @ Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre !

Konor Halpin and Dermott Sullivan, aka The Craicateers, are performing the play A Life In The Day Of A Pub, as a comedy benefit night for Dungarvan Men's Shed, in the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan, on Friday, 29th April, at 8.00 p.m. €10.

The Dungarvan Observer has a pair of tickets to give away to the lucky winner of our competition.

All you have to do is text the name of the comedians in the show to

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Friday 22nd – Thursday 28th FILM INFORMATION AND BOOKING LINE 058 45796 www.sgcdungarvan.ie

AN INTIMATE FILM PORTRAIT OF IRELAND’S FOREMOST TRAVEL WRITER will take place at

SGC Dungarvan on Saturday, 23rd April

THE JUNGLE BOOK (G) 106 mins.

D I G I TA L !

DAILY 5.00; ALSO SAT., SUN. 12.30, 2.45; EXTRA SHOW FRI. @ 7.00 SCOUTS SPECIAL SCREENING SAT. 23rd @ 10.30

400th ANNIVERSARY FROM STRATFORD-UPON-AVON THIS WEEK! APRIL 23rd

WHO IS DERVLA MURPHY (Premiere) Debut public screening exclusively at SGC Dungarvan & Movies@Dundrum THIS WEEK!

APRIL 25th

THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR

LUCIA DI LAMMERMORE

(12A) 115 mins.

D I G I TA L !

FRI., SUN., WED., THURS. 6.40, 9.25; MON., TUE. 9.45; EXTRA SHOW SAT., SUN. 2.20

LIVE FROM THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE THIS WEEK!

APRIL 26th

RIGOLETTO LIVE FROM OPERA DE PARIS

MAY 10th

GLOBE ON SCREEN MAY 18th

THIS WEEK!

MEASURE FOR MEASURE

BATMAN vs. SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE

ON SALE!

(12A) 151 mins.

3D: SAT., SUN. 3.40 2D: SAT., SUN. 11.20

FRANKENSTEIN LIVE BALLET FROM THE ROYAL BALLET ON SALE!

MAY 24th

IGGY POP BASLE 2015 CONCERT

MAY 26th

ZOOTROPOLIS (PG) 109 mins.

ON SALE!

D I G I TA L !

DAILY 4.30; ALSO SAT., SUN. 11.30, 2.10

ART ON SCREEN TEATRO ALLA SCALA: TEMPLE OF WONDERS ON SALE!

SHAKESPEARE LIVE

KUNG FU PANDA 3 (PG) 95 mins.

4 0 0 t h A N N I V E R S A RY LIVE FROM STRAFFORD-UPON-AVON SATURDAY, 23rd APRIL, @ 8.15 p.m.

2D: FRI. & MON. – THURS. 4.20; SAT., SUN. 11.40, 1.40

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D U N G A R VA N P R E M I E R E SATURDAY, 23rd APRIL, @ 7.00 p.m.

SUN. – THURS. @ 7.00

SAT., SUN. 11.30; FRI. & MON. – THUR. 4.30

KUNG FU PANDA 3 SAT., SUN. 11.40; FRI. & MON – THUR. 4.20

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Saturday, 23rd April DANCING TO

PAT COSTELLO

LUCIA DI LAMMERMORE

BATMAN vs. SUPERMAN

LIVE FROM THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE MONDAY, 25th APRIL, @ 7.15 p.m.

2D: SAT., SUN. 11.20

T U E S DAY E L E V E N S E S

RIGOLETTO LIVE

APRIL 26th @ 11.00 a.m.

LIVE FROM OPERA DE PARIS TUESDAY, 26th APRIL, @ 6.30 p.m.

ACTIVE AGE SCREENING:

DERVLA MURPHY

FRIENDS REQUEST (16) 92 mins.

D I G I TA L !

DAILY 7.20, 9.30

FRIENDS REQUEST

JANE GOT A GUN (15A) 98 mins.

SPECIAL NEEDS SCREENING:

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DAILY 4.40, 6.50, 9.00

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RITA MOORE, Coolagh Road, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Winner can collect prize at SGC Dungarvan.

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Screening at 7.30 p.m.

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Extensive photograph exhibition at Festival last weekend

Pictured at the Tomás and Kathleen Walsh Historic Photo Exhibition in the Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club last weekend were from left: Jimmy Johnson, Máire Walsh, Tomás Walsh, Ann Lawn and Charlie Lawn.

OUTSIDE of the many culinary attractions at the Festival of Food last weekend, there were also some other very interesting events, among them one at the Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club.

For over fifty years, Tomás Walsh and his late wife Kathleen enthusiastically pursued their passion for collecting local photographs and taking pictures with a historical connection.Tomás first took a camera in hand in the early ’Sixties when he went on occasional outings with his friend, and later next-door neighbour, Cáit Flynn, who worked for her entire career in the local authority, mainly with Waterford County Council in Arus Brugha. She was a daughter of Michael Flynn, a member of the successful Erin’s Hope Football team of the 1890s.

Tomás used to cycle from Ring to meet Cait and they would set out in search of interesting places and events usually on Saturdays or Sundays.

They made several trips to Youghal Bridge and took photographs of the old structure before and during demolition.

They visited beaches and various events in the town and district, all the time building up their collections.

However, photography was an expensive hobby for Tomás as an apprentice carpenter in those early years, with the cost of developing and printing a roll of photographs a good portion of a week’s pay. He suspended his hobby for a few years, but resumed again in the midSixties.

Tomás’ first camera was the standard box Brownie which had a very good lens, better than the Canon he upgraded to some years later. Whenever he went for a stroll downtown, he would bring his camera with him and take a few photos of friends or something interesting which would catch his eye. He

would invariably get an extra copy for the people in the pictures, which were much appreciated.

A favourite destin-ation of his was his home territory of Helvick and Ring and he has many photos showing what those areas were like before roads and sites were developed. He also loves boats which form a large part of his collection going back to the old sail and engine fishing boats, Lifeboats and the yachts which were regularly moored in Helvick. He has been a regular with his camera too at the Pattern of St. Declan in Ardmore.

Wherever he goes, Tomás is on the lookout for interesting pictures and, on one of his trips to Wales, he was lucky enough to come across an old postcard of Dungarvan Quay of the late 1800s, a picture which cost him a great deal more than the normal price of a card!

Naturally, he has his favourite pictures among the several thousand in his collection, a good number of which he has in large prints. Over the years, many people have given him photos old and new to add to his ever-growing collection, all of which he appreciated.

Mounting the exhib-ition last weekend was not easy, but he got a great deal of help from his daughter Máire, Jimmy Johnson and Austin Flynn who worked solidly from Friday to Sunday mounting and administering the display.

The Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club were very hospitable for the weekend and the donation of a generous hamper from Sam McCauley Pharmacy ensured a very handsome return from the raffle which will go to RNLI funds.

There was an excellent turn-out for the event, but many more will be disappointed when they hear of the magnificent pictures which were on display and which they missed. It was a memorable display.

History in Abbeyside WHEN Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan came to St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on the pupils of three schools, Abbeyside, Garranbane and Scoil Gharbháin last week, he probably made history in the church which was founded 726 years ago.

Without the endorsement of a formal historian, it would be reasonable to assume that it was the first time in that venerable old church that there were two different ceremonies of Confirmation on the same day. Such were the numbers being presented last Friday, there would have been a major crush had the congregation been near doubled. So, sensibly, two celebrations were arranged and much of the pressure was relieved.

April weather can be at best changeable, but conditions were glorious for those in attendance. Congratulations to all the young recipients of the Sacrament and to those also who took the pledge to abstain from alcohol until at least eighteen years of age and from harmful drugs for life. That last is a necessary addition since my generation!

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Friday, 22nd April, 2016

SPORT

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Mason Financial Colligan League

"A family affair" Nicola, Jacinta and Niamh Sheil pictured at the finish line at last Friday evening’s SE2 sponsored 34th Annual Butlerstown 4 mile road race.

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

Busy times ahead for our young athletes WE have had very big numbers at training over the past number of weeks and in the coming weeks they will get a chance to put the training into practise as they compete for their club and schools.

Over the last week or so the Primary schools have been running off their heats to choose their teams for the upcoming school sports and all the entries should now be with Sandra.

The first competition will be the Secondary School Championships on Wednesday, April 27th. This event will be held in the RSC and will have a full programme of running, jumping and throwing events.

The following week will be even more hectic with the East Munster girls on Wednesday, 4th May followed by the first session of the Primary school sports on Thursday and then the

county championships on Sunday. It will be just as busy the following week and then on Saturday, May 21st the RSC will play host to the Munster Schools Championships. We will be looking for parents to help out at all these events.

If you can help at the Secondary Schools Championships contact Mary Ashe or Antoinette O’Brien for the Primary School events.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Wed., April 27th Waterford Secondary School Sports Waterford RSC 12.30 p.m.

Sun., April 30th Munster Junior & under 23 and Juvenile Multi Events.

Wed., May 4th East Munster Girls Championships Waterford RSC at 12.00.

Thurs., 5th May Primary Schools Sports Heats Big Schools St. Augustine’s at 6.30.

Sunday, 8th May County Championships Day 1 Waterford RSC at 11.00.

Wed., 11th May East Munster Boys Championships Templemore at 11.30.

Thurs., 12th May Primary Schools Sports Heats Small Schools St. Augustine’s at 6.30.

Sunday, 15th May County Championships Day 2 Waterford RSC at 11.00.

Thurs., 19th May Western Primary Schools Sports St. Augustine’s at 6.30.

Sat., 21st May Glohealth Munster Schools Championships Waterford RSC at 9.30.

Sat May 28th & Sun 29th Munsters under 9--13.

Thurs., June 2nd County Schools Finals.

Sat., June 4th Glohealth All-Ireland Schools Championships Tullamore at 9 a.m.

Finisk Valley AC A FEW of our athletes travelled to Ferrybank Open Sports Waterford RSC Sunday, 10th April and Leevale Open sports in CIT last Sunday. The Ferrybank Open sports was cold and wet, many of our athletes traveled to compete.

In the medals we had Mernin sisters Saorlaith and Suin, Saorlaith was place 2nd in the girls U-8 sprint and 3rd in the 200 run. While Suin competed in the Girls U-9 events, she was placed 2nd in both the sprint and 300m races, well done to both.

In Leevale Open Sports the weather was excellent with tough completion from Munster counties. In the boys U-8 races we had David Prendergast and Cayden Scanlan, both boys ran very well to make it to the sprint finals.

In the boys U-9 events we had Adam Prendergast and Alex O’Keeffe, both competed well in the sprints and Turbo Javelin, Alex had an excellent throw in the Turbo Javelin to finish in 2nd place

overall. In the Girls U-10 events we had Lucy Ronayne, Lucy had a great run in the 60m sprint and was unlucky to qualify for the sprint finals, and she also had good run in the 300m race.

In the boys U-11 events we had Jack Prendergast and Corey Scanlan in action, Both boys competed in very well in sprints, 300m and Long Jump, there best event of the day was the long jump for both boys, Corey had a great jump to take home silver, Jack was unlucky to be placed in the medals, only 2cm off 3rd place, well done.

Congratulations to all the athletes who travelled to Cork and to compete at these high

standards, also thanks to all the parents who travelled to support.

Next completion is Munster Junior & U-23 Track & Field & Juvenile/Youth Pentathlon Championships on Monday, 2nd May in Templemore and Waterford County championships in Waterford RSC on 8th and 15th May. Anybody interesting in competing in these please contact the club. Full programme on events can be obtained at our training sessions.

Any child in our community who is interested running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall. Training times are Wednesday & Friday evenings from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm, Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going). Saturday training is for jumps and throws only, age 9 up from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., this is to prepare kids for completion.

AFTER week 3 of Colligan the league tables are now in place and gives a good indication of how things are shaping up for what will be a great final night tonight! The athletes have to run all four nights to be in contention for a prize, so best of luck to everyone tonight. Please bring a change of top for after your run as we are presenting the prizes for this league immediately after tonight's final round.

NOEL-MICHEAL AND GERRY FIRST 3 HOME The 2 lap challenge was this week for the 3rd week running led home by Noel Hogan crossing the finish line in 19:33 followed by Michael Moynihan 21:05 and just 10 seconds later Gerry Cummins finished the 2 laps in 21:15. Eleanor Casey had a great run in week 3 running 25:00 as did Margaret Whelan who ran 25:58 and Bernie Burke ran with Kate Tobin each pushing the other to the line and clocking 27:22.

Division 1 Men's League table sees Noel sitting firmly on the top with Michael Moynihan 2nd and 3rd place before the last night which can make all the difference is Michael Tutty!

Division 1 Ladies – As Michelle Cunningham has been the 1st woman home for 3 weeks in a row and running really well. Michelle sits firmly on top of this league followed by ever improving Margaret Whelan.

Division 2 has Judith McNally and Kate Tobin on level points fighting it out tonight on the last night. Judy

Ted O'Leary and Liam Kavanagh pictured with sponsor Mark Mason at last week's Mason Financial Colligan League.

Hanrahan is 3rd but just 2 points behind the 2 girls, so the results tonight will be the decider MICHAEL AND KATE LEAD THEM HOME The 5 mile flat league was this week won by Michael Ryan running a very fast 32:03 followed by James Whelan 32:20. 3rd was Kate Veale finishing the run in 36:13.

Men's Division 1 has James Whelan in top position with Kevin Casey 4 points behind in second place and Eddie Doran 3rd.

Ladies Division 1 has Kate Veale on top with Deirdre McCurtin hot on her heels and just one point behind.

Angeline Drennan is sitting 3rd.

Division 2 is also very exciting with Tracey McGrath on top but Amanda Mansfield is seconds and again just one point separates the two ladies. Rita Cronnolly is in 3rd place.

KEVIN MOSSIE AND CIAN TOP 3 This league saw the biggest number of runners each week and with 4 divisions for the men and 2 for the women the results tonight will change a lot of these tables as they stand. Now 1st 2nd and 3rd this week were the regulars Kevin Kenneally 31:10, Mossie Keogh 31:39 and Cian O’Riordan 32:47.

Division 1 Men – again as these 3 men were one – two – three over the last 3 weeks.

This means the tables read

West Waterford Athletic Club Athlete of the Year 2016

Ray Hahesy takes Spring Quarter THE spring quarter of the Athlete of the Year 2016 has reached its conclusion and as usual many club members were out supporting our club races and leagues.

The rules for the competition again this year are quite simple, firstly of course you must be a fully paid up member for 2016. You receive one point for club events only and 2 points if you compete in a championship event representing the club.

This should make for a

very interesting and a tight competition in 2016 as it did last year with little between athletes each quarter.

For the Spring quarter we had an outright winner Ray Hahesy who finished the Quarter on 14 points just 2 point ahead of our overall winner of this competition and current athlete of the year from 2015 Yevgeniy Chizhikov 12 points.

After this then we have 6 athlete locked together on 11 points. An athlete can only

win one quarter in a given year so Ray is ruled out for the next three quarters of the competition but of course he is now well in the hunt for the title of overall athlete of the year for 2016. Best of luck to all.

Ray Hahesy 14 Yevgeniy Chizhikova 12 Eamonn Curran 11 Sharon Higgins 11 Liam Kavanagh 11 Catriona Kiely 11 Tom Leahy 11 Pascal Proctor 11

Jason competes at European Duathlon VERY well done to club member Jason Tavers who competed last weekend in the ETU Duathlon Championships in Germany.

Jason competing in the 40 45 age category finished a creditable 17th overall.

Onra Power and Linda O'Neill keep pace on the first lap at last Friday evening’s SE2 sponsored 34th Annual Butlerstown 4 mile road race.

Running Quote THE drive to improve comes from within.

the same.

Division 2 has Yevgeniy Chizhikov 3 points ahead of Dermot Donovan and Trevor Mason sitting 3rd.

Division 3 - Ray Hahesy is top of this division with Ted O’Leary 2nd and Mush Keane 3rd.

Division 4 – Donal O’Donoghue and Liam Clinch are joint top here with Brian Ormond next. Results will all depend on tonight’s results.

Division 1 Ladies – Top of the ladies division one league is Laura Flavin followed by Triona Shalloe 4 points behind Laura and in 3rd place is Catriona Kiely.

Division 2 has Sharon Higgins in a tie with Onra Power which means it's all on tonight’s results.

Seamus and Albert’s Walk the Walk Dublin Marathon Group A WALK the marathon group has been being set up by Albert McGrath and Seamus O'Droma as part of the clubs 100 athletes marathon group.

The group started Dublin marathon walking training last Wednesday evening and will continue at 5 pm from Dungarvan Sports Centre Quann's (behind parish church) each Wednesday.

This group will cater for all levels, so don't have any worries about pace or times or anything else this group will have a warm welcome for you. See you Wednesday at 5. Bring a friend!!!

Pat runs the line WELL done last Sunday to club member Pat Fitzgerald who took part in 'The Great Railway 25K (15.6 mile) Run' from Cork to Carrigaline.

Pat ran an excellent time of 1:44:48 for what he described as a most scenic course.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

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22nd Annual Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer Series 2016 2

Massive field for the SE 34th Annual Butlerstown 4 LAST Friday evening saw the second race of the Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer Series take place with the 34th Annual Butlerstown 4 mile road race.

Conditions were ideal for the race as the earlier rain cleared just before the off making conditions quite pleasant for the event which saw a huge entry one of the largest ever in the 34 year history of the race when 315 faced the starting line for the 7 pm start.

Just like the Ballinroad race the previous week where numbers were similar making for a superb start to this year's summer series, so well done to all who are supporting our events.

The race last year for the first time came under the organisation of Butlerstown GAA club and they are to be congratulated the great work they have put in the last two years which is now paying dividend as the increasing numbers is massive to say the least.

When you consider that the race had 178 taking part two years and last year saw a huge increase when we had a field of 300 and yet again this year's race saw another huge turnout, so a big congratulations to Vinnie Codd and all his team in Butlerstown who are putting in a huge effort for this race.

Thanks to Conor, Joe and Jamie for all their work out the course and to all the stewards who manned the various junctions on route.To Ann who looked after all the pre reg's online for the race, and that's said thanks to all the runners who registered online it a big help to the race organisers on the night. Our thanks to Breda, Orla, Tony, Ray, Liam, Ann and Shirley for all their assistance once again with entries and results and sorting out the prizes winners.

The huge numbers again in this year’s race was han-

Just one lap to go indicates Micheal Moynihan at last Friday evening’s SE2 sponsored 34th Annual Butlerstown 4 miler road race.

Vinnie Codd, Butlerstown race committee presents ladies winner Jackie Carty with her prize at last Friday evening’s SE2 sponsored 34th Annual Butlerstown 4 miler road race. dled expertly by our crew.

The entries were taken at the Butlerstwon GAA pavilion and the Holy Cross bar was the venue for the presentation of prizes many thanks to them and to the Ladies who provided us all with a great cuppa and bite to eat after the race.

Our thanks to main sponsors SE2 and Mr. Vinod Kachroo who was on hand to present the winners with their prizes and Vinod also took part in the race so well done to him for his sponsorship and hands on support.We would like to thank the following organisations for the generous sponsorship: The main sponsors SE2, Avonmore Protein Milk (which will available at the finish), Kilmeaden Cake Supplies, Mark Rowe, The Rowe Creavin Practice, Butlerstown Playschool, Jimmy Payne Peak Fitness, Owen Byrne Physiotherapy Complete Injury Care, Fieldmaster Ltd., Madra Nua Pet Grooming, Little Einsteins Pre-school Butlerstown, Glanbia Kilmeaden, Wateford & Suir Valley Railway.

We would like to mention the Holy Cross Lounge and Restaurant for their generous support.

Finally, thanks to Fintan Walsh on PA and finally to Vinnie Codd and all involved in Butlerstown with organising the race this year. Monies raised were donated to Butlerstwon GAA club and Waterford Alzheimer's Society.

TREVOR "POWERS" HIS WAY TO VICTORY Waterford's Trevor Power claimed a decisive victory in last Friday evening’s Butlerstown 4, race 2 in the 22nd Annual Ger Wyley Sports/Skins summer series for 2016. Trevor made amends for last year's race when on that occasion he finished runner up but this year going into an early lead he stamped his authority on the race from an early stage coming home alone in a time of 20.46.

This win sets Trevor up nicely now for next week's London city marathon which

has been his main goal for these past few months, we wish him the best of luck.

In 2nd place was Kilmore, Co. Wexford athlete Niall Sheil who was also well clear in that position just like our winner, Niall ran a time of 21.10 with Waterford Tri club athlete Eoin Lyons running a brilliant race to claim 3rd place with a time of 21.5.

In the age categories there were some great battles for overall honours with only seconds separating some category winners. Des Colbert who recently turned a milestone birthday took the over 40 category in 23.10 finishing a high 5th overall and Walter Keane won the over 55 category for the 2nd year in succession when he clocked time of 24.21, Ray Hahesy took the over 50 category here in 24.11.

MEN’S RESULTS 1. Trevor Power, Waterford AC 20.46 2. Niall Sheil, St. Killians AC 21.10 3. Eoin Lyons Waterford, Tri 21.53 1st O/40 Des Colbert, Waterford AC 23.10 1st O/45P. J. Guinan, Waterford AC 23.28 1st O/50 Ray Hahesy, West Waterford AC 24.11 1st O/55 Walter Keane, Waterford AC 24.21 1st O/60 Sylvie O'Mahony, Youghal AC 29.05 1st Junior Evan O'Connell, IND 29.44 JACKIE CARTY GUN TO TAPE Well done to Wexford's St Killians AC athlete Jackie Carty who took a resounding Butlerstwon 4 win in the ladies race last Friday night.

It was indeed a gun to tape success for Jackie as she took to the front and was never in any danger from the chasing pack crossing the finish line at Butletsown GAA club grounds in a time of 23.54 which gave her a big advantage over the 2nd placed runner Sylvia Malone who also had a great run 24.39. Sylvia was part of a group of ladies with very little between them on the first lap of two, but the experienced

Malone drew away from this group of runners to take that 2nd placing with Anna Leigh Hore a team mate of Jackie Carty's in Kilmore AC 3rd in 24.53 the same position she filled in last year's race.

In the categories prizes Adele Walsh last year's race winner took the over 40 prize this year in 25.10, Joan Mahony ran a fast 26.13 to claim 1st over 35 while Ferrybank's Orla Queally won the junior prize for her 27.07 time. Well done to all the runners.

LADIES RESULTS 1. Jackie Carty, Kilmore AC 23.54 2. Sylvia Malone, IND 24.39 3.

AnnaLeigh Hore, Kilmore AC 24.53 1st O/35 Joan Mahony, Waterford AC 26.13 1st O/40 Adele Walsh, St Senans AC 25.10 1st O/45 Diane Behan, Waterford AC 28.46 1st O/50 Gabrielle Blair, Waterford AC 29.41 1st O/60 Mary Francis, Waterford AC 37.43 1st Junior Orla Queally, Ferrybank AC 27.07 HAVE YOU GOT YOUR ENTRY IN FOR SUMMER SERIES Please note that entry to the summer series is separate to that of the individual races. It’s an extra €5 to join the series and you may join the series at any of the races up to and including the Dromana race which is the deadline for doing so.

When you enter the series, you must do 6 of the 11 races and you will automatically qualify for a €30 Ger Wyley Sports/SKINS voucher.

For those who need a bigger challenge how about having a go at the 11 from 11.

Those who complete the 11 from 11 challenge will receive a special prize on the final night courtesy of our sponsors. Get your entry in ASAP.

Overall race winner Trevor Power is presented with his prize by Vinnie Codd and Vinod Kachroo of SE2 sponsors at last Friday evenings 34th Annual Butlerstown 4 miler road race-race 2 in the Ger Wyley Sports/Skins summer series.

22nd Annual Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer Series Race 3

47th Annual Bluewall Paddy Flanagan Memorial Waterford to Tramore Road NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION Road Race RACE 3 and one of the oldest road races in the country the Bluewall Waterford to Tramore 7.5 mile event takes place on Saturday, April 30th.

The race starts at Waterford's new Viking Triangle in Waterford city and goes out the Tramore road to finish in Tramore outside Splashworld.

Showers, refreshments, and prizegiving will be in the GAA centre in Tramore after. Registration will be available on www.totaltiming.ie and on the day entries are between 5:45

and 6:45.

This race has really grown in popularity with another big turnout expected for this year's race, we urge all athletes to please register online to ease queues on the night.

Again Bluewall Technologies have come onboard as main sponsor for the 6th year.

Changing and shower facilities plus refreshments and prize-giving will take place in the Tramore GAA clubhouse after the race. The usual array of prizes will be on offer and Mrs Mary

Flanagan, wife of the late Paddy will again be in attendance as she has for the last 45 years to present the prizes and to present her annual special prize to the athlete whom she picks as worthy of a special award on the night.

Course record Pauline Lambe Tullamore Harriers A.C. 44.03 (2010); Sandis Bralitis West Waterford AC 36.44 (2010) Register now online at Total Timing.

The Minnie’s Bar Fit4Life Running League THE Minnie’s Bar sponsored Running fit4life league which will be held in St. Augustine’s College (by kind permission) starting on Thursday, April 28th continuing for seven more Tuesday evenings after that finishing on 16th June.

This has always proved to be a most popular and successful league and it’s absolutely ideal for newcomers and for those that have only recently taken up running as well as our regular seasoned runners.

The beauty of this league is the choice and the variety on offer.

It’s held in the grounds of the Friary College and runners can opt for one, two,

three or four laps of the grounds.

Each lap is 1.2 miles and so depending on your ability you choose whichever is most suitable for you.

It’s also possible to change as some people may start the league running one lap and after a few weeks they may be capable of running more and so can change to the two or three lap course and it’s not unheard of for some people to go from one lap and to finish the league running four laps.

We will keep you updated over the coming weeks with more information on the league but for now pencil in Thursday night, April 28th the

first night of the league.

The league begins at 7 pm each night and the entry fee each night is just €2. All those over the age of 14 are very welcome to come along.

For further details on this league and all club activities log onto www.westwaterfordathletics or Or catch us on face book.

Dates for the Minnie’s Running League: Thursday, April 28 Thursday, May 5 Thursday, May 12 Thursday, May 19 Thursday, May 26 Thursday, June 02 Thursday, June 09 Thursday, June 16

1916-2016 - 100 Years - 100 Athletes - 100 Marathons

Gerry Duffy to make club visit

Top 10 says Josie Uí Churrin at last Friday evening’s SE2 sponsored 34th Annual Butlerstown 4 miler road race.

AFTER a very successful launch on Easter Monday our thoughts are now firmly on training and kick-starting your marathon challenge and journey.

We have invited Gerry Duffy, motivational speaker and bestselling author who has completed some amazing sporting feats, including 32 marathons in 32 days, completed and won the Deca Enduroman UK challenge of completing 10 Ironman dis-

tance events in 10 days.

Gerry will be providing insight and inspiration for you to achieve your marathon goal in 2016.

Gerry will give you with the tools to set your goals and the inspiration and motivation to achieve them.

If you are debating whether or not you have what it takes to step up to the marathon distance or to achieve a new PB then this talk is for you.

This event will take place in June (most likely on a Wednesday) with the final date to be confirmed shortly.

A nominal fee of €5 to cover some of the cost will apply. The balance will be paid from our Long Term Athlete Development fund.

For further information contact Irene on (086) 8242348. Please register your interest on the event page so that we have some idea of numbers.

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GOLF

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 IT was a fantastic week for some of our members and teams. Our young superstar in the making AJ Hayes successfully defended his Connacht U-8 Title at Ballina last week.

Then our JB Carr team under the guidance of Jimmy Wemyss and JP Hayes recorded a comprehensive victory away to Carrick.

And not to be outdone our Juniors were in action against Faithlegg in the second round of the Fred Daly Trophy.

It was always going to be a close affair and things didn’t go to plan when Danny Raher lost the top game on 17 despite some great golf.

Jake O’Riordan got us back on level terms with a great win on 16.

We fell behind again when Ethan Raher lost on 14.

However, we again rallied with Junior Captain Sean Whelan Barrett winning on 18 to set up a thrilling finish.

The last game was never separated by more than one hole but Michael Troy displayed ice cool nerves. He ripped a drive down 18, slapped a wedge to 8 feet and calmly rolled in the birdie putt to seal our victory.

All our lads played brilliant golf and did the Club proud.

We now face another tough game against Waterford Castle.

Well done to all our players, managers, conveynors and supporters with a specific men-

tion to our cheerleaders Michelle, Geraldine and Sally.

In other news the Club was a hive of activity. With great weather and the greens in superb condition, we welcomed the Merrymen and Funcheon Valley golf societies as well as hosting the Classic for the Waterford Ladies GAA. We also hosted the South East League final in which East Cork defeated West Waterford 3-5 to 2-5. in a close encounter. Everyone was highly complementary of our facilities and hopefully we are in for a busy season.

Our ladies get into golf taster evening was a tremendous success. In excess of 70 ladies have signed up to the programme which commences this Tuesday and we look forward to welcoming plenty of new members to our Club.

Our gents committee have introduced an Ongoing weekly 9 Holes competition, so if you are heading out to play a quick 9, be sure to enter the competition in the locker room.

CLUB CLASSIC Have you got your team ready for the Dungarvan Golf Club Classic? This major fundraising event for the Club takes place during the May Bank Holiday weekend from Wednesday, 27th April to Sunday, 1st May 2016.

Teams of 4 players which can be (Men’s, Ladies or Mixed Teams) are eligible and

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS Tuesday, 12th April: Open Seniors 1st Tommy Kavanagh (13) 45 pts Waterford.

Friday, 15th April: Open 18 Holes Stableford. 1st: Brendan White (13) 35 pts Slievenamon.

Saturday, 16th April: 18 Holes Stableford. 1st: Derek Power (3) 41 pts. Gross: Micheal White (3) 34 pts.

Sunday, 17th April: Captain’s Drive In. Rumble: 1st: Mark Lenihan, Ruth Hannigan and Michael Lenihan. 2nd: Willie Moore, Maureen Morrissey and Ger Bagge.

Yellow Ball: 1st: Brian Fahey, Anne McGrath and David Mulvihill; 2nd: Tom White, Margaret Mulhearne and Dean Golds, FIXTURES Tuesday, 19th April Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies & Gents.

Friday, 22nd April: Open 18 Holes Stableford.

Saturday, 23rd April: 18 Holes Stableford Sunday, 24th April: Vice-

Captain’s Prize presented by Brian O’Connor Tuesday, 26th April: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies & Gents.

DEISE LEAGUE Congratulations to Faithlegg Golf Club who took the honours on Saturday last and will now go down as the first winners of the Deise League.

Judging from the comments from all four clubs this new league proved to be an outstanding success. The Gold Coast line-out for the match against Waterford Castle included Declan Kiely, Colin McArthur, Conan Watt, Lee Crotty, John Kiely, Austin Kiely, Tomas Wall, Liam Clancy, Ger Darcy, Darren Power, David Mulvihill and Dean Golds.

Thanks to our managers, Brian O’Connor, John White and Martin Murray for all the work and commitment they put into this competition.

WHAT A DAY Good weather and three class drives kicked off our Captain’s Drive-In on Sunday last when all three Captains

the entry fee is €100 per Team (Re-Entry Only €50). The format is 2 scores to count on holes 1 – 12, 3 scores on holes 13 – 15 and 4 scores to count on holes 16 – 18.

Prizes are to the value of €1,500 are kindly sponsored

by Life members Billy Queally, Ger Darcy and Liam Carroll. There is a prize for “nearest the pin” on the 8th and longest drive on the 18th.

Also there will be two Visitor Draws taking place for one Ladies and one Gents 2016 membership subscription.

Traditionally this event always receives great support from Club members and visitors alike, expectations are of another good turnout this year. Ring 058 43310 or book online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com.

GENTS RESULTS Open Seniors 11th 1st P Morrissey (12) Lismore 41 pts.

14th April Spar Open Singles: 1st Eoin Brackett (10) 39 pts, 2 Vincent Hayes (14) 37 pts, Gross Pat Norris Jnr (2) Royal Troon 34 pts, 3rd Rogie O’Connor (17) 36 pts. CSS 40 pts. Sat. 16th Singles: 1st Conor Carroll (14) 42 pts, 2nd Vincent Hayes (14) 39 pts, Gross Michael Leacy 32 pts.

Sun. 17th Singles S/F: 1st Michael O’Mahony (14) 40 pts, 2nd Michael Drummy (8) 40 pts, Gross John Reynolds (Scr) 36 pts, Eoin Brackett (10) 40 pts.

LADIES RESULTS Tues 12th Eason Singles S/F: 1st Cathie Whela (12) 38 pts, 2nd Mary Power (16) 38 pts, 3rd Fidelma Fitzgerald (22) 36 pts, 4th Marie Fives (20) 35 pts. Sat. 16th April: 1st Aileen Carroll (25) 41 pts, 2 June James (20) 37 pts, 3 Marie Fives (20) 37 pts.

FIXTURES Mon 18 Apr Open Gents/ladies Seniors (50+) Singles S/F Tue 19 Apr Ladies Singles Stroke (Sam McCauley)

overcame their nerves and all in turn hit cracking drives up the middle of the first fairway.

Lady Captain Eilo, Captain Rafael and Junior Captain Michael welcomed over 60 golfers to the club for a fun day out and following the drive in a shotgun start had all the golfers playing within minutes. Each golfer was playing in three competitions, a rumble, a yellow ball competition and a singles competition so there was plenty of prizes on offer.

While the golf was going on our guest chef Alberto from Spain was setting up in the car park and by 1 p.m. the pleasant aroma of the cooking paella was starting to drift out the course. Stephen Green was getting the BBQ heated up for our second guest chef Maurice who was playing in the competition. The wine was in the chiller and when the golfers finished their round they were treated to Paella, Burgers, Sausages and red or White wine, compliments of the Captains. Well done to all concerned for a wonderful day’s entertainment.

PREMIER BUTCHERS AT DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE The final will take place on Sunday, 1st May between Dunhill and Dungarvan and the presentation of prizes will take place afterwards (3 p.m.) in the Bunker Bar in the Gold Coast.

DUBAI IRISH OPEN PRO-AM COMPETITION

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Dungarvan Golf Club Spring League Prize winners. Kindly Sponsored by David Hayes PGA. Front Row LR: Eugene Slater, winner; David Hayes, Sponsor PGA; Michael Kelly, Winner. Back Row LR: Jim Kiersey, Captain; Francis Power, P. Kindregan, John Moran, Runners-up; Liam Carroll, President.

[Pat Crowley] G.O.Y. + Walsh Cup Thu 21 SPAR Thursday Open Gents Singles S/F Qualifier - Visitors €15 Sat 23 Gents Singles April Monthly Medal Stroke (D Hayes PGA) / Ladies Singles S/F Sun 24 Seniors(4 or less) & Jun (5-11) Scratch Cups Stroke Blue+ Club Singles Stroke Mon 25 Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles S/F Tue 26 Ladies Singles S/F (Orbsen Consulting) Wed 27 Dungarvan Open Team of 4 Classic Thu 28 Dungarvan Open team of 4 Classic Fri 29 Dungarvan Open team of 4 Classic Sat 30 Dungarvan Open team of 4 Classic Sun 1 May Dungarvan Open team of 4 Classic Mon 2 May Open Gents/Ladies Singles S/F PROGRESSIVE 45 RESULTS 14th April WINNERS: Paddy and Maura Boland, Nuala Harty and Ann Morrissey, Pat Phelan and

Eddie Kiely. Last 5 Bernie Hayes and Mary Radley.

Lucky table: Thomas Carroll and Michael Harney.

Progressive 45 Every Thursday – All Welcome YOUNGONES NEXT COMPETITON 12.30 pm front 9 on Wed. 20th April. Winner 13th April Kate McNamara (30) 17 pts.

SIXTY.COM Next competition 2 pm 20th April.

Results 13th April: Winner Sean O’Ciarba (16) 20 pts, Best Gent Denis O’Brien (18) 18 pts.

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER INCLUDING GOLF LESSON All of us who play know that Golf offers so much more. Not only is it a hobby for life, it offers a social outlet as well as a healthy lifestyle option.

It can be therapeutic as well as fun.

New members can avail of an 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 (with the best pint in town), Restaurant (with the best steak in town) and Snooker Room, a resident PGA professional and fully stocked Pro-Shop.

This offer is for a limited time only and is valid for the 2016 season.

An application form can be downloaded from the club website www.dungarvangolfclub.com or alternatively contact the office on 058-43310 if you require further information or assistance.

PRO SHOP NEWS With the golf season getting underway, our resident PGA professional David has a shop full of the latest equipment and fashion to help you to enjoy your game.

All the major manufacturers have new releases and David is always on hand to offer professional advice as well as free custom fitting. Demos are

available also.

Popular items include lithium batteries, GPS systems and electric trollies.

The new Green Lamb range for our ladies is now on the shelves and won't disappoint.

You can find all the new releases as well as special offers on David's website at www.davidhayesgolf.com.

JUNIOR NEWS Our Prejunior girls and boys teams enjoyed a great day at Bally Kisteen last week competing in the Irish U-15 Skills Challenge.

Thanks to Niamh, James, Darren, Barry and Denis for transporting them and looking after them.

Tuition for our beginners and Prejuniors continues next Saturday at 3 pm under the watchful eye of Waterford County Coach David Hayes.

Any enquiries relating to Junior activities can be directed to Club Professional, David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net

Gold Coast have entered a team for this competition and two players (1 lady and 1 Gent) will play in the qualifying round in Dooks Golf Club on Monday, 28th April at 12.50 p.m.

Following competitions Elaine Goss and Ger Bagge will now represent the Gold Coast.

DRAW FOR GOLD COAST CUP MATCH-PLAY

Anyone interested in playing in the inter club mixed match-play should enter their name up on the board in the kiosk a.s.a.p LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition.

Saturday, 23rd April: John Walsh Spar 18 Holes Golfer of the Year.

Kirwan Chemist 13 Hole 2 card Competition finishes on Sunday 24th April.

Starting Monday, 25th April: 18 hole. 2 Cards Bonmahon Sport Horses.

Mon., 2nd May, 18 Hole competition sponsored by Comeragh Veterinary.

Sun., 8th May 18 Hole competition sponsored by Cisori Hair Saloon.

DUBAI IRISH OPEN PRO-AM The qualifying round of this competition will be held in Dooks GC on Monday, 28th April, and the ladies representative will be Elaine Goss who will be joined by Ger Bagge, the men’s club winner. We are confident that we are sending a very strong pairing, and wishing Ger and Elaine the very best on the day!!

CHALLENGE CUP MATCHPLAY Our Challenge Cup team took to the fairways on Sat., 16th April with 3 matches taking place on home ground and 2 matches playing in West Waterford GC. Our team under the direction of Margaret

Mulhearne in the absence of manager Martina played superb golf with the last match going down the 19th, unfortunately despite very strong play from our ladies, West Waterford took the honours, we wish them the very best for the next round of the league!!

OUTING TO TIPPERARY GOLF CLUB All preparations are now in hand for our return trip to Tipperary GC on Sunday, 24th April. A list is posted in kiosk with all information pertaining to the outing, tee times will be from 12 – 1.00 pm, a coach has been arranged for those wishing to avail of it with return fare at €20 per person, leaving Gold Coast at 9.45 am and returning no later than 9.00 pm. Last chance to get your name on list for what promises to be a great day out!!

CAPTAINS DRIVE-IN The Captain’s Drive-In took place on Sunday, 17th April in glorious sunshine. After the drive in by our Captains Rafael, Eilo and Junior Captain Michael, everybody took to the fairways for fun golf which involved a rumble, yellow ball rumble and singles in one card. After golf, we were treated to a Spanish Fiesta organised by Captain Raffa, the menu consisted of two varieties of paella, burgers and hot dogs all washed down with some wonderful Spanish wines. A big thank you to Raffa, our Spanish and Irish chefs for the delicious food, to Bob,

Mark and all involved in making the day such a success!!

Results of Ladies Singles: 1st- Esther Mc Guckian, 2nd – Ruth Hannigan, 3rd – Breda Conway CONGRATULATIONS Wonderful news spread over the week-end when we became aware of an event which happened on the 12th hole in Druid’s Glen GC in Wicklow. Mark O’Dwyer proposed to Serena Roche in what was an orchestrated event with a very happy ending, Serena is still on cloud 9 and thrilled to bits!! Both are members of the club and Serena is also on the ladies committee, we are delighted with this fantastic news and wish them the very best for their future years together.

NEW MEMBERSHIP OFFERS Ladies, if you would like to play a game of golf on our stunning 18 hole championship course, we are in the process of combining a very attractive and generous package for new members to include free golf lessons.

Club members are available on Friday evenings at 6 pm to take out any ladies who would like to try out the game, (clubs will be provided) with refreshments after in the Bunker Bar. We would encourage all our members to invite their friends along on this night. Names are now being taken, for details contact Bob or Mark in the kiosk. (058-44055).

Frank Waters v Tommy Long.

Austin Kiely Jnr v Jerome Maye Seamus O’Mahony v John W Walsh Willie Flavin v Austin Kiely Seanie Lenihan v John White Ger Bagge v Johnny Hughes Michael Kavanagh v Jimmy O’Dwyer Johnny Ryan v Noel McCann Colin McArthur v Tom White Pat Murphy v Conor Clancy John Hallinan v Kieran Cullinan Ray Cliffe v John Queally Michael Lenihan v Brian O’Connor David Mulvihill v Declan Kiely Michael Whelan v Dean Golds Rafael Alvarez v Jimmy Beresford.

All matches to be completed by 18th May DRAW FOR SCRATCH MATCH-PLAY COMPETITION All matches to be completed by 21st May: Derek Power v Jimmy Beresford John Hallinan v Tom White John White v John W Walsh Michael Lenihan v Austin Kiely Ger Bagge v Colin McArthur Micheal White v Johnny Ryan Eamon O’Donnell v Seanie Lenihan Michael Kavanagh v Jimmy O’Dwyer

CLUB MIXED FOURSOMES DRAW This match-play competition draw will take place on Sunday, 24th April. Entry fee is €5. Please enter on sheet in kiosk.

INTER-CLUB MIXED

GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216.

Fax: 058-44343.

E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Weekly Competition 18 Hole Sfd. April 11th – 17th Cat 1: Jimmy Murphy (8) 41pts.

Cat 2: Lanson Kelly (12) 40 pts b9. Cat 3: Michael Lawlor (17) 38 pts b9. Cat 4: Noel Murray (21) 38 pts.

Tuesday Treats – Tuesday 12th April 9 Hole Competition Low H/C 1st Richard Ronayne (15) 21pts, High H/C 1st Pat Curran (18) 18pts.

Al Eile Qualifier Wednesday, 13th April 1st Jimmy Murphy (8) 41pts, 2nd Lanson Kelly (12) 40pts FIXTURES Monday 18th – Sunday 24th – Winter League Matchplay Round 1.

Tuesday, 19th April – All day 9 hole Open competition.

Wednesday 20th April – Al Eile Open Qualifier 18 Hole Stableford.

Friday 22nd/Sat., 23rd – Golf Classic in Aid of Suicide Prevention.

Sat 23rd/Sun 24th – Club Competition – 18 Hole Stableford.

LET’S GET TOGETHER CLASSIC A Golf Classic in aid of Suicide Prevention will be held in West Waterford on Friday 22nd and Saturday, 23rd April.

Contact Paul 087 459 89 60 or ring 058 43216 to book your tee times. Teams of 4, Ladies, Gents or Mixed.

COMERAGH OIL WINTER LEAGUE Round 4 of the Winter League finished on Sunday last. There was a great turnout from the teams for the final qualifying round which took place over the last two weeks.

There was a great battle for that 16th spot and this went to Glenbeg with a total team score of 480 beating Kinsalebeg by a single point who finished with a score of 479. The other teams to miss the cut were Helvick, An Ghaeltacht and Canty. Overall scoring was very close between the number 1 and number 16 spots. Well done to all the teams that are now in the matchplay rounds. The first round of matchplay is now underway and will continue until Sunday, 1st May. This is giving everyone two weeks to get their matches played but we would urge everyone to organise your matches as soon as you can.

This is the draw for the

matchplay rounds: (1) Old Boro v (16) Glenbeg. (2) Coolcormack v (15) Youghal.

(3) Clashmore v (14) Grange.

(4) Carrigaline v (13) Killeagh.

(5) Fr Twomeys v (12) Coolagh. (6) Old Parish v (11) Silversprings. (7) Abbeyside v (10) Mount Odell. (8) Ballyduff v (9) Touranore.

COMERAGH OIL WINTER LEAGUE TABLE This is the league table after round 4 results were added to it.

Old Boro 517, Coolcormack 513, Clashmore 511, Carrigaline 507, Fr Twomeys 505, Old Parish 503, Abbeyside 501, Ballyduff 500, Touranore 499, Mount Odell 492, Silversprings 492, Coolagh 491, Killeagh 490, Grange 489, Youghal 487, Glenbeg 480, Kinsalebeg 479, Helvick 470, An Ghaeltacht 467, Canty 454.

JB CARR TROPHY Our JB Carr team travelled to Waterford Golf Club on Tuesday to take on the home team in the second round of the competition.

SOUTH EAST LEAGUE FINAL The South East League Final took place in Dungarvan GC on Sunday and unfortunately after a great display we lost out to East Cork GC who won on a 4-2 scoreline.

Congratulations to the winners and well done to our team managers Tommy Butler and Stephen Spillane and to the entire panel.

AUTUMN SENIOR ALLIANCE Well done to Ray Rochford and Pat Power who both won prizes in their categories at the Gold Coast last week.

FRED DALY TEAM Hard luck to our Fred Daly team who played Faithlegg GC in Carrick-on-Suir GC last Friday. Having battled very hard they lost out to tough opposition.

CHALLENGE CUP It’s that time of the year again to dust off the clubs with the start of the Challenge Cup. First out of the traps is Robert Torpey (over water training) with 30pts. In second place Dungarvan Soccer ace Wayne Flynn with 26pts. Best 2 cards to count for April & May. BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR JUSTIN Congratulations to Justin Spratt who celebrated his 80th birthday last Saturday night in

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026.

Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org THE good weather this week meant that some more great golf was put on display. Some big scores were brought in and showed how well lads are doing after the cold and

wet weather.

There must be lots of fellas after doing plenty of preseason training with the scores that are being shot.

There will be big competition

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the Clubhouse in the company of his family and friends. The night was thoroughly enjoyed by all those present.

TWENTY YEARS A GROWING - 2011 John Keane took over the Captaincy for 2011 and Joan Sheehan became Lady Captain. The early part of the year will be remembered mainly for the extremely poor weather conditions which played havoc with our competition schedule. In the Winter League Michael Cass's team overcame Pat Power's team to claim the Cole Memorial Trophy. Killeagh GAA Golf Society held the Margaret Rochford Trophy for a record eighteenth cosecutive year at West Waterford and this was won by Liam Hansbury. Bertie Hallahan won the Fitzgibbon Trophy held on the same day.

The inaugural Challenge Trophy went to Lismore man Tommy Pratt. Our teams had a poor year in GUI competitions in 2011. However on the individual front Mark Shanahan won no less than 4 scratch cups at Castletroy, Dromoland Castle, New Ross and Castlemartyr. Christy Murphy playing off 5 won the Senior Alliance at Waterford GC with a great score of 72 in extremely difficult weather conditions.

Gary Hurley had another successful year winning the Carr/Bruen Trophy at Cork GC and also winning the Munster Boy's Amateur Championship at Monkstown GC. On the team front Gary played on the winning Munster provincial team at Co. Sligo and was a member of the British and Irish team which defeated the continent of Europe to win the Jaques Legise Trophy. It came as no surprise when Gary was nominated for the Pat Noctor Supreme Sports Star Award.

Long time clubman Frankie North created his own bit of history when he recorded two holes in one within a week.

Derek Byrnes from Youghal GC won our Senior Scratch Cup while Christy Murphy took the Junior Scratch Cup with a score of 74.

Two brilliant 69's saw Mr Consistency himself, Terry O’Callaghan, accept the Captain's Prize from John Keane. Shane Hanrahan produced a masterful display in winning the President's Prize presented by Gerry Carolan.

Once again the year at West Waterford would end on a sad note as we mourned the passing of a most popular past president Bill Spratt. May he rest in peace.

OUR WEBSITE Just a reminder that the full list of Winter League teams and the full results are now posted on the club website www.westwaterfordgolf.com.

Why not log in and see the scoring and team positions for this year’s winter league. Billy O’Sullivan continues to do a professional job on the site and is always available to update as required. I would recommend that you visit the site and see for yourself what’s happening at West Waterford.

RESTAURANT OPEN FOR SUNDAY LUNCH Sunday Lunch at West Waterford is continuing to be a great success to date and wish to thank you all for your continued support. If you haven’t done so already why not come along and relax in the warmth of our bar and restaurant.

Sunday lunch is available between 12.30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

CONFIRMATION AND COMMUNION MENU AVAILABLE Do you have a Confirmation or First Communion in 2016?

If you do then our first communion and confirmation menus are now available. Give us a call on 058 43216 or call into the bar or office at West Waterford to get a copy. We look forward to serving you.

WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUB LADIES NOTES WINTER LEAGUE The Winter League has

now been concluded and we have our worthy winner: Maine – Joan Sheehan, San Power Culley, Shauna Wall, Joan Ronayne, Ann Marie Dower and Una Mulligan (Captain).

Runners-up were Connecticut – June Whyte, Anne Laverty, Reena McDonnell (Captain), Mary D. French and Rita Harnedy.

9 Hole April is sponsored by Captain Jean Conway.

18 Hole Stableford – Thursday 21st or Saturday, 23rd April, kindly sponsored by Jackie Nilard, Hair Salon, Youghal.

INTERCLUB LEAGUES Congratulations to our Challenge team who had 3:2 victory over Gold Coast GC, we wish them the best of luck in their next round.

The Intermediate Team and Minor will be in action on Sunday 24th against Dungarvan Golf Club and East Cork GC. All support would be greatly appreciated.

GOLF LESSON FOR BEGINNERS The beginner’s classes have now commenced in West Waterford. Classes are on Tuesday evening at 7.00 p.m., Wednesday at 10.00 a.m., Wednesday at 6.00 p.m. &

7.00 p.m. All are welcome and for further details contact the WW office 058 43216.

COSTIN FAMILY 9 HOLE SCRAMBLE IN AID OF WATERFORD HOSPICE In some beautiful spring sunshine on Sunday afternoon, the Costin family where delighted with the large turnout of family, friends and golf buddies for the scramble held in memory of Margaret, with all proceeds going to the Waterford Hospice.

All prizes where kindly sponsored and the Costin Family sincerely thank all the sponsors who include, Tom Curran Hardware, Dalton Jewellers, An Seanachai Restaurant and Ger Wyley Sports. We also thank Austin, Bridget and all their staff for the lovely food on the day. Prize winners are as follows: 1st Stella Kinsella, Des Cleary and Mary French (29 4/10 pts.) – Tom Curran Hardware; 2nd Edward Hickey, Denis Herhily and Martin King (30 5/10 pts.) – Birr Golf Club; 3rd Shauna Wall, Ann Rochford and Margaret O’Sullivan (30 7/10 pts.) – Ger Wyley Sports; 4th Dermot Drohan, Darragh Breathnach and Darren O Droma (30 9/10 pts.) – An Seanachai. Best

Ladies: Jean Conway, Ger O’Connor and June Whyte (31 7/10 pts.) – Suzanna Dalton; 2nd Ladies: Kathleen Broderick, Ann Laverty and Mary Donnelly (32 pts.) – Suzi Massage; 3rd Ladies: Joan Ronayne, Ann Marie Dower and Rena Landers (34 2/10 pts.) – Revival Beauty Salon.

In conjunction with this scramble, a monster raffle was also held with all proceeds going to Waterford Hospice.

We thank all who sponsored the raffle prizes. Some of the winners are as follows: 1st – June Whyte - Cliff House Hotel; 2nd – Eileen Harty – Killen Championship Golf Course (Irish Open Host); 3rd – Julie Harty - Dan Linehan’s B&B, Killarney; 4th Noah James Phelan - Ross Golf Course, Killarney; 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th – Luxury hampers and other prizes where sponsored by Solas Na Mara, Hallahan Pharmacy, Granville Hotel, New Forest GC, AA Hairdressers, and Medusa Hairdressers.

Margaret was one of our very popular members, who is greatly missed and the Lady Captain and ladies committee would like to thank everyone for their support of this worthy cause.

for the rest of the year!!

Thank you to All Rounder Sports for sponsoring last week’s competition. The prize giving for the Spring League was on last week and again well done to everyone involved.

Next week’s sponsor is Cunningham's Hardware Tallow.

Saturday, 16th - Sunday, 17th April 18 Hole Singles Stableford.

Sponsored by All Rounder Sports 1st – Tommy Daly (21) 43

pts; 2nd - P J Coughlan (11) 39 pts; 3rd – Richard Ormonde Jnr. (38) pts CSS Sat 36 pts & Sun 35 pts Tuesday Bacon 12th winners Timmy Sheehan, Larry Kiely & Pat Morrissey 33.5 pts FIXTURES 23rd – 24th April 18 hole Singles Stableford Sponsored by Cunningham’s Hardware Tallow 19th Tuesday Bacon Tee time 6 p.m.

LISMORE LADIES GOLF CLUB With the League over it was back to our usual 18 Hole competitions on a Sunday and Wednesday, some of the ladies took a break and the competition was won by Catherine Neville with a fantastic 41 pts and no doubt we will be seeing more of this great golf from Catherine during the rest of the year.

We had a joint presentation on Friday the 15th of April and our thanks to all those who took the time to attend.

It's time to start getting your phone books out Ladies and get inviting as we have our first Open of the year on Sunday, 24th April from 11.30 am and on Wednesday, 27th April - kindly sponsored by Knockanore Farmhouse Cheese - 3 Ball Ladies Team Event.

Best of Luck to our Challenge Cup team Vs Cobh in Lismore & Cobh on Sunday, 24th April.

18 Holes S/Ford Members Prize 1st Catherine Neville (28) 41 pts.

FIXTURES: Sunday, 17th & Wednesday, 20th April - 18 Holes S/Ford - GOY - Kindly sponsored by Lizzie Brien’s Foods Placing on the Fairway, play as it lies in the rough Sun., 24th & Wed., 27th April - 18 Holes 3 Ball Team Event - Open - Time Sheet will be in operation FEES: All fees are overdue, please send your completed forms and payment to the registrar John McGrath, Thank you.

Winners of 1st Prize, sponsored by Tom Curran Hardware, at the Scramble held on Sunday, 17th April by the Costin Family with all proceeds going to Waterford Hospice. From left: Dermot Drohan (Captain), Stella Kinsella, Des Cleary, Mary French, Jean Conway (Lady Captain), and Diarmuid Horgan (President).

Winners of Best Ladies Prize, sponsored by Dalton Jewellers, at the Scramble held on Sunday, 17th April by the Costin Family with all proceeds going to Waterford Hospice. From left: Dermot Drohan (Captain), Jimmy Costin, Ger O'Connor, June Whyte, Jean Conway (Lady Captain), and Diarmuid Horgan (President).

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JJ Kavanagh and Sons Senior Football Championship

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Corey Roche’s point in added time earns An Rinn deserved draw An Rinn …………….. 1-10; Ballinacourty ………. 1-10.

MORE probably than possibly, An Rinn would have gladly accepted a point from this first round senior football championship game if offered it last Friday morning but in fact, they must have been that bit disappointed at the end of this thrilling encounter that they didn’t take all two after their best display in this grade for quite some time.

An Rinn were superbly organised for this match, fit and focussed, and they were well worth their half time lead of 1-6 to 1-3 and it should have been much more with two goals in the town end of the grounds going a begging.

Wind assisted Ballinacourty turned the screw on their opponents in the second moiety but the An Rinn defence stood firm, confining their more fancied opponents to 0-3 from play.

The recently transferred Corey De Roiste from Dungarvan back to his native shores proved to be the match saver in the first and only minute of added time when he converted a pressurised match saving free after Ballinacourty had jumped into the lead at a most opportune 58th minute of proceedings. However, all the An Rinn players stood up to the plate on the night against a Ballinacourty side that looked out of sorts in a first round tie in recent seasons.

The local side didn’t lose though and this game will surely motivate them to get their house in order for their

next outing against St. Saviours this Saturday evening in Kill. ‘Courty didn’t enjoy the dominance that one would normally associate with their early championship fixtures so this is a new challenge for them which may not be at all bad in an overall long running campaign. Patrick Lynch was utilised here so intermediate manager Eddie O’Halloran will have to plan without his centre back for the rest of the Radley Engineering western championship. On the plus side James O’Mahoney has returned from his year abroad and Conor Moloney is again available for selection.

‘Courty received the perfect start to this match with prolific goalscorer Shane O’Donovan rattling the net in the country end in the 3rd minute on receipt of the size 5 from Mark Fives. An Rinn responded in style albeit without working the scoreboard similarly when Liam O Lonain brought a terrific save at the expense of a ‘45’out of Stephen Enright and the same forward had a second goal attempt cleared off the line by an alert Eoin Bergin.

Corey De Roiste pointed the earlier ‘45’ and in the 7th minute, Ferdia O hAodha left just the minimum between the teams with a fine score from play.

Mark Fercombe’s 8th minute score left the board reading 1-1 to 0-2 but An Rinn jumped into the lead two minutes later when Liam O Lonain and Corey De Roiste set up Lorcan O Corraoin for the game’s second and final

brat glas. Points by Shane O’Donovan (f) and Mark Ferncombe were to be ‘Courty’s final scores of the half before the 14th minute, 1-3 to 1-2 in their favour, as An Rinn took command with a run of four unanswered white flags. By the 25th minute four different players had contributed, all from play, via Liam O Lonain, Lorcan O Corraoin, Shane O Cuirrin and Fearghal O Cuirrin.

Entering the dressing rooms, An Rinn led by 0-3 and the general consensus in the stand was that it should have been by 3-0.

The Ballinacourty players were obviously motivated during the break and they threw all but the kitchen sink at An Rinn on the restart.

Despite a 31st minute Patrick Hurney pointed free, his first of the hour, scores weren’t flowing though, thanks to a solid An Rinn defensive sextet and if the Gaeltacht side had not persisted in over playing the ball at the other end of the grounds, they would not have had to wait for Corey De Roiste’s 42nd minute score to open their second moiety account.

De Roiste’s score left the board reading 1-7 to 1-5 in his team’s favour after Mark Ferncombe had kicked an earlier third point while a 46th minute Patrick Hurney point attempt from the acutest of angles went wide off the upright. After soaking up a lot of pressure, An Rinn had restored their 0-3 leath am lead two minutes later when Fearghal O Cuirrin provided for Lorcan O Corraoin’s sec-

ond point and third score of the match, 1-8 to 1-5.

Ballinacourty were gifted a free by the An Rinn defence who were slow to clear the ball in the 49th minute and the resultant point by Patrick Hurney and a further one from play by the same player one minute later left just 0-1 the difference at 1-8 to 1-7 Mark Ferncombe had a penalty claim dismissed and what stood to An Rinn at this stage is the maturity their side showed under this pressure, they didn’t panic and they won a free which Fearghal O Cuirrin pointed and this was a huge morale boosting score, 1-9 to 1-7. On the other hand, immaturity raised its head in the 52nd minute when a point which would have restored a 0-3 lead was taken up front and the resultant kick at a crowded ‘Courty goal area was easily dealt with.

The final ten minutes or so of play produced thrilling fare and Ballinacourty’s constant forays into the town end goal resulted in three unanswered points by Patrick Hurney (2f) and it could have been more but for Odi O hUallachain’s superb one-on-one save from Shane O’Donovan in the 59th minute.

This gave Ballinacourty the led for the first time since the 13th minute at 1-10 to 1-9 and you wouldn’t back against Mattie Kiely’s charges now.

An Rinn themselves had scoring opportunities in the 58th and in the 60th minute but they didn’t panic and in the first and only minute of added time, Lorcan O

An Rinn's Corey De Roiste in action with Ballinacourty's Conor McCarthy during Round 2 of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior Football Championship in Fraher Field.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Corraoin was fouled when eyeing a point and Corey De Roiste drew this very enjoyable and exciting encounter and a great advert it was too for the early stages of the senior championship.

Six An Rinn players worked the scoreboard compared to three for ‘Courty.

Both sets of players gave their all here with such as Tadhg O hUallachain, Patrick Hurney, Cillian O Murchadha, James O Mahony, Lorcan O Corraoin, Mark Ferncome, Corey De Roiste, Shane O Cuirrin, John Hurney, Fearghal O Cuirrin, Shane

O’Donovan, Darach O Cathasaigh, Liam O Lonain, Conor Prunty, Ray O Ceallaigh and Richie Foley catching the eye in a thrilling second moiety.

SCORERS – An Rinn: Lorcan O Corraoin 1-2, Cory De Roiste 0-3 (1f, 1’45’).

Fearghal O Cuirrin 0-2 (1f), Ferdia O hAodha, Liam O Lonain agus Shane O Cuirrin 0-1 an duine.

Ballinacourty: Patrick Hurney 0-6 (5f), Shane O’Donovan 1-1 (1f), Mark Ferncombe 0-3.

An Rinn: Odhran O hUallachain; Cillian O Murchadha, Shane O Cuirrin, Darach O Cathasaigh; Declan O hArtaigh, Eoin Breathnach, Tadhg OhUallachain; Ferdia O hAodha,

Ray O Ceallaigh; Lorcan O Corraoin, Domhnall O Murchadha, Jamie De Baruin; Fearghal O Cuirrin, Liam O Cuirrin, Cory De Roiste.

Fir Ionaid: Padraig O Murchadha do Domhnall O Murchadha, Conor O Cuirrin do Jamie De Baruin.

Ballinacourty: Stephen Enright; Evan Collins, Eoin Bergin, Conor McCarthy; David Collins, Sean O’Hare, Richie Foley; James O’Mahony, Conor Prunty; John Hurney, Mark Fives, Patrick Hurney; Shane O’Donovan, Mark Ferncombe, Michael Maher.

Sub: Patrick Lynch for Richie Foley (inj).

Referee: Pat Casey (Affane).

Goalkeeper Barron Ardmore’s saviour Ardmore ……………….5-5; St. Saviours ………… 2-12.

RARELY is a word one would associate with this JJ Kavanagh and Sons second round senior football championship game which was played at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening. Rarely does a team score 2-12 and lose the game, rarely does a team score just five points and win a game and most importantly rarely does a team scores five goals as Ardmore and St. Saviours matched up to each other in exciting fashion at the Shandon venue last weekend.

This was a very open and keenly contested game of football and though Ardmore led as early as the 17th minute by 4-2 to 0-3, they had to rely on the acrobatics of their goalie Sean Barron in the 57th and in the 63rd minutes to ultimately win the two championship points on offer.

Ardmore had three goals scored by the 7th minute as St. Saviours goalie Paul Holohan must have been wondering what’s going on here? Minor player Michael O’Neill was central to the

seasiders early assaults on the town end goal, he opened the scoring after two minutes with a point and he had the ball stuck in the back of the Saviours net two minutes later. Tony Galway and Kenny Murphy combined to supply Tommy Power for his side’s second goal one minute later and though Saviour’s Garth Duffy kicked over a contender for score of the match, the green flag didn’t remain long in its holder at the other end of the field.

The city team hadn’t at all settled as O’Neill and Seamus Keating combined to send David Gartland in for a third Ardmore goal with any late comers, and there wasn’t many at the game anyway, wondering could the scoreboard be correct reading 3-2 to 0-1 with just seven minutes on the clock.

It got worse for St. Saviours before it got better and after Shaun Corcoran pointed a 14th minute free, they clearly took their frustrations out on Ardmore full back Declan Prendergast as he held possession of the size 5 on his knees with a number of punches to his head which

required medical treatment on the sideline before he returned in the 25th minute.

Garth Duffy pointed a second gem in the 15th minute but Michael O’Neill wasn’t finished his outstanding first half display as he was on the end of a move by Seamus Keating and Tommy Power to raise Ardmore’s amazing fourth green flag in as little as 17 minutes. In fairness to St. Saviours, they didn’t panic at all and they kicked three unanswered points via Tadhg Myler, Mickey Merrigan and Martin Holohan to reduce their deficit to 0-8 by the 23rd minute at 4-2 to 0-6.

However, the Ardmore first half goal feast wasn’t complete until Kenny Murphy got to the end of a Tommy Power cross in the 28th minute to finish the ball into the town end goal for the fifth occasion in a truly unique first moiety.

Credit the resilience of the St. Saviours team, they won the second half by 2-6 to 0-3 and it could have been by a match winning bigger margin.

John Paul Jacob was introduced on the restart and he made an instant impact in general play and on the

scoreboard. Shaun Corcoran (f) and Tony Galway from a Seamus Keating assist traded scores following which the losers kicked four unanswered points via a brace each from Corcoran and Jacob, 5-3 to 0-11 with 39 minutes played. The city side were really back in the fray one minute later when Garth Duffy placed Kieran Murphy for perhaps the best finish of the game’s seven goals and now there was just a manageable 0-4 difference for Saviours.

However, their momentum was halted at this stage due to delays for a foul on Michael O’Neill and a collision between Seamus Prendergast and Shaun Corcoran and this proved to be a valuable time out for the winners. On the resumption of play, Michael O’Neill placed Wayne Hennessy for a precious point at the end of the third quarter, only their second of the half as the seasiders were kicking wides and not using their possession well. They could have given themselves some further breathing space but following good play by Wayne

Hennessy and David Gartland, Seamus Keating’s 49th minute rocket of a shot came back off the crossbar at the country end.

The introduction of the long time injured county player Dean Crowley gave his team a well timed lift and Saviours went on to dominate the rest of the game. Shaun Corcoran’s 53rd minute fourth pointed free brought the deficit back to 0-4 once more at 5-4 to 1-12 and three minute later John Paul Jacob almost had the ball nestling in the Ardmore net but for outstanding saves by Sean Barron and Seamus Prendergast.

Ardmore substitute John Leahy kicked a relieving fifth Ardmore point on the call of normal time but three minutes later, following the blackcarding of Seamus Prendergast, Seamus Byrne, who had earlier been substituted, threw the cat among the pigeons with a superb finish to the roof of the net with limited space available to leave just 0-2 the difference at 5-5 to 2-12. Saviour’s could have snatched the win at the very death but Ardmore keeper

Sean Barron performed a heroic save from John Paul Jacob and subsequent high fielding in defence by David Gartland and then Wayne Hennessy got Ardmore over the line but only just and the end of a contest that will be difficult to match for goals and sheer entertainment for the rest of the championship.

Both teams are back in action this Saturday, April 23rd, Ardmore v Nire in the Fraher Field at 6.30 pm and St. Saviours v Ballinacourty in Kill at 7.30 pm.

Ardmore’s Top Three: Sean Barron, Michael O’Neill, Wayne Hennessy.

St. Saviours Top Three: Garth Duffy, Shaun Corcoran, John Paul Jacob.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Sean Barron.

Number of Scorers: Ardmore 8. St. Saviours 8.

Scores from Play: Ardmore :5-5. St. Saviours 2-8.

Frees For: Ardmore 12. St. Saviours 12.

Wides: Ardmore 8. St. Saviours 4.

Score of the Match: St. Saviours’ 40th minute goal engineered by Garth Duffy and executed by Kieran Murphy.

Scorers – Ardmore: Michael O’Neill 2-1, Tommy Power, David Gartland and Kenny Murphy 1-0

each, James Kennedy, Tony Galway, Wayne Hennessy and John Leahy 0-1 each.

St. Saviours: Shaun Corcoran 0-5 (4f), Kieran Murphy and Seamus Byrne 1-0 each, Garth Duffy and John Paul Jacob 0-2 each, Tadhg Myler, Mickey Merrigan and Martin Holohan 0-1 each.

Ardmore: Sean Barron; Daniel Powewr, Declan Prendergast, Michael Cronin; Niall Hennessy, Seamus Prendergast, Richie Prendergast; Seamus Keating, Kenny Murphy; Tommy Power, Wayne Hennessy, James Kennedy; Tony Galway, David Gartland, Michael O’Neill.

Subs: Declan Fitzgerald for Declan Prendergast (blood sub, 14), Stephen Keating for James Kennedy (47), John Leahy for Tony Galway (54), Declan Fitzgerald for Seamus Prendergast (b/c, 62).

St. Saviours: Paul Holohan; Kevin Boland, Peter Crowley, Brian Quinn; Darren Touhy, Adam Brophy, Keylan Cassidy; Seamus Byrne, Kieran Murphy; Mickey Merrigan, Brian Power, Martin Holohan; Garth Duffy, Shaun Corcoran, Tadhg Myler.

Subs: John Paul Jacob for Seamus Byrne (ht), Michael O’Brien for Darren Tuohy (46), Dean Crowley for Martin Holohan (53), Seamus Byrne for Brian Power (55).

Referee: Anthony Fitzgerald (Gaultier).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

JJ Kavanagh and Sons Senior Football Championship

Kilrossanty’s greater scoring power prevails Kilrossanty ………… 2-11; Brickeys ……………… 1-7.

LAST year’s County semifinalists Kilrossanty got their current campaign off to a winning start in the second game at a freezing Fraher Field last Saturday night. They were well worth their 0-10 victory over a Brickey fifteen that didn’t possess enough threat up front to turn the sizeable amount of possession they enjoyed into scores.

Furthermore, Brickeys had to endure a lot of cynical fouling from their opposition who conceded 27 frees in total compared to 13 themselves.

Brickeys had first use of the breeze and in an even contest, Kilrossanty led at the break by 1-4 to 0-5. The first half goal by the winners was worth the admission fee alone when in a superb multi passing movement team captain Tommy Prendergast finished the ball to the country end goal. This score gave the winners the edge for the rest of the game and their second goal was the icing on the cake in a very positive start to the year for the Comeragh

club.

Last year, Kilrossanty enjoyed their best season for some time with more focus and increased fitness levels standing out and with the same management and approach in 2016, many an eye will be on them to see if they can progress further.

Brickeys are in a spot of bother after their first two games with no points to show and their third outing, possibly against Ballinameela, will take on even greater significance looking in each direction.

The Bushy Park men started well last Saturday and they led by 0-2 to 0-0 courtesy of points from David Hickey in the 5th minute and Conor Phelan three minutes later. Joey Veale settled the winners with an immediate reply following which Tommy Lynch saved brilliantly from Paul Whyte at the expense of a fruitful ‘45’ by the same player.

This was the only occasion the sides were on equal terms as in the 16th minute, Whyte was again accurate

from a placed ball, this time a free kick. Kilrossanty set their stall out in earnest in the 16th minute with their well worked goal but credit their opposition, they rallied to earn three unanswered pointed frees by Carthach Shalloe between the 18th and the 27th minutes. It could have been more but for two missed opportunities from play while the Kilrossanty defence was excellent in the skill of blocking down the ball. They finished the half the stronger at the other end with a brace of pointed frees by Paul Whyte in the 28th and the second minute of added tine giving the winners a 1-5 to 0-5 advantage with the wind at their backs on the restart.

Bickeys were dealt a blow just before half-time when their excellent freetaker Carthach Shalloe was forced to retire with a hamstring injury and in a free ridden encounter, Kilrossanty got off lightly in the absence of a similar freetaking replacement.

The second half was only 28 seconds old when Tommy

Prendergast, who enjoyed one of his best displays in a Kilrossanty jersey, dissected the posts for a two score lead.

Paul Keating kicked a contender for score of the match in the 34th minute and when Paul Whyte lofted over a 37th minute pointed free, Kilrossanty had one leg over the line in a low scoring game at 1-8 to 0-5.

Whyte, himself, fell foul of the referee in the 38th minute when he was blackcarded to be replaced by Donal Fitzgerald. Credit Brickeys, they continued to engage the Kilrossanty defence but their finishing ability left them down and they were constantly being fouled. David Hickey pointed a 42nd minute free with Alan Quinn negatising this from play at the other end. Brickeys were enjoying plenty possession and Mark Cummins and David Hickey combined well to set up Emmet Gaffney for a fine score at the end of the third quarter.

This was a time in the game when Brickeys had a right few good scoring oppor-

tunities but a missed rushed free and another wide from one kept the scoreboard stagnant on their side.

Kilrossanty were the opposite and Niall Walsh kicked a fine 56th minute score to regain their six point advantage at 1-10 to 0-7. The winners’ second goal was also impressive when a now dominant Niall Walsh set-up Pa Cunningham for a wrap up goal in the 58th minute followed by their final score by Pa Whyte three minutes later, 2-11 to 0-7.

Once again though, the Brickeys came forward and their 27th free was quickly taken by Cormac Curran to Emmet Gaffney, who neatly dispatched it to the net past a crowded goal mouth and, though it was too little too late, it was a score their overall efforts deserved.

Kilrossanty’s Top Three: Tommy Prendergast, Stephen Prendergast, Killian Whelan.

Brickeys Top Three: Mark Cummins, Cormac Curran, Kieran O’Neill.

Observer’sMan of the Match: Tommy Prendergast.

Number of Scorers:

Kilrossanty 8. Brickeys 4.

Scored from Play: Kilrossanty 2-6. Brickeys 1-3.

Frees For: Kilrossanty 13.

Brickeys 27.

Wides: Kilrossanty 4. Brickeys 6.

Score of the Match: Kilrossanty’s 16th minute goal scored by Tommy Prendergast.

Scorers – Kilrossanty: Paul Whyte 0-5 (4f, 1’45’), Tommy Prendergast 1-1, Pa Cunningham 1-0, Joey Veale, Paul Keaing, Alan Quinn, Niall Walsh and Pa Whyte 0-1 each.

Brickeys: Emmet Gaffney 1-1. Carthach Shalloe 0-3f, David Hickey 0-2 (1f), Conor Phelan 0-1.

Kilrossanty: Darren Mulhearne; Barry Prendergast, Mark Prendergast, Killian

Whelan; James Whyte, Stephen Prendergast, Conor Hayes; Tommy Prendergast, Paul Whyte; Paul Keating, Pa Whyte, Alan Quinn; Pa Cunningham, Niall Walsh, Joey Veale. Subs: David Power for Paul Whyte (b/c, 38), Donie Fitzgerald for Joey Veale.

Brickeys: Tommy Lynch; Kieran O’Neill, Philip Walsh, Conor Phelan; Cathal Curran, David Ryan, Johnny Cooney; Cormac Curran, Mark Cummins; Cormac O’Grady, Carthach Barry, Shane McGrath; Emmet Gaffney, David Hickey, Carthach Shalloe.

Subs: Ryan O’Neill for Carthach Shalloe (inj, 28), John Morrissey for Cormac O’Grady (41), Darragh O’Grady for Shane McGrath (50).

Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

SENIOR FOOTBALL GROUP 1 p w d l pts for pts against pts diff. pts.

Kilrossanty 1 1 0 0 17 10 7 2 Stradbally 1 1 0 0 13 8 5 2 Rathgormack 1 1 0 0 10 8 2 2 Clashmore Kinsalebeg 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ballinameela 1 0 0 1 8 13 -5 0 Brickey Rangers 2 0 0 2 18 27 -9 0 SENIOR FOOTBALL GROUP 2 p w d l pts for pts against pts diff. pts.

Deuglán Naofa 1 1 0 0 20 18 2 2 Ballinacourty 1 0 1 0 13 13 0 1 An Rinn 1 0 1 0 13 13 0 1 Gaultier 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Nire 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St Saviour's 1 0 0 1 18 20 -2 0

RADLEY ENGINEERING WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Improved Ballinacourty performance earns draw Ballinacourty …………1-6; Modeligo …………….. 0-9.

PLAYED at the Burgery venue last Wednesday evening, this was as well contested an Intermediate football game as we are likely to see this year. Both teams had opportunities to win the match, Modeligo, perhaps more so, but in the end an equal share of the points was a just outcome from a neutral point of view.

There was a good sized attendance for this second round fixture with more of an atmosphere at this venue than at an empty looking Fraher Field. Last Year’s jun-

ior champions Modeligo were without the services of Pat Fitzgerald and Tom Devine while ‘Courty had Colm Kindregan, Patrick Lynch, Martin Lavan and Jamie Ryan back for their first championship game this year.

Modeligo held a slender 0-6 to 1-2 half-time lead with their scores coming from Michael Troy 0-4f and full forward Shane Troy 0-2. ‘Courty kept in touch with Jason O’Brien goal and points by Tiernan Murray and David Ferncombe (f).

Both sides enjoyed periods of second half domi-

nation but scores were few and far between with both sets of defences on top. The stand out scores in this moiety were a brace of Nicky Dee points supplemented by a Jamie Ryan effort while Michael Troy was the visitors’ only scorer with a further 0-3 (1f) to his credit.

Michael Troy extended Modeligo’s lead to 0-7 to 1-2 early in the second half but then Ballinacourty gave glimpses of their true form with three unanswered points to shoot into the lead at 1-5 to 0-7. Michael Troy replied with his two final scores, the latter a pointed free after ‘Courty

goalie Richie Ryan was unlucky to be penalised for overcarrying the ball.

However, David Ferncombe’s late point gave the home team a deserving share of the honours.

Modeligo’s hopes of winning the game were dashed late on when wing back Pa O’Donovan and corner back Sean Hennessy were blackcarded but they supplied just two scorers during the course of the game which will be something they will want to rectify in their next outing.

However, Modeligo have made an excellent start to their first year in this grade

with three out of four points secured and unbeaten to date.

This was more like the Ballinacourty team of last year and they gave as good as they got in this encounter.

Though they have just one point from their two outings, they have the opportunity and the ability to pick up enough points in their remaining three games to secure qualification for the semi finals. They were well led at the back by Patrick Lynch here with Nicky Dee and once again Laurence Hurney outstanding in the middle of the field. Tiernan Murray and Mark Gorman

were the pick of the forwards.

Ballinacourty: Richie Ryan; Gavin Breen, Martin Lavan, Diarmuid Henley; Jamie Ryan 0-1, Patrick Lynch, Colm Kindregan; Nicky Dee 0-2, Laurence Hurney; Eoin Enright, Mark Gorman, David Sweeney; Tiernan Murray 0-1, Jason O’Brien 1-0, David Ferncombe 02f. Subs: Jack Duggan for Colm Kindregan, Shane Crotty for David Sweeney, Cormac Dwyer for Martin Lavan.

Modeligo The Nire Dún Garbhan Geraldines Ballinacourty Ballyduff Upper

Modeligo: Francis Condon; Nicky O’Donovan, Brian McCarthy, Sean Hennessy; John McGrath, Kieran McCarthy, Pa O’Donovan; Pa Walsh, Sean O’Donovan; Cian O’Byrne, Jamie Troy, Thomas Walsh; Michael Troy 0-7 (5f), Shane Troy 0-2, Rian Reddy. Subs: Garry Power for Pa O’Donovan (b/c), Michael Bumster for Sean Hennessy (B/C).

Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL p w d l pts for pts against pts diff. pts.

2 1 1 0 24 17 7 3 2 1 0 1 29 23 6 2 2 1 0 1 23 22 1 2 1 1 0 0 11 10 1 2 2 0 1 1 19 27 -8 1 1 0 0 1 8 15 -7 0

Dungarvan wins first group football game in two years Dungarvan …………......................... 1-10; Nire ……………………........................ 1-8.

PRE-MATCH predictions were upset in Bushy Park last Friday evening when Dungarvan recorded their first win in the Group stages of the Intermediate football championship since 2014. Narrow though the difference between the teams was in the end, the Blues enjoyed most of the play throughout both halves and if they were more clinical in front of the posts, they would not have to wait for a relieving Tom Mansfield’s final whistle to take their first brace of championship points.

Nire were more direct in front of goal than their opponents and they held a 0-3 to 0-1 advantage after ten minutes though they were playing second fiddle in general play. A Kieran Walsh pointed free opened the scoring in the 3rd minute which Jamie Nagle nullified three minutes later with a

fine effort from play. Kenny Brazil and Connie Power added minors for the Nire against the run of play before a quick free

by Seamus Cunningham to Trevor Crotty was forwarded to Kenny Moore who finished well to the net to give the Blues the lead for the first time, 1-1 to 0-3.

Nire took control of proceedings for the final twenty minutes of the first half resulting in an unmarked Pa Meehan raising a green flag in the 20th minute and corner forward JP Fitzgerald kicked two mighty points from difficult angles near the endline in the 22nd and in the 25th minutes. Kenny Brazil gave the Nire a 0-5 lead in the 26th minute at 1-6 t0 1-1 and at this stage of the match, it seemed as if they were going to pull clear for their expected victory.

Dungarvan badly required a score before the recess and Gavin Crotty obliged with a 28th minute pointed free to leave the Blues

somewhat in touch at the short whistle on a score of 1-6 to 1-2.

Dungarvan tore into the action from the restart and they were rewarded with points by their top scorer Kenny Moore, Trevor Crotty at the end of a good team move and by an improved Ryan Donnolly to bring the deficit back to the minimum with 36 minutes on the clock.

Corner forward David Nugent settled Nire with a 38th minute point, 1-7 to 1-5 and it was in the 40th minute that the Ballymac based team kicked their first wide. However, Dungarvan were improving all the time and despite a wide from a scoreable free, the Blues kicked an unanswered 0-5 between the 42nd and the 57th minute. Gavin Crotty first and then Aaron Donnoly from an impossible angle levelled the match at 1-7 each before team captain Conor Sheridan led by example with the

lead point in the 51st minute.

When Kenny Moore pointed from play in the 54th minute, this was the first occasion that Dungarvan looked likely winners and Gavin Crotty’s 57th minute pointed free from a difficult angle confirmed this with a 0-3 lead at 1-10 to 1-7. Credit Nire, they kept on plugging away and they were rewarded with a 59th minute Kenny Brazil second score which concluded the scoring and both clubs are now on two championship points with two games played.

Deckie Barry played a sound game at full back for the winners while their half back trio of Aaron Donnolly, Darragh Lyons and Kenny Moore were the launchpad for many a Blues’ attack. Jamie Nagle and Conor Sheridan were effective í lár na páirce, while up front, the two Crottys Trevor and Gavin, Michael Kiely and Ryan Donnolly were the pick of the forwards.

The Nire were well served by such as Kenny Brazil, David Meehan, John Paul Fitzgerald, Kieran and Martin Walsh, Kieran Looney, Pa Meehan and team captain Connie Power who once again led by example.

Dungarvan: Jack Morrissey; John Havens, Dekie Barry, Gavin Power; Aaron Donnolly 0-1, Darragh Lyons, Kenny Moore 1-3 (2f); Conor Sheridan, Jamie Nagle 0-1; Mike Kiely, Jamie Hallahan, Gavin Crotty 0-3 (2f); Ryan Donnolly 0-1, Seamus Cunningham, Trevor Crotty 0-1.

Sub: Liam Ryan for Jamie Hallahan, Cormac Curran for Gavin Power.

Nire: Stephen Ryan; Jake Mulcahy, Conal Mulcahy, Jack Guiry; Aidan Condon, Martin Walsh, Kiaran Walsh 0-1f; Kiaran Looney, David Meehan; Diarmuid Murphy, Connie Power 0-1, Kenny Brazil 0-3; David Nugent 0-1, Pa Meehan 1-0, J. P. Fitzgerald 0-2. Subs: Eamonn Wall, Pa O’Gorman, Liam Cooney for Conal Mulcahy (b/c), (56).

Referee: Tom Mansfield (Affane).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Gaelic Jottings Trip to Tipp THERE was a perfect outcome to last Sunday’s trip to Thurles for the Allianz NHL semi-final with Derek McGrath’s charges recording a good win while all the attention is now being given to Clare after their demolition of Kilkenny in the second semi-final. Already, the Banner County have been installed as the favourites for the final back at the same venue on the 1st May while Waterford can work away in the background with no pressure on them in preparation for the game.

WATERFORD’S LEAGUE HISTORY The County has played in eight league finals winning three and losing five as follows: 1938/39: Dublin 1-8; Waterford 1-4. 1958/59: Tipperary 0-15; Waterford 0-7. 1960/61: Tipperary 6-6; Waterford 4-9. 1962/63: Waterford 2-15; Tipperary 4-7. 1998: Cork 2-14; Waterford 0-13. 2004: Galway 2-15; Waterford 1-13. 2007: Waterford 0-20; Kilkenny 0-17. 2015: Waterford 1-24; Cork 0-17.

Goals, Goals, Goals DEREK McGrath expressed delight after Waterford raised three green flags in their emphatic win over Limerick. Goalscoring hasn't been one of the Deise's strongest points, so McGrath's delight was perfectly understandable.

“Psychologically, for the lads, it’s good to get a couple of goals. We got 3-21 last year, against Cork, in the championship, 3-23 today. There’s a little more accuracy needed, because it can be a noose around your neck, not getting goals. We were happy to get them today. We worked hard for them."

“We felt they set up with Ronan Lynch sweeping, so the crux, for us, was whether to set up with seven against five — Wexford set up with seven at the back against us, and we struggled with that. “We worked the ball well, early on, and we varied it, as well. If we see space on the field, we get a message out there, but most teams aren’t leaving huge space anywhere on the field.

That’s left to the players themselves.”

The manager was pleased with the manner in which his side closed out the game. “Against Galway, in the league, we went three ahead with a few minutes left, but they reeled us in. We haven’t seemed to be able to put teams away consistently, and we did that well today.

“Our attitude has been consistent about the league. We feel our best chance of success in the championship is to do well in the league."

Hogan Stand team of the week SEVEN Clare players and six from Waterford made the Hogan Stand team of the week after the weekend games in Thurles as follows: Stephen O’Keeffe; Oisin O’Brien, Barry Coughlan, Cian Dillon; Brendan Buglar, Austin Gleeson, Diarmuid Byrnes (Limerick); Kevin Moran, Lester Ryan (Kilkenny); John Conlon, Colm Galvin, Aaron Cunningham; Patrick Curran, Shane Bennett, Conor McGrath.

Player welfare PLAYER welfare has again been given a back seat in the County with both Shane McNulty and Patrick Curran being given just two days to recover

THE National Launch of John West Féile na nGael will take place on Thursday, 21st April at 7.00 pm in Ballymacarbry Community Centre, Ballymacarbry nestled in the Nire Valley on the Waterford/Tipperary border. This night of music, dance and celebration will showcase local talents from the National Schools of Newcastle, Co. Tipperary and Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford as well as other local dignitaries. The Presidents of the GAA, Camogie and Handball Associations will also be in attendance on this night.

draw a good attendance to the Dungarvan club grounds this Friday evening for this local derby encounter with perhaps the Touraneena club’s experience in the Intermediate grade in recent years giving them a slight advantage here.

Ballysaggart should account for Melleray in their attached game while An Sean Phobail will be favourites to record their first win when playing Ballinacourty’s third fifteen in Bushy Park.

WEST INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE FIXTURES Sunday, 24th April at 12 noon First team named has home advantage:Baile na Miolach v An Coilligeáin, Lios Mhór v Rodaithe na Brice, Chlais Mhór/ Ceann tSaile Beag v An Turin, Naomh Mhuire v An Rinn, An tSraidbhaile v Deughlan Naofa. Madh Dheilge v Baile na Saggart.

This Week’s Fixtures

Fraher Field Classics

JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior Football Championship (Round 2): Stradbally v Rathgormack in Carriganore on Tuesday, 19th April at 8 p.m.

Gaultier v The Nire in St. Molleran’s on Tuesday, 19th April at 8 p.m.

Ballinameela v Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg in Fraher Field on Tuesday, 19th April at 8.30 p.m.

ROUND 1 CATCHUP Gaultier v An Rinn in Kill on Saturday, 23rd April at 6 p.m.

St. Saviours v Ballinacourty in Kill on Saturday, 23rd April at 7.30 p.m.

Three Senior football games deferred last weekend because of the game in Thurles were played last night, Tuesday, while this coming Saturday An Rinn have the opportunity to avenge last year’s defeat to Gaultier and Ballinacourty should get back on track against St. Saviours, who, at the same time can be relied on for a spirited display to the very end as they showed against Ardmore last time out.

SARGENT CUP/SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE Fourmilewater v Tallow in Ballymacarbry on Friday, 22nd April at 7.15 p.m.

Ballyduff Upper v Mount Sion in Ballyduff on Saturday, 23rd April at 7.15 p.m.

Passage v Ballygunner in Passage on Saturday, 23rd April at 7.15 p.m.

Dungarvan v De La Salle in Dungarvan on Saturday, 23rd April at 7.15 p.m.

Cappoquin v Roanmore in Cappoquin on Sunday, 24th April at 7 p.m.

Abbeyside v Portlaw in Abbeyside on Saturday, 29th April at 7:30 p.m.

With county players unavailable, these games could go anyway with perhaps the home teams having the advantage in all cases.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Ballyduff and Geraldines were due to play in Lismore last evening, Tuesday, with the Gers fancied to continue on their winning ways.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL Friday, 22nd April Junior Football Premier Sliabh gCua V Emmetts at Dungarvan Club Grounds at 7.30 p.m.

Junior Football Intermediate Attached Ballysaggart V Melleray at Tallow -7 p.m.

Sunday, 24th April Junior Football Premier An tSean Phobail V Ballinacourty at Bushy Park 12 noon.

Sliabh gCua and Emmetts should

THIS week’s featured game on the Fraher Field Facebook page, courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy is the County senior football quarter-final game between Dungarvan and Mt. Sion at the Fraher Field on the 9th August, 1964.

from the NHL final before playing in the 2015 under 21 final between their clubs, Dungarvan and De La Salle on the Tuesday night and then into the first round of the Senior championships a few days later.

Féile Na nGael Launch

County Bord na nÓg Annual Gleeson Cup THE annual Gleeson Cup (U-16 Divisional hurling tournament Final) between a selection of players from West Waterford and East Waterford takes place on Saturday evening next (that’s April 23rd) with throw-in at 6:00 pm. At the time of penning this piece, we were awaiting confirmation of the venue for this game, so please listen to WLR or else check out our Facebook page (Bord na nOg Portlairge).

Please come along and show your support for these players who are the future of Waterford GAA. The Board would like to thank Liam Gleeson, and all the Gleeson family for their kind sponsorship of this popular tournament which is held annually and here’s looking forward to what has become a very important event each year in the Bord na nOg calendar.

Scór Na Seachtaine WATERFORD’S 41st minute Patrick Curran point under pressure from a difficult angle near the sideline against Limerick in the NHL semi-final in Thurles last Sunday.

Laochra Gael 2016

Last programme in series features the Meehans of Galway Sunday, 24th April at 5.55 p.m. ON TG4 REPEAT: Mondays at 8.00 p.m.

THIS series of Laochra Gael on TG4 comes to an end this week with our final programme on Sunday, April 24th featuring The Meehan brothers of Galway.

We do hope you have enjoyed watching this series and we look forward to bringing you another series of Laochra Gael profiling the feats of

Gaelic Games’ greatest players.

The final programme in this series features Galway’s Meehan Brothers.

The Meehans from Caltra in East Galway are one of the most famous footballing families in the history of the GAA. Tomás and Declan won AllIreland medals with Galway in 1998 and in 2001.

With four other brothers, Seamus, Enda, Noel

Lauch of Féile na nGael THE National Launch of John West Féile na nGael will take place on Thursday, 21st April at 7.00 pm in Ballymacarbry Community Centre, Ballymacarbry nestled in the Nire Valley on the Waterford / Tipperary border. This night of music, dance and celebration will showcase local talents from the national schools of Newcastle, Co. Tipperary and Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford as well as other local dignitaries. The Presidents of the GAA, Camogie and Handball Associations will also be in attendance on this night.

A temporary solution to a permanent problem PATRONS at the Fraher Field last weekend might have thought they had taken

and Michael, they won the All-Ireland Club Title in 2004, beating the mighty Gaeltacht in the final. We hear their stories here, with contributions also from John O’Mahony, Kevin Walsh, and Dara Ó Cinnéide.

The series is produced

by Nemeton TV, the independent production company from Ring in the Waterford Gaeltacht which has produced much of TG4’s acclaimed sports coverage.

the road to Clonea by mistake as the famous venue had sand spread over six large continually damaged central parts of the field. The sand was essentially a camouflage job for the visit of Kerry for the Munster minor football game as for the second time, replaced sods had not been given time to settle in place at the very much overused venue.

This problem is not going to go away by itself and either the grounds are closed to allow the resodding to be completed properly, which is probably a non runner or Astroturf sections are put in place to solve this problem once and for all. (See picture below).

Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the well known Abbeyside GAA family the Organs on the death of Frankie Organ last week. The Organs have been associated with the Village Club since its very foundations.

Community Employment workers preparing the Fraher Field for the Munster Minor Football Championship game between Waterford and Kerry last Wednesday.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

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MUNSTER MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL

Kerry commentators called it correctly Kerry …………………2-21; Waterford …………….. 1-2.

THE two Kerry commentators broadcasting last Wednesday evening’s Munster minor football championship game at the Fraher Field between Waterford and Kerry back to the Kingdom certainly were talking sense and expressing the views of many football followers when they stated that the weaker counties should play-off against one another in this grade and then let the best one take on either Kerry or Cork at a later stage. A ten year old also expressed this view so in fairness it isn’t rocket science and the powers that be should know by now that fixtures such as last Wednesday don’t promote the game of football in either county and indeed from our players’ point of view ruins their confidence going onwards for provincial championship outings in any grade.

Indeed, some Déise followers, and there wasn’t many in the announced attendance of 487, went a step further and maintained that whoever agreed to the organisation of the championship in its present format have it all to answer for considering the litany of heavy and embarrassing defeats on teams chronicled over the decades since the minor championship was introduced.

At the same time one must say that a part of the problem comes from within our own county as hurling is the number one code and players that could be available are giving their all to the small ball game. Like the under 21 game against Cork at the same venue a month pre-

viously, 3-18 to 0-2, it was another Colliseum job with the thumbs down sign coming as early as the thirteenth minute when the visitors had raced into a 0-11 to 0-0 lead.

That said, the Waterford players gave of their best throughout and it wasn’t their efforts or pride in the jersey that kept them on the backfoot throughout, rather the class of a county seeking three in-a-row All-Ireland titles.

Kerry supplied six different scorers in their 0-11 to 0-0 13th minute lead with their marquee forward David Clifford raising the first flag after just eleven seconds.

The Kingdom had ten different scorers over the course of the hour, including three substitutes which showed the quality of their bench as well.

In one-sided games, referees need to show some common sense as well and Waterford were denied two early frees, including one penalty both inside the first ten minutes when Kerry were already six points to the good.

Highlight of the first half from a Waterford point of view was a superb save by Aaron Beresford in the 13th minute from a Sean O’Shea piledriver at the expense of a point. At the other end of the field, Kerry custodian and captain Sean O Luing saved well from Kill’s Kieran Kirwan at the end of the first quarter and the home team’s first and only score of the half arrived in the 21st minute via a pointed free by Shane O’Meara.

The Kerry goal in the 23rd minute was a gem when corner back Graham O’Sullivan and David Clifford combined to assist Ferdia O’Brien in raising the first of his two

green flags. A third Dara Moynihan point finished the first half with Kerry comfortably ahead by 1-13 to 0-1.

Under pressure the Waterford players gave away too much ball and they lacked the team work and skill of their opponents but they did include some good individual players with Cathal Curran, Billy Power, Dylan Guiry and Sean Martin at home at this level.

Kerry got the start that Waterford required after the break when Ferdia O’Brien struck for his second goal before some realised the second half had begun. Brian Friel entered centre stage with two fine scores and now all six Kerry forwards were on the scoresheet.

David Clifford kicked over a brilliant goal in the 38th minute while Waterford enjoyed their own moment in the 43rd minute when full forward Paddy Prendergast, who was starved of possession throughout ventured outfield and supplied the size 5 to wing back Cathal Curran who scored a smashing goal with the outside of his left foot and with little room to manoeuvre, 2-16 to 1-1.

The Nire’s Kieran Walsh is a player unlucky not to start and within a minute of his introduction in the 47th minute, he had kicked Waterford’s only point from play. It proved to be the Deise’s last score and the remainder of the game saw seven subs being introduced in total with three of the Kerry ones dissecting the posts before the final whistle.

Kerry will now play a Clare team that beat Limerick by 09 to 1-5 and this will be a semi-final fixture on the 11th of May. Waterford will meet

the winners of Tipperary and Limerick at a Waterford venue on the 27th April. The premier county were beaten

by Cork by 1-14 to 1-11 in their game last Wednesday.

This will be a play-off match with the winners playing Cork in the semi-final on the 11th May. Kerry’s Top Three: Sean O’Shea, David Clifford, Ferdia O’Brien.

Qaterford’s Top Three: Cathal Curran, Billy Power, Aaron Beresford.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Sean O’Shea.

Number of Scorers: Kerry 10, Waterford 3.

Scores from Play: Kerry 2-18, Waterford 1-1.

Frees For: Kerry 14.

Waterford 14.

Wides: Kerry 10.

Waterford 2.

Score of the Match: Kerry’s 23rd minute goal engineered by Graham O’Sullivan and David Clifford and executed by Ferdia O’Brien.

Scorers for Kerry – F. O’Brien (2-1); D. Clifford (0-5, 0-2 frees); S. O’Shea (0-4, 02 frees); D. Moynihan (0-3); B. Friel, D. O’Connor (0-2 each); M. Breen, M. Potts, T. O’Connor, D. Casey (0-1 each).

Scorers for Waterford – C. Curran (1-0); S. O’Meara (0-1 free), C. Walsh (0-1).

Kerry: S. Ó Luing (An Ghaeltacht); G. O’Sullivan (Piarsaigh Na Dromoda), N. Collins (Listowel Emmets), M. Reidy (Ballymacelligott); D. Naughton (Dr. Crokes), D. O’Brien (Glenflesk), M. Foley (Ballydonoghue); M. Breen (Beaufort), M. Ryan (Rathmore); D. O’Connor (Na Gaeil), S. O’Shea (Kenmare), D. Moynihan (Spa); F. O’Brien (Austin Stacks), D.

Waterford's Minor Footballers who lost to Kerry in the Munster Minor Football quarter-final in Fraher Field on Wednesday last.

Waterford's Maurice Daly in action with Kerry's Mike Breen and Mark Ryan during their Munster Minor Football quarter-final in Fraher Field.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Clifford (Fossa), B Friel (Rathmore). Subs: M. Potts (Dr. Crokes) for Naughton (27 mins, inj), B. Sweeney (Listowel Emmets) for Ryan (HT), D. Shaw (Dr. Crokes) for O’Connor (37), T. O’Connor (Ballymacelligott) for Moynihan (47), D. Casey (St. Mary’s) for O’Brien (52), C. Teehan (Glenbeigh Glencar) for Foley (55).

Waterford: A. Beresford

(Ballinacourty); A. O’Sullivan (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg), J. Skehan (Sliabh gCua), J. Mulcahy (The Nire); C. Ó Cuirrín (An Rinn), M. Daly (Brickey Rangers), C. Curran (Brickey Rangers); D. Guiry (The Nire), J. Beresford (Ballinacourty); B. Power (Rathgormack), S. Martin (Tramore), T. Barron (The Nire); C. Kirwan (Kill), S. O’Meara (The Nire), P.

Prendergast (Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg). Subs: T. Collins (Ballinacourty) for O’Sullivan (28 mins), C. Walsh (The Nire) for Ó Cuirrín (48), C. Gough (Stradbally) for Power (51), L. Connolly (Rathgormack) for Daly (54), R. O’Neill (Brickey Rangers) for Barron (57), C. Kennedy (Kill) for J. Beresford (59).

Referee: D. Grogan (Tipperary).

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Munster Minor Hurling Play-off 1 – Waterford v Tipperary WATERFORD will play Tipperary in the Electric Ireland Munster Minor Hurling Championship Play-off 1 on this Saturday, April 23rd at 2 p.m. in Walsh Park Waterford. The host team have the benefit of a game behind them after playing Cork at the same venue two weeks ago.

Cork were expected to win that game handy enough but Stephen Gough’s charges ran them to 0-4 on a scoreline of 0-17 to 1-10. The home side led at half-time by 1-6 to 0-8 after not making enough use of the stiffish breeze and they could have tested Cork further in the second half but for a number of wides at stages when the scoring difference between

Abigail O'Regan, Kaitlyn Croke, Emma Walsh and Elly Hyland who attended the Waterford Camogie Board Easter Camp in the Abbeyside GAA Ground.

[Noel Browne]

Tallow make amends LAWLORS HOTEL PREMIER WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Tallow ………………4-10; Affane ………………… 1-8.

THE Bridesiders put their heavy defeat to Shamrocks the previous week behind them with a convincing win themselves against unbeaten Affane in Knockanore last Saturday night. The half-time score was even enough with

the winners leading by 1-5 to 0-5 but they pulled well clear in a second half that they won by 3-5 to 1-3.

Tallow: Davy Tobin; Eric Hickey, Bob McCarthy, Kieran Fraser; Shaun O’Sullivan, Jordan Henley, Kevin Henley; Paul O’Brien, Jake Neville; Michael Curley, Sean Gleeson, Kieran Geary; Evan Sheehan, Donnchadh Mulcahy, Tommy Daly. Subs: Mickey Tobin for Paul O’Brien, Noel Condon for Michael Curley, Alan Curley for Bob

McCarthy, Martin Murphy for Donnchadh Mulcahy, Jake Beecher for Kevin Henley.

Affane: Donal O’Rourke; Damien McCarthy, P. J. Curran, Colin Landers; Shane Coughlan, Tim Looby, Killian Denn; Paul Murray, Shane Murray; Tommy McCarthy, Mossie Noonan, Jack Mangan; Brian Crotty, Darren Curran, Frankie Keniry.

Sub: Richard Scanlon for Frankie Keniry.

Referee: Gavin Whelan (Colligan Emmetts).

Kilgobinet off to a winning start LAWLORS HOTEL JUNIOR FOOTBALL INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED Kilgobinet …………… 3-6; Geraldines ……………1-4.

PLAYING at home in Bohadoon last Saturday evening, Kilgobinet enjoyed a winning start to this year’s junior attached football championship with a deserving win over Geraldines who were fielding their second club

team here.

Geraldines led by 1-2 to 01 at half-time with their goal coming from the penalty spot via Danny O’Keeffe.

Kilgobinet got into their stride in the second half and a brace of goals by centre forward Paul Walsh and newcomer Philip Curran helped to give them a deserving win at the final whistle.

Kilgobinet: James Fennell; John Cass, Eddie Cullinane, John Hallinan; Fergus Power, J. J.

Fitzgerald, Mark Dunford; Tomas Fahey, Neil Phelan; Philip Curran, Paul Walsh, Joe Curtin; Stephen Coffey, Tommy Cullinane, Paudie Fahey.

Sub: Johnny Murphy.

Geraldines: Pat O’Donovan; Pat Hickey, Johnny Tobin, Vinny O’Brien; Steven O’Brien, Michael O’Brien, Ricky Lynch; James Casey, Morgan O’Connell; Mark Lynch, David Cullinane, Eric Kennifick; John Corkery, Danny O’Keeffe, Jason O’Keeffe.

Referee: Timmy O’Keeffe (Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg).

the scoreboard ticking point wise. Noel Smyth scored the home side’s goal and Mark Nugent was again on target raising white flags.

Brickeys are home to Ballinameela next and Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg are away to An Rinn, both games on the 27th of April.

Brickeys: Mark Shalloe; Kevin McCarthy, Darragh O’Grady, Ian Walsh; Shane Nugent, Kevin Walsh, Darragh O’Herlihy; Micheal Gee, Olan

Casey; Richard Halpin, Jamie Kiely, Conor Morrissey; Gavin Flynn, Tadhg Tobin, Christy Power.

Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg: Darragh Curran; Alan McCarthy, Ronan Fitzgerald, Donal O’Neill; Robbie Deady, Shane Russell, Eoin Coughlan; Philip Dee, Fintan Walsh; Adam Curley, James O’Leary, Brian Dunne; Mark Nugent, Noel Smyth, Adam O’Sullivan. Subs: Declan Hickey, Tadhg Cunningham, Sean O’Connor, Padraig Connery.

Referee: Tomas O Corraoin (An Rinn)

Kilrossanty maintains winning sequence Kilrossanty ………… 1-8; Gaultier ………………1-6 THE Comeragh club continued their winning ways with a hard won 0-2 victory away from home against a Gaultier side that beat Stradbally at the coveside venue the previous week.

Kilrossanty: Cormac Heinen;

Kenny Houlihan, Jimmy Maher, Paul Lennon; Michael Hassett, Paul Hayes, Paudie Cooney; Michael Galvin Seamus Veale; Kevin Doyle, Michael Walsh, Willie Brazil; Dale Power, Ciaran Keating, David Prendergast.

Subs: Bobby Power for Michael Walsh, David Coffey for Michael Galvin, John Paul Quinlan for Michael Hassett, Fintan Walsh for

B. Nolan (Roanmore), C. Giles Doran (De La Salle), J. Flavin (Ardmore), D. McGrath (Abbeyside), D. Power (Passage), E. Murray (Ballyduff Upper), M. O’Brien (Geraldines), E. McGrath (Butlerstown), H. Ruddle Redmond (Ballygunner), J. Prendergast (Lismore), D. Guiry (Fourmilewater), C. Curran (Brickey Rangers), M. Mahony (Ballygunner) (c), N. Montgomery (Abbeyside), T. Douglas (De La Salle) Subs: C. Dalton (Clonea), T. Barron (Fourmilewater), D. McGrath, C. Kirwan (Fenor), T. Douglas, G. Waters (Dungarvan) E. McGrath, J. Reade (St Mollerans), D. Guiry.

Hopefully, Mikey O’Brien from St. Olivers will be recovered from his leg injury which necessitated his early departure from the field against Cork when he was playing a mighty game while Conor Dalton who came on the last day will be pushing for a start from the outset this time round.

Tipperary haven’t any championship form this year to go on but their side should include some of the Templemore Harty Cup team that were defeated by Árd Scoil Rís in that schools final by 0-11 to 0-8. They are, of course, the reigning Munster champions, including beaten Waterford in the first round in Thurles last year by 1-14 to 0-16. Billy Nolan, Darragh

McGrath, Glen Waters and Jack Prendergast are survivors from last year.

The Premier county have beaten us also the year we won the All-Ireland in 2013 by 2-18 to 1-15 in a first round game in Walsh Park.

In 2012, we were on the wrong side of a 2-25 to 0-12 scoreline in Thurles while our last win against the biggest inland county in Ireland stretches back five years to 2011 when we came out on top by 2-16 to 1-13. The losers this weekend will have another bite of the cherry away to Clare in the first week in May. Throw-in time in Walsh Park this Saturday is 2 p.m. and admission is €10 with the usual concessions.

Waterford Ladies qualify for League Final in emphatic style WATERFORD ladies footballers kept their hopes for league glory very much alive with an excellent win over a largely disappointing Leitrim team in the semi-final of the LIDL Division 3 league.

Played in excellent conditions, in McCann Park, Portarlington, Co. Laois, Waterford blitzed the Connacht side from the start with a powerful display of possession football. Points from Maria Delahunty who punished Leitrim at every opportunity with her accurate free taking and goals from Katie Murray, Michelle Ryan and Sinead Ryan left the Déise girls very much in the driving seat at half-time on the score-line Waterford 3-8; Leitrim 0-5.

The expected onslaught from the Leitrim girls after half time did not materialise as Waterford were clinical in their finishing. Sinead Ryan added to her goal tally with another in the second half, coupled with a well taken goal

from Ballyduff’s Gráinne Kenneally and a brace from substitute Ciara Hurley along with points from Aileen Wall and Róisín Tobin meant that Waterford ran out easy winners on the final score-line Waterford 7-15; Leitrim 0-6.

This result sets Waterford up for a final appearance against near neighbours and old rivals Tipperary. This game has the makings of a thriller as both teams have produced wonderful performances in the league to date.

In the first round of the league Waterford eked out a narrow win over the Premier girls with a one point win on the score line Waterford 0-18; Tipperary 2-11.

Both teams have been unbeaten since then with Tipperary being very impressive in coming from behinds to defeat a strong Wexford team to qualify for the final.

The LIDL division 3 final takes place on Saturday, 30th April at 3.45 with the venue to be finalised.

Waterford lined-out as follows: Katie Hannon, Mairead Wall, Michelle McGrath, Linda Wall, Emma Murray, Louise Ryan, Grainne Kenneally (1-0), Megan Dunford, Katie Murray (1-1), Maria Delahunty (0-6), Michelle Ryan (1-3), Caoimhe Mc Grath, Aileen Wall (0-1), Liz Devine (0-1) Sinead Ryan (2-2).

Subs used: Aisling Mullaney, Caragh McCarthy, Ciara Hurley (2-0) Lauren McGregor and RóisínTobin (0-1).

WLPA HERO OF THE MONTH Congratulations to Maria Delahunty on her selection as Women’s Ladies Player Association Hero of the Month for the month of March based on her outstanding performances in the league during the month.

UNDER 16 LADIES QUALIFY FOR MUNSTER FINAL Waterford’s under 16 ladies team qualified for a Munster B final tilt with Tipperary as a result of their win over Limerick on Saturday last. In a must-win

situation following from their narrow one point defeat to Tipperary on St. Patrick’s Day, the Waterford girls played some excellent football to record a great win on the score-line Waterford 8-14; Limerick 4-1. Well done to manager Johnny Troy and all concerned.

FÉILE SUCCESS FOR GAULTIER AND BALLYSAGGART Congratulations to Gaultier and Ballysaggart who are Waterford ladies football representatives in Féile Peil na nÓg to be held in Kerry, Limerick and North Cork in June. Gaultier will be in Division 3, based in West Limerick in a group which includes Old Mill, Donegal and Mungret/St Paul’s.

Ballysaggart will fly the flag for the Déise in Division 5 and will be based in Kerry in a group which includes Kerin O’Rahilly’s, Galway and Ballyduff/Beale. Best of luck to both clubs competing in this prestigious competition.

Waterford Camogie Sponsored by DID Electrical

New Senior Manager appointed

Brickeys go tops JJ KAVANAGH JUNIOR FOOTBALL SENIOR ATTACHED Brickeys ……………….... 1-9; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg . 1-6.

BRICKEY Rangers’ junior team are top of the junior senior attached table by one points difference after their well deserved 0-3 win away to Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg last Friday evening. Shane Nugent rattled the net for the winners and such as Olan Casey and Gavin Flynn kept

the teams was not great.

The Waterford team this Saturday should bear much resemblance to the one that lined out against Cork as follows;

Kevin Doyle.

Gaultier: Paul Murphy; Sean Flynn, Jamie Burke, Rory Phelan; Robin Croke, Ronan McDonagh, Nick Byrne; Dean Kearns, Conor Dunne; David Jones, David Hartry Michael Whitty; Conor Langton, Donal McCarthy, Cathal Ryan.

Referee: Tim O’Byrne (Erins Own).

WE would like to take this opportunity to thank Sean Fleming who so kindly stepped in as interim manager of the senior team for the National League. Due to work commitments Sean has stepped down. Sean has done fantastic work with the senior team and will continue to work with our development squads. The County Board has ratified the new management team which will be made up of Don McMahon as Manager, Chris Dempsey and Nicky Mackey as hurling and Physical coaches.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish Don and his management team and the senior girls all the best for the upcoming senior championship. First match up is Munster Championship against Limerick on Sunday, 8th May. All Ireland Championship begins on Saturday, 18th June with our first game against Cork which

is a home game DOG NIGHT Thank you to everyone who supported the Waterford Camogie fundraising Night at the Dogs in Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium last night. It was fantastic to see such a large crowd at our night. A big thank you to all the businesses who took ads out in our programmes and businesses who sponsored races on the night. A special mention to the organising committee Joe Cleary, John Flood, Deirdre Allen and Ann Shanahan who did Trojan work.

FOUNDATION COACHING COURSE Waterford Camogie will be running a Foundation Coaching course on Saturday, 30th April. It is opened to all over the age of 16. All clubs are encouraged to have their club represented. Venue will be confirmed in the next few days .

JOHN WEST FÉILE NA nGAEL LAUNCH NIGHT The John West Féile na nGael takes place from 17th to 19th June and is being hosted between Waterford and Tipperary. Waterford Camogie have 15 clubs partaking in the Tournament.

The National Launch of John West Féile na nGael will take place this Thursday, 21st April at 7.00 p.m. in Ballymacarbry Community Centre, nestled in the Nire Valley on the Waterford / Tipperary border.

All clubs are asked to be represented. This night of music, dance and celebration will showcase local talents from the national schools of Newcastle, Co. Tipperary and Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford as well as other local dignitaries.

The Presidents of the GAA, Camogie and Handball Associations will also be in

attendance on this night. It promises to be a great night.

CLUB RESULTS This weekend two matches were played: Lismore 1-17; Gaultier 3-6.

Rinn were due to play St. Anne’s. This game was postponed. In the intermediate league De la Salle recorded a comprehensive victory over Dungarvan on Saturday last.

A full update on league tables will be given next week.

THIRD LEVEL ALL STAR AWARD Congratulations to Fiona Morrissey (An Rinn) on being awarded a third level college all star award. Fiona is currently a member of our senior panel and vice captain of the team.

NEXT COUNTY BOARD MEETING Next County Board meeting takes place in Lawlors Hotel on Monday, 25th April at 7.30 p.m. All clubs are requested to attend.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

ALLIANZ NATIONAL HURLING LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL

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Waterford qualifies for ninth League Final Waterford …………… 3-23; Limerick …………….. 1-18.

WATERFORD scored 3-13 in the second half of the Allianz NHL semi-final in Thurles last Sunday compared to just 1-7 for Limerick, their goal coming from a free in the 72nd minute and therein lies the reason Derek McGrath’s charges are preparing for a ninth appearance in the final on Sunday week.

The goal famine ended in style in Semple Stadium with three bagged in half an hour in the second half and it could have been five with opportunities there also for Austin Gleeson and Jake Dillon.

Waterford looked a step above their opposition once Shane Bennett converted his penalty strike superbly as Limerick’s lengthy sojourn in the lower flight of hurling took its toll.

It was heartening to see Waterford back in top form once again and their team work, fitness and scoring ability won many plaudits from their travelling supporters.

Playing against the breeze in the first half the Déise contained the Limerick challenge well. The game was level in this period on nine occasions with both teams in the lead on five occasions each. The winners never led by more than 0-1 while Limerick were ahead by 0-2 twice and eight of the Treaty county’s scores were from play compared to five for Kevin Moran’s side.

Both teams employed a spare man in defence with Tadhg De Burca and Darragh Fives alternating for the winners and despite a tally of 0-23 being scored, defences were generally on top in the

search for first half goals.

Michael Walsh was the GAA BEO man of the match which was met with universal approval as his work rate, correct decision making and distribution of the sliotar was second to none.

Top scorers in the first moiety included Tom Morrissey and centre back Diarmuid Byrnes for Limerick with three and two points respectively while Colin Dunford despatched an early brace for the winners with Tadhg De Burca, Shane Bennett and Austin Gleeson also contributing from play.

Patrick Curran pointed five frees compared to four for his Limerick counterpart Ronan Lynch, whose team mates James Ryan and Barry Nash also raised flags from play.

Both teams struck 0-4 each from play with the game being evenly poised at the short whistle on a score of 0-12 to 0-11 in favour of Limerick.

Compared to the first half, the teams were level only once after the break in the 39th minute after scores by Ronan Lynch (f) and Patrick Curran (65) and Kevin Moran, after another assist from Michael Walsh. Jake Dillon placed Darragh Fives for a 40th minute permanent lead and the turning point in the match looked to be the placing of Patrick Curran closest to goal and his 41st minute contender for score of the match seemed to ignite the Waterford challenge.

One minute later a high ball broke off Curran to Shane Bennett, who was hauled to the ground in possession and the Ballysaggart

man displayed all the coolness and confidence of an experienced senior to give Limerick captain Quaid no chance in the goal with an expertly delivered puck of the sliotar. A mistaken identification by the referee gave Patrick Curran a 45th minute yellow card which added to a real one in the final minute of normal time prematurely ended his game with a tally of 1-10 (7f, 2’65’) to his credit.

A free on Colin Dunford punished by Patrick Curran opened up a 0-6 lead in the 46th minute at 1-16 to 0-13 but opportunities to open the gap further were not taken, especially by Jake Dillon who didn’t seem to have the confidence to finish off a pass from Patrick Curran to the net with the resultant pass to Michael Walsh ending up for a ‘65’.

Two pointed frees by Ronan Lynch and scores from play by Tom Condon, Limerick’s first of the second half (54 mins) and by Barry Nash left just one puck of the sliotar the difference in the 56th minute at 1-17 to 0-17.

However, Waterford upped a gear and four minutes later, they had restored their six point lead at 1-20 to 0-17 via Patrick Curran after pressure by the attack won a close in free, substitute Brian O’Halloran and Shane Bennett.

O’Halloran, who replaced Colin Dunford in the 47th minute was in the thick of the action again when he started a goal move, continued by Michael Walsh and finished off by Patrick Curran who regularly gets into good positions in front of goal for a

Waterford's Tom Devine in possession against Limerick's Richie McCarthy during the National Hurling League semi-final in Thurles.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Waterford's Patrick Curran in possession against Limerick's Paul Browne during the National Hurling League semi-final in Thurles. ]Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

major score.

Another substitute Tom Devine also played his part with a trademark point, three minutes after his introduction as the contest was finished now with Waterford holding a 2-21 to 0-17 lead.

Limerick had a genuine penalty claim dismissed in the 62nd minute as Pauric Mahony replaced a tiring Michael Walsh and Shane Bennett fired over his third point from play and Austin Gleeson his second.

Limerick were awarded two close-in frees in the 72nd minute, the first one by Shane Dowling was stopped and his second was unstoppable, 2-23 to 1-18 but Waterford responded immediately and Shane Bennett did the spade work for Tom Devine to crash home a third Waterford goal which was the final action of the game.

Waterford’s Top Three: Michael Walsh, Darragh Fives, Tadhg De Burca.

Limerick’s Top Three: Richie McCarthy, Diarmuid Byrnes, Tom Morrissey.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Michael Walsh.

Number of Scorers: Waterford 9. Limerick 8.

Scores from Play: Waterford 2-13. Limerick 110.

Frees For: Waterford 11.

Limerick 11.

Wides: Waterford 6.

Limerick 12.

Score of the Match: Waterford’s 41st minute Patrick Curran point under pressure from a difficult angle near the sideline.

Scorers for Waterford – P. Curran (1-10, 7 frees, 2 65s), S. Bennett (1-3, 1-0 pen); T. Devine (1-1); A. Gleeson (0-3, 1 free); C. Dunford (0-2); T. de Burca, D. Fives, K. Moran, B. O’Halloran 0-1 each.

Scorers for Limerick: R. Lynch (0-7, frees); S. Dowling (1-1, frees); T. Morrissey (0-3); D. Byrnes, B. Nash (0-2 each); P. Browne, J. Ryan, T. Condon (0-1 each).

Waterford: S. O’Keeffe; S. Fives, B. Coughlan, N. Connors; P. Mahony, T. de Burca, D. Fives; J. Barron, K. Moran (c); M. Walsh, A. Gleeson, J. Dillon; P. Curran, S. Bennett, C. Dunford. Subs for Waterford: B. O’Halloran for Dunford (48); S. McNulty for S. Fives (55); T. Devine for Dillon (58); P. Mahony for Walsh (65); S. O’Sullivan for Moran, 67.

Limerick: N. Quaid (c); S. O’Brien, R. McCarthy, R. English; P. O’Brien, D. Byrnes, R. Lynch; G. O’Mahony, P. Browne; G.

Hegarty, J. Ryan C. Lynch; B. Nash, K. Downes, T. Morrissey. Subs for Limerick: J. Fitzgibbon for Hegarty (48); T. Condon for S. O’Brien (50);

D. Hannon for Downes (57); S. Dowling for P. O’Brien (60); G. Mulcahy for R. Lynch (65).

Referee: B. Kelly (Westmeath).

Waterford's Manager Derek McGrath.

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ALLIANZ NATIONAL HURLING LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL

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Supporting the Waterford Hurlers against Limerick were Sean MacGearailt, Oscar and Naoise O Fearghail from An Rinn.

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Waterford Hurlers who beat Limerick in the semi-final of the National Hurling League in Thurles.

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Supporting the Waterford Hurlers against Limerick in Thurles.

Supporting the Waterford Hurlers against Limerick were Mary Curran and Rosie Whelan.

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Supporting the Waterford Hurlers against Limerick were Kayra and Kerri Dunne from Waterford.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Supporting the Waterford Hurlers against Limerick were Patrice, Peter and J. J. Flanagan.

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Supporting the Waterford Hurlers against Limerick were Billy Crowley with Theresa and Kevin Barry from Dunhill.

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Supporting the Waterford Hurlers against Limerick were Cian, Jean and Robert Jefferies from West Waterford.

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Supporting the Waterford Hurlers against Limerick were Aoibhe and Edel Dunford from Abbeyside.

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Supporting the Waterford Hurlers against Limerick were Conor, Kieran and David Wilkinson from Tourin.

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Supporting the Waterford Hurlers against Limerick were Roger Casey and Jim Dee. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting the Waterford Hurlers against Limerick were Michael Crowe, Noel O'Sullivan and Martin McNamara.

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Supporting the Waterford Hurlers against Limerick in Thurles.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

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FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER Saturday, 15th June, 1996 COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Jim Maher on target for Kilrossanty Kilrossanty 0-8; Stradbally 0-6.

KILROSSANTY Senior footballers carved out a hard earned win over their great local rivals Stradbally at rain lashed Fraher Field on Sunday evening last in a championship contest that produced much in the way of commitment from both teams.

Stradbally had first use of the breeze which was blowing down into the dressing room corner of the pitch. But it was Kilrossanty who opened the scoring with a point from a free in the first minute.

Points from Liam O’Brien (2) and Pat Halpin made it 0-3 to 0-1 with 11 minutes played.

Mattie Kiely, Eoin O’Brien (free) and Neilie O’Connor exchanged points, 0-4 to 0-3 with 20 minutes played. Then in the 21st minute Stradbally fluffed a good goal chance with the ball on the carpet in front of the Kilrossanty posts. Thereafter, Alfie Kirwan deflected a Laurence Walsh shot out for a 45. Liam O’Brien and Jim Maher exchanged points, 0-5 to 0-4 in the Reds favour at the break.

On the turnover Jim Maher levelled it up in the 35th minute. Then came a goal incident when Kevin Cunningham, the Reds ‘keeper, struggled to hold a high ball in

from Jim Maher. One of the goal umpires indicated for a goal. Referee Tomas Maher, after consulting both umpires ruled no goal. In the 43rd minute Jim Maher pointed a 13 metre free from an acute angle to regain the lead.

Another free and after a quick interchange of the ball Jim Maher drove over another fine point in the 46th minute, 0-7 to 0-5. Eoin O’Brien, from a free, pulled one back for Stradbally in the 54th minute.

Kilrossanty’s defence held firm in a tight finish with Neilie O’Connor scoring their point in the 55th minute, 0-8 to 0-6.

The conditions mitigated against good football and accordingly it’s difficult to assess the prospects of either team as Championship contenders.

Kilrossanty played a more sensible brand of football on this occasion. Yet, their scoring ability remains somewhat limited with Jim Maher remaining as their scorerin-chief once again. With Neilie O’Connor also showing up well.

Likewise, Stradbally lack punch up front in terms of winning back the Conway Cup. However, that much said both teams provided committed fare for the good sized attendance. Gate receipts: £744.

Kilrossanty scorers: J. Maher 0-5, N. O’Connor 0-2, M. Kiely 0-1.

Stradbally scorers: L. O’Brien 0-3, E. O’Brien 0-2, P. Halpin 0-1.

Kilrossanty: A. Kirwan; B. Lannon, M. Fitzgerald, P. Power; B. Kirwan, B. Whelan, D. Mulhearne; J. Maher, M. Kiely; C. Dee, P. Whyte, J. Kirwan; J. Kiely, N. O’Connor, N. Kirwan. Sub: E. Flynn for J. Kirwan.

Stradbally: K. Cunninghan; M. Curran, O. Constello, F. O’Brien; L. Walsh, M. McGuinness, T. Walsh; M. O’Brien, G. Walsh; N. Curran, S. Cunningham, P. Halpin; L. O’Brien, O. Phelan, E. O’Brien.

Sub: T. Curran for P. Halpin.

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Teams of Times Gone By LISMORE SENIOR HURLING TEAM Year: 1996. Competition: 2nd round senior hurling championship. Date: Sunday, April 14th, Venue Fraher Field, Opposition: St. Mollerans. Referee: Brian Power (Mt. Sion). Half-Time Score: Lismore 2-6; St. Mollerans 0-0. Full Time Score: Lismore 3-7; St. Mollerans 1-3.

Brendan Landers; Mark O’Sullivan, James O’Connor, Anthony Whelan; Brendan. Crowley, Sean Daly, Brendan Ormond; Paul Quinn, Paul Prendergast; Dan Shanahan, Dermot Ormonde, Michael Hickey; Alan Dunne, Barney Prendergast, Dave Bennett.

Subs: Brian Lawton for Paul Quinn; Owen Bennett for Dermot Ormonde.

Scorers: Barney Prendergast 1-1, Paul Prendergast and Owen Bennett 1-0 each, D. Ormonde, A. Dunne and Dave Bennett 0-2 each.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 12 Forecasts. 6 Correct. 6 Incorrect. Success Rate: 50%.

This Week’s Forecasts: Munster MHC: Waterford v (Tipperary) County SFC: Stradbally v (Rathgormack), Ballinameela v (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg), Nire v (Gaultier), An Rinn v (Gaultier), Ballinacourty v (St. Saviours).

Sargent Cup S.H.: Fourmilewater v (Tallow), Ballyduff v (Mt. Sion), Passage v (Ballygunner), Dungarvan v (De La Salle), Cappoquin v (Roanmore), Abbeyside v (Portlaw).

West I FC: Geraldines v (Ballyduff) Western IHL: An Rinn v (St. Mary’s), Ardmore v (Stradbally, Modeligo v (Ballysaggart), Ballinameela v (Colligan), Lismore v (Brickeys), Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v (Tourin).

West JPFC: Sliabh gCua v (Emmets), Sean Phobail v (Ballinacourty).

West JFIA: Ballysaggart v (Melleray).

To Date: 124 Forecasts. 76 Correct. 48 Incorrect. Success Rate: 61.3%.

Colligan Emmetts …3-14; Ballinacourty ……… 0-10.

PLAYED at the Dungarvan club grounds last Saturday afternoon, both clubs deserve to be complimented here, Emmetts for their comprehensive victory and Ballinacourty for a well contested challenge throughout from the club’s third fifteen including winning the second half by 0-9 to 1-4.

There was always only going to be one winner and this was evident from the outset when the winners supplied five different scorers inside the first quarter to lead by 0-8 to 0-1 after ‘Courty’s corner forward Ben Mulligan had opened the scoring after just thirty seconds. Two splendid points by John Wall from play were added to by scores from Darren Dunford, Gavin Whelan, his first of five, John Morrissey and Alan Walsh, Mark Flynn and Gavin Whelan combined to send Richie Kiely in for a 18th minute goal and when Johnny Wall placed John Morrissey for a second Emmetts’ green flag, the destination of the two championship points was decided with just 21 minutes on the clock. Gavin Whelan and Mark Flynn added further first half white flags to leave the interval scoreboard reading 2-10 to 0-1 in Emmetts favour.

Credit Ballinacourty, they upped their performance significantly on the restart and this was rewarded with some fine scores including sets of four and three unanswered points during the second

Referee John Condon (An Rinn) pictured with team captains David Morrissey (Ballinacourty) and Gavin Whelan (Emmetts). moiety.

Nathan Burke opened the second half scoring and Gavin Whelan kicked two excellent points before Ballinacourty took over in general play throughout the field. Lee Mulhearne, Ben Mulligan, Cian O’Connor and David Hickey all raised white flags and following a singular interruption by Emmetts Alan Walsh, Mulhearne again, 0-2 (1f) and Stephen Kearney found the target to leave the scoreboard reading 2-13 to 09 at the end of the third quarter.

This Ballinacourty dominance was halted in the 53rd minute when Emmetts’ sub Charlie Whelan netted in the Lisfennel end of the grounds and Gavin Whelan kicked over his fifth point to end a well contested and sporting first round championship encounter.

Emmetts will play Sliabh gCua back at the same

venue this Friday, April 22nd at 7.30 pm while Ballinacourty and Sean Phobail are in action in Bushy Park on this Sunday morning April 24th at 12 noon.

Emmetts’ Top Three: Gavin Whelan, Jason Dunford, Pa McGrath.

Ballinacourty’s Top Three: David Hickey, Lee Mulhearne, James Beresford.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Gavin Whelan.

Number of Scorers: Emmetts 8. Ballinacourty 6.

Scores from Play: Emmetts 3-13 Ballinacourty 0-9.

Frees For: Emmetts 12 Ballinacourty 7.

Wides: Emmetts 6.

Ballinacourty 7.

Score of the Match: Emmetts’ 18th minute goal engineered by Mark Flynn and Gavin Whelan and executed by Richie Kiely.

Scorers – Emmetts: Gavin Whelan 0-5, John Morrissey 1-1, Johnny Wall 0-4 (1f), Richie Kiely and Charlie Whelan 1-0 each, Alan Walsh 0-2, Darren Dunford

and Mark Flynn 0-1 each.

Ballinacourty: Lee Mulhearne 04 (1f), Ben Mulligan 0-2, Nathan Burke, Cian O’Connor, David Hickey and Stephen Kearney 0-1 each.

Colligan Emmetts: Dean McKenna; Michael McGrath, John Nick Fennell, Jason Dunford; Rat Bannon, Ross Browne, Pa McGrath; P. J. Coffey, Darren Dunford; Mark Flynn, John Morrissey, Gavin Whelan; Johnny Wall, Alan Walsh, Richie Kiely.

Subs: Charlie Whelan for Richie Kiely, John Flynn for Michael McGrath.

Ballinacourty: Lee Cummins; David Morrissey, Tony Collins, Paddy Bergin; Pa Collins, Jamie Organ, Shane O’Gorman; James Beresford, Stephen Kearney; Anto Fitzgerald, David Hickey, Lee Mulhearne; Nathan Burke, Cian O’Connor, Ben Mulligan.

Subs: Stephen O’Connor for Paddy Bergin (inj), David Smyth for Anto Fitzgerald, Stephen Slator for Cian O’Connor, Johnny Riordan for Nathan Burke.

Referee: John Condon (An Rinn)

Honours even in Bushy Park Lismore ……………… 1-7; Sean Phobail ………… 1-7 LISMORE played the more determined football for the first 15 minutes and led by 0-3 to 0-0 when Sean Phobail were awarded a penalty and Graham O'Gadhra duly converted for a goal to give Sean Phobail their first score.

Lismore had points from Ray Barry (free) John Prendergast and Sean Reaney before this.

Sean Phobail got the next 3 scores with points from Padraig O hEalaithe, Diarmuid O'Cuirrin (free) and Breandan O hOgain. Ronan Landers then scored a goal

for Lismore following some great passages of play in the build-up. Sean Phobail had the final two scores of the first half with points from Brian Froinnseach and a pointed free by Diarmuid O'Cuirrin. At the break Sean Phobail led by 1-5 to 1-3.

Sean Phobial opened the scoring in the second half with a point from Padraig O hEalaithe and strangely enough it was not until injury time in the second half that they were to score again. Ray Barry got three points (2 from frees) for Lismore and when David Prendergast scored a point for Lismore on the 60th minute it looked as if Lismore

would record a famous victory.

However, credit Sean Phobail who came straight up the field to score the equaliser in added time when Padraig O hEalaithe got the all important score. This was a game where Lismore played with heart and their play at times would have indicated that they could be a challenge for any of the teams in this grade given that they ran Affane very close in their opening game. Sean Phobail will feel that they should have got more out of this game but at the end of the league series they could look on this as a game in which they did well to

get a point from.

Lismore: M. Shanahan, Stephen Barry, Philip O'Keeffe, E. Roche, Peter O'Keeffe, M. Fitzgerald, R. Landers (1-0), D. Prendergast (0-1), J. Prendergast (0-1), S. Reaney (0-1), Sean Barry, P. Prendergast, R. Barry (0-4), J. Shanahan, D. Smith.

Subs. G. Pratt for D. Smith B. Landers for Sean Barry.

Sean Phobail: A. De Paor, L. O'Reiligh, R. O'Turraoin, D. O'Murchu, S. O'Conbhui, A. O'Breathnach, T. O'Ghealbain, S. De Poar, S. O'Flaoibhin, D. O'Cuirrin (0-2), B. O hOgain (0-1), T. O'Cuirrin, B. Froinnseach (0-1), G. O'Gadhra (1-0), P. O hEalaithe (0-3).

Subs. D. De Paor for B. Frionnseach, R. Stillwell for T. O'Ghealbain.

Sheehan brothers goals’ sees off Shamrocks Sliabh gCua …………3-5; Shamrocks …………0-12.

IN this hard fought encounter at the Dungarvan club grounds last Saturday night, two goals by Kevin Sheehan and a third by younger brother Jason was the difference in the end between the teams. Shamrocks proved they will be a match for any-

one in this grade but they couldn’t get through the Touraneena’s team defence for a badly required goal to supplement their fine tally of points, nine of them scored by midfielder Bernie Kelleher.

Shamrocks’ John Paul Lucey received a serious face injury in this game and we wish the county under 21 hurling

panellist a complete recovery in time.

Sliabh gCua: Jonathon Carroll; Ronan Gleeson, JJ Coffey, Sean Fitzpatrick; Jack Skehan, Denis Coffey, Tom Tobin; Eoin Kearns, Kevin Sheehan; Stephen Coffey, David Whelan, Jason Sheehan; Dermot Tobin, Mike Kearns, Johnny Ahearne.

Subs: Darragh Tobin, Kieran Barron.

Shamrocks: Kieran O’Keeffe;

Seanie Murphy, Tom O’Neill, Jason Ahearne; Cathal Herlihy, Adam Crawford, Brian Harnedy; Bernie Kelleher, Joe Leahy; John Paul Lucey, John Donovan, Patrick Ahearne; Eoin Murphy, Stephen Lucey, Kelvyn O’Farrell.

Subs: Paudie Roche for Seanie Murphy, Ed. Lonergan for Kelvyn O’Farrell. Michael Lucey, Tim Lenihan.

Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Nire/Fourmilewater WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP The Nire 1-8; Dungarvan 1-10 Hard luck to our Intermediate football team who lost out to Dungarvan by two points last Friday evening.

THE CUBE MAY 14th The Cube is one of the most popular and entertaining game shows shown on TV and now it is coming to Ballymacarbry Community Centre!

Could a member of your club defeat the Cube and win €1,000 for your club or organisation?

Can you defeat the Cube yourself?

Nire/ Fourmilewater GAA club are holding this fundraiser for the development of our field and dressing rooms, which are currently under construction.

This fundraiser is a joint venture with Ballymacarbry ladies football and will take place on the 14th May, 2016 in Ballymacarbry Community Centre.

We are looking for 32 competitors to enter the Cube and compete for prize money of €1,000. It will be €200 to enter the Cube and the competitors will compete in semi-finals before a final will take place between the best competitors and they will have the chance to win €1,000!!

Who can enter? Absolutely anyone!

We welcome any club, charity or individuals who wish to nominate themselves, a club member or someone else to compete for the prize money on the night!

Wouldn't it be nice to win €1,000 for your club?

Or you could even win €1,000 for yourself! All you have to do is defeat the Cube!

This event is open to all ages and there will be refreshments, a raffle and further activities on the night. Tickets will cost €10 for entry.

If you are interested in participating or securing tickets, please contact any member of The Nire, Fourmilewater or Ballymac Ladies MEMBERSHIP Membership is a huge source of finance for every club. We are also aware of the considerable financial pressure on all families. However no club can survive without this vital revenue stream. On the registration night we will be offering a number of options of paying your annual membership.

The most attractive of these is our direct debit scheme. This has proved popular with quite a number of families. This method of payment will ensure free family membership of Nire/Fourmilewater clubs, weekly lotto ticket for both clubs and 1 annual Deise draw ticket where you could win the top monthly prize of €10,000.

The club is appealing to members to show their support which will then enable us fulfil our targeted goals and enable us compete at the highest possible levels both on and off the playing pitches.

A direct debit mandate if you choose to do that method of payment and a membership form, that we ask you to complete.

WATERFORD MINOR FOOTBALL Hard luck to the Waterford minor footballers on their defeat to Kerry last week WATERFORD SENIOR HURLERS Well done to Jamie Barron, Conor Gleeson and the Waterford senior hurlers on their 11 point victory over Limerick in the National Hurling League Semi Final.

WATERFORD MINOR HURLERS Best of luck to Dylan Guiry and the Waterford minor hurling team against Tipperary this Saturday afternoon in Walsh Park at 2.30 p.m.

SARGENT CUP This Friday evening at 7:30pm our senior hurlers travel to Tallow in the Sargent Cup. Best of luck to all involved WATERFORD LADIES FOOTBALL Congratulations to the Waterford ladies footballers on qualifying for the National football league final versus Tipperary after an emphatic victory over Letrim last Sunday.

FOURMILEWATER 45 CARD RESULTS Three couples shared first: Michael Power, Richard Harte, Eddie Byrne, Kathleen Coleman, Mary Ryan, Maurice Prendergast.

Lucky Tables: P. J. Wall, Pat Morrissey, Con O’Dwyer, Thomas O’Dwyer.

FOURMILEWATER WEEKLY LOTTO RESULT Weekly Lotto Result. No winner. Five by €30 Horkan Family, Kathleen Corbett, Willie Halley, Helen Ryan, Andrew Ryan. Numbers drawn: 7, 10, 31. Next jackpot €1,800.

NIRE WEEKLY LOTTO RESULTS Numbers drawn 2, 13, 21. One Jackpot winner €3,000 Margaret Phelan, Knockaun. Next Week Jackpot €300.

WESTERN JUNIOR A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Dates for your diary: Friday, April 29th v Abbeyside in Colligan at 7:30 pm Saturday, 14th May v Tourin in Colligan at 7:30 pm NEW WEBPAGE Delighted to announce that at last the Nire/Fourmilewater webpage is up and running.

You can access the page at http://www.nirefourmilewater.gaa.ie

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The webpage is in its infancy and over the coming days and weeks we will be updating it.

Please be patient but at least we are on the World Wide Web!. Spread the word NIRE/FOURMILEWATER JUVENILES Feile Na Gael: This year's Feile Na Gael is being held in Waterford/ Tipperary. The Feile will be launched here in Ballymacarbry in April and we will also be hosting a team. Our excellent U-14 hurling team will be proudly representing our parish and the Millfield will be a hive of activity in June.

Raffle: Currently we are selling lines for a raffle for a signed Waterford jersey to raise funds for our juvenile club. This fundraiser is to assist with our Feile squad who will compete in this years Feila na nGael. All your help is appreciated.

Féile Na Gael Draw: The draw for the Feile took place last week in Clonmel. Fourmilewater have been drawn in division two with St Mary's of Clonmel along with the Offaly and Westmeath Champions.

Fourmilewater are delighted to host the Offaly champions.

Membership: Please note that you can avail of free membership by signing up to the Club's Direct Debit scheme, which at the same time, be supporting the club's main fundraisers i.e. Weekly lotto and Deise Draw, all for as little as €4.25 per week.

If you would like more information of if you have any queries in relation to the above, please do not hesitate to contact Ger Walsh at 087 6713642 or Deirdre O'Meara at 087 0689929 U-11 Hurling: Well Done to our U-11 hurlers who began their league on Friday with a very tough game against Naomh Charthaigh (Lismore & Ballysaggart). The game ended in a draw.

Our boys led throughout the game with Lismore getting a last minute goal to secure a draw. It rained heavily before the match making conditions difficult, but both teams showed great skill and determination. We were missing a few of our regulars so we had to call on the younger boys to assist us. They were well able for the challenge and we look forward to the rest of the games in this league. Our next game is an away game to Dungarvan in two weeks time. This particular team love hurling and it was great to see so many parents there to support them, and also to see their level of skill and team work.

Our team was Kevin Moore, Adam Guiry, Pat Walsh, Seán Harte, Michael Morrissey, Seamie Wall, Evan Spelman, Billy Byrne, Cian O’Keeffe, Eoin Murphy, Padraic Byrne, Seán O’Gorman, Gerard Long and Michéal McMagh.

U-13 Footballers:Hard luck to our U-13 footballers who lost out in a tight battle to Kilrosanty last week.

U-14 Football: Hard luck to our U-14 footballers who lost out to Tramore last Saturday evening.

Go Games Referee Course: We would like to remind all clubs that Waterford C&GD will be running a Go Games Referee Course in Lawlors Hotel on Wednesday, April 13th at 8p.m. This course is open to those aged 15 and over who are interested in becoming Referees for the Go Games Blitzes that are run throughout the county. The course will take the format of 1 night workshop followed by Referee being assessed at a Go Games Blitz by GDA or Referee Tutor.

Participants will not have the course completed until both parts are done. We are appealing for every club in the West to send at least 1 potential referee along on the night. There were 19 new referees in attendance at the course in Roanmore and it would be great to get an even bigger attendance at the course this Wednesday.

Please inform parents, mentors and players about this course and ensure there is someone from your club in attendance.

Replica Jerseys: Anybody interested in buying a Nire replica jersey, they are available now from Declan Spelman (087) 763 7616 Reminder: We would ask all parents to respond to texts received from club mentors when asked if your child will or will not be attending games training etc.

Training – U-13: Our U-13 Train every Tuesday at 7 pm in the Milfield €1.

U-11/12: Our U-11/12 training continues every Monday in the Millfield between 6-7 pm €1.

Our U-10/11's training continues every Thursday between 5/6pm in the Millfield U-8/U-9: Our U-8/9's training continues on Friday between 6 pm and 7 pm in the community centre.

Club Notes: If you would like anything included in the Club notes, Facebook or Twitter updates, please contact Muiris Walsh at 0868159136 or at baronpark20@gmail.com Respect: Respect your teammates, Respect your opponents, Respect your coaches, Respect officials and Respect the games.

Ar agaidh an Uidhir agus An Caislean Cuanach.

Kill Kill CLUB LOTTO RESULTS There was no winner of the jackpot worth 10k in Dunphy’s Bar last Monday night, 11th April. We had however a Match 3 as William Harney, Bunmahon, had 3 of the 4 numbers drawn and

Peter McNally, Manager of QM Specials Lismore, presents a set of Jerseys to the Lismore U-14 Camogie team. Also included are Tricia O’Keeffe, Club Treasurer; Amelda Landers, Selector and Mary Russell, Club Chairperson.

so wins €50 for himself. For the record the numbers drawn were 6, 9, 10, 17. Kirwan’s host the next draw, where once again the 10k is up for grabs.

ON COUNTY DUTY There was no luck for our two clubmen Ciaran Kirwan and Corey Kennedy as they represented the Waterford minor footballers in their tussle with Kerry in the first round of the Munster Minor Football Championship last Wednesday evening in Fraher Field. Despite the defeat the lads have a second bite of the cherry when they take on the winners of Limerick and Tipperary on Wednesday week.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Championship favourites Ballyduff were the visitors to Kill last Friday night, 15th April, when we took them on in the 2nd round of the championship. Before throw in there was a minute silence before throw in for the late Ritchie Galvin as the Tricolour flew at half mast. Having impressed the week before against St. Pauls, the Ballyduff boys were proving a tough nut to crack and our cause wasn't helped when we found ourselves down to 14 men after 10 minutes. Despite this the lads battled away, but by the break we trailed by 6 points having played with the breeze.

The concession of a goal within minutes of the restart meant we were facing a trimming, but a few changes helped stem the flow.

Ballyduff did add a second goal but we responded with one of our own when that great servant Peter Torpey got a great goal. Ray Hennessy added a few points from frees as the lads tried to the bitter end but to no avail. Final score Kill 1-2; Ballyduff 2-12 Our team was: Ml. Mooney, Colm Casey, Peter Kelly, Peter Casey, Brian Flynn, Donal Kelly, Ritchie Culinane, Oisin Queally, Corey Kennedy, Anthony Raher, Shane Rellis, Peter Torpey, Ger Mooney, Ray Hennessy, David Casey. Subs used; Peter Kirwan, Paidi Torpey, Ben Heazzle, Ollie St John.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL LEAGUE Our game against Kilmac was cancelled last Saturday evening due to a clash with St. Mary's U-21 fixture and will be prefixed at a later date.

THE LATE RITCHIE GALVIN News broke last Friday morning of the sad passing of Ritchie Galvin after a short illness.

While Ritchie didn't play much or train teams he was a clubman supreme. He was synonymous with Kill teams down through the years right up to the mid nineties as the 'kitman’ for the club.

Jerseys or footballs weren't given out without it being it okayed with Ritchie, while that 2 lt Lucozade glass bottle never left that trenchcoat pocket. He gave many a year doing stewarding or doorman at club functions, matches or festivals. He lived in Ballyvaden, right on the border with neighbours Bunmahon, and he liked nothing better than the banter coming up to a local derby.

And when we won he was well able to celebrate.

He was laid to rest in Ballylaneen last Saturday morning where his remains were carried shoulder high into the church by club members as well as being flanked by a guard of honour. One of the real characters in the area, he will be sorely missed by all. May you rest in peace Ritchie.

Ballyduff Upper Ballyduff Upper INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Our Intermediate footballers played Modeligo in Lismore on Saturday, 9th April in the first round of the Western championship. Having taken an early 4 point lead things were looking surprisingly good in the early stages however Modeligo kicked 1-8 with no reply for the remainder of the first half. A few goal scoring chances were created in the second half which could have lead to a tighter finish but it ended Modeligo 1-12 to Ballyduff 0-8.

The team on the night was Eoin Scanlon, Denis McDonagh, Maurice McNamara, Tommy Feeney, Shane Hannon, Michael Kearney, Oisin Hickey, Seamus Hannon, Conor Murray, Jamie Kearney, Mikey Kearney, Eoin O'Brien, Eoghan Murray, Gerry O'Donovan and Brian Kearney. David Walsh was introduced early in the first half for the injured Jamie Kearney.

The next outing is against Geraldines in Lismore on Tuesday, 19th April at 7.15 p.m.

OTHER FIXTURES TO NOTE Senior Hurling League versus Mt Sion is on Saturday, 23rd April in Ballyduff at 7:30 pm Senior Hurling Championship versus Dungarvan is on Sunday, 8th May in Fraher Field at 7:30 pm Junior Hurling Championship versus St Marys is on Saturday, 14th May in Cappoquin at 7:30 pm Senior Hurling Championship versus Passage is on Sunday, 15th May in Fraher Field at 3 pm.

McGOVERN’S GALA EXPRESS CLOSURE It was with great disappointment that news filtered through last week that Stephen McGovern has decided to close the corner shop in Ballyduff. It's getting so difficult to keep small businesses running these days. We would like to thank Stephen for all his support of the club through the years and wish him the very best in the future with all his endeavours.

CLUB LOTTO JACKPOT HAS REACHED €10,600 The clubs lotto jackpot currently stands at €10,600. As per the above with Stephen closing the shop the main source of lotto tickets, we would like to advise supporter of the weekly lotto that tickets are available in all the businesses in Ballyduff as well as in St. Michael’s Hall on weekdays from 9 am to 1pm. Tickets will also be on sale after Mass on Sunday mornings across from the church. The option to purchase an annual ticket for €100 for entry in to all the draws for the next 12 months is also available by contacting Pat Flynn, Eugene Flynn 086 257 2015 or any committee member.

WEDDINGS, ENGAGEMENTS AND NEW ARRIVALS The club would like to extend our congratulations to Michael and Lisa Kearney who got married recently. Also to Jamie Kearney and Nicola Morrissey who got engaged (finally) in the past few weeks. And finally congratulations to Martin and Jennifer Feeney on the arrival of baby Kate Feeney last week.

CLUB WEBSITE Our club website has had a revamp and is back up and running check it out on www.ballyduff.gaa.ie for all our fixtures, results, club contacts and club news as well as an extensive range of club photos, videos, old newspaper cuttings and match programmes. On this point if anyone has any photos, videos, match programmes or newspaper cuttings relating to Ballyduff GAA club could you please contact Colin Keane on 0877403358 as we would like to get them copied and shared on the website. The club have also set up a page on the clubify app which is available for download for IOS and android users from clubifyapp.com/download to receive club news and results directly to your phone.

CLG na Rinne Rinne CLG PEIL SINSIR Thugamar aghaidh ar Baile na Cúirte an Aoine seo caite i babhta a dó den craobh comórtas peile sinsir i bPáirc Uí Fhearachair. D'imir An Rinn an mhaith agus ag leath am bhíomar chun cinn 1-6 go dtí 1-3. Tháinig Baile na Cúirte thar nais sa dara leath go láidir agus thóg sé cúilín ó Corey de Róiste in am breise chun an scór a

chothromú. An Rinn 1-10; Baile na Cúirte 1-10.

Taispéantas an-mhaith ón Rinn agus anois beimid ag iarraidh taispéantas maith eile a thabhairt in aghaidh Gaill Tír an Satharn seo 23/4/16 sa Choill agus tosnóidh an cluiche ag 6 pm.

LOTTO - TORTHAÍ LOTTO Uimhreacha: 4, 10, 13, 16. Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den pota óir an tseachtain seo. Bhuaigh na daoine seo a leanas €25 an duine: Máire Uí Arta, Helen Glavin, Ríona ní Fhaoláin.Beidh €2,750 sa pota óir an tseachtain seo chugainn agus is i dTigh Uí Mhuirithe a bheidh an tarraingt.

Sean Phobal Phobal Sean CHAMPONSHIP: An Sean Phobal 1-07; Lios Mór 1-07.

“We should have won it, we could have lost it and we were lucky to draw it”. That was the view of some seasoned analysts following this round 1 championship game in Bushy Park last weekend. We lead 1-05 to 1-03 at half-time with the goal coming from a Graham Guiry penalty after fifteen minutes up to which point we were being outplayed and struggling to get on the ball.

We went three up in the second half and Lismore levelled it up with a goal. A few more points were swapped and Lismore went a point up with time almost up before Padraig Healy snatched an equaliser at the death. Beidh feabhas mór á lorg againn do na cluichí atá le teacht.

An Foireann: A. De Paor, L. Ó Raghallaigh, R. Turaoin, D. Ó Murchú. S. Ó Conbhaidhe, A. Breathnach, T. Ó Gealbháin. S. De Paor, S. Ó Flaitheabháin. T. Ó Cuirrín, B. Ó hÓgáin,D. Ó Cuirrín. B.Frinnseach,G.Ó Gadhra, P.Ó hÉalaithe.

AN SEAN PHOBAL V BAILE NA CÚIRTE This game goes ahead at 12.00 noon next Sunday in Bushy Park. Let us hope for an overall improvement from the team from the Lismore game. We appeal again to our supporters to come along and do their bit from outside the wire.

Note the time: 12.00 noon. As d'Unbelievables said, “we might have the dinner in the morning to get a good run at the day”!!!

1916 CELEBRATIONS: We appeal to all our supporters and players to come along to the Marine Bar next Saturday, April 23rd for a night of music song and story as we celebrate the 1916 Rising. Who better than Christy and friends to make this a night to remember.

PORTLÁIRGE ABÚ: Well done to the Déise hurlers on qualiying for the league final for the second year in a row. We now face Clare (and Davy) in the final on Sunday week.

Kilgobinet Kilgobinet JUNIOR FOOTBALL We got our football year off to a good start after a much improved second half performance against the Geraldines last Saturday evening.

Trailing 1-2 to 1 point at half-time and after a few words the lads started the second half with a bit more purpose and scored 1-2 in the first five minutes through Paul Walsh.

It was nip and tuck for a while and we got another goal from Paul again. A few points from Tomás, Paul and Stephen and our new man Philly Curran finished off a great move to score a great goal and also popped over a good point in the end to leave the final score 3-6 to 1-4.

We now turn our attention to the small ball where we meet the Geraldines again on Saturday, 14th May in Bushy Park at 7.30 p.m.

CONGRATULATIONS A big congrats to Waterford on reaching the National League Final after a fantastic win over Limerick last Sunday. We wish them all the best when they play Clare in two weeks time.

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Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Alice O’Connor’s where the jackpot is €4,400 as on Sunday night last Mai Donnelly was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 39, which when turned was not the Joker though she did win €50. Jack Kiely and Aidan Landers won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store, Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar, Abbeyside Post Office and Crotty’s Corner Bar. SENIOR FOOTBALL We played our first match in the County Senior Championship on Friday night last when we took on Ring in Fraher Field. Trailing at halftime by 3 points we played much better in the second half to lead by a point with time almost up, but Ring pointed in injury time to earn a deserved draw. This Saturday night we play St. Saviours in Kill in our second game of the championship. Bizzarely our request to play this game mid-week this week was turned down by the CCC despite clubs being told that mid-week games will have to be played to finish the Championship. So while all the other clubs in the Senior Hurling Championship prepare for the Championship by playing Sargent Cup games this weekend we will be playing a football match we offered to play Tuesday or Wednesday night.

It will be interesting to see how consistent the County CCC will be with fixing games mid-week in the months ahead.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL On Wednesday night last we played Modeligo in our pitch the second round of the Western Championship. A much improved performance by the side form their first round game saw them earn a hard earned draw on the night.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL Our Junior Footballers, who are this year taking part in the Western Premier Junior Football Championship, got their campaign under way on Saturday afternoon last when they took on Colligan in Dungarvan. In the first half we found the step up from last year hard to handle as Colligan lead convincingly at half-time. However, in the second half the team played much better to show that they are capable of competing at this level in the months ahead.

BOOKING OF PITCHES As teams start back training over the next few weeks, we remind all team managers that they must book the pitches/astro turf with Michael Donovan prior to training and also managers are asked to remember that the main pitch remains closed until further notice.

CLUB BINGO Our club bingo will continue this Sunday night in the the CBS Hall with a jackpot of €1,350.

JUVENILE NOTES Congratulations: All in the juvenile club would like to congratulate all the children of the parish who were confirmed on Friday last.

Underage hurling: Our weekly juvenile training sessions for five to nine year olds continues this Saturday morning between 10.30 and 11.30 a.m.

Kellogg’s Cúl Camp: Our camp for the Kelloggs Cul Camp this year is from the 4th to the 8th July. This is always a great camp and we always have big numbers attending. To book your place on this camp you can do so online on www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie Under 8: Our under 8 football team take part in a blitz on Saturday morning next in Carriganore at 11 a.m. Hopefully, all the lads will enjoy the experience.

Under 14: We played Kilrosanty in the under 14 championship on Sunday morning last. This was a very competitive game throughout and at the end of the hours play the game ended in a draw which was overall a fair result. Our next game here is in the feile semi final where we take on Gaultier on this Friday night coming. We wish all involved the very best of luck.

Under 10 and 13: Our under 13 football team had a great win in the championship on Wednesday night last where they defeated an unbeaten Gaultier side. This was a must win game for our lads who had lost their two previous outings. However all credit must go to our team who showed great determination through-out and deserved their victory in the end. The next game for this group will be on Sunday morning next the 24th where they will take on Tramore.

It was a quiet week for the under 10 team last week and they will continue training away at their usual times.

Under 11: Unfortunately, the Town and Country League did not start for our lads on Friday night last as Dungarvan were not able to make the trip on the night. Hopefully this game will be rearranged soon. Our next opponents in this age group are St. Pats and training will continue as usual on Friday night between 6 and 7.

Facebook for Feile: You can now check out the new facebook page Abbeyside/Ballinacourty and Camogie Feile 2016 for updates on the upcoming Feile news. A big thank you must go to Sharon Kiely for setting this up.

Thank you: We wish to thank Barry Dunne from the coaching games and development committee for helping out with the training session for

GAA CLUB NOTES the Syrian boys and girls who once again visited our club on Saturday morning last. Also thanks to Paul, Joe, Pat and Audrey for their assistance.

The children thoroughly enjoyed the session and are showing great enthusiasm for the skills of our National games.

Bag pack: The juvenile club are holding their annual Bag Pack fundraiser on Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd and Saturday, 4th June in Garveys Super value. This fundraiser is vital to raise adequate funding for the juvenile club and all parents are asked to help out volunteering their time. We respectfully ask parents to volunteer two hours on any one of these days to achieve a successful outcome. Please contact our juvenile secretary Audrey on 087(6987388) if you would be willing to help. All help would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

Camoige: On Tuesday evening last our U-14s played their first championship game of 2016, this was a very competitive game with plenty skill on show, the girls got off to a very good start with their first score coming from Moya Kiely, Ring been a very strong side where the winners on the night.

This Tuesday evening its back to U-16 against Portlaw this was to be an away fixture but due to Portlaw’s pitch being unplayable, Abbeyside will host throw in for this game is 6-45pm. this is the last game for u-16 until after the junior cert.

Our U-12s will travel to Ring on Saturday, 30th April to take part in their blitz.

Training will take place as always for U-6 to U-12s every friday evening from 6.00 to 7.00pm new members are always welcome.

Membership is now overdue and we would ask that all membership forms are returned asap.

Congratulations to all our members who received the sacrament of confirmation over the weekend.

Brickey Rangers Brickey Rangers LOTTO No winner of 1,450 jackpot numbers drawn: 13-21-22-23. €25 to each of the following: Canice & Stephen Brophy, Ciara Cooney, Eunice Power & Mary Morrissey. Next week’s jackpot is €1,600 draw will be held in The Enterprise Bar. JJ KAVANAGH & SONS SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Brickey Rangers 1-7; Kilrossanty 2-11.

We got off to a good start in the Fraher Field on Saturday night going 0-2 to 0-0 up after seven minutes. However, just like last week a goal from Kilrossanty on fifteen minutes was a big downer.

Carthach Shalloe kept the Brickeys within touching distance with three pointed frees after the Kilrossanty goal to put the sides at 0-5 to 1-3 after twenty six minutes. With two pointed frees from Kilrossanty just before the break brought the deficit to three points at the break with a scoreline of 0-5 to 1-5.

However, with only two points scored by the Brickeys after twenty nine minutes of the second half compared to Kilrossanty’s goal and six points it was simply not good enough and only with a late goal from Emmet Gaffney made the scoreline more bearable with a final scoreline of 1-7 to 2-11.

DÉISE DRAW The first draw in the 2016 Déise Draw took place on Friday, 25th March. Congratulations to Fintan and Jacinta Gee who were the lucky winners of €100.

SYMPATHY Sympathy of the club is extended to the McCarthy families, Ballyduff, on the death of their Aunt Kathleen which occurred in the past week.

May she rest in peace.

JUVENILE NOTES Training: We have a training schedule for the juveniles, this is subject to change but for the coming weeks the following is the plan U-16 football-Wednesday at 7.15 on the pitch.

U-14 and U-13 - Football and Hurling training at 6 - 7:30 pm Fridays (please bring all relevant gear).

U-12 and U-11 - Hurling at 7 pm Tuesdays.

U-10 and U-9 - Football at 6 pm Tuesdays.

U-8 Football and Hurling at 10 am-11.30 am Saturdays.

FEILE FUNDRAISING Table Quiz to be held in West Waterford Golf Club on Friday, 22nd April at 9 p.m. Quiz will start at 9 p.m. Hope to see you all there.

BRICKEY RANGERS CAMOGIE CLUB Confirmation: Quite a few of our younger players celebrated making their confirmation last weekend. Congratulations to all.

Féile 2016 – Table Quiz: All roads lead to West Waterford Golf Club this Friday night when a table quiz to raise funds towards our participation in Féile will take place at 9 pm. All players have been given a table number and card to fill, and have been asked to fill their table/card at a cost of €40 per table, or €10 per person. This should be a very enjoyable night and we’re hoping that all the members and their families and friends will support this event.

U-12 Blitz: The Brickey Camogie Club hosted an u-12 blitz last Saturday morning in Bushy Park. Despite being short a few regulars due to confirmations taking place, the girls put on a great display. They played two hard fought and close matches against An Rinn and Dungarvan and the commitment and skills levels were most impressive. Thanks to our visiting teams for taking part.

Well done to all, and keep up the good work girls!

Training: Training for u-10s and u-12s takes place on Wednesday nights from 7 pm to 8 pm in Bushy Park. Newcomers welcome!

St.Mary’s Mary’s Juveniles Juvenies St. U-12 HURLING Our U-12 hurlers got their season off to a winning start last Tuesday evening, 12th April, in Bunmahon when they accounted for neighbours Kilmac in the opening round of the city league. A lovely evening put a spring in everyone’s step and the lads were also in top form as they were in the driving seat from the outset. First half goals from Jack Hennessy, Josh McCormack and Ryan O'Donnell gave us a good lead at the break and despite the best efforts of Kilmac we stretched the lead in the second half to run out winners on a scoreline of St. Mary's 7-4; Kilmac 0-0. Others to impress were James Harney, Aaron Foran and Brian Dowdall in a good team performance.

Team: Tommy Lynch, Phillip Walsh, Conor Phelan, Johnny Cooney, Shane Mc Grath, Davy Ryan, Cathal Curran, Ciaran O’Neill, Cormac Curran, Cormac O’Grady, David Hickey, Carthach Barry, Mark Cummins, Emmet Gaffney, Carthach Shalloe. Subs used: Ryan O’Neill, Diarmuid Tobin, John Morrissey and Darragh O’Grady.

The panel was:- Adam Moynihan, Ritchie Mullins, James Harney, Frank Kavanagh, Josh McCormack, Brian Dowdall, Aaron Foran, Ryan O'Donnell, Dylan Mooney, Ritchie Hassett, Jack Hennessy, Jane Kirwan, Jack Mooney, Luke Foran, Matthew Foran, Ryan Dwan.

JJ KAVANAGH & SONS CO. JUNIOR FOOTBALL SENIOR ATTACHED CHAMPIONSHIP Brickey Rangers 1-9; Clashmore 1-6.

Our Junior Footballers kept on their winning ways with a victory over Clashmore last Friday evening in Clashmore. With a first half goal just before half-time from Shane Nugent put us in the driving seat with a score of 1-5 to 0-3 at half-time.

Clashmore weren’t going down without a fight in the second half scoring a goal and three points but the Brickey lads held out and won with three points to spare on a scoreline of 1-9 to 1-6 Team: Mark Shalloe, Kevin McCarthy, Darragh O’Grady, Ian Walsh, Shane Nugent, Kevin Walsh, Darragh Herlihy, Olan Casey, Micheal Gee, Richard Halpin, Jamie Kiely, Conor Morrissey, Christy Power, Tadhg Tobin, Gavin Flynn Subs used: William Barron, John Blackwell and Conor Walsh.

TREVOR WHELAN On behalf of the club we would like to congradulate former club player Trevor Whelan who is making a huge impact in the National Hunt scene in the UK in past few years, most recently in the Scottish Grand National on Saturday last.

Going by his latest performance we have no doubt we will be seeing a lot more of Trevor in the winning enclosures. Trevor and his family are life long supporters and active club members.

Trevor was a key member of many under age teams prior to pursuing his racing career.

Continued success to him.

WATERFORD MINORS Well done to Cathal Curran, Maurice Daly and Ryan O'Neill who were on Minor Football County duty in the past week, Cathal will also be assisting the Minor Hurlers this coming week when they take on Tipperary in the next game of the championship.

ON COUNTY DUTY There was no joy for Ciaran Kirwan and Corey Kennedy who were part of the Waterford minor football squad that took on Kerry last Wednesday evening, 13th April, in Fraher Field. Ciaran started at corner forward, while Corey came on as a second half substitute, in a game that Kerry won at their ease. Still the lads have a back door game in the coming weeks against either Limerick or Tipperary to get back on the horse as they say.

U11 HURLING CITY LEAGUE Ballygunner was the venue for our U11's first game in the city league last Friday night, 15th April. However, we found the home team just that bit too good for us on the night as they went down on a 7-4 to 4-0 scoreline. We had some good goals from Jack Mooney (2), James Fitzgerald and James Fitzgerald as we only trailed by point at the break, but the Gunners pulled away on the resumption to record the win.

U-14 FOOTBALL Our understrength team were no match for De La Salle in Gracedieu last Sunday morning in Rd 3 of the championship. Missing a good few regulars we were under the cosh from the throwin as we suffered a 7-6 to 0-4 reversal. Still our young team kept battling to the very end.

U-21 FOOTBALL Our U-21 side were most unlucky to exit the championship last Saturday evening in Carrickbeg when goals were the deciding factor in our defeat by Rathgormack. In fact it was a scoring blast that yielded 2-2 in a 5 minute spell in the first half that proved our undoing, allied to the fact that the normally reliable Ciaran Kirwan was off colour with the frees, as well as that we were missing a few key players. Trailing by 7 at the break we fell further behind when the Comeragh boys goaled again.

Then they were reduced to 14 men and this

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Sarah Dalton, Ella Fogarty, Emma White and Rachel Harney were pictured at the Waterford Camogie Board Easter Camp in the Abbeyside GAA Ground.

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seemed to reinvigorate our boys. Two goals by Ciaran and Dylan Power narrowed the gap but the odd point here and there helped Rathgormack keep us at bay as they prevailed on a scoreline of 4-10 to 2-11. It was a brave effort from the boys who gave it everything and with a little bit of luck might have pulled off a win.

Once again thanks to the management and players for their efforts.

John John Mitchels Mitchels INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Training continues Tuesday and Thursday night at 7:30 pm. Our Championship match v Bonmahon is dated for 4th June at 7:30 pm in Kill.

UNDERAGE Training is on every Thursday at 6:30 pm. Our u-13’s next game in on next Monday v Ferrybank.

Hopefully, we will have everyone available as they beat us in our first league game.

DEISE DRAW We had no winner in the March draw. Can all money please be in on time for the April Draw.

Anyone wishing to enter can still do so for only €10 per month with the chance of winning €10,000 first prize.

SPONSORED WALK We will hold our family walk on June bank holiday Monday. More details to follow next week.

Kilrossanty Brickeys Kilrossanty Brickeys Ladies Football Football TRAINING Training for our u-10 and u-8s continues as follows – Monday nights in Leamybrien from 6 pm to 7 pm and also in Bushy Park on Monday nights for u-10s and u-8s from 7 pm to 8 p.m.

Newcomers most welcome, come to whichever venue suits you best.

U-12s & u-14s - Training for u-12s and u-14s took place last Saturday in Leamybrien so this Saturday will take place in Bushy Park at 5 p.m. We would ask all players and intending players to please make an effort to attend these sessions as we have matches coming up soon.

REGISTRATIONS Membership forms are available at training.

Newcomers please ensure to have your membership paid up as soon as possible as un-registered players will not be able to take part in matches.

U-16 The u-16s are away to Roanmore this Thursday night and are also down to play St. Pat’s at home on April 25th. We would really appreciate it if all players try and make themselves available for these games, but if you can’t make it to let one of the coaches know.

Naomh Brid Brid LEAGUES Under 9 leagues will alternate football/Hurling matches every Monday until May 30th.

The start of Under 12 hurling league was delayed by weather and we played our first game of the season on Wednesday last against Ballyduff Upper. Naomh Brid had a good victory here even though the visitors had an understrength team on the day. Well done to both sets of players on a sporting game.

The Under 13 football team combined with St.

Pat’s continued their winning ways last week against Cois Brid.

OUTDOOR TRAINING Training for all groups from under 12 down will be in Modeligo pitch every Tuesday evening from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

REGISTRATION All forms should be returned to the club at this stage signed by both players and a parent, registration fees are also due to be paid up.

CÚL CAMP 2016 This year the Cúl Camp will be held in Bohadoon on the week commencing Monday, August 1st. Camp Co-Ordinator is Mary Fahey (087 2813935).

Shamrocks Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in last week's Lotto draw were 3-23-27-28, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Mary Herlihy, The Lenehan family, Joe Flanagan, Noel Ryan, Marie Baldwin. Next week's jackpot will be €13,950.

JFC: Shamrocks 0-12; Sliabh gCua 3-5.

The second round of the Junior Football Championship between Shamrocks and Sliabh gCua took place in the Dungarvan club grounds last Saturday night and resulted in a two point win for the Touraneena men. Lining out without a few of our first choice players, we put up a decent performance but the concession of three goals proved the difference in the end.

Unfortunately, we suffered a couple of serious injuries during the game with Tomas O'Neill getting a shoulder injury, and John Paul Lucey the victim of an off-the-ball incident which left him with a broken jaw. Not having seen the incident myself I can't make any comment, but this is a serious matter, no doubt there will be consequences. We wish Tomas and John Paul a speedy recovery.

"A TRIUMPH OF ALL SORTS" The K.G.K. Sports Hall in Knockanore is the place to be next Friday night, 22nd April where the pupils of Knockanore N.S. are performing their own play about the events of 1916. I am told that this is a production not to be missed and is a real treat. Also featuring are the boys and girls who competed so successfully in the recent Scór na bPáistí. The entertainment kicks-off at 8 pm, and is a guaranteed excellent night's entertainment. The proceeds are in aid of the School's Parents Association.

GET WELL SOON We would like to send our best wishes for a speedy recovery to club supporter Leonie Hayes, Strancally, who is recovering from illness.

DÉISE INTO LEAGUE FINAL Waterford saved their best until last in last Sunday's League semi-final against Limerick and silenced the critics who said they couldn't score goals by blasting three of them to get to their second final in a row. Limerick were the better side marginally in the first half with both teams getting some quality scores, but the Déise boys, not for the first time, found an extra gear and were fully deserving of their 11 point win. I think nine players got on the scoresheet for the Déise, that's very encouraging and proves that we have a strong panel now with all the subs contributing well. The only sour note was the totally unnecessary sending off of Patrick Curran for two undeserved yellow cards.

He will miss the final now on Sunday week against Clare who gave Kilkenny a rare thumping. This should be a thriller with Clare showing the kind of form that won them an All-Ireland in 2013, and Waterford going for two Leagues in a row. 'Hon the Deise!

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Sliabh gCua/St. Sliabh gCua/ St. Mary’s Mary's JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Sliabh gCua claimed the spoils last Saturday evening with a two point win over The Shamrocks. Played in the Dungarvan GAA club grounds, the pitch was in prestige condition. The first half saw Dermot Tobin rattle the net after 12 minutes, while Jason Sheehan contributed 4 points, 3 coming from placed balls. Shamrocks started the second half much brighter, but Kevin Sheehan steadied the nerves while raising a green flag on 39 before sibling Jason netted two minutes later. A further point by Kevin Sheehan late in the game saw Sliabh gCua earn a 3-05 to 0-12 victory.

Sliabh gCua lined out as: Jonathon Carroll, Ronan Gleeson, J. J. Coffey, Sean Fitzpatrick, Tom Tobin, Denis Coffey, Jack Skehan, Eoin Kearns, Kevin Sheehan (1-1), Stephen Coffey, david Whelan, Jason Sheehan (1-4 0-3f), Dermot Tobin (1-0), Mike Kearns, Johnny Ahearne.

Subs: Kieran Barron (used) & Darragh Tobin.

REFIXTURE OF COLLIGAN MATCH Our round 1 fixture against Colligan fell foul to the weather but we have received a revised date.

This Friday evening will see the sides meet.

Sliabh gCua v Na h Emmetigh. Dáta: Friday, 22nd April at 7.30 p.m. Ionad: Dungarvan Club Grounds. Réiteoir: Tommy O'Sullivan. The team and management would appreciate your support.

WATERFORD SENIOR HURLERS Our most sincere congratulations are extended to Waterford Senior Hurling team and management on an epic performance and win over Limerick in the National League semi-final.

A courageous effort saw ‘The Deise’ side claim an 11 point victory, 3-23 to 1-18 over the Shannonsiders.

Derek McGrath’s men will face Clare on May 1st in Semple Stadium after Davy Fitz’s Banner county claimed a fantastic win over bookies favourites Kilkenny.

INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE This Sunday, April 24th will see St. Mary’s take on An Rinn in round 2 of the intermediate hurling league. The venue will be Kirwan Park and a 12 pm throw- in.

Other games within the group include: An tSraidbhaile v Deughlan Naofa & Madh Dheilge v Baile na Saggart. Best of luck lads.

JACK SKEHAN REPRESENTS WATERFORD Sliabh gCua’s ‘Young Gun’ Jack Skehan wore the number 3 shirt when The Déise welcomed current U-18 football All-Ireland champions Kerry to Fraher Field last Wednesday evening. While the scoreline wasn't favourable to Waterford, we would like to congratulate Jack on representing his county. Well done Jack!!

WATERFORD LADIES SECURE FINAL SPOT Our heartiest congratulations to Waterford Ladies on a comprehensive 7-15 to 0-6 win over Leitrim to secure a division 3 league final spot over rivals Tipperary on Saturday 30th. The ladies are in ‘fine form’ at the moment, long may it continue!!

TOURANEENA RUNNERS’ SPRING LEAGUE PROUDLY SPONSORED BY PINEWOOD HEALTHCARE We would urge you all to keep up the league and as always, newcomers are always welcome (Runners & Walkers). Touraneena Runners would like to take this opportunity to thank the sponsors of the Spring League, Pinewood Healthcare. Pinewood have been extremely supportive to Touraneena Runners since their formation, a gesture that is sincerely appreciated by all.

For any queries, contact Mush Keane on 087 9634993.

BADMINTON CLUB CONGRATULATIONS Well done to the Waterford Badminton team who won the All Ireland in Limerick recently, with two local players on the team. Sean Dalton and James Power were team members and team manager was Garvan Dunford, all representing the Touraneena club. Having won the Munster final a few weeks ago, they beat Galway in the semi-final before overcoming Wexford in the final.

Congratulations Boys!!

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST, TALLOW TALLOW GAA LOTTO – SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 2, 8, 9, 17. No winner.

Consolation prizes: Eleanor Daly, Mary Kate O'Brien, Sheila Brown, Sean Ban Cronin.

Promoter: Ann Tobin. Next draw: The Hotel, April 25th. Jackpot €6,000.

Our weekly lotto tickets are available to purchase from any of the promoters or any businesses around the town. Please support our local lotto. Tickets are €2.

SARGENT CUP LEAGUE This Friday, 22nd April, we play Fourmilewater at 7.30 p.m. in Tallow. Your support would be sincerely appreciated.

MEMBERSHIP It seems to be coming in after my last plea so final final call this week that membership is well

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overdue so can you please give it to Donna if you have not done so already. Thanks!!

JUNIOR FOOTBALL Tallow 4-10; Affane 1-8.

After our opening round debacle we could only improve and so we did. The most heartening aspect of our 2nd round game against Affane, played in Knockanore on Saturday night, was that we had 23 players togged out. Affane were not at full strength and I wouldn’t read too much into results at this early stage anyway but this was definitely an improved performance from Tallow.

Affane got off to a good start, setting the pace in the opening quarter and notched up 3 points.

“Gooch” Daly settled Tallow with a well taken opportunist goal and we started to get to grips with the game. Although we were improving we squandered a number of scoring opportunities.

Tallow led by a goal at the break (1-5 to 0-5).

Tallow were more clinical in the second half.

Kieran Geary slotted over a point and two goals in quick succession from Donnchadh Mulcahy were decisive. At times Tallow flowed well but often turned over possession too easily and took the wrong options. We improve with games and there is room for improvement. Paul O’Brien roamed and rampaged as only he can. Jordan Henley, a talented young sportsman, drove forward from centre back at every opportunity. This lad just loves playing. Jake Neville is another young lad with potential and he got on the scoreboard with a well taken point. Sully roamed the wings relentlessly and linked play well. There was a doubt over a Martin Murphy point (I gave it to him). Regardless, he has a great attitude and makes a positive contribution to the team effort.

I nearly forgot to mention Davey Tobin who brought off a few outstanding saves at close range.

If Affane are at full strength and on form they will put it up to any team. Early days but I’d be surprised if they’re not in the final shake-up.

Tallow: D. Tobin, E. Hickey, B. McCarthy, K. Fraser, S. O’Sullivan, J .Henley, K. Henley, P. O’Brien (0-1), J. Neville (0-1), M. Curley (1-1, 1 pen) S. Gleeson (0-1), K. Geary (0-4), E. Sheehan (0-1), D. Mulcahy (2-1), T. Daly (1-0), J. Beecher, S. Ryan, M. Murphy (0-1), J. Power, A. Curley, N. Condon, A. Buckley, M. Tobin.

LAST MAN STANDING After 10 weeks of competition the winning line is now in sight. We are down to the final 2 of Eamon Tobin and David McGovern. 2 of the 3 knocked out were left cursing Saido Berahino as his two missed penalties saw West Brom lose and the title dreams of Liam Moroney and Ian Mackintosh crash. The 3rd faller and Last "Woman" Standing was Ann Daly was left to rue the missed chances yet again from Arsenal.

WATERFORD HURLING After a comprehensive win over Limerick on Sunday last Waterford senior hurlers will play Clare in Semple Stadium on Sunday, May 1st.

We hope to look forward to an exciting League Final.

Kilrossnaty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €7,600 held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night, 17/04/16. Numbers were 16, 19, 20, 23. €30 won by the following: Martina & Seamus Walsh; Michael Moloney c/o Rose Hickey. Seller’s prize of €30 Rose Hickey, Kilrossanty. Next Clotto to be held in Micilín’s Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night, 24/4/16 for a Jackpot of €7,700. On duty on the night Liam Brazil and Pierce Whyte.

SENIOR FOOTBALL We started our senior football championship with a win over the Brickeys on Saturday evening last 16th of April in Fraher Field, Dungarvan and ran out convincing winners on a scoreline 2-11 to 1-7 with a Tommy Prendergast goal in the 16th minute leaving the half-time score 1-5 to 0-5.

We opened the scoring in the second half with points from Tommy Prendergast, Paul Keating and Alan Quinn. Then on the 58th minute we scored a second goal scored by Pa Cunningham. We scored further points Niall Walsh, Pa Whyte.

Kilrossanty team: Darren Mulhearne, Killian Whelan, Mark Prendergast, Barry Prendergast, Conor Hayes, Stephen Prendergast, James Whyte, Tommy Prendergast, Paul Whyte, Paul Keating, Pa Whyte, Joey Veale, Pa Cunningham, Niall Walsh, Alan Quinn. Subs: David Power for Paul Whyte (Black Carded); Donal Fitzgerald for Joey Veale.

Scorers: Paul Whyte (0-5) one 45 (4 Frees,) Tommy Prendergast (1-1), Pa Cunningham (1-1), Pa Whyte 0-1, Paul Keating 0-1, Niall Walsh 0-1, Alan Quinn 0-1.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL SENIOR ATTACHED CHAMPIONSHIP We played Gaultier on last Friday evening, 15th April after a hard fought encounter we won on a scoreline of 1-8 to 1-6.

Kilrossanty team: Cormac Heinen (0-2), Kenny Houlihan (0-3), Jimmy Maher (0-4), Paul Lennon (0-5), Michael Hassett (0-6), Paul Hayes (0-7), Michael Galvin 0-8, Paudie Cooney (0-9), Seamus Veale (10), Kevin Doyle (11), Michael Walsh (1-2), Willie Brazil (1-3), Dale Power (1-4), Ciaran Keating (1-5), David Prendergast.

Subs: Bobby Power for Michael Walsh; David Coffey for Michael Galvin; John Paul Quinlan for Michael Hassett; Fintan Walsh for Kevin Doyle.

Half-time score 1-6 to 0-3; Full-time score 1-8 to 1-6.

Scorers: Ciaran Keating 1-1, Kevin Doyle (1 point),

Brickey Rangers Under 10 Camogie team who played in a Camogie blitz In Abbeyside recently.

Michael Galvin (1 point), Davey Prendergast (0-3 points), Willie Brazil (0-2 points).

We next play Rathgormack in Leamybrien on Friday, 27th May. JUNIOR HURLING Our Junior hurlers will take on the Shamrocks in their first championship game and this game has been fixed for Sunday, 15th May in Colligan.

MONSTER BINGO Our next Monster bingo will be on Friday evening, 29th April in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien.

DEISE DRAW The next Deise Draw will take place in Gaultier on Friday, 29th April in Gaultier. This has been a great fundraiser for the club over the last number of years with 70% returning to the club LAST MAN STANDING Sponsored by Crotty’s Inn, SF Autos Leamybrien & Glendalligan Blackface Sheep.

There are only four remaining after last weekend series of Premiership matches – Damien Sheehan, Dinny Barry, Fiona Kirwan, Stephen Fahey.

An Coilligean/Na h-Emmetigh WESTERN JFC (PREMIER) RD. 1 Colligan Emmetts 3-14 Ballinacourty 0-10 We began our Divisional Junior (Premier) football Championship campaign with victory over a battling Ballinacourty side last Saturday afternoon (April 16th) in Dungarvan club grounds.

Our group campaign continues on Friday evening next (April 22nd) where we face neighbours Sliabh gCua in a Round 1 re-fixture, this game is pencilled in for Dungarvan club grounds, with throw-in at 7:00pm. Best of luck to all involved, and all support welcome.

WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE, RD. 2 It’s a busy weekend, and on Sunday afternoon (April 24th) next we play away to Ballinameela in the 2nd round of the Divisional Hurling League, with throw-in timed for 12.00 noon.

CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club Lotto held in Quill’s Master McGrath Bar on Monday 11/04/2016. The Numbers drawn were: 6, 10, 11 & 12, €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Eanna & Fionnán Drohan, Shane & Laura Dee, Breda Drohan, Lucy Walsh, the promoters prize of €20 went to Quill’s Bar. Last Monday (18/04) night’s Jackpot was worth €11,950.

DEISE QUALIFY FOR SECOND SUCCESSIVE LEAGUE FINAL Our congratulations to Colin Dunford and the Waterford senior hurlers who qualified for a second successive Allianz NHL Division 1 Final, following a comfortable win over Limerick at Semple Stadium last Sunday afternoon. Limerick led at half-time but Waterford upped the tempo on the re-start and romped to victory in the end netting three second half goals. Waterford will

now face an equally impressive looking Clare side in the League decider which will take place on Sunday, May 1st at 3:00 pm in Semple Stadium, another one to look forward too! Port Láirge Abú!

Lismore (KINDLY SPONSORED BY EAMONN'S PLACE) LISMORE GAA CLUB LOTTO Lismore GAA Club lotto was held on Tuesday evening last in the Community Centre at 7.30 p.m for a whopping Jackpot of €20,000. Numbers drawn on the night were as follows: 13,16, 26, 28.

No winner. Consolation prizes of €20s went to Ann O’Gorman, Annette Butler, Nora Ryan, & Pete Kiernan. Next week's JACKPOT will be €20,000. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5.

JUNIOR CLUB FOOTBALL Lismore footballers were out on Saturday evening playing in the Western Junior competition. They played Old Parish in a very exciting game and came away with a draw on a scoreline of 1-7 each.

CLUB HURLING Our lads had a challenge game against Castlelyons last Friday evening in the GAA Field but had no success on the night. Castlelyons ran out winners. We're out on the 7th & 13th May in the Intermediate championship.

COUNTY HURLING Well done to the Waterford County hurlers on reaching the League Final fixed for Sunday, 1st May in which they will meet old rivals Clare. They had a fine win over Limerick on Sunday last in Semple Stadium.

Lismore Camogie Lismore THE PREMIUM BUTCHER SENIOR LEAGUE Well done to our senior girls and their team management on a great win on Sunday last in their first round of the Premium Butchers Senior League 2016 "The Denny Buckley Senior League." Lismore 1-17; Gall Tir 3-6.

Next Round on Sunday next, April 24th away to Cappoquin.

U-16 B round 2, Tuesday, 19th April, Clonea V Lismore at 7 p.m.

Result not known at the time of going to press U-14 A Round 2, Tuesday, 26th April, Modeligo V Lismore FÉILE LAUNCH Féile na nGael Launch will take place on tomorrow Thursday, 21st April in Ballymacarbary Community Centre at 7 p.m. This will be a night of music, dance and celebration for the launch of this huge event for Waterford and Tipperary. All are welcome to go along.

PRESENTATION NIGHT Sunday, May 1st is Presentation Night for our Senior girls who won the County League, Senior

Championship and Summer League 2015 and for our U-14 girls who won the Féile Plate in 2015. Proceedings will commence at 9 pm in Lismore House Hotel which will be followed by a disco with DJ Glenn Curtin with doors open at 11 p.m. Admission will be €10 with Bar extension.

Naomh Chartaigh Juveniles Naomh Juveniles (Lismore / Ballysaggart Juvenile GAA Notes) U-9s AND U-10s Naomh Chartaigh U-9s and U-10s travelled last Thursday night and played Ballyduff in two challenge games. Both teams played really well and enjoyed their games. Thanks to Ballyduff for the games.

U-11S Our U-11s travelled on Friday night last to Ballymacarbry and played Fourmilewater in their first Town & Country league match. The boys played really well but were under pressure for most of the game from a strong Fourmile team.

True to form which is becoming a trademark of our lads, we finished very strong and the game ended in a draw. Well done to all involved.

U-14 PADDY WHELAN TOURNAMENT On Saturday morning last, April 16th our Annual U-14 Paddy Whelan tournament which is now in it's 28th year took place in the GAA Field.

Teams taking part this year were Naomh Chartaigh, Roanmore, Blackrock (Cork) and Fermoy. The six games in the group went as follows: N/C beat Fermoy, Blackrock beat Roanmore, N/C beat Blackrock, Roanmore beat Fermoy, N/C beat Roanmore and Blackrock beat Fermoy. The day was perfect for hurling and the pitch was in great condition.

All games in the group stages were really competitive with some top class hurling been played. The two teams to reach the final were N/C and Blackrock which was played at 2 pm after some light refreshments. After a very tense and highly charged game in the group stages between these two teams the pressure was really on our lads going into the final as we were also going for 3 in-a-row.

Our lads took control from the throw-in and hurled out of their skin and were in control from start to finish. The tougher the game got the more our lads rose to the occassion nd at the final whistle we ran out winners on a scoreline of 2g 4pts to 1pt. Great excitement followed and both teams were presented with their prizes by Mrs. Ann Whelan on behalf of the Whelan family.

Ryan Bennett was our Captain on the day and accepted the shield on behalf of his team mates.

Many thanks to all members of the Whelan family who turned up again this year in big numbers to support and as a club we are very proud of this tournament. Thanks to all parents/guardians who provided food and to the girls who catered for large numbers all day. Thanks to our sponsor Dave Landers and we in the club wish him a speedy recovery.

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GAA CLUB NOTES

Affane/Cappoquin UPCOMING JUVENILE CLUB FIXTURES WEST U-13 FOOTBALL Rd 4 Sun April 24th Affane V Gaeltacht at 11 am in The Sportsfield U-11 HURLING TOWN/COUNTRY LEAGUE Rd 3 Fri April 29th Cappoquin V Ballyduff at 6.30 pm in Ballyduff U-12 HURLING TOWN/COUNTRY LEAGUE Rd 2 Fri April 22nd Cappoquin V Fourmilewater at 6.30 pm in The Sportsfield.

SARGANT CUP SHL Rd 2 Sunday, April 24th Cappoquin V Roanmore at 7 pm in The Sportsfield.

FEILE NA nGAEL 2016 FRIDAY, 17th JUNESUNDAY, 19th JUNE Our Groups in hurling and camogie for Feile na nGael 2016 Hurling - Cappoquin host Armagh club reps, Clashmore/Kinsalebeg, Monaghan club reps Camogie - Cappoquin host Carlow club reps, Moyle Rovers, San Francisco.

THREE TO ANSWER 1, What club did Limerick senior hurling manager TJ Ryan play for?

2, What counties played in the All Ireland senior hurling centenary final?

3, What club did TV pundit Joe Brolly play for?

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Loughiel Shamrocks Antrim defeated Na Piarsaigh Limerick in the 2009 All Ireland club senior hurling semi final.

2, The Dubs last won the Leinster senior hurling championship in 2013.

3 Ballinameela won the Waterford intermediate football championship in 2015.

WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL C'SHIP Affane took on Tallow in the second round of the Western Junior Football c'ship on Saturday in Knockanore with the Bridesiders taking the points on a score 4-10 to 1-08.

Team: Donal O’Rourke, Damo McCarthy, PJ Curran, Colin Landers, Shane Coughlan, Tim Looby, Killian Denn, Paul Murray, Shane Murray, Jack Mangan, Mossy Noonan, Tommy McCarthy, Brian Crotty, Darren Curran, Frankie Keniry. Subs used: Richie Scanlan, Aaron O’Sullivan.

TRAINING The official training evening for our various teams are as follows: Senior, Junior, U-21's- Mon, Wed, Fri.; Minors / U-16s - Thursday; U-14's - Wednesday CLUB LOTTO MONDAY, 18th APRIL Jackpot €12,300. No winner. Numbers drawn: 13, 19, 22, 24. Consolation winners €20: Maria Scanlan, Ballyhane; Ena Cullinane, Glenribbeen; Brendan Casey, Green St.; Tina Corcoran, c/o K. Manahan; Tara O'Keeffe, c/o Jas. Morrissey.

Cappoquin Camogie

NEW SPONSOR We are delighted to announce that Aidan Walsh & Sons have sponsored a set of O’Neill’s adult jerseys to the Senior squad. Thank you for your support, we are very grateful.

NEW CLUB CREST Keeping in the theme of new, we have recently unveiled our new club crest. This was designed by Damien Landers who put a lot of hard work and effort into the design – especially his patience with us while we were deciding on which one to pick!

SENIOR LEAGUE 2016 Cappoquin Senior Camogie team are in the Senior League with Lismore, St. Anne’s, Gailtir and An Rinn. Cappoquin were scheduled to play St. Anne’s in the first round two weeks ago but due to some adverse weather conditions and bad condition of local and the Affane/Cappoquin GAA pitch, this had to be postponed. This is still due to be played, please keep an eye on social media for updates. We had a bye last weekend which resulted in some tough training in the bottom pitch. The ladies will play Lismore this Sunday in the Affane/Cappoquin GAA Club grounds at 11:30am. Please come along and support the girls. We take on An Rinn on 29th April and Gailtir on 1st May. U-12 BLITZES Well done to our u-12 team who took part in a blitz this morning in Tallow. Thanks to Tallow for being great hosts. All the girls had a brilliant day.

Both the players and mentors put in great effort.

Well done girls, keep it up!

On 30th April, the girls will travel to the An Rinn blitz; Cappoquin, Abbeyside & St. Anne’s are in this group. On 14th May, the girls will have the Cappoquin blitz.

U8/10 BLITZES FIXTURES Upcoming blitzes; 21st May – Tallow 11th June – Lismore 16th July – An Rinn 13th August – Ballyduff Upper 18th September - Dungarvan

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FUNDRAISERS Our annual Clothes Recycling fundraiser will be taking place soon. Please keep us in mind when planning your summer wardrobe!

We are also running our Guess The Score competition which proved to be quite popular last year. This will be running for the first round that Waterford are in the SHC on 5th June Vs Clare.

Updates will be posted before these take place.

First prize is €100.

FÉILE 2016 An information night will be held soon for the parents of those participating in the Féile this year. Maria Uniacke will be a Féile Co-ordinator and Tricia McCarthy will be the Club Féile Official.

No better women. Information packs will also be given to parents to prepare them for the busy few days ahead. Dates for this information night TBC. This is a great opportunity for the club to showcase all it has to offer. Cappoquin will host Carlow.

Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Results 12th April: Numbers drawn were 10, 17, 21 and 22. No jackpot winner. Winners of €20 each were Mary Power, Mage Cashell and Rachel Landers. Next Draw 19th April, the jackpot stands at €7,375.

WATERFORD TO MEET CLARE IN LEAGUE FINAL Well done to Waterford senior hurlers on their win over Limerick setting up a league final clash with Clare on Sunday, May 1st, at 3.30 p.m. in Thurles. Well done to Shane Bennett on your personal tally of 1-3 last Sunday.

FOOTBALL LEAGUE Ballysaggart play Melleray this Friday evening, April 22nd in Tallow at 7.00 p.m.

HURLING LEAGUE Ballysaggart take on Modeligo this Sunday in Modeligo in the Second Round of the League at 2.00 p.m.

ClaisMhór Mhór/Cionn Clais / Cionn tSáile Beag t-Sáile Beag JUNIOR FOOTBALL RESULT Our Junior footballers were beaten by a 3 point margin by Brickey Rangers last week.

Unfortunately, some key players were missing on the night.

HURLING FIXTURE Intermediate hurling league game v Tourin will be played on Sunday next, April 24th, in Clashmore at 12 noon.

SENIOR FOOTBALL MATCH POSTPONED As a result of Waterford hurlers qualifying for the Allianz League final, the senior football championship v Killrossanty scheduled for Saturday is deferred until further notice.

MINOR FOOTBALL FIXTURE The minor football game V Gaultier will be played in Gaultier on Sunday next, April 24th, at 11.30 a.m.

WELL DONE BRIAN & TADHG Club members Tadhg de Búrca & Brian O'Halloran gave very impressive displays on Sunday last in the Allianz Hurling League SemiFinal. Both players contributed greatly to Waterford's win. Best of luck in the final.

FREE HEALTH CHECK Don't forget to pop into the G.A.A. clubhouse for a free health check on Saturday next, April 23rd between 11.00.a.m. & 2.00.p.m. You can avail of a free blood pressure check and diabetes check as well as a BMI calculation.

Information will be provided on the support available for health problems. Application forms will be available for the Warmer Homes scheme.

Eligible applicants can avail free insulation under this scheme.

This has been organised by Clashmore & Kinsalebeg Community Council. All who attend have the opportunity of winning passes to Aura Leisure Centre, Youghal, including a six week Fit boost membership.

Stradbally INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE Intermediate Hurling League this Sunday at 12 noon v Ardmore in Stradbally. Best of luck.

WELL DONE To Michael Walsh and the Waterford Hurling team who had a great win on Sunday. Great performance and best of luck in the League Final in two weeks’ time.

50/50 DRAW 50/50 Draw on this Sunday night. Thanks to all who support this draw. Every envelope counts so make sure and be in to win. Support your club, support pitch development.

MONSTER DRAW Tickets now on sale for Monster Draw to be held in clubhouse on May 7th. Price is €2 each or 3 for €5. Prizes: 1st: €250, 2nd: Hamper (worth €160), 3rd: Nutribullet, 4th 5th & 6th: €50 each. Tickets available from Committee members.

Naomh Chartaigh U-14 Hurling team who won the U-14 Annual Paddy Whelan Tournament last Saturday beating Blackrock in the final.

STRADBALLY GAA PARISH WINTER LEAGUE Results: Points total after round 6 Kerry 38, Meath 29, Roscommon 29, Down 30, Waterford 27, Cork 38.

Round 7: Thursday 21/4/2016 at 6.30 pm Kerry V Waterford; Meath V Cork; Roscommon V Down

Tourin Tourin CHALLENGE MATCHES Tourin played two challenge matches over the past two weeks. Firstly, they had a good run out against Ballyduff Lower, which they won by a goal. They also played Modeligo which ended in a draw. Training continues Wednesday night at 7.30. It's important to continue the good turnouts at training as the championship is just around the corner. Victory for Waterford last Sunday has put back our initial fixture. I will confirm the new date when I get details of it.

FUNDRAISING Deise Draw tickets are available from any committee member. The cost of each monthly draw is €10.

The clothes collection is going ahead, I will have a date for donations on next week's notes.

Also a gentle reminder to pay any outstanding membership to William Leahy as soon as possible.

Dungarvan (Club News kindly Sponsored by Cappoquin Logistics) CLUB NOTES The club wishes to sincerely thank our neighbour at our club grounds, Tom Kiely of Cappoquin Logistics for kindly sponsoring our club notes for 2016 and a tournament that will be held later in the season.

INTER-COUNTY HURLING Well done to Patrick Curran and the Waterford team for qualifying for the Allianz NHL final in Thurles last weekend with a good win over Limerick in their semi-final clash.

INTER-COUNTY MINOR HURLING Good luck to club players Glen Waters and Jack Lacey who are involved with the Waterford minor hurling team that play Tipperary in the Munster Championship in Walsh Park this Saturday at 2 p.m.

INTER COUNTY MINOR FOOTBALL Club players Mark Boland and Mick Devine were involved with the county minor football team that played Kerry at the Fraher Field last Wednesday evening. Waterford will now play the winners of Tipperary and Limerick at a Waterford venue on Wednesday, April 27th.

MINOR FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT The first game of our minor football tournament between ourselves and St. Pats will took place in our club grounds last Thursday evening with our visitors proving too strong for us on this occasion. Best wishes to both Peter Queally and Shaun Murray who were injured during the game.

Our team lined-out as follows: Dylan Murphy; Kealan Daly, Peter Queally, Conor Duggan; Colm O’Shea, Shaun Murray, Mark Allen; Sean Crotty, Mark Boland; John Power, Brendan Cullinane, Mick Devine; Luke O’Callaghan, Gary Donnolly, Steven Donovan. Subs: James Kiely, Daniel Kiely, Willie John O’Shea.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL: Dungarvan 1-10 Nire 1-8 Our Intermediate footballers scored a deserving 0-2 win over the Nire in the second round of the Western Intermediate football championship in Bushy Park last Friday evening. We trailed by 1-6 to 1-2 at the break but a very good second half effort saw us win this period by 0-8 to 0-2 to give us our first championship win in two years.

Well done to all the players and their management team of Jimmy Healy and Derek Lyons.

Dungarvan: Jack Morrissey; John Havens, Deckie Barry, Gavin Power; Aaron Donnolly 0-1, Darragh Lyons, Kenny Moore 1-3 (2f); Conor Sheridan, Jamie Nagle 0-1; Mike Kiely, Jamie Hallahan, Gavin Crotty 0-3 (2f); Ryan Donnolly 0-1, Seamus Cunningham, Trevor Crotty 0-1. Sub: Liam Ryan for Jamie Hallahan, Cormac Curran for Gavin Power.

NEW JERSEY PROJECT Our raffle among local businesses who so generously sponsored our 2016 jersey project took place this week. Full details next week.

FÉILE NEWS Our Divisions and Groups for Féile na nGael 2016 were announced last week.

Hurling: Division 3 Group A: Dungarvan host winners of Wexford B and Mount Sion host winners of Cork B. Camogie: Division 4 Group A: Dungarvan host Cavan and Abbeyside host Mayo Feile taking place in Waterford/Tipperary on the weekend of 17th to 19th of June FEILE QUIZ Our camogie and hurling Feile teams are holding a fundraising quiz in Lawlors Hotel (by kind permission) on Wednesday, April 27th evening at 7.30 p.m. Please come along and support for much needed funds for Féile.

UNDER 16 FOOTBALL: Dungarvan 10-9; Stradbally 1-8.

Our under 16 footballers scored a big win at home against Stradbally last Monday evening with a good spread of scorers around the field.

Team: Cian Cliffe; Wayne O’Donnell, Lee Moore, Edward Fraher; Tristan Loftus, Dion Keohan Eoin Morrissey; John Devine, Darryl Swales; Conor Keohan, Gary Crotty, Toby Taylor; Jonathon Houlihan, Stephen Moynihan, Johnny Burke. Subs: Seanie McGrath, Shaun Mulcahy, Kyle Hackett.

FIXTURES Sargent Cup senior hurling v De La Salle at home this Saturday, April 23rd at 7.15 pm.

Under 13 Football v Nire at home this Sunday, April 24th at 11 a.m.

St. Josephs Primary School football v Scoil Garbhain this Thursday, April 21st at 11.30 am.

UNDER 21 HURLING FINAL Our much delayed 2015 under 21 hurling final v De La Salle has been fixed for just two days after the Allianz NHL final which in anyone’s language doesn’t make sense regarding player welfare in both clubs. The original agreement with the Board over the Winter was that the game would be fixed in agreement with both clubs but that is now obviously forgotten in a scheduling just to get it out of the way and also just a few days before the start of the club senior championship.

LOTTO This week's numbers are 3, 8, 9 and 12.

There was no winner. The Jackpot next week will be worth €4,500. The ‘Match 3 Numbers’ worth €200 was divided between Pat and Mai Donnolly, James Donovan and Mary Barry, Emerald Tce. Next week's match 3 prize will be €100. Thanks to everybody who buys and who sells the Lotto.

FLAG DAYS Our annual adult club flag day fundraiser takes place this weekend April 23rd/24th.

BEST WISHES All his friends in the club are glad to learn that former player Terry Donnolly, Connolly Row and Sean Sheehan, Cloneety Villas are back home from hospital after their recent illnesses.

SYMPATHY The club extends its sincere sympathy to the family and relations of John Dalby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, who died recently.

DUNGARVAN LADIES FOOTBALL CONGRATULATIONS The club would like to congratulate Zoey Barry-Ferncombe and J. J. Fitzgerald on the birth of their son Harry last week.

COUNTY NEWS The club had many players in action over the weekend, firstly Lauren McGregor and Ciara Hurley who were part of the winning senior team

over the weekend.

The club also had for girls who were part of the u-16 team Keisha Tobin, Aisling Baumann, Maura Gallagher, Katie Duggan-Sullivan and Sarah Lacey.

ADULT LADIES The adults played Ballysaggart in the 11-aside competition last Thursday, despite a close first half the girls pulled away and came away with a good victory, with strong performances all round. Well done girls keep up the good work.

COACHING COURSE The club are considering running a " Ready Steady Coach" course which is a basic course for working with girls u-6-u-14. Anybody interested contact Sean on 087-1042245 GAELIC4GIRLS TRAINING Training for the G4G started last Friday in the GAA pitch, There was a great turn out from all the girls they all had great fun and cannot wait to come back next week. As part of the course the girls are getting jerseys at a slight cost of €8 (due next week) which is also entry to some blitz and tournaments during the summer. Contact 0872620287 for more information.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK This week’s Player of the Week is Holly PowerSheehan. Holly is a member of our u-8 team. She has been playing football for the past two years and has shown she is well capable of stepping into an older team playing some games on our u-10/12 teams last year. Well done Holly keep it up.

Ardmore LOTTO RESULTS - APRIL 18th Runners-up Pat Hennessy, c/o Quinns; Ronan Fitzgerald, c/o Kiely’s Cross; Aoife, Grainne, Maria, Eoin and Cliona Byrne, c/o Kiely’s Cross; Ken and Catherine Byrne, c/o Kiely’s Cross; Josephine and Tony, c/o Flemings Bar. Next week’s jackpot €5,900 and will take place at the Round Tower Hotel.

SENIOR FOOTBALL We defeated St. Saviours 5-5 to 2-12 in our first match of the senior football championship last Saturday evening in the Fraher Field. Well done to all involved.

Modeligo WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Ballinacourty 1-6; Modeligo 0-9.

The sides had to settle for a share of the points after a hard fought hour on Wednesday night last, but for our lads, it might have also been a case of a lesson learned about making the step-up from the Junior to the Intermediate grade.

After two rounds, Modeligo now have three points from a possible four and hopefully now, have given themselves a platform to build on when this Championship resumes.

The lads still have three remaining games against The Nire; Geraldines and Dungarvan UPCOMING FIXTURES & EVENTS Saturday, 14/5/2016: West I.H.C vrs.

Ballysaggart in Fraher Field at 7:30pm Sunday, 15/5/2016: West J.H.C ("B") vrs.

Ballysaggart in Lismore at 2 pm June 17/ 18 /19th: Modeligo Camogie & Naomh Bríd Hurlers play in the Under 14 AllIreland Féile competitions, hosted jointly by Waterford & Tipperary.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Touraneena Runners Club

Spring League reaches halfway mark

Willie Gallagher Memorial Snooker Cup. L/R: Pat Fitzgerald (winner), Martin Reddy (Chairman), Ben O'Keeffe (runner-up).

Cappoquin Snooker and Billiards McGRATH WINS JACK McCARTHY CLASSIC On Monday week last we witnessed one of the best Billiard finals in a long, long time as John McGrath faced Pat Fitzgerald in what had the makings of a great final.

Those present were to witness one of the best finishes to a game of billiards ever seen in the club.

Pat got off to a flier and was well in control in the opening twenty minutes but John fought his way back in what was best describes as a game of two halves. Trailing by five points with only seconds remaining John got a good cannon before the lights went out.

The lights were put back on as he was on a break but he knew he had to score or Pat would claim the title. John then got an in off the red to

level the match and with the balls not really well positioned he produced an amazing cannon to take the match and the title of Jack McCarthy billiards champion for 2016.

A brilliant exciting game that had a fabulous finish by the two in form players in the club this year. Club chairman Martin Reddy congratulated both lads on a fine game and called on Kevin McCarthy to present the prizes to Pat as runner-up and then to our champion John who duly replied.

FITZTGERALD CLAIMS WILLIE GALLAGHER CUP Pat Fitzgerald claimed our final tournament of the season on Monday evening last when he beat Ben O’Keeffe in the final of the Willie Gallagher Memorial Cup. There was some brilliant break building in this game

and it was Ben who started off in whirlwind fashion when he blitzed Pat in the opening frame and won it 65-19.

There was a total role reversal in the second as Pat dominated it and levelled the match with a 58-18 frame win.

Pat then took the lead which he was never to loose when he took the third frame 73-31 but Ben squared again in the fourth 57-31 and we were in for a very tight fifth frame.

This one went all the way to the black and it was Pat who clinched the frame 4938 before playing very well in the sixth to clinch the title 5918 in a cracking game. Both lads produced some brilliant snooker in this match but in the end Pat edged it with some excellent potting and safety when required.

Dungarvan Rugby Club

Under 18's reach final HAVING beaten a game Thurles side 50-12 in the Quarter Final, Dungarvan met Fethard in the semi-final of the East Munster Cup at the weekend.

This fixture was twice deferred in recent weeks due to unplayable pitches in Fethard. The double cancellation resulted in the venue being reversed and Ballyrandle hosted the game.

It resulted in a 48-33 win for Dungarvan.

Dungarvan started brightly and had territory and possession. Therefore, a try in the opening minutes, following an intercept by Mick Devine was just reward, it converted by Fionn Gibson-Kiely. When Maurice Daly scored in the next few minutes, it looked as if this would be an easy affair. However, Dungarvan were not playing as a team and when Fethard scored the next 10 points, it looked as if this would be a real contest Our forwards were playing well as individuals but not as a collective. Charlie Murphy who was making great inroads into the Fethard defence, went over on an ankle and was ably replaced

by Jamie McKelvie. Jack Mullany, Cathal Dee and Dan O'Keeffe carried well but support was slow in arriving far too often.

Jack Kiely, Doug Petit and Ted Kelly tackled well and yet we could not get continuity going in the pack. The Dungarvan back-line definitely had the pace but far too many handling errors and poor decision making meant we didn't threaten the visitors as much as we should have.

However, when Liam O’Connell broke the line, he was not to be stopped. Just before half time Maurice Daly added his second and the score looked comfortable.

It was 24 -12 to Dungarvan at the break.

The hoped for kick-on after half-time did not occur.

Fethard were down to 14 players but carried the game to the hosts. Each side went for broke and a loose scrappy half ensued. Several substitutes were made with Conor Scanlon and James Kiely coming on. Jordan Corby showed promise at flanker and set up a nice try with a smart inside pass.

Tries from Dan O'Keeffe, Paul Lannen, Finn ReesThomas and Liam O’Connell secured the game but Dungarvan never looked composed.

The Final score read Dungarvan 48; Fethard 33.

There were some impressive performances, Liam O'Connell for sheer pace and

Larry Brazel for hard tackling, at some cost to himself.

Squad: Doug Pettit, Cathal Dee, Conor Scanlon, Jack Mullany, Charlie Murphy, Ted Kelly, Dan O'Keeffe, Jack Kiely, Jamie McKelvie, Larry Brazel, Finn-Rees Thomas, Fionn Gibson-Kiely, Maurice Daly, Paul Lannen, Liam O’Connell, Mick Devine, James Kiely and Jordan Corby.

We are now in the East Munster Cup Final playing our neighbours Waterpark at a neutral venue and hopefully a neutral referee. The final is currently fixed for next weekend with day and time to be confirmed. Whilst the potential of this squad remains undiminished, the performance against Fethard was several notches below the capability of these players and what is needed to win a final. For some this will be their last opportunity to play for Dungarvan Juvenile Rugby Club, having given up to 10 years in the club colours. Let’s make it a memorable one! Therefore, we need all squad players to train Wednesday (7.15) and Friday (6.45).

CLUB LOTTO It important that all players, coaches, parents, members and former members support the club Lotto. Tickets are only €2 and the draw is every two weeks.

THE Pinewood Healthcare sponsored ‘Spring League’ is now after reaching the half-way point and the league table is extremely close throughout.

After week 4, Top of the pile are the trio of Katrina Connolly, David Walsh & Grainne O’Rourke.

During the Winter League, Katrina was unfortunate to be absent on a single night, costing her a last night “showdown” for the title. Katrina will be eager not to have the same happen again as she improves weekly.

David Walsh is relatively new to the ‘running game’ but with the times that he has clocked each week, it’s hard to believe. Pushing himself to the limit each week, David has the top spot in his sight.

Grainne O’Rourke has already knocked a whopping 7 mins of her time in 4 weeks, phenomenal over the 4 mile course. Grainne’s determination is obvious each week and will be a certain title contender come the league finish on May 16th.

Trailing the table toppers by a single point is Laura Corbally and Linda Sexton, and deservedly so. Laura has Alan Whyte by her side with plenty of ‘clever coaching’ while Linda has targeted the 10k in the Waterford Viking Marathon in June as a PB goal, a target that she will well and truly smash!!

Sarah O’Callaghan is steadily climbing the table each week, as is Gillian

Whelan, Paula Kennedy & Brendan O’Dwyer.

Two of our younger participants, namely Sophie Connolly & Emma Reddy have achieved some amazing times in the first 4 weeks and no doubt they will continue to improve here-on.

Last week saw the fierce battle to the finish line between Mark Windross and Conor Phelan, with Mark crossing the line first. Conor will be more familiar to the route next week and will be up for the challenge.

Should anyone want to come along and join our run, simply turn up at the Church carpark on McGrath’s road for a 7 pm start each Monday evening.

We cater for all paces, run or walk.

For any queries or information, please contact Mush Keane on 087 9634993.

The Spring league would not be feasible only for the kind sponsorship by Pinewood Healthcare, we would like to take this opportunity to thank Pinewood Healthcare for their generosity.

BUTLERSTOWN 4 MILE Congratulations to the Touraneena Runner's group who travelled to Butlerstown this evening for race 2 of the Ger Wyley sponsored West Waterford AC summer series.

A vast improvements in times were recorded by all as people pushed themselves to the limit.

A massive thank to to West Waterford

Athletic Club for another fantastically organised event, thoroughly enjoyed by all (once we crossed the finish line)!!

Well done to all participants and organisers of the race.

Friends of Touraneena Runners official times were: Mark Windross 25:47 Mush Keane 26:44 Noel Drohan 27:16 Gillian Whelan 33:23 Claire Fitzpatrick 34:32 JP Fitzpatrick 34:33 Niamh Phelan 36:51 Margaret Whelan 37:42 Louise Prendergast 37:43 Mary Walsh 38:55 Grainne Hallinan 39:06 Sarah O’Callaghan 40:21 Kate Tobin 40:38 Mary Hogan 44:23 Lorna Murphy 44:36 TOURANEENA RUNNERS’ GEAR ORDER Should anyone want to order/re-order a Touraneena Runners Tshirt/vest/hoodie, please text Mary Dyer on 087 1466585 before next Thursday (21st April).

Our aim is to have this year's Touraneena 5k (27th May) flooded with our colours.

T-shirt/Vest €15 Hoodie (with name included on sleeve) €25.

Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club QUIZ NIGHT Get your tables ready for our annual quiz night which will be held in Minnies Bar, Abbeyside, on 22nd April at 8.30 p.m. Tables of 4 at €5 per person. Everypme welcome to come and have a fun night.

FUNDRAISER FOR THE CLUB We are looking for unwanted clothes, bags, shoes, bed linen, towels, curtains, belts and soft toys, also laptops and phones with leads are accepted so anyone with anything to give us can tell a committee member or bring it to our club house.

This was a great fundraiser for our club last year so start sorting out your cupboards its very much appreciated in helping us to maintain our club and course in the tip top condition that it is well known for.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Inter-Club Competition Closing date 27th April.

Chairperson's (Corinne McGee) Day 29th May tee off between 10.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m.

Ladies (Marie Forde) and Gents (Liam Simms) Captains Day 5th June tee off between 10.30 a.m.-12.30

p.m.

Munster Ladies and Gents Strokeplay, entries close 18th May. Scratch Cup 1st, 2nd, 3rd July. This year we are holding a Scotch Foursomes on the Friday, a 3 ball scramble on the Saturday and our Scratch Cup will be on the Sunday.

President's (Michael Ahearne) Day 14th August tee off between 10.30 a.m.12.30 p.m.

Pubs Open League: Pubs Open League will be starting 16th August so get your teams ready more details to follow.

Committee Meeting: The next committee meeting is Thursday, 5th May at 7.30 p.m.

DID YOU KNOW Saturday Games are now finished and Monday games start on the 25th April and Thursday games start on the 21st April. Both are names in by 6 p.m. and tee off 6.30 p.m. sharp.

SATURDAY TOURNAMENTS These competitions have now finished Nett Maureen Power, Stephen Donovan; Gross Mary O'Neill, John Carroll The inexperienced player

on each team will now mark the card (this is to get used to marking cards).

WEDNESDAY LADIES TOURNAMENTS Wednesday games will be held in our club. Names to be in for 10 am tee-off 10.30 am sharp. Nett Jacinta O'Mahoney, Corinne McGee; Gross Mary O'Neill, Marie Forde TUESDAY GENTS SINGLES TOURNAMENTS We are now holding Gents Singles on Tuesdays names in at 5 pm, tee off 5.30 p.m.

36 holes. All gents are welcome to play in this new competition. 1st Nett Stephen Donovan. 2nd Nett Michael Ahearne. 1st Gross John Carroll. 2nd Gross Jimmy Quinn.

HOLE IN ONE COMPETITION 2016 The hole in one competition is now underway as we have begun our competitions.

Gents: Liam Simms has now got 3 hole in ones, Patsy Hackett and John Carroll has 1 for the Gents section.

Ladies: Mary O'Neill has 1 hole in ones for the Ladies section.

MEN'S FOURSOMES COMPETITION The finals of this

Stablesford competiton will be played soon. Owen Simms and Aiden O'Rourke v Paddy Noonan and Liam Hansbury play off for 3rd is between Michael A'Hearne and Liam Simms v Paul Healy and Michael Delaney.

LADIES MATCHPLAY The following ladies to reach the semi-finals are Corinne McGee v Kathleen Foran; Mary Walsh v Breda O'Donnell this game will be played soon..

BONUS NUMBER The winner of the bonus number 1 was Martin Hayes.

PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when playing destroys the greens, it takes a lot of care and attention to keep them in pristine condition, so all members and green fees are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so.

Do not use club heads to repair a pitch mark as this damages the green. Always use a pitch repairer. Also do not use the club head to take balls out of holes on greens as this damages the hole. If anyone has an hour or two Mondays to Fridays to spare to give a hand helping on the course you would be very welcome.

Club Déise London event ON Saturday night, April 9th the Club Deise Corporate Arm organised a major fundraising event in London at the Crown Hotel where the General Manager is Nicky Power from John Street, Waterford. One hundred and fifty people, some from Ireland and the majority from

London itself. The event compared by Michael Duignan was attended by Ambassador Dan Mullhal, representatives from Senior Hurling, Ladies football, Camogie and former players.

This was a hugely successful social occasion which brought Irish people together

from both sides of the Irish sea in support of Irish teams.

Tom Corcoran, Corporate Chairman would like to thank Brian Barron (corporate committee) who organided the event, Nicky Power, Sean (Growler) Daly and Derek Gleeson on the London side.

Club Deise is a fundraising

arm of the GAA but supporting all Gaelic teams, funding team training, operates under three divisions, Corporate, Events and membership. It is a professional fully transparent group working with business and others, with audited accounts available to all its subscribers.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

WEST WATERFORD/EAST CORK SCHOOLBOY LEAGUE

Chambers brace seals place in last four DBSPORTS TOURS U-14 CUP QUARTER FINAL Brideview United ……… 3; Inch United ……………… 1.

GAME of the day was in Tallow last Thursday evening in the DBSports Tours U-14 Cup quarter-finals.

The game was a keenly contested one with both on top for a half each but it was the home side who went into the semi-final as they took there chances when they came along.

Captain Jake Chambers opened the scoring with a great strike from 25 yards with a freekick that gave Inch keeper Conor McArdle no chance as it hit the roof of the net on 10 mins.

Inch tried to respond but playing against the stiff breeze they found if hard to get near the home goal and then the home side doubled there lead when they were awarded a penalty for handball.

Chambers doubled his tally for the evening despite keeper McArdle getting a good hand to the spot kick it still crossed the line for a 2-0 half-time lead.

Inch came out full of fight in the second period and were now playing with the breeze and caused the Brideview rearguard all sorts of trouble and had keeper Martin to thank on a number of occasions as he sniffed out the danger.

Inch did get there reward when Ciaran Leahy score to half the deficit and it was game on but Mark Dalton had other ideas and restored the Brideview lead quickly when he lobbed the advancing McArdle for a fine goal and the game finished at 3-1 to the home side.

They will go on to meet Lismore in the semi final next weekend and Inch must try again next year.

Well done to both sides and a fine sporting game.

LINE-UPS Brideview Utd: S. Martin, E. Scotton, J. Sheehan, E. Linehan, J. Chambers, T. Dalton, K. Hurley, P. Hynes, K. Mulcahy, M. Dalton, O. Costello, J. O’Hara, D. Spillane, J. O’Brien.

Inch Utd: C. McArdle, A. Fitzgibbon, C. McNamee, R. Treacy, G. Walsh-Wallace, C.

Treacy, E. Lane, E. P. Mackey, C. Leahy, D. McMahon, J. O’Regan, C. Landers, D. Buttimer, R. Manning, F. Beechinor, C. Fitzpatrick, C. O’Keeffe.

RESULTS Aura Leisure Centre Youghal - U12 League Semi-Finals: Division A: Lismore AFC 2; Kilworth Celtic 1 Cappoquin FC 4; Inch Utd 1 Division B: Ardmore AFC 3; Mogeely FC 6 Valley Rangers 1; Castlebridge Celtic 0 Division C: Clashmore Ramblers 2; Brideview Utd 3 Avondhu Motor Factors Fermoy - U15 League Semi Finals Division A: Valley Rangers 0; Kilworth Celtic 3 DBSPORTS TOURS CUPS U-11 QUARTER-FINALS Ardmore AFC 2; Lismore AFC 4 Clashmore Greens 2; Valley Rangers 0 Clashmore Whites 0;

Supporters after Cork Cup Semi-Final victory over North Dublin.

Ballybridge Utd 9 Kilworth Celtic 7; Cappoquin FC 1 U-14 Quarter-Finals: Ballymac FC 3; Clashmore Ramblers 0 Brideview Utd 3; Inch Utd 1 Lismore AFC 4; Valley Rangers 1 Castlebridge Celtic 1; Kilworth Celtic 8 FIXTURE SCHEDULE: Wednesday, 20th April, 2016. Ballybridge United v Clashmore Ramblers F.C. at Community Sport Field 19:00 Ref: Keith Hornibrook.

Thursday, 21st April, 2016.

Blackwater Motors Fermoy Under 16 League 2015/16: Clashmore Ramblers F.C. v Blackwater United at Pablo Park 19:00. Ref: Vinnie Coonan.

Saturday, 23rd April, 2016, Round Tower Hotel Ardmore Under 11 League 2015/16 – Div. B Final (E.T & Pens. if Needed) Ballybridge United v Mogeely FC at Brideview Park 13:00, Ref: Vinnie Coonan, Simon Drislane, Keith Hornibrook.

East Cork Oil - Aglish Branch Under 13 League

U-11s cheering on their team mates at recent Cork Cup

U-11s lining up to take penalties in Cork Shield Final

Goal scoring celebration!

2015/16 – Semi-Final (E.T & Pens if Needed). Ardmore A.F.C. v Cappoquin F.C. at Dysert Park 11:00. Ref: Declan Fogarty.

Kilworth Celtic v Clashmore Ramblers F.C. at Pound Lane Park 15:00. Ref: Eamon Cusack.

HILLBILLY'S at Amber Fermoy Under 14 League 2015/16 – Div B Final (E.T & Pens if Needed): Ballybridge United v Ballymac F.C. at Brideview Park 14:30 Ref: Keith Hornibrook, Simon Drislane, Vinnie Coonan.

DBSports Tours Under 14 Cup – Semi Final (E.T & Pens if Needed): Lismore A.F.C. v Brideview United at Castle Farm Grounds, 11:00.

Ref: Adrian Higgins WWEC Academy Under 10: Ardmore A.F.C. v Lismore A.F.C Yellows at Dysert Park, 10:30. Club Ref. Clashmore Ramblers F.C v Kilworth Celtic at Pablo Park, 10:30. Club Ref. Castlebridge Celtic v Brideview United at Celtic Park, 10:30. Club Ref. Ballymac F.C. v Cappoquin F.C. at Pinewood, 10:30. Club Ref. Lismore A.F.C Blacks v

U-11s Joy after a Penalty Shootout Win Inch United at Castle Farm Grounds, 10:30. Club Ref. Tuesday, 26th April, 2016 DBSports Tours Under 13 Cup – Quarter-Final (E.T & Pens if Needed): Inch United Hawks v Lismore A.F.C. at Sexton Park, 19:00 Ref: TBA. Clashmore Ramblers F.C v Inch United Eagles at Pablo Park, 19:00. Ref: TBA. Kilworth Celtic v Ballybridge United at Pound Lane Park, 19:00.. Ref: TBA. Cappoquin F.C. v Castlebridge Celtic at Cappoquin Park, 19:00. Ref: TBA Thursday, 28th April, 2016 East Cork Oil - Aglish Branch Under 13 League 2015/16 – Semi-Final (E.T & Pens if Needed): Inch United Eagles v Valley Rangers at Sexton Park, 18:45. Ref: TBA. DBSPORTS TOURS CUP DRAWS: DBSports Tours U-11 Cup: Kilworth Celtic v Lismore AFC Clashmore Ramblers Greens v Ballybridge Utd DBSports Tours U-12 Cup: 1 Valley Rangers v Mogeely 2 Castlebridge v Inch 3 Lismore v Ardmore 4 Ballybridge v Clashmore DBSports Tours U-13 Cup: 1 Inch Hawks v Lismore 2 Cappoquin v Castlebridge 3 Clashmore v Inch Eagles 4 Kilworth v Ballybridge DBSports Tours U-14 Cup:

Lismore AFC v Brideview Utd Ballymac FC v Kilworth Celtic DBSports Tours U-15 Cup: Clashmore Ramblers v Lismore AFC Valley Rangers v Kilworth Celtic WWEC/TSSDL U-16 Championship Cup: Clashmore Ramblers v Cahir Park Blackwater Utd v Burncourt/Vee Semi Finals Draws: 3 v 4; 1 v 2.

LEAGUE SPONSORS U-11 League: ROUND TOWER HOTEL, ARDMORE U-12 League: AURA LEISURE CENTRE, YOUGHAL U-13 League: EAST CORK OIL, AGLISH BRANCH U-14 League: HILLBILLY’S RESTAURANT at AMBER FERMOY U-15 League: AVONDHU MOTOR FACTORS, FERMOY U-16 League: BLACKWATER MOTORS, FERMOY U-11 Cup: DBSports Tours U-12 Cup: DBSports Tours U-13 Cup: DBSports Tours U-14 Cup: DBSports Tours U-15 Cup: DBSports Tours U-8 Academy: Comortais Competition Management U-9 Academy: Discount Fuels Kinsalebeg U-10 Academy: Discount Fuels Kinsalebeg.

SOCCER

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Dungarvan United FC Academy teams who were hosts to Kilmacthomas FC for a series of challenge games on Saturday last at Alaska Park, Kilmacthomas. Included is coach Colin Bulfin.

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Dungarvan United FC Academy teams who were hosts to Kilmacthomas FC for a series of challenge games on Saturday last at Alaska Park, Kilmacthomas.

Dungarvan United FC FIXTURES

Dungarvan United FC Academy teams who were hosts to Kilmacthomas FC for a series of challenge games on Saturday last at Alaska Park, Kilmacthomas. Included are coaches Billy Coleman and Garry Collins.

Stradbally FC RESULTS Under 12 League: Dungarvan 1; Stradbally 4.

Youths League: Ballyduff 5; Stradbally 1. Villa 4; Stradbally 1.

JUNIOR After an hiatus this weekend, it's back to action on Saturday, at home versus Rathgormack. In their first season on their return to the Waterford League, the club from the foothills of the Comeraghs have gained mid-table respectibility.

However, a caveat; in the early season reverse fixture it took a late, late strike from Robert Finn to secure a 3-2 win. So, like the scouts, bí ollaimh. With fellow title challengers, Park Rangers, at home to Divisional strugglers St. Josephs, it looks like the battle for honours will go down to the wire WATERFORD JUNIOR LEAGUE DIVISION TWO Played Points Stradbally 15 38 Park Rangers 15 33 Dunmore East 14 27 Johnville 15 26 Tramore 14 19 De La Salle 15 19 Red Star 15 16 Rathgormack 16 16 St. Josephs 15 8 St. Saviours 14 6 LOTTO There was no Jackpot winner in the Lotto Draw in which took place in The Cove Bar on Sunday night. Numbers

drawn were 6, 7, 10, 18. €25 to: Father Condon, Garvan Troy, C/E Meskill. Promoter’s Prize: Francis Sheehan. Next draw is in The Bally Inn on Sunday, May 1st, with a Jackpot Prize on offer of €4,000. Thanks to all who continue to support our Lotto.

ASTRO-TURF Astro-Turf Pitch is available for hire. For time slot availability contact Tadhg at 087 2306841.

CLUB KITS There are some childrens club kits available. Ideal birthday presents. Contact Aine at 087 7618127.

ACADEMY & LITTLE DRIBBLERS The club youngsters had a great time at the Blitzes in Kilmacthomas on Saturday.

The Under 9s had wins over Ballyduff and Portlaw, before going under to Dungarvan, whilst the Under 7s played 3 games versus Portlaw, Dungarvan and Kilmacthomas.

Thanks to our neighbours for inviting us to join the Blitzes. It's back to Academy & Little Dribblers on the AstroTurf on Saturday, 10.30 - 11.30.

COURSES A Kick Start 1 Course will take place in Dungarvan Uniteds grounds on Saturday.

Go to www.fai.ie for more details.

EURO 2016 With the time to the Euro

Finals passing away, the attention turns to the players and their form and fitness status.

Shane Long seems to be the only forward who shows positivity on both those fronts, and our midfield has Alan Judge with a broken leg and the form of Darren Gibson is indifferent.

Watching Champions League games last week, one was impressed with Belgian, Kevin De Bruyne, in action for Manchester City and to a lesser extent, Swede Zlatan Ibrahimavich, playing for French side Paris Saint-German.

Hopefully, Messrs O'Neill and Keane have contingency plans to nullify those threats.

But let us not descend into gloom, it is marvellous that both Irish sides are bound for France this Summer. Sides like Holland would gladly swap places.

FIXTURES Wednesday, April 20th, (Today) Youths League: Stradbally v Railway Athletic 6.45 p.m.

Saturday, April 23rd, Waterford Junior League: Stradbally v Rathgormack 4.15 p.m.

Tuesday, April 26th, Youths League: Stradbally v Dungarvan 6.30 p.m.

Saturday, April 30th Waterford Junior League: Tramore v Stradbally 4.15 p.m.

Friday 22.4.16: 1B Away to Villa 7.00 pm Saturday 23.4.16: U-13B Away to Mooncoin 12.30 pm U-15A Home to St. Pauls 2.30 pm (Main pitch).

Premier Away to Ferrybank 7.00 pm 4th Div. Away to Bohs 7.00 p.m.

Sunday 24.4.16 3rd Div. Away to Seaview 11.00 a.m.

Youths Away to Tramore 2.00 p.m.

Monday 25-4-16: U-12C Home to Carrick 6.30 pm (Main pitch) U-14A Home to Tramore 6.30 pm (Glass pitch).

Tuesday 26-4-16 U-12A Home to Villa 6.30 pm (Main pitch).

U-12D Home to Kilmacow 6.45 pm (Glass pitch).

PREMIER DIVISION PREVIEW After two weeks of inactivity, Dungarvan United's Premier Division team are back in action this Saturday evening (23rd April), with an away trip to Ferrybank for a 7 pm kick-off. The sides have met twice already this season. The first game was back

in September in Kilrush Park when Dungarvan beat their city opponents 4-0. This was a welcome victory at the time (when aren't they?!) as it kickstarted Dungarvan's season after what had been a difficult start. They met again in the second round of the Munster Junior Cup back in January, this time at Abbeylands, with Dungarvan maintaining the upper hand, with a close fought 2-0 win. These results might suggest that the Blues are a bogey team for Ferrybank this season, but no-one will be taking anything for granted, as Ferrybank sit above Dungarvan in the league table, and as all football fans know, the table never lies. Currently sitting seven points above St. Joseph's in the relegation spot with five games to go, Dungarvan will feel that a win here will all but secure their Premier status for next season. However, a Dungarvan loss, coupled with a St. Joseph's win over the weekend would have us all looking nervously at the table once again. So its all hands to the pump for this crucial game against a very capable

Ferrybank side.

KICKSTART 1 COURSE We will host a Kickstart 1 course in Saturday, 23rd April. There are a till spaces available. Book through www.fai.ie/coached Well done to those club members who have confirmed and are taking a step further in their coaching pathway.

ACADEMY CHALLENGE On Saturday last the young Blues turned out in force for a welcome excursion courtesy of hosts Kilmacthomas. Under the mentorship of Billy, Steve, Pat, Colin, Gary, Mark, Darragh, Aidan and Kevin, the teams were sorted and the games kicked-off in earnest.

There was great football played by all the teams who arrived on the day. Looking at the schoolboy teams we have throughout the club and the big strapping lads we see competing it seems like yesterday many of them were of academy age and learning to love the game through these fun days.

Although the weather was freezing last Saturday it was

warming to see all the kids and coaches enjoying themselves so much and we thank Kilmac for the invitation and hope to get out again in the coming weeks. Thanks as always to our coaches, the kids and the parents who travelled.

50th ANNIVERSARY DINNER DANCE & AWARDS To celebrate the clubs 50th Anniversary we will be hosting a Dinner Dance and Awards Ceremony at the club on Friday, 20th May, where we will be having a sit down meal and the band "Sea Breeze" to entertain us.

This is a proud and great celebration, 50 years within the community of Dungarvan and we hope that all current and past, committee members, managers, coaches, players and supporters will come along on the night for which is looking to be a great night.

Tickets are €25 per person and available from any committee member from this week. Numbers are strictly limited so please make sure you purchase early to avoid disappointment.

Kilmacthomas FC UNDER 14 Kilmac V Ballinroad We entertained Ballinroad at the weekend and this fixture always throws up a good game with two evenly matched teams. The game was slow enough to get going with both sides having some chances but never looked like scoring and so it remained scoreless at half-time.

In the second half it really came to life and both keepers were busy with Marty playing really well between the posts.

Tadgh Power had an outstanding game in defence also. One goal was always going to decide this tie and unfortunately it was Ballinroad who broke the

deadlock with 10 minutes to go and as hard as we tried we couldn't pull it back.

Eighteen players showed up and all played a part in a really entertaining game.

UNDER 12 Kilmac ................................ 4; De Le Salle ........................ 3.

A great team performance on Thursday evening, Nathan gave us the lead after 5 minutes then the visitors drew level on 8 minutes.

We took the lead for the second time Nathan again scoring. A failure to clear the ball left De La Salle in for a second then we went 2 - 3 down. With fifteen minutes to go Jake was introduced and soon made it 3 - 3. With three minutes on the clock Nathan beat the offside trap and

rounded the keeper for his hat trick Well done lads a fine performance.

UNDER 13 Southend .......................... 2; Kilmac ................................ 4.

We played Southend on Saturday afternoon and what a game it was the home side took the lead after 10 minute and scored again before halftime. We came out a different team in the second half and Robin scored after 5 minutes.

Nathan drew us level after 10 minutes and then Alan scored from a free kick 2 - 3.

Southend were rocked just before the final whistle Cian scored a beauty. A great team performance.

Team: Aaron, Shane Kirwan, Dan, Jeff, Shane Reade, Scott, Alan, Darragh, Nathan, Conor,

Anthony, Brian, Keith, Cian, Tommy. We wish Colyn and Dean a speedy recovery. Our thanks one again for the great support.

ACADEMY SOCCER We would like to thank Ballyduff, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, Kilmac, Portlaw and Stradbally for their part in a great afternoon of football.

With nearly boys and girls of various ages, we hope all had a an enjoyable time and look forward to doing it all again soon.

Our thanks to the coaches for their co-operation and to all parents who came along to support their children. A special word of thanks to Terence, Paddy, Mark, Brendan, Dan and Daniel and Johnny for their help on the day.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Clashmore Ramblers FC

Moloney double seals cup semi-final spot DB SPORTS TOURS U-11 CUP QUARTER-FINALS Ramblers Greens ……… 2; Valley Rangers ………… 0.

Kyle Moloney (2) OUR Green team were back in action on Tuesday night after their great win in last week’s League Semi-Final. It was Cup action and the quarter-final with the Conna side as visitors to Pablo Park.

Valley were a big physical side and their keeper was in fine form keeping the scoring down. After 15 mins a great pass by Noah O'Sullivan saw Kyle Moloney in on goal, as he tried to round the keeper he was fouled resulting in a penalty.

Kyle dusted himself off and buried the spot kick into the bottom corner for a 1-0 halftime lead.

The second half the Ramblers pressed on looking for a second but Valley were dangerous on the break but Liam Devine and Darragh O'Neill were in fine form in defence and snuffed out any danger with some brilliant play.

The Valley keeper was inspired and made a few saves from Ben Lombard, Shane Coughlan and Noah as the away goal lead a charmed life. Midway through the second half we forced a few corners and the second goal came from one of these.

A brilliant ball swung in by Kyle resulted with the ball in the net as the defender tried to keep it out. The boys played out the remaining minutes and deserved there place in the Cup semi-final.

Man of the Match: Again some fine displays with Darragh and Liam in defence, Ben and Kyle in midfield but the vote goes to Darragh O'Neill with a great display at the back where nothing got past him. Well done boys !

Ramblers Whites ……… 0; Ballybridge Utd ………… 9.

Our Whites were beaten in their cup quarter-final also on Tuesday night but put up a great battle especially in the first half with the game scoreless, a poor goal then given away saw the away side gain the upperhand and they ran out winners in the end. Some great performances though but our players with Alex Kelly, Adam Aherne Coyne and Callum Royle all out-

standing. The whole team battled right to the end and is a credit to their attitude. Their season is now over but they will join the Greens in the League final and receive a medal win or lose with their team-mates as they are all part of the same squad.

AURA LEISURE CENTRE YOUGHAL U-12 LEAGUE DIVISION ‘C’ SEMI-FINAL Ramblers ……………… 2; Brideview Utd ………….. 3.

Jack Curran (2) Last Saturday afternoon Clashmore and Brideview took to the pitch for this semifinal clash in Pablo Park.

The visitors started well and in the first 10 mins they were very fortunately awarded a spot kick in which they scored and shortly after that they added a second to make it 2-2.

But our boys never gave up and 10 mins later after another great corner kick from Kyle Moloney, the ball fell kindly to Jack Curran who buried it in the bottom corner.

But Brideview were still very dangerous on the break and some good defending from the Ramblers back three and one or two goods saves from Finn in goal kept them out. Just before half-time Jack Curran scored again to make it 2-2 and we were right back in it! HT 2-2.

The second half began and the boys kept the pressure on with Brideview’s keeper making some great saves. But again Brideview were dangerous and we were lucky not to concede once or twice only for some brilliant defending from Darragh O'Neill, Charlie Foley, Bobby Coonan and Jack O'Driscoll.

Unfortunately, we conceded with 12 mins to go when their no. 9 slotted the ball home for 3-2. But we never gave up and after a great Kyle Moloney cross came a super header from Jack Curran with the Brideview keeper pulling off an outstanding save tipping it away from the top corner!

One of the best saves we've ever seen at schoolboy level! And shortly after that the final whistle went. A great game that we were very unlucky not to win but the boys will re-group and get ready for there Cup quarterfinal midweek away to

Ballybridge.

Well done to all and we wish Brideview the best of luck in the final! FT Ramblers 2; Brideview 3.

U-15 WATERFORD WOMEN’S LEAGUE Ramblers ……………… 2; Carrick Utd …………….... 2.

Our U-15 girls made the trip to Carrick-on-Suir last Saturday evening to play Carrick Utd and as predicted this was'nt going to be easy.

From the start Carrick were pushing hard trying to break our defence and trying our keeper who made several saves we eventually settled and it saw Nadine Seward getting her chance at goal but she was unlucky in her efforts. Half-time saw it 0-0.

Our girls in the second half were more determined in their efforts and only minutes in got their first goal through Laoise Keevers and another came shortly after with Nadine Seward finding the back of the net 2-0.

But Carrick fought back hard and did get themselves on the score sheet and were relentless throughout and with only minutes remaining were awarded a penalty 2-2 final result. This was anyone's game to win or lose but it must be said all of our girls were excellent on the day and the work rate of the team has grown each game.

Ramblers ……………… 4; Dungarvan Utd. ……….... 0.

Last Thursday evening our U-15 girls played Dungarvan Utd in their grounds we came away with a win as Nadine Seward getting three goals from play and another coming later from a free kick on the edge of the box it secured all three points for us. A huge well done to all girls on this team. Our next game is Sunday, 24th. Time and Venue TBC. RESULTS: Under 12 League SemiFinal: Ramblers 2; Brideview Utd 3 Under 15 Girls: Ramblers 4; Dungarvan Utd 0.

Ramblers 2; Carrick Utd 2 U-11 Cup: Ramblers Greens 2; Valley Rangers 0.

Ramblers Whites 0; Ballybridge Utd 9.

U-14 Cup: Ramblers 0; Ballymac FC 3 FIXTURES Tuesday, 19th April Under 15 v Lismore AFC 7.00 pm – HOME Wednesday, 19th April Under 12 v Ballybridge Utd 7.00 pm – AWAY Saturday, 23rd April Under 13 v Kilworth Celtic 3.00 pm – AWAY Sunday, 24th April Juniors v Lismore 11.00 am – AWAY U-15 Girls - TBC PLAYER PROFILE

Our Boys on WWEC U-13 Squad, Lee Fitzpatrick, Kian Carey, James Moloney and Josh Fitzgerald.

Name: Darragh Ryan Age: 8 School: Kinsalebeg NS Team: Under 8’s Position: Striker Favourite Team: FC Barcelona Favourite Player: Neymer Jr Favourite Food / Meal: Chicken Nuggets & Chips When I finish school I would like to: play hurling for Waterford.

Best Moment in Soccer: when I got Player of the Tournament in Len Rodgers U-14 WATERFORD GAYNOR CUP SQUAD Brilliant news for one of our outstanding girl players Nadine Seward who has just been selected for the U-14 Waterford Gaynor Cup Squad.

Nadine who plays with our U-15 girls team is a talented young player and it is a great achievement for her. So on behalf of Coaches David Coleman and P. J. Burke and everyone involved with the Club we wish you every success in the year ahead. Well done Nadine !

DATE FOR SUMMER CAMP Monday 4th to Friday, 8th

July are the dates for our FAI Summer Soccer School Camp this year for Boys and Girls aged 6-14 yrs at Pablo Park.

Bookings are NOW open online and with record numbers taking part in 2015 and demand for places on camps extremely high. We strongly recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

Bookings can be made online at www.summersoccerschools.ie WIN THE CHANCE TO PLAY AT AVIVA STADIUM! Book online before April 30th and your son/daughter could win the chance to play at Aviva Stadium This will be at half-time when Ireland take on Holland on May 27th which will be their last game at the Aviva Stadium before setting off for France!

For more great competitions and offers, check out the Facebook page - www.facebook.com/FAISummerSocce rSchools How much does it cost?

The price remains at just €65 for five fun-filled days of coaching with all participants receiving an exclusive kit, football and backpack DISCOUNTS! Extra-time – Book a second camp for just €50. Use your kit and backpack from your first camp and you will receive a new football.

Family discount – book an additional sibling and get €10

Kyle Moloney whose two goals in midweek secured an U-11 Cup semi-final spot. off. See www.summersoccerschools.ie for more details on these great offers!

LOTTO RESULTS Letters Drawn: P., J, H, M. Winner: None. €20 Lucky Dips to: Mary Ann Troy, Denis Bradley, Tom Trihy.

Next Week’s Jackpot: €700. Tickets €2 Each or 3 for €5.00. Available from all committee members and usual outlets.

TRAINING TIMES Training continues in

Ardmore NS Astro Turf. Cost per session is €3pp.

Tuesdays: Academy Teams, U-6, U-7, U-8, U-9 6.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

U-10/U-11 Teams 7.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.

Thursdays: U-12/13/14 Teams 6.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

U-15/U-16 Teams 7.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.

Fridays: Girls Teams 7.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.

Dungarvan Boxing Club to host the Celtic Box Cup 2016 PLANS are well under way for the Fourth Celtic Box Cup which is coming to the Sports Centre, Dungarvan on the 23rd24th and 25th of September, 2016.

The entries will be going live on the internet in June but already enquiries are coming in and boxers are anxious to secure their place in what has become one of the biggest boxing tournaments in Europe.

Australia’s National Team and U.S.A. Boxing’s Chicago Team has already con-

firmed their place in the Box Cup. This is a major boast and has raised the bar considerably.

The Celtic Box Cup will have 300 hundred boxers competing over the week-end and an estimated 2000 people in Town for the 3 day event, which will be a huge boost to the local economy.

The Dungarvan boxing club are very proud to have brought this event to the town as it was their idea to put this tourna-

ment together and it has grown to one of the biggest in Europe and is now officially on the fixture list of the Irish and European boxing associations.

IRVINE BOOKES HIS PLACE IN RIO Brendan Irvine has guaranteed his place in the Olympics in Rio when he beat Daniel Asenov from Bulgaria in Turkey last Sunday.

Irvine will be joining, Davey Oliver Joyce, Paddy Barnes, Michael Conlon,

Steven Donnelly and Joe Ward. Bringing the total to Six and we still have Katie Taylor who I’m sure will qualify at the World Championships.

Brendan Irvine came through the National Youth program which holds a training camp every year here in Dungarvan in Collaiste Cathal Naofa with Russia.

Brendan was in Dungarvan in February 2103 and the following month he boxed in

Russia in the Mini World’s in Anappa. Team manager was Dungarvan’s Gerry O’Mahony, it was here that Brendan Irvine really came into his own when he beat two Cubans and a Russian to take the Gold Medal. At that time he was the same weight as Paddy Barnes, he has now moved up a weight.

My prediction is Ireland will have more than six boxers in Rio and we will definitely bring home medals!!!

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

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Jason Travers - ETU Championships RECENT SPINS Spring weather made a brief appearance over the past week but some heavy showers dampened the spirits of some at times! The swallows have made an appearance and so have the shorts (for some of the hardened members) as the Tuesday Trotters numbers swelled to 16 for last weeks spin. A perfect evening for cycling and the group worked brilliantly together to keep the pace even and steady throughout the 50 kilometre route. A snappy spin to Bonmahon, accross the hills of Ballylaneen, and back the 5 cross roads with a dash home along the coast road. A good mix of group 2, 3 and 4 riders all completed the spin with a 28.8kph average.

Group 5 and Groups 23k joined forces to face the hills, dips, breezes and the buzz of The Jagged Edge 2016 Sportive in Crosshaven, in aid of cancer support on Saturday. 10 riders braced themselves for the immediate vertical cliff out of Crosshaven. This levelled out to merely a hill steep enough to abseil down.

Lovely countryside was passed, with the group cycling in two’s and three’s as is often the case in a sportif.

Welcome refreshments were provided at Innishannon and

the group gathered for the return leg. The memory of previous participants proved faulty as there was a long drag out of Innishannon & more than a few inclines on the way to Carrigaline.

The downhills were thoroughly enjoyed, though some of the group were astonished to see a rider with no brakes using his feet to stop!

Weather was sunny and shorts left their winter storage to bedeck the legs of a couple of hardy souls. A great day, great cause, great company & great fun. What cycling is about really.

Nine in total went off as combined group of 1 and 2 on the planned Group 1 spin.

A warm welcome to Mark who had his first spin with DCC today. A brisk pace ensued from the outset, with the lively pace to Old Parish (thanks George) blowing away any cobwebs on a lovely spring day.

On to Ardmore, Youghal Bridge and down to Lismore via Knockanore. Up and overs was the call from Lismore home, to ensure everyone got a good workout!

Almost 90km covered at an average of 33km/hr and everyone home in time for 12 o’clock Mass without any incident. Can’t ask for any more I guess!

Group 3: Up for the match!

John Hodge receives his 4th place prize from race sponsor Paddy Morrissey, Cyclesports, recently.

Well not. quite but Group 3 did venture to Co Tipperary on Sunday morning. A beautiful sunny if cold start saw 26 riders depart base for the Colligan hills and onwards to Clonmel. A perfect morning for cycling with little wind for a change. In Clonmel the group veered left and the Knocklofty hill was ably dealt with.

Onwards towards Ardfinnan and Clogheen where a large group of Harley Davidson enthusiasts joined us briefly, a fleeting thought maybe of some of the groups mind to swap bikes as we prepared to climb the Vee. All worth it for the lovely stretch of descent and with a tailwind home 100k in 28k average was done n dusted in good time for the food festival!

AN POST RAS As reported last week plans are at an advanced stage for the arrival of the An Post Ras into Dungarvan on May 27th. The stage finish at Fraher Field promises to be a great one as the bunch should be well split up after a very hard 159 kilometres from Clonakilty with very heavy rolling roads all the way.

It is hoped to have a great crowd at the Fraher Field to welcome the riders so spread the word about the new finish venue as most people are used to the finish in the Square. Dungarvan Cycling Club have a team in the race for the second year running and all the lads are very excited about finishing into town.

Marc Flavin, John Hodge, Daryl Kearns, Damian Travers and Aidan Connell make up the team and are well advanced in their preparation at this stage. Lots of local businesses have come on board to help finance the team and details of these will be announced soon.

The race takes place over eight days starting in Dublin Castle this year as part of the 1916 celebrations. The first stage is a 145 kilometre trip to Multyfarnham and with 3 sprint primes and only 1 third cat climb on the route it should be a very fast affair.

Stage 2 takes the riders a huge 184 kilometres over mostly flat roads to

Damian Travers and Marc Flavin of DCC Rás team with Cormac O’Dwyer, Dungarvan Brewing Company, who are one of the sponsors of this year’s Ras team.

Charleville. This will be a tough stage for the Irish riders most of whom won't be used to racing over such long distances! Stage 3 is much shorter at 133 kilometres but the mountains arrive with the first cat climb of Connor Pass before the fast drop to the finish in Dingle.

Stage 4 will be the toughest of the race so far with 163 kilometres to Sneem crossing 4 KOM climbs on the way including the first cat Ballaghisheen Pass. We will continue our build up to the race next week with the final 4 stages and much more!

EUROPEAN DUATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS Well done to club member Jason Travers on his selection for the Irish team for the European Duathlon championships last weekend in Kalkar, Germany. This is Jason's second year running representing his country at this event which is a great honour. Jason had a great race finishing in 17th place, well done Jason.

RACING NEWS MICK AHEARNE WINS IN MEATH Mick Ahearne recorded a fine win on Sunday last in the Coombes Connor memorial in Julianstown, Co Meath.

The A1 race was run over 126 kilometres with Mick coming out strongest in the finish to take his first win at this level. Well done to Mick from all at Dungarvan Cycling Club.

The other racing last Sunday was is Nenagh for the Visit Nenagh classic. One of the toughest races on the calendar run over 170 kilometres around the hills and lanes of north Tipperary.

Aidan Connell, Daryl Kearnes and John Hodge took part in the main race and Niamh O’Donovan was in the ladies race. At time of writing I have no report back from the main race but unfortunately Niamh crashed out of the ladies race and was taken to hospital as a precaution. We hope Niamh will be ok soon and back on the bike in no time!

In underage racing the Ras na Og was held in Drogheda with Mark McGarry finishing second overall. We'll have a full report on this race next week.

GET TO KNOW YOUR CLUBMATES Continuing on with our get to know your club-mates section it's the turn of Anthony Dunford.

Name: Anthony Dunford Years cycling: 5 Sunday group: Group 3.

Bike: Orbea Orca Favourite route: The Vee Favorite event: Sean Kelly Tour 160.

CONTACT US Our Facebook page has plenty of updates and photos so feel free to have a look.

We are also on Twitter and have a club webpage www.dungarvancc.com. If you want anything included in the notes please e-mail it to me at kenealyp@yahoo.ie

CONGRATULATIONS to Jason Travers who represented Ireland and raced at the ETU European Duathlon Championships in Kalcar, Germany on Saturday last.

Jason finished in 17th place in a time of 2:05:05. All the hard work and preparation over the past few months has paid off.

JOEY HANNAN TRIATHLON LIMERICK One of the first Triathlons of the season was held in the grounds of the University of Limerick on Sunday last, the 17th April, The Joey Hannan Memorial Tri, hosted by Limerick Tri Club. Tried & Tested had four members competing in the Olympic distance, John O’Rourke, Darren Tutty, Ray Harty and Paul Twomey. The swim was held in the 50m pool, the cycle was a 38km out and back route and the run was two loops of a 5km circuit on the campus grounds.

Competitors were fortunate to have sunshine for the duration and an enjoyable and successful day was had by those racing and their support teams!

John O’Rourke was first club member home and finished in 8th place overall in a time of 2:12:16. John is well on his way in preparation for the Challenge Galway Ironman on 26th June.

Darren Tutty was second member home in a time of 2:21:35, Darren finished in 21st place overall and finished 6th in his age category. Darren is competing in the Barcelona 70.3 Half Ironman on 22nd May. Our club Treasurer Paul Twomey crossed the line in a time of 2:44:10 . Ray Harty crossed the finish line in 2:49:55.

LAURELS CHARITY CYCLE 2016 Four club members took part in the Laurels two day Cork to Dublin 252km charity cycle last weekend. John Roche, Natalie and Rob Shaw Hamilton and Mark Rhys-Thomas took the roads on what proved to be a tough but enjoyable two days but all for a great cause. Conditions were ideal over the two days.

Congratulations to all who took part for this great cause.

The Laurels are a fundraising organisation who have raised over €600,000 for Our Lady’s Hospital for sick children in

Jason Travers competing at the ETU championships in Kalcar, Germany.

Crumlin.

CLUB DUATHLON SERIES The second race in the club’s Duathlon series takes place this coming Sunday, 24th April at 9:30 am from the Clonea Strand Council car park. The Duathlon will consist of a 5.5km run- 24km cycle- 3km run. There will also be the option of alternative distances for beginners.

CLUB AWAY RACE: KILKENNY We’ve decided to organise a club away race this year in Kilkenny. We hope that as many club members as possible will travel to this event and make it our social event of the summer. The club has arranged a discount with KTC and T&T will arrange a meal afterwards at a discount for club members at a venue in Kilkenny. If there is sufficient interest the club will organise a bus which will also take athlete’s bikes. The club has also researched accommodation. If interested please email pro@dungarvantri.com. Now with the evenings getting brighter and warmer it’ll be nice to have something to aim for in the summer.

Don’t leave it too late to enter and to have the craic in Kilkenny and of course supporters are very welcome too.

DUNGARVAN KIDATHLON 2016 Dungarvan Kidathlon will

be held on Sat., 28th May at Clonea Beach. Entries are filling up quickly with over 150 entered so far. Race age groups and distances are available at http://www.dungarvantri.com/kidathlon.html Enter through www.triathlonireland.com/Events/ Race-Calendar/ DUNGARVAN TRIATHLON 2016 Entry for the Dungarvan Triathlon which will be held at Clonea on Saturday, June 25th this year, has opened and is filling very quickly with half the entries filled. Due to demand the club has increased the number of relay team entries. Already there are clubs from Dublin, Cork, Tipperary, Laois and not forgetting our near neighbours in Waterford Triathlon Club entered into the race. Entry for the Dungarvan Triathlon 2016 is on-line only through www.triathlonireland.com CLUB TRAINING Club training sessions are posted on the Tried & Tested Triathlon Club Facebook page on a weekly basis.

If you are interested in Triathlon or want to find out more about the club check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/TriedTest edDungarvan or our website www.dungarvantri.com.

All details about group training or coaching are posted on both.

Darren Tutty, Paul Twomey, John O'Rourke and Ray Harty before the Triathlon.

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TALKING HORSES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 April, 2016

Talking Horses HRI announces replacement fixtures for Tramore And Tipperary

Upcoming Fixtures Fairyhouse – Wednesday, 20th April (First Race 4.55) Tipperary – Thursday, 21st April (First Race 5.10) Dundalk – Friday, 22nd April (First Race 6.00) Kilbeggan – Friday, 22nd April (First Race 5.10) Limerick – Saturday, 23rd April (First Race 1.55) Gowran Park – Sunday, 24th April (First Race 2.10)

Fallon and O’Callaghan combine for first winner KIEREN Fallon and Curragh trainer Michael O’Callaghan shared their first winner when Approcaillis came with a late run to land the 6f handicap at Dundalk on Friday.

The 12/1 shot got up in the last stride to deny the Wayne Lordan-ridden Victorious Secret but the Cork rider enjoyed better fortune on the Edward O'Grady-trained Roconga who took the 12f maiden at odds of 13/8 favourite.

A shorter priced winner was 9/10 favourite Shukhov who took the claiming race for Johnny Levins and Ronan Whelan.

Over the minimum trip, Ready To Roc landed the auction maiden for Johnny Murtagh and Connor King while over the same five furlong distance, Ask Dad, backed from 10/1 to 6/1, won the apprentice handicap for Naul-based Damian English and Donagh O’Connor.

Billy Lee rode two winners on the night. He partnered the smart Dolce Strega to win the 7f race for Willie McCrerry and followed up on Edward Lynam’s The Tulip in the median auction maiden.

Record numbers attend HRI ‘Go Racing Kids Club’ Education Day at The Curragh A RECORD total of 526 pupils from County Kildare arrived at the Curragh Racecourse for the Horse Racing Ireland ‘Go Racing Kids’ Club’ Day, ahead of the Newbridge Parishes Family Raceday on May 2nd.

The objective of the ‘Go Racing Kids’ Club’ initiative is to build ties between the racecourses and their local community, encouraging an affinity with racing which will hopefully produce future racegoers.

The activities educate school children about racing and show them what happens behind-the-scenes at the racecourse.

Children from nine local schools came to the event, which is the most highly-attended Go Racing Kids’ Club day every year. Of the five different stations around the racecourse, the demonstrations from R.A.C.E. (Racing Academy & Centre of Education) with a mechanical racehorse simulator proved one of the most popular.

Pupils also enjoyed hearing about what it takes to become a jockey from Jockey Coach, Warren O’Connor and Helen O’Sullivan from the Irish Jockeys Trust.

Local trainer Dick Brabazon spoke to the children about his day-to-day routines and life in racing and introduced them to his filly, Placere.

Curragh Manager, Paul Hensey took the pupils onto the track and explained how the team at the Curragh Racecourse prepares for a raceday and local farrier, Donal Bennett from the Farrier School in Kildare Town gave an informative demonstration.

Lily's Rainbow and Billy Lee win the Heritage Stakes (Listed) at Navan.

[Patrick McCann]

Foster lands notable Navan winner DENISE Foster enjoyed her biggest Flat success when saddling Lily’s Rainbow to win the Listed Heritage Stakes at Navan on Sunday. The 16/1 chance made all the running to win from Brendan Brackan under Billy Lee and was giving the Enfield-based trainer her second most valuable win after My Cool Lady’s victory in the ITBA Fillies Scheme Premier Bumper at the Punchestown Festival in 2010.

Pretty Perfect was the outsider of Aidan O'Brien’s three runners in the Listed Salsabil Stakes but that didn’t stop her recording an all-the-way win in the hands of Colm O’Donoghue.

O’Brien had taken the opening fillies’ maiden with newcomer Hyzenthlay, ridden by his daughter Ana, and completed a treble when The Gurkha took the 1m maiden in most impressive fashion.

Ger Lyons and Colin Keane won the 10f handicap with Spader and on a good day for County Meath trainers, Kells-based Tom Gibney took the 13f handicap with Next Bend, ridden by Seamus Heffernan. Balbriggan trainer Peter Cluskey looks to have a nice filly on his hands in the shape of Misty Millie who ran out the 14-length winner of the 1m maiden to give Colin Keane a second winner.

First winner for Leaving Cert student Dwan AMATEUR rider Evan Dwan, who sat his Leaving Cert Irish oral exam earlier in the day, rode his first winner on the racecourse proper when Mossback landed the bumper at Limerick on Thursday. Trained by Pat Doyle in Thurles, the 8/1 chance ran out a ready winner under 19-year-old Dwan who is studying at Cashel Community School. Another seven lbs claimer on the mark was Brien Kane who took the opening mares’ maiden hurdle on

Gavin Cromwell’s Plain Talking.

Conor Brassil guided Stolberg to a cosy success in the opportunity handicap hurdle, the 3/1 co-favourite winning for Andrew McNamara who trains in nearby Croom. Jack Kennedy and Ross O’Sullivan combined to win the handicap chase with King Blue who survived a mistake at the final fence to beat The Shepherd King.

Denis O’Regan and Tony Martin were on the mark with Bobbie’s

Diamond who was a well-supported 9/4 winner of the maiden hurdle while similarly, punters were on good terms with themselves when Twiss’s Hill raced away with the mares’ handicap hurdle for Harry Kelly and Sean Flanagan.

The easiest winner of the day came in the beginners’ chase which went to the Dermot McLoughlin-trained Some Drama. Andrew Lynch partnered the 35-length winner.

Punters on top as Ballinrobe resumes THE first meeting of the season at Ballinrobe produced a number of results that would have left bookmakers with long faces. The opening race of the meeting went to Let Her Cry who was sent off the evens favourite for the mares’ maiden hurdle and won easily for Shay Barry and Brian O'Connell.

The father and son team of Eamonn and Eoin O’Connell combined to win the rated novice hurdle with 13/8

favourite Admiral Brian and another well-backed winning favourite was 11/10 shot Vent De La Cote who took the rated novice chase for Martin Brassil and Mark Walsh.

Cheltenham-winning trainer Pat Kelly and Katie Walsh landed the bumper with 1/2 favourite Presenting Percy who ran out the easiest of winners.

The training honours went to

Templemore-based John Ryan who took the handicap hurdle with Mic Milano and the handicap chase with Kylecrue.

The former was giving amateur rider Tom Brett his second winner while Kylecrue was partnered by the prolific Donagh Meyler.

Summerhill trainer David Broad and Robbie Colgan took the maiden hurdle with 11/4 chance Bringerofthedawn.

DUE to the recent spell of wet weather which has led to a number of meetings being cancelled, Horse Racing Ireland has announced three replacement fixtures to be held in the coming weeks.

Tramore has been hard hit by the weather in recent months and they will hold replacement National Hunt meetings on Monday, 25th April and on Wednesday, 4th May. In addition, there will be a replacement Flat meeting at Tipperary on Tuesday 10th May.

Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards to be streamed live THE Godolphin Irish Stud and Stable Staff Awards will be streamed live from the Dunraven Arms Hotel in Adare, County Limerick, on Tuesday night, April 19th.

This is the first time the awards will be streamed live in the 12 year history of the event. Streaming will begin once the awards ceremony is underway at approximately 9 pm and can be accessed through www.goracing.ie. http://www.goracing.ie/HRI/G et-Involved/ISSSA-LiveStreaming/.

The awards encompass 10 categories, which carry total prize-money of €70,000.

Chairman of the Judging Committee, Michael O’Rourke, said, “The Godolphin Irish Stud and Stable Staff Awards recognise the valuable contribution made by just a small section of the hardworking people in our industry.

By streaming the awards ceremony live, many colleagues, family and friends of the finalists will have the chance to watch the reactions and celebrations as the winners are announced.”

Irish Editor of the Racing Post, Jonathan Mullin will act as MC on the night and the trophies will be presented by RTÉ’s Dáithí Ó Sé.