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ERNEST WALTON COMMEMORATE COIN ON DISPLAY IN MUSEUM This limited edition collector coin is issued to commemorate the life and work of Ernest Walton, the only Irish person to win a Nobel Prize in science. It is a €15 Silver Proof Coin issued by the Central Bank of Ireland. Ernest Walton was born in Abbeyside, County Waterford. In 1922 he won scholarships to Trinity College, Dublin for the study of mathematics and science. He was awarded Bachelors and Master's degrees from Trinity in 1926 and 1927, respectively. The "Walton Causeway Park" in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford was dedicated in his honour with Walton himself attending the ceremony in 1989. He died in Belfast on 25th June, 1995, aged 91. UPCOMING EVENT “1914: Sleepwalking into War” - An Illustrated lecture by Julian Walton It is a talk and illustration not to be missed, so come along to the Town Hall Theatre, Friary St. Dungarvan on Wednesday, 21st January at 8.00 p.m. All are welcome. Admission €5. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP We would like to remind our members that the annual membership fee is now due for renewal. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Museum, the annual subscription is €15. SPRING/SUMMER TRIP AWAY FOR MUSEUM MEMBERS If any of our members have any suggestions as to locations and events they would like to visit, please feel free to contact us on 058-45960 or by calling into the Museum. RECENT PUBLICATIONS OF LOCAL INTEREST An Linn Bhui, uimhir 18, 2014 As usual this annual journal is produced to a very high standard and is a credit to the contributors and editors, Pádraig Ó Macháin and Aoibheann Nic
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Dhonnchadha. This is a large issue with over 300 pages containing a wide range of interesting articles which include- An Dr. Michaeal Ó Siothcháinagus an Luibhsheanchas, Cumann na mBan sa Rinn (by Nioclás Ó Griobhtháin), Seán Ó Colmáin, Easpaig Armidale san Astráil, agus Tuilleadh Scealta & Seanchais Ó Chnuasachan Dr. Piaras de Hindeberg, S.J. DECIES, NO 70. 2014 While the number of pages in this journal has been reduced, it contains the usual variety of articles relating to City and County produced to a high standard. The articles include – ‘From Waterford to Ballykinlar’, Internment during the War of Independence,’ by Pat McCarthy. Of particular interest to Dungarvan is the article by Des Cowman and John Morris titled: ‘The Dungarvan Ore Ships Part I: The example of the coaster Ruby.’ The Ruby was owned by Captain Thomas Sheehan of Main Street and his brother Patrick was a crewman.The article is based on an account book of The Ruby which is on display in Waterford County Museum. The authors have drawn attention to this book as a unique document which sheds light on Dungarvan’s maritime history and also the trade in copper ore from Knockmahon. THE FATHER ANDERSON STORY BY JAMES FLYNN PUBLISHED BY THE AUTHOR 2012 This book details the life of the Augustinian and Fenian supporter, Father James Anderson (18381903). He became Prior of the Augustinian House in Dungarvan in 1867. The author states that ‘his life’s work of building and renovating churches, founding confraternities, campaigning, for civil rights and renewing the spiritual life of his flock began.’ In 1868 Father Anderson built a confraternity and library room. He became a supported the Fenian movement which caused much annoyance to his superiors. He wrote an account of the Jacknel (Erin’s Hope) when it arrived off Helvick in 1867.
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Scouts paying attention to the mysteries of using a compass! SLIABH gCUA 20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION This special issue contains 39 articles which include – The Nire Valley Creamery; Ballinamult Barracks; Religious Inspection at Touraneena Girl’s School 1911 which has a list of the pupils and numerous photographs. RECENT DEATHS We were saddened to learn of the recent deaths of two great supporters of the Museum, Doirín Mhic Mhurchú agus Eibhlín Uí Dhonnchadha. Eibhlín was a regular at lectures and outings over the years and was always encouraging about the work of the museum. Doirín, who loved books, was a regular volunteer at the museum’s annual Book Sale. She had a great interest in Irish history and in particular, County Waterford. She was one of the first to research Philip Barron and his Irish College at Seafield, Bonmahon. Her article on Barron was published in Decies 2nd May, 1976 and was titled: Philip Barron Man of Mystery. Ar dheis dé go raibh a h-anam. 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. BOOK SALE We are now collecting books for our annual Book Sale. Books can be handed into the Museum, Friary St. Dungarvan. No magazines, encloyopedias or school books accepted. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free.
Abbeyside Scout Group OUR meeting started as usual with the prayer and subs. We then moved on to a long training session on map and compass, led by Jonnie, which will be tested in the field in future on a hike. That hike will ideally take place in foggy or misty conditions to really illustrate the value in being able to locate yourself on a map and take compass bearings!
We also continued with the clearing of the stage and under-stage area, good progress made since the work done last weekend by ventures Ben, Donncha, Paddy, Richie and Sheamie. Reminder – the County Fun Weekend for scouts will be on the 23-25th of January in Mount Melleray, and as of now we are expecting nearly all our scouts to attend, we have
ADDITIONAL readings took place at the Town Hall Theatre on Monday evening for DDC’s Spring production ‘Plaza Suite’ by Neil Simon.There was a tremendous turnout at all the readings and the club would like to extend a big thank you to those who attended and a warm welcome to our new members. It is encouraging and heartwarming
only one confirmed nonattendee. Packing list and costs are circulated by email already and we are expecting a great weekend. Ventures (at least those not involved in the Friary show and/or the Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat show at the end of the month) are working and crewing this weekend in Mount Melleray, with up
to see that the spirit of drama is alive and well in the Dungarvan area. Our director Siobhan Buckley was spoilt for choice and after much deliberation the cast is confirmed as follows: Karen Nash: Orla Glascott, Sam Nash: Aaron Cowming, Jean McCormack: Jess McGovern,Waitress: Marina Kilduff, Jesse Kiplinger: Joe Kelly, Muriel Tate: Louise Bradley, Norma Hubley: Margaret Dennehy, Roy Hubley: Con O'Sullivan. ‘Plaza Suite’ tells the stories of the misadventures of three very different
Ballymacarbry COURSES / TRAINING Ballymacarbry Community Centre is looking for ideas for courses / training for the coming Spring and Autumn season 2015. The courses should have a twelve to sixteen week duration and if adequately attended will be part funded. All ideas are welcome and should be forwarded to Lotte, Ballymacarbry Community Centre, email: info@ballymacarbry.com, tel: 052-61-85483, Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. ZUMBA We are trying to gather enough participants to put together a Zumba class here in Ballymacarbry Community Centre, Mondays 7.15 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. There has to be at least 12-15 participants to form a class. Payment of €45 for 6 weeks is to be paid on the first night, which will be the 26th January, 2015, if we can get enough participants. If you are interested in joining the Zumba class, please ring Eithne on 087-1338492.
to 60 ventures from around the county due to continue work on the centre. Volunteers and staff have been doing great things up there, and it is now looking very well, all set to accommodate the 350+ scouts due at the end of the month. We finished as ever with the scout prayer and next week will be mufti again.
couples who are facing crucial moments in their lives - all set in room 719 in New York's world famous Plaza Hotel. It will be staged at Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre from Wednesday 18th to Saturday, 21st March.You can be guaranteed that Neil Simon’s superb comedy will put a smile on your face! For more information about D.D.C. contact 086-3244175, chat with any club member or find us on Facebook. New members always welcome!
Soon or Late When I am trapped in sorrow’s sombre snare, The luminous lights of hope no longer glow, My heart beats to the bass drum of despair, And every dream is dressed in weeds of woe. When melancholy leans upon my soul, Shadows haunt the evening’s obscure end, Though darkness spreads its cloak from pole to pole, Soon or late I know the road will bend. If buds can bloom despite the bitter spring, And birds fly back from far elysian fields, If a broken heart can mend again to sing, And one kind word earth’s greatest treasure yields. Then the noose of anguish I can cast away, The coward in self-pity wraps his wares, For a star I’ll reach, when worlds of mine decay, And find fortitude to climb life’s darker stairs. JOHN DALY